ĐỀ THI học SINH GIỎI LOP 12 2019

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ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI 12 NĂM HỌC 2019 - 2020
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút

Full name: ………………………………
Class: 12…
(Ghi chú: Học sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào đề thi).

A. PHONETICS (10 points)
Question I. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others by
circling A, B, C or D.
1. A. elaborate
B. eliminate
C. election
D. equal
2. A. hasty
B. tasty
C. wastage
D. nasty
3. A. Vintage
B. massage
C. Luggage
D. Passage
4. A. Considerate
B. Candidate
C. Associate
D. Adequate
5. A. Houses
B. Faces

C. Horses
D. Sources
Question II. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C or
D.
1. A. investigate
B. abbortionist
C. convenient
D. supervisor
2. A. majority
B. ceremony
C. photography
D. astronomy
3. A. telegraph
B. telegraphist
C. diplomat
D. competent
4. A. arithmetic
B. composition
C. interpreter
D. attributable
5. A. hotel
B. preview
C. annex
D. annul
B. GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES
Question I: Choose the best word from A, B, C, and D that fits each blank. (20 ps)
1. “Dan borrowed the car without asking last night.”
“ I know, and ______ , he asked me for a raise in his allowsnce.
A. all in all
B. therefore

C. all the same
D. on top of that
2. Nadia gave ______ that the clients signed up immediately.
A. so a professional presentation
B. a so professional presentation
C. such a professional presentation
D. such professional a presentation
3. “I asked Ned which team I should try out for.” – “But he doesn’t know a tennis ball _____ a basketball.”
A. than
B. out of
C. for
D. from
4. The proposal was rejected _______ the changes would be too costly.
A. on the ground that
B. as the result of
C. in spite of
D. because of
5. Many sportsmen attract publicity but _______ Backham, his fame was more like that of a pop star.
A. namely
B. for example
C. in the case of
D. in any case
6. Without _______ ideas, the new business will not succeed.
A. capable
B. affectionate
C. ivocational
D. innovative
7. Sammy was so nervous the night before the exam that he couldn’t ________ a wink of sleep.
A. do
B. get

C. make
D. take
8. The minute the document ______ you must take it to the director’s office.
A. is arriving
B. will arrive
C. arrived
D. arrives
9. We were ________ looking for a manager when the impeccable candidate showed up.
A. in view of
B. in the hope of
C. with a view towards
D. in the process of
10. Additional training would be the best way to _____ your career.
A. further
B. expand
C. swell
D. enlarge
11. You should start working on the report if you want to _____ Friday’s deadline.
A. set
B. take
C. meet
D. reach
12. The host city for the next World Championship _______ next week.
A. will decide
B. is to be decided
C. will be deciding
D. has decided
13.She bought the house _________ retiring there
A. in order to
B. with a view to

C. look forward to
D. so as to
14. The email I sent was to thank ________ so kind.
A. that she was
B. her to be
C. her for being
D. for her being
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15. Make your own mind; don’t just follow the __________ .
A. board
B. herd
C. swarm
D. footsteps
16. Susan got a feeling that Tom liked her, but she soon realized that was just _______.
A. pinky thoughts
B. wishful thinking
C. blessing thoughts D. imaginary thinking
17. There are ______ words in English having more than one meaning. Pay close attention to this fact.
A. a large many
B. quite many
C. quite a lot
D. a great many
18. If a whale _______ itself, it swims onto the shore and cannot get back in the water.
A. beaches
B. seats
C. sticks
D. shores
19. Your request for greater financial support has to be _______ the claim from other departments.

A. banked on
B. broken through
C. balanced against
D. built up
20. Recently, the company has received a _________ of complaints from the customers about poor products.
A. pack
B. barrage
C. pool
D. bank
Question II: Give the correct tense and form of the verb to fit each gap. (10ps)
1. It’s about time the government (do)_______________________ something about the sewage system
which (not upgrade) ____________________ for years.
2. Mr. Nam asked that a trustee (appoint) _________________________ to take control of the company.
3. Critics say the mayor is too busy (campaign)________________________ (do)_____________________
his job properly.
4. To perform this operation, the surgeon use a laser with a beam (measure)_______________________ 0,1
millimeter.
5. When she found her dog (eat)________________________ her birthday cake, she couldn’t but (kick)
_______________________ it out.
6. If there aren’t any tickets left when we reach the front of the queue, we (wait) _______________________
all the time for nothing.
7. It is highly desirable that from every product in regular production, samples (withdraw)
________________ periodically.
Question III: Use the word given in capitals at the end of some lines to form a word that fits in the gap
in the same line. (10 ps)
DANGEROUS WEBSITES

Question IV: Each line in following passage contains one mistake. Underline the mistake and correct it
as example below. (10 pt)
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People have always valued elephant because their size and strength.
Asian elephants has been captured and trained to work human being for
two thousand years. We have been used in battles from the 3rd century up
when World War II. Because they are easily trained,they have been used to
transport goods and carry huge logs from forests which was once their
home. Approximately twenty-five percents of the world's population of
Asian elephants have been caught and trained to do variety jobs, including
carrying passengers and help to capture more wild elephants. Elephants are
considered to be more intelligent then most animals, including domestics dogs
and cats. This shows by the way they can easily learn to do tricks and
perform tasks, as soon as by the playful behavior of young elephants,who
energetically play games if hide and seek, tug of war and tag.

0. …..because of ………
1. ………………………
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Question V: Put one suitable preposition or particle in the blank of each sentence. (10 ps)
1. My friend Liz is the person I always confide ___________ when I have problems.
2. People who eat an unhealthy diet are susceptible __________ all kinds of illnesses and diseases.

3. Julia is always boasting _____________ her successful business deals.
4. I will always associate that island _____________ my ex-boyfriend.
5. Do you know the girl with long hair? – Yes, she is a girl ______________ few words.
6. Many medical terms, for example, dianosis and psychiatry, are derived _______________ Greek words.
7. We have to finish _______________ our homework before going to the cinema with you.
8. The burglars made___________________ before the police arrived.
9. When we went to Stratfort, we had only a couple of hours to look _________________
10. I don’t remember The Beatles – they were _________________ my time..
C. READING
Question I: Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. (30ps)

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Your answers:
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5…………….

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9…………..

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Question II: Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space. (20pts)
Freya Stark (1893- 1993) was an extraordinary woman who ventured into remote areas where
few Europeans had ever (1)__ foot. Born in Paris, brought up in Italy, and edu cated in London, she was
already 2) __ before deciding to learn Arabic at the age of 30. She traveled (3)__ through Greece, Italy and
Cyprus. However, her passion was for exploring ancient lands of the Middle East. She was determined to
make contact with the tribes that populated the area before their traditional 4)__ of life vanished forever. She
led (5)__ into the most dangerous areas and despite the risks (she was even thrown into a military prison on
one occasion), she always returned safe and (6)__. During her travels, she completed a (7)__ across the
Valley of the Assassins, famous not only for its rough (8)__ but also for its murderous inhabitants, and
followed in the (9)__of Alexander, the Great. In her long career she produced maps, (10)__ lost cities, and
worked as a spy and propagandist, although it is as a travel writer that she is best remembered. She died at
the age of 100, outliving most women of her generation in more ways than one.
Question 1: A. placed
B. got
C. set

D. put
Question 2: A. multipurpose
B. outsmarted
C. overvalued
D. multilingual
Question 3: A. deliberately
B. privately
C. extensively
D. broadly
Question 4: A. nature
B. way
C. route
D. type
Question 5: A. expeditions
B. destinations
C. explorations
D. operations
Question 6: A. again
B. back
C. round
D. sound
Question 7: A. transfer
B. turn
C. trek
D. track
Question 8: A. terrain
B. intinarary
C. scenery
D. stopover
Question 9: A. departure

B. footsteps
C. time
D. trail
Question 10: A. discovered
B. isolated
C. pioneered
D. embarked
Question III: Read the text below and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D). (20pts)
We are descendants of the ice age. Periods of glaciation have spanned the whole of human existence
for the past 2 million years. The rapid melting of the continental glaciers at the end of the last ice age spurred
one of the most dramatic climate changes in the history of the planet. During this interglacial time, people
were caught up in a cataclysm of human accomplishment, including the development of agriculture and
animal husbandry. Over the past few thousand years, the Earth’s climate has been extraordinarily beneficial,
and humans have prospered exceedingly well under a benign atmosphere.
Ice ages have dramatically affected life on Earth almost from the very beginning. It is even possible
that life itself significantly changed the climate. All living organisms pull carbon dioxide out of the
atmosphere and eventually store it in sedimentary rocks within the Earth’s crust. If too much carbon dioxide
is lost, too much heat escapes out into the atmosphere. This can cause the Earth too cool enough for glacial
ice to spread across the land.
In general the reduction of the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has been equalized by the
input of carbon dioxide from such events as volcanic eruptions. Man, however, is upsetting the equation by
burning fossil fuels and destroying tropical rain forests, both of which release stored carbon dioxide. This
energizes the greenhouse effect and causes the Earth to warm. If the warming is significant enough, the polar
ice caps eventually melt.
The polar ice caps drive the atmospheric and oceanic circulation systems. Should the ice caps melt,
warm tropical waters could circle the globe and make this a very warm, inhospitable planet.
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Over the past century, the global sea level has apparently risen upwards of 6 inches, mainly because

of the melting of glacial ice. If present warming trends continue, the seas could rise as much as 6 feet by the
next century. This could flood coastal cities and fertile river deltas, where half the human population lives.
Delicate wetlands, where many marine species breed, also would be reclaimed by the sea. In addition, more
frequent and severe storms would batter coastal areas, adding to the disaster of the higher seas.
The continued melting of the great ice sheets in polar regions could cause massive amounts of ice to
crash into the ocean. This would further raise the sea level and release more ice, which could more than
double the area of sea ice and increase correspondingly the amount of sunlight reflected back into space. The
cycle would then be complete as this could cause global temperatures to drop enough to initiate another ice age.
Question 1. According to the passage, carbon dioxide is stored in each of the following EXCEPT
A. polar ice caps.
B. sedimentary rocks.
C. rain forests.
D. fossil fuel.
Question 2. What does the final paragraph of the passage mainly discuss?
A. The relationship between the ocean and the sun B. The amount of sunlight reflected into space
C. A rise in global temperatures
D. The conditions that could lead to an ice age
Question 3. Which of the following does the author NOT mention as a consequence of a large rise in global
sea level?
A. The destruction of wetlands
B. The flooding of cities
C. A more diverse marine population
D. Severe storms
Question 4. According to the passage, what is the relationship between carbon dioxide and the Earth’s
climate?
A. Carbon dioxide, which is trapped in glacial ice, is released when warm temperatures cause the ice melt.
B. The greenhouse effect, which leads to the warming of the climate, is result of too much carbon
stored in the Earth’s crust.
C. Rain causes carbon dioxide to be washed out of the atmosphere and into the ocean.
D. An increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide results in the warming of the climate.

Question 5. The word "beneficial" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. calm
B. inviting
C. thoughtful
D. favorable
Question 6. The word "massive" can be replaced to
A. wide
B. huge
C. dense
D. thick
Question 7. It can be inferred from the passage that the development of agriculture
A. preceded the development of animal husbandry. B. withstood vast changes in the Earth’s climate.
C. did not take place during an ice age.
D. was unaffected by the greenhouse effect.
Question 8. The word “this” in the third paragraph refers to
A. man’s upsetting the equation
B. the reduction of the level of carbon dioxide.
C. a volcanic eruption
D. the melting of the polar ice caps
Question 9. The word “inhospitable” is closest in meaning to
A. imperfect.
B. uninhabitable.
C. unlikable
D. cruel.
Question 10. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The possibility that the popular ice caps will melt
B. The coming of another ice age
C. Man’s effect on the carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere
D. The climate of the Earth over the years.
D. WRITING

Question I: Rewrite these sentences so that the new one has a similar meaning as the sentence preceded.
(20pts)
1. Without this treatment, the patient would have died.
If he_______________________________________________________________________________
2. The typhoon blew the roof off the house.
The house__________________________________________________________________________
3. Though he is rich, he lives unhappily.
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No matter how_______________________________________________________________________
4. I must post this letter tonight.
It is _______________________________________________________________________________
5. I regret not finishing my home work at the weekend.
I wish ______________________________________________________________________________
6. She doesn’t come and we have to go without her
Were she ___________________________________________________________________________
7. The house looks better since the repainting was done.
The house looks better now that __________________________________________________________
8. You can not make use of this offer after 15 December..
This offer __________________________________________________________________________
9. The concert was not as good as we had expected.
The concert didn’t come ______________________________________________________________
10. The film star wore dark glasses so that no one would recognize him.
The film star avoided __________________________________________________________________
Question II: Do not change the given word, use it to write each of the following sentences so that each has
a similar meaning as the original one. (20 pts)
1. They won’t offer her the position if she doesn’t agree to take a language course. (CONDITION)
She will be offer the position ………………………………………… to take a language course.
2. The press criticised the minister’s sudden change of policy. (CAME)

The minister ……………………………………………… by the press when he suddenly changed policy.
3. We forgot to fill up the tank so we didn’t have enough petrol. (RUN)
We………………………………………………… petrol if we had remembered to fill up the tank.
4. I’d thought about it for some time and decided to try to do something. (GO)
I’d thought about it about some time and decided …………………………………………….......
5. Everyone is always impressed by the way Steven speaks Spanish. (COMMAND)
Steven has ………………………………………………………… Spanish.
6. I promise that I will return the money to you. (HONOUR)
I ……………………………………………… that I will return the money to you.
7. After the scandal, they asked the minister to resign from his post. (DOWN)
After the scandal, the minister ……………………………………………. from office.
8. When she sold the jewelry at such a low price, she was cheated. (RIDE)
When she sold the jewelry at such a low price, ……………………………………………
9. Could you speak to Olga about her punctuality? (WORD)
Wound you mind ………………………………………………… Olga about her punctuality?
10. Rob’s teacher is very happy with him at the moment. (BOOKS)
Rob……………………………………………………………… at the moment.
Question III: Composition writing (20 pts)
Football players should be paid so much money. Do you agree or disagree? In about 250 words, write a
composition expressing your point of view. Give reasons for your answer.
Your answer:
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