SỞ GD&ĐT THANH HOÁ
ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT ĐỘI TUYỂN HSG LỚP 11 LẦN 1
TRƯỜNG THPT NÔNG CỐNG I
NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021. *** Môn thi: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
Ngày thi 28 tháng 03 năm 2021
SECTION A: LISTENING (15 POINTS)
HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN THI NGHE HIỂU
 Bài nghe gồm 3 phần, mỗi phần được nghe 2 lần, mỗi lần cách nhau khoảng 15 giây, mở đầu và
kết thúc mỗi phần nghe có tín hiệu.
 Mở đầu và kết thúc bài nghe có tín hiệu nhạc. Thí sinh có 3 phút để hoàn chỉnh bài trước tín hiệu
nhạc kết thúc bài nghe.
 Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh (bằng tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài nghe.
I. You will hear a man talking about a children’s competition. Listen and complete the numbered
gaps that follow. You can listen to the audio twice. Competition
Organizer: The Countryside Club
Write about: Your favorite British _____(1)______
Open to children aged: 8- ______(2) _______
Number of words: _________(3)_________
Prize: Family ticket to _______(4)_________
Send entries to: __________(5) ________, Portland
II. Listen again and decide whether the following statements are True ( T) or False (F).
6. Last year, the children at the Countryside Club were asked to write about their favourite animal from the British countryside.
7. This year, the writing topic is the same as it used.
8. This year, the children between the ages of eight and fifty have the right to take part in the writing competition.
9. The best writing will appear in the Countryside magazine.
10. The winner will be awarded 200-400 pounds.
III. Listen to Jack asking Alice about her birthday. For each question, choose the correct answer.
11. What date is Alice’s birthday? A. 12th July B 14th July C. 16th July
12. What was the problem at Alice’s party last year? A. Nobody had fun. B. It was hard work. C. Hardly any people came.
13. What is the problem with Freddie’s Pizza House?
A. The service was terrible. B. The food is bad. C. The pizzas are expensive.
14 . Where is the burger restaurant? A. Hill Street. B. Penny Road C. Arthur Street
15. How much will six burgers cost at the new restaurant? A. £18 B. £36 C. £40
SECTION B: PHONETICS (5 POINTS)
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. 16. A. production B. propaganda C. promotion D. proceed 17. A. express B. exciting C. expensive D. exhibition 18. A. stopped B. designed C. embroidered D. used
II. Pick out the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words. Identify your
answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. 19. A. sufficient B. vitamin C. quantity D. medical 20. A. necessary B. comparative C. curriculum D. facilities 1
SECTION C. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (30 POINTS)
I. Choose the correct answer that best fits each blank.
21. Please put ________ your cigarette. I’m allergic to smoke. A. out B. down C. up D. aside
22. The BBC has ______a young composer music for the Corporation's centenary. A. ordered B. consulted C. commissioned D. decided
23. A popular newspaper with a ______ of over five million daily makes a lot of money. A. column B. message C. circulation D. review
24.Harry is a sailor. He spends most of his life at _____ sea. A. a B. an C. the D. No article
25. I never get a _______ of sleep after watching a horror film. A. wink B. blink C. night D. ounce
26. As it was Christmas, the _______ at church was much larger than usual. A. audience B. convention C. congregation D. grouping
27. _________, I was pleased it was over. A. Though strange it was
B. Despite it may sound strange C. Strange though it may sound
D. Even though being very strange
28. It is gravity_______ objects towards the earth. A. pulling B. to pull C. what pulls D. that pulls
29. - "Do you mind if I use your phone?" - ".__________________." A. Yes, certainly B. Sorry. I have no idea C. Not at all. Help yourself D. You can say that again
30. Their office consisted of three rooms, _____ was used as a conference room. A. the largest of which B. larger of which C. the largest of them D. largest
II. Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate form.
31. The US postal service policy for check approval includes a requirement that two pieces of
identification (present) _______________ .
32. I was a bit depressed, but watching my kitten play with a ball of wool soon had me (feel) _________ better.
33. In her report, she mentioned (treat) ______ at a hospital abroad last year
34. The police are stopping all the cars. They (look) _______ for the escaped prisoner.
35. The accident is said (happen)_____ early in the morning.
36. My sister (work)___________ at the company for three years when the redundancies were announced.
37. The little boy had a lot of trouble (convince) _______________ anyone he had seen a mermaid.
III. Supply the correct form of the capitalized word at the end of each sentence.
38. The (predict) ______ weather in the mountains can make climbing extremely hazardous.
39. Julie Johnson and Mark Thomas, aged 19 and 20 (respect) ______, are taking part in the competition.
40. There are some (similar)________ and differences between the New Year in Japan and that in Vietnam.
41. The villages in the mountains are quite (access) ______ during winter.
42. In critical situations, they often lose because they play so (profession) ______.
43. Although we were in danger, Ann seemed quite (concern)________ .
44. Some parents feel dismayed because of their children’s (behave)_________
45. My sister has good (person)_________ skills. She can relate to teenagers very well.
IV. In each of the following sentences, there is one mistake. Pick it out and correct it.
46. For such an experience and able teacher, discipline was not a problem.
47. They didn’t seem to take any notice of that the teacher said.
48. Tom is very good at science when his brother is absolutely hopeless.
49. I watched the train to leave until it was out of sight. 2
50. Maria asked Sandra whether she knew the post office had been at strike for the past week.
SECTION D: READING COMPREHENSION (30 POINTS)
I. Fill in each blank with ONE appropriate word. HOME-ALONE FATHERS
The number of (51) ______ fathers has increased considerably in recent years in Britain. We spoke
to one such dad, Steve Baker, about how he copes with it all. Steve, 43 years old, has brought up his two
teenage sons since he and his wife (52) ______ up two years ago. “It’s (53) ______ more difficult for a
man than it is for a woman,” says Steve. “It’s a full-time job, whoever you are. Fortunately, my employers
were very (54) ______ in the first new months and they let me take time off work to get myself organized.
As far as the housework is (55) ______, I don’t mind cooking, as I’ve always been good at that; it’s
the ironing I can’t (56) ______! Generally (57) ______, the boys and I get on very well together but of
course, sometimes we have rows. That’s when I really miss having someone there with me to help me (58)
______. I have had a couple of relationships in the last two years but they haven’t (59) ______ out. That
has a lot to do with the fact that I put my kids before anyone else, I take fatherhood very (60) ______.”
II. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage. A POWERFUL INFLUENCE
There can be no doubt at all that the Internet has made a huge difference to our lives. However, most
parents worry that children spend too much time browsing the Internet or playing computer games, hardly
(61)________ doing anything else in their spare time. Naturally, parents want to know if these activities
are harmful to their children. What should they do if their children spends hours (62)________ a computer screen?
Obviously, if children spend too much time (63)________ in some games instead of doing their
homework, then something is wrong. It is a good idea if parents and children decide together how much
use should be (64)_________ of the Internet, and the child should (65)_________ that it won’t interfere
with homework. If the child does not (66)_________ to this arrangement, parent can take more drastic (67)_________.
Any parent who is (68)_________ alarmed about a child’s behavior should make an appointment to
(69)_________ the matter with a teacher. Spending time in front of a computer screen does not
(70)_________ affect a child’s performance at school. Even if a youngster seems obsessed with the
computer, he or she is probably just going through a phase, and in a few months parents will have something else to worry about! 61. A. always B. ever C. never D. rarely 62. A. peeping at B. glancing at C. staring at D. seeing 63. A. involved B. occupied C. taken D. absorbed 64. A. done B. had C. made D. taken 65. A. promise B. assure C. secure D. claim 66. A. commit B. stick C. follow D. hold 67. A. rules B. procedures C. steps D. regulations 68. A. Actually B. heavily C. seriously D. urgently 69. A. speak B. discuss C. talk D. debate 70. A. possible B. consequently C. probably D. necessarily
III: Read the following passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
Architecture has social purposes and meets practical needs by means of combining art and
technological innovations. In building construction, however, an emergence of new materials does not
make its precursors obsolete, and architectural knowledge is cumulative. The fact that today much is
constructed from prefabricated concrete does not do away with brick. Furthermore, despite dramatic
changes and increased technological sophistication of architectural design and construction, the essential
apparatus of erecting a building has remained rooted in preindustrial traditional practices passed down
during the millennia. The social and utilitarian expectations of structures are largely based on elemental
demands of keeping out elements and enemies, avoiding the extremes of heat, wind and precipitation.
Gravity, air pressure, and earthquakes can induce tensions that have to be accounted for when
constructing functional enclosed space. Vertical stacking of masonry materials causes compression that 3
can lead to important problems when a structure is spanned to build a roof and connect walls. Arches,
vaults, and domes were specifically developed to alleviate the compression by directing the spanning
element along a curve rather than a straight line. Building suspension structures, dams, and tunnels became
possible in the nineteenth century with the increased availability of steel that could reinforce structural
frames and enable them to withstand natural forces previously believed to be insurmountable.
Functional evolutions of modern buildings create new demands on the analysis of structural
behavior and engineering. Few occupants of skyscrapers view elevators as elaborate systems of vertical
transportation. Humidity and temperature control, forced ventilation, natural and artificial lighting,
sanitation and disposal of waste, electrical wiring and fire prevention make very tall constructions
engineering marvels that also must be aesthetically pleasing and physically convenient.
Erecting a structure involves a great deal more than merely attending to the aesthetics and psychological
experience of architectural space. The shape, size, and incombustibility of locally available construction
materials fostered developments of specific technologies. Advances in engineering and knowledge
associated with properties of building materials combine to lead innovations in architectural design. Tools
and skills required to exploit easily obtainable material have continued to inform the development of
modem industrialized technologies.
71. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The modem art of architecture and social pressure
B. The profound importance of tradition in architecture
C. The mutual impact of architecture and technology
D. The great technological advances in building material
72. The word "obsolete" in line 3 is closest in meaning to A. obvious B. antiquated C. antiquarian D. obstinate
73. The author mentions the word "brick" in line 4 as an example of which of the following?
A. How old techniques can continue to remain practical.
B. How old buildings can co-exist modern architecture.
C. How new knowledge can supplant traditional technology.
D. How new design can improve traditional construction.
74. It can be inferred from the passage that pragmatic requirements of buildings
A. retain essential sophistication B. stay rooted in the elements C. stagnate over millennia D. hold constant over time
75. What can be inferred from the passage about reducing the effects of material compacting?
A. Masonry is stacked vertically by increasing compression.
B. Downward pressure is dispersed by semicircular roofs.
C. Buildings are spanned to account for the force of gravity.
D. Vertical roofs are bent to counteract air pressure.
76. The word "withstand" in line 16 is closest in meaning to A. endure B. enlarge C. withdraw D. withhold
77. The purpose of paragraph 3 is to suggest that
A. tall buildings require large amounts of wiring to make them functional.
B. architectural innovations pose new challenges for technological development.
C. skyscrapers need to be appealing and convenient for their occupants.
D. architects of modem buildings create a demand for engineering talent.
78. According to the passage, what is one of the important requirements of building materials?
A. They have to be inflammable.
B. They should be locally produced.
C. They do not affect human psychology.
D. They need to be large and well shaped.
79. The word "fostered" in line 25 is closest in meaning to A. founded B. focused C. encouraged D. enveloped
80. It can be inferred from the passage that architecture and engineering
A. are at the opposite ends of the technological spectrum
B. go hand in hand to promote art and science
C. compete for technological advancements
D. supersede aesthetic and experiential values 4
SECTION E: WRITING (20 POINTS)
I: Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed above it.
81.“If I were you, I would try my best to learn English well”. John said to Jane.
→ John advised __________________________________________________
82. Since we had nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk.
→ Having __________________________________________________
83. We must do something about the problem even if it costs a lot.
→ Costly __________________________________________________
84. You must be at the airport by 2 o’clock, no matter what you have to do.
→ At all __________________________________________________
85. The thought of what might happen next fills me with horror.
→ I dread __________________________________________________
II: Complete the second sentence using the word given, so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence.
86. It was Peter who pointed the mistake out to me. (ATTENTION)
→__________________________________________________.
87. His irresponsible attitude is endangering his career as a doctor. (JEOPARDY)
 ___________________________________________.
88. Fred tried hard to start the car, but without success. (MATTER)
→ __________________________________________________
89. When I heard her speak, it affected me profoundly. (IMPACT)
→ __________________________________________________
90. He is not sure whether to go or not. (MINDS)
→ __________________________________________________ III- Essay writing:
“International travelers can cause problems in the countries to which they travel. On the other
hand, international travelers can bring real advantages with them.” Do the problems international
travelers cause greater than the advantages they bring?
Write an essay within 250 words to discuss this. THE END! 5