SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KHÁNH HÒA KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH Trường THPT PHAN BỘI CHÂU NĂM HỌC 2011-2012

Môn thi : TIẾNG ANH – THPT (Bảng A)

Ngày thi : 14/09/2011(Thời gian : 90 phút – không kể thời gian phát đề)

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ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC

GIÁM KHẢO 1: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TỔNG ĐIỂM BẰNG SỐ:

GIÁM KHẢO 2:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tổng điểm (viết bằng chữ):

SỐ PHÁCH:

I. GRAMMAR, VOCABULARY Circle the best alternative to fill the gap in each of the following sentences (20 ms):1 General Custer was confident of victory despite being vastly ......................... by the enemy.

A outnumbered B outclassed C overcome D overtaken2 Don't tell me you've read War and Peace...................... !

A yet B still C already D just3 Steve................his chances of passing by spending too much time on the first question.

A threw out B threw off C threw away D threw in4 Mr Jones gave his sons some money to.....................them up in business.

A get B set C put D make5 ..............comes a time when you have to make a decision and stick to it.

A It B Therefore C There D That 6 Michael was the..................force behind the company's rapid expansion.

A managing B leading C rising D driving 7 Can you take..................of the shop while Mr Bentall is away?

A management B running C charge D operation 8 You'd rather speak to him yourself, ..................... ?

A hadn't you B didn't you C wouldn't you D won't you9 Douglas took.................of his meeting with the Prime Minister to argue his case.

A opportunity B advantage C chance D effect10 This painting stands a good....................of winning the prize.

A possibility B chance C opportunity D certainty11 "I'm freezing."

"You ........ more warmly."A could dress B should have dressed C may have dressed D must have dressed

12 The picture looked very impressive but in fact it had been ………….from another.

A imitated B copied C emulated D faked13 "Where's Anne?"

"She's busy…………..the washing up."

A doing B be doing C have done D to do14 "The Government appear to have made up their minds at last."

"It's about time! They've spent months .........………. this issue."

A debating B to debate C having debated D have been debating15 "Are you coming to the wedding?"

"Yes but I would prefer not........to the reception afterwards."

A going B to go C having gone D to have gone16 This car is.......of the two models in the showroom.

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A the more modern B the most modern C more modern D one of the most modern17 .......... I been informed, I'd have attended the meeting.

A Should B Were C Had D Would18. I'd rather you.....a noise last night; I couldn't get to sleep.

A wouldn't make B hadn't made C didn't make D haven't made19 "......... had we arrived at the beach when it started pouring with rain."

A No sooner B The minute C As soon as D Hardly20 "........ I dislike Winston, I have to admit that he came up with some brilliant suggestions at the management

meeting."

"That's true. I particularly liked his introduction to the 'Research & Development' project."

A Much as B No matter C However D For all

II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions . (5 ms):21. A. admire B. ambitious C. duration D. category22. A. embarrass B. require C. competent D. maturity23. A. caution B. complaint C. dependent D. computer24. A. suspect B. influence C. physical D. character25. A. emotional B. quality C. equality D. controllableIII. READINGFor questions 1-12, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). (12ms):Example:

0 A tell B say C inform D speak

OXFORDSome people (0).....that Oxford is the most attractive city in England. Whether this is (1)………….or not,it is certainly worth a visit. It is also ideal for a day (2)......………from London, as there are regular trains andbuses at fifteen-minute (3)......………..which only take about an hour to get there.You should (4)......plenty of time to visit Oxford's unique and varied range of historic attractions.What is probably of most (5).....to the visitor is the famous University with its different colleges. Youcan (6).....several of these elegant historic buildings in a day, as the majority of them are (7)...............walking distance of one another. Many of the oldest and most remarkable colleges are centrally(8)……….. , and most are open to visitors in the afternoon. It is a good idea to check before visiting,(9).....……………., as opening days and times vary.The two rivers that (10)......……..through the city are another major attraction for residents and tourists(11).......…….Both the Thames and the Cherwell rivers are lined with lush green vegetation, and a strollalong their (12)......………….or a leisurely boat ride is the perfect way to round off a day of sightseeing.Different kinds of boats are available for hire at several central locations from April to September.1. A real B genuine C honest D true2. A trip B travel C journey D voyage3. A gaps B breaks C intervals D spaces4. A allow B permit C agree D let5. A attention B notice C interest D curiosity6. A look round B see through C find out D check up7. A inside B under C within D beneath8. A placed B located C addressed D positioned9. A yet B despite C however D although

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10. A flow B move C pour D lead11. A similar B same C likely D alike12. A sides B edges C fringes D banks

III. READING

(Paul Green tells us about dedicating his time and skills to helping victims of the 2004 Asian tsunami rebuild their homes.)

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Reading 1. You are going to read an article about a man who spent a year as a volunteer. Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-H the one which fits each gap (9-15). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. (14 ms):

After the tsunami

I remember that day very clearly. It was 26 December 2004 and as we always did on this day, my friends and I had a barbecue, then went to the beach for a surf. We had a great day, completely unaware of the devastation that was about to be unleashed not so far from our hometown of Brisbane, Australia. When I returned home later that night, I heard the terrible news that a massive undersea earthquake in the Indian Ocean had triggered off a deadly tsunami. We would later learn, of course, that altogether it had killed around a quarter of a million people and left more than one-and-a-half million people homeless.

My friends and I had returned from a surfing trip to Indonesia earlier the same month, and I was particularly saddened by the destruction that occurred there, as I had felt a strong affection for the people Ihad met during my travels. 1________ I was later tolearn that Indonesia had sustained the worst physical damage of all the countries affected by the tsunami.

At the time, I was a successful florist in the citycentre. I had spent years building up my client baseand training staff. I really wanted to help, so I donateda percentage of the profits from my shop to the worst-affected areas in Indonesia. 2_________ I leased mybusiness and flew over to Indonesia.

I joined an organisation of volunteers called Shelter, committed to rebuilding homes. After the tsunami, over 160 aid organisations and UN agencies began operations in Indonesia to provide shelter, food and schooling, so I wasn't alone. Shelter's focuswas on rebuilding homes. 3_______I soon realised,however, that we weren't just rebuilding homes, wewere creating hope for the future.

I chose to join a housing charity, rather than a medical one, because I had previously trained as a carpenter and I believed I could make a difference with my talents. When I was a child, I was alwaysfixing things. 4_______I was just the type of personShelter was looking for. Shelter found a role for me on building sites, teaching construction skills to the locals and supervising the production of materials such as bricks and roofing tiles.

Disease was common because of poor water and sanitary conditions, so Shelter tried to move the homeless out of temporary camps and into permanentproper homes as soon as humanly possible. 5_______Many of the volunteers also suffered from these. I frequently experienced high fevers and rashes, and it was during these times that I most longed for the comforts of home.

Looking back, spending a year as a volunteer was the best decision I had ever made, but it wasn't easy.

6_____Most people were happy to help, but a fewsaid that if I was going to drop out of 'real life' for so long I'd have to finance my humanitarian adventures myself. There was also the sheer physical labour. By the end of the day I was both physically and mentally exhausted. Sometimes my muscles ached so much that I couldn't imagine continuing the next day.

Back home in Brisbane, I continue to support Shelter by giving presentations on my year abroad and spreading the word about their charitable work.

7____I have also made countless lifelong friends.Furthermore, I am welcome in many homes in the area. My friends and I will definitely have somewhere to stay during our next surfing trip!

A . Common illnesses suffered by disaster victims include diarrhoea, fevers, skin irritations, respiratory infections and stomach problems.

B. I hoped that they had all escaped unharmed.C. My story has inspired dozens of new recruits to sign up as volunteers.D. Many people had lost loved ones and the sorrow of the locals could be felt all around us.E. By the time I was in my twenties I could make furniture and had helped many friends with

renovations and repairs to their homes.F. I had to live off my savings, and when they ran out I asked friends and family for loans.G. However, I soon realised that I wanted to do more than give money.H. 500,000 Indonesians didn't have a roof over their heads, so they were desperately needed

For questions 1-10, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a

word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0). (10 ms):

Example: C O N F U S I O N

English Students and Culture ShockCulture shock is a feeling of (0).......................... experienced by someone CONFUSEvisiting a new country and being confronted with an (1)................................. FAMILIARculture. It is experienced by many of the thousands of students who leave home to study English in an English-speaking country.

These students have to cope with changes in weather, food, language andbehaviour. (2)...................... ………have found that there are several stages of RESEARCHculture shock and that adjusting to life in a new country is an ongoing and gradual process.

Initially, students may feel (3)…..................and delight at the new culture. EXCITEThey take to their language studies with enthusiasm and make significant progress.

Once the (4)......................….of being in a foreign place wears off, feelings of NOVEL(5).....................…. , depression and homesickness may arise, and homesick ANXIOUSstudents may call home repeatedly. (6).....................…problems, due to locals COMMUNICATEspeaking too quickly and using strange idioms and slang, are also verycommon. (7).....................…., stress may be caused by racial discrimination, ADDITION(8).....................……problems or safety concerns. FINANCE

During the next stage, the student is more (9)..........................and begins to REALaccept the positive and negative aspects of both cultures. They begin to feel

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at home and realise that problems are also (10)…………… opportunities. LEARN

For questions 1-11, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). (11 ms):Write your answers Example: (0) W H I C H

Look for any clues which are not obvious or which come much earlier or later in the sentence. j

Technology"Technology" includes any machine, method or system (0)…………….uses scientific knowledge for practicalpurposes. Whether in the form of a primitive hand-held tool (1).............….the latest computer, technology gives(2).............……….greater control over the world around us and makes our lives easier and happier. Without theability (3)……………invent, discover and improve, we would still be living like cavemen, and civilisation as weknow (4)............would be impossible.

Throughout history, technological progress has changed the (5)...................……..people live. Thousands of years118)..........……….., for instance, people lived by hunting animals and gathering wild plants. In order to find food,±ey had to move (6)……………………place to place. The gradual development of agricultural tools and farmingmethods meant that people no longer had to wander in search of food, but (7)......................……..settle in villages.Similarly, the Industrial Revolution in the 1700s brought the invention of the steam engine and machines(8).............……………manufacturing cloth and other products. This produced great social change, as millions ofpeople moved to the cites to work in factories.

(9)............most technology benefits people, some inventions, (10)……………..as weapons of war, have had aharmful effect on our lives. Others have been (11)............beneficial and harmful. The car, for example, is afast, convenient means of transport, but has also contributed greatly to the problem of air pollution.

For questions 1-8, 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. Here is an example (0).Example: 0 Terry's car needs repairing.

SHOULDTerry.......................................................................repaired. .

Example: (0) SHOULD HAVE HIS CAR1 Sanjay couldn't get his parents' permission to buy an expensive car.

ALLOWSanjay's parents....................................................................................................to buy an expensive car.

2 Ann got this painting ten years ago.HASAnn.............................................................................................................................................. ten years.

3 Let's visit the art gallery this afternoon.WEWhy........................................................................................................to the art gallery this afternoon?

4 You should book your ticket beforehand if you want to get a good seat.ADVANCEYour ticket..................................................................................................if you want to get a good seat.

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We......................................................................................................milk, so we must go and buy some.6 I could never have finished the job without your help.

IFI could never have finished the job .......................................................................................................me.

7 Sophia was often ill when she was a child.USEDSophia.......................................................................................................................when she was a child.

8 Parking here is free after 5pm.PARKIt doesn't ............................................................................................................................here after 5pm.

For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, butusing the word given. This word must not be altered in any way.9 At 3 p.m. the visiting football team had still not arrived. SIGN

……………………………………………………………………………….10 If we tried to force him to repay the debt, we would be wasting our time. POINT

……………………………………………………………………………….

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.

EXAMPLE: We expect he will arrive by nine o'clock.ANSWER: He is expected to arrive by nine o'clock,

1 Jack plays football more skilfully than Paul.Jack is......................................................................................................................

2 'Hand over the bag or I'll shoot you!' said the robber to the security guard. The robber threatened..............................................................................................3 Mrs Fielding is too old to make such a journey.

Mrs Fielding is so....................................................................................................4 I am always short of time.

I never .....................................................................................................................5 I had only just watered the garden when it began to rain.

Scarcely...................................................................................................................6 I haven't visited any countries in South America except Venezuela.

Venezuela is............................................................................................................. 7 We cannot exchange tickets in any circumstances.

Under …………………………………………………………………. 8 It was the ability to incorporate loan words that made English so rich in vocabulary.

English became rich in vocabulary ...............................................................9 Harry pays £50 a week for bed and breakfast.

Bed and breakfast .........................................................................................10 The report has still not been written.

The report has yet..........................................................................................

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You are going to read an article about a woman who changes her life by going to live in Italy. For questions 1-8, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

A Change of ScenerySally Thwaite left behind her routine life and headed for the Italian hills.

1 What did the writer originally think of books about going to live in a foreign country?A They took up too much space in bookstores.B They contained many entertaining stories.C They didn t interest her in any way.D They included a lot of useful information.

2 The author didn't want to go out on Tuesday nights becauseA she was busy making plans to move abroad.

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]f you walk into any bookstore there is an entire shelf dedicated to books about people who decide to change their lives by relocating to another country. This usually involves selling their house and car in the UK, buying a run-down old house abroad and renovating it, experiencing amusing cultural misunderstandings and meeting charming locals along the way. I used to sneer at those kinds of books and wonder why anyone would put themselves through the discomfort of going to live in a foreign country - all in pursuit of a simple life!

One day, instead of walking straight past this section, I found myself stopping to browse, and ended up selecting a book to read on the train. The cover showed a cluster of villages clinging to a steep cliff, surrounded by blue-green water. It was about an accountant who realised one day how boring her life was, so she bought a ticket to Italy. After reading the book, I started watching a reality TV show called A New Home in Tuscany, about a couple who leave London and move to the Italian hills. I became so hooked that if friends called on Tuesday nights I would make some excuse not to go out. Soon the idea of moving abroad had lodged itself in my mind and was turning into a magnificent possibility.

I resigned from the hospital where I worked, sold my apartment and moved to the region of Umbria in Italy. Once there, I rented an apartment and hired a little motorbike. I loved sampling the local cuisine and I even signed up for a short cooking course. A very charming local called Francesco ran the course. When he told me that I cooked like a local myself, I didn't care whether this was a little white lie or genuine praise. By the end of each lesson, not only had we learnt how to prepare an authentic Umbrian dish, we were also rolling around the floor in fits of laughter, since Francesco was a natural storyteller and we enjoyed his talent for imitating people.

I also took a three-month Italian language course. It is fair to say that my attempts at cooking

were more successful than my attempts, at this later stage in my life, to acquire a new language. I persevered, however, and after a few weeks of lessons I actually had a short conversation with a local - OK, I only asked for directions to the train station. In my mind, though, this was a triumph of communication and I was satisfied with my modest progress. It was at one of these language classes that I heard a fellow student, John, mention that his neighbour, Sandro, was moving to Rome and selling his farmhouse for a song( line 51). John said he wished he had the money to purchase it himself, as the property was sure to be snapped up soon. I couldn't believe that it cost less than half the amount that I had sold my tiny apartment for. Would I dare to copy the writers of all those books, and the couple on the TV reality show?

I had to go and have a look, of course. The farm house was located on the top of a lush hill, and although it was very run-down, it possessed charm. There were extensive orchards with well-kept trees, so I would have nature's bounty literally on my doorstep. I bought it straight away.The project wasn't without its difficulties, though. The farmhouse was constructed entirely of stone and wood in 1857, and was collapsing in several places. My first priority, therefore, was to hire some local craftsmen to add supports to the building. I also strengthened the foundations, installed a new kitchen and renovated the rest of the property. In the end, all the cost and effort were worthwhile, because I felt I belonged here as much as I did anywhere in the world, and I was determined to make it my home. I must say I sometimes look at my collection of books on Italy and think I'd like to have a go at writing one myself! I'd like to share my experience and let other dreamers out there know that the difficulty is worth it. I didn't quite find the simple life, but I did find what the Italians call the sweet life - la dolce vita

B she was really interested in her book about Italy. C she wanted to watch a television programme. D she preferred not to see friends during the week.

3 The impression that the writer gives of Francesco is thatA he could only cook local food. B he wasn't honest with his students. C his cookery course was too short. D his students found him amusing.

4 What did the writer realise about learning the Italian language?A that she could learn Italian easily in spite of her age B that a three-month course of lessons would be enough C that it was harder than learning to cook local dishes D that it would help her to get on better with the locals

5 The writer uses the phrase 'for a song' (line 52) to suggest the farmhouse was being soldA as quickly as possible. B for personal reasons. C for reasons of pleasure. D at a very low price.

6 When she first went to see the farmhouse, the writerA believed it could be made into a charming home. B mistakenly thought it would be easy to repair it. C was surprised by how run-down the property was. D thought the orchards were too close to the farmhouse.

7 What did the writer conclude about her decision to move to Italy?A She felt that the unexpected difficulties had spoilt her dreams. B She was disappointed that she couldn't find the simple life she wanted. C She knew anywhere else in the world would feel just as much like home. D She felt that, despite the problems, her decision had been a good one.

8 How did the writer's attitude change, during the time she writes about, towards books aboutmoving to Italy?A She began to understand why their authors write them. B She now realised they made it seem easier than it really was. C She began to rely on them for information on moving to Italy. D She started to enjoy collecting them as a hobby.

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SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO KHÁNH HÒA KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 12 BẢNG B NĂM HỌC 2010-2011 MÔN TIẾNG ANH

ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KHÓA THI: 18.3.2011 Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút

1. The two little boys were lying on the floor giggling ……………A. uneasily B. irresponsible C. helplessly D. intimately

2. The original design was ………… by a team of architects working in close consultation with the gallery director.

A. originated B. initiated C. started D. conceived 3. The five Olympic rings are a ………… of the five continents.

A. logo B. sign C. symbol D. emblem 4. How much ………. do Jerry’s opinions carry with the committee?

A. weight B. value C. importance D. worth5. …………. reference to your letter of September 17, 2000, I wish to inform you that your application has been accepted.

A. On B. At C. With D. By6. Mentioning anything to do with overpopulation in front of Bill is like a red …………. to a bull.

A. cloth B. dress C. robe D. rag7. Be careful what you say to John. He’s like a bear with a sore …………. this morning.

A. paw B. stomach C. head D. tooth8. She’s always ……….. clichés like ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ and so on.

A. putting out B. giving out C. passing out D. trotting out 9. A study that’s just been published …………… our theory completely.

A. puts up B. holds up C. backs up D. takes up10. He calls her ‘Funny Face’, but she says it’s a(n) …………. of endearment.

A. expression B. phrase C. term D. sign11. He had a momentary ………. of concentration and before he knew it the car had spun out of control.

A. mistake B. slip C. error D. lapse12. I know I can speak without fear of …………. when I say that George Wilson has always been a tremendous asset to the company.

A. difference B. correction C. argument D. contradiction13. The film was really ……….. We were all on the edge of our seats.

A. grasping B. gripping C. griping D. grinding14. The garden had become rather ………….. .

A. outgrown B. overgrown C. ingrown D. grown15. She was ………… to do anything about the date of the examination.

A. empowered B. powerless C. powerful D. impotent16. The Russian team ………… control of the situation in the second half of the match.

A. won B. earned C. gained D. obtained 17. You really can’t swim in the ocean here without a ………….. .

A. jumpsuit B. tracksuit C. wetsuit D. spacesuit18. Classes are scheduled early in the morning. ………… many working people cannot attend.

A. As consequence B. In a consequence C. Consequently D. For consequence19. The moon lent a ……….. glow to the softly rolling hills.

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A. ghastly B. beastly C. ghostly D. vastly 20. Periodically she could see the ………. of a spent cigarette tossed overboard into the ocean.

A. flutter B. flap C. flight D. flash

IV. Matching – There are a number of ways of talking about obligation and necessity. Match the sentences with their definitions (9 ms):1. I needn’t have taken half my clothes. . => 1. …………….2. We didn’t even need to book. 2. …………….3. I really must send the form off to the insurance people. 3. …………….4. You should take some warm clothing. 4. …………….5. You’ve to start them 2 weeks before you leave. 5. …………….6. You really must avoid drinking the water. 6. …………….7. You don’t have to do it if you don’t like to. 7. …………….8. Visitors have to submit their currency declarations. 8. …………….9. There ought to be more discipline at home and in school 9. …………….

A. Giving simple adviceB. Saying that something is not necessaryC. Stating a strong internal obligation.D. Saying that something is a duty or requirement.E. Saying something was not necessary so you didn’t do it. F. Making a strong recommendation. G. Saying you did something that was not necessary.H. Giving an order/an external obligation. I. Saying it’s very necessary for people to do it.

V. Supply the correct verb form (8 ms):1. I’m exhausted because it (be)……… very busy at work and I (be) …………… on the go all day. 2. It’s just as well I remembered to take the map with me, or we (find/ never) ….…….. out our way there. 3. There’s no need to get upset just because I (say) ..……… I don’t agree with you. 4. Most fans regarded him as one of the best players in the country and (astonish)………. when the selectors didn’t pick him for the national team. 5. He’s treated me badly for a long time and I think the time (come/ now)…….. for me to stand up to him. 6. When all the facts came to light, there was such a scandal that he (force) …………. to resign. 7. It (decide) ……… that, in the light of all the criticism it has received, the scheme (abandon) …………. 8. I feel a bit guilty about what happened; still, there’s nothing I (do) …… to prevent it so I know I shouldn’t feel bad. => 1. ……………… …………………… 5…………………………………..2. ……………… ……………………….. 6. ……………… ……………………….. 3. ……………… ……………………….. 7. ……………… ……………………….. 4. ……………… ……………………….. 8. ……………… ………………………..

VI. Supply the correct form of the words to complete the sentences (5 ms):1. Many colleges and universities provide professional education for person who function at the (administration) …………………..2. and management levels and also for those who teach business at the secondary and (college) ……………..…..levels.3. Especially, many business schools now offer education in areas not usually (class) …………………4. as business, such as (government) …………….or public administration and institutional management.5. One current trend in technical education is toward education beyond high school, with more skilled technicians and (technology) ……………completing either two or four years of college.

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=> 1. ……………….., 2. ……..………….., 3. ……..………….., 4. ………….……..., 5. ………………..VII. Choose ONE suitable word to complete the passage. Pay attention to the form of the words. (10 ms)

apply add succeed require failprofession negotiate assist able secretary

The question “what makes a manager (1) _______” often comes up. First of all, a manager needs the right kind of (2) _______support. In other words, a good manager requires the (3) _______of a good secretary. A good secretary needs to have the right kind of (4) ________skill. These include the (5) _____ to use modern technology, such as computers. These are (6) ________skills that are just as important. More and more managers need secretaries who can speak several foreign languages. Success or (7) _________in international (8) ________can depend on this. This (9) _______is often stressed in job advertisements today. Many (10) ________are rejected because the candidates lack such skills. => 1. ……………… …………………… 6…………………………………..2. ……………… ……………………….. 7. ……………… ……………………….. 3. ……………… ……………………….. 8. ……………… ……………………….. 4. ……………… ……………………….. 9. ……………… ……………………….. 5. ……………… ……………………….. 10. ……………… ………………………..

C. READING (56 ms)VIII. Lexical cloze - Circle the best answer to complete the passages:A. Here’s a new game for you. Watch a documentary with the sound turned down and make up your own commentary. It’s great for parties. You (1)________all your guests to stand outside and then they come in one at a time and have a (2)________at guessing what it’s about. `It’s only when turn down the sound that you realize just how (3)________the pictures are to most documentaries. I expect you’ve noticed by now that television is primarily a visual medium. TV directors get into a terrible (4) _______it there’s nothing to show you. They don’t mind so much if there’s nothing to tell you – 80% of television has nothing to say– but no director has ever turned to a cameramen and asked: ‘What are you doing here?’

The most insuperable problem with a large (5) ________ of documentaries is that they are working in the wrong medium. They ought to be newsprint articles. You can say more in print. You can say it better. And it’s interactive. The readers can go at their own (6) _________. Television is hampered by having to fill the screen and move at the approximate speed of the slowest member of the audience. 1. A. have B. sort C. get D. settle2. A. bid B. stab C. venture D. speculation3. A. irrelevant B. incompatible C. inconsistent D. incongruous 4. A. lather B. fuss C. ado D. stir5. A. fraction B. proportion C. ratio D. bulk6. A. time B. flow C. course D. pace

B. The London Tea Trade Centre is on the north bank of the River Thames. It is the centre of an industry of great importance in the (7)______ lives of the British. Tea is without doubt the British national drink: every man, woman and child over ten years of age has (8)________ average over four cups a day or some 1500 cups annually. Some thirty per cent of the world’s exports of tea makes its (9)________ to London. British is by far the largest importer of tea in the world. Samples of the vast amounts of tea brought into the country to (10)______ the national thirst go to the London Tea Trade Centre, where they are tasted by skilled professional tea tasters before being sold at each week’s tea sale. It is fascinating to see them at work. Over a hundred samples are (11)_______ in a line on long tables. They are generally tasted with milk, since that is how the majority in Britain drink their tea. The tasted move down the line with surprising (12)________, tasting each sample from a spoon and deciding what is a fair price for each tea. The types of tea that are popular in Britain are comparatively inexpensive but they are of a very high quality. The best are delicate (13)______ of numerous kinds from different sources and countries of origin. 7. A. common B. typical C. everyday D. usual

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8. A. for B. by C. at D. on 9. A. route B. way C. direction D. journey10. A. satisfy B. match C. answer D. serve11. A. composed B. put up C. settled D. laid out 12. A. speed B. hurry C. rush D. dash13. A. mixtures B. associations C. unions D. gatherings.IX. Read the passage and then circle the best answer to each of the questions:

The study of control processes in electronic, mechanical, and biological system is known as cybernetics. The word was coined in 1948 by the American mathematician Norbert Wiener from the Greek word meaning pilot or steersman. Cybernetics is concerned with the analysis of the flow of information in both living organism and machines, but it is particularly concerned with systems that are capable of regulating their own operations without human control.

Automatic regulation is accomplished by using information about the state of the end product that is fed back to the regulating device, causing it to modify or correct production if necessary. The concept of feedback is at the very heart of cybernetics and is what makes a system automatic and self- regulating. A simple example of a self- regulating machine is a thermostat, which reacts to continual feedback about the outside temperature and responds accordingly to achieve the temperature that has been programmed into it.

The applications of cybernetics are wide reaching, appearing in science, engineering, technology, sociology, economics, education, and medicine. Computers can keep a patient alive during a surgical operation, making instantaneous modifications based on a constant flow of information. In education, teaching machines use cybernetic principles to instruct students on an individual basis. In the home, automatic is present in such everyday products as refrigerators, coffee makers, and dishwashers. In industry, automation is increasing its applications, although it is currently applied primarily to the large-scale production of single units. In industries in which a break in the flow of production can ruin the product, automatic controls are invaluable. Chemical and petroleum plants are now almost completely automatic, as are industries involved in the production of chemicals and atomic energy. Automation has become the answer when human safety is the number one priority.

14. Cybernetics is the study of control processes in all of the systems EXCEPTA. ecological B. biological C. mechanical D. electronic

15. According to the passage, the word “cybernetics” was coined from the Greek word meaningA. information B. automatic C. pilot D. regulator

16. According to the passage, cybernetics is primarily concerned with systems that A. are controlled by humans B. analyze flaws of informationC. are self-regulating D. have wide-reaching applications

17. According to the passage, how is automatic regulation accomplished?A. By modifying and correcting production proceduresB. By feeding information to the regulatory deviceC. By analyzing the flow of information to the organismD. By making modifications in cybernetic principles.

18. According to the passage, what makes a system automatic and self-regulating?A. Information B. Production procedures C. Human control D. Feedback

19. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an area in which cybernetics has applications?A. Technology B. Engineering C. Philosophy D. Education

20. According to the passage, automation in industry is primarily used in producing A. large quantities of a single unit B. every day household productsC. small amounts of many different products D. high-tech surgical instruments

X. Sentence transformation – Complete the sentences, using exactly the words suggested or the number of words required (16 ms)

1. The repairs to my roof were very expensive. (cost)=> Repairing …………………………………………………………….

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2. I couldn’t understand what I was reading. (sense)=> What …………………………………………………………….3. Bloggs was found guilty of a serious crime. (use five words)=> Bloggs ………………………………………………………….4. There is something wrong with your brakes. (use three words)=> Your ………………………………………………………….5. I was woken by the thunder at seven o’clock. (slept)=> I ………………………………………………………….6. This is the last warning I’ll give you. (after)=> I ………………………………………………………….7. Regular exercise would do wonders for the way you look at life. (to/ improved)=> Your ………………………………………………………….8. They haven’t told me clearly what I will have to do in the next project. (made/ required)=> It ……………………………………………………………………………...

D. Writing Composition (52 ms):It is said that happiness does not come to us by accident, but we have to make ourselves happy if we

want to. Write an essay (of 250-350 words) to express whether you agree or not and express what things are required to bring us happiness.

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GOOD LUCK!SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO KHÁNH HÒA KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 12 BẢNG B NĂM HỌC 2010-2011 MÔN TIẾNG ANH

ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KHÓA THI: 18.3.2011 Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút

HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤMA. LISTENING (40 ms):I. Listening to the talk with the completed missing information. (20 ms)Claudio asks:My question is the following: How can I (0) pronounce the end of the regular verb the best? Sometimes it (1) sounds like t sometimes d, sometimes like id. I want to (2) know the rules.Professor Michael Swan answers:Claudio, that’s an (3) interesting question, thanks. Let’s start by thinking about the (4) difference between two kinds of sound: some (5) sounds are what we call voiced – if you pronounce “m” or “l” or “v” or “d” you make a sound in your (6) throat. We call that voicing and if you put your (7) hand on your throat when you say those sounds, you can feel vibrations.Try it, put your hand on your throat and say “m” “l” “v” “d”.Those are voiced sounds. Vowels are (8) voiced too. If you say “A “e” “o” you can feel the voicing and if you didn’t (9) voice them, they would be quite different “a” “e” “o”. But some sounds are not voiced. For (10) example “p” “t” “k” “f” if you say them, “p” “t” “k” “f”, there’s no (11) vibration in your throat at all. They’re (12) whispered, unvoiced.OK, now let’s get back to past (13) tenses. If a verb ends with a voiced sound (14) like “m” “l” “v” or a vowel, we make the (15) regular past with another voiced sound, “d”, so we (16) say “seemed, filled, lived, played”. The voicing isn’t very strong, (17) especially if you’re talking fast, but it’s more or (18) less there. And if a verb ends with an unvoiced sound like “p” or “k” or “f” we (19) make the past with another unvoiced sound “t” so we say “hoped, looked, stuffed”. So (20) that’s the difference between past forms with “ed” and past forms with “t”.Now what about “id”?Well, we use this after a “t” or a “d”. It’s (21) pretty hard to say “wait’t” or “end’d” so we add a (22) vowel and we say “waited” (waitid) or “ended” (Endid).

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So those are the three (23) possibilities: “d” after a voiced sound, t after an unvoiced sound and “id” after “t” or “d”. There you are. It’s a bit (24) complicated, but I hope it’s clear.And now, something for you to (25) think about; plural “s” can be pronounced in three ways: “z” “ss” or “is”. Days, books, buses and the same (26) goes for third person “s” and possessive “s”: “z” “ss” or “is”. So, when do we use (27) which one? See if you can work it out.Good luck with your English (28) studies Claudio, and thanks very much for your interesting (29) question.Claudio:It was a great pleasure to (30) talk to you.II. Listen to the conversation and do the questions below. (20 ms)

II. The Modern Family: British Families Today Father leaves for work in the morning after breakfast. The two children take the bus to school, and mother stays home cooking and cleaning until father and the kids return home in the evening. This is the traditional picture of a happy family living in Britain. But is it true today?The answer is no! The past 20 years have seen enormous changes in the lives and structure of families in Britain.The biggest change has been caused by divorce. As many as 2 out of marriages now end in divorce, leading to a situation where many children live with one parent and only see the other at weekends or holidays.There has also been a huge rise in the number of women with children who work. The large rise in divorces has meant many women need to work to support themselves and their children. Even where there is no divorce, many families need both parents to work in order to survive. This has caused an increase in childcare facilities, though it is very expensive and can be difficult to find in many areas.In addition, women are no longer happy to stay at home raising children, and many have careers earning as much or even more than men, the traditional breadwinner.There has also been a sharp increase in the number of single mothers, particularly among teenagers. Some people have blamed this increase for the rise in crime. They feel the lack of a male role model has damaged these children in society.However, these changes have not had a totally negative effect. For women, it is now much easier to have a career and good salary. Although it is difficult to be a working mother, it has become normal and is no longer seen as a bad thing for the children.As for children themselves, some argue that modern children grow up more independent and mature than in the past. From an early age they have to go to childminders or nurseries, and so are used to dealing with strangers and mixing with other children.1. Listening QuizTrue or false? 1. Divorce is not common in Britain. False2. Childcare is not cheap in Britain. True3. Women can now earn as much as men. True4. Many mothers nowadays are not married. True5. Some people think there is more crime because of the modern family. True2. Phrasal Verbs The phrasal verbs and the matching 1. b 2. c 3. a 4. e 5. d

The sentence completion by using one of the phrasal verbs.1. Actually, girls usually grow up faster than boys.2. He’s not very friendly. He doesn’t mix with other people very well.3. I was brought up by my grandmother. She taught me everything I know.

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4. It’s a very stressful job. I have to deal with lots of problems.5. When my parents went out at night I had to look after my younger brother.

B. GRAMMAR, VOCABULARY (52 ms) III. The best alternative to fill the gap in each of the following sentences (1m X 20= 20ms):1. C 6. D 11. D 16. C2. D 7. C 12. D 17. C3. C 8. D 13. B 18. C4. A 9. C 14. B 19. C5. C 10. C 15. B 20. DIV. Matching – (1m X 9= 9ms):

1. G, 2. E, 3. D, 4. A, 5. F, 6. H, 7. B, 8.C, 9. I

V. The ccorrect verb form (1m X 8= 8ms):=> 1. has been , have been 5. has now come2. would never have found 6. was forced3. have said 7. has been decided, will be abandoned4. were astonished 8. could have done

VI. The correct form of the words to complete the sentences (1m X 5 = 5ms ):=> 1. administrative, 2. collegiate 3. classified 4. governmental 5. technologists

VII. ONE suitable word to complete the passage (1m X 10= 10ms ):=> 1. successful 6. additional2. professional 7. failure3. assistance 8. negotiations4. secretarial 9. requirement5. ability 10. applicants

C. READING (56 ms)VIII. Lexical cloze - Circle the best answer to complete the passages (2ms X 13= 26ms):=> 1. C get 7. C everyday2. B. stab 8. D on3. A. irrelevant 9. B way. 4. A. lather 10. A satisfy. 5. B. proportion 11. D laid out. 6. D. pace 12. A speed .

13. A mixturesIX. The best answer to each of the questions (2ms X 7 = 14ms):

14. A…, 15.C……., 16. C……., 17. B….., 18. D….., 19. C……., 20. A………

X. Sentence transformation – Complete the sentences, using exactly the words suggested or the number of words required (2ms X 8= 16 ms)1. (cost) => Repairing my roof cost me a lot of money.2. (sense) => What I was reading didn’t make sense to me.3. (use five words) => Bloggs had committed a serious crime.4. (use three words) => Your brakes are faulty.5. (slept) => I slept until the thunder woke me at seven o’clock.

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6. (after) => I won’t give you any more warnings after this.7. (to/ improved) => Your attitude to life would be greatly improved by regular exercise.8. (made/ required)=> It has not been made clear to me what will be required of me in the next project.

D. WRITING (52 ms)Marking:

Organisation: (intro --> conclusion) 16Coherence and connection: 16Sentence structures, spelling and punctuation: 10Verb forms, S-V agreement, word formation: 10

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