Due to the fact 4 _____ that no one is able to communicate with any natives in the world, that is 5 _____ necessary for people to choose to learn a foreign language like a worldwide 6 __[r]
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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
NINH THUẬN
(Đề chính thức)
KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH
NĂM HỌC 2011 – 2012
Khóa ngày: 17 / 11 / 2011
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH - Cấp THCS
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút
(Không kể thời gian phát đề)
ĐỀ :
(Đề thi gồm 04 trang)
SECTION I: Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.
1 She _ her voice becaus e she had a sore throat
2 Sarah’s friends all had brothers and sisters but she was the _ child
A singular B individual C only D single
3 He is not in this apartment Please dial the sa me number, but ask for _ 10
A extension B expansion C duration D code
4 Her brother didn’t attend a guitar course when he was young, but he wishes he _
A attended B had done C would attend D attends
5 She asked me _ the following day
A what I would do B what I will do C what would I do D what will I do
6 Fionna was completely impressed _ the historical vestiges of Vietnam
7 Mai’s father _ her against taking too much luggage on her trip
8 I saw a really funny programme _ television
9 The dress was so beautiful that Claire couldn’t resist _ it
10 Where did you have your hair _ last week?
11 We felt quite _ that we were going to spend our holidays abroad
A exciting B excitement C excitedly D excited
12 The _ of these volunteers for hard work is amazing
A ability B capacity C capability D efficiency
13 Would you mind waiting _ minutes?
14 Put that cigarette out! You are not allowed _ in here
15 Vitamin C _ by the human body It gets into the blood st ream quickly
A is easily absorbed B is easily absorbing C absorbed easily D absorbs easily
16 We went to theatre last Saturday and saw “Flames” It’s _ _ wonderful play
A the / the B the / a C a / the D a / a
17 I’ve got two bicycles of them are quite old I’ve given up cycling , so I don’t ride
of them any more of them is in very good condition , I’m afraid
A Both / neither / either B Either / both / neither
C Neither / either / both D Both / either / neither
Trang 218 It _ that teenagers _ foreign languages very quickly.
A is said / learn B was said / were learnt
C is saying / have been learnt D says / are learnt
19 _ you come before 7.00 tomorrow morning, I won’t wait for you
20 Peter would like to come with us to the party , _?
A does he B would he C doesn’t he D wouldn’t he
SECTION II: Fill in the blanks with ONE suitable word:
There is an example at the beginning: (0) comment / idea / opinion
Generation gap
Old people often say that young people are not what they were The same (0) _ is made from generation to (1) _ and it is always true It has never been truer (2) _ it is today The young (3) _better educated They have a lot more time to (4) _ and enjoy more freedom They grow
up more quickly and are quite independent (5) _ their parents They think more (6) _ themselves and do not always accept all the ideas of their older people Events (7) _ the older generation remembers vividly are (8) _ more than past history This is as it should be Every new generation is different from the (9) _ that preceded it Today, the (10) _ is very marked
indeed
SECTION III: The following passage contains 11 errors Find and correct them:
There is an example at the beginning: Line 0: for of
Language is considered a significant means for communication in
international relations People in modem world have not longer been bound to
their own countries Moreover, in to keep informed with speedy scientific
developments nowadays, they must widen them cooperative relations with
those highly developing nations in other parts of the world Due to the fact
that no one is able to communicate with any natives in the world, that is
necessary for people to choose to learn a foreign language like a worldwide
common means of communication That is why English has being chosen by
almost people to be a foreign language to master More and more people use
English and the number of those who learns English as a foreign language has
been increased so rapidly t hat it is the highest nowadays
(0) _
(1) _
(2) _
(3) _
(4) _
(5) _
(6) _
(7) _
(8) _
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(10)
SECTION IV: Read the text below and decide which answer A, or B, C, D best fits each space:
No More Classes?
The use of computers has meant students can study l anguage programmes (1) _ their own speed when and for how long they want - and no need to worry about the teacher having a favourite or doing (2) _ another boring lesson What's more, in the virtual classrooms of the future the student will (3) _ on their headset, and be transported into an imaginary school, choose their class, take the books they need off the shelf and (4) _ conversations with other comput erised students
They might (5) _ choose to pay a visit to the supermarket or the train station, the bank or the restaurant At the (6) _ of a button they would be transported to ( 7) _ realistic settings where they could practice their English, maybe getting a hand (8 ) _ a virtual English companion All this perhaps, at the computer, from the comfort of their home: no (9 ) _ to catch the bus to college, or a plane to England
Exciting? Certainly, and an interesting alternative to traditional classroo m lessons But would it ever (10) _ the classroom? Hopefully no t (11) _ the need to relate to real people talking about real issues and generally learning a little more about others will always le ad language learners to (1 2) _ at least a little of their time with real people
Trang 35 A although B Preferably C Instead D contrary
9 A role B Duty C obligation D need
10 A replace B Restore C Succeed D recover
11 A Definitely B Mainly C Totally D Surely
SECTION V: Each of the following sentence has one mistake Identify th em.
1 After driving for twenty miles, he suddenly realized that he has been driving in the wrong direction
A B C D
2 The man, of whom the red car is parked in front of our house, is a famous physician in this town
A B C D
3.If you want to be healthy, you should break down your bad habits in your lifestyles.
4 You are old enough to take responsibly for what you have done.
5 Neither the coach nor the players was pleased with the referee’s decision last week.
6 Jane as well as Nam enters to the gifted school, and so Lan does.
7 My family spent a fascinated holiday in Singapore last summer
8 Most Secondary Schools in Singapore encourage students read books every morning
9 Tom and Mai are going to have a two - months course in communication in England
10 I am thinking about my exercises; please do not make so many noise
SECTION VI: Read the text and then type the correct form of the word in CAPITALS to complete the gaps.
There is an example at the beginning: (0)NATURE natural
Food Production
In the not-too-distant past farm animals were able to
live (0) _ lives in what we would now term NATURE
'free-range' conditions Such farming methods however,
were not able to supply the rapidly growing (1) _ POPULATE
of the world and the increasing demands on food
(2) _ In order to cope with this rising demand, factory CONSUME
farming methods were introduced along with the (3) _ DEVELOP
of genetically engineered (4) _ hormones, which GROW
resulted in a massive increase in food (5) _ PRODUCE
However, these developments in the use of factory
farming and drug (6) _ have led to a widespread TREAT
feeling that animals are being caused a lot of distress
and that the quality of the food itself suffers as a
consequence Certainly, many people (7) _ with the idea AGREE
of keeping animals in one b uilding for their entire (8) _ EXIST
and argue that more emphasis should be given to (9) _ ALTERNATE
farming methods A growing number of people are
choosing to eat organic food, supporting farmers who use
free-range methods, a system which has proved to be
both (10) _ and more humane ECONOMY
Trang 4SECTION VII: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar in meaning
as possible to the original se ntence:
Example:
I haven't seen you for years.
It's been ages since I saw you.
1 'Why don't you come over for dinner at the weekend?' he asked her
- He suggested
2 May I borrow your car tonight, Jenny?
- Would you mind ?
3 He was unable to paint the gate of his house because of the heavy rain
- The heavy rain
4 The novel was so interesting that I have read it many times
- It was
5 The people who were there can remember nothing unusual happening
- Nobody who
6 But for Andy’s help we would have been in serious trouble
- If
7 In spite of his old age, Mr Wilson goes swimming every morning
- Although
8 Jane is the best tennis player in the club
- No one (else)
9 Immediately after the teacher’s arrival the students stopped talking
- No sooner
10 Did you tell Nam the results of the tests?
- Was ?
SECTION VIII: Use the sets of words to write meaningful sentences so that they together can make
a complete letter Make all the changes and additions if necessary.
Dear Sir,
0 I / be / Vietnamese student / who / wish / study / your High School
I am a Vietnamese student who wishes to study at your High School
1 My plan / start / course / next term / be grateful / you / kind enough / provide / certain / essential information
2 First / what qualifications /I / need / follow / course of study / you / High School?
3 I / be going / finish / secondary school / end / this year / but / wonder / be / further academic
requirements
4 Secondly / how much / tuition fees?
5 Although / intend / self -supporting / be interested / know / be / scholarships / available /
international students
6 Thirdly / what / situation / regards / accommodation?
7 Prefer / single room / which / more conducive / studying / bu t if / expensive / be will / share
8 I / forward / your reply / and / attend / esteemed institution
Yours sincerely,
THE END