Đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi cấp tỉnh Bắc Ninh năm học 2013 - 2014 môn thi: Tiếng Anh – lớp 12 – thpt

UBND TỈNH BẮC NINH
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH
NĂM HỌC 2013 – 2014
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 12 - THPT
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
Ngày thi 28 tháng 03 năm 2014
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PART I. PHONOLOGY (1.0 POINT)
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three. 
(0.5 pt)
1. A. rhinoceros	B. vehicle	C. whale	D. uninhabitable
2. A. faithful	B. failure	C. fairly	D. fainted
3. A. archaic	B. archive	C. choir	D. archery
4. A. suggestion	B. congestion	C. digestion	D. devotion
5. A. Islamic	B. isle	C. aisle	D. island
Your answers: 
	1 2 3 4 5
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other three.(0.5 pt)
1. A. undertake	B. disappear	C. represent	D. stimulate
2. A. psychological	B. representative	C. qualification	D. popularity
3. A. appointment	B. sentiment	C. arrangement	D. agreement
4. A. submarine	B. endangerment	C. priority	D. rhinoceros
5. A. European	B. especially	C. emotional	D. considerate
Your answers: 
	1 2 3 4 5
PART II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (7.0 POINTS)
I. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.(2.0 pts)
1. The government is expected to _______ steps against the unemployment.
	A. use	 	B. make	 	C. take	 	D. apply
2. The taxi had to ________ because the traffic lights had turned red.
	A. set up	B. catch up	C. cut up	D. pull up
3. ________ I am aware, there were no problems during the first six months.
	A. As far as	B. So much as	C. Much more than	D. Except that
4. His wife died last year and he still can’t _________ to terms with her death.
	A. get	B. go	C. come	D. contribute
5. I am afraid a rise in salary is ________ just now.
	A. out of sight	B. out of control	C. out of date	D. out of the question
6. We were working overtime to cope with a sudden _______ in demand.
	A. surge	B. boost	C. impetus	D. thrust
7. These painkillers __________ after about two hours. 
	A. wear off 	B. drop off 	C. turn down	D. stand for
8. I’ve got a _________ headache that I can’t concentrate on the lecture.
	A. beating	B. drumming	C. hammering	D. throbbing
9. Their flat is decorated in a _________ combination of colors.
	A. tasteful	B. sweet	C. delicious	D. tasty
10. Could you lend me some money? I’m very _______ of cash at the moment.
	A. scare	B. short	C. low	D. down 
11. Mary Smith decided to give up her job for the ________ of her children.
	A. concern 	B. care	C. advantage	D. sake
12. ________ our project was unnecessary, we would not have invested in it.
	A. Had we thought	B. Unless had we thought
	C. If had we thought	D. As we had ever thought 
13. The red light goes on outside the studio door to let people know that you are _______ air.
	A. on the	B. by	C. in	D. through the
14. Although the cyclist was unhurt, his bicycle was _______ between the lorry and the wall.
	A. clapped	B. crushed	C. split	D. banged
15. _______, the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties.
	A. By and large	B. Altogether	C. To a degree	D. Virtually
16. Those campers are really _______. They have no idea how to set up a tent.
	A. blue	B. black	C. green	D. white
17. On ________ he had won, he jumped for joy.
	A. telling	B. he was told	C. being told	D. having told
18. Every Christmas of my childhood was the same. My father ______ late for lunch, weighed down with presents for the family.
	A. would arrive	B. had arrived	C. was arriving	D. got used to arriving
19. ________, he remained optimistic.
	A. Though badly wounded he was	B. Badly wounded as he was
	C. As he was badly wounded	D. As badly wounded he was
20. _______ leaves last should turn off the lights.
	A. The person	B. Who	C. Anyone	D. Whoever
Your answers: 
1 2 3 4 567... 8 910......
1112 13 14 15 1617... 18 .1920....
II. Fill each blank with a suitable preposition or particle. (1.0 pt)
1. She wasn’t allowed in the cinema because she was _______ age. 
2. As darkness fell, there was nothing but to make _________ the nearest village. 
3. Would you care to comment ________ any troublesome students in your class? 
4. This street is named ________ one of our heroes. 
5. I’m sorry that I let you ______ by arriving so late. 
6. According to a recent survey, most people are _______ good terms with their neighbors. 
7. Nobody was taken ________ by his story although it seemed convincing at first. 
8. The old lady fainted but the nurse was soon able to bring her _______. 
9. I could probably work _________ the answer if I had a pencil, some paper and a calculator. 
10. He says he’s feeling a bit ________ color today. 
Your answers: 
	1........... 2........... 3........... 4......... 5...........
	6.............7.............. 8.......... 9.........10..............
III. Use the correct forms /tenses of the verbs given.(2.0 pts)
- What a shame! I’d rather you (1. not dismiss) ................ like that. 
- I'm sorry, I wasn't in when you came round. I would like (2. see)................. you.
- Would you be so kind as (3. switch off) ............... the lights when leaving? 
- The portrait is widely known (4. paint) ............... by an Italian.
- Can you keep calm for a moment? You (5. always make) .............. noise in class. 
- When I noticed the blank stare he (6. give) ................... me, I (7. realize) ...................... that he didn’t understand me. 
- It’s imperative that the wildlife program (8. broadcast) ........................... tomorrow. 
- You (9. be) ................. more careful. You (10. avoid) ............... having had this accident. 
Your answers: 
1........... 	6. ........ 
2. ................ 	7. . ........
3. .............. 	8............ 
4. ......... 9. ............... 
5 . ............. 10. ...............
IV. The passage below contains 10 errors. Identify and correct them. (0) has been done as example. (1.0 pt)
	Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the (0) hotter young film stars around at the moment. His face has been on the covers of all the top movies and young magazines over the last few moths and he has been the subject of countless articles, rumors and showbiz gossip. Leonard doesn’t like reading about him because “I read things about me that I’ve never said in my life and never did”.
	Leonardo DiCaprio was born in Los Angeles on 11 November, 1974. He’s a Scorpio. His full name is Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio. His mother is Germany and his father Italian-American. They called him Leonardo because when his mother was still pregnant, he started kicking while she was stood in front of a painting by Leonardo De Vinci. His friends call him Leo. He has a scar from when he was stinging by a Portuguese man-of-war. His parents separated before he was born, so his mother moved to a poor neighborhood of Hollywood there Leo grew up. At school he was very good at imitating people, especially Michael Jackson. This made him very popularly. His childhood hero was Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea.
	After appearance in TV commercials and episodes of Roseanne, he played the cast of Roseanne, the TV sitcom starring Kirk Cameron. Leonard played the part of Luke, a homeless boy. Lately, he played the part of Jim Carroll in The Basketball Diaries. But he has really become famous since he acted in the film Titanic.
Example: 	0. hotter --> hottest
Your answers: 
	 Mistake	 Correction
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2..	..	
3..	..	
4..	..	
5..	..	
6..	..	
7..	..	
8..	..	
9..	..	
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V. Use the correct form of each of the words given in parentheses. (1.0 pt)
1. The ceremony marked the Queen’s ................ and the time she started to rule. (throne) 
2. The boy was very violent and his parents found him .................. . (manage)
3. People in the village no longer use water in that well because of its .............. . (pure)
4. Street noise is one of the .............. of living in a big city. (advantage)
5. The talks were ................ . We didn’t reach agreement on anything. (produce)
6. Unless something is done about unemployment, the _________ (look) for the future is not good.
7. Sam was accused of stealing some ________ (confidence) documents from the safe.
8. Most people agreed that Christmas has become too ________ (commerce).
9. The mother of the child hurried ________ (breath) to her neighborhood drugstore.
10. When someone starts a new job, he may feel rather _______ (orientation) at the beginning.	
Your answers: 
1........... 	6. ........ 
2. ................ 	7. . ........
3. .............. 	8............ 
4. ......... 9. ............... 
5 . ............. 10. ...............	 
PART III. READING (6.0 POINTS)
I. Read the passages and choose the best answer. (2.0 pts)
Passage A (1.0 pt)
A recent survey of crime statistics shows that we are all more likely to be burgled now than 20 years ago and the police advise everyone to take a few simple precautions to protect their homes. The first fact is that burglars and other intruders prefer easy opportunities, like a house which is very obviously empty. This is much less of a challenge than an occupied house, and one which is well-protected. A burglar will wonder if it is worth the bother. There are some general tips on how to avoid your home becoming another crime statistic. Avoid leaving signs that your house is empty. When you have to go out, leave – at least one light on as well as a radio or television, and do not leave any curtains wide open. The sight of your latest music centre or computer is enough to tempt any burglar. Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place. The first place a burglar will look is under the doormat or in a flower pot and even somewhere more “imaginative” could soon be uncovered by the intruder. It is much safer to leave a key with a neighbour you can trust. But if your house is in a quiet, desolate area be aware that this will be a burglar’s dream, so deter any potential criminal from approaching your house by fitting security lights to the outside of your house. But what could happen if, in spite of the aforementioned precautions, a burglar or intruder has decided to target your home. Windows are usually the first point of entry for many intruders. Downstairs windows provide easy access while upstairs windows can be reached with a ladder or by climbing up the drainpipe. Before going to bed you should double – check that all windows and shutters are locked. No matter how small your windows may be, it is surprising what a narrow gap a determined burglar can manage to get through. For extra security, fit window locks to the inside of the window. What about entry via doors? Your back door and patio doors, which are easily forced open, should have top quality security locks fitted. Even though this is expensive it will be money well spent. Install a burglar alarm if you can afford it as another line of defense against intruders. A sobering fact is that not all intruders have to break and enter into a property. Why go to the trouble of breaking in if you can just knock and be invited in? Be aware of bogus officials or workmen and, particularly if you are elderly, fit a chain and an eye hole so you can scrutinize callers at your leisure. When you do have callers never let anybody into your home unless you are absolutely sure they are genuine. Ask to see an identity card, for example. If you are in the frightening position of waking in the middle of the night and think you can hear an intruder, then on no account should you approach the intruder. Far better to telephone the police and wait for help
1. A well-protected house _________.
	A. is regarded as a challenge by most criminals	B. is a lot of bother to maintain
	C. is less likely to be burgled	D. is very unlikely to be burgled
2. According to the writer, we should________.
	A. give the impression that our house is occupied when we go out
	B. avoid leaving our house empty
	C. only go out when we have to
	D. always keep the curtains closed
3. The writer thinks that hiding a key under a doormat or flower pot________.
	A. is a useful place to hide it	B. is imaginative
	C. is where you always find a spare key	D. is a predictable place to hide it
4. The “aforementioned precautions” refers to steps that ___________.
	A. will tell a burglar if your house is empty or not.
	B. will not stop an intruder if he has decided to try and enter your home
	C. are the most important precautions to take to make your home safe
	D. will stop a potential burglar
5. Gaining entry to a house through a small window _________.
	A. is surprisingly difficult
	B. is less likely to happen than gaining entry through a door
	C. is tried only by very determined burglars
	D. is not as difficult as people think
6. According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms ________.
	A. are good value for money	B. cost a lot of money but are worth it
	C. are luxury items	D. are absolutely essential items
7. The writer argues that fitting a chain and eye hole _______.
	A. gives you time to check if the visitor is genuine
	B. will prevent your home from being burgled
	C. avoids you having to invite people into your home
	D. is only necessary for elderly people
8. The best title for the text is ________.
	A. Increasing Household Crime	B. What To Do If a Burglar Breaks into Your Home
	C. Protecting Your Home from Intruders	D. Burglar Statistics
Passage B (1.0 pt)
	The Beatles became the most popular group in rock music history. This quartet of extraordinarily talented musicians generated a phenomenal number of pieces that won gold records. They inspired a frenzy that transcended countries and economic strata. While all of them sang, John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote the majority of their songs. Originally, Lennon and five others formed a group called the Quarrymen in 1956, with McCartney joining them later that year. George Harrison, John Lennon, and Paul McCartney, together with Stuart Sutcliffe, who played the bass guitar, and Pete Best on the drums, performed together in several bands for a few years, until they finally settled on the Silver Beatles in 1960. American rock musicians, such as Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley, influenced Lennon's and McCartney’s music, whose first hits consisted of simple tunes and lyrics about young love, “Love Me Do” and “Please, Please Me”. The Beatles’ U.S tour propelled them to stardom and led to two movies A Hard Day’s Night and Help!, filmed in 1964 and 1965. The so-called British invasion of the United States was in full swing when they took the top five spots on the singles charts, followed by the release of their first film.
	During the 1960s, their music matured and acquired a sense of melody. The lyrics of their songs became deeper and gained in both imagination and meaning. Their popularity continued to grow as the Beatles turned their attention to social problems and political issues in “ Nowhere Man” and “Eleanor Rigby.” Loneliness and nostalgia come through in their ballads “Michelle” and “ Yesterday,” which fully displayed the group’s professional development and sophistication. Lennon’s sardonic music with lyrics written in the first person, and Mc Cartney’s songs that created scenarios with off beat individuals, contributed to the character of the music produced by the group . In addition to their music, the Beatles set a social trend that popularized long hair, Indian music, and mod dress.
	For a variety of reason, the musicians began to drift apart, and their last concert took place in San Francisco in 1966. The newspapers and tabloids publicized their quarrels and lawsuits, and the much idolized group finally disbanded in 1970. However, their albums had outsold those of any other band in history. Although all of the Beatles continued to perform solo or form new rock groups, alone, none could achieve the recognition and success that they had been able to win together.
1.  What does the passage mainly discuss?
The history and music of the Beatles
The history and milestones of rock music
The fashion and music popular in the 1960s
The creation and history of a music group
2. According to the passage, how many members were in the band, formed in 1956?
	A. Four	B. Five	C. Six	D. Seven
3. According to the passage, which of the Beatles had the greatest musical talent?
	A. John Lennon and Paul McCartney	B. George Harrison and John Lennon
	C. Stuart Sutcliffe and Pete Best	D. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison
4. The author of the passage implies that the Beatles ________.
	A. competed with American musicians	B. wrote their music as a group
	C. became popular relatively quickly	D. were active in social movements
5. According to the passage, the Beatles' fame grew as a result of ________.
	A. Chuck Berry’s involvement	B. their American tour
	C. two movies made in the U.S	D. their first two hits
6. The author of the passage implies that over time, the music and lyrics by the Beatles ______. 
	A. became more complex than at the beginning of their career
	B. declined in quality and political significance
	C. were dedicated to women named Eleanor and Michelle
	D. made them the richest musicians in the world
7. The word “acquired” is closest in meaning to ________.
	A. imparted	B. attached	C. imprinted	D. attained
8. According to the passage, when did the Beatles experience their greatest success?
	A. In the late 1950s	B. After their break-up in 1970
	C. During the early and mid-1960s.	D. Throughout their lifetimes.
9. The word “ scenarios” is closest in meaning to __________.
	A. sceneries	B. situations	C. life stories	D. love themes
10. According to the passage, how did Lennon and McCartney enhance the music of the group?
	A. They struggled to reach stardom in the United States
	B. They composed lyrics to scornful songs and ballads
	C. Their music added distinctiveness to the Beatle’s repertoire.
	D. Their loneliness and sadness made their music popular
Your answers: 
	1........... 2........... 3........... 4......... 5...........
	6.............7.............. 8.......... 9.........10..............
II. Read the passage and choose the best answers. (2.0 points)
	Almost all governments in sub-Saharan Africa are faced with the problems of a growing human population and limited financial resources. In this situation, many other topics are (1) ................. to be higher on their list of priorities than the protection of the many species in danger of extinction. Nevertheless, much can be done. South Africa is home to an astonishing array of wildlife, ranging from elephants and rhinoceros to thousands of species of insects. Herds of animals that are (2) ................. for extinction elsewhere are free to roam over 70,000 square kilometers of nature (3) ................. . Yet these areas only account for six percent of the country so that, increasingly, private land and farms are playing a (4) .................. role in conserving wildlife. As a result, some progress has been made. The black rhinoceros, numbering 100,000 only fifty years ago, was decimated by the trade in its horn for medicines in Asia and ornamental (5) ............... for weapons in the Middle East but the (6) ................ are that the trends towards the (7) ............... of the species has at least been halted, if not reserved. The change has (8) ................ about largely because of greater co-operation between government and private agencies. The law has been much more (9) ................ enforced. Poachers now face heavy (10) ................. and sentences of ten years in prison. Those who live close to protected areas now feel they have a stake in the preservation of the country’s wildlife. This i