PHÒNG GD&ĐT TAM DƯƠNG ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT ĐỔI TUYỂN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP LẦN NĂM HỌC 2015-2016 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút Đề thi gồm 05 trang ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC PART A: LISTENING I Listen and fill in the missing words You will hear the recording TWICE (10pts) Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Day has a special meaning for Americans Many holidays were brought along from (1) ……… by the early settlers, and didn't change very much But Thanksgiving takes on a special shape in North America That is because of the Thanksgiving (2) ………… by the early pilgrim settlers in Massachusetts in … (3) These early settlers were from England and they were known as Puritans This is because they wanted to purify the state (4) ………… of England They felt that the churches were more concerned with politics and customs than God and worship They were also called Pilgrims, because they were willing to travel to other countries in order to (5) ……… God the way they wanted to There were Indians in Massachusetts, but at first they were not (6) …………… They shot arrows at the settlers But one day a friendly Indian named Samoset came to visit them He spoke English and could tell them many things He brought another Indian named Squanto, who showed the Pilgrims how to plant corn In the fall, they were delighted to see that the corn and vegetables had grown well They decided to have a (7) ………… feast and invited their Indian friends Ever since 1621, Thanksgiving celebrations include memories of that special occasion Today, turkeys, cranberries, corn and squash are usually part of the Thanksgiving meal In the United States, Thanksgiving Day is a national (8)……… It is celebrated every year on the fourth Thursday in November In Canada, where the harvest is earlier, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday of (9)……… The celebration always includes giving (10) ……… for the good things that people have received, especially for food and families Along with this goes the Thanksgiving meal, when so many good things are eaten II You will hear two tourists; Sally and Peter talking in a coffee shop Listen to the dialogue carefully and choose the correct letter A, B or C to confirm the information you hear You will hear the recording TWICE (5 pts) How long has Sally been waiting? A five minutes B twenty minutes C thirty minutes What caused Peter problems at the bank? A The exchange rate was down B He was late working Who did Peter talk to at the bank? A an old friend B an American man Henry gave Peter a map of A the city B the bus routes What Peter and Sally decide to order? A food and drinks B just food C The computers weren’t C a German man C the train system C just drinks PART B: PHONETICS Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C or D (5pts) A perform B campus C mountain D equal A distinguish B appliance C opinion D politics A cover B although C freedom D ancient A experience B encourage C mystery D convenient A efficiency B communicate C territory D environment PART C : LEXICAL AND GRAMMAR I Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence (10 pts) _ from John, all the students said they would go A Except B Only C Apart D Separate If you work for us, you’ll get somewhere to live _ free A for B at C out D of The new manager explained to the staff that she hoped to _ new procedures to save time and money A manufacture B establish C control D restore They took pride _ being the best players of the school A in B with C on D for 10 She’d prefer to go out home A than to stay B than staying C rather than staying D rather than stay 11 They received _ advice from their parents that they became successful A so good B such a good C so good an D such good 12 Have you got a car ? A of your own B of yourself C of you D of your 13 There is a fault at our television station Please not your television set A change B adjust C repair D switch 14 If you want to attend the course, you must pass the examination A write B written C wrote D writing 15 Either Peter or his brothers _ the keys to the car A has been taken B has taken C have taken D have been taken II Supply the correct form of the word in capital at the end of each sentence (10 pts) There was loud ………… when he fell off the bike LAUGH He is very anxious about the ………… of his passport LOSE His examination results were so unsatisfactory that it seemed ………… for him to continue studying POINT It is dishonest and ………… to cheat in an examination HONOUR They are going to announce the ………… of the Prince ARRIVE I believe you because you are ………… TRUTH She is one of the greatest ………… to appear in this theater PERFORM The thing I hate about John is his ………… RELIABLE Thousands of people are living in ………… after the storm MISERABLE 10 It was a complete ………… due to poor planning FAIL PART D: READING COMPREHENSION I Use one of these words in its correct form to complete the text (10 pts) Retire promote Pensioner redundant applicant interview career contract train reference, employment ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TO START WORK In these days of high (0) unemployment, it is often difficult for young people to find a job If they are lucky enough to be asked to go for a (an) (1)……… …………, they may find that there are at least 20 other (2) ……………for the job If a company is thinking of offering you a job, they will ask you for at least one (3) …………………from either your previous employer or someone who knows you well Before taking up your job, you may have to sign a (4) ………………… You will probably have to some (5) ………………, which help you to the job more successfully Once you have decided that this is your chosen (6)…………………, you will then have to work hard to try and get (7) …………………, which usually brings more responsibility and more money! If you are unlucky, you may be made (8)…………………, and not be able to find another job It is also a good idea to pay some money into a (9) …………………scheme, which will help you to look after yourself and your family when you are (10) ………………… Finally, good luck! II Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word to complete the passage (10 pts) (1) ……………… I have a car, I prefer to travel by train, especially if I have to make a long (2) ………………… As the train travels at speed (3) ………………….the countryside, I can (4) …………………… , drink a cup of coffee, read a book or just gaze out (5) ……………………the window Sometimes, the movement of the train makes me fall (6) …………………, something you couldn’t (7) …………………… driving a car The(8) …………………….is that I hate waiting on cold (9) ……………………….and I get angry when I have to waste time (10) ………………… for a taxi or a bus at the beginning or end of my journey III Circle best option A, B, C or D to complete the following passage (10 pts) EDUCATION IN ENGLAND (1) ……….Child in Great Britain (2) …… the age of five and fifteen must attend school There are three main types of education institutions: primary schools, secondary schools, and universities State schools are free, and (3) ……is compulsory Morning school begins at nine o’clock and (4) … for three hours, (5) …….half past four School is opened five days a week On Saturdays and Sundays there are no (6) …… There are (7) …… at Christmas, Easter and in summer In London as in all cities there are two grades of (8) ……….schools for those who will go to work at fifteen: primary schools (9) …….boys and girls between the ages of five and eleven, and secondary schools for children from eleven (10)…… fifteen years A Most A among A children A takes A when A homework A vacation A state A with 10.A from B Almost B middle B attention B lasts B until B housework B day off B compulsory B by B and C A C between C applicants C brings C while C lessons C holidays C private C about C to PART E: WRITING D Every D beside D attendance D hold D not until D training D recess D personal D for D about I Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given Do not change the word given (5 pts) Don’t forget to contact me if you come to London touch Don’t forget to………………………………………………………… Make sure that you don’t arrive late turn Make sure that………………………………………………………… Your English will improve if you keep practicing get Your English…………………………………………………………… Normally I have a ten-minute journey to school me Normally………………………………………………………………… She is keen on meeting people from other countries who She wants………………………………………………………………… II Write the sentence beginning with the word given so that it has a similar meaning to the original one (5 pts) His second attempt on the world record was successful He broke The Prime Minister was determined to remain in his office  The Prime Minster had no Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong  No sooner They believe that Mary got the scholarship  Mary It is not a habit of mine to drive on the left of the road  I am III Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “Watching television is bad for children”? Use specific details and examples to support your answer (20pts) -HẾT -Cán coi thi không giải thích thêm Họ tên thí sinh SBD: Phòng PHÒNG GD&ĐT TAM DƯƠNG HDC KHẢO SÁT ĐỘI TUYỂN LỚP LẦN NĂM HỌC 2015-2016 Môn:TIẾNG ANH PART A:LISTENING I Listen and fill in the missing words You will hear the recording TWICE (10pts) Europe 1621 worship thanksgiving October celebrated religion friendly Holiday 10 thanks II You will hear two tourists; Sally and Peter talking in a coffee shop Listen to the dialogue carefully and choose the correct letter A, B or C to confirm the information you hear You will hear the recording TWICE (5 pts) C C B B A PART B: PHONETICS: Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C or D (5 pts) A perform D politics B although C mystery C territory PART C: LEXICAL AND GRAMMAR I Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence ( 10 pts ) C Apart 11 D such good A for 12 A of your own B establish 13 B adjust C on 14 B written 10 D rather than stay 15 C have taken II Supply the correct form of the word in capital at the end of each sentence (10 pts) laughter truthful loss performers pointless unreliability dishonorable misery arrival 10 failure PART D: READING I Use one of these words in its correct form to complete the text (10 points) interview applicants career promotion reference redundant contract pension training 10 retired II Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word to complete the passage (10 pts) Although asleep journey while through trouble relax stations of 10 looking III Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage: (10pts) D every C lessons C between C holidays D attendance B lasts A state D for B until 10 C to PART E: I Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given Do not change the word given (5 pts) Do not forget to get/keep in touch with me if you come to London Make sure that you turn up in (good) time Your English will get better if you keep practicing Normally it takes me 10 minutes to get to school She wants to meet people who are /come from other countries II Write the sentence beginning with the word given so that it has a similar meaning to the original one (5 pts) He broke the world record on his second attempt The Prime Minister had no intention of resigning office No sooner had he arrived than things went wrong Mary is believed to have got/ get the scholarship I am not used to driving on the left of the road III Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “Watching television is bad for children”? Use specific details and examples to support your answer (20pts) Notes: The mark given to this part is based on the following scheme: - Content: (50% of the total mark) - Organization and presentation: (20% of the total mark) - Language: (20% of the total mark) - Handwriting, punctuation and spelling: (10% of the total mark) Giám khảo ý: - HDC cách giải , HS giải theo cách khác Giám khảo vào làm cụ thể HS điểm - Điểm phần , câu khơng làm trịn Điểm toàn tổng điểm câu thành phần Tổng điểm tồn 100- sau quy thang điểm 10 ... an American man Henry gave Peter a map of A the city B the bus routes What Peter and Sally decide to order? A food and drinks B just food C The computers weren’t C a German man C the train system... probably have to some (5) ………………, which help you to the job more successfully Once you have decided that this is your chosen (6)…………………, you will then have to work hard to try and get (7) …………………,... more money! If you are unlucky, you may be made (8)…………………, and not be able to find another job It is also a good idea to pay some money into a (9) …………………scheme, which will help you to look