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SỞ GIÁO DỤC - ĐÀO TẠO KÌ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI THÀNH PHỐ LỚP 12
HẢI PHÒNG NĂM HỌC 2010-2011
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MÔN THI : TIẾNG ANH
BẢNG A1
Thời gian: 150 phút
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II.Grammar and vocabulary: Circle the correct answer a, b, c, or d (30p)
1. “Which is more important: luck or effort?”
“Luck is …… effort.”
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a. of the same importance b. the same importance as
c. of the same importance as d. as the same importance as
2. “This traffic is terrible!”
“You’re right. People should ……”
a. less use their cars b. use less their cars c. use their cars less d. their cars use less
3. “Why won’t your parents let you go with us?”
“They’re very protective …….me.”
a. of b. with c. for d. about
4. “What does the Safety Bureau do?”
“It makes sure we can work in a … environment.”
a. hazard free b. hazardous free c. freely hazardous d. free of hazard
5. “ This year we’ve sold a lot of big cars.”
"Yes, but in …….years, we sold more small cars.”
a. some others b. another c. others d. other
6. “Why are you angry at Bob?”
“I don’t like it when he makes jokes ….my expense.”
A. for b. on c. at d. to
7. “How long will these batteries last?”
“About six months, in general … ”
a. operated b. operate c. operating d. operation
8. “When is your party?”
“Next Saturday. I hope you …….come.”
a. can b. could c. would d. should
9. “What is Bill going to do after the test?”
“The only thing he can do is … ”

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a.of b. by c. as d. like
21.The change in time table will …many students having to catch an earlier bus.
a. result b. lead c. mean d. cause

22. When John was arrested for drunken driving, he expected to lose his driving license, but he was
….with a fine.
a. let through b. let off c. let out d. let down
23. On the way to Cambridge yesterday the road was blocked by a fallen tree, so we had to make a
…….
a. deviation b. digression c. detour d. departure
24. We intend to …… with the old system as soon as we have developed a better one.
a. do up b. do away c. do down d. do in
25. Your new heating system saves money but your rates are increased because you’ve improved your
home. It’s a(n) …… circle.
a. vicious b. cruel c. ugly d. nasty
26. Our plan is completely ……. Nothing can possibly go wrong.
a. foolproof b. airtight c. foolhardy d. waterproof
27. David likes country life and has decided to …….farming.
a. go in for b. go back on c. go through d. go together
28. Learner-drivers must … the examiners that they can drive safely.
a. please b. satisfy c. gain d. accept
29. I’ll clean the windows tomorrow; I haven’t enough ……to do them today.
a. force b. effort c. energy d. efficiency
30. He ……… her tightly in his arms until she stopped crying.
a. picked b. handled c. contained d. held
31. My brother’s son is a very … child, but he has a very sweet nature so it is difficult to be angry with
him.
a. malevolent b. malicious c. mischievous d. malignant

a. for b. to c. of d. by
46. ………long, I’m sure you will be speaking English ….a native speaker.
a. after-like b. after-with c. before-like d. before-with
47. Some teachers are more liberal ……….their students than others.
a. with b. for c. about d. against
48. It seemed quite evident …….his behavior that he wasn’t satisfied.
a. to b. with c. from d. about
49. I could tell …….his face that he was very angry ……something.
a. in-to b. from-with c. in-about d. from-at
50. The area …….considerable benefit from the setting up of a new factory.
a. derived b. merited c. achieved d. earned
51. The witness's account was not with the facts.
a. matched b.reliable c.consitent d.confirmed
52. When he realized the police had spotted him, the man …….the exit as quickly as possible.
a. made for b. made out c. made off d. made up
53. Flight fifteen from New York and Washington is now arriving at ………
a. second gate b. the gate two c. the two gate d. gate two
54. My dog is a …… he's a cross between an Alsatian and a setter
a. mongrel b. mix-up c. breed d. transplant
55. The TV station, in ….to massive popular demand, decided not to discontinue the soap opera.
a. reaction b. response c. answer d. rely
56. I will keep your application …file for the time being.
a. on b. with c. in d. at
57. His emotional problems ……from the attitudes he encountered as a child, I think.
a. stem b. flourish c. root d. sprout
58. Children who are praised for their work are always …….on to do better.
a. encouraged b. approved c. inspired d. spurred
59. Your usual teacher has lost his voice and ……….I am taking his place today.
a. besides b. nevertheless c. accordingly d. moreover
60. If you would like to wait a moment, sir, I will just ….your file on the computer screen.

C D
8. Talc, a soft mineral with a variety of uses, sold is in slabs or in powdered form.
A B C D
9. Geologists at the Hawaiilian Volcano Observatory rely on a number of instruments
A B C
to studying the volcanoes in Hawaii.
D
10. Research in the United States on acupuncture has focused on it use in pain relief and
A B C D
anesthesia.
IV. Reading comprehension. (35p)
A. Fill in each blank with one suitable word. (10p)
All drugs can affect the body in the both helpful and (1) ways. For example, a particular drug may
produce a stronger heartbeat (2) from pain, or some other desired effect. But that drug, (3) any other
drug, can also cause undesired effects- especially if the (4) is too large. Such effects might (5) fever,
high-blood pressure, or constipation. Most drugs produce changes throughout the body because the
drugs (6) through the blood stream. (7) most drugs used to affect one part of the body also affect other
parts. For example, physicians sometimes (8) morphine to relieve pain. Morphine depresses the
activities of cells in the brain and thus reduces the (9) of pain. But morphine also alters the function of
cells elsewhere in the body. It may decrease the rate of breathing, produce constipation ,and (10) other
undesired effects.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
B. Read the passage and choose the best answer.(9p)
Living on land, however , are the land turtles, properly called tortoises, of which
there are approximately forty different kinds. Of these,Gopherus, including the three
gopher tortoises,is found in the southern United States as far west as New

A. feet B. limbs C. scales D. tortoises
4. Gogher tortoises primarily eat
A. frogs B. snakes C. grass and leaves D.prickly-pear cactus.
5. The word “augmented” in line 15 could best be replaced by
A. added B. contained C. restricted D. enhanced
6. The passage preceding this one is probably about
A. snails B. water turtles C. burrowing animals D. owls
7. The word “authentic” in line 23 is closest in meaning to
A. written B. historic C. genuine D. legendary
8. It can be inferred from the passage that tortoises
A. are very aggressive B. have a strong defense
C. are very vulnerable D. may soon be extinct
9. According to the passage, how did the gopher tortoise get its name?
A. from its diet consisting mainly of gophers B. from one of Acsop’s fables
C. from being a vegetarian D. from digging long burrows
C. Choose from the list A-J the best phrases given below to fill each of the spaces. Each correct
phrase may only be used once. Some of the suggested answers do not fit at all. The exercise begins
with an example. (6p)
ENGLISH SPELLING
English was first written down in the 6
th
century. At that time, writers had to use the twenty three letters
of the Latin alphabet (1) …J…. Because English has sounds that do not exist in Latin, they added letters
(2) ….This resulted in some irregular spelling. After the Norman invasion of England in 1066, French
became the language spoken by the king and other people in positions of power and influence. Many
French words were introduced and the spelling of many English words changed (3) … The result was
a rich and irregular mix of spellings.
The printing press was invented in the 15
th
century. Many early printers of English texts spoke other

(11) it was in the early 1900’s.
In the (12) two decades, the US piano (13) has been faced with intense (14) from the Koreans and the
Japanese, the (15) having already cornered 20 percent of the US market (16) Yamaha and Kawai pianos.
In (17), in Hamamatsu, Japan, where Yamaha is manufactured, more pianos are made per year than in
(18) other part of the world. But US manufacturers have risen quickly to (19) challenge. Piano
companies are increasing their engineering know- how along with their expertise in marketing. These
firms are (20) more efficient, profitable methods, and new products that consumers can more easily
afford, such as the practical spinet, a much smaller and cheaper piano than the grand.
1. a including b. the c. whose d. many
2. a. every b. about c. the d. those
3. a. related b. participated c. concerned d. involved
4. a. which b. and c. if d. even
5. a. almost b. only c. fewer d. least
6. a. although b. at c. despite d. by
7. a. of b. between c. from d. the
8. a in b. of c. relating d. made
9. a. helps b. maintain c. lead d. makes
10. a if b. which c. this d. looks
11. a. what b. that c. when d. last
12. a. early b. past c. next d. recent
13. a. company b. which c. industry d. just
14. a. crisis b. labor c. promotion d. competition
15. a. ones b. shares c. rate d. latter
16. a. by b. to c. with d. are
17. a. time b. fact c. short d. some
18. a. the b. any c. most d. 1990's
19. a. meet b. defeat c. the d. their
20. a. now b. much c. developing d. becoming
V. Word formation. (5p)
1. It is impossible to remain …………………… by the reports of the famine. (move)


5. Graham spends all his time working. (devoted)

C. Write a composition, not more than 250 words. (10p)
“How well do schools prepare students for their future?” ĐÁP ÁN
ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI THÀNH PHỐ LỚP 12 (2006-2007)


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1.C

11.D 21.C
31.C
41.B

51.C

2.C

12.D

22.B 32.C 42.D

52.A

3.A

13.B

23.C 33.B 43.B

53.D

4.A

14.C 24.B 34.A


58.D

9.D 19.A 29.C
39.B
49.D

59.D

10.C 20.C 30.D 40.C

50.A 60.B
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1.D > intensity
2.D > hearing
3.A > as much as
4.C > associated with
5.D > those
6.A > evident
7.C > ( to ) solve
8.C > is sold
9.D > to study
10.C > its
IV/
A> 1.harmful 2.relief 3.like 4.dose 5.include
6.circulate 7.therefore/so 8.prescribe 9.sensation 10.create
B> 1.A 2.B 3.D 4.C 5.D
6.B 7.C 8.B 9.D
C> 1.H 2.C 3.G 4.I 5.B 6.D

3.I told the manager in no certain terms that I wouldn't tolerate such appalling
service.
4. I'll have to acquaint myself with the background to the problem before I can
comment.
5. Graham is devoted to his work.

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