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PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO NÚI THÀNH ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP THCS NĂM HỌC 2014 – 2015 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Ngày thi: 27/11/2014 Đề thi này gồm 06 trang (1 – 6) Thí sinh kiểm tra cẩn thận số trang đề trước làm bài …………………………… Thí sinh không làm bài vào đề thi này ………………………… SECTION ONE: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (35 points) Question1: Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D Circle your choice (10 points) My neighbors made noise last night that I couldn’t get to sleep A so many B so much C such D so After he had broken his leg, Henry could only go up and down stairs A hardly B in difficulties C with difficulty D hard At four o’clock Mr Hutchinson still had some to in the garden A work B job C effort D task You can improve your English by practicing it A hardly B ordinary C badly D regularly Can you turn the lights? It’s too dark in here A down B off C on D in Mrs Black: “Thank you for your help!” Andrew: “ ” A You’re welcome B The same to you! C Nice to meet you D So am I I asked Mark if he his homework yet A does B did C had done D has done If you want to join the History Society, you must first this application A make B write down C fill in D up Find the word which is pronounced differently in the part underlined A faded B baggy C pants D added 10 Which of the following words is stressed on the first syllable? A mention B consist C occasion D design Question 2: Complete the following passage with an appropriate form of the word in BLOCK CAPITAL (10 points) Village life In 1997, tired of the noise and (1) of the city, best-selling author Will Smith and his family moved out to Chersey, a picturesque village in the Suffolk countryside, with 53 (2) and one shop Three years later they sold their (3) 16th century cottage and moved back to London, where they now live in a smart new (4) on the outskirts of the city So what happened? “Chersey seemed an idyllic place to live,” explains Will, “a quiet, (5) old village in extremely (6) surroundings However, we soon became aware of POLLUTE INHABIT BEAUTY NEIGHBOUR PEACE PLEASE the (7) of village life With so little to in Chersey, and ADVANTAGE because the buses were so (8) , our teenage children FREQUENT became (9) on us to take them everywhere in the car DEPEND As for our own social life, the neighbors were rather cold and (10) ., so we felt very isolated and lonely It was not FRIEND the rural idyll we had expected.” Question 3: 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 (√) by the number on the separate answer sheet If a line has a word which should not be there, write it next to the number (10 points) A glass of orange juice 00 10 11 12 The train was crowded and I as couldn’t find anywhere to sit So, after searching every compartment for an empty seat without success, I decided to pop along to the refreshment car, where you can usually get something up to drink and a bite to eat Even here, all the seats were taken, so I just had to stand at the bar The only other person was standing at the bar was a strange-looking man wearing an enormous overcoat This struck me as very peculiar, because that it was a very hot day He appeared to be drinking a glass of orange juice, but the funny thing about was that he kept both his hands tightly round the glass as if he was being afraid that someone might steal it After a while, he went out, presumably to go to the toilet, but before leaving, he scribbled something on a piece of paper and left it beside the glass, in which was still half full The note said: “Do you not drink my orange juice, I have dipped my fingers in it” Smiling to myself, I picked up the note, wrote underneath “So have I”, and slipped quietly away .as √ .you √ Question 4: Below are five groups of three words In the spaces write one word which describes each group (0) has been done as an example (5 points) Example: Coat, dress, trousers … clothes …… Hammer, screwdriver, saw ……………… Summer, winter, spring ……………… Lunch, dinner, breakfast ……………… Table, chair, bed ……………… Car, bus, lorry ……………… SECTION TWO: READING (25 points) Question 1: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE word in each space (10 points) Last night I watched (1) new TV programmed At first I was going to turn (2) the TV, but the programmed turned out to be quite interesting It (3) about a very famous crime, the Great Train Robbery, which took place in England (4) 1963 A 15- member gang of criminals collected a (5) of information about the train and all (6) money it carried from Glasgow to London They managed to (7) off with $2.6 million Police caught 13 of (8) men and arrested them In court, the judge refused to (9) them off easily and sent them to prison (10) many years Question 2: Choose from sentences A-H the one which fits each gap – There is one extra sentence you not need to use (0) has been done as an example (5 points) A Industries have pollted 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 I’m not sure I would go again D It stretches for 2000 kilometers and is up to 800 meters wide E However, I didn’t think I could take part in a dive cruise and not dive F At no point were we permitted to swim away on our own G I was right it was an incredible sight 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) G From the air, the Great Barrier Reef seems huge (1) I wasn’t sure how best to explore such a 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 boat 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’ accommodation 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 divided into groups according to our ability and each group was given an instructor They had very strict rules (4) With our guides, we saw some amazing sea life including small sharks, crabs and thousands of colorful tropical fish swimming around in the coral The other divers were friendly and the evenings on board were very pleasant Altogether, it was a wonderful trip While I was at the Great Barrier Reef, it became perfectly clear from the conservation programmes I came across, that the damage I had heard about had been done (5) Environmental groups have done much to stop this 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 Question 3: Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C, or D best fits each space (10 points) All the locals had warned us against camping near the military base but we paid no attention What could possibly go (1) ? After a busy day catching fish we got straight into our sleeping bags My friend was fast (2) , but I was awake as I had a (3) feeling (4) a strange noise came from behind the bushes I stood up (5) with fear and I shouted in a deep (6) ., “Who’s there?” Then I saw a bright object, the size of a tennis ball, which appeared out of (7) It (8) fast towards me when I instinctively lowered my head Luckily it passed a few centimeters above me “That was a narrow (9) ” I thought The object vanished and never appeared again I guess I’ll never find out if the army had (10) out an experiment or if I’d seen a real UFO A well B wrong C bad D fast A tired B asleep C awake D sleepy A tiny B marvelous C brilliant D weird A Suddenly B Finally C Thankfully D Luckily A shaking B walking C waiting D glowing A shape B voice C skin D noise A nowhere B somewhere C everywhere D anywhere A was flying B flies C has flown D will fly A mistake B take off C escape D scratch 10 A carried B did C found D jumped SECTION THREE: WRITING (25 points) Question 1: Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, begin with the given words or phrases Some newspapers have more pictures than texts There are ………………………………………………………………………… These farmers haven’t grown any vegetables here recently No vegetables ………………………………………………………………………… “Please wake me at o’clock tomorrow morning” I asked the hotel porter …………………………………………………………… They usually wore jeans when they were young They used ……………………………………………………………………………… She dresses in red so that everyone will take notice of her She dresses in red so …………………………………………………………………… Question2: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given Do not change the word given You must use between two and five words, including the word given Here is an example (0) (5 points) Two years ago, Maria started learning German for Maria has been learning German for two years They’ll probably employ him for two months in the summer likely They on for two months in the summer I just can’t wait for the Christmas holidays! looking I the Christmas holidays! Tom is not a very good cook so he won’t get a job in that restaurant enough Tom doesn’t a job in that restaurant My dad always talks when I’m watching my favorite TV program habit My dad has when I’m watching my favorite TV program She gave me very little help with the homework not She did help with my homework Question 3: Make meaningful sentences, using the suggested words.(5 points) Dear Sir, I saw your advertisement of English classes in Sunflowers Magazine I / be interested in / come / Foreign Language Center / summer …………………………………………………………………………………………………… I / learn / English / years / and / want / improve / pronunciation ………………………………………………………………………………………………… You / send / me / information / courses / an application form? ………………………………………………………………………………………………… I / tests / for attending / course / if necessary ……………………………………………………………………………………………… I / look forward / hear / you / as soon as possible ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Question 4: People many different things to stay healthy What you to have good health? Write a composition (120 – 150 words) for your answer (10 points) PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO NÚI THÀNH ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP THCS NĂM HỌC 2013 – 2014 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Ngày thi: 27/11/2014 Đề thi này gồm 06 trang (1 – 6) Thí sinh kiểm tra cẩn thận số trang đề trước làm bài SECTION ONE: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (35 points) people go to soccer matches now than twenty years ago A Less B Lesser C Fewer D Few “ does it take you to go to school?” – “About half an hour.” A How many B How far C How much D How long Never put till tomorrow what you can today A off B away C ever D out Peter: What a fantastic cook you are, Margaret! Margaret: A Sorry, I don’t think so C No, no, it’s not true B It’s kind of you to say so D I’d prefer it We arrived to have some coffee before class A enough early B early enough C too early D early too , after trying three times, he passed the examination A Lastly B Last of all C At last D Last If you want to learn English better, you have to the four main skills a lot A improve B buy C invite D pronounce Nam and his friend were badly injured in the last match, so can play today A both of them B either of them C neither of them D not any of them Which of the following words is stressed on the second syllable? A novel B poet C gather D remote 10 Which of the following words has the underlined part pronounced differently? A chopstick B champagne C chocolate D check Question 2: Complete the following passage with an appropriate form of the word in BLOCK CAPITAL (10 points) A new hobby I saw some badminton on TV and found it quite (1) , so I INTEREST thought I’d see if there was a club or (2) in my area I looked ASSOCIATE everywhere but, (3) , the nearest club was 80 kilometers FORTUNE away So, without any (4) , I decided to form my own club KNOW It was very hard in the beginning – I didn’t have any (5) and I EQUIP had to convince a few people that it was an (6) way to keep ENJOY fit I organised a small (7) ., which was a lot of fun, and things COMPETE started to grow from there Now we’ve got a full – time (8) and TRAIN our (9) come from all over the country One of our members OPPOSE was even a bronze (10) in the national championship! MEDAL Question 3: 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 (√) by the number on the separate answer sheet If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word on the separate answer sheet Some lines have been done for you as examples (10 points) THE LADY VANISHED In 1889, an Englishwoman and her daughter, on a visit to the Great √ 00 Exhibition in Paris, checked up into one of the most expensive hotels up there Each had her own room The daughter wanted to have take in the sights and sounds of the city immediately but her mother, tired after the trip, wanted to sleep The girl accordingly she went out alone, strolled the Champs Elysées and saw the Eiffel Tower When has she returned to her mother’s room for six hours later, she found it empty There was no sign of her mother ever having been there When she asked the manager he insisted on that no one at the hotel had seen her or her mother check in The mother had disappeared away! The desperate girl searched for weeks before that finally returning to 10 England She died ten years later in a mental hospital So that what was 11 the explanation? After the daughter had been gone sightseeing, her been 12 mother had complained to the hotel doctor that she felt ill It turned out √ 13 that she had contracted the plague! Hotel staff were instructed but not but 14 to say a word to anyone about it, in case visitors panicked and left the √ city No one knows what happened to the mother Question 4: Match to make sentences There is one extra half you not need (5 points) A B My uncle’s invited me a in the school tennis tournament We always listen b turns to use the skateboard Dave’s competing c to go fishing with him next weekend I just had my turn so it’s d to what our coach tells us You should concentrate e on improving your technique We took it in f to taking part in the competition g your go now Questions Answers c SECTION TWO: READING (25 points) Question 1: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE word in each space One has been done as an example (10 points) Ten years ago, Paul Freeman was so poor that he couldn’t (1) to go on holiday unless he stayed with relatives He lived in a tiny house with three friends and would only buy clothes if they were very (2) However, he had always wanted to (3) up his own business and, eventually, he decided to go for it It wasn’t easy, and he couldn’t risk buying anything expensive in (4) he needed the money for the business Today, however, he is wealthier (5) he ever imagined he would be Paul’s story contains a few useful lessons (6) you want to be rich, it doesn’t matter what you produce, as long as there is a market for it You might have difficulties in the beginning but you should never (7) up If you’re finding it hard to get by, (8) to be patient Then, provided that you are careful with money, you should soon start to be successful Even now, Paul rarely goes on holiday So why doesn’t this successful entrepreneur take holidays? Perhaps it is because he has invested some of his money (9) houses Ask yourself this: if you – like Paul – had luxurious homes in Jamaica, Florida, Switzerland and France, how many holidays (10) you need? Question 2: The people below all want to buy a book on travel Read the descriptions of eight books Decide which book (letters A-E) would be the most suitable for each person or people (numbers 1-5) For each of these numbers mark the correct letter on your answer sheet (5 points) Robert is planning to travel round the world by train He would like a book with pitures and maps to take with him on his long journeys Mrs Jones used to love visiting France, but now she is too old to travel She wants a book with lots of photographs which will help her to remember everything she enjoyed The Harpers are planning to go on holiday round Europe They intend to drive their car and go for walks, so they need a book with maps and pictures to guide them on their way Clive wants to buy a book as a present for his friend Tom Tom enjoys fishing and driving round England Peter has to write something for his history teacher about world explorers He wants to know about explorers from the past and their travels to different parts of the world A Alan Titchmarsh The English River Alan Titchmarsh explores 18 rivers, telling their interesting stories with his appreciation of them A saying from a past age introduces each chapter as his exploration moves across the English countryside B Robin Hanbury – Tenison The Oxford Book of Exploration This is a collection of the writing of explorers through the centuries It describes the feelings and experiences of these brave adventurers who changed the world through their search for new lands C The Travel Club Train Journeys of the World First – hand accounts of 30 of the world’s most beautiful and dramatic railway journeys are found together with specially drawn maps and wonderful photographs that show the people and places on the route D Automobile Association Walks and Tours in France Explore spectacular and pretty France with 61 expertly researched motor tours and 114 walks, compete with route directions, super mapping, and descriptions and pictures of places of interest for the traveller E Shirley Pike The Book of French Life This beautiful volume contains forty wonderful photographs that show the very nature of French life – the perfect gift for anyone who finds this country as wonderful as Shirley Pike does Questions Answers Question 3: Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C, or D best fits each space (10 points) THE ROCKIES The Rocky Mountains run almost the length of North America They start in the North-west, but lie only a (1) hundred miles from the centre in more southern areas Although the Rockies are smaller (2) the Alps, they are no less wonderful There are many roads across the Rockies, (3) the best way to see them is to (4) by train You start from Vancouver, (5) most attractive of Canada’s big cities Standing with its feet in the water and its head in the mountains, this city (6) its residents to ski on slopes just 15 minutes by car from the city (7) .Thirty passenger trains a day used to (8) off from Vancouver on the cross continent railway Now there are just three a week, but the ride is still a great adventure You sleep on board, (9) is fun, but travel through some of the best (10) at night A many B lot C few D couple A from B to C as D than A but B because C unless D since A drive B travel C ride D pass A a B one C the D its A lets B allows C offers D gives A centre B circle C middle D heart A leave B get C take D set A when B which C who D where 10 A scenery B view C site D beauty SECTION THREE: WRITING (25 points) Question1: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given Do not change the word given You must use between two and five words, including the word given Here is an example (0) (10 points) Example: Two years ago, Maria started learning German for Maria has been learning German for two years The holiday was so expensive that we could only afford one week an It was that we could only afford one week You shouldn’t turn off your computer until you have closed all the programs before Close all the programs your computer Why isn’t the government informing people about this problem? informed Why about this problem by the government? I am interested in why you did it is The only thing why you did it I’m sorry I didn’t look at the hotel room before I booked it regret I the hotel room before I booked it People walked more fifty years ago than they now would Fifty years ago, than they now First of all, the director explained the reason for the meeting began The director the reason for the meeting I didn’t understand maths when I was at school used I maths when I was at school If the curtain were longer, it would reach the floor enough The curtain is the floor 10 Alan doesn’t need to confirm his dentist’s appointment necessary It to confirm his dentist’s appointment Question 2: Make meaningful sentences, using the suggested words.(5 points) Dear Jan, We haven’t seen you for such a long time We / pleased / move / country in / city / traffic / noise / no time / relax in / country / life / slower / more / peaceful children / enjoy / fresh air / make / new friends people / helpful / kind / friendly But we miss all our friends in London, especially you, Jan Do come and see us soon We’re all looking forward to seeing you again Yours truly, Question 3: Write a composition (120 – 150 words) to answer the question: “ What should you to improve your English?” (10 points) (2014-2015) SECTION ONE: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (35 points) Question1: Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D Circle your choice (10 điểm) Questions 10 Answers B C A D C A C C A A Question 2: Complete the following sentences with an appropriate form of the words in BLOCK CAPITAL (0) has been done as an example (10 points) pollution inhabitants beautiful neighborhood peaceful pleasant disadvantages infrequent dependent 10 unfriendly Question 3: If a line is correct, put a tick (√) by the number on the separate answer sheet If a line has a word which should not be there, write it next to the number (10 points) Questions 10 Answers √ up was √ that √ about being √ in Question 4: Below are five groups of three words In the spaces write one word which describes each group (0) has been done as an example (5 points) tools seasons meals furniture vehicles SECTION TWO: READING (25 points) Mỗi câu đúng đạt 01 điểm Question 1: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE word in each space (10 điểm) Questions 10 Answers a off was in lot/load the make the let for Question 2: Choose from sentences A-H the one which fits each gap – There is one extra sentence you not need to use (0) has been done as an example (5 points) Questions Answers D B E F A Question 3: Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C, or D best fits each space (10 điểm) Questions 10 Answers B B D A A B A A C A SECTION THREE: WRITING (25 points) Mỗi câu đúng đạt 01 điểm Question 1: (5 điểm) Mỗi câu đúng đạt 1,0 điểm There are more pictures than texts in some newspapers No vegetables have been grown here recently I asked the hotel porter to wake me at o’clock the following morning They used to wear jeans when they were young She dresses in red so as to be taken noticed of / so as for everyone to take notice of her Question 2: (5 điểm) Mỗi câu đúng đạt 1,0 điểm They are likely to take him on for two months in the summer I’m looking forward to the Christmas holidays! Tom doesn’t cook well enough to get a job in that restaurant My dad has a habit of talking when I’m watching my favorite TV program She did not give me very much help with my homework Question 3: Make meaningful sentences, using the suggested words.(5 points) Dear Sir, I saw your advertisement of English classes in Sunflowers Magazine I am very interested in coming to your Foreign English Center in summer I have learnt English for years and now I want to improve my pronunciation Would you please send me some information about the courses and an application form? I will your tests for attending the course if necessary I look forward t hearing from you as soon as possible Question 4: (10 points) (Có thể quy đổi thành 10 câu x 01 đ): (2013 – 2014) SECTION ONE: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (35 points) Question1: Choose the best answer among A,B,C or D Circle your choice (10 points) Questions 10 Answers C D A B B C A C D B Question 2: form of the words in BLOCK CAPITAL (10 points) interesting association unfortunately knowledge equipment enjoyable competition trainer opponents 10 medallist/medalist Question 3: If a line is correct, put a tick (√) by the number on the separate answer sheet If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word on the separate answer sheet Some lines have been done for you as examples (10 points) Questions 10 Answers have √ she has for √ on away √ that Question 4: Match to make sentences There is one extra half you not need.(5 points) Questions Answers c d a g e b SECTION TWO: READING (25 points) Mỗi câu đúng đạt 01 điểm Question 1: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE word in each space (10 points) afford cheap set case than if give try in 10 would Question 2: The people below all want to buy a book on travel On the following page there are descriptions of eight books Decide which book (letters A-E) would be the most suitable for each person or people (numbers 1-5) For each of these numbers mark the correct letter on your answer sheet (5 points) Questions Answers C E D A B Question 3: Decide which answer A, B, C, or D best fits each space (10 points) Questions 10 Answers C D A B C B A D B A SECTION THREE: WRITING (30 points) Mỗi câu đúng đạt 1,0 điểm Question1: Use between two and five words, including the word given (10 points) It was such an expensive holiday that we could only afford one week Close all the programs before you turn off / turning off your computer Why aren’t people being informed about this problem by the government? The only thing I am interested in is why you did it (that interests me is) I regret not looking at the hotel room before I booked it Fifty years ago, people would walk more than they now The director began by explaining the reason for the meeting I never used to understand maths when I was at school (used not to understand) The curtain is not long enough to reach the floor 10 It is not necessary for Alan to confirm his dentist’s appointment Question 2: Make meaningful sentences, using the suggested words.(5 points) We’re (really) pleased that we moved / have moved to the country In the city there was/is so much traffic and noise and there was/is no time to relax (we had/have no time to relax.) (Here) in the country, life is slower and (much) more peaceful The/Our children are enjoying fresh air and have made a lot of new friends The people are helpful, kind and (ever) so/very friendly Question 3: (10 points) (Có thể quy đổi thành 10 câu x 1,0 đ): Giám khảo có thể quy đổi số điểm đạt thành số câu 01 đ để dễ cộng với các phần khác Tổ chấm thống 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) (2,0 đ) - Discourse: (Thể khả viết mạch lạc, chặt chẽ; nối kết câu, chuyển mạch) (2,0 đ) - Sentence structure (morphology, vocabulary, spelling): Cấu trúc câu, ngữ pháp, từ vựng; câu linh hoạt (đơn, phức ) (2,0 đ) - Ideas: (Ý hay, phong phú, nội dung liên quan chặt chẽ với chủ đề đề thi) (2,0 đ) - Length: (Đảm bảo đủ số lượng từ qui định: không quá dài quá ngắn, viết đúng chính tả, chấm câu phù hợp (2,0 đ) GÓP Ý (ĐỀ năm 2014-2015) SECTION TWO: READING (25 points) Mỗi câu đúng đạt 01 điểm Question 1: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE word in each space (10 điểm) Questions Answers a off was in lot/load the make the let Câu 8: có thể dùng those 10 for SECTION THREE: WRITING (25 points) Mỗi câu đúng đạt 01 điểm Question 1: (5 điểm) Mỗi câu đúng đạt 1,0 điểm There are more pictures than texts in some newspapers No vegetables have been grown here recently (có thể thêm: by these farmers) I asked the hotel porter to wake me at o’clock the following morning (thay vì: the following morning có thể dùng: the next morning) They used to wear jeans when they were young She dresses in red so as to be taken noticed of / so as for everyone to take notice of her Question 3: Make meaningful sentences, using the suggested words.(5 points) Dear Sir, I saw your advertisement of English classes in Sunflowers Magazine I am very interested in coming to your Foreign English Center in summer I have learnt English for years and now I want to improve my pronunciation Would you please send me some information about the courses and an application form? I will your tests for attending the course if necessary I look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible (thiếu chữ “to”) I saw your advertisement of (dùng for đúng) English classes in Sunflowers Magazine I have learnt/have been learning English for years and (now) I want to improve my pronunciation Would/Will/Could/Can you (please) send me (some) information I will/can/am ready to your tests for attendingthe course if necessary/if it is if necessary