SỞ GD&ĐT NGHỆ AN KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH LỚP 12

NĂM HỌC 2010 – 2011

Đề chính thức
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 THPT - BẢNG B
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút
(Đề thi gồm 05 trang)

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SỞ GD&ĐT NGHỆ AN KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH LỚP 12
NĂM HỌC 2010 – 2011
Đề chính thức Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 THPT - BẢNG B
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút
(Đề thi gồm 05 trang)
 ĐIỂM HỌ TÊN, CHỮ KÍ GIÁM KHẢO SỐ PHÁCH

Bằng số:………………………………….. Giám khảo 1: ………………………………………

Bằng chữ:………………..………………. Giám khảo 2: ………………………………………

SECTION A – PHONETICS
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. achieve B. choice C. chief D. brochure
2. A. depends B. years C. temples D. parents
3. A. naked B. sacred C. raised D. hatred
4. A. nature B. future C. picture D. mature
5. A. guilty B. busy C. bury D. build

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

II. Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others.
6. A. innovation B. disappear C. understand D. identify
7. A. accompany B. category C. interviewer D. fascinating
8. A. curricumlum B. enthusiast C. subordinate D. democratic
9. A. university B. veterinary C. undergraduate D. geographical
10. A. popular B. dangerous C. magazine D. applicant

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Section B – vocabulary and grammar
I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.
11. Eighty kilometers is the fifty miles.
A. equivalent of B. equivalent from C. equal of D. equal to
12. We are prepared to overlook the error on this occasion your previous good work.
A. thanks to B. with a view to C. in the light of D. with regard to
13. He is not under arrest, nor have the police placed any on his movements.
A. restriction B. obstacle C. veto D. regulation
14. I'd rather you anyone what I said.
A. don't tell B. won't tell C. didn't tell D. not to tell
15. He completely with what I said.
A. agreed B. complained C. argued D. accepted
16. of the workers has his own work.
A. All B. Each C. Every D. Other
17. There’s a beautiful of the old city from the terrace of their mountain house.
A. view B. aspect C. vision D. appearance
18. Peter was really at the prospect of starting work.
A. exciting B. excited C. interesting D. interested
19. As soon as you buy a car, it starts falling in .
A. cost B. worth C. value D. price
20. It is vital that we a change in people's attitudes.
A. bring down B. bring back C. bring about D. look after
21. You can drive my car you drive carefully.
A. unless B. as long as C. because D. although
22. it were well paid, I would accept this proposal.
A. Providing B. Unless C. But for D. If only
23. The police carried out a search for the missing diplomat.
A. thorough B. through C. throughout D. thoughtful
24. Is he enough to take on so much responsibility?
A. elderly B. ancient C. ripe D. mature
25. But for your help, we in trouble.
A. would have been B. would be C. had been D. were

11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
21. 22. 23. 24. 25.

II. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it.
26. It was suggested that Pedro studies the material more thoroughly before attempting to pass the
exam.
27. Tom has not completed the assignment yet and Maria hasn’t, neither.
28. The United States receives a large amounts of revenue from taxation of tobacco products.
29. Not only cigarettes and alcohol is believed to be harmful to one’s health.
30. She has changed a lot of jobs since she has graduated from university five years ago.
31. John could have gotten that job if he had applied it.
32. Because they had spent too many time considering the new contract, the students lost the
opportunity to leave the appartment..
33. Whistling or clapping our hands to get the person’s attention are considered impolite.
34. Despite the time of the year, yesterday’s temperature was enough hot to turn on the air
conditioning.
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35. Found in the 12 century, Oxford university ranks among the world’s oldest universities.

Mistake Correction Mistake Correction

26. 31.
27. 32.
28. 33.
29. 34.
30. 35.

Section C – reading

I. Read the following passage, and then choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.
Accreditation is a system for setting national standards of quality in education. The
United States is unique in the world because its accreditation is not administered by the
government, but rather by committees of educators and private agencies like the Middle
State Association of Colleges and Secondary School and the Society of Engineers.
Before registering to study in any education institution in the United States, a student should
make certain that the institution is accredited in order to assure that the school has a
recognized standard of organization, instruction, and financial support. Foreign students should be
particularly
careful to check an institution’s accreditation because other government or future employers may
not recognize a degree earned from a school that has not received accreditation.
If a college is accredited, catalogs and brochures will usually indicate the accreditation status.
If you are not sure about a certain school, don’t hesitate to check its reputation with an education
officer at the nearest US embassy.
36. The title best expresses the ideas in this passage is .
A. studying in the United States
B. accreditation
C. how to find best school
D. the middle States Association of colleges and Secondary Schools
37. What should students do in order to check the accreditation of a school that may interest them ?
A. Write to the school B. Write to the US Ministry of Education
C. Register to study at the school D. Consult a US embassy official
38. According to the author, all of the following statements are true of the accreditation system in
the United States EXCEPT .
A. The accreditation on status of a school will be listed in its catalogs and brochures.
B. Future employers will be influenced by the accreditation of a candidate’s school.
C. The accreditation system is like that of many other countries..
D. Accreditation provides information about the standards of instruction and organization of
a school.
39. The word “unique” in the first paragraph means .
A. unusual. B. first. C. standard. D. large.
40. From this passage, it may be concluded at an accredited school .
A. does not offer a degree.
B. may close because of financial disorganization.
C. is administered by the government.
D. is better than an accredited school.

36. 37. 38. 39. 40.

II. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage.
The (41) of book knowledge is one part of school education but this kind of learning
can be and often is carried to (42) in many countries so that no time for other interests is
(43) to young people. Not only must they attend school (44) five-hour periods on
six days of the week, studying possibly as many as thirteen different subjects, but in addition they
may even go to afternoon institutes for (45) instruction. They have almost no chance
of taking (46) any of their own hobbies or becoming familiar with the plants and (47)
life of the countryside except during their summer holidays. Early youth should be a time
of exploration and adventure, of reading books for (48) as well as study, of freedom to enjoy
life before the responsibilities of working for a living and (49) a family (50) an end
to study, to freedom and only too often to carefree enjoyment.
41. A. gathering B. collection C. obtaining D. accumulation
42. A. extremity B. excess C. limits D. boundary
43. A. available B. provided C. devoted D. reserved
44. A. during B. for C. throughout D. in
45. A. farther B. additional C. extra D. further
46. A. on B. up C. back D. over
47. A. untamed B. original C. wild D. natural
48. A. pleasure B. amusement C. joy D. entertainment
49. A. creating B. bringing C. building D. raising
50. A. hold B. put C. indicate D. mark
 41. 42. 43. 44. 45.
46. 47. 48. 49. 50.

III. Fill in each numbered gap with one suitable word.

A healthful lifestyle leads to a longer, happier, healthier life. Staying healthy means eating a
well-balanced diet, getting regular exercise, and avoiding things that are bad for the (51)
and mind.
 Nutrition plays a key role (52) maintaining good health and preventing many
diseases. In spite of all the information available about diet, scientists still believe that good
nutrition can (53) simple. There are several basic rules to follow. Keep fat intake low. Eat
lots of foods high in carbon hydrates, (54) are the starches in grains, legumes (beans and
peas), vegetables and some fruits. (55) too much sugar. Limit salt. Eat lots of fruits
and vegetables, which are high in (56)
A healthy lifestyle is an active lifestyle. (57) of proper physical exercise can cause
tiredness, irritability, and poor general health. Physical fitness requires both aerobic exercise, such
as running, bicycle riding, and swimming, (58) muscle-strengthening exercise, such as
weight-lifting.
 Finally, good health is acquired by (59) no to bad habits such as smoking, drinking,
and overeating and by avoiding situations that are constantly stressful. People can take their lives
and happiness into their own (60) . Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the first step.
51. 52. 53. 54. 55.
56. 57. 58. 59. 60.

Section D – writing
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.
61. I only recognized him when he came into the light.
→ Not until ........................................................................................................................................................................
62. I didn’t study French at school and now I regret it.
→ I wish .............................................................................................................................................................................
63. Timmy has become confident as a result of his success.
→ Timmy’s success has turned............................................ ........................................................................................
64. You can call me up at anytime you make up your mind.
→ Whenever …………………………………………………………………................................................................
65. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.
→ The man………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
II. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in
such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change
the form of the given word(s).
66. The cost of excursions is part of the price of the holiday. (includes)
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

67. Paula said I had caused the accident. (blamed)

→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

68. The stereo was so powerful that I usually went deaf. (such)
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
69. The last Olympic Games were held in Seoul. ( took)
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

70. “I wouldn’t trust Frank with your money if I were you, Carl” I said. (advised)
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
III. Write a composition about 150 – 200 words on the following
topic:
“Participating in English Speaking Clubs helps to promote students’ speaking skill and interest in
learning English”. Do you agree or disagree with that statement?

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