Đề thi môn Tiếng Anh 12 - Kỳ thi chọn học sinh giỏi cấp tỉnh Đồng Tháp năm học 2010-2011

ard and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work quickly and accurately to tight deadlines.
You will need to be able to work independently, although you will be part of a small team, and to be concerned with maintaining the highest standards.
Please apply in writing to:
Mr. A E Phillips, Publisher
GMC Publications
166 High Street, Lewes,
East Sussex BN7 1XU
34 St Mary’s way
 Buxton
 Derbyshire BU4 8JS
 10th October 2010
Mr. A E Phillips, Publisher
GMC Publications
166 High Street, Lewes,
East Sussex BN7 1XU
Dear Mr. Phillips,
I am interested in (1) ______ the post of desk editor which (2) ______ in the “Independent” yesterday.
My reason for applying is that I (3) ______ for 10 years as an assistant editor in a small publishing company concerned mainly (4) ______ on leisure and hobbies and I am now (5) ______ a post which would (6) ______ more responsibility and independence to make editorial and organizational decisions.
I am used to and enjoy the challenge of working to tight deadlines (7) ______ 
high quality books. I have fast and accurate keyboard skills and am familiar with all modern publishing (8) ______software.
I would be able to attend (9) ______ at any time which is convenient to you.
I (10) ______ hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
Olivia James
ANSWERS:
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PART IV: WRITING (6 points)
Question 1: 
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences printed before it.
1. It's Mrs Willson's job to look after the new staff.
® Mrs Willson is responsible ……………………………………………………
2. In my opinion, it's better to talk calmly than to argue.
® I prefer …………………………………………………………………………
3. “Hand over the bag or I’ll shoot you!” said the robber to the security guard.
® The robber threatened …………………………………………………………
4. I had only just watered the garden when it began to rain.
® Hardly …………………………………………………………………………
5. Nobody remained on the ship after the captain had left it.
® The captain ……………………………………………………………………
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. 
6. Joanne has a rather unsatisfactory relationship with her sisters.
	 (get)
® Joanne …………………………………………………………… with her sisters
7. The committee decided that the crash was not the pilot’s fault.
	 (blame)
® The committee …………………………………………………… the crash.
8. Judy was the only one who answered the question correctly.
(apart)
® Everyone got the answer …………………………………………… Judy.
9. If we tried to force him to repay the debt, we would be wasting of time.
	 (point)
® There was ………………………………………………………… the debt.
10. You must eat less sugar.
	 (intake)
® You …………………………………………………………… of sugar.
Question 2: 
The chart below shows estimated world illiteracy rates by region and by gender for the year 2000. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
 You should write a paragraph at least 150 words.
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Question 3: 
The widespread use of Internet has brought many problems. What do you think are the main problems associated with the use of the web? What solutions can you suggest? 
Write an essay at least 200 words to give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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SỞ GD-ĐT ĐỒNG THÁP 
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI 2010 – 2011
MÔN TIẾNG ANH
Part 1: LISTENING (3 points)
Question 1. (0.1 X 15 = 1.5p)
1. science
2. grade
3. expected
4. me
5. back
6. questions
7. mistake
8. test
9. not
10. make
11. other
12. really
13. up
14. cramming
15. advice
Qusetion 2: (0.1 X 15 = 1.5p)
1. F
2. T
3. F
4. F
5. T
6. F
7. T
8. F
9. T
10. T
11. F
12. F
13. F
14. F
15. F
Part 2: VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR (7 points)
 Question 1 (0.1 X 20 = 2.0p)
1 A
2C 
3D 
4 B
5 D
6C 
7C 
8A 
9A 
10A 
11 B
12A 
13. D
14 A
15 D
16 B
17 D
18 B
19A 
20 B
Question 2: (0.1 X 10 = 1.0p)
1. up
2. after
3. of
4. to
5. down
6. on
7. to
8. out
9. by
10. of
Question 3: (0.1 X 10 = 1.0p)
1. advertisement 2. seaside 3. surprisingly 4. standby 5. twice 
6. poorly 7. linguistically 8. farther / further 9. dreadful 10. useless
Question 4: (0.1 X 10 = 1.0p)
1. at	2. all	3. has	4. more	5. of
6. was	7. to	8. ü	9. ü	10. about
Question 5: (0.1 X 20 = 2.0p)
A.
1. is … happening 2. have been 3. be experiencing 4. had
5. believe 6. have gradually changed / have gradually been changing
7. have created 8. lets 9. holds 10. will … keep
B. 
11. to have seen 12. have often laughed 13. have at times been sighted 14. are washed
15. are caught 	 16. was carried 	 17. not to damage 	 18. has been sent 
19. is being examined 20. have rarely been seen
Part 3: READING (4 points)
Question 1: (0.1 X 4 = 0.4p)
 1. D	2. B	3. C	4. A
Question 2: (0.1 X 6 = 0.6p)
 1. F	2. C	3. B	4. E	5. G	6. D
Question 3: (0.1 X 10 = 1.0p)
1. B	2.A	3. C	4. A	5. D	6. C	7. B	8. B	9. A	10. B
Question 4: (0.1 X 10 = 1.0p)
1. C	2. D	3. A	4. B	5. A	6. B	7. C	8. C	9. D	10. A
Question 5: (0.1 X 10 = 1.0p)
1. applying for
6. offer me / give me
2. was advertised / I saw advertised
7. to produce
3. have worked / have been working
8. computer
4. with books
9. an interview
5. interested in / looking for
10. look(am looking) forward to
Part 4: WRITING (6 points)
 Question 1. (0.1 X 10 = 1.0p)
 	1. Mrs Willson is responsible for looking after the new staff.
2. I prefer talking calmly to arguing/ having an argument.
3. The robber threatened to shoot the security guard if he didn’t hand over the bag.
4. Hardly had I watered the garden when it began to rain.
5. The captain was the last person to leave the ship/ that left the ship.
	6. doesn’t get on well 
	7. didn’t blame the pilot for 
	8. wrong/ incorrect apart from 
	9. no point in trying to force him to repay 
	10. must (should) reduce/ limit your intake
Question 2. Describing chart. (2.0p)
 Đọc và giải thích biểu đồ minh họa tỉ lệ người mù chữ theo giới tính ở từng khu vực (2 điểm)
* Kỹ thuật viết: 1.0 điểm.
 	- bài viết thể hiện rõ 3 phần , trình bày dưới hình thức nhận xét, lý luận. (0.5)
	- câu viết mạch lạc, đúng ngữ pháp, dùng từ phong phú, chính xác, từ đủ số từ 
 qui định trở lên (0.5)
* Ý tưởng: 1.0 điểm : 
Giới thiệu biểu đồ, diễn đạt tỉ lệ người mù chữ (nam, nữ) theo khu vực thấp nhất -> cao nhất (hoặc ngược lại)
Nêu nhận xét về khu vực có tỉ lệ người mù chữ cao, thấp (do các quốc giàu, nghèo, bị ảnh hưởng tôn giáo, … và các tỉ lệ này của nam so với của nữ.
Question 3: (3points)
1. Bố cục: (1p) 
Essay yêu cầu có đủ các phần 
Introductory paragraph: Thesis statement, transition
Body:
Problem 1: Topic sentence, Explanation (examples) 
Problem 2: Topic sentence, Explanation (examples) 
Problem 3: Topic sentence, Explanation (examples) 
Conclusion:
	Summary & Comment
2. Nội dung: (1p)
Main problems associated with the widespread use of Internet use of the web
Leading a more sedentary life style: Spend time on the computer ® no longer play games outside and get exercise ® bad effect on health (obesity)
Negative effect on their relationship with their family: fill most of younger people's time and even their leisure time ®disconnection with their family and bad effect on their social behaviour.
Unuseful internet sites: inaccurate information, some web sites not suitable for children, some sites especially chat rooms dangerous because you do not know who is the other person.
Sollutions: 
Limiting hours that children spend on the computer and encourage them to have other hobbies or pastimes.
Spending more time speaking with their family than an electronic connection.
Use other means of information in addition to internet
3. Tính mạch lạc – Tính nhất quán – Các loại lỗi: (1p)
Khả năng sử dụng các sentence connctors để nối câu và đoạn: bài văn mạch lạc , dễ hiểu (0.3p)
Khả năng viết đọan văn mang tính nhất quán , theo một ý tưởng xuyên suốt ( không lạc đề ở bất kỳ ý nào ) (0.3p)
Lỗi chính tả, lỗi từ vựng, lỗi ngữ pháp và phong cách viết. Có khả năng sử dụng thành thạo các loại câu (đơn, phức, kép) (0.4p)
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