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Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH 11
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút
(Đề thi có 10 trang)

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Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào đề thi, ghi câu trả lời vào các chổ trống hoặc các ô cho sẵn.
Riêng phần trắc nghiệm thí sinh chỉ ghi đáp án A, B, C hoặc D.
Giám thị không giải thích gì thêm.

Điểm của toàn bài thi
(Bằng số)
(Bằng chữ)

Các giám khảo
(Ký và ghi rõ họ tên)
Giám khảo 1:

Số phách
(Do Trưởng Ban chấm thi ghi)

Giám khảo 2:

I. LISTENING
HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN THI NGHE HIỂU.
 Bài nghe gồm 3 phần, mỗi phần được nghe 2 lần, mỗi lần cách nhau 15 giây, 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: For questions 1-10, listen to a conversation and fill in the blank with the missing information. Write NO
MORE THAN THREE WORDS and /or A NUMBER for each answer in the spaces provided.
Silver Owl Campsite, Booking Form
 Reference: (1) ______________________
 Name of school: (2) ______________________ High School
 Number in Group: 22
 Arrival: Friday, 22nd (3) ______________________
 Accommodation: (4) 5 x 5-person ______________________
 Facilities: (5) ______________________ and pool
Equipment: 5 bicycles
5 space hoppers

(6) 10 ______________________
 Contact name: Sarah (7) ______________________
 Phone number: (mobile) (8) ______________________
Phone number: (eve) 02380 482 652
Email address:
 Address: 76-78 (9) ______________________ Terrace, Southampton
Method of payment: school credit card
 Card number (if applicable): (10) ______________________
Part 2: For questions 1-5, listen to a news reporter called Angela Bond, talking on the radio about her job and

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choose the best answer(A, B or C) according to what you hear. Write your answers in the corresponding
numbered boxes.
1. Where is Angela working at the moment?
A. Britain
B. the USA
2. Angela likes her job because she ___________
A. loves being in dangerous situations.
B. never knows where she'll go next.
C. enjoys watching important events happen.
3. What did Angela bring home from Hong Kong?
A. pictures
B. carpets
4. Where did Angela meet her boy friend?
A. at her sister's house
B. at university
5. What does Angela do to relax?
A. She cooks a meal
B. She goes sailing
Your answers:
1.

2.

C. Asia

C. furniture
C. in Hong Kong
C. She goes shopping

3.

4.

5.

Part 3: For questions 1-10, listen to an interview with a woman called Grace Conolly who is talking about her
travel experiences in New Zealand and fill in the blank with the missing information. Write NO MORE THAN
THREE WORDS for each answer in the spaces provided.
New Zealand Journey
 Grave travelled around south Island on something called (1) _______________________
 The first part of Grace's journey took her along the (2) ________________________ coast of the island.
 When Grace took a day trip to a place called Kaikoura, she particularly wanted to see (3)
____________________
 Grace has kept in touch with a friend from (4)________________________ since she returned home.
 Grace took her own (5)_______________________ to New Zealand, so didn't need to hire one.
 The best part of the trip for grace was jet-boating on the Buller River with a company called (6)
___________________.
 Grace had to visit a hospital because she injured her (7) __________________________.
 At a market, Grace bought a (8) __________________________ to take home.
 The name of the hostel that Grace particularly recommends is the (9) ___________________________.
 Grace plans to go (10) ___________________________ with friends when she next visits North Island.

II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR
Part 1 : Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. Write your answer A, B, C or D
in the numbered boxes.
1. ___________ the weather forecast, it will rain heavily later this morning.
A. On account of
B. According to

C. Because of
D. Due to
2. I read the contract again and again __________ avoiding making spelling mistakes.
A. in view of
B. in terms of
C. with a view to
D. by means of
3. It's a shame they didn't pick you up, but it doesn't _______ out the possibility that you might get a job in a
different department.
A. strike
B. cancel
C. draw
D. rule

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4. I reckon Mark is ________ of a nervous breakdown.
A. in charge
B. under suspicion
C. on the verge
D. indicative
5. Many local authorities realize there is a need to make _______ for disabled people in their housing programmes.
A. assitance
B. conditions
C. admittance
D. provision
6. It turned out that we _________ rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours.
A. hadn't
B. should have

C. mustn't have
D. needn't have
7. All three TV channels provide extensive _________ of sporting events.
A. coverage
B. vision
C. broadcast
D. network
8. No matter how angry he was, he would never ________ to violence.
A. resolve
B. recourse
C. exert
D. resort
9. ________ as a masterpiece, a work of art must transcend the ideals of the period in which it was created.
A. Ranking
B. To be ranked
C. Being ranked
D. In order to be ranking
10. _________, the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties.
A. By and large
B. All together
C. To a degree
D. Virtually
11. I am afraid that you have _________ the deadline, so we can't take your application into account.
A. missed
B. met
C. delayed
D. put off
12. The main aim of the campaign is to raise _______ of the issues involved.
A. knowledge
B. awareness

C. attention
D. acquaintance
13. After so many years, it is great to see him _________ his ambitions.
A. get
B. realise
C. possess
D. deserve
14. It was confirmed that the accident was caused by human ________.
A. error
B. slip
C. fault
D. blunder
15. The roadworks made ________ to the hotel from the main road difficult.
A. entrance
B. approach
C. access
D. ways in
Your answers:
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

Part 2: Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered space provided in the column on the
right. (0) has been done as an example.
The origins of Halloween
Halloween is celebrated in many parts of the (0)________ (WEST) world, and is a
time when people dress up as witches or ghosts, and go "trick-or treating". It is (1)
_________ (DOUBT) one of the most popular traditions in the United States and
Britain.
The celebration (2) _________(ORIGIN) about two thousand years ago with the
Celts. These people were the (3) ________ (INHABIT) of an area that includes
Britain, Ireland and Brittany. They relied on the land for their (4) _______ (LIVE),
and this meant that they were at the mercy of (5) ________ (PREDICT) weather
conditions, especially during the winter.

The Celtic new year began on 1st November, which also marked the beginning of
winter, a period (6) _________ (TRADITION) associated with death. On the eve of
the new year, it was believed that the barriers between the worlds of the living and the

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0.____ western _____
1. _________________
2. _________________
3. _________________
4. _________________
5. _________________
6. _________________
7. _________________


dead were (7) ________ (TEMPORARY) withdrawn, and it was possible to
communicate with spirits. The Celts believed that the spirits offered them (8)
________ (GUIDE) and protection, and the Druids (Celtic priests) were (9)
_________ (REPUTE) able to predict the future on this point.
When the Roman completed their (10) ________ (CONQUER) of Celtic lands, they
added their own flavour to this festival. The advent of Christianity brought about yet
other changes.

8. _________________
9. _________________
10. ________________

Part 3: The passage below contains 10 mistakes. UNDERLINE the mistake and WRITE THEIR CORECT
FORMS in the space provided in the column on the right. (0) has been done as an example.

The horse and carriage is a thing of the past, but love and marriage are still with us
and still closely interrelating. Most American marriages, particular first marriages
uniting young people, are the result of mutual attraction and affection rather with
practical considerations.
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 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. Parents cannot select spouses for their children, but they can usually
influence choices by voicing disapproval for someone they consider suitable.
However, marriages of members of different groups (interclass, interfaith, and
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 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 and marry outside their own social group.

0. __ interrelated ____
1. ________________
2. _________________
3. _________________
4.__________________
5. _________________
6. _________________
7. _________________
8. _________________
9. _________________
10._________________

Part 4: Fill in the gaps in the following sentences with suitable particles. Write your answers in the

corresponding numbered boxes. (0) has been done as an example.
0. Could you deal ________ this problem. I'm rather busy.
1. The Minister is also implicated __________ the scandal.
2. Irrespective _________ the poor weather conditions the search for the missing child was continued.
3. I have been using her computer ever since she placed it __________ my disposal.
4. I met him at the party and he asked __________ you.
5. You can't miss him. That haircut makes him stand ___________ in a crowd.
Your answers:
0. with

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Part 5: Complete each sentence with a correct phrasal verb from the box. Write your answers in the numbered
boxes. Each phrasal verb is used only once.
put down

come out

see off

set about

work out

stand for

step up

track down

turn down

make up for

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1. The managing director __________ the company's poor performance to high interest rates.
2. The police were able to __________ the car thieves using satellite technology.
3. This is a sensitive matter, and we have to __________ dealing with it very carefully.
4. David's new album is expected to ___________ at the end of the year.
5. I hope this award will ____________ your disappointment at not winning the first prize.
6. The company has decided to ___________ production of cars at its factory in Hull.
7. You might need a calculator to __________ this problem.
8. Claire decided to __________ the job, because it would have meant more travelling.
9. Our maths teacher simply won't _________ any talking in class.
10. Helen is going to the airport to _________ some friends.
Your answers:
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

III. READING
Part 1: Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap. Write your
answer in the numbered boxes.
The Mysterious Isle
In the early morning of 23 January, 2009, the most powerful storm for a decade hit western France. With wind
speeds in (1) ________ of 120 miles per hour, it flattened forests, (2) ________ down power lines and caused
massive destruction to buildings and roads. But it also left behind an extraordinary creation. Seven miles out to sea
at the (3) ________ where the Atlantic Ocean meets the estuary of the River Gironde, a small island had (4)
_________ out of water. Locals soon gave it the name The Mysterious Isle. What was so remarkable, (5) ________
its sudden apparition, was the fact that the island (6) _________ intact in what is often quite a hostile sea
environment. It could well become a permanent feature.
Scientists (7) ________ realised that the island's appearance (8) ________ a unique opportunity to study the
creation and development of a new ecosystem. Within months, it had been colonised by seabirds, insects and
vegetation. Unfortunately, however, they were not alone in (9) ________ the island attractive. It became

increasingly difficult to (10) ________ the site from human visitors. In its first year, day trippers came in powered
dinghies, a parachute club used it as a landing strip, a rave party was even held there one night.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7
8.
9.
10.

A. surplus
A. fetched
A. scene
A. risen
A. in spite of
A. prolonged
A. quickly
A. delivered
A. regarding
A. prevent

B. advance
B. brought
B. mark
B. growth
B. instead of
B. remained

B. briskly
B. awarded
B. finding
B. preserve

C. excess
C. carried
C. stage
C. lifted
C. apart from
C. resided
C. hastily
C. proposed
C. seeking
C. protect

Your answers:

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D. put
D. sent
D. point
D. surfaced
D. on account of
D. preserved
D. speedily
D. offered
D. deciding
D. prohibit

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

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Part 2: Fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable word and write your answers in the
corresponding boxes provided below 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.

Part 3: Read the following passage. For question 1-5, choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D). Write your
answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
Day after day we hear about how anthropogenic development is causing global warming. According to an
increasingly vocal minority, however, we should be asking ourselves how much of this is media hype and how
much is based on real evidence. It seems, as so often is the case, that it depends on which expert you listen to, or
which statistics you study.
Yes, it is true that there is a mass of evidence to indicate that the world is getting warmer, with one of the world's
leading weather predictors stating that air temperatures have shown an increase of just under half a degree Celsius
since the beginning of the twentieth century. And while this may not sound like anything worth losing sleep over
the international press would have us believe that the consequences could be devastating. Other experts, however,
are of the opinion that what we are seeing is just part of a natural upward and downward swing that has always
been part of the cycle of global weather. An analysis of the views of major meteorologists in the United States
showed that less than 20% of them believed that any change in temperature over the last hundred years was our
own fault-the rest attributed it to natural cyclical changes.
There is, of course, no denying that we are still at a very early stage in understanding weather. The effects of such
variables as rainfall, cloud formation, the seas and oceans, gases such as methane and ozone, or even solar energy
are still not really understood, and therefore the predictions that we make using them cannot always be relied on.
Dr. James Hansen, in 1988, was predicting that the likely effects of global warming would be a raising of world
temperature which would have disastrous consequences for mankind: "a strong cause and effect relationship
between the current climate and human alteration of the atmosphere". He has now gone on record as stating that

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using artificial models of climate as a way of predicting change is all but impossible. In fact, he now believes that,
rather than getting hotter, our planet is getting greener as a result of the carbon dioxide increase, with the prospect
of increasing vegetation in areas which in recent history have been frozen wastelands.

In fact. there is some evidence to suggest that as our computer-based weather models have become more
sophisticated, the predicted rises in temperature have been cut back. In addition, if we look at the much reported
rise in global temperature over the last century, a close analysis reveals that the lion's share of that increase, almost
three quarters in total, occurred before man began to 'poison' his world with industrial processes and the
accompanying greenhouse gas emissions in the second half of the twentieth century.
So should we pay any attention to those stories that scream out at us from billboards and television news headlines,
claiming that man, with his inexhaustible dependence on oil-based machinery and ever more sophisticated forms of
transport is creating a nightmare level of 'greenhouse gas emissions, poisoning his environment and ripping open
the ozone layer? Doubters point to scientific evidence. which can prove that, of all the greenhouse gases, only two
percent come from man-made sources, the rest resulting from natural emissions.
Who, then, to believe: the environmentalist exhorting us to leave the car at home, to buy re-usable products
packaged in recycled paper and to plant trees in our back yard? Or the sceptics, including, of course, a lot of big
businesses who have most to lose, when they tell us that we are making a mountain out of a molehill? And my own
opinion? The jury's still out as far as I am concerned!
1. The author __________
A. believe that man is causing global warming.
B. believes that global warming is a natural process.
C. is sure what the causes of global warming are.
D. does not say what he believes the causes of global warming are.
2. As to the cause of global warming, the author believes that _________
A. occasionally the facts depend on who you are talking to.
B. the facts always depend on who you are talking to.
C. often the facts depend on which expert you listen to.
D. you should not speak to experts.
3. More than 80% of the top meteorologists in the United States are of the opinion that _________
A. global warming should make us lose sleep.
B. global warming is not the result of natural cyclical changes but man-made.
C. the consequences of global warming will be devastating.
D. global warming is not man-made, but the result of natural cyclical changes.
4. Our understanding of weather __________

A. leads to reliable predictions.
B. is variable.
C. cannot be denied.
D. is not very developed yet.
5. Currently, Dr James Hansen's beliefs include the fact that _________
A. it is nearly impossible to predict weather change using artificial models.
B. the consequences of global warming would be disastrous for mankind.
C. there is a significant link between the climate now, and man's changing of the atmosphere.
D. Earth is getting colder.
Your answers:
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

For questions 6-10, write in the corresponding numbered boxes with YES, NO, or NOT GIVEN:
Yes

if the statement agrees with the information in the passage

No

if the statement contradicts the information in the passage

Not given

if there is no information about the statement in the passage.

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6. At the same time that computer-based weather models have become more sophisticated, weather forecasters
have become more expert.
7. Most of the increase in global temperature happened in the second half of the twentieth century.
8. The media wants us to blame ourselves for global warming.
9. The media encourages the public to use environmentally friendly vehicles, such as electric cars to combat global
warming.
10. Many big businesses are on the side of the sceptics as regards the cause of global warming.
Your answers:
6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

IV. WRITING
Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence before it.
1.
Although Mary was exhausted, she agreed to join in the activity.
→ Exhausted ......................................................................................................

2.
We'll let you know as soon as we have received the information.
→ The .................................................................................................................
3.
You can only really master a language if you use it regularly.
→ Only by ...........................................................................................................
4.
It's nobody's fault that the match was cancelled.
→ Nobody is to .................................................................................................
I don't intend to apologise to either of them..
5.
→ I have no ..........................................................................................................
Part 2: 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.
You must use between three and six words, including the word given. (0) has been done as an example.
0.
Fiona refused to wear her old dress.
(not)
Fiona said that ________ she would not wear ________ her old dress.
1.
As long as he could see, Kevin really didn't mind where he sat in the stadium. (difference)
→ As long as he could see , ____________________________________ where he sat in the stadium.
2.
Somebody should have told us that the date had been changed.
(informed)
→ We should ___________________________________ the change of the date.
3.
Jane's family persuaded her to enter the competition.
(talked)
→ Jane was ____________________________________ the competition by her family.

4.
We never imagined that Julian might be planning to resign from his job.
(occurred)
→ It never __________________________________ Julian might be planning to resign from his job.
Sally was all ready to leave the office when her boss asked her to type up a report
(point)
5.
→ Sally was ________________________________ the office when her boss asked her to type up a report.
Part 3: Write an essay of about 250 words on the following topic:
"The widespread use of the Internet has brought many problems. What do you think are the main problems
associated with the use of the web? What solutions can you suggest"?

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SỞ GIÁO DỤC - ĐÀO TẠO
HÀ TĨNH

ĐÁP ÁN VÀ BIỂU ĐIỂM KỲ THI HSG TỈNH
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 11

TỔNG ĐIỂM TOÀN BÀI: (20 điểm)
I. LISTENING (3 điểm)

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Part 1: (10 câu x 0,15 = 1,5 điểm)
1. RHS3977X
6. tennis rackets

2. Radcliffe
7. Winter

3. August
8. 07892 334821

4. caravan(s)
9. London

5. showers
10. 5438900 67521

3. C

4. A

5. B

3. (the) dolphins
8. (wooden) mask

4. Japan
9. Lakeside

5. bike / bicycle
10. walking

3. D
8. D

13. B

4. C
9. B
14. A

5. D
10. A
15. C

3. inhabitants
8. guidance

4. livelihood
9. reputedly

5. unpredictable
10. conquest

Part 2:(5 câu x 0,1 = 0,5 điểm)
1. A

2. C

Part 3:(10 câu x 0,1 = 1 điểm)
1. (the) green bus
6. Adventure Tours

2. west
7. foot

II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR. (7,5 điểm)
Part 1.(15 câu x 0,15 = 2,25 điểm)
1. B
6. D
11. A

2. C
7. A
12. B

Part 2: ( 10 câu x 0,15 = 1,5 điểm)
1. undoubtedly
6. traditionally

2. originated
7. temporarily

Part 3: ( 10 câu x 0,15 = 1,5 điểm)
The horse and carriage is a thing of the past, but love and marriage are still with us
and still closely interrelating. Most American marriages, particular first marriages
uniting young people, are the result of mutual attraction and affection rather with
practical considerations.
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 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. Parents cannot select spouses for their children, but they can usually
influence choices by voicing disapproval for someone they consider suitable.
However, marriages of members of different groups (interclass, interfaith, and

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 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 and marry outside their own social group.

0. interrelated
1. particularly
2. than
3. dating/ to date
4. most
5. of
6. unsuitable
7. between / among
8. mobility
9 . than
10. once

Part 4: (5 câu x 0,15 = 0,75)
1. in

2. of

3. at

4. after

5. out

3. set about

8. turn down

4. come out
9. stand for

5. make up for
10. see off

Part 5:(10 câu x 0,15 = 1,5 điểm)
1. put down
6. step up

2. track down
7. work out

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III. READING (4,5 điểm)
Part 1:(10 câu x 0,15 = 1,5 điểm)
1. C
6. B

2. B
7. A

3. D
8. D

4. A

9. B

5. C
10. C

3. Even
8. how

4. instead
9. suffer

5. who / that
10. the

3. D
8. YES

4. D
9. NOT GIVEN

5. A
10. YES

Part 2: (10 câu x 0,15 = 1,5 điểm)
1. stress
6. themselves

2. in / during
7. at

Part 3:(10 câu x 0,15 = 1,5 điểm)
1. D
6. NOT GIVEN

2. C
7. NO

IV. WRITING. ( 5 điểm)
Part 1: (5 câu x 0,2 = 1 điểm)
1. Exhausted as / though Mary was / might be, she agreed to join the activity.
2. The minute / moment we have received the information , we'll let you know.
3. Only by using it ( a language) regularly, can you really master a language (it).
4. Nobody is to blame for the match cancellation / the match's cancellation / the cancellation of the match / the fact
that the match was cancelled.
5. I have no intention of apologising / apologizing to either of them.
Part 2:(5 câu x 0,2 = 1 điểm)
1. As long as he could see, it made no difference to Kevin where he sat in the stadium.
2. We should have been informed of / about the change of the date.
3. Jane was talked into entering the competition by her family.
4. It never occurred to us that Julian might be planning to resign from his job.
5. Sally was on the point of leaving the office when her boss asked her to type up a report.
Part 2: (3 điểm) Giám khảo tự quyết định dựa vào các yêu cầu sau:
- Task fulfillment (idea/content): 30%
- Essay organization (coherence, cohesion); 30%
- Vocabulary/structures (variety, accuracy, appropriacy): 30%
- Handwriting, essay layout ... : 10%

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SỞ GIÁO DỤC – ĐÀO TẠO
HẢI DƯƠNG
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KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH
LỚP 12 THPT
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút

ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC

(Đề thi có 06 trang)

Học sinh làm bài vào tờ giấy thi.
Phần trắc nghiệm: Chỉ cần viết chữ cái A hoặc B, C, D.
Phần tự luận: Viết đầy đủ theo yêu cầu của bài.
(Thí sinh không được sử dụng bất kỳ tài liệu gì.)
_______________________________________________________________
A. LISTENING: (15 points)
I. Listen to the conversation and then choose the correct answer among A, B, C, or D for each question:
1. How long did Hannah think it would take her to find a place to live?
A. less than three weeks
B. three weeks
C. more than three weeks
D. more than four weeks
2. There is not enough accommodation to rent because………………………..
A. it is the end of the academic year
B. Hannah is a new student
C. the area has lots of new technology companies
D. the town is small

3. £400 a month for rent is………………………..
A. higher than Hannah has paid before
B. lower than Hannah has paid before
C. cheap for the area
D. not cheap for the area
4. At the moment Hannah is living………………………..
A. in a hostel
B. in a guest house
C. in a hotel
D. in a flat

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5. Hannah's new flat………………………..
A. is a bit noisy
B. is on the second floor C. has two bedrooms
D. has a large roof terrace
II. Listen to the conversation and fill in each blank with ONE word:
I attend English classes at a language program in my city because I want to improve my (6) ………… skills.
English has become the international language around the world, and I might be able to get better (7) ………… and
make more friends if I learn to speak it fluently. I take four classes a day that all (8) ………… on different language skills
including reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar. I think that some people have a (9) …………ability to pick
up a language and master it, but I don't think I fit that group. (10) …………, learning to speak English well requires a
great amount of effort, (11) ………… and practice. Too often, students speak English in their classes, but they go back to
using their (12) ………… language after school ends. In fact, if you want to (13) ………….to a new culture, you should
make it a point to study, (14) …………, and practice everything you are studying. (15) …………, you will never learn and
fit into any group.
B. PHONETICS: (5 points)
Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in the group:

16.
A. responsibility
B. originality
C. accommodation
D. mischievousness
17.
A. appliance
B. conscientious
C. independent
D. confidential
18.
A. psychology
B. environmental
C. impossible
D. photography
19.
A. stimulate
B. maximize
C. interrupt
D. register
20.
A. appointment
B. punishment
C. publicity
D. efficient
C. GRAMMAR – VOCABULARY – LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS:
I. Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence: (15 points)
21. Tom: “I thought your performance last Sunday was wonderful.”
Laura: “………………………..”
A. Don’t tell a lie. I thought it was terrible.

B. You must be kidding. It was not as good as I had expected.
C. I completely agree with you. It was terrific.
D. No doubt!
22. Boy: “What is your greatest phobia?”
Girl: “………………………..”
A. I'm afraid not.
B. Worms, definitely!
C. Probably people who smoke.
D. I haven't made up my mind.
23. Jenny: “Thank you very much for your donation, Mr. Robinson.”
Mr. Robinson: “………………………..”
A. You can say that again.
B. I see.
C. You are right.
D. Delighted I was able to help.
24. I don’t think you have been watering the plants near the gate. The soil is ………………………..
A. as dry as rice
B. as dry as a tile
C. as dry as a bone
D. as dry as wood
25. Susan was sad because she wasn’t invited to any social events. She felt ………………………..
A. left out
B. turned out
C. omitted out
D. gone out
26. Most psychologists believe that the basic structure of an individual’s personality is………………………..
A. well established extremely by the age of five
B. by the age of five it is extremely well established
C. by the age of five and well established extremely
D. extremely well established by the age of five

27. In most ……………………….. developed countries, up to 50% of ………………………..population enters higher
education at some time in their lives.

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A. Ø / Ø
B. the / Ø
C. Ø / the
D. the / a
28. I wish you ……………………….. me a new one instead of having it………………………..as you did.
A. would give / to repair
B. gave / to repair
C. had given / to be repaired
D. had given / repaired
29. Henry was really a silly boy when we were at high school. I still remember………………………..very stupid questions.
A. him asking
B. him to ask
C. asking him
D. his being asked
30. ………………………..the invention of the steam engine, most forms of transport were horse-drawn.
A. With reference
B. Akin
C. Prior to
D. In addition to
31. No sooner ………………………..to marry Jack ………………………..to have serious doubts.
A. had Carol agreed / than she began
B. Carol has agreed / than she began
C. had Carol agreed / than she begins
D. had Carol agreed / than she had begun

32. Having been served dinner, ……………………...
A. the problem was discussed by the members of the committee.
B. the committee members discussed the problem.
C. it was discussed by the committee members the problem.
D. a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee.
33. The marathon runner ……………………...for nearly one hour and a half when she ……………………...to the pavement.
A. has been running / collapses
B. were running / collapsed
C. had been running / collapsed
D. ran / had been collapsing
34. Son: “What is the process of ……………………..., Dad?”
Father: “Well, it involves the heating of liquid such as milk in order to kill harmful bacteria.”
A. industrialization
B. pasteurization
C. commercialization
D. globalization
35. An artist ……………………...will do his best to express innocence and inexperience in the child’s face.
A. portraying a child
B. who portray a child C. he portrays a child D. portrayed a child
II. Give the correct form of the words in brackets: (10 points)
36. Deforestation and excessive farming have ……………………... the soil.
(POOR)
37. The damage caused by the terrible storm two days ago was……………………... by the (ESTIMATE)
government. The real figures go up every minute.
38. Barack Obama is the first President of the United States with ……………….…... background. (RACE)
39. From the hotel there is a……………………...view across the canyon.
(BREATH)
40. The policeman examined the parcel ……………………... as he had no idea what it could be.
(SUSPECT)
41. It was very ……………………...of you to notice that.

(OBSERVE)
42. In his …………………….., Mike smashed all the breakable items in the kitchen.
(FURIOUS)
43. Before enrolling on a course, you should first ensure that it has been ……………………... by (VALID)
an officially recognized body.
44. Mr. John, who teaches us Latin, usually stresses the need for regular ……………………...
(ATTEND)
45. The government has yet to make an official ……………………...on the issue.
(PRONOUNCE)
III. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting (5 points):
46. Dictionaries frequently explain the origin of the defined word, state its part of speech and indication its correct use.
A
B
C
D
47. The rings of Saturn are so distant to be seen from the Earth without a telescope.
A
B
C
D
48. Children subjected to violence, exploitation , abuse and neglect are in risk of death, poor physical and mental
A
B
C

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health, HIV/AIDS infection, and educational problems.
D

49. It is important that cancer is diagnosed and treated as early as possible in order to assure a successful cure.
A
B
C
D
50. A ten-thousand-dollars reward was offered for the capture of the escaped prisoner.
A
B
C
D
D. READING:
I. Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space: (10 points)
Everyone has got two personalities - the one that is shown to the world and the other that is (51)…………...
and real. You don’t show your secret personality when you are (52)…………..., because you can control yourself.
But when you are asleep, your feeling position (53)…………...the real you. In a normal (54)…………..., of course,
people often change their position. The important position is the one you go to sleep in.
If you go to sleep on your back, you are a very (55)…………...person. You usually believe people and you
accept new things or new ideas easily. You don’t like to make people sad, so you never express your (56)
…………... feeling. You are quite shy.
If you sleep on your stomach, you are a rather secretive person. You (57)…………...a lot and you always
easily become sad. You usually live for today not tomorrow. This means that you (58)…………...having a good
time.
If you sleep curled up, you are probably a very (59)…………...person. You have a low opinion of yourself. You
are shy and don’t like meeting people. You (60)………….....to be on your own. You are easily hurt.
51.
A.
important
B. serious
C. secret
D. particular

52.

A.

awake

B.

active

C.

happy

D.

honest

53.

A.

makes

B.

understand

C.

changes

D.

shows

54.

A.

room

B.

bed

C.

night

D.

body

55.

A.

independent

B.

open

C.

talkative

D.

generous

56.

A.

real

B.

lonely

C.

cheerful

D.

gentle

57.

A.

talk

B.

sleep

C.

relax

D.

worry

58.

A.

regret

B.

enjoy

C.

mind

D.

deny

59.

A.

strong

B.

healthy

C.

nervous

D.

careful

60.

A.

pretend

B.

oppose

C.

refuse

D.

prefer

II. There are 5 blanks in the passage below. From the words given in the box, choose the most suitable for
each blank. There are THREE extra words that you do not need to use: (5 points)
A. legal
B. community

C. responsibility
D. give back

E. serve
F. long-term

G. organizations
H. rare

Volunteering has many intangible benefits. It can help you (61) ……………………...to society, break down
barriers of misunderstanding or fear, explore personal issues and even have fun. It also has a meaningful, positive
impact on your (62)…………………….... 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 are not just looking for a list of (63)

……………………... and dates. Colleges want to see a complete picture of you and real examples of your
commitment, dedication and interests.
Volunteering brings together a variety of people. Both the recipients of your volunteer efforts and your coworkers can be rich sources of insight. For example, maybe you’ll learn about the (64)
……………………...profession from a former lawyer you visit at a convalescent center. Colleges pay attention to
your life inside and outside the classroom. Your extracurricular activities reveal a great deal about you, such as

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what your interests are, whether you can manage your priorities and maintain a (65)……………………... promise
and how you’ve made an important contribution to something.
III. Read the passage and choose the correct answer: (10 points)
For many people who live in cities, parks are an important part of the landscape. They provide a place for
people to relax and play sports, as well as a refuge from the often harsh environment of a city. What people often
overlook is that parks also provide considerable environmental benefits.
One benefit of parks is that plants absorb carbon dioxide—a key pollutant—and emit oxygen, which humans
need to breathe. According to one study, an acre of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon dioxide that a
typical car emits in 11,000 miles of driving. Parks also make cities cooler. Scientists have long noted what is called
the Urban Heat Island Effect: building materials such as metal, concrete, and asphalt absorb much more of the
sun’s heat and release it much more quickly than organic surfaces like trees and grass. Because city landscapes
contain so much of these building materials, cities are usually warmer than surrounding rural areas. Parks and
other green spaces help to mitigate the Urban Heat Island Effect.
Unfortunately, many cities cannot easily create more parks because most land is already being used for
buildings, roads, parking lots, and other essential parts of the urban environment. However, cities could benefit
from many of the positive effects of parks by encouraging citizens to create another type of green space: rooftop
gardens. While most people would not think of starting a garden on their roof, human beings have been planting
gardens on rooftops for thousands of years. Some rooftop gardens are very complex and require complicated
engineering, but others are simple container gardens that anyone can create with the investment of a few hundred
dollars and a few hours of work.
Rooftop gardens provide many of the same benefits as other urban park and garden spaces, but without

taking up the much-needed land. Like parks, rooftop gardens help to replace carbon dioxide in the air with
nourishing oxygen. They also help to lessen the Urban Heat Island Effect, which can save people money. In the
summer, rooftop gardens prevent buildings from absorbing heat from the sun, which can significantly reduce
cooling bills. In the winter, gardens help hold in the heat that materials like brick and concrete radiate so quickly,
leading to savings on heating bills. Rooftop vegetable and herb gardens can also provide fresh food for city
dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier. Rooftop gardens are not only something everyone
can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment.
66. Based on its use in paragraph 2, it can be inferred that mitigate belongs to which of the following word groups?
A. exacerbate, aggravate, intensify
B. obliterate, destroy, annihilate
C. allay, alleviate, reduce
D. absorb, intake, consume
67. Using the information in paragraph 2 as a guide, it can be inferred that ..................................
A. cities with rooftop gardens are cooler than those without rooftop gardens
B. some plants are not suitable for growth in rooftop gardens
C. most people prefer parks to rooftop gardens
D. most people prefer life in the country over life in the city
68. According to the passage, the Urban Heat Island Effect is caused by the fact(s) that ..................................
a. cities are warmer than nearby rural areas
b. building materials absorb more of the sun’s heat than organic surfaces
c. building materials release the sun’s heat more quickly than organic surfaces
A. a. only
B. a. and b. only
C. b. and c. only
D. a., b., and c.
69. Based on the information in paragraph 3, which of the following best describes the main difference between
parks and rooftop gardens?
A. Parks are expensive to create while rooftop gardens are not.
B. Parks are public while rooftop gardens are private.
C. Parks absorb heat while rooftop gardens do not.

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D. Parks require much space while rooftop gardens do not.
70. The author claims all of the following to be the benefits of rooftop gardens except ..................................
A. increased space for private relaxation
B. savings on heating and cooling costs
C. better food for city dwellers
D. improved air quality
71. According to the author, one advantage that rooftop gardens have over parks is that they ..................................
A. decrease the Urban Heat Island Effect
B. replenish the air with nourishing oxygen
C. do not require the use of valuable urban land D. are less expensive than traditional park spaces
72. The author’s tone in the passage is best described as..................................
A. descriptive
B. passionate
C. informative
D. argumentative
73. Which of the following pieces of information would, if true, most weaken the author's claim that rooftop gardens
are good for the environment?
A. Parks have many benefits that rooftop gardens do not share.
B. More pollution is produced during rooftop garden construction than rooftop plants can remove from the air.
C. Extremely high winds atop tall city buildings can severely damage some plants.
D. The overall environmental benefits that result from driving less exceed those of planting a rooftop garden.
74. Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?
A. A hypothesis is stated and then analyzed.
B. A proposal is evaluated and alternatives are explored.
C. A viewpoint is established and then defended.
D. A thesis is presented and then supported.

75. It can be inferred from the passage that the author would most likely endorse a program that ..................................
A. permitted the construction of buildings in city park land provided they have rooftop gardens
B. extended discounts on plants to customers who use them to create rooftop gardens
C. offered free admission to schools willing to take their students on field trips to the city park
D. promised vacation getaways to cooler destinations for those trapped in the city at the peak of summer
E. WRITING:
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it: (5 points)

76. Its lack of irregular verbs makes Esperanto a unique language.
 Unlike………………………………….........................................…………………………………………………………..
77. Mr. Smith knew little about the Internet, so he didn’t invest into any computer companies.
 Had….........................................................................................................................................................................
78. The Board of Directors discussed the business in length, but came to no decision.
 The Board of Directors had ......................................................................................................................................
79. When she got to the party, everyone was dancing and singing.
 On..............................................................................................................................................................................
80. Barbara runs a successful company and she also manages to look after her five children.
 Not only......................................................................................................................................................................
81. It is my opinion that you should spend more time practicing English.
 If.................................................................................................................................................................................
82. Everyone was surprised that the famous actor had very little money when he died.
 The famous actor.......................................................................................................................................................
83. Success in the academic field depends on your ability to amass qualifications.
 The more....................................................................................................................................................................

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84. “Get out of my house or I will shoot you”, the woman shouted at the strange man.

 The woman threatened.............................................................................................................................................
85. What mainly distinguishes man from other animals is the power of speech.
 Man…………..............................................................................................................................................................
II. After having attended a course on computing at ABC Information Technology Center for two weeks, you
notice that many things are worse than what were advertised by the Center. Write a letter of complaint of
about 150 words to the Director of the Center: (10 points)
Your letter should include:
- the reason for writing
- the problems you have encountered
- your suggestions and the actions you wish to be taken to resolve the problems
Trong bài viết thí sinh phải dùng tên và địa chỉ sau:
Pham Hai Nam
19 Ly Nam De Street, Hai Duong City
III. Violence among school students seems to be increasing. Write a passage of about 150 – 170 words to
suggest what should be done to help solve this problem: (10 points)

Họ và tên thí sinh:................................................. Số báo danh..........................
Họ và Tên, chữ ký Giám thị 1: .............................................................................
Họ và Tên, chữ ký Giám thị 2: ............................................................................

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Híng dÉn chÊm ®Ò thi häc sinh giái tØnh

SỞ GIÁO DỤC – ĐÀO TẠO
HẢI DƯƠNG

M«n TiÕng Anh -

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A. LISTENING (15 points)
Part I. 5 points (1.0 point for each correct answer)
1. A

2.C

3.D

4.C

5.B

Part II. 10 points (1.0 point for each correct answer)
6. communication

7. employment

8. focus

9. natural

10. Actually

11. patience

12. native

13. adjust

14. review

15. Otherwise

19. C

20. B

B. PHONETICS (5 points) (1 point for each correct answer)

16. D

17. A

18. B

C. GRAMMAR – VOCABULARY.
I. 10 points (1.0 point for each correct answer)

21. B

22. B

23. D

24. C

25. A

26. D

27. C

28. D

29. A

30. C

31. A

32. B

33. C

34. B

35. A

II. 10 points (1.0 point for each correct word)
36. impoverished

37. underestimated

38. multiracial

39. breathtaking

40. suspiciously

41. observant

42. fury

43. validated

44. attendance

45.

49. A

50. B

pronouncement
III. 5 points (1.0 point for each correct answer)

46. D

47. B

48. C

D. READING
I. 10 points (1.0 point for each correct answer)

51. C

52. A

53. D

54. C

55. B

56. A

57. D

58. B

59. C

60. D

63. G

64. A

65. F

II. 5 points (1.0 point for each correct answer)

61. D

62. B

III. 10 points (1.0 points for each correct answer)
66. C

67. A

68. C

69. D

70. A

71. C

72. C

73. B

74. C

75. B

E. WRITING
I. 5 points ( 0.5 point for each correct answer)
76. Unlike other languages, Esperanto has no irregular verbs.
77. Had Mr. Smith known something / more / a little more / some more about the Internet, he would have invested
into some computer companies.
78. The Board of Directors had a long discussion on / about the business, but come to / reached / made no
decision.
79. On her arrival at the party, everyone was dancing and singing.
80. Not only does Barbara run a successful company, but she also manages to look after her five children.
, but she manages to look after her five children (as well)
, she also manages to look after her five children.

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81. If I were you I would spend more time practicing English.
82. The famous actor had very little money when he died, which surprised everyone.
, which made everyone surprised
83. The more qualifications you are able to / can amass, the more successful you become / are in the academic
field.
, the more success you can / will make / have in the academic
field.
84. The woman threatened to shoot the strange man if he did not get out of her house.
85. Man is mainly distinguished from other animals by the power of speech.
II. 10 points
Bài viết cần phù hợp về hình thức, ngôn ngữ và nội dung.
Gợi ý cho điểm:
1. Form: - Form of the letter: Formal letter

(1 point)

2. Content: (4 points)
- the reasons for writing (1 point)
- the problems the writer has encountered (2 points)
- suggestions for solutions (1 point)
3. Language: (4p)
- Appropriate vocabulary (1 point)
- Correct grammar (2 points)
- Punctuating/ Spelling (1 point)
III. 10 points
Bài viết cần phù hợp về hình thức, ngôn ngữ và nội dung.

Gợi ý cho điểm:
1. Form: passage (2 points)
- Easy to follow
- Coherent
2. Content: (4 points)
+Successful fulfillment of the task.
3. Language: (4 points)
+ Appropriate vocabulary (1 point)
+ Suitable connectors (0.5 point)
+ Correct grammar (2 points)
+ Punctuating / Spelling (0.5 point)

.

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SỞ GD&ĐT
THPT
QUẢNG BÌNH
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC
SỐ BÁO DANH:

KỲ THI CHỌN HSG CẤP TỈNH LỚP 12
NĂM HỌC 2012-2013
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (Vòng 2)
Khóa thi: Ngày 11 tháng 10 năm 2012
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút (không kể thời gian

giao đề)

(Đề thi gồm 07 trang)
Lưu ý: * Thí sinh làm bài vào tờ giấy thi.
* Thí sinh không được sử dụng tài liệu, kể cả từ điển.
* Giám thị không hướng dẫn hoặc giải thích gì thêm.
SECTION ONE: LISTENING
Hướng dẫn phần thi Nghe hiểu:
• Bài nghe gồm 3 phần, mỗi phần được ghi âm 2 lần. Giữa 2 lần ghi âm của mỗi
phần và giữa các phần có một khoảng trống thời gian chờ.
• Mọi hướng dẫn làm bài cho thí sinh (bằng tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài nghe.
Part 1. Listen to the story and fill in the following blanks according to what you hear.
An elderly woman told the police that, as she entered a (1) …………., she was
jostled by a woman behind her. A few minutes later, as she was about to pay for a
moustache remover at a nearby store, she discovered that her wallet was missing from her
purse. (2) ………… the woman who had pumped into her had cleverly stolen her wallet.
This type of theft is called pick-pocketing.
Perhaps an even more personal kind of theft is known as housebreaking, or
burglary. After such an intrusion, the victims often report a feeling of violation. They
seldom
(3) ……………. the comfort and security level they used to have in
their home. They constantly feel like they are being watched; they feel that if they go out,
the burglars will again come in. They feel uncomfortable when they are at home, and they
feel uncomfortable when they aren’t at home.
Burglars get lucky or make their own luck. Sometimes (4) ……………. forget to
lock all their windows or doors. Sometimes burglars will break a window, cut through a
screen door, or force open a side door.
Thieves have no shame. They will steal from anyone that they think is vulnerable.
Of course, that means the elderly are their frequent victims. Some thieves are very clever;
some are very lucky. All of them make an honest person’s life more difficult. It’s too bad
that all of them can’t be caught and (5) ……………. into honest people.

Part 2. Listen to the tape and circle the correct answers.
6. The candidate is working for a……………………………
A. computer web designing company.
B. computer software designing company.
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C. computer hardware designing company.
D. computer manufacturing company.
7. Most of the candidate’s clients are from…………………. .
A. Beijing
B. Shanghai
C. Shenzhen
D. Hong Kong
8. The candidate’s responsibilities at work are………………..
A. planning and programming web designs.
B. planning and giving instructions to programmers.
C. designing new software.
D. managing the company.
9. The candidate says his salary………………………………
A. isn’t as good as many other jobs.
B. is good but should be better.
C. is better than most other jobs.
D. is getting better.
10. It is not unusual for the candidate to be working……………….. .
A. until midday B. all night
C. until nine p.m D. until midnight
Part 3. Listen to the story on the tape, answer the questions below.
11. Is the woman’s hair black?
→ …………..…………………………………………………

12. How much was she fined?
→ …………..…………………………………………………
13. Where did her dog make a mess?
→ …………..…………………………………………………
14. Could she see the sign?
→ …………..…………………………………………………
15. How did she feel?
→ …………..…………………………………………………
SECTION TWO: LEXICO - GRAMMAR
Part 1. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence.
16. The company has just got a big order and the workers are working round the
……………….
A. day
B. clock
C. hour
D. night
17. ……………. long, I'm sure you will be speaking English ………………. a native
speaker.
A. After/ like
B. Before/ like
C. After/ with
D. Before/ with
18. I know you’re annoyed, but you must try to control your ….………….. .
A. blood
B. storm
C. explosion
D. temper
19. Everyone in our family says best wishes to …………….. in the early morning of the
first day
of the New Year.

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A. ourselves

B. themselves

C. one another

D. the

others
20. You will have to go for an interview tomorrow, but don't worry. It's just a ……………
.
A. form
B. format
C. formation
D. formality
21. Good restaurants serving traditional English food are very hard to ………………… .
A. come into
B. come by
C. come to
D. come at
22. Do you need to give your speech another ..................... or do you already know it by
heart?
A. break-down
B. check-up
C. run-through
D. mix-up
23. Mr. Jones knew who had won the contest, but he kept it under his ………………. until

it was
announced publicly.
A. cap
B. tongue
C. hat
D. umbrella
Part 2. Fill in each of the blanks with the correct form of the word in the bracket.
24. We can look forward to a period of ………...……. . (PROSPER)
25. It is said the ……………..…. of a Swiss watch is perfect. (PRECISE)
26. In nursing, women tend to ……………..…. men by four to one. (NUMBER)
27. We have to decide to interview only the best six ……..……..… for the job. (APPLY)
28. Unless we do research on ……….…….. energy, wind power and tidal power, our
fossil fuels
will run out. (SUN)
Part 3. Fill in each blank with an appropriate preposition or particle to make sentences.
29. I’m faithful …………….….. my principle.

30. He looks like his father ………………………. appearance.
31. Your suspicions are quite ................................. foundation.
32. You can’t sit ............................. and do nothing like that.
33. I'd like to thank the speaker ………….……….. behalf of all the attenders.
Part 4. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the phrasal verbs in the box.
Use each once only. There are two extra phrasal verbs which you do not need to use.
take after
be with
sell out
get in

go off
look into

come across

do without

come in for

take up

drop in on

cut down on

34. We ……………….. tea and drank coffee instead.
35. Any time you're in the area, feel free to ……………….. us.
36. Tom: “Does Tan ……………….. his father or mother?”
Jane: “Well, he looks just like his father, but has his mother nature”.
37. You should ……………… smoking if you can't stop completely.
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38. We'll give you our decision when we have had time to ……………. the matter.
39. Don't let your windows open when you are away from home or a burglar might
……………
40. I'm not very fit, so I’ve decided to ……….……. an active hobby such as squash or
jogging.
41. There were clashes between friend and myself at times but I ……... really …........ him
every
serious trouble.
42. The bomb …………….. with a loud bang which could be heard all over the town.

43. They are going to ……………… a lot of criticism for increasing bus fares by so much.
Part 5. Read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are
correct, and some have a word which should not be there. If a line is correct, put a tick
(√) by the number. If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word by the
number.
0. ..√…Cars became popular as a quick and comfortable way of getting around. This
00. willis still true when you will drive along a quiet country road or a modern
44. …..motorway. As far as getting from one place to another in the city is concerned,
45. …..it is a different story. Whenever I want to get up anywhere in a hurry, I leave
46. …..the car at home and go on foot. It often turns out to be much more quicker. I
47. …..still make the mistake now and again of thinking the car is an efficient means
48. …..of a transport. The other day my wife was feeling a bit under the weather. She
49. …..had been having terrible headaches for some long time and she decided she
take it any more and asked from me to give her a lift to the doctor,
50. …..couldn’t
whose surgery is in the center part of a town. We live in a suburb in the old quarter of the city and it is
51. …..twenty minutes away on foot. On the way back, however, it is all up hill and I must to admit it can be
52. …..exhausting, especially on a hot day. Reluctantly I got the car out of the garage and we set it off,
muttering about the wonders of taxis. My heart sank as we hit the first traffic jam - I knew we were
53. …..
SECTION THREE: READING COMPREHENSION
Part 1. Read the following passage, and then choose the correct answers (A, B, C or D).
Because writing has become so important in our culture, we sometimes think of as more real
than speech. A little thought, however, will show why speech is primary and writing secondary to
language. Human beings have been writing (as far as we can tell from surviving evidence) for at least
5000 years; but they have been talking for much longer, doubtless ever since there have been human
beings.
When writing did develop, it was derived from and represented speech, albeit imperfectly. Even
today, there are spoken languages that have no written form. Furthermore, we all learn to talk well
before we learn to write; any human child who is not severely handicapped physically or mentally

learns to talk: a normal human being cannot be prevented from doing so. On the other hand, it takes a
special effort to learn to write; in the past many intelligent and useful members of society did not
acquire the skill, and even today may who speak languages with writing systems never learn to read or
write, while some who learn the rudiments of those skills so only imperfectly.
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To affirm the primacy of speech over writing is not, however, to disparage the latter. One
advantage writing has over speech is that it is more permanent and makes possible the records that any
civilization must have. Thus, if speaking makes us human, writing makes us civilized.
54. The author of the passage argues that ……………………..
A. writing has become too important in today’s society.
B. speech is more basic to language than writing.
C. everyone who learns to speak must learn to write.
D. all languages should have a written form.
55. According to the passage, writing ……….…
A. represents speech, but not perfectly.
B. is imperfect, but less so than speech.
C. developed from imperfect speech.
D. is represented perfectly by speech.
56. In the author’s judgment……………………....
A. writing has more advantages than speech.
B. speech is essential but writing has important benefits.
C. speech conveys ideas less accurately than writing does.
D. writing is more real than speech.
57. In order to show that learning to write requires effort, the author gives the example of …….
A. people who learn the rudiments of speech

.

B. people who speak many languages.
C. intelligent people who couldn’t write.
D. severely handicapped children.
58. According to the author, one mark of civilized society is that it ………....…
A. affirms the primacy of speech over writing.
B. affirms the primacy of writing over speech.
C. teaches its children to speak perfectly.
D. keeps written records.

Part 2. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only
ONE word in each space.
A recent university research project investigated the attitudes of postgraduate science students
(59) ………..…… the learning of English vocabulary. The results were surprising. I’ll mention three
of them.
Firstly, most of the students think that (60) …………....… every word in English has just one
meaning. This is, of course, completely contrary to the facts. A glance at any English dictionary will
show this. The student will frequently find seven or eight meanings listed
(61) …….…..… quite
“simple” words.
Why, then, have these students made such a mistake? One reason may be that they are all
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