The purpose of the Visitors’ Centre is to A provide accommodation B run training sessions C show people what Antarctica is like D supply equipment 4.. Give the correct form of the words
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TRƯỜNG THPT CHU VĂN AN KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI KHU VỰC DUYÊN HẢI VÀ ĐỒNG BẰNG BẮC BỘ NĂM HỌC 2012 - 2013
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 10
(Thời gian làm bài 180 phút không kể thời gian giao đề)
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PART I: LISTENING
Section 1 Complete the form below Write ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer
CAR INSURANCE
Example:
Name:
Answer:
Patrick Jones
Address: 27 ………… (1) Road, Greendale
Type of car:
Manufacturer: Hewton
Model: ……… (3)
Year: 1997
Previous insurance company: ……… (4) Star
Any insurance in the last five years?
If yes, give brief details:
Yes No Car was ……… (5) in 1999 Name(s) of other driver(s): Simon ……… (6)
Relationship to main driver: Brother-in-law
- Traveling to ……… (7)
Recommended insurance arrangement
Name of company: Red ……… (9)
Annual cost: $ ……….(10)
Section 2 Complete the table below Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/
OR A NUMBER for each answer
Attraction Further information Stop A
Main Booking Office:
First boat: 8 am
ĐỀ NGUỒN
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of city centre
the ……… (4) of the local area
cinema Bowling alley Video game arcade
Section 3 Choose the correct answer
1 The Antarctic centre was established in Christchurch because
A New Zealand is a member of the Antarctic Treaty
B Christchurch is geographically well positioned
C the climate of Christchurch is suitable
D the history of Christchurch is suitable
2 One role of the Antarctic Centre is to
A provide expeditions with suitable equipment
B provide researchers with financial assistance
C ensure that research is internationally relevant
D ensure that researchers are globally recognized
3 The purpose of the Visitors’ Centre is to
A provide accommodation
B run training sessions
C show people what Antarctica is like
D supply equipment
4 Dr Merrywhether says that Antarctica is
A unlike any other country
B extremely beautiful
C too cold for tourists
D similar to some other countries
5 According to Dr Merrywhether, Antarctica is very cold because
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B it is surrounded by a frozen sea
C it is an extremely dry continent
D of the large amounts of water
Part II Grammar and Vocabulary
Question 1 – 10 Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence
1 I was passing their house, so I Claire and Michael
A dropped in B came up with C got on with D run into
2 I don’t really _winter sports very much
A deal with B face up to C go in for D get round to
3 The attorney told his client that _
A they had little chance of winning the case
B it was nearly impossible to win him the case
C the case was of a small chance to win
D the case had a minimum chance to be won by him
4 One of the professor’s greatest attributes is _
A when he gives lectures B how in the manner that he lectures
C the way which give lectures D his ability to lecture
5. better working conditions
A What’s interesting the workers most is
B What’s interested the workers most is
C What interest the workers most is
D What interests the workers most is
6 The concert was given the auspices of the Y.M.C.A
7 Her mother’s illness cast a cloud her wedding day
8 She did six hours’ studying a day for her exam
9 The weather was fine and everyone was the coast
A going in for B making for C joining in D seeing about
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A run out B put up with C do without D make for
Question 11 - 15 Look at the passage below and underline 5 words which are not
necessary, or are ungrammatical in some lines
For example:
0 The end of every century brings across people who believe for one reason
or another that the world will be coming to an end in the near future
1 However, when the end of a millennium approaches, this
2 group becomes more numerous and even louder The end of civilisation
3 was given further twist by the so-called Y2K bug The name comes in
4 from the Y which is for year, and 2K which is computer-speak for 2000
5 The problem was developed many years ago when computers did not have
6 much memory To save space, the numbers for the years were written
7 with only two digits (58 for 1958 and so on further)
8 As the end of the century approached nearer, there were worries
9 about what these programmes would do when they met dates
10 beginning 00 for 2000 Because we are so dependent on computers,
11 people felt that if these programmes failed, perhaps our civilisation
12 might too In fact, thanks to urgent action, and because
13 the computers were better designed than most people thought,
14 the problem was minimally small
Question 16→20 Replace each italicized verb or phrase with the correct form of a
synonymous phrasal verb in the box There are more phrasal verbs than you need.
16 “She says she’s going to be a medicine student”
“Oh, don’t believe her She’s deceiving you”
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18 Don’t worry, he only pretends that he is such a strict teacher _
19 After two-hour search, the hunters decided to give up following the stags
20 We were convinced Patrick would get to like the moment he met him.
Question 21→25 Give the correct form of the words given
A Musical Genius
For many people Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) is the most influential figure in the history of western classical music His extraordinary talent was already clearly evident as a young man, (21 MERCY) _ surviving a somewhat unconventional upbringing during which his eccentric father would often force him to take music lessons in the middle of the night The young Beethoven's ability won him the admiration of the leading contemporary musical figures Throughout the 1790s he worked hard to secure the interest of wealthy patrons Such patronage enabled him to concentrate on becoming a successful composer Whatever his awe-inspiring musical achievements, however, his personal life was something of a disaster His day-to-day (22 RELATE) _ with people invariably turned out to be rather turbulent Although he apparently fell in love with a number of society women, the identity of the girl who lay closest to his heart remains (23 ELUDE) to this day However, just at the point when Beethoven was beginning to reap the rewards of his early endeavours, he had to come to terms with the crushing realization that his increasing deafness was (24 CURE) From that point on, his music displayed a (25 STRIKE) _change in style, becoming both heavier in tone and larger in scale
Question 26→35 Choose the appropriate words to complete the following passage
WHALES
How far would you travel for a good meal? If you were a humpback whale, the answer would be five thousand miles These large sea animals travel at least that far from
their winter home off the coast of Columbia to their summer (26) areas off Antarctica The distance covered by some types of whale is amazing, especially when you (27) their enormous size The blue whale is the largest animal that has ever (28) and it can weigh as much as thirty elephants It (29) as no surprise, therefore, to hear that ancient folk legends tell of sailors (30) these creatures for islands The more we (31) about
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with each other The noises they produce can travel hundred of miles under water Some species seem to sing complicated songs which consist of a number of separate themes, sung in a specific order which can last up to half an hour or more If you ever get the chance to see one of these great creatures in the wild, you will understand why they have inspired so many legends
30 A supposing B mixing C confusing D mistaking
31 A find out B look out C show up D turn up
Question 36 →40 Fill in each blank with one suitable word
Stress is often called a 21st century illness but it has always been with us if perhaps (36)
……… different names These days we regard stress as a necessary evil of modern living Yet stress is not negative and without it we would not enjoy some of the highpoints
in life such as the anticipation before a date or the tension leading (37) …… to an
important match All these situations produce stress but if you can control it and not the other way (38) …… you will feel stimulated, not worn out Unlike these situations,
which are generally positive and easier to deal with, sitting in a train which is late, being stuck in a traffic jam, working to a tight deadline are much harder to manage and control Stress is now recognised as a medical problem and as a signficant factor in causing
coronary heart disease, high blood pressure and a high cholesterol count Patients are often unwilling to admit to stress problems (39) …… they feel they are a form of social failure and it is important that symptoms are identified in order to avoid unnecessary suffering So what should we be looking out for as danger signals? Common signs of stress are increased tiredness, irritability and (40) ……… inability to cope with certain situations
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Question 1 – 10 You are going to read a magazine article about various local campaigns
A Homes For All
Organisations that help the homeless are warning that people will face even greater hardship this winter unless urgent action is taken to offer shelter to those without a home This warning follows publication of figures showing an increase in the number of homeless people Susan Evans of the organisation 'Homes for All' said: "With a shortage
of accommodation, more people than ever before - young and old - are having to sleep rough A cold winter is predicted this year which means that these people will have to put
up with sub-zero temperatures Action must be taken urgently to offer these people shelter." A nationwide demonstration to raise awareness of the problem will take place this weekend Supporters welcome
B Village Protest
Residents of local village, Shilden, are preparing for a night of protest to save their village from Government planners Proposals for a new motorway to be built that will run within
2 kilometres of Shilden have caused uproar amongst residents They claim that they were given insufficient time to respond to the proposal Tony Fellows, spokesperson for the 'Village Protest' campaign explains: "The planned route cuts across some of the most picturesque countryside in the region Shilden welcomes thousands of tourists each year Many of the shopkeepers depend on this trade and would almost certainly face ruin if tourists were put off coming by the damage this road is likely to cause" The all-night protest will take place in the fields where the building work is likely to begin
C New Youth Club
Youngsters in the city-centre will lose out on a much-loved project if substantial funds are not found this year The 'New Youth Club', which is open to young people from the ages
of 10 to 17, is being threatened with closure by Health and Safety officials who claim the building is unsafe The club, built 30 years ago, was badly damaged by heavy storms last year and city engineers estimate that one hundred thousand pounds in needed to repair structural damage With only limited funds at their disposal, managers fear the club will
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D Save Lea Valley
A rare species of butterfly and many native plants face extinction if the 'Lea Valley office complex' project goes ahead This is the claim made by local environmentalists involved
in the 'Save Lea Valley' campaign They argue that the proposed development, to be built
on the site of woodland dating back hundreds of years, will rob the country of several rare species of wildlife 'Local people would be horrified if they knew of the consequences of this project,' claimed environmentalist Ian Wilson yesterday "We need to instigate a local campaign to alert everyone to the dangers We are starting by writing letters to everyone in the area asking for their support The office complex developers must not be allowed to do this."
1 Local businesses could be badly affected
A Homes For All B Village Protest C New Youth Club D Save Lea Valley
2 People in the area are not aware of the problem
A Homes For All B Village Protest C New Youth Club D Save Lea Valley
3 There are plans to build a brand new building
A Homes For All B Village Protest C New Youth Club D Save Lea Valley
4 The campaign do not have to meet together
A Homes For All B Village Protest C New Youth Club D Save Lea Valley
5 The problem affects all age groups
A Homes For All B Village Protest C New Youth Club D Save Lea Valley
6 The problem was caused by bad weather
A Homes For All B Village Protest C New Youth Club D Save Lea Valley
7 If the plan goes ahead it will spoil the look of the area
A Homes For All B Village Protest C New Youth Club D Save Lea Valley
8 The campaign cannot raise enough money on its own
A Homes For All B Village Protest C New Youth Club D Save Lea Valley
9 The problem was announced shortly after a report was published
A Homes For All B Village Protest C New Youth Club D Save Lea Valley
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A Homes For All B Village Protest C New Youth Club D Save Lea Valley
11 Local people are very angry
A Homes For All B Village Protest C New Youth Club D Save Lea Valley
B – Read the passage below Choose from the list A – G the sentence which best summarises each part (12 – 18) of the passage
A Space Shuttles
B Man on the Moon
C The future and the spiritual
D Development and Production challenges
E From Sputnik to now
F More satellites uses
G Earth watching
Space Travel
12 _
People have always dreamed of leaving planet Earth and exploring outer space Sputnik, the first artificial satellite, was launched in 1957 A human being went into space in 1961 Nowadays, aided by huge technological advancements, astronauts spend up to a year on orbiting space stations and robotic explorers have visited nearly all the planets in our solar system
13 _
The first challenge of space exploration was developing rockets powerful enough to
escape Earth's gravity, with guidance systems reliable enough to reach their destinations The next was constructing lightweight, durable satellites and maintaining radio
communication with them Exceptionally high standards of reliability in manufacturing and testing are necessary and a number of product innovations in daily use are a result of attempts to solve specific logistical problems connected with life in space
Trang 10In addition to overcoming the challenges of no atmosphere, extremes of temperature and cosmic radiation, it was necessary to develop tools and techniques for space navigation, scientific observations and experiments and coping with incidental crises as they arose The Apollo program, which in 1969 sent astronauts to the Moon and back, was a huge achievement watched globally by millions on (pre satellite) T.V, although some have subsequently claimed that the whole spectacle was an elaborate hoax
15 _
Emphasis then shifted to maximizing efficiency and comfort during long-term stays on space stations and developing reusable spacecraft The latter resulted in the space shuttle fleet but encountered a major setback when the U.S spaceship Challenger exploded shortly after takeoff in 1986
16 _
A great advantage of putting satellites into space is the ability to look at Earth (Landsat1 went into polar orbit in 1972) Large-scale photos enable observation of land masses, oceans and weather patterns, remote regions can be mapped in detail and electromagnetic cameras return a wealth of useful data, for example infrared images which allow
researchers to discriminate between healthy crops and diseased ones
17 _
Objects such as stars emit electromagnetic radiation, different wavelengths of which
provide scientists with various types of information about the universe Infrared radiation reveals objects that are not hot enough to emit visible light, such as dust clouds X rays can indicate extremely high temperatures caused by violent collisions or other events Earth's atmosphere absorbs high-energy radiation in order for life to exist on the planet, but it also hides many celestial objects from ground-based telescopes Satellite data has enabled the first cosmic map and discovered further evidence for the 'Big Bang' theory of the origin of the universe The Hubble telescope, sent into orbit in 1990, provides astronomers with