SỞ GD&ĐT KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH LỚP 11 THPT
QUẢNG BÌNH NĂM HỌC 2012 - 2013
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Khoá thi: Ngày 27 tháng 3 năm 2013
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
(Đề thi này có 05 trang)

Lưu ý: * Thí sinh làm bài vào tờ giấy thi.
* Thí sinh không được sử dụng tài liệu, kể cả từ điển.
* Giám thị không hướng dẫn hoặc giải thích gì thêm.

I. LISTENING
Hướng dẫn phần thi nghe hiểu:
• Bài nghe gồm 2 phần, mỗi phần được ghi âm 2 lần. Giữa 2 lần ghi âm của mỗi phần và
giữa các phần có một khoảng trống thời gian chờ.
• Mọi hướng dẫn làm bài cho thí sinh (bằng tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài nghe.
Part 1. Listen to the story on the tape and decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F).
(5 pts)
1. The books belonged to five different libraries. ……………….
2. Mr. Barush’s bond was $ 2,000. ……………….
3. Books are like family to Mr. Barush. ……………….
4. Mr. Barush trusts kids around books. ……………….
5. Mr. Barush dusted the books with a soft clean cloth. ……………….
Part 2. Fill in the following blanks according to what you hear. (10 pts)
American condemnation of acts of terrorism in Iran is not unprecedented. But the U.S.
(6) to Thursday's attack was at an unusually high level, with both President Obama
and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton issuing written statements expressing (7) to the
families of victims and calling for the attackers to be held accountable.
Iranian officials say at least 27 people were killed and some (8) wounded in
twin suicide bomb attacks at a mosque in Zahedan in Sistan-Baluchistan province, where
worshippers had (9) to mark the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson,

A. each B. per C. a D. one
23. Joe seemed to be in a good mood, he snapped at me angrily when I asked him to join us.
A. yet B. so C. for D. and
24. There are several means of mass communication. The newspaper is one. Television is
A. the another B. the other C. other D. another
25. I read in one paper that they are married.
A. getting B. got C. being D. having
26. There was hardly food left in the fridge.
A. more B. any C. no D. some
27. We spent the days on the beach.
A. few last sunny B. last sunny few C. last few sunny D. few sunny last
28. not fallen over, the athlete would have won the gold medal.
A. If he B. If not C. Unless he had D. Had he
29. Rarely to work on his own.
A. he is seen B. does he seen C. is he seen D. does he
30. “We’re going to the seaside”. - “Can ?”
A. I come as well B. also I come C. I too come D. I as well come
Part 2. Complete each sentence with a suitable form of one of the phrasal verbs in the box. Use
each one once only. (5 pts)
31. Why do prices keep ?
32. This new game is really . Everyone is playing it.
33. It’s time your brother and started a family.
34. When she retired, she gardening so she wouldn’t get bored.
35. I’m sorry to you but I can’t take you to the airport after all.
Part 3. Complete the following sentences with appropriate form of the word in block capitals. (5
pts)
36. ACT There is a saying in English: “ speak louder than words.”
37. QUALIFY He won the discus event at the Olympic Games but was later
when a medical check proved that he had been taking drugs.
38. NATION Do you have a costume in your country?

A B C D
IV. READING COMPREHENSION
Part 1. Read the passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) which best fits each space. (10
pts)
In the past people suffered (56) a disease called scurvy. Their gums bled,
their skin became rough, their wounds did not (57) and their muscles wasted
away. The (58) of these symptoms was a lack of vitamin C; people ate preserved
meats and foods and could not get fresh vegetables and fruits.
The best (59) of vitamin C are oranges, lemons, grapefruit, cantaloupes,
strawberries, and fresh vegetables. These fruits must be fresh because vitamin C is destroyed
by heat, storage, or exposure (60) air.
Although today more people (61) vitamin C pills than any other
supplement, some people still have scurvy, (62) some of the elderly, alcoholics, and
the chronically ill.
Research shows that vitamin C reduces the (63) of colds and can help
prevent cancer. There is also evidence that vitamin C prevents heart disease, (64)
wound healing, helps prevent gum disease, and helps protect us from pollutants such as
cigarette smoke. Some recent research also shows that vitamin C has a positive effect on some
mental (65) and increases life span.
56. A. from B. with C. by D. at
57. A. close B. recover C. heal D. get well
58. A. reason B. cause C. origin D. signs
59. A. store B. resources C. provider D. sources
60. A. to B. towards C. in D. by
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61. A. consume B. drink C. take D. have
62. A. containing B. including C. consisting D. like
63. A. severity B. seriousness C. gravity D. importance
64. A. hastens B. hurries up C. quickens D. speeds
65. A. chaos B. confusions C. disorders D. disturbances

Tchaikovsky, as well as his living allowance, when she herself was facing financial difficulties

.
It was during the time of Madame von Meck's patronage, however, that Tchaikovsky
created the music for which he is most famous, including the music for the ballets of
“Swan Lake” and “The Sleeping Beauty”. Tchaikovsky's music, well known for its rich
melody and sometimes melancholy passages, was one of the first that brought serious dramatic
music to dance

. Before this, little attention had been given to the music behind the dance.
Tchaikovsky died on November 6, 1893, ostensibly of cholera, although there are now some
scholars who argue that he committed suicide.
76. With what topic is the passage primarily concerned?
A. The life and music of Tchaikovsky.
B. Development of Tchaikovsky's music for ballets.
C. Tchaikovsky's relationship with Madame von Meck.
D. The cause of Tchaikovsky's death.
77. Where is the best place in the passage to add the following sentence?
She had commissioned some works from him and had so admired his music that
she agreed to support him.
A. In line 2 after the word “Tchaikovsky” B. In line 6 after the word “year”
C. In line 7 after the word “difficulties” D. In line 12 after the word “dance”
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78. In lines 5, the phrase “enjoyed the patronage of” probably means:
A. liked the company of B. was mentally attached to
C. solicited the advice of D. was financially dependent upon
79. According to the passage, all of the following describe Madame von Meck EXCEPT:
A. She had economic troubles.
B. She was generous.
C. She was never introduced to Tchaikovsky.

The world is experiencing a dramatic increase in population. This is causing problems not
only for poor, developing countries, but also for industrialized and developed nations. Describe
some of the problems that overpopulation causes and suggest at least one possible solution. You
should write at least 200 words.
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SỞ GD&ĐT KỲ THI CHỌN HSG CẤP TỈNH LỚP 11 THPT
QUẢNG BÌNH NĂM HỌC 2012 - 2013
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Khoá thi: Ngày 27 tháng 3 năm 2013

HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM

Tống số điểm toàn bài: 100 điểm
- Làm đúng mỗi câu, cho 1,0 điểm. Bài luận cho tối đa 10,0 điểm.
- Sau khi cộng toàn bộ số điểm, giám khảo quy về hệ điểm 10, không làm tròn số.
I. LISTENING
Part 1. (5 points)
1. T 2. F 3. T 4. F 5. T
Part 2. (10 points)
6. reaction 7. sympathy 8. 270 9. gathered 10. militant
11. deny 12. stands 13. people 14. need 15. violence
II. PHONETICS (5 points)
16. C 17. A 18. B 19. A 20. D
III. LEXICO - GRAMMAR
Part 1.(10 points)
21. C 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. A

81. The only thing I am interested in is why he did it.
82. There has been a dramatic rise (increase) in house prices this year.
83. This new computer works in the way I can’t understand.
84. Her uncle didn’t leave her anything in his will.
85. Not until he came into light did I recognize him.
Part 2: (5 points)
86. is said to have been
87. to avoid getting/being caught
88. should have been told
89. was traditionally brought up/ was brought up traditionally.
90. how thankful I
Part 3: (10 points)
The mark given to part 3 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).
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