KỲ THI CHỌN HSG VÒNG TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2008-2009
(Đề thi có 4 trang)
Thời gian làm bài 180 phút không kể thời gian phát đề
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SECTION A : PHONETICS
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others
1. A. great B. bread C. break D. veil
2. A. foreign B. continent C. scholarship D. almost
3. A. raise B. chase C. increase D. cease
4. A. boot B. shoot C. good D. food
5. A. laugh B. plough C. cough D. enough
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
II. Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others.
6. A. agency B. memory C. influence D. encounter
7. A. detective B. completely C. regional D. campaign
8. A. preservation B. dictation C. reservation D. liberation
9. A. preserve B. tropical C. climate D. temperature
10. A. advantage B. authority C. government D. intention
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
SECTION B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I . Choose the best answer from A , B, C or D to complete the following sentences.
11. I couldn’t tell what time it was because workmen had removed the _________ of the clock .

A. out B. off C. down D. up
II . There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it.
26. For such an experience and able teacher, discipline was not a problem .
27. He looks remarkable like his father.
28. They didn’t seem to take any notice of that the teacher said.
29. Tom’s very good at science when his brother is absolutely hopeless .
30. I watched the train to leave until it was out of sight.
31. Marie asked Sandra whether she knew the post office had been at strike for the past week.
32. Never before have so many people in the United States interested in soccer.
33. Despite the identity of the attacker is known to the police, no name has been released.
34. Nobody watched, so the little boy took the packet of sweets from the shelf and putting it in
his pocket.
35. More and more women are now joining the pay labor force worldly.
III. Give the correct forms of the words in brackets.
36. Tom spoke _________ because he was so excited. ( BREATHE )
37. It was very _________ of you to sing so loud so late at night . ( THINK )
38. He doesn’t agree with the _________ that there is a life on other planets. (BELIEVE)
39. In _________ with the rules of the competition, the team was disqualified. (ACCORD )
40. Jim’s _________ of the crime only made matters worse. ( DENY )
41. The film is entertaining but full of historical _________. ( ACCURATE )
42. Do you ever suffer from _________. (BORE)
43. John is not the only person who has found the _________ to his problem while he was asleep.
(SOLVE)
44. Are there any _________ rivers left in the world? (POLLUTE)
45. Most people agree that Christmas has become too _________. (COMMERCE)
SECTION C: READING
I. Fill in each numbered space with one appropriate word .

For many people in the West, the nation picture industry (46) _________ Hollywood. (47)
_________ the end of the 19th century, this town in California has been famous (48) _________

III. Read the following passage and choose A,B,C or D to answer the following questions .
Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of
communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral
speech. When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in
which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort
to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of the whole words are very picturesque and exact
and can be used internationally, spelling, however, cannot.
Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or
unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod
signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.
Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with
the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide,
warm, and instruct people.
While verbalization is most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express
human thoughts and feelings.
66. Which of the following best summarizes this passage?

A. When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication
B. Everybody uses only one form of communication
C. Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners
D. Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest
67. The word “these” in the first paragraph refers to ________
A. tourist B. the deaf and the mute
C. thoughts and feelings D. sign language motions
68. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ________
A. There are many forms of communication in existence today
B. Verbalization is the most common form of communication
C. The deaf and mute can use an oral form of communication
D. Ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language.
69. Which form other than oral speech would be the most commonly used among blind people?

give some suggested solutions.
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