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KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH LỚP 11 CẤP THPT
NĂM HỌC 2018 - 2019

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Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 THPT - BẢNG A
Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)

(Đề thi gồm 13 trang)
ĐIỂM

HỌ TÊN, CHỮ KÍ GIÁM KHẢO

Bằng số:…………………………………..

Giám khảo 1: ………………………………………

Bằng chữ:………………..……………….

Giám khảo 2: ………………………………………

SỐ PHÁCH

SECTION A – LISTENING
Part 1: You are going to hear a talk on two famous American presidents. For questions 1-13, complete
the notes below by writing NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER in the spaces
provided. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
John. F. Kennedy and Abraham Lincoln live in different times. Kennedy was born in (1)_______
whereas Lincoln was born more than 100 years earlier. As for their (2) _______, Kennedy came from a rich

16. Only heart disease victims have cholesterol in their blood.
17. What people eat may determine the cholesterol level in the blood.
18. Food contains saturated fat and unsaturated fat.
19. Saturated fat will help to lower blood cholesterol.
20. People are suggested to eat more saturated fat.
21. Unsaturated fats are also known as polyunsaturated fats.
22. The human body can make a lot of fatty acids.
23. Some nuts, seeds and fish contain a high proportion of polyunsaturated fats.
Your answers:
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14.
19.

15.
20.

16.
21.

17.
22.

18.
23.

Part 3: You will hear an interview with a yoga teacher. For questions 24-30, choose the answer (A, B, C

C. you push your body to its limits even if it hurts at times.
D. you do no more than 15 minutes of yoga each day.
30. Sarah sums up by saying that ________________________________
A. you need to learn more about your own character before attempting to do yoga.
B. yoga can solve any problem you have in life.
C. yoga is better than conventional medicine.
D. in order to fulfill your potential you need to have a positive outlook.
Your answers:
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24.

25.

26.

27.

28.

29.

30.

SECTION B – VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
Part 1: Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. Write A, B, C or D in the
corresponding numbered boxes.

A. reluctantly
B. constantly
C. gorgeously
D. genuinely
7. So much effort and talent will go to ______________ if we are forced to drop the film.
A. waste
B. bargage
C. loss
D. failure
8. When his parents are away, his oldest brother ______________.
A. knocks it off
B. calls the shots
C. draws the line
D. is in the same boat
9. Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the following question
Tourists to this site, although inadvertently, have destroyed some of the invaluable cave carvings.
A. deliberately
B. unintentionally
C. unconsciously
D. adversely
10. The residents ______________ were given help by the Red Cross.
A. all their homes had been damaged by the flood
B. all whose homes had been damaged by the flood
C. all of whose homes had been damaged by the flood
D. all of their homes had been damaged by the flood
Your answers:
1.
6.

2.

12
13
14
15

According to the World Health Organization, malaria, a disease spread by mosquitoes, affect
millions of people every year. Everyone knows how irritated the noise made by a mosquito, followed
by a painful reaction to their bite, can be. It is astonishing that so little is known about why
mosquitoes are drawn to or drive away from people, given the level of distress and disease caused by
these insects. We know that the most effective chemical for protecting people against mosquitoes is
diethyltoluamide, commonly shortened to diet. Because diet works well, it has some serious
drawbacks: it can damage clothes and some people are allergic with it.
Scientists know that mosquitoes find some people to be more attractive than others, but they do
not know why this should be. They also know that people vary in their reactions to mosquito bites.
One person has a painful swelling while other, who is bitten by the same mosquito, may hardly
notice. Scientists have never discovered the reason for this, but they have carried out experiments to
show that mosquitoes are attracted to, or put off by, certain smells. In the future, scientists hope to
develop a smell that mosquitoes can resist. This could be used in a trap so that, instead of attacking
people, mosquitoes would fly into the trap and be destroyed. For the time being, however, we have to
continue spraying us with unpleasant liquids if we want to avoid getting bitten.

Your answers:
Line
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

Mistake

or study.
Employers also look kindly on (13) _________gap year students. They want employees who are
experienced and mature and can deal better with the unexpected. If their year out has also equipped them
with skills which other applicants may not have, such as a better (14) _________ of a foreign language, then
that tool is a plus.
Your family may well have (15) _________ feelings. On the one hand, they will be proud of your
independence; on the other hand, there will be worries about your safety.
1. A. disparaging
B. intimidating
C. alarming
D. enticing
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2. A. at
3. A. sharp
4. A. must
5. A. deep
6. A. can
7. A. plunge
8. A. employees
9. A. drifted
10. A. honor
11. A. happen
12. A. present
13. A. old
14. A. grasp
15. A. different

C. flopped
C. value
C. tend
C. contribute
C. later
C. grapple
C. muddled
3.
8.
13.

D. off
D. solid
D. do
D. full
D. are
D. spin
D. aspirants
D. flown
D. estimate
D. end
D. involve
D. present
D. hold
D. mixed
4.
9.
14.

5.

Part 3: Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions. Write your
answers A, B, C or D in the corresponding numbered boxes.
Aggression
Aggressive behavior is any behavior that is intended to cause injury, pain, suffering, damage, or
destruction. While aggressive behavior is often thought of as purely physical, verbal attacks such as
screaming and shouting or belittling and humiliating comments aimed at causing harm and suffering can also

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be a type of aggression. What is key to the definition of aggression is that whenever harm is inflicted, be it
physical or verbal, it is intentional.
Questions about the causes of aggression have long been of concern to both social and biological
scientists. Theories about the causes of aggression cover a broad spectrum, ranging from those with
biological or instinctive emphases to those that portray aggression as a learned behavior.
Numerous theories are based on the idea that aggression is an inherent and natural human instinct.
Aggression has been explained as an instinct that is directed externally toward others in a process called
displacement, and it has been noted that aggressive impulses that are not channeled toward a specific person
or group may be expressed indirectly through socially acceptable activities such as sports and competition in
a process called catharsis. Biological, or instinctive, theories of aggression have also been put forth by
ethologists, who study the behavior of animals in their natural environments. A number of ethologists have,
based upon their observations of animals, supported the view that aggression is an innate instinct common to
humans.
Two different schools of thought exist among those who view aggression as instinct. One group
holds the view that aggression can build up spontaneously, with or without outside provocation, and violent
behavior will thus result, perhaps as a result of little or no provocation. Another suggests that aggression is
indeed an instinctive response but that, rather than occurring spontaneously and without provocation, it is a
direct response to provocation from an outside source.

C. aggression that is unintentional
D. aggression that is directed outward
29. It can be inferred from paragraph 3 that catharsis _________.
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A. is a positive process
B. involves channeling aggression internally
C. is studied by ethologists
D. should be negatively reinforced
30. An ethologist would be most likely to study _________.
A. learned catharsis in a certain species of monkey
B. the evolution of a certain type of fish
C. the bone structure of a certain type of dinosaur
D. the manner in which a certain male lion fights other male lions
31. The phrase “schools of thought” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. institutions of higher learning
B. lessons to improve behavior
C. methods of instruction
D. sets of shared beliefs
32. It is NOT mentioned in paragraph 4 that some believe that instinctive aggression may occur _________.
A. without being provoked
B. in order to cause provocation
C. in response to minor provocation
D. in response to strong provocation
33. The author begins paragraph 5 with the expression “In contrast to instinct theories” in order to ______.
A. introduce the instinct theories that will be presented in paragraph 5.
B. indicate that paragraph 5 will present two contrasting theories.

answers A, B, C or D in the corresponding numbered boxes.
SCHOOL NEWSPAPER
Four young people talk about taking part in their school newspaper.
A. Shauna – Editor
I felt proud when my teacher asked me to be the editor of the school newspaper, though I had not done
anything like it before. I assumed it was because I got the best marks in English but I soon found out that
there were lots of skills needed to do a successful job of putting newspaper together! Luckily I was allowed
to choose two “sub-editors” to help – people who had relevant skills and who I thought I would work well
with. I guess the easiest option would have been to choose my best friends, but I wanted to be as fair as
possible so I asked my teacher for help. She made some useful recommendations and together we decided
who to take on. There was a list of challenging decisions – what articles to include, who would do the
writing … It seemed a lot to take in at first but the team did a great job in the end.
B. Carlos – Reporter
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It was a bit anxious about writing an article for the school newspaper. I think I was chosen because I’d just
won a short story-writing competition, though they didn’t actually tell me that. I knew that reporting was a
completely different style of writing which I was not sure I’d be able to develop. I’m a shy person so going
out and talking to people was scary. But it made me push myself in a way I wouldn’t usually choose and once
I’d build up some courage, I actually had fun going up to strangers to interview them or ask them about their
experiences and opinions. I think taking part in something like this is a great way to build skills like
teamwork and communication, especially when you’re working with people you might otherwise not have
much chance to talk to. I was really pleased to see my article in print when the newspaper was published. It
was a really worthwhile experience.
C. Raquel – Proofreader
I think most people would have found my job on the newspaper the most boring – checking for errors before
it went to print. I suppose I am fortunate that I have an eye for finding mistakes – little things just seem to

44. was able to discuss possibilities with their colleague?
45. was unsure of the reason they’d been selected to work on the newspaper?
46. regretted having been left out of a particular aspect of the process?
47. had accidentally ignored a certain feature of newspaper printing?
48. was pleased to have the opportunity to meet new people?
49. was aware that their particular role might not be considered enjoyable to others?
50. was pleased with the performance of colleagues?

Your answers:
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50

Part 5: Read the following passage and answer the questions from 51 to 60.
Playing psychological games
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the game player forces the other person to take all responsibility for the consequences of the decision.
E.
Games may indicate a lack of confidence in the other person, an unwillingness to communicate with them
directly. In the most innocent cases, they are played in an attempt at politeness, or genuine concern for the
other's feelings (trying not to hurt them). However, even these well-intentioned games don't always have a
good end. They can make it impossible for an atmosphere of trust to be created.
F.
At their worst, games are a way for an individual to retain power in a relationship, because their own personal
feelings are not revealed. The person who uses games to their own advantage needs to win a game in order to
have a sense of self-esteem by harming someone else's self-confidence. Manipulators range from Dictator
(who always has to be in charge) to Nice Guy (who exaggerates care and love for others, in order to get what
he or she wants), to Protector (who is over- supportive or over-protective)
G.
Some game players have so many psychological needs that fulfilling their desires overshadows everything
else in a relationship. For example, a person who needs to be the center of attention may play games in which
they consistently take the role of someone who needs help, someone who is dependent. Sometimes people
fall into games in a relationship because of the roles that they think they should be playing. A young couple
that accepts the traditional roles for men and women may assume that the husband needs to defend his wife
against criticism by his family, or that he will automatically make the decisions about minor repairs on her
car, even though in both cases the wife is perfectly capable of looking after herself. Their exchange will fall
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into a kind of game, because they have restricted themselves by their concept of the roles that they should
play.
The reading passage above has seven paragraphs A-G. For questions 51-56, choose the most suitable
heading for each paragraph from the list of headings below. Write the appropriate numbers (i-x) in the
corresponding numbered boxes. Paragraph A has been done for you.

57. When people want a certain decision they will always make it themselves.
58. Games that show regard for other people can prevent trust from developing in the relationship.
59. Giving another person too much help may be a form of manipulation.
60. Avoiding social pressure to behave in certain ways is difficult for a young married couple.
Your answers:
57.
58.
59.
60.

SECTION D – WRITING
Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. Use the word
given in capital letters and the word mustn’t be altered in any way.
1. You should have called the doctor at once.
(WRONG)
______________________________________________________________________________
2. He wants students to call him “Professor.”
(ADDRESSED)
______________________________________________________________________________
3. Mr. Beaver claimed that hard work was the reason for his success.
(ATTRIBUTED)
______________________________________________________________________________
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4. He was really jealous when he saw his brother’s new car.
(GREEN)
______________________________________________________________________________

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Part 3: Some individuals maintain that they can learn more independently of a teacher while others hold the
opinion that it is better to learn from a teacher. Do you have a preference for either of these different learning
styles and what are the reasons for this?
In about 350 words, write an essay to express your opinion on the issue. Use reasons and examples to
support your position.
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5. self-educated
7. congressman
8. coincidence
10. Civil unrest
11. assassination
13. wives

3. Harvard University
6. some interesting similarities
9. 60
12. shot

Part 2. (10 Qs x 1pt = 10pts)
14. T
19. F

15. T
20. F

16. F
21. T

Part 3. (7 Qs x 2pts = 14pts)
24. C
25. A
26. B

17. T
22. F


irritating
13. L3
their
its
14. L4
drive
driven
15. L6
Because Although/Though

4. B
9. A

16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

Line
L7
L8
L10
L13
L15

5. C
10. C

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19. not

20. to

21. fall

23. themselves

24. and

25. whole

22. Despite/
Notwithstanding

Part 3. (10 Qs x 2pts = 20pts)
26. A
27. C
31. D
32. B

28. D
33. D

4. D
9. A
14. A

29. A

48. B
49. C
50. A

Part 5. (10 Qs x 1pt = 10pts)
51. Paragraph B …. i............

52. Paragraph C ….... vi......... 53. Paragraph D…....ix.........

54. Paragraph E ….... iv.......

55. Paragraph F …... iii........

57. NO

58. YES

56. Paragraph G ….... vii.......

59. YES

60. NOT GIVEN

SECTION D – WRITING (60/200)
Part 1 (5 Qs x 2 pts = 10pts)
1. It was wrong of you not to call the doctor at once.
2. He wants to be addressed as “professor” (by students).
3. Mr. Beaver attributed his success to hard work.
4. He was green with envy when he saw his brother’s new car.
5. We decided to go away for the weekend on the spur of the moment.