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SÔÛ GIAÙO DUÏC & ÑAØO TAÏO TAÂY NINH
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KÌ THI TUYEÅN HOÏC SINH GIOÛI LÔÙP 12 THPT VOØNG TÆNH
NAÊM HOÏC 2009 – 2010
Ngaøy thi: 5 thaùng 1 naêm 2010
Moân thi: TIEÁNG ANH
Thôøi gian: 180 phuùt (khoâng keå thôøi gian giao ñeà)
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(Ñeà thi coù 9 trang, thí sinh khoâng phaûi cheùp ñeà vaøo giaáy thi)

ÑEÀ CHÍNH THÖÙC

I. LISTENING (3mks)
1. A. Listen and number the parts of the eye in the order the speaker talks about them.
1. ------------------- lens 2. ------------------- retina 3. ------------------- pupil
4. ------------------- cornea 5. ------------------- iris 6. ------------------- optic nerve

B. Look at the diagram. Listen again and label the diagram using the words above.



2. Four people are talking about the adventure vacations in Task 1. Listen and number the advertisements in the correct order (1- 4).
Listen again. Is each person interested in the vacation? If no, write the reason and what the speaker would prefer to do.

Interested in vacation? Reason Prefers
Carmen Yes No
Steve Yes No
Jin- sook Yes No
Glen Yes No

3. A. An instructor is talking about jungle survival skills. Listen and check (  ) the picture for each topic he discusses.

1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 8.

B. Listen again. What does the instructor say you should or and should not do? Write () (X) next to each piece of advice.
------------------- Keep containers of food in your tent.
------------------- Use the water in rivers for drinking and cooking.
------------------- Wear light cotton clothing to stay cool.
------------------- Check for animals in the trees as you walk past.
------------------- Set up your tent close to a body of water.

II. VOCABULARY & STRUCTURES (7mks)
A. Choose the best word from A, B, C or D that fits each blank.
1. You should take an extra copy of your ………… to the job interview.
A. résumé B. summary C. report D. record
2. To satisfy the ………….. of the job, you should take part in a short English course.
A. acquirement B. inquiry C. questionnaire D. requirement
3. In order to have a happy marriage, husbands and wives should have ………….. convention.
A. contract B. contractual C. contraction D. contracted
4. In order to sign this economic contract, he must have understood his ………….. a lot.
A. friend B. partner C. counterpart D. mate
5. Nam: I didn't know you could play table-tennis so well. You must have practiced a lot.
Hung: …………….
A. Oh, no. I don't think so.
B. I think you must have played better than I.
C. Really? Do you think so?
D. You must be joking. I've just learnt to play it.
6. ……… can be shown emotionally and physically.
A. Affection B. Effect C. Affecting D. Motion
7. Children learn gestures when they ……… their parents' movements.
A. immigrate B. imagine C. imitate D. intimate
8. Did you ……… your younger brother to the movies last night?
A. accompany B. approach C. appoint D. accomplish
9. I passed my driving test at the first ………
A. race B. time C. decision D. attempt
10. The mobile phone is a (an) ……… instrument, but it may cause you some troubles.
A. obvious B. certain C. absolute D. marvelous
11. By the time he went to bed, Jack ……… a full working day and ……… ready for sleep.
A. have / was B. having / is C. had had / was D. have had / was
12. When they got home, the children ……… in the yard.
A. to play B. plays C. playing D. were playing
13. As soon as he ……… dinner, he ……… the children for a walk to a near by the ground.
A. finished / took B. had finished / took
C. have finished / taken D. was finishing / was taking.
14. The dancer ……… her fingers while she swirled in the air.
A. was snapping B. snapping C. snapped D. snaps
15. On June 20, 1969, Astronaut Neil Armstrong ……… down on to the moon, the first person ever to set foot on another celestial body.
A. had stepped B. stepped C. steps D. to step
16. He ……… down on a chair which ………
A. sat / painted B. sat / painting C. sat / was painting D. was sitting/ painting
17. When she ……… a beautiful vase, she suddenly dropped it.
A. held B. is holding C. holds D. was holding
18. Middle English was spoken from roughly the twelfth century through the fifteenth.
A. nearly B. crudely C. approximately D. abruptly
19. I have lived near the railway for so long now that I've grown ………….. to the noise of the trains.
A. familiar B. accustomed C. aware D. unconscious
20. An artificial pacemaker can be implanted in a body when the heart does not function properly.
A. assembled B. enclosed C. anchored D. inserted

B. In most lines of the text there is a spelling mistake. Write the correct spelling next to the number on the fit. Tick () any lines that are correct.
British universities are currently gearing up for there new 1. ………………….
intake of students. 'It's bean complete chaos this year,' one 2. ………………….
registrar told me. 'Because of problems with the computerised 3. ………………….
application system, we still don't no how many new students 4. ………………….
we'll be getting.' It now appears that, far from having to many 5. ………………….
first-year students, universities will not have enough, and it is 6. ………………….
doubtful weather full government funding will be available to 7. ………………….
university departments witch have not met predicted targets. 8. ………………….
As a result, both students and officials are calling for a revue 9. ………………….
of the hole university entrance procedure, from application to 10. ………………….
acceptance. It is generally felt that confusion has rained for 11. ………………….
far too long. 12. ………………….

C. Supply the correct form of the word in parentheses.
1. Domestic chores will no longer be a burden thanks to …………………… devices. (LABOUR)
2. …………………… will have an enormous impact on various aspects of our life. (TELE-COMMUNICATE)
3. We hope that the …………………… population will be mushrooming as our general health improves. (CENTENARY)
4. It's impossible to have …………………… life. (ETERNIZE)
5. I believe that by 20020, many historic events will have happened to us …………………… (EXPECT)
6. Some groups of …………………… are threatening the federal government of the USA. (TERROR)
7. If you lose your cheque book, you should …………………… the bank without delay. (NOTE)
8. He sued the company for unfair …………………… (DISMISS)
9. Phil was sentenced to seven years …………………… for his part in the armed robbery. (PRISON)
10. Third time lucky! After two …………………… attempts, Mark's finally passed his driving test. (SUCCEED)

D. Supply the correct forms or tenses of the verbs in parentheses.
1. A quick – thinking driver (1. praise) ___________ by police officers after he (2. avert) ______________ a road smash by using his own car as a buffer. Mr. Roy Philips, (3. age) _________ 46, a service engineer with a chain of electrical stores, (4. drive) ___________ home to Oxford when he (5. see) _________ the car in front of him (6. weave) _________ dangerously across the road.
2. A group of spectators, (7. include) _____________ myself, left the stand just before the end of game. When we were half way down the stairs, a goal (8. score) _____________ and there was a great cheer from the spectators. If there (9. not be) ___________ a goal, the crowd (10. not cheer) _______________

E. In each sentence below put the right forms of a phrasal verb that means the opposite of the underlined one.
1. "John, go upstairs and get my umbrella". "Oh, I've just come down. Do I have to ……………………, again?"
2. When the girl had an argument with her parents she ran away from home but a week later she ……………………
3. The science teacher said, "I hold the flash like this. I take the stopper out and then I …………………… the acid …………………… carefully.
4. Mary called from upstairs, "I'll be down in a minute". But Jane answered "Don't bother - I'll ……………………”
5. A diner at one of the tables beckoned the waiter over, then changed his mind and …………………… him ……………………
6. The flag was put up in the morning and …………………… in the evening.
7. We're driving up to Scotland next week and the week after, we're …………………… to the south of England.
8. I …………………… a few friends …………………… for Tom's birthday but I wish I hadn't. I had to kick the last one out at 4 a.m.

F. Add THE, A or AN in the blanks if necessary
One of the first things you need to do when you move to (1) _______ new city is to find (2) _____ place to live. Most (3) ______ newspapers carry (4) ______ advertisements (called “want ads”) for (5) ______ apartments that are for rent. If you find (6) _____ ad for (7) _____ furnished apartment, ( _____ apartment will probably contain (9) _____ stove and (10) _____ refrigerator. It will also probably have the furniture such as beds, tables, chairs, and maybe a sofa.

II. READING COMPREHENSION (4mks)
A. Read the following passage and choose the correct answers
For centuries, sky watchers have reported seeing mysterious flashes of light on the surface of the Moon" Modern astronomers have observed the same phenomenon, but no one has been able to satisfactorily explain how or why the Moon sporadically sparks". However, researchers now believe they have found the cause".
Researchers have examined the chemical content of Moon rocks retrieved by astronauts during the Apollo missions and have found that they contain volatile gases such as helium, hydrogen, and argon" The researchers suggest that stray electrons, freed when the rock cracks, may ignite these gases" Indeed, lunar rock samples, when fractured in the lab, throw off sparks.
What causes these rocks to crack, on the lunar surface? The flashes are most often seen at the borders between sunlight and shade on the Moon, where the surface is being either intensely heated or cooled. A sudden change in temperature may cause thermal cracking. Another possibility is that meteors may strike the rocks and cause them to crack. Finally, lunar rocks may be fractured by seismic events - in other words, by tiny moonquakes.

1. Which of the following statements describes the organization of the passage?
A. A popular notion is repeated.
B. A generalization is made, and examples are given.
C. The significance of an experiment is explained.
D. A phenomenon is described, and a possible explanation is proposed.
2. According to the passage, how long have people been aware of the mysterious lights on the moon?
A. For the last ten years. B. Since the Apollo moon missions.
C. For hundreds of years. D. For thousands of years.
3. The word 'sporadically' is closest in meaning to ……….
A. reputedly B. occasionally C. mysteriously D. constantly
4. The word 'retrieved' is closest in meaning to ……….
A. invented B. brought back C. recovered D. renewed
5. The word 'fractured' is closest in meaning to ……….
A. produced B. degraded C. broken D. analyzed
6. According to the passage, the theory that Moon rocks give off sparks when they crack is supported by …………..
A. a telescopic study of the Moon B. experiments conducted by astronauts
C. observations made centuries ago D. an analysis of rocks from the moon
7. The word 'they' in line 6 refers to……….
A. helium, hydrogen and argon B. researchers
C. Apollo spacecrafts D. lunar rocks
8. The word 'stray' is closest in meaning to ……….
A. loose B. speeding C. fiery D. spinning
9. Which of the following situations is an example of 'thermal cracking' as described in the passage?
A. A dam breaks when water rises behind it.
B. A stone cracks open because of the pressure of tree roots.
C. A cool glass breaks when it is filled with boiling water.
D. An ice cube melts in the heat of the sun.
10. All of the following are given as reasons for Moon rocks cracking EXCEPT ……….
A. seismic actions B. sudden temperature changes
C. the action of meteors D. the pressure of gases

B. Read the following passage and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).
THE AMERICAN EDUCATION SYSTEM
The American education system offers international students the most diverse set of education options in the world. In fact, an international student who elects to take advantage of the American education system can pursue anything from nuclear science to film and dance. American education possibilities are almost endless!
The American education system requires that students complete 12 years of primary and secondary education prior to attending university or college. This may be accomplished either at public (or government-operated) schools, or at private schools. These 12 years of schooling (or their equivalent) may also be completed outside the USA, thus giving foreign students the opportunity to pursue the benefits of the American education system and obtain a quality American education. Perhaps one of the most impressive facts is the large number of presidents, prime ministers and leaders from other countries who have experienced the American education system and graduated from a university or school in the USA. In many fields and industries, the American education system offers the most cutting-edge, sought-after programs at the world's best schools. That is why graduating from an accredited American school and being exposed to the rigors of the American education system is an investment in your future.
1. An international student can pursue either Scientific/ Medical study or Art study in America.
2. Before attending university or college in America, students have to complete 12 years of schooling inside or outside the USA.
3. Public schools in America means private schools.
4. A few presidents, prime ministers and leaders from other countries could take advantages of American education system.
5. The writer of this passage thinks that the American education system is one of the best ones in the world.

C. Choose from the list A-H the best phrase to fill each gap. Use each correct phrase only once. There are more answers than you need.

SIGN OF THE TIMES
The pen-and-paper signature is dying. In fact, it may soon be dead. There is a current rash of laws being passed worldwide (1) …………. to digital signatures on digital documents as to pen signatures on paper ones. A digital signature can be one of many things. It may mean a unique physical attribute, for example, your face, iris or fingerprint, (2) …………. at the entrance to a secure building before you are allowed access. But where financial affairs are concerned, it generally means a string of numbers (3) …………... Eventually, once the right background checks have been carried out, and (4) ………….., we will all be able to ‘sign' electronic forms and correspondence with our personal digital signature. But the real death blow to the manual signature is likely to come (5) …………… with cards that carry built-in digital signatures. In future, your signature will no longer be held in your brain but in your pocket. It will be a signature invented by a computer, and lent to you for use only while you are creditworthy and no longer.

A. with the help of the appropriate software
B. which give the same legal status
C. while they check your bank details
D. when banks start replacing the old-style plastic cards
E. with the arrival of the paperless office
F. which are allocated exclusively to you
G. which is a modern invention
H. which is electronically scanned
D. Read the following text and decide which word best fits each blank.
Prior to the 19th century, (1)............ scientists did not exist and scientific research was largely carried out by amateurs. However, while science today is mostly the (2)............ of professionals, a recent US survey highlighted the fact that amateurs (3)............ an important role in at least seven fields and indeed many professionals are (4)............ on their cooperation. In areas such as astronomy, amateurs can (5)............ invaluable when making specific observations.
Similarly in the area of paleontology, their environment is invaluable and helpers are easy to recruit (6)............ of the popularity of dinosaurs. Amateur birdwatchers also play (7)............ active role and their work has led to the establishment of a (............ program. Occasionally, the term “amateur” has been the source of disagreement and (9)............ names have been suggested, but generally speaking, as long as the professional scientists (10)............ the work of the non-professionals, the two groups can work productively together.
1. A. professional B. old C. enthusiastic D. formal
2. A. region B. domain C. boundary D. limit
3. A. copy B. act C. play D. take
4. A. mutual B. reliant C. related D. participant
5. A. be B. get C. turn D. change
6. A. in spite B. instead C. regardless D. because
7. A. an B. a C. few D. any
8. A. surrounding B. defense C. conservation D. protection
9. A. alternative B. other C. rich D. abundant
10. A. accept B. know C. acknowledge D. admit

E. Cloze Test: Fill in each numbered space with one appropriate word.
MISUNDERSTOOD INFORMATION
Do you know anybody who seems to (1) ……………… saying one thing but really is saying another? Do you wear clothes and behave (2) ……………… a way which completely represents you as you really are?
Misunderstood information might lose a friend or some business or might prevent us from seeing the truth about ourselves.
Brain Roberts is (3) ……………… a person. He isn't a confident person. He isn't confident that he can (4) ……………… friends and he isn't confident that he can be successful in business. He (5) ……………… watched and envied confident people since he was a child. He has noticed that they often seem to be calm; they speak slowly and clearly; they (6) ……………… hurry. Brain Roberts has learned to move and speak slowly; he (7) ……………… a pipe and he smiles, he believes, with a quiet confidence. Some of the information he communicates says, 'I am confident, and a "man of the world'. But, if other people study all information, they ( ……………… know that that isn't the true story at all! He sometimes lifts his head and stretches his neck as (9) ……………… his shirt collar is too tight... but it isn't. Sometimes he pats his hair (10) ……………… he thinks it isn't tidy. He often taps his foot. These are signs of the anxious side of Brain Roberts.

III. WRITING (6mks)
A. Make all changes and additions necessary to produce, from the following sets of words and phrases, sentences which together make a complete paragraph. (2mks)
1. my ideal world / there / be / much more understanding / everybody //
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2. This / not mean / people / have to / agree / each other / but / understand / why / a person / act / or / believe / a certain way //
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3. If / this / happen / there / be / much less racism, prejudice, discrimination and hatred / the world //
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4. Along / understanding come / many other good morals, compassion, friendliness, knowledge and kindness //
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5. Mutual understanding / can / not only / bring about / love / us / but also / make / life / better //
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B. Look at the following table and then make all changes and additions necessary to produce, from the following sets of words and phrases, sentences which together make a complete report. (2mks)
Vietnam's rice production and rice export after Doi Moi (from 1986 to 2000)


Year Amount (1000 tons)
1986
1990
1995
2000
16,003 880
19,225 1,478
24,964 3,024
32,554 3,473


1. The table / show / the amount / Vietnam's rice production / rice export / some years after Doi Moi (from 1986 to 2000) //
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2. As can be seen / the data / the table/ a gradual rise / rice production / rice export /1986 / 2000 //
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3. 2000 / the amount / rice production / double /1986 / and / the amount / rice export / four times /1986 / the year / Doi Moil initiate //
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4. clear / the overall table / an enormous increase / rice production and rice export / thanks to / the economic reform / make / Vietnamese government //
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5. This / mean / Doi Moi policies / be proved / effective / Vietnamese agriculture //
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C. Write a composition (from 200 to 250 words) about the following topic? (2mks)
The advantages and disadvantages of living in a big city.
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