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<b>SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO</b>

<b>Trường THPT Xuyên Mộc</b>

<b>KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TRƯỜNG </b>

<b>_{LỚP 12 THPT NĂM HỌC 2014 - 2015}</b>
<b>Môn thi: Tiếng Anh</b>

<b>Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút</b>
<i>(Đề thi có 05 trang)</i>

<b>I. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tenses and forms</b>

. (1.5 marks)
1. I knew he <i>(cry)</i> 1 when I saw him because his eyes were red.

2. Her head felt as if it (burst) 2.

3. I (consider) 3 buying a house but now I (change) 4 my mind.

4. They were fortunate (rescure) 5 from the fire before the building collapsed.

5. John (complete) 6 this task yesterday morning, but I did it for him. He owes me a thank-you.
<b>Your answers:</b>

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

<b>II. Choose ONE word or phrase which best completes each sentence. (3ps)</b>

1. I don’t think you have been watering the plants near the gate. The soil is ………..

A. as dry as rice B. as dry as a tile C. as dry as a bone D. as dry as wood
2. I must take this watch to be repaired; it____ over 20 minutes a day.

A. increases B. gains C. accelerates D. progresses

3. Since they aren't answering the phone, they __________.

A. need have left B. can’t have left C. must have left D. should have left
4. I'd sooner they _________ deliver the new furniture tomorrow.

A. mustn't B. shouldn't C. didn't D. wouldn't
5. John's got very ______ feelings about taking on more responsibility at the moment.

A. puzzled B. mixed C. jumbled D. muddled
6. The college will soon be ready to ______ candidates for new courses.

A. enrol B. involve C. call D. recall

7. Someone ……….here recently: these ashes are still warm.

A. should be B. had to be C. must have been D. might have been
8. 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
9. I know his name, but I can’t recall it at the moment. It’s on the tip of ________.

A. tongue B. brain C. mind D. memory

10. To the best of my _______ , he married an Irish girl .

A. retention B. recall C. memory D. recollection
11. ________ to the big city, I have got lost many times.

A. Useless B. Unused C. Unfamiliar D. Unacquainted

12. He never………….. his word

A. goes back on B. puts up with C. makes up for D. goes down with
<b>Your answers:</b>

1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 8.

9. 10. 11. 12.

<b>III</b>

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<b>Read the following passage and choose the best answer.</b>

<b>(2ps)</b>

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now number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct. What is <b>alarming</b>
about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who,
according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification. <b>This</b> is an
example of the <b>callousness</b> that is contributing to the problem of extinction. Animals, such as Bengal tiger, as well
as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem. International laws protecting these
animals must be enacted to ensure their survival and the survival of our planet.

Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in an effort to
circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves. They then charge admission prices to
help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support. This
money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals. Another response to the increase in animal
extinction is an international boycot of products made from endangered species. This has had some effect, but by itself it
will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed.

1. What is the main topic of the passage?

A. the Bengal tiger B. international boycott

C. endangered species D. problems with industrialization
2. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the world “alarming” in the first paragraph?

A. dangerous B. serious C. gripping D. distressing
3. The word “callousness” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following?

A. indirectness B. independence C. incompetence D. insensitivity
4. The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast_______.

A. a problem and a solution B. a statement and an illustration
C. a comparison and contrast D. specific and general information
5. What does the word “this” in the first paragraph refers to in the passage?

A. Bengal tigers B. Interest in material gain

C. Killing animals for personal satisfaction D. The decrease in the Bengal tiger population
6. Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated” in the second paragraph?

A. set aside B. combined C. organized D. taken off
7. What does the term “international boycott” in the second paragraph refer to?

A. buying and selling of animal products overseas
B. a refusal to buy animal products worldwide
C. a global increase in animal survival

D. defraying the cost of maintaining national parks
8. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude?

A. forgiving B. concerned C. vindictive D. surprised
<b>Your answers:</b>

1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 8.

<b>IV:</b>

<b>Read the text and decide which word best fits each blank by circling the letter A, B, C or</b>

<b>D </b>

(

<b>2p</b>

).

United Parcel Service (UPS) believes that its employees should give the firm a fair day’s work for a fair’s
day pay. The package delivery firm seems willing to give more than a fair’s day pay. But in (1) ____, UPS expects
maximum output from its employees.

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and how long they should take. Drivers, for example, are expected to walk to a customer’s door at a speed of
exactly three feet per second. They are told to knock as soon as they get there, rather than (3) ____ time looking
for a doorbell.

Work engineers are (4) ____ riding with drivers, timing everything from stops at traffic lights, to wait at
customers’ doorway, to stairway climbs, to coffee break. And they are not (5) ____ to pointing out the occasional
inefficiency. Additionally, supervisors ride with the least good drivers, noting how they work and constantly (6)
____ them until their work is up to standard.

The (7) ____of all this work engineering is efficiency, and UPS has been called one of the most efficient
companies anywhere. It's also a highly profitable company. Most drivers take the regimentation in stride: many
show (8) ____ in meeting the UPS standards each day. Others, however, feel that they are constantly being pushed,
that it is impossible for them to relax at work. UPS officials claim that the standards provide accountability. And,
they say, employees who work according to UPS standards should feel less tired at the end of the day.

1: A. fact B. exchange C. return D. short

2: A. hold B. performed C. accepted D. under
3: A. wasting B. spend C. spending D. waste
4: A. consistently B. continually C. constructively D. chronically
5: A. impolite B. brave C. intimate D. averse
6: A. scolding B. criticizing C. encouraging D. correcting
7: A. task B. reason C. object D. target
8: A. pride B. passion C. interest D. pleasure
<b>Your answers:</b>

1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 8.

<b>V</b>

.

<b>The passage below contains 7 mistakes. (0) has been done for you as an example. </b>

<b>IDENTIFY and CORRECT the other six. (1.5 p)</b>

<b>1. all complete </b><b>completely</b>

Things started to go wrong as soon as we got to the hotel. We were all complete exhausted after our long
journey and looking forward to a shower and a rest. However, we found that our room was not ready, which was
very annoy, although the manager was extremely apologetic. While we were waiting, we asked about the

excursions to places of an interest which we had read about in brochure. Imagine how we felt when we were told
they had all cancelled! Apparently, the person responsible for organising them had left suddenly and had not been
replaced. Then Sally saw a notice pinning to the door of the restaurant, saying it was closed for redecoration, and
Peter discovered that the swimming pool was empty. When we eventually got to our room we were horrified find
that it was at the back of the hotel, and we had a view of a car park, which seemed to be used as a rubbish dump.
We seriously began to wonder whether or not to stay.

<b>Your answers:</b>

1…………...……… _. ………... 2. ……… _. ……....………
3. ……..…………... _. ………….…... 4.. ……….. _. ………...…....
5. ………..….. _.. ………….…... 6.………...……… _. ………...

<b>VI. Using the word given and other words, complete the sencond sentence so that it has a </b>

<b>similar meaning to the first sentence. (2 Ps)</b>

<b>2. Barbara runs a successful company and she also manages to look after her five children.</b>

 Not only ……….………

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 <b> There ……….………… </b>

<b>4.</b> I certainly won’t change my mind about resigning. <b>(question)</b>



<i><b>My changing ……….……</b></i>
4. As a result of the bad weather, there may be delay to some international flights. (subject)

_Due to the bad weather ………possible delay.

<b>VII</b>

:

<b>Read the passage and use ONLY ONE suitable word to fill in each gap (1.5 p).</b>

In a village on the east coast of Scotland, people were waiting for news. Two of fishing-boats had been
caught in the storm which had blown up during the night. In the cottages round the harbor Page people stood by
their doors (1)______ worried to talk.

The rest of the fishing fleet had (2)______ the harbor before dark, and the men from these ships waited and
watched with the wives and families of the missing men. Some had (3)______ thick blankets and some flasks of

hot drinks, knowing that the men would be cold and tired. When dawn began to break over in the east, a small
point of light was (4) ______ in the darkness of the water and a few minutes later, there was a shout.

(5) ________ long, the two boats were turning in, past the lighthouse, to the inside of the harbor. The men
were helped out of their boats, and although they were stiff (6)______ cold and tiredness, they were all safe.
<b>Your answers:</b>

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

<b>VIII. Complete the following passage by supplying the correct form of the word to fill in </b>

<b>each blank. (1.5ps)</b>

BLACK WIDOW SPIDER

The black widow spider’s notoriety is not without foundation. However, an element of exaggeration has led to
certain (1. CONCEPT) regarding its evil nature.

Firstly, this spider is not as dangerous as is often thought. While it is indeed one of the most venomous species of
spider, its venom being fifteen times stronger than that of the prairie rattlesnake, its bite injects such as amount of
venom by comparison that it is unlikely to kill humans. In fact, (2. FATAL) are rare.

Black widows bite only if they are touched or their web is threatened. Furthermore, only the adult female is
poisonous. Those most at risk from the female are the spider’s natural pray-insects-and male black widow spiders.
The latter are vulnerable as the female is (3. SOLITUDE) by nature, and has been known to kill and eat the male
after mating. Such occurences are rare, but they explain how the spider got its name – and its reputation.

Nevertheless, the unpleasant effects of this spider’s bite should not be (4. ESTIMATE), and if you live in a
temperate climate and have a fireplace in your home, it is advisable to take (5. CAUTION). Black widow spiders

often inhabit wood piles, so you should wear gloves when handling firewood. Furthermore, since black widow
spiders are (6. RESIST) to many insecticides, you should regularly clean out likely hiding places.

<b>Your answers:</b>

1. 2. 3.

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<b>IX:</b>

<b>In some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students. Do you think it is a </b>

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<b>I</b>

. 1. had been crying 2. would burst 3. was considering(had been considering)
4. have changed 5. to have been rescused 6. Should have completed

<b>II. 1.C 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. B 6. A 7. C 8. A 9. A 10. D 11. B 12. A </b>

<b>III.</b>

1. C 2. D 3. D 4. A

5. C 6. A 7. B 8. B

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<b>V. 1. Annoy </b>_annoying 2. an interest _interest 3. in brochure _the brochure
4. cancelled _been cancelled 5. Pinning _pinned 6. horrified find _horrified to find
<b>VI. </b> 1. does Barbara run a successful company, but she also manages to look after her five children...

2. has been a steady decline in the number of accidents since the speed limit was imposed.……
3. my mind about resigning is out of question.

4. some international flights are/will be subject to

<b>VII: Read the passage and use ONLY ONE suitable word to fill in each gap (1.5 p).</b>

1. too 2. reached/entered 3. brought/got 4. seen/ visible
5. Before 6. with/ from

<i> VIII. 1.Misconception 2. fatalities 3. solitary 4. underestimated 5. precautions 6. Resistant</i>

<b>x</b>

.

<b>LISTENING</b>

: (2 PS)

<b>You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer(A, B or </b>
<b>C).</b>

1.You overhear a young man talking about his first job. How did he feel in his first job?
A. bored

B. confused
C. enthusiastic

2. You hear a radio announcement about a dance company. What are listeners being invited to?
A. a show

B. a talk
C. a party

3. You overhear a woman talking to a man about something that happened to her. Who was she?
A. a pedestrian

B. a driver
C. a passenger

4. You hear a woman talking on the radio about her work making wildlife films. What is her main point?
A. Being in the right place at the right time is a matter of luck.

B. More time is spent planning than actually filming.
C. It is worthwhile spending time preparing.

5. You hear part of a travel programme on the radio. Where is the speaker?
A. outside a cafe’

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6. You overhear a woman talking about a table-tennis table in a sports shop. What does she want the shop
assistant to do about her table-tennis table?

A. provide her with a new one
B. have it put together for her
C. give her the money back

7. You hear part of an interview with a businesswoman. What is her business?
A. hiring out boats

B. hirring out caravans
C. building boats

8. You hear a man talking on the radio. Who is talking?
A. an actor

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