Đề thi học sinh giỏi môn tiếng Anh lớp 12

ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 ĐỀ 1 PART I : LISTENING COMPREHENSION: (3 ms ) Part A: You will hear short conversations between two people. After each conversation, you will hear a question about it. After you hear the question, read the four possible answers and choose the best one: She didn’t understand the man. She gave the dollar to someone else. She’s unable to help the man. She’s afraid to spend all her money. A. Kathy probably knows Jean’s number. B. Kathy has recently telephoned. C. Kathy and Jean have the same phone number. D. Kathy was trying to call Jean. 3. A. The weather was miserable all day. B. She got a sunburn. C. The hiking trip was Sunday afternoon. D. The weather improved in the afternoon. 4. A. The man hasn’t gone out for two weeks. B. The vitamin C that the man took wasn’t effective. C. The man didn’t try to get rid of his cold. D. The man should try vitamin C as a treatment. Part B: You will hear a long conversation between two people. After each conversation, you will hear four questions about it. After you hear the questions, read the four possible answers and choose the best one: Why are these students upset? A. They may not able to take their vacation. B. It may snow during their vacation. C. They are going to need more money D. They may miss graduate. What can be inferred about their vacation? A. They are going skiing. B. Their plans include other friends. C. They will drive together D. Their reservations have been canceled. Why can’t the semester be extended? Because of the possibility of bad weather. Because of the faculty’s contracts. Because of the summer schedule of classes. Because of the date for graduation. Why can’t Steve miss classes? He might lose his financial aid. He doesn’t want to attend summer classes He had already missed too many. He’s afraid he might not graduate. Part C: Listen to the talk about the Internet and then complete the following statements: More than ……………….. people use Internet. They can use the Internet for transferring data, ………………..., socializing with other computer users, and sending e – mails. Whenever you are using one of the on – line services such as e – mail or the ………………., you are in cyberspace. Computer users can ………………… through a network. A network uses phone lines, …………………., and fiberoptic lines. PART II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (7 ms) Part A: Choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence below. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet (4 ms) ………the cave was found, millions of visitors from many countries have come to look at its beauty. A. When B. Since C. While D. Unless 2. This is the stone bed………the king had lain before he died in the 14th century. A. however B. of which C. wherever D. where 3. It’s so long since I last saw him that I almost failed to………….him. A. recognize B. receive C. approve D. accept 4. The coal and steel industries are among the productions………..by the government. A. control B. to control C. controlling D. controlled 5. His play made a tremendous………….on audience. A. result B. affect C. impact D. collision 6. Unmarried middle-aged ladies usually dislike being called ……….although it is technically the correct word to use. A. old maids B. spinsters C. maidens D. bachelors 7. She’s so………in doing her research that she never has time to relax. A. involved B. included C. complicated D. approved 8. I apologize. I shouldn’t……………. my temper. A. have made B. have lost C. have showed D. have given When you are in a western country, your host may open a wrapped gift in front of you. Opening a present in front of the gift-giver is ................ polite. A. acquired B. considered C. known D. called Even if the host doesn’t like a present, he or she will tell a “white lie” and say …….. they like the gift to prevent the guest from feeling bad. A. how often B. what C. for what D. how much ……………. the low rainfall this year, the crops did not produce a high yield. A. Since B. Despite C. Due to D. Because The color of your shirt does not ……….. that of your trousers. A. suit B. fit C. harmonize D. match Many people love routine jobs which promise ……… A. security B. sanguineness C. vacancy D. registration An employer may look with…………. on a young college graduate. A. suspect B. suspicion C. suspicious D. suspiciously Expressing one’s …………….. is one skill that the school can really teach. A. thinking B. thoughts C. thoughtfulness D. thoughtlessness As a model, you have to ………. the art of walking in high heels. A. master B. grasp C. study D. gain An accident in the power station may result in large ………. of radiation being released. A. numbers B. number C. amount D. amounts They are bring in ………….changes to the way the office is run. A. large B. radical C. deep D. immense Some people feel that television should give less ……… to sport. A. programmes B. coverage C. concern D. involvement If you can’t find what you want in this chapter, look it up in the ………….. A. reference B. index C. catalogue D. directory People believe there is a ……….. between the two crimes. A. joint B. chain C. link D. connector I can’t tell Peter and Paul apart; they are ………… twin. A. similar B. alike C. resemblance D. identical You are not allowed to drive ………… the influence ………… alcohol. A. under/of B. in/of C. under/by D. by/in She was overwhelmed with honor ………. recognition ……….. her bravery. A. with/of B. on/in C. by/about D. in/of ………. exception ………….. the little baby, everybody in my family has to jog every morning. A. With/to B. With/of C. In/of D. By/on The staff can’t take leaves at the same time. They have to take holidays …… rotation. A. on B. under C. by D. in The interviewees are supposed to give their answers to the job offers ………….. A. on the spot B. all in all C. beyond the joke D. with in reach The children often make ………. of Charles, which annoys his parents very much. A. allowance B. fun C. way D. consideration She’s a dancer, so I’ll buy a pair of …… shoes for her birthday. A. dances B. dancer's C. dance D. dancing If you …… to Paris tomorrow, please telephone me first. A. were going B. are going C. will go D. had been going I don't mind how you deal with the problem. It's …… you. A down on B in at C up to D over by Have you seen the place ……the graduation ceremony will be held in? A. in that B. where C. is where that D. which My uncle was …... ill last summer but fortunately, he is now making a slow but steady recovery. A. critically B. deeply C. fatally D. seriously In the past, most people believed that the world’s resources could never be used….. A. up B. all C. whole D. at all I’d like invite him to ………… dinner next week, it that’s OK with you. A. X B. a C. an D. the Her mother told her not to be too ……and advised her to try to do things herself. A. dependable B. depending C. dependent D. independent Give me your telephone number ……I need your help. A. in case B. so that C. unless D. whether The question was easy enough, but ……students could answer it. A. a little B. few C. a few D. a great number of 39. If it’s raining tomorrow, we shall have to ……… the match till Sunday A. put off B. cancel C. play D. put away 40. I can’t remember if I saw that film on television or at ……….. cinema. A. a B. an C. the D. X Part B: Use the word in capitals at the end of these sentences to form a word that fits in the blank space. (1m) How much does ............... of this club cost? (MEMBER) She is extremely ............... about the history of art. (KNOW) Traveling in big cities is becoming more and more ............... every day. (TROUBLE) He is completely...............! Not only is he lazy but he is dishonest too. (EMPLOY) His boss told him off because he had behaved............... (RESPONSIIBLE) He won the discus event at the Olympic Games but was later ............... when a medical check proved that he had been taking drugs. (QUALIFY) Women who are slimming can never enjoy a meal without being afraid of ............... their diet. (ORGANISE) The trouble with Mr. Brown is that he’s so............... One minute he goes mad when you come late; the next he says nothing. You never know where you are! (CONSIST) It is forbidden to hunt for that kind of bird. It has been listed as one of the ............... species .(DANGER) I didn’t know who it was – with a mask on she was completely............... (RECONGNISE) Part C: Choose the correct tense of the verb to complete the following passage (1m) Thieves (1)..................... (break) into the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Holland many times. The museum (2)………………. (be) a treasure house of the artist Vincent Van Gogh's paintings. His works (3)……………. (sell) at record prices in recent years. A year ago a Japanese company (4)………….... (buy) Van Gogh's Portrait of Doctor Cachet for US$ 82.5 million. His world famous "Sunflower" (5)…………….... (just sell) for skyrocketing price as well. Yet, during his short tragic life, the passionate and visionary artist only manages to sell one of his paintings. The surprising prices paid for his works (6)…………….... (attract) art thieves. There (7)………….. ... (be) four major thefts so far, twenty paintings, worth hundreds of million of dollars (8)………… ... (steal). Fortunately, they (9)…………… ... (recover) from the thieves’ getaway car. It seemed that the two thieves (10)…………… ... (leave) their getaway car near a railway station on the eastern outskirts of Amsterdam. A. have been breaking B. had broken C. broke D. was breaking A. was B. is C. has been D. had been A. have been sold B. have sold C. were sold D. sold A. buys B. had bought C. bought D. has bought A. just sold B. has just sold C. was just sold D. has just been sold D. have attracted B. attracted C. were attracted D have been attracted A. had been B. were C. would be D. have been A. had stolen B. had been stolen C. stole D. was stolen A. recovered B. have recorded C. have been recorded D. were recovered A. had left B. have left C. left D. would leave Part D: Find the mistakes in each line in the passage below and then correct them. The number (0) is an example The world’s oceans are so vast that they can cope with the present levels (0) tooth " teeth of pollution. However, few is known about the long-term effects of (1) …………… such slow poisoning. The more serious problem of modern times is that (2) …………… man is destroyed the earth’s natural resources and transforming huge area (3) …………… into wasteland. As the result, it is becoming extremely difficult to grow (4) …………… enough to feed the world rapid increase population. A way of protecting (5) …………… all the wildlife in the earth must also be found as many species are extreme (6) …………… danger of disappearance complete from the face of the earth. The dangers, (7) …………… however, are not confined solely the land and sea. The smoke in (8) …………… the atmosphere, for example, is increasing so many that the amount of (9) …………… sunlight has been educed in many cities. Man’s whole environment is (10) …………… being changed in a serious way. PART III : READING (4 ms) Part A: Read the following passage and decide whether the statements true (T) or F (false) (1 m) Globalcall Communications Globalcall Communications has grown from a telecommunications solutions provider for local businesses in the greater Seattle metropolitan area to a truly global corporation providing telecommunications solutions for clients both large and small. Established to fill a significant market gap for simple communication solutions, the company first expanded to most major North American cities before becoming a major multinational player. Presently, the company is extending operations to include voice over IP, as well as high-speed cable Internet access. Globalcall Communications' team includes more than 40,000 specialists worldwide in more than 20 countries on three continents. Next year will see the deployment of a third generation wireless communications network in Asian countries. The future looks bright for Globalcall Communications. By 2005 the company will be servicing more than 15 million households and businesses globally. Global call Communications will have become a household word. We look forward to serving clients and are planning to do everything in our power to make sure that your communication future is unlimited and simple. TRUE OR FALSE Top of Form 1. The company began by offering computer software solutions to local businesses in the greater Seattle metropolitan area. …………… 2. The company was founded on an approach to providing simple communication solutions. …………… 3. The company is expanding operations at the moment. …………… 4. Worldwide communications employs more than 40,000 specialists. …………… 5. The company expects to be servicing more than 50 million customers worldwide by 2005. …………… Bottom of Form Part B : Read the passage below then pick out ONE best option ( A,B,C or D ) in each question: (1m) Most educational specialists believe that early schooling should provide children with an awareness of their own abilities and the self-confidence to use their abilities. One approach recognized by many experts as promoting these qualities is the Montessori method, first practiced by Maria Montessori of Italy in the early 1900s. Nancy McCormick Ram Busch is credited with popularizing the method in the United States, where today there are over 400 Montessori schools. The method helps children learn for themselves by providing them with instructional materials and tasks that facilitate acts of discovery and manipulation. Through such exploration, children develop their sense of touch and learn how to do everyday tasks without adult assistance. Other benefits include improvement in language skills, and acquaintance with elements of science, music, and art. 1. What is the main purpose of this passage?A. To explain the role of early education in child development.B. To describe the development of the Montessori methodC. To discuss the life and work of Maria Montessori.D. To demonstrate how children learn social and cultural values 2. According to the passage , who was first responsible for spreading the Montessori method in the USA?A. Nancy McCormick Ram BuschB. A prominent educational expertC. Maria MontessoriD. An administrator in the Department of Education 3. Which of the following is not mentioned as a benefit of the Montessori method?A. Development of tactile sensesB. Improvement of language abilityC. Capacity to perform adult tasksD. Knowledge of arts and sciences 4. The author of this passage probably feels that Montessori method …A. has little long-lasting benefit for childrenB. will lose its popularity in the United States.C. does not accomplish what it claims to achieveD. is an effective means of child education 5. The following paragraph most likely discusses….A. another education approach beneficial to children.B. details on the life of Maria MontessoriC. additional practitioners of the Montessori methodD. elements of science, music, and art. Part C: Choose the most suitable answer from the four options marked A, B, C, or D to complete each of the numbered gaps in the passage below. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (1 m) Keeping your distance Personal space is a term that refers (1) ………. the distance we like to keep between ourselves and other people. When (2) …………. we do not know well gets too close we usually begin to feel uncomfortable. If a business colleague comes close than 1.2 meters, the (3) ……… common response is to move (4) ……… . Some interesting (5) ……….. have been done in libraries. If strangers come too close, many people get up and leave the building; others use different methods such as turning their back on the intruder. Living in cities has (6) ......... people develop new skills for dealing with situations (7) ………. they are very close to strangers. (8) ……….. people on crowded trains try not to look at strangers; they avoid skin contact, and apologize if hands touch by mistake. People use newspapers (9) …….. a barrier between themselves and other people, and if they do not have one, they stare into the distance, (10) …………. sure they are not looking into anyone’s eyes. 1. A. from B. to C. for D. about 2. A. anyone B. nobody C. people D. someone 3. A. most B. best C. more D. first 4. A. on B. in C. up D. away 5. A. research B. studies C. survey D. questionnaires 6. A. done B. caused C. made D. allowed 7. A. that B. where C. which D. how 8. A. Most of B. The most C. Almost D. Most 9. A. like B. as C. alike D. such as 10. A. making B. make C. be D. made Part D: The paragraphs of the magazine article are in the wrong order. Number the paragraphs (A, B, C, D, E) A. On the ghost of Chaffin’s second visit to his son, he told him that he would find a will in the overcoat pocket. The coat was actually in the possession of the third brother. B. In 1921, a certain James Chaffin died, leaving his entire fortune to his third son, Marshal, in a will which had been written a full fifteen years earlier, in 1905, and signed in front of witnesses. His wife and two other sons were virtually cut off without a penny. Marshal was not inclined to split up the inheritance he had come into any more fairly. C. Once it was found, they came across a note sewn in the lining of one of the pockets saying they should look in an old family Bible. This Bible was found in the keeping of Chaffin’s widow and examined in front of independent witnesses. Sure enough, there in the Bible they discovered a later version of the will, one which divided the property and money evenly between the widow and the three sons. The will appeared to be genuine and Marshal was not prepared to challenge it in court. D. Some people believe that the dead still keep in touch with us through our dreams. One of the most famous and extraordinary cases of contact with the dead was the so-called Chaffin Will affair. E. Four years went by and then, strangely, James Chaffin’s ghost started to appear before one of his other two sons. The apparition had on an old overcoat which had often worn in life. PART IV: WRITING (6.0 ms) Part A: For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original one, but using the word given. This word must not be altered in any way (1m) Example: (0) There was no conclusion at the end of the workshop. They did not conclude anything at the end of the workshop. 1. Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new editor fell ill. Scarcely 2. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting. Rather 3. The value of sterling has fallen considerably in the past week. There has 4. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended. Had it not 5. Harriet was upset because she saw Peter with another woman. It was 6. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. Much to 7. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to. The 8. Their relationship was doomed because of their incompatibility. Had 9. You should admit that you are to blame, not to conceal it. I’d rather 10. If she had been less determined she wouldn’t have been able to get better so quickly. It was her ……………………………………………………………………………. Comparison on birthrates in some countries (Per thousand) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Birthrates Per Thousand Birthrates in Sweden Birthrates in Australia Birthrates in China Birthrates in VietNam 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 Year Part B : Study the graphs below. Write a short description on t