Đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi cấp tỉnh Sóc Trăng năm học 2014-2015

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Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 12
(Thời gian làm bài 180 phút, không kể phát đề) Ngày thi: 20/9/2014 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Đề thi này có 06 trang Điểm (bằng số) Điểm (bằng chữ)
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A. Listening (3.6 points)
Part 1. You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8,
choose and circle the best answer (A, B or C). (1.6 points)
1. You hear some information about a country on a travel programme. Where do most people spend the summer months? A. at the seaside B. in the capital city C. in the mountains
2. You hear part of a radio programme about chewing gum. What is the speaker doing? A. outlining its history
B. describing why it has changed C. explaining its popularity
3. You hear part of a radio programme where listeners phone in with their opinions. What does the man want to do?
A. express his disappointment B. complain about his situation C. encourage other listeners
4. You hear a woman speaking on the radio about buying a painting for the first time. What opinion is she expressing?
A. A painting can be a worthwhile investment.
B. Only buy a painting if you have room for it.
C. Take your time when buying your first painting.
5. You hear a man being interviewed on the radio. What does he say about his mother?
A. She helped him become an artist.
B. She persuaded him to do research.
C. She wanted him to make money.
6. You hear part of an interview with a woman who is talking about her day. What is her profession? A. a teacher B. a doctor C. a farmer
7. You hear a man talking on the radio about teaching beginners to surf in the sea. What does the man say about beginners?
A. They are very sensitive to criticism.
B. They need to be given appropriate goals.
C. They often start off with the wrong attitude.
8. You hear part of an interview with a crime novelist. What point is he making about his novels?
A. They are based on real-life crimes.
B. They include accurate descriptions of life in the past.
C. They vary in length depending on the historical period.
Part 2. You will hear part of the talk about dolls. For questions 9 – 18, complete the sentences. (2.0 points) Dolls
The first known dolls were found in (9) ________________ in ancient Egypt. The earliest
dolls in the museum date from the (10) ________________. Early European dolls were dressed like Page 1/7
(11) _______________. On the 17th–century dolls, you can see details like the (12)
_______________. The 17th–century dolls may cost as much as (13) ________________ each.
Collectors look for examples in perfect condition with their (14) ________________. The 19th–
century dolls had (15) ________________ and real hair. If you can take off the dolls’ hair, you may
see the (16) _________________ underneath. Before the 20th century, all dolls were (17)
_______________, not babies. From the 1930s, dolls were made of (18) ________________.
B. Lexico - Grammar (7.4 points)
Part 1. Choose and circle the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence. (2.0 points)
1. The dealer wanted 400 dollars, I wanted to pay 300 dollars, and we finally agreed to ____ the difference. A. divide B. split C. drop D. decrease
2. You can use my dictionary ______ you bring it back tomorrow. A. in spite of B. although C. nevertheless D. as long as
3. ____ how angry he was, he would never resort to violence. A. Because B. No problem C. No matter D. Although
4. It’s difficult to tell identical twins ____ . A. apart B. on C. over D. out
5. The Foreign Minister held talks with his Japanese ____ . A. collaborator B. counterpart C. partner D. colleague
6. We played the game ____ the rules. A. on account of B. ahead of C. according to D. apart from
7. ____ most men, my father enjoys cooking. A. Unlikely B. Dislike C. Not alike D. Unlike
8. She was full of ____ to achieve her goals. A. obligation B. determination C. decision D. confidence
9. My mother often cooks big meals, so we have ____ for days. A. leftovers B. dishes C. remainders D. surplus
10. Don’t ____ ! I haven’t finished explaining yet! A. hang on B. call up C. hold on D. hang up
Part 2. Choose and circle the correct verb tense (A, B, C or D). (1.4 points)
1. After leaving school, he ____ to earn a living as a doctor. A. tries B. tried C. is trying D. will have tried
2. I ____ the new Harry Potter book now, so you can borrow my copy if you like. A. finished B. finish C. have finished D. was finished
3. The child is still ill but he ____ better gradually. A. is getting B. gets C. got D. has got
4. While her brother was in the army, Kate ____ to him twice a month. A. has written B. had written C. was writing D. wrote
5. I pointed out to the manager that we ____ the bill. A. was already paid B. had already paid C. already paid D. have already paid
6. When I got home, I found that water ____ down the kitchen floor. A. was running B. ran C. runs D. has run
7. By the time you receive this letter, I ____ for the USA. A. am leaving B. will have left C. have left D. will leave Page 2/7
Part 3. Choose and circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting. (2.0 points)
1. It took her a long time getting accustomed to the new environment and make friends with A B C D other classmates.
2. Overpopulation is a short way to lead to poor, illiteracy, and social evils. A B C D
3. The development of transistors made possible it to reduce the size of many electronic devices. A B C D
4. In 1823, the post office used steamboats to carry mails and parcels between post towns which A B C D no roads existed.
5. Some people enjoy preparing their own meals while another would rather eat out regularly. A B B D
6. On the first day of the New Year, when I often go to the pagoda to pray for luck and happiness, and A B
I also enjoy some special food. C D
7. About 8000 years ago, people began using animals to carry themselves and their belongings. A B C D
8. To prepare for the coming Games, all athletes are training hard and strict so that they will A B C D get the highest achievements.
9. You can apply for a better job when you will have had more experience. A B C D
10. A dam is a wall building across a river to stop the river’s flow and collect the water. A B C D
Part 4. Choose and circle the correct form of the word (A, B, C or D). (1.2 points)
1. I don’t feel any ____ to give my boss more than two weeks’ notice when I leave. A. oblige B. obligatory C. obliged D. obligation
2. Tom was accused ____ some top secret documents. A. for stealing B. of having stolen C. to have stolen D. to steal
3. These employees are made ____ overtime. A. work B. working C. to work D. worked
4. What could be more ____ than a wedding on a tropical island? A. romantic B. romance C. romanticizing D. romanticism
5. Mary said, “I regret ____ him earlier in my life.” A. at meeting B. to have met C. to meet D. not having met
6. For ____ reasons, passengers are requested not to leave any luggage unattended. A. secure B. securely C. security D. securing
Part 5. Choose and circle the correct preposition (A, B, C or D). (0.8 point)
1. Can you tell me who is responsible ____ checking passports? A. about B. to C. for D. in
2. We need a decision ____ this project by next week. A. with B. to C. in D. on
3. A large number of Indian men agreed that it was unwise to confide ____ their wives. A. in B. of C. with D. up
4. She is leaving her husband because she can not put ____ his bad temper any longer. Page 3/7 A. off B. up with C. away D. for C. Reading (4 points)
Part 1. Read the passage and fill in each blank with one suitable word. (2.0 points) ACADEMIC OVERDRIVE
Student life is becoming increasingly difficult. Not only are students expected to perform and
complete within the class, but also to (1) ___________ time and energy to extra-curricula activities as well
as struggle with an increasing load of homework. The push to get into the top universities has caused
many overachieving students to (2) ___________ on heavier workloads and more challenging classes.
This push, however, doesn’t end once students reach (3) ___________. In fact, when they reach the
top places they have worked so hard to get into, many students are forced to work even harder than they
did in high school. Once in the top universities, the (4) ___________ is on to secure a place in the top
graduate school. But it doesn’t end there. Once students have graduated with the best results, they find that
they must continue to overextend themselves in order to secure the top (5) ___________ in their particular
field. Such is the emphasis on academic success.
There are many who claim that this entire system is wrong because it puts too much (6) _________
on measuring achievement and not enough on true learning. This in turn has inevitable (7) ___________
on the students themselves. In such a high-pressure learning environment, those that find the pressure
overwhelming have nowhere to turn. In an academic world (8) ___________ only by academic success,
many students begin to feel a low sense of worth, yet they fear to turn to anyone for help as this would be
perceived as a signal of failure, an (9) __________ to cope with that which other students appear to have
no problem. This can be particularly hard for foreign students as they find themselves isolated (10) ______
familiar cultural or family ties in their new environment and thus they concentrate solely on their work.
Perhaps the main thing to remember is that although it is important to study hard, school life should also be fun.
Part 2. Read the following passage, then choose and circle the best answer (A, B, C or D). (1.0 point)
The rules of etiquette in American restaurants depend upon a number of factors: the physical
location of the restaurant, e.g., rural or urban; the type of restaurant, e.g., informal or formal; and
certain standards that are more universal. In other words, some standards of etiquette vary
significantly while other standards apply almost anywhere. Learning the proper etiquette in a
particular type of restaurant in a particular area may sometimes require instruction, but more
commonly it simply requires sensitivity and experience. For example, while it is acceptable to read a
magazine in a coffee shop, it is inappropriate to do the same in a more luxurious setting. And, if you
are eating in a very rustic setting it may be fine to tuck your napkin into your shirt, but if you are in a
sophisticated restaurant this behavior would demonstrate a lack of manners. It is safe to say, however,
that in virtually every restaurant it is unacceptable to indiscriminately throw your food on the floor.
The conclusion we can most likely draw from the above is that while the types and locations of
restaurants determine etiquette appropriate to them, some rules apply to all restaurants.
1. With what topic is this passage primarily concerned?
A. Instruction in proper etiquette
B. Variable and universal standards of etiquette C. Rules of etiquette
D. The importance of good manners
2. According to the passage, which of the following is a universal rule of etiquette?
A. Tucking a napkin in your shirt
B. Reading a magazine at a coffee shop C. Eating in rustic settings
D. Not throwing food on the floor
3. What does the word “it” refer to?
A. knowing the type of restaurant
B. learning the proper etiquette Page 4/7 C. sensitivity D. clear instruction
4. The author uses the phrase “safe to say” in order to demonstrate that the idea is ____ . A. commonly reported B. somewhat innocent C. quite certain D. very clever
5. What is the author’s main purpose in this passage?
A. To simplify rules of restaurant etiquette
B. To compare sophisticated and rustic restaurants
C. To assist people in learning sophisticated manners
D. To describe variations in restaurant manners
Part 3. Choose and circle the best answer (A, B, C or D) to fill in each blank. (1.0 point)
It was a Monday morning in the office and, as usual, everyone was busy sorting through their
mail before starting work. The other staff had (1)______ that Nicky, one of the computer operators,
has been looking rather miserable recently and they wondered what might have happened to make
her so (2)______. Suddenly Nicky accidentally knocked over a cup of coffee. As she was clearing
up the mess, the girl sitting next to her happened to glance at Nicky’s right hand. There was a large
swelling at the wrist. “What on earth have you (3)______ to yourself? Does it hurt? Asked the girl.
“Yes, it does. I think I’ve (4)______ it while using the computer”, replied Nicky. “I think you’d
better go and let the doctor (5)______ it”, said the girl. “Let’s hope there’s no permanent damage to your hand”. 1. A. recognized B. realized C. noticed D. identified 2. A. sick B. bored C. uninterested D. depressed 3. A. made B. done C. happened D. brought 4. A. injured B. ruined C. spoiled D. destroyed 5. A. check B. inspect C. examine D. investigate D. Writing (5 points)
Part 1. Finish the second sentences so that they will have the same meaning as the preceding. (2.0 points)
1. Everyone was surprised that the famous actor had very little money when he died.
* The famous actor ……………………………………………………………………………
2. I can’t believe this is the best hotel in the city!
* There must ………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Vinh couldn’t answer those two difficult questions.
* Those two questions were so ……………………………………………………………….
4. The teachers agreed to introduce the new methods.
* There was an ………………………………………………………………………………..
5. I’m sure someone has been following me.
* Someone …………………………………………………………………………………….
6. Would you mind not smoking in my house?
* I’d rather …………………………………………………………………………………….
7. When did you buy your mobile phone?
* How long have ………………………………………………………………………………?
8. Philips regretted buying the second-hand car.
* Philips wishes ………………………………………………………………………………..
9. Despite my support for him, I am not convinced he’s right.
* Even ………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 5/7
10. Alice runs a successful company and she also manages to look after her five children.
* Not only ………………………………………………………………………………………
Part 2. Write a composition about 180 – 200 words on the following topic. (3.0 points)
Parents are the best teachers
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
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