Së GD_§T TØnh §I£N BI£N Trêng TH- PT chuyªn Lª QuÝ §«n §Ò Thi Thö Häc Sinh Giái Vßng TØnh Khèi 12: Thêi gian: 90' Full name: . I. PHONETICS. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others. 1. A. certificate B. physiology C. economics D. mmathematics 2. A. experience B. examinationC. admission D. provision 3. A. dependence B. prepare C. prediction D. forecast 4. A. tidal B. treatment C. amount D. heavy 5. A. cinema B. appear C. disaster D. extensive II. Pronunciation: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the others. 6. A. bomb B. climb C. table D. comb 7. A. Chemistry B. psychology C. architect D. challenge 8. A. apply B. supply C. reply D. lively 9. . A. departure B. mature C. nature D. picture 10. A. decided B. hatred C. warned D. sacred III. GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES. Choose the most suitable answer. 11. “Did you finish the report?”. – Yes, but I wish I had known……………………. A. how hard it would be B. how hard would it be C. how would it be hard D. how would it be 12. “Why did Bob get into trouble?” – “Someone heard him……………… his views of the boss”. A. to express B. was expressing C. expressed D. expressing 13. If you want to join the History Society, you must…………… this application form. A. wake up B. fill in C. write down D. do up 14. “This traffic is terrible”, she said. “You’re right. People should…………… ”. A. less use their cars B. use less their cars C. use their cars less D. their cars use less 15. “Computers certainly have changed the world”. - “Yes, they make…………… to store information”. A. it easier for people B. it more easily for C. people easier D. easier for people 16. “Are your parents coming to your concert?” – “Yes, but they seem more nervous about…….playing”. A. watching me than B. watching me C. watching than I am about D. watch me 17. “I want to buy that car”. - “…………… its good qualities, it has one drawback”. A. Although B. Whether C. However D. Despite 18. ……………the students here are serious about studying. A. Most B. Almost C. Most of D. Most of 19. “Which is more important, luck or effort?” - “ Luck is…………….effort” A. of the same importance B. the same importance as C. of the same importance as D. as the same important as 20. He drives so fast that I am afraid one day he will…………somebody crossing the street. A. crash down B. knock down C. turn over D. run across 21.The police stated that the accident ______________ soon. A. will be investigated B. had investigated C. is being investigated D. would be investigated 22There are chances that Manchester United ______________ the last match against Juventus. A. won B. will win C. has won D. would win 23. ______________ to the national park before, Sue was amazed to see the geyser. A. Being not B. Not having been C. Have not been D. Having not been 24. Hardly ______________ the captain of the team when he had to face the problems. A. had he been appointed B. did he appoint C. was he being appointed D. was he appointing 25. It is six years ______________ we moved to Chicago. A. when B. that C. since D. after 26. I think he will join us, ______________? A. doesn’t he B. won’t he C. will he D. do I 27. I am sorry. I have forgotten ______________ a table at the restaurant for you. A. reserving B. to reserve C. having reserved D. to be reserved 28. ______________ our children may be, we cannot go picnicking in this weather. A. Though excited B. Excited as C. Because of excitement D. Exciting 29. I am leaving the key under the pot in the garden ______________ you should be home earlier than usual. A. because B. in case C. so that D. though 30. Be patient ______________ you won’t succeed. A. because B. or C. unless D. otherwise 31. Something _______ immediately to prevent teenagers from being exploited in factories and mines. a. should be done b. we should do c. should do d. should have done 32. Fleming’s discovery of penicillin, --------------, had a major influence on the lives of people in the 20 th century. A. which was awarded the Nobel Prize B. which awarded the Nobel Prize C. that he was awarded the Nobel Prize D. for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize 33. Goddard developed the first rocket to fly faster ______________. A. than sound is B. as does sound C. than sound D. as sound is 34. Susan couldn’t help ______________ when I told her the joke. A. laughing B. laugh C. to laugh D. laughed 35. Your hair needs ______________. You’d better have it done tomorrow. A. cut B. to cut C. being cut D. cutting 36. Regina, ______________ you have never met before, is a genius in painting. A. that B. whose C. whom D. whomever 37. Doctors advise ______________ too many hours watching television. A. not to spend B. not being spent C. not spend D. not spending 38. ______________ finds the treasure is entitled to twenty five percent of it. A. Who B. The person who C. Whoever D. Man who 39. ______________ have tried their best to protect the environment, but their efforts seem to be nothing compared to what people are doing to harm it. A. Poachers B. Industrialists C. Conservationists D. Producers 40. On November 5, a lot of firework is ______________ off in England. A. set B. gone C. sent D. burned 41.If you come to the theatre late, you have to wait until the ______________ to get in. A. break B. interval C. refreshment D. half-time 42. ______________, the reports are not good enough to be printed. A. On my opinion B. Out of the ordinary C. If you ask me D. For me 43. During the war, we ______________ many relatives. A. lost touch with B. take for granted C. made a mention of D. set an example for 44. ______________ my shyness, they refused to give me the job as a receptionist. A. Despite B. As for C. Due to D. Instead of 45. We all need friends whom we can ______________ when we are in trouble. A. call on B. break off C. live on D. go by IV. READING. A. Sometimes you know things about people the first time you see them, for example, that you want to be friends with them or that you don't trust them. But perhaps this kind of intuition isn't as hard to explain as it may seem. For instance, people give out body language signals all the time. The way you hold your body, head and arms tells people about your mood. If you hold your arms tightly at your sides, or fold them across your chest, people will generally feel that you are being defensive. Holding your head to one side shows interest in the other, while an easy, open posture indicates that you are self-confident. All this affects the way you feel about someone. Also, a stranger may remind you of a meeting with someone. This may be because of something as simple as the fact that he or she is physically similar to someone who treated you well or badly. Your feelings about a stranger could be influenced by a smell in the air that brings to mind a place where you were happy as a child. Since even a single word can bring back a memory such as that, you may never realize it is happening. 46. What does the word "open" in the passage most closely mean? A. Unrestrained. B. Relaxed. C. Confined. D. Unlimited. 47. What influences your impression of a person you meet the first time? A. Intuition. B. Familiarity. C. Knowledge. D. Feeling. 48. What one feels about a stranger may be influenced by something that ________. A. strengthens one's past behaviours B. reminds one of one's past treatment C. revives one's past memories D. points to one's childhood 49. What does the second paragraph discuss? A. Meanings of signals one implies towards a stranger. B. Factors that may influence one's feelings about a stranger. C. How people usually behave to a stranger. D. Factors that cause people to act differently. 50. Intuition described in the passage can be explained by means of _________. A. styles B. languages C. patterns D. behaviours B. Read the passage, then choose one word (A, B, C or D) to fill in each blank. MENTORING Many adults in America and increasing numbers elsewhere(51)……part in mentoring schemes. A mentor is an adult who provides support and friendship to a young person. There are(52)…… different ways of mentoring: passing on skills, sharing experiences, offering guidance. Sometimes the most(53)… .thing to do is just listen. Mentoring is open to anybody – no particular(54) …… experience required, just a desire to make a(55)……to the life of a young people who needs help. This may seem a difficult thing at first, but many people find they have a real(56)……….for it. The support of a mentor can play an important(57)………in a child’s development and can often make up(58)…………a lack of guidance in a young person’s life. It can also improve young people’s(59)…… towards society and build up their confidence in dealing with life’s challenges. For the mentor, it can be incredibly rewarding to know that they have had a significant(60) ……… on a child and helped to give them the best chance in life.(61)………,it is not only adults who are(62)………… of taking on this role. There is now an increasing (63)………for teenagers to mentor young children, for example by helping them with reading or other school work. 51. A. hold B. give C. take D. form 52. A. number B. numerous C. double D. massive 53. A. helpful B. willing C. kind D. unlikely 54. A. trained B. difficult C. professionalD. skilled 55. A. home B. switch C. difference D. distance 56. A. skill B. strength C. talent D. ability 57. A. piece B. section C. group D. part 58. A. to B. for C. with D. over 59. A. attitude B. impression C. agreement D. conduct 60. A. desire B. consequence C. experience D. influence 61. A. However B. Whenever C. Although D. In deed 62. A. able B. capable C. possible D. efficient 63. A. want B. wish C. demand D. lack C. Supply the correct forms of the words in brackets to complete the passage. MEN AND WOMEN ARE NOT EQUAL HERE! There is a big (64. DIFFER)………………………in the Bijago Islands off the west coast of Africa in the roles that men and women play. For example, men look after the children and wear jewlry and perfume when they go out. Women find building houses (65. PREFER)…………………………to shopping and do all kinds of job which men would normally do in other countries. If they want a husband, they ask his mother for (66. PERMIT)…………………….and do not need to obtain his (67. AGREE)……………… when they plan their (68. MARRY)…………………….to him. Most men spend hours every day standing in front of a mirror bushing their hair and choosing nice clothes to wear. “I don’t want to make any (69. CRITIC)……………………….about the women in our society, but I think it’s time that sexual (70. DISCRIMINATE)………………………….against men stopped”, one man said. “Some visitors to our islands find our customs very (71. AMUSE)………………… but I feel very (72. NERVE)…………………………….when any girl visits my mother”, another man said. D. Complete the following passage by filling each blank with one suitable word. In Western countries, electricity, gas, and water are not luxuries but necessities. Companies now realise that consumers want products that will not (73)………….…work effectively, but save money as well. For most North American households, lighting accounts for 10% to 15% of the electricity bill. However, this amount can be (74)…………………….by replacing an old ordinary 100-watt bulb with an energy-saving one. These bulbs use a quarter of the electricity of standard (75) ……………………, and last eight times longer. Therefore consumers can (76)……………… about US$7 to US$21 per bulb. In Europe, there is a labeling scheme for fridges, freezers, washing machines and tumble dryers. The lable tells the consumers how (77)………………….energy effeciency each model has, compared with other appliances in the same category. V. WRITING A. Rewrite the following sentences beginning with word/words or phrases provided. 78. He tries hard but he cannot master English pronunciation.  No matter ….…………………………………… 79. One runner was too exhausted to finish the last lap of the race.  One runner was so….………………………………………………………………………… 80. The garage is going to repair the car for us next week.  We are…… …………………………………………………………………………… 81. " I must see your manager" The man said.  The man insisted….…………………………………………………………………………… 82. People believed that the man had been arrested by the police one hour later.  The man…… ………………………………………………… 83. " It was you that stole my pen, Peter, "Mary said.  Mary accused………………………………………………………………………………….…. 84. He would prefer you to pay him immediately.  He’d rather …………………………………………………………………………… 85. Nobody can deny that he has a beautiful voice.  It can’t….…………………………………………………………………………………… 86. The furniture was so expensive that I didn’t buy it.  It was so………………………………………………………………………………………… 87. The weather was so bad that the game had to be delayed.  If it…………………………………………………………………………………… B. Use the word given and other words to complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first. Do not change the word given. 88. Tom shares a lot of the same things with Ken. (common)  Tom and Ken… ………………………………………………………………………… …………. 89. They started investigating the problem when they heard the new. (have)  They……………………………………………………………………………………… 90. " I wouldn't trust Peter with your money if I were you, Carl" I said. (lend)  I advised… ………………………………………………………………………………… . 91.The information we got from the assistant was so confusing that we didn't know what to do. (such)  The assistant.………………………………………………………………………………… 92. I started studying law in 2003, and now I’m still studying law. (since)  I have….…………………………………………………………………………… 93. I am sorry that I have caused you so much trouble. (apologize)  I……… ……………………………………………………………………………… 94. Jill doesn’t walk to the college any more now (used)  Jill……… …………………………………………………………………………… 95.Despite knowing the the area very well, I got lost (even)  I got lost….………………………………………………………………………………… 96.We are sitting on a chair. It was specially designed for my grandfather. (which)  The chair.………………………………………………………………………………… 97. We didn't careful and the accident happened. ( been)  If… ……………………………………………………………………………… C. Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce, from the following eight sets of words or phrases, eight sentences which together make a letter. Write each sentence in the space provided. 27 Poets Road Cambridge 5 December 1989 The Personnel Officer Cantab Export Ltd 1 Hill Street Cambridge CB1 2EU Dear Sir, I write / reply / your advertisement / yesterday’s Evening Guardian. a) ……………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… In it you say / you look / secretary / good typing skills who be fluent / French / Engligh. b) ……………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… I just complete / two-year bilingual secretarial course / my local college. c) …………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… . At / end / course I pass all / exam / good marks. d) ……………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… Before I start it / I spend / year / France / living / French family. e) ……………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………… While I be there / I learn / speak French fluently. f) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………… I / be very grateful / you / send me more information about / job / application form. g)……………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………. I look forward / hear / you . h) ………………………………………………………………………………. Yours faithfully, The end Janet Waters C. Write a passage of about 100-120 words on the benefits of the Internet. Your passage must cover the following: - The Internet as a source of information. - The Internet as a source of entertainment. - The Internet as a source of education. 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CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER TO FILL IN THE BLANK 1. The police stated that the accident ______________ soon. A. will be investigated B. had investigated C. is being investigated D. would be investigated 2. There are chances that Manchester United ______________ the last match against Juventus. A. won B. will win C. has won D. would win 3. ______________ to the national park before, Sue was amazed to see the geyser. A. Being not B. Not having been C. Have not been D. Having not been 4. Hardly ______________ the captain of the team when he had to face the problems. A. had he been appointed B. did he appoint C. was he being appointed D. was he appointing 5. It is six years ______________ we moved to Chicago. A. when B. that C. since D. after 6. I think he will join us, ______________? A. doesn’t he B. won’t he C. will he D. do I 7. I am sorry. I have forgotten ______________ a table at the restaurant for you. A. reserving B. to reserve C. having reserved D. to be reserved 8. ______________ our children may be, we cannot go picnicking in this weather. A. Though excited B. Excited as C. Because of excitement D. Exciting 9. I am leaving the key under the pot in the garden ______________ you should be home earlier than usual. A. because B. in case C. so that D. though 10. Be patient ______________ you won’t succeed. A. because B. or C. unless D. otherwise 11. Sweating increases ______________ vigorous exercise or hot weather. A. during B. when C. at the time D. for 12. Goddard developed the first rocket to fly faster ______________. A. than sound is B. as does sound C. than sound D. as sound is 13. Herbs ______________ in soups and sauces. A. are used to be B. are often used C. often use D. get used to being 14. Studies indicate ______________ collecting art today than ever before. A. there more people B. more people that are C. that there are more people D. people there are more 15. Susan couldn’t help ______________ when I told her the joke. A. laughing B. laugh C. to laugh D. laughed 16. Your hair needs ______________. You’d better have it done tomorrow. A. cut B. to cut C. being cut D. cutting 17. Regina, ______________ you have never met before, is a genius in painting. A. that B. whose C. whom D. whomever 18. Doctors advise ______________ too many hours watching television. A. not to spend B. not being spent C. not spend D. not spending 19. ______________ finds the treasure is entitled to twenty five percent of it. A. Who B. The person who C. Whoever D. Man who 20. As soon as you hear the alarm, you all have to leave the building ______________. A. on the verge B. under law C. at no time D. without delay 21. ______________ have tried their best to protect the environment, but their efforts seem to be nothing compared to what people are doing to harm it. A. Poachers B. Industrialists C. Conservationists D. Producers 22. The passage ______________ that the first settlers were Spanish. A. refers B. instills C. implies D. infers 23. There are not many interesting ______________ of news in the ‘Evening’. A. parts B. articles C. loads D. items 24. On November 5, a lot of firework is ______________ off in England. A. set B. gone C. sent D. burned 25. Can you give me the ______________ for tomato soup? A. formula B. recipe C. order D. method 26. Jane likes watching films, but she is not ______________ keen on any kind. A. specially B. certainly C. largely D. particularly 27. If you come to the theatre late, you have to wait until the ______________ to get in. A. break B. interval C. refreshment D. half-time 28. ______________, the reports are not good enough to be printed. A. On my own B. Out of the ordinary C. If you ask me D. Telling the truth 29. During the war, we ______________ many relatives. A. lost touch with B. take for granted C. made a mention of D. set an example for 30. I read the contract again and again ______________ avoiding making spelling mistakes. A. with a view to B. In view of C. by means of D. in terms of 31. ______________ my shyness, they refused to give me the job as a receptionist. A. Despite B. As for C. Due to D. Instead of 32. I could not ______________ the peak of the mountain in the foggy weather. A. get over B. make out C. see through D. go into 33. We all need friends whom we can ______________ when we are in trouble. A. call on B. break off C. live on D. go by 34. I cannot stay up late at night; I prefer ______________ in early. A. going B. breaking C. turning D. doing 35. My little son is learning how to ______________ his shoes. A. put off B. get on C. take to D. do up B. IDENTIFY THE MISTAKE IN EACH SENTENCE 36. The immune system is the bodies way of protecting itself against viruses . A B C D 37. What I told her a few days ago were not the solutions to most of her problems. A B C D 38. Jim’s grandfather left him 50,000 dollars, this was too big a sum to him. A B C D 39. So far Linda has been writing 5 novels on the problems teenagers have to cope with in the new world. A B C D 40. You mustn’t have seen my sister, for I have no sister living on the other end of this city. A B C D C. PHONETICS Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: 41. A. chapter B. yatch C. manage D. panel 42. A. example B. feed C. ink D. inhumane 43. A. junior B. humour C. stew D. purify 44. A. hall B. doll C. chalk D. forecast 45. A. recite B. reconcile C. refund D. reproduce Choose the word whose stress pattern is pronounced different from that of the others: 46. A. relax B. recognize C. realize D. relatively 47. A. permanent B. power C. permission D. carpet 48. A. photography B. minority C. heroic D. amateur 49. A. practicality B. politician C. uncontrollable D. comfortable 50. A. managerial B. determination C. unbelievable D. inability THE END . . Sở Giáo Dục – Đào Tạo Kỳ thi chọn Học Sinh Giỏi cấp Tỉnh Sóc Trăng Khố 01-11-2008 . Năm học 2008-2009 -----oOo----- ----------///---------- Đề chính thức Mơn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 12 (Thời gian làm bài 180 phút, khơng kể phát đề) ________________ -Thí sinh làm bài trên dề thi. - Thí sinh làm phần nghe hiểu trước. Đề thi này có 07 trang Giám khảo 1 Giám khảo 2 Điểm (bằng số) Điểm (bằng chữ) 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? SỐ PHÁCH (do Chủ tịch hội đồng chấm thi ghi) [...]... ………………………………………………………………………………… 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 Economics Accounting Secretarial Practice Business correspondence Shorthand Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 B/-Lexico grammar (7.0ms)... 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... 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... 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 . làm bài 180 phút, khơng kể phát đề) ________________ -Thí sinh làm bài trên dề thi. - Thí sinh làm phần nghe hiểu trước. Đề thi này có 07 trang Giám khảo. self-confident. All this affects the way you feel about someone. Also, a stranger may remind you of a meeting with someone. This may be because of something as simple