UBND TỈNH THỪA THIÊN HUẾ KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO LỚP 12 THPT NĂM HỌC 2004 - 2005
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ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Môn: TIẾNG ANH - (Vòng 2)
Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
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I. LISTENING. (20 points)
Part 1: Listen to the phone-in. Number the opinions in the order that you hear them.
Which two opinions are not expressed. You will hear the recording twice.
A. It is difficult to control what children watch.
B. Children can tell the difference between fantasy and reality.
C. Television should show real life.
D. people should be allowed to watch anything they want.
E. There's too much bad language on TV.
F. There's too much unnecessary violence on TV.
G. Only sick people watch violence film.
H. People blame TV for violence so that they can censor it.
I. Children naturally act out scenes from films and TV programmes.
K. Children need to learn that life isn't always pleasant.
Answers:
1 2 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
The two opinions not expressed are: 9. 10
Part 2: Listen to five situations and complete the table. You will hear the recording twice.
Situation Problem Action offered Choice
1 replacement or refund?

money of nations and city-states, the (2) (compare) ………………………. value of each
nation’s money was (3) (determine) ……………………… by the ratio of gold content of each
coin. Today, gold coins are “used” only by (4) (collect)………………………. . (5) (nation)
………………………… money is printed on paper. Each country has its own currency, with
names such as pound, dollar, dong, yuan and so on. (6) (decide) ……………………… the rate
for the international exchange of money is one of the most complex, and to many (7) (observe)
…………………………, one of the most (8) (fascinate) …………………………. aspects of
international banking. Each major currency has a “par value” that is (9) (usual) ………………
defined, (10) (office) ………………………., in terms of gold.
Part 3: The following sentences are badly constructed. Rewrite them in better style and
correct any grammatical errors.
1. All students must pay their fees, except foreigners, to the university bursar.

2. Swimming is a sport to any healthy person I would recommend.

3. The president said that the new education programme was essential addressing a large
audience in the provincial capital yesterday.

4. Talks have begun to plan a railway linking the provincial capitals between the
representatives of the provincial assemblies.

5. The advertisement said that they wished to employ a secretary for an expanding company
with good shorthand and typing speeds at their head office.

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III. READING: (25 points)
Part 1: Read the following passage and choose the most suitable word for each space.
According to a magazine article I read recently, we (1) live in an age of increasing
leisure. Not only are more and more people reaching (2) age with their taste for enjoyment
and even adventure relatively (3) but the working week is becoming shorter and the

recorders. You will only be successful in improving (3) English, however, if you
work hard and (4) speaking English as much as you can. You will take a short
(5) in English as soon as you arrive. In this way, we can put you in a (6)
at the most suitable level.
There are two classes at the Elementary level; one is for complete (7) and
the other is for students who know only a little English, in both classes you will practise simple
conversations. In the class (8) the intermediate level you will have a lot of practice
in communication in real-life situation because we help you to use the English you have
previously (9) in your own country, You will also have the chance to improve your
(10) of English grammar and to build up your vocabulary
IV. WRITING (30 points)
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Part 1: Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in capitals and so that the
meaning stays the same.
1. Why don't we go to the cinema tonight? FILM
Let's
2. One of my favourite pastimes is watching plays. THEATRE
Going
3. Americans are usually quite self-confident. STATES
People
4. John is still receiving treatment in the clinic. HOSPITAL
John
5. Children don't attend classes on Saturday. SCHOOL
Children don't
6. Andrew said the mistake was my fault. BLAMED
Andrew
7. It was raining all evening. STOP
It
8. When he got to the party everyone was chatting and eating. ARRIVAL
On


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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH
THỪA THIÊN - HUẾ LỚP 12 THPT NĂM HỌC 2004 - 2005
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ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Môn: TIẾNG ANH - (Vòng 2)

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HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM

Q # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Key C A D C B D B C A D A D C B A
Part 2. (10 points) one point for each correct answer
1. and 3. your 5. test 7. beginners 9. learnt
2. teaching 4. practise 6. class 8. at 10. knowledge
V. WRITING: (30 points)
Part 1. (10 points) one point for each correct sentence
1. let's go to see/ and see a film.
2. Going to the theatre is something I really enjoy doing.
3. People in/ from the States are usually quite self-confident.
4. John is still in hospital receiving treatment.
5. Children don't go to school on Saturday.
6. Andrew blamed me for the mistake.
7. It did not stop raining all evening.
8. On his arrival at the party everyone was chatting and eating.
9. While they were eating dinner, they discussed the problem.
10. Dogs are more loyal than cats.
Part 2. (20 points)
The marks of the essay : 20
(Markers are requested to use the Marking Scheme for writing tasks)
Total marks : 100

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