Kỳ thi chọn hsg lớp 12 THPT tỉnh Ninh Thuận môn Tiếng anh năm học 2018-2019 đề thi môn Tiếng Anh – THPT

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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH NINH THUẬN NĂM HỌC 2018 - 2019 Khóa ngày: 17 / 3 / 2019
(Đề chính thức)
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH - Cấp THPT
(Đề thi gồm 11 trang/ 20 điểm)
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút
(Không kể thời gian phát đề) SECTION I: LISTENING
HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN THI NGHE HIỂU
Bài nghe gồm 3 phần, mỗi phần được nghe 2 lần, mở đầu và kết thúc mỗi phần nghe có tín
hiệu. Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh (bằng tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài nghe.
Part 1: You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For question 1 – 8, choose the best
answer (A, B or C). Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.
1. On a train, you overhear a woman phoning her office. Why has she phoned?
A. to check the time of an appointment B. to apologise for being late
C. to find out where her diary is
2. You switch on the radio in the middle of a programme. What kind of programme is it? A. a nature programme B. a cookery programme C. a news programme
3. You overhear a conversation between a watchmaker and a customer.
What does the watchmaker say about the watch?
A. It is impossible to repair it. B. It is not worth repairing.
C. He does not have the parts to repair it.
4. You overhear a woman talking about her new neighbours. How does she feel? A. offended B. shocked C. suspicious
5. You hear a man talking about deep-sea diving. Why does he like the sport?
A. It suits his sociable nature.
B. It contrasts with his normal lifestyle.
C. It fulfils his need for a challenge in life.
6. You turn on the radio and hear a scientist being interviewed about violins. What is the scientist doing?
A. explaining how a violin works
B. explaining how a violin is made
C. explaining how a violin should be played
7. You hear part of a radio programme about CD-ROMs.
What is the speaker s opinion of the CD-ROMs about Australia which she tried?
A. Most of them are disappointing.
B. You are better off with an ordinary guidebook.
C. There is little difference between them.
8. You turn on the radio and hear a woman giving advice to business people.
What advice does she give about dealing with customers?
A. Don’t let them force you to agree to something.
B. Don’t be too sympathetic towards them.
C. Don’t allow them to stay on the phone too long. Your answers: 1 Điểm bằng số Điểm bằng chữ Chữ ký G.khảo 1 Chữ ký G.khảo 2 Số phách Số T.tự bài thi [ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Part 2: Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND / OR A
NUMBER for each answer. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered spaces provided.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION SERVICE Destination: Example: Bath Distance: (1) _______________ miles Type of transportation:
one and a half hours (2) _______________ Charge:
£30 (3) _______________, or (4) _______________ return Mini-cab service: (5) _______________ service Hotel name: (6) _______________ Arrival day:
On Friday (7) ______________ of (8) _____________ Card number: (9) _______________ Customer’s name: Olivia (10) _________________ Address:
115 Victoria Smith Hotel, Trowbridge Street, Bath Post code: (11) _______________
Part 3: You will hear an interview with an architect called Lucy Collett who designs small buildings.
Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear. Write your answers in
the corresponding numbered boxes provided.
1. Lucy enjoyed building the tree-house because it _________
A. presented an interesting design problem.
B. gave her children somewhere to play.
C. demonstrated the type of work she does.
D. allowed her to fulfil a childhood ambition.
2. What fascinated Lucy about the historical phone boxes?
A. their international character B. their luxurious interiors C. their range of styles
D. the quality of their construction
3. At college, Lucy designed small buildings so that they
A. could be assembled in a shorter time.
B. would comply better with safety rules.
C. would have a wider range of uses.
D. could be built in a simpler style.
4. Lucy got the idea for a folding market stall 2 Điểm bằng số Điểm bằng chữ Chữ ký G.khảo 1 Chữ ký G.khảo 2 Số phách Số T.tự bài thi [ A. from her parents. B. from travelling salesmen.
C. while she was at a trade fair.
D. while she was on an overseas trip.
5. What did Lucy like best about her award-winning design? A. the shape B. the display space C. the decoration D. the building material
6. The hotel phone booths which Lucy worked on were
A. developed with mobile phone users in mind.
B. designed for countries with relatively few mobile phones.
C. placed at the entrance to the hotel lobby.
D. intended to be the largest feature of the lobby. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. SECTION II: USE OF ENGLISH
Part 1: Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to each of the following questions and write your
answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.
1. The university administrations are introducing new measures to ______ that the enrolment process runs smoothly. A. maintain B. improve C. facilitate D. ensure
2. The table in the living room should be moved to ______ the new TV set. A. get rid of B. pave the way for C. make room for D. take hold of
3. The gym instructor told us to spread _____ so that we’d have enough room to do the exercises. A. over B. out C. round D. off
4. It was _____ from the most comfortable flight I’ve ever been on. A. far B. away C. further D. way
5. You’ll have to _____ your jacket quite hard to get the grass stain off it. A. polish B. crush C. pat D. scrub
6. The _____ from the survey was very useful for the marketing team. A. factor B. extent C. feedback D. calculation
7. Despite _____ attempts to reach the site of ancient city, the explorers never made it. A. graphic B. fatigued C. numerous D. instant
8. Scientists are worried that if the Earth _____ more on its axis, weather conditions will worsen considerably. A. tilts B. gains C. rehearses D. prospers
9. In past centuries, the British _____ many countries, including India and Australia. A. built up B. colonized C. made up D. challenged
10. Two close friends Tom and Kyle are talking about Kyle’s upcoming birthday. Select the most
suitable response to complete the exchange. 3 Điểm bằng số Điểm bằng chữ Chữ ký G.khảo 1 Chữ ký G.khảo 2 Số phách Số T.tự bài thi [
Tom: “Can I bring a friend to your birthday party?” - Kyle: “______”
A. The more the merrier B. Let’s do it then. C. It’s my honour. D. That’s right. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part 2: Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered space provided in each
column on the right. (0) has been done as an example. A sporting chef
I work as Head Chef at a top hotel. Because of our big-city location and 0. leading
five-star facilities, we get (0.LEAD) _______sports people among our guests. I 1. __________
have (1.PRODUCT)_______ dishes for footballers, athletes and golfers, and I
have built up good (2.RELATION) ____ with many famous clients. It’s a dream 2. __________ job! 3. __________
Of course, when the really famous names are here, we pay more (3.ATTEND)
_______to security in the hotel, so it can be difficult to get to know such people 4. __________
(4.INDIVIDUAL) _______But really, they are just ordinary people who need to
eat, drink and sleep, like the rest of us! Some can be a bit fussy about their 5. __________
dietary requirements, so it's important for me to find out if there are any foods
they strongly (5.LIKE) _______or, indeed, really enjoy. 6. __________ Obviously, sportspeople. like anybody else, have different
(6.PREFER)_______But all of them are keen to avoid food which is 7. __________
(7.HEALTH) _______ This can vary with their sport - those who do 8. __________
(8.ENERGY) _______sports, like footballers, go for things like pasta; while 9. __________
boxers, for example, have a diet very high in protein. I am very
(9.PRIDE)_______ of my staff, and I believe that by feeding our sporting 10. _________
guests well, we can actually help to improve their (10.PERFORM) _______on the sports field.
Part 3: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only ONE word in
each gap. Write your answers in the corresponding boxes provided below the passage.
In pursuit of excellence
In the early 1990s, the psychologist K Anders Ericsson and two colleagues conducted some research
into the relationship between talent and hard work at Berlin’s elite Academy of Music. The curious
thing (1) _______ they couldn’t find any musicians who could excel without any effort, or who could get
to the top without practising as much as all (2) _______ peers. Also, they were unable to find any people
who worked harder than everyone else and yet just didn’t have exactly (3) _______ it takes to break into
the top ranks. So their research would certainly seem to indicate that once someone makes it into a top
music school, the thing that distinguishes one performer from (4) _______ is how hard he or she works.
That’s it. What’s more, with the musicians right (5) _______ the very top, it’s not just a case of their
having worked harder, they have worked much, much harder.
This idea of excellence requiring a minimum level of practice, arises time (6) _______ time in studies of 4 Điểm bằng số Điểm bằng chữ Chữ ký G.khảo 1 Chữ ký G.khảo 2 Số phách Số T.tự bài thi [
expertise in various fields. In fact, researchers have come (7) _______ an agreement on what they
believe to be the number of hours of practice required (8)_______true expertise: 10,000. In their
research, they have yet to come across (9) _______ who has accomplished world-class expertise in less
time. It seems that people need this amount of time in order for them to take in everything they need to
know to achieve genuine mastery. This is true even with individuals we think of (10) _______ geniuses. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. SECTION III: READING
Part 1: Read the passage and choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according
to the text. Write your answers in the numbered boxes provided.
For 150 years scientists have tried to determine the solar constant, the amount of solar energy that
reaches the Earth. Yet, even in the most cloud-free regions of the planet, the solar constant cannot be
measured precisely. Gas molecules and dust particles in the atmosphere absorb and scatter sunlight
and prevent some wavelengths of the light from ever reaching the ground.
With the advent of satellites, however, scientists have finally been able to measure the Sun's output
without being impeded by the Earth's atmosphere. Solar Max, a satellite from the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration (NASA), has been measuring the Sun's output since February 1980.
Although a malfunction in the satellite's control system limited its observation for a few years, the
satellite was repaired in orbit by astronauts from the space shuttle in 1984. Max's observations indicate
that the solar constant is not really constant after all.
The satellite's instruments have detected frequent, small variations in the Sun's energy output,
generally amounting to no more than 0.05 percent of the Sun's mean energy output and lasting from a
few days to a few weeks. Scientists believe these fluctuations coincide with the appearance and
disappearance of large groups of sunspots on the Sun's disk. Sunspots are relatively dark regions on the
Sun's surface that have strong magnetic fields and a temperature about 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit cooler
than the rest of the Sun's surface. Particularly large fluctuations in the solar constant have coincided
with sightings of large sunspot groups. In 1980, for example, Solar Max's instruments registered a 0.3
percent drop in the solar energy reaching the Earth. At that time a sunspot group covered about 0.6
percent of the solar disk, an area 20 times larger than the Earth's surface.
Long-term variations in the solar constant are more difficult to determine. Although Solar Max's
data have indicated a slow and steady decline in the Sun's output, some scientists have thought that the
satellite's aging detectors might have become less sensitive over the years, thus falsely indicating a
drop in the solar constant. This possibility was dismissed, however, by comparing Solar Max's
observations with data from a similar instrument operating on NASA's Nimbus 7 weather satellite since 1978.
1. What does this passage mainly discuss?
A. The launching of a weather satellite
B. The components of the Earth's atmosphere
C. The measurement of variations in the solar constant
D. The interaction of sunlight and air pollution
2. Why does the author mention "gas" and "dust" in paragraph 1?
A. They magnify the solar constant.
B. They are found in varying concentrations.
C. Scientific equipment is ruined by gas and dust.
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3. Why is it not possible to measure the solar constant accurately without a satellite?
A. The Earth is too far from the Sun.
B. Some areas on Earth receive more solar energy than others.
C. There is not enough sunlight during the day.
D. The Earth's atmosphere interferes with the sunlight.
4. The word "scatter" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________. A. emit B. disperse C. transform D. capture
5. The word “its” in paragraph 2 refers to the ________. A. orbit B. atmosphere C. satellite D. malfunction
6. The word "detected" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________. A. estimated B. disregarded C. registered D. predicted
7. According to the passage, scientists believe variations in the solar constant are related to _______. A. sunspot activity B. unusual weather patterns C. increased levels of dust
D. fluctuations in the Earth's temperature
8. Why did scientists think that Solar Max might be giving unreliable information?
A. Solar Max did not work for the first few years.
B. The space shuttle could not fix Solar Max's instruments
C. Solar Max's instruments were getting old.
D. Nimbus 7 interfered with Solar Max's detectors.
9. The phrase "This possibility" in paragraph 4 refers to the likelihood that the ________. A. solar constant has declined
B. Nimbus 7 satellite is older than Solar Max
C. solar constant cannot be measured
D. instruments are providing inaccurate data
10. The attempt to describe the solar constant can best be described as ________. A. an ongoing research effort
B. an issue that has been resolved
C. a question that can never be answered
D. historically interesting, but irrelevant Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part 2: Read the following passage and do the tasks below. Domestic robots
Machines that look after your home are getting cleverer,
but they still need care and attention if they are to perform as intended
Floor-cleaning machines capable of responding to their environment were among the first
commercially available domestic products worthy of being called robots. The best known is the
Roomba, made by iRobot, an American company which has sold more than three million of the
disk-shaped, frisbee-sized vacuuming robots. The latest model, the fifth version of the Roomba, has
more sensors and cleverer software than its predecessors. Press the 'Clean' button and the robot glides
out of its docking station and sets off across the floor.
Domestic robots are supposed to free up time so that you can do other things, but watching how the
Roomba deals with obstacles is strangely compelling. It is capable of sensing its surroundings, and
does not simply try to adhere to a pre-planned route, so it is not upset if furniture is moved, or if it is 6 Điểm bằng số Điểm bằng chữ Chữ ký G.khảo 1 Chữ ký G.khảo 2 Số phách Số T.tự bài thi [
picked up and taken to clean another room. Its infra-red sensors enable it to slow down before reaching
an obstacle - such as a dozy cat- changing direction and setting off again.
It steadily works its way around the room, figuring out how to get out from under the television stand
or untangle itself from a stray Game Boy recharging lead. Watch it for long enough, and you can
sometimes predict its next move. The machine has a 'dirt sensor' and flashes a blue light when it finds
things to clean up. Only when it detects no more dirt does it stop going over the same area and,
eventually, conclude that the whole room is clean. It then trundles back to dock at its recharging station.
So the first observation of life with a domestic robot is that you will keep watching it before you trust
it completely. Perhaps that is not surprising: after all, when automatic washing machines first
appeared, people used to draw up a chair and sit and watch them complete their wash, rinse and spin
cycles. Now they just load them, switch them on and leave them to it.
The second observation is that, despite their current level of intelligence, certain allowances must be
made to get the best out of a domestic robot. The Roomba can be set up to clean at particular times,
and to clean more than one room (small infra-red 'lighthouses' can be positioned in doorways, creating
an invisible barrier between one room and the next that is only removed when the first room has been
cleaned). A 'drop-off' sensor underneath the robot prevents it from falling down stairs. All very clever,
but what the Roomba will not do is pick up toys, shoes and other items left lying around. Rooms cared
for by robots must be kept tidy. To start with, children will happily put things away in order to watch
the robot set off, but unfortunately the novelty soon wears off.
Similar allowances must be made for other domestic robots. Sweden's Husqvarna recently launched a
new version of its Automower lawn mowing robot. Before it can be used, a wire must be placed
around the perimeter of the lawn to define the part to be cut. If toys and other obstacles are not cleared
from the lawn before it starts work, the robot will steer around them, leaving uncut areas. However, the
latest version can top up its batteries with solar power, or send its owner a text message if it gets into
trouble trying to climb a mole-hill.
But there is still only a limited range of domestic robots. Machines that mop the floor, clean a
swimming pool and clear muck from guttering are made by iRobot. Several surveillance robots are
also on offer. The Rovio, made by WowWee of Hong Kong, is a wi-fi-enabled webcam, mounted on an
extending arm, which rides along smoothly on a nimble set of three wheels. Its movement can be
remotely operated over the Internet via a laptop or mobile phone. The idea is that Rovio can patrol the
home when its owner is away, either automatically or under manual control: in the latter case, two-way
communication allows the operator to see and talk via the machine. So you could, for instance, shout at
the cat if it is sleeping on your best sofa.
Some machines are called robots even though they cannot move around. There is an ironing robot,
for instance, that resembles an inflatable dummy: put a damp shirt on it, and it puffs up to remove the
creases. Similarly, there are elaborate trouser presses that aspire to be robots. But do these devices
really count as robots? If so, then surely dishwashers and washing machines do, too.
Yet whatever shape or size robots come in, many will be adored. Another important observation from
living with a robot is that it tends to become part of the family. 'People give them names, and if they
have to be sent back for repair, they carefully add a mark to them to ensure they get the same machine
back,' says Nancy Dussault Smith of iRobot.
Questions 1-6. Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage?
Write your answers in the numbered boxes provided: TRUE
if the statement agrees with the information FALSE
if the statement contradicts the information NOT GIVEN
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1. Improvements have been made to Roomba over time.
2. Obstacles have to be removed from Roomba's path.
3. Roomba keeps cleaning in one place until it thinks it is dirt free.
4. People once found washing machines as fascinating as robots.
5. Comparative studies are available on the intelligence of domestic robots.
6. Roomba tidies up a room as well as cleaning it. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Questions 7-10. Answer the questions below. Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the
passage for each answer. Write your answers in the numbered boxes provided.
7. What is used to mark out the mowing area for the Automower?
8. What form of renewable energy can some Automowers use?
9. What does the ironing robot look like?
10. What do people often put on a robot when it is going to be repaired? Your answers: 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part 3: Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fit each gap. Write your
answers in the numbered boxes provided.
Cartoon films have very few limits. If you can draw something, you can (1) ________ it move on
the cinema screen. The use (2) ________ new ideas and advanced computer programs means that
cartoons are becoming exciting again for people of (3) ________ ages.
By the (4)________of the 1970s, the cinema world had decided that cartoons were only for
children. But soon (5) ________, one or two directors had some original new ideas. They proved that it
was possible to make films in which both adults and children could (6)________the fun.
However, not (7) ________cartoon film was successful. The Black Cauldron, for example, failed,
mainly because it was too (8) ________for children and too childish for adults. Directors learnt from
this (9) ________, and the film companies began to make large (10) _________of money again. 1. A. get B. cause C. wish D. make 2. A. for B. of C. with D. by 3. A. more B. other C. all D. these 4. A. end B. finish C. departure D. back 5. A. afterwards B. later C. next D. then 8 Điểm bằng số Điểm bằng chữ Chữ ký G.khảo 1 Chữ ký G.khảo 2 Số phách Số T.tự bài thi [ 6. A. divide B. add C. mix D. share 7. A. every B. both C. any D. each 8. A. nervous B. fearful C. afraid D. frightening 9. A. damage B. crime C. mistake D. fault 10. A. amounts B. accounts C. numbers D. totals Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 9 Điểm bằng số Điểm bằng chữ Chữ ký G.khảo 1 Chữ ký G.khảo 2 Số phách Số T.tự bài thi [ SECTION IV: WRITING
Part 1: Read the following passage and use your own words to summarize it. Your summary should
be about 70 words long. You MUST NOT copy the original. The Height of Children
If you have a younger brother or sister, you may remember how fast he or grew as a baby. If not, look
back at your own baby photos. During the first year of life, a baby usually grows between 18 and 25
centimeters (cm.). That is quite a bit of growth, considering most babies are about 50 cm at birth. As
one can imagine, growth slows down during the second year of life. Most babies grow only 10-12 cm
more in their second year. This is around half of how much they grew in the first year.
After the first two years, growth becomes more regular from year to year. Between the ages of 2 and 9,
most children grow about 6 cm per year. But this growth may be faster during some months. Often,
these are called "growth spurts." Children 10 typically grow more in spring and summer than at other times of the year.
When children reach middle school, they start growing faster again. Most girls start this growth period
before boys. It starts between the ages of 8 and 13 in girls and between the ages of 10 and 15 in boys.
On average, this stage of life lasts for two years. Most girls add 18 cm to their height. In contrast, most
boys add about 20 cm to their height.
Part 2: The bar chart below shows the percentage of Australian men and women in different age
groups who did regular physical activity in 2010.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
where relevant. Write in about 150 words. 10 Điểm bằng số Điểm bằng chữ Chữ ký G.khảo 1 Chữ ký G.khảo 2 Số phách Số T.tự bài thi [
Part 3: Write about the following topic:
Some people say that now we can see films on our phones or tablets there is no need to go to
the cinema. Others say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to be seen in a cinema.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience. Write in about 300 words. (Do NOT include your personal information. You may continue
your writing on the back page if you need more space). 11 Điểm bằng số Điểm bằng chữ Chữ ký G.khảo 1 Chữ ký G.khảo 2 Số phách Số T.tự bài thi [ THE END 12