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MÔN TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12
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ĐIỂM BÀI THI HỌ TÊN, CHỮ KÝ CỦA GIÁM KHẢO SỐ PHÁCH

Bằng số: ………………………….. 1. ……………………………………..…………

Bằng chữ: ………………………… 2. …………………………………..……………

PART ONE: PHONOLOGY

I. Choose the word whose bold part is pronounced differently from the others in each group.
Write your answers (A, B, C, or D) in the spaces provided on the right. (5 pts)
1. A. salmon B. palm C. walk D. culture __________
2. A. breathe B. southern C. cloth D. mouths __________
3. A. preference B. preparation C. precious D. pretty __________
4. A. shoulder B. poultry C. mould D. scout __________
5. A. actual B. situation C. mutual D. assistant __________

II. Choose the word with different stress pattern in each group.
Write your answers (A, B, C, or D) in the spaces provided on the right. (5 pts)
1. A. biological B. personality C. encouragement D. documentary __________
2. A. heroic B. industrial C. Chinese D. addict __________
3. A. career B. parade C. honour D. unless __________
4. A. association B. mathematician C. interference D. interdependence __________
5. A. surface B. surname C. surprise D. surfboard __________

PART TWO: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY

I. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
Write your answers (A, B, C, or D) in the spaces provided on the right. (10 pts)
1. If we do not take steps to protect the world’s wildlife, many species of birds and animals are likely to _____ completely.
A. die out B. die down C. die D. die away __________
2. The manager asked his secretary to take _____ of the meeting as it progressed.
A. records B. notes C. reports D. minutes __________
3. For years she had _____ of meeting her long-lost sister.
A. hoped B. wished C. longed D. dreamed __________
4. When I applied for my passport, I had to send my birth _____ with the application.
A. proof B. certificate C. paper D. document __________
5. There were many scientists at the meeting, several of _____ were very young.
A. them B. which C. who D. Whom __________
6. Like many other countries in the world, Vietnam is “on the _____”.
A. progress B. start C. begin D. move __________
7. Arthur assured me that he was going to come, but he hasn’t _____ yet.
A. turned in B. turned up C. turned on D. turned round __________

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8. The boy screamed for help but he couldn’t _____.
A. hear him B. make him heard C. make himself hear D. make himself heard __________
9. When she came _____ she found herself in hospital.
A. round B. off C. over D. Out __________
10. I must have browsed through hundreds of _____ but I have no idea where to go for this year’s holiday.
A. booklets B. brochures C. propaganda D. yellow pages __________
11. It's possible to increase one's _____ by taking a part-time job.
A. income B. earning C. gaining D. attainment __________
12. I was _____ in the book I was reading and didn't hear the phone.
A. engrossed B. submerged C. gripped D. distracted __________
13. The government has recently _____ the buildings in the old section of the city.
A. reformed B. adjusted C. restored D. modified __________
14. Secondary schools offer a wide _____ of subjects.
A. field B. scope C. list D. range __________
15. You'll have to go for an interview tomorrow, but don't worry. It's just a _____.
A. form B. format C. formation D. formality __________
16. Susan was sad because she wasn’t invited to any social events. She felt _____.
A. left out B. turned out C. omitted out D. gone out __________
17. An artist _____ will do his best to express innocence and inexperience in the child’s face.
A. portraying a child B. who portray a child __________
C. he portrays a child D. portrayed a child
18. He was _____ who wanted to continue working on the project.
A. among the few people B. among few __________
C. among of the few D. among the few
19. Son: “What is the process of _____, Dad?”
Father: “Well, it involves the heating of liquid such as milk in order to kill harmful bacteria.”
A. industrialization B. pasteurization C. commercialization D. globalization __________
20. Having been served dinner, _____.
A. the problem was discussed by the members of the committee. __________
B. the committee members discussed the problem.
C. it was discussed by the committee members the problem.
D. a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee.

II. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word given.
Write your answers in the spaces provided on the right. (10 pts)
1. The talks were totally (produce). We didn’t reach agreement on anything. ___________________
2. Be careful! That’s a (dead) poison. ___________________
3. Your money will be refunded if the goods are not to your (satisfy). ___________________
4. My car is much too (rely) to take on a long journey. ___________________
5. A (mountain) is a person who climbs mountains as a sport or job. ___________________
6. He has been one of the most effective (active) in the “Keep our city clean” campaign. ___________________
7. Ebola is one of the most dangerous (infect) diseases of our time. ___________________
8. Her resignation was an unfortunate (occur). ___________________
9. There was a lot of (agree) over what to do next. ___________________
10. She decided to take a nap even though she was (custom) to sleeping in the afternoon. ___________________

III. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets. Write your answers in the spaces that follow. (10 pts)
1. The old man is said ( leave ) all his money to an old people’s home when he ( die ).
2. I (have) lunch when he (phone).
3. I’m afraid, all the tickets (sell) when we finally (get) there.
4. (not read) the notice, she (go) to school as usual.
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5. Jane (type) since 8am and she (type) 5 reports.
6. By the time the manager (return), I’m sure we (finish) all the work.
7. She has made up her mind (have) sitting-room (paint) yellow.
8. The bell’s ringing. I must stop (do) my homework (answer) the phone.
9. He is forced (do) everything as (tell).
10. The broken window needs (change) before the stormy season (come).
1. ____________________ ____________________ 6. ____________________ ____________________
2. ____________________ ____________________ 7. ____________________ ____________________
3. ____________________ ____________________ 8. ____________________ ____________________
4. ____________________ ____________________ 9. ____________________ ____________________
5. ____________________ ____________________ 10. ____________________ ____________________

IV. Fill each blank in the following sentences with a suitable preposition or adverb particle. (10 pts)
1. When the war was __________, several people were tried for crimes __________ humanity.
2. Apart __________ me, no one feels __________ taking part in the plan.
3. __________ behalf of the whole class, I’d like to express my thanks __________ all your help.
4. I can’t believe a word __________ his story. I think he’s just making it __________.
5. If you are __________ doubt __________ the route, take another look at the map.
6. He took the blind man __________ the arm and led him __________ the street.
7. The people next door are furious __________ her __________ making so much noise last night.
8. One __________ five adults takes physical exercise __________ least once a week.
9. He cared __________ the environment and gave an inspiring speech __________ the issue.
10. The man was accused __________ stealing the valuable paining __________ the gallery.

V. Identify one of the four underlined parts that is incorrect in each sentence, and then correct it.
Write your answers (A, B, C or D) and your corrections in the spaces that follow. 0 is an example. (10 pts)
0. Could you tell me how far is it to the nearest station, please?
A B C D
1. Financial considerations play an important partly in the choice of a college.
A B C D
2. The students seemed very nervously before the final exam.
A B C D
3. Everybody in class has to choose a topic of your own to write an essay of 500 words.
A B C D
4. If only I had done the test better than the other students had.
A B C D
5. Although the boy was very tired, but he managed to finish all his work on time.
A B C D
6. The wooden fence surrounded the factory is beginning to deteriorate from rain.
A B C D
7. The meal we had last night, that was too expensive, was rather disappointing.
A B C D
8. Mary, as well as her two cousins, have studied French for 5 years.
A B C D
9. They could not help noticing the article about an unusual fly object seen recently.
A B C D
10. We believe that he already feels very badly about his mistake, so we have decided to take no further action.
A B C D

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 0. C → it is
1. ________ → __________________
2. ________ → __________________
3. ________ → __________________
4. ________ → __________________
5. ________ → __________________
6. ________ → __________________
7. ________ → __________________
8. ________ → __________________
9. ________ → __________________
10. ________ → __________________

PART THREE: READING

I. Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions that follow.
Write your answer (A, B, C or D) in the space provided on the right. (5 pts)
The trumpet player Louis Armstrong, or Sachem, as he was usually called, was among the first jazz musicians to achieve
international fame. He is known for the beautiful, clear tone of his trumpet-playing and for his singing voice. Armstrong was born
into a poor family in New Orleans. He first learned to play the cornet at the age of 13, taking lessons while living in a children's
home. As a teenager, he played in a number of local jazz bands in New Orleans.
In 1922, Armstrong moved to Chicago to play in Joe "King" Olive's band. Two years later, he joined Fletcher Henderson's band.
Then, from 1925 to 1928, Armstrong made a series of records with groups called the Hot Five, the Hot Seven, and the Savoy
Ballroom Five. These records rank among the greatest recordings in the history of jazz.
Armstrong led a big band during the 1930s and 1940s, but in 1947, returned to play with small jazz groups. He performed all over
the world and made a number of hit records, such as Hello, Dolly and Mack the Knife. Armstrong also appeared in a number of
movies, first in New Orleans in 1947, High Society in 1956 and Hello, Dolly in 1969.
1. What was Armstrong's nickname?
A. Louis B. Sachem C. Hot Five D. King Oliver
2. Which of the following best describes Armstrong?
A. He was a poor musician. B. He was an internationally-known jazz musician.
C. He was a famous actor. D. He played the trumpet.
3. In what city was Joe "King" Olive's band based?
A. In New Orleans B. In Savoy
C. In Chicago D. In Armstrong's birth place
4. Which of the following is not a movie?
A. New Orleans B. High Society C. Hello, Dolly D. Mack the Knife
5. What was the first movie Armstrong appeared in?
A. High Society B. Mack the Knife C. New Orleans D. Hello, Dolly
1. ________ 2. ________ 3. ________ 4. ________ 5. ________

II. Choose the correct word to complete each gap in the passage.
Write your answer (A, B, C or D) in the space on the right. (5 pts)
Society does not encourage crying as a form of ...(1)... expression. The shedding of tears to make people feel uncomfortable and
embarrassed. The ...(2)... race is the only species that sheds emotional tears. What ...(3)… does crying serve ?
It has been suggested that emotional tears play a role in the ...(4)… of stress. Scientific studies have revealed that emotional tears
contain a chemical which is one of the body’s natural ...(5)… killers. The chemical is not found in tears ...(6)… as a response to
slicing onions. Scientists think that tears may ...(7)... to remove substances that accumulate in the body under stress. This would
explain why many people feel much better after crying. As a result of the view that it is not ...(8)… to cry, men tend to hold back
their tears. This may explain when men develop more stress-related diseases than women.
....(9)... emotion, be if a feeling of sadness or happiness , is stressful. Tears are, therefore, shed as a response to sorrow, anger or
joy. It is natural to cry. It may be ...(10)… to hold back tears.
1. A. self B. own C. individual D. personal __________
2. A. mankind B. man-made C. human D. humane __________

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3. A. service B. function C. part D. role __________
4. A. improvement B. increase C. getting rid D. reduction __________
5. A. bacteria B. pain C. wound D. injury __________
6. A. burst out B. shed C. burst into D. sight __________
7. A. drop B. burst out C. serve D. shed __________
8. A. manly B. humane C. human being D. strong __________
9. A. Sensitive B. Individual C. Personal D. Intense __________
10. A. useful B. useless C. harmful D. wrong __________

III. Fill each gap in the passage with a suitable word. (10 pts)
Helicopters have one distinct difference …(1)… all other vehicles, it is …(2)… they can fly vertically. Helicopters can fly …(3)…
jungles and forests, hills and mountains, and they can take off or …(4)… almost everywhere. Because of this, they have been
especially …(5)… to explorers. In the jungles of South America, helicopters have helped explorers in looking …(6)… new places to
drill oil wells. They are used to bring in every heavy drilling equipment and anything that may be …(7)…. Big helicopters can lift
loads up to ten tons. They can go everywhere and however a chosen spot. This …(8)… helicopters excellent flying cranes.
Helicopters have rescued …(9)… from the seas and mountains. As they get more efficient, they will be found to be more and …
(10)… useful.
1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ___________ 4. ___________ 5. ___________
6. ___________ 7. ___________ 8. ___________ 9. ___________ 10. ___________

PART FOUR: WRITING

I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 pts)
1. It was his lack of confidence that surprised me.
What _______________________________________________________________________________________________
2. He did not pass his driving test until he was nearly 30.
It was_______________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong.
No sooner ___________________________________________________________________________________________
4. He could not sleep because the traffic was noisy.
The noise____________________________________________________________________________________________
5. More people live in New York than in Washington.
Not so ______________________________________________________________________________________________
6. John could do his homework because his sister helped him.
If __________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. I usually drive to work, but today I go by bus.
Instead______________________________________________________________________________________________
8. You can try to ask Tim lend you his new book but you won’t succeed.
There’s no point_______________________________________________________________________________________
9. After having looked everywhere, I succeeded in finding their house.
I managed __________________________________________________________________________________________
10. You may get hungry on the train, so take some bread and cookies.

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 In case______________________________________________________________________________________________
II. Rewrite each sentence in such a way that it means the same as the first, using the word given. (5 pts)
1. Nobody could possibly believe the story he told us. (beyond)
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. I want to be left alone. (disturbed)
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Why don’t you consult your legal advisor about the new contract? (were)
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Please don’t tell him about our conversation. (rather)
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Jane said, "Don't forget to deliver my letters tomorrow morning, Bill." (reminded)
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

III. Use the words given to write complete sentences. (5 pts)

1. it/ wrong/ you/ not/ help/ him/ his studies.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. it/ important/ you/ do/ homework/ before/ go/ school.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. I/rather/ you/ not make/ much noise.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. test/ not/ difficult/ as/ I/ think/ first.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Dick/ apologize/ not remind/ me/ meeting.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

THE END

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 SỞ GD-ĐT HẢI PHÒNG ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM
TRƯỜNG THPT AN DƯƠNG ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TRƯỜNG
NĂM HỌC 2017-2018
MÔN TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12
Tổng điểm: 100

PART ONE: PHONOLOGY

I. Choose the word whose bold part is pronounced differently in each group. (5 pts)
1 point for each correct answer.
1. D 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. B

II. Choose the word with different stress pattern in each group. (5 pts)
1 point for each correct answer.
1. C 2. D 3. C 4. A 5. B

PART TWO: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence. (10 pts)
0,5 point for each correct answer.
1. A 2. B 3. D 4. B 5. D 6. D 7. B 8. D 9. A 10. B
11. A 12. A 13. C 14. D 15. D 16. A 17. A 18. D 19. B 20. B

II. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word given. (10 pts)
1 point for each correct answer.
1. unproductive 6. activists
2. deadly 7. infectious
3. satisfaction 8. occurrence
4. unreliable 9. disagreement
5. mountaineer 10. accustomed

III. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets. (10 pts)
0,5 point for each correct verb tense or form
1. to have left/ died 6. returns/ will have finished
2. was having/ phoned 7. To have/ pained
3. will have been sold/ get 8. doing/ to answer
4. No having read/ went 9. to do/ told
5. has been typing/ has typed 10. changing (to be changed)/ comes

IV. Fill each blank in the following sentences with a suitable preposition or adverb particle. (10 pts)
0,5 point for each correct preposition or adverb particle
1. over/ against 6. by/ along (across)
2. from/ like 7. with/ for
3. On/ for 8. in/ at
4. of/ up 9. about/ on
5. in/ of 10. of/ from
VI. Identify one of the four underlined parts that is incorrect in each sentence, and then correct it. (5 pts)
0.5 point for identification and 0.5 point for correction.
0. C → it is
1. B → plays 6. B → surrounding

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 2. C → nervous 7. A → which
3. C → their own 8. C → has studied
4. D → did 9. C → flying
5. B → omitted 10. A → bad

PART THREE: READING COMPREHENTION

I. Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions that follow. (5 pts)
1 point for each correct answer.
1. B 2. B 3. C 4. B 5. C

II. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each gap in the passage. (5 pts)
0.5 point for each correct answer.
1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. B 6. B 7. C 8. A 9. D 10. C
III. Supply a suitable word in each gap. (10 pts)
1 point for each correct answer.
1. from 2. because 3. over 4. land 5. useful
6. for 7. necessary 8. makes 9. people 10. more

PART FOUR: WRITING

I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 pts)
1 point for each correct sentence.
1. What surprised me/made me surprised was his lack of confidence.
2. It was not until he was nearly 30 that he passed his driving test.
3. No sooner had he arrived than things went wrong.
4. The noise of the traffic prevented him from sleeping.
5. Not so many people live in Washington as in New York.
6. If his sister hadn’t helped him, John could not have done his homework.
7. Instead of driving to work as usual, I to by bus today.
8. There’s no point in trying to ask Tim lend you his new book.
9. I managed to find their house after having looked everywhere.
10. In case you get hungry on the train, (you should) take some bread and cookies.

II. Use the word given to rewrite each sentence. (5 pts)

1 point for each correct sentence.
1. The story he told us was beyond our belief.
2. I don’t want to be disturbed.
3. If I were you I would consult my legal advisor about the new contract.
4. I’d rather you didn’t tell him about our conversation.
5. Jane reminded Bill to deliver her letters the following morning.

III. Use the words and phrases to write complete sentences. (5 pts)
1 point for each correct sentence.
6. It was wrong of you not to help him with his studies.
7. It is important that you (should) do your homework before going to school.
8. I would rather you did not make so much noise.
9. The test was not as/so difficult as I had thought at first.
10. Dick apologized for not reminding/having reminded me of/about the meeting.

THE END
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