Đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi tỉnh Hà Tĩnh lớp 12 THPT năm học 2015 - 2016 môn thi: Tiếng Anh

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HÀ TĨNH KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH LỚP 12 THPT NĂM HỌC 2015 - 2016 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút Part 1: You will hear a customer phoning a builder to discuss some work she would like him to do on her home. You will hear the recording twice. For question 1- 6, complete the notes below. Write one word only for each answer. THORONDYKE'S BUILDERS Name: Edith (1) ______________________ Address: Flat 4, (2) _______________________ Park Flats. Behind the (3) ______________________ Phone number: 875934 Best time to contact customer: during the (4) ___________________ Where to park: opposite entrance next to the (5) _________________ Needs full quote showing all the jobs and the (6) __________________ For questions 7-10, complete the table below. Write one word only for each answer. Area Work to be done Notes Kitchen Replace the (7) __________________ in the door Fix tomorrow Paint wall above the (8) _________________ Strip paint and plaster approximately one (9) ________________ in advance Garden One (10) _______________ needs replacing (end of garden) Part 2: You will hear part of a radio programme about three types of computer software and fill in the blank with the missing information. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS and /or A NUMBER for each answer in the spaces provided. You will hear the recording twice. SOFTWARE TYPE A 1. This programme is called ________________________________. 2. It is aimed at users aged ________________________________ plus. 3. The system requirements are ______________________________. 4. One major disadvantage is ____________________________ of operation. SOFTWARE TYPE B 5. This programme is called ______________________________. 6. It allows small companies to ____________________________ income and expenditure. 7. Users can obtain Tax Office ____________________________ regularly. SOFTWARE TYPE C 8. This programme is called _____________________________. 9. The car needs a satellite _____________________________ system for the programme to operate. 10. You can get the latest information every ____________________________. Part 3: Listen to a part of a talk about the history of Manham Port in England and choose the best answer (A, B or C) according to what you hear. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. You will hear the recording twice. 1. Why did a port originally develop at Manham? A. It was safe from enemy attack.B. It was convenient for river transport. C. It had a good position on the sea coast. 2. What caused Manham's sudden expansion during the Industrial Revolution? A. the improvement in mining techniques.B. the increase in demand for metals. C. the discovery of tin in the area. 3. Why did rocks have to be sent away from Manham to be processed? A. shortage of fuel. B. poor transport systems. C. lack of skills among local people. 4. What happened when the port declined in the twentieth century? A. The workers went away. B. Traditional skills were lost. C. Buildings were used for new purposes. 5. What did the Manham Trust hope to do? A. discover the location of original port. B. provide jobs for the unemployed. C. rebuild the port complex. II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR Part 1: Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. Write your answer A, B, C or D in the numbered boxes. 1. I tried to talk her ________ joining our trip, but she refused. A. on B. in C. out of D. into 2. ________ advised on what and how to prepare for the interview, he might have got the job. A. If he had B. Unless he had been C. Had he been D. Were he to be 3. Children should be ________ by their parents on the first day of school. A. accompanied B. followed C. involved D. associated 4. In the ________ of proof, the police could not take action against the man. A. lack B. shortage C. absence D. want 5. My mother often ______ our mistakes, whereas my father is very strict and punishes us for even the slightest one. A. overlooks B. neglects C. passes D. avoids 6. All the way along the winding street ________. A. he came B. came he C. did he come D. comes he 7. Is there any chance ________ the machineries repaired? A. to have B. of being C. for having D. of having 8. Scientists ________ a carefully controlled experiment on the mystery virus. A. carried over B. measured out C. carried out D. put up 9. Jack ________ yet, otherwise he would have telephoned me. A. can’t have arrived B. mustn’t have arrived C. needn’t have arrived D. shouldn’t have arrived 10. For lunch, I always have something quick and easy: a sandwich, a salad, toast and the ________. A. same B. similar C. like D. rest 11. It looked dark and heavy ________ it was going to rain. A. unless B. as if C. although D. whereas 12.  I always get ________ in my stomach before visiting the dentist.                 A.  butterflies          B.  worms             C.  crabs D.  hedgehogs 13.  It should be easy for Peter to find more time to spend with his children ________ he no longer has to work in the evenings and on weekends. A.  even though          B.  but              C.  now that           D.  due to 14.  Although he claims to have left his job voluntarily, he was actually ________ for misconduct. A.  dismissed           B.  released              C.  resigned            D. dispelled 15. It is ________ unlikely that the Queen will agree to open the new Town Hall. A. greatly B. highly C. mainly D. largely 16. The job requires certain ________. You have to be good at operating computers and dealing with people. A. qualifications B. knowledge C. techniques D. skills 17. Only ________ research has been carried out in this field. A. a few B. a little C. very little D. not much 18. You have to study hard to ________ your classmates. A. keep pace with B. get in touch with C. catch sight of D. look out for 19. He was the only the student ________ the scholarship A. to win B. winning C. win D. who wins 20. John: “If only I hadn’t lent him all my money”      Peter: “________ ” A. I’m afraid you will have to do it. B. All right. You will be OK. C. Sorry, I have no idea. D. Well, you did, so it’s no use crying over spilt milk. 21. She was unable to warn her mother that she would be late because the telephone was ________. A. out of work B. off work C. out of order D. off duty 22. Mary Smith decided to give up her job for the ________ of the children. A. reason B. sake C. care D. concern For questions 23-25, choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 23. He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking. A. irritates me B. frightens me C. moves me D. steers me 24. I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we are home and dry. A. have been successful B. have not got wet C. have got no water D. have got home dry 25. Although we argued with him for a long time, he stood his ground. A. wanted to continue B. felt sorry for us C. changed his decision D. refused to change his decision Part 2: Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered space provided in the column on the right. (0) has been done as an example. Every year on 1st January, millions of people decide that they will finally become the wonderful, (0) ________ (PRODUCE), healthy, happy person they've always wanted to be. The (1) ________ (COMMIT) that an individual makes, at the beginning of the year, to achieving a (2) ________ (BENEFIT) lifestyle change is called a New Year's resolution. In the Western world, popular resolutions include improving one's appearance of physical (3) ________ (FIT), or reducing one's intake of alcohol or cigarettes. Losing weight, by eating more (4) ________ (SENSIBLE) and exercising more, is (5) ________ (POSSIBLE) the most common resolution. A student may wish to focus more in class. Other people may make the (6) ________ (DECIDE) to donate money to the poor. Some may want to be more (7) ________ (ECONOMY) with their spending, and there are those who choose to become more (8) ________ (ENVIRONMENT) responsible. The trouble is that the (9) ________ (EAGER) to make changes, especially concerning exercise and diet, tends to fade as soon as we come to the (10) ________ (REALISE) that we can't change everything overnight. Many New Year's resolutions are broken long before the end of January. 0.____ productive ___ 1. _________________ 2. _________________ 3. _________________ 4. _________________ 5. _________________ 6. _________________ 7. _________________ 8. _________________ 9. _________________ 10. ________________ Part 3: Use a verb in column A with an adverb particle in B to form a phrasal verb and fill in each sentence. Each verb can be used only once. There are two extras in each column. A B get take come break look let sit account run listen into out through of to down off for up round 1. Linna’s new book is due to _________________ next month. I wonder what the critics will think of it. 2. Scientists are mystified by the sudden rise in global temperature. They are unable to _______________ it. 3. I don't want my colleagues to ________________ with the fact that I'm leaving. 4. John works in that office. I quite often ____________________him in the streets round here. 5. Kate has a very pleasant manner. I’m sure the children will __________________ her at once. 6. Although the students _________________ the entire lecture, none of them is really paying attention to it. 7. The schools will _________________next week. It's almost holiday time. 8. Brian's parents have high expectations of him and he is determined not to ______________ them Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Part 4: Each of the following sentences contains an error, underline and correct it. (0) has been done as an example. 0. Students suppose to read all the questions carefully and find out the answers to them . 1. The police is now investigating the robbery that took place in our neighbourhood last night. 2. If you want to receive additional information regarding the services we offer, please log for our website. 3. There is a rumor that the army is about taking power though this has been denied by the government sources . 4. Scientists at universities are often more involved in theoretical research than in practically research. 5. A smaller percentage of British students go on to farther or higher education than any other European country. 0. are supposed 1. ____________ 2. ____________ 3. ____________ 4. ____________ 5. ____________ III. READING Part 1: Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap. Write your answer in the numbered boxes. VIETNAMESE CUISINE Shaped like an elongated 'S', Vietnam lies on the eastern part of Indochinese peninsula in Southeast Asia. Vietnamese cuisine differs (1) _______ radically in the north, centre and south of the country but two key features stand out. Firstly, rice (2) ________ an essential role in the nation's diet and so do noodles. In fact, the Vietnamese are crazy about noodles! Made from wheat, rice or mung beans, noodles are eaten at any time of the day. They come in (3) _______ shapes and thicknesses and are eaten in soups, as side dishes or simply plain. Secondly, fresh vegetables and herbs are a major focus of every meal. (4) _________, most Vietnamese shops for food are at least twice a day which (5) ________ why their cuisine is famous for its use of fresh ingredients. Dishes are (6) ________ with vegetables such as bean sprouts, carrots, water spinach, eggplants, cucumbers and bok choy, and seasoned with herbs like lemon grass, coriander, basil, chilli and mint. The characteristic flavours of Vietnamese food are sweet, spicy and sour. As in many Asian countries, the Vietnamese do not eat their meals in (7) ________. Instead, all the food is served at once and people (8) _______ from the dishes in the centre of the table. Vietnamese cuisine has been growing in (9) _______ worldwide because it is not only delicious but also extremely healthy. Food is rarely fried. (10) ________, it is steamed or simmered. Salads are oil free. It is thus very light and, because of its focus on vegetables, incredibly nutritious. 1. A. slightly B. fully C. mainly D. quite 2. A. holds B. plays C. acts D. gives 3. A. unlike B. different C. uncommon D. altered 4. A. True B. Although C. However D. Indeed 5. A. explains B. justifies C. accounts D. reasons 6 A. handed B. given C. introduced D. presented 7. A. courses B. proportions C. parts D. starters 8. A. divide B. share C. split D. portion 9. A. esteem B. recognition C. popularity D. attraction 10 A. However B. Instead C. And D. Still Part 2: Fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the boxes. Man probably could not live without the help of animals. The (1) ___________ of animals in the balance of nature ranks as their most important service to man. Animals also (2) ___________ man by supplying him with many foods and other useful products. (3)___________ animals, man would have no meat, milk, eggs, or honey, or wool, fur, or silk. For thousands of years, man has caused changes in the animal kingdom. He has tamed many kinds of animals and used them for food and clothing. He has killed and driven (4) ___________ animals that once attacked him or interfered with his use of land. Today, he tries to (5)___________ many kinds of animals that are in danger of dying out. Like man, most plants depend on animals for many of their basic needs. Without animals, many plants could not (6)____________reproduce. For example, many plants with flowers depend on bees and other insects to (7)_____________ their pollen from plant to plant. Many oak trees grow from acorns that squirrels burry and then forget, or from acorns that deer step on an push deep into the soil. Birds often fly from one place to another with seeds clinging to their feet. The seeds may sprout a great (8) ____________ from the parent plant. Part 3: Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) for each question. Write your answer in the numbered boxes. The green building movement is changing the way buildings are constructed. This movement started in the 1970s, as people began to see that modern life was destroying the environment we all share. Natural resources were being destroyed, energy and water consumption was rising, and so was pollution of all kinds. This environmental destruction has continued, and one important factor has been the way that buildings are constructed. In fact, energy use in buildings represents about 32 percent of all energy use in the United States. In the early years, green builders were a small minority, and their goals of reducing the environmental impact of buildings were considered unrealistic. Now, however, the green building movement is growing, as builders have been able to take advantage of new technology and as the costs of this technology have gone down. Environmental building methods are now practical enough to save money for builders and for building owners, even as they reduce damage to the environment.  First, green builders try to make use of recycled materials as much as possible. In fact, vast amounts of materials such as steel, cement, and wood are used in construction. Now there are companies that specialize in gathering old materials, processing them, and selling them to builders for new buildings. States and cities are encouraging these companies, as the reuse of materials also means less waste in dumps. For larger builders or individual homeowners, it is possible to find everything from steel and cement to doors, windows, sinks, tubs, brick, and hardware. Another way that builders can reduce environmental impact is to reduce the energy requirements of a building. This can be done in several ways. One is to provide an alternative, non-polluting source of energy. The first alternative energy source to be developed was solar power. With solar panels-wide, flat sheets of special material-it is possible to produce electricity from the rays of the sun. Builders can install solar panels on the roofs of buildings and connect them to cooling or lighting systems. Once the panels are installed, they provide energy at no cost and with no pollution. Another, non-polluting solution for reducing energy use is a technology known as geothermal heating. To obtain geothermal heat, builders place special pipes below ground, where temperatures remain constant all year. In the winter, the earth's natural heat can be collected in these pipes, and then transferred into the building's heating system. In the summer, heat in the building can be collected and sent to the pipes underground. 1. According to the passage, all of the following leads to environmental destruction EXCEPT _______ A. the increasing number of buildings. B. the increase of water consumption. C. the increase of energy consumption. D. the destruction of natural resources. 2. The way buildings are constructed in America also contributes to __________ A. water pollution. B. air pollution. C. the use of water. D. environmental destruction. 3. The early years, it was believed that the use of green buildings to reduce environmental destruction was ____ A. impractical. B. authentic. C. unique. D. feasible. 4. One of the reasons why green buildings were not popular is that ________ A. they took too much time to build. B. they were inconvenient. C. they were costly to build. D. they looked too boring. 5. The phrase "green building" in the passage can also be understood as _________ A. environment-friendly buildings. B. buildings with tree inside. C. buildings with open stairs. D. buildings painted green. 6. The phrase "green builders" in the first line of the second paragraph refers to those who _______ A. build green buildings. B. work in green buildings. C. use green materials. D. put trees in buildings. 7. According to the passage, all of the following can be made from recycle materials EXCEPT _______ A. furniture. B. sinks. C. hardware. D. windows. 8. The author mentioned all of the following as ways to reduce environmental destruction EXCEPT _______ A. providing alternative energies. B. using geothermal heating. C. using recycled materials to construct buildings. D. having more green plants in buildings. 9. Solar panels are NOT used to _________ A. light the house. B. cool the house. C. warm the house. D. transfer electricity to the sun rays. 10. Geothermal heating technology is _________ A. using underground pipes to collect geothermal heat. B. collecting pipes from below ground. C. using underground pipes to control underground temperature. D. using up the heating energy. Part 4: Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) for each question. Write your answer in the numbered boxes. I shifted uncomfortably inside my best suit and eased a finger inside the tight white collar. It was hot in the little bus and I had taken a seat on the wrong side where the summer sun beat on the windows. It was a strange outfit for the weather, but a few miles ahead my future employer might be waiting for me and I had to make a good impression. There was a lot depending on this interview. Many friends who had qualified with me were unemployed or working in shops or as labourers in the shipyards. So many that I had almost given up hope of any future for myself as a veterinary surgeon. There were usually two or three jobs advertised in the Veterinary Record