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SỞ GD&ĐT NGHỆ AN
(Đề thi gồm 05 trang)
KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH LỚP 12
NĂM HỌC 2010 – 2011
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 THPT - BẢNG A
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút
ĐIỂM HỌ TÊN, CHỮ KÍ GIÁM KHẢO SỐ PHÁCH
Bằng số:…………………………………..
Bằng chữ:………………..……………….
Giám khảo 1: ………………………………………
Giám khảo 2: ………………………………………
SECTION A – PHONETICS
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
from that of the others.
1. A. surround B. surgical C. surrender D. survival
2. A. seizure B. measure C. confusion D. tension
3. A. boot B. book C. hook D. foot
4. A. nature B. future C. picture D. mature
5. A. guilty B. busy C. bury D. build
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
II. Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from
that of the others.
6. A. innovation B. disappear C. understand D. identify
7. A. biography B. psychological C. approximate D. congratulate
8. A. curricumlum B. enthusiast C. subordinate D. democratic
9. A. university B. veterinary C. undergraduate D. geographical
10. A. quartermaster B. irrational C. development D. necessity
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Section B – vocabulary and grammar
I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.
11. Eighty kilometers is the ______ fifty miles.
A. equivalent of B. equivalent from C. equal of D. equal to
12. We are prepared to overlook the error on this occasion ______ your previous good work.
A. thanks to B. in the light of C. with a view to D. with regard to
13. He is not under arrest, nor have the police placed any on ______ his movements.
A. restriction B. obstacle C. veto D. regulation
14. The judge said the thief had shown complete ______ for the law.
A. ignorance B. negligence C. disregard D. disobedience
15. His face looks ______, but I can’t remember his name.
A. similar B. alike C. memorial D. familiar
16. ______ of the workers has his own work.
A. All B. Each C. Every D. Other
17. There’s a beautiful ______ of the old city from the terrace of their mountain house.
A. view B. aspect C. vision D. appearance
18. The secretary put me ______ to the manager within a couple of minutes.
A. across B. up C. over D. through
19. As soon as you buy a car, it starts falling in______.
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A. cost B. worth C. value D. price
20. It is vital that we ______ a change in people's attitudes.
A. bring down B. bring back C. bring about D. look after
21. ______ education is normally taken to include undergraduate and postgraduate education, as
well as vocational education and training.
A. Primary B. Tertiary C. Secondary D. Intermediate
22. ______ it were well paid, I would accept this proposal.
A. Providing B. Unless C. But for D. If only
23. The police carried out a ______ search for the missing diplomat.
A. thorough B. through C. throughout D. thoughtful
24. Is he ______ enough to take on so much responsibility?
A. elderly B. ancient C. ripe D. mature
25. ______ further rioting to occur, the government would be forced to use its emergency powers.
A. Should B. Did C. Were D. Had
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
II. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find
and correct it.
26. It was suggested that Pedro studies the material more thoroughly before attempting to pass the
exam.
27. Being the biggest expanse of brackish water in the world, the Baltic Sea is of special interesting
to scientists.
28. The United States receives a large amounts of revenue from taxation of tobacco products.
29. Not only cigarettes and alcohol is believed to be harmful to one’s health.
30. My computer has an internet connect which gives me access to all sorts of information.
31. A total of ten thousands of dollars was spent on radio advertising, although recent requests for
budget-cutting measures.
32. Mrs. Gates appreciated serving breakfast in bed when she wasn't feeling well
33. Whistling or clapping our hands to get the person’s attention are considered impolite.
34. Despite the time of the year, yesterday’s temperature was enough hot to turn on the air
conditioning.
35. Found in the 12th
century, Oxford university ranks among the world’s oldest universities.
Mistake Correction Mistake Correction
26. 31.
27. 32.
28. 33.
29. 34.
30. 35.
Section C – reading
I. Read the following passage, and then choose the best answer
from A, B, C or D.
East Somalia’s prolonged the shortage of rain, which has already caused food supply to fail
and brought unemployment in farming areas, could also affect the production of electricity, and thus
reduce the output from the nation’s mines. The mining industry, and especially copper mining, uses
a huge amount of electricity and is almost completely dependent on the government Electricity
Supply Commission. But the Commission has recently asked the mines what would happen if
electricity supplies were reduced by ten, twenty or thirty percent.
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The Commission’s power stations which reduce the electricity using coal as fuel, are mostly
situated near the large coalfields of Eastern Province. But this area has little water so the cooling
towers at the power stations have to be supplied with water from elsewhere. The problem now is
that water levels in all rivers and lakes have fallen dangerously low and, in some cases, are well
below the intake pipes which feed into the pipelines which supply the cooling towers.
In a separate attempt to solve the problem, engineers are spending some forty million dollars
on building a series of small dams across the Haro river. It is hoped that these dams will make the
water level at the Malawa Dam rise so that water can then be pumped through a new pipeline to the
power stations.
This will take time and it is now the dry season. Very little rain falls before October or
November, and after a shortage which has lasted for four years and is believed to be the worst in
two centuries, nobody can say whether the rain will be sufficient.
The amount of electricity and water used by the mines has tended to increase in recent years.
The mines which produce about half the country’s export earnings, need electricity in order to pump
fresh air through their workings and to drive machines which crush vast quantities of rock. Each
mine also has to provide accommodation for as many as three thousands workers.
36. How might East Somalia’s lack of rain affect electricity supplies and mining?
A. Electricity supplies to mines may be cut by up to thirty percent.
B. Copper mines may be unable to pump water by October.
C. Copper mines are having to use less electricity
D. Coal supplies are failing to reach power stations
37. Where does Electricity Supply Commission produce most of its electricity?
A. At the Malawa Dam C. In Eastern Province
B. Along the Haro River D. Near the copper mines
38. The action that the engineers are taking ______.
A. should get enough water to the mines
B. may not help if the rain is sufficient
C. will use up a lot of electricity
D. will become effective towards the end of the year
39. The engineers aim to ______ .
A. get more water into the Haro river C. dig out artificial lakes near the dam
B. change the direction of the Haro river D. keep more water at the Malawa Dam
40. Why are the copper mines important to East Somlia?
A. Their costs and production are rising.
B. They bring in fifty percent of what the country earns.
C. They train many skilled mechanics.
D. Each mine employs approximately 3,000 people.
36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
II. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps
in the following passage.
The reality of an interview is never as bad as your fears. For some (41) ______, people
imagine the interviewer is going to jump on every tiny mistake they make. In truth the interviewer
is as keen for the meeting to go well as you are. It is what (42) ______ his or her job enjoyable.
The secret of a good interview is preparing for it. What you wear is always important as it
creates the first impression. So (43) ______ neatly, but comfortable. Make sure that you can deal
with anything you are (44) ______. Prepare for questions that are certain to come up, for example:
Why do you want to become a nurse? What is the most important (45) _______ a good nurse
should have? Apart from nursing, what other careers have you (46)_______? What are your
interests and hobbies?
Answer the questions fully and precisely. (47) ______, if one of your interests is reading, be
prepared to talk about the sort of books you like. (48) ______, do not learn all your answer off (49)
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______ heart. The interviewer wants to meet a human being, not a robot. Remember the interviewer
is genuinely interested in you, so the more you relax and are yourself, the more (50) ______ you are
to succeed.
41. A. explanations B. excuses C. reasons D. ideas
42. A. happens B. makes C. does D. causes
43. A. put on B. have on C. dress D. wear
44. A. enquired B. asked C. requested D. questioned
45. A. nature B. point C. character D. quality
46. A. considered B. wondered C. thought D. regarded
47. A. Such as B. Let’s say C. For instance D. That is
48. A. Despite B. Therefore C. However D. Although
49. A. on B. by C. at D. in
50. A. likely B. probable C. easy D. possible
41. 42. 43. 44. 45.
46. 47. 48. 49. 50.
III. Fill in each numbered gap with one suitable word.
A healthful lifestyle leads to a longer, happier, healthier life. Staying healthy means eating a
well-balanced diet, getting regular exercise, and avoiding things that are bad for the (51) ______
and mind.
Nutrition plays a key role (52) ______ maintaining good health and preventing many
diseases. In spite of all the information available about diet, scientists still believe that good
nutrition can (53) ______ simple. There are several basic rules to follow. Keep fat intake low. Eat
lots of foods high in carbon hydrates, (54) ______ are the starches in grains, legumes (beans and
peas), vegetables and some fruits. (55)______ too much sugar. Limit salt. Eat lots of fruits and
vegetables, which are high in (56) ______.
A healthy lifestyle is an active lifestyle. (57)______ of proper physical exercise can cause
tiredness, irritability, and poor general health. Physical fitness requires both aerobic exercise, such
as running, bicycle riding, and swimming, (58) ______ muscle-strengthening exercise, such as
weight-lifting.
Finally, good health is acquired by (59)______ no to bad habits such as smoking, drinking,
and overeating and by avoiding situations that are constantly stressful. People can take their lives
and happiness into their own (60) ______. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the first step.
51. 52. 53. 54. 55.
56. 57. 58. 59. 60.
Section D – writing
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as
the first one.
61. You could easily become quite ill unless you give up smoking.
→ Not .................................................................................................................................................................................
62. In the unlikely event of a fire, please do not use the lift.
→ Should ............................................................................................................................................................................
63. Timmy has become confident as a result of his success.
→ Timmy’s success has turned............................................ ........................................................................................
64. Perhaps finding someone to replace her is proving difficult for him.
→ He appears……………………………………………………………………………...……………………………..
65. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.
→ The man………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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II. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary
additions to write a new sentence in such a way that it is as
similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT
change the form of the given word(s).
66. The cost of excursions is part of the price of the holiday. (includes)
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
67. Paula said I had caused the accident. (blamed)
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
68. The stereo was so powerful that I usually went deaf. (such)
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
69. They have been telling him that he should apply for this job. (encouraging)
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
70. That sort of behavior is deplorable, in my opinion. (approve)
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
III. Write a composition about 150 – 200 words on the following
topic:
“Participating in English Speaking Clubs helps to promote students’ speaking skill and interest in
learning English”. Do you agree or disagree with that statement?
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