Đề thi môn Tiếng Anh lớp 12 - Kỳ thi Olympic Đồng Bằng Sông Cửu Long tỉnh Sóc Trăng

____, some courses also include audio and video cassettes and computer software. 
However, studying at the Open University can be a (13) __________ because students have few 
opportunities to (14) ___________ each other. That is why the University encourages students to 
set (15) ____________ and run informal study groups themselves. 
 0. ○A . give B. bring C. let D. make 
 1. A. present B. assist C. attend D. apply 
 2. A. managing B. claiming C. reaching D. obtaining 
 3. A. method B. means C. route D. system 
 4. A. fit B. take C. put D. join 
 5. A. delight B. satisfaction C. joy D. challenge 
 6. A. unit B. club C. set D. heap 
 7. A. expected B. needed C. hoped D. considered 
 8. A. first B. initial C. starting D. early 
 9. A. cause B. reason C. end D. aim 
 10. A. rely B. believe C. trust D. confide 
 11. A. given B. provided C. posted D. handed 
 12. A. addition B. particular C. advance D. return 
 13. A. fight B. struggle C. battle D. pressure 
 14. A. introduce B. know C. meet D. speak 
 15. A. out B. in C. up D. off 
PART 2: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow by circling A,B,C or 
D to indicate your answers. 
A Japanese construction company plans to create a huge independent city-state, akin to the 
legendary Atlantis, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The city, dubbed “Marinnation”, would 
have about one million inhabitants, two airports, and possibly even a space port. Marinnation, if 
built, would be a separate country but could serve as a home for international organisations such 
as the United Nations and the World Bank. 
Aside from the many political and social problems that would have to be solved, the engineering 
task envisaged is monumental. The initial stage requires the building of a circular dam eighteen 
miles in diameter attached to the sea bed in a relatively shallow place in international waters. 
Then, several hundred powerful pumps, operating for more than a year, would suck out the sea 
water from within the dam. When empty and dry, the area would have a city constructed on it. 
The actual land would be about 300 feet below the sea level. According to designers, the hardest 
task from an engineering point of view would be to ensure that the dam is leak proof and 
earthquake proof. 
If all goes well, it is hoped that Marinnation could be ready for habitation at the end of the 
second decade of the twenty-first century. Whether anyone would want to live in such an isolated 
and artificial community, however, will remain an open question until that time. 
1. According to the text, Marrination, when built, will be a(an) __________ city. 
 A. underground B. underwater C. marine D. legendary 
2. The word ‘akin’ in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by ________. 
 A. similar B. next C. likely D. close 
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3. Which of the following would NOT be a problem for the construction plan? 
 A. social B. political C. financial D. engineering 
4. Which of the following is NOT true according to the text? 
 A. Marinnation will be located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. 
 B. Marinnation will be built in a deep place in the Pacific Ocean. 
 C. Marinnation could be served as home for international organisations. 
 D. Marinnation would have about one million inhabitants. 
5. The word ‘monumental’ in Paragraph 2 means _________. 
 A. important and difficult B. like a large monument 
 C. serving as a monument D. important and historic 
6. What is going to be built first? 
 A. a city B. a dam C. a monument D. a sea bed 
7. The phrase ‘suck out’ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to which of the following? 
 A. draw out B. pull out C. dry up D. take out 
8. The most difficult task is to protect the dam against _________ and earthquake. 
 A. fire B. water C. sunlight D. weather 
9. According to the text, people could come to live in the future city in the year _______. 
 A. 2020 B. 2010 C. 2012 D. 2002 
10. What does the author imply in the last sentence of the passage? 
 A. The construction of Marinnation could never be completed in time. 
 B. People will ask an open question about living in Marinnation. 
 C. People will ask how they can live in such an isolated and artificial city. 
 D. People might not want to live in an isolated and artificial community. 
PART 3: Fill each blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answers in the numbered blanks 
provided below the passage. The first (0) has been done as an example. 
 BICYCLE SAFETY 
Having to obey rules and regulations when riding a bike is (0) __one__ of the first experiences 
children have of the idea of obeying the law. However, a large number of children (1) _______ 
left to learn the rules by trial and (2) ______, instead of being guided by experienced (3) 
_______. Every year, hundreds of children visit the doctor or the hospital casualty department (4) 
______ crashing on their bikes. This could be easily prevented by (5) _______ them the basics 
of bicycle safety. Ideally, children should be allowed to (6) ______ only in safe places, such as 
parks and cycle tracks. When this is not possible, and they are permitted to go on the (7) ______, 
it is important to teach them (8) ______ basic safety principles. 
First, they ought to learn and obey the rules of the road, which (9) _______ traffic signs, signals 
and road markings. Second, they should (10) _______ wear a helmet. Studies have shown that 
wearing bicycle helmets can (11) ______ head injuries by up to 85 per cent. In many places, (12) 
______ are required by law, particularly (13) _______ children. Finally, children should be made 
to understand (14) _______ importance of riding in areas that are brightly lit and of wearing 
clothes that make (15) _______ clearly visible on the road. 
 1. ______________ 2. _____________ 3. _____________ 
 4. ______________ 5. _____________ 6. _____________ 
 7. ______________ 8. _____________ 9. _____________ 
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 10.______________ 11. _____________ 12. _____________ 
 13.______________ 14. _____________ 15. _____________ 
IV. WRITING (6 points) 
PART 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the 
sentence printed before it. 
1. The alarm went off just as they came out of the building. 
Scarcely …………………………………………………………………………….. 
2. I told Simon to stop talking, but he didn’t. 
Simon kept …………………………………………………………………………. 
3. To be sure of catching the bus, they got to the bus station very early. 
To avoid ……………………………………………………………………………. 
4. Good working relations depend on effective management. 
The more …………………………………………………………………………… 
5. You ran the risk of being burgled when you left the door unlocked. 
 Your house could …………………………………………………………………... 
PART 2: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible 
in meaning to the original sentence. Use the word given and other words necessary. Do not 
change the form of the given word. 
1. After six-year relationship, Martha and Billy have decided to get married. (KNOT) 
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2. At this very moment my wife may be arriving back home. (PROBABLY) 
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3. Noise is something that it is not possible for me to tolerate. (PUT) 
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4. With this strange noise, there must be something wrong with the car. (SOUNDS) 
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5. Our luggage has been stolen! (RUN) 
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PART 3: The chart below shows the results of a poll of theatre-goers on what disturbs them 
during performances at the theatre. Write a report, describing the information shown. You 
should write about 150 words. 
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PART 4: Some people say that we should not judge a person by his or her appearance. Others 
believe that appearance can tell us something about the personality of an interlocutor. What is 
your opinion? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer. You should write 
about 300 words. 
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