UBND THÀNH PHỐ ĐÀ NẴNG
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KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 12
MÔN TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút

Số phách do
Chủ tịch Hội đồng chấm
thi ghi
Họ tên và chữ ký giám khảo Điểm
Giám khảo 1: Bằng số Bằng chữ
Giám khảo 2:
Đề thi gồm 06 trang.
Học sinh làm bài trên đề thi và ghi câu trả lời vào ô trống tương ứng cho mỗi câu hỏi.
SECTION A: LISTENING
You are going to hear a recording of someone discussing a picture. Who are the people mentioned and
what are they there for? Write NO MORE THAN THREE words for each answer.
People What they do at the show
models 1. _____________________
2. _____________________ 3. _____________________
4. buyers from ___________________
5.
6.
_____________________ and
deciding _____________________
7. _____________________ 8.
having a look at collections;
_____________________ as rich people
9. photographers getting pictures for magazines or newspapers

A. persuade me for B. force me to C. talk me into D. help me with
13. He confessed _____ being somewhat nervous about having to speak in front of a large crowd.
A. about B. to C. for D. with
14. In a money-oriented society, the average individual cares little about solving _____ problem.
A. any other B. any other’s C. anyone else’s D. anyone’s else
15. Would you please leave us details of your address _______ forwarding any of your mail to come?
A. for the purpose of B. as a consequence of C. for the sake of D. by means of
16. The woman they finally choose was much older than the other_______ for the job.
A. informants B. participants C. applicants D. consultants
17. He can’t find money for life necessities, ______ such luxuries as wine and tobacco.
A. leave alone B. buy alone C. mention alone D. let alone
18. Cigarette smoking has been ______ breast as well as lung cancer.
A. concerned to B. originated from C. caused by D. associated with
19. The general is always ______ about his past campaigns.
A. boasting B. praising C. complimenting D. congratulating
20. ________ of the Chairman, the Executive Director will be responsible for chairing the meeting.
A. For the absence B. On the absence C. In the absence D. To the absence
Answers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
II. Use the right form of the word given in bold to complete each of the following sentences. Write your
answers in the box provided.
1. Jenny has sent me a very __________ letter explaining why she didn’t do what she promised.
APOLOGY
2. The ________ of this document is wrong! There’s no page 13. PAGE
3. For the sake of convenience, please do not _______ the Internet after use. CONNECT
4. In delivery of goods, several kinds of soft materials are now used to avoid _______ of glassware.

BREAK
5. The general director was blamed for his _______ of the company’s business. HANDLE


TRAFFIC IN OUR CITIES
The volume of traffic in many cities in the world today continues to expand. This causes many problems,
including serious air pollution, lengthy delays, and the greater risk (1) _________accidents. Clearly, something
must be done, but it is difficult to (2) _________ people to change their habits and leave their cars at home.
One possible (3) _________ is to make it more expensive for people to use their cars by (4)
_________charges for parking and bringing in tougher fines for anyone who (5) _________ the law. In
addition, drivers could be required to pay for using particular routes at different times of the day. This system,
(6) _________ as “road pricing”, is already being introduced in a number of cities, using a special electronic
card (7) ______ to windscreen of the car.
Another way of dealing with the problem is to provide cheap parking on the (8) _______ of the city, and
strictly control the number of vehicles allowed in to the centre. Drivers and their passengers then use a special
bus service for the (9) _______ stage of their journey.
Of course, the most important thing is to provide good public transport. However, to get people to give up the
comfort of their cars, public transport must be felt to be reliable, convenient and comfortable, with fares (10)
__________ at an acceptable level.
1. A. of B. for C. about D. by
2. A. make B. arrange C. suggest D. persuade
3. A. approach B. manner C. custom D. style
4. A. enlarging B. increasing C. growing D. developing
5. A. crosses B. refuses C. breaks D. cracks
6. A. named B. seen C. called D. known
7. A. fixed B. joined C. built D. placed
8. A. outskirts B. border C. outside D. limit
9. A. late B. end C. complete D. final
10. A. taken B. kept C. given D. stood
Answers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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feel that a male boss is less demanding, and feels more relaxed about being in a position of authority. Since
women have to work harder to get to the top, they expect more of their staff when they get there.
In conclusion, although more and more women are rising to higher positions, there are still many
deep-rooted prejudices and double standards that keep them from achieving the very top positions.
Companies may say that they value interpersonal skills, but they still look for a leader who is decisive and a
risk taker. These qualities are perceived as being mainly masculine. Although women have proved that they
are capable of leading a company, it seems that they will not get the chance to do so until they are prepared
to start their own businesses.
Select the best option to complete the statements.
1. Women are becoming more accepted because ____________.
A. they are more like men nowadays
B. there are more of them than there used to be
C. there exists gender conflict among the staff
D. they are starting their own businesses
2. The areas where women managers are more effective are ____________.
A. giving directions to staffs
B. fighting their way to the top
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C. dealing with their male bosses
D. talking to people and helping them
3. Women are often overlooked for the top jobs because ____________.
A. they do not take credit for their own ideas
B. other women do not like working for them
C. they cannot make big decisions
D. they leave to start their own businesses.
4. Many women prefer a male boss because ____________.
A. male bosses work harder
B. men are more competitive
C. female bosses are less demanding

environment and thus they concentrate solely on their work.
Perhaps the main thing to remember is that although it is important to study hard, school life should also be
fun.
Answers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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SECTION D: WRITING
I. Finish each sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the one printed before it.
1. You can use it as long as you like, and it will not wear out.
No matter __________________________________________________________________.
2. John didn’t celebrate a party until he received the offer of promotion in writing.
It was _____________________________________________________________________.
3. Please check for damage before signing the delivery note.
Do not ___________________________________________________________________.
4. I write to Alice almost every day.
Hardly _____________________________________________________________________.
5. All books have something to teach you.
Every ______________________________________________________________________.
II. For each of the sentences, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using
the word given in
CAPITALS
. This word must not be altered in any way.
1. What astounds me is that he paid the money before having a look at the goods. IT
I find ________________________________________________________ before he paid for them.
2. As my roommate continues to give me a lift to work, I shan’t learn to drive. STOP
Were _________________________________________________________, I would learn to drive.
3. “I’m sorry, I know nothing about computer programming,” said the interviewee. HAVING
The interviewee admitted to _____________________________________ computer programming.