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SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (16 POINTS)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs fromthe other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.Question 1: A. allegedly B. supposedly C. confusedly D. wickedlyQuestion 2: A. admiral B. adventure C. advocate D. advent

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in theposition of the main stress in each of the following questions.Question 3: A. extravagant B. distinctively C. fundamental D. dilapidatedQuestion 4: A. mysterious B. original C. elaborate D. necessaryQuestion 5: A. rental B. canal C. dental D. sandals

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the followingquestions.Question 6: Ann: “Where’s Polly?” John: “She is in her room ______.”A. studying B. is studying C. studies D. has studied

Question 7: ______Everglades is a large, low, wet region in the southern part of the US state of Florida.A. The B. θ C. An D. Some

Question 8: It is possible ______ may assist some trees in saving water in the winter.A. to lose leaves B. when leaves have lost C. that the loss of leaves D. the leaves are lost

Question 9: I called Jenny yesterday with a view ______ asking her about the project.A. to B. of C. in D. for

Question 10: Pam broke her arm in the accident. It would have been much worse if she ______her seat belt at that time.A. hadn’t worn B. hadn’t been for C. hadn’t been wearing D. had been wearing

Question 11: Having opened the bottle, ______ for everyone.A. the drink was poured B. Mike poured the drinkC. Mike pouring the drink D. the drink was being poured

Question 12: He said there was nothing that happened, but I began to _____ when he kept beating about the bush.A. get cold feet B. smell a rat C. keep an eye on D. be off my head

Question 13: That he came up with all the ideas ______ a miracle to us.A. were B. was C. to be D. have been

Question 14:My father gave me ______ as a birthday present on my birthday.A. a digital useful alarm clock B. an alarm useful digital clockC. a useful alarm digital clock D. a useful digital alarm clock

Question 15: It is a serious operation for a woman as old as my grandmother. She's very frail. I hope she______.A. comes round B. gets away C. puts through D. pulls through

Question 16: Tim looks so frightened and upset. He ______ something terrible.A. must experience B. can have experiencedC. should have experienced D. must have experienced

Question 17: I don't suppose anyone will volunteer, ______?A. does he B. do I C. will they D. won’t they



Question 18: The knee is _______ most other joints in the body because it cannot twist without injury.A. to be damaged more than likely B. more likely to be damaged thanC. likely to be more than damaged D. more than likely to be damaged

Question 19: He became a millionaire by ______ of hard work and a considerable amount of luck.A. dint B. process C. cause D. effect

Question 20: Most whole milk undergoes homogenization, ______hot milk is pumped through valves to break upand permanently disperse the fat globules.

A. which process B. a process in which C. which is a process D. a processQuestion 21: He considers shares to be a good long- ______ investment.A. length B. time C. term D. age

Question 22: ______, the catfish is prized for its state.A.With ugly look B. As looking ugly C. As it is looking ugly D. Ugly looking as it is

Question 23: Lan: “Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house.”Mai: “______”

A. You are welcome. B. Mind your words.C. You can say that again. D. Nothing more to say.

Question 24: Studies have shown that the elderly who are pet owners have lower blood pressure than ______ wholive without pets.

A. elderly B. do the elderly C. for the elderly to do D. to the elderly

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underline part that needs correcting.Question 25: Ducks are less susceptible to infection than another types of poultry.A. another B. than C. to D. less

Question 26: Fiorello La Guadian made a speech to the United Nations Relief Administration, which he was thedirector, stating that Europe experienced prosperity after the World War II.

A. he B. stating C. which D. madeQuestion 27: During our tour of the refinery, it was seen that both propane and gasoline were produced in large

volumes.A. the refinery B. it was seen C. and D. in large volumes

Question 28: The Concord can fly across the Atlantic without re-fueling and carrying 11 tons of freight.A. The B. carrying C. freight D. across

Question 29: Televisions are now an every day feature of most households in the United States, and televisionviewing is the number one leisure activity.

A. an every day feature B. leisure activity C. television viewing D. most households

Choose the word or phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.Question 30: Throughout history, the prevalent authority pattern in families has been patriarchy, in which males

are in control.A. extraordinary B. strange C. dominant D. uncommon

Question 31: I’d rather staying in a hotel with all the amenities than camp in the woods.A. conveniences B. honors C. privileges D. expense

Question 32: Crime rates tend to fluctuate with the seasons, with much higher rates in the winter than in the summer.A. accelerate B. decrease C. go up and down D. stay the sameChoose the word or phrase OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.

Question 33: There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned.A. thin B. significant C. obvious D. clear

Question 34: Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially.A. impoverished B. wealthy C. well-off D. prosperous



Read the following passage taken from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary 8th, and mark the letterA, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 35 to 44.

SPORT AND FITNESSThe British are very fond of sport, but many people prefer to watch ___(35)___ take part. Many go to watch

football, cricket, etc. at the ground, but many more sit at home and watch sport on television. Most people todaytake relatively___(36)___. Over the last 30 or 40 years lifestyles have changed considerably and many people nowtravel even the shortest distances by car or bus. ___(37)___ exercise combined with eating too many ___(38)___and sugary foods has meant that many people are becoming too fat. In recent years, however, there has been a___(39)___ interest in fitness among young adults and many belong to a sports club or gym. In Britain most townshave an/a ___(40)___ football and cricket team, and people also have opportunities to play sports such as tennisand golf. Older people may play bowls. Some people go regularly to a sports center or leisure center. Some sportscenters ___(41)___ classes in aerobics, step and keep-fit. Some people ___(42)___ regularly at a local gym and doweight training and circuit training. Others go running or jogging in their local area. For enthusiastic runners thereare opportunities to take part in ___(43)___ runs, such as the London marathon. Other people keep themselves fitby walking or cycling. Many people go abroad on a skiing holiday each year. Membership of a sports club or gymcan be expensive and not everyone can afford the subscription. Local sports centers are generally cheaper. Somecompanies now provide sports facilities ___(44)___ their employees or contribute to the cost of joining a gym.

Question 35: A. to B. except for C. than D. rather thanQuestion 36: A. little general exercise B. a few general exercises

C. a little general exercise D. few general exercisesQuestion 37: A. The lack of B. Lack C. The lack D. Lack ofQuestion 38: A. fat B. rich C. fatty D. richlyQuestion 39: A. planting B. developing C. becoming D. growingQuestion 40: A. professional B. well-known C. competent D. amateurQuestion 41: A. grow B. propose C. pass D. arrangeQuestion 42: A. work out B. full in C. cough up D. find outQuestion 43: A. distance away B. long-distance C. short-distance D. full distanceQuestion 44: A. to B. for C. with D. about

Read the following passage taken from Baron’s The Leader In Test Preparation TOEFL iBT and mark theletter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 45 to 54.

Tulips are Old World, rather than New World, plants, with the origins of the species lying in Central Asia. Theybecame an integral part of the gardens of the Ottoman Empire from the sixteenth century onward, and, soon after,part of European life as well. Holland, in particular, became famous for its cultivation of the flower.

A tenuous line marked the advance of the tulip to the New World, where it was unknown in the wild. The firstDutch colonies in North America had been established in New Netherlands by the Dutch West India Company in1624, and one individual who settled in New Amsterdam (today's Manhattan section of New York City) in 1642described the flowers that bravely colonized the settlers' gardens. They were the same flowers seen in Dutch still-life paintings of the time: crown imperials, roses, carnations, and of course tulips. They flourished in Pennsylvaniatoo, where in 1698 William Penn received a report of John Tateham's "Great and Stately Palace”, its garden full oftulips.

By 1760, Boston newspapers were advertising 50 different kinds of mixed tulip "roots”. But the length of thejourney between Europe and North America created many difficulties. Thomas Hancock, an English settler, wrotethanking his plant supplier for a gift of some tulip bulbs from England, but his letter the following year grumbledthat they were all dead.

Tulips arrived in Holland, Michigan, with a later wave of early nineteenth-century Dutch immigrants whoquickly colonized the plains of Michigan. Together with many other Dutch settlements, such as the one at Pella,Iowa, they established a regular demand for European plants. The demand was bravely met by a new kind of tulipentrepreneur, the traveling salesperson. One Dutchman, Hendrick Van Der Schoot, spent six months in 1849traveling through the United States taking orders for tulip bulbs. While tulip bulbs were traveling from Europe tothe United States to satisfy the nostalgic longings of homesick English and Dutch settlers, North American plantswere traveling in the opposite direction. In England, the enthusiasm for American plants was one reason why tulipsdropped out of fashion in the gardens of the rich and famous.



Question 45: Which of the following questions does the passage mainly answer?A.Where were the first Dutch colonies in North America located?B.What is the difference between an Old World and a New World plant?C.Why are tulips grown in many different parts of the world?D. How did tulips become popular in North America?

Question 46: The word "integral" in line 2 is closest in meaning to ______.A. interesting B. overlooked C. fundamental D. ornamental

Question 47: The passage mentions that tulips were first found in which of the following regions?A.Western Europe B. India C. Central Asia D. North America

Question 48: The word "flourished" in line 8 is closest in meaning to ______.A. were marketed B. were discovered C. thrived D. combined

Question 49: The author mentions tulip growing in New Netherland, Pennsylvania and Michigan in order toillustrate how ______.

A. tulips grew progressively more popular in North AmericaB. imported tulips were considered more valuable than locally grown tulipsC. tulips were commonly passed as gifts from one family to anotherD. attitudes toward tulips varied from one location to another

Question 50: The word "grumbled" in line 13 is closest in meaning to ______.A. denied B. warned C. explained D. complained

Question 51: The passage mentions that one reason English and Dutch settlers planted tulips in their gardens wasthat tulips ______.

A. were easy to grow B. made them appear fashionableC. had become readily available D. reminded them of home

Question 52: The word "they" in line 17 refers to ______.A. tulips B. immigrants C. plants D. plains

Question 53: According to the passage, which of the following changes occurred in English gardens during theEuropean settlement of North America?

A. They grew in size in order to provide enough plants to export to the New World.B. They decreased in size on the estates of wealthy people.C. They contained many new types of North American plants.D. They contained a wider variety of tulips than ever before.

Question 54: The passage mentions which of the following as a problem associated with the importation of tulipsinto North America?

A. They were no longer fashionable by the time they arrived.B. Settlers knew little about how to cultivate them.C. Orders often took six months or longer to fill.D. They often failed to survive the journey.

Read the following passage taken from Baron’s How to prepare for the TOEFL and mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 55 to 64.

According to the controversial sunspot theory, great storms on the surface of the sun hurl streams of solarparticles into the atmosphere, causing a shift in the weather on earth.

A typical sunspot consists of a dark center umbra surrounded by a lighter penumbra of light and dark threadsextending out from the center like a spoke a wheel. Actually the sunspots are cooler than the rest of the photosphere,which may account for their color. Typically, the temperature in a sunspot umbra is about 4000 K.

Sunspots range in size from tiny granules to complex structures with areas stretching for billions of square miles.About 5% of the pots are large enough so that they can be seen without instruments: consequently, observations ofsunspots have been recorded for several thousand years.

Sunspots have been observed in arrangements of one to more than one hundred spots, but they tend to occur inpairs. There is also a marked tendency for the two spots of a pair to have opposite magnetic field associated withany given sunspots is closely related to the spot’s size.

Although there is no theory that completely explains the nature and function of sunspots, several models attemptto relate the phenomenon to magnetic fields along the lines of longitude from the north and south poles of the sun.



Question 55: What is the author’s main purpose in the passage?A. To argue for the existence of magnetic fields in sunspotsB. To describe the nature of sunspotsC. To propose a theory to explain sunspotsD. To compare the umbra and the penumbra

Question 56: The word controversial in line 1 is closest to ______.A. open to debate B. very complicated C. widely accepted D. just in traduce

Question 57: Solar particles are hurled into space by ______.A. small rivers on the surface of the sun B. underdetermined causesC. changes the earth’s atmosphere D. disturbances of wind

Question 58: The word particles in line 2 refers to ______.A. gas explosions in the atmosphere B. small piecesC. liquid streams on the sun D. light ray from the sun

Question 59: How can we describe matter from the sun that enters the earth’s atmosphere?A. Very small B. Very bright C. Very hard D. Very hot

Question 60: The sunspot theory is ______.A. relatively new B. widely acceptedC. subject to disagreement D. not considered important

Question 61: The word they in line 7 refers to ______.A. pots B. miles C. granules D. Structures

Question 62: The word consequently in line 7 could best be replaced by ______.A. Nevertheless B. In this way C.Without doubt D. As a result

Question 63: In which configuration do sunspots usually occur?A. In a configuration of two spots B. In groups of several thousand spotsC. In one spot of varying size D. In arrangements of one hundred or more spots

Question 64: How are sunspots explained?A. Sunspots may be related to magnetic fields that follow longitudinal lines on the sun.B. Sunspots are explained by storms that occur on the earth.C. Sunspots have no theory or model to explain them.D. Sunspots appear to be related to magnetic fields on the earth.

SECTION B:WRITING (4 POINTS)

Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as thesentence printed before it.

Question 65. I rarely sleep in the afternoon. I’m not in…………………………………………………………………………………

Question 66.My grandfather had completely forgotten that he phoned me last night. My grandfather didn’t have………………………………………………………………

Question 67.My brother-in-law is the most exasperating person I’ve ever met. I’ve yet……………………………………………………………………......................

Question 68. Tim spoke to his lawyer before signing the contract. Tim didn’t………………………………………………………………………………...

Question 69. His love increases with his admiration for her. The more…………………………………………………………………………………

Part II. Students should have freedom to choose their own subjects in the National examinationfor Upper Secondary Education. Do you agree or disagree? Write a paragraph of about140 words to support your answer.

_____ THE END_____




ĐỀ THI CHỌNHỌC SINHGIỎI LỚP 12 NĂMHỌC 2015-2016Môn: TIẾNG ANH



SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (16 POINTS)Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from

the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.Question 1: A. allegedly B. confusedly C. wickedly D. supposedlyQuestion 2: A. admiral B. advent C. adventure D. advocate

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in theposition of the main stress in each of the following questions.Question 3: A. original B. elaborate C. mysterious D. necessaryQuestion 4: A. extravagant B. fundamental C. distinctively D. dilapidatedQuestion 5: A. dental B. canal C. rental D. sandals

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the followingquestions.Question 6: It is possible ______ may assist some trees in saving water in the winter.A. that the loss of leaves B. when leaves have lost C. the leaves are lost D. to lose leaves

Question 7: The knee is _______ most other joints in the body because it cannot twist without injury.A. to be damaged more than likely B. more than likely to be damagedC. likely to be more than damaged D. more likely to be damaged than

Question 8: Pam broke her arm in the accident. It would have been much worse if she ______her seat belt at that time.A. had been wearing B. hadn’t been wearing C. hadn’t worn D. hadn’t been for


A. elderly B. do the elderly C. for the elderly to do D. to the elderlyQuestion 10:My father gave me ______ as a birthday present on my birthday.A. a digital useful alarm clock B. a useful alarm digital clockC. an alarm useful digital clock D. a useful digital alarm clock

Question 11: I don't suppose anyone will volunteer, ______?A. will they B. do I C. does he D. won’t they


Question 13: He said there was nothing that happened, but I began to _____ when he kept beating about the bush.A. keep an eye on B. get cold feet C. be off my head D. smell a rat

Question 14: ______, the catfish is prized for its state.A. As looking ugly B. As it is looking ugly C. Ugly looking as it is D.With ugly look

Question 15: Tim looks so frightened and upset. He ______ something terrible.A. must experience B. can have experiencedC. should have experienced D. must have experienced


A. which is a process B. a process C. a process in which D. which process




A. You are welcome. B. Mind your words.C. You can say that again. D. Nothing more to say.


Question 19: I called Jenny yesterday with a view ______ asking her about the project.A. for B. of C. to D. in

Question 20: He considers shares to be a good long- ______ investment.A. length B. time C. term D. age

Question 21: Having opened the bottle, ______ for everyone.A. Mike poured the drink B. Mike pouring the drinkC. the drink was poured D. the drink was being poured

Question 22: ______Everglades is a large, low, wet region in the southern part of the US state of Florida.A. An B. Some C. The D. θ


Question 24: Ann: “Where’s Polly?” John: “She is in her room ______.”A. studying B. has studied C. is studying D. studies

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underline part that needs correcting.Question 25: Fiorello La Guadian made a speech to the United Nations Relief Administration, which he was the

director, stating that Europe experienced prosperity after the World War II.A. which B. he C. made D. stating


A. leisure activity B. an every day feature C. most households D. television viewingQuestion 27: The Concord can fly across the Atlantic without re-fueling and carrying 11 tons of freight.A. The B. carrying C. freight D. across

Question 28: Ducks are less susceptible to infection than another types of poultry.A. less B. to C. than D. another

Question 29: During our tour of the refinery, it was seen that both propane and gasoline were produced in largevolumes.

A. the refinery B. it was seen C. and D. in large volumes

Choose the word or phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.Question 30: Throughout history, the prevalent authority pattern in families has been patriarchy, in which males

are in control.A. uncommon B. dominant C. extraordinary D. strange

Question 31: Crime rates tend to fluctuate with the seasons, with much higher rates in the winter than in the summer.A. accelerate B. decrease C. stay the same D. go up and down

Question 32: I’d rather staying in a hotel with all the amenities than camp in the woods.A. conveniences B. honors C. privileges D. expense

Choose the word or phrase OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.Question 33: There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned.A. clear B. obvious C. thin D. significant

Question 34: Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially.A. well-off B. wealthy C. impoverished D. prosperous






Question 35: A. except for B. than C. rather than D. toQuestion 36: A. few general exercises B. a few general exercises

C. a little general exercise D. little general exerciseQuestion 37: A. Lack of B. Lack C. The lack of D. The lackQuestion 38: A. rich B. fat C. fatty D. richlyQuestion 39: A. developing B. becoming C. planting D. growingQuestion 40: A. competent B. amateur C. professional D. well-knownQuestion 41: A. propose B. pass C. grow D. arrangeQuestion 42: A. full in B. cough up C. work out D. find outQuestion 43: A. long-distance B. short-distance C. distance away D. full distanceQuestion 44: A. for B. to C. with D. about








Question 45: Which of the following questions does the passage mainly answer?A.Why are tulips grown in many different parts of the world?B. How did tulips become popular in North America?C.Where were the first Dutch colonies in North America located?D.What is the difference between an Old World and a New World plant?

Question 46: The word "integral" in line 2 is closest in meaning to ______.A. overlooked B. ornamental C. interesting D. fundamental

Question 47: The passage mentions that tulips were first found in which of the following regions?A. North America B. India C. Central Asia D.Western Europe

Question 48: The word "flourished" in line 8 is closest in meaning to ______.A. thrived B. combined C. were discovered D. were marketed


A. tulips were commonly passed as gifts from one family to anotherB. tulips grew progressively more popular in North AmericaC. attitudes toward tulips varied from one location to anotherD. imported tulips were considered more valuable than locally grown tulips

Question 50: The word "grumbled" in line 13 is closest in meaning to ______.A. complained B. warned C. denied D. explained


A. reminded them of home B. were easy to growC. had become readily available D. made them appear fashionable

Question 52: The word "they" in line 17 refers to ______.A. plains B. plants C. immigrants D. tulips


A. They grew in size in order to provide enough plants to export to the New World.B. They contained many new types of North American plants.C. They contained a wider variety of tulips than ever before.D. They decreased in size on the estates of wealthy people.


A. They often failed to survive the journey.B. They were no longer fashionable by the time they arrived.C. Orders often took six months or longer to fill.D. Settlers knew little about how to cultivate them.









Question 55: What is the author’s main purpose in the passage?A. To argue for the existence of magnetic fields in sunspotsB. To propose a theory to explain sunspotsC. To describe the nature of sunspotsD. To compare the umbra and the penumbra

Question 56: The word controversial in line 1 is closest to ______.A. widely accepted B. very complicated C. just in traduce D. open to debate

Question 57: Solar particles are hurled into space by ______.A. small rivers on the surface of the sun B. changes the earth’s atmosphereC. underdetermined causes D. disturbances of wind

Question 58: The word particles in line 2 refers to ______.A. liquid streams on the sun B. small piecesC. light ray from the sun D. gas explosions in the atmosphere

Question 59: How can we describe matter from the sun that enters the earth’s atmosphere?A. Very bright B. Very hard C. Very small D. Very hot

Question 60: The sunspot theory is ______.A. relatively new B. not considered importantC. widely accepted D. subject to disagreement

Question 61: The word they in line 7 refers to ______.A. pots B. miles C. Structures D. granules

Question 62: The word consequently in line 7 could best be replaced by ______.A. As a result B.Without doubt C. In this way D. Nevertheless

Question 63: In which configuration do sunspots usually occur?A. In groups of several thousand spots B. In a configuration of two spotsC. In one spot of varying size D. In arrangements of one hundred or more spots

Question 64: How are sunspots explained?A. Sunspots are explained by storms that occur on the earth.B. Sunspots have no theory or model to explain them.C. Sunspots may be related to magnetic fields that follow longitudinal lines on the sun.D. Sunspots appear to be related to magnetic fields on the earth.









_____ THE END_____








Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs fromthe other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.Question 1: A. wickedly B. allegedly C. confusedly D. supposedlyQuestion 2: A. admiral B. adventure C. advocate D. advent

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the positionof the main stress in each of the following questions.Question 3: A. canal B. dental C. sandals D. rentalQuestion 4: A. dilapidated B. fundamental C. distinctively D. extravagantQuestion 5: A. original B. mysterious C. elaborate D. necessary

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the followingquestions.Question 6: He considers shares to be a good long- ______ investment.A. length B. term C. time D. age

Question 7: Pam broke her arm in the accident. It would have been much worse if she ______her seat belt at that time.A. had been wearing B. hadn’t been wearing C. hadn’t worn D. hadn’t been for


Question 9: I called Jenny yesterday with a view ______ asking her about the project.A. for B. of C. to D. in

Question 10: Having opened the bottle, ______ for everyone.A. Mike poured the drink B. Mike pouring the drinkC. the drink was poured D. the drink was being poured


A. for the elderly to do B. to the elderly C. elderly D. do the elderlyQuestion 12: I don't suppose anyone will volunteer, ______?A. do I B. will they C. won’t they D. does he

Question 13:My father gave me ______ as a birthday present on my birthday.A. an alarm useful digital clock B. a digital useful alarm clockC. a useful digital alarm clock D. a useful alarm digital clock


Question 15: ______, the catfish is prized for its state.A. As looking ugly B. Ugly looking as it is C. As it is looking ugly D.With ugly look


A. a process in which B. which process C. which is a process D. a processQuestion 17: He said there was nothing that happened, but I began to _____ when he kept beating about the bush.A. keep an eye on B. be off my head C. get cold feet D. smell a rat




Question 19: Ann: “Where’s Polly?” John: “She is in her room ______.”A. studying B. is studying C. studies D. has studied

Question 20: The knee is _______ most other joints in the body because it cannot twist without injury.A. more likely to be damaged than B. likely to be more than damagedC. to be damaged more than likely D. more than likely to be damaged

Question 21: ______Everglades is a large, low, wet region in the southern part of the US state of Florida.A. An B. Some C. The D. θ

Question 22: Tim looks so frightened and upset. He ______ something terrible.A. must experience B. can have experiencedC. must have experienced D. should have experienced

Question 23: It is possible ______ may assist some trees in saving water in the winter.A. to lose leaves B. the leaves are lost C. when leaves have lost D. that the loss of leaves


A. Mind your words. B. You are welcome.C. Nothing more to say. D. You can say that again.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underline part that needs correcting.Question 25: Televisions are now an every day feature of most households in the United States, and television

viewing is the number one leisure activity.A. leisure activity B. an every day feature C. most households D. television viewing

Question 26: Ducks are less susceptible to infection than another types of poultry.A. less B. to C. than D. another

Question 27: During our tour of the refinery, it was seen that both propane and gasoline were produced in largevolumes.

A. the refinery B. it was seen C. and D. in large volumesQuestion 28: The Concord can fly across the Atlantic without re-fueling and carrying 11 tons of freight.A. across B. freight C. carrying D. The


A. stating B. made C. he D. which

Choose the word or phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.Question 30: I’d rather staying in a hotel with all the amenities than camp in the woods.A. expense B. honors C. conveniences D. privileges

Question 31: Throughout history, the prevalent authority pattern in families has been patriarchy, in which malesare in control.

A. dominant B. uncommon C. extraordinary D. strangeQuestion 32: Crime rates tend to fluctuate with the seasons, with much higher rates in the winter than in the summer.A. stay the same B. decrease C. accelerate D. go up and down

Choose the word or phrase OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.Question 33: Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially.A. well-off B. wealthy C. impoverished D. prosperous

Question 34: There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned.A. thin B. clear C. significant D. obvious



Read the following passage taken from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary 8th, and mark the letterA, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 44.



Question 35: A. rather than B. to C. than D. except forQuestion 36: A. little general exercise B. a few general exercises

C. few general exercises D. a little general exerciseQuestion 37: A. Lack B. The lack C. The lack of D. Lack ofQuestion 38: A. richly B. fatty C. fat D. richQuestion 39: A. planting B. growing C. developing D. becomingQuestion 40: A. competent B. professional C. amateur D. well-knownQuestion 41: A. grow B. pass C. propose D. arrangeQuestion 42: A. full in B. cough up C. find out D. work outQuestion 43: A. distance away B. long-distance C. full distance D. short-distanceQuestion 44: A. about B. with C. to D. for








Question 45: Which of the following questions does the passage mainly answer?A. How did tulips become popular in North America?B.What is the difference between an Old World and a New World plant?C.Why are tulips grown in many different parts of the world?D.Where were the first Dutch colonies in North America located?

Question 46: The word "integral" in line 2 is closest in meaning to ______.A. fundamental B. interesting C. ornamental D. overlooked

Question 47: The passage mentions that tulips were first found in which of the following regions?A. North America B.Western Europe C. Central Asia D. India

Question 48: The word "flourished" in line 8 is closest in meaning to ______.A. thrived B. combined C. were discovered D. were marketed


A. attitudes toward tulips varied from one location to anotherB. tulips were commonly passed as gifts from one family to anotherC. tulips grew progressively more popular in North AmericaD. imported tulips were considered more valuable than locally grown tulips

Question 50: The word "grumbled" in line 13 is closest in meaning to ______.A. warned B. complained C. explained D. denied


A. made them appear fashionable B. were easy to growC. had become readily available D. reminded them of home

Question 52: The word "they" in line 17 refers to ______.A. plants B. tulips C. plains D. immigrants


A. They contained many new types of North American plants.B. They contained a wider variety of tulips than ever before.C. They decreased in size on the estates of wealthy people.D. They grew in size in order to provide enough plants to export to the New World.


A. Orders often took six months or longer to fill.B. They often failed to survive the journey.C. They were no longer fashionable by the time they arrived.D. Settlers knew little about how to cultivate them.

Read the following passage taken from Baron’s How to prepare for the TOEFL and mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 55 to 64.








Question 55: What is the author’s main purpose in the passage?A. To propose a theory to explain sunspotsB. To describe the nature of sunspotsC. To compare the umbra and the penumbraD. To argue for the existence of magnetic fields in sunspots

Question 56: The word controversial in line 1 is closest to ______.A. very complicated B. just in traduce C. open to debate D. widely accepted

Question 57: Solar particles are hurled into space by ______.A. small rivers on the surface of the sun B. changes the earth’s atmosphereC. disturbances of wind D. underdetermined causes

Question 58: The word particles in line 2 refers to ______.A. light ray from the sun B. gas explosions in the atmosphereC. liquid streams on the sun D. small pieces

Question 59: How can we describe matter from the sun that enters the earth’s atmosphere?A. Very hot B. Very hard C. Very small D. Very bright

Question 60: The sunspot theory is ______.A. subject to disagreement B. relatively newC. not considered important D. widely accepted

Question 61: The word they in line 7 refers to ______.A. miles B. Structures C. pots D. granules

Question 62: The word consequently in line 7 could best be replaced by ______.A. As a result B.Without doubt C. Nevertheless D. In this way

Question 63: In which configuration do sunspots usually occur?A. In a configuration of two spots B. In arrangements of one hundred or more spotsC. In groups of several thousand spots D. In one spot of varying size

Question 64: How are sunspots explained?A. Sunspots have no theory or model to explain them.B. Sunspots may be related to magnetic fields that follow longitudinal lines on the sun.C. Sunspots are explained by storms that occur on the earth.D. Sunspots appear to be related to magnetic fields on the earth.









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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs fromthe other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.Question 1: A. admiral B. adventure C. advocate D. adventQuestion 2: A. wickedly B. allegedly C. supposedly D. confusedly

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in theposition of the main stress in each of the following questions.Question 3: A. fundamental B. dilapidated C. extravagant D. distinctivelyQuestion 4: A. dental B. rental C. sandals D. canalQuestion 5: A. necessary B. elaborate C. mysterious D. original

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the followingquestions.Question 6: Lan: “Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house.”

Mai: “______”A. You are welcome. B. You can say that again.C. Mind your words. D. Nothing more to say.

Question 7:My father gave me ______ as a birthday present on my birthday.A. a useful digital alarm clock B. an alarm useful digital clockC. a useful alarm digital clock D. a digital useful alarm clock

Question 8: Pam broke her arm in the accident. It would have been much worse if she ______her seat belt at that time.A. hadn’t been for B. hadn’t been wearing C. hadn’t worn D. had been wearing

Question 9: It is a serious operation for a woman as old as my grandmother. She's very frail. I hope she______.A. pulls through B. gets away C. puts through D. comes round

Question 10: That he came up with all the ideas ______ a miracle to us.A. were B. have been C. was D. to be

Question 11: I don't suppose anyone will volunteer, ______?A. do I B. will they C. won’t they D. does he

Question 12: Ann: “Where’s Polly?” John: “She is in her room ______.”A. studying B. is studying C. studies D. has studied

Question 13: Tim looks so frightened and upset. He ______ something terrible.A. must experience B. can have experiencedC. must have experienced D. should have experienced

Question 14: ______, the catfish is prized for its state.A. As looking ugly B. Ugly looking as it is C. As it is looking ugly D.With ugly look

Question 15: Having opened the bottle, ______ for everyone.A. the drink was being poured B. the drink was pouredC. Mike poured the drink D. Mike pouring the drink



Question 16: The knee is _______ most other joints in the body because it cannot twist without injury.A. more likely to be damaged than B. likely to be more than damagedC. to be damaged more than likely D. more than likely to be damaged

Question 17: I called Jenny yesterday with a view ______ asking her about the project.A. for B. in C. to D. of


A. for the elderly to do B. to the elderly C. do the elderly D. elderlyQuestion 19: Most whole milk undergoes homogenization, ______hot milk is pumped through valves to break up

and permanently disperse the fat globules.A. which is a process B. which process C. a process in which D. a process

Question 20: ______Everglades is a large, low, wet region in the southern part of the US state of Florida.A. The B. θ C. An D. Some

Question 21: He said there was nothing that happened, but I began to _____ when he kept beating about the bush.A. get cold feet B. smell a rat C. keep an eye on D. be off my head

Question 22: It is possible ______ may assist some trees in saving water in the winter.A. to lose leaves B. the leaves are lost C. when leaves have lost D. that the loss of leaves

Question 23: He considers shares to be a good long- ______ investment.A. age B. term C. time D. length


Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underline part that needs correcting.Question 25: Ducks are less susceptible to infection than another types of poultry.A. than B. less C. to D. another


A. leisure activity B. television viewing C. most households D. an every day featureQuestion 27: The Concord can fly across the Atlantic without re-fueling and carrying 11 tons of freight.A. across B. freight C. carrying D. The


A. stating B. made C. he D. whichQuestion 29: During our tour of the refinery, it was seen that both propane and gasoline were produced in large

volumes.A. in large volumes B. the refinery C. and D. it was seen

Choose the word or phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.Question 30: Crime rates tend to fluctuate with the seasons, with much higher rates in the winter than in the

summer.A. stay the same B. decrease C. accelerate D. go up and down

Question 31: I’d rather staying in a hotel with all the amenities than camp in the woods.A. privileges B. conveniences C. expense D. honors

Question 32: Throughout history, the prevalent authority pattern in families has been patriarchy, in which malesare in control.

A. dominant B. uncommon C. strange D. extraordinary

Choose the word or phrase OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.Question 33: Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially.A. wealthy B. prosperous C. impoverished D. well-off



Question 34: There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned.A. obvious B. clear C. significant D. thin




Question 35: A. except for B. than C. rather than D. toQuestion 36: A. few general exercises B. a little general exercise

C. little general exercise D. a few general exercisesQuestion 37: A. The lack B. Lack of C. Lack D. The lack ofQuestion 38: A. fatty B. richly C. rich D. fatQuestion 39: A. planting B. growing C. developing D. becomingQuestion 40: A. professional B. competent C. amateur D. well-knownQuestion 41: A. pass B. propose C. grow D. arrangeQuestion 42: A. find out B. work out C. full in D. cough upQuestion 43: A. distance away B. long-distance C. short-distance D. full distanceQuestion 44: A. about B. with C. to D. for





Tulips arrived in Holland, Michigan, with a later wave of early nineteenth-century Dutch immigrants whoquickly colonized the plains of Michigan. Together with many other Dutch settlements, such as the one at Pella,Iowa, they established a regular demand for European plants. The demand was bravely met by a new kind of tulipentrepreneur, the traveling salesperson. One Dutchman, Hendrick Van Der Schoot, spent six months in 1849traveling through the United States taking orders for tulip bulbs. While tulip bulbs were traveling from Europe tothe United States to satisfy the nostalgic longings of homesick English and Dutch settlers, North American plants



were traveling in the opposite direction. In England, the enthusiasm for American plants was one reason why tulipsdropped out of fashion in the gardens of the rich and famous.

Question 45: Which of the following questions does the passage mainly answer?A. How did tulips become popular in North America?B.Why are tulips grown in many different parts of the world?C.What is the difference between an Old World and a New World plant?D.Where were the first Dutch colonies in North America located?

Question 46: The word "integral" in line 2 is closest in meaning to ______.A. fundamental B. ornamental C. overlooked D. interesting

Question 47: The passage mentions that tulips were first found in which of the following regions?A. India B.Western Europe C. Central Asia D. North America

Question 48: The word "flourished" in line 8 is closest in meaning to ______.A. were discovered B. were marketed C. combined D. thrived


A. imported tulips were considered more valuable than locally grown tulipsB. tulips grew progressively more popular in North AmericaC. attitudes toward tulips varied from one location to anotherD. tulips were commonly passed as gifts from one family to another

Question 50: The word "grumbled" in line 13 is closest in meaning to ______.A. complained B. explained C. warned D. denied


A. had become readily available B. made them appear fashionableC. were easy to grow D. reminded them of home

Question 52: The word "they" in line 17 refers to ______.A. immigrants B. plants C. plains D. tulips


A. They decreased in size on the estates of wealthy people.B. They grew in size in order to provide enough plants to export to the New World.C. They contained many new types of North American plants.D. They contained a wider variety of tulips than ever before.


A. They were no longer fashionable by the time they arrived.B. They often failed to survive the journey.C. Settlers knew little about how to cultivate them.D. Orders often took six months or longer to fill.









Question 55: What is the author’s main purpose in the passage?A. To describe the nature of sunspotsB. To compare the umbra and the penumbraC. To argue for the existence of magnetic fields in sunspotsD. To propose a theory to explain sunspots

Question 56: The word controversial in line 1 is closest to ______.A. widely accepted B. very complicated C. just in traduce D. open to debate

Question 57: Solar particles are hurled into space by ______.A. changes the earth’s atmosphere B. underdetermined causesC. disturbances of wind D. small rivers on the surface of the sun

Question 58: The word particles in line 2 refers to ______.A. gas explosions in the atmosphere B. light ray from the sunC. small pieces D. liquid streams on the sun

Question 59: How can we describe matter from the sun that enters the earth’s atmosphere?A. Very hard B. Very bright C. Very hot D. Very small

Question 60: The sunspot theory is ______.A. relatively new B. subject to disagreementC. not considered important D. widely accepted

Question 61: The word they in line 7 refers to ______.A. Structures B. granules C. miles D. pots

Question 62: The word consequently in line 7 could best be replaced by ______.A. Nevertheless B.Without doubt C. In this way D. As a result

Question 63: In which configuration do sunspots usually occur?A. In arrangements of one hundred or more spots B. In a configuration of two spotsC. In groups of several thousand spots D. In one spot of varying size

Question 64: How are sunspots explained?A. Sunspots may be related to magnetic fields that follow longitudinal lines on the sun.B. Sunspots appear to be related to magnetic fields on the earth.C. Sunspots are explained by storms that occur on the earth.D. Sunspots have no theory or model to explain them.









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KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 12 TỈNH THÁI BÌNHNăm học 2015 - 2016

ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤMMÔN: TIẾNG ANH

I - Phần trắc nghiệm: mỗi câu đúng 0,25 điểm

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II - Phần viết luận:Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentenceprinted before it.

(0,2 điểm x 5 câu = 1,0 điểm)Question 65. I rarely sleep in the afternoon.

I’m not in the habit of sleeping in the afternoon.Question 66.My grandfather had completely forgotten that he phoned me last night.

My grandfather didn’t have any recollection of phoning me last night.Question 67.My brother-in-law is the most exasperating person I’ve ever met.

I’ve yet to meet a more exasperating person than my brother-in-law. I’ve yet to meet such an exasperating person as my brother-in-law.

Question 68. Tim spoke to his lawyer before signing the contract. Tim didn’t sign the contract until he had spoken to his lawyer.

Question 69. His love increases with his admiration for her. The more he admires her, the more he loves her.



Part II. Students should have freedom to choose their own subjects in the graduation exam for UpperSecondary education. Do you agree or disagree? Write a paragraph of about 140 words tosupport your answer. (3 điểm)

MÔ TẢ TIÊU CHÍ ĐÁNH GIÁ ĐIỂM TỐI ĐA CHO PHẦN VIẾT LUẬN (PART II)

1. Bố cục 0,80 đ

- Câu đề dẫn chủ đề mạch lạc

- Bố cục hợp lí rõ ràng phù hợp yêu cầu của đề bài

- Bố cục uyển chuyển từ mở bài đến kết luận

2. Phát triển ý 0,50 đ

- Phát triển ý có trình tự logic

- Có dẫn chứng, ví dụ,… đủ để bảo vệ ý kiến của mình

3. Sử dụng ngôn từ 0,60 đ

- Sử dụng ngôn từ phù hợp nội dung

- Sử dụng ngôn từ đúng văn phong/ thể loại

- Sử dụng từ nối các ý cho bài viết uyển chuyển

4. Nội dung 0,60 đ

- Đủ thuyết phục người đọc

- Đủ dẫn chứng, ví dụ, lập luận

- Độ dài: Số từ không nhiều hơn hoặc ít hơn so với quy định 5%

5. Ngữ pháp, dấu câu và chinh tả: 0,50 đ

- Sử dụng đúng dấu câu

- Chính tả: viết đúng chính tả

- Lỗi chính tả gây hiểu nhầm/sai lệch: sẽ bị tính một lỗi (trừ 1% điểm của bài viết)

- Cùng một lỗi chính tả lặp lại chỉ tính là một lỗi

- Sử dụng đúng thời, thể, cấu trúc câu đúng ngữ pháp (lỗi ngữ pháp gây hiểu nhầm/sai lệch ýsẽ bị trừ 1% điểm bài viết).

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