Đề thi chọn HSG L12 V2

UBND TỈNH THỪA THIÊN HUẾ KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO LỚP 12 THPT NĂM HỌC 2003 - 2004
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ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Môn: TIẾNG ANH - (Vòng 2)
Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
ĐIỂM
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NHẬN XÉT PHÁCH
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I. LISTENING. (20 points)
Part 1: You will hear five people talking about what job they do and why. Write the answer
in the numbered boxes. You will hear the recording twice.
Job Reason for doing this job
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Speaker 5 9.............................. 10...................................................................................
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Part 2: You will hear an interview with Hazel Garvey about what happened to her. Listen to
the recording and answer the following questions. Write T ( True) or F (false) in the blank.
You will hear the recording twice.
1. Hazel is a driver. ....................
2. She went to an art exhibition on a Friday evening. ....................
3. The exhibition was held in Paris. ....................
4. She got back home on Monday afternoon. ....................

5. She lost her jewellery on the way home. ....................
6. Two people were sent to investigate the burglary. ....................
7. They didn't see any sign of break-in. ....................
8. The jewellery isn't worth much. ....................
9. The jewellery was found in the market. ....................
10. Hazel got all the jewellery back. ....................
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III. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR (20 points)
Part 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence.
1. " I thought that the tour began at 3:00.
"Oh no, you're .................... It began at 1:30 "
A. too much late here C. here too much late
B. here much too late D. too much here late
2. Can you ...................... to it that no one uses this entrance
A. ensure B. guarantee C. assure D. see
3. We had to get a bank loan when the money finally ...................... .
A. gave in B. gave off C. gave over D. gave out
4. " I'm learning to drive."
" That's nice, but don't include me ....................... a passenger until you get your license."
A. to be B. being C. for D. as
5. " Who is responsible for sending out misinformation?"
" Most of the fault ....................... with the administration."
A. has laid B. lays C. is laying D. lies
6. For a while I was at a ....................... to know what to say
A. blank B. pain C. loss D. crisis
7. He lost his job ......................... no fault of his own.
A. through B. by C. with D. over
8. She expressed her ....................... for certain kinds of cheaply produced movies
A. disapproval B. dissatisfaction C. distaste D. disloyalty
9. There is a constant ..................... of visitors to this important historic site.

A. current B. tide C. river D. stream
10. When Helen agreed to run the school play, she got more than she .......................
A. came down to B. bargained for C. faced up to D. got round to
Part 2: Complete the sentences with the appropriate phrasal verbs in its correct form. The
first one has been done for you as an example.
catch .... out, come .... across, fill .... in, make .... up, pass ....on, bring .... up,
put .... across, hold .... up, drop .... off, bring .... around
0. Here are the visa application forms. You have to .......... (them) and return them to the consulate.
1. I don't need to book a hotel room in Manchester. Joan has offered to ............. (me)
2. The oral examination was difficult. The examiner tried to ............ (me) by asking some tricky
questions.
3. I don’t believe the story Bob told us. I’m sure he ............. (it).
4. I wish the examination was tomorrow! I'm nervous so I shall be glad to ............. (it).
5. George has some very good ideas, but he sometimes has difficulty in ............ (them) to others.
6. We ought to discuss the matter as soon as possible. I’ll ........... .(it) at the meeting tomorrow.
7. I’ve got a message for Peter from Linda. Could you ............ (it) when you see him this
afternoon?
8. The old lady fainted but the nurse was soon able to ............ (her).
9. I've still got some books of yours. If you are at home this evening, I'll ........... (them) on my way
from the office.
10. I'm sorry I'm late. I was just leaving home when the telephone rang, so the call ............ (me)
up.
0. fill them in 4. .............................. 8. .............................
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1. ......................... 5. .............................. 9. .............................
2. ......................... 6. .............................. 10. ...........................
3. ......................... 7. ..............................
IV. READING: (20 points)
Part 1: Read the following passage and choose the most suitable word for each space.
In 1955 Martin Luther King Jr., gained national recognition for his nonviolent methods

used in a bus boycott in Montgomery. This peaceful boycott, under Dr. King’s guidance, changed
the law which required Black people to ride in the backs of buses. After this success, Dr. King
used his nonviolent tactics in efforts to change other discriminatory laws.
Dr. King urged Blacks to use nonviolent sit-ins, marches, demonstrations and freedom
rides in their efforts to gain full freedom and equality. Arrested for breaking discriminatory laws,
Dr. King went to jail dozens of times. He became a symbol around the world for people to protest
peacefully against unjust laws. In recognition of his work for peaceful charge, Dr. King received
the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize.
Questions: (For questions 1-7: Circle A, B, C or D)
1. What is the best title for the passage?
A. The Effectiveness of Nonvilent Methods
B. Martin Luther King, Jr: Nobel Prize Winner
C. The Need to Change Discriminatory Laws
D. Martin Luther King, Jr. : Advocate of Nonviolence
2. According to the passage, as a consequence of his protest in 1955, Dr. King became
A. peaceful in his tactics
B. famous in the United States
C. frustrated in his efforts
D. successful in the transportation business
3. It can be inferred from the passage that Dr. King continued his nonviolent methods because
A. they were legal in Montgomery
B. they were effective
C. most people are incapable of violence
D. most people believed he would receive the Nobel Peace Prize
4. Which of the following is mentioned in the passage as a means by which Dr. King tried to bring
about social justice?
A. Store boycotts C. Peaceful marches
B. congressional debates D. Visits to jails
5. According to the passage, how many times was Dr. King put in jails?
A. One B. Between two and ten C. Twelve D. At least twenty-four

6. The author implies that in the 1960's Dr. King was known
A. to few people in Montgomery C. primarily by the medical profession
B. to people in many countries D. personally by several lawyers
7. The passage answers which of the following questions?
A. When were discriminatory laws established in Montgomery?
B. Who arrested Dr. king for breaking discriminatory laws?
C. How many marches took place in 1955?
D. What special award was given to Dr. King?
Part 3: Complete the sentence with the most appropriate word.
MTV stands for Music Television. It's a television (1).................. dedicated to pop music.
It was (2)................ on 1
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August 1981 in the United States. Because of MTV's instant success in
the US, the company expanded into other (3)................... . MTV Europe (4).................. operating
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on 1
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August 1987. MTV Europe(5) .................. 24 hours a day from its London studios. It can be
seen in 33 countries and reaches an estimated (6)...................... of 110 million viewers.
People of 19 different nationalities work at London headquarters, and they try to offer a
(7) .................. of music from all over Europe. The channel broadcasts in (8)................... but
Germany provides the biggest number of viewers. Currently, one fifth of the (9)................ is by
German artists.
Most of TV output is video and concerts, but there is also a programme (10)..................
Unplugged, where major artists play (11) ...................... and acoustic in front of a small studio
audience.
In addition to music, the channel's programmes (12)..................... with news, movie
information and comedy. MTV has also broadcast special report (13)................... racism,
immigration and unemployed teenagers.
Your answers:

1. ......................................... 6. ........................................ 11. .........................................
2. ......................................... 7. ........................................ 12............................................
3. ......................................... 8. ........................................ 13.. ...........................................
4. .......................................... 9. ........................................
5. ......................................... 10.......................................
V. WRITING (30 points)
Part 1: Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in capitals and so that the meaning
stays the same.
1. Everyone thought the book was written by the princess herself. HAVE
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2. I can't lift this table on my own. UNLESS
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3. Such was the demand for tickets that people queued day and night. GREAT
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4. The coins are believed to have been buried for safe-keeping. IT
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5. They suspended Jackson for the next two matches. BANNED
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6. The calculator I've got doesn't need a battery. OWN
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7. I like cheese best for breakfast. WHAT
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8. You are not to leave the hospital under any circumstances. NO
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9. It did nothing but rain for days. AFTER
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10. It's very important for me to know the answer. SIMPLY
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Part 2: COMPOSITION (You should spend about 30 minutes on this task.)

In an essay of about 200 words, name the harmful as well as the beneficial effects of advertising.
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