Đề thi chọn HSG môn Tiếng Anh lớp 12 - Trung học phổ thông cấp tỉnh năm học 2009-2010

species is one 
which is expected to die out within twenty years unless special measures are taken to protect it. 
Endangered animals include blue whales, giant pandas, orangutans, rhinoceroses, snow leopards, 
tigers and some species of crocodile. Endangered plants include some species of cactus. 
Why are the above species of animal endangered? There are now legal limits on hunting, but 
not all species are protected by law. Even when animals are legally protected. Illegal hunting for 
fur, tusks and horns continues. Those animals that are not killed are captured and sent to zoos or 
sold as pets. For example, the little blue macaw, a parrot native to Brazil, has been captured in such 
numbers for private bird collections that it is almost extinct in the wild. In addition to this, many 
species’ habitats are eliminated when people clear land in order to build on it, or when they 
introduce domestic and non-native animals which overgraze the vegetation and even prey on birds 
and mammals which are already at risk of extinction. 
Why is it important to save endangered species? Firstly, nature is delicately balanced, and the 
extinction of one species may have a serious effect on others. Secondly, it is the fault of mankind 
that so many species are endangered, so it is our responsibility to protect those species while we 
still can. We must stop the hunting of wild animals and the destruction of the forests before it is too 
late. It is worth making an effort- by saving endangered species we could be saving ourselves. 
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1 According to the text 
 A. all plants and animals are expected to 
die out in 20 years if we don’t take 
measures to protect them. 
B. blue whales have become extinct. 
 C. more and more species become 
endangered each year. 
D. only animal species are seriously 
threatened. 
2 The author wonders why all the species mentioned are in danger because 
 A. all species are protected by law B. hunting is not allowed everywhere 
nowadays. 
 C. most endangered species are kept in 
zoos. 
D. illegal hunting has been eliminated. 
3 The author uses the blue macaw as an example of 
 A. birds captured for the pet trade. B. a species that has completely died out. 
 C. a species of birds killed by hunters. D. birds captured for zoos. 
4 According to the author introducing domestic, non-native animals 
 A. is not associated with endangered 
species. 
B. is only dangerous in tropical forests. 
 C. is the only reason why some species 
habitats are destroyed. 
D. may threaten the habitats of some 
species. 
5 Endangered animals 
 A. will definitely die out soon. B. are an important part of the world’s 
wildlife. 
 C. cannot be saved because we need to 
save ourselves. 
D. have a bad effect on others. 
6 What does “it” in line 14 refers to ? 
 A. habitats B. the little blue macaw 
 C. land D. the planet 
PART 4: WRITING (3.5pts) 
Question 1: Rewrite the sentences in each pair. Use no more than five word including the word in 
bold. DO NOT change this word. An example is given (0). (0.7pts) 
0. I don’t know many people here at all. 
Few Æ I know very few people here. 
1. I wish I could go to a fashion show in Paris!. 
Able Æ I’d love ---------------------------------------- go to a fashion show in 
Paris! 
2. Pat drove the car for the first time last year. 
Never Æ Pat ---------------------------------------- a car before this year. 
3. I tried talking to her a few days ago. 
Already Æ I ---------------------------------------- talking to her. 
4. Please open your suitcase. 
mind Æ Would ---------------------------------------- your suitcase? 
5. Don’t ask so many questions. 
stop Æ Please ---------------------------------------- questions. 
6. I have the impression that something is wrong. 
Seems Æ Something ---------------------------------------- wrong. 
7. I didn’t go to the party. I studied. 
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Instead Æ I ---------------------------------------- to the party. 
Question 2: The JOB HUNTERS AGENCY has advertised summer jobs in the USA in your 
local newspaper. Read the ads in the box and write a letter to JOB HUNTERS applying for 
one of them. (2.8 pts) 
Make sure that you must include the following in your letter. 
- Reason for writing 
- Why you are interested in the job 
- Description of your personal qualities 
- Qualifications 
- Practical skills 
- Experience (if any) 
 SUMMER JOBS IN THE USA 
4 weeks: taking care of children. Some housework. Sundays free. Driving license required. Choice of 
staying with host family or at a student hostel. Earn up to $ 150 per week. 
2 months: Farm work (picking fruit and vegetables, looking after animals, working in the fields, doing 
some housework). Earn up to $ 250 per week. 
2to 6 weeks: hotel work (cleaning rooms, working as a waiter or receptionist, organizing sports events 
for children). Long hours. Free accommodation. Earn $ 200-$250 per week. 
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Start your writing here! 
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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 12 THPT CẤP TỈNH 
 BẾN TRE NĂM HỌC: 2009-2010 
 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 
 Thời gian: 180 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề) 
ĐÁP ÁN - HƯỚNG DẪN 
CHẤM 
I-SECTION I: 
LISTENING (3,5đ) 
- Task 1: 0.2 x 5 = 1 
điểm 
- Task 2: 0.2 x 5= 1 
điểm 
- Task 3: 0.25 x 6 = 
1.5 điểm 
TASK 1 TASK 2 TASK 3 
1. 1909 1. F 1. B 
2. 1946 2. F 2. B 
3. 1928 3. F 3. A 
4. 120 4. T 4. A 
5. 4 5. F 5. B 
 6. A 
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II- SECTION II: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (6.8đ) 
Question 1: (2đ) mỗi câu đúng= 0,1 x 20) 
Answers for question 1 
1 B 11 B 
2 D 12 D 
3 A 13 C 
4 C 14 B 
5 B 15 A 
6 C 16 D 
7 B 17 C 
8 C 18 D 
9 A 19 B 
10 D 20 C 
Question 2: (2đ) ( mỗi từ đúng = 0,2 đ x 10) 
1. performances 6. uncomfortable 
2. production 7. disadvantages 
3. suitable 8. belief 
4. actors 9. enjoyment 
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5. talented 10. entertaining 
Question 3 (2đ) ( mỗi từ đúng = 0,2 đ x 10) 
1. news 6.congratulations 
2. uniform 7. honest 
3. generous 8. funny 
4. meal 9. cruel 
5. close 10. sensitive 
Question 4 (0.8đ) ( mỗi từ đúng = 0,1 đ x 8) 
1. me 
2. √ 
3. in 
4. to 
5. actual 
6. √ 
7. √ 
8. Of 
SECTION III: READING (6.2đ) 
Question 1 (3 đ) ( mỗi câu đúng = 0,2 đ x 15) 
Answers for question 1 
1 B 8 D 
2 A 9 C 
3 D 10 C 
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4 D 11 A 
5 C 12 B 
6 B 13 A 
7 A 14 C 
 15 B 
Question 2 (2đ) ( mỗi câu đúng = 0,2 đ x 10) 
1. A 6.B 
2. B 7. A 
3. A 8. A 
4. B 9. B 
5. A 10. B 
Question 3 (1.2đ) ( mỗi từ đúng = 0,2 đ x 6) 
1. C 4. D 
2. B 5. B 
3.A 6. C 
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SECTION IV: WRITING (3.5đ) 
 Question 1 (0.7 đ) ( mỗi câu đúng = 0,1 đ x 7) 
1. I’d love to be able to go to a fashion show in Paris! 
2. Pat had never driven a car before this year. 
3. I have already tried talking to her. 
4. Would you mind opening your suitcase? 
5. Please stopped asking so many questions. 
6. Something seems (to be) wrong. 
7. I studied instead of going to the party. . 
Question 2 ( 2.8 đ) 
 Điểm 
1. Reason for writing 0.4 
2. Why you are interested in the job 0.4 
3. Description of your personal qualities 0.4 
4. Qualifications 0.4 
Nội dung (2đ) 
5. Practical skills and experience (if any) 0.4 
Cách dùng từ 1. Greeting & closing 0.1 
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2. Grammatical correction 0.2 
3. Relevant to the advertisement you replied 0.2 
4. Good sentence connectors 0.1 
và ngữ pháp 
(0.8đ) 
5. Word using and spelling 0.2