SỞ GD& ĐT NGHỆ AN KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH LỚP 12 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH - THPT BẢNG A Thời gian: 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Điểm bằng số:……………………. Điểm bằng chữ:…. ………………… Giám khảo 1:………………………… Giám khảo 2:………………………… Số phách: SECTION A: PHONETICS I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words. Write your answer in the space provided. 1. A. associate B. sociable C. ancient D. ancestor 2. A. walked B. threatened C. passed D. forced 3. A. too B. food C. soon D. good 4. A. legal B. legend C. generous D. manager 5. A. adventure B. future C. mature D. figure 1. 3. 5. 2. 4. II. Pick out the word that differs from the other words in the position of the main stress. Write your answer in the space provided. 6. A. comedy B. collection C. comical D. calculate 7. A. ambitious B. memorial C. memory D. mechanic 8. A. remove B. cancel C. copy D. answer 9. A. Japanese B. engineer C. practical D. questionnaire 10. A. document B. develop C. opponent D. astonish 6. 8. 10. 7. 9. SECTION B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer in the space provided. 11. Secondary schools offer a wide ______ of subjects. A. field B. scope C. list D. range 12. When he woke up, he realized that the things he had dreamt about could not ______ have happened. A. possibly B. likely C. certainly D. potentially 13. - “Do you think the book is expensive? - “Yes, it’s not ______ what we paid for it.” A. worthy B. worth of C. worth D. valuable 14. To ______ extent did she benefit from her uncle’s will? A. what B. how C. which D. whom Đề thi chính thức (Đề thi gồm 07 trang) 15. The new system didn’t ______ expectations. A. catch up with B. bring about C. come across D. come up to 16. Before the meeting finished, they had arranged when ______ next. A. they met B. they to meet C. to meet D. should they meet 17. ______ aren’t effective anymore because insects have become resistant to them. A. Fertilizers B. Pesticides C. Herbicides D. Composts 18. When he heard the joke, he burst into loud ______. A. smile B. laughter C. amusement D. enjoyment 19. The traffic lights ______ to green, and the car drove on. A. exchanged B. turned C. removed D. shone 20. It is a good idea to be ______ dressed when you go for an interview. A. finely B. boldly C. smartly D. clearly 21. We were so late that we ______ had time to catch the train. A. nearly B. almost C. hardly D. simply 22. They are going to make ______ excursion next month. A. a two-week B. two-weeks C. two weeks' D. a two-week's 23. I haven't had a very ______ week. I seem to have done nothing at all. A. extensive B. productive C. enthusiastic D. economic 24. The purpose of the survey was to ______ the inspectors with local conditions. A. inform B. acquaint C. instruct D. notify 25. Do you know the man ______ over there? A. interviewed B. interviewing C. to interview D. interviews 11. 14. 17. 20. 23. 12. 15. 18. 21. 24. 13. 16. 19. 22. 25. II. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it. 26. Because the torrential rains that had devastated the area, the governor sent the National Guard to assist in the clean-up operation. 27. One of the most important things in life is a good health. 28. The city has spent a big amount of money on crime prevention. 29. Comparing with other countries, Libya spends a high percentage of income on education. 30. People are now enjoying a higher level of living. 31. In the United Kingdom women see their doctor on the average five times a year. 32. Although Mark has been cooking for many years, he still doesn’t know to prepare French foods in the traditional manner. 33. When we arrived at the store to purchase the dishwasher advertise in the newspaper, we learned that all the dishwashers had been sold. 34. After rising the flag to commemorate the holiday, the mayor gave a long speech. 35. This time tomorrow I will lie on the beach, enjoying the sunshine. MISTAKE CORRECTION MISTAKE CORRECTION 26. 31. 27. 32. 28. 33. 29. 34. 30. 35. III. Give the correct form of the words in the brackets in each of the following sentences. Write your answer in the space provided. 36. I was annoyed at his (REFUSE)______ to co-operate. 37. The book doesn’t say much about prices, but it is very (INFORM)______ about everything else. 38. The noise (LESS)______ as the plane got farther away. 39. He lost in the election because he was a weak and (DECIDE)______ leader. 40. I couldn’t help it. The accident was (AVOID)______. 41. She was (EXTREME)______ knowledgeable about the history of China. 42. He was very (SET)_______ when his cat was run over. 43. Jackson had another violent (AGREE)_______ with the referee. 44. Many people were buried (LIVE)______ after the earthquake. 45. She studied (ECONOMY)______ at university. 36. ……………………… 39. ……………………… 42. ……………………… 45. ……………………… 37. ……………………… 40. ……………………… 43. ……………………… 38. ……………………… 41. ……………………… 44. ……………………… SECTION C: READING COMPREHENSION I. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. Write your answer in the space provided. Australia is a big country, but nearly all Australians live near the sea. On hot summer days, you can see thousands of people at the beach. Many beaches have waves (46)______ are very high. These large waves are known as surf and the people who ride them are called surfers. Surfing is a skill, and it needs learning. Don’t (47)______ to be able to surf properly the (48)______ time you try. However, by practising a few times you will learn (49)______ to do it. Surfing is not a new sport. Perhaps its origins need explaining. It started hundreds (50)______ years ago in Hawaii. Men swam (51)______ to sea to catch fish and found they could come back to land very quickly by riding the waves. These first surfers did not (52)______ a board. They were “body surfers”. Many people (53)______ do this type of surfing today. After a while people started to use boards and rode the waves by lying, kneeling or standing (54) ______ them. These first surfboards were made of wood and the water made them rot after a while. Today, surfboards are made of plastic or fibreglass (55)______. 46. ……………………… 49. ……………………… 52. ……………………… 55. ……………………… 47. ……………………… 50. ……………………… 53. ……………………… 48. ……………………… 51. ……………………… 54. ……………………… II. Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap. Write your answer in the space provided. What do you do well? What do you enjoy doing? Your answers to these two questions will help you identify your (56)______. An employer will consider you seriously for a (57)______ when you can show them that you know who you are, what you can offer and which you have studied. Sometimes it is difficult to know what your weaknesses are. Clearly not everyone is equally good (58)______ everything. You may need to improve yourself and so (59)______ courses in that field could turn a weakness into strength. You will need to (60)______ some time on your self-assessment. Your honesty and the desire for self- improvement will lead to (61)______ in getting the right job. Explore the following seven areas to start to get to know yourself: your aptitude, your skills, your personality, the level of responsibility you feel comfortable with, your interests and your needs. Ask (62)______ if you have any special talents and if you need to consider your physical health when choosing a job. Be as honest and realistic as you can, and ask for other people's (63)______ if necessary. Make a list of these things. It is usually a good idea to talk about your aptitudes with teachers, family and friends. If you are considering a career that (64)______ a special talent, such as art, acrobatics, mathematics or music, discuss your aptitudes with (65)______ expert in that area and discover how they fit the needs of the occupation. 56. A. strong B. strength C. strengthen D. strengthened 57. A. position B. location C. spot D. room 58. A. upon B. in C. at D. for 59. A. meeting B. taking C. making D. interviewing 60. A. use B. make C. lose D. spend 61. A. success B. successful C. successfully D. succeed 62. A. you B. your C. yours D. yourself 63. A. interests B. fields C. opinions D. attendances 64. A. requires B. asks C. tells D. urges 65. A. a B. an C. the D. this 56. 59. 62. 65. 57. 60. 63. 58. 61. 64. III. Read the following text and choose the best answer for the questions below. Write your answer in the space provided. May 7 th 1840 was the birthday of one of the most famous Russian composers of the nineteenth century: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the son of a mining inspector. Tchaikovsky studied music as a child and later studied composition at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. His greatest period of productivity occurred between 1876 and 1890, during which time he enjoyed patronage of Madame von Meck, a woman he never met, who gave him a yearly living stipend. Madame von Meck later terminated her friendship with Tchaikovsky, as well as his living allowance, when she, herself, was facing financial difficulties. It was during the time of Madame von Meck’s patronage, however, that Tchaikovsky created the music for which he is most famous, including the music for the ballets of “Swan Lake” and “The Sleeping Beauty”. Tchaikovsky’s music, well-known for its rich melodic and sometimes melancholy passages, was one of the first that brought serious dramatic music to dance. Before this, little attention had been given to the music behind the dance. Tchaikovsky died ostensibly of cholera on November 6 th 1893, though there are now some scholars who argue that he committed suicide. 66. The best title for this passage could be ______. A. “The Life and Music of Tchaikovsky” B. “Development of Tchaikovsky’s Music for Ballets” C. “Tchaikovsky’s Relationship with Madame von Meck” D. “The Cause of Tchaikovsky’s Death” 67. According to the passage, all of the following describe Madame von Meck EXCEPT ______. A. she had economic troubles B. she was generous C. she was never introduced to Tchaikovsky D. she enjoyed Tchaikovsky’s music 68. According to the passage, Tchaikovsky’s music is most well-known for ______. A. its repetitive and monotonous tones B. the ballet-like quality of music C. the richness and melodic drama of the music D. its lively, capricious melodies 69. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. Tchaikovsky’s influence on ballet music. B. Tchaikovsky’s unhappiness leading to suicide. C. The patronage of Madame von Meck. D. Tchaikovsky’s productivity in composing. 70. It can be inferred from the passage that ______. A. it was not the music behind the dance that made Tchaikovsky famous B. there is suspicion on the cause of Tchaikovsky’s death C. Madame von Meck was one of the most famous Russian composers D. Madame von Meck was one of Tchaikovsky’s girlfriends 66. 68. 70. 67. 69. SECTION D: WRITING I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. 71. It is extremely difficult for us to make ends meet these days. We find 72. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child. Only when 73. While mending the road, they accidentally blocked our water pipes. They accidentally cut off 74. He brought the umbrella along but it didn't rain. He needn't 75. While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time. Despite II. 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(s). 76. When I was driving, I realized that the car wasn’t working properly. (WRONG) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 77. Sandra said that she was willing to work late. (MIND) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 78. They pretended to be enjoying themselves, but they weren’t really. (AS) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 79. I can't lift this table on my own. (UNLESS) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 80. The coins are believed to have been buried for safe-keeping. (IT) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… III. Write a composition about the following topic: What do you think an ideal teacher should be? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write about 200 words. THE END. Sở Giáo Dục – Đào Tạo Kỳ thi chọn Học Sinh Giỏi cấp Tỉnh Sóc Trăng oOo /// Đề chính thức A/-Listening (2.5ms) Section 1 (1.25 ms) Helen Grant , a university lecturer, is talking about job. Listen to the piece twice and answer the questions below: 1. Does the speaker believe that there has been equality of opportunity for men and women? ………………………………………………………………………………. 2. What is her example to prove that men still expect their jobs to take priority ? …………………………………………………………………………………. 3. What are the common topics or men’s jokes about women? ………………………………………………………………………………… 4. Why is there the difference in calling a man “a trainee manager” and a woman “a secretary” while both of them are doing similar jobs? …………………………………………………………………………………. 5. In what way is the media to blame? …………………………………………………………………………………. Section 2 (1.25ms) Fiona is describing a course she has completed. Listen to her description twice and draw a thick line on the table to indicate when she studied each subiect. Subject Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Economics Accounting Secretarial Practice Business correspondence Shorthand B/-Lexico grammar (7.0ms) Part 1 (2ms) In these sentences, each one has four underlined words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one word or phrase which must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct by circling letter A, B, C or D. 1. I went shopping for buying some fruits this morning. A B C D 2. Why didn’t you came to my party last night? A B C D 3. When did you last went to the theatre? A B C D 4. I often listen to classical music while I do my homework. A B C D 5. My brother prefers to go to concerts at weekends. A B C D 6. Much superstitions and symbols are connected with Halloween. A B C D Furniture makers use glue to hold joints together and sometimes to reinforce it A B C D 7. Sheep have been domesticated for over 5,000 years ago. A B C D 8. The hard, out surface of the tooth is called enamel. A B C D 9. Liquids take the shape of any container which in they are placed. A B C D Part 2 (2ms) These are incomplete sentences. Choose A, B, C or D as your best choice to complete each sentence and then identify your answer by circling letter A, B, C or D. 1. In addition to their homes, the Pomo Indians or California built dance houses religious ceremonies. A. of B. for C. in which D. were for 2. The wood of many pine species makes excellent pulp manufacture of paper. A. in B. to C. for the D. the 3. The photos of the American Civil War made by Matthew Brady and his assistants rank finest war pictures of all time. A. the B. in the C. between the D. among the 4. Albert Einstein’s contributions to scientific theory were those of Galileo and Newton. A. important than B. more important C. the most important D. as important as 5. Apart from Pluto, the outer planets the inner planets and are made mainly of lighter materials such as hydrogen and helium. A. are larger than B. are the largest C. larger than D. are larger 6. our economic achievements, we are still a long way from being an “Asian Dragon”. A. In spite B. Though C. Despite D. Although. 7. When our country a full member of ASEAN, it will gain an important status in the whole world. A. become B. will become C. becomes D. became. 8. The new work of Japanese scientists on AIDS has been as a major breakthrough. A. called B. saluted C. hailed D. greeted 9. They can’t their son’s rudeness any longer. A. release B. ignore C. torment D. suffer. 10. The Russians have in controling urban growth. A. managed B. attempted C. succeeded D. achieved Part 3 (1m) Use the right preposition 1. Stop wasting time! Get to my office ……… the double. 2. I met him at the party and he asked ………… you. 3. My mother never gives anyone a tip ……… principle. 4. He gets up ……… five. 5. Not until the office phoned me did I find out …………. the meeting. 1. 2 3 4 5 Part 4 (2ms) Fill in each of the following spaces with the correct form of one of the verbs provided. Use each verb only once. do finish cause have start say meet use fail speak occur listen make result identify succeed A student learning English occasionally (1). . the following problems when he (2) ……… to talks or lectures. It is difficult to decide where on word (3) and the next one (4) . …. .In speech, many sounds (5) a student difficulty and he (6) ……… to identify them. Some words in English, which (7) …………. very commonly, (8) …… a weak form. An overseas student (9) …………… them with difficulty. In addition, many students sometimes (10) …………… not hear the unstressed syllable in a word. This problem never arises in print. 1. ……………… 2……………………. 3. ……………… 4. ……………… 5. ……………… 6……………………. 7 ……………… 8 ……………… 9. ……………… 10. …………………. C/-Reading (4.0ms) Part 1 (2ms) Read the passage about Education in the future . Then decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) according to the information in the passage. EDUCATION IN THE FUTURE Education is another area of social life in which information technology is changing the way we communicate. Today’s college students may not simply sit in a lecture or a library to learn about their field. Through their computers and the wonders of virtual reality they can participate in lifelike simulated experiences. Consider the following scenario of the future of education made possible through developments in information technology. For children over the age of 10, daily attendance at schools is not compulsory. Some of the older children attend school only once or twice weekly to get tutorial support or instruction from a teacher. For the most part, pupils are encouraged to work online from home. Students must complete a minimum number of study hours per year; however, they may make up these hours by studying at home at times that suit their family schedule. They can log on early or late in the day and even join live classes in other countries. In order to ensure that each student is learning adequately, computer software will automatically monitor the number of hours a week each student studies on-line as well as that students’ learning materials and assessment activities. Reports will be available for parents and teachers. The software can then identify the best learning activities and conditions for each individual student and generate similar activities. It can also identify areas of weak achievement and produce special programs adjusted to the student’s needs. 1.________If students are under 10, they won’t have to go to school on a daily basis. 2.________Sometimes students go to school to pay their tuition fees. 3.________There are some requirements about the learning hours that students must complete in a year. 4.________There is no way to find out whether students are learning adequately. 5.________Students can be provided with learning programs that best suit them. Part 2 (2ms) Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best option to fit each space. Identify your choice by circling letter A, B, C or D. The Alexandra Palace in the north London was built with private funds as a “People’s Palace”. Serviced by its own station, it was opened in 1873 and was extremely well (1) …… until, two weeks after its opening, it burnt down. It was (2)………………. by a slightly larger building which opened in 1875 and featured, (3)………………… other things, a splendid organ and the Great Hall, which was the size of a football pitch . Despite the extraordinarily wide range of events (4)……………. there – from dog shows to great concerts and banquets, from elephant displays to bicycle matches – it always (5)…………… at a loss and by 1877 much of the park around it had been sold to speculative builders, (6) ………………only about half of the original land. In 1900, a committee was appointed, whose principal duty was to (7)………. the Palace and park “for the free use of the people forever”. There were, however, (8) ……………… to charge for entry so that the substantial costs could be covered. 1. A. inhabited B. attended C. crowded D. visited 2. A. installed B. overtaken C. renewed D. replaced 3. A. among B. between C. from D. around 4. A. performed B. set C. staged D. laid 5. A. conducted B. acted C. operated D. maintained 6. A. letting B. remaining C. leaving D. upholding 7. A. run B. handle C. lead D. overlook 8. A. powers B. terms C. allowances D. authorities D/- Writing (6.5ms) Part 1 (1.5ms) [...]... The end KEYS Sở Giáo Dục – Đào Tạo Sóc Trăng -oOo - Kỳ thi chọn Học Sinh Giỏi cấp Tỉnh /// Đề chính thức Mơn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 12 (Thời gian làm bài 180 phút, khơng kể phát đề) HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM A/-Listening Section 1 (1,25ms) 1 No 2 Supermarkets are full of women giving up their lunch hour... trước các danh từ xác đònh Một danh từ được xác đònh khi: a Danh từ ấy được xác đònh bởi một cụm giới từ Eg: The love of his country , The gate of the house, The place of my love, the corner of this room, the day after tomorrow… b Danh từ ấy đã được nói đến trước Eg: I have a parrot The parrot is talkative c Danh từ ấy chỉ một vật độc nhất: The sun , The moon, The Earth, The North Pole d Danh từ chỉ... + … + S + V, clause Ex: It doesn’t matter what he says, he is always your brother (Dù anh ấy nói gì, anh ấy vẫn là anh của anh) 3 Sự rút gọn của mệnh đề chỉ sự nhượngbộ: Mệnh đề trạng từ chỉ sự nhượng bộ có thể được rút gọn thành cụm từ chỉ nhượng bộ bởi một trong các giới từ: despite in spite of + gerund / cụm danh từ regardless of Ex1: Although he is rich, he doesn’t live a happy life Despite being... he may be, we don’t believe him (Dù anh ấy là ai, chúng tôi cũng không tin anh ấy) Whatever he says, she can’t love him b/ No matter + từ hỏi + S + (may) + V + O Eg: No matter what/ how he says, no one believes him (Dù anh ấy nói gì, không ai tin anh) c/ Adjective / Adverb + though / as + S + (may) + V, clause Eg: Famous as he is, he leads a simple life (Dù nổi tiếng, ông ấy có cuộc sống giản dò) Hard... hợp không dùng “the”: + Danh từ cụ thể số nhiều nói chung chung Eg: Books are necessary for students Shoes are made of leather + Danh từ trừu tượng Eg: Education is important for all + Danh từ chỉ các môn chơi thể thao Eg: Football is my favourite sport Do you want to play basket ball + Danh từ chỉ bửa ăn, đồ uống: Eg: What time do you have dinner? She never drinks wine + Danh từ chỉ các ngày trong... exam, he couldn’t pass it (Dù học cần mẫn cho kì thi, anh ấy không đậu được) d/ However + adj / adv + S + (may) + V + O, clause Ex: However rich this man is, he never gives a penny to the poor (Dù giàu, người đàn ông này không cho người nghèo một xu) e/ Verb + Adv + as + S + may, clause Ex: Work hard as he may, he can’t support his family (Dù làm việc cần cù, anh ấy không nuôi sống nổi gia đình) f/ It doesn’t... Relative Adverbs 1 Relative Pronouns: who, whom, whose, which, where, when, that, of which, why (cách dùng của các đại từ liên hệ) CÁCH DÙNG Thay thế cho danh từ chỉ người làm Thay thế cho danh từ chỉ vật làm Thay thế cho danh từ chỉ nơi chốn Thay thế cho danh từ chỉ thời gian Dùng trong thể nhấn mạnh và thay thế cho WHO, WHICH trong mệnh đề không có dấu phẩy Được dùng để thay cho cụm từ chỉ lý do CHỦ NGỮ... xác đònh là loại mệnh đề cần thi t vì danh từ đi trước chưa xác đònh, không có nó câu sau sẽ không đủ nghóa Ex: The man whom you met yesterday was my uncle b Non - Restrictive (Non - Defining) Relative clauses: + Mệnh đề quan hệ không xác đònh: được sử dụng với tất cả các đại từ và trạng từ quan hệ ngoại trừ THAT + Mệnh đề quan hệ xác đònh là loại mệnh đề không cần thi t vì danh từ đi trước đã được xác... the news → We 40 The police haven’t arrested the man who stole your money → The man 41 People think that about million puppies are born each year →About a million puppies 42.When did people build this hotel? →When 43 Someone cleans this room everyday → This room 44 Someone might have stolen your car if you had left the keys in it → Your car 45 Somebody... woman à The man asked 46 “If you had asked me, I would have lent you my motorbike,” the man said to me à The man said 47 He said , “Don’t touch anything in this room ! “ àHe ordered 48 “ I feel very week I don’t think I can go “ said she à She said 49.”How old are you ? Can you read yet ? “ à I asked the child 50 Father said “Don’t forget to turn off the