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TRƯỜNG THPT CẨM THỦY 1

ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI NĂM HỌC 2010 - 2011
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH – KHỐI 12
( Thời gian làm bài 180 phút không kể thời gian giao đề )

Họ và tên thí sinh: .................................................................................................. Số báo danh: ..............................................
Câu 1: a. Chọn một từ có phần gạch dưới có cách phát âm khác với những từ cũn lại.
1. A. enough
B. account
C. ground
D. outwit
2. A. phoned
B. called
C. cooked
D. climbed
3. A. can
B. cell
C. call
D. cold
4. A. enough
B. courage
C. encounter
D. nourish
5. A. machine
B. cheap
C. teacher
D. child
b. Chọn phương ỏn (A hoặc B, C, D) ứng với từ cú trọng õm chớnh nhấn vào õm tiết cú vị
trớ khỏc với ba từ cũn lại trong mỗi cõu.

6. A. reduce
B. offer
C. apply
D. persuade
7. A. inventor
B. physicist
C. president
D. property
8. A. potential
B. volunteer
C. understand
D. commend
9. A. congratulate
B. development
C. preferential
D. servative
10. A. economy
B. communicate
C. unemployment
D. particular
Câu 2: Tìm một lỗi sai trong mỗi câu sau đây và sửa chúng thành đúng:
1. It was him who came running into the classrom with the news.
2. Our Spanish professor would like us spending more time in the laboratory practising our pronunciation.
3. We got used to cook our food when we had to live alone.
4. Even though she looks very young, she is twice older than my twenty year old sister.
5. Sam used to living in Oklahoma,but his company had him transfer to a better position in UK.
6. The price of crude oil used to be a great deal lower than now, wasn’t it ?
7. Mr Peter used to think of him as the only president of the company.
8. Janet finally used to cooking on an electric stove after having a gas one for so long.
Câu 3: Chọn từ/cụm từ thích hợp (ứng với A hoặc B, C, D) để hoàn thành mỗi cõu sau.

1. I don’t see any _______ in arriving early at the theater if the show doesn’t start until 9 o’clock.
A. cause
B. reason
C. aim
D. point
2. The new manager’s office has _______ new equipment.
A. many
B. a lot of
C. some of
D. a few
3. I don’t _______ to change my job because I like it.
A. risk
B. intend
C. persist
D. insist
4. You thought I did wrong but the result _______ my action.
A. agreed
B. approved
C. proved
D. justified
5. Thomas has a garden which is _______ mine.
A. double as large
B. semi-larger than C. twice as large as
D. as two-time as large
6. _ “What do you think of the film we’ve watched?”
_ “____________”
A. It’s a breeze!
B. No kidding!
C. I’ve seen better. D. None of your business!
7. In 1870, _______, John D. Rockefeller and others created the Standard Oil Company.

A. that oil prices fluctuated
B. despite fluctuating oil prices
C. but the oil prices fluctuated
D. oil prices were fluctuating
8. ______ to school by bus.
A. Many a student goes
B. Many the students go
C. Many of students go
D. Much student goes
9. Careless driving also accounts ______ the increasing number of traffic accidents.
A. on
B. into
C. for
D. with
10. ______ is not clear to researchers.
A. Why dinosaurs having become extinct
B. Why dinosaurs became extinct
C. Did dinosaurs become extinct
D. Dinosaurs became extinct
11. By the time we get out of this traffic jam, all the guests _______ home.
A. have gone
B. had gone
C. will go
D. will have gone
12. ______ members of the class has to be responsible for his own actions.
A. Each of the
B. Every
C. None of
D. All
13. The teacher _______ them the answer to the question.

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A. explained
B. said
C. discussed
D. told
14. We met each other at the meeting ______ coincidence.
A. by
B. in
C. for
D. to
15. As we’ve been discussing for 2 hours without any solution, I’d like to ______ my own solution to this
problem.
A. come up
B. bring down
C. put forward
D. take in
16. The accident resulted ______ some minor injuries.
A. to
B. from
C. in
D. of
17. Dave, I really appreciate _______ me. But I think I could manage it myself.
A. you to help
B. you helped
C. your helping
D. that you would help

18. One of the robbers was described by the witnesses _______ tall and about 25.
A. like
B. by
C. in
D. as
19. I left the purse at home. Can you _______ without breakfast today, dear?
A. go
B. do
C. make
D. live
20. One of the solutions _______ by environmentalists is to ban vehicles from the city center.
A. are suggested
B. is suggested
C. suggesting
D. suggested
Câu 4: Chuyển các câu sau sang câu bị động
1. I like you to take photographs.
2. You can’t wear this shirt because it is very small.
3. Did they build that house in 1972 ?
4. Why did people think it was important ?
5. How many ways can you solve this problem?
6. My classmates used to call me John.
7. He heard the bell ring.
8. We have to pick fruit very early in the morning.
9. They were continually asking questions.
10. He has caught a lion and shot two others.
Câu 5: Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau MỘT từ thích hợp.
Computers are helpful in many ways: First, they are fast. They can work with information much more
quickly than a person. .....1...., computers can work with lots of information at the ......2........ time. Third,
they can keep ......3....... for a long time. They do not forget things the way .......4........ do. Also, computers

are almost always correct. They are not.......5..........., of course, but they don’t usually make mistakes.
These days, .......6.......... is important to know something about computers. There are a number of ways to
....7..... Some companies have classes at work. Also, most universities offer day and ......8....... courses in
computer science. Another way to learn is .......9..........a book. There are many books about computers in
bookstores and libraries. Or you can learn from a friend. After a few hours of practice you can work with
......10........ You may not be an expert, but you can have fun.
Câu 6: Viết lại các câu sau đây sao cho chúng có cùng nghĩa với câu đã cho
1. If I take the job I’ll have to move to London.
- Taking the job will .......................................
2. Neil wishes he hadn’t sold his car.
- Neil regrets ..................................................................
3. How about going to the theatre tonight ?
- Would .................................................................
4. Peter will look after the children. He has no objection.
- Peter doesn’t mind ..........................
5. “I’ll definitely be here by eight.” Ann promised
- Ann promised she ...................................
6. I can meet you if you arrive before eleven.
- So .....................................................................
7. They will catch all the prisoners again by tonight.
- All the prisoners ....................................
8. I’ve warned you not to go near that dog.
- I’ve warned you about ........................................
9. No, please don’t tell him.
- I’d rather .....................................................................................
10. Why don’t you ask her yourself ?
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- I suggest ......................................................................
Câu 7: Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống sau đây một giới từ thích hợp:
1. They wanted to talk to me but I kept ..........working and refused to listen.
2. This house is built .............. brick.
3. I’ve been looking .............a cup to match the one I broke.
4. We have supplied those families ........... food.
5. You will see I am right if you look .............. the matter from my point of view.
6. Older people rarely approve ............. the habits of the younger generation.
7. I was born .............. New Year’s Day, ............the morning of January 1st 1981.
8. We have studied your proposal ........... great care,but cannot see .......... what way it differs from ours.
Câu 8: Cho dạng đúng của các ĐỘNG TỪ trong ngoặc.
1. Will you tell Watson I .....(be) ..... in a little late ?
2. He....(work) ..... all day yesterday.
3. The days are gone when each nation ....(be) ..... like an island.
4. Hi, Paul ! What a nice surprise ! I ...(not think) ..... I ..... (run) ..... into you today.
5. We always ....(remember) ..... the wonderful winter holidays we had in Dalat.
6. That man was a little mad. He always ..(try) ..... to improve that the earth was flat.
7. Don’t let him play with scissors in case he ...(cut) ..... himself.
8. We’ve got everything. Nothing seems .....(forget).
9. It’s interesting to note that our life expectancy ...(increase).
10. The experiment .... (make) ..... when the light ...(go) ..... out.
11. John & I ....(study) ..... at the same school, and we ....(be) ..... great friends ever since.
12. Two miles ...(be) ... enough for her to go jogging every morning.
Câu 9: Tìm dạng đúng của các từ trong ngoặc.
1. After the explosion, only two people were left ......... .
(LIVE)
2. “ Look after your mother”. were his .........words.
(DIE)
3. ......... was one of the three problems facing Vietnamese government after the August Revolution.

(LITERATE)
4. She always listens .............. to what she is told.
(ATTENTION)
5. She has cut herself, and it is ........... quite badly.
(BLOOD)
6. Is it possible to ........... between a hobby and an interest ?
(DISTINCT)
7. Freedom of ............... is one of the fundamental rights.
(SPEAK)
8. ............ is such a competitive profession.
(ADVERTISE)
9. I know him through work, but not ............. .
(SOCIETY)
10. This new film is ........... good.
(EXCEPT)
Câu 10: Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau đây, dựa vào các từ gợi ý hãy đặt câu hỏi và trả lời.
UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, serves the children of the world. It serves children of all
races, nationalities, religions and political systems in more than 100 developing countries. Its purpose is to
help provide a better life for children and their mother. It gives both long term assistance and emergency
help. This programme is very necessary. Today 800 million humans live in conditions of poverty and
hopelessness. Two-thirds of them are children and mother of small children. Four-fifths of these children
have no regular health services. Nine out of ten are not protected against childhood diseases. One hundred
million do not have enough of right foods. Most of them drink impure water. Unsafe water is one of
reasons millions of people die every year.
1, UNICEF / serve/ children/ all religions/ developing countries?
2, What/ UNICEF / purpose?
3, How many/ people/ world today/ live / poor / hopeless conditions ?
4, What / one / reasons / millions / people / die / every year ?
5, What / UNICEF / mean ?
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Câu 1 : ( 20 điểm ) Mỗi câu đúng cho 02 điểm.
a. Chọn một từ có phần gạch dưới có cách phát âm khác với những từ cũn lại.
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. C
5. A
b. Chọn phương ỏn (A hoặc B, C, D) ứng với từ cú trọng õm chớnh nhấn vào õm tiết cú vị trớ
khỏc với ba từ cũn lại trong mỗi cõu.
1. B
2.A
3.A
4.C
5.C
Câu 2 : Tìm một lỗi sai trong mỗi câu sau đây và sửa chúng thành đúng:
( 20 điểm ) Mỗi câu đúng cho 2.5 điểm.
1. him ----> he 2. spending ---->to spend 3. cook ----> cooking 4. older than ----> as old as
5. living ----> live 6. was’t it ----> didn’t it 7. him ----> himself 8. finally used ----> is finally used

Câu 3 : Chọn từ/cụm từ thích hợp (ứng với A hoặc B, C, D) để hoàn thành mỗi cõu sau.
1.

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

D
B
B
D
C
C
B
A
C
B

( 40 điểm ) Mỗi câu đúng cho 2 điểm.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.

19.
20.

D
A
D
A
C
C
C
D
B
D

Câu 4 : Chuyển các câu sau sang câu bị động ( 15 điểm ) Mỗi câu đúng cho 1.5 điểm.
1- I like photographs to be taken by you.
2- This shirt can’t be worn because it is very small.
3- Was that house built in 1972 ?
4- Why was it thought to be important ?
5- How many ways can this problem be solved ?
6- I used to be called John by my classmates.
7- The bell was heard to ring.
8- Fruit has to be picked very early in the morning.
9- Questions were cotinually being asked.
10- A lion has been caught and two others have been shot.

Câu 5 : Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau một từ thích hợp.
( 10 điểm ) Mỗi câu đúng cho 01 điểm.
1- Second
2- same

3- information
6- it
7- learn
8- night

4- to
9- from

5- perfect
10- computers

Câu 6 : Viết lại các câu sau đây sao cho chúng có cùng nghĩa với câu đã cho
( 20 điểm ) Mỗi câu đúng cho 02 điểm.
1. Taking the job will mean moving to London.
2. Neil regrets having sold his car.
3. Would you like to go to the theatre tonight?
4. Peter doesn’t mind looking after the children
5. Ann promised she would be there by eight.
6. So long as you arrive before eleven,I can meet you.
7. All the prisoners will be (have been)caught again by...)
8. I’ve warned you about (your) going near that dog.
9. I’rather you didn’t tell him.
10. I suggest (that) you ask her your self.

Câu 7 : Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống sau đây một giới từ thích hợp:
1-on
6-of

( 20 điểm ) Mỗi câu đúng cho 02 điểm.
2-with

3-for
7-on/ on
8-with / in

4-with

5-over

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Câu 8 : Cho dạng đúng của các động từ trong ngoặc.
( 15 điểm ) Mỗi câu đúng cho 01 điểm.
1. will be
5. shall / will .... remember
2. was working
6. was .....trying
3. was
7. cuts
4. didn’t think – would run
8. to have been forgotten

9. is increasing
10. was being made - went
11. studied – have been
12. is

Câu 9 : Tìm dạng đúng của các từ trong ngoặc.

( 20 điểm ) Mỗi câu đúng cho 02 điểm.
1. ALIVE
2. DYING
3. ILLITERACY
6. DISTINGUISH
7. SPEECH 8. ADVERTISING

4. ATTENTIVELY 5. BLEEDING
9. SOCIALLY
10. EXCEPTIONALLY.

Câu 10: Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau đây, dựa vào các từ gợi ý hãy đặt câu hỏi và trả lời.
( 20 điểm ) Mỗi câu đúng cho 02 điểm.
1- Does UNICEF serve the children of all religions in developing countries ?
+ Yes,it does.
2- What is UNICEF’s purpose ?
+ Its purpose is to help provide a better life for children and their mother.
3- How many people in the world today live in poor and hopeless conditions?
+ 800 million people in the world live in poor and hopeless conditions.
4- What is one of the reasons millions of people die every year ?
+ Unsafe water is (one of reasons millions of people die every year.)
5- What does UNICEF mean ?
+ UNICEF means United Nations Children’s Fund.
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HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM:
200
Tổng điểm toàn bài =

= 20 ĐIỂM

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(Đề thi gồm có 06 trang)

ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI-NĂM HỌC 2010-2011
Môn: Tiếng Anh Khối 12
Thời gian: 180 phút

Full name: …..………………………..
Class: …..……
Giám thị 1

Giám thị 2

Mã phách

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Điểm bài thi bằng số:………..

Giám khảo 1:……………

Điểm bài thi bằng chữ: .........

Giám khảo 2:……………

Mã phách

SECTION ONE: PHONETICS
I.Choose the word whose main stress pattern is put differently from that of the other words.
(1.0m)
1. A. determine
B. appearance
C. behaviour
D. dangerous
2. A. valuable
B. explosion
C. tolerant
D. satisfy
3. A. effective
B. amusing
C. typical
D. expression
4. A. customer
B. relationship
C. equipment
D. deliberate
5. A. knowledge
B. enjoy
C. science
d. sudden
II. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other
words. (1.0 m)

1. A. produced
B. believed
C. stopped
D. laughed
2. A. creature
B. feature
C. neat
D. creation
3. A. amount
B. wounded
C. bound
D. round
4. A. friendly
B. simply
C. imply
D. speciality
5. A. feather
B. leather
C. feature
D. measure
SECTION TWO: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that
fits in the space in the same line. (2.0 ms)
SCHOOL REPORT
Margaret started English Literature this term, and I am
afraid that her (1) _________________to the subject has not been
INTRODUCE
entirely (2) _____________ . She has not shown much enthusiasm,
SUCCESS
and does not always pay (3) ________________ in class. Her assignments

ATTEND
are often (4) _________________, because she is so untidy, and
READ
because of her (5) ________________to check her work thoroughly.
FAIL
She failed to do any (6) _______________before the end of term test,
REVISE
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Thí sinh không được làm bài vào ô này
 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

and had poor results. She seems to have the (7) _________________
MISTAKE
idea that she can succeed without studying. She has also had many
(8)______________________ and has frequently arrived late for
ABSENT
class. This has resulted in several (9) ______________. Although
PUNISH
Margaret is a (10) _______________student in some respects, she
GIFT
has not had a satisfactory term.
II. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense or form (2.0 ms)
1. It is very necessary that she (improve) _______________________ her writing skill.
2. They went to the party without (invite) _______________________.
3. Miss White (finish) ____________________ her course by the time we return next month.
4. He would rather his wife (not talk) ______________________ too much.

5. Your coat is dirty. You must have it (clean)___________________.
6. Jack spent his money as if he (win) ____________________ a lottery.
7. Tom will never forget (send) _________________ to a boarding school when he was just 8 years
old.
8. Only after I reached the cinema did I realize that I (forget) _________________ to take my wallet
with me.
9. You don’t need to describe her. I (meet) ___________________ her several times.
10. Ca Mau people are ready (welcome) __________________ all tourists from far and near.
III. Choose the best word or phrase to complete each of the following sentences. (3.0 ms)
1. Can you keep calm for a moment? You _______________ noise in class!
A. are always making
B. always make
C. have always made
D. are always made
2. “_____________ detective stories?”
-“In my opinion, they are very good for teenagers.”
A. How about
B. Are you fond of
C. What do you think about
D. What do people feel about
3. I _____________ this letter around for days without looking at it.
A. carry
B. have been carrying C. will be carrying
D. am carrying
4. Take the number 5 bus and get __________ at Times Square.
A. outside
B. down
C. up
D. off
5. The report would have been accepted ____________ in checking its accuracy.

A. if more care
B. more care had been taken
C. had taken more care
D. had more care been taken
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6. No longer __________ do all the housework with their hands.
A. have women to
B. do women have
C. do women have to
D. women have to
7. In many ways, riding a bicycle is similar _____________.
A. to the driving of a car
B. when you drive a car
C. to when driving a car
D. to driving a car
8. Today many serious childhood diseases _____________by early immunisation.
A. are preventing
B. can be prevented
C. prevent
D. can prevent
9. Tom walked all the way to the hotel last night; he ____________ very tired.
A. must be
B. ought to be
C. should have been
D. must have been
10. Leo was found guilty of drunken driving and banned _________ for five years.

A. for driving
B. to drive
C. from driving
D. on driving
11. Don’t take any ___________ of Mike – he’s always rude to everyone.
A. notice
B. view
C. attention
D. sight
12. Before you sign the contract, ___________ in mind that you won’t be able to change anything
later.
A. hold
B. bear
C. retain
D. reserve
13. That language center has a wide variety ___________ subjects for you to choose.
A. at
B. upon
C. of
D. about
14. ___________ can be defined as communication include handshakes, holding hands, kissing, back
slapping, a pat on the shoulder, and brushing an arm.
A. Touches
B. Eye contact
C. Facial expressions
D. Wink
15. He fixed his eyes to the computer ___________ without paying attention to what happened
around.
A. slide
B. curtain

C. layer
D. screen
IV. Choose the underlined part among A, B. C. or D that needs correcting. (1.0m)
1. The major goals of primary education is to achieve basic literacy and numeracy among all students.
A
B
C
D
2. Species become extinct or endangerment for a number of reasons, but the primary cause is the
A
B
destruction of habitat by human activities.
C
D
3. It is really sad how many people have the misconception that reading is bored .
A
B
C
D
4. If a species does not have the natural genetic protection against particular diseases, an introduced
A
B
C
disease can have severely effects on that species.
D
5. Education and training are an important steps in getting the kind of job that you would like to have.
A
B
C
D

SECTION THREE: WRITING
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. (3.0 ms)
1. The plane had only just landed when the storm broke.
-> No sooner......................................................................................................................
2. It's pointless to try and make him change his mind.
-> It's a waste.....................................................................................................................
3. "I wish I didn't have to get up at five o'clock tomorrow morning" said Pat.
-> Pat complained..............................................................................................................
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4. The Pacific Ocean is on average deeper than the Atlantic..
-> The average...................................................................................................................
5. The students regretted that they had missed the lecture.
-> The students regretted not .............................................................................................
6. If you don't believe in it, you'll never be able to do it.
-.> Believe.........................................................................................................................
7. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended.
-> Had it not ......................................................................................................................
8. He delayed writing the book until he had done a lot of research.
-> Only after......................................................................................................................
9. Kate is the only real friend that Dolly has.
-> Except...........................................................................................................................
10. I couldn't understand him even though I listened very carefully.
-> No matter ......................................................................................................................
11. Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test..
-> As long as .....................................................................................................................
12. He forgot about the gun until he got home.

-> Not until........................................................................................................................
13. Tom is excited about going on a trip to Nha Trang next week.
-> Tom is looking forward.................................................................................................
14. Although he is intelligent, he doesn't do well at school.
->Despite...........................................................................................................................
15. Supposing you had wings, what would you do?
-> What .............................................................................................................................
II. Write a second sentence as similar in meaning as the first one. Use the word given.(1.0m)
1. You can avoid tooth decay by brushing your teeth regularly.(prevented)
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2. Bad weather delayed the flight. (due)
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3. They lost not only their money but their passports as well.(addition)
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4. They share a lot of hobbies and interests.(common)
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5. I think cycling is preferable to walking.(rather)
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III. Make sentences from the given words or phrases. (1.0m)
1. Viet Nam / wedding day / carefully / chosen / the groom's parents.
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2. I / think / duty / help / mother / housework.
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3. In/ opinion/ violent films/ should not/ shown/ television.
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4. Thank/ invitation/ your wedding/ beginning/ December.
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5. My salary/ when/ I/ appoint/ be $ 150/ month.
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I. Read through the following text and then choose the most suitable phrase from the list (A-H).
There are some extra phrases which you do not need to use.(1.0 m)
Initiative for founding the Red Cross came from the 19th century Swiss philanthropist Jean
Henri Dunant. Appalled by the almost complete lack of care for wounded soldiers,
(1)………………devoted to the aid of the wounded in wartime. Five Swiss citizens formed a
committee, (2) ……………… of the Red Cross (ICRC), and issued a call for an international
conference, (3) ……………… and was attended by delegates from 16 nations. Another conference was
held in Geneva the following year, and official delegates of 12 nations signed the first Geneva
Convention, laying down rules for the treatment of the wounded and for the protection of medical
personnel and hospitals. It was also at this meeting (4) ……………… . The principles enunciated in
the first Geneva Convention were subsequently revised and amended at conferences held later. In 1977
(5) ……………… of 1949 to protect all non-combatants in all types of conflicts, international as well
as domestic.
A. that could help the needy and wounded in the battles
B. he appealed to the leaders of nations to found societies
C. which later became the International Committee
D. additional protocols were added to the Geneva Conventions
E. that the famous symbol of the movement, the white flag bearing a red cross, was adopted
F. that the noble cause of the organization is known.
G. which was held in Geneva in October 1863
H. which was signed by almost every representatives
II. Read the passage and choose the best answer(1.0m)
America's foods began to affect the rest of the world - not only raw staples such as wheat and
corn, but a new American cuisine that spread throughout the world. American emphasis on
convenience and rapid consumption is best represented in fast foods such as hamburgers, French fries,

and soft drinks, which almost all Americans have eaten. By the 1960s and 1970s fast foods became one
of America's strongest exports as franchises for McDonald's and Burger King spread through Europe
and other parts of the world, including the former Soviet Union and Communist China. Traditional
meals cooked at home and consumed at a leisurely pace - common in the rest of the world, and once
common in the United States - gave way to quick lunches and dinners eaten on the run as other
countries mimicked American cultural patterns.
By the late 20th century, Americans had become more conscious of their diets, eating more
poultry, fish, and fresh fruits and vegetables and fewer eggs and less beef. They also began
appreciating fresh ingredients and livelier flavor, and cooks began to rediscover many world cuisines in
forms closer to their original. In California, chefs combined the fresh fruits and vegetables available
year-round with ingredients and spices sometimes borrowed from immigrant kitchens to create an
innovative cooking style that was lighter than traditional French, but more interesting and varied than
typical American cuisine. Along with the state's wines, California cuisine eventually took its place
among the acknowledged forms of fine dining.
1. Fast foods such as hamburgers, French fries, and soft drinks
A. are traditional meals of the US people.
B. are popular because of their nutritious values.
C. became more popular than meals cooked at home in China.
D. became popular with other European and Asian countries.
2. Which of the following is similar in meaning to the world cuisine?
A. Cooking
B. Style of cooking
C. Cookery
D. Cook
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