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<b>SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO</b>

<b>THÁI BÌNH</b>

<b>_{GIỎI LỚP 12 NĂM HỌC 2011-}</b>

<b>ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH</b>

<b>2012</b>

Môn: TIẾNG ANH

Thời gian: 90 phút (Không kể

<i>thời gian giao đề)</i>

<i>Đề gồm 04 trang; Thí sinh làm</i>

<i>bài vào Phiếu trả lời trắc</i>

<i>nghiệm</i>

<b>Mã đề: </b>

<b>000</b>

<b>PHONETICS</b>

<b>I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words.</b>

1. A. compulsory

<b>B. suggestion </b>

C. summary

D. agriculture

2. A. leisure

B. measure

<b>C. failure </b>

D. pleasure

3. A. attraction

<b>B. congestion </b>

C. passion

D. construction

4. A. mileage

B. license

C. kite

<b>D. wilderness</b>

5. A. faces

B. horses

<b>C. houses</b>

<b> </b>

<b> </b>

D. places

<b>II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same line</b>

6. A. alternative

B. guitarist

<b>C. ecosystem</b>

D. semester

7. A. heritage

B. mysterious

C. historical

D. particular

8. A. shortcoming

B. category

<b>C. eventually </b>

D. applicant

9

<b>. </b>

<b>A. interview </b>

B. compulsory

C. inhabitant

D. contribute

10. A. schedule

B. orbit

C. promise

<b>D. report</b>

<b>III. Choose the best answer which tells you that how many different ways you can pronounce the</b>

<b>underlined word</b>

11. library, librarian, capable, wall, army, marriage, quality, caring

A. 8

B. 5

<b>C. 7</b>

D. 6

12. appearance, healthy, leather, creature, treasure, creative

<b>A. 4</b>

B. 5

C. 6

D. 7

13. these, he, well, garden, kitchen, Vietnamese

A. 3

B. 2

<b>C. 4</b>

D. 5

14.question, require, quay, antique, queen

<b>A. 2</b>

B. 3

C. 1

D. 4

15. food, wood, mood, blood, floor, poor

A. 1

<b>B. 5</b>

C. 3

D. 4

<b>VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR</b>

<b>I. Choose the best one option to fill each blank</b>

16. These ___________ boots belong to Jim.

A. leather red riding

<b>B. red leather riding</b>

C. leather riding red

D. red riding leather

17. (Mrs. Brown to her neighbor): I'm very happy because my daughter, who is studying abroad,

___________ me next weekend. She has just phoned me.

A. will visit

<b>B. is visiting </b>

C. is going to visit

D. visits

18. His sister was full of ___________ for the way in which he so quickly learned to drive a car.

A. pride

<b>B. admiration </b>

C. surprise

D. jealousy

19.

<b>Consequently</b>

, 12-year-old Charles was sent to work in a factory.

<i>“Consequently” means ___________.</i>

A. Of course

B. In the end

C. Unfortunately

<b>D. As a result</b>

20. ___________ that I could hardly hear her.

A. She spoke so quiet

B. succeed

<b>C. So quietly did she speak </b>

D.

So

quietly she speak

21. It’s recommended that he ___________ this course.

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22. ___________ improperly, the device doesn’t work.

A. Being installed

B. Having installed

<b>C. Installed</b>

D. Installing

23. I was just walking across the street when I ___________ someone I hadn’t seen for years.

<b>A.</b>

<b>came across </b>

B. came off

C. came by

D. came over

24. It is a ___________ ruler.

A. two-feet-long

<b>B. two-foot-long</b>

C. two feet long

D. two long foot

25. ___________ want to get a job have to have qualifications and experience.

A. Who

B. They who

<b>C. Those who </b>

D. Those whom

26. A: “I’m in a hurry.”

B: “Don’t worry. I ___________ you a lift”.

<b>A. will give </b>

B. am going to give

C. will make

D. am going to make

27. Scientists believe the first inhabitants of the Americans arrived by crossing the land bridge that

connected Siberia and __________ more than 10,000 years ago.

A. this is Alaska now

<b>B. what is now Alaska C. Alaska is now </b>

D. is now Alaska

28. A: " Thanks for your help, Judy." B: " ___________ ."

A. Never remind me

B. With all my heart C. Wish you

<b>D. It’s my pleasure</b>

29. Tuition fees in public schools are often __________ those in state schools.

A. twice as higher as

<b>B. twice as high as </b>

C. higher twice than

B. as high as twice

30. It was very __________ of him to leave his little son alone at home.

A. responsible

B. unresponsible

<b>C. irresponsible</b>

D. responsibility

31. The __________ of the houses are covered with lots of __________.

<b>A. roofs/leaves</b>

B. rooves / leaves

C. roof/leaf

D. roofs/leafs

32. Last Sunday was __________ that we took a drive in the country.

A. so beautiful day

B. such beautiful a day C. such a beautiful weather D. so beautiful a day

33. The number of the people who __________ cars __________ increasing.

A. owns/ are

B. owns/is

C. own/are

<b>D. own/is</b>

34. __________ today, we would put off the match till next Monday.

A. Were it rained

<b>B. Were it to rain </b>

C. If it would rain D. Had it rained.

35. In front of us _________ with a beard and blue eyes.

A. is a big man standing

B. stand a big man

C. is standing a big man

D. a big man is standing

36. I won’t change my mind _________ what you say.

<b>A. no matter </b>

B. whether

C. because

D. although

37. Employees are not allowed to discriminate against an applicant because of their social or financial

_________ .

A. past

B. history

C. precedent

<b>D. background</b>

38. A: “May you have all the happiness in your marriage!” B: “__________”

A. That’s a good idea.

<b>B. Thanks. It is very kind of you to say so.</b>

C. You are welcome.

D. I think so.

39. We should consider the need to be ___________ harmony ___________ our environment.

A. in/of

<b>B. in/with </b>

C. on/of D. on/with

40. A: “Shall we go out tonight?” B: ___________”

A. You are welcome.

<b>B. What a great idea! C. That’s understandable. D. No, we shan’t.</b>

41. Doctors and nurses have to work ___________a night shift at least once a week.

<b>A. on</b>

B. in

C. for

D. of

42. Money is the main cause of many ___________ in his family.

<b>A. arguments </b>

B. compliment

C. disputes

D. leftovers

43. I like ___________ peace and___________ quiet but I can’t stand___________ quiet here.

A. The/ 0/0

<b>B. 0/0/the </b>

C. 0/the/the

D. 0/0/0

44. They gave ___________ an application form and asked us to fill it.

A. we each

<b>B. us each </b>

C. each of we

D. each us

45. Jane is the ___________ of the two sisters.

<b>A. more beautiful </b>

B. most beautiful

C. beautiful

D. as beautiful as

<b>II. Find out one mistake in each sentence by choosing A B, C or D</b>

46. Visitors may realize that even though they can’t make their homes in Da Lat city, they can take away

with them memories of their beauty.

A. may realize

B. even though

C. them

<b>D. their</b>

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<b>A. the nature </b>

B. shouldn’t be disturbed

C. is affected D.

development

48. The young are thought to be the future leaders of the country, and it is essential that they should

understand their heritage as full as possible.

A. The young

B. are thought

<b>C. </b>

it is

<b>D. as full as possible</b>

49. All the children needed medical attention are invited to visit the clinic.

A. All the

<b>B. needed </b>

C. attention

D. to visit

50.

St. Lucia is an island in the Caribbean Sea, forming part of the Windward Island group, situating about

twenty miles south of Martinique..

<b>A .</b>

is an

B.

the Caribbean Sea

<b>C. situating</b>

D

. south of

<b>READING</b>

<b>I. Read the passage bellow and then choose a suitable word A, B, C or D to fill in each blank</b>

<b>EXAM ADVICE</b>

In Part Three of the Speaking Section you work with a partner. You have to do a (51) ____ task which

usually ( 52)_____ about 3 minutes. One possible task is “ problem (53) ____”, which means you have to

look at some (54) ____ information and then discuss the problem with your partner. You maybe show

photos, drawings, diagrams, maps, plans, advertisements or computer graphics and it is (55)_____ that you

study them carefully. If necessary, check you know exactly what to do by (56)_____ asking the examiner to

repeat the instructions or make them clearer.

While you are doing the task, the examiner will probably say very little and you should ask your partner

questions and make (57)_____ if he or she is not saying much. If either of you have any real difficulties the

examiner may decide to step in and ( 58) _____ . Normally, however, you will find plenty to say, which

helps the assessor to give you a fair mark. This mark depends on your success in doing the task by (59)

_____ with your partner, which includes taking (60)_____ in giving opinions and replying appropriately,

although in the end it may be possible to “ agree to disagree”.

51

<b>. </b>

<b>A. single</b>

B. lonely

C. unique

D. once

52. A. exists

B. lasts

C. stays

D. maintains

53. A. solving

B. working

C. making

D. finding

54. A. optical

B. obvious

C. noticeable

<b>D. visual</b>

55. A. essential

B. needed

C. helpful

D. successful

56. A. formally

B. officially

C. politely

D. sincerely

57. A. ideas

B. statements

C. speeches

D. suggestions

58. A. complain

B. help

C. suggest

D. fail

59. A. competing

B. struggling

C. opposing

D. co-operating

60. A. changes

B. sides

C. turns

D. sentences

<b>II. VI. Read the passage carefully and then choose the correct answers</b>

Petroleum products, such as gasoline, kerosene, home heating oil, residual fuel oil, and lubricating oil,

come from one source – crude oil found below the earth’s surface, as well as under large body of water,

from a few hundred feet below the surface to as deep as 25,000 feet into the earth interior. Sometimes crude

oil is unsecured by drilling a hole into the earth, but more dry holes are drilled than those producing oil.

Either pressure at the source or pumping forces crude oil to the surface.

Crude oil wells flow at varying rates, from about ten to thousands of barrels per hour. Petroleum

products are always measured in forty-two-gallon barrels.

Petroleum products vary very greatly in physical appearance: thin, thick, transparent, or opaque, but

regardless, their chemical composition is made up of two elements: carbon and hydrogen, which forms

compounds called hydro-carbons. Other chemical elements found in union with the hydrocarbons are few

and are classified impurities. Trace elements are also found, but in such minute quantities that they are

disregarded. The combination between carbon and hydrogen forms many thousands of compounds which are

possible because of the various positions and unions of these two atoms in the hydrocarbon molecule.

61. Many thousands of hydrocarbon are possible because ___________.

A. the petroleum products vary greatly in appearance.

B. complicated refining processes rearrange the chemical structure.

<b>C. the two atoms in the molecule assume many positions.</b>

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62. The word minute is closest to the meaning to ___________.

A. instant

B. huge

<b>C. insignificant</b>

D. timely

63. How is crude oil brought to the surface?

A. Expansion of the hydrocarbons

<b>B. pressure and pumping</b>

C. Vacuum created in the drilling pipe

D. Expansion and construction of the earth surface.

64. What is the principle components of all petroleum products?

<b>A. Hydrogen and carbon </b>

B. Residual fuel oil

C. Crude oil

D. Refined substances.

65.The word opaque means most nearly the same as ___________.

A. transparent

<b>B. turbid</b>

C. light

D. crude

<b>III. Read the passage carefully and then choose the correct answers.</b>

Carbohydrates, which are sugars, are an essential part of a healthy diet. They provide the main source of

energy for the body, and they also function to flavor and sweeten foods. Carbohydrates range from simple

sugars such as amylase and amylopectin. Nutritionists estimate that carbohydrates should make up about one

fourth to one fifth of a person’s diet. This translates to about 70-100 grams of carbohydrates per day. A diet

that is deficient in carbohydrates can have an adverse effect on a person’s health. When the body lacks a

sufficient amount of carbohydrates, it must then use its protein supplies for energy, a process called

gluconeogenesis. However, this results in a lack of necessary protein, and further health difficulties may

occur. A lack of carbohydrates can also lead to ketosis, a build-up of ketones in the body that causes fatigue,

lethargy, and bad breath.

66. What is the main idea of this passage?

<b>A. Carbohydrates are needed for good health </b>

B. Carbohydrates prevent a build-up of protein.

C. Carbohydrates can lead to ketosis

D. Carbohydrates are an expendable part of a good diet

67. The word “function” as used in the passage refers to which of the following?

A. neglect

<b>B.</b>

<b>serve</b>

C. dissolve

D. profess

68. The word “range” as used in the passage is closest in meaning to which of the following?

A. probe

B. proceed

C. hail

<b>D. extend</b>

69. According to the passage, what do most nutritionists suggest?

A. Sufficient carbohydrates will prevent gluconeogenesis.

B. Carbohydrates are simple sugars called glucose.

<b>C. Carbohydrates should make up about a quarter of a person’s diet.</b>

D. Carbohydrates should be eaten in a small quantities.

70. Which of the following do carbohydrates NOT do?

A. Prevent ketosis

<b>B. Cause gluconeogenesis</b>

C. Provide energy for the body

D. Flavor and

sweeten food

<b>WRITING</b>

<b>I. Choose the sentence that means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it by choosing A, B, C or</b>

<b>D</b>

71. Not all the audience stayed until the play was over.

A. Some of the audience didn’t like the play, though they watched it till the end.

<b>B. Some individuals in the audience left before the play finished.</b>

C. None of the people who came to see that play stayed till the end.

D. By the end the play finished, there were only a few people left in the hall.

72. I dislike it when people criticize me unfairly.

<b>A. I object to people criticizing me unfairly </b>

B. They criticize me because I am not fair

C. They criticize me unfairly

D. I don't like to be criticized

73. It's possible that the teacher didn’t understand what I meant.

A. The teacher may not understand what I meant

B. The teacher might not understand what I mean

C. The teacher might not have understood what I want to say

<b>D. The teacher might not have understood what I wanted to say</b>

74. We could have seen the movie if the tickets had not been so expensive.

A. We saw the movie even though the tickets were expensive.

<b>B. We couldn’t afford the tickets to see the movie.</b>

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75. I whispered as I didn’t want anybody to hear our conversation.

A. So as not to hear our conversation, I whispered.

B. Since nobody wanted to hear our conversation, I whispered.

<b>C. I lowered my voice in order that our conversation couldn’t be heard.</b>

D. Because I whispered, nobody heard our conversation.

<b>II. Use the prompts to write meaningful sentences by choosing A, B, C or D</b>

76. Because/ snowstorm/ only/ five/ student/ come/ class/ teacher/ therefore/ cancel/ class.

A. Because of a snowstorm only five students have come to the class, the teacher therefore has cancelled the

class.

<b>B. Because of the snowstorm only five students came to the class. The teacher, therefore, cancelled the</b>

<b>class.</b>

C. Because a snowstorm only five students have come to the class, the teacher therefore has cancelled the

class.

D. Because the snowstorm only five students have come to the class, the teacher therefore has cancelled the

class.

77. I/ not nervous/ now/ if/ drink/ much/ coffee.

A. I will not be nervous now if I don’t drink too much coffee.

<b>B. I would not be nervous now if I hadn’t drunk too much coffee.</b>

C. I am not be nervous now if I don’t drink too much coffee.

D. I will not be nervous now if I hadn’t drink too much coffee.

78. first/ I/ say/ not/ lend/ Ann/ money/ eventual/ she/ persuade/ agree.

<b>A. At first I said I wouldn’t lend Ann the money, but eventually she persuaded me to agree to do it.</b>

B. At firstly I said I wouldn’t lend Ann the money, but eventually she persuaded me to agree to do it.

C. At first I said I didn’t lend Ann the money, but eventually she persuaded me to agree to do it.

D. At first I said I wouldn’t lend Ann the money, but eventually she would persuaded me to agree to do it.

79. I/ delight/ news/ your marriage.

A. I am delight to hear the news of your marriage.

<b>B. I am delighted to hear the news of your marriage.</b>

C. I am delighted to hear the news of your marriage status.

D. I delighted hearing the news of your marriage.

80. opinion/ election/ fair

A. My opinion was fair about the election.

B. In my opinion, I think the election was fair.

C. According to my opinion, the election was fair.

<b>D. In my opinion, the election was fair.</b>

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