SỞ GD&ĐT NGHỆ AN ĐỀ THI KSCL ĐỘI TUYỂN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH LỚP 11

NĂM HỌC 2018 – 2019

Đề thi thử Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (Thời gian làm bài 150 phút)

Họ tên thí sinh:…………………………………………… SBD:

(Đề có 8 trang) …………………………………..

SECTION A: LISTENING

You will hear a part of a radio interview with a woman who sailed round the world on her own. Listen
and write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Anna was employed by a (1)…………… when she first started sailing. The idea of sailing round the world
came from a book called (2)……………… . Anna spent some time (3) ………….. the boat before taking it
out to sea. Anna tested her boat on a trip which lasted for only (4) …………… because it was damaged.
Anna got the money she needed to make the trip from various (5)…………companies. Anna’s worst
problem during the trip was when she felt (6) ……… because the boat was going so slowly. Anna found the
(7) …………… in the Southern Ocean the most exciting part of the trip. On her return, Anna phoned the (8)
…………… to ask for a certificate. Anna’s claim was doubted because she hadn’t been in contact with
people on (9) …………….. during her trip. Anna’s story was finally believed after her (10) …………… had
been checked.
Your answers:
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.

SECTION B: READING
Part 1:Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions

Of all the deserts in North America, the Sonorant desert is the largest, covering an area of 120,000 square
miles of strange and remarkable beauty. Part of the desert stretches over southwest Arizona, part over
southeast California and the rest over northwest Mexico. Somewhat surprisingly, 80% of Arizona’s
population lives in the desert area, in towns such as Tucson and Phoenix, although this unique area only
accounts for 20% of Arizona’s total territory.

Temperatures in summer rarely fall below 100 Fahrenheit, while the winters are never really cold. The
desert area has a very low annual rainfall in comparison to other parts of Arizona, where there might be
three or four times as much rain in a year. Water, therefore, has to be taken from the ground or from several
rivers that cross the desert. The region was inhabited by Native American groups for hundreds of years
before the Spaniards came in the fifteen century and colonized a large part of the desert area. Now you can
see the remains of one early Native American civilization, the Hokokam tribe, who created permanent
villages and a fairly advanced system of canals to carry water for their crops.

The desert area is remarkable for its cacti, the main form of vegetation that can exist in such inhospitable
conditions. There is also an amazing variety of wildflowers which seem to come up overnight after the
winter rains, only to disappear in the first heat of spring. Animals that live in the desert include lizards, the
desert tortoises, rattlesnakes and small mammals such as mice, squirrels, rabbits, coyotes and mountain
lions.
So come and join us for a true wilderness experience in the Sonorant desert – an unforgettable adventure!
There is nothing quite like the desert sky full of stars to remind you of that whole universe out there.
Question 1: Where does this passage mostly come from?

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 A. A book about North American history B. A travel guide book
C. A brochure advertising unusual holidays D. An introduction to Native American civilizations
Question 2: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. A desert with severe weather conditions B. Living conditions in a desert
C. An invitation to a beautiful place D. The appeal of a place despite its terrible climatic situation
Question 3: In the first paragraph, why does the author say “surprisingly”?
A. Because so many people live in the desert area of Arizona
B. Because the desert takes up 80% of Arizona
C. Because Arizona only has two main towns
D. Because Arizona’s population is so small
Question 4: In the first paragraph, what is the meaning of “territory”?
A. rivers B. land area C. soil D. mountains
Question 5: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source of water on the desert nowadays?
A. natural rains B. ground water C. natural rivers D. canals
Question 6: In the history of the Sonorant desert, _____________ .
A. Native Americans always moved around in the area
B. the Spaniards created fixed settlements in the area
C. the Hokokam people were only present after the 15th century
D. a Native American group used a special system for watering the plants
Question 7:Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “inhospitable” in the third paragraph?
A. impossible B. unhappy C. harsh D. having no hospitals
Question 8: It can be inferred from the passage that ______________ .
A. lizards are the main species that live in the desert B. rattlesnakes have very strong living instincts
C. mice cannot give birth to babies D. coyotes feed their babies with grass or meat
Question 9: What is the main impression that the author gives of the desert area?
A. There isn’t much to do apart from studying the animals. B. It’s a fascinating place.
C. It’s only interesting because of the towns that are there. D. It’s a good place to do scientific research.
Question 10: What sort of people would probably like to visit the Sonorant desert?
A. Shy and reserved B. Careful and economical
C. Generous and friendly D. Active and adventurous
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Part 2: Read the passage and answer the questions. Use your predicting skills. Note the type of questions.
Read the following extract and answer questions 1–10.

THE WATER CRISIS

Greater efficiency in water use is needed to meet
the growing demands of a changing world
A Per capita water usage has been on an upward trend for many years. As countries industrialize and their
citizens become more prosperous, their individual water usage increases rapidly. Annual per capita water
withdrawals in the USA, for example, are about 1,700 cubic meters, four times the level in China and fifty
times the level in Ethiopia. In the 21st century, the world's limited supply of renewable fresh water is having
to meet demands of both larger total population and increased per capita consumption. The only practicable
ways to resolve this problem in the longer term are economic pricing in conjunction with conservation
measures.
B Agriculture consumes about 70% of the world's fresh water, so improvements in irrigation can make the
greatest impact. At present, average efficiency in the use of irrigated water in agriculture may be as low as
50%. Simple changes could improve the rate substantially, though it is unrealistic to expect very high levels
of water-use efficiency in many developing countries, faced as they are with a chronic lack of capital and a
largely untrained rural workforce. After agriculture, industry is the second biggest user of water and, in
terms of value added per litre used, is sixty times more productive than agriculture. However, some
industrial processes use vast amounts of water. For example, production of 1 kg of aluminium might require

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1,500 litres of water. Paper production too is often very water-intensive. Though new processes have greatly
reduced consumption, there is still plenty of room for big savings in industrial uses of water.
C In rich countries, water consumption has gradually been slowed down by price increases and the use of
modern technology and recycling. In the USA, industrial production has risen fourfold since 1950, while
water consumption has fallen by more than a third. Japan and Germany have similarly improved their use of
water in manufacturing processes. Japanese industry, for example, now recycles more than 75% of process
water. However, industrial water consumption is continuing to increase sharply in developing countries.
With domestic and agricultural demands also increasing, the capacity of water supply systems is under
growing strain.
D Many experts believe that the best way to counter this trend is to impose water charges based on the
real cost of supplies. This would provide a powerful incentive for consumers to introduce water-saving
processes and recycling. Few governments charge realistic prices for water, especially to farmers. Even in
rich California, farmers get water for less than a tenth of the cost of supply. In many developing countries
there is virtually no charge for irrigation water, while energy prices are heavily subsidised too (which means
that farmers can afford to run water pumps day and night). Water, which was once regarded as a free gift
from heaven, is becoming a commodity which must be bought and sold on the open market just like oil. In
the oil industry, the price increases which hit the market in the 1970s, coupled with concerns that supplies
were running low, led to new energy conservation measures all over the world. It was realised that investing
in new sources was a far more costly option than improving efficiency of use. A similar emphasis on
conservation will be the best and cheapest option for bridging the gap between water supply and demand.
E One way to cut back on water consumption is simply to prevent leaks. It is estimated that in some of
the biggest cities of the Third World, more than half of the water entering the system is lost through leaks in
pipes, dripping taps and broken installations. Even in the UK, losses were estimated at 25% in the early
1990s because of the failure to maintain the antiquated water supply infrastructure. In addition, huge
quantities of water are consumed because used water from sewage pipes, storm drains and factories is
merely flushed away and discharged into rivers or the sea. The modern approach, however, is to see used
water as a resource which can be put to good use - either in irrigation or, after careful treatment, as recycled
domestic water. Israel, for instance, has spent heavily on used water treatment. Soon, treated, recycled water
will account for most farm irrigation there. There are other examples in cities such as St Petersburg, Florida,
where all municipal water is recycled back into domestic systems.
F Another way of conserving water resources involves better management of the environment
generally. Interference with the ecosystem can have a severe effect on both local rainfall patterns and water
run-off. Forest clearings associated with India's Kabini dam project reduced local rainfall by 25%, a
phenomenon observed in various other parts of the world where large-scale deforestation has taken place.
Grass and other vegetation acts as a sponge which absorbs rainfall both in the plants and in the ground.
Removal of the vegetation means that rainfall runs off the top of the land, accelerating erosion instead of
being gradually fed into the soil to renew ground water.

For questions 1–5, choose the correct heading for each paragraph B–F from the list of headings below
(i-viii). There are more headings than paragraphs. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered
boxes. There is an example at the beginning (0).
List of headings
i. Economic pricing
ii. Successful measures taken by some
iii. The role of research
iv. The thirsty sectors
v. Ways of reducing waste
vi. Interdependence of natural resources
vii. The demands of development
viii.   The consequences for agriculture

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 0. Paragraph A 1. Paragraph B 2. Paragraph C
3. Paragraph D 4. Paragraph E 5. Paragraph F
Your answers

0. vii 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

For questions 6–10, Complete the summary below. Use NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the reading
passage for each answer. Write your answers in the spaces provided.

Individual water usage is rising dramatically as people living in industrialised countries become
increasingly (6) ....... . As well as increased consumption per capita, the growing demand for fresh water is
due to a bigger global (7) …….. than in the past. The only way to control this increase in demand is to
charge high prices for water while also promoting conservation measures. Improvements in irrigation
systems and industrial processes could dramatically increase the efficiency of water use. There are
examples of industries in some rich countries that have reduced their consumption rates through price
increases, the application of (8)............and recycling. But in agricultural and domestic sectors, the price of
water is still subsidized, so it is not regarded as a commodity that people need to pay a realistic price for.

Other ways of protecting supplies are to reduce water loss resulting from (9)................. in the supply
systems and to find ways of utilising used water. Longer term measures, such as improved
environmental (10) ................... would protect the ecosystem and ensure the replenishment of ground water
for future generations. Without such measures, future supplies are uncertain, especially when global
warming is expected to interfere with rainfall patterns and to worsen the water deficit already suffered by
many countries today.
Your answers

6. 7. 8.
9. 10.

Part 3: Read the following passage and choose the options that best complete the blanks.
If you can roll a ball, you can play bowls. Everyone can play: young and old, men and women, the fit and
the not so fit. It is the (1)_______ outdoor game that really is a sport for all. What other sport can
grandparents play on equal terms with their grandchildren? What other game is so simple that you could
take up it today and be (2) ________ in the national championships tomorrow?
Simple? Perhaps that is not the (3) ______ word. There are bowls players in their thousands (4) ________
will tell you that, although bowls is a game that anyone can (5) ______ in five minutes, it takes a lifetime to
(6) _______ it. They are the people who have developed a passionate interest in the game. (7) ______ for
outsiders, bowls is another word, and a strange and puzzling one. They see a bowls game in action and
wonder what is going on.
What the players are trying to do ids easy to explain. Their (8) ______ is to roll their bowls, called wood, as
near as possible to the little white ball, called the jack. If one of your bowls finishes nearer to the jack than
your opponent’s, you score one point and he or she scores (9) _______. If you have the two nearest, you
score two, and so on. The skill involved in rolling a bowl that weighs around 2 kilos across about 40 meters
so that it stops only a very short (10) ______ from the target is just as impressive as the skills required in
other sports.
Question 1. A. special B. one C. individual D. alone
Question 2. A. competing B. entering C. precisely D. accurately
Question 3. A. genuine B. just C. suitable D. right
Question 4. A. when B. which C. who D. whose
Question 5. A. pick up B. see through C. catch on D. find out
Question 6. A. mange B. tame C. control D. master
Question 7. A. Besides B. However C. Unlike D. Although
Question 8. A. point B. attempt C. aim D. scheme
Question 9. A. something B. nothing C. anything D. everything
Question 10. A. distance B. extent C. range D. length

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Your answers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

SECTION C: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

Part 1: Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. Write A, B, C or D in your
answers
Question 1. Many revolutionary changes cam about at the …………….. of the last century.
A. corner B. edge C. turn D. curve
Question 2. Everybody knows that Anna has got a …………… spot for Ricky.
A. soft B. mild C. weak D. sweet
Question 3. I suppose that our team ……….. win, but I’m not sure.
A. should B. must C. need D. have to
Question 4. David: “Is it all right if I use your bike?” - Huong: “…………………”
A. Not at all B. That’s right C. No problem D. Sure, go ahead
Question 5. This museum has more visitors than ………….. any other in the world.
A. really B. practically C. actually D. utterly
Question 6. She was interested in buying that house but a friend …………………… .
A. turned her down B. put her off C. showed her round D. gave her away
Question 7. I can’t possibly lend you any more money. It is quite out of the …………….. .
A. order B. practice C. place D. question
Question 8. My son dropped ……………….college and joined the army.
A. away from B. out of C. off D. by
Question 9. He didn’t know anyone at the wedding ………..than the bride and the groom.
A. other B. except C. apart D. rather
Question 10. Se can’t be interested in the lessons, …………that she always arrives late.
A. viewing B. noting C. seeing D. judging
Your answers :
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Part 2: There are TEN mistakes in this passage. Write them down and give the correction. Write your
answers in the space provided.

LINE TEXT
1. The ability to deceive others is thought by some psychologists to be a character that
2. has been genetically selected through human evolution. Comparison have been
3. made with animal deception, such as camouflage and mimicry. For hundreds of
4. generations, it is arguing, the ability to make others believe insincere remarks and
5. promises have conferred advantages in struggles to control resources and win
6. mating partners. The less cunning have, quite simple, produced fewer offspring, and
7. a talent for creating false impressions has dominated the human gene pool.
8. Whether the merits or shortcomings of this line of thinking, they are undoubtedly
9. many occasions in everyday sociable encounters when people, for one reason or
10. another, want to avoid expressing their true feelings. The ability to do these varies
11. and success tends to breed success. Those which lie effectively will tend to lie more
12. often, perfecting their social skills in the process. Those who fail are deterred from
13. future attempts and get few practice. With flying, as with everything else, practice
14. makes perfect.

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Your answers

Line Mistake Correction

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Part 3: Read the text and fill each gap with ONE suitable word.
During teenage years, many young people can at (1) _______ be difficult to talk to. They often seem to
dislike (2) _______ questioned. They may seem unwilling to talk about their work in school. This is a
normal (3) _______ at this age, though it can be very hard for parents to understand. It is a part of
becoming (4)_______ of teenagers trying to be adults while they are (5) _______ growing up. Young
people are usually more willing to talk if they believe that questions are asked out of real interest and not (6)
_______ people are trying to check (7) _______ on them.

Parents should do their best to talk to their sons and daughters about school and future plan but not push
them to talk if they don’t want to. Parents should also watch for the danger signs: some children in (8)
_______ to be adults may experiment (9) _______ sex, drugs, alcohol or smoking. Parents need to watch for
any signs (10) _______ unusual behavior which may be connected with these and get help if necessary.

Your answers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Part 4: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use and don’t
change the word given.
1. I don’t think she likes doing other people’s work for them. (OBJECTS)
→ .....................................................................................................................................................!
2. He is very likely to come (PROBABILITY)
→ .....................................................................................................................................................
3. The cause of explosion is still unknown. ( CAUSED)
→ .....................................................................................................................................................
4. He doesn’t appreciate her wife (GRANTED)
→ .....................................................................................................................................................
5. He made an unsuccessful attempt to buy the company. (WITHOUT)

→ .....................................................................................................................................................

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SECTION D: WRITING
Part 1: You want to apply for an undergraduate program at a university in the USA. Write a letter of
request to ask for further information about admission requirements and the like. (90-100 words). Begin
your letter with “Dear Sir or Madam”.
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Part 2: Write an essay of about 200 -250 words about the following statement:
We cannot help everyone in the world that needs help, so we should only be concerned with our own
communities and countries.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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