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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HẢI PHÒNG TRƯỜNG THPT LÝ THƯỜNG KIỆT ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TRƯỜNG LỚP 12 - LẦN Năm học 2021-2022 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (Đề thi gồm trang, tổng điểm 100) PHẦN TỰ LUẬN PART A: LISTENING I You hear a conversation with Andrea Thompson who is Britain's strongest woman For questions 1-5, choose the best answer (A, B or C) You will listen TWICE Write your answers on your answer sheet (5 pts) 1: When asked how strong she is, Andrea explains A that she could lift a big animal B that she could lift a vehicle C that she could pull a hippo 2: How does Andrea describe her feeling towards sport as a kid? A She had no interest in sport at that time B She enjoyed some events, but was not really convinced C She was always passionate about sport 3: Andrea says her initial reason for getting involved in weight lifting was A to motivate her younger sister B to compete with her older sister C to support her sister's attempt to lose weight 4: How did Andrea feel when some men refused to train with her? A She didn't care because she was enjoying herself B She felt humiliated C She felt she had something to prove 5: Andrea explains that when she entered the strong woman competition in 2015, A she was well-informed because she had done her research B she had a lot of experience C she knew next to nothing about the details II You will hear a woman called Jane Robertson giving a talk about a language called Gaelic For questions 1-10, complete each of the following sentences with ONE word or number You will listen TWICE Write your answers on your answer sheet (10 pts) Jane is the (1) _of a Gaelic school in Scotland Today approximately (2) _people speak Gaelic in Scotland If fewer than (3) people speak a language, it is considered dead Jane would like to see one-third of people under 25 speaking and (4) Gaelic If very young people are exposed to a language (5) _ they can learn it most effectively Some parents send their children to Jane’s school for (6) reasons Jane says that two character traits of bilingual children are being more (7) and tolerant Jane feels very (8) _about the future of Gaelic Jane says that what is needed is help from (9) With a lot of effort, nowadays 80% of children learn Welsh as a (10) language PART B: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY I Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each of the following sentences Write your answers on your answer sheet (5 pts) An _number of workers have already been exposed to the danger DETERMINE The Prime Minister warned the people of his country that they must be ready for EVENT any _even the possibility of war The of zoology is vacant and has been advertised PROFESSOR His childhood spent in the harsh conditions of the civil war has completely the boy SENSE to the sight of blood and cruelty The of his knowledge surprised them EXTEND fish always live in lakes and rivers WATER Thousands of African children are undernourished; they suffer from NUTRITION He’s just received _payments for the contract broken COMPENSATE He threw his bags _on the floor CEREMONY 10 Although he read them time and time again, he could not understand these INTRICATE of the economic policies II Fill in each gap with a suitable phrasal verb in the correct form or tense to complete each of the following sentences Write your answers on your answer sheet (10 pts) set out make for back up pick on let up put by in take into bring on pull through A study that’s just been published _ our theory completely He should have phoned the police However angry he was, he shouldn’t have _ the laws his own hands When small, she was a shy, quiet girl who was always being _ by the other kids at school If the rain doesn’t _soon, we shall have to look for a taxi After travelling all day, he was completely The old lady’s savings were considerable as she had _ a little money each week Tom’s condition is so serious that we doubt whether he’ll _ Van Gogh suffered from depression _by overwork and ill-health The weather was fine, and everyone was _the coast 10 I think you need to _your ideas more clearly so that the reader doesn’t get confused III The following passage contains 10 mistakes Identify the mistakes and write the corrections in the corresponding numbered boxes on your answer sheet Number is an example (10 pts) A recent discovery has (0) lead scientists to revise their ideas about the ancestors of early humans It seems they started to make use of stone tools nearly one million years earlier as had previously been thought Archaeologists revised the date after spotting distinctive marks made by stone tools on animal bones dated back nearly three and a half million years The remnants, including a rib from a cow-like creature and a thigh bone from an animal similar in size of a goat, were recovered from an old river bed that was excavating in Europe The use of simple stone tools to remove meat from bones represents a crucial moment in human history As a result of turning to meat for sustenance, the early humans developed larger brains, which in part enabled them to make more sophisticated tools The bones unearthed in Ethiopia may well represent the very beginning of that procedure What scientists are still hoping to discover is whether the stone tools were manufactured specifically to meet a need or whether they are natural forces that by chance has the correct shapes and the necessary shapes edges Either way, it seems that the early humans carried the tools around with them rather than to rely on being able to find suitable one when the need rose Answers: Line Line Line Line Line Line Line Line Line Line 10 Line 11 Line 12 Line 13 Line 14 Line 15 (Example) 10 Line Error Correction lead led PART C: READING Fill in each gap in the following passage with ONE suitable word Write your answers on your answer sheet (5 pts) World Book Day This year’s World Book Day (WBD), which is taking (1) _ on March 2, hopes to encourage everyone, and especially children, to discover the joy of reading Schools and libraries are getting involved, with a packed schedule of events designed to bring books to life (2) _will be writers popping (3) _ schools to read from their books and answer questions, and story-telling events Children will also be able to take part in readings (4) that they really have a chance to engage with the books As a further incentive to pick up a book, WBD has joined forces with National Book Tokens to offer schoolchildren a free £1 book token The token can be put (5) _the cost of any book or audio book of their choice, or used to buy one of the six WBD £1 books These books have been specially chosen (6) _of their appeal to different age groups As (7) as hoping to encourage children to catch the reading bug, WBD also hopes to (8) _reluctant adults hooked on books So, for the first time, World Book Day will also have an adult focus, with the launch of Quick Reads, (9) selection of short, fast-paced stories by well-known authors The first set of Quick Reads will be published on World Book Day, (10) _ a further collection of books being released later in the summer Answers: 1. _ 2. _ 3. 4. 5. 6. _ 7. _ 8. 9. 10. _ PART D: WRITING I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the original one(s) Write your answers on your answer sheet (10 pts) We cannot see animals in a vast area after the forest fire → There is an ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… The soap opera was so exciting that I forgot to my exercises → Such…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… It was pure chance that a policeman was passing as t was attacked → Only…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… He is the competitor most likely to win the race → No one……………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………… It’s what people eat that betrays their social background, not their table manners → What gives …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Absolute secrecy was crucial to the success of the mission →Without…………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………… His fondness for the game increased with his proficiency →The more ………………………………………………………………………………………… their party coincides with another one I’ve been invited to → Their party is…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… A new flu vaccine has been on trial since the beginning of the year → They……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 It is thought that the boss is considering raising wages → The boss…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… II Rewrite each of the following sentences using the capitalized word given in brackets in such a way that it means the same as the original one Do NOT change the word given Write your answers on your answer sheet (5 pts) Tom’s habit of taking risks doesn’t fit in his image as a family man (COMPATIBLE) →…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… The authorities had decided they would get touch with dissidents (CRACKDOWN) →…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Mr Beaver claimed that hard work was the reason for his success (ATTRIBUTED) →…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… I have decided that that teaching is not the right profession for me (CONCLUSION) →…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… I advise you not to believe what you read in the papers about me (RELIANCE) →…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… III Write an essay of about 150 - 200 words to express your opinion on the following topic: In the future, students may have the choice of studying at home by using technology such as computers or television or of studying at traditional schools Which would you prefer? Use reasons and specific details to explain your choice PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM PART A: PHONOLOGY I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other three in each of the following questions Write your answers (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet (2.5 pts) ANSWER A doubt B thumb C subtle D absorb _ A absinthe B soothe C loathe D wreathe _ A pure B manure C mature D cure _ A anxiety B.complexion C anxious D luxury _ A preliminary B preferable C derivation D preparation _ II Choose the word whose main stress position is different from that of the other three in each of the following questions Write your answers (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet (2.5 pts) ANSWER A terrific B childbearing C tsunami D enthusiast _ A continuous B malicious C scandalous D delicious _ A advertise B difficulty C history D introduce _ A ancestor B admirable C comparable D interpret _ 10 A colleague B innate C climax D subject 10 _ PART B: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each of the following sentences Write your answers (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet (5 pts) ANSWER 11 Why did you _and mention the party to Roger? It was supposed to be a surprise 11 _ A have kittens C let the cat out of the bag B put the cat among the pigeons D kill two birds with one stone 12 This evidence should prove that he was telling the truth 12 _ A once and for all B now and then C over and above D from time to time 13 The president has made many visits to Japan, began today 13 _ A whose recent one B which C the most recent one D the most recent of which 14 It is still a good idea to know how to type _ many technological advances in typewriters and word processors, a skilled operator remains indispensable 14 _ A In spite of B Because of C In case of D In addition to 15 If you have a minor illness, it’s usually better just to let the nature take its _ 15. _ A time B path C way D course 16 The noise of my footsteps _the deer and it ran away 16 _ A startled B paralyzed C shocked D amazed 17 Two students are talking about the upcoming examination 17 _ Tim: “ ? You look so concerned.” Terry: “My final exam is coming.” A How is your well-being C How you feel B What’s up D Where did it go 18 The party was already by the time we arrived Everyone was singing and dancing 18 _ A in full swing B up in the air C over the moon D under a cloud 19 to Jim myself, I can’t tell why he would such terrible things 19 _ A Not to be speaking B Not to have spoken C Because of not being spoken D Not having spoken 20 It is imperative that your facebook password _confidential 20 _ A need keeping B need to keep C needs to be kept D needed keeping PART C: READING COMPREHENSION I Read the following passage and choose the correct option to fill in each of the blanks from 21 to 30 Write your answers (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet (5 pts) Sports photography Sport as a spectacle and photography as a way of recording action have developed together At the turn of the 20th century, Edward Muybridge was experimenting with photographs of movement His pictures of a runner (21) _ on every history of photography Another milestone was when the scientist and photographer Harold Edgerton (22) the limits of photographic technology with his study of a (23) of milk hitting the surface of a dish Another advance was the development of minuscule cameras in the late 1920s, which made it possible for sports photographers to (24) their cumbersome cameras behind The arrival of television was a significant development in the transmission of sport Paradoxically, it was of benefit to still photographers People who watched a sports event on TV, with all its movement and action, (25) the still image as a reminder of the game Looking back, we can see how (26) sports photography has changed (27) _ sports photographers were as interested in the stories behind the sport as in the sport itself Contemporary sports photography (28) the glamour of sport, the colour and the action But the best sports photographers today more than simply tell the story of the event, or make a (29) _ of it They (30) _in a single dramatic moment the real emotions of the participants, emotions with which people looking at the photographs can identify ANSWER 21 A exhibit B show C feature D demonstrate 21 _ 22 A enlarged B extended C prolonged D spread 22 _ 23 A splash B drop C dash D drip 23 _ 24 A put B keep C lay D leave 24 _ 25 A chose B valued C pointed D cheered 25 _ 26 A highly B radically C extremely D severely 26 _ 27 A Initial B First C Early D Primary 27 _ 28 A outlines B signals C emphasizes D forms 28 _ 29 A preservation B store C mark D record 29 _ 30 A capture B seize C grasp D secure 30 _ II Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35 Write your answers (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet (5 pts) Butterflies are among the most extensively studied insects, an estimated 90 percent of the world's species have their scientific names As a consequence, they are, perhaps, the best group of insects for examining patterns of terrestrial biotic diversity and distribution Butterflies also have a favorable image with the general public Hence, they are an excellent group for communicating information on science and conservation issues such as diversity Perhaps the aspect of butterflies diversity that has received the most attention over the past century is the striking difference in species richness between tropical and temperate regions For example, in 1875 one biologist pointed out the diversity of butterflies in the Amazon when he mentioned that about 700 species were found within an hour's walk, whereas the total number found on the British islands did not exceed 66, and the whole of Europe supported only 321 This early comparison of tropical and temperate butterflies' richness has been well confirmed A general theory of diversity would have to predict not only this difference between temperate and tropical zones, but also patterns within each region, and how these patterns vary among different animal and plant groups However, for butterflies, variation of species richness within temperate or tropical regions, rather than between them, is poorly understood Indeed, comparisons of numbers of species among the Amazon basin, tropical Asia, and Africa are still mostly "personal communication" citations, even for vertebrates In other words, unlike comparison between temperate and tropical areas, these patterns are still in the documentation phase In documenting geographical variation in butterflies' diversity, some arbitrary, practical decisions are made Diversity, number of species, and species richness are used synonymously; little is known about the evenness of butterfly distribution The New World butterflies make up the preponderance of examples because they are the most familiar species It is hoped that by focusing on them, the errors generated by imperfect and incomplete taxonomy will be minimized ANSWER 31 Which aspect of butterflies does the passage mainly discuss? 31 _ A Their physical characteristics C Their adaptation to different habitats B Their names D Their variety 32 Butterflies are a good example for communicating information about conservation issues because they _ A are found mainly in temperate climates C have been given scientific names 32 _ B are simple in structure D are viewed positively by people 33 The word "striking" in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ 33 _ A noticeable B successful C confusing D physical 34 All of the followings are mentioned as being important parts of a general theory of diversity EXCEPT _ A differences between temperate and tropical zones 34 _ B variation of patterns of distribution of species among different animals and plants C patterns of distribution of species in each region D migration among temperate and tropical zones 35 The author mentions "tropical Asia" in the passage as an example of a location where _ 35 _ A a general theory of butterfly diversity has not yet been firmly established B butterflies are affected by human populations C butterfly behavior varies with climates D documenting plant species is more difficult than documenting butterfly species III Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 45 Write your answers (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet (10 pts) Diet and Exercise Many people seem to believe that there is a magic diet formula that will guarantee weight loss This is a fallacy Most fad diet, if followed conscientiously, will result in weight loss due to the reduction in calories However, they are nearly always too monotonous and sometimes too unhealthy to be followed in the long term Worse, fad dieters who don't become physically active and learn to eat sensibly will eventually regain the weight they lost, and often even more Some of the most popular fad diets in recent years have been low-carbohydrate programs, which work by making the body produce ketones Ketones are normal and efficient source of energy for the human body When the intake of carbohydrates is severely restricted, body fats are broken down into fatty acids that can be used as fuel The fatty acids may be incompletely metabolized, yielding ketones When your body is producing ketones, and using them as fuel, this is called ketosis Most diets based on ketosis not limit the consumption of protein, fat, or total calories As a result, their fat content tends to be very high Promoters claim that ketosis will lead to increased metabolism of unwanted fat, even if the calories are not reduced This is not entirely true; calorie reduction is likely to occur because of the diet's lack of appealing foods This is not conductive to forming sensible eating habits The most widely used low-carbohydrate diet is the one advocated by the late Robert Atkins M.D, of New York City Under the Atkins program, the dieter is permitted to eat unlimited amounts of non-carbohydrate foods "when hungry" The American Medical Association and many individual experts have warned that the unlimited intake of saturated fat under Atkins food plan can increase the dieter's risk of heart disease In 2000, researchers at the University of Kentucky did a computer analysis of a week's worth of sample menus and reported several alarming findings: the diet contained 59% fat; it provided fewer servings of grains, vegetables, and fruits than recommended by most nutritionists, and while it can produce short-term weight loss, long-term use is likely to increase the risk of both cardiovascular disease and cancer The weight loss usually doesn't last, either As ketosis begins, weight will be shed quickly, giving the misleading impression that significant fat reduction is taking place In fact, most of the weight loss is water rather than fat; the lost water is regained quickly when a normal diet is resumed Appetite, which is often reduced during ketosis, also returns Atkins advocated his diet for more than 30 years and claimed that more than 60,000 patients treated at his centre had used his diet as their primary protocol for losing weight Yet he never published any study in which people who used this program were monitored over a period of several years Besides the dubiousness of its effects in the long term, the Atkins diet shares another shortcoming of all fad diets: inflexibility People are different, with different health problems and genetic characteristics, and no single diet is right for everyone An additional downside to the recent craze for low-carbohydrate diets is that it has encouraged food companies to market low-carbohydrate foods for people who want to "watch their carbs" Most of these foods are much higher in fat than the foods they are designed to replace "Low-carb” advertising is encouraging both dieters and non-dieters to eat high-fat foods, which is exactly the opposite of medical and nutrition authorities have been arguing for decades Following a lowcarbohydrate diet under medical supervision may make sense for some people, but a population-wide increase in fat consumption would be a public health disaster (Source: tracnghiemtienganhthpt.vn/onthi/success/13118.html) ANSWER 36: What is the topic of the passage? 36 _ A How to succeed with the Atkins Diet C Weight loss through carbohydrates reduction B Problems with fad diets D The danger of a high-fat diet 37: It can be inferred from the passage that the author thinks fad diets in general 37 _ A are always bad for you because they contain too much fat B can be unhealthy in the long term and have too little variety C are effective and safe if used under a doctor’s supervision D usually result in long-term weight loss 38: Which of the following is an effect of ketosis? 38 _ A Long-term weight loss B Loss of water from the body C Increase in appetite D Greater energy 39: The word their in paragraph refers to _ 39 _ A diets B ketones C calories D ketosis 40: According to the passage, which of the following is true of the Atkins diet? 40 _ A It is recommended by the American Medical Association B It calls for a restriction of fat intake C It involves a low intake of fruits and vegetables D All of the answer 41: The word conscientiously in paragraph could best be replaced by 41 _ A consciously B scientifically C correctly D severely 42: The phrase is not conductive to in paragraph is closest meaning to 42 _ A does not prevent B makes easier C is not consistent with D does not encourage 43: It can be inferred that the author’s biggest objection to Atkins diet is that 43 _ A it has led to “low-carb” advertising B (s)he believes it causes cancer C it leads to higher fat consumptions D it has not been thoroughly studied 44: Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the passage? A Ketosis causes weight loss at first, leading people to wrongly believe that they are losing fat 44 _ B Ketosis causes the rapid loss of fat at first, which leads to a false belief that the loss will be permanent C The process of ketosis quickly misleads people into thinking that they are losing weight D Ketosis causes rapid weight loss, but only in the early days of the diet 45: Why does the author mention 30 years and 60,000 people in paragraph 4? 45 _ A To shows that the diet has proven successful at helping people lose weight B To indicate how popular the diet has been C To emphasize how many people in the U.S are overnight D To show how interest in fad diets is increasing - THE END (Thí sinh khơng sử dụng tài liệu, cán coi thi khơng giải thích thêm) Họ tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: Cán coi thi số 1: Cán coi thi số 2: