SỞ GD &ĐT NGHỆ AN
KỲ THI CHỌN ĐỘI TUYỂN CHÍNH THỨC HỌC SINH GIỎI
TRƯỜNG THPT QUỲNH LƯU 3
TỈNH LỚP 11 NĂM HỌC 2014 - 2015
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 THPT – BẢNG A
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút
Họ và tên: ................................................................. SBD:..................................
SECTION A: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer in the
numbered box provided below.
1. Whatever your ambition is, as long as you try your utmost, you will be able to achieve your . A. potential B. objective C. outcome D. motivation 2. It is
impossible to tell these twins apart. A. extremely B. virtually C. basically D. naturally
3. As we were waiting on the pavement, a black Mercedes beside us. A. pulled up B. pulled down C. pulled off D. pulled through 4.
she’s got a job that she likes, she’s a lot happier. A. Since when B. Just as C. Now that D. Just now 5. Sorry, but that book is
. We’ll get some copies from the publisher next Monday. A. out of print B. out of order C. off shelf D. out of stock 6.
amount of money can buy true friendship. A. None B. Never C. No D. Not only 7. The garden as far as the river. A. advances B. lies C. enlarges D. extends
8. You can't get through on the phone because the number you want is . A. engaged B. occupied C. in use D. busy 9.
you were shocked is perhaps not surprising. A. What B. That C. Which D. How 10. I don’t see any
in arriving early at the theatre if the show doesn’t start until 9 o’clock. A. cause B. aim C. reason D. point
11. We should arrive home safe and A. sound B. soundly C. warm D. warmly 12. The idea got a lot of
from the children’s parents. A. opposition B. disagreement C. dislike D. denial 13. The picnic to be a terrible disaster. A. turned out B. turned up C. turned down D. turned round 14. This national park
an area of 2,000 square kilometers. A. covers B. surrounds C. consists D. spreads
15. Those gloves are much too small for you. Don’t try to put them on or you will them. A. extend B. spread C. stretch D. swell 16. This is
the most difficult job I’ve ever had to do. A. by far B. by chance C. by heart D. by myself
17. The teacher suspected the student cheating in examination. A. on B. about C. in D. of
18. I am so tired that I can’t take what you are saying. A. up B. out C. in D. on
19. There is a fault at our television station. Please don’t your set. A. change B. adjust C. repair D. switch 1
20. A trade union membership has declined, the number of
and strikes has also decreased. A. quarrels B. arguments C. disagreements D. disputes Your Answer: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
II. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the space. Write your answer in
the numbered box provided below.
Volunteering has many other intangible benefits. It can help you give back to society, break down barriers of
(1. UNDERSTAND) or fear, explore
(2. PERSON) issues and even have fun. It also has a
(3. MEAN) and positive impact on your community. But did you know that it can have
many benefits for you, too? You may have heard that volunteering helps you get into college, but keep in
mind they’re not just looking for a list of
(4. ORGANIZE) and dates. Colleges want to see a complete
picture of you and real examples of your
(5. COMMIT), dedication and interests.
Volunteering brings together a
(6. VARY) of people. Both the recipients of your volunteer efforts
and your co-workers can be rich sources of insight. For example, maybe you’ll learn about the legal profession
from a former lawyer you visit at a convalescent centre. Colleges pay
(7. ATTEND) to your life inside
and outside the classroom. Your extracurricular
(8. ACT) reveal a great deal about you, such as what
your interests are, whether you can manage your
(9. PRIOR) and maintain a long-term promise and how you’ve made an important
(10. CONTRIBUTE ) to something. Your answer: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
III. There is ONE mistake in each line in the following passage. Find it and correct it .Write your answer in
the numbered box provided below.
We all know stories about people with exceptional memories who have the possibility to remember
hundred of numbers after hearing them only once. Now experts are saying that such feats can be taught.
For example, almost people can repeat about nine numbers if they are read out slowly.
In one experiment, ten hours’ training producing only a small improvement, but the result
after practicing for a thousand hours was amazing: some people remembered 80 and even
100 numbers. Similarly, a number of adults can identify only about five out a set of 21
colours what are only slightly different. But after 80 training hours one person could
recognize 18 of theirs. Studies of 76 major composers show that it took at least ten years of
musical training before any of them wrote a major work. Psychologists are therefore rising
the possibility that genius is the production of teaching. Your answer: Line Mistake Correction Line Mistake Correction 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 10 2
SECTION B: READING COMPREHENSION.
I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage.
Everyone needs somewhere to live and work, and humans will construct buildings almost (1) , using even ice
or mud as materials if nothing else is available. In the industrialized world, the problem is not finding materials for
building but limited space and the high price of land. The solution in most big cities is to build skyscrapers high (2)
the air but is there an alternative to building up? Some architects have proposed turning skyscrapers on their
heads and building down into the (3)
. This may seem an unusual concept but extensive railway systems exist
underground so why not huge cities? Such places could accommodate 100,000 people without using up (4)
surface land. The underground city is technically feasible but there is a massive psychological (5) to be
overcome. Will people be able to (6)
with living away from the sun and sky? The underground “city” could be
restricted to places of entertainment and office buildings but even being buried just for your working hours may not seem (7)
. Some such buildings do exist. In Minneapolis, USA, there is a building which is 95 per cent underground
but even the lowest floors get some sunlight. This is achieved by an elaborate system of mirrors. Living underground means you do not know (8)
the weather is like but architects (9)
great efforts to mimic conditions
above ground. For example, the Asahi television centre in Tokyo is 20 meters below the surface but a special shower system can create the (10)
of rain. It seems that subterranean workers miss real weather even when it is bad! 1. A. somewhere B. nowhere C. anywhere D. wherever 2. A. in B. to C. onto D. into 3. A. ground B. land C. soil D. earth 4. A. valueless B. valuable C. worthy D. worthless 5. A. bar B. barrier C. fence D. border 6. A. do B. solve C. provide D. deal 7. A. attraction B. attractively C. attract D. attractive 8. A. which B. that C. what D. whether 9. A. make B. do C. take D. have 10. A. depression B. impression C. admission D. suggestion Your answer: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
II. Read the following passage. Five sentences have been removed from it. Choose from sentences A-G the
one which best fits each gap numbered from 1 to 5. There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use.
International students who come to the United States may wonder about their American classmates’
prior education. Due to its local variations, the American education system appears confusing. In addition,
the structure and procedures at American universities differ somewhat from other systems, such as the
British model. This is a brief overview of the American school and university systems.
To begin, because the country has a federal system of government that has historically valued local
governance, no country-level education system or curriculum exist in the United States. The federal
government does not operate public schools. (1)
. Public schools also receive some funding
from the state, although much of the funding comes from local property taxes. Public colleges and
universities receive funding from the state in which they are located. Each state’s legislative body decides
how many tax dollars will be given to public colleges and universities. Students in grades 1-12 do not pay tuition. (2)
. Much of the control of American public schools lies in the hands of each local
schools district. Each school district is governed by a school board, a small committee of people elected by
the local community or appointed by the local government. The school board sets general policies for the
school district and insures that state guidelines are met. 3 (3)
. Elementary schools are composed of students in kindergarten and grades 1-6. Many
children attend kindergarten when they are five years old. Children begin 1st grade at age six. Middle
school is composed of students in grades 6-8 and high school contains grades 9-12.
High school students are required to take a wide variety of courses in English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science. (4)
. A course can be one semester or two semesters in length. The
academic year generally begins in late August and ends in early June.
In the United States, education is compulsory for all students until age sixteen. According to the U.S
Cencus Bureau, 85% of students graduate from high school. (5)
. A student graduates after he
or she has successfully passed all of the required courses. Grades are given to students for each course at
the end of each semester. The grading scale is A (excellent), B (above average), C (average), D (below
average), and F (failing). A student who fails a required course must take the course again.
A. They may also be required to take foreign language or physical education, and they
may select to take music or art courses
B. Most high school students graduate at the age of seventeen or eighteen
C. Generally, school districts are divided into elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools
D. College and university students do pay tuition, but many earn scholarships or receive loans
E. Today, nearly three out of four American high school graduates go to college or university
F. Each of the fifth states has its own Department of Education that sets guidelines for the schools of that state
G. Admission to a community college is easier, tuition is lower, and class sizes are
often smaller than in a university Your answer: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
III. Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the numbered box provided below.
Environment plays an important part in our life. Many people are aware of this. But few of them pay attention
to how to protect it. These days, it is impossible to open a newspaper (1) reading about the damage we
are doing to the environment. The earth is (2)
threatened now and the future looks bad. What can each of us do? We can not (3)
up our polluted rivers and seas overnight. (4) can we stop the
disappearance of plants and animals. But we can stop adding the problem while scientists search (5) answers, and laws are (6) in nature’s defense.
It may not be easy to change your lifestyle completely, but some steps are easy to (7) : cut down the
amount of driving you do, or use as little plastic as (8)
. It is also easy to save energy, which also reduces (9)
bills. We must all make a personal (10)
to work for the future of our planet if we want to
ensure a better world for our grandchildren. Your answer: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 4 SECTION C: WRITING
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
1. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves.
 All dogs are ...................................................................................................................
2. John didn't celebrate until he received the offer of promotion in writing.
 Not until ........................................................................................................................
3. We left quietly, so that we wouldn't disturb the children.
 So as .............................................................................................................................
4. The machine is undeniably of great help.
 It is .................................................................................................................................
5. We must continue our efforts, whether there are problems or not.
 Regardless ....................................................................................................................
II. Rewrite the following sentences using the capital words given in brackets. Do NOT change these words.
1. You should wash your shirt right now before that stain dries. (NEEDS)
 .......................................................................................................................................
2. I haven't been to Oxford for at least ten years. (WENT)
 ......................................................................................................................................
3. The girl’s behavior was incomprehensible to the Head Teacher. (LOSS)
 ......................................................................................................................................
4. Some old people are finding it difficult to adjust to a digital technology. (USED)
 ......................................................................................................................................
5. When the minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment. (ON)
 ....................................................................................................................................... III. COMPOSITION
Write a composition (200 words) about the following topic: People attend college or university for many
different reasons (for example, new experiences, career pre[aration, increased knowledge). Why do you
think people attend college or university? Use specific reasons and examples to supports your answer.
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IV. Read the following advertisement:
English-speaking Tour Guides Wanted
We are a travel company managing holiday tours. We need English –speaking local guides to accompany
foreign visitors on trips throughout Vietnam. If you have a high school diploma, have experience as a tour
guide, a good manner, speak fluent English and are willing to work hard for long hours, please contact:
The Manager, Vinatour, 450 Nguyen Du Street , Hanoi. Telephone No: 04 824 0139.
Write a letter to Vinatour, applying for the job mentioned in that advertisement .
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SỞ GD &ĐT NGHỆ AN
ĐÁP ÁN KỲ THI CHỌN ĐỘI TUYỂN CHÍNH THỨC HỌC SINH GIỎI
TRƯỜNG THPT QUỲNH LƯU 3
TỈNH LỚP 11 NĂM HỌC 2014 - 2015
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 THPT – BẢNG A
SECTION A: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (25pts)
I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer in the numbered box provided below. (0,25pt x 20 = 5 pts) 1. B 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. D 6. C 7. D 8. A 9. B 10. D 11. A 12. A 13. A 14. A 15. C 16. A 17. D 18. C 19. B 20. D
II. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the space. Write your answer in the numbered box provided below. (1pt x 10 = 10 pts) 1. misunderstanding 2. personal 3. meaningful 4. organizations 5. commitment 6. variety 7. attention 8. activities 9. priorities 10. contribution
III. Each line in the following passage has ONE mistake, Find it and correct it .Write your answer in the
numbered box provided below. (1pt x 10 = 10 pts) Line Mistake Correction Line Mistake Correction 1 possibility ability 6 out out of 2 hundred hundreds 7 what that/ which 3 almost most 8 them theirs 4 producing produced 9 rising raising 5 and or 10 production product
SECTION B: READING COMPREHENSION.(25pts)
I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage. (1pt x 10 = `10 pts) 1. C 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. B 6. D 7. D 8. C 9. A 10. B
II. Read the passage. Five sentences have been removed from the passage. Choose from sentences A-G the
one which best fits each gap numbered from 1 to 5 . There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use. (1pt x 5 = 5 pts) 1. F 2. D 3. C 4. A 5. B
III. Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the numbered box provided below. (1pt x 10 = 10 pts) 1. without 2. being 3. clean 4. Nor/Neither 5. for 6. passed 7. take 8. possible 9. household 10. decision 7
SECTION C:WRITING (35pts)
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. (1pt x 5 = 5 pts)
1. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves.
 All dogs are thought to have evolved from wolves.
2. John didn't celebrate until he received the offer of promotion in writing.
 Not until John (had) received the offer of promotion in writing did he celebrate
3. We left quietly, so that we wouldn't disturb the children.
 So as not to disturb the children, we left quietly
4. The machine is undeniably of great help.
 It is undeniable that the machine is very helpful/of great help.
5. We must continue our efforts, whether there are problems or not.
 Regardless ….of whatever problems, we must continue our efforts.
II. Rewrite the following sentences using the capital words given in brackets. Do NOT change these words. (1pt x 5 = 5 pts)
1. You should wash your shirt right now before that staim dries. (NEEDS)
Your shirt needs washing/to be washed before that staim dries.
2. I haven't been to Oxford for at least ten years. (WENT)
The last time ......... I went to Oxford was ...... at least ten years ago.
3. The girl’s behavior was incomprehensible to the Head Teacher (LOSS)
The Head Teacher was at a loss to comprehend the girl’s behavior.
4. Some older people are finding it difficult to adjust to a digital technology. (USED)
Some older people can’t get used to adjusting to a digital technology
5. When the minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment. (ON)
On …being asked about the strike, the minister declined to comment.
III. Write composition. (20pts)
IV. Write a letter. (10pts)
SECTION D: LISTENING (10pts)
Part 1. Listen to the conservation between Jenny and Gavin. Put a ticket (☑ ) to the question to which the answer is “Yes”. Jenny Gavin 1
“ Did you always work very hard?” √ √ 2
“ Did you always listen carefully to your teacher?” 3
“ Did you always behave well?” 4
“ Did you pass your exams easily?” 5
“ Did you always write your homework slowly and carefully?” 6
“ Did you think school days are/were the best days of your life?”
Part 2. Listen and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F): 1.
American workers have changed from manufacturing jobs to service jobs. 2.
manufacturing jobs are jobs in which workers make something. 3.
Personal services are one or the five service jobs. 4.
70 % of workers produced goods one hundred yeats ago. 5.
80 % of workers will work in the survice sector by the year 2020.
Total: 100 / 5 = 20 pts 8