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KÌ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH LỚP 10 NĂM HỌC 2003 – 2004
-Môn thi : TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài : 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Đề thi gồm 4 trang ĐIỂM NHẬN XÉT -PHÁCH I LISTENING (2 points) Listen to the radio about jellyfish and then complete the table below. JELLYFISH Range and habitat - (1) ……… .
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Size - smallest : (3) ………
- largest : (4) ………
Feeding habits - (5) ………
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- reproduces sexually, which develops in the lining of the gut Life span - (8) ………
Special features - (9) ………
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II PHONETICS (1 point)
1 Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose the underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others (0.5 point).
2 Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) with the different stress pattern (0.5 point).
III LANGUAGE FOCUS (3 points)
1 Complete the following sentences by filling in each blank with A, B, C or D Circle your choice (2 points).
21 Please _ yourself of all the audio visual facilities
22 Films set in his home cuontry usually _ feelings of nostalgia in him
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Trang 223 The Olympic Games are given world- _ television coverage.
24 She _ her husband by 20 years
25 Science fiction is a very popular film _ mowadays
26 It shoud be the responsibility of children’s TV producers to _ moral values in their viewers
27 The official report on the accident was a _ of lies
28 the producer decided on the _ of the moment to cut the scene
29 Recent blockbuster movies have brought a new _ of hope to the declining cinema industry
30 I never get a _ of sleep after watching a horror film
31 On getting lost, the children had the _ of mind to keep together
32 There have been numerous sightings of child _ to the description of the missing boy
33 In the _ of the moment, he forgot to keep a record of the discussion
34 The film was finished in the _ of time to be shown at the festival
35 I will agree to 20 guests, but I _ the line at 25
36 While you are admiring the big stars _ a thought for the thousands who do not make it
37 Some of thoes horror scenes really made my stomach _
38 My heart was _ as I waited anxiously for the news
39 The political situation _ a feeling of desperation among the population
40 The average film- _ goes to the cinema twice a month
2 Give the corect form of the word in brackets to complete each of the following sentences (1 point).
41 That’s the _ (FUN) thing I have ever heart
42 The porch is a particularly _ (ATTRACT) feature of the building
43 The play they performed was extremely _ (ENIOY)
44 Tom is responsible for all the travel _ (ARRANGE)
45 We found it _ (THRILL) to your wonderful news
46 He left the room without any _ (EXPLAIN)
Trang 347 Fresh air is very _ (BENEFIT) to our health.
48 Many people expressed _ (DISAGREE) with the whole idea
49 His _ (DECIDE) to retire surprisedall of the workers
50 Don’t put too much _ (CONFIDENT) in what the newspapers say
IV READING (2 point)
1 Complete the following paragraph by choosing the best option (A, B, C or D) to fit the numbered blank (1 point).
BULLYING
In recent years, teachers and parents have become more concerned (51) the problem
of bullying Bullying happens (52) one pupil (or a group) threatens and sometimes phisically (53) a younger Weaker, quieter or more timid pupil This type of behaviour is now considered a serious (54) , and articles have been published in the national press about the terrible effects that bullying can have (55) young people The (56) os bullying can suffer psychologically and the school can suffer, too President bullying of other pupils can (57) to the bully being excluded (the (58) cannot come to the school for a few days or weeks; the parents have to (59) the headmaster) Exclusion is the worst (60) punishment in a British school
2 Read the following passage and then choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) (1 point).
What biologists refer to as succession usually begins as a result of natural destruction, such as by fire or flood It can also be caused directly by man; he is responsible for the destruction of a lot of the world’s nature Succession, sometimes called secondary 5 succession, will occur when species of nature are destroyed and the land is left alone to recover
During the early decades of the settlement of North America a lot of beech-maple forest
in New England was cut down to make way for 10 farming However, as is well-known in American history, very many settlers moved west, abandoning their farms Secondary succession then began in the fields that were left untended At first, stronger grasses and weeds appeared in the fields Then, shrubs started growing, followed by a re-emergence of some trees, like junipers and pines 15 Eventually, beeches and maples were able to grow protected by the other trees, and after a time what was open land had become once again forest
This is still happening in New England and in many other parts of 20 the world This does of course mean that there is still hope for our planet, just so long as people keep on moving as they have throughout history The only real problem is the great amount of time needed to achieve complete secondary succession
61 What is the best title for the passage?
A The Destruction of Nature B Secondary Succession
C Man’s Destruction of Nature D Biologists’ Succession
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63 What was NOT a reason for the start of secondary succession in New England?
A Settlers moving west B Forests being cut down
C Farms being abandoned D Land being left untended
64 What is the reason the author gives for the eventual re-growth of the beeches and
maples?
A Shrubs grew around them B Grasses made the earth stronger
C Other trees sheltered them D The forest re-emerged
65 What’s the tone of this passage?
A Optimistic B Inconclusive C Pessimistic D Neutral
V WRITING (2 points)
Some people prefer to live in a small town, Others prefer to live in a big city Which place would you prefer to live in? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
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* Tapescript:
Jellyfish have survived a long time in their watery habitats Sea jellies have lived on earth for millions
of years They can be found in all the oceans of the world There are even some jellies that live in fresh water lakes and rivers Jellyfish may be tiny or quiet large They are from 3 millimeters to 2 meters in diameter Individual jellyfish are either male or female and reproduce sexually, which develops in the lining of the gut Jellyfish eat small animals such as shrimp and plankton They also eat other jellyfish of other species Jellyfish have no lungs, no gills or any special breathing organs They normally live three to six months However, they are not an endangered species.
I LISTENING
1 oceans worldwide
2 fresh water lakes and rivers
3 3 millimeters in diameter
4 4 2 meters in diameter
5 small animals such as shrimp and plankton
6 other jellyfish
7 jellyfish are either male or female
8 normally from 3 to 6 months
9 have no lungs, no gills or any special breathing organs
10 not an endangered species
II PHONETICS
11 A 12 C 13 B 14 B 15 C
16 D 17 A 18 B 19 B 20 C
III LANGUAGE FOCUS
21 B 22 A 23 A 24 D 25 C 26 B 27 A 28 D
29 D 30 B 31 C 32 B 33 C 34 A 35 D 36 B
37 C 38 D 39 B 40 C
41 funniest 42 attractive 43 enjoyable 44 arragements 45 thrilling
46 explanation 47 beneficial 48 disagreement 49 decision 50 confidence
IV READING
51 A 52 C 53 D 54 C 55 A
56 B 57 D 58 A 59 C 60 A
61 B 62 D 63 B 64 C 65 A
V WRITING
* Sample text :
I grew up in a small town and then moved to a big city, so I have experienced the good and bad sides of both I never thought that I would like living in a big city, but I was wrong After ten years of living in one, I can’t imagine ever living in a small town again.
Small towns and big cities both have some problems in terms of transportation In a small town, you have to own a car to ensure a comfortable living you can’t get around without one because there isn’t any kind of public transportation Big cities generally have heavy traffic and expensive parking, but there you have a choice of taking public transportation It’s not free, but it’s often cheaper than driving when you
consider gas and time, especially if you don’t have a car, you’re better off in the city.
I love the excitement of big cities Small towns have a slow pace Large cities mean you have to adapt to
a variety of situations, like finding a new route to work or trvine a new restaurant I enjoy that challenge very much Another part of the excitement of city living is the variety of cultural activities available There is a wild assortment of theatre music and dance performances available in big cities These things are rare in small ones.
The final thing I think about large cities is the diversity of the people the United States is made up of people of different races, religions, abilities, and interests However, you seldom find such a variety of people
in a small town I think that living in an area where everyone was just like me would quickly become boring.
Of course, security is a concern, and that one area where small towns are superior to big cities Still, I would rather be a bit more cautions and live a large city than to feel secure but bored.