Đề thi chọn HSG cấp tỉnh môn Tiếng Anh 11 - Sở GD&ĐT Bắc Ninh 2020-2021 (Có đáp án)

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1. UBND TỈNH BẮC NINH ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO NĂM HỌC 2020-2021 Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 11 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) (Đề thi có 07 trang) Thí sinh làm bài trên tờ giấy thi Họ và tên thí sinh: Số báo danh PART ONE: LISTENING (4.0 POINTS) I. Listen to the audio and fill in the missing information in the numbered space. In each space, write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. (0.8 point) People involved in (1) ___ are asking: Will universities require students to get the coronavirus vaccine before they come back to school? Many universities already request (2) ___ from new students. Schools like the University of Wisconsin, for example, do not require students to be vaccinated for many diseases, but (3) ___ them. But public (4) ___ say it is unlikely universities will be able to require it this fall. The University of Michigan is another large university, with over (5) ___ students. A University of Michigan spokesman answered (6) ___: “At this time, the university does not anticipate requiring a COVID vaccine for (7) ___, staff or students,” he wrote. Limaye said it is likely universities will enter the 2020 - 2021 school year still using other methods “to control the spread” of the virus, even if some students and professors have received the vaccine. These methods include wearing a face covering, virus testing, (8) ___ and keeping groups of students together in small groups. II. Listen to a conversation in a tourist information office in Guernsey. (1.6 points) 1. There is a concert on Saturday night at ___. A. at the castle B. in the St. James concert hall C. in the Candie Gardens 2. The woman says that Hauteville House ___. A. was the home of a famous writer B. has an excellent café C. has beautiful gardens 3. The guided walk in St Peter Port ___. A. starts at 1.30 and lasts two hours B. starts at 2.00 and lasts 1.5 hours C. starts at 5.00 and lasts 1.5 hours 4. To join the guided walk, visitors must ___. A. buy a ticket from the information office B. meet outside the information office C. phone the walk leaders in advance 5. The man ___ the Autumn Walking Festival. A. has missed B. plans to take part in C. is not interested in 6. Tennerfest is a festival to celebrate ___. A. historyB. foodC. sports Trang 1/ 7
2. 7. Tennerfest ___. A. has just finished B. is happening now C. will start soon 8. The man ___ the island of Jersey. A. is definitely interested in visiting B. may visit C. does not want to visit III. Listen to the talk between a receptionist at a fitness center and her customer and decide if the statement is true (T) or false (F). (1.6 points) 1. The man has only recently decided to join the gym. 2. The woman says the gym will make sure it has the lowest price in the city. 3. The woman says that other gyms charge people when they leave. 4. The gym used to be open for 24 hours but it was too busy. 5. The man has ever worked with a personal trainer before. 6. The exercise plan your personal trainer provides will tell you what to eat. 7. The personal trainer doesn't cost anything at all. 8. The gym offers a sample visit. PART TWO: PHONETICS (0.5 POINT) I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. 1. A. belovedB. nakedC. learned D. determined 2. A. devotion B. congestion C. suggestion D. question II. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others. 3. A. architectureB. comparisonC. championshipD. communism 4. A. dialectB. diagramC. diagonalD. diamond 5. A. conscienceB. pensionC. pleasureD. antique PART THREE: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (5.5 POINTS) I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. (1.5 points) 1. Nathalie seems very tough at work. She’s a different person at home, ___. A. thoughB. althoughC. as thoughD. even though 2. Their research into the causes of cancer promises to break the new ___ in the field and possibly lead to a cure. A. earthB. groundC. soilD. land 3. The dawn redwood appears ___ some 100 million years ago in northern forests around the world. A. was flourishedB. to flourish C. to have flourishedD. have flourished 4. The report urged that all children ___ to swim. A. were taughtB. taughtC. be taughtD. must be taught 5. John: This grammar test is the hardest one we’ve ever had this semester! Mary: ___ but I think it’s quite easy. A. I couldn’t agree moreB. I understand what you’re saying C. You’re wrongD. I don’t see in that way 6. She ___ modern art. She visits all the local exhibitions. A. looks down on B. goes in for Trang 2/ 7
3. C. fixes up withD. comes up against 7. I would appreciate ___ it a secret. A. you to keepB. that you keepC. that you will keepD. your keeping 8. After so many years, it is great to see him ___ his ambitions. A. realizeB. get C. possessD. deserve 9. His personal problems seem to have been ___ him from his work lately. A. disruptingB. disturbingC. distractingD. dispersing 10. He has been hit by a ___ of injuries since he joined the team. A. successB. continuationC. repetitionD. succession 11. Peter: ‘Do you mind if I put the television on?’ Susan: ‘___.’ A. It’s no matter to me. B. Not mention it. C. You are welcome.D. No, not in the least. 12. He was a generous friend, but as a businessman he drove a hard ___. A. bargainB. affairC. contractD. deal 13. ___ passenger pigeon, one of several species of extinct birds, was hunted to extinction over ___ few decades. A. The / ØB. Ø / aC. The / aD. A / the 14. ___, let me know as soon as possible. A. If you heard anythingB. Should you hear anything C. Had you heard anythingD. Unless you hear anything 15. ___better working conditions. A. What’s interesting the workers most isB. What’s interested the workers most is C. What interest the workers most isD. What interests the workers most is II. Complete the following sentences with the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets. (2.0 points) 1. They (not, invent) ___ satellites, we couldn’t watch live programmes on TV. 2. I distinctly remember (pay) ___ him. I gave him two dollars. 3. All the evidence suggests that he (steal) ___ the money before he left here. 4. Mary isn’t here – but she (not take) ___ the car because there’s no petrol in it. 5. This building (finish) ___ by the end of next month. 6. There are just five awards, (consist) ___ of 50,000 Swiss Francs. 7. (Leave) ___ uncovered , the balcony chairs will be ruined in this weather. 8. I know you didn’t want to upset me but I’d sooner you (tell) ___ me the whole truth yesterday. 9. It is only recently that ballets have been based on the themes (reflect) ___ American life. 10. I didn’t do the test well. I (prepare) ___ it more carefully at home. III. Supply the correct form of the word in capital letters. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (1.0 point) SKIING HOLIDAYS IN COLORADO To ski or snowboard in Colorado is to experience the pinnacle of winter sports. The state of Colorado is known for its spectacular scenery and (1. BREATH) ___ views, which inspire today's travelers as much as they spurred on the (2. SETTLE) ___ who first arrived in this part of the US over a century ago. And whether you're seeking the outdoor adventure of a (3. LIFE) ___ exciting nightlife or a great family getaway, Colorado has everything you need. Trang 3/ 7
4. November through April, snow conditions are (4. CONSIST) ___ and reliable, featuring Colorado's (5. LEGEND) ___ “champagne powder” snow. Extensive snow making and grooming operations always keeps trails in top shape. The mountain destinations in the Colorado Rockies can turn your wildest ski dreams into thrilling (6. REAL) ___. There, you'll find the best skiing and snowboarding resorts on (7. PICTURE) ___ slopes, as well as the finest ski schools in the US. Together, they present an (8. PARALLEL) ___ winter paradise. And the best part is that you'll enjoy friendly, (9. CARE) ___ service in resorts that are (10. COMMIT) ___ to delivering the highest quality amenities. IV. Find and correct ONE error in each of the following questions. (1.0 point) 1. Things started to go wrongly as soon as we got to the hotel. We were all completely exhausted after our long journey and looking forward to a 1. ___ shower and a rest. 2. However, we found that our room was not ready, which was very 2. ___ annoyed, although the manager was extremely apologetic. 3. While we were waiting, we asked about the excursions to places of an 3. ___ interest which we had read about in the brochure. 4. Imagine how we felt when we were told they had all been cancelled! Apparently, the person responsible for organizing them had left suddenly and had not been replaced. Then Sally saw a notice pinning to the door of 4. ___ the restaurant, saying it was closed for redecoration, and Peter discovered that the swimming pool was empty. 5. When we eventually got to our room we were horrified to find that it was at the back of the hotel, and we had a view of a car park, which 5. ___ seemed to be used as a rubbish dump. We seriously began to wonder whether or not staying. PART FOUR: READING (5.0 POINTS) I. Read the passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. (2.0 points) The first animated film, Humorous Phases of Funny Faces, was made in 1906 by newspaper illustrator James Blackton. He filmed faces that were drawn on blackboards in progressive stages. In New York City, Winsor McCay exhibited his most famous films, Little Nemo (1910) and Gertie the Dinosaur (1914). His films featured fluid motion and characters with individual personalities. For the first time, characters drawn of life seemed to live on the screen. In 1914, John R. Bray streamlined the animation process, using assembly-line techniques to turn out cartoons. By 1915, film studios began producing cartoon series. The Pat Sullivan studio produced the series featuring Felix the Cat. He became one of the most beloved characters of the silent-film era. The Max Fleischer studio produced series starring Ko-Ko the Clown and, later, Betty Boop and Popeye. The first cartoon with sound was Steamboat Willie (1928), which introduced Mickey Mouse. This film was produced by Walt Disney, the most famous of American animators. His early success enabled Disney to train his animators in anatomy, acting, drawing and motion studies. The results of this are apparent in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), the first full- length animated feature. It became an instant success, and still remains popular. Other important Disney films followed. Trang 4/ 7
5. Warner Brothers’ studio challenged Disney for leadership in the field with cartoons starring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and other characters. These films were faster-paced and featured slapstick humor. In the 1950s, a group of animators splintered off from Disney and formed United Production of America, which rejected Disney’s realism and employed a bold, modernistic approach. In the 1950s, children’s cartoons began to be broadcast on Saturday morning television and, later, in prime time. Among the most successful were those made by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, such as those featuring Yogi Bear and the Flinstones. The full-length animated film became popular again in the 1980s and ‘90s. Producer Steven Spielberg released his first animated film, An American Tail (1986), and Disney began a series of remarkable annual hits with The Little Mermaid (1989). Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), a joint production of Spielberg and Disney, blurred the lines between live action and animation. Animation returned to prime-time television with the Fox Network’s The Simpsons. Animators had experimented with computer animation as early as the 1950s, but Toy Story (1955) was the first-full- length film to be entirely computer animated. These developments promise to bring about the most exciting era in animation since its heyday. 1. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. The history of animated film B. The life of Walt Disney C. The development of one animated cartoon D. The use of computer in animation 2. It can be inferred from the passage that the characters in Little Nemo and Gertie the Dinosaur ___. A. were first drawn on a blackboard B. were part of cartoon series C. seemed to have their own personalities D. did not look as life-like as Blackton’s characters. 3. The word ‘this’ in the passage refers to ___. A. the introduction of sound in cartoonsB. his early success C. motion studyD. training his animators 4. The word ‘He’ in the passage refers to ___. A. Pat SullivanB. Felix the Cat C. Max FleischerD. Ko-Ko the Clown 5. What can be inferred from the passage about animated films produced before 1928? A. They were not very popular B. They were longer than later movies C. They were not drawn by hand D. They were silent films 6. According to the passage, the film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs ___. A. showed the benefits of training the Disney animators B. was the first movie produced by Walt Disney C. was the last movie Disney made before his death D. did not become successful until many years later 7. The phrase ‘splintered off from’ in the passage is closest in meaning to ___. A. competed withB. broke away fromC. merged withD. released from 8. The author did NOT specifically mention characters produced by ___. A. Walt Disney B. Hanna and Barbera C. United Production of AmericaD. Warner Brothers Trang 5/ 7
6. 9. The phrase ‘blurred the lines’ in the passage is closest in meaning to ___. A. eliminated the distinctionsB. obscured the issues C. answered the questions D. emphasized the problems 10. The first experiments with computer animation took place during the ___. A. 1950sB. 1960s C. 1980s D. 1990s II. Read the following passage carefully and choose the option that best complete each of the blanks. (1.0 point) The Mysterious Isle In the early morning of 23 January, 2009, the most powerful storm for a decade hit western France. With wind speeds in ___(1)___ of 120 miles per hour, it flattened forests, ___(2)___ down power lines and caused massive destruction to buildings and roads. But it also left behind an extraordinary creation. Seven miles out to sea at the ___(3)___ where the Atlantic Ocean meets the estuary of the River Gironde, a small island had ___(4)___ out of water. Locals soon gave it the name The Mysterious Isle. What was so remarkable, ___(5)___ its sudden apparition, was the fact that the island ___(6)___ intact in what is often quite a hostile sea environment. It could well become a permanent feature. Scientists ___(7)___ realised that the island's appearance ___(8)___ a unique opportunity to study the creation and development of a new ecosystem. Within months, it had been colonised by seabirds, insects and vegetation. Unfortunately, however, they were not alone in ___(9)___ the island attractive. It became increasingly difficult to ___(10)___ the site from human visitors. In its first year, day trippers came in powered dinghies, a parachute club used it as a landing strip, a rave party was even held there one night. 1. A. surplusB. advanceC. excess D. put 2. A. fetchedB. broughtC. carried D. sent 3. A. sceneB. markC. stageD. point 4. A. risen B. growthC. liftedD. surfaced 5. A. in spite ofB. instead of C. apart from D. on account of 6. A. prolongedB. remained C. resided D. preserved 7. A. quicklyB. brisklyC. hastilyD. speedily 8. A. deliveredB. awardedC. proposed D. offered 9. A. regardingB. findingC. seekingD. deciding 10. A. preventB. preserveC. protectD. prohibit III. Fill each blank space with ONE appropriate word. (2.0 points) CHESS TOURNAMENT All tournament chess games are played with a chess clock – that is two clocks joined together. When one player make his move, he presses a button which stops his clock and starts his opponent’s clock. (1) ___ fails to keep up the time limit, no (2) ___ what the position on the board, loses the game. Weekend tournaments with a fast time limit and long sessions of play of (3) ___ to twelve hours a day are very strenuous and result in fatigue and time troubles. The play is quite sharp. Active, attacking chess is the (4) ___ of the day and it is difficult to maintain a sustained, precise defence (5) ___ such play. A score of the game must be (6) ___ as play goes on. Each move is written down on a score sheet, which has to be handed to the tournament officials in the end of each round. The only thought in everybody’s head is to win. Talent and youth – that’s (7) ___ is needed for success at chess, (8) ___ the emphasis on youth. Some approach the board with a slow, purposeless manner (9) ___ giving you a second glance – you simply don’t count. They seem to imply that the outcome is (10) ___ foregone conclusion for them; you only have to accept them with good grace. Trang 6/ 7
7. PART FIVE: WRITING (5.0 POINTS) I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence before it. (2.0 pts) 1. You didn’t think carefully enough before you decided.  You ought ___ 2. Don’t conclude that learning English is easy.  Don’t come ___ 3. The motorcyclist rounded the corner at a quite unbelievable speed.  The speed ___ 4. We can say that the leisure industry will be the money spinner of the future.  The leisure industry ___ 5. I only recognized him when he came into the light.  It was not until ___ 6. What Anna hates most about these school reunions is posing for photos.  There is nothing ___ 7. The collision didn’t damage his car much.  Not a great ___ 8. Arguing with her won’t get you anywhere.  It won’t do ___ 9. We’ll let you know as soon as we have received the information.  The moment___ 10. Although he was exhausted, he agreed to join the activity.  Exhausted ___ II. For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, but using the word given. This word must not be altered in any way. (1.0 point) 1. My father persuaded me to learn another foreign language. (TALKED) ___ 2. I find Harold’s behavior quite incomprehensible. (LOSS) ___ 3. I bought it without thinking about it first. (SPUR) ___ 4. His smooth manner didn’t deceive us. (TAKEN) ___ 5. The President was impeached because of his financial misconduct. (GROUNDS) ___ III. Essay Writing (2.0 points) “Teenagers should be allowed to make their own decisions on such things as what to wear, who to play with, and what career to choose.” Do you agree or disagree with the statement above? Write an essay of about 250 words to express your idea. The End Trang 7/ 7