Mô tả:
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
HÀ TĨNH
KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH LỚP 12 THPT
NĂM HỌC 2015 - 2016
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút
Part 1: You will hear a customer phoning a builder to discuss some work she would like him to do on her home. You will hear the recording twice.
For question 1- 6, complete the notes below. Write one word only for each answer.
THORONDYKE'S BUILDERS
Name: Edith (1) ______________________
Address: Flat 4,
(2) _______________________ Park Flats.
Behind the (3) ______________________
Phone number: 875934
Best time to contact customer: during the (4) ___________________
Where to park: opposite entrance next to the (5) _________________
Needs full quote showing all the jobs and the (6) __________________
For questions 7-10, complete the table below. Write one word only for each answer.
Area Work to be done Notes
Kitchen
Replace the (7) __________________
in the door
Fix tomorrow
Paint wall above the (8) _________________
Strip paint and plaster approximately one (9) ________________ in advance
Garden
One (10) _______________ needs replacing
(end of garden)
Part 2: You will hear part of a radio programme about three types of computer software and fill in the blank with the missing information. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS and /or A NUMBER for each answer in the spaces provided. You will hear the recording twice.
SOFTWARE TYPE A
1. This programme is called ________________________________.
2. It is aimed at users aged ________________________________ plus.
3. The system requirements are ______________________________.
4. One major disadvantage is ____________________________ of operation.
SOFTWARE TYPE B
5. This programme is called ______________________________.
6. It allows small companies to ____________________________ income and expenditure.
7. Users can obtain Tax Office ____________________________ regularly.
SOFTWARE TYPE C
8. This programme is called _____________________________.
9. The car needs a satellite _____________________________ system for the programme to operate.
10. You can get the latest information every ____________________________.
Part 3: Listen to a part of a talk about the history of Manham Port in England and choose the best answer (A, B or C) according to what you hear. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. You will hear the recording twice.
1. Why did a port originally develop at Manham?
A. It was safe from enemy attack.B. It was convenient for river transport.
C. It had a good position on the sea coast.
2. What caused Manham's sudden expansion during the Industrial Revolution?
A. the improvement in mining techniques.B. the increase in demand for metals.
C. the discovery of tin in the area.
3. Why did rocks have to be sent away from Manham to be processed?
A. shortage of fuel. B. poor transport systems. C. lack of skills among local people.
4. What happened when the port declined in the twentieth century?
A. The workers went away. B. Traditional skills were lost. C. Buildings were used for new purposes.
5. What did the Manham Trust hope to do?
A. discover the location of original port. B. provide jobs for the unemployed.
C. rebuild the port complex.
II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR
Part 1: Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. Write your answer A, B, C or D in the numbered boxes.
1. I tried to talk her ________ joining our trip, but she refused.
A. on B. in C. out of D. into
2. ________ advised on what and how to prepare for the interview, he might have got the job.
A. If he had B. Unless he had been C. Had he been D. Were he to be
3. Children should be ________ by their parents on the first day of school.
A. accompanied B. followed C. involved D. associated
4. In the ________ of proof, the police could not take action against the man.
A. lack B. shortage C. absence D. want
5. My mother often¬¬¬¬ ______ our mistakes, whereas my father is very strict and punishes us for even the slightest one.
A. overlooks B. neglects C. passes D. avoids
6. All the way along the winding street ________.
A. he came B. came he C. did he come D. comes he
7. Is there any chance ________ the machineries repaired?
A. to have B. of being C. for having D. of having
8. Scientists ________ a carefully controlled experiment on the mystery virus.
A. carried over B. measured out C. carried out D. put up
9. Jack ________ yet, otherwise he would have telephoned me.
A. can’t have arrived B. mustn’t have arrived
C. needn’t have arrived D. shouldn’t have arrived
10. For lunch, I always have something quick and easy: a sandwich, a salad, toast and the ________.
A. same B. similar C. like D. rest
11. It looked dark and heavy ________ it was going to rain.
A. unless B. as if C. although D. whereas
12. I always get ________ in my stomach before visiting the dentist.
A. butterflies B. worms C. crabs D. hedgehogs
13. It should be easy for Peter to find more time to spend with his children ________ he no longer has to work in the evenings and on weekends.
A. even though B. but C. now that D. due to
14. Although he claims to have left his job voluntarily, he was actually ________ for misconduct.
A. dismissed B. released C. resigned D. dispelled
15. It is ________ unlikely that the Queen will agree to open the new Town Hall.
A. greatly B. highly C. mainly D. largely
16. The job requires certain ________. You have to be good at operating computers and dealing with people.
A. qualifications B. knowledge C. techniques D. skills
17. Only ________ research has been carried out in this field.
A. a few B. a little C. very little D. not much
18. You have to study hard to ________ your classmates.
A. keep pace with B. get in touch with C. catch sight of D. look out for
19. He was the only the student ________ the scholarship
A. to win B. winning C. win D. who wins
20. John: “If only I hadn’t lent him all my money” Peter: “________ ”
A. I’m afraid you will have to do it. B. All right. You will be OK.
C. Sorry, I have no idea. D. Well, you did, so it’s no use crying over spilt milk.
21. She was unable to warn her mother that she would be late because the telephone was ________.
A. out of work B. off work C. out of order D. off duty
22. Mary Smith decided to give up her job for the ________ of the children.
A. reason B. sake C. care D. concern
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