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Phòng GD&ĐT Phúc Yên
Đề thi thử học sinh giỏi THPT cấp thành phố
ĐỀ THI THỬ CHÍNH THỨC Môn: Tiếng Anh 12
Đề thi gồm 6 trang
Thời gian: 150 phút (Không kể thời gian phát đề)
Năm học: 2018 – 2019 A. LISTENING
Question 1: Complete the following notes with NO MORE 2 WORDS OR A NUMBER
CHILDREN'S ART AND CRAFT WORKSHOPS Example Answer Workshops organised every: Saturday
• Adults must accompany children under 1 ............... • Cost: £2.50
• Workshops held in: Winter House, 2 ............... Street
• Security device: must push the 3 ............... to open door
• Should leave car behind the 4 ...............
• Book workshops by phoning the 5 ............... (on 200765)
Question 2: Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer. Next two workshops Date Workshop title
Children advised to wear:
Please bring (if possible): 16/11 Building 6 .......... 7 .......... 8 .......... 23/11 9 .......... (Nothing special) 10 .......... B. LEXICO AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentence.
1. I’d like to make _______ for crashing your car. Let me pay for the repairs. A. improments B. correctione C. amends D. adjustments
2. Thanks for lending me your umbrella; it really came in _______. A. used B. handy C. handful D. needy
3. James never shows his emotions; no matter what happens, he always keeps a stiff upper _______. A. mounth B. eye C. head D. lip
4. I got a new baseball _______ yesterday. A. stick B. racket C. club D. bat
5. Eat your vegetables. They’ll _______ you good. A. do B. make C. get D. help
6. Don’t drop your sweet wrapper on the floor, _______? A. do you B. aren’t you C. will you D. won’t you
7. She may have missed the train, _______ she won’t arrive for another hour. A. at the case B. all the case C. just in case D. in which case
8. I should like to rent a house, modern, comfortable, and _______ in a quiet position. A. most of all B. above all C. first of all D. after all
9. I was disappointed that the restaurant had _______ flowers on the table. A. false B. untrue C. artificial D. forged
10. _______ write with your left hand when you broke your arm? A. Did you have to B. Had you have to C. Needed you to D. Must you Your answers: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
II. Supply the correct form of word to complete the sentence.
1. All the judges gave her ten out of ten for her … (FLAW) performance.
2. His collection of plants contains many … (RARE).
3. He was in such a haste to return home that he left … (DAY) by the first bus.
4. For many people, social networking offers them a feeling of … (ESCAPE) from the real world.
5. If you can afford it, and still have lots of money left, buy it … (RIGHT). Your answers: 1 2 3 4 5
III. There are ten mistakes in the following passage. Find and correct them. Follow the example.
Example: Line 1: 0. which  when FAMILY HISTORY
In an age which technology is developed faster than ever before, many people are being attracted by the idea of looking
back into the past. One way they can make this is by investigating their own family history. They can try to find out more
about what their families came from and what they did. This is now a fast-growing hobby, especially in countries with a
fairly short history, alike Australia and the United States.
It is one thing to spend some time going through a book on family history and to take the decision to investigate your own
family’s past. It is quite another to carry out the research work successfully. It is easy to set about it in a disorganizing way
and cause yourself many problems that could have avoided with a little forward planning.
If your own family stories say you that you are connected with a famous character, whether hero or criminal, not to let this
idea take over your research. Just treat it as an interesting possibility. A simple system for collecting and storing your
information will be adequate to start with; a more complex one may only get in your way. The most important thing, though,
is to get starting. Who knows what you might find? Your answers: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 C. READING
I. Choose the correct the letter A, B, C or D to fill in the passage.
Stressful situations that (1)________ almost everyday in life seem to be unavoidable. However, we can do little
sometimes to avoid a misfortune or an unpleasant occurrence which may (2)________ us unexpectedly as only it can. At
such a moment, one may hit the (3)_______, give in to the helplessness of the situation or, ideally, put a brave face on it
trying to (4)_________ the burden.
Can you (5)_________ in your mind an hour spent in a traffic jam, say, this morning? Do you light one cigarette after
another? Do you sound the horn every few seconds like the other neurotics? Or do you take a different (6)________ and
make good use of the time drawing up a schedule for the days to come? To withstand the stressful moment you can also
do a crossword puzzle, listen to your favorite music or even compose a menu for your Sunday dinner.
In fact, whatever way you (7)________ to the annoying situation, you can exert no impact on it as the traffic jam will only
reduce in due (8)_________. Nevertheless, your reaction might considerably influence your mood for the rest of the day.
The inability to confront a stressful occurrence like that with a deal of composure and sensibility adds much more strain to
your life and in this way puts your well – being in (9)_________. Surprisingly, it is seemingly negligible hardships we
stumble on daily that run double the risk of developing serious health disorders rather than our isolated tragedies however
painful they may be. (10)_______that so many of those wretched stresses and inducing troubles affect us in a day, we
should, at best, try to avoid them or possibly make radical alterations in the way we lead our daily lifestyles. 1. A. devise B. create C. originate D. emerge 2. A. arise B. happen C. befall D. occur 3. A. post B. roof C. bottom D. wall 4. A. subsist B. remain C. cow D. bear 5. A. envision B. observe C. picture D. image 6. A. manner B. stance C. practice D. mode 7. A. strike B. deal C. respond D. challege 8. A. term B. course C. timing D. period 9. A. risk B. weakness C. insecurity D. jeopardy 10. A. Providing B. Given C. Hence D. As Your answers: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
II. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer.
Bacteria are extremely small living things. While we measure our own sizes in inches or centimeters,
bacterial size is measured in microns. One micron is a thousandth of a millimeter a pinhead is about a
millimeter across. Rod shaped bacteria are usually from two to tour microns long, while rounded ones are
generally one micron in diameter Thus if you enlarged a founded bacterium a thousand times, it would be
just about the size of a pinhead. An adult human magnified by the same amount would be over a mile(1.6 kilometers) tall.
Even with an ordinary microscope, you must look closely to see bacteria. Using a magnification of 100
times, one finds that bacteria are barely visible as tiny rods or dots One cannot make out anything of their
structure. Using special stains, one can see that some bacteria have attached to them wavy - looking "hairs"
called flagella. Others have only one flagellum. The flagella rotate, pushing the bacteria though the water.
Many bacteria lack flagella and cannot move about by their own power while others can glide along over
surfaces by some little understood mechanism.
From the bacterial point of view, the world is a very different place from what it is to humans To a
bacterium water is as thick as molasses is to us. Bacteria are so small that they are influenced by the
movements of the chemical molecules around them. Bacteria under the microscope, even those with no
flagella, often bounce about in the water. This is because they collide with the water molecules and are
pushed this way and that. Molecules move so rapidly that within a tenth of a second the molecules around a
bacterium have all been replaced by new ones even bacteria without flagella are thus constantly exposed to a changing environment.
1. Which of the following is the main topic of the passage?
(A) The characteristics of bacteria (B) How bacteria reproduce
(C) The various functions of bacteria
(A) How bacteria contribute to disease
2. Bacteria are measured in (A) inches (B) centimeters (C) microns (D) millimeters
3. Which of the following is the smallest? (A) A pinhead (B) A rounded bacterium (C) A microscope (D) A rod-shaped bacterium
4. According to the passage, someone who examines bacteria using only a microscope that magnifies 100 times would see (A) tiny dots (B) small "hairs" (C) large rods (D) detailed structures
5. The relationship between a bacterium and its flagella is most nearly analogous to which of the following?
(A) A rider jumping on a horse's back (B) A ball being hit by a bat (C) A boat powered by a motor
(D) A door closed by a gust of wind Your answers: 1 2 3 4 5
III. Insert ONE word to complete the passage.
Enjoy the benefits of stress!
Are you looking forward to another busy week? You should be according to some experts. They argue that the stress
encountered in our daily lives is not only good for us, but essential to survival. They say that the response to (1) _________,
which creates a chemical called adrenal in, helps the mind and body to act quickly (2) ___________ emergencies. Animals
and human beings use it to meet the hostile conditions which exist on the planet.
Whilst nobody denies the pressures of everyday life, what is surprising is that we are yet to develop successful ways of dealing
with them. (3) ________ the experts consider the current strategies to be inadequate and often dangerous. They believe that
(4) ________ of trying to manage our response to stress with drugs or relaxation techniques, we must exploit it. Apparently,
research shows that people (5) ________ create conditions of stress for (6) _______ by doing exciting and risky sports or looking
for challenges, cope much better with life's problems. Activities of this type have been shown to create a lot of emotion;
people may actually cry or feel extremely uncomfortable. But there is a point (7) _________ which they realise they have
succeeded and know that it was a positive experience. This is because we learn through challenge and difficulty. That's (8)
_________ we get our wisdom. Few of us, unfortunately, understand this fact. For example, many people believe they (9)
_________ from stress at work, and take time off as a result. Yet it has been found in some companies that by far (10)
__________ healthiest people are those with the most responsibility. So next time you're in a stressful situation, just
remember that it will be a positive learning experience and could also benefit your health! Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
IV. You are going to read an article about literature and the Internet. Seven sentences have been removed from the
article. Choose from the sentences A-H the one which fi ts each gap (1-7). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
A. excellent sites vary in what they do well
B. if you seek a literary text on the web, you may want to investigate the integrity of the text itself
C. reviews of websites will become a reliable way of identifying good sites
D. site maps and menus may indicate what will be there in the future and not what is there now
E. both should be current and trouble free
F. the first thing to know is whether the information a site gives you is accurate or not
G. a site with little or no documentation should be used with caution
H. two problems are common: incomplete information and incomplete sites Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. D. WRITING
I. Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that the second sentence has the same meaning as the first one.
1. Something must be done quickly to solve the problem of homelessness.
--> Urgent ...............................................................................................................
2. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this disease.
--> Enormous ..........................................................................................................
3. Just thinking about his face at the moment makes me laugh.
--> The very………………………………………………....……………...……....
4. The teachers agreed to introduce the new methods.
--> There was an ........................................................................................................
5. The boy does whatever his father wants in an obedient way.
--> The boy dances ................................................................................................
II. Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce, from the cues given below, a complete letter. Dear Rob and Randy,
1. all these weeks/ hospital/ I just/ receive two pieces/ good news.
......................................................................................................................................................
2. The doctor/ say/I / can / home / few days.
......................................................................................................................................................
3. My wife tell/ me / how you two/ been clearing/ snow / from our driveway and sidewalk.
......................................................................................................................................................
4. Have/ such/ good neighbours/ make / very happy.
......................................................................................................................................................
5. My wife/ tell/ you/ refuse / take / money /for your efforts.
......................................................................................................................................................
6. But I/ think/ I find / way round that.
......................................................................................................................................................
7. Please accept / enclosed check.
......................................................................................................................................................
8. I/ would/ never think/ as payment/ the snow shoveling.
......................................................................................................................................................
9. but as a sincere token/ appreciation/ your thoughtfulness.
...................................................................................................................................................... 10. Thank/ again / see/ soon.
...................................................................................................................................................... Best regards,
III. “By punishing murderers with the death penalty, society is also guilty of committing murder. Therefore, life in
prison is a better punishment for murderers.”
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You should write at least 250 words.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. THE END GOOD LUCK
Phòng GD&ĐT Phúc Yên
Đề thi thử học sinh giỏi THPT cấp thành phố
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI THỬ CHÍNH THỨC
Hướng dẫn chấm môn Tiếng Anh 12
Năm học: 2018 – 2019
A. LISTENING (3 points)
Question 1. (1.5 pt) 1. 8 2. £2.50 3. green button 4. library 5. education department
Question 2. (1.5 pt) Date Workshop title
Children advised to wear:
Please bring (if possible): 16/11 6 castles 7 old clothes 8 bottle tops 23/11 9 Undersea Worlds 10 silver paper
B. LEXICO AND GRAMMAR (7 points) I. (3 pts) 1. C 2. B 3. D 4. D 5. A 6. C 7. D 8. B 9. C 10. A II. (2.5 pts) 1. flawless 2. rarities 3. daybreak 4. escapism 5. outright III. (1.5 pt)
The horse and carriage is a thing of the past, but love and marriage are still with us and 0. interrelated
still closely interrelating. Most American marriages, particular first marriages
uniting young people, are the result of mutual attraction and affection rather with 1. particularly practical considerations. 2. than
In the United States, parents do not arrange marriages for their children. Teenagers
begin date in high school and usually find mates through their own academic and social 3. dating/ to date
contacts. Though young people feel free to choose their friends from different groups,
almost choose a mate of similar background. This is due partly to parental guidance. 4. most
Parents cannot select spouses for their children, but they can usually influence choices
by voicing disapproval for someone they consider suitable. 5. of
However, marriages of members of different groups (interclass, interfaith, and 6. unsuitable
interracial marriages) are increasing, probably because of the greater mobile of today's
youth and the fact that they are restricted by fewer prejudices as their parents. Many 7. between / among
young people leave their hometowns to attend college, serve in armed forces, or pursue
a career in a bigger city. One away from home and family, they are more likely to date 8. mobility
and marry outside their own social group. 9 . than 10. once C. READING (5 points) I. (1 pt) 1. D 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. A 9. D 10. B II. (2 pts) 1. A 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. C III. (1 pt) 1. stress 2. in/during 3. Even 4. instead 5. who/that 6. themselves 7. at 8. how 9. suffer 10. the IV. (1 pt) 1. F 2. B 3. H 4. D 5. G 6. A 7. C D. WRITING (5 points) I. (1 pt)
1. Urgent action must be taken to solve the problem of homelessness.
2. Enormous efforts have been made by scientists to find a cure for this disease.
3. The very thought of his face at the moment makes me laugh.
4. There was an agreement among the teachers to introduce the new methods.
5. The boy dances attendance on/upon his father. II. (1 pt) Dear Rob and Randy,
1. After all these weeks in (the) hospital I (have) just received two pieces of good news.
2. The doctor said/says that I could/can go home in a few days.
3. My wife told me how you two have been clearing the snow from our driveway and sidewalk
4. Having such good neighbours like you makes me very happy.
5. My wife told me you refused to take any money for your efforts.
6. But I think I've found a way round that.
7. Please accept this/ the/my/our enclosed check.
8. I would never think it as payment for the snow shovelling
9. but as a sincere token of our appreciation for your thoughtfulness.
10. Thanks again/Thank you again and see you soon. Best regards, II. (3 pts)
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