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<b>ĐỀ THI THỬ HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 12 CẤP THÀNH PHỐ</b>
<b>MÔN TIẾNG ANH NĂM HỌC 2018 - 2019</b>
<b>A. LISTENING</b>
<i><b>Question 1: Complete the following notes with NO MORE 2 WORDS OR A NUMBER</b></i>
<b>CHILDREN'S ART AND CRAFT WORKSHOPS</b>
<i>Example</i> <i>Answer</i>
Workshops organised every: <i><b>Saturday</b></i>
<b>• Adults must accompany children under 1 ...</b>
<b>• Cost: £2.50</b>
<b>• Workshops held in: Winter House, 2 ... Street</b>
<b>• Security device: must push the 3 ... to open door</b>
<b>• Should leave car behind the 4 ...</b>
<b>• Book workshops by phoning the 5 ... (on 200765)</b>
<i><b>Question 2: Complete the table below.</b></i>
<i><b>Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.</b></i>
<b>B. LEXICO AND GRAMMAR</b>
<i><b>I. Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentence.</b></i>
<b>Date</b> <b>Workshop title</b> <b>Children advised to</b>
7. She may have missed the train, _______ she won’t arrive for another hour.
A. at the case B. all the case C. just in case D. in which case
8. I should like to rent a house, modern, comfortable, and _______ in a quiet position.
A. most of all B. above all C. first of all D. after all
9. I was disappointed that the restaurant had _______ flowers on the table.
A. false B. untrue C. artificial D. forged
10. _______ write with your left hand when you broke your arm?
A. Did you have to B. Had you have to C. Needed you to D. Must you
<i><b>II. Supply the correct form of word to complete the sentence.</b></i>
<b>1. All the judges gave her ten out of ten for her … (FLAW) performance.</b>
<b>2. His collection of plants contains many … (RARE).</b>
<b>3. He was in such a haste to return home that he left … (DAY) by the first bus.</b>
<b>5. If you can afford it, and still have lots of money left, buy it … (RIGHT).</b>
<i><b>III. There are ten mistakes in the following passage. Find and correct them. Follow the </b></i>
<i><b>example. </b></i>
<i><b>Example: Line 1: 0. which when</b></i>
In fact, whatever way you (7)________ to the annoying situation, you can exert no impact
on it as the traffic jam will only reduce in due (8)_________. Nevertheless, your reaction
might considerably influence your mood for the rest of the day. The inability to confront a
stressful occurrence like that with a deal of composure and sensibility adds much more strain
to your life and in this way puts your well – being in (9)_________. Surprisingly, it is
seemingly negligible hardships we stumble on daily that run double the risk of developing
serious health disorders rather than our isolated tragedies however painful they may be.
(10)_______that so many of those wretched stresses and inducing troubles affect us in a day,
we should, at best, try to avoid them or possibly make radical alterations in the way we lead
our daily lifestyles.
1. A. devise B. create C. originate D. emerge
2. A. arise B. happen C. befall D. occur
3. A. post B. roof C. bottom D. wall
4. A. subsist B. remain C. cow D. bear
5. A. envision B. observe C. picture D. image
6. A. manner B. stance C. practice D. mode
7. A. strike B. deal C. respond D. challege
8. A. term B. course C. timing D. period
10. A. Providing B. Given C. Hence D. As
<b>2. Bacteria are measured in</b>
(A) inches (B) centimeters (C) microns (D) millimeters
<b>3. Which of the following is the smallest?</b>
(A) A pinhead (B) A rounded bacterium
(C) A microscope (D) A rod-shaped bacterium
<b>4. According to the passage, someone who examines bacteria using only a microscope that </b>
magnifies 100 times would see
(A) tiny dots (B) small "hairs"
(C) large rods (D) detailed structures
<b>5. The relationship between a bacterium and its flagella is most nearly analogous to which of</b>
the following?
(A) A rider jumping on a horse's back (B) A ball being hit by a bat
(C) A boat powered by a motor (D) A door closed by a gust of wind
<i><b>III. Insert ONE word to complete the passage.</b></i>
<b>Enjoy the benefits of stress!</b>
Are you looking forward to another busy week? You should be according to some experts.
They argue that the stress encountered in our daily lives is not only good for us, but essential
to survival. They say that the response to (1) _________, which creates a chemical called
<b>H. two problems are common: incomplete information and incomplete sites</b>
<i><b>I. Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that the second sentence has the same </b></i>
<i><b>meaning as the first one. </b></i>
1. Something must be done quickly to solve the problem of homelessness.
--> Urgent ...
2. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this disease.
--> Enormous ...
3. Just thinking about his face at the moment makes me laugh.
--> The very………....………...……....
4. The teachers agreed to introduce the new methods.
--> There was an ...
5. The boy does whatever his father wants in an obedient way.
--> The boy dances ...
<i><b>II. Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce, from the cues given below, a</b></i>
<i><b>complete letter. </b></i>
Dear Rob and Randy,
1. all these weeks/ hospital/ I just/ receive two pieces/ good news.
...
.
.
9. but as a sincere token/ appreciation/ your thoughtfulness.
...
.
10. Thank/ again / see/ soon.
...
.
Best regards,
<i><b>III. “By punishing murderers with the death penalty, society is also guilty of committing </b></i>
<i><b>murder. Therefore, life in prison is a better punishment for murderers.”</b></i>
<i><b>To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?</b></i>
<i><b>You should write at least 250 words.</b></i>
<i><b>Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own </b></i>
<i><b>knowledge or experience.</b></i>
<b>ĐÁP ÁN</b>
<b>A. LISTENING (3 points)</b>
<i><b>Question 1. (1.5 pt)</b></i>
<i><b>Question 2. (1.5 pt)</b></i>
<i>0. interrelated </i>
<i>1. particularly</i>
<i>2. than </i>
<i>3. dating/ to date</i>
<i>4. most</i>
<i>5. of</i>
<i>6. unsuitable</i>
<i>7. between / among</i>
<i>8. mobility</i>
<b>by fewer prejudices as their parents. Many young people leave their</b>
hometowns to attend college, serve in armed forces, or pursue a career in
<b>a bigger city. One away from home and family, they are more likely to</b>
1. Urgent action must be taken to solve the problem of homelessness.
2. Enormous efforts have been made by scientists to find a cure for this disease.
3. The very thought of his face at the moment makes me laugh.
4. There was an agreement among the teachers to introduce the new methods.
5. The boy dances attendance on/upon his father.
Dear Rob and Randy,
1. After all these weeks in (the) hospital I (have) just received two pieces of good news.
2. The doctor said/says that I could/can go home in a few days.
3. My wife told me how you two have been clearing the snow from our driveway and
sidewalk
4. Having such good neighbours like you makes me very happy.
5. My wife told me you refused to take any money for your efforts.
6. But I think I've found a way round that.
7. Please accept this/ the/my/our enclosed check.
8. I would never think it as payment for the snow shovelling
9. but as a sincere token of our appreciation for your thoughtfulness.
10. Thanks again/Thank you again and see you soon.
Best regards,
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