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Họ tên thí sinh: ……………………… Chữ kí giám thị 1: Mã phách: Số báo danh: …………………………… Chữ kí giám thị 2: …… ………… ………… SỞ GD-ĐT BẠC LIÊU ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC (Gồm 14 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 12 CẤP TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2014 - 2015 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Bảng: A Ngày thi: 19/10/2014 Thời gian: 180 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề) ĐỀ A LISTENING I Listen and fill in the missing words Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each blanks Write your answers in the spaces provided (0) is an example You’ll hear twice (2 points) City Arts Festival The opening night is on (0)……… Phone number: (1)……… Special events: When What Where How much Monday (2)……… City Hall (3) £……… for students (4)……… A jazz band (5)……… £ 2.50 for students Thursday A poetry evening (6)……… £ 1.25 for students Friday (7)……… The college (8) £……… for adults and £ 2.75 for students Saturday (9)……… City parks Only (10) £……… Your answers: September 20th ………………………… ………………………… ………………………… ………………………… ………………………… ………………………… ………………………… ………………………… ………………………… 10 ………………………… – Bảng A THÍ SINH KHÔNG VIẾT VÀO ĐÂY II Listen and supply the blanks with the missing words Write your answers in the spaces provided (0) is an example You’ll hear twice (2 points) Tokyo is very (0) …… It is the (1) …… city in the world Over (2) …… million people live there However, it’s just over (3) …… square kilometers in size It was built in the (4) …… century and became the capital in the (5) …… century Tokyo is a (6) …… city It’s on Honshu island, on the (7) …… in Tokyo bay It can be very hot in summer, although it can be very (8) …… Tokyo is a very (9) …… and dynamic city Of course, it is busier and (10) …… than Sydney Your answers: overcrowded ………………………… ………………………… ………………………… ………………………… ………………………… ………………………… ………………………… ………………………… ………………………… 10 ………………………… III Listen and choose the best option (A, B or C) to answer each question Write your answers in the spaces provided You’ll hear twice (1 point) Where has the woman been? A Japan B Moldova C Kent Why can’t the woman’s husband go abroad? A He has allergies B He doesn’t like foreign food C He can’t afford the money Why can’t the woman’s husband spend a day on a train? A He doesn’t like the toilets on the trains B He doesn’t like water C The trains are dirty What kind of transport does the woman go to work? A By car B By a rowing boat What is the free gift? – Bảng A C By bus Họ tên thí sinh: ……………………… Chữ kí giám thị 1: Mã phách: Số báo danh: …………………………… Chữ kí giám thị 2: …… ………… ………… A A magazine B A scarf C A bag Your answers: ………… ………… ………… ………… ………… B LEXICO - GRAMMAR I Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence Write your answers in the spaces provided (1 point) The police are working with the Football Association in an effort to stamp out soccer violence A hand over fist B hand in hand C head over heels D hand in glove We found the delicious food _ A invincible B irresistible C imperceptible D invariable Did you see Jonathan this morning? He looked like _ It must have quite a party last night A a bear with a sore head B death warmed up C a dead duck D a wet blanket He's _ his health, and takes dozens of vitamins everyday A obsessed in B fascinated by C fanatical about D enthusiastic about No evidence has _ doubt on the guilt of the man jailed for the crime A dropped B borne C passed D cast - "I hope they haven't forgotten." - " I know They _ here an hour ago." A ought to be B must have been C were to have been D would have been An employee who has a complaint or _ should take the matter to his or her manager A resentment C grievance B bitterness D revenge – Bảng A THÍ SINH KHÔNG VIẾT VÀO ĐÂY Thankfully, the child was OK, having suffered _ a few scratches A little more than B little or nothing C little by little D for a little I didn't take up his recommendation, as he sounded so _ about it A half-headed B half-witted C half-handed D half-hearted 10 Buyers and sellers were _ over prices A haggling B hacking C heckling D hugging Your answers: ………… ………… ………… ………… ………… ………… ………… ………… ………… 10 ………… II Complete the paragraph with the correct forms of the CAPITAL words Write your answers in the spaces provided (0) is an example (0.5 point) PRECIOUS METAL Gold has several qualities that have made it a commodity of (0) value throughout history It is attractive in EXCEPTION colour, durable to the point of virtual (1) , and DESTROY usually found in nature in a (2) pure form The COMPARE history of gold is (3) by that of any other metal EQUAL because of its value in the minds of men from earliest times The era of gold production that followed the Spanish discovery of the Americas in the 1490s was probably the greatest the world had witnessed to that time The (4) of mines EXPLOIT by slave labour and the looting of Indian palaces, temples, and graves in Central and South America resulted in a(n) (5) influx of gold that literally unbalanced the economic structure of Europe – Bảng A PRECEDENT Họ tên thí sinh: ……………………… Chữ kí giám thị 1: Mã phách: Số báo danh: …………………………… Chữ kí giám thị 2: …… ………… ………… Your answers: exceptional …………………… …………………… …………………… …………………… …………………… III Read the text and look carefully at each numbered line If the line is correct, put a tick (√) If the line has a word which should not be there, write the word There are two examples at the beginning (0 and 00) (1 point) EARLY STONE TOOLS A recent discovery has led scientists to revise their ideas about the √ old ancestors of early humans It seems they started to make use 00 old of stone tools nearly one million years earlier than had previously ……………… been thought Archaeologists revised from the date after spotting ……………… distinctive marks made by the stone tools on animal bones dating ……………… back nearly three and a half million years The remains, including a rib from a one cow-like creature and a thigh bone from an ……………… animal similar in size to a goat, were recovered from an old river …………… bed on which was being excavated in Ethiopia The use of simple stone tools to remove meat from their bones ……………… represents a crucial moment in human history As a result of turning to meat for sustenance, the early human developed larger ……………… brains, which in turn was enabled them to make more ……………… sophisticated tools The bones unearthed in Ethiopia may as well 10 …………… represent the very beginning of that process IV Complete each of the following sentences with a phrasal verb from the list There is one extra phrasal verb which you need to use (0.5 point) A snowed under C booked up E handed over B flew into D lifted off F set out – Bảng A THÍ SINH KHÔNG VIẾT VÀO ĐÂY The details of cancellation charges are …………… in the table below Violence …………… and a lot of people were injured I'm too tired! I've been …………… with work this week! The show is so popular that it's …………… for weeks ahead When Howard saw the broken window, he …………… a rage C READING I For questions - 10, read the text below and choose which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap Write your answer on the spaces provided There is an example at the beginning (0) (1 point) THE NATURAL WORLD The wildlife of the Juan Fernandez Archipelago remained undisturbed until the arrival of European settlers, who _ (0) _ their animals to the islands Amongst these were goats and cows to be _ (1) _ for meat and milk, but also rats and mice which had jumped ship Cats later brought over to kill these pets also quickly escaped into the _ (2) _ Little did the settlers understand the impact this would have on local species The rabbits they'd brought over too, could not be held in _ (3) _ for long, and their numbers rapidly expanded But it was not just fauna that arrived but also _ (4) _ Plants such as the blackberry bramble flourished in the tropical climate and spread throughout the _ (5) _ forest In the past, the islands' birds had no natural _ (6) _ Many therefore evolved to lay their eggs in ground nests This habit now makes them incredibly _ (7) _ as rats and mice destroy their eggs and cats devour the newly hatched chicks Meanwhile grazing goats, rabbits and cows have _ (8) _ once fertile valleys into wasteland Conservationists from Chile and around the world are uniting to show the urgent need for _ (9) _ of these islands' original and unique species They know the best way to this to _ (10) _ the plants and animals that are alien species A introduced B entered C accessed D provided A bred B populated C multiplied D cultivated A landscape B scenery C surroundings D wild A custody B captivity C territory D vincinity A crops B weeds C flora D vegetation A native B domestic C endemic D authentic A opponents B predators C prey D challengers A susceptible B risky C incapable D vulnerable – Bảng A Họ tên thí sinh: ……………………… Chữ kí giám thị 1: Mã phách: Số báo danh: …………………………… Chữ kí giám thị 2: …… ………… ………… A adapted B altered C turned D made A continuation B maintenance C duration D preservation 10 A eradicate B abolish C ban D extra Your answers: A ………… ………… ………… ………… ………… ………… ………… ………… ………… 10 ………… II Read the passage and fill in each blank with only ONE suitable word Write your answers in the spaces provided (0) is an example (1point) CHOOSING THE BEST SHADE Most of us buy a new pair _ (0) _ fashionable sunglasses each year To be honest, we probably _ (1) _ more thought into looking cool than we into how suitable the sunglasses are for our needs It seems an obvious thing to say, but the main role of sunglasses is not actually to _ (2) _ your image It is rather to protect your eyes from the potentially harmful rays of the sun What's _ (3) _, price is not necessarily the best guide _ (4) _ the effectiveness of sunglasses _ (5) _ you may still want to choose a pair of sunglasses that look good on you, it's also crucial to check out just how effective they will be as protection for your eyes There are three types of light which can _ (6) _ the human eye They are known as ultraviolet light, visible light and infra-red light If you _ (7) _ the choice of sunglasses seriously, then you will want to protect yourself against all three Finally, don't forget to get a good carrying case, especially if you're going travelling A hard protective case may well be bulky to carry round, but there is _ (8) _ more annoying than pulling _ (9) _ your glasses and finding that one of the _ (10) _ has snapped off Your answers: of …………………… …………………… …………………… …………………… …………………… …………………… …………………… …………………… …………………… 10 …………………… – Bảng A THÍ SINH KHÔNG VIẾT VÀO ĐÂY III Read a magazine article about childhood obesity Five sentences have been removed from the article Choose from the sentences A-F the one which fits each gap (1-5) There is one extra sentence which you not to use Write your answers in the spaces provided (1 points) CHILDHOOD OBESITY If a child becomes obese, their body processes can change Some of these may be difficult or even impossible to alter in adulthood Fat cells are created in the first few years of life If fat is stored quickly, more fat cells are created (1) _ Eventually, fat cells stop multiplying, and an adult has a fixed number for the rest of their life The existing cells simply swell or shrink to accommodate more fat The amount of fat the body wants to store is thought to be proportional to the total number of fat cells So if you were overweight as a child, your body is programmed to carry more fat (2) _ Few health problems are observed in obese children, but they may develop conditions that cause problems later in life, such as high blood pressure They may also suffer from "sleep apnoea" When this happens, soft tissue in the throat blocks the airway during sleep This can stop their breathing for up to a minute This process can happen hundreds of time a night, leading to heart disease, memory problems, headaches, and tiredness Some obese children may develop diabetes (3) _ When it strikes, the body stop being able to process sugar properly, and the cells are starved of energy Diabetes cannot be cured, but it can be treated It may lead to problems such as nerve damage, heart disease, kidney disease, and blindness (4) _ Negative body image can cause depression and social problems - overweight children are often teased Low self-esteem may not directly affect physical health, but it is actually the biggest problem obese children meet in everyday life (5) _ So, don't single out your child as the one with the problem Introduce healthy meals to the whole family This way, everyone can make healthy changes to their lifestyle A Normally, this condition only starts much later in life B Children with this condition will have to live with it all their lives, increasing the chance of problems C It may even lead to "comfort eating", making the situation even worse D So an obese child can have up to three times as many as a normal child E It is not worth forbidding fattening food, because forbidding certain foods can make them seem more attractive to children F This does not mean that you cannot lose weight through diet and exercise, but it will be harder Your answers: …………………… …………………… …………………… …………………… – Bảng A …………………… Họ tên thí sinh: ……………………… Chữ kí giám thị 1: Mã phách: Số báo danh: …………………………… Chữ kí giám thị 2: …… ………… ………… IV Read the passage below Then choose one best answer (A, B, C or D) before each option to each question Write your answers in the spaces provided (2 points) Until recently, most American entrepreneurs were men Discrimination against women in business, the demands of caring for families, and lack of business training had kept the number of women entrepreneurs small Now, however, businesses owned by women account for more than $40 billion in annual revenues, and this figure is likely to continue rising throughout the 1990s As Carolyn Doppelt Gray, an official of the Small Business Administration, has noted, "The 1970s was the decade of women entering management, and the 1980s turned out to be the decade of the women entrepreneur." What are some of the factors behind this trend? For one thing, as more women earn advanced degrees in business and enter the corporate world, they are finding obstacles Women are still excluded from most executive suites Charlotte Taylor, a management consultant, had noted "In the 1970s women believed if they got an MBA and worked hard they could become chairman of the board Now they've found out that isn't going to happen, so they go out on their own." In the past, most women entrepreneurs worked in "women's" fields - cosmetics and clothing, for example But this is changing Consider ASK Computer Systems, a $22-million-a-year computer software business It was founded in 1973 by Sandra Kurtzig, who was then a housewife with degrees in math and engineering When Kurtzig, founded the business, her first product was software that led weekly newspapers keep tabs on their newspaper carries - and her office was a bedroom at home, with a shoebox under the bed to hold the company's cash After she succeeded with the newspaper software system, she hired several bright computer-science graduates to develop additional programs When these were marketed and sold, ASK began to grow It now has 200 employees, and Sandra Kurtzig owns $66.9 million of stock Of course, many women who start their own businesses fail, just as men often They still face hurdles in the business world, especially problems in raising money: the banking and finance world is still dominated by men, and old attitudes die hard Most businesses owned by women are still quite small But the situation is changing; there are likely to be many more Sandra Kurtzigs in the years ahead What is the main idea of this passage? A Women today are better educated than in the past, making them more attractive to the business world B The computer is especially lucrative for women today C Women are better at small businesses than men are D Women today are opening more businesses of their own The word "excluded" in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A not permitted in B often invited to – Bảng A THÍ SINH KHÔNG VIẾT VÀO ĐÂY C decorators of D charged admission to All of the following were mentioned in the passage as detriments to women in the business world except _ A women are required to stay at home with their families B women lacked ability to work in business C women faced discrimination in business D women were not trained in business In paragraph 2, "that" refers to _ A a woman becoming chairman of the board B women working hard C Women achieving advanced degrees D women believing that business is a place for them According to the passage, Charlotte Taylor believes that women in the 1970s _ A were unrealistic about their opportunities in business management B were still more interested in education than business opportunities C had fewer obstacles in business than they today D were unable to work hard enough to succeed in business The expression "keep tabs on" in paragraph in order to _ A recognize the appearance of B keep records of C provide transportation for D pay the salaries of The author mentions the "shoebox under the bed" in paragraph in order to _ A show the frugality of women in business B show the resourcefulness of Sandra Kurtzig C point out that initially the financial resources of Sandra Kurtzig's business were limited D suggest that the company needed to expand It can be inferred from the passage that the author believes that businesses operated by women are small because _ A women prefer a small intimate setting 10 – Bảng A A put/through B get/through C hold/in for D take/up on He doesn’t want to be called …………… that funny name A with B by C under D as Some people enjoy further training However, others find it only a …………… to an end A means B method C road D tool - is your car? - A Mercedes A What kind B How C What trade D What make IV Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets (1 pt) It is compulsory for taxi-drivers to help their passengers who (1 struggle) …………………… with heavy loads, yet most passengers and some drivers are unaware of this When (2 ask) ………………… why they did not come to their fares’ aid, the errant drivers gave excuses such as “ I (3 get) …………………… the change” and “There was only one luggage and it looked light”, and claimed that they normally help Service was much better at the airport, with nine in ten cabbies (4 help) ………… … with passengers’ bags V Supply the correct form of the words given in brackets (1.5 pts) Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of (1.communication) without using speech Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known culture The main function of a signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, as for example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is very great Less (2 adaptation) to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in and of themselves A stop sign or a barber pole conveys meaning quickly and more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver’s cultural perceptions In some cultures, applauding in a theatre provides performers with an auditory symbol of (3 approve) Gestures such as waving and handshaking also communicate certain cultural messages Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they have a major (4 advantageous) They usually not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being (5 direction) adjacent to the receiver As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and (6 extension) .periods are based on speech Radio, television, and the telephone are only a few VI Comple the passage by writing in each blank with ONE suitable word (1.5 pts) Publications that come (1.) at regular periods of more than one day are known as periodicals The majority of periodicals are to press between a week and six weeks before publication and they are therefore able to print topical new stories and articles in a way that a book can’t This is one advantage that the periodical has over the book (2.) advantages are that periodicals are cheaper, they are easier to read, and their (3.) is more varied Periodicals (4.) from newspapers because they not concentrate upon giving the reader a summary of the immediate news (5.) are also physical differences Most periodicals are printed on better paper, they are smaller and are stapled or stitched up so that they last longer The line between newspapers and periodicals is not clearly drawn, however, because some weeklies that appear in newspaper (6.) are really periodicals VII IDENTIFY underlined words or phrases that are wrong and then CORRECT them (2 pts) The Nobel Prize winner, accomplished (A) by her husband and children, (B) are staying in Sweden (C) until (D) after the presentation I put my new (A) book of zoology here on (B) the desk a few minutes (C) ago, but (D)I cannot seem to find it (A)She being (B) chosen as the (C) most outstanding student on her campus (D) made her parents very happy Jane said she would borrow me her new movie camera if I wanted to use it on my trip to Thailand 1………………… ………………… ………………… …………………………………… VIII Read the passage and choose the word that best completes each blank Circle your choices (1.5 pts) The rhinoceros horn fetches a high price in the Far East, where it is believed to be effective when (1)……… As a result, rhinoceroses are hunted to such an (2) ………that the five species in the world are (3) ……… with GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL! complete extermination In Africa, there are two species – black rhinos and white rhinos The black rhinoceros is the more common, but its numbers are being considerably reduced both by the native poachers who kill for its horn, and by the (4) ……… in human population and agricultural (5) ……… In Kenya, the black rhino is being (6) ……… by transferring it to special Game Parks A dissolved B liquefied C melted D powdered A expand B extend C extent D extension A endangered B imperiled C risked D threatened A enlarging B expansion C extension D increase A activities B actions C movements D workings A prohibited B protected C screened D sheltered IX Read the passage then circle the best answer to each of the questions (2 pts) Different colours can affect us in many different ways; that’s according to Verity Allen In her new series ‘Colour me Healthy’, Verity looks at the ways that colours can influence how hard we work and the choices we make They can even change our emotions and even influence how healthy we are ‘Have you ever noticed how people always use the same colours for the same things?’ says Verity ‘Our toothpaste is always white or blue or maybe red It’s never green Why not? For some reason we think that blue and white is clean, while we think of green products as being a bit disgusting It’s the same for businesses We respect a company which writes its name in blue or black, but we don’t respect one that uses pink or orange People who design new products can use these ideas to influence what we buy.’ During this four-part series, Verity studies eight different colours, two colours in each programme She meets people who work in all aspects of the colour industry, from people who design food packets, to people who name the colours of lipsticks Some of the people she meets clearly have very little scientific knowledge to support their ideas, such as the American ‘Colour Doctor’ who believes that serious diseases can be cured by the use of coloured lights However, she also interviews real scientists who are studying the effects of green and red lights on mice, with some surprising results Overall, it’s an interesting show, and anyone who watches it will probably find out something new But because Verity is goes out of her way to be polite to everyone she meets on the series, it’s up to the viewers to make their own decisions about how much they should believe What is the writer doing in this text? A giving information about how colours influence us B reporting what happens in a new television series C giving information about a television presenter D giving his opinion of a recent television show According to Verity, why is a knowledge of colour important? A It can help you to choose the best products B It can give you new ideas C It can help you to change people’s minds D It can help you to sell products Who does the writer respect least? A Verity Allen B The people who name lipsticks C The ‘Colour Doctor’ D The scientists who work with mice Which of the following would make a good title for the text? A Enjoy it, but don’t believe everything B Another great show from Verity Allen! Five Stars! C Don’t miss this if you work in Business! D Watch this programme! It will make you healthy X Complete the sentences, keeping the meaning unchanged, and using exactly the words given (2.5 pts) Final year students don’t have to attend lectures (optional) =>…………………………………………………………………………………… She is not accustomed to working so hard (habit) => ………………………………………………………………………………………………… He does not know the first thing about the world of showbiz (ignorant) => He is …………………………………………………………………………………………… It is your duty to tell him what to do.(are) => You are …………………………………………………………………………………… He is very likely to come (probability) =>……………………………………………………………………………………… GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL! XI.Composition (3pts)- People many different things to stay healthy What you for good health? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer (about 250 – 300 words) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………THE END GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL! SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO TỈNH BÀ RỊA – VŨNG TÀU ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC SỐ ĐIỂM KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH LỚP 12 THPT, NĂM HỌC 2008 – 2009 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút Ngày thi: 11 – 11 – 2008 *Lưu ý: Đề thi gồm 06 trang; Thí sinh làm vào đề thi GIÁM KHẢO GIÁM KHẢO SỐ PHÁCH I Listen to two people, Sophie and Sally, arranging a party TWICE and choose the best answers to the questions Circle your choices (1 pt) Who is going to book the restaurant? A Sally B Sophie C Susie How many people will be at the dinner? A 50 B 15 C 55 What time will the booking be for? A 7.00 B 7.15 C 7.30 What extra thing should the restaurant provide? A A cake B A special dish C A plate with his name on What are they thinking of doing after dinner? A going home B going to the movies C dancing II You are to hear one traveller talking about a recent holiday that he had with his wife in India Listen TWICE and complete the notes that the man made during his holiday (2 pts) Holiday in India With: (1) ……………………………… company Hotel name: The Shelton (Hyderabad) Number of days: (2) ……………………………………………………………… Total cost: (3) ……………………………………………………………… Problems Room: (4) ………………………………… Bathroom not cleaned everyday Food: (5) …………………… …and spicy (6) …………………………………… Service: (7) ………………………………………… Waiters: (8) ………………………………………… Excursions: (9) ……………………………………….(10) ……………………………… Action to take: Get some of our money back! III Complete the passage by writing the correct form of the words/verbs given in brackets (2 pts): Going home after midnight – It was a cold December morning, two days before Christmas When I looked at my wristwatch, it was almost a.m I had to hurry home because my aunt didn’t know I had (1.sneak) …………… … out of the house to meet my friends We were out singing carols We would walk from house to house singing Christmas songs In exchange for our good tidings, each (2.house) …… ………… would give us a little present One night, we were requested to sing at the Christmas party hosted by a rich man Upon receiving the invitation, we were (3.joy) ……….….…….–really excited So my friends and I thoroughly rehearsed the Christmas songs that our host wanted to hear At the party, we sang Joy to the World, Carol of the Bells, Silent Night, and The Christmas Song After each song, the audience broke into (4.applaud) ……….…… Everybody, especially the host, enjoyed our performance Afterwards, he offered us fine food and a (5.substance) ………… …… amount of money We were having so much fun at the party that we lost track of time Suddenly I realized that I had to go home I felt nervous upon reaching our doorstep I was dreading my aunt’s reaction She was very strict, and my late (6.arrive) ……………….…… would surely make her angry I was already imagining the (7.pain) ………………… words she would throw in my direction Even so, I knocked on the door, leaving my situation to fate When the door opened, I saw my (8.smile) ……… ……… aunt She let me in without a word Surprising? I couldn’t explain her reaction Perhaps her unusual cheer was due to the spirit of Christmas My aunt’s positive mood didn’t last long – it was Christmas cheer, indeed However, I have learned a couple of lessons from that experience First, life is funny and (9.predict) ……… ………… Just when you’re expecting something bad, the opposite happens You simply have to roll with the punches Second, I would no longer sneak out of the house late at night and put my own safety at risk If I have to go anywhere, I’d ask (10.permit)…………… …… from an adult Whether I’m allowed to go or not, at least I’d be free from fear IV Choose the words or phrases that best complete the sentences Circle your choices (2 pts) By o’clock, he _ on the drum for three hours I hope he stops soon! a will have been practicing b.will be practicing c.has been practicing d.is practicing I dread _ what would have happened if the lifeguard hadn’t seen you a thinking b to think c think d thought As captain of ship, I have complete authority a the / the / Ø b Ø / the / Ø c a / a / the d a and b Neither Julie nor Sue to work today because they are both ill a goes b go c is going d are going Indigo is a vat color, _called because it does not dissolve in water a which it b it is c but d so Helen’s parents were very pleased when they read her school _ a report b papers c diploma d account Our teacher _ us some difficult exercises for homework a set b put c obliged d made Why don’t we go to the park _? a in the car b with a car c with car d by the car Not only _ to assess students’ ability, but it is also used to arrange classes a to use the exam result b is the exam result used c the exam result is used d using the exam result 10 The two cars for sale were in poor condition, so I didn’t buy _ a both of them b either of them c neither of them d each of them 11 They had ashtrays on the table a two square glass b square two glass c glass two square d two glass square 12 The air inside a house or an office building often has higher concentrations of contaminants heavily polluted outside air a than does b more c as some that are d like of 13 Following the guidelines for speaking and voting established by the book Robert’s Rules of Order, _ during meetings a and avoid large decision-making organizations' procedural confusion b large decision-making organizations avoid procedural confusion c is procedural confusion avoided by large decision making organizations d are avoiding procedural confusion in large decision making organizations 14 I was told yesterday that the car had been fixed but it’s broken down _ again a even b still c yet d right 15 Practically _ in the group passed up the opportunity to attend the computer skills seminar a each one b anyone c someone d no one 16 For the new museum visitor for the veteran museum goer, the Museum Highlights Tour offers an excellent opportunity to see the most popular exhibits a too b in addition c as well as d further 17 Bright colors _ people with dark complexions a fit b effect c match d suit 18 Please don’t _ the phone on me again! a hang over b hang out c hang up d hang on 19 None of the children would breaking the window a put in for b own up to c live up to d come down to 20 You’re having problems now but I’m sure things will change the better soon a on b to c by d for V IDENTIFY underlined words or phrases that are wrong and then CORRECT them (2 pts) Ex: (A)No matter how (B)hardly she tried, she (C)failed the (D)entrance exam => B: hard (A)The aircraft is traveling 50 times (B)faster than the (C)speed of (D)a pistol bullet Today (A)the number of people (B)who enjoy sports (C)is almost double (D)those of twenty years ago Natural predators, (A)disturbing from tourists, and pollution (B)have all (C)contributed to the (D)decline of the animal In some societies, (A)hiring people (B)cook, clean, (C)take care of children, and (D)do the yard work 5.Some paper dolls, (A) which were once (B) relatively cheap, are (C) previously considered valuable collectors’(D)items Crickets rub (A)the legs (B)together to make (C)their chirping (D)sound Conservationists (A)hope that (B)someday captive wildlife (C)populations will be reestablished in (D)a wild The (A)scars of (B)the earthquake remain in the (C)naked rock, and stunted trees mark (D)their fault line Blowing out birthday candles is an (A)ancient test to see if a (B)growing child is (C)very strong to blow out a greater (D)number each year 10 (A)Unlike a tractor (B)is, a mule (C)won’t turn over on a steep hillside (D)and crash the driver => 1……………… 2………………… ………………… ………………….5 ………………… 6……………… 7………………… ………………… …………… ….10 ……………… VI Comple the passage by writing in each blank with ONE suitable word (2 pts) War Against Illiteracy Continues - In 1939 only 15 per cent of the school-age population attended school, while 80 per cent of the (1) ……………… population was illiterate In 1945, President Hồ Chí Minh promised to provide all Vietnamese (2) …………… the chance to read and write He wanted to eradicate illiteracy The campaign was (3) ……… …huge success, and over 10 million people became literate between 1946 and 1954 From 1954 to 1975, illiteracy was eradicated in the 12-50 age group in (4) ………………northern provinces Based on this success, the population of remote regions was targeted next Finally, the third campaign came into (5) ……… ……in the south, and from 1975 onwards 1.5 million people learned to read and write Việt Nam now enjoys an excellent literacy rate of 94 per cent, and figures (6) ……………that more than 80 per cent of school-age children attend school Now our challenge is (7) ……….…… … ensure that the remaining 20 per cent join them.- President Hồ Chí Minh insisted on (8)……… … ….…being learning opportunities for everybody The areas (9) … ……… the illiteracy rate remains highest, however, are often remote mountainous regions Here the population is sparse, communication is often difficult, there is a lack of transportation, and there are (10) …………… opportunities for economic development than in highly populated urban areas VII Read the passage and choose the word that best completes each blank Circle your choices (3 pts) A FUTURE IN THE DARK - For many of us, we are working, traveling and shopping in hours that used to be (1) for relaxation and sleep But, according (2) the results of tests being (3) by scientists, we are no longer getting enough darkness in our lives In fact, (4) shows that a growing number of health and environmental problems are (5) a loss of darkness Life has evolved with a day/night circle People who go (6) this day/night rhythm will notice an adverse impact on (7) immune systems, and that’s not a good sign We are (8) a conflict between what our mind wants, and what our internal body clock prepares for us Some experts (9) that our biological clock is similar to the conductor of an orchestra, with the multiple rhythms of the body (10) the various orchestra sections The body clock is (11) on the light/dark cycle and it governs us for every (12) of activity and rest in our lives It ensures that all our various internal systems are working together – this is its sole (13) By moving to 24-hour living, and not taking into (14) the dark side, we will effectively be throwing away the advantages of evolution, (15) we care to admit it or not a conserved b reserved c upheld d defended a to b at c in d with a carried out b carried through c worked up d worked off a demonstration b display c research d confirmation a prone to b open to c due to d next to a down with b without c through d behind a its b his c her d their a creating b contributing c giving d increasing a explain b discuss c enquire d debate 10 a describing b corresponding c expressing d representing 11 a done b based c decided d established 12 a prospect b attitude c position d type 13 a reason b project c purpose d desire 14 a interest b importance c detail d account 15 a so that b whether c unless d in case VIII Read the passage then choose the best answers Circle your choices (1 pt) LIMITS OF THE HUMAN BODY - In the second millennium, one frequently asked question is: What are the limits of the human body? Is there a point at which it is physically impossible to something? ‘One thing we’ve all learned in the last 30 years or so is that just about anything is humanly possible,’ says Dr Jack Wilmore, from Texas A&M University and author of The Physiology of Sport and Exercise, part of which examines the limits of the human body ‘As the new millennium progresses, I think you’ll see more records continue to fall in every sport The talent pool is better than ever Never before have so many good athletes competed, and not just in this country, but all over the world With more people involved and competing, records will fall and new standards will be set.’ Many believed that it was physically impossible for a human to run a mile in under four minutes, but Roger Bannister proved that theory wrong with a three minute, 59 second mile (1.609 kilometers) in 1954 Today, sub four-minute miles are considered routine even in high school And Bob Beamon stretched human performance in the 1968 Olympics with his historic long jump of 8.9027 meters In an event in which a record is usually broken by mere inches, he shattered the previous jump by 0.6096 meters, but even his record was broken in 1991 ‘We’ve all seen reports of people doing superhuman feats of strength under duress, such as a man lifting a car off a child,’ Wilmore adds ‘So we know that the human body can things that go far beyond normal activity That’s why it’s foolish to say any record can’t be broken Who’s to say it won’t happen?’ One additional factor is just now becoming more understood and heavily emphasized: sports psychology Getting inside the athlete’s head can be as effective as training and long workouts According to Wilmore, the psychological aspect of sports should not be discounted because we now know that what makes the athlete tick mentally can be all-important He points out that ‘most professional teams have hired sports psychologists for their players It’s just another way of tapping into a human’s full potential.’ ‘In addition, every aspect of athletics – training, nutrition, injury treatment – is far better than it’s ever been Better coaching, training techniques, equipment and other factors all contribute to make today’s athletes more competitive than ever,’ he believes ‘Children today tend to specialize in one or two sports instead of competing in several as was common twenty five years ago,’ Wilmore says ‘That means they start concentrating on a sport much earlier and more intensely, and they become much better at it.’ Wilmore also says that the chances of women achieving new heights in athletics could be greater than men, as more women are now involved in sports than at any other time and they are starting at about the same age as boys, meaning that they are more skilled than the previous generation of girls ‘Plus, women are taller and stronger than ever It used to be rare to see a girl who towered above you Now it seems like you see them every day.’ ‘There’s a lot we don’t know yet about the human body,’ he adds ‘And one of those things is the full range of human potential It can be foolish to try and put limits on what the human body can do.’ What initial comment does Dr Jack Wilmore make? a There will always be limits to what the human body can achieve b It will become more and more difficult for athletes to break records c Athletics will become one of the most popular forms of exercise d Athletes will continue to surprise us with what they can achieve The writer mentions athletes like Bannister and Beamon in order to a demonstrate the effect their determination to win had on them b prove that even their amazing achievements can be bettered c exemplify what athletes can achievement under stressful conditions d demonstrate how accurately we can measure what athletes are capable of Dr Wilmore feels that attitudes within athletics are changing because a coaches have begun to realize the importance of more intensive training b experts have begun to highlight the need for more unusual workouts c athletes are now being given mental as well as physical training by experts d coaches now encourage athletes to unwind between training sessions Dr Wilmore believes that women a have physically developed and advanced over the years b perform equally well whether they are tall or short c now have the same chance as boys of realizing their potential d are beginning to play sports at a much younger age than boys What conclusion does Dr Wilmore make? a We try to push the human body to its limits at our peril b We must congratulate ourselves on what athletes have achieved so far c We need to more research into what the human body is capable of d We should not prejudge what might be beyond our physical capabilities IX Complete the sentences, keeping the meaning unchanged, and using exactly the words given (2 pts): Peter couldn’t speak Vietnamese well until he had lived in Vietnam for some years (able) => It …………………………………………………………………………………………………….…well He prefers cycling to walking (preferable) => He finds …………………………………………………………………………………………… walking It is hard for him to make the best choice of jobs because there are not many (finds) => So ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… How foolish I was to pay all the money before collecting the goods! (which) => I ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….me Would you be kind enough to visit the teacher? (as) => Would ………………………………………………………………………….…………………… a visit? X Composition (3 pts): Some people believe that a college or university education should be available to all students Others believe that higher education should be available only to good students Write a composition (250 – 300 words) to express which view you agree with and explain your reasons …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL! SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO TỈNH BÀ RỊA – VŨNG TÀU KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH LỚP 12 THPT, NĂM HỌC 2008 – 2009 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Ngày thi: 11 – 11 – 2008 I Listen to two people, Sophie and Sally, arranging a party and choose the best answers to the questions Circle your choices (1 pt) Who is going to book the restaurant? A Sally B Sophie C Susie How many people will be at the dinner? A 50 B 15 C 55 What time will the booking be for? A 7.00 B 7.15 C 7.30 What extra thing should the restaurant provide? A A cake B A special dish C A plate with his name on What are they thinking of doing after dinner? A going home B going to the movies C dancing II You are to hear one traveller talking about a recent holiday that he had with his wife in India Listen and complete the notes that the man made during his holiday (2 pts) Holiday in India With: Travel International company Hotel name: the Shelton (Hyderabad) Number of days: 10 Total cost: 3,000 pounds Room: too small- Bathroom not cleaned everyday Food: too hot and spicy Breaksfast too small (just coffee and toast) Service: terrible Waiters: slow and rude Excursions: no tour guide 10 no lunch Action to take: Get some of our money back! III Complete the passage by writing the correct form of the words given(2 pts): Going home after midnight – It was a cold December morning, two days before Christmas When I looked at my wristwatch, it was almost a.m I had to hurry home because my aunt didn’t know I had (1.sneak) (sneaked) out of the house to meet my friends We were out singing carols We would walk from house to house singing Christmas songs In exchange for our good tidings, each (2.house) (household) would give us a little present One night, we were requested to sing at the Christmas party hosted by a rich man Upon receiving the invitation, we were (3.joy)(overjoyed) – really excited So my friends and I thoroughly rehearsed the Christmas songs that our host wanted to hear At the party, we sang Joy to the World, Carol of the Bells, Silent Night, and The Christmas Song After each song, the audience broke into (4.applaud) (applause) Everybody, especially the host, enjoyed our performance Afterwards, he offered us fine food and a (5.substance) (substantial) amount of money We were having so much fun at the party that we lost track of time Suddenly I realized that I had to go home I felt nervous upon reaching our doorstep I was dreading my aunt’s reaction She was very strict, and my late (6.arrive) (arrival) would surely make her angry I was already imagining the (7.pain) (painful) words she would throw in my direction Even so, I knocked on the door, leaving my situation to fate When the door opened, I saw my (8.smile) (smiling) aunt She let me in without a word Surprising? I couldn’t explain her reaction Perhaps her unusual cheer was due to the spirit of Christmas My aunt’s positive mood didn’t last long – it was Christmas cheer, indeed However, I have learned a couple of lessons from that experience First, life is funny and (9.predict) (unpredictable) Just when you’re expecting something bad, the opposite happens You simply have to roll with the punches Second, I would no longer sneak out of the house late at night and put my own safety at risk If I have to go anywhere, I’d ask (10.permit)(permission) from an adult Whether I’m allowed to go or not, at least I’d be free from fear IV Choose the words or phrases that best complete the sentences Circle your choices (2 pts) By o’clock, he _ on the drum for three hours I hope he stops soon! a will have been practicing b.will be practicing c.has been practicing d.is practicing I dread _ what would have happened if the lifeguard hadn’t seen you a thinking b to think c think d thought As captain of ship, I have complete authority a the / the / Ø b Ø / the / Ø c a / a / the d a and b Neither Julie nor Sue to work today because they are both ill a goes b go c is going d are going Indigo is a vat color, …… called because it does not dissolve in water a which it b it is c but d so Helen’s parents were very pleased when they read her school _ a report b papers c diploma d account Our teacher _ us some difficult exercises for homework a set b put c obliged d made Why don’t we go to the park _? a in the car b with a car c with car d by the car Not only _ to assess students’ ability, but it is also used to arrange classes a to use the exam result b is the exam result used c the exam result is used d using the exam result 10 The two cars for sale were in poor condition, so I didn’t buy _ a both of them b either of them c neither of them d each of them 11 They had ashtrays on the table a two square glass b square two glass c glass two square d two glass square 12 The air inside a house or an office building often has higher concentrations of contaminants heavily polluted outside air a than does b more c as some that are d like of 13 Following the guidelines for speaking and voting established by the book Robert’s Rules of Order, _ during meetings a and avoid large decision-making organizations' procedural confusion b large decision-making organizations avoid procedural confusion c is procedural confusion avoided by large decision making organizations d are avoiding procedural confusion in large decision making organizations 14 I was told yesterday that the car had been fixed but it’s broken down _ again a even b still c yet d right 15 Practically _ in the group passed up the opportunity to attend the computer skills seminar a each one b anyone c someone d no one 16 For the new museum visitor for the veteran museum goer, the Museum Highlights Tour offers an excellent opportunity to see the most popular exhibits a too b in addition c as well as d further 17 Bright colors _ people with dark complexions a fit b effect c match d suit 18 Please don’t _ the phone on me again! a hang over b hang out c hang up d hang on 19 None of the children would breaking the window a put in for b own up to c live up to d come down to 20 You’re having problems now but I’m sure things will change the better soon a on b to c by d for V IDENTIFY underlined words or phrases that are wrong and then CORRECT them (2 pts) (A)The aircraft is traveling 50 times (B)faster than the (C)speed of (D)a pistol bullet Today (A)the number of people (B)who enjoy sports (C)is almost double (D)those of twenty years ago Natural predators, (A)disturbing from tourists, and pollution (B)have all (C)contributed to the (D)decline of the animal In some societies, (A)hiring people (B)cook, clean, (C)take care of children, (D)do the yard work Some paper dolls, (A)which were once (B)relatively cheap, are (C)previously considered valuable collectors’(D)items Crickets rub (A)the legs (B)together to make (C)their chirping (D)sound Conservationists (A)hope that (B)someday captive wildlife (C)populations will be reestablished in (D)a wild The (A)scars of (B)the earthquake remain in the (C)naked rock, and stunted trees mark (D)their fault line Blowing out birthday candles is an (A)ancient test to see if a (B)growing child is (C)very strong to blow out a greater (D)number each year 10 (A)Unlike a tractor (B)is, a mule (C)won’t turn over on a steep hillside (D)and crush the driver => A: as fast as D: that A: disturbance A: hired C: now A: their D: the wild D: its fault line C: strong enough 10 B: Omit “is” VI Comple the passage by filling in each blank with ONE suitable word (2 pts) War Against Illiteracy Continues - In 1939 only 15 per cent of the school-age population attended school, while 80 per cent of the (1) total population was illiterate In 1945, President Hồ Chí Minh promised to provide all Vietnamese (2) with the chance to read and write He wanted to eradicate illiteracy The campaign was (3) a huge success, and over 10 million people became literate between 1946 and 1954 From 1954 to 1975, illiteracy was eradicated in the 12-50 age group in (4) most northern provinces Based on this success, the population of remote regions was targeted next Finally, the third campaign came into (5) effect in the south, and from 1975 onwards 1.5 million people learned to read and write Việt Nam now enjoys an excellent literacy rate of 94 per cent, and figures (6) show that more than 80 per cent of school-age children attend school Now our challenge is (7) to ensure that the remaining 20 per cent join them - President Hồ Chí Minh insisted on (8) there being learning opportunities for everybody The areas (9) where the illiteracy rate remains highest, however, are often remote mountainous regions Here the population is sparse, communication is often difficult, there is a lack of transportation, and there are (10) fewer opportunities for economic development than in highly populated urban areas VII Read the passage and choose the word that best completes each blank Circle your choices (3 pts) A FUTURE IN THE DARK - For many of us, we are working, traveling and shopping in hours that used to be (1) for relaxation and sleep But, according (2) .the results of tests being (3) by scientists, we are no longer getting enough darkness in our lives In fact, (4) shows that a growing number of health and environmental problems are (5) a loss of darkness Life has evolved with a day/night circle People who go (6) this day/night rhythm will notice an adverse impact on (7) immune systems, and that’s not a good sign We are (8) a conflict between what our mind wants, and what our internal body clock prepares for us Some experts (9) .that our biological clock is similar to the conductor of an orchestra, with the multiple rhythms of the body (10) the various orchestra sections The body clock is (11) on the light/dark cycle and it governs us for every (12) .of activity and rest in our lives It ensures that all our various internal systems are working together – this is its sole (13) By moving to 24-hour living, and not taking into (14) the dark side, we will effectively be throwing away the advantages of evolution, (15) we care to admit it or not a conserved b reserved c upheld d defended a to b at c in d with a carried out b carried through c worked up d worked off a demonstration b display c research d confirmation a prone to b open to c due to d next to a down with b without c through d behind a its b his c her d their a creating b contributing c giving d increasing a explain b discuss c enquire d debate 10 a describing b corresponding c expressing d representing 11 a done b based c decided d established 12 a prospect b attitude c position d type 13 a reason b project c purpose d desire 14 a interest b importance c detail d account 15 a so that b whether c unless d in case VIII Read the passage then choose the best answers Circle your choices (1 pt) LIMITS OF THE HUMAN BODY - In the second millennium, one frequently asked question is: What are the limits of the human body? Is there a point at which it is physically impossible to something? ‘One thing we’ve all learned in the last 30 years or so is that just about anything is humanly possible,’ says Dr Jack Wilmore, from Texas A&M University and author of The Physiology of Sport and Exercise, part of which examines the limits of the human body ‘As the new millennium progresses, I think you’ll see more records continue to fall in every sport The talent pool is better than ever Never before have so many good athletes competed, and not just in this country, but all over the world With more people involved and competing, records will fall and new standards will be set.’ Many believed that it was physically impossible for a human to run a mile in under four minutes, but Roger Bannister proved that theory wrong with a three minute, 59 second mile (1.609 kilometers) in 1954 Today, sub four-minute miles are considered routine even in high school And Bob Beamon stretched human performance in the 1968 Olympics with his historic long jump of 8.9027 meters In an event in which a record is usually broken by mere inches, he shattered the previous jump by 0.6096 meters, but even his record was broken in 1991 ‘We’ve all seen reports of people doing superhuman feats of strength under duress, such as a man lifting a car off a child,’ Wilmore adds ‘So we know that the human body can things that go far beyond normal activity That’s why it’s foolish to say any record can’t be broken Who’s to say it won’t happen?’ One additional factor is just now becoming more understood and heavily emphasized: sports psychology Getting inside the athlete’s head can be as effective as training and long workouts According to Wilmore, the psychological aspect of sports should not be discounted because we now know that what makes the athlete tick mentally can be all-important He points out that ‘most professional teams have hired sports psychologists for their players It’s just another way of tapping into a human’s full potential.’ ‘In addition, every aspect of athletics – training, nutrition, injury treatment – is far better than it’s ever been Better coaching, training techniques, equipment and other factors all contribute to make today’s athletes more competitive than ever,’ he believes ‘Children today tend to specialize in one or two sports instead of competing in several as was common twenty five years ago,’ Wilmore says ‘That means they start concentrating on a sport much earlier and more intensely, and they become much better at it.’ Wilmore also says that the chances of women achieving new heights in athletics could be greater than men, as more women are now involved in sports than at any other time and they are starting at about the same age as boys, meaning that they are more skilled than the previous generation of girls ‘Plus, women are taller and stronger than ever It used to be rare to see a girl who towered above you Now it seems like you see them every day.’ ‘There’s a lot we don’t know yet about the human body,’ he adds ‘And one of those things is the full range of human potential It can be foolish to try and put limits on what the human body can do.’ What initial comment does Dr Jack Wilmore make? a There will always be limits to what the human body can achieve b It will become more and more difficult for athletes to break records c Athletics will become one of the most popular forms of exercise d Athletes will continue to surprise us with what they can achieve The writer mentions athletes like Bannister and Beamon in order to a demonstrate the effect their determination to win had on them b prove that even their amazing achievements can be bettered c exemplify what athletes can achievement under stressful conditions d demonstrate how accurately we can measure what athletes are capable of Dr Wilmore feels that attitudes within athletics are changing because a coaches have begun to realize the importance of more intensive training b experts have begun to highlight the need for more unusual workouts c athletes are now being given mental as well as physical training by experts d coaches now encourage athletes to unwind between training sessions Dr Wilmore believes that women a have physically developed and advanced over the years b perform equally well whether they are tall or short c now have the same chance as boys of realizing their potential d are beginning to play sports at a much younger age than boys What conclusion does Dr Wilmore make? a We try to push the human body to its limits at our peril b We must congratulate ourselves on what athletes have achieved so far c We need to more research into what the human body is capable of d We should not prejudge what might be beyond our physical capabilities IX Complete the sentences, keeping the meaning unchanged, and using exactly the words given (2 pts): Peter couldn’t speak Vietnamese well until he had lived in Vietnam for some years (able) => It was not until Peter had lived in Vietnam for some years that he was able to speak Vietnamese well He prefers cycling to walking (preferable) => He finds cycling preferable to walking It is hard for him to make the best choice of jobs because there are not many (finds) => So few (choices of) jobs are there that he finds it hard to make the best choice/ one How foolish I was to pay all the money before collecting the goods! (which) => I paid all the money before collecting the goods, which was foolish of me Would you be kind enough to visit the teacher? (as) => Would you be so kind as to pay the teacher a visit? X Composition (3 pts): Some people believe that a college or university education should be available to all students Others believe that higher education should be available only to good students Write a composition (250 – 300 words) to express which view you agree with and explain your reasons NOTES: Pay attention to the form, style of a piece of argumentative writing The ideas, and the links of the ideas The proper use of language SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO TỈNH BÀ RỊA - VŨNG TÀU KỲ THI THÀNH LẬP ĐỘI TUYỂN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 12 THPT DỰ THI QUỐC GIA, NĂM HỌC 2010 – 2011 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH - Ngày thi: 07-12-2010 _ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM (Hướng dẫn chấm có 02 trang) I Listening (3 points: 0.2 point / each) Part One: Part Two: ancient 12 research c b extract 13 fifty / 50 b a isolated 14 vegetables 5a 10 stomach 15 ingredients 6c 11 Germany 15 ingredients II Circle the words or phrases that best complete the sentences (2 points: 0.2 point / each) a legally binding c strong d resolve / acceptable a towards b over a tide me over c opt for c in that a By and large 10 b On top of that III Provide the correct forms / or tenses of the verbs in brackets (1 point: 0.1 point / each) When we use the word Romeo for a romantic young man, we hardly think of the character from William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet But a sure sign of an author having created a successful character is that the character’s name enters the language and becomes a word Although only written in Spanish, Shakespeare’s contemporary Carvantes achieved the feat of creating a new word in a different language – English, the adjective quixotic This word comes from the title character of Carvantes’ Don Quixote One author who was particular successful in seeing his characters enter the language was the novelist Charles Dickens In modern English a scrooge is used to describe someone who is mean and tries to avoid spending money at all As well as Scrooge, Dickens also 10 had success with Fagin, the villain of Oliver Twist In the novel Fagin controlled a group of child criminals His name is often used in the press to describe real-life adult leaders of youthful gangs IV Provide the correct form of the word in brackets (1 point: 0.1 / each) carefree adulthood costly activate specialized unknown creativity schooling assessments 10 increasingly V Cloze test: fill in each blank with ONE suitable word (2 points: 0.2 / each) which as almost / nearly less at to what when d yourself 10 long VI IDENTIFY 10 errors in the following passage and CORRECT them (2 points: 0.2 / each) IN TOUCH WITH MACHINE Engineers are finally beginning to recognize the value of the human touch with regard to the operation of mechanical devices Until recently, the makers of automated machinery seemed bent on rendering operators reduandant by reducing their involvement with the machine to the touch of a button This theoretically made the user’s job easier, but in practice, they felt they had no connection with the machine or how it functioned The relatively new field of haptics is changing all that It focusses on ensuring that an operator can ‘feel’ what a machine is doing Haptic principles, which have been applied very successfully to cars and aircrafts, are now being applied to earth-moving equipment with excellent results By programming haptic feedback into the electronic control system, engineers are helping operators to enhance their understanding of how a machine is reponding to a particular terrain through feel, and by doing so, achieve optinum performance It is also hoped that operators will be able to anticipate possible hazards in the ground, such as hidden water or gas pipes, by means of haptic warning sensations transmitted through the controls and so 10 take evasive action VII Circle the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space (2 points: 0.2 / each) c decipher d objective b directed a come c generate d taken a calculated d issue d ultimate 10 c enable VIII Reading comprehension: Read the following passage and then circle the best answer to each question (2 points: 0.25 / each) a raising reading standards d it fails to get to the right people d increases the sales of some related books a It reduced certain people’s expectations c prevent them from feeling too lonely a by accurately reflecting people’s thoughts and feelings c There is no direct attempt to tell people what to b The role of television drama in reading IX Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given Do not change the word given (2 points: 0.4 point / each) The new building has been under construction for the past two years Not until it was almost dark did we get home You have to play to your strengths if you want to succeed Although I am not averse to (eating) snails, they wouldn’t be my first choice He hated how his private life came under scrutiny from the media X Writing (3points) [...]... 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