ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12ĐỀ 1

PART I : LISTENING COMPREHENSION: (3 ms ) Part A: You will hear short conversations between two people. After each conversation, you will hear a question about it. After you hear the question, read the four possible answers and choose the best one:

1. A. She didn’t understand the man.B. She gave the dollar to someone else.C. She’s unable to help the man.D. She’s afraid to spend all her money.

2. A. Kathy probably knows Jean’s number. B. Kathy has recently telephoned. C. Kathy and Jean have the same phone number.

D. Kathy was trying to call Jean.3. A. The weather was miserable all day. B. She got a sunburn. C. The hiking trip was Sunday afternoon. D. The weather improved in the afternoon.4. A. The man hasn’t gone out for two weeks. B. The vitamin C that the man took wasn’t effective. C. The man didn’t try to get rid of his cold. D. The man should try vitamin C as a treatment.

Part B: You will hear a long conversation between two people. After each conversation, you will hear four questions about it. After you hear the questions, read the four possible answers and choose the best one:

1. Why are these students upset?A. They may not able to take their vacation.B. It may snow during their vacation.C. They are going to need more moneyD. They may miss graduate.

2. What can be inferred about their vacation?A. They are going skiing.B. Their plans include other friends.C. They will drive togetherD. Their reservations have been canceled.

3. Why can’t the semester be extended?A. Because of the possibility of bad weather.B. Because of the faculty’s contracts.C. Because of the summer schedule of classes.D. Because of the date for graduation.

4. Why can’t Steve miss classes?A. He might lose his financial aid.

B. He doesn’t want to attend summer classesC. He had already missed too many.D. He’s afraid he might not graduate.

Part C: Listen to the talk about the Internet and then complete the following statements:1. More than ……………….. people use Internet.2. They can use the Internet for transferring data, ………………..., socializing with

other computer users, and sending e – mails.3. Whenever you are using one of the on – line services such as e – mail or the

………………., you are in cyberspace.4. Computer users can ………………… through a network.5. A network uses phone lines, …………………., and fiberoptic lines.

PART II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (7 ms)Part A: Choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence below. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet (4 ms)

1. ………the cave was found, millions of visitors from many countries have come to look at its beauty. A. When B. Since C. While D. Unless2. This is the stone bed………the king had lain before he died in the 14th century. A. however B. of which C. wherever D. where3. It’s so long since I last saw him that I almost failed to………….him. A. recognize B. receive C. approve D. accept4. The coal and steel industries are among the productions………..by the government. A. control B. to control C. controlling D. controlled5. His play made a tremendous………….on audience. A. result B. affect C. impact D. collision6. Unmarried middle-aged ladies usually dislike being called ……….although it is technically the correct word to use. A. old maids B. spinsters C. maidens D. bachelors7. She’s so………in doing her research that she never has time to relax. A. involved B. included C. complicated D. approved8. I apologize. I shouldn’t……………. my temper. A. have made B. have lost C. have showed D. have given9. When you are in a western country, your host may open a wrapped gift in front of

you. Opening a present in front of the gift-giver is ................ polite.A. acquired B. considered C. known D. called

10. Even if the host doesn’t like a present, he or she will tell a “white lie” and say …….. they like the gift to prevent the guest from feeling bad.A. how often B. what C. for what D. how much

11. ……………. the low rainfall this year, the crops did not produce a high yield.A. Since B. Despite C. Due to D. Because

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12. The color of your shirt does not ……….. that of your trousers.A. suit B. fit C. harmonize D. match

13. Many people love routine jobs which promise ……… A. security B. sanguineness C. vacancy D. registration

14. An employer may look with…………. on a young college graduate.A. suspect B. suspicion C. suspicious D. suspiciously

15. Expressing one’s …………….. is one skill that the school can really teach.A. thinking B. thoughts C. thoughtfulness D. thoughtlessness

16. As a model, you have to ………. the art of walking in high heels.A. master B. grasp C. study D. gain

17. An accident in the power station may result in large ………. of radiation being released.A. numbers B. number C. amount D. amounts

18. They are bring in ………….changes to the way the office is run.A. large B. radical C. deep D. immense

19. Some people feel that television should give less ……… to sport.A. programmes B. coverage C. concern D. involvement

20. If you can’t find what you want in this chapter, look it up in the …………..A. reference B. index C. catalogue D. directory

21. People believe there is a ……….. between the two crimes. A. joint B. chain C. link D. connector

22. I can’t tell Peter and Paul apart; they are ………… twin.A. similar B. alike C. resemblance D. identical

23. You are not allowed to drive ………… the influence ………… alcohol.A. under/of B. in/of C. under/by D. by/in24. She was overwhelmed with honor ………. recognition ……….. her bravery.A. with/of B. on/in C. by/about D. in/of25. ………. exception ………….. the little baby, everybody in my family has to jog

every morning.A. With/to B. With/of C. In/of D. By/on26. The staff can’t take leaves at the same time. They have to take holidays …… rotation.A. on B. under C. by D. in27. The interviewees are supposed to give their answers to the job offers …………..A. on the spot B. all in all C. beyond the joke D. with in reach 28. The children often make ………. of Charles, which annoys his parents very much.

A. allowance B. fun C. way D. consideration29. She’s a dancer, so I’ll buy a pair of …… shoes for her birthday.

A. dances B. dancer's C. dance D. dancing30. If you …… to Paris tomorrow, please telephone me first.

A. were going B. are going C. will go D. had been going31. I don't mind how you deal with the problem. It's …… you.

A down on B in at C up to D over by32. Have you seen the place ……the graduation ceremony will be held in?

A. in that B. where C. is where that D. which33. My uncle was …... ill last summer but fortunately, he is now making a slow but

steady recovery.A. critically B. deeply C. fatally D. seriously

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A. up B. all C. whole D. at all35. I’d like invite him to ………… dinner next week, it that’s OK with you.

A. X B. a C. an D. the36. Her mother told her not to be too ……and advised her to try to do things herself.

A. dependable B. depending C. dependent D. independent37. Give me your telephone number ……I need your help. A. in case B. so that C. unless D. whether38. The question was easy enough, but ……students could answer it.

A. a little B. few C. a few D. a great number of39. If it’s raining tomorrow, we shall have to ……… the match till Sunday

A. put off B. cancel C. play D. put away40. I can’t remember if I saw that film on television or at ……….. cinema.

A. a B. an C. the D. XPart B: Use the word in capitals at the end of these sentences to form a word that fits in the blank space. (1m)

1. How much does ............... of this club cost? (MEMBER)2. She is extremely ............... about the history of art. (KNOW)3. Traveling in big cities is becoming more and more ............... every day. (TROUBLE)4. He is completely...............! Not only is he lazy but he is dishonest too. (EMPLOY)5. His boss told him off because he had behaved...............

(RESPONSIIBLE)6. He won the discus event at the Olympic Games but was later ............... when a

medical check proved that he had been taking drugs. (QUALIFY)7. Women who are slimming can never enjoy a meal without being afraid of ...............

their diet. (ORGANISE)8. The trouble with Mr. Brown is that he’s so............... One minute he goes mad when

you come late; the next he says nothing. You never know where you are! (CONSIST)

9. It is forbidden to hunt for that kind of bird. It has been listed as one of the ............... species .(DANGER)

10. I didn’t know who it was – with a mask on she was completely............... (RECONGNISE)

Part C: Choose the correct tense of the verb to complete the following passage (1m)Thieves (1)..................... (break) into the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Holland

many times. The museum (2)………………. (be) a treasure house of the artist Vincent Van Gogh's paintings. His works (3)……………. (sell) at record prices in recent years. A year ago a Japanese company (4)………….... (buy) Van Gogh's Portrait of Doctor Cachet for US$ 82.5 million. His world famous "Sunflower" (5)…………….... (just sell) for skyrocketing price as well. Yet, during his short tragic life, the passionate and visionary artist only manages to sell one of his paintings.

The surprising prices paid for his works (6)…………….... (attract) art thieves. There (7)………….. ... (be) four major thefts so far, twenty paintings, worth hundreds of million of dollars (8)………… ... (steal). Fortunately, they (9)…………… ... (recover) from the thieves’ getaway car. It seemed that the two thieves (10)…………… ... (leave) their getaway car near a railway station on the eastern outskirts of Amsterdam.1. A. have been breaking B. had broken C. broke D. was breaking2. A. was B. is C. has been D. had been3. A. have been sold B. have sold C. were sold D. sold

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4. A. buys B. had bought C. bought D. has bought5. A. just sold B. has just sold C. was just sold D. has just been sold6. D. have attracted B. attracted C. were attracted D have been attracted7. A. had been B. were C. would be D. have been8. A. had stolen B. had been stolen C. stole D. was stolen9. A. recovered B. have recorded C. have been recorded D. were recovered10. A. had left B. have left C. left D. would leavePart D: Find the mistakes in each line in the passage below and then correct them. The number (0) is an exampleThe world’s oceans are so vast that they can cope with the present levels (0) tooth teethof pollution. However, few is known about the long-term effects of (1) ……………such slow poisoning. The more serious problem of modern times is that (2) ……………man is destroyed the earth’s natural resources and transforming huge area (3) ……………into wasteland. As the result, it is becoming extremely difficult to grow (4) ……………enough to feed the world rapid increase population. A way of protecting (5) ……………all the wildlife in the earth must also be found as many species are extreme (6) ……………danger of disappearance complete from the face of the earth. The dangers, (7) ……………however, are not confined solely the land and sea. The smoke in (8) ……………the atmosphere, for example, is increasing so many that the amount of (9) ……………sunlight has been educed in many cities. Man’s whole environment is (10) ……………being changed in a serious way.

PART III : READING (4 ms)Part A: Read the following passage and decide whether the statements true (T) or F (false) (1 m)

Globalcall CommunicationsGlobalcall Communications has grown from a telecommunications solutions provider for

local businesses in the greater Seattle metropolitan area to a truly global corporation providing telecommunications solutions for clients both large and small. Established to fill a significant market gap for simple communication solutions, the company first expanded to most major North American cities before becoming a major multinational player.

Presently, the company is extending operations to include voice over IP, as well as high-speed cable Internet access. Globalcall Communications' team includes more than 40,000 specialists worldwide in more than 20 countries on three continents. Next year will see the deployment of a third generation wireless communications network in Asian countries.

The future looks bright for Globalcall Communications. By 2005 the company will be servicing more than 15 million households and businesses globally. Global call Communications will have become a household word. We look forward to serving clients and are planning to do everything in our power to make sure that your communication future is unlimited and simple.

TRUE OR FALSE1. The company began by offering computer software solutions to local businesses in the greater Seattle metropolitan area. ……………2. The company was founded on an approach to providing simple communication solutions. ……………3. The company is expanding operations at the moment. ……………4. Worldwide communications employs more than 40,000 specialists. ……………

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5. The company expects to be servicing more than 50 million customers worldwide by 2005. ……………Part B : Read the passage below then pick out ONE best option ( A,B,C or D ) in each question: (1m) Most educational specialists believe that early schooling should provide children with an awareness of their own abilities and the self-confidence to use their abilities. One approach recognized by many experts as promoting these qualities is the Montessori method, first practiced by Maria Montessori of Italy in the early 1900s. Nancy McCormick Ram Busch is credited with popularizing the method in the United States, where today there are over 400 Montessori schools.

The method helps children learn for themselves by providing them with instructional materials and tasks that facilitate acts of discovery and manipulation. Through such exploration, children develop their sense of touch and learn how to do everyday tasks without adult assistance. Other benefits include improvement in language skills, and acquaintance with elements of science, music, and art.

1. What is the main purpose of this passage?A. To explain the role of early education in child development.B. To describe the development of the Montessori methodC. To discuss the life and work of Maria Montessori.D. To demonstrate how children learn social and cultural values 2. According to the passage , who was first responsible for spreading the Montessori method in the USA?A. Nancy McCormick Ram BuschB. A prominent educational expertC. Maria MontessoriD. An administrator in the Department of Education 3. Which of the following is not mentioned as a benefit of the Montessori method?A. Development of tactile sensesB. Improvement of language abilityC. Capacity to perform adult tasksD. Knowledge of arts and sciences 4. The author of this passage probably feels that Montessori method …A. has little long-lasting benefit for childrenB. will lose its popularity in the United States.C. does not accomplish what it claims to achieveD. is an effective means of child education 5. The following paragraph most likely discusses….A. another education approach beneficial to children.B. details on the life of Maria MontessoriC. additional practitioners of the Montessori methodD. elements of science, music, and art.Part C: Choose the most suitable answer from the four options marked A, B, C, or D to complete each of the numbered gaps in the passage below. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (1 m)

Keeping your distancePersonal space is a term that refers (1) ………. the distance we like to keep between

ourselves and other people. When (2) …………. we do not know well gets too close we usually begin to feel uncomfortable. If a business colleague comes close than 1.2 meters, the (3) ……… common response is to move (4) ……… . Some interesting (5) ……….. have been

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done in libraries. If strangers come too close, many people get up and leave the building; others use different methods such as turning their back on the intruder. Living in cities has (6) ......... people develop new skills for dealing with situations (7) ………. they are very close to strangers. (8) ……….. people on crowded trains try not to look at strangers; they avoid skin contact, and apologize if hands touch by mistake. People use newspapers (9) …….. a barrier between themselves and other people, and if they do not have one, they stare into the distance, (10) …………. sure they are not looking into anyone’s eyes.1. A. from B. to C. for D. about2. A. anyone B. nobody C. people D. someone3. A. most B. best C. more D. first4. A. on B. in C. up D. away5. A. research B. studies C. survey D. questionnaires6. A. done B. caused C. made D. allowed7. A. that B. where C. which D. how8. A. Most of B. The most C. Almost D. Most9. A. like B. as C. alike D. such as10. A. making B. make C. be D. madePart D: The paragraphs of the magazine article are in the wrong order. Number the paragraphs (A, B, C, D, E)

A. On the ghost of Chaffin’s second visit to his son, he told him that he would find a will in the overcoat pocket. The coat was actually in the possession of the third brother.

B. In 1921, a certain James Chaffin died, leaving his entire fortune to his third son, Marshal, in a will which had been written a full fifteen years earlier, in 1905, and signed in front of witnesses. His wife and two other sons were virtually cut off without a penny. Marshal was not inclined to split up the inheritance he had come into any more fairly.

C. Once it was found, they came across a note sewn in the lining of one of the pockets saying they should look in an old family Bible. This Bible was found in the keeping of Chaffin’s widow and examined in front of independent witnesses. Sure enough, there in the Bible they discovered a later version of the will, one which divided the property and money evenly between the widow and the three sons. The will appeared to be genuine and Marshal was not prepared to challenge it in court.

D. Some people believe that the dead still keep in touch with us through our dreams. One of the most famous and extraordinary cases of contact with the dead was the so-called Chaffin Will affair.

E. Four years went by and then, strangely, James Chaffin’s ghost started to appear before one of his other two sons. The apparition had on an old overcoat which had often worn in life. PART IV: WRITING (6.0 ms)

Part A: For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original one, but using the word given. This word must not be altered in any way (1m)

Example: (0) There was no conclusion at the end of the workshop. They did not conclude anything at the end of the workshop.

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1. Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new editor fell ill. Scarcely .......................................................................................................................2. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting. Rather ..........................................................................................................................3. The value of sterling has fallen considerably in the past week. There has .....................................................................................................................4. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended. Had it not .....................................................................................................................5. Harriet was upset because she saw Peter with another woman. It was ...........................................................................................................................6. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. Much to ........................................................................................................................7. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to. The ...............................................................................................................................8. Their relationship was doomed because of their incompatibility. Had ..............................................................................................................................9. You should admit that you are to blame, not to conceal it. I’d rather ......................................................................................................................10. If she had been less determined she wouldn’t have been able to get better so quickly. It was her …………………………………………………………………………….

Part B : Study the graphs below. Write a short description on the birthrates of some countries. Give your comments. ( in about 120 – 150 words )

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Part C: What do you think about the environment pollution nowadays? In your opinions, what can be done to prevent pollution in our country? Write about 200 – 250 words stating your opinion. (3ms)

HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN ANH VĂNKỲ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 12 THPT

PHẦN I : NGHE HIỂU : 3.0 điểm

Part A : Nghe, chọn câu đúng nhất : 1.0 điểm, mỗi câu chọn đúng : 0.25 đ 1. C 2. A 3. D 4. DPart B: Nghe, chọn câu đúng nhất : 1.0 điểm, mỗi câu chọn đúng : 0.25 đ 1. A 2. B 3. D 4. C Part C: Nghe, tìm thông tin để hoàn chỉnh câu : 1.0 điểm, mỗi câu đúng : 0.2 đ

1. 33 million 2. playing games3. World Wide Web4. talk to one another5. cables

PHẦN II : TỪ VỰNG VÀ NGỮ PHÁP : 7.0 điểm Part A : Chọn thông tin, hoàn chỉnh câu : 4.0 điểm, mỗi câu chọn đúng : 0.1 đ

1. B 2. D 3. A 4. D 5. C6. B 7. A 8. B 9. B 10. D11. C 12. D 13. A 14. B 15. B16. A 17. D 18. B 19. B 20. B21. C 22. D 23. A 24. D 25. B26. D 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. B31. C 32. D 33. D 34. A 35. A 36. C 37. A 38. B 39. A 40. C

Part B: Đưa về hình thức đúng : 1.0 điêm, mỗi câu đúng: 0.1 đ1. membership2. knowledgeable3. troublesome4. unemployable5. irresponsibly

6. disqualified7. disorganising8. inconsistent9. endangered10. unrecognisable

Part C: Chọn thì đúng cho các động từ trong ngoặc, hoàn chỉnh đoạn văn: 1 điểm , mỗi câu đúng: 0.1 đ

1. A. have been breaking2. B. is3. A. have been sold4. C. bought5. D. has just been sold

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6. D. have attracted7. A. had been8. B. had been stolen9. D. were recovered10. C. left

Part D : Tìm chổ sai trong đoạn văn và sửa lại cho đúng : 1.0 điểm, mỗi chổ sai tìm được và sửa đúng : 0.1 đ

1. few little2. more more3 destroying destroyed4 the a5. rapid rapidly6 in on7. complete completely8. sea the sea9. many much

PHẦN III : ĐỌC HIỂU : 4.0 điểmPart A: Đọc bài văn, trả lời đúng hoặc sai : 1 điểm, mỗi câu chọn đúng: 0.2đ1. True 2. False 3. False 4. False 5. TruePart B: Chọn câu trả lời đúng: 1 điểm, mỗi câu trả lời đúng: 0.2 đ

1.b 2.a 3.c 4.d 5.aPart C: Chọn từ thích hợp, hoàn thành đoạn văn: 1 điểm, mỗi câu chọn đúng: 0.1đ

1. b 2. d 3. a 4. d 5. b6. c 7. b 8. d 9. b 10. a

Part D: Sắp xếp các đoạn theo trật tự đúng : 1điểm, mỗi câu chọn đúng: 0.2đ1. D 2. B 3. E 4. A 5. C

PHẦN IV: VIẾT : 6.0 điểmPart A: Viết chuyển đổi câu, dùng từ cho sẳn: 1.0 điểm, mỗi câu viết đúng: 0.1 đ1. Scarcely had he been appointed to the post when the new editor fell ill.2. Rather than disturb the meeting, I left without saying goodbye.3. There has been a considerable fall in the value of sterling in the past week.4. Had it not been for the attendance of a famous film star the party would not have been a success.5. It was because she saw Peter with another woman that Harriet was upset / that upset Harriet.6. Much to our regret we have to inform you that your application has not been successful.7. The smoking of cigarettes is no longer as popular as it used to be.8. Had they not been incompatible, their relationship might not have been doomed.9. I’d rather you admitted that you’re to blame, and didn’t try to conceal it.10. It was her determination which enabled her to get better so quickly.Part B: Đọc và giải thích đồ thị minh họa tỉ lệ sinh sản ở một số nước: 2.0 điểm

Ý tưởng: 1.0 điểm : - diễn đạt được các diễn tiến về tăng , giảm của từng đường biểu diễn theo các

mốc thời gian.- Nêu được nhận xét và ý kiến cá nhân sau khi xem biểu đồ. ( so với 3 nước kia,

tỉ lệ sinh ở Việt Nam là rất cao và giảm chậm.)Chúng ta cần phải làm gì ?

* Kỹ thuật viết: 1.0 điểm. Phải trình bày dưới hình thức nhận xét, lý luận. Câu văn viết mạch lạc, tự

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nhiên , đúng ngữ pháp, dùng từ phong phú , chính xác.

ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12ĐỀ 2

I.A) Listen to the passage carefully then choose the correct answer to fill in the blanks: SHOP TILL YOU DROP ! The Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota is the biggest shopping and entertainment place under one group in the US. It’s also one of the biggest retail areas on the planet. There are more than 520 stores, seven nightclubs, and an indoor amusement park, plus a huge aquarium called Underwater Adventures. Over 40 million people visit the Mall of America every year – that’s more than the combined total of visitors to Walt Disney World and the Grand Cayon. In the summer, about 23,000 people work here. There are airline package tours from the UK, Japan, and Europe – the passengers on these planes only go there to shop. In the aquarium, you can walk through an underwater tunnel that is as long as a soccer field. You can see sharks and other kinds of sea life. Outside, there is Camp Spoony, the mall’s amusement park. It’s the largest indoor amusement park in the United States. Imagine – if you spend ten minutes in every stores, you can visit the entire mall in 86 hours!Visit www.mallofamerica.com to find out more! *Questions:1. How many stoers are there in the Mall of America?

a. 200 b. 50 c. 25 d. 250 2. What can you find at the Mall of America?

a. stores and nightclubs b.a park and an aquarium c. a and b are not correct d. a and b are correct

3. How many people visit the Mall of America every year?a. 14 million b. 4 million c. 40 million d. 400 million

4. How many other tourist attractions are mentioned in the article?a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5

5. How many people work there during the summer?a. 1,300 b. 3,000 c. 13,000 d. 30,000

6. Where are the foreign visitors from?a. UK b. Japan c. Europe d. a, b, c are correct

7. What can you see in the aquarium?a. the sharks b. other kinds of sea life c. a and b are correct d. a and b are not correct

8. How lomg does it take you to visit the entire mall?a. 6 hours b. 8 hours c. 26 hours d. 86 hours

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B. Listen to the other passage carefully then choose the correct answer to fill in the blanks: A WEKEND AT THE ICE HOTEL

About 20 minutes west of Quebec City in Canada, there’s a unique place – the only hotel in North America made entirely of ice and snow. We sent Sandy Russell to find out more… When I arrive, the outside temperature was – 28

o C! I thought, “Do I really want to sleep in a hotel made of ice?” But when I walked inside, I was amazed. It was warmer than outside – about -4o C. This is because of the wallls – they’re 120 centimeters thick. And the hotel was absolutely wonderful! The floors and ceilings were ice. There were beautiful ice sculptures everywhere. There were also two art galleries, a movie theater, a skating rink, and a wedding chapel. Even the drinking glasses were made of ice. And in the rooms? Yes, even the beds were made of ice. I slept in a sleeping bag on a mattress, and the mattress was on top of deer skins. It was a lot of fun! They build the ice hotel every year in December, and you can stay there from January to April. In 2002, more than 50,000 people visited the hotel to look at it, and 3,000 guests stayed at least one night. Beaches, mountains, lakes, museums – boring! The place to go is the ice hotel. * Questions:

1. In which country is the hotel located?a. Canada b. America c. Quebec d. North America

2. What is the inside temperature of the hotel?a. – 28o C b. – 4o C c. 24o C d. 14o C

3. What were the drinking glasses made of?a. plastic b. glass c. ice d. wood

4. Where did you sleep in the hotel?a. in bed b. on the table c. on the floor d. in a sleeping bag

5. When do people build the hotel every year?a. in September b. in April c. in January d. in December

6. How long is the ice hotel open ?a. 5 months b. 2 months c. 3 months d. 4 months

7. How many people went to see the ice hotel in 2002?a. 50,000 b. 500,000 c. 5,000 d. 15,000

II) A)Đọc kỹ đọan văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (A hoặc B, C, D) cho mỗi câu. Sometimes you know things about people the first time you see them, for example,

that you want to be friends with them or that you don’t trust them. But perhaps this kind of intuition isn’t as hard to explain as it may seem. For instance, people give out body language signal all the time. The way you hold your body, head and arms tells people about your mood. If you hold your arms tightly at your sides, or fold them across your chest, people will generally feel that you are being defensive. Holding your head to one side shows interest in the others, while an easy, open posture indicates that you are self-confident. All this affects the way you feel about someone.

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Also, a stranger may remind you of a meeting with someone. This may be because of something as simple as the fact that he or she is physically similar to someone who treated you well or badly. Your feeling about a stranger could be influenced by a smell in the air that brings to mind a place where you were happy as a child. Since even a single word can bring back a memory such as that, you may never realize it is happening.

1. What does the word “open” in the passage most closely mean?A. unrestrained B. relaxed C. confined D. unlimited

2. What influences your impression of a person you meet the first time?A. intuition B. familiarity C. knowledge D. feeling

3. What one fells about a stranger may be influenced by something that ................A. strengthens one’s past behaviours B. reminds one of one’s past treatmentC. revives one’s past memories D. points to one’s childhoods

4. What does the second paragraph discuss?A. Meanings of signal some implies towards a stranger.B. Factors that may influence one’s feelings about a stranger.C. How people usually behave to a stranger.D. Factors that cause people to act differently.

5. Intuition described in the passage can be explained by means of ........................A. styles B. languages C. patterns D. behaviours

II)B)Đọc đoạn văn sau đây và xác định các câu in nghiêng phía dưới là Đúng (true) hoặc Sai (Fasle) so với nội dung của đoạn văn. Ghi True hoặc False sau số thứ tự tương ứng của mỗi câu in nghiêng vào giấy làm bài.

The Secrets of a Very Long LifeThere are several places in the world that are famous for people who live a very long time. These places are usually in mountainous areas, far away from modern cities. Hunza, in the Himalayas, is where many people over 100 years of age are still in good physical health. Additionally, men of ninety and women of fifty still have babies. Scientists think that these people have these benefits: a healthful unpolluted environment with clean air and water; a simple diet high in vitamins, fiber, and nutrition, but low in fat, cholesterol, sugar, and unnatural chemicals; and physical work as well as other activities in the fields. The Caucasus Mountains in Russia are also famous for the longevity of its inhabitants – mostly farmers. One reason for the good health of the people might be regular exercise in the moderate climate: the temperature is about 70 Fahrenheit all year long. In addition, the water from mountain streams is high in minerals – a very valuable resource for people, vegetables, fruits, and wildlife.

1. Men over 80 years old in Hunza can be new fathers. 2. People in Hunza consume a lot of vitamins, fiber, fat, sugar, nutrition, etc. 3. It’s very cold in winter and hot in summer in the Caucasus Mountains. 4. The water in the Caucasus Mountains contains a lot of minerals

IIC).Chọn một từ /cụm từ thích hợp cho mỗi chỗ trống trong đoạn văn dưới đây.Smoking causes lung cancer, heart disease , and breathing problems. Worldwide ,

about three million people die every year because of smoking – that ‘s about one (1)

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……………….. every ten seconds! In fact, smoking is the (2) ……………….. of almost 20 percent of all deaths in the (10) …………….. to buy cigarettes. developed countries of the world. Smoking doesn’t just (3) ………………..the smoker, it hurts other people , too. When a pregnant (4) ……………….. smokes, she is hurting her developing (5) …………………. when a man (6) ……………….. at home , his wife and children are also breathing in smoke and can become sick. Even though most people understand the (7) ……………….. effects of smoking , they continue to smoke . The (8) ……………….. of women and teenagers who smoke is increasing . cigarette companies make advertisements that (9) ……………….. these groups of people so that they

1.A.death B. end C. loss D. decrease2.A.origin B. reason C. cause D. basis3.A.injure B. danger C. destroy D. hurt4.A.child B. man C. woman D. wife5.A.baby B. children C. love D. youth6.A.relax B. enjoy C. cigarettes D. smokes7.A.beneficial B. harmful C. harmed D. profitable8.A.number B. amount C. quantity D. total9.A.interest B. concern C. matter D. worry10.A. retain B. maintain C. continue D. preserveIII)Choose the most suitable word or phrase1. She received several compliments her speech.

a. to b. against c. at d. in2. I make no for encouraging my children to cucceed in school.

a. apologize b. apologetic c. apologies d. apoplectic3. It was only later what his story meant.

a. then I comprehended b. that I comprehendedb. did I comprehend d. had I comprehended

4. We were made fifty new words every week.a. to learn b. learning c. learn d. for learning

5. I’m thinking of changing my job because there are few of promotion.a. sources b. chances c. aspects d. prosprects

6. is one of the many factors involved in changing farming methods.a. A climate b. Climate c. Climates d. The climate

7. Using the new software, parents will be able to monitor their children’s use of Internet.

a. Þ/ the b. the / Þ c. Þ / Þ d. the / the8. During the crisis , many companies will be wiped and millions of jobs will be lost.

a. out b. off c. down d. away9. There has beena great improvement the behaviour of children in the school. This has resulted the headteacher’s idea involving them in decision – making.

a. on / of / for b. in / from / of c. in / on / of d. of / on / of

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10. Many of the jobs which have been created in this area can be directly to tourism.

a. supported b. dedicated c. contributed d. attributed 11. The workers welcome the new regulations, which become on the first of next month.

a. effective b. efficient c. influential d. efficacious12. By the year 2010, many people currently employed their jobs.

a. have lost b. will have lost c. will be losing d. are losing13. Their aim is to reduce people’s on the welfare state.

a. depend b. dependant c. depedent d. depedency14. She is interested in working in university .

a. manaing b. organization c. registration d. administration15. The local authority asked for a contribution from the community to repair roads and bridges.

a. volunteer b. voluntary c. voluntarily d. voluntariness16. Excuse me late. I got struck in a traffic jam for more than one hour.

a. to being b. for being c. being d. having been17. Sue is in charge the meeting.

a. to organize b. to have organizec. of organizing d. for having organized

18. The climax of the New Year was a firework display.a. celebrate b. celebrateion c. celebrator d. celebratory

19. is all that most human beings are looking for.a. Happiness b. The happiness c. Happy d. The happy

20. There is no point for this position because the salary is not high.a. to apply b. being applied c. applying d. applied

21. We always celebrate our wedding with dinner in an expensive restaurant every year.

a. party b. anniversary c. cake d. ring22. Mr Lam goes to work on foot once a week. It means he walks to work.

a. never b. sometimes c. often d. usually23. When I was a child, I received some training from my father.

a. science b. scientist c. scientifically d. scientific 24. I was late for school this morning because my alarm clock didn’t .

a. go on b. go off c. go away d. go up25. The Internet is an important of communication in modern world.

a. mean b. means c. meaning d. meaningful26. They asked me in Los Angeles then.

a. whether was my father working b. if my father was workingc. whether my father had been working d. was my father working

27. Some people are concerned with physical when choosing a wife or husband.a. attractive b. attraction c. attractiveness d. attractively

28. My mother often cooks big meals, so we have for days.a. remainders b. help c. leftovers d. dishes

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29. A large number of India men agreed that it was unwise to confide their wives.

a. in b. on c. of d. with30. The girl boy asked his mother to buy her chocolate

a. an acre of b. a pint of c. a mile of d. a bar of31. He can find no to his troubles.

a. solve b. solver c. solution d. solvable32. Some businessmen advertise their goods on TV, ____ advertise their goods one newpapers.

a. any b. others c. the other d. some33. I really can not tell the _______ between the two brothers.

a. differ b.different c.difference d.differently34. Please read the _________ carefully before operating the machine.

a. directions b. permission c. regulations d. instructions35. With the _________ of the weather, the journey was wonderful.

a. except b. exception c. excepting d. excepts36/ She is Vietnamese ____ birth but she was born in the US.

A. by B. on C.from D.up37/ I am right, _____?

A. am not I B.don’t I C. aren’t I D. am I38/ The roads are slippery. It ______ heavily last night.

A. must rain B.must be raining C. must be rained D. must have rained39/ Never put ___ until tomorrow what you can do today.

A.off B.of C.on D.from40/ At present, _____ is doubling every 37 years.

A. the population world B. the world of populationC. the world population D. the world’s population

41/ ____ Great Britain is one of the most powerful countries in the world.A. A B. An C. The D. No article

42/ Vietnamese people prefer rice _____ bread.A. than B. better than C. to D. more

43/ On 24th December next year, we ____ in this house for fifteen years.A. have lived B. will be living C. will have lived D. had lived

44/ He took ___ the business after his father died.A. on B. over C.away D.in

45/ This decaying tooth needs _________.A. to fill B. fill C. filled D. filling

46/ The doctor said , “ I regret _______ you that the operation has been unsucessful.”A. to inform B. inform C. informed D. informing

47/ A deaf-mute is a person who can _______.A. neither hear nor speak B. either hear or speak C. both hear and speak D. hear as well as speak

48/ We were made ___ hard when we were at school.A. to study B. study C.studying D. studied

49/ I would rather you ______ to school on time.

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A. to go B. go C. going D. went50/ Friendship offers us great ______ in life.

A. please B. pleasant C.pleasure D.pleased51/ I seem to remember that Sam has ever told me _____ number of ____lies.

A. a / no article B. the / the C. no article / the D. the / no article52/ We all were in a state of great _____ when we learnt that we had passed the final exam.

A. excite B. exciting C.excitement D. excitedly53/ We have a ______ suspicion that she knows more than she is telling us.

A. sneak B. sneaking C. sneaky D.sneakingly54/ He looked at her and his hands pull out a ______ of money from his pocket to give her some.

A. wad B. pile C. sheet D. piece55/ At last , she decided to get divorced _____ her cruel husband.

A. from B. with C. of D. to* Error Identification 56. Although most people are known that there is a list of the Seven World Wonders, A B Conly few can name them. D57. The largest pyramid by volume is the Great Pyramid of Cholula, which is A B Cconsidered the largest monument ever constructing anywhere in the world. D 58. There is a pyramid in ancient Rome. The 27-meters-high Pyramid of Cestius was A B Cbuilt by the end of the first century BC and still exists today. D59.A sport consists of a physical and mentally competitive activity it is carried out A B Cwith a recreational purpose for competition and for self-enjoyment. D 60. The tourism is the activity of travel for the purpose of recreation and business, A Band the provision of services for this activity. C D 61. Champagne is a traditional beverage to serve on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s A B C DDay. 62. There are several interesting New Year’s party television shows in where many A B Cfamous people attend. D63. It is an opportunity for all family members to gather, exchange wishes, and having A B C D

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dinner together. 64. There are many private primary schools that provides education, A Baccommodation, and food for children and orphans. C D 65.Illiterate in developing countries is still growing at an alarming rate and that fact A B Chas not changed much. D66.Competition can have both beneficial with detrimental effects. A B C D67. In the basketball, two teams compete against each other to determine who can A B Cscore the most points. D68. The world’s population was higher in the 1980s more than in the 1960s. A B C D69. Although they don’t want to have children any more, but they do not know of safe A B C Dways to use birth control methods.70. In the days leading up to Tet, each family traditional cooks special holiday foods A B Csuch as mut, banh chung, and banh day. DIV)Writing:

A)1- 5: Choose the best option (A, B, C orD) from the four sentences which are made up from the cues given. 1. behalf! entire company/I/ would like/ thank you! your work/r

A. Behalf of the entire company, I would like to thank you about your work.

B. On.behalf of the, entire company, I would like to thank you for all your

work. C. Being behalf of the entire company, I would like to thank you and your work.

D. Being behalf, the entire company and I would like to thank you for your work.

2)There/ still/ vacant places/ science/ engineering courses,! vacancies! humanities/ filled

. A. There still have some vacant places in science and engineering courses, but vacancies in humanities have filled.

B. There still were some vacant places of science in engineering courses, but vacancies of humanities filled.

C. There are still some vacant places science and engineering courses have, but the vacancies humanities have been filled. D. There are still some vacant places in science and engineering courses, but

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the vacancies in humanities have been filled.

3)order/ preference! chosen! application! is requiredl and/ camrot! alteredl application! closes//

A. The order of preference chosen in the application is required andC8Dl1ot be altered after the application closes ..

B. The order preference has chosen the application which is required and cannot altered the application when it closes. .

C. The order of preference has chosen that the application is. required and cannot be altered an application after it closes.

D. The order and preference chosen by the application is required and cannot be altered by an application after closes.

4)We / have l choose/ new managerl shortlist / five! candidates//

A. We have to choose the new manager shortlist from five candidates.

B. We have choose anew manager shortlist of five candidates.

C. We have to choose a new manager from a shortlist offive candidates.

D. We have a choose of new manager from a shortlist among five candidates.

5,' How long! it!.take/ make/ decision! my application! LSE?I/

A. How long does it take and make decision about my application by LSE?

B. How long does it take to make a decision on my application to LSE? C. . How long it will take me to make a decision on my application to LSE?

D. How long does it take me to make my decision and my application to LSE? t,

6 – 10 : Complete the second sentence 10 that It has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not. change the word given.

6)Three hundred students entered theswimming competition last year. part

Three hundred students ______________________the swimming competition last

year.

7)The students will finish their English course at the end of June. have

The English course __________________________ the beginning of July.

8)I am not tall enough to reach the top of this cupboard. taller .

If I __________________reach the top of this cupboard. 9)If it hadn't rained, the school trip wouldn't have been a failure. caused

The failure of the school trip _________________________ the rain.

10)We finally managed to persuade my dad to let us go to the concert. in

We finally ______________my dad toilet us go to the concert

B)*Writing :Below Is an advertisement for the position of secretary found In Lao dong Newspaper of March 18, 2008.

ISUZU ISUZE ENGINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY

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(VIETNAM) LIMITED

We're the factory of ISUZU ENGINE and parts manufacturing, will expand new project. We are now looking for a highly knowledgeable ~d experienced person to fill in the following position.

SECRETARY

Duty : Work with the Factorr Manager

Requirement : Female, 21 .• 28 years

: Bachelor's degree in Japanese or English

: Good command of spoken and written Japanese or English

We offer attractive salary and fringe benefits to the successful candidate. Interested persons are invited to apply in writing with resume and a recent photo to:

GENERAL AFFAIRS MANAGER ISUZUEN,GINE MANUFACTURING CO. (VIETNAM) LTD.

,144 HOANG QUOC VIET ROAD, HANOI

Write a letter to ISUZU to apply for the job mentioned in the advertisement. Your letter should include the following details:

- Your name, address, and date of writing .

- Name and address of the company .• Greeting

- Introduction: say where you saw the advertisement and why you are writing the letter of application

- Body:. mention your education and abilities that are relevant to the job's requirements _ Conclusion: express your willingness/interests to work for the company and when you

are available for interview

- Closing

C)Describe a party that you remember. Your writing should inClude: - the even

that was celebrated r

- where the party took place - who was there - why it was enjoyable - why it is memorable to you

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ANSWER KEYI. A1. d 2. d 3. c 4. a 5. c 6. d 7. c 8. dIB)1. a 2. b 3. c 4. d 5. d 6. c 7. aIIA)1B 2A 3C 4B 5DII)B1. TRUE 2. FALSE 3. FALSE 4. TRUEIIC)1A 2C 3D 4C 5A 6D 7B 8A 9A 10CKEY III1.a2. c 3. b4. a5. d6. b7. a

8. c9. b10. d11. a12. b13. d14. d

15. b16. b17. c18. b19. a20. c21. d

22. b23. d24. b25. b26. b27. c28. c

29. a30. d31. c32. b33. c34. a35. b

36.A 37.C 38. B 39.A 40.D 41.D 42.C 43.C 44.B 45.D 46.A 47.A 48.A 49.D 50.C 51.A 52.C 53.C 54.A 55.A56. B (are known know)57. D ( constructing constructed)58. B (27-meters-high 27- meter- high )59. B ( it is which is)60. A (the tourism Tourism)61. C ( to serve to be served)62. C (in where in which)63. D (having have)64. B (provides provide)65. A ( Illiterate Illiteracy)66. C (with and)67. A (the basketball basketball)68. D (more than than)69. D (but no word)70. B (traditional traditionally) IV)WritingA)1.B2D 3A 4C 5B6.took part in 7. will have finished by 8. were taller I could 9. was caused by10. succeeded in persuading

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B) PHAN DINH PHUNG ST,HANOIMARCH 25. 2008

THE GENERAL AFFAIRS MANAGER ISUZU ENGINE

MANUFACTURING C

144 HOANG QUOC VIET RD.

Hanoi Dear Sir,I saw in the Laodong Newspaper of March 18 that you are looking for s secratary to work with the Factory Manager. I would like to apply for this position.I graduated from the Faculty of Liberal Arts, University of Social Sciences and Humanities. My major was English, and my minor was Japanese. In addition to my studies at the university, I finished a six – month Intensive Secretaial Course at LCMA Secretarial School. The course included correspondence, typing, shorthand, and secretarial practice.I have a typing speed of 45 words per minute in English and 35 words per minute in Vietnamese. I can operate a telex and a computer (Microsoft, Powerpoint and Excel)

C)I remember a fantastic party I went to when I was a young. girl. As far as I rember, it was to celebrate the retirement of my adored uncle. He had reached the age of 65 and the Electronics company y for which I had WOrked for the last 30 years organized a party in a well -known restaurant to mark his retirement .The celebration was attended by many people. A lot of them were his work colleagues,as well as family and friends. We all had a delicious meal and then there was dancing till late at night.The music was provided by a fOlk band and .every one knew each other and were very relaxed. This celebration was memorable for me becauseI was a young girl and for once I was allowed to stay up late with the adults. I also remember that every one was genuinely happy, especially my uncle, who had a beaming smile on his face throughout the evening

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SỞ GD& ĐT NGHỆ AN

ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC

KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH LỚP 12NĂM HỌC 2009 - 2010

Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH - THPT BẢNG AThời gian: 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)

====================================================SECTION A: PHONETICSI. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words. Write your answer in the space provided.1. A. associate B. sociable C. ancient D. ancestor2. A. walked B. threatened C. passed D. forced3. A. too B. food C. soon D. good4. A. legal B. legend C. generous D. manager5. A. adventure B. future C. mature D. figureII. Pick out the word that differs from the other words in the position of the main stress. Write your answer in the space provided.6. A. comedy B. collection C. comical D. calculate7. A. ambitious B. memorial C. memory D. mechanic8. A. remove B. cancel C. copy D. answer9. A. Japanese B. engineer C. practical D. questionnaire10. A. document B. develop C. opponent D. astonishSECTION B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMARI. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer in the spaceprovided.11. Secondary schools offer a wide ______ of subjects.

A. field B. scope C. list D. range12. When he woke up, he realized that the things he had dreamt about could not ______ have happened.

A. possibly B. likely C. certainly D. potentially13. - “Do you think the book is expensive?- “Yes, it’s not ______ what we paid for it.”

A. worthy B. worth of C. worth D. valuable14. To ______ extent did she benefit from her uncle’s will?

A. what B. how C. which D. whom15. The new system didn’t ______ expectations.

A. catch up with B. bring about C. come across D. come up to16. Before the meeting finished, they had arranged when ______ next.

A. they met B. they to meet C. to meet D. should they meet17. ______ aren’t effective anymore because insects have become resistant to them.

A. Fertilizers B. Pesticides C. Herbicides D. Composts18. When he heard the joke, he burst into loud ______.

A. smile B. laughter C. amusement D. enjoyment19. The traffic lights ______ to green, and the car drove on.

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20. It is a good idea to be ______ dressed when you go for an interview.A. finely B. boldly C. smartly D. clearly

21. We were so late that we ______ had time to catch the train.A. nearly B. almost C. hardly D. simply

22. They are going to make ______ excursion next month.A. a two-week B. two-weeks C. two weeks' D. a two-week's

23. I haven't had a very ______ week. I seem to have done nothing at all.A. extensive B. productive C. enthusiastic D. economic

24. The purpose of the survey was to ______ the inspectors with local conditions.A. inform B. acquaint C. instruct D. notify

25. Do you know the man ______ over there?A. interviewed B. interviewing C. to interview D. interviews

II. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it.26. Because the torrential rains that had devastated the area, the governor sent the National Guard to assist in the clean-up operation.27. One of the most important things in life is a good health.28. The city has spent a big amount of money on crime prevention.29. Comparing with other countries, Libya spends a high percentage of income on education.30. People are now enjoying a higher level of living.31. In the United Kingdom women see their doctor on the average five times a year.32. Although Mark has been cooking for many years, he still doesn’t know to prepare French foods in the traditional manner.33. When we arrived at the store to purchase the dishwasher advertise in the newspaper, we learned that all the dishwashers had been sold.34. After rising the flag to commemorate the holiday, the mayor gave a long speech.35. This time tomorrow I will lie on the beach, enjoying the sunshine.Sở GD & ĐT III. Give the correct form of the words in the brackets in each of the following sentences. Write your answer in the space provided.36. I was annoyed at his (REFUSE)______ to co-operate.37. The book doesn’t say much about prices, but it is very (INFORM)______ about everything else.38. The noise (LESS)______ as the plane got farther away.39. He lost in the election because he was a weak and (DECIDE)______ leader.40. I couldn’t help it. The accident was (AVOID)______.41. She was (EXTREME)______ knowledgeable about the history of China.42. He was very (SET)_______ when his cat was run over.43. Jackson had another violent (AGREE)_______ with the referee.44. Many people were buried (LIVE)______ after the earthquake.45. She studied (ECONOMY)______ at university.SECTION C: READING COMPREHENSIONI. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. Write your answer in the space provided. Australia is a big country, but nearly all Australians live near the sea. On hot summer days, you can see thousands of people at the beach. Many beaches have waves (46)______ are very high. These large waves are known as surf and the people who ride them are called surfers. Surfing is a skill, and it needs learning. Don’t (47)______ to be able to surf properly the (48)______ time you try. However, by practising a few times you will learn (49)______ to do it. Surfing is not a new sport. Perhaps its origins need explaining. It started hundreds (50)______ years ago in Hawaii. Men swam (51)______ to sea to catch fish and found they could come back to land very quickly by riding the waves. These first surfers did not (52)______ a board. They were “body surfers”. Many people (53)______ do this type of surfing today. After a while people started to use boards and rode the waves by lying, kneeling or standing (54)______ them. These first surfboards were made of wood and the water made them rot after a while. Today, surfboards are made of plastic or fibreglass (55)______.

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II. Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap. Write your answer in the space provided.

What do you do well? What do you enjoy doing? Your answers to these two questions will help you identify your (56)______. An employer will consider you seriously for a (57)______ when you can show them that you know who you are, what you can offer and which you have studied. Sometimes it is difficult to know what your weaknesses are. Clearly not everyone is equally good (58)______ everything. You may need to improve yourself and so (59)______ courses in that field could turn a weakness into strength. You will need to (60)______ some time on your self-assessment. Your honesty and the desire for self- improvement will lead to (61)______ in getting the right job. Explore the following seven areas to start to get to know yourself: your aptitude, your skills, your personality, the level of responsibility you feel comfortable with, your interests and your needs. Ask (62)______ if you have any special talents and if you need to consider your physical health when choosing a job. Be as honest and realistic as you can, and ask for other people's (63)______ if necessary. Makea list of these things. It is usually a good idea to talk about your aptitudes with teachers, family and friends.If you are considering a career that (64)______ a special talent, such as art, acrobatics, mathematics ormusic, discuss your aptitudes with (65)______ expert in that area and discover how they fit the needs of theoccupation.56. A. strong B. strength C. strengthen D. strengthened57. A. position B. location C. spot D. room58. A. upon B. in C. at D. for59. A. meeting B. taking C. making D. interviewing60. A. use B. make C. lose D. spend61. A. success B. successful C. successfully D. succeed62. A. you B. your C. yours D. yourself63. A. interests B. fields C. opinions D. attendances64. A. requires B. asks C. tells D. urges65. A. a B. an C. the D. thisIII. Read the following text and choose the best answer for the questions below. Write your answer in the space provided.

May 7th1840 was the birthday of one of the most famous Russian composers of the nineteenth century:

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the son of a mining inspector. Tchaikovsky studied music as a child and later studied composition at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. His greatest period of productivity occurred between 1876 and 1890, during which time he enjoyed patronage of Madame von Meck, a woman he never met, who gave him a yearly living stipend. Madame von Meck later terminated her friendship with Tchaikovsky, as well as his living allowance, when she, herself, was facing financial difficulties. It was during the time of Madame von Meck’s patronage, however, that Tchaikovsky created the music for which he is most famous, including the music for the ballets of “Swan Lake” and “The Sleeping Beauty”. Tchaikovsky’s music, well-known for its rich melodic and sometimes melancholy passages, was one of the first that brought serious dramatic music to dance. Before this,Sở GD & ĐT Nghệ An – Kỳ thi học sinh giỏi tỉnh năm học 2009-2010 – Môn tiếng Anh Page 5 of 10 little attention had been given to the music behind the dance. Tchaikovsky died ostensibly of cholera on November 6th 1893, though there are now some scholars who argue that he committed suicide.66. The best title for this passage could be ______.

A. “The Life and Music of Tchaikovsky”B. “Development of Tchaikovsky’s Music for Ballets”C. “Tchaikovsky’s Relationship with Madame von Meck”D. “The Cause of Tchaikovsky’s Death”

67. According to the passage, all of the following describe Madame von Meck EXCEPT ______.A. she had economic troubles B. she was generousC. she was never introduced to Tchaikovsky

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D. she enjoyed Tchaikovsky’s music68. According to the passage, Tchaikovsky’s music is most well-known for ______.

A. its repetitive and monotonous tones B. the ballet-like quality of musicC. the richness and melodic drama of the music D. its lively, capricious melodies

69. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. Tchaikovsky’s influence on ballet music.B. Tchaikovsky’s unhappiness leading to suicide.C. The patronage of Madame von Meck.D. Tchaikovsky’s productivity in composing.

70. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.A. it was not the music behind the dance that made Tchaikovsky famousB. there is suspicion on the cause of Tchaikovsky’s deathC. Madame von Meck was one of the most famous Russian composersD. Madame von Meck was one of Tchaikovsky’s girlfriends

SECTION D: WRITINGI. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.71. It is extremely difficult for us to make ends meet these days.We find .................................................................................................................................................. ...72. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child.Only when ......................................................................................................................... ........................73. While mending the road, they accidentally blocked our water pipes.They accidentally cut off ........................................................................................................................ ..74. He brought the umbrella along but it didn't rain.He needn't..................................................................................................................................................75. While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time.Despite........................................................................................................................................................II. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change the form of the given word(s).76. When I was driving, I realized that the car wasn’t working properly. (WRONG)………………………………………………………………………………………………… 77. Sandra said that she was willing to work late. (MIND)…………………………………………………………………………………………………78. They pretended to be enjoying themselves, but they weren’t really. (AS)…………………………………………………………………………………………………79. I can't lift this table on my own. (UNLESS)…………………………………………………………………………………………………80. The coins are believed to have been buried for safe-keeping. (IT)…………………………………………………………………………………………………III. Write a composition about the following topic:1. What do you think an ideal teacher should be?....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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HƯỚNG DẪN VÀ BIỂU ĐIỂM CHẤM ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC

SECTION A: PHONETICS (10 points)I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words. Write your answer in the space provided. 1 point/ 1 correct answer × 5 = 5 points1D 2B 3 D 4A 5CII. Pick out the word that differs from the other words in the position of the main stress. Write your answer in the space provided.1 point/ 1 correct answer × 5 = 5 points6B 7C 8A 9C 10ASECTION B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (35 points)

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I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer in the spaceprovided.1 point/ 1 correct answer × 15 = 15 points11. D 14. A 17. B 20. C 23. B12. A 15. D 18. B 21. C 24. B13. C 16. C 19. B 22. A 25. AII. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it.1 point/ 1 correct answer × 10 = 10 pointsMISTAKE CORRECTION MISTAKE CORRECTION26. Because Because of 31. on the average on average27. a good health good health 32. know to know how to28. a big amount a large/ huge/enormous amount33. advertiseAdvertised, or: that/ which had been advertised29. Comparing Compared 34. rising raising30. level standard 35. will lie will be lyingIII. Give the correct form of the words in the brackets in each of the following sentences. Write youranswer in the space provided.1 point/ 1 correct answer × 10 = 10 points36. refusal 39. indecisive 42. upset 45. economics37. informative 40. unavoidable 43. 38. lessened 41. extremely 44. aliveSECTION C: READING COMPREHENSION (30 points)I. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. Write your answer in the space provided.1 point/ 1 correct answer × 10 = 10 points46. that/ which 49. how 52. use 55. instead47. expect 50. of 53. still48. first 51. out 54. onII. Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap. Write your answer in the space provided. 1 point/ 1 correct answer × 10 = 10 points56. B 59. B 62. D 65. B57. A 60. D 63. C58. C 61. A 64. AIII. Read the following text and choose the best answer for the questions below. Write your answer in the space provided. 2 points/ 1 correct answer × 5 = 10 points66. A 68. C 70. B 67. D 69. BSECTION D: WRITING (25 points)I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. 1 point/ 1 correct answer × 5 = 5 pointsSuggested answers:71. We find it difficult to make ends meet these days.72. Only when Alice and Charles had their second child, did they decide to move to a bigger house.73. They accidentally cut off our water supplying while mending the road.74. He needn't have brought the umbrella along (because it didn't rain anyway).75. Despite my strong disapproval of your behaviour/ the fact that I strongly disapprove of yourbehaviour, I will help you this time.II. Use the word(s) given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change the form of the given word(s). 1 point/ 1 correct answer × 5 = 5 pointsSuggested answers:76. While I was driving, I realized that there was something wrong with the car.77. Sandra said that she didn’t mind working late.78. They acted as if they were enjoying themselves, but they weren’t really.79. I can't lift this table unless you help me/ someone helps me.80. It is believed that the coins were buried for safe-keeping.III. Write a composition about the following topic: (15 points)What do you think an ideal teacher should be?Sở GD & ĐT Nghệ An – Kỳ thi học sinh giỏi tỉnh năm học 2009-2010 – Môn tiếng Anh Page 10 of 10

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Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write about 200 words.Notes:The mark given to this part is based on the following scheme:1. Content: (40% of total mark) a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate.2. Organization & Presentation: (30% of total mark) ideas are organized and presented withcoherence, style, and clarity appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondaryschool students.3. Language: (30% of total mark) a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level ofEnglish language gifted upper-secondary school students.Markers, please, should discuss the suggested answers and the marking scale thoroughly beforemarking the papers.Thank you for your cooperation and considerations.

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