5 Đề thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng Anh cấp tỉnh lớp 11 cực hay ( có đáp án)

5 ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI MÔN TIẾNG ANH
LỚP 11
( CÓ ĐÁP ÁN CHI TIẾT)
ĐỀ SỐ 1
SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC

KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2014-2015
ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH

ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC

(Dành cho học sinh THPT chuyên)
Thời gian thi: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề

I. LISTENING: You will hear each recording TWICE.
Part 1: You will hear someone giving a talk about global warming. For questions 1-10,
complete the sentences with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR NUMBERS.
THE TRUTH ABOUT GLOBAL WARMING
Scientists say that with each (1) _________ that goes by, the planet is getting warmer.
Scientists don't just take record low temperatures into account, they measure (2) _________
temperature changes.
Research has proved that over the last (3) _________ years, the Earth's average temperature
has risen by about two degrees.
Solar flares are (4) _________ that happen on the surface of the Sun.
Scientists say that the Sun's activity has decreased during the period (5) _________.
Some people think that there's no way carbon dioxide can be (6) _________ to the planet.
Too much carbon dioxide (7) _________ within the atmosphere.
Some people think global warming can create a longer (8) _________ for plants.
While northern regions get warmer, the rest of the planet will suffer from (9) _________,
wildfires and expanding deserts.
For some people, climate change will make food expensive or even (10) _________ to

them.


Part 2: Questions 11-20
Questions 11-12: Answer the questions by writing NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for
each question.
11. When does the student have to move out of his present accommodation?
______________________________________________________________________
12. For how long did the college offer him a temporary room?
______________________________________________________________________

Questions 13-16: Answer the questions by writing writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D
on your answer sheet.
13. Circle the problem that the student has now.
A. No friends

B. No money and no place to live in

C. Homesick

D. No luggage

14. Circle the help that the Welfare Office can give.
A. To provide long-term accommodation for him.
B. To contact the accommodation service.
C. To subsidize his rent payments.
D. To offer him a grant.
15. Where could the student get money?
A. From a bank

B. From a landlord

C. From the British Council

D. From the Student Union

16. How much could the student get as an emergency loan?
A. Up to ₤200

B. About ₤ 250

C. ₤220

D. ₤2,000

Questions 17-20: Answer the questions by writing A WORD OR NUMBER in each space
provided.
17. Would the Union be able to provide a long-term emergency accommodation?
________________________________________________________________
18. How much money does the student have left?
________________________________________________________________
19. Will the student apply for an emergency loan?


________________________________________________________________
20. How does the student feel after talking with the welfare officer?
________________________________________________________________
II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR
Exercise 1. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D).
Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

1. Nathalie seems very tough at work. She’s a different person at home, _________.
A. though

B. although

C. as though

D. even though

2. I kept out of the conversation because it _________ me.
A. wasn’t concerned B. wasn’t concerning

C. didn’t concern

D. didn’t concern

to
3. The entire city was _________ electricity last night – it was chaotic.
A. no

B. almost no

C. hardly any

D. without

4. Henry was overweight, so he went on a strict diet and _________ twenty kilos.
A. missed

B. lost

C. failed

D. fell

5. He was arrested because he answered to the description of the _________ man.
A. searched

B. pursued

C. wanted

D. hunted

6. Humanity has done great damage to the environment in its search for _________ materials.
A. live

B. raw

C. crude

D. rude

7. _________, the balcony chairs will be ruined in this weather.
A. Leaving uncovered

B. Having left uncovered

C. Left uncovered

D. Been left uncovered

8. One way to let off _________ after a stressful day is to take some vigorous exercise.
A. cloud

B. tension

C. steam

D. sweat

9. Their research into the causes of cancer promises to break the new _________ in the field
and possibly lead to a cure.
A. earth

B. ground

C. soil

D. land

10. After three days in the desert, his mind began to play _________ on him.
A. games

B. jokes

C. tricks

D. fun

11. The match will be screened on ITV with _________ commentary by Any Gray.


A. lively

B. live

C. alive

D. living

12. I know you didn’t want to upset me but I’d sooner you _________ me the whole truth
yesterday.
A. could have told B. told

C. have told

D. had told

13. As the drug took _________, the patient became quieter.
A. effect

B. force

C. influence

D. action

14. The dawn redwood appears ____ some 100 million years ago in northern forests around the
world.

A. was flourished

B. having to flourish

C. to have flourished

D. have flourished

15. His comments _________ little or no relation to the facts and the figures of the case.
A. reflect

B. bear

C. give

D. possess

16. All _____ is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.
A. what is needed

B. for our needs

C. the thing needed D. that is needed

17. It is urgent that this letter _____ immediately.
A. was posted

B. posted

C. be posted

D. be post

18. John: This grammar test is the hardest one we’ve ever had this semester!
Mary: _____ but I think it’s quite easy.
A. I couldn’t agree more

B. I understand what you’re saying

C. You’re wrong

D. I don’t see in that way

19. It is only recently that ballets have been based on the themes _____ American life.
A. reflecting

B. reflects

C. is reflecting

D. reflected

20. I wish you’d do the accounts. I don’t have ________ for numbers.
A. a head

B. a mind

C. the heart

D. the nerve

Exercise 2. Supply the correct form of the word in capital letters. Write your answers on your
answer sheet.
SKIING HOLIDAYS IN COLORADO
To ski or snowboard in Colorado is to experience the pinnacle of winter sports. The
state of Colorado is known for its spectacular scenery and (1. BREATH) _______ views,
which inspire today's travelers as much as they spurred on the (2. SETTLE) _______ who first
arrived in this part of the US over a century ago. And whether you're seeking the outdoor


adventure of a (3. LIFE) _______ exciting nightlife or a great family getaway, Colorado has
everything you need.
November through April, snow conditions are (4. CONSIST) _______ and reliable,
featuring Colorado's (5. LEGEND) _______ “champagne powder” snow. Extensive snow
making and grooming operations always keeps trails in top shape.
The mountain destinations in the Colorado Rockies can turn your wildest ski dreams
into thrilling (6. REAL) _______. There, you'll find the best skiing and
snowboarding resorts on (7. PICTURE) _______ slopes, as well as the finest ski schools
in the US. Together, they present an (8. PARALLEL) _______ winter paradise. And the
best part is that you'll enjoy friendly, (9. CARE) _______ service in resorts that are (10.
COMMIT) _______ to delivering the highest quality amenities.
Exercise 3. Complete the following sentences with one appropriate preposition/ particle for
each blank.
1. The government’s plans to reduce crime came ________for a lot of criticism from freedom
groups.
2. I was ________the impression that you like Indian food.
3. This is one of the exceptions ________the rule.
4. The factory paid ________nearly a million pounds to their employees who were injured in
the explosion.
5. Before they open the new factory, a lot of the young people round here were ________the

dole.
6. Mr. Horrid was a terrible teacher and obviously not cut ________for teaching.
7. I can’t cancel my arrangements ________such short notice.
8. All the police’s efforts to find him were ________vain.
9. The farmhouse we stayed in was completely ________the beaten track.
10. She’s gone and this time it’s ________good.
Exercise 4: There are 10 errors in the following passage. Identify and correct them
Children who tell pop music does not interfere with their homework receive

Line 1

support today, with the discovery that pay attention to visual stimuli and sounds

Line 2

requires completely different brain pathways which can operate at the same time

Line 3

with your appreciation of either being damaged. Researchers have founded that

Line 4


listening to car stereos does not create much interference when you are driving.

Line 5

Similarly, pop music should not interfere with children homework. The affect of

Line 6

pop music on their performance at it is far outweigh by other factors, such as

Line 7

how happy they are to be doing it. These findings could be applied for the

Line 8

design of places which people have to take in large amounts of information very

Line 9

quickly. They could, for example, be relevantly to the layout of pilot cockpits

Line 10

on aircraft.

Line 11

III. READING COMPREHENSION
Exercise 1. Read the passage then choose the best answer to each question that follows. Identify
your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
THE ATMOSPHERE OF VENUS
Venus, also called the Morning Star and Evening Star, is the second-closest planet to the
sun and the brightest object in the night sky. The planet orbits the sun every two hundred and
twenty four Earth-days and is sometimes referred to as Earth’s sister planet because the two
share both a similar size and bulk. What is not similar, however, is Venus’s atmosphere in

comparison to Earth’s atmosphere.
The atmosphere on Venus is much heavier and has a higher density than that of Earth.
Venus’s atmosphere also expands significantly higher than Earth’s atmosphere although a thick
cloud cover makes the surface of Venus nearly impossible to see unless observed through radar
mapping.
While the pressure and temperature of Venus’s upper atmosphere are comparable to
those of Earth, the heat and pressure of the lower atmosphere are not unlike a furnace. Venus’s
atmosphere is very thick due to a composition consisting mainly of carbon dioxide, and a small
amount of nitrogen. If man could survive the extreme heat of Venus’s surface (400 degrees
Celsius), then he would have to contend with a surface pressure that is more than 90
times that of Earth. Venus’s extremely high temperature is thanks to the greenhouse effect
caused by such a large amount of carbon dioxide. The greenhouse effect is a process by which
the sun’s infrared radiation is more readily absorbed by the atmosphere. Just like in a real
greenhouse used to grow plants years round, the proliferation of carbon dioxide traps radiation
and warms Venus’s atmosphere. Due to this phenomenon, Venus boasts a higher atmospheric
temperature than Mercury, even though Venus is twice the distance from the sun.


However, scientists postulate that Venus’s atmosphere was not always so hot. [A]
Studies show that large bodies of water were once on Venus’s surface but that eventually
evaporation of all the water caused the runaway greenhouse effect which regulates the planet
today. [B] Thus Venus has become a critical study for today’s scientists, as human beings are
only beginning to struggle with the early stages of the greenhouse effect. [C] Our problems do
not stem from evaporated water supplies but from a propagation of carbon dioxide and other
greenhouse gases due to industrial and automobile emissions. [D]
Another interesting characteristic to note regarding Venus’s atmosphere is that its
daytime temperatures and nighttime temperatures are not that far removed from each other.
This is due to the thermal inertia, the ability of a substance to store heat despite changing
temperatures and the transfer of heat by Venus’s strong winds. Although winds on the surface
of Venus move slowly in comparison with Earth’s winds, Venus’s air is so dense that a slowmoving there can move large obstructions and even skip stones along the planet’s surface.

In 1966, humankind made its first attempt at sending a recording instrument into
Venus’s atmosphere. The Venera 3 probe did collide with Venus surface; however, the abrupt
impact caused its communication system to fail, and it was unable to send and feedback. In
1967, Venera 4 successfully enter Venus’s atmosphere and was able to take many readings, one
of which recorded that Venus’s atmosphere was between ninety and ninety-five percent carbon
dioxide. Subsequent Venera probes were sent into Venus’s atmosphere, but most of them
succumbed to the crushing air pressure.
Questions 1-7: Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the
passage.
1. According to paragraph 1, Venus is named the Morning Star and Evening Star
because____.
A. it is very bright
B. it is close to the sun
C. it can be seen from evening till morning
D. it is used to find the direction by sailors
2. The word that in paragraph 2 refers to _________.
A. size

B. bulk

C. atmosphere

D. density

3. Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the bold sentence in
paragraph 3? Incorrect answer choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out
essential information.
A. Earth experiences greater surface pressure than Venus.
B. If a man could survive its surface pressure.

C. The surface pressure and heat of Venus are much greater than those on Earth.
D. Venus’s surface temperature and pressure make it uninhabitable by humans.
4. According to paragraph 3, the greenhouse effect on Venus is owed to _________.
A. the small amounts of nitrogen
B. the rapid increasing amounts of carbon dioxide
C. growing plants
D. the high atmospheric temperatures
5. In paragraph 4, the author of the passage implies that Earth _________.
A. might suffer the same greenhouse effect as Venus
B. once had an atmosphere similar to Venus’s
C. has bodies of water similar to those on Venus today
D. is experiencing a reduction of carbon dioxide emissions
6. Look at the four blanks […] in paragraph 4 that indicate where the following sentence could
be added to the passage.
Although the causes are different, the ramifications are the same.
Where would the sentence best fit?
7. The word propagation in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. generation

B. elimination

C. evaporation

D. desecration

Questions 8 to 10: Complete the brief summary of the passage by selecting the THREE
answer choices that express important ideas in the passage. The introductory sentence for
the summary is provided bellowed.
Scientists look at Venus to predict Earth’s future.

8. …………………………………………………
9. …………………………………………………
10. ………………………………………………
Answer Choices
A. Venus once had large bodies of water that elaborated and caused a rapid increase in
carbon dioxide.
B. Earth’s wind has a greater velocity than Venus’s because the air movement on Venus is
denser and can even move large obstructions.


C. Spaceships landing on Venus, though often crushed by Venus’s atmosphere, have
revealed much about its carbon dioxide filled atmosphere.
D. If man could survive the hot temperature of Venus, then he would have to contend with
the great surface pressure.
E. The first space probe of Venus was made in 1966.
F. Scientists are concerned that conditions on Earth that propagate significant quantities of
carbon dioxide will produce greenhouse effects similar to Venus’s.
Exercise 2. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only
ONE word in each space. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
SPLENDID SPAS OF ASIA
Lying on a bed almost on the (1) ________ of a cliff, with a stupendous ocean view and
the (2) ________ of waves, aches and pains are soothed away (3) ________ expert hands. Only
two steps are needed to reach the private pool, which seems to merge (4) ________ the ocean.
Such a scenario is no longer a fantasy (5) ________ an increasingly popular reality in
Asia for many stressed out businessmen and visitors from all over the world in search of that
peaceful time and space for their body and mind.
In the last four years, at (6) ________ 17 hotel spas have opened in South East Asia to
(7)________ this need. The tropical climate of the region and its reliable sunshine make for an
ideal spa setting. Picturesque environments (8) ________ with a series of rejuvenating
treatments bring the desired result. The Asian spa resorts have acquired a formidable reputation

for their professional services as (9) ________ as for the decor of their large treatment rooms.
Visitors relax with Thai music and soak in the warm tones of the room. As all these take (10)
________ in individual rooms, precious privacy is guaranteed, a rare privilege often absent
from other spas where guests share rooms or changing areas.
Exercise 3. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question. Identify
your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
WIND - The untamable weather machine
On 15 October 1987, the southern counties of Britain were struck by the strongest winds
they had experienced in 200 years. Gusts of over 130 kilometers per hour slammed across the
region and £1.5-billion-worth of damage was (1) _________ in just a few hours.
Extreme weather events like this are dramatic (2) _________ of the power of the wind.
It’s one part of the weather we generally don't give a second thought to in Britain but it plays a


vital role in people’s lives across the world. Without the formation and circulation of winds
there would quite (3) __________ be no climate.
Some parts of the world seem to suffer more than others from the effects of ‘ill winds’,
and links between particular winds and psychological problems (4) __________ back centuries.
The Föhn, the hot dry wind that slides off the slopes of the Alps, is capable of boosting
temperatures quite suddenly by 10°C or more. It affects as many as one in three people in its
(5) __________, making them feel anxious, irritable and generally ill. In California, many
people (6) __________ the arrival of the Santa Ana, which rushes down from the high Mojave
desert. Lyall Watson, in his book Heaven’s Breath, claims that when the Santa Ana blows,
murder rates soar.
The wind may get into the headlines when it comes in the form of tornadoes and
hurricanes, but for the (7) __________ part it goes about its job of shifting huge masses of air
around the planet. Plants take (8) __________ of this free ride to send their pollen grains far
and wide. Trees (9) __________ on it to remove old leaves and make way for new growth.
Spiders have been caught (10) __________ a lift at altitudes of almost 4.5 kilometers.
1. A. made

B. caused

C. destroyed

D. completed

2. A. reminders

B. recollections

C. mementos

D. memorial

3. A. easily

B. rightly

C. surely

D. simply

4. A. last

B. originate

C. pass

D. date

5. A. line

B. road

C. path

D. bypass

6. A. despair

B. respect

C. dread

D. warn

7. A. most

B. maximum

C. majority

D. general

8. A. benefit

B. chance

C. occasion

D. advantage

9. A. need

B. trust

C. hope

D. rely

10. A. traveling

B. hitching

C. borrowing

D. making

IV. WRITING
Exercise 1. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning, using the words
given. These words must not be changed in any way.
1. I would like to be able to speak French. (HAD)
I wish _______________________________________________ speak French.
2. It was raining cats and dogs. (TORRENTS)
The rain was ___________________________________________________.


3. It was wrong of you to borrow my book without asking. (HAVE)
You ___________________________________before you borrowed my book.

4. When I was younger, this record was one of my favourites. (FAVOURITE)
This record used ___________________________ mine when I was younger.
5. My sister finds commuting every day annoying. (PUT)
It’s difficult for my sister _________________________________ every day.

6. The Mediterranean is warm, whereas the North Sea is much colder. (NOTHING)
The North Sea is _________________________________ the Mediterranean.
7. Christ would only eat a pizza if he could have a mushroom topping. (ON)
Christ _________________________________________ when he ate a pizza.
8. My father persuaded me to learn another foreign language. (TALKED)
My father _________________________________ another foreign language.
9. Sam tried extremely hard to convince her, but it was no use. (BRING)
Hard _________________________________________________________.
10. When he arrived at the airport, his family welcomed him warmly. (GIVEN)
On___________________________________________________________.
Exercise 2. Write an essay to give your opinion on the following topic.
Some people believe that history has little to tell us. Other people believe that people must
have knowledge of history in order to understand the present.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words.
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Total: 100pts
I. LISTENING (20pts)


Part 1. (10pts; 1pt/ each correct answer)
1. decade

6. harmful

2. long-term

7. traps heat

3. 100/ hundred/ one hundred

8. growing season

4. minor explosions

9. water shortages

5. 2005 to 2010/ 2005-2010

10. (completely) unavailable

Part 2. (10pts; 1pt/ each correct answer)
11. In 2/two weeks

12. one month

13. B

14. B

15. D

16. A

17. No

18. ₤90

19. Yes

20. Optimistic

III. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (30 POINTS)
Exercise 1. (10pts; 0.5pt/ each correct answer)
1. A

2. C

3. D

4. B

5. C

6. B

7. B

8. C

9. B

10. C

11. B

12. D

13. A

14. C

15. B

16. D

17. C

18. B

19. A

20. A

Exercise 2. (5pts; 0.5pt/ each correct answer)
1. breathtaking

2. settlers

3. lifetime

4. consistent

5. legendary

6. reality

7. picturesque

8. unparalleled

9. caring

10. committed

4. out

5. on

Exercise 3. (5pts; 0.5pt/ each correct answer)
1. in

2. under

3. to


6. out

7. at

8. in

9. off

10. for

Exercise 4. (10pts; 0.5pt/ each correct answer + 0.5pt/ each correction)
line

mistake

correction

line

mistake

correction

Line 1

tell

say

Line 6

affect

effect

Line 2

pay

paying

Line 7

outweigh

outweighed

Line 4

with

without

Line 8

for

to

Line 4

founded

found

Line 9

which

where

Line 6

children

children’s

Line 10

relevantly

relevant

III. READING (30pts)
Exercise 1. (10pts; 1pt/ each correct answer)
1. A

2. C

3. D

4. B

6. B

7. A

8 – 10. A, C, F in any order

5. A

Exercise 2. (10pts; 1pt/ each correct answer)
1. edge

2. sound

3. by

4. with

5. but

6. least

7. satisfy/meet

8. together/along

9. well

10. place

Exercise 3. (10pts; 1pt/ each correct answer)
1. B
6. C

2. A

7. A

3. D
8. D

IV. WRITING (20pts)
Exercise 1. (5pts; 0.5pt/ each correct answer)

4. D
9. D

5. C
10. B


1. I wish I had ability to speak French.
2. The rain was coming down in torrents.
3. You should have asked me/ for permission before you borrowed my book.
4. This record used to be a/one favourite of mine when I was younger.
5. It’s difficult for my sister to put up with commuting every day.
6. The North Sea is nothing like as warm as the Mediterranean.
7. Christ insisted on having a mushroom topping when he ate a pizza.
8. My father talked me into learning another language.
9. Hard as/ though Sam tried, he couldn’t bring her round (to his way of thinking).
10. On his arrival at the airport, he was given a warm welcome by his family.
Exercise 2. (15 points)
Some people believe that history has little to tell us. Other people believe that people must have
knowledge of history in order to understand the present.

Marking scheme

The mark given is based on the following scheme:
Task achievement (25 % of total mark)
Coherence and cohesion (25 % of total mark)
Grammar range and Accuracy (25 % of total mark)
Lexical resource (25 % of total mark)
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SỞ GD&ĐT

KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH LỚP 11

THPT
QUẢNG BÌNH

NĂM HỌC 2012 - 2013


Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC

Khoá thi: Ngày 27 tháng 3 năm 2013
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
(Đề thi này có 05 trang)

I. LISTENING
Hướng dẫn phần thi nghe hiểu:
• Bài nghe gồm 2 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 on the tape and decide whether the statements are True (T) or
False (F). (5 pts)
1. The books belonged to five different libraries.
……………….
2. Mr. Barush’s bond was $ 2,000.
……………….
3. Books are like family to Mr. Barush.
……………….
4. Mr. Barush trusts kids around books.
……………….
5. Mr. Barush dusted the books with a soft clean cloth.
……………….
Part 2. Fill in the following blanks according to what you hear. (10 pts)
American condemnation of acts of terrorism in Iran is not unprecedented. But the U.S.
(6) ................... to Thursday's attack was at an unusually high level, with both President Obama
and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton issuing written statements expressing (7) ................... to
the families of victims and calling for the attackers to be held accountable.
Iranian officials say at least 27 people were killed and some (8) ................... wounded in
twin suicide bomb attacks at a mosque in Zahedan in Sistan-Baluchistan province, where
worshippers had (9) ................... to mark the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson,
Imam Hussein. The victims included members of Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps.
Responsibility was claimed by the Sunni Muslim (10) ................... group Jundallah, which said
it staged the attacks to avenge the execution in June of the group's leader for terrorism.
Iran has accused the United States and Britain of funding Jundallah, which it says is
based in Pakistan, but all three countries (11) ................... aiding the group. In his statement,
President Obama said the terrorist attacks were outrageous and said the United States (12)
................... with the families of the victims and with the (13) ................... of Iran in the face of
what he termed "this injustice."

Secretary Clinton called the bombings "appalling acts" and said they, along with other
recent attacks in Uganda, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq and Algeria underscore the world
community's (14) ................... to work together to combat terrorist organizations. State
Department Spokesman P.J. Crowley said the statements show the United States condemns all
forms of terrorist and sectarian-driven (15) ................... wherever it occurs.
II. PHONETICS
Pick out the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from
those of the other words. (5 pts)
16.
A. decided
B. hatred
C. warned
D. sacred
17.
A. legal
B. petal
C. pedal
D. level
18.
A. devise
B. promise
C. surprise
D. realize
19.
A. ghost
B. hostage
C. lost
D. frosty
20.
A. debate

B. depute
C. depress
D. deputy
III. LEXICO-GRAMMAR
Part 1. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence. (10
pts)
21. Does anyone know ............. that jacket might be?
A. who
B. whom
C. whose
D. which
22. The cheetah runs 70 miles ............. hour. It’s the fastest animal in the world.
A. each
B. per
C. a
D. one
23. Joe seemed to be in a good mood, ......... he snapped at me angrily when I asked him to join
us.
A. yet
B. so
C. for
D. and
24. There are several means of mass communication. The newspaper is one. Television is
.............
A. the another
B. the other
C. other
D. another
25. I read in one paper that they are ............. married.
A. getting

B. got
C. being
D. having
26. There was hardly ............. food left in the fridge.
A. more
B. any
C. no
D. some
27. We spent the ............. days on the beach.
A. few last sunny B. last sunny few C. last few sunny D. few sunny last
28. ............. not fallen over, the athlete would have won the gold medal.
A. If he
B. If not
C. Unless he had
D. Had he
29. Rarely............. to work on his own.
A. he is seen
B. does he seen
C. is he seen
D. does he
30. “We’re going to the seaside”. - “Can............. ?”
A. I come as well B. also I come
C. I too come
D. I as well come
Part 2. Complete each sentence with a suitable form of one of the phrasal verbs in the
box. Use each one once only. (5 pts)


catch on

go up

let down

take up

settle down

31. Why do prices keep ............. ............. ?
32. This new game is really............. ............. . Everyone is playing it.
33. It’s time your brother ............. ............. and started a family.
34. When she retired, she ............. ............. gardening so she wouldn’t get bored.
35. I’m sorry to ............. you ............. but I can’t take you to the airport after all.
Part 3. Complete the following sentences with appropriate form of the word in block
capitals. (5 pts)
36. ACT
There is a saying in English: “ ............. speak louder than words.”
37. QUALIFY
He won the discus event at the Olympic Games but was later .............
when a medical check proved that he had been taking drugs.
38. NATION
Do you have a ............. costume in your country?
39. LAND
The plane had to make a crash ............. in a field.
40. TROULE
Traveling in big cities is becoming more ............. everyday.
Part 4. Put the verbs given in the brackets into the appropriate tenses or forms. (10 pts)
41. “You were late for your dental appointment.”
“I know. I (not/ stay) .................. so long at the library.”
42. It is necessary that everyone (be) .................. calm in times of danger.

43. If you want to see us, come to Tom’s on Sunday. We (wait) .................. for you there
at
midday.
44. It was a fine day and the roads were crowded because a lot of people (rush)
..................
to the seaside.
45. Those were the highest words of praise they ever (hear) .................. from the old man.
46. Our little children enjoy (take) .................. to the water park every Sunday.
47. I don’t feel good. I (stay) .................. home from work tomorrow.
48. It won’t be safe to use these stairs until they (repair) .................. .
49. The city is now crowded with the people who (seek) .................. employment.
50. The old man is said (leave) .................... all his money to an old people’s home when
he died.
Part 5. In each of the following sentences, the 4 words or phrases are marked A, B, C or
D. Identify the one underlined expression that is not correct and correct it. (5 pts)
51. Almost American Indian cultures have been agricultural societies since 2000 BC.
A
B
C
D


52. Would you like to contribute for our earthquake fund?
A B
C
D
53. The violence is a very great problem in the world.
A
B
C

D
54. Now that the stress of examinations are over, we can go somewhere for our
holiday.
A
B
C
D
55. Passengers are advised not to leave their luggage attended.
A
B
C
D
IV. READING COMPREHENSION
Part 1. Read the passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) which best fits each
space. (10 pts)
In the past people suffered (56) .................... a disease called scurvy. Their gums
bled, their skin became rough, their wounds did not (57) .................. and their muscles
wasted away. The (58) ................... of these symptoms was a lack of vitamin C; people ate
preserved meats and foods and could not get fresh vegetables and fruits.
The best (59) ................... of vitamin C are oranges, lemons, grapefruit,
cantaloupes, strawberries, and fresh vegetables. These fruits must be fresh because vitamin C
is destroyed by heat, storage, or exposure (60) .................. air.
Although today more people (61) ................... vitamin C pills than any other
supplement, some people still have scurvy, (62) .................. some of the elderly, alcoholics,
and the chronically ill.
Research shows that vitamin C reduces the (63) ................... of colds and can help
prevent cancer. There is also evidence that vitamin C prevents heart disease, (64)
................... wound healing, helps prevent gum disease, and helps protect us from
pollutants such as cigarette smoke. Some recent research also shows that vitamin C has a
positive effect on some mental (65) ................... and increases life span.

56.
A. from
B. with
C. by
D. at
57.
A. close
B. recover
C. heal
D. get well
58.
A. reason
B. cause
C. origin
D. signs
59.
A. store
B. resources
C. provider
D. sources
60.
A. to
B. towards
C. in
D. by
61.
A. consume
B. drink
C. take
D. have

62.
A. containing
B. including
C. consisting
D. like
63.
A. severity
B. seriousness
C. gravity
D. importance
64.
A. hastens
B. hurries up
C. quickens
D. speeds
65.
A. chaos
B. confusions
C. disorders
D. disturbances


Part 2. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only
ONE word in each space. (10 pts)
At sixteen Henry Vincent was separated from his family as a result of the war. He
wandered aimlessly from (66) ................ country to another (67) ................ finally setting down
in Australia, where he trained (68) ................ an electronics engineer. He established his own
business but it called for so much work that marriage was out of the (69) ................ .
His retirement suddenly (70) ................ him realize (71) ................ lonely he was and he
decided to (72) ................ up a hobby. With his interest in electronics, amateur radio seemed a

natural choice. He installed his own equipment and obtained a licence and his call sign, which
is the set of letters and numbers used to announce oneself when making radio contact with
other radio amateurs all over the world.
Soon Henry had a great many contacts in far-off places. One in particular was a man in
California with whom he had much in common. One night the man in California (73)
................ to mention the village in Europe he had come from. Suddenly, Henry realised that
this man was in fact his younger brother, Peter. At first, the two brothers were at a (74)
................ for words but then little by little they filled in the details of their past lives and not
(75) ................ afterwards Henry Vincent flew to California to be reunited with his brother.
Part 3. Read the following passage and choose the correct answers (A, B, C, or D). (5
pts)
May 7, 1840, was the birthday of one of the most famous Russian composers of the
nineteenth century: Peter Illich Tchaikovsky. The son of a mining inspector, Tchaikovsky
studied music as a child and later studied composition at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. His
greatest period of productivity occurred between 1876 and 1890, during which time he
enjoyed the patronage of Madame von Meck, a woman he never met, who gave him
a living stipend of about $1,000 a year. Madame von Meck later terminated her friendship
with Tchaikovsky, as well as his living allowance, when she herself was facing financial
difficulties. It was during the time of Madame von Meck's patronage, however, that
Tchaikovsky created the music for which he is most famous, including the music for the
ballets of “Swan Lake” and “The Sleeping Beauty”. Tchaikovsky's music, well known
for its rich melody and sometimes melancholy passages, was one of the first that brought
serious dramatic music to dance. Before this, little attention had been given to the music
behind the dance. Tchaikovsky died on November 6, 1893, ostensibly of cholera, although
there are now some scholars who argue that he committed suicide.
76. With what topic is the passage primarily concerned?
A. The life and music of Tchaikovsky.
B. Development of Tchaikovsky's music for ballets.
C. Tchaikovsky's relationship with Madame von Meck.

D. The cause of Tchaikovsky's death.
77. Where is the best place in the passage to add the following sentence?
She had commissioned some works from him and had so admired his music that
she agreed to support him.
A. In line 2 after the word “Tchaikovsky”
B. In line 6 after the word “year”
C. In line 7 after the word “difficulties”
D. In line 12 after the word
“dance”
78. In lines 5, the phrase “enjoyed the patronage of” probably means:
A. liked the company of
B. was mentally attached to
C. solicited the advice of
D. was financially dependent upon
79. According to the passage, all of the following describe Madame von Meck
EXCEPT:
A. She had economic troubles.
B. She was generous.
C. She was never introduced to Tchaikovsky.
D. She enjoyed Tchaikovsky's music.
80. According to the passage, “Swan Lake” and “The Sleeping Beauty” are:
A. dances
B. songs
C. operas
D. plays
V. WRITING
Part 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible
in meaning to the sentence printed before it. (5 pts)
81. I am only interested in why he did it.

→ The only thing.............................................................................
82. House prices have risen dramatically this year.
→ There has been ...........................................................................
83. I can’t understand how this new computer works.
→ This new computer works ..........................................................
84. She didn’t inherit anything under her uncle’s will.
→ Her uncle didn’t .........................................................................
85. I only recognized him when he came into light.
→ Not until .....................................................................................
Part 2. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five
words, including the word given. (5 pts)
86. People claim that he was the best tennis player of his times.
said
→ He................................. the best tennis player of his times.
87. They left early because they didn’t want to get caught in the traffic.
avoid


→ They left early in order ................................. in the traffic.
88. Why didn’t they tell me about these changes earlier?
should
→ I ................................. about these changes earlier.
89. He had a very traditional upbringing, didn’t he?
traditionally
→ He ................................., wasn’t he?
90. I would like to express my thanks for everything you have done for me.
thankful
→ I’d like to say................................. am for everything you have done for me.
Part 3. Composition (10 pts)

The world is experiencing a dramatic increase in population. This is causing problems
not only for poor, developing countries, but also for industrialized and developed nations.
Describe some of the problems that overpopulation causes and suggest at least one possible
solution. You should write at least 200 words.
....................................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................................
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ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 2
I. LISTENING
Part 1. (5 points)
1. T

2. F

3. T

4. F

5. T

9. gathered
14. need

10. militant
15. violence

18. B

19. A

20. D

Part 1.
(10 points)
21. C
22. B
26. B
27. C

23. A
28. D

24. D
29. C

25. A
30. A

Part 2. (5 points)
31. going up
34. took up

32. catching on
35. let you down

33. settled down

Part 3. (5 points)
36. Actions

37. disqualified

38. national

Part 2. (10 points)
6. reaction 7. sympathy 8. 270
11. deny
12. stands
13. people
II. PHONETICS (5 points)
16. C

17. A

III. LEXICO - GRAMMAR


39. landing

40. troublesome

Part 4. (10 points)
41. shouldn’t have stayed 42. be/ should be
43. shall/ will be waiting
were rushing
45. had ever heard
46. being taken

47. am staying/am going to stay
48. have been repaired
are seeking
50. to have left

44.
49.

Part 5: (5 points) (chọn đúng 50%, sửa đúng 50%)
51. A.
Almost

Most
52. C.
for

to
53. A.
The violence 
Violence
54. C.
are

is
55. D.
attended

unattended

IV. READING COMPREHENSION

Part 1: (10 points)
56. A
57. C
61. C
62. B

58. B
63.A

59. D
64. D

Part 2: (10 points)
66. one
67. before
take 73. happened/ chanced

68. as
74. loss

69. question 70. made
75. long

Part 3: (5 points)
76. A

78. D

79. D

77. B

60. A
65. C
71. how

80. A

V. WRITING
Part 1: (5 points)
81. The only thing I am interested in is why he did it.
82. There has been a dramatic rise (increase) in house prices this year.
83. This new computer works in the way I can’t understand.
84. Her uncle didn’t leave her anything in his will.
85. Not until he came into light did I recognize him.
Part 2: (5 points)
86. is said to have been
87. to avoid getting/being caught
88. should have been told
89. was traditionally brought up/ was brought up traditionally.
90. how thankful I
Part 3: (10 points)
The mark given to part 3 is based on the following scheme:

72.


- Content: (50% of the total mark);
- Organization and presentation: (20% of the total mark);
- Language: (20% of the total mark);

- Handwriting, punctuation and spelling: (10% of the total mark).
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ĐỀ SỐ 3
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO

KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH CẤP THPT

HÀ TĨNH

NĂM HỌC 2012 - 2013

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Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH 11

ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC

Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút
(Đề thi có 10 trang)

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 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

C. Asia

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

C. furniture

4. Where did Angela meet her boy friend?
A. at her sister's house

B. at university

C. in Hong Kong

5. What does Angela do to relax?
A. She cooks a meal

B. She goes sailing

C. She goes shopping

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
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