1 SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HẢI DƯƠNG ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 12 THPT CẤP TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2024 - 2025 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Ngày thi: 29/10/2024 Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút, không tính thời gian phát đề Đề thi gồm 16 trang A. LISTENING I. Listen to five short conversations and choose the option A, B, C or D that best answers each of the following questions. (5.0 points) Question 1. Who is the message intended for? A. people leaving Britain B. people in Britain C. foreigners to Britain D. people returning to Britain Question 2. What are the speakers discussing? A. a university course B. a conference schedule C. a TV programme D. a renovation plan Question 3. What time will John and Betty arrive at the party? A. 7.30 B. 8.30 C. 9.30 D. 10.00 Question 4. How long has Derek been working? A. for half an hour B. since 7 o’clock C. for 7 hours D. since noon Question 5. What did the woman buy? A. an armchair B. a sofa bed C. a wardrobe D. a dining table II. Listen to a telephone conversation and fill in each numbered blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER. (5.0 points) DRAGON BOAT RACE Event Details • Type of event: Dragon Boat Race Race details • Day & date: Sunday 2nd July • Place: Brighton Marina • Registration time: (6) ______________ Sponsorship • aim to raise over £1000 as a team and get a (7) ______________ • free Prize Draw for a trip to Hong Kong
3 C. He had certain items in the painting made for him. D. He wanted to decorate the clothing with jewels. Question 19. The student thinks that in some way the painting depicts ______________. A. an uncharacteristically personal message B. the great sadness of the artist C. the artist’s inability to return the girl’s love D. the fulfillment of the artist’s hopes and dreams Question 20. What was people’s reaction to the painting? A. They recognized Frances Graham as the model for the Beggar Maid B. They realized how personal the painting was for the artist C. They interpreted the painting without difficulty D. They did not approve of the subject matter of the painting B. LEXICO & GRAMMAR I. Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences from 21 to 29. (9.0 points) Question 21: When wood, natural gas, oil, or any other fuel burns, ______________ with oxygen in the air to produce heat. A. a combination of substances in the fuel B. combining substances in the fuel C. substances in the fuel that combine D. substances in the fuel combine Question 22: The first village ______________ was not far from my city. A. where I visited B. that I visited to C. to which I visited D. I visited Question 23: Buying a first home is still a milestone for many young couples, ______________ earlier generations. A. as it was for B. like that of C. so have D. as did Question 24: When we got to the island, we realized that the water was not safe to drink and that we ______________ have brought water purification tablets. A. would B. must C. could D. should Question 25: After a month of apprenticeship, I hope to ______________ the ropes and won’t keep bothering you for help. A. study B. learn C. grasp D. hold Question 26: In some movies, a stepmother is often described as a completely hard and selfish person, not having the ______________ of human kindness. A. tear B. flesh C. milk D. blood Question 27: ______________ kept beeping the car horn loudly and the other drivers got annoyed.
4 A. It is him that B. He was the one C. It was he who D. The one who Question 28: The film, which was made ______________, surprised everyone by winning three Oscars, including the one for Best Picture. A. up to speed B. all in good time C. under the counter D. on a shoestring Question 29: He apologized for having accidentally hurt me, saying that it just ______________ like that. A. came out B. went out C. broke out D. missed out II. Read the following leaflet and announcement and choose the option A, B, C or D to fill in the following blanks from 30 to 35. (6.0 points) Discover the Timeless Beauty of Southern Spain! • Cultural Journey: Explore sunlit landscapes where (30) ______________ whitewashed villages blend harmoniously with endless olive groves. • Authentic Encounters: Experience Andalusia’s essence through captivating flamenco, delicious local cuisine, and traditional markets (31) ______________ with history. • Expert-Led Discoveries: Unravel the rich Moorish heritage, guided by local experts, as you explore ancient palaces and historic landmarks. • Natural Wonders: (32) ______________ the region’s breathtaking diversity, from sparkling coastlines to the Sierra Nevada mountains. To secure your place on this unforgettable adventure, contact us at: • Email:
[email protected] • Phone: +34 987 654 321 Your unforgettable journey awaits! Question 30: A. rewinding B. towering C. soaring D. ascending Question 31: A. alive B. cool C. deep D. acute Question 32: A. Notice B. Detect C. Explore D. Investigate Embark on the Future: Viettel 5G Launch Day! Join us on October 15th for the momentous unveiling of 5G technology - set to revolutionize connectivity! Key Features of 5G: • Lightning-Fast Speeds: Experience download speeds up to 100 times (33) ______________ 4G, transforming how you access content. • Remarkably Low Latency: Enjoy instantaneous responsiveness, facilitating innovations in remote
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