Đề thi luyện học sinh giỏi tỉnh lớp 12 THPT có đáp án - 1 st Mock Test( August 30th 2011)

1st MOCK TEST( August 30th 2011)
Time allowed: 180 minutes A. LISTENING
I. Listen the following passage and decide (√) if the following statements are True (T),
False (F) or No Information (NI) STATEMENTS T F NI
1. Shoppers like smart shops because there would be no queues at the checkouts.
2. Smart shops need fewer employees.
3. Checkout assistants have lower salaries than technicians do.
4. More securities guards are needed at smart shops.
5. There would never be a power cut at smart shops.
II. Listen to the rest of the passage and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word
Finally, what about security? The stores (6) _____ that the security arches would stop (7)
______. But how would shoppers feel about the arches? If you just forgot to (8) _______ something in
the trolley, the alarm would ring when you went through the arch. Everyone in the store would look
at you. ( 9) ______ that be embarrassing? Smart shopping (10) _____ very simple. But would it need smart shoppers? B. Phonetics (5 points)
Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in the group. 11. A. oblige B. precede C. compliment D. certificate 12. A. organism B. independent C. presentation D. indication 13. A. mystery B. flourishing C. eternal D. calendar
14. A. conversation B. education C. communicate D. independent
15. A. compulsory B. secondary C. effectively D. geography
C. grammar - vocabulary – Language functions
I. Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence (15 points).
16. Hiram Revels, the first black member of the United States Senate, served as senator for Mississippi,
an office _________ he was elected in 1870. A. which B. in which C. and which D. being which
17. _________ that's happened is a waste of time. A. Regret something B. Regretting something C. Something regretted D. Something to regret
18. Some machines produced large numbers of interchangeable parts_________ efficiently with the
"interchangeable parts system" of great inventor Eli Whitney. A. could be used B. used C. used to D. could have used
19. In 1948 the United States Secretary of States Dean' Acheson _________ the Marshall Plan to aid the
economic recovery of Europe after Second World War. A. begin to carry out B. began carrying out
C. beginning and carrying out . D. to have begun carrying out
20. The English colonization of Virginia was devised in 1606 by a group of merchants _____ the Virginia Company of London. A. who formed B. they formed C. whom formed D. what formed
21. A hockey player rushing up the ice, traveling at more than twenty five miles per hour and slapping a
puck at more than 125 miles per hour, makes the sport _________ than many other sports.
A. is more dangerous B. more than dangerous
C. more dangerous D. as more dangerous
22. . Not until ____________ home ____________ that he had taken someone else's bike.
A. he got/ he realized B. he got/ did he realize C. did he get/ he realized D. he got/ he did realize
23. "Can you help me now?" "____________" A. No, thanks.
B. No, I'm not going to take it.C. I'll be right there. D. I'll be OK.
24.Alice: “What shall we do this weekend?” Carol: “________________________”
A. I went out for dinner. B. Oh, that’s good. C. Let’s go out for dinner. D. No problem.
25. Are you going repair the car yourself or are you going to ____________? A. repair it B. get it to repair
C. have it repaired D. take it to repair
26.How do I look tonight?” -“ Wow! ______ dress you have on!” A. What a beautiful B. What beautiful C. How beautiful D. How a beautiful
27.The bad weather _____ the plane being delayed. A. caused B. resulted in C. created D. made
28. Buy me a newspaper on your way back, ____? A. would you B. shall you C. don’t you D. will you
29.Where's my handbag? I____________remember leaving it here. A. distinctly B. fully C. surely D. totally
30."Never say that again, ____________?" A. won't you B. do you C. don't you D will you
II. Give the correct form of the words in brackets (10 points).
31. Be careful! That’s a____________poison ( DEAD)
32. He shook his head in____________ ( APPROVE)
33. The policy is ____________.and so will cost the government a lot of money. (ECONOMY)
34. This matter is very____________.Don’t discuss it outside the office. ( CONFIDENCE)
35. He is very generous and everyone admires his____________. (SELF)
36. We had the phone … because we are moving tomorrow. (connect)
37. I’ve never known such a _____________ person. (quarrel)
38. Try to give each student some____________.on the task ( FEED)
39. This young music composer is very famous as the most ____________ composer. (INFLUENCE)
40. Sarah ................. opened the door of the cellar, wondering what she might find. (CAUTION)
III. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting (5 points).
41. Even though the girls have all ready visited ST. Augustine, they want to return to the Castillo de San Marcos. A B C D
42. The fact that the sophisticated technology has become part of revolution in travel A B
delivery systems has not made travel schedules less hectic. C D
43. The audience watching the rock concert obviously do not satisfy with the way the band played A B C D
44. The Tri-Nations Cup, which brings together the finest rugby teams from southern Pacific nations, A B
have traditionally been won by the famous All-Blacks Team from New Zealand. C D
45. Liquids take the shape of any container which they are placed. A B C D D: Reading
I. Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space (10 points) THE LANGUAGE OF TEARS
The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some scientists have
suggested that human tears are evidence of an aquatic past - but this does not seem very likely. We cry
from the moment we enter this (66) _______ for a number of reasons. Helpless babies cry to persuade
their parents that they are ill, hungry or uncomfortable. As they (67) _______ they will also cry just to
attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it.
The idea that having a good cry can do you (68) _______ is a very old one and now it has scientific
(69) _______ since recent research into tears has shown that they contain a natural painkiller called
enkaphalin. By (70) _______ sorrow and pain this chemical helps you to feel better. Weeping can increase
the quantities of enkaphalin you (71) _______.
Unfortunately, in our society we impose restrictions upon this naturally (72) _______ activity. Because
some people still regard it as a (73) _______ of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished
when they cry. This kind of repression can only increase stress, both emotionally and physically.
Tears of emotion also help the body (74) _______ itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more
protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants. Crying comforts, calms and can
be very enjoyable - consider the popularity of the highly emotional films which are commonly (75)
_______ "weepies". It seems that people enjoy crying together almost as much as laughing together. 66. A. world B. place C. earth D. space 67. A. evolve B. change C. develop D. alter 68. A. better B. fine C. good D. well 69. A. validity B. truth C. reality D. reason 70. A. struggling B. fighting C. opposing D. striking 71. A. construct B. achieve C. provide D. produce 72. A. curing B. treating C. healing D. improving 73. A. hint B. symbol C. feature D. sign 74. A. release B. rid C. loosen D. expel 75. A. named B. entitled C. subtitled D. called
II. There are 5 blanks in the passage below. From the words given in the box, choose the
most suitable for each blank. There are more words than blanks, so you don’t need all of them.(5 points).
A. bring about B. disaster C. drought D.
enables E. limited F. nor G. Not H. raising
I. rush K. scattering L. scene M. side.
How Transportation Affects Our Lives
Without transportation, our modern society could not exist. We would have no metals, no local,
and no oil.......(56)........would we have any products made from these materials. Besides, we would have
to spend most of our time ......(57)....food – and the food would be limited to the kinds that could grow in
the climate and soil of our own neighborhoods.
Transportation also affects our lives in other ways. Transportation can speed a doctor to the.......
(58).......of a sick person, even if the patient lives on an isolated farm. It can take police to the......
(59).....of a crime within moments of being notified. Transportation enables teams of athletes to
compete in national and international sports contests. In times of.....(60)........transportation can rush aid
to person in areas stricken by floods, famines, and earthquakes.
III. Read the passage and choose the correct answer (10 points).
We find that bright children are rarely held back by mixed-ability teaching. On the contrary, both their
knowledge and experience are enriched. We feel that there are many disadvantages in streaming
pupils. It does not take into account the fact that children develop at different rates. It can have a bad
effect on both the bright and the not-so-bright child. After all, it can be quite discouraging to be at the bottom of the top grade!
Besides, it is rather unreal to grade people just according to their intellectual ability. This is only
one aspect of their total personality. We are concerned to develop the abilities of all our pupils to the
full, not just their academic ability. We also value personal qualities and social skills, and we find that
mixed-ability teaching contributes to all these aspects of learning.
In our classrooms, we work in various ways. The pupils often work in groups: this gives them the
opportunity to learn to co-operate, to share, and to develop leadership skills. They also learn how to
cope with personal problems as well as learning how to think, to make decisions, to analyze and
evaluate, and to communicate effectively. The pupils learn from each other as well as from the teachers.
Sometimes the pupils work in pairs; sometimes they work on individual tasks and assignments,
and they can do this at their own speed. They also have some formal class teaching when this is
appropriate. We encourage our pupils to use the library, and we teach them the skills they need in order
to do this effectively. An advanced pupil can do advanced work; it does not matter what age the child is.
We expect our pupils to do their best, not their least, and we give them every encouragement to attain this goal.
61. In the passage, the author’s attitude towards “mixed-ability teaching” is ______. A. objective B. questioning C. critical D. approving
62. The words “held back” in 1st paragraph means “______”.
A. made to lag behind in study
B. forced to study in lower classes
C. prevented from advancing
D. made to remain in the same classes
63. The author argues that a teacher’s chief concern should be the development of the pupils’ ______. A. total personality
B. learning ability and communicative skills
C. intellectual abilities
D. personal and social skills
64. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Group work provides the pupils with the opportunity to learn to be capable organizers.
B. Pupils also learn to develop their reasoning ability.
C. Group work gives pupils the opportunity to learn to work together with others.
D. Pupils also learn how to participate in teaching activities.
65. The author’s purpose of writing this passage is to ______.
A. recommend pair work and group work classroom activities
B. argue for teaching bright and not-so-bright pupils in the same class
C. emphasize the importance of appropriate formal classroom teaching
D. offer advice on the proper use of the school library
66. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT TRUE?
A. There is no fixed method in teaching pupils to develop themselves to the full.
B. Development of pupils as individuals is not the aim of group work.
C. It’s not good for a bright child to find out that he performs worst in a mixed-ability class.
D. Pupils cannot develop in the best way if they are streamed into classes of different intellectual abilities.
67. According to the passage, which of the following is an advantage of mixed-ability teaching?
A. Pupils can be hindered from an all-round development.
B. Formal class teaching is the important way to give the pupils essential skills such as those to be used in the library.
C. A pupil can be at the bottom of a class.
D. Pupils as individuals always have the opportunities to work on their own.
68. Which of the following statements can best summaries the main idea of the passage?
A. The aim of education is to find out how to teach the bright and not-so-bright pupils.
B. Children, in general, develop at different rates.
C. Various ways of teaching should be encouraged in class.
D. Bright children do benefit from mixed-class teaching.
69. According to the passage, “streaming pupils” _____.
A. is the act of putting pupils into classes according to their academic abilities B. will help the pupils learn best
C. aims at enriching both their knowledge and experience D. is quite discouraging
70. According to the author, mixed-ability teaching is more preferable because ______.
A. it doesn’t have disadvantages as in streaming pupils
B. children can learn to work with each other to solve personal problems
C. formal class teaching is appropriate
D. it aims at developing the children’s total personality E. WRITING
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it (5 points).
71. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. -> Much to
…………………………………
72. It was more of an argument than a discussion. -> It was not so
………………………………………………………..
73. If anyone succeeds in solving the problems, it will probably be him.-> He is the most
……………………………………
74. It was his lack of confidence that surprised me. -> What I
……………………………………………………………….
75. Please send us a copy of your directory. -> I should
…………………………………………………………….
76. He did not pass his driving test until he was nearly 30 years old. -> It
…………………………………………………..
77. The train journey from London to Bristol takes two hours. -> It is a
…………………………………………………..
78. Please check for damage before signing the delivery note. -> Do not
…………………………………………………..
79. Children learn a lot about how to behave in a situation like this. -> Only
…………………………………………………..
80. Such a ridiculous proposal isn't worth serious consideration. -> There is
…………………………………………………..
II. Write a paragraph (100 - 120 words) , describing the information in the table below (10 points)
Literacy rates in Sunshine country from 1998-2007 Area 1998 2002 2004 2007 Lowlands 50% 53% 56% 95% Midlands 70% 75% 80% 85% Highlands 50% 45% 40% 30%
Your writing should include:
+ the title of the information in the table. + the trends
+ suggestions for the solutions
III. ESSAY: People work because they need money to live. What are some reasons that people work?
Write a passage of about 150 words to discuss one or more of these reasons. (Use specific examples
and detail to support your answer ) . (10 points)
========= The end ========== KEY TO 1ST MOCK TEST A. LISTENING (15 points)
Part I. 5 points (1.5 point for each correct answer) 1. NI 2. F 3.T 4.T 5.NI
Part II. 7.5 points (1.5 point for each correct answer) 1. believe 2. shoplifters 3. scan 4. Wouldn’t 5. sounds B. PHONETICS (5 points)
5 points (1 point for each correct answer) 11. C 12.A 13. C 14. C 15. B C. GRAMMAR – VOCABULARY.
I. 10 points (1 point for each correct answer) 16. B 17.B 18.B 19.B 20. A 21.C 22.B 23.C 24. C 25.C 26.A 27.B 28.D 29.A 30.D
II. 10 points (1 point for each correct word) 31. deadly 32. disapproval 33. uneconomical 34. confidential 35. unselfishness 36. disconnected 37. quarrelsome 38. feedback 39. influential 40. cautiously
III. 5 points (1 point for each correct answer) 41. B( already) 42. B ( the revolution)
43. B (were not satisfied) 44. C( has) 45. C(in which) D. READING
I. 15 points (1 point for each correct answer)
46.A 47. C 48. C 49.A 50. B 51.D 52. C 53. D 54. B 55. D
II. 5 points (1 point for each correct answer)
56. F (nor) 57. H (raising) 58.(side) 59.(scene) 60.( disaster)
III. 10 points (1 points for each correct answer) 61. D 62. C 63. A 64. D 65. B 66. B 67. D 68. D 69. A 70. D E. WRITING
I. 5 points ( 0.5 point for each correct answer)
71. Much to our regret, I must inform you that your application has not been successful.
72. It was not so much a discussion as an argument.
73. He is the most likely to succeed in solving the problems.
74. What I was surprised was his lack of confidence.
75. I should be very grateful If you could send us a copy of your directory.
76. It was not until he was 30 years old that he passed his driving test.
77. It was a two hour train journey from London to Bristol.
78. Do not sign the delivery note until you check/ have checked for damage.
79. Only in a situation like this can children learn a lot about how to behave.
80. There is no point in considering such a ridiculous proposal seriously. II. 10 points 1. Organization: 2 points + correct form of a paragraph + coherent 2. Content: 4 points
+ Successful fulfil ment of the task 3. Language: 4 points + appropriate vocabulary + correct grammar + punctuation / spel ing A sample
The table describes the literacy rate in different regions of the Sunshine country from 1998 to 2007. In general, except
for Highlands, where the rates are slightly decreased between these years, Lowlands and Midlands both witnessed a
rise. In Lowlands, for example, the rates were 50%, 53% and 56% in 1998, 2002 and 2004. In 2007, the rate sharply
rose to 95%, which was a remarkable progress. As can be seen, Midlands saw a less dramatic change, however. The
rate went up gradual y from 70% and 75% in 1998 and 2002 to 80% and 85% in 2004 and 2007. Unlike these two
regions, Highlands witnessed a gradual decrease in the rate of its population. In 1997 the rate was 50%; however, it
decreased by 5% in 2002 and continued to go down in the fol owing years, reaching only 30% in 2007. Obviously, this
region needs to improve its literacy rate. III. 10 points
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Gîi ý phÇn cho ®iÓm chi tiÕt nh sau: 1. Form: passage (2points) + Easy to read + Coherent 2. Content: ( 4 points)
+Successful fulfillment of the task. 3. Language: ( 4 points)
+ Appropriate vocabulary (1 point )
+ Suitable connectors (0.5 point )
+ Correct grammar (2 points )
+ Punctuating/ Spelling (0.5 point)
Sample: People work because they need money to live. What are some other reasons that people work?
Discuss one or more of these reasons. Use specific examples and details to support your answer.
Although people work to earn money, money is not the main reason people stay in their jobs. They also
work because they like to be with other people, they want to contribute something to society.
Many people enjoy going to work because they like being with other people. They like to interact with their
coworkers and clients. They like to help people solve problems or get a product, and they like to make friends.
People also enjoy their jobs because it gives them a chance to contribute to society. Teachers educate our
future generations. Doctors and nurses heal people. Manufacturers produce things that people need to use.
Through work, each individual is able to do his or her part in this world.
Money is nice, but it is not the only reason people get up and go to work each day. I believe that people
work because it gives them the opportunity to be with other people, and to contribute to society.
People do many different things to stay healthy. What do you do for good health? Use specific
reasons and examples to support your answer.
Our health is the only thing we real y have in the world. You can take away our money, our house, or our
clothes, and we can survive. Take away our health and we wil die. That is why I exercise regularly, and keep up my social life.
Eating healthful y is important to maintain health. I try to avoid foods high in fat such as french fries or
cookies. I also rarely eat meat. I eat a lot of fruits and vegetables because they are ful of vitamins. I try to cook
foods properly so that they don't lose their nutrients.
Exercise is important to maintain health. I either walk or ride my bike everyday. A few days a week I work
out at the gym, and on weekends I usual y play tennis with my friends. I enjoy exercise so it is fun and easy for
me to do it. It helps keep me strong and it is good for my health, too.
Friends are another important part of one's health. Friends help keep you happy and help you deal with
stress. Studies have shown that emotional health is related to physical health. Spending time with my friends
helps keep me emotional y healthy.
By exercising regularly, and spending time with my friends, I can keep both my mind and body healthy.
Fortunately, I like to do both these things so I am a very healthy person.