SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO CẦN THƠ ĐỀ THI KIỂM TRA , HỌC KỲ I NĂM HỌC 2006-2007 TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN LÝ TỰ TRỌNG MÔN: ANH VĂN, LỚP 10, THI CHUYÊN Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề A PHONETICS I Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest: (5m) a mountain b southern c mouth d count a contribution b control c consult d connect a missed b worked c realized d watched a range b orange c energy d engage a haste b faith c last d waste II Circle the word that has the different stress from the rest: (5m) a documentary b understand c disappear a contribute b production c patient a electronics b transmission c phenomenon a effective b amusing c typical a disappear b engineer c education d experience d luxurious d original d expression d attachment B VOCABULARY – STRUCTURE - GRAMMAR I Circle the best answer: (20m) As soon as the board of elections promulgates the list of candidates, a ballot is prepared a informally discusses b quickly contacts c officially declares d critically reviews Feeling irritable may be a side effect of too much medication a drowsy b grouchy c dizzy d silly In many ways, riding a bicycle is similar to …… a the driving of a car b when you drive a car c driving a car d when driving a car City taxes are based on an estimate of the value of one’s property a appraisal b forecast c diagnosis d outline The members of the committee were assembled quickly a advised b informed c gathered d consulted The first recognized Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C a celebrated b viewed c cheered d acknowledged The human body has four jugular veins; …… each side of the neck a there are two on b it has two on c two are on d two on Out of John Kenneth Galbraith’s The Affluent Society …… for an increase in public goods, potentially at the expense of private goods a came the argument b his argument c argued d the economist is arguing His hat was knocked askew by the wind a awry b out of shape c off d on the ground 10 A chameleon is a kind of lizard known for its ability to change color a scope b magnitude c span d hue 11 Although the soldier had survived the battle, he later died ………… his wounds a of b from c for d at 12 If you don’t agree with the proposal, you can always vote … it at the meeting a for b about c against d over 13 Do you think people should be allowed to experiment …… animals? a on b in c over d against 14 Passengers are kindly requested to refrain ……… smoking in the gangways and in the toilets a out of b from c against d of 15 Footballers used to abide … the referee’s decision but nowadays they are just as likely to punch him in the mouth a with b against c for d by 16 In frogs and toads, the tongue is fixed the mouth in order to facilitate projecting it a some distance, greatly aiding in the capture of insects a rotating b protruding c vibrating d contracting 17 A compound break is more serious than a simple one because there is more opportunity for loss of blood and infection a bruise b sprain c burn d fracture 18 Upon hatching, …… a young ducks know how to swim b swimming is known by young ducks c the knowledge of swimming is in young ducks d how to swim is known in young ducks 19 ………… , Carl Sandburg is also well known for his multi volume biography of Lincoln a An eminent American poet b He is an eminent American poet c An eminent American poet who is d Despite an eminent American poet 20 The Lewis and Clark expedition left St Louis in 1804 and traveled 7,700 miles enroute to the Pacific Coast a away from b returning to c on the way d leaving II Fill each of the blanks in the following sentences with a suitable verb or phrase: (10m) His fortune was _ at well over half a million pounds The wedding was about three hundred guests In her heyday, Baby Doe _ a rich and attractive woman Horace Tabor tried hard _ for his family’s needs He made short work of _ the pile of letters and was able to leave early She is thought _ at the turn of the century Many zoos _ with closure Eggs are laid and after two to four months If I were _ to marry me, would you accept? 10 The panda is wrongly a cuddly, gentle animal C READING COMPREHENSION I Read the passage and then circle the best answer: (10m) As more women in the United States move up the professional ladder, more are finding it necessary to make business trips alone Since this is new for many, some tips are certainly in order If you are married, it is a good idea to encourage your husband and children to learn to cook a few simple meals while you are away They will be much happier and probably they will enjoy the experience If you will be eating alone a great deal, choose good restaurants In the end, they will be much better for your digestion You may also find it useful to call the restaurant in advance and state that you will be eating alone You will probably get better service and almost certainly a better table Finally, and most importantly, anticipate your travel needs as a businesswoman; this starts with lightweight luggage, which you can easily manage even when fully packed Take a folding case inside your suitcase; it will come in extremely handy for dirty clothes, as well as for business documents and papers you no longer need on the trip And make sure you have a briefcase so that you can keep currently required papers separate Obviously, experience helps, but you can make things easier for yourself from the first by careful planning, so that right from the start you really can have a good trip Who is the author’s intended audience? a working women who have no time for cooking b husbands and children of working women c working women who must travel on their own d hotel personnel who must cater to working women Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? a A greater percentage of women are advancing professionally in the U.S than previously b Professional men refuse to accompany their female colleagues on business trips c Each year there are more female tourists in the U.S d Businesswomen become successful by showing a willingness to travel alone In this passage, what advice does the author have for married women? a Stay at home and take care of your family b Encourage your husband and kids to be happy and have fun while you are away c Help your family learn to prepare food for themselves d Have your whole family take gourmet cooking classes together Why are better restaurants especially preferable for frequent travelers? a The food is usually better for your health b The tables are better c You can call the restaurant in advance for reservations d You will not have to eat alone Why is lightweight luggage important for the traveling businesswoman? a It provides space for dirty clothes c It can double as a briefcase b It allows for mobility d It is usually big enough to carry all business documents II Read the passage and then circle which word best fits each space: (10m) INTELLIGENCE TESTS School exams are, generally speaking, the first kind of tests we take They find out how much knowledge we have gained But they really show how intelligent we are? After all, isn’t it a (1) that some people who are very successful academically don’t have any common sense? Intelligence is the speed (2) which we can understand and react to new situations and it is usually tested by logic puzzles Although scientists are now preparing (3) _ computer technology that will be able to “read” our brains, (4) _ tests are still the most popular ways of measuring intelligence A person’s IQ is their intelligence (5) _ it is measured by a special test The most common IQ tests are (6) by Mensa, an organization that was founded in England in 1946 By 1976 it (7) 1,300 members in Britain Today there are 44,000 in Britain and 100,000 worldwide, largely in the US People taking the tests are judged in (8) to an average score of 100, and those who score over 148 are entitled to join Mensa This works out at percent of the population Anyone from the age of six can take tests All the questions are straightforward and most people can answer them if (9) enough time But that’s the problem – the whole (10) _ of the tests is that they’re against the clock a case b fact c circumstance d truth a on b to c in d at a advanced b forward c ahead d upper a at this age b for the present c at the time d now and then a how b that c as d so a appointed b commanded c run d steered a held b had c kept d belonged a concern b relation c regard d association a allowed b spared c let d provided 10 a reason b point c matter d question D USE OF ENGLISH I Rewrite the following sentences, using the provided word(s): (20m) We ran into a barn to get out of the rain (SHELTER) The provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act not apply to pest species (EXCLUDED) When Mary was pregnant, all she wanted to eat was jelly (CRAVING) The interview panel thought that Sarah had a very good manner (IMPRESSION) The population of the UK has not expanded appreciably in the last decade (THERE) Burglars are only deterred by an efficient alarm system (IS) I did not like the way you spoke to your sister (BY) My bank manager and I get on together very well (TERMS) We have run out of the items you want (STOCK) 10 He would never tell you a lie (TELLING) II Use the following words or phrases to write a complete letter: (10m) Dear Jan, not see/ you/ long time We/ pleased/ move/ country/ fed/ London In city/ traffic/ noise/ no time relax In country/ life/ slower/ more peaceful e.g./ walk/ dogs/ across fields/ before breakfast Children/ enjoy fresh air/ make new friends People/ helpful/ kind/ friendly But we miss/ friends/ London – especially you Come/ see/ soon 10 We all/ look/ see you again Love Milly, Bob, Tim and Teresa III Choose the underlined part in each sentence that needs correcting: (10m) Neither of the two candidates (A) who (B) had applied for admission (C) to the Industrial Engineering Department (D) were eligible for scholarships (A) Where (B) you (C) suggest (D) me buying the textbooks? (A) The recent developments (B) in the field of robotics (C) have been extremely beneficial to (D) those that are physically handicapped As they grow older, (A) children in many cultures (B) taught (C) not to rely (D) on their parents Fuel cells, (A) alike batteries, (B) generate (C) electricity by (D) chemical reaction (A) To make out the lost time, we (B) booked a (C) direct flight from Ho Chi Minh city (D) to Hanoi I enjoy (A) taking (B) a walk at night, (C) which the roads (D) are quiet Tom suggests that (A) it is good idea for Ted (B) to get (C) professional (D) medical advice Not until (A) recently has (B) interest of (C) tidal electric power plants been (D) revived 10 (A) Listen carefully (B) I’m going (C) to give you (D) a few advice THE END ANSWER KEY A I b II d a c c a d c c d B I c 11 b b 12 c c 13 a a 14 b c 15 d II estimated to have been born C I c II b a d c a d 16 b c 17 d a 18 a a 19 a 10 d 20 c attended by are threatened had been hatched to provide to ask you a b b a b c c b answering 10 regarded as 10 b D I We ran into a barn to take shelter from the rain Pest species are excluded from the provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act When Mary was pregnant, she had a craving for jelly Sarah made a very good impression on the interview panel There has been no appreciable expansion of the population of the UK The only deterrent to burglars is an efficient alarm system I was disgusted by the way you spoke to your sister I’m on very good terms with my bank manager The items you want are out of stock 10 He is incapable of telling you a lie II We haven’t seen you for such a long time We’re really pleased that we moved to the country because we were getting so fed up with living in London In the city there was so much traffic and noise and there was no time to relax Here in the country, life is slower and much more peaceful Now, for example, we’re able to go for a walk with the dog across the fields before breakfast The children are enjoying the fresh air and have made a lot of new friends The people here are helpful, kind and ever so friendly But we miss all our friends in London, especially you, Jan Do come and see us soon 10 We’re all looking forward to seeing you again III D  was D  I (should) buy D  who A  like A  make up for C  when B  (the) interest in 10 D  some B  are taught A  it (should) be Department Head Feedback Teacher Compiler Ngô Minh Châu Nguyễn Thị Yến Hồng Ngô Minh Châu Ly Tu Trong Élite High School FIFTEEN-MINUTE TEST GRADE: 12 I Fill in the blank with the most suitable phrasal verbs of GO or Come: (5m) Your bill _ $55 I’m afraid something urgent has ; I won’t be able to see you tonight When the exam results ? I a beautiful old vase in that junk shop Did the meeting you were planning ever _? How did you that scratch on your cheek? It’s not a good idea to a man and his wife She was knocked unconscious, but she quickly This question is bound to _ at the meeting 10 The movie at six II Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it: (5m) No one has lived in that house for years - That house _ In spite of all our warnings, he left the camp without taking his rifle - Although We must continue our efforts whether there are problems or not - Regardless _ The reason I came here was solely to try and improve conditions - My _ “Less noise!” the teacher told the boys - The teacher In the event of nuclear weapons being used, we are all doomed - If it Have some olives - Help _ He’s always ready to be of assistance when we’re busy on the farm - He’s always _ Every time he opens his mouth, he says something tactless - Every time 10 She’s tried not to lose her temper so often, but with no success - She’s tried THE END ANSWER KEY I comes to come up come out come by come between came to came across come off come up 10 comes on II That house hasn’t been lived in/ has been unoccupied for years Although we had warned him, he left the camp without taking his rifle Regardless of whatever problems, we must continue our efforts My sole purpose of coming here was to try and improve conditions The teacher shouted to the boys to make less noise If it should happen that nuclear weapons are used, we are all doomed Help yourself to some olives He’s always ready to lend a helping hand when we’re busy on the farm Every time he opens his mouth, he can’t help saying something tactless 10 She’s tried not to lose her temper so often but she can’t help herself Ly Tu Trong Élite High School FIFTEEN-MINUTE TEST GRADE: 12 I Give the correct form of the word in brackets: (5m) THE HISTORY OF TOYS When did the first toys come into (1- exist) and what led to their (2- develop) ? Did they represent an attempt by adults to make children happy, or did they arise from the various (3- play) (4- active) of (5- child) _ themselves? As everyone knows, the (6- young) (7- frequent) copy the (8- behave) of their (9- old) , and, in their play, they often adopt objects used by adults for (10- entire) different purposes These objects (11- courage) the child’s (12- imagine) and lead to games in which everyday articles often play (13- usual) and (14- expect) roles It is rather (15- surprise) that for an (16- explain) of the origin of toys, we cannot turn to folk stories However, no (17- tradition) tale (18- relate) to the origin of toys exists, and so our (19- know) is restricted to (20archaeology) study and limited evidence from documents II Fill in each blank with a proper expression with “LOOK”: (5m) I’m going to use my life savings to start a new company – You’d better _ I think Nick painted graffiti on the walls – Maybe He’s always _ Why you think Mary is angry with you? - She _ me just now Why don’t you think she’s honest? - She never Is anything the matter, John? You _ You can’t go for an interview in that suit It _ The authorities sometimes _ when there’s corruption She _ anyone who is not good at sports We should never be disappointed We should try _ of things 10 They’re always new talent THE END ANSWER KEY I 5m: 0.25m for each existence development playful activities 11 encourage 12 imagination 13 unusual 14 unexpected children young frequently behavior elders 10 entirely 15 surprising 16 explanation 17 traditional 18 related 19 knowledge 20 archaeological II 5m: 0.5m for each look before you leap looking for trouble looked daggers at looks you in the eye look as if you’ve seen a ghost looks as if you’ve been sleeping in that suit for a week look the other way looks down on to look on the bright side 10 on the lookout for Ly Tu Trong Élite High School QUALIFYING TEST GRADE: 12 DURATION: 90’ A PHONETICS I Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest: (5m) a detest b offend c absent d present a towel b owe c owl d how a family b accuracy c currency d prophesy a legal b legend c generous d manager a infer b brother c fur d occur II Circle the word that has the different stress from the rest: (5m) a satellite b rotation c reverse d potential a continental b ill-prepared c conventional d metropolitan a detective b completely c regional d campaign a vaporize b certainty c perversity d conquer a deduction b reduce c emotion d sympathetic B VOCABULARY – GRAMMAR – STRUCTURE I Circle the best answer: (20m) The eight survivors subsisted for four days and nights on sea biscuits and mere gulps of water a subscribes b misled c wandered d endured Chlorophyll cannot be produced unless the plant is exposed to light a raised with b subjected to c kept from d developed with The earliest canoes were made from hollowed tree trunks a sturdy b burnt c heavy d emptied The disappearance of tropical rain forests is a direct result of wanton disregard of this valuable resource by mankind a precarious b sporadic c senseless d troubling Davy Crockett was well-known for his witticism and story telling skills a humor b charisma c endurance d wisdom Evidence concerning the origins of the native people living in the coastal area of western Canada is vague a contradictory b abundant c acknowledged d unclear Home buyers are proceeding cautiously because of the high interest rates a hastily b occasionally c warily d deliberately Due to the efforts of conservationists and environmental lists, few people are unaware of the problem of endangered species a obstinate about b ignorant of c indifferent to d adjacent to The graduate committee must be in full accord in their approval of a dissertation a unanimous b indecisive c vocal d sullen 10 The question of why prehistoric animals became extinct has not been conclusively answered a predominantly b extensively c especially d decisively 11 Among other duties, the Federal Communication Commission is charged with the licensing of radio and television stations a excited by b held responsible for c billed for d attacked by 12 I am … tired to think about that problem at the moment a simply b nearly c far too d much more 13 I don’t remember … the front door when I left home this morning a to lock b locking c locked d to have locked 14 His wife’s death was a terrible shock and it took him a long time to … a get over b go over c come through d get round 15 The question of late payment of bills … again at the board meeting a was risen b raised c was raised d brought 16 All the cereal grains … grow on the prairies and plains of the United States a but rice b except the rice c but for rice d a, b are correct 17 After he had failed the exam, his mood … despair a verged into b became close to c bordered on d inclined upon 18 I soon picked … the language when I went to live in Germany for three months a at b on c out d up 19 Stop picking … me – the accident wasn’t my fault a at b on c out d up 20 She was picked … as being one of the most promising newcomers on the stage for years a at b on c out d up II Complete the sentences below using either the Gerund or Infinitive, in the positive or negative form In some cases, you will need to supply a preposition: (10m) She apologized (borrow) my typewriter without (ask) _ for permission and promised (do) it again I didn’t mean (offend) anyone but somehow I succeeded (annoy) _ them all He never thinks (disturb) _ you in your work; he expects you (be) _ angry with him We got tired (wait) _ for the weather (clear) _ so finally we decided (stay) _ here any longer III Choose the underlined part in each sentence that needs correcting: (10m) The critics all (A) said that she was (B) neither attractive (C) nor (D) had any talent Her uncle, (A) along with her two cousins, (B) demanded that they (C) would stay in town (D) one more day (A) Whom (B) shall I (C) say is (D) calling? (A) In response with (B) the thirteenth question, I enjoy (C) modern art, classical music, and (D) reading There (A) are twenty species of wild rose in North America, (B) all of whom have prickly stems, pinnate leaves, and large flowers which usually (C) smell (D) sweet The bridge at (A) Niagara Falls spans (B) the longest unguarded border in the history of the world, (C) symbolizes the peace and goodwill that (D) exists between Canada and the United States Because (A) no food is (B) so nutritious for a baby (C) as its mother’s milk, many women are returning to the practice of (D) feeding breast (A) While the sun is (B) the major source of ultraviolet rays, (C) it is not the (D) source only Diamonds (A) are evaluated on (B) the basis of (C) their weight, purity and (D) color 10 The United States is the (A) world’s largest cheese producer, (B) making more than two million (C) tons of (D) annual cheese C READING COMPREHENSION I Read the following passage and circle the best answer: (10m) Some people believe that soon schools will no longer be necessary These people say that because of the Internet and other new technology, there is no longer any need for school buildings, formal classes, or teachers Perhaps this will be true one day, but it is hard for me to imagine a world without schools In fact, we need to look at how we can use new technology to make schools better – not to eliminate them We should invent a new kind of school that is linked to libraries, museums, science centers, laboratories, and even corporations Corporations ought to create learning programs for schools in their area of expertise Independent experts could give talks on video or over the Internet TV networks and local stations could develop programming about things students are actually studying in schools Laboratories could set up websites to demonstrate new technology so students could view it on the Internet Is this just a dream? No Already there are several towns where this is beginning to happen Blacksburg, Virginia, is one of them Here the entire city is linked to the Internet, and learning can take place at home, at school, and in the office Businesses provide programs for the schools and the community The schools provide computer labs for people at home Because everyone has Internet access, older people participate as much as younger ones, and everyone can visit distant libraries and museums as easily as nearby ones How will this new kind of school change learning? It is too early to be sure, but it is very exciting to think about Technology will change the way we learn; schools will change as well; and we will all learn something in the process It can be inferred from the passage that …… a schools are not necessary b schools are still necessary c new technology will replace schools d a and c According to the author, the statements below are possible about schools except ……… a corporations should get involved b everyone can visit distant libraries as easily as nearby ones c new technology will replace teachers completely d new technology will change the way we learn The future schools should be ……… a linked to all the capital cities over the world b linked to libraries, museums, science centers, laboratories, and even corporations c for all young international people d for old people only Which of the following statements is true about Blacksburg? a It’s the biggest library b It’s the school with new technology c It’s the city where there are no teachers d It’s a city in Virginia where learning can take place at home, at school, and in offices How does the author feel about the change of schools in the future? a pessimistic b positive c depressed d indifferent II Read the passage and then circle which word best fits each space: (10m) If you’re an environmentalist, plastic is a word you tend to say with a snarl It has become a symbol of our wasteful, throw-away society But there seems little (1) …… it is here to stay, and the truth is, of course, the plastics have brought enormous benefits, even environmental ones It’s not really the plastics themselves that are the environmental (2) … – it’s the way society chooses to use and (3) … them Almost all the 50 or so different kinds of modern plastic are made from oil, gas or coal – non- renewable natural resources We (4) … well over three million tones of the stuff in Britain each year and, sooner or later, most of it is thrown away A high (5) … of our annual consumption is in the (6) … of packaging, and this (7) … about seven percent by weight, of our domestic refuse Almost all of it could be recycled, but very little of it is, though the plastic recycling (8) … is growing fast The plastics themselves are extremely energy-rich – they have a higher calorific (9) … than coal and one method of “recovery” strongly (10) …… by the plastic manufactures is the conversion of waste plastic into a fuel a evidence b concern c doubt d likelihood a poison b disaster c disadvantage d evil a dispose b store c endanger d abuse a remove b import c consign d consume a portion b amount c proportion d rate a way b kind c form d type a takes b makes c carries d constitutes a manufacture b plant c factory d industry a degree b value c demand d effect 10 a desired b argued c favored d presented D WRITING I Rewrite the following sentences, using the provided word(s): (10m) They sent him to prison for three years (IMPRISONMENT) - _ Peter was our first visitor in our new house (VISIT) - _ You were a fool to turn down that job (TURN) - _ His books are profitable (MONEY) - _ Could I arrange a time to see the dentist? (APPOINTMENT) - _ Could you be quieter, please? (STOP) - _ Young people in England don’t have to spend any time in the army any more (SERVICE) - Joachim made a lot of mistakes in his composition (WAS) - _ My sister is studying French at university (COURSE) - 10 We were not very surprised to hear that he had been stealing money from the company (GREAT) - _ II Write a short essay of about 150 to 180 words telling about the importance of English (20m) THE END