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(1)TRƯƠNG THPT LIÊN SƠN ĐỀ CHINH THƯC (Đê thi co 05 trang) KỲ THI CHON HOC SINH GIOI THPT NĂM HOC 2016–2017 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 12 – Khôi không chuyên Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đê Họ và tên thí sinh:…………………………………….………………………………… Số báo danh:………………… PART A LISTENING: SECTION Question 1-6 Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer MOVING COMPANY SERVICE REPORT Full name: Jane Bond Phone number (1) _ USA address: 509 (2) _, 1137 (3) in Seattle Packing day: (4) _ Date: 11th March, Day (5) About the price: rather expensive Storage time: (6) _ Question 7-10 Write the correct letter A, B, or C as the answers to the question “Where does the speaker intend to put items in?” A in emergency pack B in personal package C in storage with furniture cutlery and dishes: _ kettle: Alarm clock: 10 CD player: SECTION Question 11-16 Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer ANNUAL WULLABALLOO CONFERENCE TIME CONTENT LOCATION 9:00 a.m Title of the lecture: (11) Main Hall Lecturer: John Smith from the (12) _ 10:30 a.m Presentation of Papers Garden Room (ground) 11:15 a.m Coffee Break Main Hall 1:00 p.m Lunch Sea View restaurant on the (13) , the lift on the (14) _ 2:00 p.m Presentation of further Papers Ballroom (15) _p.m Afternoon Tea Ballroom 5:00 p.m Conference will be finished Main Hall 5:10-6:10 p.m Informal Reception (16) _ Question 17-20 Choose the correct answer A, B, or C 17 Tickets are available _ A only at the reception desk B tomorrow evening C at any time before the reception 18 The delegates will be charged _ for lunch A $ 6.50 B $ 15.00 19 The restaurant is famous for _ A steak B fish 20 The trip on Sunday costs _ A $ 35 in total B $ 35 plus entrance fees C $ 25.00 C barbecue C $ 35 plus lunch (2) PART B LEXICO-GRAMMAR: I Choose the best answer among A, B, C, or D provided As the streets of our cities become busier, people are turning more and to the bicycle A historical B old aged C elderly D old fashioned 2. of all of us who are here tonight I would like to thank Mr Jones for his talk A On behalf B On account C In person D Instead Don't touch the cat, he may you A scratch B kick C tear D scream These old houses are going to be soon A run down B knocked out C pulled down D laid out You must be careful when you wash this silk blouse A delicate B weak C feeble D sensitive He retired early ill health A in front of B ahead of C on account of D on behalf of Children with diseases should not be allowed to go to school A constant B infectious C contact D influential Yesterday the naval authorities the reports in Friday' newspapers that they had explored three bombs near an unknown submarine A published B confirmed C re-started D agreed I must tell you about my when I first arrived in London A happenings B experiences C events D incidents 10 Mary Smith decided to give up her job for the of the children A reason B sake C care D concern II Choose among A, B, C, or D the one that needs correcting Justice is often personified as a blindfolded woman to hold a pair of scales A blindfolded B to hold C personified D a pair of scales My father asked me where had I gone the night before A the night B had I C before D asked The harder he tried, the worst he danced before the large audience A tried B before C worst D The Lake Superior, that lies on the US Canadian border, is the largest lake in North America A that B the largest C in D lies on The most mammals have hair at some time in their lives, though in certain whales it is present only before birth A have B The most C though D some time III Give the right form of the word in each blanket in the following passage (1 Authorize) in Paris have halted the filming of scenes from (2 act) movies on its streets in the wake of the recent terror attacks The city is still on high alert (3 follow) the attack on the magazine Charlie Hebdo and other attacks, which left 20 people (4 die) Security has been (5 high) around synagogues, newspaper and broadcasting offices and (6 shop) malls (7 Army) police and soldiers are clearly (8 vision) on the streets Security measures have now been extended to the movie (9 industrial) Paris' police commander Sylvie Barnaud said: "There's a problem with these action-type scenes, as the actors in uniform could be targets for terrorists… Also, the actors could pose (10 confuse) for the general public." IV Each of the numbered lines in the passage contains a mistake, find the mistakes The traditionally Vietnamese wedding is one of the most important of traditional Vietnamese occasion Regardless of westernization, many of the ageold customs practiced in a tradition Vietnamese wedding continue to be celebrated by both Vietnamese in Vietnam and oversea, often combining both western and east elements Besides the wedding ceremony, there is also an engagement ceremony which takes part usually half a year or so before the 01 02 03 04 05 06 (3) wedding Due of the spiritual nature of the occasion, the date and time of the marriage ceremony are decided in advance by a fortuner teller The traditional Vietnamese wedding consist of an extensive array of ceremonies: the first is the ceremony to ask permission to receive the bride, the secondly is the procession to receive the bride 07 08 09 10 V Supply ONE suitable preposition to each of the numbered blanks The search (1) 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 (2) oil is also an efficient way to dispose of wastes Experimental work is being done to derive synthetic fuels from coal, oil shale, and coal tars But to date, that process has proven expensive Other experiments are underway to harness power (3) giant windmills Geothermal power is also being tested Some experts expect utility companies to revive hydroelectric power derived from streams and rivers Fifty years ago hydroelectric power provided one third (4) the electricity used in the United States, but today it supplies only percent The oceans are another potential source of energy Scientists are studying ways to convert the energy (5) ocean currents, tides, and waves to electricity Experiments are also underway to make use of temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy PART C READING: I Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word TRAVEL INSURANCE When going on holiday, it is always a good idea to take out travel insurance This is just in case something goes (1) along the way You could lose your luggage, you could be robbed, or even become ill and need expensive medical treatment For millions of holiday makers, travel insurance is just a precaution (2) will help them have an enjoyable and worry-free holiday But for (3) , travel insurance is a way of earning money (4) making false claims against insurance companies For (5) some people pretend that they have had expensive equipment stolen which in (6) never even existed, and then claim large sums in compensation Such claims cost insurance company a total (7) £ 50 million per year But the cheats’ luck is about to run (8) (9) to a new computer system, companies will be able to tell at a glance (10) someone has made a claim within the last three years Honest travelers will no longer have to pay through the nose for other people’s dishonesty II Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks You will make the interview process easier for the employer if you prepare relevant information about yourself Think about how you want to present your (1) , experiences, education, work style, skills, and goals Be prepared to supplement all your answers with examples that support the statements you make It is also a good idea to review your resume with a critical eye and (2) areas that an employer might see as limitations or want further information Think about how you can answer difficult' questions (3) and positively, while keeping each answer brief An interview gives the employer a (4) to get to know you While you want to market yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest (5) Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses and professors Always think of something positive about an experience and talk about that You should also be (6) If you are genuinely interested (7) the job, let the interviewer know that One of the best ways to show you are keen on a job is to demonstrate that you have researched the organization prior to the interview You can also (8) interest by asking questions about the job, the organization, and its services and products The best way to impress an employer is to ask questions that build upon your interview discussion This shows you are interested and (9) close attention to the interviewer It is a good idea to prepare a few (4) questions in advance, but an insightful comment based on your conversation can make an even stronger statement At the (10) of an interview, it is appropriate for you to ask when you may expect to hear; from the employer A pressures A hide A accurately A change A ability A enthusiast A for A appear A spend 10 A end B strengths B limit B rightly B practice B response B enthusiasm B on B show B pay B close C practices C express C hardly C way C expression C enthusiastic C with C conceal C choose C finish D promotions D identify D sharply D chance D respect D enthusiastically D in D cover D make D final III Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each beginning in September, January, and March: the summer quarter, June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of vary length There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system On the plus side, students who wish to complete their degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any other quarters Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used effectively to serve the greatest number of students But there are several disadvantages as well Many faculty complain that eleven-week term is simply not enough for them to cover the material required by most college coursed Students also find it difficult to complete the assignments in such a short period of time In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system some colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional term provides options for admission during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early Where would this passage most probably be found? A In a American newspaper B In a dictionary published in the United States C In a general guide to colleges and universities in the United States D In a college catalog for a university in the United States Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A The Semester System B The Academic Year C Universities in the United States D The Quarter System A semester system A has two major sessions a year B Isn’t very popular in the United States C gives students the opportunity to study year round D has eleven-week sessions How many terms are there in a quarter system? A Three regular terms and one summer term B One regular term and four summer terms C Two regular terms and two summer terms D Four regular terms and one summer term (5) When is the academic year? A September to August B September to June C June to August D August to June The word “customary” in paragraph could best be replaced by A agreeable B limited C traditional D length When may students begin studying in a school that uses a quarter system? A Summer semester only B at the beginning of the academic year C at the beginning of any quarter D September The word “them” in paragraph refers to _ A material B courses C faculty D weeks The word “instituted” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A recommended B attempted C established D considered 10 Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimesters? A they provide more options for admission B They allow students to graduate early C they last eleven weeks D They are long enough to cover the course material PART D WRITING: I Rewrite each of the sentences in such a way that it remains the same meaning to the original We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money → If it _ I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back → Hardly _ It was Walter Raleigh who introduced potatoes and tobacco into England → The English _ “If my members agree to that, I’ll be very surprised,” said the union delegate → The union delegate observed that I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test → It came _ II Essay writing: Some people say that extra-classes may kill students’ creativeness and put greater unnecessary pressure on them What you think about that? With more than 220 words, write an essay to show your attitudes toward the issue and offer your own recommendations _THE END Thi sinh không đươc sư dung bât cư tai liêu gi Giam thi coi thi không giai thich gi thêm (6)