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TUYỂN TẬP CÁC ĐỀ THI VÀ ĐÁP AN ÔN LUYỆN KIẾN THỨC TIẾNG ANH LỚP chọn lọc tổng hợp các năm học với tổng số 286 trang A4, các đề thi có các dạng và trình đọ khác là tài liệu tham khảo hữu ích dành cho các bạn học sinh lớp muốn luyện thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng Anh muốn nâng cao các kỹ Tiếng Anh và kiến thức Tiếng Anh lớp hiệu Sở Giáo Dục & Đào Tạo HẢI PHÒNG KỲ THI TUYỂN HỌC SINH GIỎI THÀNH PHỐ Năm học: 2006 - 2007 Môn thi: Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút Question 1: Listen to people talking about different cities What can you in each place? Tick the list below You will hear the talk twice (8 points) go shopping visite the old castle  go for a walk go shopping drive around visit the hotels try the local food go to the night clubs visit a museum or art gallery go swimming go swimming visit the museum take a boat trip go to the theatre go skiing go to a night club go round the island by bus try Chinese food try the local food try the local food Question 2: Listen to people getting ready for their holidays Tick the things there are going to take with them You will hear the talk twice (8 points) large suitcase large suitcase small suitcase small suitcase presents presents camera camera personal stereo personal stereo books books swimsuit swimsuit umbrella umbrella coat coat medicine medicine Question 3: Circle the letter before the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the others (5 points) 01 A float B broad C goat D coat 02 A office B promise C service D expertise 03 A physical B mythology C rhythmic D psychological 04 A danger B angel C anger D magic 05 A black B blade C blab D Play Your answers: 1……… 2…… 3…… 4……… 5…… Question 4: Choose the best option: (a), (b), (c) or (d) Write your answers in the box below (24 points) 01 Alex didn't come to see the film last night because he _ it before (a) saw (b) had seen (c) has seen (d) was seen 02 A cold wind _ for the last three days (a) has been blowing (b) blows (c) is blowing (d) blew 03 I wish I _ younger (a) had been (b) would be (c) were (d) have been 04 She said she _ to me, but she didn't (a) would have written (b) will have written (c) would write (d) will write 05 She told him that if he _ his promise, she _ speak to him again (a) break-would never (b) break - will never (c) broke - will never (d) brokewould never 06 I'll see you in August when I _ back (a) will come (b) came (c) will have come (d) come 07 We were very pleased _ the service (a) with (b) on (c) at (d) from 08 He mumbled throughout his speech so I could _ understand a single word (a) really (b) fully (c) hardly (d) hard 09 I have _ told her not to that and yet she always does (a) admittedly (b) repeatedly (c) wholeheartedly (d)frankly 10 It was a very long day but we _ arrived in time for tea (a) eventfully (b) unusually (c) dully (d) eventually 11 What would you like to eat for lunch? _ I don't mind (a) Nothing (b) Something (c) Everything (d) Anything 12 I asked if _ wanted an ice cream (a) anyone (b) someone (c) everyone (d) no one 13 The steamer Mongolia was built _ iron (a) from (b) by (c) with (d) of 14 Two men were walking up and down the dock at Suez _ the crowd of natives (a) within (b) among (c) in (d) between 15 "You say, consul," Fix asked for the twentieth time, "that this steamer is never _ schedule?" (a) behind (b) before (c) after (d) off 16 from Bill, all the students said they would go (a) Except (b) Only (c) Apart (d) Separate 17 If only he _ told us the truth in the first place, things wouldn't have gone so wrong (a) had (b) has (c) would have (d) should have 18 You may think that this is a _ job for someone who is applying for a marketing post (a) peculiar (b) stranger (c) usual (d) typical 19 Suddenly _ hungry, he stopped to buy a bar of chocolate (a) felt (b) having felt (c) feeling (d) feels 20 Everyone thought she would accept the offer _, she turned it down (a) However (b) So (c) Too (d) Moreover 21 I am sure I could very easily _ all the requirements (a) complete (b) fulfil (c) commit (d) finish 22 He says he will pay ; I don’t think he will, _ (a) though (b) even though (c) in case (d) but 23 Safety should come first _ lives shouldn’t be put at risk (a) People (b) Peoples (c) People’s (d) Peoples’ 24 Would you be _ my letters while I am away ? (a) too good as to forward (b) as good as forward (c) so good as to forward (d) so good as forwarding Your answers: 1……… 2…… 3…… 4……… 5…… 6……… 7…… 8…… 9……… 10…… Question 5: Identify the one underlined word or phrase that would not be appropriate in standard written English Supply the right one (7 points) 01 Today the number (A) of people which (B) enjoy winter sports is (C) almost double that (D) of twenty years ago 02 He couldn't find the (A) dictionary because it was packing (B) in the case (C) ready for sending (D) 03 The (A) athlete really surprised (B) to hear that he had won (C) the race after all (D) 04 He sounded his horn sudden (A) when he saw the really (B) old man step carelessly (C) off (D) the sidewalk 05 Your friends became very (A) angrily (B) over a seemingly (C) little (D) problem 06 The coal (A) is the world's (B) most abundant fossil (C) fuel (D) 07 A traveller can reach (A) some of the village (B) along the Amazon only (C) by riverboat (D) Your answers: 1……… 2…… 3…… 4……… 5…… 6…… 7…… Question 6: The word in capital letters at the end of each of the following sentences can be used to form a word that fits suitably in the blank space Fill in the blank in this way (10 points) Some recent research into (01) (CONVERSE) between men and women has produced results which will surprise few women Men are always interrupting women when they talk One (02) _ (RESEARCH) feels that men regard female talk as a kind of conversational (03) (HOUSE) They expect women to play a (04) (SUPPORT) role So a man interrupts in a display of dominance or control Men also have a much more (05) (PLEASANT) listening style Whereas a woman uses gestures or say: "mm", a man will say such thing as "right" or "okay" thus settle the stage for an ( 06) (INTERRUPT) Conversation of this kind, then, hardly has (07) (MEAN) communication Male talk is often (08) _ (ARGUE) while women are more tentative, asking more questions and tending to build up their replies on what the other person had said The research would indicate that women are better (09) (LISTEN) than men Yet, listening secretly to conversation between groups of women, one has the (10) (IMPRESS) of several simultaneous monologues into which no man would be able to get a chance to speak Question 7: Read the following paragraph about the education in Britain Write true (T) or false (F) for each of the sentences below, according to the information given If the information is not in the paragraph write no information (NI) (10 points) In Britain most schools are financed by the state and, for the children attending these schools, they are free However; about per cent of the school population attend private schools, and these are financed from pupils' fees The general pattern of schooling in Britain is as follows All the children must start school at the age of five Many have previously attended play schools or nursery schools, but these are not compulsory Primary education, whether state or private, seeks to develop all aspects of the child: physical and emotional, as well as intellectual and cultural Roughly at the age of 11 (but often somewhat later, especially in the case of private education), children move to different schools These are called secondary schools, and nowadays most of them are comprehensive, that is to say, children of all abilities go to the same school Within some comprehensive schools children are put into different classes according to their intellectual ability; in others, children of different abilities are all kept together in the same class In the first four or five years at a secondary school, the pupils have a set timetable of subjects, such as History, English and a foreign language, as well as science subjects and sports At the end of this period most pupils take one or two public examinations, though these not normally include all the subjects that the students have studied In fact, a pupil may take the exam in as many, or as few, subjects as is thought suitable After these exams, i.e at the age of 16 or so, most pupils at state schools leave Only about 30 per cent continue at school, compared with about 90 per cent in the small private sector For those that stay on, in either type of school, the next two or three years are spent concentrating on a small number of subjects, and at the end of these years of concentrated preparation, the pupils usually take a public school-leaving examination in their three specialist subjects Their results in these exams will largely determine whether they now start to work, or whether they can continue with higher education at a university or college Answers (T, F or NI) 01 School education in Britain is free of charge 02 School education is compulsory in Britain 03 School education in Britain is mainly free of charge 04 Most children in Britain attend private schools 05 Most children in Britain attend state schools 06 Comprehensive secondary schools are for pupils of different abilities 07 Pupils of the same abilities must attend comprehensive secondary schools 08 After four or five years at secondary schools, all pupils take one or two public examinations 09 In Britain state schools are better than those of the private sector 10 At the age of 16 or so, about 70 per cent pupils at state schools leave Question 8: Read the following passage then answer the questions below (8 points) A healthful lifestyle leads to a longer, happier, healthier life Staying healthy means eating well-balanced diet, getting regular exercise, avoiding things that are bad for the body and mind Nutrition plays a key role in maintaining good health and preventing many diseases In spite of all the information available about diets, scientists still believe that good nutrition can be simple There are several basic rules to follow Keep fat intake low Eat foods high in carbohydrates which are the starches in grains, legumes, (beans, and peas),vegetables, and some fruits Avoid too much sugar Limit salt Eat lots of fruits and vegetables which are high in vitamins A healthy lifestyle is an active lifestyle Lack of proper physical exercise can cause tiredness, irritability, and poor general health Physical fitness requires both aerobic exercise, such as running, bicycle riding , and swimming, and muscle- strengthening exercise, such as weight lifting Finally, good health is acquired saying no to bad habits such as smoking, drinking, and over-eating and by avoiding situations that are constantly stressful People can take their lives and happiness into their own hands Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the first step Questions: 01 What are the three kinds of food that you should avoiding having too much of ? » 02 Three problems that lack of physical exercise can cause are » 03 What kinds of exercise does physical fitness require? » 04 Three kinds of aerobic exercise mentioned in the passage are » 05 What exercise is good for muscle-strengthening? » 06 Grains, legumes, vegetables, and some fruits all contain » 07 Fruits and vegetables contain a lot of » 08 What is the main idea of the whole passage? » Question 9: Rewrite these sentences in such a way that they mean the same as the first, using the word in brackets at the end of each sentence DO NOT CHANGE THE FORM OF THE GIVEN WORD (10 points) Example: Opera doesn't interest David (INTERESTED) » David isn’t interested in Opera 01 "Did you speak to the headmaster, Mom" I asked (SHE) » 02 There is no point in seeing that film (WORTH) » 03 It's good thing you brought your cheque book or we wouldn't have been able to buy the car (YOU) » 04 The flight to London was cheaper than I had thought it would be (AS) » 05 I expect you were tired after the match (BEEN) » 06 You ought to go to the dentist's immediately (BETTER) » 07 It snowed so they cancelled the flight (OWING) » 08 Maria and Philip are getting married, despite not having very much money (ALTHOUGH) » 09 The last time I ate Chinese food was years ago (YEARS) » 10 I am happy to go anywhere you like (MIND) » Question 10: Sentence building Complete the dialogue below (10 points) A: Hello / John! Nice / see / you / you / have / comfortable / journey? » B: Yes / thanks / I / came up / yesterday / the 10 a.m / King's Cross » A: you / found / good / hotel? Where / you / stay? » B: At / Queen's / Princess Street / I / booked / few / ago / I / no trouble / at all » A: Good / That / one / best / city / How long / you / stay? » B: three / days » A: you / know / Edinburgh / at all? » B: No / I / haven't / here / many / years / I / think / I / spend / afternoons / looking / Edinburgh » A: I / not / busy / afternoon / If / like / take / afternoon / off show / round » B: Thanks / very much / That / very / pleasant » Sở Giáo Dục & Đào Tạo KỲ THI TUYỂN HỌC SINH GIỎI THÀNH PHỐ HẢI PHÒNG Năm học: 2006 - 2007 Môn thi: Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút ĐÁP ÁN You’ve got minutes to read all the sentences in Question and Question before listening Question Listen to people talking about different cities What can you in each place? Tick the lists below You will hear the talk twice It’s not really the best place to shop Prices are too high there nowadays But the food’s great and quite cheap It’s a wonderful place just to walk around in and look at the old buildings But there aren’t any interesting museums or art galeries, I am afraid It’s a very nice place to visit if you like being outdoors The scenery is beautiful Take a bus trip around the island, and sail around it if you have time You can also go skiing Unfortunately, the water is too cold there for swimming You probably won’t like the local food It’s very spicy There are very good beaches there Everything‘s quite cheap, so take plenty of money with you There’s not much else to There’s only one hotel and no interesting old buildings There are several excellent museums and art galleries If you like Chinese food you should visit China town It’s fairly quiet at night though It dosen’t have any good nightclubs or theatres      go shopping go for a walk drive around try the local food visit a museum or art gallery go swimming take a boat trip go skiing go round the island by bus try the local food     visite the old castle go shopping visit the hotels go to the night clubs go swimming visit the museum go to the theatre go to a night club try Chinese food try the local food You’ve got minutes to check your answers before we come to Question Question Listen to people getting ready for their holidays Tick the things they are going to take with them You will hear the talk twice a I am not going to take many things with me this time, so I won’t need the big suitcase Let’s see I think we can buy presents for our friends when we get there They’ll have music on the plane, so I won’t need my personal stereo, but I’d better take something to read It’ll be fairly cool at this time of the year, so I don’t surpose we’ll be doing any swimming I’d better pack the umbrella in case it rains I’ll need a thick coat, too, if it’s going to be cold That’s about everything b I’ll put all our things into the big suitcase Now, where are all the presents we bought? I’ll put them in the top I think I’ll get a new camera as soon as I arrive I won’t take my old one You might want to listen to music on the plane, so I’ll take my personal stereo I won’t take these books, they are too heavy The weather should be good at this time of the year, so we’ll able to some swimming We don’t need coats or umbrellas I’ll put in some air-sickness tablets in case we need them That’s the end of the listening  large suitcase large suitcase  small suitcase small suitcase  presents presents camera camera  personal stereo personal stereo  books books  swimsuit swimsuit  umbrella umbrella  coat coat  medicine medicine Question 3: Circle the letter before the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the others (5 points) 01 B 02 D 03 D 04 C 05 B Question 4: Choose the best option (a), (b), (c) or (d) Write your answers in the box (24 points) 01 b 02 a 03 c 04 c 05 d 06 d 07 a 08 c 09 b 10 d 11 d 12 a 13 d 14 b 15 a 16 c 17 a 18 a 19 c 20 a 21 b 22 a 23 c 24 c Question Identify the one underlined word or phrase that would not be appropriate in standard written English Supply the right one (7 points) 01 B » who 02 B » packed 03 B » was really surprised 04 A » suddenly 05 B » angry 06 A » coal 07 B » the villages Question The word in capital letters at the end of each of the following sentences can be used to form a word that fits suitably in the blank space Fill in the blank in this way (10 points) 01 conversation 02 researcher 03 housework 04 supporting 05 unpleasant 06 interruption 07 meaningful 08 argumentative 09 listeners 10 impression Question Read the following paragraph about the education in Britain Write true (T) or false (F) for each of the sentences below, according to the information given If the information is not in the paragraph write no information (NI) (10 points) 01 F 02 T 03 T 04 F 05 T 06 T 07 F 08 F 09 NI 10 T Question Read the following passage then answer the questions below (8 points) fat, sugar and salt tiredness, irritability, poor general health aerobic exercise and muscle- strengthening exercise running, bicycle riding, swimming weight-lifting carbohydrates vitamins The main idea of the passage is how to lead a healthy life Question Rewrite these sentences in such a way that they mean the same as the first, using the word in brackets at the end of each sentence DO NOT CHANGE THE FORM OF THE GIVEN WORD (10 points) 01 I asked my mother if / whether she had spoken to the headmaster 02 That film isn't worth seeing 03 We wouldn't have been able to buy the car if you hadn’t bought your cheque book 04 The flight to London was not as expensive as I had thought it would be 05 You must have been tired after the match 06 You had better go the dentist's immediately 07 The flight was cencelled owing to the snow 08 Maria and Philip are getting married, although they haven’t got/do not have very much money 09 It‘s years since I last ate Chinese food 10 I don’t mind anywhere we go Question 10 Sentence building Complete the dialogue below (10points) A: Hello, John Nice to see you Did you have a comfortable journey? B: Yes, thanks I came up here yesterday on the 10 a.m (train) from King's Cross A: Have you found a good hotel? Where are you staying? B: At the Queen's in Princess Street I booked a few days ago so I had no trouble at all A: Good That's one of the best in the city How long are you staying? B: For three days A: Do you know Edinburgh at all? B: No I haven't been here for many years I think I'll spend the afternoons looking round Edinburgh A: I shan't be very busy this afternoon If you like, I'll take the afternoon off and show you round B: Thanks very much That'll be very pleasant SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỒNG THÁP KỲ THI TUYỂN CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP THCS CẤP TỈNH NĂM 2009 Đề thi môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề) A LISTENING (2 MARKS) B GRAMMAR-VOCABULARY (8 MARKS) I Choose the best answer to complete the sentences (2 marks) 01 I _ a letter to my friends A posted B isussed C collected D.published 02 We can’t go camping today The weather is _ A fine B warm C snowy D sunny 03 The prupose of the examination was to _ the students’ knowledge of the subject A try B inspect C prove D test 04 She asked me _ I like tiked eating chocolates A if B and C that D but 05 He used to walk a long way to work Now he _ to work A still walks B no longer walks C walks D did not walk 06 This is the place where the car turned _ A on B off C up D over 07 Tom’s _ finished his homework A just B frequently C often D usually 08 The children _ to the zoo A were enjoyed to take B enjoyed being taken C were enjoyed talking D enjoy taking 09 Let’s go, _ we? A don’t B shall C will D 10 The synonym of the verb “deny” is _ A permit B refuse C allow D admit Your answers: 1…… 2…… 3…… 4…… 5…… 6…… 7…… 8…… 9…… 10…… II There are mistakes in the passage below Write out the mstakes and correct them (1 mark) 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 brothers built the first plane with an engine and flew in it This was in the United States Then, in 1918, the US Post Office begun the first airmail service Aeroplanes changed a much in the next thirty years Then, in 1950s, aeroplanes became much faster because they had jet engines In1976,Concorde was build in the UK and France It is the fastest passenger plane in the world and it can fly at 2500 kilometers an hour, so the journey in London to New York is only four hours Today millions of people travel on aeroplane, and it is difficult to think of a world without them Mistakes Ex: 00 lately 01 02 03 04 05 Correct words Later III Supply correct form of the verbs in brackets (2 marks) I had two accidents last month First, my friend and I were riding on our bicycles and it(01) (rain) We (02) (ride)fast because we (03) (want) to get home I (04) (turn) the corner when suddenly, a cat (05) (run) in front of my bike I tried (06) (stop), but I fell and (07) (break) my arm Then a few days after that, I (08) (walk) up the stairs in my apartment when I (09) (hurt) my ankle Fortunately, I (10) (not break) it, but it wasn’t a good month IV Fill in the blanks with correct form of the words given in brackets (2 marks) The families in our street are slowly being driven mad by the (01) (refuse) of the inhabitants of No 13 to have any form of (02) (communicate) with them The trouble started over what is known as noise (03) (pollute) Every evening the (04) (think) neighbors used to turned up the volume on the TV so loud that no one in the (05) (neighbor) was able to hear anything else Not knowing what (06) (act) to take, local residents held a meeting to see if anyone had any (07) (suggest) as to how to deal with the problem A (08) (decide) was made to send a number of people to talk to the family in No 13 and ask them (09) (polite) to turn their music down after six in the evening (10) (Fortunately), the visit did not turn out to be successful,as the habitants of No13 refused to talk to them, so on the advice of local police, the matter is now in the hands of the court V Complete each sentence with a suitable preposition (1 mark) 01 I get tired _ doing the same thing everyday 02 Many Vietnamese women like wearing morden clothing _ work 03 When the Jones arrived _ London It was very cold 04 Are you busy _ your homework? 05 I couldn’t meet Mrs Chi because she’s _ C READING COMPREHENSION (4 MARKS) Passage Finish-born botanist William Nylander taught at the university of Hesinkifor a number of years and later moved to Paris, where he lived until his death at the end of the nineteenth century During the second half of the last century, he became a prominent figure in the field of lichenology Botanists from all over the world sent samples to his laboratory to be analyzed and classified It can be said without exaggeration that four of five lichens bear his name He was the first to realize the importance of using chemical reagents in the taxomony of lichens He selected the most common reagents used by the chemists of his time Lichenologists all over the world still use these reagents, including tincture of odine and hypochorite in their laboratories During the first half of the nienteenth century, a Japanese named Abahima added only one chemical product- Phenol diamines Nylander was also responsible for discovering that atmosphere of big cities hindered the lichens’s development and cause them to disappear Now they are used to detect atmospheric pollution Nevertheless, he considered lichens to be simple plants and vehemently opposed the widely accepted modern theories that lichens are compound species formed by two discordant elements: algae and fungi I Write T (true) or F (false) (1 mark) _ 01 Nylander was born in Paris _ 02 He used to work at a university _ 03 He died in late 1990s _ 04 He was a doctor _ 05 He was a vey well-known man II Choose the bestanswer (1 mark) 01 Internationally renowed scientists sent lichens samples to Nylander because A he considered them to be simple plants B he used reagents to deternine their use C he analyzed and classified them D he collected and preserved them 02 Which of the following is not true? A Nylander accepted his coleagues’ theories on the composition of lichens B Eighty percent of lichens bear his name C Today lichens are used to detect atmospheric pollution D Most of botanists consider lichens to be a compound specie 03 All of the following are true except: A he was the first to use chemical reagents in taxonomy of lichens B he believed that lichens were simple plants C he was an esteemed lichenologist D he taught botany at a university in Paris 04 According to the nineteenth -century theories, which elements form the composition of lichens? A odine and chemical reagents B algae and fungi C hypochlorite and odine D chemical reagents and atmospheric chemicals 05 How could william Nylander best described? A degenerate B dormineering C ingenious D anxous Your answers: 1…… 2…… 3…… 4…… 5…… Passage A WELSH FESTIVAL Wales has a population of about three million English is the main language and only twenty per cent speak both Welsh and English Every year, (1) ………… August there is a Welsh-speaking festival It (2) ………… place in a different town each year so everyone has a chance for it to be near them Local people (3) _ years making plans for when the festival will be in (4) _ town Each festival is (5) _ by about 160.000 people They travel not only from nearby towns and villages (6) _ also from the rest of the British Isles and (7) _ from abroad There are concerts, plays and (8) _ to find the best singers, poets, writers and so on Shops sell Welsh music, books, pictures and clothes as (9) _ as food and drink The festival provides a chance for Welsh-speaking people to be together for a whole week, with (10) _ Welsh language all around them 01 a on b by c in d at 02 a takes b finds c has d makes 03 a pass b put c spend d 04 a our b their c his d its 05 a arrived b attended c.visited d come 06 a but b and c since d however 07 a just b hardly c quite d even 08 a tests b examinations c competitions d races 09 a long b far c good d well 10 a one b a c the d some D WRITING (6 MARKS) I Rewrite the following sentences without changing meanings of the ones given (3 marks) 01 Nam is bigger than Ba » Ba 02 Let’s go abroad for our holiday this year » Why 03 No one in the group is younger than Lan » Lan 04 “How much you think it will cost?” he asked » He wanted to know 05 It isn’t necessary to book tickets for the show in advance » You need 06 Did they return those books to the library? » Were 07 The story of their sufferings was painful to listen to » It was 08 The flight to Ho Chi Minh City lasted one hour and a half » It took 09 Because the boy behaves well,every body loves him » Because of 10 Miss Lan began her job as a television presenter years ago » Miss Lan II Make all changes and additions necessary to produce a complete letter from the words and phrases given (3 marks) 01 I / be / glad / receive / letter » 02 I / just / wonderful / news » 03 I / pass / final / examination / university » 04 My father / be / please / he/ hear this » 05 He / already / promise / pay / holiday abroad / I / pass » 06 So / I / come / England » 07 I / like / study English / school / near / home » 08 I / look for / advanced course / perhaps / three / four hours / day » 09 You / help / find / one? » 10 I / look forward / see / soon » SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỒNG THÁP KỲ THI TUYỂN CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP THCS CẤP TỈNH NĂM 2009 Đáp án môn: TIẾNG ANH B GRAMMAR-VOCABULARY (8 ĐIỂM) I 01 A 02 C 03 D 04 A 05 B 06 D 07 A 08 B 09 B 10 B II 01 begun » began 02 much » lot on » by 03 build » built 04 in » from III 03 wanted 07 broke 04 was turning 08 was walking 01 was raining 05 ran 09 hurt 02 were riding 06 to stop 10 didn’t break IV 01 refusal 02 communication 03 pollution 04 thoughtless 05 neighborhood 06 action 07 suggestions 08 decision 09 politely 10 unfortunately V 01 of 02 at 03 in 04 with 05 out C READING COMPREHENSION (4 ĐIỂM) Passage (2 điểm) I 01 F 02 T 03 F 04 F II 01 C 02 A 03 D 04 B Passage (2 điểm) 01 C 02 A 03 C 04 B 06 A 07 D 08 C 09 D D WRITING (6 ĐIỂM) I 01 Ba is smaller than Nam (Ba isn’t so/ as big as Nam) 02 Why don’t we go abroad for our holiday this year 03 Lan is the youngest (person) in the group 04 He wanted to know how much we thought it would cost 05 You need not book tickets for the show in advance 06 Were those books returned to the library 07 It was painful to listen to the story of their sufferings 08 It took one hour and a half to fly to Ho Chi Minh City 05 T 05 C 05 B 10 C 05 09 Because of the boy’s good behaviour, every body loves him 10 Miss Lan has been a television presenter for five years II 01 I am glad to receive your letter 02 I have just got some wonderful news 03 I have passed the final examination at the university 04 My father will be very pleased when he hears this 05 He has already promised to pay for a holiday abroad if I pass 06 So I will come to England 07 I’d like to study English in a school near your home 08 I will look for an advanced course which perhaps lasts for three or four hours a day 09 Can you help me to find one? 10 I am looking forward to seeing you soon UBND TỈNH TIỀN GIANG SỞ GIÁO DỤC& ĐÀO TẠO CỘNG HÒA Xà HỘI CHỦ NGHĨA VIỆT NAM Độc lập - Tự – Hạnh phúc KỲ THI LẬP ĐỘI TUYÊN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP DỰ THI CẤP TỈNH Khóa ngày 10 tháng 02 năm 2009 Đề chính thức Môn TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề ) ( Đề gồm trang )-Học sinh làm bài trên giấy thi phát kèm với đề -PART I : LISTENING COMPREHENSION : ( 2.0 pts ) Question : Listen to the passage then state whether the following sentences are TRUE or FALSE The passage will be read twice : Computer won’t be able to touch the lives of people who live in distant villages From your own room, you can search the news you want from all over the world on the Internet Computers are not very useful in some areas such as business Computers can work during the night while we are sleeping and give us a report we want the next morning Question : Listen to the passage then pick out ONE best option ( A,B,C or D ) to complete each sentence The passage will be read twice : Environmental pollution is the result of ………… A natural disasters B industrialization C careless use of natural resources D both B and C Avoiding environmental pollution is……… A uneasy B possible C very easy D serious By wearing a mask when getting out of houses, people want……… A to protect their faces’ skin from the sunlight B to avoid cold or hot atmosphere C not to inhale traffic fumes and chemical wastes D not to inhale all kinds of pure air Nowadays, if living indoor we…… A can protect ourselves from pollution B cannot avoid toxic indoor pollution C can inhale quite pure and safe air D can protect ourselves when doing housework PART II : READING COMPREHENSION : ( 6.0 pts ) Question : Read the passage below then state whether the following sentences are TRUE or FALSE : It is important to have healthy teeth Good teeth help us to chew our food They also help us to look nice How does a tooth go bad? The decay begins in a little crack in the enamel covering of the tooth This happens after germs and bits of food have collected there Then the decay slowly spreads inside the tooth Eventually, poison goes into the blood, and we may feel quite ill How can we keep our teeth healthy? Firstly, we ought to visit our dentist twice a year He can fill the small holes in our teeth before they destroy the teeth He can examine our teeth to check that they are growing in the right way Unfortunately, many people wait until they have toothache before they see a dentist Secondly, we should brush our teeth with a toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day- once after breakfast and once before we go to bed We can also use wooden toothpicks to clean between our teeth after a meal Thirdly, we should eat food that is good for our teeth and our body: milk, cheese, fish, brown bread, potatoes, red rice, raw vegetables and fresh fruit Chocolates, sweets, biscuits and cakes are bad, especially when we eat them between meals They are harmful because they stick to our teeth and cause decay Good teeth help us to chew our food and to look nice The decay usually begins firstly inside the tooth or from the blood The decay spreads inside the tooth after it begins in a little crack in the enamel covering of the tooth Dentists can help us keep our teeth healthy Dentists can help us brush our teeth twice a year Most people go to see a dentist before they have toothache We should brush our teeth at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste Some kinds of food are good for our teeth while some others are harmful Question : These announcements appear at some places only Match each announcement ( – ) with a proper place ( A – J ) where it usually appears : Announcements Appearing places Shake well before using Staff only ! Don’t feed the animals Use no hooks ! Ladies / Gentlemen Push in Keep gate closed ! Speed limit – 80 mph A At the zoos B On the front doors of a building C On boxes or bottles of medicine D On the doors of toilets E On motorways F On bags of sugar or flour G In front of a cinema or theatre H Railway station I On the way or on the doors to some rooms or offices J Inside the gates of kindergartens Question : Fill in each numbered blank with ONE word chosen from the list below to complete the meaning of the passage : outside, through, but, travel, churches, experiments, ago, remember, taught, who As you turn on the radio for your favourite programme, you ever wonder how you can hear those sounds? How they…( )…through the air and reach your radio exactly as they are sent out? It all began nearly a hundred years…( )…when a young Italian called Guglielmo Marconi discovered how to send sounds…( )…the air Marconi was born in Boloyma in northern Italy in 1874 His father was a rich Italian businessman, and his mother was a Scot…( )…had lived in Ireland and had gone to Italy to study music The family lived in a countryhouse just …( )…Boloyma When he was a boy, people did not think that Marconi was clever He was a quiet boy who spoke little…( )…thought a lot He liked to sit and read science books in his father’s big library He also liked to do…( )…with electricity For most of his early life, he was…( )… at home He did not go to school PART III : GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY : ( 8.0 pts ) Question : Pick out ONE word that has the underlined syllable pronounced differently from the others in each case : a) chair , church , chemist , change , choice b) great , neat , heat , seat , meat c) simplify , apply , reply , supply , primary d) garment , generation , gold , gasoline , golf Pick out ONE word that is of different kind or part of speech from the others in each case: a) sunset , sun-glasses , sunflower , sunlight , sunburnt b) junkyard , benefit , sewage , trash , garbage c) amusing , rollicking , joyful , terrible , pleasant d) enlarge , widen , golden , enrich , deepen Question : Write the verbs in the numbered brackets into its correct tense and form : Last Tet my classmates and I ( visit ) Rach Mieu Bridge The bridge ( open ) on January 19, 2008 Since then, there ( be ) hundred thousands of visitors coming to see the bridge This suspension bridge ( connect ) Ben Tre to Tien Giang They ( start ) the construction in 2002, and thousands of workers ( work ) hard for years to offer a huge gift to the local people on the occasion of Tet Before the bridge was put in use, people ( travel ) across the large river by ferry-boat or wooden boat It ( take ) the passengers a lot of time to travel across Rach Mieu ferry-boats during the Lunar Tet for many years Question : Fill in each blank in these sentences with the suitable form of the words in brackets : Vietnamese people are very…………….( friendliness) Over a million…… ( publish) of this work have been sold since 2000 The…… ( communicate ) throughout the world has been easier thanks to the Internet The speed of cars and motorcycles is……….( limitation ) inside the city The reason for his absense is very clear It is…… ( deny ) Do you know the ………( widely ) of this lake? Ho Chi Minh City is…… ( locate) on the bank of Sai Gon River Helen was introduced to many other stamp…….( collection ) at the meeting Question : Rewrite these sentences, beginning with the words given in such a way that they remain the same meaning as the old ones : He won a prize at the competition because he spoke English fluently Because of…… Mr Le said to his daughter, “ Do as many exercises in English as you can.” Mr Le advised…… I think no other flowers are as beautiful as rose I think rose…… They will open the flower garden to the public for ten days The flower garden…… The pagoda is very small A lot of visitors cannot stay inside at the same time The pagoda is not……… My father hasn’t driven any car for 10 years The last time…… The weather is not good They cannot climb up to the top of the mountain If…… When he was young, he went swimming every morning He doesn’t it anymore He used……… PART IV :WRITING ( 4.0 pts ) Question 10 : Write a letter to your friend to tell him/ her how your family prepared to celebrate last Lunar Tet ( in about 120 to 150 words – You mustn’t use your real name and address ) Question 11 : Your friends and you were chosen into the team of good students to sit for the examination of gifted students in English You are discussing on a plan to study and practise for the exam.Rewrite the conversation in about 15 to 20 conversational exchanges -The end UBND TỈNH TIỀN GIANG CỘNG HÒA Xà HỘI CHỦ NGHĨA VIỆT NAM SỞ GIÁO DỤC& ĐÀO TẠO Độc lập - Tự - Hạnh phúc HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN ANH VĂN ( ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC ) KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP DỰ THI CẤP TỈNH Khóa ngày 10 tháng 02 năm 2009 PHẦN I : NGHE HIỂU : 2.0 điểm Câu hỏi : Nghe, chọn câu TRUE/ FALSE : 1.0 điểm, câu chọn đúng : 0.25 đ False True False True Câu hỏi : Nghe, chọn thông tin đúng : 1.0 điểm, câu đúng : 0.25 đ D A C B PHẦN II : ĐỌC HIỂU : 6.0 điểm Câu hỏi 3: Xác định câu TRUE / FALSE: 2.0 điểm, câu đúng : 0.25 đ True False True True False False True True Câu hỏi 4: Ghép đôi biển báo và vị trí xuất hiện: 2.0 điểm, cặp ghép đúng : 0.25 đ C I A F D B J E Câu hỏi 5: Chọn từ thích hợp điền khuyết hoàn chỉnh bài văn: 2.0 điểm, mõi từ điền đúng: 0.25 đ travel ago through who outside but experiments taught PHẦN II : TỪ VỰNG VÀ NGỮ PHÁP : 8.0 điểm Câu hỏi : Chọn từ có vần gạch chân đọc khác với các từ còn lại : 2.0 điểm, từ chọn đúng : 0.25 đ a) chemist b) great c) primary d) generation Chọn từ khác chủ đề tự loại với các từ khác :2.0 điểm, từ chọn đúng: 0.25đ a) sunburnt b) benefit c) terrible d) golden Câu hỏi : Viết động từ đoạn văn đúng thì và thể : 2.0 điểm, động từ viết đúng : 0.25 đ visited was opened have been connects started had worked / had had travelled / had taken been working had traveled Câu hỏi : Tìm dạng thích hợp từ, điền hoàn chỉnh câu:2.0 điểm, câu làm đúng: 0.25 đ friendly publications communication limited undeniable width located collectors Câu hỏi :Viết chuyển đổi câu, bắt đầu với từ cho sẳn: 2.0 điểm, câu viết đúng : 0.25 đ Because of his fluent English/ his fluency in speaking English, he won a prize at the competition Mr Le advised his daughter to as many exercises in English as she could I think rose is the most beautiful flower The flower garden will be opened to the public for ten days The pagoda is not large enough for a lot of visitors to stay inside at the same time The last time my father drove a car was ten years ago If the weather were good, they could climb up to the top of the mountain He used to go swimming every morning when he was young PHẦN IV: VIẾT : 4.0 điểm Câu hỏi 10: 2.0 điểm Viết thư cho bạn để thuật lại việc chuẩn bị đón Tết gia đình mình  Ý tưởng : 1.0 điểm : Nêu các việc chuẩn bị đón Tết dọn dẹp vệ sinh, trang trí nhà cửa, bàn thờ, sân , cổng vào…, mua hoa, các loại bánh kẹo, trái cây, thực phẩm, quần áo mới…, tặng quà thiệp chúc Tết cho bạn bè, người thân…, việc gia đình quây quần chờ đón năm , lúc giao thừa…  Kỹ thuật : 1.0 điểm : Viết thư dài khoãng 120 – 150 từ, đúng bố cục thư, câu văn viết đúng ngữ pháp, dùng từ chính xác, phong phú   Nếu thí sinh thuật lại việc làm các ngày Tết ( sau giao thừa ), ghi tên hay địa thật, đề nghị trừ điểm vì thí sinh không hiểu đề Tùy mức độ thí sinh viết được, giám khảo dựa vào thang điểm để định Câu hỏi 11: 2.0 điểm Viết đoạn hội thoại nói kế hoạch học tập   Ý tưởng: 1.0 điểm : Nêu các công việc mà đội học sinh giỏi phải thực để nâng cao khã và trình độ, chuẩn bị tham dự kỳ thi học sinh giỏi đến nắm vững kỹ thuật làm bài, biết cách trả lời các dạng bài tập khác nhau, đọc sách và luyện thêm các bài tập ngữ pháp, từ vựng, đọc, viết…và là rèn luyện kỹ nghe Học sinh có thể nêu lên kế hoạch tham vấn lời khuyên hữu ích các thầy Kỹ thuật : 1.0 điểm : Viết đoạn văn dạng hội thoại, dài khoãng 15 – 20 câu trao đổi, câu đối thoại tự nhiên, dùng từ phong phú ,chính xác Nếu viết dạng văn xuôi : không cho điểm kỹ thuật Ghi chú:  Tổng điểm toàn bài : 20  Chấm sát đáp án, biểu điểm  Tổng điểm không làm tròn số, giử nguyên chữ số thập phân ( ví dụ: 14.25 , 12.50 , 10.75 ) sở giáo dục-đào tạo tØnh thõa thiªn huÕ *** đề thi chính thức đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi tỉnh -THCS n¨m häc 2004-2005 Ð ? Ða ? ac h c? h ?: :K h Ku h u5 5- -t h t? h ?t r t? rn ? nA í A íN g Nh gi i, a ,h u hy u? yn ? nÐ ? Ði ? iL ? Lc ?, ct ,? tn ?h n hQ u Q? un ?g n gN a Nm a m m«n thi: tiÕng anh líp (vßng 1) ngµy thi : 12 - 04 -2005 thời gian : 120 phút không kể thời gian giao đề) Sè ph¸ch (Do chñ tich H§ ghi) (thí sinh làm bài trên đề thi này) I VOCABULARY: (30 points) Part 1: Circle the letter (A, B, C or D) next to the word or phrase which best completes each sentence It's a good idea to see your doctor regularly for A a revision check-up B a control C an investiagation D a Last year the potato harvest was very disappointing, but this year it looks as though we shall have a better A product B outcome C amount D crop When the starter gave the all the competitors in the race began to run round the track A signal B warning C shot D show from Bill, all the students said they would go A Except B Only C Apart D Separate The new manager explained to the staff that she hoped to new procedures to save time and money A manufacture B establish C control D restore There is a fault at our television station Please not your television set A change B adjust C repair D switch The crowd at a football match are often A excite B excited C exciting excitement D I'm very in the information you have given me A concerned B surprised C bored D interested I saw a thief take Peter's wallet so I ran him, but I didn't catch him A into B after C over D near 10 If it's raining tomorrow, we shall have to the match till Sunday A put off B cancel C play D put away Part 2: Read the text below Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line Kids watch more TV A study into children's television (0) viewing habits reveals VIEW that children whose parents have a high level of (1) _ EDUCATE tend to watch less television than children from less educated family(2) The report also suggests that a high rate of BACK TV watching among children in poorer (3) _ areas SUBURB and in the provinces, compared to those living in large urban centre, is often due to (4) _ and a lack of other kinds of (5) _ ENTERTAIN in the area Disco, cinema, POOR theatre and sports (6) offer children in urban centre a wider range ACTIVE of pastimes, which leads to far (7) hours being spent FEW in front of the box (8) , comedies and adventure films COMMERCE are children's (9) _ programmes, while twenty per cent FAVOUR of children said they preferred (10) _ films and thrillers VIOLENCE Part 3: Match each phrasal verb with the correct definition fill in turn into go away put away run out of get away with join in pick out keep on 10 get over Your answers: A participate B avoid punishment C select, choose D change into, become E continue F complete ( a form) G leave H recover from I use up completely J return something to its correct place 10 II GRAMMAR (20 points) Part 1: Use the correct forms of the verbs in the brackets to complete the passage below I (write) (1) to express my dissatisfaction of my stay at the Lord Hotel in London last weekend I (book) (2) the hotel in Sweden and also (receive) (3) information about the hotel I (promise) (4) a luxury weekend However, I (be) (5) not satisfied The room was comfortable, but the traffic from the road opposite the hotel (make) (6) it impossible to (sleep) (7) I (ask) (8) for another room, but no single rooms (be) (9) available I required room-service one night and I (have) (10) to wait for almost one hour before someone came Part 2: Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions She was very conscious (1) her lack of experience on her first day at work He has a new solution (2) the problem Nobody helped him He managed it (3) his own The drivers (4) London kept their cars (5) the left The summer holiday is coming We are all excited (6) going (7) a long trip (8) the South The children were amazed (9) the lion show at the circus Her small garden looks very beautiful in spring because all the flowers are (10) full bloom III READING: (25 points) Part 1: Put ONE suitable word in each space Miss Darby was one of those people who never threw anything away “You never know when you might need it” was (1) of her favorite sayings She lived (2) herself in a large Victorian house across the road from us Although I never went to her house, I knew it was full (3) antique furniture, Persian carpets and so on In every room, there were dozens of paintings so that her house was (4) an art gallery I remember my father (5) that she was a “ Staffordshire Darby” but I had (6) idea what he meant I (7) out years later that the Darby family had made their money from coal-mining in Staffordshire We used to make up stories (8) her My sister Alice, (9) was a romantic girl, told us that Miss Darby once had a lover, but he walked out one day and she (10) saw him again! Part : Read the following passage and answer the questions The world's oceans are so vast that they can cope with the present levels of pollution However, little is known about the long-term effects of such slow poisoning The most serious problem of modern time is that man is destroying the earth's natural resources and transforming huge areas into waste land As a result, it is becoming extremely difficult to grow enough to feed the world's rapidly increasing population A way of protecting all wild life on the earth must also be found as many species are in danger of disappearing completely from the face of the earth The smoke in the atmosphere, for example, is increasing so much that the amount of sunlight has been reduced in many cities Man's whole environment is being changed in a serious way 1) What is the process of making something dirty ? 2) Find a word or phrase from the passage with the same meaning as the air, water and land in which we live? 3) What is the air surrounding the earth called ? 4) What could be best replaced wealth, goods or products people can use ? 5) What is a difficulty which needs attention and thought ? Part 3: Read the passage and decide which is the best answer Circle the letter A, B, C or D next to the word you choose 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 used 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 Millions are cut down, but new trees are planted in their place Paper may be also 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 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 is 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 C good for the environment B wasteful D economical According to the passage, recycling paper does all of the following EXCEPT A reduce the need for ink C save energy B save forests D reduce air pollution IV WRITING: (25 points) Part 1: Rewrite each sentence beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same Example: He wrote the letter in two hours It took him two hours to write the letter The keepers feed the lions at pm every day The lions We got lost because we didn't have a map If we I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Friday I would rather The bridge was so low that the bus couldn't go under it It was That was a silly thing to say What We've run out of tea There I last saw him when I was a student I haven't Susan was too excited to sleep Susan was Robert has not had a job for two years Robert has been 10 She will complete the work only she is paid extra She will not Part Use the words in the brackets to combine the following sentences All the students love the principal He is very kind (because of) I have forgotten the tickets I’m sorry for it (having) I saw it with my own eyes I believed it (if) The house at the end of the street has been sold It has been empty for years (which) It's a pity he doesn't take the doctor's advice (wish) Part : A friend of yours has written to you, asking for some advice He wants to visit your country for three weeks this summer and would like to know which places to visit, where to stay, what sights to see, and what clothes to bring Write to him, giving as many suggestions as you can and mentioning any national customs that may seem strange to him (about 200 words) sở giáo dục-đào tạo tØnh thõa thiªn huÕ *** đề thi chính thức đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi tỉnh -THCS n¨m häc 2004-2005 m«n thi: tiÕng anh líp (vßng 1) ngµy thi : 12 - -2005 _ _ H¦íNG DÉN CHÊM I VOCABULARY: Part 1: (10 points) Q# Key D D (30 points) 10 A C B B B D B A Part 2: (10 points) education backgrounds suburban poverty entertainment activities fewer Commercials favourite 10 violent Part 3: (10 points) Q# 10 Key F D G J I B A C E H II GRAMMAR: (20 points) Part 1: (10 points) 1) am writing 2) booked 6) made 7) sleep Part 2: (10 points) 1) of 2) to 3) on 7) in 3) received 8) asked 4) in - to 4) was promised 9) were 5) about - on - to 5) am not 10) had 6) at III READING: (25 points) Part 1: (10 points) one by like of saying no found about who 10 never Part (5 points) 1) The process of making something dirty is pollution / hoÆc chØ tr¶ lêi ng¾n: pollution 2) A word or phrase with the same meaning as the air, water and land we live is environment / hoÆc chØ tr¶ lêi ng¾n: environment 3) The air surrounding the earth is called atmosphere/ hoÆc chØ tr¶ lêi ng¾n: atmosphere 4) Resources could be best replaced wealth, goods or products people can use / hoÆc chØ tr¶ lêi ng¾n: Resources 5) A difficulty which needs attention and thought is problem / hoÆc chØ tr¶ lêi ng¾n: problem Part 3: (10 points) points for each correct answer A C B C A IV WRITING: (25 marks) Part 1: (10 points) The lions are fed at pm every day If we had had a map, we wouldn't have got lost I would rather you delivered the sofa on Friday It was such a low bridge that the bus couldn't go under it What a silly thing to say! There isn't any tea left I haven't seen him since I was a student Susan was so excited that she couldn't sleep Robert has been out of job/ jobless/ unemployed for two years 10 She will not complete the work unless she is paid extra/ if she is not paid extra Part 2: (5 points) All the students love the principal because of his kindness I’m sorry for having forgotten the tickets If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn’t have believed it The house at the end of the street which has been empty for years has been sold I wish he took the doctor's advice Part 3: (10 points)  Total score of Paper : 100 points SỞ GIÁO DỤC VAØ ĐAØO TẠO ĐỀ THI TUYỂN CHỌN HỌC SINH GIOÛI TỈNH THỪA THIÊN HUẾ NAÊM HOÏC 2002-2003 MÔN THI:TIẾNG ANH-LỚP (Vòng 1) THỜI GIAN: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) I.VOCABULARY(30 points) Part I: Circle the letter (A,B,C or D) next to the word or phrase which best complete each sentence 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 most Could you …………………………………a picture of us with my camera ? A take B make C get D , 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 2: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of words in parentheses She was the only …………………………………………….left in the town (INHABIT) Her…………………………………………wants $10.000 for her safe return (KIDNAP) It was …………………………………………., so they had to drive very slowly (FOG) I live in the …………………………………………… part of the country (SOUTH) We must make a …………………………………………….about where to go (DECIDE) What kind of …………………………………………….is there in this town ? (ENTERTAIN) Is there any more…………………………… …………….about the accident ? (INFORM) What,s the correct……………………………………….of this word ? (PRONOUNCE) The train made a late………………….……….…………… (DEPART) 10 She gave a ……………………………………………of the new computer (DEMONSTRATE) Part 3: Complete each sentence with a suitable preposition We will have to use the stairs The lift is…………………………………… of order Surely Peter can,t all that work…………………………………his own Turn right…………………………….the traffic lights and you will see the cinema This letter is full………………………… mistakes Could you it again, please ? You,re very different ……………………………your brother Parents are responsible……………………………………educating their children Could you explaining this rule…………………………………me ? Helen is excited……………………………………winning the prize I am very busy …………………………………….my lesson and tasks today 10.Who,s the woman dressed…………………………… green ? II GRAMMAR.(20 points) Part 1: Match each sentenceon the left with the best response on the right Use each response once only The firt one has been done as an example A He was very tired and it was very late They couldn,t buy any ice-creams He decided to go by plane They spoke to the old man very slowly Some of the questions in the test were very hard Take an umbrella with you She told her boyfriend that he should leave Unfortunately the phone rang You can borrow the car 10.She tried on at least 12 pairs of shoes 11.We ,ll be late for work B a.unless the bus comes soon b so he didn,t get good marks c if you promise not to drive it too fast d before her father came home e while I was having a bath f.until she found some she liked g but he still didn,t go to bed h although he hated flying i So that you could understand what they were saying j because they didn,t have enough money k.in case it rains Your answers: G Part 2: Supply the correct tense for the verbs in parentheses Dear Linda, I,m very sorry that I haven,t written to you for so long, but I (be)1……………………………very busy lately All last month I (have)2 ……………………………exams, and I haven,t done anything else but study for ages Anyway, I (stop)3……………………………… studying now, and I (wait)4……………………… for my exams results As youcan see from the letter I (change)5………………………………my address and live in Croydon now I (decide)6…………………………….that I wanted a change from central London because it (become)7…………………………so expensive A friend of mine told me about this flat, and I (move)8………………………………here about two months ago When you come to London this summer, please visit me I (stay)9………………………………here until the middle of August Then I (go)10………………………….on holiday to Scotland Your answers: 1…………………………………… 2…………………………………… 3……………………………… 4………………………………… 5…………………………………… 6…………………………………… 7………………………………… 8………………………………… 9…………………………………… 10…………………………………… III READING(25 points) Part 1: Read the passage and decide whether the staements (17) are TRUE or FALSE Mr Alex Fraser lived his whole life in a small town in the north of England He never left the house where he was born, never married, never went on holiday and had no friends He worked in a local factory for over forty years but even the people who had worked with him for years knew very little about him He wore the same old clothes year in year out, and although he shopped regularly at the local store he bought only the most basic foodstuffs, never changed he purchases from one week to the next So when he died last month, neighbours and local people were astonished to learn that Mr Fraser was not just a rich man , he was in fact a millionaire ! He had no money in the bank or invested anywhere but in the various drawers, cupboards and boxes in his house there were hundreds and thousands of banknotes and coins It took the police over two weeks to clear the house, and bank clecks spent just as long counting all the money “We had absolutely no idea that he had so much money” one of his neighbours said “In fact, we used to feel sorry for him, we thought he was a poor old man who was unable to afford anything better for himseft !” True False Mr Fraser lived most of his life in a small town in England The people who had worked with Mr Fraser in a local factory did not know much about him Mr Fraser bought new clothes for himseft once a year mr Fraser always bought the same kinds of food at the local store Although Mr Fraser lived as if he were a poor man, he was, in fact, a very rich man 6.When he died, he left so many banknotes and coins in his house that the bank clecks had to spend two weeks counting them 7.Mr Fraser,s neighbours always knew that he had a lot of money Part 2: Read the passage and decide which is the best answer Circle the letter A,B,C or D next to the word you choose The first one has been done for you(0) What kind of music you(0)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 foodball (6) …………………………….or in parks Members of the audience dance to the music, or sing the songs.(7)……………………………music is played at wedding and parties in many countries, and some peope (8)………………………… their own music at home.Nowadays, we (9) ………………………………….music in shops and lifts, and many people carry their own with them, or even (10)…………………………………to music when they study.Music is everywhere (0) A.listen B enjoy C have D prefering 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 3: Fil each of the underlined blanks in the following passage Use only ONE word in each space The first one has been done for you(0) HOLIDAYS Most people enjoy going (0) abroad for their holidays, and having the opportunity to (1)………………………………in an interesting city or a seaside (2) …………………………… If you speak foreign languages, you can make new friends, (3)…………………………………… take home some interesting souvenirs as presents But before you can (4)………………………………….that, you have to reach your destination, and that is often problem! If you fly, then you may find your flight has been (5)……………………………… Journeys by train can can also be difficult (6)……………………………… train are often crowded in the summer, and you might have to (7) ………………………………… a seat in advance Whichever way you travel, you can have problem with your luggage, and is often difficult to find good accommodation Apart (8)…………………… this, you might not be able to affort the fare! Your answers: 1…………………………… 2………………………………… 3……………………………………… 4…………………………………… 5…………………………… 6……………………………… 7…………………………………… 8…………………………………… IV WRITING (25 points) Part1: Each of the following sentence has an erro(a word or word combination) Underline the erro, and rwrite the sentences correctly in the blanks provided Example: She is good in EnglishShe is good at English Where is the ruler that I left it on the desk ? …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… … 2.The people which luggage was lost had to wait a long time …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… … Although Mary was ill, but she went to school …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… … Carol can,t swim today She is having a cold …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… … In the end there was a war between the two countries …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… … 6.As soon as we,ll be ready, we,ll phone you …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… … That was a verystrange question for asking …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… … Part 2:Rewrite each sentence beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same Example: He wrote the letter in two hours It took him two hours to write the letter Although he wasn,t experienced, he got the job Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………… If you are a student, you can always get special reduced prices Unless……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………… Nowhere is more expensive than this restaurant This restaurant………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………… All the other players on the field were better than Jim Jim was the………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… I didn,t go to bed early, so I didn,t wake up at 5.00 If I …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………… Harry can,t afford to go on holiday Harry hasn,t got………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… “Would you like to go to the concert with us tonight ?” they said to me They invited …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… Helen is a fantastic danser I wish……………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………… Part 3: Use the following sets of words and phrases to write a complete letter Dear Nam, school year / going / come / end I / look / forward / summer vacation this occasion / I / go / your country I / intend / stay / house / two / weeks I hope / your / parents / kind / provide / food / accommodation this opportunity / amuse / heartily first day / morning / long walk / country / and / evening / swim / river following days / help / parents / farm work / and… 10 give / regards / everybody / hope / see / soon Affectionately your, Hoang …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… … ANSWER KEY I VOCABULARY: (30 points) Part 1: (10 points) Question Key B Part 2: (10 pionts) inhabitant kidnapper foggy southern decision C A B D B A B B 10 C 6.entertainment 7.Information pronunciation departure 10 demonstration Part3: (10 points) Question Key out on at of from/to for to 10 about/at with in II GRAMMAR (20 points) Part 1: (10 points) Question Key g (given) j h i b k d e c 10 f 11 a Part2: (10 points) have been had have stopped am waiting have changed decided has become / is becoming moved will be staying / am staying / am going to stay 10 will be going / am going III READING (25 points) Part 1: (7 points) 1.False True False True True True A C B Part 2: (10 points) Question Key C A Part 3: (8 points) stay resort and 5.delayed Since /As / Because D B B C 10 D False reserve / book from IV WRITING (25 points) Part 1: (7 points) Where is the ruler that I left on the desk ? (delete it) The people whose luggage was lost had to wait a long time Although Mary was ill, she went to school (delete but) Carol can,t swim today She has a cold In the end there was a war between the two countries As soon as we are ready, w will phone you That was a very strange question to ask Part 2: (8 points) Despite his inexperience, he got the job Unless you are a student, you can,t get special reduced prices This restaurant is the most expensive Jim was the worst player on the field If I had gone to bed early, I would have woken up at 5:00 Harry hasn,t got enough money to go on holiday They invited me to go to the concert with them tonight I wish I could dance as well as her / I wish I danced as well as her./ I wish I were a fantastic dancer like her Part 1: (10 points) The school year is going to come to an end I,m looking forward to the summer vacation On this occasion, I,ll go to your country I intend to stay in your house for two weeks I hope your parents will be kind enough to provide me with food and accomodation 6.In this opportunity, We,ll amuse ourselve heartily On the first day in the morning, we,ll go for a long walk around the country And in the evening, we,ll swim in the river On the following days, we,ll help nyour parents with their farmwork, and… 10 Please give my regards to everybody I hope to see you soon SỞ GIÁO DỤC VAØ ĐAØO TẠO ĐỀ THI TUYỂN CHỌN HỌC SINH GIOÛI TỈNH THỪA THIÊN HUẾ NAÊM HOÏC 2002-2003 MÔN THI:TIẾNG ANH-LỚP (Vòng 1) THỜI GIAN: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) I.LISTENING (20 points) Part 1: Mady Poole love watching Tv every morning, especially the Breakfast Time Quiz Show, called “Lucky Break” She,s watching the show now and she,s very surprised because she has been chosen to have an interview for the quiz at the moment Now, listen to the interview between Mandy Poole and Russell Dean, the show,s presenter and answer the questions below Where does Mandy Poole live ? …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… What does she ? …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… What is her husband,s name ? …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… What is he doing at the moment ? …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… What is the prize ? …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… What does Mandy have to to win the prize ? …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… Part 2: Inthis part you will hear two friends who share a flat deciding what they need to buy at the shops Listen carefully and fill in the missing information on their shooping SHOPPING Suppermarket: two cartons of milk (0) ………………………………………… (1) Booking office:  PICK UP………………………………… (2) Market:  FRUIT: -apples, ………………………… (3) ………………………………… (4)  SALAD STUFF: -cucumber,……………………… (5) ……………………………………(6)  TAKE JACKET AND …………………………… (7) to cleaners  SPICER,S :……………………………… (8) list II VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR (30 points) Part 1: Put a word from the list into each space, in a comparative form.Some word canbe used more than one.(9 points) Convenient easy exciting expensive Good interesting relaxing sociable , I m not sure whether watching films is better than reading books, or not Books are certainly (1)…………………….than films and probably (2)………………….,too (because you keep them) On the other hand, some films are (3) ………………… because of the special effects, although some people say that books can be just as (4)……………… Going to see a film is a (5)………………… activity than sitting alone and reading, it ,s true But if you don,t like a book, it,s much (6) ………………….to stop reading it than it is to leave the cinema ! Some books are (7) ……………………than others, just as films are Personally, I find a good film (8) than readingif I,m tired, but in general I think books are (9)……………………… Part 2:Choose an adjective from the list on the left and put it with a preposition from the list to the right to complete the sentences Use each adjective once only> The first one has been done as an example (10 points) close afraid famous good preferable at of for to short similar grateful full sorry tired Example: They live close to the town center, which makes shoping easier for them could you lend me $30 ? –I,m a bit ……………….………….money at the moment I,m afraid I,m not very ……………………….… speaking Italian but I,ll my best I,m ………………doing the same thing all the time! Can ,t we something different ? At night that tree is ………………birds The noise makes it difficult for me to get to sleep Her dress if very ……………………mine Only, the belt is different Having a boring job is …………………… having no job at all The town is…………………….its museum People come from all over the world to visit it We had to go by sea because he,s …………………………flying It,s very kind of you We,re very …………………………all your help 10 Everybody felt very………………………….him after his terrible accident Part 3: Put he verb in brackets into passive voice in a suitable tense Now that we have settled in to our new house, I thought, I ,d tell you all about it Before we bought it, it (own)(0) was owned by a foreigner, and (not live in )(1) …………………….for a long time So we have been very busy redecorating! Since we moved in, all the room(paint)(2)…………………………,and the garden (reorganize)(3) ………………….But we have had a few problems Last week, the electricity (cut off) (4) …………………… , and nothing could (do)(5)…………………….until the bill (pay)(6) ………………… Next month some workmen are coming to some building work One wall in the living room (knock down)(7)……………………… , and the room (make)(8) larger Then perhaps we,ll have some peace and quiet We (visit)(9)………………………by some of neighbours, but we (not invite back ) (10) ………………………….by any of them yet.I suppose they wanted to see what (do) (11) to the house Your answers: 1………………………… 3………………………… 4………………………… 6………………………… 2……………………………… 5……………………………… 7………………………… 8…………………………… 9………………………… 10……………………… 11…………………………… III READING (25 points) Part 1: Read the passage and decide whether the statements (1-7) are TRUE or FALSE CAMPING Camping is an activity in which people live temporarily in the outdoors Campers participate in fishing, hunting, swimming, plant study, wildlife watching, and nature photography It provides physical benefits when it envolves hiking to, from around a campsite, and many people believe that camping makes youngsters feel more confident People throughout the world enjoy hiking to wildness campsites This activity is called backpacking because it envolves carrying such essential camping gear as a tent, food, clothing, and sleeping bag on the back in a bag called backpack Backpacking is best suited for those who are in good physical condition as it may require walking several miles The key to any enjoyable camping tripm is planning A decision on where to camp depends on personal preference, but planning the trip before leaving help campers avoid preventable accidents Many situations- bad weather, injury, or simply a crowded campsite- are less alarming if campers are prepared True False Camping helps people enjoy outdoor activities and nature The only purpose of camping is to have pleasure Camping not only strengthens your health but also makes you feel confident A form of camping is called backpacking because it envolves hiking to wildness campsites Bcakpacking is suited for everyone Careful planning can help campers avoid trouble A crowded campsite is good for all campers Part 2: Read the following story carefully and then answer the questions that follow (8 points) The Shawl This story happened in Pheladelphia towards the end of nineteenth century One winter evening Dr S Weir Mitchell sat down in an armchair and started reading a book, but after an exhausting day at the surgery, he soon felt asleep A short while later he woke up suddenly when heard a doorbell ringing There was a girl standing on the doorstep It was cold and snow falling , but she was wearing only a thin shawl around her shoulders and she was shilvering “ My mother is very ill,” she said ”Please come” Walking through the dark and snowy streets was not easy, but eventually they came to an old apartment building and the girl led the doctor up to a room on the third floor There was a woman lying on the bed and the doctor recognized her as a former servant of his After examining her, he took out his notepad and looked around for the girl “Where,s your daughter?” he asked the woman I need her to go for some medicine.” “My daughter?” She said in surprise “My daughter died a month ago” “ But that ,s impossible”, said the doctor “She came to fetch me I saw her She was wearing a shawl” “My daughter,s shoes and her shawl are in there,” said the woman, pointing to a small cupboard The doctor stopped writing out the prescription and went to a cupboard He saw the girl,s shawl lying on the shelf It was folded and dry It clearly had not been worn that night Questions: When and where the incident take place? …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… What was the weather like that night ? How did the girl feel? Why so? …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… What was the relationship between the doctor and the woman ? …………………………………………………………………………………………… …… Why did the woman show the doctor that her daughter ,s shoes and shawl were in the cupboard? …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… Who was the girl who came to the doctor,s house? …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… Give a(n) synonym/ equivalent / explanation of the following words or phrases from the text a a shawl =……………………………………………………………………… b exhausting =……………………………………………………………………… c was shilvering =……………………………………………………………………………… d eventually =……………………………………………………………………………… e medicine =……………………………………………………………………………… f prescription =……………………………………………………………………………… Part 3: Fill in each numbered blanks in the following passage Use only ONE word in each space The first one has been done for you(0) (10 points) Everyone is becoming aware that the environment is a (0) serious issue However, we have not done (1)……………….to deal with this problem because we seem to wait for governments to (2)…………………actions In my opinion, individuals can many things to help (3)………………the problem To begin (4)………………, we can be more responsible in the (5)……………… we dispose of waste We should not throw rubbish into lakes and (6)……………… Moreover, we also need to (7) ………………… the water we use Fresh water (8)……………………drinking is running out in many (9)………………… of the world Finally, I think that if we use (10) …………………transport more we can reduce air pollution in cities Your answers: 1………………… 2…………………… 3……………………4……………… … 5………………… 6…………………… 7…………………… 8………………… 9………………… 10…………………… IV WRITING (25 points) Part 1: Complete the unfinished sentence in such a way that it means nearly the same as the sentence(s) printed before it (6 points) The dentists will have to take out infected tooth The infected tooth……………………………………………………………………………… Driving on the left feels strange to me  I,m not used…………………………………………………………………………………… Henry regretted buying that old car Henry wished…………………………………………………………………………………… We want to visit a museum It opens at 12:00 The museum…………………………………………………………………………………… A boy,s bicycle was taken He went to the police station The boy………………………………………………………………………………………… As a correspondent, Jack could write very fast Because………………………………………………………………………………………… Part 2: The sentence in column A, when combined, tell a story.Tell the story by rewriting the sentences in spaces provided in column B, keeping the meaning of orginal sentences with the words given in the column B Make only those changes which are necessary The first has been done for you(0).(5 points) Column A Column B , (0) We sensed Mary s anxiety so we (0) Sensing her anxiety, we asked Mary what asked her what was wrong was wrong (1) She was on the verge of tears (1) On………………………………………… when she told us that she had lost her ………………………………………………… purse (2) We tried…………………………………… , (2) “We ll help you look for it,” we ………………………………………………… promised, trying to comfort her (3) With……………………………………… (3) Suddenly, the phone rang and ………………………………………………… Mary swiftly picked up the receiver (4) Brimming………………………………… (4) She turned around to tell us the ………………………………………………… good news and she was brimming (5) Her ………………………………………… with joy ………………………………………………… (5) A stranger had found her purse and had handed it over to the police Part 3: Write a paragraph (of about 150 words)in which you suggest several ways to protect the environment of your school You can use the cues and the words/phrases that state an opinion and list points below (14 points) -not throw rubbish inside and outside classroom -put wastes in dustbins -not write or draw on desks or walls -water trees and plants in the school regularly and plant more trees -clean classrooms every day -not eat in classrooms or make too much noise at school *Expressions stating an opinion: In my opinion, / As I see it, / To my mind, / Personally, I think that, /… *Expressions listing points: -In the first place, / To begin with, / … -Furthermore, / Moreover, / … -Finally, / Lastly,/ Conclusion, /… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… THE END SỞ GIÁO DỤC VAØ ĐAØO TẠO ĐỀ THI TUYỂN CHỌN HỌC SINH GIOÛI TỈNH THỪA THIÊN HUẾ NAÊM HOÏC 2002-2003 MÔN THI:TIẾNG ANH-LỚP (Vòng 1) THỜI GIAN: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) ANSWER KEY I LISTENING (20 points) Part 1: (12 points) Tape script of the listening test Mandy: Hello ? Russell:Hello Is that Mandy Poole ? Mandy:Yes, it is Russell:This is Russell Dean You,re on Lucky Break Mandy:What? Oh, I don,t believe it! Russell:Well, it,s true Have you ever been on TV before ? Mandy:No, I haven,t Russell:Well, Mandy You,re now Do you watch the show everyday ? Mandy:Yes, I Russell:Where you live ? Mandy:I live in London Russell:What you ? Mandy:I,m a teacher Russell:Are you married ? Mandy:Yes, I am Russell:What,s your husband,s name ? Mandy:His name,s Peter Russell:What does he ? Mandy:He works in an office Russell:Is he listening at the moment ? Mandy:No, he isn,t He,s having a shower Russell:Is he going to meet you on TV ? Mandy:Yes, he is Russell:Well, now, today,s prize is a weekend for two in New York I,m going to ask you four questions Two points for each correct answer She lives in London She,s a teacher His name is Peter He,s having a shower A weekend for two(people) in New York She has to answer four questions Part 2: (8 points) Tape script of the listening test A: Have we run out milk then ? B: Yes, we need at least two cartonsif you,re going to make that rice pudding And we,ll need sugar, so put down a kilo of that A: OK I think two cartons will you,re right about the sugar B: Also we must go and pick up the theatre tickets from the booking office Youn paid for them, didn,t you ? A: Yes, and I,ve got them already actually, but I want to go there anyway and get a programme Now let,s see We must go to the markets and get fruit-apples, oranges, bananas-oh , and salad stuff, so that,s tomatoes, a cucumber,lettuce, and peppers Oh no,we,re all right for tomatoes I got some on my way home last night Anything else? B: Dry cleaners I need to take my suit and that jacket you gave me And then if we,reround that way we could get coffee from that nice shop in King Street Speciers, you know ? , A: It s much cheaper in the supermarket, you know B: Oh, Renata, you,re such a meanie A: All right I give in …Now, come on Let,s go… One point for each answer: one kilo of sugar a program oranges bananas lettuce peppers suit coffee II VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR (30 points) Part 1: (9 points) less expensive more convenient more sociable easier Part 2: (10 points) short of good at preferable to 7.famous for Part 3: (11 points) more exciting exciting more relaxing more interesting tired of full of similar to afraid of grateful for 10 sorry for was not lived in have been painted has been reorganized was cut off be done was paid is going to be knocked down is going to be made have been visited 10 have not been invited back 11 was being done III READING (25 points) Part 1: (7 points) Question Key True False True False False True False Part 2: (8 points) points for questions & answers; points for six words / phrases The incident took place one winter evening in Philadelphia toward the end of nineteenth century It was cold and snowy She was shilvering as / since / because she was wearing only a thin shawl She was a former servant of Dr S weir Mitchell To explain that her daughter died a month ago She was a ghost / the ghost of the woman,s daughter who died a month ago a = a scarf (a large piece of cloth, made of wool, usually worn by a woman round the shoulders or head ) b = very tired c = was trembling / shaking from cold or fear (because of…) d =at last, in the ens, finally e =drug f = a form on which a doctor has written the name of the medicine/ drug that onr needs Part 3: (10 points) much take rivers save solve with way for parts 10 public IV WRITING ( 25 points) Part 1: (6 points) The infected tooth will have to be taken out by the dentist I,m not used to driving on the left Henry wished he hadn,t bought that old car The museum (that) we want to visit opens at 12:00 The boy whose bicycle was taken went to the police station Because Jack was a correspondent , he could write very fast Part 2: (5 points) One the verge of tears, she told us that she has lost her purse We tried to comfort her by promising to help her to look for it With swiftness, Mary picked the receiver when the phone rang suddenly Brimming with joy, she turned around to tell us the good news Her purse, which had been found by a stranger, had been handed over to the police Part 3: Writing –composition (14 points) Markers are requested to use the marking scheme for writing provided by ELTTP SỞ GIÁO DỤC VAØ ĐAØO TẠO ĐỀ THI TUYỂN CHỌN HỌC SINH GIOÛI TỈNH THỪA THIÊN HUẾ NAÊM HOÏC 2003-2004 MÔN THI:TIẾNG ANH-LỚP (Vòng 1) THỜI GIAN: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) I VOCABULARY: (30 points) Part 1: Circle the letter A,B,C or D next to the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.(10 points) I didn,t go to the party as I felt a bit under…………………… A the weather B the water C the clouds D the blankets I disagree My ideas are entirely opposite……………………………… yours A to B from C of D against The more ………………………….we walk the longer it will take us to get home A slowest B slower C slowly D slow Would you ………………………………opening the window, please ? A care B mind C like D help , I ll ………………………… you just one more story before you go to sleep A speak B tell C say D talk Your car is very …………………………… It hardly seems to use any petrol at all A economical B.economic C ecumenical D ecological By appearing on the soap powder commercials, she became a………………………………….name A housewife B housekeeper C house D household , , I m in a terrible……………………………… I don t know what to A problem B quandary C loss D trouble How you invest your money is none of my ……………………………… A affair B business C matter D care 10 If the level of VAT is ………………………………….this year, small businesses will be affected A raised B risen C arisen D raising Part 2: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the words in parentheses (10 points) Jane felt very ……………………………when she saw the police car (RELIEF) They reached the hotel just as ……………………………………fell (DARK) When Jack left home, he began to enjoy his…………………………………… (INDEPENDENT) You are ………………………………to choose how to spend the evening (FREEDOM) Your house is ……………………………… by several burglar alarms (PROTECTION) You should go to a doctor and have a thorough ………………………………… (EXAMINE) The phone doesn,t work It has 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 3: Complete the sentences using one of the best words from the box Four of words aren,t used (10 points) worried natural invention practical influential careful attentive preparation appointment excitement entertainment happy grateful work When you have a party, you have to a lot of ………………………………… The …………………………of the telephone revolutionized communication between people She has to go to hospital to have a serious operation She feels…………………………………… She is very good at fixing things around the house She is ……………………………………… People are born, grow up and finally die It,s ……………………………………………… 6I can,t see you nat five because I have another………………………………… A good adventure film is full of …………………………………………… She sent me a present after I helped her to pass the exam She feels …………………………to me He has a lot of power in his office He is very…………………………………… 10 Students should listen to what the teacher is saying in class They should be ……………………… II GRAMMAR (20 points) Put each verb in brackets into the most suitable tense I (think)……………………………… of selling my car but I (not decide) ………………………….………… yet Penny (live)………………………………….here ever since she (arrive) ………………………………from England I usually (drink)……………………………………….coffee but yesterday I (give up) ………………………………… Decorating is difficult, but I (finish)……………………………… painting the kitchen and now I (do)……………………… the living room This exercise (look)……………………………difficult You (do) ……………………………….one like it before ? I,m afraid that you can,t talk to Jack now He (get) ………………………………….very dirty playing football and he (have) …………………………………….a bath I (wait)…………………………for you here for ages! Why (you not phone) ……………………… me ealier? (You visit)……………………………….this company before ? When (you come) …………………………….here for the first time ? (You still do)……………………………….your homework ? I (finish) …………………………….mine ages ago 10 We (live)………………………………….in Scotland for two years and then we (move)…………………………………to Northern Ireland III READING (25 points) Part 1: Put ONE suitable word in each space (10 points) I have recently taken up cooking as a hobby A lot (1)………………………my friends find this very amusing as I am not very (2)…………………………at it yet It ,s much (3)………………………difficult (4)…………………….I thought it was There are no (5)…………………………things to remember to and it,s very easy to (6) …………………mistakes Last week I invited several people round so I 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 in freezer We had to wait two hours (10)……………………….dinner ! Part 2: Read the passage and dicided which is the best answer Circle the letter A, B, C or D next to the word you choose The first one has been done for you (o) (15 points) LAUREL OR HARDY ? He was a music-hall comedian in England before he went to America in 1910 In those (0) days he often (1)…………………Chaplin He made his first short film in 1918 but id not (2)…………… to establish himself in the competitive (3)………… of the screen comedy The first film he made with his famous fat (4)…………….was call Putting pants on Philip in 1927 Many critics (5) …………….that he was the more creative (6) ……………….of the partnership The humorist Leo Mc Carey (7) ……………… him a rare comic who was intelligent (8)…………………to make up his own gaps (9) …………………he was remarkably talented, while his partner was (10) …………………so and this is the key to understanding their relationship As a (11) ………………, throughout their career together he (12)……………………on being paid twice as much as his friend because he believed he was (13)……………….twice as much While he wrote the films and (14)………………part of their creation, his partner was incapable of creating anything at all- it was amazing how hw managed to find his (15)………………….to the studio (0) A time B periods C days D.weeks A copied B followed C resembled D liked A succeed B reach C fail D manage A job B field C position D place A pair B collegue C partner D match A persist B claim C refuse D review A person B member C actor D piece A considered B said C described D saw A even B quite C enough D also A Although B Moreover C However D So 10 A less B least C little D hardly 11 A fact B conclusion C matter D result 12 A persisted B insisted C kept D demanded 13 A valued B making C worth D acting 14 A took B made C was D had 15 A car B road C route D review IV WRITING (25 points) Part 1: Rewrite each sentence beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same (10 points) I started writing this letter two hours ago ! I have……………………………………………………………………………………… ……… I used to own a bicycle  I don,t …………………………………………………………………………………………… … This cheese tastes terrible  This cheese has……………………………………………………………………………………… I haven,t seen John for two years I last………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… What,s your opinion of this painting ?  What you……………………………………………………………………………………….? The beef tastes better than the pork  The pork………………………………………………………………………………………… … Is the price very high ?  Does……………………………………………………………………………………… ………….? What sort of job does Ducan have ?  What does ………………………………………………………………………………………….? Mary hasn,t finished work yet  Mary is …………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 She hasn,t been to Paris before  This is the first time………………………………………………………………………………… Part 2: Read the text below carefully at each line Some of the lines are correct and some have a word which should not be there If a line is correct, put a tick () If the line has a word which should not be there, write the word (15 points) around.This is still true when you will drive along a quiet country road or a modern motorway As far as you getting from one place to another in the city is concerned, it is a different story Whenever I want to get up anywhere in a hurry, I leave the car at home And go on foot If often turns out to be much more quicker I still make the mistake now and again of thinking the car is an efficient means of a transport The other day my wife was feeling a bit under the weather She had been having terrible headaches for some long time and she decided she couldn’t take it any more and asked from me to give her a lift to the doctor, whose surgery is in the center part of a town.We live in a suburb in the old quarter of the city and it is twenty minutes away on foot On the way back, however, it is all up hill and I must to admit it can be exhausting, especially on a hot day.Reluctantly I got the car out of the garage and we (1)  (00) will 1……………………… 2……………………… 3……………………… 4……………………… 5……………………… 6……………………… 7……………………… 8……………………… 9……………………… 10……………………… 11…………………… 12……………………… 13…………………… 14…………………… 15…………………… set it off, me muttering about the wonders of taxis My heart was sank as we hit the first traffic jam- I knew we were beginning a long journey THE END  SỞ GIÁO DỤC VAØ ĐAØO TẠO ĐỀ THI TUYỂN CHỌN HỌC SINH GIOÛI TỈNH THỪA THIÊN HUẾ NAÊM HOÏC 2003-2004 MÔN THI:TIẾNG ANH-LỚP (Vòng 1) THỜI GIAN: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) ANSWER KEY I VOCABULARY: (30 points) Part 1: (10 points) Question Key A A C B B A D Part 2: (10 points) relieved protected darkness examination independence disconnected free recovery Part 3: (10 points) prepaqration invention worriede appointment excitement grateful II GRAMMAR (20 points) am thinking-haven,t decided has lived / has been living –arrived drink-gave have finished-am doing looks-have you done got-is having have been waiting-didn,t you phone have you visited-did you come Are you still doing-finished 10 lived-moved III READING (25 points) Part 1: (10 points) of good make recipe Part 2: (10 points) more had than used B B 10 A longer 10 warning practical natural influential 10 attentive many 10.for Question Key A D B C IV WRITING (25 points) B B A C B 10 11 12 13 14 15 A D B C A D Part 1: (10 points) I,ve been writing / I,ve written this letters for two hours I don,t own a bicycle now 3.This cheese has a terrible taste I last saw John two years ago What you think of this painting ? The pork doesn,t taste as good as the beef Does it cost a lot ? What does Ducan ? Mary is still at work This is the first time she has been to Paris Part 2: (15 points) you   10 part 3.up 11  more 12.to 5 13.it 6.a 14 was 7.long 15  8.from SỞ GIÁO DỤC VAØ ĐAØO TẠO ĐỀ THI TUYỂN CHỌN HỌC SINH GIOÛI TỈNH THỪA THIÊN HUẾ NAÊM HOÏC 2003-2004 MÔN THI:TIẾNG ANH-LỚP (Vòng 2) THỜI GIAN: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) I LISTENING (20 points) Part 1: (10 points)Listen to these people and complete the chart : Name Job Helen (1) Franz Roberta Mary-Lou bank clerk (6) (9) Normal transport (2) Time ten or fifteen minutes (4) (5) by underground (7) (10) about an hour Transport today (3) by car (8) by bus Part 2: (10 points)Listen to the news stories and complete the gaps Write the words in the right hand side column And now some other news Many of Britain,s top fashion designers have been at a ………………in Manchester and today a new prize for young fashion designer has been awarded for the first time It,s called The Motana Prize, and it has been won by 19-year-old Paul Kennedy, a………at Epping Forest Art College Paul,s revolutionary casual wear was considered to be the…………invention of the 1,200 items that were 1………… 2…………… 3…………… examined by the judges What is very surprising about the……… is 4…………… that Paul is not studying fashion design He,s at Epping Forest Art College to 5…………… study ………….design And now some………….news England manager Lee Sharpe has been 6…………… , Sacked affter England s 5-3 defeat by Albania at Wembley…………… 7………… England, who scored three goals in the first half, played very badly in the second half and will probably lose their chance of playing the World 8…………… Cup Final in ……… Sharpe said it was the most embrassing night of his professal life And now some news from outer………… According to a report in the 9…………… National Reporter, building have been seen on the moon Space experts at the Kennedy Space Centre in California are convinced that the 10………… buildings were built by creatures from another…………… II VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR: (25 points) Part 1: Complete each sentence with a word formed from the word given: When he retired, he was ……… ………with a gold watch (presentation) The ……………….of this company depends on you ! (succeeded) , I wish he wouldn t keep…………………… so much (arguments) When I spoke to her, I………………….what he wanted (explanation) , I can t ………………… your reason for being late (accepted) , If things go wrong, don t be ……………………… (encourage) Being able to type is a ………………………office skill (basically) , Don t send a receipt , that is …………………… (necessarily) She is an extremely………………… sales representative (persuation) , 10 I m sorry, but I ……………………with you completely (agreement) Part 2: Put each verb into a suitable tense, or into the passive in a suitable tense I,m sorry I (not write) haven,t written to you lately but my house (break into) …………….….a few weeks ago and I (feel)………………rather upset since then Before we (get)………………………married, you (promise)………………… that you (help)……………………with the housework She told us that she (just phone)…………………….the main office and that our order (send)…………………….on the previous day I (not realise)………………… that the electricity bill (have to pay)………………… last month and now the power (cut off)………………… Nothing (do)………………….about the hole in the road so far and so I (think) ……………a letter (should write)……………………to the local council As soon as the house (decorate)………… , we (want)………….to go away for a few days III READING: (35 points) Part 1: Read the text below and decide which answer A, B,C or D best fits space The first one has been done for you (0) ARE YOU THE PERSON YOU,D LIKE TO BE ? Have you ever regretted doing something you shouldn ,t have done or something you didn,t which you should have ? At one (0)………… or another we probably all have There,s no(1)………… in getting depressed about it now-it,s no (2)………… crying over a spilt milk However, there may be some (3)…………in thinking about exactly what happed and why because we might be able to (4)…………some conclusions for the future One thing we all now and again is to lose our (5)………….with a friend or close (6)…………….The odd thing is that we more display great anger (7) …………… someone we,re (8)…………… of than towards strangers The explanation may be that we see friends and relatives as a kind of safety net, an opportunity to let off a bit of steam in a safe (9)……………, whereas the (10)………… of insulting a stranger or a (11)……………at work could be far more serious Being honest is usually (12)……………of as a virtue and undoutedly this is the (13) ………… On the other hand, we have all experienced occasions when we have spoken our minds to someone, (14)………… them exactly what we feel, and then have found ourselves (15)…………with feelings of guilt and remorse Perhaps we should have kept our mouths shut ? (0) A occasion B hour C time D day A reason B purpose C point D advantage A use B point C value D benefit A gain B profit C goodness D worth A draw B make C D take A temper B mind C anger D head A relationship B member C familiar D relative A at B with C towards D about A keen B fond C friendly D familiar A circle B area C surroundings D environment 10 A effect B consequence C conclusion D punishment 11 A staff B mate C professional D colleague 12 A thought B considered C regarded D believed 13 A true B case C event D fact 14 A telling B saying C speaking D describing 15 A full B heavy C sad D overcome Part 2: Put one suitable word into each space: John was involved in a road (1)……………….recently It happened at a road (2) …………… John,s car had (3)……………down, and as he couldn,t (4)……………to start it again, he had left it in the middle of the road He wanted to find someone to help him (5)……………it to the garage Just then, a car came around the corner John (6) ……………at the driver but the car was going too (7)…………… to stop It (8) …………….and (9)…………….John,s car Luckily nobody was (10)…………… , but the police decided that John was to (11)………… They said that he shouldn ,t have (12) …………… the car in the middle of the road He told them that he had (13) …………….on his warning lights and he thought that other cars would be (14) …………… to stop in (15)………… Even so, he had to appear in (16)………… He (17)……………that it was his (18)……………because he had (19)………… to the other driver But he had to pay a (20)………….of $150 IV WRITING (20 points) Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given Do not change the word given 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 this video are already over a million copies sold This video ……………………………………………………………………………… After sitting in front of the computer all evening I felt sleepy been  I felt sleepy because……………………………………………………………………… She never stops saying how much she dislikes public transport complaining  She……………………………………………………………………………………… The bus service in our city brcomes more inefficient every year getting  The bus service in our city……………………………………………………………… Why don,t we go to the cinema tonight ? film ,  Let s……………………………………………………………………………………… Italy is where we went for a holiday last year on  We went ………………………………………………………………………………… Children don,t attend classes on Saturday school ,  Children don t ………………………………………………………………………… 10 During his law studies he met his future wife studying  While………………………………………………………………………………… Part 2: Study these sentences from a letter to a newspaper Decide what is the correct order of the sentences Dear sir, a There was so much litter on the pavement that I felt I was walking over a rubbishheap, not along a city street b.I think that this would be a good job for them to c Then if people have a lot of litter, they can put it in the bins d Yesterday I was walking to work, I I noticed that the street was covered in sweet wrappings, cegarette packets and old newspapers e It is quite easy to take your rubbish home with you instead of throwing it away f We hear on the radio that thousands of people are unemployed g I am writing to you because I,d like to say something about the problem of litter in our cities h Finally it would be a good idea if there were more street cleaners i First of all, I think that the public should stop drop things in the street j Secondly, I think that the local council should put more litter-bins in the street k What can we about this problem ? Your faithfully, Lionel Haddock-Willis Your answers: 1……… 2……… 3……… 4……… 5……… 6……… 7……… 8……… 9……… 10……… SỞ GIÁO DỤC VAØ ĐAØO TẠO ĐỀ THI TUYỂN CHỌN HỌC SINH GIOÛI TỈNH THỪA THIÊN HUẾ NAÊM HOÏC 2003-2004 MÔN THI:TIẾNG ANH-LỚP (Vòng 2) THỜI GIAN: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) ANSWER KEY I LISTENING (20 points) Part 1: (10 points) university study half an hour doctor by bicycle by bus shop assistant about 20 minutes 10 by bus / taxis Part 2: (10 points) fashion show student sports last night most Japan award space by car by car theatre 10 planet II VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR (25 points) Part 1: (10 points) presented success discouraged basic arguing unnecessary explained persuasive accept 10 disagree Part 2: (15 points) was broken into-have been feeling got-promised-would help had just phoned-had been sent / was set 4.did not realise-had to be paid-has been cut off has been done-think-should be written has been decorated- want III READING (35 points) Part (15 points) Question Key C A A A Part 2: (20 points) accident junction waved fast / quickly 11 blame 12 left 16 court 17 denied A D C B slowed / broke skidded 13 put 18 fault D 10 B manage hit 14 able 19 waved IV WRITING (20 points) Part 1: (10 points) My sister is too young to ride a bicycle Dad was telling a story when there was a knock at the door 11 D 12 A 13 B 14 A 15 D push / take 10 injured / hurt / hit 15 time 20 fine This video has sold over a million copies already I felt sleepy because I had been sitting in front of the computer all evening She is always complaining about public transport The bus in our city is getting more and more inefficient Let,s go and see/ to see a film tonight We went on a holiuday to Italy last year/ to Italy on a holiday last year Children don,t go to school on Saturday 10 While he was studying law he met his future wife Part 2: (10 points) Question Key d a k i e j c h f 10 b Total score: 100 points UBND tØnh thõa thiªn huÕ sở giáo dục-đào tạo đề chính thức đề thi học sinh giỏi tỉnh LíP THCS n¨m häc 2005-2006 m«n thi: tiÕng anh (vßng 2) thêi gian lµm bµi : 120 phót I LISTENING (20 points) Part 1: Listen to the interview with Saul Robbins about his daily life and choose the correct answer You will hear the recording three time.(6 points) Saul lives in ……………………… A Paris B London C New York He is a ………………… A director B reporter C producer He works for ………………… A a newspaper B a radio station C a TV station He goes to work at …………………in the afternoon A two B four C five When he gets up he ………………….first A brushes his teeth B has a shower C gets dressed He has ………………… for breakfast A some toast B some ice-cream C a cup of coffee He goes to work ………………… A on food B by car C by train He finishes work at ……………… in the morning A two B four C five After work he goes for a …………………with his friend A walk B drink C meal 10 He ……………………travels to other countries A sometimes B usually C never 11 He ………………his job A likes B doesn,t like C hates 12 In his free time, he plays…………… A tennis B football C badminton Part 2: Listen and write down the times in works You will hear the recording three times (9 points) 1…………………… 2………………… … 3…………………… 4…………………… 5…………………… 6…………………… 7……………………… 8…………………… 9…………………… Part 3: Listen to the interview and answer the questions You will hear the recording three times (5 points) Where did Julia go for her holiday ? …………………………………………………… How did she go there ? …………………………………………………… How long did the journey take ? …………………………………………………… Wher did she stay ? …………………………………………………… What things did she ? …………………………………………………… II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (33 points) Part 1: Choose the correct answer among A,B,C or D.(10 points) When the party was …………………we helped them clear up the house A up B off C out D over , Jack can t remember ……………….the telephone number down A write B to write C writing D written Has Sue finished ………………….yet ? A washing up B to wash up C wash up D wash upping Jane stopped the car………………a newspaper A buying B to buy C buy D bought I……………… your name Could you tell me again ? A am forgetting B ,ve been forgetting C ,ve been forgetten D was forgetting There you are! I …………… for two hours Where have you been ? A am waiting B wait C waited D have been waiting This job ……………….working very long hours A involves B consists C includes D contains , “ Have they arrested the thieves yet ?” “It s only a ……………….of time” A period B matter C length D waste , , Just think, ………………….two years time,we ll be 18 ! A under B over C after D in , 10 I ll give you ten minutes to come…………….with a better idea A out B in C through D up Part 2: Complete the interview using the past simple, present perfect simple or present perfect continuous More than one tense may be possible (15 points) James: Dave, I haven,t seen (see) you for a long time Dave: No well, I…………………… (1 live) in West London for the last few years James: Right! So what ………………you ………………… (2 ) ? Dave: Well, I ……………………(3 work ) for a film company for the last two years James: Wow! A film company.That,s glamorous ! Dave: No, not really It,s hard work I,m an assistant director James: ……………you……………… (4 meet) anyone famous ? Dave: Well yes! I ………………….(5 work) with some famous people in the time I ,ve been there Last year we ……………………(6 make) a film with Jack Anderson James: Wow! I ……………………(7.see) him in a film last week He,s really brilliant Dave: And I ……………………(8 film) with Belinda Barker a couple of months ago James: You lucky thing! Dave: Oh, yeah, and I ………… also……………(9 become) friends with matt Harper We ………………(10 meet) on the last film I worked on James: What ………………you ………………….(11 do) this year ? Dave: Well, I ………………….(12 finish) work on a comedy, and for the past couple of weeks I…………………(13 help) the director to cast a new romantic comedy James: What ………………… you ……………… (14 work) today ? Dave: I,m afraid I can,t tell you It,s a secret! Anyway, enough about me ! What………………you ……………(15 do) lately ? Part 3: Use the words in capital to form a word that fits in the spaces 1-8 in the text (8 points) (0 ORIGIN) Original Olympic Games began in Acient Greece in BC 776 in Olympia The Games were very popular and were held (1 REGULAR)…………………every four years until AD 393 when they were stopped by the Roman Emperor The mordern games were started again in Athens in 1896 The Games have become the World,s most important international athletics (2 COMPETE)……………… , in which the best athletes spend years training in (3, PREPARE)………………….for this great event Sports range from basketball to horse riding Perhaps the most (4 CHALLENGE)……… …….track and field event is the decathlon Athletes take part in ten different running, jumping and throwing events Almost every nation sends a team to the Olympic Games and one of the ideas is that the Games encourage (5.FRIEND)……… ……………………………… between countries (6.DEDICATE)……………………sports lovers travel thousands of miles to watch the Games and most (7 AMBITION)………………… athletes want the chance of winning an Olympic medal Such an (8 ACHIEVE) ………………….can make them known throughout the world III READING (22 points) Part 1:Read the passage and choose the best answer (10 points) It,s always worth preparing well for an interview Don ,t just hope (1)…………the best Here are a (2)………… tips Practise how you say things, as well as what you (3) ………….to say If you don,t own a video camara, perhaps a friend of (4)…………… does Borrow it and make a video tape yourself Find (5)……….to watch it with you and give a (6)………of advice on how you appear and behave Before the interview, plan what to wear Find out how the company expects its (7)…………to dress At the interview, believe (8)………….yourself and be honest, open and friendly (9)………… attention and keep your answers to the point The interviewer doesn ,t want to waste time and (10)……… you A against B for C to D at A little B several C few D lot A intend B consider C imagine D think A his B yours C mine D ours A anybody B nobody C everybody D somebody A number B slice C plenty D bit A colleagues B employees C customers D employers A in B of C with D by A Attract B Give C Turn D Pay 10 A so B either C neither D or Part 2: Choose from sentences A-H the one which fits each gap 1-6 There is one extra sentence you not need to use (12 points) A Industries have polluted the water, fishing has destroyed sea life and divers have damaged large parts of the coral B The crew were helpful and pleasant and the price was also very reasonable C Altogether, it was a wonderful trip D I,m sure I would go again E It stretches for 2000 kilometres and it is up to 800 metres wide F However, I didn,t think I could take part in a dive cruise and not dive G At no point were we permitted to swim away on our own H I was right it was an incredible sight I Natural wonder When I was asked to visit and write about the Great Barrier Reef, I was thrilled I had heard reports of damage done by tourism and other industries, but felt that the Reef would still be a wonderful place to see (0-H) From the air, the Great Barrier Reef seems huge (1-……) I wasn ,t sure how best to explore such giant place, so after I had landed, I made enquiries and was told the best way to see the Reef is to take a dive cruise I booked a place on a three -day cruise, and, despite warnings about the state of some of these boats, the boats I was on was comfortable and clean (2-……) I was entitled to eight dives plus use of wet suit, flippers and other equipment, three meals a day and two nights, accomodation Although I have been diving before, I am not an experienced diver (3-…) I was nervous to begin with , but soon felt completely safe We were devided into groups according to our ability and each group was given an instructor They had very strick rules (4-…) With our guides, we saw some amazing sea life including small sharks, crabs and thousands of colourful tropical fish swimming around in the coral The other divers were friendly and the evenings on board were very pleasant (5-…) While I was at Great Barrier Reef, it became perfectly clear from the conservation programmes I came across, the damage I had heard about had been done (6-…) Environmental groups have done much to stop the damage, but sadly it continues Despite this, the Great Barrier Reef is a wonderful place to go For me at least it is one of the most significant natural wonders our earth has to offer IV WRITING (25 points) Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given Do not change the word given (12 points) It,s a pity I can,t go to the game next Saturday  I……………………………………………………………………………………Wish Do I have to fill in any forms ? Is ………………………………………………………………………………… necessary I only found out the truth because I heard the two of them talking  If I………………………………………………………………………………….found It is necessary that I post this letter tonight  I ……………………………………………………………………………………need This food is so good that I,m going to have some more  This……………………………………………………………………………… such Could you give me some advice ? I…………………………………………………………………………………… like “Please don,t smoke in the house ” She said to us  She ……………………………………………………………………………… to “ Why didn,t you mention the problem before?” I asked them  Iasked them…………………………………………………………………………had You are unfit because you don,t enough exercise  If ……………………………………………………………………………………would 10 I bought myself some good new clothes I need them for my new job  I bought …………………………………………………………………………….which Part 2: In about 200 words, write about advantages and disadvantages of television (15 points) ……………………………………………………………………………………………  …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………ANSWER KEY I LISTEN (20 points) Part : (12 points) Question Key C Part 2: (9 points) B A C B C A A B 10 C 11 A 12 A Five past one Ten o,clock Twenty past nine Twenty-three minutes Eighteen minutes past three Quarter to eight Half past seven Twenty-five past eleven Ten to twelve Part 3: (5 points) Scotland At her friends, flat By train About five hours She visited the castle and did a lot of shopping II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (33 points) Question Key D C A B C D A B D 10 D Part 2: (15 points) 1.have been living have…been doing have worked / have been working Have…met have worked made saw finished have become 10 met 11 have…done / have…been doing 12 finished / have finished 13 have been helping 14 have been working 15 have been doing Part 3: (8 points) regularly competition preparation challenging friendship Dedicated ambitious achievement III READING (22 points) Part 1: (10 points) Question Key B C A B D A B A D 10 C Part 2: (12 points) Question Key E B F G C A IV WRITING (25 points) Part 1: (10 points) I wish I could go to the game next Saturday Is it necessary for me to fill in any forms? If I hadn,t heard the two of them talking, I wouldn,t have found out the truth I need to post this letter tonight This is such good food that I,m going to have some more I,d like you to give me some advice She told me not to smoke in the house I asked them why they had not metioned the problem before If you did enough exercise, you would be fit 10 I bought myself some good new clothes which I need for my new job Part 2:(15 points) sở giáo dục-đào tạo tØnh thõa thiªn huÕ *** đề thi chính thức đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi tỉnh -THCS n¨m häc 2004-2005 m«n thi: tiÕng anh líp (vßng 2) Sè ph¸ch (Do chñ tich H§ ghi) ngµy thi : 13 - -2005 thời gian : 120 phút không kể thời gian giao đề) (thí sinh làm bài trên đề thi này) I LISTENING: ( 20 points) I Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answers You will hear the recording three times Karen and Josh were away at a Christmas b Easter c the weekend WOMAD was a festival a film b music c dance Where was the festival? a Reading b Bristol c York The festival was a funny b fabulous c awful Where was Karen's favourite band from? a Uganda b Colombia c Korea Which kind of food doesn't she mention? a North African b Mexican c Turkish d Japanese e Indian How many people were there? a hundreds b thousands c a million Karen enjoyed the festival apart from a the food b the bands c the weather What was the weather like at the festival on Saturday morning? a dry and sunny b cold and wet c cloudy but warm 10 What was the weather like on Sunday? a dry and sunny b cold and wet c cloudy but warm 11 Where were they? a in a tent b in a hotel c in a caravan 12 How long were they there? a Friday to Sunday b only on Saturday c Saturday and Sunday Part 2: Listen to the conversations and write down the times (10 points) The museum opens at The film starts at The train leaves at This programme finishes at The shops close at Her parents' plane arrives at Lessons finish at The supermarket closes at II VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR: (30 points) Part 1: Supply the correct form of the word in the parentheses (high) Mount Fancipan is the mountain in Vietnam Its is 3,143 metres above sea level It's interesting to climb such a mountain (produce) a The of the radios couldn't find the market for them b This company is famous for their high-quality c The of the new plane will start next year d They work hard but their efforts are not very (society) a He has never really been the type b I know him through work, but not c They have got an opportunity to with new colleagues Part : Match words from list A with words from list B to make compound nouns A under card motor side car horse chocolate work teaching filling traffic B race staff road milk ground way lights park house station catalogue Compound noun Card catalogue Part 3: Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense/form When I (1) (go) to bed last night, I (2) (fall) asleep immediately I must have been tired because I (3) (work) so hard for several hours So I forgot (4) (close) the windows before (5) (get) into bed If I had remembered, the thief (6) (not get in) but he (7) (give) a perfect opportunity (8) (enter) the house The next time I (9) (work) late, I (10) (lock) the house carefully III READING: (25 points) Part 1: Read the passage and choose the best answer Fruitibix Do you want to be slim? Do you worry about your family's health? Then you should try Fruitibix, the new healthy fruit and nut biscuit Fruitibix tastes wonderful, but it contains less sugar than most other biscuits Each biscuit contains dried fruit and nuts, including apples, coconuts and bananas Sometimes you feel like eating something between meals Now, instead of having a chocolate, bite into a Fruitibix It won't make you fat and it will keep you healthy At lunchtime, instead of chips and hamburgers, have a Fruitibix It contains all the essential foods for a balanced meal And if you are in a hurry, and you don't have time for a proper meal, Fruitibix will give you the energy to keep on going So whenever your children ask for something sweet, give them Fruitibix instead of cakes or chocolate They will love the taste and it won't harm their teeth Discover Fruitibix It's on our supermarket shelves now! This is A a letter B a magazine C a student's notebook D an advertisement The writer wants to A persuade people to buy a product C give advice about healthy living B explain why people buy this product D.compare Fruitibix with other sorts of food Why, in the writer's opinion, should people eat Fruitibix instead of chocolate A Fruitibix tastes better than chocolate B Fruitibix contains more fat than chocolate C Fruitibix is cheaper and easier to eat than chocolate D Fruitibix is healthier and less fattening than chocolate Why does the writer say that fruitibix is useful when you are in a hurry? A You don't need to cook it C It's as good as a proper meal B You can buy Fruitibix everywhere D It won't be harmful to your teeth Which of these people should buy Fruitibix ? A Mrs Brown is looking for something special to serve for dessert at a dinner party B Mr Green wants something to take with him to the office He is busy today and might not have time for lunch C Mr Taylor is going on a fishing trip and wants to take something to eat with him He enjoys salty food D Mrs Brook's daughter was ill yesterday She is getting better but the doctor advised Mrs Brook to give her liquid food without any sugar or salt in it Part 2: Put ONE suitable word into each space Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday (1) Friday The maximum class size is twelve (2) the average is ten We use modern methods of (3) and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders However, you will only be successful in improving (4) English if you work hard and (5) speaking English as much as you can You will take a short (6) in English as soon as you arrive In this way, we can put you in a (7) at the most suitable level There are two classes at the Elementary level; one is for complete beginners and the other is for students who know only a little English In both classes you will practise simple conversations In the class (8) the intermediate level you will have a lot of practice in communication in real-life situation because we help you to use the English you have previously (9) in your own country, You will also have the chance to improve your (10) of English grammar and to build up your vocabulary Part 3: Read the passage below and circle the answer A, B, C or D which fits best each gaps How are things with you ? Since I saw you last, I have been very ill By the time I arrived home after seeing you on Monday, I (1) an awful headache I thought that perhaps my eyes were tired (2) I had been working so hard, so I took some aspirins and went to bed However, when I woke up the next morning the headache was (3) than ever, and my throat was sore I tried to get up but my arms and legs (4) stiff I saw the doctor and she (5) me I had a temperature She said I probably had flu She advised me to take some medicine and (6) in bed The medicine tasted horrible and it didn’t make (7) feel any better I felt sick and I didn’t want to eat anything at all, although I was very hungry I have almost (8) now, and I am going to start work again tomorrow I still have a slight cold and a cough, but my chest doesn’t hurt when I (9) Can we meet on Saturday ? I am looking forward to (10) you A felt B had C was D caught A as B though C while D during A worse B hard C more D painful A sensed B moved C felt D looked A examined B told C denied D said A stay B stayed C staying D stays A some B me C them D its A improved B decided C recovered D succeeded A breathe B ache C cure D bleed 10 A see B seeing C sees D saw IV WRITING: (25 points) Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given Do not change the word given EX: The programme only finished a minute ago just The programme has just finished It took her a long time to recover from her illness over It took her _ I regret saying that to him wish I The mechanic checked the tyres on my car had The mechanic _ It is necessary that I post this letter tonight need I _ I am interested in why you did it is The only thing _ You'll be ill if you continue to smoke stop Unless _ You'd better not touch that switch wouldn't If _ We spent three hours painting that door us It took _ The patient recovered more rapidly than expected recovery The patient made _ 10 I've never eaten this food before time This _ Part 2: Study these sentences and decide if the sentences are correct or incorrect If the sentence is correct, make a tick () If the sentence is incorrect, underline the mistake and provide the correct sentence EX: She's used to running in the park after p.m - Because there are less people at the meeting we have to wait for the next meeting to vote Because there are fewer people at the meeting we have to wait for the next meeting to vote I don't like when she tells me that I have to study _ _ Parachute is a dangerous sport _ _ He studies here on this table _ _ The guide gives useful informations about the city _ _ She cleaned the house and after she ironed the clothes _ _ She both speaks and she writes French very well _ _ He is very mature despite of his age _ _ She sent to her teacher a beautiful Christmas _ _ Tom said that if he had to another homework tonight, he wouldn't be able to attend the concert _ _ 10 When there are low sales, companies often decide to develop new products _ _ 11 Although both of them are trying to get the scholarship, she has the highest grades _ _ 12 Science and technology are part of the knowledges of educated people 13 The food that mark is cooking in the kitchen smells delicious 14 Everyone who takes the examination will receive their score reports in three weeks 15 Tom spent such enjoyable holiday in Europe this summer that he plans to return as soon as he saves enough money - THE END ANSWER KEY I.LISTENING: (20 points) Part 1: (12 points) Question Key C B A B Part 2: (8 points) 10 o,clock 7.45 2.20 12.50 8.30 A C B 3.11.10 C C 10 B 11 C 8.15 12 A 5.30 II VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR (30 points) Part 1: :(10 points) highest- height-highly sociable-socialize-socially Part 2:(10 points) Underground Chocolate milk producers-products-production-productive mororway side road car park horserace workhouse teaching staff filling station traffic lights Part 3:(10 points) went 2.fell had worked / had been working to close getting , , couldn t / wouldn t have got was given8 to enter work 10 will lock III READING ( 25 points) Part 1:(5 points) Question Key D A D C B Part 2:(10 points) to and test class teaching your practise at learnt / studied 10 knowledge Part 3:(10 points) Question Key A A A C B A B C A 10 B IV WRITING: (25 points) Part 1:(10 points) It took her a long time to get over her illness I wish I hadn,t said that to him The mechanic had the tyres checked on my car I need to post this letter tonight The only thing I am interested is why you did it Unless you stop smoking, you,ll be ill If I were you, I wouldn,t touch that switch It took us three hours to paint that door The patient made a more rapid recovery than expexted 10 This is the first time I have eaten that food Part 2:(10 points) I don,t like it when she tells me that I have to study Parachuting / To parachut is a dangerous sport He studies here at this table The guide gives useful information about the city 5.She cleaned the house and afterward / then she ironed the clothes 6.She both speaks and writes French very well He is very mature despite his age She sent her teacher a beautiful Christmas Tom said that if he had to his homework tonight, he wouldn,t be able to attend the concert 10  11 Although both of them are trying to get the scholarship, she has the higher grade 12 Science and technology are part of the knowledge of educated people 13  14 Everyone who takes the examination will receive his / her score reports in three weeks 15 Tom spent such an enjoyable holiday in Europe this summer that he plans to return as soon as he saves enough money sở giáo dục-đào tạo thõa thiªn huÕ kú thi tuyÓn sinh vµo líp 10 chuyªn n¨m häc 2005 - 2006 *** M«n thi: tiÕng anh Thời gian: 150 phút, (không kể thời gian giao đề) I vocabulary and grammar (40 points) Part Identify a mistake in the underlined words or phrases in the following senetnces Circle the letter A, B, C or D for your choice California has (A) more land under (B) irrigation than (C) any another (D) state Beside (A) the ages of nine and fifteen, almost (B) all young (C) people undergo a rapid (D) series of physiological changes In (A) the 1920's cinema became (B) an important art form and (C) one of the ten largest industry (D) in the United States To improve (A) effectively, a musician must thorough (B) understand the conventions of (C) a given (D) musical style Some (A) hangars, buildings used to hold large aircraft, are very (B) tall that rain occasionally falls from (C) clouds that form along (D) the ceilings According to (A) most psychological (B) studies, body language expresses (C) a speaker's emotions and attitudes and it also tends to affect the emotions and attitudes of the listen (D) Chocolate is prepared by a complexity (A) process of cleaning, blending (B), and roasting cocoa beans, which must be (C) ground and mixed (D) with sugar Antique collecting became (A) a significant pastime in the 1980's when (B) old object (C) began to be appreciated for (D) their beauty as well as for their historical importance American painter, Georgia O'Keeffe is well known as (A) her large paintings of flowers in which (B) single blossoms (C) are presented (D) as if in close up 10 Despite (A) television is the dominant entertainment medium for United States households, Garrison Keller’s Saturday night radio show (B) of folk songs and stories is (C) heard by millions (D) of people 11 Ripe (A) fruit is often stored (B) in a place who (C) contains much carbon dioxide so that the fruit will not decay too rapidly (D) 12 Mathew C Perry, a United States naval (A) commander, gained (B) fame not in war and (C) through diplomacy (D) 13 One of the most impressive collections (A) of nineteenth-century European paintings (B) in the United States can (C) be found to (D) the Philadelphia Museum of Art 14 In the (A) nineteenth century, women (B) used quilts to inscribe their responses to (C) social, economic, and politics (D) issues 15 Hot (A) at the equator causes the air (B) to expand, rise (C), and flow toward (D) the poles Part : Fill in the gaps with the most suitable prepositions to complete the letter Dear Mr Markham, Thank you very much for your letter (1) 14 th March Naturally I am delighted, and very excited at the prospect of my holiday (2) Britain I would like to take my holiday (3) 15 th June (4) 5th July, which I believe is the time (5) the Wimbledon tennis championships, and I would be very grateful if you could arrange (6) me to see some of the matches I would also like to see some test cricket There will be no football then, but perhaps I could spend a day (7) the races at Ascot, too The places I would like to visit are the university towns (8) Oxford and Cambridge, where I would like to see one of Shakespeare's plays, and if possible I would really love to visit an old English village (9) a typical country pub I am very grateful to you and the company (10) giving me this opportunity of a lifetime Yours sincerely, Joseph Degama Part 3: Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense, active or passive The robbers ( catch) as they (leave) the bank Mr Taylor was angry with the newspaper agent because his Sunday newspaper (not deliver) Don't worry When you (arrive) in New York, you (pick up) by one of our drivers and (take) to the conference centre After my operation, all my hair (fall out) It's growing back now though Our dustbins (empty) every Monday When I woke up this morning, the world look like a wonderland It (snow) all night Ten people (kill) in a train crash in Sweden two days ago Part Fill in the gap with the correct form of the word in capital letters Apart from television, the cinema is the most popular form of (0) entertainment for most people because it is still relatively ENTERTAIN (1) Hollywood is, of course, the capital of the EXPENSE (2) cinema industry Hollywood movies make up NATION (3) 75% of all the films we watch at our local ROUGH cinemas Although we may find it difficult to remember the names of (4) and French film stars, Hollywood stars, such as ITALY Sylvester Stallone and Meryl Streep are (5) names HOUSE all around the world Moreover, only Hollywood seems to make certain kind of films (6) SUCCESS (7) are one example but we can also include westerns MUSIC although for a time "spaghetti westerns" were quite (8) FASHION with cinema goers But cowboys and Indians are really a Hollywood (9) and they are still going strong after all these SPECIAL years Such films, however, have not remained (10) TOUCH by time and changes in attitudes The cowboys are no longer always the goodies as they were in the 1940s II Reading (30 points) Part 1: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only one word in each space Who are the best drivers? Which drivers are the safest on the (1) ? According to a recent survey, young and inexperienced drivers are the most likely to have an (2) Older drivers are more careful Gender makes a difference, too Young men have (3) worst accidents records of all They are (4) aggressive than older (5) They also choose faster (6) with bigger engines One of the most interesting facts in the survey (7) the passengers have an effect on the (8) When young male drivers have their friends in their car, their driving becomes worse When their wife or their girlfriend is in the car, however, their driving is (9) But the opposite is true for women Their driving is more (10) when their husband or boyfriend is in the car Part Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space WALT DISNEY There is no one who has not heard of Walt Disney; he is without (0) B one of the most famous figures in the twentieth century and (1) most people know hardly anything about him (2) he became one of the most successful men in history, he (3) school at the age of sixteen and then studied art for a short time By the (4) years of this century, he had (5) started to produce cartoons in Hollywood in (6) with his brother Roy, who, is for some reason, never (7) to become as famous as Walt Disney is perhaps most well known on (8) of his lovable cartoon character, Mickey mouse, who first (9) in 1928 in a film called Steamboat Willie One of the most (10) cartoon films of all time is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which when it was (11) in 1937, was the first full-length cartoon in the history of the cinema (12) the 1950s, Walt Disney had become one of the world's major (13) of films for cinema and television As Disney Productions (14) ., its founder retained complete artistic control of the films and he also (15) on to publish books for children and cartoon strips in newspapers, featuring such characters as Donald duck and Pluto the dog A comparison A yet A Despite A graduated B doubt B then B In spite of B completed C disagreement C already C Although C left D explanation D however D even D failed A primary B early C beginning D initial A still B soon C yet D already A partnership B friendship C relationship D membership A achieved B reached C succeeded D managed A case B account C view D regard A appeared B performed C starred D began 10 A common B excited C popular D known 11 A seen B released C circulated D advertised 12 A Until B Since C By D To 13 A businessmen B owners C publishers D producers 14 A grew B enlarged C increased D succeeded 15 A took B put C pushed D went Part 3: Read the text below and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F)or if the text doesn't say (DS) Put a tick () in the right box The first one has been done as an example Many countries around the world have no caves This is not because there are no hills or mountains in those places Some of the world's biggest mountains have no caves because they are not made of the right sort of stone But the low, limestone hills of the north of England and the south of France are full of interesting caves For hundreds of years, people have enjoyed finding caves and going inside them This sport is called "caving", and the people who it are called "cavers Cave exploration began in Europe and even today most cavers come from there That is why we know so much about European caves But in many other parts of the world there are hundreds of caves which few people have ever visited For example, there are many caves in Russia and Afghanistan, in Albania and China, but not many cavers in those countries and it is often very difficult for foreign cavers to get permission to visit T F DS  Every country in the world has caves Caves are found in limestone hills and mountains The south of England has very few hills or mountains Most cavers are European There are still many unexplored caves in the world Many foreigners visit the caves in Russia III Writing (25 points) Part 1: Put these sentences in the right order to complete the text Number has been done for you as an example A is also an international city where you can eat food from B wonderful beaches! When they think of Sydney, many people think C opened in 1973 for music, theatre and dance Near D building looks like sails on Sydney Harbor It was E the Opera House is one of the longest F all over the world, or just visit some of the thirty G Sydney is the oldest and biggest city, with 3,7 million H buildings are the centre for much of Australian business It I people It is a busy modern city and its high-rise J of the Sydney Opera House The roof of this beautiful K bridges in the world - the Sydney Harbor Bridge Your answer G 10 11 Part : Use the words in the brackets to combine the following sentences He said, “Arrive on time for the interview tomorrow.” (reminded) I didn’t know I had to write my name in block capitals (wish) This man used to smoke Now he stops smoking (no longer) You will meet her later You will have an opportunity of it (meeting) I have forgotten the tickets I’m sorry for it (having) sở giáo dục - đào tạo kú thi tuyÓn sinh vµo líp 10 chuyªn Thõa thiªn huÕ *** n¨m häc 2005 - 2006 M«n thi: tiÕng anh híng dÉn chÊm -I vocabulary and grammar Part 15 points (one point for each correct answer) D A D B B D A C A 10 A 11 C 12 C 13 D 14 D 15 A Part 10 points (one point for each correct answer) of in from to of for at of with 10 for Part 10 points (one point for each correct answer) were caught/ were leaving hadn't been delivered arrive/ will be picked up/ taken had fallen out are emptied had been snowing were killed Part 10 points (one point for each correct answer) inexpensive successfully international Musicals roughly fashionable Italian speciality household 10 untouched II reading comprehension Part 10 points (one point for each correct answer) roads accident the more drivers/men cars is driver 10 C 11 B 10 better dangerous Part 15 points (one point for each correct answer) A C C B D A D B A 12 C 13 D 14 A 15 D Part points (one point for each correct answer) T DS T T F iii WRITING Part 10 points (one point for each correct answer) I h A F B J D C Part points (one point for each correct answer) He reminded me to arrive on time for the interview the following day I wish I had known I had to write my name in block capitals This man no longer smokes You will have an opportunity of meeting her later 10 E 11 K I’m sorry for having forgotten the tickets Total: 100 points UBND tØnh thõa thiªn huÕ sở giáo dục-đào tạo đề chính thức đề thi học sinh giỏi tỉnh LíP THCS n¨m häc 2005-2006 m«n thi: tiÕng anh (vßng 1) thêi gian lµm bµi : 120 phót -I GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY: (40 points) Part 1: Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D (15 points) Tam ………………go fishing with his brother when he was young A used to B is used to C has used to D was used to I don't know what to this evening What about …………… to the movies? A go B to go C going D goes I don't like doing the …………… , especially cleaning the windows A homework B housework C job D occupation My favorite …………… is Literature A play B game C subject D activity My mother is very …………… at cooking A well B good C popular D famous She …………… a letter when the telephone rang A writes B wrote C has written D was writing He has just got an interesting …………… in a textile company A work B job C occupation D employment William suggested …………… at home for a change A staying B to stay C stay D stayed The …………… of waste paper can save a great amount of wood pulp A recycle B recyclable C recyclement D recycling 10 Mrs Nga forgot to …………… the faucet when she left for work A turn off B turn on C turn up D turn down 11 This book is different the one I had A with B to C from D at 12 What will happen if the pollution on A puts B goes C, keeps D takes 13 I’m afraid this article is date A over B pass C behind D out of 14 I had to get up early, I would miss the train A otherwise B if not C but D so that 15 Most young people want to more about environmental problems A look up B find out C deal with D make out Part 2: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the words in parentheses (10 points) The holiday of a lifetime If you want a truly(1) holiday , book with us now! We (MEMORY) can offer you a (2) service that no other company can (person) Our expert staff will provide you with useful (3) about all (inform) of the (4) buildings and areas that you can visit On some (history) excursions, for a small (5) change, we can even provide (add) you with your own individual guide A trip with us will give you an insight into the (6) of the region We try to make sure (cultural) that nothing is (7) in order to make your trip a (miss) (8) one that you will talk about for ages We have (marvel) something to offer both those (9) for a peaceful time (look) taking it easy, and more (10) people looking for the (energy) adventure of a lifetime Part 3: Complete the gaps in the newspaper article below with a suitable form of the verb in brackets Choose from the following active or passive forms: present simple, present continuous, past simple, present perfect, past perfect and modals (15 points) VOLUNTEERING Two and a half years ago, Anita Kapur (0) left (leave) university with high hopes and a degree in the History of Art She then (1) (spend) the next two years applying in vain for jobs ‘I soon (2) (realise) that I (3) (study) something more practical, like computing or accountancy,’ admits Anita ‘I (4) (have) no work experience, and there (5) (always be) a lot of competition for jobs in the art world.’ Last summer, Anita (6) (see) an advertisement for volunteers to help organise an arts festival in her home town She (7) (apply) and (8) (accept) Since then, Anita (9) (find) a job as an administrator in a London gallery ‘I definitely (10) (not get) this job, if I (11) (not gain) such useful experience doing the voluntary job at the arts festival,’ she says Anita’s experience is far from unique, but it is not only job-seekers who (12) (benefit) from volunteering If businesses (13) (see) to be doing something for the community, it (14) (enhance) their public image For this reason, more and more companies nowadays (15) (encourage) their employees to volunteer, either partly or wholly in the company’s time II READING: (35 points) Part 1: Look at the text in each question What does it say? Choose the correct explanation – A, B or C (10 points) A You can buy a film ticket one hour before the film begins B You can buy tickets for live performances half an hour before the show starts Ravi, There,s a meeting about the summervolunteer programme tonight Please go and take note for me.I,ll talk to you about it C You must buy your tickets half an hour before the film begins What does Helga want Ravi to do? A go to a meeting tonight and make notes to tell her tomorrow B take her notes to the meeting tonight and talk about them C make some notes to take to a meeting tomorrow A If you want to go to the town museum you must join the History Club B Entrance is free to the History Club if you go to the town museum C By joining the History Club, you can get in free to the town museum A.When you book your holiday you must take out travel insurance B Travel insurance documents will be sent to all travellers with their booking form C When you book your holiday you must prove you have your own travel insurance To: Leonie From: Jean-Paul I van,t meet you for supper before the theatre> I,ve got my ticket, so I,ll see you there What is Jean-Paul going to this evening? A meet Leonie at the theatre B have supper with Leonie before the theatre C see Leonie before he goes to the theatre A Both glass and plastic bottles are welcome for recycling here B In the past, it was possible to leave plastic as well as glass bottles C It is acceptable to exchange your glass bottles for plastic ones A If you have visited this port before, you don’t have to register again B As soon as you enter this port, you must visit the harbour office C Before you sail out of this port, you must revisit the harbour office This product is suitable for vegetarians-for detail of ingredients used, see below A Information is given about what this meat-free product contains B You will find suggested recipes for this vegetable product below C Vegetarians should read the ingredients before cooking this product Staff are requested not to boil water in kettles, but use the hot drinks machine provided 10 Mark, See you at the conservation talk on Saturday Can you give Sue a ring and arrange to give her a lift there? Thanks, Tina A You can get a hot drink from the machine or boil a kettle B A kettle is provided for making hot drinks C Use the hot drinks machine rather than boiling a kettle Tina wants Mark to A to phone her on Saturday to arrange to see him B phone Sue and take her to the talk C take her to the talk on Saturday Part 2: Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space (10 points) George Holmes has (1) ………… a lottery ticket once a week for as long as he can (2) ………… , but he won’t be doing that any more He (3) ………… to dream about what he would if he ever (4) ………… a big prize but he never really (5)………… this to happen However, on Saturday George (6) ………… the news that would change his life forever – he had become a millionaire! In (7) ………… , his lucky ticket had rewarded him with £3.7 million The first thing he did was to (8) ………… some flowers delivered for his wife – one thousand red roses, to be exact George (9) ………… that the money won’t change his life completely but he has (10) ………… his wife to fly to the Caribbean with him, on their first holiday abroad for more than ten years 1.A 2.A 3.A 4.A 5.A 6.A 7.A 8.A 9.A 10 A paid remind had won thought replied turn set tells argued B B B B B B B B B B spent know used put felt sent fact book insists blamed C C C C C C C C C C earned remember needed ordered expected handled case get speaks offered D D D D D D D D D D bought believe must kept imagined received time make refuses persuaded Part 3: Put ONE suitable word in each space(15 points) Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong, who (1) born in 1990 and (2) in 1971, was a very famous jazz musician He used to be known as “ Satchmo” and this nickname stayed with him all his (3) As a child in New Orleans, he learnt to (4) the trumpet while he was living in a special home for children who (5) got into trouble with the police When he had finished his stay in the home, he (6) various bands and then he formed his own Between 1925 (7) 1928 he made about 60 records These records made him one (8) the first solo stars in the history of pop (9) When he died, he had (10) making records and he had been touring all over the (11) for more than forty years, and he (12) just as popular (13) he had been before He even (14) a number one pop record - What A Wonderful World – (15) the 1960s III WRITING: (25 points) Part 1: Rewrite each sentence beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same (10 points) Example: He wrote the letter in two hours It took him two hours to write the letter I am sorry I don’t have time to come and help you with your homework I wish Let’s visit the museum this afternoon Why don’t _ The school keeper cleans the classrooms every day The classrooms “Why don’t we go out for a while?” He suggested _ He forgot his umbrella, so he got wet He got _ At the weekend I get up later than during the week During the week I The college where I study is quite near my apartment The college _ Yesterday morning my friend Marco arrived before I finished breakfast Yesterday morning I was Marco told me not to forget my tennis racket Marco said: “ .’ 10 We play tennis every Wednesday afternoon We play tennis once _ tocopiable Part 2: Read the text below and look carefully at each line Some of the lines are correct and some have a word which should not be there If a line is correct, put a tick ()  If the line has a word which should not be there, write the word (15 points) I’m really a keen on going to the cinema, so I’ve got lots of favourite 1. films But the best one as I’ve seen lately is called Pressure In some 2. ways, I suppose that you could regard it as a detective film but it’s 3. different from most films of that one kind because the characters are 4. they such unusual people The detective in it, for example, is a computer _ expert who solves crimes on her computer using information given to 6. her by her assistants, who go out and interview to people The case in7. the film concerns about the wife of a millionaire, who has gone missing 8. Sometimes the plot gets a bit complicated but it isn’t too hard to keep9. up with it There are a lot of strange characters in it, such as a man 10. _ who always wears two hats on, and some of the scenes really made me 11 laugh Also there is a big surprise at the end but I won’t say you what12 that is in the case you go to see it It’s very well acted and I also like 13. _ the music in it But what I really like about the film is that it’s so 14 original – I’ve never seen another film quite like that 15. _ - THE END H¦íNG DÉN CHÊM I VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: (40 points) Part 1: (15 points) Q# Key A C B A C B D B D 10 A 11 C 12 C 13 D 14 A 15 B Part 2: (10 points) memorial culture personal information missing marvellous historic additional looking 10 energetic Part 3: (15 points) spent realised should have studied had is always/has always been saw 7.applied was accepted has found 10 wouldn’t have got 11.hadn’tgained 12 benefit 13 are seen 14 enhances 15 are encouraging II READING: (35 points) Part 1: (10 points) Q# Key B A C C A B B A C 10 B B A C D B C B 10 D Part (10 points) Q# Key D Part 3: (15 points) C was joined 11 world died and 12 was of 13 as life play music 14 had 10 been 15 in had IV WRITING: (25 points) Part 1: (10 points) I wish I had time to come and help you with your homework Why don’t we visit the museum this afternoon.? The classrooms are cleaned every day He suggested going out for a while./ we should go out for a while He got wet because he forgot his umbrella During the week I get up earlier than at the weekend The college where I study is not far from my apartment Yesterday morning I was eating/having breakfast when my friend Marco arrived Marco said: “ Don’t forget your tennis racket.’ 10 We play tennis once a week every Wednesday afternoon tocopiable Part 2: (15 points) a as   to about 11 on 12 you 13 the one  they 10  14 15   Total score of Paper : 100 points SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH THỪA THIÊN HUẾ LỚP THCS NĂM HỌC 2007-2008 Môn Thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 150 phút I PHONETICS Part 1: Choose the word whose underlined part in pronounced differently from the rest in each group: (5 marks) 01 a comfort b hobby c popular d knowledge 02 a eats b tapes c lives d cooks 03 a complain b main c explain d certain 04 a official b collect c collapse d colony 05 a fashion b elephant c champagne d casual 06 a uniform b ticket c tide d inspration 07 a mountain b found c ground d moussaka 08 a shore b short c shorthand d observe 09 a seat b search c seaside d seaport 10 a preposition b prepayment c prepare d prescribe Your answers: 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 Part 2: Choose the word whose syllable is stressed differently from the rest in each group: (5 marks) 01 a equipment b criminal c evidence d passenger 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 01 a adventure a dependent a definite a proceed a energy a vegetables a industry a advertise a committee 02 03 b discover c represent d experience b computer c mechanic d interest b suggestion c influence d probably b welfare c include d provide b ancestry c continent d province b lettuce c contain d market b although c fertile d heroic b consumption c history d.influence b employee c referee d refugee 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 II GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY Part 1: Choose the best answer among a, b, c, or d: (10 marks) 01 _ are easy to dissolve a Plastic bags b Banana leaves c Glass bottles d Tins and cans 02 The red flag with a yellow star in the centreis the _ flag of Vietnam a nation b international c national d nationality 03 Tell me the _ why you come here late a cause b reason c proof d possibility 04 Australia is one of the _ countries a.speaking English b spoken English c English spoken d English speaking 05 English is used as an access _ world scholarship and world trade a to b for c into d toward 06 I enjoy living in the countryside _ the air here is very quiet a because b although c so that d when 07 What _ if there _ a serious nuclear accident? a happens / was b will happen / were c would happen / were d would happen / had been 08 The boy _ next to me is very good at English a is sitting b sitting c sits d sat 09 _ my friends were unsuccessful at the job interviews a Most b The most of c Most of d Most out of 10.It was not _ to finish that work before o’clock a expected b expecting c expectative d expectation 11 It was very difficult for you _ if you can’t speak his native language a getting acquainted to a foreign b to get acquainted with a foreigner c getting acquainted with a foreign d to get acquainted to a foreigner 12 We should some thing to protect water from being polluted _ we will have nothing to drink in the future a if b whether c or d unless 13 Hurry up! They’ve only got _ seats left a a few b a little c a lot of d plenty of 14 I hope he doesn’t keep us _ a to wait b waiting c for waiting d wait 15 Those were the days _ we were very happy a that b of which c about which d when 16 I turn down the job _ the attractive salary a because b because of c.although d despite 17 The scientists and engineers have become key figures in our modern _ society a industry b industrial c industrialize d industrialization 18 He asked me _ a since when I waited b since when I am waiting c how long I have been waiting d how long I had been waiting 19 She remembered the correct address only _ she had posted the letter a since b afterward c following d after 20 His parents never allowed him _ a a smoking b smoking c to smoke d some smoke 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 20 Part 2: Fill each gap with the correct form of the verb from the box: (10 marks) experience, lose, get, attend, award, respond, look, hear, improve,surf, wander, leak 01 If you work harder, you‘ll be _ the scholarship 02 he said he _ forward to Tet holidays 03 This is the most embarrassing thing I’ve ever _ 04 If he _ that English school, his English would get better 05 Please tell me if you _ from her 06 I don’t want my document _ out, Iwant to keep it secret 07 Viruses can keep you from _ access to the file you want to open 08 I enjoy _ the net looking for informationon MTV 09 Over ninety teenagers have 10 Sometimes we see him _ _ to Jim’s questions alone in the park Part 3: Fill each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets: (10 marks) 01.One major _ of the area is the lack of public transport (advantage) 02 We asked her to take part but she made no 03 Taxis are too _ 04.Could you please 05 Martin looked at her _ to us (respond) for many people to offord (cost) _ us about the courses and fees? (information) _ 06 The tast we are dealing with is (thoughtful) _ complicated (extreme) 07 This book provides information which is very _ 08 No one can deny the _ 09 Our house is 10 It was _ _ to us (value) of his contribution (precious) by several burglar alarms (protection) so all we stay at home (snow) III READING Part 1: Choose the word that best fits each of the blank spaces: (10 marks) AIR POLLUTION Every one wants to [01] _ pollution But the pollution problem is as [02] _ as it is serious It is complicated [03] _ much pollution is caused by things that benefit people For example [04] _ from automobiles causes a large [05] _ of all air pollution But the automobile [06] _ transportation for millions of people.Factories [07] _ much of waste that pollutes air and water, but factories gives employment to a large number of people Thus to end or greatly reduce pollution [08] _ people would have to stop using many things that benefit them Most of people don’t want to that, of course But pollution can be [09] _ reduced in several ways Scientists and engineers can work to lessen the amount of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause Governments can pass and enforce laws that [10] _ businesses and traffic to stop or cut down on certain polluting activities 01 a cause b destroy c lessen d increase 02 a easy b simple c permanent d complicated 03 a because b so that c although d when 04 a gas b exhaust c vapour d garbage 05 a series b percentage c number d emission 06 a carries b gives c provides d brings 07 a discharge b provide c supply d cause 08 a gradually b obviously c differently d immediately 09 a only b gradually c clearly d directly 10 a forbit b require c permit d prevent 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 Part 2: Put one suitable word in each space: (10 marks) Enery is one of the [01] _ that many people are interested in It is not an unfamiliar word It is heard, said, discussed day after day It is close to everyone’s [02] _ life You turn on the lamp and it is [03] _ that gives you light.You turn on a TV and it is energy that gives you pictures and sound You ride a motocycle and it is energy that gives you [04] _ You cook your meals and it is energy that gives you heat to boil rice The problem is that the demand for energy is rising and that the price of energy is getting [05] _ and higher The supply of energy on earth is limited It cannot provide us all forever The [06] _ of energy in the future is inevitable.Therefor, saving energy is a must if we want to [07] _ to live in a safe and sound world If we save energy, the [08] _ will be less polluted and our health will be better and we will live a more meaningful life and more happily Perhaps the best [09] _ to the problem of energy is a source of clean energy coming from the sun:solar energy This kind of energy is easily available, free, and inexhaustible.Furthermore, it does not cause [10] _ Part 3: Read the passage and answer the questions: (8 marks) Halloween is a holiday celebrated on October 31 The night of 31 st October was believed in the past that dead people appeared from their graves,and which is now celebrated in the US,Canada and Britain.It is a time when children have parties, and ghosts Many children dress up as movie characters or a favorite superhero They make lanterns out of pumpkins (large and round vegetables) from which the inside has been removed, and play “trick or treat”, a traditional activity at Halloween, in which children dress in costumes and visit houses.At each house they say “trick or treat”.This means that they will play a ‘trick’, or joke ,on the people in the house unless they are given a ‘treat’,e.g sweets or money.Most people prefer to give treats rather than having tricks played on them.The practice of ‘trick or treat’ began in the US in the 1930s but is now comon in Britain also But Halloween is not just for children Many adults enjoy showing off their costumes at Halloween parties! Questions: 01 When is Halloween celebrated? …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… 02 Do they still believe dead people appear from their graves on the night of 31st October? …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… 03 What children pretend to be when they dress up? …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… 04 Tell the activities children at Halloween …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… 05 Do they have the practice of ‘trick or treat’ in Britain? …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… 06 How children play ‘trick or treat’? …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… 07 In order to avoid tricks,what people do? …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… 08 Where is Halloween celebrated now? …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… IV WRITING Part 1: Completethe second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first sentence using the word given: (12 marks) 01 I had to cancel the birthday party because my closest friend is seriously ill » I had to cancel 02 Hung will write an essay on the life of President Ho Chi Minh » An essay 03 I hadn’t visited my grandfather » I wished 04 Although he came late he gained the highest result » In spite of 05 We hadn’t known that Lan had an accident We hadn’t visited her » If we 06 You shouldn’t leave these magazines on the table You should put them on this shelf » These magazines 07 The flight to Ho Chi Minh City lasted one hour and a half » It took 08 “If you don’t pay the ransom, we’ll kill the boy’’, said the kidnappers » The kidnappers 09 We don’t visit you very often because you live so far away » If 10 The film was so interesting that all we want to see again » It was such 11 I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Friday » I would rather 12 Susan was too excited to sleep » Susan was so Part 2: Join each pair of sentences, using the word(s) in brackets: (10 marks) 01 The day was too hot He had to cancel the tennis game (such … that) » 02 You’d better take a sweater It might get cold (in case) » 03 Most of the audience didn’t know the result of the match The television was interrupted in the middle of the game (therefore) » 04 Tom has continued to smoke two packs of cigarettes a day The doctor warned him (eventhough) » 05 We take you up Da Lat You can enjoy pure air there (where) » 06 Jim doesn’t study hard He doesn’t get better grades (if) » 07 Tuan is very active He studies the best of us (who) » 08 The oil washed from land will also lead to the death of fish People are worried (adjective + that) » 09 He was advised to stop smoking His health was very poor (because of) » 10 The book was very interesting He read it from cover to cover (so … that) » Part 3: Write a letter to your pen pal, using the words provided: (10 marks) 01 I / not see / a long time / And / miss / so much 02 Your letter / you say / wish / visit Nha Trang 03 Now / I write / give information 04 Nha Trang / beautiful city / the center / Vietnam 05 This city / the seashore / more one million inhabitants 06 The central area / the city / and avenue / skirting beach / there be /hotel, restaurants, cinemas and office-building 07 Nha Trang / several interesting sights / such as / The Goddess Tower, Hon Chong The Aquarium / the island 08 Weather / Nha Trang / cool / fine 09 There be / thausands / tourists / come / Nha Trang / spend / summer holidays / every year 10 Write / me soon / look forward / hear from you …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………»-(¯`v´¯)-» (THE END) »-(¯`v´¯)-» SỞGIÁODUC-ĐẦO TẠO ANH THỪA THIÊN HUẾ ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH Môn Thi: TIẾNG I Phonetics: Part 1: 01 c 02 c 03 d 06 c 07 d 08 d Part 2: 01 a 02 c 03 d 06 c 07 c 08 d II Vocabulary and Grammar: LỚP THCS NĂM HỌC 2007-2008 THE KEYS 04 a 09 b 04 b 09 b 05 b 10 a 05 b 10 a Part 1: 01 b 02 c 03 b 04 d 05 a 06 a 07 c 08 b 09 c 10.a 11 b 12 c 13 a 14 b 15 d 16 d 17 b 18 d 19 d 20 c Part 2: 01 awarded 02 looked 03 experienced 04 attended 05 hear 06 to leak 07 getting 08 surfing 09 responsed 10 wandering Part 3: 01 disadvantage 02 response 03 costly 04 inform 05 thoughtfully 06 extremely 07 valuable 08 preciousness 09 protected 10 snowy III Reading: Part 1: 01 c 02 d 03 a 04 b 05 b 06 c 07 a 08 d 09 b 10 b Part 2: 01 problem 02 daily 03 energy 04 movement 05 higher 06 shortage 07 continue 08 environment 09 solution 10 pollution Part 3: 01 It is celebrated on October 31st 02 No, they don’t 03 They pretend to be witches, wolves, vampires, and ghosts, as movie characters or a favorite superhero 04 Children have parties, dress up as witches woplves, vampires, ghosts or as movie characters or a favorite superhero, make lanterns out of pumpkins, play ‘trick or treat’, get candy or money from the hosts of the houses they visit 05 Yes, they 06 They dress in costumes and visit houses.At each house they say ‘trick or treat ’ This means that they will play a ‘trick’, or joke, on the people in the house unless they are given a ‘treat’, e.g.sweets or money 07 In order to avoid ‘tricks’, they give ‘treats’ to children 08 Halloween is celebrated in the US, Canada and Britain now IV Writing: Part 1: 01 I had to cancel the birthday party because of my closet friend’s serious illness 02 An essay on the life of President Ho Chi Minh will be written by Hung 03 I wished I had visited my grandfather 04 In spite of coming late, he gained the highest result 05 If we had known that Lan had an accident, we would have visited her 06 These magazines shouldn’t be left on the table.They should be put on this shelf 07 It took one hour and a half to fly to Ho Chi Minh City by plane 08 The kidnappers threatened him if he didn’t pay the ranson, they would kill the boy 09 If you lived near us, we would visit you very often 10 It was such an interesting film that all we wanted to see again 11 I would rather you deliver the sofa on Friday 12 Susan was so excited that she shouldn’t sleep Part 2: 01 It was such a hot day that he had to cancel the tennis game 02 You’d better take a sweater in case it gets cold 03 The television was interrupted in the middle of the game, therefore most of the audiences didn’t know the result of the match 04 Tom has continued to smoke two packs of cigarettes a day, eventhough the doctor warned him 05 We take you up Da Lat where you can enjoy pure air 06 If Tim studied hard, he could get better grades 07 Tuan, who studies the best of us, is very active 08 People are worried that the oil washed from land will also lead to the death of fish 09 He was advised to stop smoking because of his poor health 10 The book was so interesting that he read it from cover to cover Part 3: 01 I haven’t seen you for a long time And I miss you so much 02 In your letter you said you wished to visit Nha Trang 03 Now I’m writing to give you some information about city 04 Nha Trang is a beautiful city in the center of Vietnam 05 This city is on the seashore with more than one million inhabitants 06 In the central area of the city and on the avenue skirting the beach there are many hotels, restaurants, cinemas and office-buildings 07 Nha Trang has several interesting sights such as The Goddess Tower, Hòn Chồng, The Aquarium on the island 08 The weather in Nha Trang is cool and fine 09 There are thousands of tourists who come to Nha Trang to spend their summer holidays every year 10 Write to me soon I’m looking forward to hearing from you sở giáo dục và đào tạo h¶i d¬ng đề chính thức k× thi chän häc sinh giái tØnh líp thcs n¨m häc 2007-2008 M«n: TiÕng Anh Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Ngµy thi: 29/03/2008 §Ò thi gåm: trang A PHONETICS, VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR: Question I: Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group.(5 pts) A begin B pastime C finish D summer A difference B suburban C internet D character A beautiful B effective C favourite D popular A understand B invitation C industry D computation A certificate B appreciate C apologize D classify Question II : Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others in each group (5 pts) A remote B control C purpose D note A reputation B communicate C documentary D hundred A migrant B inspiration C habit D limitation A dormitory B occupy C minority D territory A advised B amazed C practised D changed Question III: Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.(10 pts) you better work than this, you won’t pass the exam A When B Although C If D Unless I was just to go out when you telephoned A around B about C thinking D planned It’s difficult to pay one’s bills when prices keep A growing B gaining C rising D raising She her neighbor’s child for the broken window A blamed B accused C complained D denied "Did you like the novel that I gave you last week?” -“ the novels that I’ve read, I enjoyed this one the most.” A All of B Of all C For all D From all That old lady is deaf to hear what you say A so B enough C not D too I failed to buy that nice dress, for I had forgotten to bring my A gloves B purse C bonnet D trousers The radio is loud I can’t hear the noise A too many B too much C much too D lost much The visitor spoke the subject of wildlife in northern Britain A in B from C with D on 10 He has to speak English A the ability B an ability C ability D abilities Question IV: Identify the error in the following sentences (10 pts) Many people have complain about the dirt from the factory A B C D The film was so bored that all the audience had gone home before it ended A B C D She refused to tell us why was she crying A B C D Even though she looks young, she is twice older than my twenty- year - old sister A B C D My brother doesn’t care how much does the car cost because he is going to buy it A B C D anyway No one in our office wants to drive to work any more because of there are always A B C traffic jams at rush hours D The taxis driver told the man to don’t allow his disobedient son to hang out the window A B C D Neither of the scout leaders know how to trap wild animals or how to prepare A B C them for mounting D George is not enough intelligent to pass this economics class without help A B C D 10 Nora hardly never misses an opportunity to play in the tennis tournaments A B C D Question V: Provide the correct form of the words given (5 pts) Rob was dismissed after being told by his… that he must leave in a month’s time ( EMPLOY) English is a … easy language for the Swedes to learn (COMPARE) I’m full of ….for my English teacher (admire) If it doesn’t rain soon, there’ll be a great… of water (short) My brother can repair electric ….very well (apply) Question VI: Complete the sentences below with the correct form of the verbs in bracket (5 pts) ( come to, attend, join, go to, take part in) He was looking forward to …… his wife/ family in Hanoi The two countries … war last week There is an important person …… our class today Are you …… the party tonight? All of the students actively … the games B READING: Question I: Read the passage and choose the best answer (10 pts) Everyone wants to reduces pollution but the pollution …(1) is as complicated as it is serious It is complicated …(2) much pollution is caused by things that benefit people For example, …(3) from automobiles causes a large percentage of air pollution But the automobile …(4) transportation for millions of people Factories (5) many of materials that pollute the air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people Thus, to end …(6) greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to stop using many things that …(7) them Most of the people not want to that, of course But pollution can be (8) reduced in several ways Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the amount of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause Governments can pass and enforce laws that …(9) businesses and …(10) to stop, or cut down on certain polluting activities A work B problem C accident D event A because B so C that D while A exhaust B fire C gas D liquid A carries B takes C affords D provides A offer B bring C discharge D cause A to B or C so D that A benefit B harm C motivate D encourage A little B gradually C so D that A require B forbid C prevent D request 10.A commercialsB surrounding C individuals D traffic Question II: Match the beginnings of the questions on the left to their ends on the right (5 pts) A Don’t you think we should complain Why don’t you explain Shouldn't you concentrate Won’t she be too upset Aren’t you tired Didn’t Kim apologize Does Keith blame Aren’t you pleased Hasn’t he already asked 10 Do you think they’ll object B A you for some money? B you for what happened? C for the delay? D of not having any free time? E on getting better rather than work? F with your results? G to see anyone? H to them about having to wait? I to us doing overtime? J it to her? Question III: Fill in the gaps with one suitable word in each gap in the following passage (10 pts) Learning a foreign language is, in some ways, like learning how to fly or (1) the piano There are important differences, but there ….(2) a very important similarity It is this: learning how to such things needs lots…(3) practice It is never enough simply to “know” something You must be able to “do” things with what …(4) know For example, it is not enough simply to read a book on ….(5) to fly an aero plane A book can give you ….(6) of information about how to fly, but you only read a book and then try to…(7) without a great deal of practice first, you will crash and kill …(8) The same is true of…(9) the piano So you think it is enough simply to read about it? Can you play the piano without having lots of…(l0) first? Question IV: Read the following passage and then answer the questions below: (10 pts) Greece today is a small country in southeastern Europe The population is approximately nine million, and the capital city is Athens Hundreds of islands surround the mainland The largest island is Crete No part of the nation is far from water The Lonian Sea and the Aegean Sea are famous for the long coastline Greece is very well-known for its shipping industry More than three thousand years ago, the Greek people developed a very complicated society They had a great civilization, one of the greatest that the Western world has ever seen Greek architecture, thinking, and art influenced other civilizations Even the Greek language influenced other languages, including English For example, the English words alphabet, democracy, and arithmetic come from Greek Today Greece is one of the most popular nations with the tourists who visit Europe Thousands of people are attracted to the country because of its beautiful scenery, magnificent ancient buildings, and its excellent summer weather Where is Greece? Is it far from the main land to the coastline? In what fields has Greece influenced other civilizations? Why does Greece attract many tourists? When did the Greek civilization begin? C WRITING: Question I: Choose the sentence which has the same meaning as the original one (5 pts) There was a time when people didn’t watch TV A Years ago, people didn’t use to watch TV B People are not used to watching TV at the time C Once people watched very little TV D People didn’t watch TV when they were young Will you take care of the cat when I’m away? A I love my cat very much B Will you take my cat away with you? C Will you look after the cat when I’m away? D I want to look for my cat The gate is closed to stop the children running into the road A The gate is closed so that the children can not run into the road B The gate is closed so that the children stop running into the road C The gate is closed so that running into the road stops D The gate is closed so that the children can run into the road Despite the noise, she went on with her work A Although the noise was on, she worked and went out B The noise made her not go on with her work C In spite the noise, she went on with her work D She went on working in spite of the noise It is necessary to consider this situation very carefully A You need considering very carefully B This situation needs considering very carefully C You have necessity to consider this situation very carefully D This situation needs to be considering very carefully There’s a daily flight to the island at 07.50 A Everyday, there is a flight at 07.50 B There’s a flight carrying something to the island at 07.50 C A plane leaves for the island at 07.50 daily D There’s a flight to the island at 07.50 I didn’t listen to him, and I didn’t succeed A If I listened to him, I’d succeed B If I had listened to him, I’d succeed C If I listened to him, I’d have succeeded D If I had listened to him, I’d have succeeded What a good idea! A That is a very good idea B What is the idea? C The idea is what I said D Is the idea a good one? I regret lending him money A I did not lend him money B I lent him money and I regret now C I wish I had lent him money D He did not borrow money from me 10 As long as you stay calm, you’ll pass your driving test A It takes so long to a driving test B You have to practise long enough to pass your driving test C Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test D A and C Question II: Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the one given.(5 pts): “ I’m sorry that I broke the glass” said Peter => Peter apologized We can’t afford sorry to buy the house =>The house That restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there => It is It’s a pity you didn’t tell us about this => I wish………………… Why don’t you ask her yourself? => I suggest Question III: In about 100- 120 words, write a passage about: (10 pts) “What should we to protect the environment?” Use the cues given below: + stop cutting / plant /not throw / put /use / collect / reuse and recycle… + bottles and cans/public buses instead of motorbikes, cars/garbage into rivers, lakes/ garbage bins in the public places/ trees/ more trees/ fewer plastic bags/ plastic bags/on land… ==========THE END========== sở giáo dục và đào tạo h¶i d¬ng k× thi chän häc sinh giái tØnh líp thcs n¨m häc 2007-2008 Key A PHONETICS, VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR: Question I: Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group 1.A 2.B 3.B 4.C 5.D Question II: Choose the word which the underlined letter has different pronunciation to the others: (5 pts) 1.C 2.D 3.A B C Question III: Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence 1.D B 3.C A B D B C D 10 A Question IV: Identify the error in the following sentences (10 pts) B A C C B B C B B 10.A Question V: Provide the correct form of the words given (5 pts): employer comparatively admiration shortage appliances Question VI: Complete the sentences below with the correct form of the verbs in bracket: (5 pts) He was looking forward to joining his wife/ family in Hanoi The two countries went to war last week There is an important person attending our class today Are you coming to the party tonight? All of the students actively take part in the games B READING: Question I: Read the passage and choose the best answer (10 pts) 1.B 2.A 3.A D C 6.B A B A 10 C Question II: Match the beginnings of the questions on the left to their ends on the right (5 pts) 1.H 2.J 3.E G D C B F A 10 I Question III: Fill in the gaps with one suitable word in each gap in the following passage: (10 pts) play is of you how lots fly yourself playing 10 practice Question IV: Read the following passage and then answer the questions below: (10 pts, , pts for answer) In southeastern Europe./ Greece/It is in southeastern Europe No, it isn’t (In) Architecture, thinking, art and language /Greece has influenced other civilizations in architecture, thinking, art and language Because it has beautiful scenery, magnificent ancient buildings and excellent summer weather More than three thousand years ago / The Greek civilization began more than three thousand years ago C WRITING: Question I: Choose the sentence which has the same meaning as the original one (5 pts) A C A D B C D 8.A B 10 C Question II: Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the one given.(5 pts): Peter apologized for breaking the glass The house is too expensive for us to buy It is such a dirty restaurant that no one wants to eat there I wish you had told us about this I suggest that you should ask her yourself Question III: In about 100- 120 words, write a passage about: “What should we to protect the environment?” 10 pts * Marking scheme for Part XII -Task fulfillment (1/2 of total mark): - Complete the task appropriately with all main ideas and important details: - not throw garbage into rivers, lakes and on land - put enough garbage bins in the public places - stop cutting down trees/ plant more trees - use fewer plastic bags/ collect plastic bags/ reuse and recycle bottles and cans - use public buses instead of motorbikes, cars - Language (1/2 of total mark): - accurate grammar - appropriate vocabulary - variety of sentence types - appropriate linking devices - good organization Sở giáo dục và đào tạo hoà bình đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi lớp thcs §Ò chÝnh thøc n¨m häc 2006-2007 m«n: tiÕng anh B»ng sè §iÓm B»ng ch÷ Gi¸m kh¶o Gi¸m kh¶o Sè ph¸ch (Đề này gồm trang Học sinh làm trực tiếp lên đề thi) Question I Identify the word which is pronouced differently from the others Chän mét tõ cã c¸ch ph¸t ©m kh¸c víi tõ cßn l¹i (1 ®iÓm) a confuse b pollute c nuclear d reduce a that b this c think d mother a check b christmas c chemistry d anchor a find b kind c bind d first a heart b wear c bear d pear Your answers: 1……………….; 2……………… ; 3…………………; 4……………… ; 5……………… Question II.Circle one choice among a, b, c or d that best completes the following sentences Khoanh tròn đáp án đúng số a, b, c, d (2 điểm) I’ve read your advertisement in today’s ………… of the Tuoi Tre a edit b editor c edition d editing You needn’t that when the maid is here, ………….? a need you b you c is she d isn’t she He was a strict …………., he asked me a lot of difficult questions a examine b examining c examination d examiner Mary didn’t get good marks for the test last week She wishes she …………more carefully a study b would study c studied d had studied Computers are wonderful recent achievements ……… our times a at b in c on d for Don’t touch that electric socket You’ll get an electric ………… a charge b current c sting d shock For Christians, Easter is a ………… holiday People usually exchange chocolate eggs and bunnies on that day a personal b national c religious d individual I love this city The ………… of the city impress me a lot a views b sights c places d faces The mother was afraid to let the boy …………… the street alone a risk crossing b risking to cross c to risk crossing d to risk to cross 10 They suggested that we …………… anything at the scene a don’t touch b shouldn’t touch c not touch d not touching Question III Each sentence has one mistake Find and correct it Mỗi câu sau có lỗi sai, tìm và sửa lại cho đúng (3 điểm) My mother suggested taking a shower instead of a bath and use energy saving bulbs to save energy After his mother died, he was brought in by his grandmother This is one of the best designed I have ever seen and I wonder if you like it Ancient people thought that the earth is square but actually it is round The village which he was born is in he southwest of England That girl over there, whom name I don’t remember, came here yesterday She put the money in the bottom of her suitcase, under her clothes I wasn’t able to understand French so I didn’t know what he said If only he spoke English Both teenagers and adults feel like help poor people, don’t they? 10 In the end, the result was quite different with what we expected Your answers: 1……………………………… 6……………………………… 2……………………………… 7……………………………… 3……………………………… 8……………………………… 4……………………………… 9……………………………… 5……………………………… 10…………………………… Questipn IV Put the correct form of the words in brackets Cho dạng đúng từ ngoặc (3 điểm) Diana is a ……………, she sells flowers at a shop in New York They only had a day to visit all the tourist ……………… Have you seen the …………… “What’s on tonight?”? ADVERTISE They made a …………… about the heating There is no ……………… explanation for what happened Every year we celebrate our ………… FLOWER ATTRACT COMPLAIN SCIENCE DEPEND She looked ………… at me as she said it DIRECT If I were you, I wouldn’t …………… immediately DECISION I’ve been a ………… since I had a heart attack SMOKE 10 It’s ………… to expect to get something for nothing REASON Your answers: 1…………………………… 6……………………………… 2…………………………… 7……………………………… 3…………………………… 8……………………………… 4…………………………… 9……………………………… 5…………………………… 10……………………………… Question V SPEAKING Put the interchanges in the box in order to have a meaningful conversation Hãy xếp theo thứ tự lời trao đổi khung dới đây để bài hội tho¹i cã nghÜa (2 ®iÓm) a Is it the “First Ful Moon” b But why they light lanterns c Then the night must be very beautiful d When is it held e What does “Lantern Festival” mean f What else people during the festival g Where are the lanterns h Do they eat anything Lan Hi Duong I read a very interesting article yesterday It’s about Lantern Festival in China Duong Really? (1) ……………………………………………… ? Lan It concerns with the rebirth of nature after the cold of winter Duong (2) …………………………………………… ? Lan Lanterns mean to increase the light and warmth of the sun Duong I see (3) …………………………………………….? Lan It is held on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month Duong Oh! (4) …………………………………… ? Lan Exactly Duong (5) ………………………………………… ? Lan They are up both inside and outside of the homes, in the streets and in public places Duong (6) …………………………………………………….? Lan Yes The lanterns brightly illuminate the night Duong (7) ……………………………………………………….? Lan They fire crackers Duong (8) …………………………………………………………? Lan Of course As all Chinese festivals, they drink and eat all kinds of food Your answers: 1………………………………… 6……………………………… 2………………………………… 7……………………………… 3………………………………… 8……………………………… 4………………………………… 9……………………………… 5………………………………… 10…………………………… Question VI READING Read the passage and the following tasks Hãy đọc đoạn văn và làm các bài tập sau (3 điểm) Recycling is the collection, procesing, and reuse of materials that would otherwise be thrown away Materials ranging from precious metals to broken glass, from old newspapers to plastic spoons, can be recycled The recycling process reclaim the original material and uses it in new products Recycling can be done internally (within a company) or externally (after a product is sold and used) In the paper industry, for example, internal recycling occurs when leftover stock and trimmings are slavaged to help make more new products External recycling occurs when materials used by the customers are returned for processing into new products In general, using recycled materials to make new products costs less and requires less energy than using new materials Recycling can also reduce pollution, either by reducing the demand for high-pollution alternatives or by minimizing the amount of pollution produced during the manufacturing process Recycling decreases the amount of land needed for trash dumps by reducing the volume of discarded waste Rare materials, such as gold and silver, are recycled because acquiring new supplies is expensive Other materials may not be as expensive to replace, but they are recycled to conserve energy, reduce pollution, conserve land, and to save money I Fill in the table with correct information about recycling from the reading text Definition What can be recycled? Ways of recycling Advantages of recycling Purposes of recycling II Tick True or False for the following statements True False Original materials can be used in new products Recycling can be donne after a product is sold and used only Internal recycling occurs when leftover stocks are salvaged External recycling occurs when used materials are returned Using recycled materials to make new products costs a lot Recycling cannot reduce pollution Recycling decreases the amounnt of land needed for trash dumps Rare materials cannot be recycled Materials are recycled because acquiring new supplies is expensive 10 People recycle precious materials only Question VII Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that they are as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence Hoàn thành các câu sau cho nghĩa câu không thay đổi (3 điểm) He is the best football player in his team -> No one ……………………………………………………………………………………… This is a good film I want to see it again and again -> It is such ………………………………………………………………………………………… My head seems to be on fire now -> I felt as if ……………………………………………………………………………………… He drives too fast -> I’d rather ………………………………………………………………………………………… “Can you move the furniture around?” I said to her -> I asked her ……………………………………………………………………………………… They can’t go camping because of the bad weather -> If …………………………………………………………………………………………… …… The flight to Ho Chi Minh city lasted two hours -> It took …………………………………………………………………………………………… This house was built 100 years ago -> They …………………………………………………………………………………………… Will you take me to Ha Long Bay to see the magnificient caves? -> Do you mind …………………………………………………………………………………… 10 The last time I went skiing was ten years ago -> I haven’t ………………………………………………………………………………………… Question VIII ESSAY: Write a passage of about 150 words to answer the following question “What should you to become a good student?” Em hãy viết đoạn văn trả lời câu hỏi sau: “Em nên làm gì để trở thành học sinh giái?” (3 ®iÓm) Your answer: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………****************THEEND******************** Đáp án và hớng dẫn chấm đề thi học sinh giỏi tỉnh N¨m häc 2009 -2010 M«n tiÕng Anh Líp (đề chính thức) Total : 100 points section a: Phonetics (10 points) Part I points ( One point for each correct answer) 1B 2C 3D 4A 5C Part II points ( one point for each correct answer) 1A 2D 3C 4A 5B Section B Grammar and vocabulary (35 points) Part I 10 points.( One point for each correct answer) B B C A A A D B C 10 A Part II 10 points.( one point for each correct answer) have always lived know began to stay to be prefering has 10 attracting have allowed drive Part III 10 points.( one point for each correct answer) historical deforestation surrounding convincing reaction membership participating uneconomical enclosed especially 10 Part IV points.( one point for each correct answer) on to by to/towards in Section C Reading comprehension (30 points) Part I points.( one point for each correct answer) It used to be a battle site Battle veterans or members of their familes (do) No, they don’t Because Dien Bien Phu is only 30 kilometers from Laos border They depend on both (tourism and trading) Part II 10 points ( one point for each correct answer) one had by found Although up like who saying 10 never Part III points (one point for each correct answer) 1A 2C 3B 4B 5C Part IV 10 points (one point for each correct answer) 1A 6C 2C 7A 3B 8B 4A 9D 5D 10A Section D Writing (25 points) Part I 10 points (one point for each correct answer including finding and correcting the mistakes) for use -> to use way -> ways surely -> sure turn of -> turn off in a long time -> for a long time washing your teeth -> brushing your teeth/ cleaning your teeth Final -> Finally watering -> water a lot water -> a lot of water 10 fastly -> fast Part II points (one point for each correct sentence) It will take us at least 20 minutes to get to the airport Carol has no difficulty/ doesn’t have any difficulty (in) making friends He had no one to talk to But for your help and encouragement, I wouldn’t have my life as today I haven’t made up my mind yet whether to move or not Part III points (one point for each correct sentence) Hardly had the teacher returned home from work when he started to write the lesson plan It was not until he came into the room that I recognized him I must send Jane and Alice my thanks/ a thank-you note for their presents - He came down with a cold, so he stayed home - He came down with a cold Therefore, he stayed home - He came down with a cold; therefore, he stayed home They stopped writing to each other almost two years ago Part IV points (one point for each correct sentence) I want to have that suit cleaned and ironed before the meeting Many foreigners are not accustomed to (the) cold weather in Vietnam Because of the heavy rain, many students were late for class yesterday My brother often spends his spare time reading books and watching television One of the disadvantages of living here is the lack of public transport UBND TỈNH PHÚ THỌ KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH LỚP SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO NĂM HỌC 2008-2009 Môn: Tiếng Anh ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Chú ý: Giám thị không giải thích và hướng dẫn gì thêm Thí sinh không sử dụng tài liệu nào Thí sinh làm bài vào tập đề thi này Đề thi gồm có 06 trang PHONETICS I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D ( point ): 10 A thank A massage A leaf A lays A too A ghost A thorn A sun A beloved A chooses B complain B carriage B of B stays B food B home B themselves B success B helped B horses C insert C voyage C deaf C says C soon C honest C thunder C sure C wicked C rises D ban D dosage D wife D plays D good D hour D through D sort D naked D houses VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR II Choose the one word or phrase marked A,B,C and D that best completes the sentence Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A,B,C or D ( points) I didn’t want play risky sports A my kids to B that they C my kids should D that my kids Diana rehearsing for her first performance tomorrow at six, like every day A is going to B can C is D will beSheila has values different from ours A another B others C each other D other She doesn't like _ television A watching B looking C watch D see 4.What you are telling us be true It sounds too improbable A can't B mustn't C must not D ought Couldn't you go a little faster? I'm _ a hurry A of B on C at D in Doris is doing any housework A disable of B incapable of C uncapable of D disabled to Maud _to lose weight, so she finally went on a diet A wanted long B has long wanted C had long wanted D long wanted Will you me a favour if _ you? A we all would like B somebody wants it C I ask D I want "Some sugar?" " _" A No, no me! B No, I don't C Thanks, I'd like D Yes, please 11 Can you deliver this letter …… hand A with B to C in D by 12 ……… flowers are made by hand and by machine A Natural B Artificial C Tropical D Beautiful 13 Hardly ever …… get a good job these days without a good education A people might B people C people can D have people 14 “ Do you have any pets ? ” “ Yes, I have …… kittens.” A two small black C black small two B small two black D two black small 15 She asked me ……… A what day it was B it was what day C what day was it D what was the day 16 You look ……… you were tired A like B although C until D as if 17 Internet is very time consuming and …… A costful B costly C cost D costing 18 Lan is poor now, if she …… rich, she …… travel around the world A were / would B became / would C is / can D is / will 19 He speaks ……… good English that it is a pleasure to talk with him A so B such C such a D very 20 Only when you grow up ……… the truth A you will know B will you know C you know D you know III Give the correct tense or form of the verb in brackets ( 0.5 p ): Can’t you see that I’m busy (write) …… ? I lit the fire at 7.00 and it (burn) …… brightly when Jack came in at 8.00 The money (steal) …… in the robbery was never found English is essential in this job All the telephonists speak it If they (not know) …… English, they (not understand) … half the callers At this time next month, they (work) …… in Ho Chi Minh City I (work) ……… very hard lately She locked the door so as (not disturb) ……… The city now (crowd) …… with people who (seek) ……… employment Your answer here: IV There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A,B,C or D (1 p ): He gave me some very valuable advices on buying a new house A B C D I was shock when I got the news that I didn’t know what to say A B C D He got down to writing the letter as soon as he returns from his work A B C D Despite of the roadblock, the police allowed us to enter the restricted area to A B C search for our friends D My family often go to the seaside on Sundays so I get used to enjoy pure air there A B C D Each of her children wishes he did not ignore the advice that she gave him A B C D Here’s the computer program about whom I told you A B C D The more he tried to help her, the lesser she seemed to appreciate it A B C D That manufacturer is not only rising his prices but also decreasing the production of A B C D his product 10 Number of students attending this English course at our school is increasing A B C D V Complete the following paragragh by filling in each numbered gap with an appropriate form of the word in block capitals (1 p ) : The clothes we wear can be a form of communication Clothes, like a ……… (1) language, give out a message This SPEAK can be very simple, for example, when we wear clothing for keeping warm, or perhaps to attend a ………… (2) ceremony, announce our ………(3) views or just look sexy, it isn’t always GRADUATE this simple, however ………… (4), as with speech, our reasons for making any statement have a ……… (5) to be double or multiple The man who buys an expensive coat may POLITICS simultaneously want it to offer ……… (6) from bad weather, and magically surround him with the qualities of an ………… (7) film star ………… (8), people rarely succeed in satisfying FORTUNE both these requirements at once Even ………(9) both these could actually be made by one single coat, this …………(10) TEND item of clothing may not be available, and if it is, we may not be able to afford it PROTECT NATION NATURE SUPPOSE 10 IDEA Write your answers here: READING 10 A Read the following passage and choose the best answer by circling the corresponding letter A,B,C or D (0.5 p) Every year students in many countries learn English Some of these students are young children Others are teenagers Many are adults Some learn at school, others study by themselves A few learn English just by hearing the language, in film, on television, in the office, or among their friends But not many are lucky enough to that Most people must work hard to learn another language Learning another language! Learning English! Why all these people want to learn English? Is it difficult to answer that question? Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their subjects They study their own language and Mathematics…and English (In England, or America, or Australia, many boys and girls study their own language, which is English, and Mathematics, and another language, perhaps French, or German, or Spanish) Many adults learn English because it is useful for their work Teenagers often learn English for their higher studies, because some of their books are in English at the college or university Other people learn English because they want to read newspapers or magazines in English According to the writer, …………… A only adults learn English B no children like learning English C English is only useful to teenagers D English is popular in much of the world Many people learn English by ……… A watching videos only B hearing the language in the office C working hard on their lessons D.talking with the film stars Many boys and girls learn English because ………… A English can give them a job B It is included in their study courses C their parents make them D they have to learn their own language In America or Australia many school children study …………… A such foreign languages as French, German, and Spanish B English as a foreign language C English and Mathematics only D their own language and no foreign language Many adults learn English because ………… A their work is useful B they want to go abroad C most of their books are in English D it helps them in their work B Read the following passage and choose the best answer to fill in each numbered gap by circling the corresponding letter A,B,C or D(1 p) Around the age of sixteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university (1) ? Do I leave and start work or begin a training (2) ? The decision is yours, but it may be (3) remembering two things: there is more unemployment (4) those who haven’t been to university, and people who have the right (5) will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs If you decide to go (6) into a job, there are many opportunities for training Getting qualifications will (7) you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (8) you earn Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is (9) possibility This way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (10) practical work experience 10 A after A school A worth A between A notes A straight A make A where A also A getting B later B class B necessary B among B papers B just B help B while B again B making C then C course C important C with C arts C direct C let C when C another C taking D past D term D useful D through D skills D rather D give D what D always D doing C Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage Use only one word in each space ( p ) : The country is more beautiful than a town and pleasant to live in Many people think so, and go to the country (1) ………… the summer holidays though they can not live there all the year round Some have a cottage built in a village (2) ………… that they can go there whenever they can find the time English villagers are not all alike, but (3) …… some ways they are not very different from each other Almost every village has a church, the round or square tower of (4) ……… can be seen for many miles around Surrounding the church is the churchyard, (5) ……… people are buried The village green (6) ……… a wide stretch of grass, and houses or cottages are (7) ……… round it Country life is now fairly comfortable and many villages (8) ……… water brought through pipes into each (9) ……… Most villages are so close to some small town that people can go there to buy (10) ……… they can’t find in the village shops Write your answers : ………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… 10 ………… WRITING A Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the first sentence (1 p) : They have just opened a new super market in our town A new super market ……………………………………… ……….…  I can’t go to the party tonight night because I am very busy If ………………………………………………………………… ….…  This morning we met a man He is my uncle  The man ………………………………………….….…… ……….… “ Do you live in this flat with your parents?” Nam asked me  Nam asked me ……………………………………………….…….… It rained hard this morning but we went to school early  Although …………………………………………………….…….… I don’t like people treating me that way  I don’t like …………………………………………………….……….… This lecture bores me  I am ………………………………………………………….………….… If you run a lot, you’ll be fitter  The more ……………………………………………….……………….… Could you deliver the goods to my home?  Could I have … ………………………………………………………… ? 10 The boys had to stop playing soccer because it started to rain heavily  Because of …………………………………………… ……………….… B Build complete sentences with the given words ( 0.5 p ): factory / close / workers / go / strike / last week It / important / brother / stop / smoke / once policeman / order / children / not / play football / street She / another attempt / climb / mountain / next year It / wrong / you /not / give / her / chance / talk C Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce from the following sets of words and phrases, sentences that together make a meaningful speech ( 0.5 p ): on behalf / Electricity Department / you / how / save energy we / natural resources / solar energy / instead / fossil fuels solar panels / install / roof / house / energy / sun save / energy / kitchen / prepare / food / turn / stove remember / turn / electrical appliances / leave / house THE END Së GI¸O DôC Vµ §µO T¹O Phó THä Híng dÉn vµ biÓu ®iÓm chÊm thi chän häc sinh giái LíP THCS N¡M 2009 M«n : TiÕng Anh ĐỀ CHÍNH N¨m häc : 2008-2009 THỨC _ PHONETICS I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest ( p ) : 1-A 2-A 3-B 4-C 5-D 6-B 7-B Note : 0.1 p for each correct choice 8-C 9-B 10-B Grammar and vocabulary II Choose the one word or phrase marked A,B,C and D that best completes the sentence Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A,B,C or D( p) A D D A A D B D C 10 D 11 D 12 B 13 B 14 A 15 A 16 D 17 B 18 A 19 B 20 B Note : 0.1 p for each correct choice IV There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A,B,C or D (1 p ): 1.C 6.C 2.A 7.C 3.C 8.B 4.A 9.A 5.C 10.A Note : 0.1 p for each correct choice V Complete the following paragragh by filling in each numbered gap with an appropriate form of the word in block capitals (1 p ): spoken tendency supposing graduation protection 10 ideal political unfortunately international Naturally Note : 0.1 p for each correct READING A Read the following passage and choose the best answer by circling the corresponding letter A,B,C or D (0.5p ): D C B A D Note : 0.1 p for each correct choice B Read the following passage and choose the best answer by circling the corresponding letter A,B,C or D (1 p ): B C A B D A B B C 10 A Note : 0.1 p for each correct choice C Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage Use only one word in each space (1p): for is so built in have which house where 10 what Note : 0.1 p for each correct word WRITING A Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the first sentence (1p) : A new supermarket has just been opened in our town If I were not busy/ were free tonight, I would / could go to the party The man (who(m)) we met this morning is my uncle Nam asked me if / whether I lived in that flat with my parents Although it rained hard this morning, we went to school early I don’t like being/ to be treated that way I am (very ) bored with this lecture The more you run, the fitter you’ll be Could I have the goods delivered / you deliver the goods to my home? 10.Because of the heavy rain, the boys had to stop playing soccer Note : 0.1 p for each correct sentence B Build complete sentences with the given words ( 0.5 p ): The factory closed because the workers went on strike last week It is important that your brother ( should ) stop smoking at once Or : It is important for your brother to stop smoking at once The policeman ordered the children not to play football in the street She will/ is going to make another attempt to climb that / the mountain next year It is / was wrong of you not to give her a chance to talk Note : 0.1 p for each complete sentence C Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce from the following sets of words and phrases, sentences that together make a meaningful speech ( 0.5 p ) : I’m (here) on behalf of the Electricity Department to tell you how to save energy We can save natural resources by using solar energy instead of fossil fuels Solar panels are installed on the roof of a house to receive energy from the sun You can save energy in the kitchen by preparing food carefully before turning on the stove You must remember to turn off electrical appliances before leaving your house Note : 0.1 p for each correct sentence THE END UBND TỈNH PHÚ THỌ SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH LỚP NĂM HỌC 2009-2010 Môn: Tiếng Anh ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài 150 phút(Không kể thời gian phát đề) Ngày thi: 30-03-2010 Đề thi có trang, thí sinh làm trực tiếp vào đề thi này I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D (20 points) A ought B thought C brought D though A thick B think C thus D thin A foot B school C book D good A knew B grew C threw D flew A lose B close C chose D rose A dosage B massage C carriage D voyage A high B home C hour D horn A passed B forced C threatened D walked A break B steak C great D bread 10 A confusion B tension C seizure D measure 10 II Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D (40 points) What's your birthday, Ann ? - It's A on the thirty-one of July C on the thirty-first of July B on July the thirty-one D in July the thirty-first The sun in the west Look ! It A set/ is setting B sets/ is setting C setting/ set D set/ set All the boys are good at cooking, but is as good as the girls A either B neither C none D every The weather fine so far this week A is B was C has been D had been I have so many routines that sometimes I feel I am an automatic robot A as if B even if C even though D like The walls of the house are covered a coat of paint A with B in C by D under That was a ceremony A prepared-well B prepare-well C well-prepared D well-prepare That novel was written by a well-known writer It is worth A to read B reading C read D have read Is this the address to you want the package sent ? A where B which C that D whom 10 The father sat by his child’s bedside all night as he was sick A sleep B asleep C oversleep D sleeping 11 He has adopted three orphans his own six children so that, all together, he has nine children to provide for A except B beside C besides D in place of 12 You should take regular exercise sitting in front of the television all day A in spite of B instead of C without D even 13 I don’t want to go out tonight Anna phones A so that B even though C when D in case 14 I object to like this A be treating B treating C being treated D have been treated 15 Since to a warmer and less humid climate, I’ve had no trouble with my asthma A I move B I moving C upon moving D moving 16 Shy people often find it difficult to group discussions A take place in B take part in C get on with D get in touch with 17 Our soccer team lost three goals to nil A with B by C to D in 18 Don’t forget to the alarm clock for six o’clock tomorrow morning A set B put C ring D wind 19 Not only did he lose the keys, but he also forgot the tickets A He forgot the pair of tickets to the concert B He didn’t know he had to have tickets C He got the tickets after he found his keys D He lost his keys and forgot the tickets as well 20 “Do not write on the walls”, said the teacher to the boy A The teacher told the boys not write on the walls B The teacher told the boys not to write on the walls C The teacher said to the boys not write on the walls D The teacher said to the boys not write on the walls 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 20 III There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D (20 points) Jason’s professor had him to write his thesis many times before allowing him to present it A B C to the committee D I think Helen is accustomed to work eight hours a day A B C D The more frequent you exercise, the greater physical endurance you will have A B C D Only when you have had a chance to know various occupations you will decide on your A B C D career I tried to everything to contact John two weeks ago but so far I don’t receive his reply A B C D Most students were able of finding good jobs three to six months after graduation A B C D The letter was sent by special delivery must be important A B C D Because the torrential rains that had devastated the area, the governor sent the National A B C Guard to assist in the clean-up operation D My brother attends an university in the Midwest which specializes in astrology A B C D 10 Although Mark has been cooking for many years, he still doesn’t know to prepare French A B C D foods in the traditional manner 10 IV Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences (20 points) Vietnam declared its on September 2nd, 1945 (DEPEND) The phone doesn’t work It’s been _ (CONNECT) It was a complete _ due to poor planning (FAIL) He cycled _ and had an accident (CARE) He is thinking of taking early _ next year (RETIRE) I am afraid you have _ me because that is not what I meant (UNDERSTAND) It is said that the _ of a Swiss watch is perfect (PRECISE) Television can make things more because it brings both sounds and pictures (MEMORY) A famous pianist was _ for seven years (PRISON) 10 He’s an expert in technology We call him a _ (TECHNIQUE) Your answers : 10 V Read this passage carefully and then choose the best answers to the questions below by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D (10 points) A recent investigation by scientists at the US Geological Survey shows that strange animal behavior might help predict future earthquake Investigators found such occurrences in a ten-kilometer radius of the centre of a fairly recent quake Some birds screeched and flew about wildly Dogs yelped and ran uncontrollably Scientists believe that animals can perceive these environmental changes as early as several days before the disaster In 1976 after observing animal behavior, the Chinese were able to predict a terrible quake Although hundreds of thousands of people were killed, the government was able to evacuate millions of people and thus keep the death toll at a lower rate What prediction may be made by observing animal behavior ? A.the number of people who will die B.environmental changes C a coming earthquake D the ten-kilometer radius of an earthquake Why can animals perceive these changes when humans can not ? A Animals are more intelligent than humans B.Humans don’t know where to look C.By running around, they can feel the vibrations D.Animals have certain instincts that humans don’t possess If scientists can accurately predict earthquakes, there will be A.a lower death rate B.fewer animals going crazy C.fewer people evacuated D.fewer environmental changes Which of the following statements is not true ? A Some animals may be able to sense an approaching earthquake B All birds and dogs in the ten-kilometer radius of an earthquake center become wild before the quake C The Chinese have successfully predict an earthquake and saved many lives D By observing animal behavior scientists perhaps can predict earthquake In the passage, the word “evacuate” most means A save B exile C destroy D remove VI Read, then choose the best answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D (20 points) Radar is an electronic device that can “see” great distances (1) fog, rain, snow, cloud, and darkness It can find and (2) locate missiles, aircraft, ships, cities, rainstorms, and mountains Radar uses radio waves, (3) light waves, which the human eye uses in seeing This makes it (4) for radar to locate many kinds of objects at (5) greater distances than the eye can see Radar became an important military device during World War II Today, networks of radar lookout stations guard the United States and Canada 24 hours a day against (6) missiles and airplanes Patrol planes and ships (7) the oceans with radar for hostile ships and aircraft Airports use radar to (8) planes safety to earth in fog or storms Ships use it to steer clear of other (9) or icebergs Radar helps weathermen warn of (10) hurricanes or tornadoes 10 A in spite A cure A instead of A possibility A near A long range A use A find A vessel A to approach B despite B exact B in addition B possible B farther B near range B find B take B vessels B approaches C though C accurately C in stead C impossible C far C ranged C seek C guide C sail C approach D although D accurate D in addition to D can D further D length range D search D guidance D sails D approaching VII Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word (20 points) In Britain there is a holiday now which people call Mother’s Day In the old days many girls from working-class (1) in towns and cities and from farmers’ families in the country worked in rich houses They had to all the (2) and their working day was usually very long, they often (3) on Sundays, too Once a year, it was usually (4) Sunday in March, they could visit their mothers They went home on that day and (5) presents for their mothers and for (6) members of their families They could stay at home only one day, and then they went (7) to their work People call that day Mothering Day (8) Mothering Sunday Later workers at the factories and girls (9) worked in the houses of rich families received one free day a week, and Mothering Day became Mother’s Day It is (10) last Sunday in March Your answers : 10 VIII Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it (20 points) The furniture was too old for us to keep → It was Nobody has cleaned the streets this week → The streets While mending the road, they accidentally blocked our water pipes → They accidentally cut He brought the umbrella along but it didn’t rain → He needn’t While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time → Despite The underground is quick and cheap → The underground is He was annoyed because his secretary came late to work → He objected to Neil regrets having sold his car → Neil wishes The child ran out because of the strange noise → The strange noise 10 Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong → No sooner IX Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions 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 (10 points) “Do you realize what the time is, Steve?” asked Chris (what) → I met her while I was staying in Paris last summer (stay) → Susan was too excited to sleep (that) → Sandra said that she was willing to work late (mind) → The coins are believed to be buried for safe-keeping (It) → X Look at the following sets of words and phrases Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce sentences which together make a complete letter of complaint from Jane to Mr Pike Smith (20 points) Dear Mr Smith, I write / complain / dirt / smoke / come / your factory / chimneys Two days ago / I / decide / / my washing I wash / sheets / put them out to dry / it / be / nice sunny day/ there / be / breeze When I take / washing in / I / be / horrified / discover / it / covered / in dirty marks I / assume / breeze I mention / carry / dirt / your chimneys Until this accident / I think / your chimneys / be safe and clean I / suggest / your factory / fit / new filters to its chimneys / as the dirt and smoke / dangerous I look / receive your reply Yours sincerely, Mrs Jane Hunter ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………… THE END SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO PHÚ THỌ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH LỚP THCS NĂM HỌC 2009 - 2010 Môn: Tiếng Anh ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Hướng dẫn chấm có 02 trang) I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D (10 x = 20 points) D B C C B C A D A 10 B II Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D (20 x = 40 points) C A 11 C 16 B B C 12 B 17 B 3.C B 13 D 18 A C B 14 C 19 D A 10 D 15 D 20 B III There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D (10 x = 20 points) A C C A A A D A D 10 D IV Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences (10 x = 20 points) independence disconnected precision misunderstood failure memorable carelessly imprisoned retirement 10 technologist V Read this passage carefully and then choose the best answers to the questions below by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D (05 x = 10 points ) C D A B D VI Read, then choose the best answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D (10 x = 20 points ) B A C D A C B B C 10 D VII Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word (10 x = 20 points ) families housework worked one other back or who brought/ bought 10 the VIII Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it (10 x = 20 points) It was such old furniture that we wouldn’t/ couldn’t keep it The streets haven’t been cleaned this week They accidentally cut off our water supplying while mending the road He needn’t have brought the umbrella along (because it didn’t rain anyway) Despite my strong disapproval of your behavior/ the fact that I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time The underground is not only quick but also cheap He objected to his secretary(’s) coming late to work/ the fact that his secretary came late to work Neil wishes he hadn’t sold his car The strange noise made the child run out 10 No sooner had he arrived than things went wrong IX Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions 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 (05 x = 10 points) Chris asked Steve if/ whether he realized what the time was I met her during my stay in Paris last summer Susan was so excited that she couldn’t sleep Sandra said that she didn’t mind working late It is believed that the coins are buried for safe-keeping X Look at the following sets of words and phrases Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce sentences which together make a complete letter of complaint from Jane to Mr Pike Smith (08 x 2,5 = 20 points) Dear Mr Smith, I am writing to complain about the dirt and smoke which come from your factory chimneys / coming from your factory chimneys Two days ago, I decided to my washing I washed the sheets and put them out to dry because it was a nice sunny day and there was a breeze When I took the washing in, I was horrified to discover that it was covered in dirty marks I assume that the breeze I mentioned carried the dirt from your chimneys Until this incident, I thought your chimneys were safe and clean I would suggest that your factory should fit new filters to its chimneys as the dirt and smoke are really dangerous I look forward to receiving your reply Yours sincerely, Mrs Jane Hunter Ghi chú: Nếu học sinh có câu trả lời khác với hướng dẫn chấm mà đúng thì cho điểm TOTAL: 200 POINTS (= 20 ĐIỂM) THE END SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO GIA LAI ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC SỐ PHÁCH KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH LỚP THCS NĂM 2010 Môn thi : TIẾNG ANH Thời gian thi : 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Ngày thi  : 01/04/2010 Đề thi có trang Thí sinh làm bài trên đề thi này Thí sinh không sử dụng tài liệu, kể từ điển  Giám thị không giải thích gì thêm Part One Listening (3 marks) (10 phút) Bài thi nghe gồm phần Mỗi phần nghe lần Kết thúc phần và bài nghe có tín hiệu nhac.Kết thúc bài nghe, thí sinh có 30 giây để hoàn chỉnh bài làm.Thí sinh phải đọc kỹ yêu cầu bài làm (bằng tiếng Anh) đề I Listen to the passage about Sydney- a big city in Australia- and write T (true) or F (false) in the space _ (2 marks) ( two times) _All the buildings in Sydney are new _There aren’t any fantastic beaches there, but the food is delicious _ Summer and Autumn are the best times to visit Sydney _ A room at a hotel in King’s Cross is about $150 a night _ In the centre there are international hotels _ The Opera House is the best shop in Pitt Street _ Bondi Beach is very famous and you can go swimming, surfing, windsurfing and sailing there _ Clubs and bars in Oxford Street aren’t open at night _ You can find Chinese and Vietnamese food in Sydney 10. _ The best way to see Sydney is by taxi II Listen to a customer buy a present on the phone Fill in the missing information.(1mark) (two times) Surname (1) _ Initials TP Address Ken Road, Bath Postcode (2) _4LD Presents (3) _ _ , a watch and a Part Two Credit card camera (4) number Job E-mail address (5) _ info@123doc.org Phonetics (1mark) I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently (0,5mark) A sure B shore C seaside D shell A boot B book C hook D foot A key B mean C quay D great A think B there C theme D thumb A hat B dangerous C battle D calculate II Choose the word whose stress is different (0,5mark) A accurate B customer C computer D exercise A initial B inherit C occurrence D occupied A affect B effect C defeat D decent A interfere B referee C intolerantD introduce A definite B belonging C organic D alternative Part Three Vocabulary and Grammar (6 marks) I Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the sentences.(2marks) One of the major causes _ heart disease is lack of exercise A for B to C of D by On March 27, a lot of firework is _ off in Danang city A set B gone C placed D burned He _ an overdose of heroin and died A used to B used C was used to D was used Can you give me the _ for tomato soup? A formula B recipe C order D method I must go to the dentist and _ A get my teeth to take care of B take care of my teeth C my teeth be taken care of D get my teeth taken care of The two cars for sales were in poor condition, so I didn’t buy _ A either of them B both of them C neither of them D each of them _ his financial problem, Mark bought a new motorbike A Although B Because C Despite D Instead of The first time I noticed something was wrong was _ I got home A since B when C for D until I told her the instruction again _ it wrong A so that she will B in order for her not to C in order not to D so as to 10.The woman _ lives next door to you A I bought my car B whom I bought my car C I bought my car from D from that I bought my car II Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.(1mark) Mary will finish typing the letter, and she will go home A Going home Mary will finish typing the letter B Mary won’t go home until she’s finished typing the letter C Mary will go home before finishing typing the letter D Mary won’t go home though she hasn’t finished typing the letter “Sorry for sending the wrong information, Bill.” said Henry A Henry was sorry about Bill’s sending the wrong information B Bill sent the wrong information, and he was sorry C Henry was sorry for not sending Bill the wrong information D Henry apologized to Bill for sending him the wrong information The sea was too rough for us to swim in A The sea was too rough that we could swim in B We couldn’t swim because the sea was not rough enough C It was such a rough sea for us to swim in it D The sea was very rough, and we couldn’t swim in it You needn’t be there at six o’clock A It was not necessary for you to be there at six o’clock B You needn’t have been there at six o’clock C It is not necessary being there at six o’clock D You don’t have to be there at six o’clock Because of my forgetfulness, everybody was locked out A I was forgetful that everybody was locked out B Everybody was locked out due to my forgetfulness C I forgot locking everybody out D Everybody was locked out; that is why I forgot III Error Recognition: Identify the error in each sentence (2marks) Liquid takes the shape of any container which it is in placed A B C D If you need to get into the flat, there’s a key below the doormat A B C D Wendy sat down near to Jeff and whispered something in his ear A B C D There aren’t a few sunny days at this time of the year, so let’s go to the beach today A B C D Your briefcase is in the kitchen, darling Don’t forget to take laptop A B C D Billy! Stop behaving as a clown and sit down A B C D There’s a coffee shop in the hotel and it as well has a restaurant A B C D “My parents stopped me to get married to the man I love,” says Alice A B C D Jane ran over to me and breathless informed the failure of our team A B C D 10 Neither of the boys had ever been out of town before, so they were really exciting A B C D IV Complete each sentence with a word made from the word given (1mark) Actually I found Tony’s book was interesting (surprise) Ann has left home and is of her parents (depend) Not being chosen for the team was a great (appoint) Mike tried to phone Cathy several times (success) is a serious matter, and you have to think about it (marry) Part Four Writing (4marks) I Rewrite each sentence so that it has a similar meaning and contains the word given Make any other necessary changes.(2marks) I’m afraid that we haven’t got any eggs (run) Our new house makes me feel excited (about) Ellen didn’t have enough money for the ticket (afford) Why don’t you search for this word in the dictionary? (look) The last film we saw was more frightening than this one (as) This chair is not comfortable, and nor is the other one (neither) It was such a good play that the audience cheered (so) They have just painted Ann’s portrait (had) Ugh! This cake has a rubbery taste (rubber) 10.Jane is very similar to her father (takes) _ II Use the following sets or words and phrases to write a complete letter (2marks) Dear Sally Thank you / your last letter./Be/good/hear/you My/big news/be/I/decide/change/jobs I/finish/work/VietcomBank/next month/and/start/new company, HA Gia Lai,/ week after VietcomBank/not want /me/leave/but/HA Gia Lai/more money/more opportunities I/hope/be/manager/there/two years I/have/party/the 25th/ and/love/seeyou Perhaps/you/could/persuade/brother/come/you/as well I/really enjoy/dance/him/at your party My neighbors/promise/go out/ for the evening,/so/we can/play/music/as/loud/want I/must/stop/write/now and/do/some work 10. See you on the 25th, I hope Love Claire Part Five Reading (6marks) Passage Cloze test: Put ONE suitable word into each gap.(1mark) Approximately 350 million people speak English as their first language About the same (1) use it as a second language It is the language of aviation, international sport and world trade It is an official language in 44 countries In many (2) it is the language of business, commerce and technology There are many varieties of English, but Scottish, Texan, Australian, Indian, Jamaican (3) of English despite the (4) in pronunciation, structure, and vocabulary, would recognize that they are all speaking the (5) basic language Passage Read the passage and choose the correct answers (1 mark) A Robotic Astronaut Robots are replacing people in many jobs They are used in the car industry People complain that they take needed jobs away from people But there is one place where robots are welcome to work A robot astronaut was developed by NASA It is called Robonaut Robonauts look like humans However, they have more flexible arms and hands than humans They can some of the more difficult work in space Robonauts are expected to work with human astronauts in future missions They need no spacesuits, oxygen and meals to survive in space Humans need air to breathe and protection from extreme temperature changes Most importantly, Robonauts will be sent where astronauts cannot go yet because the risks are too high How people feel about robots? A They not like how robots take jobs B They not want robots to hurt astronauts C They think robots are of great help D They want robots to replace astronauts The word extreme in the passage is closest in meaning to A various B distant C radical D unreasonable According to the passage, where is the one place robots are welcome to work? A At NASA B In space C On the sun D On Earth According to the passage, what is one advantage of Robonauts? A They not need food or oxygen to survive in space B They not need extra fuel to keep working in space C They resemble humans in appearance D They were developed by NASA, which ensures their quality Passage Read the following passage and answer the questions (2 marks) Becoming a Reporter To be a reporter you need to a few things First, get a good education World knowledge is very important But going to a good university has another advantage It can help you find your first good job because it has connections to news companies Sometimes your salary will be better with more education Next, you have to specialize There are many things to write about, and each has a different style Third, you need work experience Find companies that will help you learn the skills you need This may be unpaid work Fourth, understand what good reporters They know how to find good news stories They know the difference between fact and opinion They know how to protect their sources from harm With the right background, skills, and hard work, journalism can be a great career What does work experience provide? A It teaches you different styles B It helps you find good stories C It provides unpaid work D It helps you get necessary skills What are good reporters able to do? A Find good stories and report responsibly B Protect sources from hard work C Find news stories and report what is said D Write opinions when they are needed Which of the following can be inferred about a first job? A It provides enough world knowledge to build skills B It is difficult to get even with the right background C It pays enough for students to repay their college tuition D It gives you connections to news companies The author of the passage implies that A reporting is not an easy thing to start doing B reporting is very easy to start doing C reporting is a job that everyone must try D reporting is becoming less important Passage Read the passage and choose the correct answers (2marks) In the 1960s, The Beatles were probably the most famous pop group in the whole world Since then, there have been a great many groups that have achieved enormous fame, so it is perhaps difficult now to imagine how sensational The Beatles were at that time They were four boys from the north of England and none of them had any training in music They started by performing and recording songs by black Americans and they had some success with these songs Then they started writing their own songs and that was when they became really popular The Beatles changed pop music They were the first pop group to achieve great success from songs they had written themselves After that it became common for groups and singers to write their own songs The Beatles did not have a long career Their first hit record was in 1963 and they split up in 1970 They stopped doing live performances in 1966 because it had become too dangerous for them – their fans were so excited that they surrounded them and tried to take their clothes as souvenirs! However, today some of their songs remain as famous as they were when they first came out Throughout the world, many people can sing part of a Beatles song if you ask them The passage is mainly about A how The Beatles became more successful than other groups B why The Beatles split up after years C The Beatles’ fame and success D many people’s ability to sing a Beatles song The four boys of The Beatles A came from the same family B came from a town in north of England C were at the same age D received good training in music The first songs of The Beatles were A written by themselves B broadcast on the radio C paid a lot of money D written by black Americans What is not true about The Beatles? A The members had no training in music B They had a long stable career C They became famous when they wrote their own songs D They changed pop music The Beatles stopped their live performances because A they had earned enough money B they did not want to work with each other C they spent more time writing their own songs D they were afraid of being hurt by fans The year 1970 was the time when A they split up B they changed pop music C they started their career D they stopped singing live What the fans of The Beatles often did was A sing together with them B take their clothes as souvenirs C ask them to write more songs D ask them why they would separate Some songs of The Beatles now A are still famous as they used to B became too old to sing C are sung by crazy fans D are the most famous The word sensational is closest in meaning to _ A ambitious B bad C shocking D popular The tone of the passage is that of _ A admiration B criticism C neutral D humour SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO GIA LAI KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC LỚP THCS NĂM 2010 ĐÁP ÁN Môn thi: Tiếng Anh Part One: Listening (3marks) I điểm (Mỗi câu 0,2đ ) 1.F 2.F 3.F 4.F 5.T 6.F 7.T 8.F 9.T 10 F II điểm (Mỗi câu 0,2 đ) 1.HANSON SN8 BATTERIES 0729 9456 3128 (A) DOCTOR Part Two: Phonetics (1 điểm) I C A D B B (mỗi từ 0,1 đ) II C D D C 5.A (mỗi từ 0,1 đ) Part Three: Vocabulary and Grammar (6 điểm) I điểm (mỗi câu 0,2 đ) C A B B D A C B B 10 C II điểm (mỗi câu 0,2 đ) B D D D B III điểm (mỗi câu 0,2 đ) 1.D C B A D B D B B 10 D IV điểm (mỗi từ đúng 0,2 đ) (chú ý đây là kiểm tra từ vựng nên sai chính tả thì không có điểm) surprisingly independent disappointment unsuccessfully Marriage Part Four: Writing: (4 điểm) Đáp án cho phần này mang tính gợi ý, thí sinh có thể làm theo nhiều cách khác điểm tối đa khi: a đúng với yêu cầu đề bài b đúng cấu trúc ngữ pháp c không có lỗi chính tả làm thay đổi ý, nghĩa câu so với câu gốc  Giám khảo có thể thống trừ điểm với lỗi chính tả không làm sai nghĩa câu I điểm (mỗi câu 0,2 điểm) I’m afraid that we’ve run out of eggs We are/feel excited about our new house Ellen couldn’t afford (to buy) the ticket Why don’t you look up this word /look this word up in the dictionary? This film is not as frightening as the last one we saw Neither of these chairs is /are comfortable The play was so good that the audience cheered./ It was so good a play that the audience cheered Ann has just had her portrait painted This cake tastes of rubber 10 Jane takes after her father III điểm (mỗi câu 0,2 đ) Thí sinh có thể có cách viết khác nhau, cho điểm tối đa (0,2 đ/câu) với câu đúng chính tả và ngữ pháp Giám khảo có thể thống trừ điểm với lỗi chính tả không làm sai nghĩa câu 1.Thank you for your last letter It was good to hear from you My big news is that I’ve decided to change jobs I (will) finish working at Vietcom Bank next month and start in my new company, HA Gia Lai, the week after 4.Vietcom Bank didn’t want me to leave but HA Gia Lai offered me more money and more opportunities I hope to be/ I will be a manager in two years I’m having a party on the 25th and I would love to see you Perhaps you could persuade your brother to come with you as well I really enjoyed dancing with him at your party My neighbours have promised to go out for the evening, so we can play the music as loud as we want 10 I must stop writing now and some work Part Five: Reading : điểm Passage : điểm (mỗi câu 0,2 đ) number others / countries same Passage : điểm (mỗi câu 0,25 đ) A C B Passage 3: điểm (mỗi câu 0,5 đ) 1.D A B Passage 4: điểm (mỗi câu 0,2 đ) speakers differences A A C B D B D A B A C 10 A Sở Giáo dục và đào tạo ho¸ ***** §Ò chÝnh thøc Sè b¸o danh kú thi häc sinh giái cÊp tØnh N¨m häc 2009 - 2010 M«n thi : TiÕng Anh Líp : 9- THCS Ngµy thi : 24/ 03/ 2010 Thêi gian: 150 phót (Không kể thời gian giao đề) ( §Ò thi cã 08 c©u, gåm 04 trang) …………… Question 1: Part a- Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest: A sensitive B benefit C pretty D remedy A oranges B figures C classes D watches A gabage B garage C sewage D carriage A now B flow C row D know A complain B ascertain C campaign D bargain Your answer: Part b- Choose the word that has the different stress from the others: A dormitory B category C priority D ordinary A pesticide B separate C slavery D efficient A appliance B activity C adventure D average Your answer: Question 2: Supply the correct forms of the verbs in brackets I’d rather you (not wear)……….jeans to the office When I first (come)……….to this village, it was a quiet place.But since then population (double)…….and a lot of leisure facilities (build)……… The teller was made (lie)…………down on the floor The money (steal)………in the robbery was never found This building (be)…… finished by the end of 2015 Can’t you see that I’m busy (write)……….? There’s nothing (do)……… about it now, except tell the police the truth My boss is angry with me I didn’t all the work that I (do)………last week .Your answer: Question 3: Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition: Lan’s alarm clock didn’t go……….this morning, so she got up late She was laid…….for weeks………a slipped disk 3.Don’t make up your mind at once, talk……….with your lawyer first There is no cure……… baldness except a wig He grew……… a very good player That tie doesn’t go……… that suit Get……….the bus at Third Street and get…………at Broadway He looked down……… his less fortunate neighbors Your answer: Question 4: Give the correct forms of the words in brackets Chatting has become more and more……… with young Internet users (people) Advertisements account for three fourths of the…………of the newspaper (come) These workers got a bonus because they did their jobs……… (effect) What you ………do in the afternoon? (use) You can buy electrical…………at the shop over there (apply) He has been one of the most effective……….in the “Keep Our City Clean” campaign (activity) The President’s New Year Speech is going to broadcast………… (nation) Some people believe strongly in the……… of life on the other planets (exist) His lawyer speaks more………than yours (persuade) 10 The weather in Britain is… we don’t whether it’s sunny or rainy after five minutes (predict) Your answer: 10 Question 5: Choose the word or phrase to complete the sentence: The smaller the room is, the………furniture it needs A fewer B smaller C more D less How can I know………book is yours? They are so alike A what B which C this D the The secretary to……… I talked didn’t know where the meeting was A which B who C that D whom Nobody knows what the……….of the explosion was A source B cause C reaction D reason It looks……….it’s going to rain A as B as like C as if D if Babies have to learn how to………before they can walk A crawl B creep C strike D stroll What are the main………of this illness? A traces B symptoms C emblems D tokens My sister is very…………of spiders A terror B terrify C terrified D terrifying Stop now, you 've done……… work for one day A too many B plenty C quite more D quite enough 10 If you take a train or a bus, you must pay a………… A fare B tip C fee D commission Your answer: 10 Question 6: Part a: Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word An increasing (1)………of people are now going on (2)…………to Egypt The population of Egypt is about 50 million and the (3)…… is EL Qahira (Cairo), a busy city of just under million people.Although the climate is hot and dry, (4)……….of the country is desert, the average temperature (5)……….October to March is not too high The most (6)………sights are the pyramids at Giza However, it’s also pleasant to visit Alexandria,Port Said and several (7)……….places and as much (8)…….as possible A (9)……to Luxor is very interesting, and there are frequent (10)……there from Rario Your answer: 10 Part b: Read the following passage.Then answer the questions below Traditions and Customs in Great Britain Every nation and every country has its own customs and traditions In Britain traditions play a more important part in the life of the people than in other countries Englishmen are proud of their traditions and carefully keep them up It has been a law for about 300 years that all theaters are closed on Sundays No letters are delivered, only a few Sunday papers are pulished To this day an English family prefers a house with a garden to a flat in a modern house with central heating English people like gardens Sometimes the garden in front of the house is a little square covered with cement painted green in imitation of grass and a box of flowers Holidays are especially rich in old traditions and are different in Scotland,Ireland and England Christmas is a great English national holiday, and in Scotland it is not kept, except by clerks in banks and all shops and factories are working Questions: 1.How important are traditions in Britain? ………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………… 2.What Englishmen to their traditions? ………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………… 3.Which does an English family prefer, a house with a garden or a flat? ………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………… 4.Find a sentence in the passage which shows that the English people like garden very much? ………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………… 5.How Christmas is kept in Scotland? ………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………… Question 7: Part a-There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence Find and correct it Not put your clothes on the bed A B C D They normally caught the early bus but today they came to visit us with a car A B C D What you often have for the lunch? A B C D Your brother hardly goes to work by bus, doesn’t he? A B C D Kangaroo, that can be seen everywhere in Australia, have long tails A B C D Your answer: Part b- Use the given words to make meaningful sentences It / be / such / cold day / we / decide / not / go out pkease / tell / if / you / take / books / my room Question 8: Rewrite the following sentences so that the meanings stay the same as the ones given If you saw a UFO, what would you do? If a UFO……………………………… I can’t sing beautifully, so I can’t join them now I wish………………………………………… She couldn’t come to class because of her illness As…………………………………………… 4.He got down to writing the letter as soon as he returned from his walk No sooner…………………………………………………………… 5.I have never read such a romantic story This is………………………………………………………………… Even though I admire his courage, I think he is foolish Much………………………………………………………………… The sea was so rough that the ferry couldn’t sail The rough sea……………………………………………………… Their chances of success are small It is not………………………………………… Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test As long as…………………………………………… 10.The train journey from London to Bristol takes two hours It is a…………………………………………………… иp ¸n: Question 1:(8 points) Part a: 1.C.pretty 2.B.figures 3.B.garage 4.A.now 5.D.bargain Prat b: 1.C.priority 2.D.efficient 3.D.average Question 2: (10points) 1.didn’t wear 5.will have been 2.came/ has doubled/ have been built 6.writing 3.to lie 7.to be done 4.stolen 8.should have done Question 3: (10points) off into up / with with over on / off for upon Question 4: (10 points) 1.popular 6.activists 2.income 7.nationwide 3.effectively 8.existen 4.usually 9.persuasively 5.appliances 10.unpredictable Question 5: (10 points) 1.D 2.B 3.D 4.B 5.C 6.A 7.B 8.C 9.D 10.A Question 6: (15 points) Part a: 1.number 6.famous 2.holiday 7.other 3.capital 8.sightseeing 4.most 9.trip 5.from 10.flights Part b: 1.They are more important in the life of the people than in other countries 2.They are proud of their traditions and carefully keep them up 3.An English family prefers a house with a garden 4.Sometimes the garden in front of the house is a little square covered with cement painted green in imitation of grass and a box of flowers 5.It is not kept (except by clerks in banks,all shops and factories are working) Question 7: (7 points) Part a: A.Not Don’t D.with a car in a car D.the D.doesn’t he does he A.that which Part b: 1.It was such a cold day that we decided not to go out 2.Please tell me if you take any books from my room Question 8: (10points) 1.If a UFO was seen,what would be done? 2.I wish I could sing beautifully, so I could join them now 3.As she was ill, she couldn’t come to class 4.No sooner had he returned from his walk than he got down to writing 5.-This is the most romantic story I have ever read -This is the first time I have read such a romantic story So romantic a story 6.Much as I admire his courage, I think he is foolish 7.-The rough sea made it impossible for the ferry to sail -The rough sea prevented/kept the ferry from sailing 8.It is not likely that they will succeed 9.As long as you keep calm, you will pass your driving test 10.It is a two-hour train journey from London to Bristol B: híng dÉn chÊm: - Mỗi câu đúng,ý đúng đợc điểm - Đối với bài tìm và sửa lỗi:+ Tìm đúng và sửa đợc đạt điểm + Tìm đúng nhng không sửa đợc đạt 0,5 điểm - Tæng ®iÓm toµn bµi lµ 80 ®iÓm.Thang ®iÓm 20 - Điểm bài thi : = Tổng câu làm đúng SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 CHUYÊN QUỐC HỌC THỪA THIÊN HUẾ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - NĂM HỌC 2007-2008 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài : 150 phút (Đề thi gồm có trang - Học sinh làm bài trên đề thi này) -Tổng điểm: Giám khảo 1: Giám khảo 2: Mã phách: I GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ( 35 points) Part 1: Choose the best answer among A,B,C or D (15 points) My mother used to ……… research in this library when she was a student A make B C making D doing Let’s go to the beach this weekend, ………… ? A shall we B we C don’t we D will we I wish he ……… that A doesn’t say hadn’t said B didn’t say C hasn’t said D My father has gone away He’ll be back ……… a week A for B at C until D in Don’t this all at once; Do it little little A by B to C from D with They are both good because they type carefully A typewriters B typists C typers D typemen We didn’t .to the station in time to catch the train A get B reach C arrive D approach I don’t think that purple shirt with your yellow skirt A suits B fits C goes D wears We had to stop for gasoline at a filling A garage B service C station D pump 10 you study harder, you won’t pass the examination A If B Although C Despite D Unless C not to D didn’t 11 He ordered them …… it again A don’t B not 12 Quite soon, the world is going to energy resources A run out of up again B get into C keep up with D come 13 We decided not to go camping because of the ………rain A great B strong C heavy D extra 14 Mary works at a supermarket She ……… $ an hour A pays B brings C takes D earns 15 The students have got ……… news about their exams A many B some C few D a few Part 2: Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense or form (10 points) Quang (talk) to another student when I (see) him today That proposal ( consider) by the members right now Less than half of the cans of paint (use) up to now A: I (lose) my glasses I can’t find them anywhere I (look for) them for hours B: Don’t worry I (do) the same thing the other week but I (find) them a few days later He is working tomorrow If he he (go) to the beach .(have) a day off tomorrow, Part 3: Correct the words in bold (10 points) Ex:: Jane did a lot of mistakes in her composition … made…… … I’m afraid you’ve lost your test You only got 23% …………………… Congratulations! You’ve gained first prize in the competitions! …………………… I’ve asked everyone where Jane is, but none can tell me.………………… I’m a bit short of cash Can you borrow me some until tomorrow? ………………… Gills has got a good job and wins a good salary …………………… Do you mind if I make a photograph of you? …………………… Our school is nearby to the town centre …………………… It’s so peaceful living in the nature away from the city …………………… I feel asleep Do you mind if I go to bed? …………………… 10 My mother tried to avoid me from going to the club ………………… II READING COMPREHENSION ( 35 points) Part 1: Use one of these words in its correct form to complete the text (10 points) retire, promote, redundant, interview, contract, reference, pensioner, applicant, career, train, employment ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TO START WORK In these days of high (0) unemployment, it is often difficult for young people to find a job If they are lucky enough to be asked to go for a(n) (1)…………………… ………… , they may find that there are at least 20 other (2) ……………………… ……for the job If a company is thinking of offering you a job, they will ask you for at least one (3) ……………………… ……from either your previous employer or someone who knows you well Before taking up your job, you may have to sign a (4) ………………………… You will probably have to some (5) ………………………… , which help you to the job more successfully Once you have decided that this is your chosen (6)…………………………, you will then have to work hard to try and get (7) …………………………, which usually brings more responsibility and more money! If you are unlucky, you may be made (8) …………………………, and not be able to find another job It is also a good idea to pay some money into a (9) …………………………scheme, which will help you to look after yourself and your family when you are (10) ………………………… Finally, good luck! Part 2: Read the passage below and choose the correct answer among A, B, C or D (10 points) GREEK THEATRES The word theatre comes from Greek and literally means seeing place The theatre has been popular in ancient times People did not go to the theatre simply to see an interesting (1) for the plays formed part of religious festivals (2) early Greek theatres consisted of no more than a flat space with an altar at the foot of a hillside (3) that time, there were no (4) as there are in modern theatres, so the (5) stood or sat on the slopes of the hillside Gradually, special theatres were made by building large stone or wooden steps one (6) another up the hillside In later times, a hut was built at the far side of the acting area where it formed a background for the actors (7) the parts of the different characters Eventually, a (8) platform was built so that the actors could be seen more clearly This was the first appearance of anything (9) our modern stage As well as these permanent theatres, there were simple wooden stages (10) around by actors wandering from one place to another There was also a hut with curtains that served both as background scenery and as a dressing room A scene B performance C scenery A Whole B Complete C Full A In B For A chairs B benches C seats D stools A watchers B players C viewers D audiences A among B between C around D behind A playing B making C doing D being A lifted B raised C moved D pulled A as B like C equal D similar A carried B held C brought D fetched 10 D stage D All C At D On Part 3: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE word in each space (15 points) A POP STAR John Lennon was (0)born in Liverpool in 1940 He was always (1) .on music and played in a pop group (2) school and Art college John (3) married to Cynthia in 1962 and they had a son (4) name was Julian At that time, John was a member of a group (5) “ The Beatles” Many beautiful songs (6) written by John and wherever the group went, crowds of fans gathered to see them They (7) scream and faint when “ The Beatles” played and lots of people have their hair cut in a Beatles style Soon, everyone had heard (8) “The Beatles” and John was (9) richer than he had ever thought Having achieved world-wide success, John started to make records (10) his own after 1968 , and it was in the same year when (11) marriage to Cynthia came to an end He had met Yoko Ono (12) he married the following year John lost weight and grew his hair long , as can (13) seen on the covers of the records that he made with Yoko He set up home in the United States and had a son called Sean Many people considered John Lennon to be (14) most talented of all “The Beatles” He sang about peace and love and so when he was murdered by one of his fans, outside his New York apartment , the whole world (15) shocked More than 50,000 fans turned up to a ceremony in his memory He was only forty when he died III WRITING: ( 30 points) Part 1: There is a mistake in each sentence below Underline the mistake and write the correct sentence (10 points) EX: I am reading a book which it is very interesting → I am reading a book which is very interesting My mother, that is nearly 60, is coming to live with us ………………………………………………… … … … Andrew has been a teacher of English since a very long time …………………………………………………… …… It is not easy to grow up children in a modern world …………………………………………………… … I think we should go some sightseeing this afternoon ……………………………………………………… … … The room where I am staying in is very noisy …………………………………………………………… .… This is Peter, who his sister works at your school ……………………………………………………… …… Do you want to see the pictures that we took them on holiday? …………………………………………………………… .… Have you ever considered to become a professional footballer? ………………………………………………………… … I’ll give Tania your letter if she will come to school tomorrow ………………………………………………………………………… 10 I’ve really got to cut up smoking ………………………………………………………… … … Part 2: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given Do not change the word given ( 10 points) Could you possibly help me with this box? mind Would ………………………………………………………………………… “Who ate the cake?” she asked had She wanted …………………………………………………………… … What sort of weather did you have on holiday? What …………………………………………………………………… …… like I am not good at skiing, but I’d like to learn not I do………………………………………………………………………… The exam wasn’t as hard as I expected than The exam……………………………………………………………………… Don’t forget to contact me if you come to London touch Don’t forget to……………………………………………………………………… … Make sure that you don’t arrive late turn Make sure that……………………………………………………………………… … Your English will improve if you keep practising get Your English……………………………………………………………………… … Normally I have a ten-minute journey to school me Normally………………………………………………………………………… 10 She is keen on meeting people from other countries who She wants……………………………………………………………………… … Part 3: In about 250 words, write about the advantages and disadvantages of a child in a large family (10 points) The end SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO QUỐC HỌC THỪA THIÊN HUẾ 2008 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC : 150 phút KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 CHUYÊN MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - NĂM HỌC 2007Thời gian làm bài HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM I GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (35 points) Part 1: 15 points: one point for each correct answer Q Key B A D D A B A C C 10 D 11 C Part 2: 10 points: one point for each correct answer was talking – saw is being considered has been used have lost – have been looking for/have looked for– did – found had – would go Part 3: 10 points: one point for each correct answer 12 A 13 C 14 D 15 B failed 2.won nobody/ no one lend earns/gets take near/close countryside/ country 9.sleepy10 prevent/stop II READING COMPREHENSION (35 points) Part 1: 10 points: one point for each correct answer interview applicants3 reference contract training career promotion redundant9 pension 10 retired Part 2: 10 points: one point for each correct answer Q Key B D C C D D A B B 10 A Part 3: 15 points: one point for each correct answer keen / hooked at were would 11 his 12 whom III WRITING (30 points) got of/about 13 be whose much /far 14 the called 10 on 15 was Part 1: 10 points: one point for each correct answer My mother, who is nearly 60, is coming to live with us Andrew has been a teacher of English for a very long time It is not easy to bring up children in a modern world I think we should some sightseeing/ go sightseeing this afternoon The room where I am staying is very noisy./ which I am staying in This is Peter, whose sister works at your school Do you want to see the pictures that we took on holiday? Have you ever considered becoming a professional footballer? I’ll give Tania your letter if she comes to school tomorrow 10 I’ve really got to cut down on/ give up smoking Part 2: 10 points: one point for each correct answer Would you mind helping me with this box? She wanted to know who had eaten the cake What was the weather like on your holiday/when you were on holiday? I not ski very well, but I’d like to learn The exam was easier than I expected Do not forget to get/keep in touch with me if you come to London Make sure that you turn up in (good) time Your English will get better if you keep practising Normally it takes me 10 minutes to get to school 10 She wants to meet people who are /come from other countries Part 3: 10 points Total: 100 points SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO THỪA THIÊN HUẾ KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 CHUYÊN QUỐC HỌC Môn : TIẾNG ANH - Năm học: 2008 - 2009 Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC ( Đề thi gồm 05 trang) I GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ( 30 points) Part 1: Choose the best answer among A,B,C or D (10 points) It is the most beautiful building the world A around B of C in D at If you come to the cinema, your friend with you A bring B get C invite D take I’m sorry I missed the meeting yesterday I didn’t well A feel B fell C felt D feeling We discussed the problem but we a final decision A don’t reach B won’t reach C hadn’t reached D didn’t reach Tom, write carefully and don’t any mistakes! A B have C give D make Sue can’t come to the party she’s broken her leg A although B because C because of D so rush hour, the roads in the city are very busy A While B During C Through D On Kate a great time in France and doesn’t want to come back A is having B has C had D had had If you forty cigarettes a day, you would cough a lot A smoke B smoked C would smoke D smoking 10 When I went back to my home town after many years, I was surprised that it changed so much A has B had C was D is Part 2: Complete each sentence with a suitable preposition: (10 points) We’ll have to use the stairs The lift is of order Surely Peter can’t all that work his own Turn right the traffic lights and you’ll see the cinema This letter is full mistakes Could you write it again, please? You' re very different your brother Parents are responsible educating their children Could you explain this rule me? Helen is excited winning the prize I am very busy my lessons and tasks today 10 Who's the woman dressed green? Part 3: Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line.The first one has been done for you :(0) (10 points) WHERE TO EAT It’s hard to find a place to eat which satisfies the whole family (0) Perfection is not an easy thing to find when it comes to restaurants I remember my parents taking me as a child to the most (1) restaurant they could find They didn’t think it was worth spending a lot of money on someone who had no table manners! Today the choice of restaurants is so great, however, that total (2) is rare It’s difficult to explain exactly what I’m looking for in a restaurant It’s certainly not (3) surroundings, although I must admit that I’m usually (4) to go into a place which looks dirty or dingy In these days of fast food, it takes a lot of (5) to persuade my own children that a bowl of salad is every bit as tasty as a burger and chips! Some parents I know (6) taking their children to fast food restaurants, but I’ve always made an effort to go and see just what’s available in those places I can’t honestly say that some of the experiences were so good that they were (7) , but at least I feel I have given the fast food chains a try I would like to be able to say that we go out to dinner once a week (8) , this is not the case We either seem to be too busy, or decide that it’s more (9) to have a family meal at home, which is probably for the best! But one thing is certain, I am still as (10) about food as I ever was, and intend to remain so! PERFECT EXPENSE DISAPPOINT LUXURY WILLING DETERMINE LIKE FORGET FORTUNATE SATISFY ENTHUSIAS M II READING COMPREHENSION: ( 35 points) Part 1: Read the passage and choose the correct answer among A, B, C or D: (15 points) HEDGEHOGS THREATEN WILDLIFE There are so many threats to the wildlife on our planet nowadays that we are rarely surprised when we are (1) about another one (2) , some people might find it difficult to (3) that small creatures (4) hedgehogs would be the cause, rather than the victims, of one of these threats One resident of an island which (5) off the west coast of Scotland (6) how this extraordinary situation has come about It appears that hedgehogs are not native to the islands They were introduced by a gardener who thought they (7) be an effective way of controlling the slug population There are now so (8) hedgehogs on the island that they are putting many rare birds at (9) because they eat birds’ eggs The hedgehogs, it seems, are (10) , so what are the local people going to (11) it ? One group of conservationists tried to transport hedgehogs to the mainland The plan might have (12)…………if residents on the mainland hadn’t pointed out that the hedgehogs would (13)…………just as much of a threat on the mainland as on the island But, unless action is (14) …………soon, the continuing increase in the hedgehog population will (15) …………in the disappearance of certain rare species of birds A mentioned B explained C told D said A Even B Although C Yet D However A believe B convince C suppose D consider A so B such C like D as A extends B lies C covers D stretches A described B commented C talked D meant A should B can C ought D would A largely B much C many D.far A danger B risk C trouble D difficulties 10 A anywhere B everywhere C anything D nothing 11 A with B about C to D for 12 A beaten B won C caught D succeeded 13 A change B become C return D move 14 A made B done C taken D held 15 A result B lead C cause D turn ( Note: hedgehog: nhím) Part 2: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE word in each space (15 points) LOST AND FOUND My father considered (0) himself to be a lucky man He wasn’t rich or famous, but he was lucky (1) he lost anything, he was usually (2) to find it again (3) such example was a fountain pen, a present from my mother on (4) … wedding anniversary We had had a family day out in the mountains My brother, (5) was about ten years old at the time, and I enjoyed going to a lake where you could hire a boat and row out across the water (6) had once been a village in the valley, but the valley had been flooded in order (7) create a reservoir for a city many miles away When the water was clear, you could still make out the top of the church spire and the walls of houses (8) we were returning home that night, my father discovered that he had lost his treasured fountain pen About two weeks later, he announced that in spite (9) the gloomy weather, we were going back to the lake for the day We were surprised, but said nothing We set (10) about nine in the morning, and as (11) .as we arrived at the lake, we headed (12) the spot where we had had our picnic on the previous occasion As we were deciding whether to hire a boat for the afternoon or (13) , my father gave a shout There, lying on the ground, was a pen There was (14) doubt at all in my mind that (15) was the pen he had lost two weeks beforehand Part 3: Read the following passage and answer the questions (5 poínts) Meetíngs can waste a great deal of time But you can make your meeting run more smoothly by following a few simple rules First, have an agenda This will help keep you focused on what is important Next, decide who needs to be involved More people means less efficient discussion Finally, keep the discussion moving Thank each speaker as he or she finishes and move on to the next speaker This encourages people to make their remarks short And don’t forget: what happens after a meeting is more important than what happens during the meeting The skills used then are more professional and less procedural So no matter how well you run a meeting, it is the work that gets done after the meeting that is important What is one way to run a meeting well? A Watch how your manager run meetings B participants C Let the group make decisions Minimize the number of D Let everyone speak What is the purpose of a meeting agenda? A To keep the speakers organized B To allow free discussion C To send to others in advance D To keep focused on improtant items How should you receive other people’s comments at a meeting? A Try to keep others from talking B Thank them and move on C Give them as much time as they want D Respond in detai to all comments How should people state their ideas? A Succinctly B Quietly C Wordily D Encouragingly The author states that A meetings should be held more frequently B all meetings should be in the morning C no one should receive credit for their work D the real work is accomplished after the meeting III WRITING: ( 35 points) Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first one, by using the word given.( Do not change the word given.) ( 10 points) There was too little time to go back home for my umbrella not There ………………………………………… …………………………… It was necessary to book concert tickets well in advance be Concert tickets ………………………………………… ……………………… What interests you about this city? find What ……………………………………………………… ……………….? I regret not studying harder at school only If ……………………………………………………… ……………… Could you come and collect me from the station? up Would you mind ……………………… …………………………… ? Are you interested in sports ? tell Can you …………………………………… ………………………………? They had extinguished the fire by the time the fire brigade arrived put The fire ……………………………………… ………………………………… I’m sure you were proud of your son’s success must You ……………………………………………… ………………… I started studying English three years ago I ……………………………………………… ………………………… 10 The football players’ training is still going on The football players …………………………… ………………………………… for finished Part 2: Read the text below and look carefully at each line Some of the lines are correct, and some have a word which should not be there If a line is correct, put a tick () by the number If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word by the number ( 15 points) ADVENTURE IN PERU I’ve just been to see a film is called Touching the Void It’s 00 about two climbers who decided to go climbing in the mountains in Peru It took them two days to reach the mountain they had been decided to climb because it was in such a remote place They left a companion and the most of their supplies at a base camp, optimistically thinking about they would be back in a couple of days After a difficult climb, they reached at the top of the mountain It was then that everything started to go wrong Because of one climber had broken his leg, he had to be lowered down the mountain by means of a rope His leg it was so much painful that he couldn’t stand on it After a very exciting bit 10 of the film, which I won’t describe, he found by himself alone 11 at the bottom of a crevasse He managed to climb out and eventually 12 crawl to safety The cold was so intense that he got frostbite in his hands, 13 but he was carried on, dragging himself down a glacier and across rocks 14 When he arrived at the base camp, his friends were too amazed to see him 15 They couldn’t believe that in despite his broken leg, he had managed to reach the camp … is… 00 …… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… 10 …… 11 …… 12 …… 13 … … 14 …… 15 …… Part 3: Write an essay ( at least 200 words) on the following topic: (10 points) There have been many technological developments in the 20th century, for example in transport, telecommunications and health What technological development you think has been the most important ? How has it changed people's lives ? Have all the changes been positive ? Give reasons for your answer (You can write on the back of this page F) SỞ GIÁO DỤC-ĐÀO TẠO QUỐC HỌC THỪA THIÊN HUẾ ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 CHUYÊN Môn: TIẾNG ANH - Năm học: 2008 - 2009 Thời gian làm bài : 150 phút ANSWER KEY I VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR: (30 points) Part 1: (10 points) (one point for each correct answer) Q# 10 Key C A A D D B B A B A 10 about /at with in Part 2: (10 points) (one point for each correct answer) Q# Key out on at of from/ for to to Part 3: (10 points) (one point for each correct answer) inexpensive dislike disappointment luxurious unwilling determination unforgettable Unfortunately satisfying 10 enthusiastic II READING: (35 points) Part 1: (15 points) (one point for each correct answer) Q# 10 Key C D A C B A D C B B Part 2: (15 points) (one point for each correct answer) Whenever/When/ If There able to 11 soon 15 it / this / that One 11 B 12 D their 13 B 14 C 15 A who While/As/When of 12 for/to/towards 13 not 10 off / out 14 no Part 3: (5 points) (one point for each correct answer) B D B A D III WRITING: (35 points) Part 1: (10 points) (one point for each correct answer) There was not enough time (for me) to go back home for my umbrella Concert tickets had/needed to be booked well in advance What you find interesting about this city? If only I had studied harder at school Would you mind picking me up from the station? Can you tell me if you are interested in sports ? The fire had been put out by the time the fire brigade arrived You must have been proud of your son’s success I have been studying / have studied English for three years 10 The football players haven’t finished their training yet Part 2: (15 points) (one point for each correct answer)  been the about at  it much 10 by 11  12  13 was 15 in Part 3: (10 points) SỞ GIÁO DỤC –ĐÀO TẠO CHUYÊN TP.HỒ CHÍ MINH 2007 of 14 too KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 THPT NĂM HỌC 2007-2008; KHÓA NGÀY 20-6- MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH (MÔN CHUYÊN) Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề A CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER TO FILL IN THE BLANK The police stated that the accident soon A will be investigated B had investigated C is being investigated D would be investigated There are chances that Manchester United the last match against Juventus A won B will win C has won D would win to the national park before, Sue was amazed to see the geyser A Being not not been B Not having been C Have not bee D Having Hardly the captain of the team when he had to face the problems A had he been appointed C was he being appointed B did he appoint D was he appointing It is six years we moved to Chicago A when B that C since D after C will he D I I think he will join us, ? A doesn’t he B won’t he I am sorry I have forgotten a table at the restaurant for you A reserving be reserved B to reserve C having reserved D to our children may be, we cannot go picnicking in this weather A Though excited Exciting B Excited as C Because of excitement D I am leaving the key under the pot in the garden you should be home earlier than usual A because B in case C so that 10 Be patient you won’t succeed D though A because B or C unless D otherwise 11 Sweating increases vigorous exercise or hot weather A during B when C at the time D for 12 Goddard developed the first rocket to fly faster A than sound is B as does sound C than sound D as sound is 13 Herbs in soups and sauces A are used to be B are often used C often use D get used to being 14 Studies indicate collecting art today than ever before A there more people people there are more B more people that are C that there are more people D 15 Susan couldn’t help when I told her the joke A laughing B laugh C to laugh D laughed 16 Your hair needs You’d better have it done tomorrow A cut B to cut C being cut D cutting 17 Regina, you have never met before, is a genius in painting A that B whose C whom D whomever 18 Doctors advise too many hours watching television A not to spend B not being spent C not spend D not spending 19 Quite people have complained about his behavior people have voiced their support for him A a few / Many Very few B very few / Some C a lot / Few D a few / 20 finds the treasure is entitled to twenty five percent of it A Who who B The person who C Whoever D Man 21 As soon as you hear the alarm, you all have to leave the building A on the verge delay B under law C at no time D without 22 have tried their best to protect the environment, but their efforts seem to be nothing compared to what people are doing to harm it A Poachers Producers B Industrialists C Conservationists D 23 The passage that the first settlers were Spanish A refers B instills C implies D infers 24 There are not many interesting of news in the ‘Evening’ A parts B articles C loads D items 25 On November 5, a lot of firework is off in England A set B gone C sent D burned 26 Can you give me the for tomato soup? A formula B recipe C order D method 27 Jane likes watching films, but she is not keen on any kind A specially B certainly C largely D particularly 28 In a report submitted to the government yesterday, scientists that the building of the bridge be stopped A banned B complained C said D recommend 29 Police believe that there is a between the crimes A chain B link C connector D mixture 30 If you come to the theatre late, you have to wait until the to get in A break B interval C refreshment D half-time 31 From now on, you have to responsibility for the sales figures A get B acquire C assume D accept 32 Children have to respect to their parents and teachers A show B take C feel D express 33 , the reports are not good enough to be printed A On my own truth B Out of the ordinary C If you ask me D Telling the 34 During the war, we many relatives A lost touch with B take for granted example for C made a mention of D set an 35 You should pay to what the instructor is saying A attendance attention B intention C convention D 36 The jokes Jack tell are as old as A the earth B the mountains C the hills D the oceans 37 The articles I have cut out from newspapers for years are now with age A old torn B yellowed C blackened D 38 You can contact us if anything with our plan A goes wrong B comes bad C is out of luck D loses control 39 It is knowledge that you have to drink more fluids when you have flu A common B popular C widespread D updated 40 As soon as Kate failed to the job the third time, she got the A promotion B recommendation C rearrangement D sack 41 Can I ask a favor you, Mark? Could you please move this sofa backwards? A for B of C with D to 42 I read the contract again and again avoiding making spelling mistakes A with a view to B In view of C by means of D in terms of 43 This kind of product has to be used days purchase A by / of B within / of C on / on D on /after 44 Too many tests and exams have put high school students pressure A in B on C under D into 45 The president refused to make any judgement the situation A on B with C for D of 46 your effort and talent, we wonder if you can work full time for us A Regarding B In regard of C With respect to D On behalf of 47 Let’s move to the next item on the agenda A in B by C up D on 48 I am fed hanging around here with nothing to A up on B out of C up with D by 49 I not know my uncle is doubt everything he sees A with / about B in / of C of / for D in / with 50 Xmas, more shopping is done A On B For C At 51 On farms, when the cattle are too ill, farmers often have to put them D In A in B down C up D away 52 my shyness, they refused to give me the job as a receptionist A Despite B As for C Due to D Instead of 53 The professor broke her lecture when she heard a cell phone ringing A away B in C off D out 54 I could not the peak of the mountain in the foggy weather A get over B make out C see through D go into 55 We all need friends whom we can when we are in trouble A call on B break off C live on D go by 56 Constantly staying in cold weather may bring pneumonia A in B about C up D on 57 Don’t let poachers get hunting animals They deserve to be punished A off B out of C on D away 58 I was named a wealthy relative of my Mom’s A after B to C as D in on 59 I cannot stay up late at night; I prefer in early A going B breaking C turning D doing 60 My little son is learning how to his shoes A put off B get on C take to D up B IDENTIFY THE MISTAKE IN EACH SENTENCE 61 Graham Bell was once (A)a teacher who ran (B) a (C)school for the deaf (D) in Massachusetts 62 Telephoto, a (A) process for sending pictures by wire (B) , has been invented (C)during the 1920s, and the first transcontinental (D) telephoto was sent in 1925 63 The immune (A) system is the bodies (B) way of protecting itself (C) against (D) viruses 64 What I told her (A) a few days ago were (B) not the solutions to (C) most of (D) her problems 65 However cheap it is (A), the poor quality (B) products cannot always appeal to (C) customers.(D) 66 If you not keep (A) my secret, I will (B) reveal surely (C) yours.(D) 67 Jim’s grandfather left him (A) 50,000 dollars (B), this (C) was too big a sum (D) to him 68 So far Linda has been writing (A) novels on (B) the problems teenagers (C) have to cope with (D) in the new world 69 The choice of which restaurant (A) to go to (B) for tonight’s (C) meal is entirely your.(D) 70 You mustn’t have (A)seen my sister, for (B)I have no sister living (C) on the other end (D)of this city C PHONETICS Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: 71 A chapter 72 A example 73 A junior 74 A hall forecast 75 A recite reproduce B yatch B feed B humour B doll B reconcile C manage C ink D panel D inhumane C stew D purify C chalk D C refund D Choose the word whose stress pattern is pronounced different from that of the others: 76 A relax relatively B recognize 77 A permanent B power 78 A photography B minority C realize C permission C heroic D D carpet D amateur 79 A practicality comfortable B politician C uncontrollable 80 A managerial B determination C unbelievable D D inability D VOCABULARY Supply the appropriate form of the words in the brackets: 81 At the end of the concert, the audience gave the young pianist a _ ovation (STAND) 82 The university has the use of dictionaries during language examinations (AUTHOR) 83 A dilemma is a situation where a difficult choice has to be made between two, sometimes unpleasant, _ (ALTERNATE) 84 It is very difficult to find Mrs Burton’s shop, for it was from all others in the street (DISTINGUISH) 85 When we arrived at the hotel, we were amazed at the _ hospitality of the fans (COMPARE) 86 The teacher’s criticism has _ Tom’s interest in learning (DIE) 87 The staff’s bad behavior has brought to the whole company (GRACEFUL) 88 Panda is _ to China only (NATION) 89 Traditional _ are a good source of fun and entertainment (CELEBRATE) 90 The public were angry with the Minister’s to tell the truth about the bribery (REFUSE) Fill each blank with an appropriate word formed from one of the words in the list below: similarity – suit – advise – value – fit – dispense – predict – water – foolish – warn It is astonishing how many people set off to climb Mount Olympus in completely (91) clothing The weather conditions on the mountain are notoriously (92) _but people are (93) into thinking that just because the bottom is sunny, the summit will be (94) warm and bright Nothing could be further from the truth Bearing in mind that “ (95) _ is forearmed”, consult the local climbing club about likely conditions before setting off Such local knowledge can be absolutely (96) and you would, to put it mildly, be extremely (97) _ to ignore it Whatever the likely weather, a good pair of boots is (98) _ and is some form of (99) _ And it is a steep climb so it goes without saying that a reasonable level of (100) is essential E REWRITE WITHOUT CHANGING MEANING 101 It was wrong of you to allow a 4-year-old child to walk home alone - You should 102 I could realize how important the family is only after I left home - Not until 103 Mrs Green is proud of her son’s contribution to the play - Mrs Green is proud of what 104 The recruited very few young engineers - Hardly 105 Only two out of the five rooms we have booked have air conditioning - We have booked five rooms, only 106 Jane seems to come to the performance lat - It looks 107 I could hold a big party due to my Mom’s help - Had it 108 Success depends on hard work - The harder 109 Fiona was so disappointed that she could not keep on working - Such 110 Although Richard is competent in his work, he does not know how to deal with this client - Competent F CLOZE TESTS Supply each blank with one word: The director has overall responsibility for the artistic side of a production and must (111) all the rehearsal and keep an (112) _ on all the backstage and technical departments (113) _ Directors tend to have (114) personalities and can be temperamental But the success or (115) _ of a play is in their (116) It is their job to (117) _ out the imaginative qualities in the actors in order to get the best response from them Some directors let actors decide on their own interpretation while (upload.123doc.net) _ give detailed instruction as to (119) they want the parts to be played Some directors also (120) on duties, such as planning a season’s program and supervising the budget Choose the suitable word to fill in each blank: You can rob a bank without leaving your house these days Who needs stocking (121) , guns and getaway cars? If you’re a computer whiz-kid, you could grab your first million (122) _ with nothing more dangerous than a personal computer, a telephone and a modern to (123) _them All you have to is to dial into the networks which like the computers in large organizations together, type in a couple of passwords and you can rummage (124) _in the information that’s stored there (125) _your heart’s content Fortunately it isn’t always quite as easy as it appears But, as more and more information is (126) _and stored on computer, whether it is details of your bank account or the number of tins of baked beans in the stockroom at the supermarket, a computer crime seems set to grow A couple of months ago a newspaper reported that five British banks were being (127) _to ransom by a gang of hackers who had managed to (128) _their computer The hackers were demanding money (129) _revealing exactly how they did it In case like this, banks may consider paying just so that they can protect themselves better in the future As with (130) else, hackers start young in the States A 12-year-old boy in Detroit was (131) _of entering a company’s credit rating computer and (132) _the numbers he found there His mother told reporters that he spent up to 14 hours on his computer during the weekend Prevention is probably easier than detection, and many companies now spend lots of time and money (133) programs using passwords and codes Of course all this is no use (134) _if computer users tell each other their password, stick it on their screen so they don’t (135) it or use passwords like “password” It all happens There are plenty of software companies which specialize in writing software that makes computers hacker-proof One company in the States set (136) to prove that its system can defeat hacker by asking over 2000 of them to try to hack it The hackers were given weeks to discover the secret message stored on PCs in offices in New York and San Francisco The message (137) : “The persistent hunter who (138) his prize (139) becomes the hunted.” You will be relieved – or perhaps disappointed – to learn that (140) hacker managed it 121 A covers B veils C masks D helmets 122 A supported B armed C provided D tampered 123 A connect B link C combine D join 124 A further B out C about D off 125 A off B to C with 126 A dealt processed B progressed 127 A held B asked D within C tackled D C kept D captured C get into D come up with 129 A on the verge of B with exception of C in answer to D in return for 130 A anything C nothing D somebody C possible D enabled 128 A turn off 131 A able B break into B everybody B capable 132 A scattering B dumping C distributing 133 A thinking B discovering C devising D loading D manufacturing 134 A of all B in all C even D whatsoever 135 A forget B notice C bother D mention 136 A about away B out 137 A read B is read C was reading D had been read 138 A offers B reaches C obtains D wins C off D 139 A now and then sound B now and again C sooner or later D safe and 140 A none B not any C neither D hardly G Read the following passages and choose the best answer to the questions: KETCHUP The sauce that is today called ketchup ( or catsup) in Western cultures is a tomato_based sauce that is quite distinct from Eastern ancestors of this product A sauce called ke-tjap was in used in China at least as early as the 17th century, but the Chinese version of the sauce was made of picked fish, shellfish, and spices The popularity of this Chinese sauce spread to Singapore and Malaysia, where it was called kechap The Indonesian ketjab derives its name from the same source of the Malysian sauce but is made from very different ingredients The Indonesian ketjab is made by cooking black soy beans, fermenting them, placing them in a salt brine for at least a week , cooking the resulting solution further, and sweetening it heavily; this process results in a dark, thick and sweet variation of soy sauce Early in the 18th century, sailors from the Bristish navy came across this exotic sauce on voyages to Malaysia and Singapore and brought samples of it back to England on return voyages English chefs tried to recreate the sauce but were unable to exactly because key ingredients were unknown or unavailable in England; chefs ended up substituting ingredients such as mushrooms and walnuts in an attempt to recreate the special taste of the original Asian sauce Variations of this sauce became quite the rage in the 18th century England, appearing in a number of recipe books and features as an exotic addition to menus from the period The English version did not contain tomatoes, and it was not until the end of the 18th century that tomatoes became a main ingredients in the ketchup of the United States It is quite notable that tomatoes were added to the sauce and that tomatoes had previously been considered quite dangerous to health That tomato had been cultivated by the Aztecs, who had called it tomalt; however, early botanists had recognized that tomato was a member of the Solanecaea family, wich does include a number of poisonous plant The leaves of the tomato plant are poisonous, though of course the fruit is not Thomas Jefferson, who cultivated the tomato in his gardens at Monticello and served dishes containing tomatoes at lavish feasts, often receive credit for changing the reputation of the tomato Soon after Jefferso had introduced the tomato to American society, recipes combining the new fashinonabe tomato with the equally fashionable and exotic sauce known as ketchap began to appear By the middle of the 19th century, both of the tomato and tomato ketchup were stables of the American kitchen Tomato ketchup,popular though it was,was quite time-consuming to prepare In 1876,the first mass-produced tomato ketchup, a product of German-American Henry Heizn,went on sale and achieved immediate success From tomato ketchup, Heizn branched out into a number of other products, including various sauces, pickles, and relishes 141 It is not stated in paragraph that A the Chinese sauce was in existence in the 17th century B the Malaysian sauce was similar to the Chinese sauce C the Chinese sauce was made from seafood and species D the Indonesian sauce was similar to the Chinese sauce 142 “it” in paragraph refers to A a salt brine process B a week C the resulting solution D this 143 What ingredient is not used to make Indonesian sauce? A soy beans D mushrooms B sugar C salt 144 It can be inferred from the second paragraph that mushrooms and walnuts were A difficult to find in England B not part of the original Asian recipe C not native to England D transported to England to Asia 145 The phrase “became quite the rage” in paragraph means A became an anger a protest B became strange C became popularD became 146 The author mentions the English version at the beginning of the third paragraph in order to A indicate what will be discussed in the coming paragraph B explain why tomatoes were considered dangerous C make a reference to the topic of the previous pharagraph D provide an example of a sauce using tomatoes 147 According to the paragraph 3, the tomato plant A was considered poisonous plants C has edible leaves poisonous B is related to some poisonous plants D has fruit tat is sometimes quite 148 the word “staples” in paragraph could be best replaced by A standard elements D rare alternatives B strong attachment C necessary utensils 149 Where in paragraph can the following sentence go in? “It turned from very bad to exceedingly good” A at the beginning of the paragraph B before the sentence “ Soon after Jefferson …” C before the sentence “By the middle of the 19th century …” D at the end of the paragraph 150 Tomato ketchup is closest to the word A ketchap B ke-tjap C ketjab D kechap THE BEATLES In the 1960s, The Beatles were probably the most famous pop group in the whole world Since then, there have been a great many groups that have achieved enormous fame, so it is perhaps difficult now to imagine how sensational The Beatles were at that time They were four boys from the north of England and none of them had any training in music They started by performing and recording songs by black Americans and they had some success with these songs Then they started writing their own songs and that was when they became really popular The Beatles changed pop music They were the first pop group to achieve great success from songs they had written themselves After that it became common for groups and singers to write their own songs The Beatles did not have a long career Their first hit record was in 1963 and they split up in 1970 They stopped doing live performances in 1966 because it had become too dangerous for them – their fans were so excited that they surrounded them and tried to take their clothes as souvenirs! However, today some of their songs remain as famous as they were when they first came out Throughout the world many people can sing part of a Beatles song if you ask them 151 The passage is mainly about A How the Beatles became more successful than other groups B Why the Beatles split up after years C The Beatles’ fame and success D Many people’s ability to sing a Beatles song 152 The four boys of the Beatles A Came from the same family B Were at the same age C Came from a town in the north of England D Received good training in music 153 The word “sensational” is closest in meaning to A Notorious B Bad C Shocking D Popular 154 The first songs of the Beatles were A Written by themselves B Broadcast on the radio C Paid a lot of money D Written by black Americans 155 What is not true about the Beatles? A The members had no training in music B They had a long stable career C They became famous when they wrote their own songs D They were afraid of being hurt by fans 156 The Beatles stopped their live performances because A They had earned enough money B They did not want to work with each other C They spent more time writing their own songs D They were afraid of being hurt by fans 157 The year 1970 was the time when A They split up C They started their career B They changed pop music D They stopped singing live 158 What the fans of the Beatles often did was A Sing together with them C Ask them to write more songs B Take their clothes as souvenirs D Ask them why they should separate 159 Some songs of the Beatles now A Are still famous as they used to be B Became too old to sing C Are sung by crazy fans D Are the most famous 160 The tone of the passage is that of A Admiration B Criticism C Neutral ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ NGHỊ D Sarcasm D 26 B 51 D 76 A B 27 D 52 C 77 C B 28 D 53 C 78 D A 29 B 54 B 79 D C 30 B 55 A 80 B B 31 C 56 D 81 standing B 32 C 57 D 82 authorized B 33 C 58 A 83 alternatives B 34 A 59 C 84 indistinguishable B 35 D 60 D 85 incomparable 10 A 36 C 61 D 86 deadened 11 C 37 B 62 C 87 disgrace 12 B 38 A 63 B 88 native 13 C 39 A 64 B 89 celebrations 14 A 40 D 65 A 90 refusal 15 D 41 B 66 C 91 unsuitable 16 C 42 A 67 C 92 unpredictable 17 D 43 B 68 A 93 fooled 18 D 44 C 69 D 94 similarly 19 C 45 A 70 A 95 Forewarned 20 D 46 C 71 B 96 valuable 21 C 47 D 72 B 97 inadvisable 22 C 48 C 73 D 98 indispensable 23 D 49 B 74 B 99 waterproof 25 A 50 C 75 B 100 fitness 101 You should not have allowed a four-year-old child to walk home alone 102 Not until I left home could I realize how important the family is 103 Mrs Green is proud of what her son can contribute / contributes to the play 104 Hardly any young engineers were recruited 105 We have booked five rooms, only two of which have air conditioning 106 It looks as if she will come to the performance late 107 Had it not been for Mom’s help, I could not have held a big party 108 The harder you work, the more successful you are 109 Such was Fiona’s disappointment that she could not keep on working 110 Competent as/ though Richard is / may be in his work, he does not know how to deal with this client 111 conduct 124 C 137 A 150 A 112 eye 113 involved 125 B 126 D 138 D 139 C 151 C 152 B 114 strong/ powerful 115 failure 127 140 153 116 hands 117 draw 118 others 119 how 120 take 121 C 122 B 123 A A B C 128 B 129 D 141 D 142 C 154 D 155 B 130 A 131 B 143 D 144 B 156 D 157 A 132 C 133 C 145 C 146 C 158 B 159 A 134 D 135 A 147 B 148 A 160 A 136 B SỞ GIÁO DỤC - ĐÀO TẠO NĂM HỌC 2010-2011 TP HỒ CHÍ MINH 149 B KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 CHUYÊN Khóa ngày 21/06/2010 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Môn chuyên) ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút (Đề này gồm trang) (Không kể thời gian phát đề) I CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER TO FILL IN THE BLANK (40 PTS) They seemed to be _ to the criticism and just carried on as before A disinterested B indifferent C sensitive D uncaring He spoke _ all the families who had lost relatives in the disaster A with a view to B in respect of C on behalf of D in aid of They are very good friends but in terms of sports they are worlds _ A away B separate C apart D different The operation was doomed to failure from the word _ A go B start C begin D now Her penknife came in very _ when they were on their picnic A useful B handy C practical D convenient The doctor was unable to go away for the weekend because she was _ duty A at B by C in D on She is too to hide what she thinks about them A quiet B outspoken C apologetic D broadminded The little boy _ into tears when he thought that he was lost A burst B fell C broke D dripped The film _ a lot of attention A generated B manufactured C promoted D brought 10 All the engineers were happy because they finally made _ A a breakthrough B an outburst C a viewpoint D an outcome 11 Tom: Jane’s daughter is very rude Mary: You’re right; she has no manners _ A however B whatsoever C whenever D evermore 12 Because of her recent poor form, she is only expected to come fourth _ A at least B at best C at worst D at will 13 I’m in no _ this evening to listen to his silly jokes A feeling B tendency C mood D opinion 14 _ was the effect more powerfully felt than in the suburbs A Nowhere B Somewhere C Anywhere D Everywhere 15 _ the choice, I would definitely not go A Giving B Having given C Given D Being given 16 Tom: The building’s nearly finished, isn’t it? Mary: Yes, but it’ll be we can move in A to much time till B a long time before C hardly time when D very soon that 17 Tom: Is your government salary good? Mary: Yes, but I don’t make as much worked in private industry A as I B if I would have C I would if D as I would if I 18 Tom: Betty didn’t win the beauty contest of Singapore Mary: She would have some talent A had she have B have she had C had she had D have she have 19 Tom: I saw you studying at the library last night Mary: You ; I wasn’t there A wouldn’t have B can’t have C might have D have 20 Tom: What’s all the noise about? Mary: We had a bad accident _ at the factory A happened B happening C happen D has happened 21 Tom: Can you wait while I run into the library? Mary: OK, _ you hurry A even though B as long as C when D unless 22 Tom: Do you know where Barb is? Mary: Strange _ sound, she is in South Africa A may it B as it may C like it may D does it 23 Tom: Who did you invite to dinner? Mary: No one _ than Frank and his family A rather B except C besides D other 24 Tom: A lot of money goes for AIDS research Mary: Yes, because it’s _ the government is spending a lot to find a cure A a so serious disease B so serious a disease C so a serious disease D such serious that 25 Tom: Which is more important: luck or effort? Mary: Luck is _ effort A on the same importance B the same importance as C of the same importance as D as the same importance as 26 This is the latest news from Timbuktu Two-thirds of the city _ in a fire A was destroyed B have been destroyed C has been destroyed D were destroyed 27 There was no alternative _ wait until the rescue team came A but B but to C than to D than 28 _ his invaluable work, the project would never have succeeded A For all B In view of C But for D Provided with 29 This is the only party in my life A I never enjoy B I ever enjoy C I’ve never enjoyed D I’ve ever really enjoyed 30 “So long!” is another way of saying _ A Hello! B Cheer up! C I’m very happy D Goodbye! 31 Tom: Take care of yourself Mary: _ A I will B Yes, I C Not bad D You're welcome 32 Tom: Can I have your order, please? Mary: _ A Two chickens, please B I'll it right away C Yes, sir D Just whatever you want to 33 Tom: You really disappointed me with your behavior Mary: I know I _ so immaturely yesterday A mustn’t have behaved B shouldn’t have behaved C shouldn’t behave D ought not to behave 34 It was in the countryside _ A where John was brought up B John was grown up C that John was brought up D which John was grown up at 35 I don’t know how you manage to _ on only £50 a week A get by B take in C cut down D look down 36 The plumber came yesterday to _ the burst pipes A turn off B look into C get over D see to 37 I’m afraid I haven’t got time to _ the matter right now A go into B look for C turn over D clean out 38 Our school doesn’t break _ until the end of July A out B in C off D up 39 The government is to bring _ the necessary laws to deal with the problem A down B to C up D in 40 Do _ your shoe laces, or you will tumble over them A with B up C about D on II CHOOSE THE SUITABLE WORD TO FILL IN EACH BLANK (30 PTS) Research has shown that over half the children in Britain who take their own lunches to school not eat (1) _ in the middle of the day In Britain schools have to (2) _ meals at lunchtime Children can (3) _ to bring their own food or have lunch at the school canteen One shocking (4) _ of this research is that school meals are much healthier than lunches prepared by parents There are strict (5) _ for the preparation of school meals, which have to include one (6) _ of fruit and one of vegetables, as well as meat, a dairy item and starchy food like bread or pasta Lunchboxes (7) _ by researchers contained sweet drinks, crisps and chocolate bars Children (8) _ twice as much sugar as they should at lunchtime The research will provide a better (9) _ of why the percentage of overweight students in Britain has (10) _ in the last decade Unfortunately, the government cannot (11) _ parents, but it can remind them of the (12) _ value of milk, fruit and vegetables Small changes in their children’s diet can (13) _ their future health Children can easily develop bad eating (14) _ at this age, and parents are the only ones who can (15) _ it A appropriately B properly C probably D possibly A take B provide C make D A prefer B offer C prepare D choose A finding B number C figure D outcome A standards B procedures C conditions D regulations A piece B portion C helping D amount A examined B eaten C taken D investigated A take B contain C consume D use A view B knowledge C understanding D opinion 10 A increased B expanded C raised D added 11 A criticize B instruct C order D tell 12 A nutritional B healthy C mental D physical 13 A kill B effect C destroy D affect 14 A behaviors B styles C attitudes D habits 15 A prevent B cancel C stop D delay III IDENTIFY THE MISTAKE IN EACH SENTENCE (20 PTS) They asked me (A) what did happen (B) the last night, but I was (C) unable to (D) tell them The (A) test administrator ordered (B) that we (C) not to open our books until he told (D) us to so (A) Our new neighbors (B) had been living in Arizona (C) for ten years (D) before moving their present house I (A) would attend (B) the meeting last week, but I had to (C) make a speech at still (D) another meeting We (A) are supposed to read all of (B) chapter seventh and (C) answer the questions (D) for tomorrow’s class Mexican (A) jumping beans are (B) actually seeds (C) in which contain moth larvae (D) whose activity causes the seeds to jump Science fiction is any (A) fiction dealing with the future or with (B) so imaginative subjects as interstellar travel, (C) life on other planets, (D) or time travel Approximately fifty percent of the (A) package (B) utilized in the United States are for (C) foods and (D) beverages Studies (A) of either vision and physical optics (B) began almost (C) as early as civilization (D) itself 10 (A) Because the expense of (B) traditional fuels and the (C) concern that they may run out, many countries (D) have been investigating alternative source of power IV SUPPLY THE APPROPRIATE FORMS OF WORDS IN THE BRACKETS (30 PTS) Such a kind man would never hurt his friend’s feelings (INTEND) The scenery along the coast was (BREATHE) Because of a car , she didn't get to the airport in time for her flights (BREAK) The need assistance from the whole society (POVERTY) Her bedroom is decorated with her favorite souvenirs from her trips (PLEASE) We are offering many special price on printers this month (REDUCE) Students hate their classmates who get treatment from their teachers (PREFER) Explosives are weapons (DIE) Three of the tried to escape through the window (CAPTURE) 10 We were all surprised at her to help (REFUSE) 11 Health care was in ancient time There was no hospital or doctor then (EXIST) 12 What the teacher does first is to check of the students (ATTEND) 13 The company went bankrupt on account of inefficient (MANAGE) 14 are built to entertain and educate people about marine life (AQUATIC) 15 The educational program we are launching is to teenage girls in rural areas (POWER) V READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE AND CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS (20 PTS) The development of jazz can be seen as part of the larger continuum of American popular music, especially dance music In the twenties, jazz became the hottest new thing in dance music, much as ragtime had at the turn of the century, and as would rhythm and blues in the fifties, rock in the fifties, and disco in the seventies But two characteristics distinguish jazz from other dance music The first is improvisation, the changing of a musical phrase according to the player's inspiration Like all artists, jazz musicians strive for an individual style, and the improvise or paraphrase is a jazz musician's main opportunity to display his or her individuality In early jazz, musicians often improvised melodies collectively, thus creating a kind of polyphony There was little soloing as such, although some New Orleans players, 10 particularly cornet player Buddy Bolden, achieved local fame for their ability to improvise a solo Later the idea of the chorus-long or multichorus solo took hold Louis Armstrong's instrumental brilliance, demonstrated through extended solos, was a major influence in this development Even in the early twenties, however, some jazz bands had featured soloists Similarly, show orchestras and carnival bands often 15 included one or two such "get-off" musicians Unimproved, completely structured jazz does exist, but the ability of the best jazz musicians to create music of great cohesion and beauty during performance has been a hallmark of the music and its major source of inspiration and change The second distinguishing characteristic of jazz is a rhythmic drive that was initially called "hot" and later "swing" In playing hot, a musician consciously departs from strict meter to create a relaxed sense of phrasing that also emphasizes the underlying rhythms ("Rough" tone and use of moderate vibrato also contributed to a hot sound.) Not all jazz is hot, however, many early bands played unadorned published arrangements of popular songs Still, the proclivity to play hot distinguished the jazz musician from other instrumentalists The passage answers which of the following questions? A Which early jazz musicians most Influenced rhythm and blues music? B What are the differences between jazz and other forms of music? C Why is dancing closely related to popular music in the United States? D What instruments comprised a typical jazz band of the 1920's? Which of the following appeared before jazz as a popular music for dancing? A Disco B Rock C Rhythm and blues D Ragtime According to the passage, jazz musicians are able to demonstrate their individual artistry mainly by? A creating musical variations while performing B preparing musical arrangements C reading music with great skill D being able to play all types of popular music Which of the following was the function of "get-off"musicians line 12? A Assist the other band members in packing up after a performance B Teach dance routines created for new music C Lead the band D Provide solo performances in a band or orchestra Which two types of music developed around the same time? A jazz / rock B dance / rhythm & blue C rock / rhythm & blue D jazz / dance Louis Armstrong was mentioned as an influential musician of A "hot" or "swing" jazz B chorus-long jazz C structured jazz D soloing jazz The word "consciously"in line 16 is closest in meaning to A carelessly B easily C periodically D purposely The word "unadorned"in line 18 is closest in meaning to A lovely B plain C disorganized D inexpensive Which of the following terms is defined in the passage? A "improvisation" (line 4) B "polyphony" (line 7) C "cornet player” (line 8) D "multichorus” (line 9) 10 The topic of the passage is developed primarily by means of A dividing the discussion into two major areas B presenting contrasting points of views C providing biographies of famous musician D describing historical events in sequence VI SUPPLY EACH BLANK WITH ONE SUITABLE WORD (30 PTS) Illiteracy is the condition of being (1) to read and write Illiteracy is also (2) to describe the condition of being ignorant or unknowledgeable in a particular subject or field Computer illiteracy is (3) inability to use a computer programming language Most of us (4) use computers know how to send emails, or how to create a new folder But we know (5) about programming languages, the artificial languages used to write instructions that can be executed by a computer Even in technologically (6) countries, a very small percentage of computer users are able to read or write this kind of computer language Should we (7) the effort to learn a computer language, especially when these are so complicated? The answer is (8) Because of computer illiteracy, users are at the (9) of software manufacturers Our society becomes more dependent on information (10) , and in a few years’ (11) , reading and writing a computer language will be as essential (12) using a human language Computer users will not be able to survive (13) they know the code – the set of detailed instructions that tell a computer what to In the (14) , survival and professional success will presuppose knowing everything about the machines we (15) with VII REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES WITHOUT CHANGING THE MEANING IN SOME QUESTIONS,YOU HAVE TO USE THE GIVEN WORDS WITHOUT CHANGING THEIR FORMS IN ANY WAY (30 PTS) Thanks to her mother's encouragement, she entered the beauty contest Had it She’ll probably pass the high school entrance examination (STANDS)  _ She was just as good as they had thought She quite definitely came The “environmentally friendly” label on this product is misleading Despite what is printed She was afraid to scream because she didn’t want to wake up the neighbors (FEAR)  _ When you arrive, you will be met by the Head of the Sales Department On _ _ People estimate that the company manufactured more than 5,000 small planes last year More than 5,000 small planes _ There have been fewer people who consume Chinese products (DECREASE)  _ They brought me two laptops, but neither worked satisfactorily (WHICH)  _ 10 Do phone us when you arrive at the airport, even if it's very late However _ THE END OF THE TEST SỞ GIÁO DỤC - ĐÀO TẠO KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 CHUYÊN NĂM HỌC 2010-2011 TP HỒ CHÍ MINH Khóa ngày 21/06/2010 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Môn chuyên) ĐÁP ÁN Phần I B C C A B D B A A 10 A 11 B 12 B 13 C 14 A 15 C 16 B 17 D 18 C 19 B 20 C 21 B 22 B 23 D 24 B 25 C 26 C 27 B 28 C 29 D 30 D 31 A 32 A 33 B 34 C 35 A 36 D 37 A 38 D 39 D 40 B Phần II B B D A A B A C C 10 A 11 A 12 A 13 D 14 D 15 A Phần III A C D A B C B A A 10 A Phần IV INTENTIONALLY REDUCTIONS 11 NONEXISTENT BREATH-TAKING PREFERENTIAL 12 ATTENDANCE BREAKDOWN DEADLY 13 MANAGEMENT POOR CAPTIVES 14 AQUARIUMS PLEASANTLY 10 REFUSAL 15 EMPOWER Phần V B D A D C B D B A 10 A Phần VI UNABLE ADVANCED / DEVELOPED 11 TIME USED MAKE 12 AS THE / ONE'S YES 13 UNLESS WHO MERCY 14 FUTURE NOTHING / LITTLE / NONE 10 TECHNOLOGY 15 WORK Phần VII HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR HER MOTHER'S ENCOURAGEMENT, SHE WOULDN'T HAVE ENTERED THE BEAUTY CONTEST SHE STANDS A VERY GOOD CHANCE OF PASSING THE HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAMINATION SHE QUITE DEFINITELY CAME UP TO THEIR EXPECTATION DESPITE WHAT IS PRINTED IN THE LABEL, THIS PRODUCT IS NOT "ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY" 5SHE WAS AFRAID TO SCREAM FOR FEAR OF WAKING UP THE NEIGHBORS ON ARRIVAL, YOU WILL BE MET BY THE HEAD OF THE SALES DEPARTMENT MORE THAN 5,000 SMALL PLANES ARE ESTIMATED TO HAVE BEEN TURNED OUT LAST YEAR THERE HAS BEEN A DECREASE IN THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO CONSUME CHINESE PRODUCTS THEY BROUGHT ME TWO LAPTOPS, NEITHER OF WHICH WORKED PROPERLY 10 HOWEVER LATE IT IS WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT THE AIRPORT, DO PHONE ME Së Gi¸o dôc & §µo t¹o Thanh ho¸ §Ò dù bÞ kú thi tuyÓn sinh vµo líp 10 – THPT chuyªn lam s¬n N¨m häc 2006-2007 M«n: TiÕng Anh Thời gian: 150 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề.) (§Ò thi gåm 03 trang) Question 1: Pick out the word with the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others A beds B doors C students D plays A filled B landed C.suited D wicked A of B cafe' C knife D leaf A leisure B pressure C treasure D pleasure A laugh B plough C enough D cough Question 2: Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets Quick! There(be) an accident Phone the hospital The accident (happen) when that red car (shoot) out of the side street without warning Look ! Her eyes (be) red and wet She must (cry) I (do) everything you (ask) What should I now? We had to go on holiday because our house (decorate) If we don’t hurry, all the tickets (sell) by the time we get there They had a big party They (sing) all night last night We (cook) all day for the party that evening and by o'clock we still weren't ready Thank for your help If you ( not help) me , I ( not pass) the exam If the train ( mountain) this speed, by this time tomorrow we (be) in Hue for two hours Question 3: Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete sentences I am afraid you have me because that is not what I meant (understand) We had to take out a from the bank to buy the car ( lend) Everyone was very by the good news (heart) On a day we receive about fifty letters (type) Freedom of is one of the fundamental rights (speak) Irregular verbs must be (memory) Carl is studying to become a (law) We have decided to interview only the best six for the job (apply) Uncle George lives in an attractive .part of Sydney (reside) 10.Everyone is worried about the of the rainforests ( destroy) Question 4: Choose the word or phrase that best complete each sentence It is a bill a fifty-cents fifty-cent b c fifty cent d fifties cent This door needs a painted painting b c to paint d paint will you me your pen for my examination this afternoon? a borrow b lend c allow d permit One third of the oranges spoilt a is b are c has been d has Everyone in the world to lead a happy life a wants b want c is warning d are wanting His friend he would be back in an hour a.spoke b told c said d announced He took the wrong book mistake a by b of c with d on He said he hasn`t got it now, ? a hasn`t he b doesn`t he c did he d didn`t he The carpenter will repair the chair a break b broken c breaking d has broken 10.Tim has friends than Jack a many b less c most d fewer 11.Listen to what I am saying, ? a don`t you b will you c you d are you 12 .she plays piano! a how well b how good c What good d How 13.Our roof is leaking; we must get it a fix b fixed c fixing d fixer 14 he could escaped if he had really wanted to so a hardly b scarcely c not d have 15 No sooner .the game started last night than the rain began to fall a was b did c had d than Question 5: Fill in each blank with one suitable word Jogging is running slowly long distance Most joggers begin they hear jogging is very good exercise Jogging makes the heart stronger and helps people weight It can also help them feel better themselves Ronald Robbins, is forty-two years old and works in an office, began jogging a few years ago because he felt he was too fat At be could only run about 100 yards It him three months to be able to run a mile But two years later, he ran a marathon race - over twenty-six miles Mary joggers, like Donald Robbins, feel that they can succeed in jogging, they succeed in other things and quite often this feeling helps them at 10 jobs Question 6: Read the passage and choose the best answerr For most people, the distinction between vegetables and fruits is fairly clearly Scientists, however, have varied opinions in this regard For example, horticulturists categorise a watermelon as a vegetable despite its general acceptance as a fruit Botanists identify a tomato as a fruit even though it is commonly used as a vegetables These differences stem from the ways in which fruits and vegetables are classified For a botanist, a fruit is a seed – bearing portion of flowering plant or tree According to this definition, a tomato is a fruit For a horticulturist, a vegetable is the edible portion of a plant that must be replanted annually According to this view, a tomato is a vegetable A horticulturist sees a fruit as coming from a plat or tree that lives at least two years In the case of fruits and vegetables that meet the criteria of both groupd of scientists, such as apples or potatoes, there is no conflict What does this passage mainly discuss? a The work of botanists and horicuturists b Common types of fruits and vegetables c Scientific differences between fruits and vegetables d The seed – bearing nature of fruit According to the passage, the scientific classification of a watermelon by horicuturists a Differs from its popular discription as a fruit b remains a major area of disagreement between scientists c places it within the categories of both fruit and vegetable d is no longer open to debate among members of the scientific community The underlined pronoun it in the first paragraph refers to a a fruit b a vegetable c a watermelon d a tomato In the last line, the underlined word conflict could best replaced by a consenus b disagreement c classification d solution Which of the following conclusions about fruits can be drawn from the passage? a Some fruits are not edible b Fruits develop from the flowers of plants and trees c Some fruits not develop seeds d d Botanists have studied fruits more carefully than horticulturists have Question 7: a) Choose the letter of the underlined portion which is not correct and correct it I read something about Tararino's new film on that magazine The governor has not decided how to deal with the new problems already When there are low sales, companies often decide developing new products The direct sources of fresh water in lakes are rain, melted snowy and ice Many women have reached high positions inbusiness but there are still little women in government b) Use the following sets of words and phrases to write complete sentences When / I /arrive / the students / already gone / class boss / ask / me / work overtime I / promise /do so / and / have to keep / promise Manager / get long well with/ employees Teachers always / make / children / stay in / seats Question 8: Rewrite the following sentences, beginning each sentences with the cues Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong - No sooner John missed the ferry because his car broke down - If There were not nearly as many people there as I had expected - There were far ……… The farmers had applied new technology in their fields The output of rice was raised - Thanks to Eighteen people came although we had expected only sixteen - Two extra He is so stupid that he can't remember his lessons - So It seems that no one predicted the correct result - Noone I haven't seen her for five years - Five years George's annual salary is $ 15,000 -George earns 10.They were married in the summer of 1999 - Their wedding Sở giáo dục và đào tạo đáp án - hdc đề thi tuyển vào lớp 10 THPT chuyªn lam s¬n Thanh Hoá N¨m häc 2006 - 2007 Môn : Tiếng Anh (đề dự bị ) A- đáp án Question1: ( 5points) 1.C 2.A 3.A Question 2: (15 points) has been - happened - shot are - have cried have done - asked was being decorated will have been sold Question 3: ( 10 points) 4.B 5.B 6.were singing had been cooking hadn't helped - wouldn’t have passed mountains - will have been misunderstood memorized loan lawyer heartened applicants typical residential speech 10 destruction Question 4: (15 points) b 6.c 11 b b a 12 a b 8.d 13 b b 9.b 14.d a 10.d 15 c Question 5:(10 points) for first because took lose in about if who 10 their Question 6: ( points) c 2.a 2d 3.b 4.b Question 7: ( 10 points) a)(5 points) on  in already  yet developing  to develop snowy  snow little  few b) ( points) When I arrived, the students had already gone into class My boss asked me to work overtime I have promised to so and I have to keep my promise The manager should get long well with the/his employees Teachers always make children stay in their seats Question 8: (10 points) No sooner had he arrived than things went wrong If John's car hadn't broken down, he wouldn’t have missed the ferry There were far fewer people than I had expected Thanks to new technology which the farmers had applied in their fields, the output of rice was raised Two extra people came So stupid is he that he can't remember his lesson Noone seems to have predicted the correct result Five years has passed since I last saw her George earns $ 15,000 a year 10.Their wedding took place in the summer of 1999 B- Híng dÉn chÊm - Tæng ®iÓm toµn bµi: 80 points - Thang ®iÓm 20 Tổng phần làm đúng - §iÓm bµi thi = SỞ GIÁO DỤC-ĐÀO TẠO LẠNG SƠN KỲ THI HỌC SINH GIỎITỈNH LỚP THCS NĂM HỌC 2007-2008 MÔN THI :TIẾNG ANH THỜI GIAN LÀM BÀI :150 phút I.PHONETICS Part 1:Choose the word whose underlined part in pronounced differently from the rest in each group: a comfort b hobby c popular d knowledge a.eats b tapes c lives d cooks a.complain b main c explain d certain a official b collect c collapse d colony a fashion b elephant c champagne d casual a.uniform b ticket c tide d inspration a mountain b found c ground d moussaka a.shore b short c shorthand d observe a seat b search c seaside d seaport 10 a.preposition b prepayment c prepare d prescribe Your answers: 10 Part 2:Choose the word whose syllable is stressed differently from the rest in each group a equipment b criminal c evidence d passenger a adventure b discover c represent d experience a dependent b computer c mechanic d interest a definite b suggestion c influence d probably a proceed b welfare c include d provide a energy b ancestry c continent d province a vegetables b lettuce c contain d market a industry b although c fertile d heroic a advertise b consumption c history d.influence 10 a committee b employee c referee d refugee Your answers: 10 II.GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY Part1:Choose the best answer among a, b, c, or d are easy to dissolve a Plastic bags b Banana leaves c Glass bottles d Tins and cans The red flag with a yellow star in the centreis the flag of Vietnam a nation b international c national d nationality Tell me the why you come here late a cause b reason c proof d possibility Australia is one of the countries a.speaking English b spoken English c English spoken d English speaking English is used as an access world scholarship and world trade a to b for c in to d toward I enjoy living in the countryside the air here is very quiet a because b.although c.so that d when What if there a serious nuclear accident? a happens / was b will happen / were c.would happen / were d would happen / had been The boy .next to me is very good at English a.is sitting b sitting c sits d sat .my friends were unsuccessful at the job interviews a.Most b.The most of c Most of d Most out of 10.It was not to finish that work before o’clock a expected b expecting c expectative d expectation 11 I t was very difficult for you if you can’t speak his native language a getting acquainted to a foreign b to get acquainted with a foreigner c getting acquainted with a foreig d to get acquainted to a foreigner 12 We should some thing to protect water from being polluted we will have nothing to drink in the future a if b whether c or d unless 13 Hurry up! They’ve only got seats left a a few b a little c a lot of d plenty of 14 I hope he doesn’t keep us a to wait b.waiting c for waiting d wait 15 Those were the days we were very happy a that b of which c about which d when 16 I turn down the job the attractive salary a because b because of c.although d despite 17 The scientists an kenfin¨ers have become khy fifur¨s in oBr inằustriali ation d a inằustr ioîernv Mociet b inằustrial æ inằustriali e 18 He asked me a since when I waited b since when I am waiting c how long I have been waiting d how long I had been waiting 19 She remembered the correct address only she had posted the letter a since b afterward c following d after 20 His parents never allowed him a a smoking b smoking c to smoke d some smoke Your answers: 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 19 20 Part 2: Fill each gap with the correct form of the verb from the box Experience , lose, get, attend, award, respond, look, hear, improve,surf ,wander, leak If you work harder ,you ‘ll be the scholarship he said he .forward to Tet holidays This is the most embarrassing thing I’ve ever If he that English school, his English would get better Please tell me if you from her I don’t want my document out, Iwant to keep it secret Viruses can keep you from access to the file you want to open I enjoy the net looking for informationon MTV Over ninety teenagers have to Jim’s questions 10.Sometimes we see him alone in the park Part 3: Fill each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets 1.One major of the area is the lack of public transport (advantage) We asked her to take part but she made no to us (respond) Taxis are too for many people to offord (cost) 4.Could you please us about the courses and fees? (information) Martin looked at her (thoughtful) The tast we are dealing with is complicated (extreme) This book provides information which is very to us (value) No one can deny the of his contribution (precious) Our house is by several burglar alarms (protection) 10 It was so all we stay at home (snow) III READING Part 1: Choose the word (a,b, c, or d) that best fits each of the blank spaces Air Pollution Every one wants to (1) pollution But the pollution problem is as (2) as it is serious It is complicated(3) much pollution is caused by things that benefit people For example(4) from automobiles causes a large (5) of all air pollution But the automobile(6) transportation for millions of people.Factories (7) much of waste that pollutes air and water, but factories gives employment to a large number of people Thus to end or greatly reduce pollution (8) people would have to stop using many things that benefit them Most of people don’t want to that, of course But pollution can be(9) reduced in several ways Scientists and engineers can work to lessen the amount of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause Governments can pass and enforce laws that (10) businesses and traffic to stop or cut down on certain polluting activities a cause b destroy c lessen d increase a easy b simple c permanent d complicated a because b so that c although d when a gas b exhaust c vapour d garbage a series b percentage c number d emission a carries b gives c provides d brings a discharge b provide c supply d cause a gradually b obviously c differently d immediately a only b gradually c clearly d directly 10 a forbit b require c permit d prevent Your answers: 10 Part 2: Put one suitable word in each space Energy is one of the (1) that many people are interested in It is not an unfamiliar word It is heard, said, discussed day after day It is close to everyone’s (2) life You turn on the lamp and it is (3) .that gives you light.You turn on a TV and it is energy that gives you pictures and sound You ride a motocycle and it is energy that gives you (4) You cook your meals and it is energy that gives you heat to boil rice The problem is that the demand for energy is rising and that the price of energy is getting(5) .and higher The supply of energy on earth is limited It cannot provide us all forever The (6) of energy in the future is inevitable.Therefor, saving energy is a must if we want to (7) to live in a safe and sound world If we save energy, the(8) will be less polluted and our health will be better and we will live a more meaningful life and more happily Perhaps the best(9) to the problem of energy is a source of clean energy coming from the sun:solar energy This kind of energy is easily available, free, and inexhaustible.Furthermore, it does not cause(10) Your answers: 10 Part 3:Read the passage and answer the questions Halloween is a holiday celebrated on October 31 The night of 31 st October was believed in the past that dead people appeared from their graves,and which is now celebrated in the US,Canada and Britain.It is a time when children have parties, and ghosts Many children dress up as movie characters or a favorite superhero They make lanterns out of pumpkins (large and round vegetables) from which the inside has been removed, and play “trick or treat”, a traditional activity at Halloween, in which children dress in costumes and visit houses.At each house they say “trick or treat”.This means that they will play a ‘trick’, or joke ,on the people in the house unless they are given a ‘treat’,e.g sweets or money.Most people prefer to give treats rather than having tricks played on them.The practice of ‘trick or treat’ began in the US in the 1930s but is now comon in Britain also But Halloween is not just for children Many adults enjoy showing off their costumes at Halloween parties! Questions: 1When is Halloween celebrated? …………………………………………………………………………………… 2.Do they still believe dead people appear from their graves on the night of 31st October? …………………………………………………………………………………… 3.What children pretend to be when they dress up? …………………………………………………………………………………… 4.Tell the activities children at Halloween …………………………………………………………………………………… 5.Do they have the practice of ‘trick or treat’ in Britain? …………………………………………………………………………………… 6.How children play ‘trick or treat’? …………………………………………………………………………………… 7.In order to avoid tricks,what people do? …………………………………………………………………………………… 8.Where is Halloween celebrated now? …………………………………………………………………………………… IV WRITING Part 1:Completethe second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first sentence using the word given: I had to cancel the birthday party because my closest friend is seriously ill I had to cancel Hung will write an essay on the life of President Ho Chi Minh An essay I hadn’t visited my grandfather I wished Although he came late he gained the highest result In spite of 5.We hadn’t known that Lan had an accident We hadn’t visited her If we 6.You shouldn’t leave these magazines on the table.You should put them shelf These magazines 7.The flight to Ho Chi Minh City lasted one hour and a half It took “If you don’t pay the ransom, we’ll kill the boy ’’, said the kidnappers The kidnappers 9.We don’t visit you very often because you live so far away If 10.The film was so interesting that all we want to see again It was such 11.I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Friday I would rather 12 Susan was too excited to sleep Susan was so Part 2:Join each pair of sentences, using the word(s) in brackets: on this The day was too hot He had to cancel the tennis game (such that) …………………………………………………………………………………… You’d better take a sweater It might get cold (in case) …………………………………………………………………………………… Most of the audience didn’t know the result of the match The television was interrupted in the middle of the game (therefore) …………………………………………………………………………………… Tom has continued to smoke two packs of cigarettes a day The doctor warned him (eventhough) …………………………………………………………………………………… We take you up Da Lat You can enjoy pure air there (where) …………………………………………………………………………………… Jim doesn’t study hard He doesn’t get better grades (if) …………………………………………………………………………………… Tuan is very active He studies the best of us (who) …………………………………………………………………………………… The oil washed from land will also lead to the death of fish People are worried (adjective + that) …………………………………………………………………………………… 9.He was advised to stop smoking His health was very poor.(because of ) …………………………………………………………………………………… 10.The book was very interesting He read it from cover to cover (so that) …………………………………………………………………………………… Part 3:Write a letter to your pen pal, using the words provided: I/ not see/ a long time /.And /miss /so much Your letter /you say /wish /visit Nha Trang Now /I write /give information Nha Trang /beautiful city /the center /Vietnam This city /the seashore /more one million inhabitants The central area /the city /and avenue /skirting beach /there be /hotel, restaurants, cinemas and office-building Nha Trang /several interesting sights /such as /The Goddess Tower,Hon Chong The Aquarium /the island Weather /Nha Trang / cool /fine There be /thausands /tourists /come /Nha Trang /spend /summer holidays /every year 10.write /me soon /kook forward /hear from you ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………… SỞ GIÁO DỤC-ĐÀO TẠO LẠNG SƠN I.Phonetics: Part 1: (5 marks) c c d c d d Part 2:(5 marks) a c d c c d II Vocabulary and Grammar: Part 1:(10 marks) b c a c 11 b 12 c 16 d 17 b Part 2: (10 marks) KỲ THI HỌC SINH GIỎITỈNH LỚP THCS NĂM HỌC 2007-2008 MÔN THI :TIẾNG ANH ĐÁP ÁN a b b 10.a b b b b 13 a 18 d b 10 a d c 14 b 19 d a 10.a 15 d 20 c awarded looked experienced attended hear to leak getting surfing responsed 10 wandering Part 3: (10 marks) disadvantage response costly inform thoughtfully extremely valuable preciousness protected 10 snowy III.Reading Part 1: (10 marks) c d a b b c a d b 10.b Part 2: (10 marks) problem daily energy movement higher shortage continue environment solution 10 pollution Part 3:( marks) 1.It is celebrated on October 31st No, they don’t They pretend to be witches, wolves, vampires, and ghosts, as movie characters or a favorite superhero Children have parties, dress up as witches woplves, vampires,ghosts or as movie characters or a favorite superhero, make lanterns out of pumpkins, play ‘trick or treat’, get candy or money from the hosts of the houses they visit Yes, they They dress in costumes and visit houses.At each house they say ‘trick or treat ’ This means that they will play a ‘trick’, or joke, on the people in the house unless they are given a ‘treat’,e.g.sweets or money In order to avoid ‘tricks’, they give ‘treats’ to children Halloween is celebrated in the US, Canada and Britain now IV Writing Part 1: (12 marks) I had to cancel the birthday party because of my closet friend’s serious illness An essay on the life of President Ho Chi Minh will be written by Hung I wished I had visited my grandfather In spite of coming late, he gained the highest result If we had known that Lan had an accident, we would have visited her These magazines shouldn’t be left on the table.They should be put on this shelf It took one hour and a half to fly to Ho Chi Minh City by plane The kidnappers threatened him if he didn’t pay the ranson, they would kill the boy If you lived near us, we would visit you very often 10 It was such an interesting film that all we wanted to see again 11 I would rather you deliver the sofa on Friday 12 Susan was so excited that she shouldn’t sleep Part 2: (10 marks) It was such a hot day that he had to cancel the tennis game You’d better take a sweater in case it gets cold The television was interrupted in the middle of the game, therefore most of the audiences didn’t know the result of the match 4.Tom has continued to smoke two packs of cigarettes a day, eventhough the doctor warned him 5.We take you up Da Lat where you can enjoy pure air 6.If Tim studied hard, he could get better grades 7.Tuan, who studies the best of us, is very active 8.People are worried that the oil washed from land will also lead to the death of fish 9.He was advised to stop smoking because of his poor health 10.The book was so interesting that he read it from cover to cover Part 3: (10 marks) I haven’t seen you for a long time And I miss you so much In your letter you said you wished to visit Nha Trang 3.Now I’m writing to give you some information about city 4.Nha Trang is a beautiful city in the center of Vietnam 5.This city is on the seashore with more than one million inhabitants 6.In the central area of the city and on the avenue skirting the beach there are many hotels, restaurants, cinemas and office-buildings 7.Nha Trang has several interesting sights such as The Goddess Tower, Hòn Chồng , The Aquarium on the island The weather in Nha Trang is cool and fine There are thousands of tourists who come to Nha Trang to spend their summer holidays every year 10 Write to me soon I’m looking forward to hearing from you SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO QUẢNG NAM ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP THCS NĂM HỌC 2009 – 2010 Môn thi : TIẾNG ANH Thời gian : 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Ngày thi : 02/4/2010 Đề thi này gồm 07 trang (2-8) Thí sinh kiểm tra cẩn thận số trang đề trước làm bài PHẦN GHI ĐIỂM DÀNH CHO GIÁM KHẢO SECTION I (2.0 điểm) SECTION II (6.0 điểm) Question (1.0 đ): 0.25 đ Question (1.0 đ): * Part a: (0.5 đ): 0.125 đ * Part b: (0.5 đ): 0.125 đ câu x câu x Số câu đúng Điểm câu x Question (2.0 đ): 16 câu x Số câu đúng 0.125 đ Question (1.0 đ): câu x 0.125 đ Question (1.0 đ): câu x 0.125 đ Điểm Question (2.0 đ): câu x 0.25 đ SECTION III Question (2.0 đ): câu x Số câu đúng (6.0 điểm) 0.25 đ Question (1.5 đ): câu x 0.25 đ Question (2.5 đ): 10 câu x 0.25 đ SECTION IV Question (2.0 đ): câu x Số câu đúng (6.0 điểm) 0.25 đ Question (2.0 đ): câu x 0.25 đ Question (2.0 đ) Điểm Điểm Tổng điểm bài thi: Điểm ghi chữ: Chữ ký giám khảo 1: ; Chữ ký giám 2: Thí sinh làm bài vào tờ giấy thi này SECTION ONE: LISTENING (2.0 pts) khảo Question Jun has just returned from South Africa and he is telling a friend about his trip Listen to the tape and tick (√) topics he talks about in the “Answer column” There are 10 topics given One has been done as an example You have to listen to the tape twice (1.0 pt) Number 10 Topics The length of the trip Who he traveled with Things he saw Other trips he has taken Whether he enjoyed the trip His study plans for next semester Whether he complained about the bus Whether he would recommend the trip to other people The foods he ate The forests in the South Africa Answers √ Question (1.0 pt) Part a Listen to the interview with graffiti artist Howard Burns and answer the questions below You have to listen to the tape twice (0.5pt) Where is Howard Burns from? _ _ When did he first start doing graffiti? _ _ Why did he want to be a graffiti artist? _ _ Where does he show his art these days? _ _ Part b Listen to the tape again and fill in each blank with one word You have to listen twice (0.5pt) A “piece” is a finished painting that’s both colourful and _ Howard always wrote on his art He thinks people shouldn’t draw on monuments, _ or houses In _ graffiti artists often go out in groups SECTION TWO: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (6.0pts) Question Circle the best option A, B, C or D to finish each of the following sentences (2.0 pts) He completely with what I said A agreed B argued C accepted D complained Helen was the last applicant to _ A interview B be interviewing C be interviewed D have interviewed I can’t find my purse anywhere; I must it at the cinema A leave B have left C be leaving D have been leaving Hoi An is famous its old streets A of B with C about D for The sheet of paper slipped _his hand falling _the ground A off / onto B from / down C from / upon D off / upon I _ she will agree about giving you a pay rise A hard think B think hard C hardly think D think hardly Do you know the man over there? A stands B standing C who stand D whose standing I’m afraid I have to leave a few days’ time A in B for C on D by Do you think we’ll find a solution this problem? A about B to C of D with 10 From the hotel, there is a good of the mountains A vision B picture C view D sight 11 Why don’t we take Lisa _with us on our next trip? A on B in C to D along 12 When I was younger, I _to smoke or drink A never used B didn’t used C not used D wasn’t used 13 When I questioned him, he finally _ stealing my pen A accused B admitted C confessed D accepted 14 Her written work is excellent She puts her ideas so well A across B forward C on D out 15 If we to the footpath, we won’t get lost A follow B keep C stay D remain 16 “Could I just it right now?” - “ _.” A Yes, you could B Not for me C Yes, let’s D Why not? Go ahead Question Match a line in column A with a line in column B to make a new meaningful sentence There are two extra lines in column B that you not need to use is an example (1.0 pt) A B C It’s difficult to keep them A about which game to play next She couldn’t decide which to B it would be the favourite to win choose I can hear someone C working all the time Were the government to be forced D she eventually managed to speak into another election, to the director The children couldn’t agree E in order to prevent a cold By telephoning every hour F because all the cakes looked good You mustn’t drink alcohol G when you go into a pub Although the injury was serious H shouting in the distance Trees were planted along the I so as to reduce traffic noise streets J it didn’t keep her out of the game K when you drive a car Question Read the text below and look carefully at each line Some of the lines are correct but some have a word which should not be there If a line is correct, put a tick (√) at the end of the line If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word at the end of the line Some lines have been done as examples (1.0 pt) Lines PROBLEMS WITH A FRIEND Susie Williams has been my best friend ever since we were 00 being at primary school together, and last week she told me some good news She had decided not to marry with her boyfriend They had been going out together for about two years, and got engaged last Christmas I was never happy about their relationship, as I thought so that he was not the right partner for her I always felt that if they had of got married, she would have completely lost her independence because he would have to made her give up her studies and stay at home all the day Susie would have hated that, as I know that she is a very ambitious person, but when I was mentioned it to her she became quite angry, saying that I was jealous her, and wanted him for myself Sometimes it isn't easy being a best friend Answers being √ √ Question 4: Complete the following passage with an appropriate form of the word in BLOCK CAPITAL (0) has been done as an example (2.0 pts) The Acongagua is a challenge to any mountaineer, yet it is (0) appealing to amateurs and professionals alike Bolivia welcomes anyone whose (1) it is to test their stamina and (2) _ making the arduous journey to the summit of this beautiful mountain (3) , this four-day trek can prove more of a challenge than first expected The initial stretch seems (4) , a gentle stroll through the lush valleys of the Andes, where the climbers can enjoy the stunning (5) of the Acongagua in the lake However, it soon becomes (6) challenging for even the fittest of mountaineers Many have to be treated for (7) _ or altitude sickness in their attempt to reach the summit (8) _ though, more and more climbers are making it to the top The secret? To be cautious and take a much slower pace APPEAL INTEND STRONG APPARENT EFFORT REFLECT SIGNIFY EXHAUST INCREASE SECTION THREE: READING (6.0 pts) Question 1: Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C, or D best fits each space (0) has been done as an example (2.0 pts.) Soon (0) _ the call, Sherlock Holmes (1) _ to the address he had been given He looked at the house (2) _ every detail; the garden, the driveway, the main entrance The main entrance was still locked and there were no footprints on the ground so the murderer (3) _ have entered the house from there However, one of the top windows was half open and the tall tree right next to it was easy to climb so he (4) _ have come in this way Holmes went near one of the ground floor windows and peered inside It was obvious that whoever had broken into the house had no intention of (5) anything Priceless vases and paintings were still in place but someone had moved the furniture Why? It was then he (6) _ that opening on the wooden floor He (7) to see anything else He swung round to the police inspector behind him ‘This (8) _ has been solved’ he announced A after A arrived A examining A could A should A robbing A noticed A needn’t A incident B when B reached B looking B couldn’t B must B picking B noted B needn’t have B case C enough C called C testing C needn’t C need C committing C remarked C didn’t need C event D time D got D prosecuting D mustn’t D had D stealing D pointed D couldn’t D occasion Question You are going to read an article in a magazine about shopping Six sentences have been removed from the article Choose from the sentences A–H the one which fits each gap (1– 6) There is one extra sentence which you not need to use (0) is an example (1.5 pts) A If I spent more than five minutes in this environment, I’d have a nervous breakdown! B They’d rather wait to be given a pair for Christmas, even if it’s only July C Press some buttons and the shopping is delivered to your door D I all my shopping locally and I still hate it E There’s nothing worse than enthusiastic shop assistants F They become depressed if they haven’t been shopping for a week G Big supermarkets make huge profits, destroy small shops and spoil the community H It bores me stiff and I can’t stand it SHOPPING – A PERSONAL VIEW There are many different types of shops – department stores, supermarkets, market stalls, traditional shops, the list is endless But whether I’m in a huge modern shopping centre, a cosy village shop or an outdoor market in Morocco, it’s all the same to me It’s shopping (0) H There are three types of people Those who love shopping, those who don’t have an opinion, and those who hate it Those who love it are ‘shopaholics’ They buy anything, anytime, anywhere, and at any price (1) _ Those who don’t have an opinion will usually enough shopping for a comfortable life They know how to say no to a bargain and when their credit card is reaching its limit Those who hate it will try anything to get out of doing it They ask their family, they ask their friends They happily go without milk or sugar in their coffee rather than go to buy some more They wear socks with holes in them and don’t buy new ones (2) I, of course, am one of the ‘haters’, but when I’m absolutely forced to go because I have nothing left to eat, drink or wear in the house, I like to be left alone (3) They try to make you think they’re interested They try to make you feel special They tell you that a pair of green trousers with red spots really suit you, but you know they only want your cash Give me a bored, rude or disinterested shop assistant any day! The sales? You won’t see me there Think of those pushing crowds rushing about looking for bargains, lines of people queuing up waving their credit cards (4) _ Of course there are also serious reasons why I dislike some shops (5) Their prices are too high and they sell perfectly shaped, perfectly coloured fruit and vegetables which make you wonder what is done to them when they are being grown Shopping by computer, that’s the answer (6) It probably wouldn’t affect the serious problems I have mentioned, but it would certainly get rid of the crowds and avoid the ‘helpful’ assistant Question Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE word in each space (2.5 pts) As soon as my father had booked his flight to Cairo he had a (0) funny feeling, a kind of foreboding It was not his first business trip to Cairo but it was certainly his (1) _ eventful To begin with, his (2) _ was delayed for two hours due to mechanical failure and when it finally arrived, the plane door wouldn’t open When he got his suitcase from the baggage area it had (3) _ torn down one side, and then the first taxi he took ran (4) of petrol Feeling a little annoyed, he caught another taxi and made it (5) his usual hotel At the reception he was told that his reservation could not be found and there was no chance of finding a (6) for him as they were fully booked, so he had to settle (7) another hotel When he finally got to his room, the lights (8) off as he walked in By now he was very upset He called Mr Fekesh, wanting to have a (9) with him about their meeting and they told him he had had to leave on urgent business Hurriedly, my father went back to the (10) _ and caught the first flight home just hoping the plane wouldn’t crash on the way back SECTION FOUR: WRITING (6.0 pts) Question Make any changes and addition to build the sentences from the cues given (2.0 pts) I / tired / that / able / go out / tonight _ Some / our electricity / now / come / nuclear power _ We / lucky / catch / last bus / arrive / home / very late / last night _ Football / said / be / good / games / play _ Students / spend / much time / learn / English / a day’s time _ Paul / not / tall / reach / top / cupboard _ We / often / have / difficulty / finish / work / weekend _ Of all / hotels / town / the Royal Hotel / expensive _ Question Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one Use the word given in brackets and other words to complete each sentence Don’t change the form of the given words (0) has been done as an example (2.0 pts) “Do you know how to get to the town center?” she asked me (WAY) => She asked me If I knew the way to the town centre We haven’t got enough money, so we can’t buy a new cooker (SHORT) => We I gave back my blue shirt and got a white one (EXCHANGED) => I _ _ The only one person who was not at the party was Tom (APART) => Everyone If there is one thing I hate doing, it’s the ironing (STAND) => If there _ _ Mr David is employed by a big construction firm (FOR) => Mr David _ We haven’t received confirmation of hotel booking yet (BEEN) => Our hotel booking _ “In my opinion, you shouldn’t stay up so late”, Lan said to Nam (ADVISED) => Lan It is necessary to finish this homework tonight (GOT) => I _ _ Question Write a paragraph (120-150 words) to express your opinion about “The advantages and disadvantages of watching television” (2.0 pts) ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………… ======= The end ====== SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP THCS QUẢNG NAM NĂM HỌC 2009 – 2010 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN TIẾNG ANH SECTION I: (2.0 đ) Question 1: 1.0 đ Mỗi câu đúng đạt 0.25 đ The length of the trip √ Who he traveled with √ (example) Things he saw √ Whether he enjoyed the trip √ Whether he would recommend the trip to other people √ Question 2: 1.0 đ Part 1: 0.5 đ Mỗi câu chọn đúng đạt 0.125 đ America When he was a teenager He wanted people to see his art In art galleries and/ or on his website Part 2: 0.5 đ Mỗi câu chọn đúng đạt 0.125 đ large his name cars SECTION II: (6.0 đ) Question 1: (2.0 pts) Mỗi câu chọn đúng đạt 0.125 đ A agreed C be interviewed B have left D for A off / onto C hardly think B standing A in B to 10 C view 11 D along 12 A never used 13 B admitted 14 A across 15 B keep 16 D Why not? Go ahead Question 2: (1.0 pt) Mỗi câu đúng đạt 0.125 đ Sentences Answers E F H B A D America K J I was her Question 3: (1.0 pts) Mỗi câu đúng đạt 0.125 đ Sentences Answers with √ so of to the Question 4: (2.0 pt) Mỗi câu đúng đạt 0.25 đ intention strength apparently effortless reflection significantly exhaustion increasingly SECTION THREE: READING (6.0 pts) Question 1: (2.0 pts) Mỗi câu chọn đúng đạt 0.25 đ D got A examining B couldn’t B must D stealing A noticed C didn’t need B case Question 2: (1.5 pts) Mỗi câu chọn đúng đạt 0.25 đ H 1.F 2.B 3.E 4.A 5.G 6.C Question 3: (2.5 pts) Mỗi câu điền đúng đạt 0.25 đ most flight been out to room for went word 10 airport SECTION FOUR: WRITING (6.0 pts) Question 1: (2.0 pts) Mỗi câu viết đúng đạt 0.25 đ I / tired/ able / go out / tonight => I am so tired that I won’t be able to go out tonight Some / our electricity / now / come / nuclear power => Some of our electricity now comes from nuclear power We / lucky / catch / last bus / arrive / home / very late / last night => We were lucky to catch the last bus and arrived home very late last night Football / said / be / good / games / play => Football is said to be one of the best games to play Students / spend / much time / learn / English / a days’ time => Students (should) spend much time learning English in a day’s time Paul / not / tall / reach / top / cupboard => Paul is not tall enough to reach the top of this/ the cupboard We / often / have / difficulty / finish / work / weekend => We often have difficulty (in) finishing the work at/on the weekend Of all / hotels / town / the Royal Hotel / expensive => Of all the hotels in town, the Royal Hotel is the most expensive Question 2: (2.0 pts) Mỗi câu viết đúng đạt 0.25 đ We haven’t got enough money, so we can’t buy a new cooker (SHORT) => We can’t buy a new cooker because we are short of money Or We are short of money, so we can’t buy a new cooker I gave back my blue shirt and got a white one (EXCHANGED) => I exchanged my blue shirt for a white one The only one person who was not at the party was Tom (APART) => Everyone was at the party apart from Tom If there is one thing I hate doing, it’s the ironing (STAND) => If there is one thing I can’t stand doing, it’s the ironing Mr David is employed by a big construction firm (FOR) => Mr David works for a big construction firm We haven’t received confirmation of hotel booking yet (BEEN) => Our hotel booking hasn’t been confirmed yet “In my opinion, you shouldn’t stay up so late”, Lan said to Nam (ADVISED) => Lan advised Nam not to stay up so late It is necessary to finish this homework tonight (GOT) => I have got to finish this homework tonight Question 3: (2.0 pts) Điểm thành phần bài luận theo điểm đề nghị sau: - Organization: (Bố cục bài luận rõ ràng, đầy đủ phần: mở bài, thân bài, kết luận) (0,25đ) - Discourse: (Thể khả viết mạch lạc, chặt chẽ; nối kết câu, chuyển mạch tốt) (0,5đ) - Sentence structure (morphology, vocabulary, spelling): Cấu trúc câu, ngữ pháp, từ vựng; câu linh hoạt (đơn, phức ) (0,5đ) - Ideas: (Ý hay, phong phú, biểu đạt nội dung liên quan chặt chẽ với chủ đề đề thi) (0,5đ) - Length: (Đảm bảo đủ số lượng từ qui định: không quá dài quá ngắn (0,25đ) ==================== The end ==================== ubnd tØnh b¾c ninh sở giáo dục và đào tạo §Ò chÝnh thøc Số phách (do hội đồng ghi) đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi cấp tỉnh n¨m häc 2009 - 2010 M«n thi : TIÕNG ANH – líp – THcs Thêi gian lµm bµi: 150 phót (Kh«ng kÓ thêi gian giao đề) Ngµy thi 14 th¸ng n¨m 2010 ============== §iÓm bµi thi: B»ng sè ……………… (b»ng ch÷ …………………… …………….) Ch÷ ký cña ngêi chÊm thi: Sè ………………………………… Sè 2: ……………………………………… _ (Chú ý: Thí sinh làm bài vào đề thi này) (§Ò thi gåm cã 05 trang) PART I PRONUNCIATION - Vocabulary - GRAMMAR (10 pts) I Circle the word whose underlined part (1.pt) A harassment B statement vacating A account B.adjourn A pension B compensate A pins B ringbinders A technology B puncher A vision B mission confusion A headache B stomach A danced B lived is differently pronounced from the others C paperwork D C announcement C security C files C.pitching C fusion D voucher D secretary D stamps D dispatch D C moustache C arrived D chemist D loved 10 A germ A faith B gas B failure C gain C fainted D goods D fairly II Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence Circle A, B, C or D (3.0 pts) The weather has turned _ A coldy and B coldly and windy C cold and windy D cold and windily windily Nobody is ready, _? A is he B isn’t he C are they D aren’t they He was pleased to have the _ to hear such a fine musician play his favourite piece of music A occasion B possibility C opportunity D fate _ I had met him twice before, I didn’t recognise him A Although B However C If D But I wish you’d stop chatting and _ with some work A get down B get on C come on D come back He won $ 200.000, _ he gave his parents A half of which B half of that C half of them D half of it The bus company has _ the fare by 50% A raised B arisen C rose D risen It’s time you _ back to your work A go B went C have gone D shall go There was no _ in waiting longer than half an hour so we left A good B point C worth D use 10 If we built more hospitals, we could _ better care of people A get B C give D take 11 Twenty-five dollars _ too much to pay for that shirt A is B are C were D been 12 The kidnappers have been caught, and the child is no longer _ danger A on B in C at D of 13 Jim’s parents wouldn’t _ him go to the demonstration A agree B allow C permit D let 14 Tony always goes to work _ his car A on B by C in D with 15 Hoa is very good at _ English A speak B to speak C speaking D speaks III Choose the best word or phrase with the same meaning as the underlined part Circle A, B, C or D (1.0 pt) What would happen if the water resources were made dirty? A run out B restricted C polluted D destroyed Most people who live in apartments are urban dwellers A of a village B of a city C wealthy D famous He was proud of his son’s accomplishment A first attempt B endurance C determination They extended the road for ten more miles A lengthened B repaired C planned It is risky to climb to the top of that tree A unusual B normal C dangerous D achievement D constructed D brave IV Each of these sentences contains mistake Find and correct them (1.0pt) The police is now investigating the robbery that took place in our neighborhood last night ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……… There was a slight disagreement between committee members of the Club, regarding their trip next month ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……… My pen has very few ink in it; so could you give me some? ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……… Either William or his brother have to this ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……… It is hoped that the develop countries will be less selfish in their economic policies and help the poorer nations ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……… V Give the correct form of the words in bold in the same line Write your answers on the numbered blanks (2.0 pt) My teacher ……….…… me to take this exam (courage) He has the ……… … to become a professional football player (able) Give me something to drink please! I'm dying of ………… (thirsty) We try to bring our work to (satisfy) The of the question was requested (repeat) The teacher checks for regular …………… ….… (attend) The roads are rough in areas, so it's hard to travel by car (mountain) The people whose houses are to be demolishes when the new road is rebuild will be outside the city (house) My mother wants me to have this photograph …………………… …… (large) 10 Who is the ………………… … of this wonderful work of art? (create) VI Supply the correct tenses of the VERBS in bracket in either active or passive voice (2 pts) Every ten minutes, one species of animal, plant, or insect (1) _ (die) out for ever If nothing is done about it, one million species that are alive today (2) _ (become) extinct twenty years from now Fortunately, somebody is trying to something about it In 1961, the World Wildlife Fund (3) _ (found) – a small group of people who (4) _ (want) to raise money to save animals and plants from extinction Today, the World Wildlife Fund is a large international organization It (5) _ (raise) over 35 million pounds for conservation projects, and has given support to National Parks in six continents It (6) _ (help) 30 mammals and birds – including the tiger - to survive Perhaps this is not much, but it is a start If more people (7) _ (give) more money – and if more governments wake up to what (8) _ (happen) – perhaps the World Wildlife Fund (9) _ (be) able to help us avoid the disaster that (10) _ (threaten) the natural world, and all of us with it PART II READING (6.0 pts) I Choose the word that best fits each of the blanks in the following passage Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answers (2.0pts) Are you one of the thousands of people who eagerly follow every new (1) _ that appears? Or are you one of those who go to the shops and just buy (2) _ they can find in their size that (3) _ them? Or perhaps you order from a mail-order catalogue, and then have to send everything back because nothing fits? Whatever kind of shopper you are, one thing is certain Every one finds clothes important (4) _ a recent survey, people spend more time (5) _ buying clothes or thinking about buying them, or looking at them in shop windows, than they on most other products, apart from food And the reason is obvious Clothes are an important part of our appearance At work, you may need to impress a customer, or persuade the boss that you know what you are doing, and clothes certainly help Well dressed people, so they say, get on in the world And as far as attracting the opposite sex is concerned, clothes also play a vital role (6) _ a friend who has been wearing the same old jacket or the same old dress suddenly appears in the (7) _ fashion, you can be sure that romance is in the air And apart from work and romance, there are the (8) _ of sport, music and leisure on the way we dress So excuse me while I (9) _ on my tracksuit and training shoes I’m just dashing off (10) _ some fast windowshopping A appearance B fashion C uniform D dress A whatever B whoever C whichever D however A matches B suits C takes D couples A On account of B Because of C According to D Due to A but B either C or D nor A If B Because C Although D Unless A last B minute C latest D complete A affects B benefits C conveniences D influences 10 A have A in B dress B for C wear C to D put D toward II Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answers.(1.0 pt) The search for alternative sources of energy has led in various directions Many communities are burning garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity Converting waste products to gases or oil is also an efficient way to dispose of waste Experimental work is being done to derive synthetic fuels from coal, oil shale and coal tars But to date, the process has proven expensive Other experiments are underway to harness power with giant windmills Geothermal power, heart form earth, is also being tested Some experts expect utility companies to revive hydroelectric power derived form streams and rivers Fifty years ago hydroelectric power provided one third of the electricity used in the United States, but today it supplies only four percent The oceans are another potential source of energy Scientists are studying ways to convert the energy of ocean currents, tides and waves to electricity Experiments are also underway to make use of the temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy Which is the best title of the passage? A The Use of Water Productions for Energy B The Search for Alternative Sources of Energy C Efficient Ways of Disposing of Waste D New Discoveries in Geothermal Power Fifty years ago one third of the electricity in the United States was provided by… A wind B waste products C water D oil In the second paragraph, the phrase “synthetic fuels” could best be replaced by which of the following? A Biological fuels B Low burning fuels C Fast burning fuels D Artificial made fuels Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an alternative source of energy? A Electricity B Geothermal power C Synthetic Fuels D Burning of garbage According to the author, the impracticality of using coal, oil shale and coal tars as sources of energy is due to…… A their being time consuming B their being money consuming C the scarcity of sources D the lack of technology III Read the following passage Choose from the sentences (A-G) below which best fits in each numbered gap(1-5) There is one extra sentence which you not need to use There is an example at the beginning(0) (1.0pt) Carnival is definitely not a spectator sport It’s very difficult to get carried away by the atmosphere unless (0) _G _ and by that I mean wearing a disguise of some kind, even if it’s nothing more than a mask or a funny hat In fact, the number of people (1) _ is usually fairly small, so you will almost certainly be conspicious out of fancy dress You are bound to regret not having gone to a bit of trouble when (2) _ having the time of their lives Ask a friend to lend you a costume if (3) _ You may even find that (4) _ If all else fails, you can always improvise with old streets and clothes, after all, you don’t have to look spectacular, elegant or beautiful, but you should try to enter into the spirit of the festivities if (5) _ A you not have one D they are available for hire somewhere B who not bother to dress up E you want to enjoy them C who don’t want to make trouble F you see every body else G you are taking part yourself IV Fill in each numbered space with one suitable word (2.0 pt) I’d like to talk about some of the problems that students face (1) they follow a course of study through the medium of English (2) _ English is not their mother tongue The problems can be (3) into three broad categories: psychological, cultural and linguistic The first two categories mainly affect those (4) come to study in Britain I’ll comment only briefly on these two categories and then spend most of the time looking at linguistic difficulties apply to everyone Some of the common psychological problems really involve fear of the unknown: for (5) , whether one’s acedemic studies will be too difficult Looking at the cultural problems, we can see that some of them are of a very practical nature, e.g arranging satisfactory accommodation Others are less easy to define (6) largest category seems to be linguistic Let’s look at this (7) some detail Most students, in their (8) countries, will have little opportunity to practise using (9) When foreign learners first have the opportunity to speak to an English-speaking person they may have a shock: they often have great (10) _ in understanding PART III WRITING: (4.0 pts) I Finish the second sentence in each pair in such a way that it means the same as the sentence before it (2.0 pts) He has never been on board a ship before This is the first ……….………………………… …………………………… …………… David finds it easy to make friends David has …………………………………….…………………………… …………… Finish eating first, then you can watch TV You can’t watch TV……………………….… ……………………………………… ……… In spite of her tiredness, she managed to finish her work Although ……………………………………………………………………………………… No messages have come for me, have they? There have ……… ………………………………………………………… ……………… When he drinks a lot, he gets very bad The more………………………………………………………………………… ……… I regret not buying any tickets for the concert I wish …………………………………………………….……… ……………… ………… My advice to you is to go to the doctor’s If I….……………………………………………………………… …………… ……….… A doctor is taking his temperature He is having…….………………………….…………………………….….…… ………… 10 I was not familiar with that kind of computer It was a …….………………………………………………………………….…… … …… II Write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence Use the word given in brackets and other words as necessary Do not change the form of the given word (1.0 pt) He drove so carelessly that he had an accident last month (such) …………………………………………………………………………………… ………… Dicken’s last novel was unfinished when he died (without) …………………………………………………………………………………… ………… Mark is too young to see the horror film (enough) ………………………………………………………………………………………… …… Everyone but Jane failed to produce the correct answer (succeeded) ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……… “How about going to the concert?” said John (suggested) ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……… III Write meaningful sentences using suggested words (1.0 pts) train/ already leave/ before/ I/ get/ station ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……… what/ happen/ if/ there/ no plants/ earth? ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……… we/ now/ face/ problem/ overpopulation ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……… if/ you/ not help/ I/ not meet/ my brother/ last month ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……… you/ never/ will/ regret/ do/such/ kind action ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……… The end _ Së GD_§T B¸C NINH híng dÉn chÊm THI HäC SINH GiáI THCS N¡M HỌC: 2009-2010 M«n : tiÕng anh Líp PART I PRONUNCIATION – VOCABULARY - GRAMMAR (10 pts) I Pronunciation (1 pt):0.1/ each A B C D A B C A A 10 D II Choose the word or phrase… (3.0 pts) : 0,2/each 1C 4A 7A 10D 13D 2C 5B 8B 11A 14C 3C 6A 9B 12B 15C III Choose the best word or phrase with the same meaning as the underlined part Circle A, B, C or D (1.0 pt): 0,2/each 1C 2B 3D 4A 5C IV Correct mistakes.(1.0 pt) : 0,2/each 1.is -> are between -> among have -> has develop -> developed few -> little V Give correct form of the words… (2.0 pts) : 0,2/each encouraged ability thirst satisfation repetition attendance moutainous housed enlarged 10 creator VI Supply the verbs… (2.0 pts) : 0,2 /each dies will have become was founded has raised has helped give will be 10 threatens PART II READING (6.0 pts) I Choose the word that best fits….(2.0 pts) : 0,2 /each 1B 2A 3B 4C 5B 6A 7C 8D 9D wanted is happening 10B II Read the following passage and choose the best answer (1.0 pt) : 0,2/each 1B 2C 3D 4A 5B III Read the passage Choose the most suitable sentence… (1.0 pt): 0,2/each 1B 2F 3A 4D 5E IV Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word… (2.0 pt) : 0,2/each when divided example/ instance 7.in English/ it if who the 8.own 10 difficulties PART III WRITING (4.0 pts) I Finish the second sentence… (2.0 pt) : 0,2/each This is the first time he has ever been on board a ship David has no difficulty (in) making friends You can’t watch TV until you finish/ have finished eating Although she was tired, she managed to finish her work There have been no messages/ not been any messages for me, have there? The more he drinks, the worse he gets I wish I had bought some tickets for the concert If I were you, I would go to the doctor’s, He is having a doctor take his temperature/ his temperature taken by a doctor 10 It was a kind of computer which/that I was not familiar with/ with which I was not familiar II Use the word given to rewrite… (1.0 pt): 0,2/each He was such a careless driver that he had an accident last month Dicken died without finishing his last novel Mark isn’t old enough to see the horror film Only Jane (Jane was the only one who) succeeded in producing the correct answer John suggested going to the concert III Write … (1.0 pt/0.2/ each ) The train had already left before I got to the station What would happen if there were no plants on earth? We are now facing with the problem of overpopulation If you hadn’t helped me, I wouldn’t have met my brother last month You will never regret doing (such) a kind action Chú ý: Tổng điểm đợc làm tròn theo nguyên tắc sau: - 5,1 5,0 - 5,2 5,25 - 5,3 5,25 - 5,4 5,5 - 5,6 5,5 - 5,7 5,75 - 5,8 5,75 - 5,9 6,0 Sở giáo dục và đào tạo Hng yªn đề Thi chính thức (§Ò thi cã 04 trang) kú thi tuyÓn sinh vµo líp 10 thpt chuyªn N¨m häc 2010 – 2011 M«n thi: tiÕng anh (Dµnh cho thÝ sinh thi vµo líp chuyªn TiÕng Anh) Thêi gian lµm bµi: 120 phót Part I: Phonetics (1,0 point) Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest Write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet 11 A deny B deposit C benefit D respond A neighbor B accurate C debate D roommate A result B subject C other D whole A though B therefore C theatre D gather A charity B chopstick C champagne D exchange Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others Write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet A festival B badminton C participant D organize A minority B economic C communicate D efficiency A sewage B faucet C hobby D describe A behave B install C predict D damage 10 A restaurant B supportive C complaint D affect PART II: (3,0 points) VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I Choose the best word or phrase to complete the following sentences Write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet (2,0 points) I couldn’t understand what he said, and A neither couldn’t Stella B Stella couldn’t, too C so could Stella D neither could Stella Not until 1856 across the Mississippi River A the first bridge was built B was the first bridge built C the first bridge was building D the bridge building was I applied for the job that I saw in the paper A advertising B advertised C being advertised D being advertising He’d prefer chicken soup rather than milk A having/ drinking B to have/ drink C have/ drink D had/ drank The more you talk about the matter, A the situation seems worse B the worse seems the situation C the worse the situation seems D the situation seems the worse If he her phone number, he would have given her a ring A knew B had known C has known D had been known The student objected punished by the headmaster A to be B was C to being D having been “How you know that they were discussing your family?” – “Because they stopped when I entered the room.” A to talk B talking C from to talk D from talking You cannot fail to obey it You can’t to it A refuse B deny C resist D withdraw 10 We think that we will elect Williams A our chairman B for our chairman C be our chairman D being our chairman 11 The river with chemicals from factories and rubbish from households nearby A contaminates B is poisoned C is contaminated D poisons 12 Be quiet! It’s rude to people when they are speaking A interfere B interrupt C prevent D introduce 13 The doctor examined me and then wrote out a for me to take to the chemist A paper B recipe C prescription D ticket 14 When a dictionary, you need to be able to understand the symbols and the abbreviations it contains A having used B use C to use D using 15 There is always traffic in the city centre at rush hours A strong B full C heavy D many 16 I drink coffee than you A a little B few C fewer D less 17 The boy is here A whose sick sister B whose sister sick C who his sister is sick D whose sister is sick 18 The person who would service your car is A a mechanic B an engineer C a technician D a driver 19 We try to to see our parents at least twice a month A call up B drop in C go up D come on 20 You can’t communicate with her at the moment She’s in a real A situation B state C position D condition II Supply the appropriate form of the words in the brackets Write them on your answer sheet (1,0 point) If you think I’m going to marry you, then I’m afraid you’re very much _ Presents were divided to all children One bag of toys to every child The boss got angry as her work result was I can’t tell the between the twins have warned the local people of the disaster The situation is Nobody could anything to help The police are investigating the sudden of the valuable painting Can you this shirt for me? It’s a bit long This time his were not believed 10 Mr Brown’s truck is going to be with a telephone (take) (equal) (satisfy) (differ) (science) (hope) (appearance) (short) (deny) (equip) PART III : (3,0 points) READING I Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage Write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet (1,0 point) For many people, traveling by plane is an exciting experience Others, however, find the whole ideas quite terrifying, _(1) _ flying is no more dangerous than any _(2) _ form of travel and some experts say it is considerably safer It is known, however, that most accidents occur _(3) _ take-off and landing when a _(4) _ decisions are vitally important The people _(5) _ job is to look _(6) _ the passengers – the stewards and stewardesses – play an important part in helping passengers to _(7) _ safe and comfortable Indeed, for many passengers being _(8) _ such care of is all part of the total experience _(9) _ other form of travel involves waiting on people in quite the same _(10) _, with food, drink, newspapers, magazines and even video films A although B too C and D because A another A during A leader’s A whose A for A feel A given A Any 10 A sort B other B while B chief’s B which B up B rest B kept B No B kind C the other D others C for D through C driver’s D pilot’s C their D that C after D round C experience D lie C shown D taken C All D Not C way D part II Read the following passage and choose the best answer to complete the sentences Write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet (1,0 point) A recent investigation by scientists at the U.S Geological survey shows that strange animal behavior might help predict future earthquakes Investigators found such occurrences in a ten-kilometer radius of the epicenter of a fairly recent quake Some birds screeched and flew about wildly, dogs yelped and ran around uncontrollably Scientists believe that animals can perceive these environmental changes as early as several days before the mishap In 1976, after observing animal behavior, the Chinese were able to predict a devastating quake Although hundreds of thousands of people were killed, the government was able to evacuate millions of other people and thus keep the death toll at a lower level What prediction may be made by observing animal behavior? A an impending earthquake B the number of people who will die C The ten-kilometer radius of the epicenter D environmental changes Why can animals perceive these changes when humans cannot? A Animals are smarter than humans B Animals have certain instincts that humans don’t possess C By running around the house, they can feel the vibrations D Humans don’t know where to look Which of the followings is NOT true? A Some animals may be able to sense an approaching earthquake B By observing animal behavior, scientists perhaps predict earthquakes C The Chinese have successfully predicted an earthquake and saved many lives D All birds and dogs in a ten-kilometer radius of the epicenter went wild before the quake In this passage, the word “evacuate” most nearly means: A remove B exile C destroy D emaciate If scientists can accurately predict earthquakes, there will be A fewer animals going crazy B fewer people evacuated C a lower death rate D fewer environmental changes III Read the following items of information then match each one with a suitable headline Write your answers on the answer sheet (1,0 point) A LOST ART B THIEVES WITH PETS C WEATHER FORECAST D PHONE A SMILE F A LUCKY GIRL G TRAFFIC CHAOS H GIFT FOR THE POOR I ADVERTISEMENTS ON MEDIA E HOLIDAY ABROAD J A CLEVER GIRL AND HER DADDY A girl fell from the top of a fifty meters high cliff at Southport and landed on a sandy beach After the fall, she stood up and slowly walked home Theodore Lee has left all his money to the Society for the Poor Children He died in April and his entire money of $540,000 goes to the Society Two men broke into a supermarket in Italy and walked off with 240 tins of dog food However, they didn’t take anything else from the shop Police yesterday began to look for thieves who stole 14 paintings from a museum in Taipei The paintings were among the best in the museum Two lorries crashed at the start of a new road system and caused a seven-mile queue It took drivers three times longer to travel the same distance as on the old road Ted Cornwall, aged 77, has started his own telephone service for unhappy people They can ring his home and listen to his choice of jokes Robert Tadley had a hard day with his three-year-old daughter At last he asked, “Why you cry all the time?” his daughter answered “but I don’t cry when I’m laughing” Advertisers spent more money on TV advertisements than on advertisements in newspapers, radio and cinema, all put together It has been very wet and windy today over most parts of the country The temperature has already fallen to 20C and a very cold night is forecast 10 An increasing number of people are now going on holiday to Egypt Last year, for example, about one and a half million tourists visited Egypt PART IV : WRITING (3,0 points) I Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting Write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet (1,0 point) When I came back, I found that my camera had been disappeared A B C D It is difficult to get used to sleep in a tent after having a soft, comfortable bed to lie on A B C D Mrs Stevens, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend the festivities A B C D Working provides people for personal satisfaction as well as money A B C D They are going to get their house to decorate for the Christmas A B C D My mother doesn’t care how much does the car cost because she is going to buy it anyway A B C D No sooner had the secretary hang up than the phone rang again A B C D I find the Internet very usefully because there are many English-learning websites on the Internet A B C D Hundreds of houses and other buildings were destroying by the tropical storm which later developed into a hurricane A B C D 10 The balloon rises because of the hot air or gas inside the balloon is lighter than the air outside A B C D II Using the word given in each bracket and other words to complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first You must use between two and five words DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN Write your answer on the answer sheet (1,0 points) People think Columbus found America before others (thought)  America is by Columbus before others We can’t deny that all of us made certain mistakes early on (true)  It is making mistakes “I didn’t break the flower vase,” Tom said (broken)  Tom flower vase It’s a pity I didn’t take my doctor’s advice (taken)  I wish doctor’s advice Do you have a good relationship with your boss? (along)  Are you your boss? Although Judy was severely disabled, she participated in many sports (severe)  Despite , Judy participated in many sports I didn’t arrive in time to see her (wasn’t)  I to see her She didn’t ring a bell but she walked in (without)  She a bell I was impressed by the performance of that young singer (impression)  The performance of that young singer me 10 He speaks more persuasively than his brother (persuasive)  He is than his brother III Using the words/ phrases given to complete each sentence of the following letter (1,0 point) Dear Mr Smith, A friend / mine / recently / return / England / advise / me / write / you I / hope / come / England / next year / spend / some months / Cambridge Perhaps / you / recommend / suitable English family / me / stay While / I / there / take / part-time / course / improve / English There / be / part-time / course / your college? If / be / I / grateful / you / send / application form Please / tell / much / fees / course / be I / like / know / date / course / begin I / look forward / hear / you / soon 10 Your / sincere Tran Vu Canh, -The end Sở giáo dục và đào tạo Hng Yªn -§Ò thi chÝnh thøC Híng dÉn chÊm đề thi tuyển sinh lớp 10 THPT Chuyên n¨m häc 2010 - 2011 M«n: TiÕng Anh Part I: Phonetics (1,0 điểm) Mỗi từ xác định đúng đợc 0,1 điểm A deny B accurate D whole C theatre C champagne C participant B economic D describe D damage 10 A restaurant B to have/ drink C the worse the situation seems Part II: Vocabulary and grammar (3,0 ®iÓm) I (2,0 điểm) Mỗi đáp án đúng đợc 0,1 điểm D neither could Stella B was the first bridge built C being advertised B had known C to being B talking A refuse 10 A our chairman 11 C is contaminated 12 B interrupt 13 C prescription 14 D using 15 C heavy 16 D less 17 D whose sister is sick 18 A a mechanic 19 B drop in 20 B state II (1,0 điểm) Mỗi từ viết đúng đợc 0,1 điểm mistaken equally unsatisfactory difference hopeless shorten disappearance Scientists denials 10 equipped Part III : Reading (3,0 ®iÓm) I (1,0 điểm) Mỗi đáp án đúng đợc 0,1 điểm A although B other A during D pilot’s A whose C after D taken B No 10 C way A C A feel II (1,0 điểm) Mỗi đáp án đúng đợc 0,2 điểm A B D III (1,0 điểm) Mỗi đáp án đúng đợc 0,1 điểm F H B A G D J I C 10 E Part IV: Writing (3,0 ®iÓm) I (1,0 điểm) Mỗi đáp án đúng đợc 0,1 điểm D B C C C B B B C 10 A II (1,0 điểm) Mỗi câu viết đúng đợc 0,1 điểm People think Columbus found America before others (thought)  America is thought to have been found by Columbus before others We can’t deny that all of us made certain mistakes early on (true)  It is true that nobody can avoid making mistakes “I didn’t break the flower vase,” Tom said (broken)  Tom denied having broken the flower vase It’s a pity I didn’t take my doctor’s advice (taken)  I wish I had taken my doctor’s advice Do you have a good relationship with your boss? (along)  Are you getting along with your boss? Although Judy was severely disabled, she participated in many sports (severe)  Despite her severe disability, Judy participated in many sports I didn’t arrive in time to see her (wasn’t)  I wasn’t early enough to see her She didn’t ring a bell but she walked in (without)  She walked in without ringing a bell I was impressed by the performance of that young singer (impression)  The performance of that young singer made an impression on me 10 He speaks more persuasively than his brother (persuasive)  He is a more persuasive speaker than his brother III (1,0 điểm) Mỗi câu viết đúng đợc 0,1 điểm Vẫn cho điểm học sinh chØ sai sãt nhá vÒ chÝnh t¶, sö dông sai hoÆc thiÕu mét sè tõ chøc n¨ng (function words), vÝ dô nh: a / an / the / Dear Mr Smith, A friend of mine who has recently returned from England advised me to write to you I hope to come / (I hope I will come) to England next year to spend some months at Cambridge Perhaps you would recommend a suitable English family for me to stay with While I am there, I would like to take a part-time course to improve my English Is there a part-time course at your college? If there is, I would be grateful if you could send me an application form Please tell me how much the fees of the course are/ (will be) I would also like to know the date when the course begins/ (will begin) I look forward to hearing from you soon 10 Yours sincerely, Tran Vu Canh -The end Së Gi¸o dôc - §µo T¹o TP hå chÝ minh §Ò chÝnh thøc Kú thi tuyÓn sinh vµo líp 10 thpt chuyªn N¨m häc 2010 - 2011 M«n thi: TiÕng Anh (Cho thÝ sinh thi vµo chuyªn Anh) Thời gian: 120 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề ) Ngµy thi: 21/ 6/ 2010 I CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER TO FILL IN THE BLANK (20 points) They seemed to be _ to the criticism and just carried on as before A disinterested B indifferent C sensitive D uncaring He spoke _ all the families who had lost relatives in the disaster A with a view to B in respect of C on behalf of D in aid of They are very good friends but in terms of sports they are worlds _ A away B separate C apart D different The operation was doomed to failure from the word _ A go B start C begin D now Her penknife came in very _ when they were on their picnic A useful B handy C practical D convenient The doctor was unable to go away for the weekend because she was _ duty A at B by C in D on She is too to hide what she thinks about them A quiet B outspoken C apologetic D broadminded The little boy _ into tears when he thought that he was lost A burst B fell C broke D dripped The film _ a lot of attention A generated B manufactured C promoted D brought 10 All the engineers were happy because they finally made _ A a breakthrough B an outburst C a viewpoint D an outcome 11 Tom: Jane’s daughter is very rude Mary: You’re right; she has no manners _ A however B whatsoever C whenever D evermore 12 Because of her recent poor form, she is only expected to come fourth _ A at least B at best C at worst D at will 13 I’m in no _ this evening to listen to his silly jokes A feeling B tendency C mood D opinion 14 _ was the effect more powerfully felt than in the suburbs A Nowhere B Somewhere C Anywhere D Everywhere 15 _ the choice, I would definitely not go A Giving B Having given C Given D Being given 16 Tom: The building’s nearly finished, isn’t it? Mary: Yes, but it’ll be we can move in A to much time till B a long time before C hardly time when D very soon that 17 Tom: Is your government salary good? Mary: Yes, but I don’t make as much worked in private industry A as I B if I would have C I would if D as I would if I 18 Tom: Betty didn’t win the beauty contest of Singapore Mary: She would have some talent A had she have B have she had C had she had D have she have 19 Tom: I saw you studying at the library last night Mary: You ; I wasn’t there A wouldn’t have B can’t have C might have D have 20 Tom: What’s all the noise about? Mary: We had a bad accident _ at the factory A happened B happening C happen D has happened 21 Tom: Can you wait while I run into the library? Mary: OK, _ you hurry A even though B as long as C when D unless 22 Tom: Do you know where Barb is? Mary: Strange _ sound, she is in South Africa A may it B as it may C like it may D does it 23 Tom: Who did you invite to dinner? Mary: No one _ than Frank and his family A rather B except C besides D other 24 Tom: A lot of money goes for AIDS research Mary: Yes, because it’s _ the government is spending a lot to find a cure A a so serious disease B so serious a disease C so a serious disease D such serious that 25 Tom: Which is more important: luck or effort? Mary: Luck is _ effort A on the same importance B the same importance as C of the same importance as D as the same importance as 26 This is the latest news from Timbuktu Two-thirds of the city _ in a fire A was destroyed B have been destroyed C has been destroyed D were destroyed 27 There was no alternative _ wait until the rescue team came A but B but to C than to D than 28 _ his invaluable work, the project would never have succeede A For all B In view of C But for D provided with 29 This is the only party in my life A I never enjoy B I ever enjoy C I’ve never enjoyed D D I’ve ever really enjoyed 30 “So long!” is another way of saying _ A Hello! B Cheer up! C I’m very happy D Goodbye! 31 Tom: Take care of yourself Mary: _ A I will B Yes, I C Not bad D You're welcome 32 Tom: Can I have your order, please? Mary: _ A Two chickens, please B I'll it right away C Yes, sir D Just whatever you want to 34 It was in the countryside _ A where John was brought up B John was grown up C that John was brought up D which John was grown up at 35 I don’t know how you manage to _ on only £50 a week A get by B take in C cut down D look down 36 The plumber came yesterday to _ the burst pipes A turn off B look into C get over D see to 37 I’m afraid I haven’t got time to _ the matter right now A go into B look for C turn over D clean out 38 Our school doesn’t break _ until the end of July A out B in C off D up 39 The government is to bring _ the necessary laws to deal with the problem A down B to C up D in 40 Do _ your shoe laces, or you will tumble over them A with B up C about D on iI CHOOSE THE SUITABLE WORD TO FILL IN EACH BLANK (15 points) Research has shown that over half the children in Britain who take their own lunches to school not eat (1) in the middle of the day In Britain schools have to (2) meals at lunchtime Children can (3) to bring their own food or have lunch at the school canteen One shocking (4) of this research is that school meals are much healthier than lunches prepared by parents There are strict (5) for the preparation of school meals, which have to include one (6) of fruit and one of vegetables, as well as meat, a dairy item and starchy food like bread or pasta Lunchboxes (7) by researchers contained sweet drinks, crisps and chocolate bars Children (8) twice as much sugar as they should at lunchtime The research will provide a better (9) of why the percentage of overweight students in Britain has (10) in the last decade Unfortunately, the government cannot (11) parents, but it can remind them of the (12) value of milk, fruit and vegetables Small changes in their children’s diet can (13) their future health Children can easily develop bad eating (14) at this age, and parents are the only ones who can (15) it A appropriately B properly C probably D possibly A take B provide C make D A prefer B offer C prepare D choose A finding B number C figure D outcome A standards B procedures C conditions D regulations A piece B portion C helping D amount A examined B eaten C taken D investigated A take B contain C consume D use A view B knowledge C understanding D opinion 10.A increased B expanded C raised D added 11.A criticize B instruct C order D tell 12.A nutritional B healthy C mental D physical 13.A kill B effect C destroy D affect 14.A behaviors B styles C attitudes D habits 15.A prevent B cancel C stop D delay III IDENTIFY THE MISTAKE IN EACH SENTENCE (10 points) They asked me (A) what did happen (B) the last night, but I was (C) unable to (D) tell them The (A) test administrator ordered (B) that we (C) not to open our books until he told (D) us to so (A) Our new neighbors (B) had been living in Arizona (C) for ten years (D) before moving their present house I (A) would attend (B) the meeting last week, but I had to (C) make a speech at still (D) another meeting We (A) are supposed to read all of (B) chapter seventh and (C) answer the questions (D) for tomorrow’s class Mexican (A) jumping beans are (B) actually seeds (C) in which contain moth larvae (D) whose activity causes the seeds to jump Science fiction is any (A) fiction dealing with the future or with (B) so imaginative subjects as interstellar travel, (C) life on other planets, (D) or time travel Approximately fifty percent of the (A) package (B) utilized in the United States are for (C) foods and (D) beverages Studies (A) of either vision and physical optics (B) began almost (C) as early as civilization (D) itself 10 (A) Because the expense of (B) traditional fuels and the (C) concern that they may run out, many countries (D) have been investigating alternative source of power IV SUPPLY THE APPROPRIATE FORMS OF WORDS IN THE BRACKETS (15 points) Such a kind man would never hurt his friend’s feelings (INTEND) The scenery along the coast was (BREATHE) Because of a car , she didn't get to the airport in time for her flights (BREAK) The need assistance from the whole society (POVERTY) Her bedroom is decorated with her favorite souvenirs from her trips (PLEASE) We are offering many special price on printers this month (REDUCE) Students hate their classmates who get treatment from their teachers (PREFER) Explosives are weapons (DIE) Three of the tried to escape through the window (CAPTURE) 10.We were all surprised at her to help (REFUSE) 11.Health care was in ancient time There was no hospital or doctor then (EXIST) 12.What the teacher does first is to check of the students (ATTEND) 13.The company went bankrupt on account of inefficient (MANAGE) 14. are built to entertain and educate people about marine life (AQUATIC) 15.The educational program we are launching is to teenage girls in rural areas (POWER) V READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE AND CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS (10 points) The development of jazz can be seen as part of the larger continuum of American popular music, especially dance music In the twenties, jazz became the hottest new thing in dance music, much as ragtime had at the turn of the century, and as would rhythm and blues in the fifties, rock in the fifties, and disco in the seventies But two characteristics distinguish jazz from other dance music The first is improvisation, the changing of a musical phrase according to the player's inspiration Like all artists, jazz musicians strive for an individual style, and the improvise or paraphrase is a jazz musician's main opportunity to display his or her individuality In early jazz, musicians often improvised melodies collectively, thus creating a kind of polyphony There was little soloing as such, although some New Orleans players, particularly cornet player Buddy Bolden, achieved local fame for their ability to improvise a solo Later the idea of the chorus-long or multichorus solo took hold Louis Armstrong's instrumental brilliance, demonstrated through extended solos, was a major influence in this development Even in the early twenties, however, some jazz bands had featured soloists Similarly, show orchestras and carnival bands often included one or two such "get-off" musicians Unimproved, completely structured jazz does exist, but the ability of the best jazz musicians to create music of great cohesion and beauty during performance has been a hallmark of the music and its major source of inspiration and change The second distinguishing characteristic of jazz is a rhythmic drive that was initially called "hot" and later "swing" In playing hot, a musician consciously departs from strict meter to create a relaxed sense of phrasing that also emphasizes the underlying rhythms ("Rough" tone and use of moderate vibrato also contributed to a hot sound.) Not all jazz is hot, however, many early bands played unadorned published arrangements of popular songs Still, the proclivity to play hot distinguished the jazz musician from other instrumentalists The passage answers which of the following questions? A Which early jazz musicians most Influenced rhythm and blues music? B What are the differences between jazz and other forms of music? C Why is dancing closely related to popular music in the United States? D What instruments comprised a typical jazz band of the 1920's? Which of the following appeared before jazz as a popular music for dancing? A Disco B Rock C Rhythm and D Ragtime blues According to the passage, jazz musicians are able to demonstrate their individual artistry mainly by? A creating musical variations while B preparing musical arrangements performing C reading music with great skill D being able to play all types of popular music Which of the following was the function of "get-off" musicians line 12? A Assist the other band members in packing up after a performance B Teach dance routines created for new music C Lead the band D Provide solo performances in a band or orchestra Which two types of music developed around the same time? A jazz / rock B dance / rhythm & blue C rock / rhythm & blue D jazz / dance Louis Armstrong was mentioned as an influential musician of A "hot" or "swing" jazz C structured jazz B chorus long jazz D soloing jazz The word "consciously" in line 16 is closest in meaning to A carelessly B easily C periodically D purposely The word "unadorned" in line 18 is closest in meaning to A lovely B plain C disorganized D inexpensive Which of the following terms is defined in the passage? A "improvisation" (line 4) B "polyphony" (line 7) C "cornet player” (line 8) D "multichorus” (line 9) 10 The topic of the passage is developed primarily by means of A dividing the discussion into two major B presenting contrasting points of areas views C providing biographies of famous D describing historical events in musician sequence VI SUPPLY EACH BLANK WITH ONE SUITABLE WORD (15 points) Illiteracy is the condition of being (1) to read and write Illiteracy is also (2) to describe the condition of being ignorant or unknowledgeable in a particular subject or field Computer illiteracy is (3) inability to use a computer programming language Most of us (4) use computers know how to send emails, or how to create a new folder But we know (5) about programming languages, the artificial languages used to write instructions that can be executed by a computer Even in technologically (6) countries, a very small percentage of computer users are able to read or write this kind of computer language Should we (7) the effort to learn a computer language, especially when these are so complicated? The answer is (8) Because of computer illiteracy, users are at the (9) of software manufacturers Our society becomes more dependent on information (10) , and in a few years’ (11) , reading and writing a computer language will be as essential (12) using a human language Computer users will not be able to survive (13) they know the code - the set of detailed instructions that tell a computer what to In the (14) , survival and professional success will presuppose knowing everything about the machines we (15) with VII REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES WITHOUT CHANGING THE MEANING IN SOME QUESTIONS, YOU HAVE TO USE THE GIVEN WORDS WITHOUT CHANGING THEIR FORMS IN ANY WAY (15 points) Thanks to her mother's encouragement, she entered the beauty contest Had it She’ll probably pass the high school entrance examination (STANDS) She was just as good as they had thought She quite definitely came The “environmentally friendly” label on this product is misleading Despite what is printed She was afraid to scream because she didn’t want to wake up the neighbors (FEAR) When you arrive, you will be met by the Head of the Sales Department On People estimate that the company manufactured more than 5,000 small planes last year More than 5,000 small planes There have been fewer people who consume Chinese products (DECREASE) They brought me two laptops, but neither worked satisfactorily (WHICH) 10.Do phone us when you arrive at the airport, even if it's very late However 11.Jane seems to come to the performance lat It looks 12.I could hold a big party due to my Mom’s help Had it 13.Success depends on hard work The harder 14.Fiona was so disappointed that she could not keep on working Such 15.Although Richard is competent in his work, he does not know how to deal with this client Competent The end -(§Ò thi nµy cã 05 trang) Hä vµ tªn thÝ sinh: Sè b¸o danh: đáp án kì thi tuyền sinh lớp 10 thpt chuyên hồ chí minh Phần I: (20 points) - 0,5/ each B C C A B D B A A 10 A 11 B 12 B 13 C 14 A 15 C 16 B 17 D 18 C 19 B 20 C 21 B 22 B 23 D 24 B 25 C 26 C 27 B 28 C 29 D 30 D 31 A 32 A 33 B 34 C 35 A 36 D 37 A 38 D 39 D 40 B Phần II: (15 points) - 1/ each B B D A A B A C C 10 A 11 A 12 A 13 D 14 D 15 A Phần III (10 points) - 1/ each A C D A B C B A A 10 A Phần IV (15 points) - 1/ each INTENTIONALLY BREATH-TAKING BREAKDOWN POOR PLEASANTLY Phần V (10 points) - 1/ each B B REDUCTIONS PREFERENTIAL DEADLY CAPTIVES 10.REFUSAL 11.NONEXISTENT 12.ATTENDANCE 13.MANAGEMENT 14.AQUARIUMS 15.EMPOWER D A D C D B A 10 A Phần VI (15 points) - 1/ each UNABLE USED THE / ONE'S WHO NOTHING / LITTLE / NONE ADVANCED / DEVELOPED MAKE YES MERCY 10.TECHNOLOGY 11.TIME 12.AS 13.UNLESS 14.FUTURE 15.WORK Phần VII (15 points) - 1/ each HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR HER MOTHER'S ENCOURAGEMENT, SHE WOULDN'T HAVE ENTERED THE BEAUTY CONTEST SHE STANDS A VERY GOOD CHANCE OF PASSING THE HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAMINATION SHE QUITE DEFINITELY CAME UP TO THEIR EXPECTATION DESPITE WHAT IS PRINTED IN THE LABEL, THIS PRODUCT IS NOT "ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY" SHE WAS AFRAID TO SCREAM FOR FEAR OF WAKING UP THE NEIGHBORS ON ARRIVAL, YOU WILL BE MET BY THE HEAD OF THE SALES DEPARTMENT MORE THAN 5,000 SMALL PLANES ARE ESTIMATED TO HAVE BEEN TURNED OUT LAST YEAR THERE HAS BEEN A DECREASE IN THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO CONSUME CHINESE PRODUCTS THEY BROUGHT ME TWO LAPTOPS, NEITHER OF WHICH WORKED PROPERLY 10.HOWEVER LATE IT IS WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT THE AIRPORT, DO PHONE ME 11.It looks as if she will come to the performance late 12.Had it not been for Mom’s help, I could not have held a big party 13.The harder you work, the more successful you are 14.Such was Fiona’s disappointment that she could not keep on working 15.Competent as/ though Richard is / may be in his work, he does not know how to deal with this client  Tæng ®iÓm bµi thi : 100 POINTS  CáCH TíNH ĐIểM : Tổng số câu đúng/ 10 The end UBND tØnh qu¶ng trÞ Së Gi¸o dôc - §µo T¹o §Ò chÝnh thøc Kú thi tuyÓn sinh vµo líp 10 thpt chuyªn N¨m häc 2009 - 2010 M«n thi: TiÕng Anh (Cho thÝ sinh thi vµo chuyªn Anh) Thời gian: 120 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề ) Ngµy thi: 22/ 6/ 2009 A pronunciation (10 points) I Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently from the others in each group (5 points) A chapter A example A junior A hall A recite B yatch B feed B humour B doll B reconcile C manage C ink C stew C chalk C refund D panel D inhumane D purify D forecast D reproduce II Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others (5 points) A relax B recognize C realize A permanent B power C permission A photography B minority C heroic A practicality B politician C uncontrollable A managerial B determination C unbelievable B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (30 points) D relatively D carpet D amateur D comfortable D inability I Choose the best answers to completes each sentence (10 points) _ to the national park before, Sue was amazed to see the geyser A Being not B Not having C Have not been D Having not been been Herbs _ in soups and sauces A are used to be B are often used C often use D get used to being _ finds the treasure is entitled to twenty five percent of it A Who B The person C Whoever D Man who who The passage _ that the first settlers were Spanish A refers B instills C implies D infers There are not many interesting _ of news in the ‘Evening’ A parts B articles C loads D items Jane likes watching films, but she is not _ keen on any kind A specially B certainly C largely D particularly If you come to the theatre late, you have to wait until the _ to get in A break B interval C refreshment D half time From now on, you have to _ responsibility for the sales figures A get B acquire C assume D accept _, the reports are not good enough to be printed A Out of the B On my own C If you ask me D Telling the ordinary truth 10.During the war, we _ many relatives A set an example for B take for C lost touch with D made a mention granted of II Give the correct form/ tense of the verbs in brackets (10 points) Although some groups of people (1 always live) _ outdoors in tents, camping as we (2 know) _ it today (3 begin) _ to be popular about 50 years ago The increase in the use of cars and improvements in camping equipment (4 allow) _ more people to travel longer distances into the countryside and (5 stay) _ there in greater comfort Many campers like (6 be) _ themselves in quiet areas, so they take their tent and food and walk or cycle into the forests or the mountains Others, (7 prefer) _ to be near people, (8 drive) _ to a public or privately-owned campsite which (9 have) _ up-to-date facilities, like hot shower and swimming pools Whether campers are separate in the mountain or on a busy site, they should remember to keep the area clean and tidy In the forests, they must put out any fires and keep food hidden to avoid (10 attract) _ animals III Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage (10 points) At the end of the concert, the audience gave the young pianist a _ ovation (stand) The university has _ the use of dictionaries during language examinations (author) A dilemma is a situation where a difficult choice has to be made between two, sometimes unpleasant, _ (alternate) It is very difficult to find Mrs Burton’s shop, for it was _ from all others in the street (distinguish) When we arrived at the hotel, we were amazed at the _ hospitality of the fans (compare) The teacher’s criticism has _ Tom’s interest in learning (die) The staff’s bad behavior has brought to the whole company (graceful) Panda is _ to China only (nation) Traditional _are a good source of fun and entertainment (celebrate) 10.The public were angry with the Minister’s _ to tell the truth about the bribery (refuse) C READING (45 points) I Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question (5 points) As far back as 700 B.C, man has talked about children being cared for by wolves Romulus and Remus, the legendary twin founders of Rome, were purported to have been cared for by wolves It is believed that when a she-wolf loses her litter, she seeks a human child to take its place This seemingly preposterous idea did not become credible until the late nineteen century when a French doctor actually found a naked ten-year-old boy wandering in the woods He did not walk erect, could not speak intelligibly, nor could he relate to people He only growled and stared at them Finally the doctor won the boy’s confidence and began to work with him After many long years of devoted and patient instruction, the doctor was able to get the boy to clothe and feed himself, recognize and utter a number of words, as well a write letters and form words The French doctor found the boy A wandering in the woods C growling at him B at his doorstep D speaking intelligibly In this passage, the word “litter” most nearly means A garbage B master C offspring D hair The doctor was able to work with the boy because A the boy was highly intelligent C the boy liked to dress up B the boy trusted him D the boy was dedicated and patient Which of the following statements is NOT true? A She-wolves have been said to substitute human children for their lost litters B Examples of wolves’ caring for human children can be found only in the nineteenth century C The French doctor succeeded in domesticating the boy somewhat D The young boy never was able to speak perfectly In this passage, the word “preposterous” most nearly means A dedicated B scientific C wonderful D absurd II Read the text below and look carefully at each line Some of the lines are correct, and some have a word which should not be there If a line is correct, put a tick () by the number If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word by the number (15points) ADVENTURE IN PERU I’ve just been to see a film is called Touching the Void It’s about two climbers who decided to go climbing in the mountains in Peru It took them two days to reach the mountain they had been decided to climb because it was in such a remote place They left a companion and the most of their supplies at a base camp, optimistically thinking about they would be back in a couple of days After a difficult climb, they reached at the top of the mountain It was then that everything started to go wrong Because of one climber had broken his leg, he had to be lowered down the mountain by means of a rope His leg it was so much painful that he couldn’t stand on it After a very exciting bit of the film, which I won’t describe, he found by himself alone at the bottom of a crevasse He managed to climb out and eventually is 00  10. 11. 12. 13. crawl to safety The cold was so intense that he got frostbite in his 14. hands, 15. but he was carried on, dragging himself down a glacier and across rocks When he arrived at the base camp, his friends were too amazed to see him They couldn’t believe that in despite his broken leg, he had managed to reach the camp III Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space (10 points) WHALING Rock carving suggest that Stone Age people were hunting whales for food as early as 2200 B.C Such (1) hunting is still practiced today in a number of (2) including the Inuit people of Greenland and North America Whaling became big business from the seventh century as the (3) for whalebone and whale oil rose, and humpback and sperm whales were hunted in (4) large numbers But just as stocks of these species began to fall, the explosive harpoon-gun was (5) This weapon, together with the development of steam-power ships, (6) the whalers to hunt the fast-moving fin and blue whales In 1905 the whaling (7) moved to the waters of Antarctica The introduction of massive factory ships enabled the whales to be processed at sea As a result, the blue whale had (8) disappeared by the 1950s In 1946 the International Whaling Commission was established to maintain the declining whale populations Quotas were (9) but these were often (10) and numbers continued to fall Hunting of many species continued until 1986 when the IWC finally responded to international pressure and a ban on commercial whaling was introduced A survival B essential C basic D subsistence A groups B societies C races D nationalities A demand B desire C request D reliance A repeatedly B frequently C continually D increasingly A invented B discovered C assembled D applied A managed B employed C enabled D empowered A lines B troops C staff D fleets A virtually B possibly C uniquely D commonly A made B set C placed D done 10.A refused B denied C ignored D exempted IV Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage (15 points) In a village on the east coast of Scotland, people were waiting anxiously for news Two of their fishing-boats (1) been caught in the storm (2) had blown up during the night In the cottages round the harbour people stood (3) their door, (4) worried to talk The rest of the fishing fleet had (5) the harbour before dark, and the men from these ships waited and watched with the wives and families of (6) missing men Some had (7) thick blankets and some flasks to hot drinks, knowing that the men (8) be cold and tried As dawn began to break over (9) the east, a small point if light was (10) in the darkness of the water and a (11) minutes later, (12) was a shout Before long, the two boats (13) turning in, past the lighthouse, to the inside of the harbour The men (14) helped out of their boats, and although they were stiff (15) cold and tiredness, they were all safe D WRITING (15 points) I Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those printed before them (10 points) It was wrong of you to allow a four-year-old child to walk home alone You should I could realize how important the family is only after I left home Not until Mrs Green is proud of her son’s contribution to the play Mrs Green is proud of what They recruited very few young engineers Hardly Only two out of the five rooms we have booked have air conditioning We have booked five rooms, only Jane seems to come to the performance late It looks I could hold a big party due to my Mom’s help Had it Success depends on hard work The harder Fiona was so disappointed that she could not keep on working Such 10.Although Richard is competent in his work, he does not know how to deal with this client Competent II Use the prompts provided to write full sentences (5points) Regular exercise / only help in / control weight/ but / prevent / illness It / lessen / risk of heart disease / be / a threat / men over fifty It / allow us / get rid / tenseness, anxiety / frustration During exercise, / brain / release chemicals / call / endorphins / associated / happiness and relaxation Exercise / take regular / improves / fitness / our body / mind The end -(§Ò thi nµy cã 04 trang) Hä vµ tªn thÝ sinh: Sè b¸o danh: UBND tØnh qu¶ng trÞ Së Gi¸o dôc - §µo T¹o §Ò chÝnh thøc đáp án Kỳ thi tuyển sinh vào lớp 10 thpt chuyên N¨m häc 2009 - 2010 M«n thi: TiÕng Anh (Cho thÝ sinh thi vµo chuyªn Anh) Thời gian: 120 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề ) Ngµy thi: 22/ 6/ 2009 I Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently from the others in each group (5 points) - 1/ each B B D B B II Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others (5 points) - 1/ each A C D D B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (30 points) B I Choose the best answers to completes each sentence (10 points) - 1/ each B D B B C C C C D 10 C II Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets (10 points) - 1/ each have always lived to be know prefering began drive have allowed has to stay 10 attracting III Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage (10 points) - 1/ each standing deadened authorized disgrace alternatives native indistinguishable celebrations incomparable 10.refusal C READING (45 points) I Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question (5 points) - 1/ each A C B B D II Read the text below and look carefully at each line …… (15points) - 1/ each  been the about at  of it much 10 by 11  12  13 was 14 too 15 in III Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space (10 points) - 1/ each WHALING D B A D A C D A B 10 C IV Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage (12 points) 1/ each had in 10.seen/ visible/ spotted which/ that 11.few at/ by 12.there too 13.were reached 14.were the 15.with/ from brought would IV WRITING (15 points) I Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those printed before them (10 points) - 1/ each You should not have allowed a four-year-old child to walk home alone Not until I left home could/ did I realize how important the family is Mrs Green is proud of what her son can contribute / contributes to the play Hardly any young engineers were recruited We have booked five rooms, only two of which have air conditioning It looks as if she will/ can come to the performance late Had it not been for Mom’s help, I could not have held a big party The harder you work, the more successful you are/ will be Such was Fiona’s disappointment that she could not keep on working 10.Competent as/ though Richard is/ may be in his work, he does not know how to deal with this client II Use the prompts provided to write full sentences (5points) - 1/ each Regular exercise not only helps in controling weight, but also prevents illness It lessens the risk of heart disease which is a threat to men over fifty (years old/ of age) It allows us to get rid of tenseness, anxiety and frustration During exercise, the brain releases (some/ the) chemicals (which are) called endorphins, which are associated with happiness and relaxation Exercise (which is) taken regularly improves the fitness of our body and (our) mind  Tæng ®iÓm bµi thi : 100 POINTS  CáCH TíNH ĐIểM : Tổng số câu đúng/ 10 The end UBND tØnh vòng tµu Së Gi¸o dôc - §µo T¹o §Ò chÝnh thøc Kú thi tuyÓn sinh vµo líp 10 thpt chuyªn N¨m häc 2009 - 2010 M«n thi: TiÕng Anh (Cho thÝ sinh thi vµo chuyªn Anh) Thời gian: 120 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề ) Ngµy thi: 25/ 6/ 2009 A pronunciation (10 points) I Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently from the others in each group (5 points) A author B other C there D they A forest B control C product D ecology A industry B translate C construction D satisfy A baggage B courage C damage D invasion A advantage B addition C advertise D adventure II Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others (5 points) A deposit A surprising B festival B astonishing C institute C amazing D resident D interesting A interview B industry C essential A extreme B generous C lonely A friendly B extra C along B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (40 points) D difficult D clothing D orphanage I Choose the best answers to completes each sentence (10 points) One problem for teacher is that each student has his/ her own needs A separate B divided C individual D distinctive I was in the book I was reading and didn’t hear the phone A submerged B distracted C gripped D engrossed If we hurry, we might get there to catch the early train A right B in time C on time D before time To get a passport, you must send in your birth and two photos A certificate B licence C paper D card She tries to set an hour a week for practice A about B down C aside D in stay the night if it’s too difficult to get home A At all costs B By all means C In all D On the whole Robert and his wife to my house for tea yesterday evening A came round B came about C came down D came away Each of the guests a bunch of flowers A are given B is given C were given D give To everyone’s surprise, Mr Brown at the Trade Union meeting A turned in B turned over C turned up D turned round 10 Everyone burst out laughing There was a lot of A laughs B laughter C laughings D laugh II Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets (10 points) I (meet) John before I (be) a fortnight in Paris The children were frightened because the lights suddenly (go) out and they (sit) in the dark What tune (play) when we (come) in? She was badly hurt when her car hit another car If she (wear) her seat belt, she (not hurt) so badly Coming into the room he (see) Mary where he (leave) her III Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage (10 points) We go to the restaurant for whenever we ‘re tired of eating meat (vegestable) Don’t worry I ‘ll be waiting for you at the to the pagoda (enter) The old theater of our city is being enlarged and (modern) Advertisements acount for three fourths of the of the newspaper (come) What is the of the adjective “solid” ( oppose) should complain if they are not satisfied with the service they recieve (Consume) If your work is you won’t get a raise (satisfy) are alarmed by the rate at which tropical rainforest are being destroyed (Conserve) The athletes take part in the Olympic Games in the true spirit of (sport) 10.You can never be sure what he is going to He is so (predict) IV Arrange these sentences to make a complete passage (10 points) a As they built bigger and bigger ships, they were able to sail further and further away b They don’t really mean that the world is getting smaller, of course c They found that as they sailed further away from their home countries, the world became bigger d Then men began to use ships to explore the world e Today there are no undiscovered countries left to put on the map, but there are many new worlds to discover out in space f But 2,300 years ago the Egyptians and the Greek thought that the world was very small and flat that around it was the ocean g We often hear people saying that the world is getting smaller h So they had to make new maps to show the countries that they found i And they discovered new countries that they didn’t know about j What they mean is that with modern means of transport, we can now reach every part of the world very quickly C READING (30 points) I Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question (5 points) People have been playing with marbles for thousands of years The first marbles were probably either river stones that happened to be naturally round enough to roll or, more likely, rounded globs of clay that were baked hardness Such very old clay marbles have been found in both Greek and Roman ruins, and quartz spheres have been dated at around 6000 B.C Harder and more durable marbles tend to inspire different kinds of games than soft clay marbles, which crack very easily So with the advent of hand rounded and polished marbles made of agate or some other rugged, igneous rock, the ‘golden age’ of marbles and marble play flowered Stone marbles began to appear in the early 1800s in what is now the southern part of Germany Shortly after, handmade glass marbles appeared in the same part of Europe For the next 120 years, marbles and marble playing-there were literally hundred of games flourished in both Europe and America Marble players developed their own vocabulary for different sizes and materials of marbles, as well as for the many kinds of games to be played and the way marbles were used in the games For example, if you were going to play a game of Ring-Taw, one of the most popular and enduring marbles games, you would lag for the first shot, and then knuckle down from the baulk, trying your best to get a mib or two with your opponent’s immie The author makes the point in the passage that playing with marbles A has been going on since ancient times C is losing popularity B is a relatively recent phenomenon D is a very expensive pastime According to the passage, which of the following was the least used substance for making marbles? A agate B glass C rock D clay It can be inferred from the passage that the use of marbles became very popular in Europe and America A in the 18th century C in 6000 B.C B in the 1970s D after glass marbles were developed We can infer from the passage that marble playing A is a game only for children C is played according to one set of B has many variations in games rules D uses only one kind of marble We can conclude from lines 11-12 of the passage that the terminology of marble playing is A specialized C easy to understand B used only by children D derived from an ancient language II Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space (15 points) Look on the bright side Do you ever wish you were more optimistic, some one who always (1) _ to be successful ? Having some one around who always (2) _ the worst isn’t really a lot of (3) _ we all know someone who sees a single cloud on a sunny day and says,b “It looks (4) _ rain.” But if you catch yourself thinking such things, it’s important to something (5) _ it You can change your view of life, (6) _ to psychologists, it only takes a little effort, and you’ll find life more rewarding as a (7) _ Optimism, they say, is partly about self-respect and confidence, but it’s also a more positive way of looking at life and all it has to (8) _ Optimists are more (9) _ to start new projects and generally more prepared to take risks Upbringing is obviously very important in forming your (10) _ to the world Some people are brought up to (11) _ too much on others and grow up forever blaming other people when anything (12) _ wrong Most optimists, on the (13) _ hand, have been brought up not to (14) _ failure as the end of the world-they just (15) _ with their lives A counted B expected C felt D waited A worries B cares C fears D doubts A musement B play C enjoyment D fun A so B to C for D like A with B against C about D over A judging B according C concerning D following A result B reason C purpose D product A supply B suggest C offer D propose A possible B likely C hopeful D welcome 10.A opinion B attitude C view D position 11.A trust B believe C depend D hope 12.A goes B falls C comes D turns 13.A opposite B next C other D far 14.A regard B respect C suppose D think 15.A get up B get on C get out D get over III Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage (10 points) Travelling to all corners of the world is (1) _ easier and easier We live (2) _ a global village, but how well we know and understand each other ? Here is (3) _ simple test Imagine you have arranged a meeting at p.m What time should you expect your foreign business colleagues to arrive? If they are German, they ‘ll be exactly (4) _ time If they are American, they ‘ll probably be 15 minutes early If they are Bristish, they be 15 minutes (5) _, and you should allow up to an hour for the Indians Therefore, these are some small advice in (6) _ not to behave badly abroad In France you shouldn’t sit down in a cafard untill you are shaken hands with everyone you know.In Afghanistan you ‘d better spend at last minutes (7) _ 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 (8) _ 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 (9) _ 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 (10) _ You shouldn’t try to have a conversation until it is eaten D WRITING (20 points) I Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those printed before them (10 points) My brother studies now harder than he used to My brother Please don’t ask me that question I’d rather I last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City I haven’t John only understood very little what the teacher said John could hardly Tom will be twenty next week It’s Tom’s She is fond of her nephew although he behaves terribly She is fond of her nephew in He prefers reading books to watching TV He would He didn’t hurry, so he missed the bus If The train takes longer than the plane The plane 10.I don’t suppose you have change for pounds, you? Do you happen II Use the promps provided to write full sentences to make a complete letter (10 points) Dear Sir / Madam, I / like / express / concern / increasing number / karaoke bars / city There be / lot / reason / I object / places Firstly, / owners / take / much money / those / come / sing Secondly, / they cause / much noise / neighborhood Thirdly, / there / number / pupils / play truant / just / go / those places / sing Last / least / these bars / harm / appearance / city / because / their / ugly flashing lights I want / say / I / not / old fashioned person I hope / authority / take / matter / careful consideration I / not mean / ban them / but / there should / effective way / control / this kind / entertainment places 10.I / look / see / city council / / this master Yours truly, Thomas Cruise The end -(§Ò thi nµy cã 04 trang) UBND tØnh vòng tµu Sở giáo dục - đào tạo §Ò chÝnh thøc ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 CHUYÊN N¨m häc 2009 - 2010 M«n thi : TiÕng Anh Thời gian: 120 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề ) Ngµy thi: 25/ 6/ 2009 A pronunciation (10 points) I Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronun ced differently from the others in each group (5 points) - 1/ each A B B D C II Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others (5 points) - 1/ each A D C A B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (35 points) C I Choose the best answers to completes each sentence (10 points) - 1/ each C B D A B B A C C 10 B II Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets (10 points) - 1/ each met – had been had gone – were sitting had been wearing – wouldn’t have been hurt was being played – came saw – had left III Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage (10 points) - 1/ each vegetarians consumers entrance untisfactory modernized Conservationists incomes sportsmanship opposite 10.unpredictable IV Arrange these sentences to make a complete passage (10 points) gbj  f dci a h e C READING (30 points) I Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question (5 points) - 1/ each A D D B A II Read the text and decide which answer best fits each space (15 points) - 1/ each Look on the bright side B C D D C B A C B 10 B 11 C 12 A 13 C 14 A 15 B II Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage (10 points) - 1/ each getting in a on late order saying anything togethet 10 possible D WRITING (20 points) I Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those printed before them (10 points) My brother didn't use to study as/ so hard as he does now/ used to study more lazily than he does now I’d rather you didn’t ask me that question I haven’t seen Bob since I was in Ho Chi Minh City John could hardly understand what the teacher said It's Tom's twentieth birthday next week She is fond of her nephew in spite of his terrible behaviour He would rather read books than watch TV If he had hurried he would/could have caught / wouldn’t have missed the bus The plane does not take as long as/takes a shorter time than/ is quicker/faster than the train 10.Do you happen to have change for pounds? II Use the promps provided to write full sentences to make a complete … (10 points) - 1/ each Dear Sir/ Madam, I would like to express (my) concern about the increasing number of karaoke bars in the/ our city There are a lot of reasons that/ why I object to these/ those places Firstly, the owners take too much money from those people who come to sing Secondly, they cause/ are causing too much noise in/ to the neighborhood Thirdly, there are a number of pupils who/ that play truant just to go to those places to sing Last but not least, these bars harm to the appearance of the city because of their ugly flashing light I (also) want to say (that) I am not an old fashioned person I hope (that) the authority will take this matter into careful consideration I not mean to ban them, but there should be an/ some effective way to control this kind of entertainment places 10.I look/ am looking forward to seeing the city council doing something about this matter Yours truly, Thomas Cruise  Tổng điểm bài thi : Tổng số câu đúng/ 10 The end -UBND tØnh phó yªn Së Gi¸o dôc - §µo T¹o §Ò chÝnh thøc Kú thi tuyÓn sinh vµo líp 10 thpt chuyªn N¨m häc 2009 - 2010 M«n thi: TiÕng Anh (Cho thÝ sinh thi vµo chuyªn Anh) Thời gian: 120 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề ) Ngµy thi: 5/ 7/ 2009 A pronunciation (10 points) I Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently from the others in each group (5 points) A clerk A mouths A vehicle A dormitory A food B terse B paths B rhythm B information B shoot C term C months C exhume C organization C shook D jerk D wreaths D behold D forward D spool II Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others (5 points) A philosopher B patriot C atmosphere A pollute B severe C tragic A economical B personality C preparatory A interrupt B interview C intervene A mechanic B terrific C Arabic B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (40 points) D habit D humane D entertaiment D interstellar D Pacific I Choose the best answers to completes each sentence (10 points) I am afraid that these regulations have to be with A complied B provided C faced D met His business is growing so fast that he must take more workers A up B on C in D over The police must now the escaped convict in the surrounding countries A search B be in search C look after D look for You are late again, please try to be in the future A accurate B punctural C efficient D reliable Edward has found a bigger flat and is move into it A near to B ready for C on the way D about to All the applicants for the post are thoroughly for their suitability A searched B investigated C vetted D scrutinized every part of the world has experienced an earthquake in recent years A Most B Almost C Each D Nearby He didn’t know anyone at the wedding than the bridge and groom A other B expect C rather D apart When Bill saw my new car, he was with envy A blue B green C yellow D white 10 He was holding a tiny bird in the of his hand A thumb B hole C shin D palm II Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets (10 points) The man at the corner table (glance) _ my way to see if I (listen) _ When I (look) _ at my suitcase, I could see that somebody (try) to open it I don’t know what’s the matter with him He (act) _ funny since you (be) _ away Scarcely they (move) _ into the new house when their friends (come) _ in Just as I (wonder) what to next, the phone (ring) _ III Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage (10 points) In some areas water has to be boiled to it (pure) He examined the parcel , as he had no idea what it could be (suspect) How you the real painting from the fake one ? (different) Don’t worry about the volcano It’s been for years (act) Leisure habits won’t change much in the future (see) The conditions in the man’s prison were (human) I object strongly to the of sport (commerce) A list of events for the autumn is being prepared (come) Most people who work feel that they are (pay) 10.They frequently the traffic as they march through the streets (mobile) IV Fill in each blank with a suitable prepostion (10 points) If she takes the job of director, she will have to work harder The government put the rebellion with great severity There was a man giving leaflets outside the church I can’t make the postmark on the letter, it looks like Basing stoke If he refuses to fall my phans I can probably find someone more cooperative Diana showed a complete disregard her own safety We walked on tiptoe fear of being discovered Mary broke down tears when we told her about the accident The car pulled beside me and the driver asked me the way to the post office 10.I had to send an electrician to mend the switch C READING (30 points) I Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question (5 points) Man is a land animal, but he is also closely tied to the sea Throughout history the sea has served the need of man The sea has provided man with food and a convenient way to travel to many parts of the world Today, nearly two thirds of the world’s population live within 80 kms of the sea coast In the modern technological world, the sea offers many resources to help mankind survive Resources on land are beginning to be used up The sea, however, still can be hoped to supply many of man’s needs The list of riches of the sea yet to be developed by man’s technology is impressive Oil and gas explorations have been carried out for nearly 30 years A lot of valuable minerals exist on the ocean floor ready to be mined Fish farming promises to be a good way to produce large quantities of food The culture of fish and shellfish is an ancient skill practised in the past mainly by Oriental people Besides oil and gas, the sea may offer new sources of energy Experts believe that the warm temperature of the ocean can be used in a way similar to the steam in a steamship Ocean currents and waves offer possible use as a source of energy Technology is enabling man to explore ever more deeply under the sea The development of strong, new materials has made this possible The technology to harvest the sea continues to improve Experts believe that by the year 2050s the problems that prevent us from fully exploiting the food, minerals, and energy sources of the sea will be largely solved The best title for this passage is _ A Sea Harvest B Technology and the Exploiting of the C Sea Food Sea D Man and Sea The major things that the sea offers man are _ A food, energy sources and minerals B fish and oil C minerals and oil D ocean currents and waves The sea serves the needs of man because _ A it provides man with sea food B it offers oil to man C it supplies man with minerals D all of the above The word Oriental people in the fourth paragraph probably means _ A European people B African people C Asian people D American people We can conclude from the passage that _ A the sea resources have largely been used up B the sea, in a broad sense, hasn’t yet been developed C the problems that prevent us from fully exploiting the sea have already been solved D by the year 2050, the technology will be good enough to exploit all the sea resources II Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space (15 points) street papers The problem of homelessness is an international one In the capital cities of the world, the (1) _ of people begging on the streets is becoming increasingly (2) _ But all over the world, homeless people are taking the future into their own (3) _ By selling “street papers” they no longer need to beg for a (4) _ The concept of the street paper is (5) _ It is sold by homeless and exhomeless people who buy it at a (6) _ price of 30 p and sell it to the public for 70 p, keeping 40 p for themselves If they have no money, then they can get the first ten copies on (7) _ and pay for them later Every paper seller receives training and is given a special (8) _ badge The paper itself (9) _ articles of general and social interest, film and book (10) _, cartoons and the (11) _ celebrity interview Advertising and sales (12) _ most of the income, and all profits go (13) _ into helping homeless people The Big Issue is the street paper of the British homeless It was set up in 1991 and (14) _ then it has helped hundreds of people to get (15) _ the streets and back into society A sight B vision C look D view A usual B common C rare D routine A heads B shoulders C hands D mouths A life B living C being D pay A easy B straight C plain D simple A stuck B steady C held D fixed A credit B cheque C cash D card A character B personality C manner D identity A consists B contains C keeps D gets 10.A stories B reviews C opinions D views 11.A sometimes B often C occasional D seldom 12.A give B provide C show D offer 13.A back B out C through D forward 14.A from B of C for D since 15.A out B away C off D up III Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage (10 points) ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TO START WORK In these days of high unemployment, it is often difficult (1) young people to find a job If they are lucky (2) to be asked to go for an interview, they may find (3) there are at least 20 other applicants for the (4) If a company is thinking of offering (5) a job, they will ask you for at least one reference from either your previous employer (6) someone who knows you well (7) taking up your job, you may have to sign a contract You will probably have to some training, (8) help you to the job more successfully Once you have decided that this is your chosen career, you will then have to work (9) to try and get promotion, which usually brings more responsibility and more money! If you are unlucky, you may be made redundant, and not be able to find (10) job It is also a good idea to pay some money into a pension scheme, which will help you to look after yourself and your family when you are retired Finally, good luck! D WRITING (20 points) I Rewrite the sentences using the words in bold, in such a way that it means the same as the one given Do not alter these words in any way (10 points) They’re telling me that I must make a decision soon (pressure) ……………………………………………………………………………………… ………… His smooth manner didn’t deceive us (taken) ……………………………………………………………………………………… ………… I really must answer all these letters (get down) ……………………………………………………………………………………… ………… Don’t run away with the idea that this work is easy (conclusion) ……………………………………………………………………………………… ………… I’m trying to concentrate, but all that noise you’re making is distracting me (putting) ……………………………………………………………………………………… ………… Nobody expected her to lose, but she did (against) ……………………………………………………………………………………… ………… You must concentrate on your work more (apply) ……………………………………………………………………………………… ………… She will probably be elected (stands) ……………………………………………………………………………………… ………… The boss was annoyed because his secretary came to work late (objected) ……………………………………………………………………………………… ………… 10.The demand for tickets was so great that people queued day and night (such) ……………………………………………………………………………………… ………… II Use the promps provided to write full sentences to make a complete letter (10 points) Dear John, last letter / you / kindly offer / put / me / your flat / I be / Berlin I/ be / afraid / I / unable / take / offer / time being My father / sick / I / to stay / home / care / him He / very sick / I cannot / him / alone My brother / also / help / look / Dad / but / he now / away / business trip / Paris I / hope / be able / come / Berlin / later / end / year, / perhaps / January If / room / free / I / glad / stay / you I / let / know / phan / soon / possible / order / not interfere / own plan Thank / much / again / offer 10.I / not / wait / see / you / Berlin / but / then / goodbye With love, Maria UBND tØnh phó yªn Sở giáo dục - đào tạo §Ò chÝnh thøc đáp án đề thi tuyển sinh vào lớp 10 thpt chuyên N¨m häc 2009 - 2010 M«n thi : TiÕng Anh Thời gian: 120 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề ) Ngµy thi: 5/ 7/ 2009 A pronunciation (10 points) I Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently from the others in each group (5 points) - 1/ each A C C B A II Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others (5 points) - 1/ each A C C B B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (35 points) C I Choose the best answers to completes each sentence (10 points) - 1/ each A C B B B A B B D 10 D II Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets (10 points) - 1/ each glanced – was listening looked – had tried has been acting – have been had they moved – came was wondering – rang III Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage (10 points) - 1/ each purify suspiciously differentiate inactive foreseeable inhuman commercialization forthcoming underpaid 10.immobilise/ immobilize IV Fill in each blank with a suitable prepostion (5 points) - 1/ each on/ over down for for C READING (30 points) out in out up in with 10 for I Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question (5 points) - 1/ each B A D C D II Read the text and decide which answer best fits each space (15 points) - 1/ each street papers A D 11 C B A 12 B C D 13 A B B 14 D D 10 B 15 C II Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage (10 points) - 1/ each for enough that job you or Before which hard 10 another IV WRITING (20 points) I Rewrite the sentences using the words in bold, in such a way that it means the same as the one given Do not alter these words in any way (10 points) - 1/ each They are putting pressure on me to make a decision soon We were not taken in by his smooth manner I really must get down to answerring all these letters Don’t come to/ draw the conclusion that this work is easy I’m trying to concentrate, but all that noise you’re making is putting me off Against everybody’s expectation, she lost You must apply yourself to your work more She stands a good chance of being elected The boss objected to his secretary(‘s) coming to work late The boss objected to the fact that his secretary came to work late 10.It was such a great demand for tickets that people queued day and night II Use the promps provided to write full sentences to make a complete … (10 points) - 1/ each Dear John, In your last letter, you kindly offered to put me in your flat while/ when I am in Berlin I am afraid (that) I am unable to take your offer for the time being My father is sick that I have to to stay (at) home to take care of him He is very sick, so I cannot leave him / alone My brother also helped (to) look after Dad, but he is now away on his/ a business trip in Paris I hope to be/ I will be able to come to Berlin later by/ at the end of this year, or perhaps in January If the/ your room is free, I am/ would glad to stay with you I will let you know my phan as soon as possible in order not to interfere with your own plan Thank you very much again for your/ the offer 10.I cannot wait to see you in Berlin, but then I have to say goodbye With love, Maria  Tổng điểm bài thi : Tổng số câu đúng/ 10 The end UBND tỉnh đà nẵng Së Gi¸o dôc - §µo T¹o §Ò chÝnh thøc Kú thi tuyÓn sinh vµo líp 10 thpt chuyªn N¨m häc 2008 - 2009 M«n thi: TiÕng Anh (Cho thÝ sinh thi vµo chuyªn Anh) Thời gian: 120 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề ) Ngµy thi: 25/ 6/ 2008 A pronunciation (10 points) I Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently from the others in each group (5 points) A table A ghost A aviation A lecturer 10.A age B vegetable B most B language B inventor B college C innovation C lost C attraction C medium C change D stage D post D applicant D president D altogether II Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others (5 points) A interesting B surprising C amusing A understand B engineer C benefit A applicant B uniform C yesterday A paper B tonight C lecture A money B army C afraid B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (40 points) D successful D Vietnamese D employment D story D people I Choose the best answers to completes each sentence (10 points) Kathy was as pleased as when she heard she had passed the exam A punch B a poppy C a sunflower D pound notes I haven’t had an accident yet but I’ve had a number of shaves A narrow B near C close D tiny All the of the dances went to charity A results B proceeds C rewards D finances Enough money has been raised to the hospital’s survival A ensure B enlarge C enable D empower Many students jobs in hotesl over the summerto earn money A low B poor C menial D inferior They could find no _ of the mising car despite an extensive search A clue B remnant C indication D trace When they retired they bought a tiny in the country A mansion B bungalow C shack D barn It is too early in the to expect many visitors to the town A term B season C time D calendar Is promoting public health as state concern ? A necessary B necessary being C necessarily D of necessary 10.There are different kinds of music to your taste A miss B fit C tight D suit II Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets (10 points) He no sooner (reach) the door than he (come) back I (be) very careful not to hint or remind her in any way of what she (tell) me While he (learn) to drive he (have) twenty five accidents The man at the corner table (glance) my way to see if I (listen) When I (look) at my suitcase, I could see that somebody (try) to open it III Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage (10 points) The duty of the police is the law and order ( maintain ) Our tomatoes are nicely; they’ll be ready to eat in about a week (ripe) Look at this picture of Bill and his father, you can see the clearly, can’t you? (like) He said “Good morning” in a most way (friend) “This is not a good essay”, said the lecturer “I find your arguments ” (convince) It’s a lovely old house, I agree, but can we afford to it? (modern) George and I have been friends since : he use to live next door (child) In winter it is important for farmers to provide food and for their animals (warm) Pele Ronaldo to take part in 2002 World Cup (courage) 10.Playing for the national team for the first time was an experience for Huynh Duc (forget) IV There are ten mistakes in the text Identify each mistake, write it down and give your correction (10 points) As far back as 700 B.C, man has talked about children to be cared for by wolves Romulus and Remus, the legend twin founders of Rome, were purported to have been cared for by wolves It is believed that why a she- wolf loses her litter, she seeks a human child to take its place This seeming preposterous idea did not become credible until the late nineteenth century when a French doctor actually had found a naked ten- year-old boy wandering in the woods He did not walk erect, could not speak intelligibly, or could lie relate to people He only growled and stared of them Finally the doctor won the boy's confidence and began to work with them After many long years of devoted and patient instruction, the doctor was able to have the boy to clothe and feed himself, recognize and 10. utter a number of word, as well as write letters and form words C READING (30 points) I Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question (5 points) Mozart, who was born on January 27, 1756 in the Austrian city of Salzburg, was neither the first nor the last child prodigy, but he was certainly the greatest He was born into a moderately prosperous family where his unmatched musical genius made itself known extremely early Mozart began leaning to play harpsichord at three and his earliest known work was composed in 1761 when he was five, the age at which he also first appeared in public From the age of six, when his father took him on the first foreign tour, Mozart toured the courts and musical centres of Austria, Germany, France, England, Holland, Switzerland and Italy It has been calculated that Mozart spent almost a third of his short life - he died at the age of thirty five – travelling As Mozart matured, he continued to tour and give concerts Mozart also wrote a lot of operas His first opera, Mitridate, Re di Ponto, was performed in Milan when he was 14, and it was the first of many successes in the theatre How rich was Mozart’s family? A Very rich C Not very rich B As rich as a financial D Very poor When did he take the first step into the world of music as a composer? A When he was three C When he was fourteen B When he was five D When he was thirty-five What did he on his first tour to some major European countries? A He made so much sightseeing C He toured only B He toured the courts and musical D He did nothing centres Why is it possible to name Mozart “A travelling composer”? A Because he spent almost a third of his C Because he never travelled short life travelling D Because he had good B Because he liked travelling a lot imagination What expression in the passage means “an exceptionally clever child” ? A A child normal C A child prodigy B A child clever D Child playing harpsichord II Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space (15 points) SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch is the book which will (1) you in the fight for survival that (2) many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the (3) of extinction As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the (4) of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to (5) animals (6) from the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world’s animals close-up and explore their habitats You will also discover the terrible results of human (7) for land, flesh and skins Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses (8) their (9) so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that (10) each orang-utan which is captured, one has to die? This superb (11) has so (12) Britain’s leading wildlife charity that it has been chosen as Book of the Year, a (13) awarded to books which are considered to have made a major contribution to wildlife conservation You will find Animal Watch at a special low ( 14) price at all good bookshops, but hurry while (15) last A combine B involve C bring D lead A meets B opposes C forces D faces A edge B start C limit D end A satisfaction B enjoyment C virtue D value A enable B help C allow D assist A preserve B conserve C revive D survive A greed B interest C care D concern A with B by C for D from A feet B claws C paws D toes 10.A for B at C from D to 11.A publicy B periodical C publication D reference 12.A imposed B impressed C persuaded D admired 13.A symbol B title C trademark D nickname 14.A beginning B preparatory C original D introductory 15.A stores B stocks C goods D funds III Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage (10 points) Maybe you recycle cans, glass, and paper Do you know that nature recycles, too ? One of the things nature (1) _ is water Water goes from oceans, lakes, and rivers into the air Water falls from the air as (2) _ or snow Rain and snow eventually find their way back to the oceans Nature’s recycling program for water is (3) _ the water cycle The water cycle has four stages: storage, evaporation, precipitation, and runoff Water on Earth gets stored (4) _ oceans, lakes, rivers, ice, and even underground Water goes from storage into the atmosphere by a process called evaporation When water evaporates, it changes from a liquid (5) _ a gas, called water vapor Water vapor goes up into (6) _ atmosphere Water returns to the Earth as precipitation in rain or snow by changing into drops of water (7) _ the air gets cold enough Clouds are collections (8) _ water droplets Most precipitation falls into the oceans and goes right back into storage Water that falls on land always flows from (9) _ places to lower ones This flow is called runoff Water from land flows into streams Streams join together to make (10) _ and eventually the water flows into storage in the oceans Then the water cycle starts all over again D WRITING (20 points) I Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those printed before them (10 points) If I met the author one day, I'd ask him to sign my copy of this book Were I He always has his nose in a book and never pays attention to what I say If he didn't Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child Only when You are under no obligation to accept their offer You can please Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life Martin's poor The Pacific Ocean is on average deeper than the Atlantic The average I don't really like her , even though I admire her achievements Much There were not nearly as many people there as I had expected here were far There was no need for you to have gone to all that trouble You 10.This is the best essay I have ever written Never II Use the promps provided to write full sentences to make a complete letter (10 points) Dear Jane, Not see you / long time We / really pleased / move to / country /, I / get / fed up / live / London In/ city/ much traffic / noise / no time / relax In / country / life / slower / more peaceful Now / example / able / a walk / with / dog / across fields / before breakfast ! Children / enjoy fresh air / make new friends people/ helpful / kind / friendly But we miss / friends / London ,especially you Come / see us soon 10.We all / look forward / see you again Love, Milly, Bob, Tim and Teresa UBND tỉnh đà nẵng Sở giáo dục - đào tạo §Ò chÝnh thøc đáp án đề thi tuyển sinh vào lớp 10 thpt chuyên N¨m häc 2008 - 2009 M«n thi : TiÕng Anh Thời gian: 120 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề ) Ngµy thi: 25/ 6/ 2008 A pronunciation (10 points) I Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently from the others in each group (5 points) - 1/ each B C A C D II Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others (5 points) - 1/ each A C D B B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (35 points) C I Choose the best answers to completes each sentence (10 points) - 1/ each A D C B B B B A II Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets (10 points) - 1/ each had no sooner reached - came was - had told glanced - was listening 10.looked - had tried C 10 A was learning - had III Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage (10 points) - 1/ each mainternance modernise repering childhood likeness warmth friendly encouraged unconving 10.unforgottable IV There are ten mistakes in the text Identify each mistake, write it down and give your correction (10 points) to be  being Or  nor legend  legendary of  at why  when Them  him seeming  seemingly Have  get had found  found 10.word  words C READING (30 points) I Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question (5 points) - 1/ each C B B A C II Read the text and decide which answer best fits each space (15 points) - 1/ each SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS B D 11 C D A 12 B A A 13 B A C 14 D B 10 C 15 B II Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage (10 points) - 1/ each recycles rain the when/ as D WRITING (20 points) called of in high into 10 rivers I Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those printed before them (10 points) - 1/ each Were I to meet the author one day I would ask him to sign my copy of this book If he didn't have his nose in a book, he might ( sometimes) pay attention to what I say Only when Alice and Charles had ( had) their second child, did they decide to move to a bigger house You can please yourself (yourselves) about whether you accept their offer or not Martin's poor health doesn't stop ( prevent ) him from enjoying life The average depth of the Pacific Ocean is greater than that of the Atlantic Much as I admire her achievements, I don't really like her There were far fewer people there than I had expected You didn't need to have gone to all that trouble 10.Never have I written such a good essay ( a better essay than this ) II Use the promps provided to write full sentences to make a … (10 points) - 1/ each Dear Jane, We haven’t seen you for (such) a long time We are really pleased that we moved to the country because we were getting so fed up with living in London In the city there was so much traffic and noise and there was no time to relax Here in the country, life is slower and (much) more peaceful Now, for example, we are able to go for a walk with the dog across the fields before braekfast The children are enjoying the fresh air and have made a lot of new friends The people here are helpful, kind and (ever so) friendly But we miss all our friends in London, especially you (Do) come and see us soon 10.We are all looking forward to seeing you again Love, Milly, Bob, Tim and Teresa  Tổng điểm bài thi : Tổng số câu đúng/ 10 The end -UBND tØnh qu¶ng ng·i Së Gi¸o dôc - §µo T¹o §Ò chÝnh thøc Kú thi tuyÓn sinh vµo líp 10 thpt chuyªn N¨m häc 2007 - 2008 M«n thi: TiÕng Anh (Cho thÝ sinh thi vµo chuyªn Anh) Thời gian: 120 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề ) Ngµy thi: 10/ 7/ 2008 A pronunciation (10 points) I Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently from the others in each group (5 points) 11.A crop 12.A conserve 13.A cities 14.A food 15.A although B concern B advertise B workers B good B without C conserve C perfect C series C tooth C thank D protect D reverse D satellites D tool D these II Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others (5 points) A cartoon B open C paper A manage B shortage C village A remain B convenient C volunteer A maintain B marine C challenge A important B community C organize B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (40 points) D answer D teacher D memorable D device D diseases I Choose the best answers to completes each sentence (10 points) The stolen jewels were a lot of money A valued B cost C priced D worth , after trying three times, he passed the examination A Lastly B Last of all C Last D At last I don’t see any in arriving early at the theatre A cause B point C reason D aim The children loved the old castle A discovering B exploring C hunting D detecting This is the oldest building the village A of B by C in D to These figures show a in the number of unemployed people in England and Wales A loss B lessening C reduction D lowering scientists have observed increased pollution in the water supply A late B later C Latter D Lately After he had broken his leg, Henry could only go up and down stairs A hardly B in difficulties C with difficulty D hard You will have to your holiday if you are too ill to travel A put off B cut down C put out D put up 10.At four o’clock Mr Hutchinson still had some to in the garden A work B job C effort D task II Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets (10 points) This is the first time I (read) a novel (write) _ by an American novelist The stereo (play) since pm I wish someone (turn) it off The new students hope (include) in many of the school’s social activities He wore a false beard (avoid) (recognize) (Write) the letter, she put it carefully in an envelope If you don’t hurry, all the tickets (sell) by the time we (get) there III Fill in the blank with a / an / the Put an  where none is required (5 points) My father has just bought me _ LG computer _ whale is _ mammal, not _ fish We are going to _ tea with _ Smiths today _Titanic, one of the most famous ocean liners, sank on its first voyage across _ Atlantic For centuries, _ buildings were made of _ stones IV Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage (10 points) Ask any adult over forty to make a (1) _ between the Compare past and the present and most will tell you that things have been getting steadily worse for as long as they can remember Take the weather for example Everyone remembers that in their (2) _ the summers were considerably hotter, and that winter always included (3) _ falls of snow just Young when the school holidays had started Of course, the food in Abound those days was far superior too, as nothing was imported and everything was fresh (4) _ was negligible, the money in your pocket really was worth something, and you could buy a (5) _ house even if your means were limited And above all, people were somehow nicer in those days, and spent their free time on innocent (6) _ making model boats and tending their stamp (7) _ rather than gazing at the television screen for hours on end As we know, this figure of the past simply cannot be true, and there are plenty of statistics dealing with heath and (8) _ which prove that it is not true So, why is it that we all have a (9) _ to idealize the past and to be so (10) _ of the presents? Employ Size Pursue Collect Prosper Tend Critisize V Fill in each blank with a suitable prepostion (5 points) It’s a small island, four miles _ the Thai coast I know her _ sight, but I’ve never talked to her _ be half of everyone here tonight, I’d like to thank you _ your advice You can refer _ these documents _ more information How much did he change you _ doing _ the room? She began her talk _ an apology _ the audience C READING (30 points) I Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question (10 points) Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1066 Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland However, during the course of the next two centuries, English began to spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work Thus, small enclaves of English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English Two-thirds of the world's science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are nonnative speakers, constituting the largest number of nonnative users than any other language in the world What is the main topic of this passage ? A The number of non-native users of English B The French influence on the English language C The expansion of English as an international language D The use of English for science and technology The word “emerged” in line could best be replaced by which of the follwing ? A appeared B hailed C frequented D engaged As used in line , the word “ elements ” is not similar to which of the following : A declaration B features C curiousities D customs Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England? A in 1066 B around 1350 C before 1600 D after 1600 According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world except A The slave trade B Colonization C Missionaries D The Norman invasion As used in line 6, which of the follwing is closet in meaning to the word “course”? A Subject B Policy C Time D Track The word “enclaves” in line could be best replaced by which of the following? A communities B organizations C regions D countries The word “proliferated” in line is closest in meaning to which of the following? A prospered B organized C disbanded D expanded Which of the following is closet in meaning to the word “ constituting ” in line 15 ? A looking over B sitting down C doing in D making up 10.According to the passage, approximately how many nonnative users of English are there in the world to day? A a quarter B half a million C 350 million D 700 million million II These paragraphs or sentences ( A – H ) are not in a good order Rearrange them into a good order (1 – 8) to make it a logical meaningful passage (8 points) A Anyone can try to make a drink which tastes similar to Coca-Cola Chemists say that it consists almost entirely of carbonated water and sugar B In only a few years Coca-Cola became the national drink of the United States The shape of the famous bottle was invented in 1961 During the Second World War, American soldiers drank three million bottles of Coca-Cola a day C Coca-Cola was originally invented by John Pemberton, a pharmacist in Atlanta, Georgia In 1886, he created a new kind of medicine to cure tiredness and headaches D This helped spread the name and flavour of ‘ Coke’ all over the world E Then a businessman bought Pemberton’s recipe for his creation He did something to the recipe and made a really refreshing drink that appealed to many people Demand for the drink grew F But no one outside the Coca-Cola company has yet discovered what the ‘magic’ combination of ingredients is, and a very few people- only seven, have ever known the secrete formula of Coca-Cola Only two of them are still alive today, so they never travel on the same aeroplane G Today, nearly a hundred million bottles or cans are drunk every day, in one hundred and fifty-five different countries H It tasted so revolting that just about no one wanted to buy it In the first year, Pemberton only made $50 from his creation III Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage (12 points) LOOKING FOR A JOB I finished university six month (1) _, I’ve got a degree in business administration I enjoyed the course very much (2) _ I realize I should have studied a lot harder! A few of my friends have (3) _ got full-time jobs but most, me, are still waiting (4) _ something suitable to turn up Meanwhile, I make sure that I keep myself busy I look through the job advertisements (5) _ the newspapers every day and I also ask all the people I know to tell me if they hear of any vacancies (6) _ they work What I am looking for is something challenging and I would certainly be happy to move to another city or even work abroad for a while The (7) _ is not so important at this stage , provided I earn enough to live on , because I don’t want to continue (8) _ to depend on my parents , although they are (9) _ generous to me At the moment, I’m working in a nearby restaurant two evenings (10) _ week, washing up and generally helping out, which brings a little money The other people working there are very friendly, and many of them are in the same (11) _ as me, so we have lots of to talk (12) _ D WRITING (20 points) I Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those printed before them (10 points) Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life Martin’s Thanks to his aunt’s legacy of £10.000 he was able to buy the house he wanted Had his Mary was the only student absent from class Apart Jane hasn’t made much progress at school Jane has only My parents find fault with everything I No matter It’s the cheapest watch but it’s the nicest Not only The police didn’t at all suspect that the judge was the murder Little “ What you have cooked is the best in the world!”, John said to his girlfriend John congratulated Now that his mother was being there, they said nothing about it On 10.The last storm destroyed Lan’s house It‘s high time II Use the suggest words and phrases to write complete sentences of a passage (10 points) Jack London/ famous/ American writer He/ bear/ January 13th/1876/ San Francisco/ California family/ poor/ he/ have/ leave/ school/ make money He/ work/ hard/ different jobs Later/ he/ return/ school/ he/ not/ stay/ long 1897/he/ go/ Alaska/ find/ gold There/ he/ find/ ideas/ books / stories He/ come/ home/ start/ write writings/ successful/ he/ become/ rich/ famous/ twenties 10.poor health/ he/ die/1916/ age/ 40 UBND tØnh qu¶ng ng·i Sở giáo dục - đào tạo §Ò chÝnh thøc đáp án đề thi tuyển sinh vào lớp 10 thpt chuyên N¨m häc 2007 - 2008 M«n thi : TiÕng Anh Thời gian: 120 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề ) Ngµy thi: 10/ 7/ 2008 A pronunciation (10 points) I Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently from the others in each group (5 points) - 1/ each A B D B C II Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others (5 points) - 1/ each A A C C B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (35 points) C I Choose the best answers to completes each sentence (10 points) - 1/ each D C D D B C B A C 10 A II Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets (10 points) - 1/ each 11.have read – written 14.to avoid - being recognized 12.has been playing – would turn 15.Having written 13.to be included 16.will have been sold – get III Fill in the blank with a / an / the Put an  where none is required (5 points) 0.5/ each an the the the a the a   10  IV Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage (10 points) - 1/ each 11.comparison 12.youth 13.abundant 14.Unemployment 15.sizeable 16.pursuits 17.collection 18.prosperity 19.tendency 20.critical V Fill in each blank with a suitable prepostion (5 points) - 0.5/ each off by for for C READING (30 points) on up for with to 10 to I Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question (5 points) - 1/ each C C A A B D D D D 10 C II These paragraphs or sentences ( A – H ) are not in a good order Rearrange them into a good order (1 – 8) to make it a logical meaningful passage (8 points) C H E B D G A F III Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage (12 points) - 1/ each LOOKING FOR A JOB ago although already for in where salary having a/per 10 very 11 situation 12 about IV WRITING (20 points) I Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those printed before them (10 points) - 1/ each Martin’s poor health doesn’t prevent him from enjoying life Had his aunt not died and left him her legacy of £10.000, he wouldn’t have been able to buy the house he wanted Apart from Mary every students was present in class Jane has only made a little progress at school No matter what I do, my parents find fault with it Not only is it the cheapest watch but it’s also the nicest Little did the police suspect that the judge was the murder John congratulated his girlfriend on her cooking On account of his mother’s being there, they said nothing about it On account of the fact that his mother was being there, they said nothing about it On account of his mother’s presence , they said nothing about it 10.It’s high time Lan repaired her house / It’s high time for Lan’s house to be repaired II Use the suggest words and phrases to write complete sentences of a passage (10 points) Jack London was a famous American writer (1 point) He was born (0.5 point) on January 13, 1876 in San Francisco, California.(0.5 point) His family was very poor, (0.5 point) and he had to leave school to make money (0.5 point) He worked hard in different jobs (1 point) Later, he returned to school (0.5 point) where he didn't stay long.(0.5 point) In 1897, he went to Alaska (0.5 point) to find gold.(0.5 point) There he found ideas (0.5 point) for his books and stories.(0,5 point) He came back home (0.5 point) and started to write (0.5 point) His writings were successful,(0.5 point) and he became (0.5 point)rich and famous in his twenties Or : His writings were so successful that he became rich and famous in his twenties 10.In poor health, he died in 1916 at the age of 40 (1 point)  Tổng điểm bài thi : Tổng số câu đúng/ 10 The end