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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
NINH THUẬN
(Đề chính thức)
KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH
NĂM HỌC 2011 – 2012
Khóa ngày: 17 / 11 / 2011
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH - Cấp THPT
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút
(Không kể thời gian phát đề)
ĐỀ:
(Đề thi gồm 08 trang)
I. LEXICO- GRAMMAR (6/20 points)
Part 1: Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence:
1. What Father said was brief and _____.
A. to the point B. on the point C. up to a point D. in point
2. The illness spread _____ all our attempts at keeping it in check.
A. regardless B. despite C. contrary D. against
3. Do you think I have any chance of ge tting _____ my driving test?
A. over B. through C. off D. with
4. Freda: Do you know our city at all?
Barry: No, it’s the first time I _____ here.
A. have been B. was C. had been D. am coming
5. One of the engineers who _____ over there _____ my uncle.
A. is standing / is B. are standing / is C. are standing / was D. is standing / was
6. He wants a job in _____ he can apply his foreign languages.
A. where B. that C. which D. what
7. Because of the poor harvest, wheat price have _____ in the last six months.

A. grown up B. jumped up C. gone up D. sprung up
8. Sarah: What’s your brother doing now? Has he got _____ good job?
Laura: Yes, he’s _____ soldier. He’s in _____ army.
A. a / a / the B. the / a / the C. a / the / the D. the / a / a
9. I have lived near the railway for so long now that I’ve grown _____ to the noise of the trains.
A. familiar B. accustomed C. unconscious D. aware
10. _____ of our class, I would like to wish you a Happy Teacher’s Day.
A. Instead B. In place C. On account D. On behalf
11. The civil servant _____ his post because he disagreed with the Minister .
A. gave in B. gave out C. gave off D. gave up
12. My brother is a parachute _____.
A. trainer B. teacher C. educator D. instructor
13. This time tomorrow _____ by my swimming pool.
A. I’m relaxing B. I’ll be relaxing C. I relax D. I’m relaxed
14. You thought I did wrong but the results _____ my action.
A. agree B. justify C. prove D. approve
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15. INVITATION CARD: We would like to request the pleasure of your _____.
A. acquaintance B. participation C. arrival D. company
16. ANNOUNCEMENT: Passengers for Rome should _____ to Terminal 3 for boarding.
A. approach B. contact C. proceed D. reach
17. Don’t come to the station to see me _____ . Let’s say goodbye here.
A. for B. out C. off D. in
18. Bob spent fifteen months alone on his yacht. Ann, _____ , took care of the children on her own.
A. meanwhile B. nevertheless C. otherwise D. furthermore
19. On arrival _____ the broadcast station, they were taken to an interview room.
A. at B. in C. to D. from
20. She wasn’t paying attention and crashed ______ a parked car.
A. with B. down C. over D. into
Part 2: The passage below contains 10 mistakes. Identify the mistakes and write their correct forms.

(0) has been done as an example.
(0). marvel marvelous
THE ABC OF COOKING
It’s a marvel idea for children to do some cooking at an early age. Generally
spoken, most children can’t wait to help in the kitchen and love getting
involved on the preparation of their meals. They should be encouraged to do
so, and care should be taken to ensure they enjoy the experience. It was
important to show them how to do thing correctly but they shouldn’t be
criticized too many. Although the finished result may not be quite to your
liking, the young cook will undoubtedly find it quiet the tastiest food he or
she has never eaten.
Kitchens can, of course, be dangerous place and so the absolute importance
of keep an eye on children at all times cannot be emphasized too heavily.
Sharp knives, for example, should be avoided until children are enough old to
handle them safely.
(0) marvelous
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Part 3: Write the correct FORM of e ach bracketed word to fit each space. (0) has been done as an
example.
(0) EXTREME extremely
THE LONDON UNDERGROUND MAP

The London underground map is (0) _____ (EXTREME) well-designed. Simple, easy to
understand and (1) _____ (ATTRACT), it performs its primary task of guiding both inhabitants
and (2) _____ (TOUR) round the underground system in London very well. The man behind this
great (3) _____ (ACHIEVE) was called Henry Beck, an (4) _____ (EMPLOY) of the London
Underground Drawing Office, who designe d the map in 1931. The design of the map showed
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great (5) _____ (ORIGINAL) because it represented a complex network of (6) _____
COMMUNICATE) clearly. This design was later used by most of the world’s underground
systems.
The map used before 1931 was messy and (7) _____ (CLEAR) So Beck decided to sketch out a
better one using a diagram rather than a (8) _____ (TRADITION) map. This new map was an
enormous (9) _____ (SUCCEED) with the public when, in 1933, it made its (10) _____
(APPEAR) on underground platfo rms and at station entrance.
II. READING (6.5/20 points)
Part 1: Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C, D best fits each space.
Clean freshwater resources are essential for drinking, bathing, cooking, irrigation, industry, and
for plant and animal (1) ____. Unfortunately, the global supply of freshwater is (2) ____ unevenly.
Chronic water shortages (3) ____ in most of Africa and drought is common over much of the globe.
The (4) ____ of most freshwater supplies - groundwater (water located below the soil surface),
reservoirs, and rivers - are under severe and (5) ____ environmental stress because of overuse, water
pollution, and ecosystem degradation. Over 95 percent of urban sewage in (6) ____ countries is (7)
____ untreated into surface wa ters such as rivers and harbors;
About 65 percent of the global freshwater supply is used in (8) ____ and 25 percent is used in
industry. Freshwater (9) ____ therefore requires a reduction in wasteful practices like (10) ____
irrigation, reforms in agri culture and. industry, and strict pollution controls worldwide.
1. A. survive B. survived C. surviving D. survival
2. A. delivered B. distributed C. provided D. given
3. A. exist B. lie C. show D. stay
4. A. resources B. springs C. sources D. starting
5. A. ascending B. increasing C. growing D. climbing

6. A. growing B. miserable C. poverty D. developing
7. A. discharged B. recharged C. charged D. discharging
8. A. farming B. planting C. agriculture D. growing
9. A. reservation B. conservation C. preservation D. retention
10. A. ineffective B. illogical C. irrational D. inefficient
Part 2: Fill in the blanks with ONE missing word: (10 words / 1 point)
Shades of Meaning
When we decide to choose a colour for anythin g - whether it's a T-shirt or a cover for a mobile
phone - our brains have to work very hard. In order for us to (1) _____ a choice that feels right, the
brain has to process various bit of information.
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There are various (2 ) _____ which make each of us lik e or dislike certain colours. Firstly, our
brains consider (3 ) _____ associations. These are completely personal and are a (4) _____ of our
individual experience s. Particular colours call to mind certain memories which may be connected to a
place, a (5) _____ or an experience. For example, we may associate red with the warmth of a fire or a
(6) _____ childhood sweater. Blue and green may remind us of holidays and (7) _____ weekends in
the country.
Secondly, there is evidence to show that di fferent colours (8) _____ our nervous system in
different way. Red can actually raise the level of adrenaline in our body. This is why energetic people
are drawn to red and also (9) _____sports cars are traditionally this colour. On the other hand, blue
and green are passi ve colours which have a relaxing (10 ) _____ on the nervous system and attract
people who like to feel completely at ease.
Part 3: Read the following passage and do the tasks that follow by choosing A, B, C, or D to indicate
your answer which you think fits best.
Constellations
Look at the stars in the night sky. Do some of them seem to form patterns or
designs? Can you see animals, people, or objects? These patterns are called
constellations.
 A) Constellations are not real animals, people, or objects. W e imagine them
to help us make a map of the sky. On a dark night, you can see almost 1,500 stars.

Trying to distinguish which is which can be difficult. Constellations make it easier for
us to identify stars.
People began seeing patterns in the stars abou t 6,000 years ago.  B) Three of
the first constellations they imagined were a lion, a bull, and a scorpion. In ancient
times, farmers used constellations to know which month it was. We can see some
constellations only one season each year. Farmers knew it was time to plant when they
saw a certain constellation. They knew it was time to harvest when they saw a different
one.
 C) People in different countries can look at the same constellation and
imagine different things. Someone in China might think a co nstellation looks like a
dragon. Someone in Australia might think the same pattern is a horse. Each country has
its own ideas. Many constellations get their names from the myths of ancient Greece
and Rome. A constellation called Aquarius is named after a G reek boy who carried
water. A constellation called Taurus is named after a god who came to earth as a bull.
Constellations are not stationary. The stars in them are gradually moving. It is difficult
to know the boundaries of many constellations. In 1929, I nternational astronomers,
scientists who study stars, agreed on official boundaries for the 88 constellations that
exist today.  D)
However, by the time your children grow up, these boundaries could change.
We might also find new constellations. We will always use our imaginations to help
understand the world around us.
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1. According to the passage, about how many constellations exist today?
A. 90 B. 100 C. 1,500 D. 6,000
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2. All of the following are true EXCEPT that _____.
A. constellations have a long history B. scientists agree on constellation boundaries
C. constellations are groups of stars D. constellations never change
3. This passage mainly discusses _____.
A. the names of constellations B. the history of constellations
C. how to see constellations C. Greek and Roman myths
4. What does the word "which" in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. Constellations B. Maps C. People D. Stars
5. In paragraph 3, the word "one" in the last sentence refers to a _____.

A. farmer B. star C. season D. constellation
6. Based on information in paragraph 2, we can infer that _____.
A. there are only 1,500 stars
B. we can see different numbers of stars depending on how bright the moon is
C. all constellations are animals
D. we need a map of the sky to see the stars
7. Based on the information in paragraph 3, what can we infer about ancient farmers?
A. They were not very intelligent. B. They did not have calendars.
C. They worked ver y hard. D. They grew food.
8. As used in paragraph 3, what is the meaning of the word "ancient"?
A. Old B. Modern C. Prehistoric D. Good
9. The word "boundaries" as used in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. Dimensions B. Properties C. Borders D. Shapes
10. Look at the four squares that indicate where the following sentence could be added to the passage:
Some of these constellations were the same ones as recognized in ancient times.
Where would the sentence best fit? Choos e the square [] where the sentence should be added
to the passage.
A. line 4 B. line 8 C. line 14 D. line 23
Part 4: Read the following passage and do the tasks below.
Paragraph 0: __________
The need for a satisfactory education is more important t han ever before. Nowadays, without a
qualification from a reputabl e school or university, the chances of landing that highly desired job
advertised in the paper are considerably lessened . Moreover, one's present level of education could fall
well short of future career requirements.
Paragraph 1: __________
It is no secret that competition is the driving force behind the need to obtain increasingly higher
qualifications. In the majority of cases, the urge to upgrade is no longer the result of an insatiable thirst
for knowledge. The pressure is coming from within the workplace to compete with ever more qualified
job applicants, and in many occupations one must now battle with colleagues in the reshuffle for the
position one already holds.

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Paragraph 2: __________
Striving to become better educated is hardly a new concept. Wealthy parents have always been willing
to spend the vast amounts of extra money necessary to send their children to schools with a perceived
educational edge. Working adults have long attend ed night schools and refresher courses. Competition
for employment has been around since the curse of working for a living began. Is the present situation
so very different to that of the past?
Paragraph 3: __________
The difference now is that the push is universal and from without as well as within. A student at a
comprehensive school receiving low grades is no longer as easily accepted by his or her peers as was
once the case. Similarly, in the workplace, unless employees are engaged in part -time study, they may
be frowned upon by their employers and peers and have difficulty even standing still. In fact, in these
cases, the expectation is for careers to go backwards and earning capacit y to take a noticeably large
drop.
Paragraph 4: __________
At first glance, the situation would seem to be laudable; a positive response to the encouragement of
politicians for us all to raise our intellectual standards and help improve the level of intelligence
within the community. Yet there are serious consequences according to at least one educational
psychologist. Dr. Brendan Gatsby has caused some controversy in academic circles by suggesting that
a bias towards what he terms 'paper excellence' might cause more p roblems than it is supposed to
solve. Gatsby raises a number of issues that affect the individual as well as society in general.
Paragraph 5: __________
He believes the extra workload involved is resulting in abnormally high stress levels in both students
at comprehensive schools and adults studying after working hours. Secondly, skills which might be
more relevant to the undertaking of a sought -after job are being overlooked by employers not
interviewing candidates without qualifications on paper. These tw o areas of concern for the individual
are causing physical as well as emotional stress.
Paragraph 6: __________
Naturally, although there is agreement that learning can cause stress, Gatsby's comments regarding
university standards have been roundly critic ised as alarmist by most educationists who point out that,

by any standard of measurement, Britain's education system overall, at both secondary and tertiary
levels, is equal to that of any in the world.
MATCHING HEADINGS: Match the headings given from A -H to the paragraphs in the text.
The first paragraph has been done for you . (The headings outnumber the paragraphs, so you
will not use all of them).
Paragraph 0: C: The value of education in securing employment.
A: Pressure to perform well at school and continue study while working.
B: Questions raised concerning the over -emphasis placed on paper qualifications.
C: The value of education in securing employment.
D: Competition in the workplace increasing the need for higher qualifications.
E: Doubts as to whether competition is a modern phenomenon.
F: Reaction to criticism of perceived bias towards paper qualifications.
G: Causes of concern for the individual.
H: Positive response to the urging of educationalists to increase learning.
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1. Paragraph 1: __________
2. Paragraph 2: __________
3. Paragraph 3: __________
4. Paragraph 4: __________
5. Paragraph 5: __________
6. Paragraph 6: __________
Write T if the statement is true according to the passage; F if the statement is not true, and NG if
the information is not given in the passage.
7. There are social consequences of the push for further education. ______
8. The word ‘bias’ in paragraph 4 means ‘certificate’. ______
9. The writer highly appreciates Britain’s education system . ______
III. WRITING (7.5/20 po ints)
Part 1: Sentence transformation:
A. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar in meaning as possible
to the original sentence, using exactly the words given:

Example: Immediately after winning the race, Sandy began training for the next one. ( HAD)
- No sooner had Sandy won the race than she began training for the next one.
1. Susan regrets not buying that house. (WISHES)

2. There is no ice-cream left. (RUN)

3. Everyone thought the book was written by the prin cess herself. (HAVE)

4. You are not to leave the hospital under any circumstances. (NO)

5. I can't lift this table on my own. (UNLESS)

B. Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it.
1. “Please don’t drive too fast!” Kathleen told her boyfriend.
- Kathleen begged
2. How long has this roof been leaking ?
- When ?
3. Provided your handwriting is legible, the examiners will accept your paper.
- So long as the examiners
4. As one grows older one becomes more intolerant.
- The older
5. Although his mother advised him, he didn’t give up gambling.
- Despite his
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Part 2:
A. Describing graphs:
The bar chart below presents some information about visitor arrivals in Singapore from USA,
France and Australia in 2009 and 2010 . Write a report describ ing the information shown below .
(You should write about 120 words )

(Source: Yearbook of Statistics Singapore, 2011)
B. Composition:
Write a composition of about 280 words on the following topic.
Using a computer everyday can have more negative than positive effects on young
children.
Do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge o r
experience.
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VISITOR ARRIVALS IN SINGAPORE
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