Đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi THPT môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 12 - Năm học 2016-2017 - Trường THPT Liễn Sơn

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KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI THPT NĂM HỌC 2016–2017
ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 12 – Khối không chuyên
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PART A. LISTENING: 
SECTION 1. Question 1-6. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
MOVING COMPANY SERVICE REPORT
Full name: Jane Bond. 
Phone number (1)___________________________
USA address: 509 (2)_____________________, 1137 (3)____________________ in Seattle.
Packing day: (4)_______________. 
Date: 11th March, Day (5)____________________.
About the price: rather expensive. 
Storage time: (6)_________________________.
Question 7-10. Write the correct letter A, B, or C as the answers to the question “Where does the speaker intend to put items in?”
A. in emergency pack	
B. in personal package 	
C. in storage with furniture
7. cutlery and dishes:_____________	8. kettle:__________________ 	
9. Alarm clock:______________	10. CD player:____________
SECTION 2. Question 11-16. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
ANNUAL WULLABALLOO CONFERENCE
TIME
CONTENT
LOCATION
9:00 a.m.
Title of the lecture: (11)________________
Lecturer: John Smith from the (12)_________
Main Hall
10:30 a.m.
Presentation of Papers
Garden Room (ground)
11:15 a.m.
Coffee Break
Main Hall
1:00 p.m.
Lunch
Sea View restaurant on the (13) __________, the lift on the (14)_______.
2:00 p.m.
Presentation of further Papers
Ballroom
(15)_______p.m.
Afternoon Tea
Ballroom
5:00 p.m.
Conference will be finished
Main Hall
5:10-6:10 p.m.
Informal Reception
(16)___________
Question 17-20. Choose the correct answer A, B, or C.
17. Tickets are available_____________.	
A. only at the reception desk	
B. tomorrow evening	
C. at any time before the reception
18. The delegates will be charged_____________ for lunch.
	A. $ 6.50	B. $ 15.00	C. $ 25.00
19. The restaurant is famous for_____________.
	A. steak	B. fish	C. barbecue
20. The trip on Sunday costs_____________.
	A. $ 35	 in total	B. $ 35	 plus entrance fees	C. $ 35 plus lunch
PART B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR: 
I. Choose the best answer among A, B, C, or D provided.
1. As the streets of our cities become busier, people are turning more and to the__________ bicycle.
	A. historical	B. old aged	C. elderly	D. old fashioned
2.__________ of all of us who are here tonight. I would like to thank Mr. Jones for his talk.
	A. On behalf	B. On account	C. In person	D. Instead
3. Don't touch the cat, he may__________ you. 
	A. scratch	B. kick	C. tear	D. scream
4. These old houses are going to be__________ soon.
	A. run down	B. knocked out	C. pulled down	D. laid out
5. You must be careful when you wash this__________ silk blouse.
	A. delicate	B. weak	C. feeble	D. sensitive
6. He retired early__________ ill health.
	A. in front of	B. ahead of	C. on account of 	D. on behalf of
7. Children with__________ diseases should not be allowed to go to school.
	A. constant	B. infectious	C. contact	D. influential
8. Yesterday the naval authorities__________ the reports in Friday' newspapers that they had explored three bombs near an unknown submarine.
	A. published	B. confirmed	C. re-started	D. agreed
9. I must tell you about my__________ when I first arrived in London.
	A. happenings	B. experiences	C. events	D. incidents
10. Mary Smith decided to give up her job for the__________ of the children.
	A. reason	B. sake	C. care	D. concern
II. Choose among A, B, C, or D the one that needs correcting.
1. Justice is often personified as a blindfolded woman to hold a pair of scales.
A. blindfolded 	B. to hold 	C. personified 	D. a pair of scales
2. My father asked me where had I gone the night before.
A. the night 	B. had I 	C. before 	D. asked 
3. The harder he tried, the worst he danced before the large audience.
A. tried 	B. before 	C. worst 	D. The 
4. Lake Superior, that lies on the US Canadian border, is the largest lake in North America.
 	A. that 	B. the largest 	C. in 	D. lies on 
5. The most mammals have hair at some time in their lives, though in certain whales it is present only before birth. 
A. have 	B. The most 	C. though 	D. some time
III. Give the right form of the word in each blanket in the following passage.
 	(1. Authorize)________ in Paris have	 halted the filming of scenes from (2. act)________ movies on its streets in the wake of the recent terror attacks. The city is still on high alert (3. follow)________ the attack on the magazine Charlie Hebdo and other attacks, which left 20 people (4. die)________. Security has been (5. high)________ around synagogues, newspaper and broadcasting offices and (6. shop)________ malls. (7. Army)________ police and soldiers are clearly (8. vision)________ on the streets. Security measures have now been extended to the movie (9. industrial)________. Paris' police commander Sylvie Barnaud said: "There's a problem with these action-type scenes, as the actors in uniform could be targets for terrorists. Also, the actors could pose (10. confuse)________ for the general public."
IV. Each of the numbered lines in the passage contains a mistake, find the mistakes.
 The traditionally Vietnamese wedding is one of the most important of traditional Vietnamese occasion. Regardless of westernization, many of the age-old customs practiced in a tradition Vietnamese wedding continue to be celebrated by both Vietnamese in Vietnam and oversea, often combining both western and east elements. Besides the wedding ceremony, there is also an engagement ceremony which takes part usually half a year or so before the wedding. Due of the spiritual nature of the occasion, the date and time of the marriage ceremony are decided in advance by a fortuner teller. The traditional Vietnamese wedding consist of an extensive array of ceremonies: the first is the ceremony to ask permission to receive the bride, the secondly is the procession to receive the bride. 
01. ________
02. ________
03. ________
04. ________
05. ________
06. ________
07. ________
08. ________
09. ________
10. ________
V. Supply ONE suitable preposition to each of the numbered blanks.
The search (1)________ alternative sources of energy has led in various directions. Many communities are burning garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity, converting waste products to gases (2)________ oil is also an efficient way to dispose of wastes. Experimental work is being done to derive synthetic fuels from coal, oil shale, and coal tars. But to date, that process has proven expensive. Other experiments are underway to harness power (3)________ giant windmills. Geothermal power is also being tested. Some experts expect utility companies to revive hydroelectric power derived from streams and rivers. Fifty years ago hydroelectric power provided one third (4)________ the electricity used in the United States, but today it supplies only 4 percent. The oceans are another potential source of energy. Scientists are studying ways to convert the energy (5)________ ocean currents, tides, and waves to electricity. Experiments are also underway to make use of temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy.
PART C. READING: 
I. Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
When going on holiday, it is always a good idea to take out travel insurance. This is just in case something goes (1)________ along the way. You could lose your luggage, you could be robbed, or even become ill and need expensive medical treatment. For millions of holiday makers, travel insurance is just a precaution (2)________ will help them have an enjoyable and worry-free holiday. But for (3)________, travel insurance is a way of earning money (4)________ making false claims against insurance companies. For (5)________ some people pretend that they have had expensive equipment stolen which in (6)________ never even existed, and then claim large sums in compensation. Such claims cost insurance company a total (7)________ £ 50 million per year. But the cheats’ luck is about to run (8)________. (9)________ to a new computer system, companies will be able to tell at a glance (10)________ someone has made a claim within the last three years. Honest travelers will no longer have to pay through the nose for other people’s dishonesty.
II. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
You will make the interview process easier for the employer if you prepare relevant information about yourself. Think about how you want to present your (1)________, experiences, education, work style, skills, and goals. Be prepared to supplement all your answers with examples that support the statements you make. It is also a good idea to review your resume with a critical eye and (2)________ areas that an employer might see as limitations or want further information. Think about how you can answer difficult' questions (3)________ and positively, while keeping each answer brief. An interview gives the employer a (4)________ to get to know you. While you do want to market yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest (5)________.
Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses and professors. Always think of something positive about an experience and talk about that. You should also be (6)________. If you are genuinely interested (7)________ the job, let the interviewer know that.
One of the best ways to show you are keen on a job is to demonstrate that you have researched the organization prior to the interview. You can also (8)________ interest by asking questions about the job, the organization, and its services and products. The best way to impress an employer is to ask questions that build upon your interview discussion. This shows you are interested and (9)________ close attention to the interviewer. It is a good idea to prepare a few questions in advance, but an insightful comment based on your conversation can make an even stronger statement. At the (10)________ of an interview, it is appropriate for you to ask when you may expect to hear; from the employer.
1. A. pressures	B. strengths	C. practices	D. promotions
2. A. hide	B. limit	C. express	D. identify
3. A. accurately	B. rightly	C. hardly	D. sharply
4. A. change	B. practice	C. way	D. chance
5. A. ability	B. response	C. expression	D. respect
6. A. enthusiast	B. enthusiasm	C. enthusiastic	D. enthusiastically
7. A. for	B. on	C. with	D. in
8. A. appear	B. show	C. conceal	D. cover
9. A. spend 	B. pay	C. choose	D. make
10. A. end	B. close	C. finish	D. final
III. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters. The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each beginning in September, January, and March: the summer quarter, June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of vary length.
There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system. On the plus side, students who wish to complete their degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters. In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any other quarters. Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used effectively to serve the greatest number of students. But there are several disadvantages as well. Many faculty complain that eleven-week term is simply not enough for them to cover the material required by most college coursed. Students also find it difficult to complete the assignments in such a short period of time.
In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system some colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system. In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional term provides options for admission during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early.
1. Where would this passage most probably be found?
A. In a American newspaper.
B. In a dictionary published in the United States.
C. In a general guide to colleges and universities in the United States.
D. In a college catalog for a university in the United States.
2. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A. The Semester System	B. The Academic Year
C. Universities in the United States	D. The Quarter System
3. A semester system__________.
A. has two major sessions a year
B. Isn’t very popular in the United States
C. gives students the opportunity to study year round
D. has eleven-week sessions
4. How many terms are there in a quarter system?
A. Three regular terms and one summer term	
B. One regular term and four summer terms
C. Two regular terms and two summer terms
D. Four regular terms and one summer term
5. When is the academic year?
A. September to August	B. September to June	
C. June to August	 	D. August to June
6. The word “customary” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by__________. 
A. agreeable	B. limited	C. traditional	D. length
7. When may students begin studying in a school that uses a quarter system?
A. Summer semester only	B. at the beginning of the academic year
C. at the beginning of any quarter	D. September
8. The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to___________. 
A. material	B. courses	C. faculty	D. weeks
9. The word “instituted” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to__________. 
A. recommended	B. attempted	C. established	D. considered
10. Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimesters?
A. they provide more options for admission
B. They allow students to graduate early
C. they last eleven weeks	
D. They are long enough to cover the course material
PART D. WRITING: 
I. Rewrite each of the sentences in such a way that it remains the same meaning to the original.
1. We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money. 
→ If it___________________________________________________________.
2. I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back. 
→ Hardly_______________________________________________________.
3. It was Walter Raleigh who introduced potatoes and tobacco into England.
→ The English_________________________________________________.
4. “If my members agree to that, I’ll be very surprised,” said the union delegate.
→ The union delegate observed that________________________.
5. I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test. 
→ It came_______________________________________________________.
II. Essay writing: 
Some people say that extra-classes may kill students’ creativeness and put greater unnecessary pressure on them.
What do you think about that?
With more than 220 words, write an essay to show your attitudes toward the issue and offer your own recommendations.
_________THE END__________
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