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HẢI PHÒNG NĂM HỌC 2017-2018

MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Đề thi gồm 6 trang, tổng điểm: 100
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề
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ĐIỂM BÀI THI HỌ TÊN, CHỮ KÝ CỦA GIÁM KHẢO SỐ PHÁCH

Bằng số: …………………… 1. …………………….………………..……….…

Bằng chữ: …………………… 2. ………………….…………………………..…

PART ONE: PHONOLOGY

I. Find the word whose bold part is pronounced differently from the others in each group.
Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the spaces provided on the right. (5 pts)
1. A. sacred B. intended C. beloved D. tired ___________
2. A. houses B. increases C. promises D. reduces ___________
3. A. sword B. swear C. swan D. sweat ___________
4. A. pour B. flour C. hour D. sour ___________
5. A. subtle B. cucumber C. debt D. climber ___________
6. A. graduation B. suggestion C. congestion D. question ___________
7. A. adverb B. addition C. advertise D. absent ___________
8. A. breathe B. bathe C. enthusiasm D. southern ___________
9. A. spread B. dealt C. heal D. heading ___________
10. A. stomach B. chores C. toothache D. chorus ___________

II. Find the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in each group.
Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the spaces provided on the right. (5 pts)
1. A. happen B. oppose C. pollute D. canal ___________
2. A. photography B. popularity C. entertain D. politician ___________
3. A. influential B. documental C. environment D. disappear ___________
4. A. romantic B. society C. intelligence D. necessary ___________
5. A. declaration B. Japanese C. personnel D. industrial ___________
6. A. career B. until C. museum D. ordinary ___________
7. A. surgery B. surprise C. surface D. surname ___________
8. A. religious B. temperature C. preference D. accuracy ___________
9. A. because B. attractive C. argument D. parade ___________
10. A. biological B. inhabitant C. experience D. considerate ___________

PART TWO: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I. Choose the word or phrase that best fits each sentence.
Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the spaces provided on the right. (10 pts)
1. There were many scientists at the meeting, several of _____ were very young.
A. them B. which C. who D. whom ___________
2. Her term paper was very good _____ a few spelling mistakes.
A. regardless B. thanks to C. included D. apart from ___________
3. Don’t leave your clothes _____ about on the bedroom floor.
A. lie B. lay C. lying D. laying ___________

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4. It’s time for Bill to get a steady job and _____. He is almost thirty now.
A. turn down B. turn in C. settle down D. settle in ___________
5. The Prime Minister had to resign from his post _____ his poor health.
A. in view point of B. in spite of C. in place of D. on account of ___________
6. When he heard the terrible noise, he asked me what was _____ on.
A. going B. happening C. being D. getting ___________
7. In order to buy this house, he had to obtain a large _____ from the bank.
A. loan B. finance C. capital D. debt ___________
8. Growing the same _____ year after year makes the soil poor.
A. crop B. tree C. soil D. field ___________
9. He was caught _____ stealing the money from the till.
A. light-handed B. red-handed C. right-handed D. single-handed ___________
10. Another word for “fasten” is _____.
A. frighten B. loosen C. lengthen D. tighten ___________
11. "ID, please, Sir." "Well, I haven't got my ID here, but I've got my driving license. _____”
A. Do you agree with me? B. Sure? C. Of course. D. Will that be all right? ___________
12. Workers who do not obey the safety regulations will be immediately _____.
A. refused B. dismissed C. disapproved D. rejected ___________
13. When he retired from his job the director was _____ with a gold watch.
A. offered B. pleased C. presented D. given ___________
14. I'm afraid a rise in salary is _____ just now.
A. out of sight B. out of control C. out of date D. out of the question ___________
15. The safety committee demanded that all medicines should be kept out of the _____ of children.
A. hold B. hand C. reach D. grasp ___________
16. To our _____, Geoffrey’s illness proved not to be as serious as we had feared.
A. anxiety B. eyes C. relief D. judgment ___________
17. John never went to school late, _____?
A. didn’t he B. did John C. didn’t John D. did he ___________
18. He was afraid of losing his suitcase so he tied a ____ with his name and address on it.
A. badge B. mark C. label D. notice ___________
19. "I'm lost! Is this the way to Brighton?" “_____”
A. No, I'm afraid it isn't. B. You're wrong. ___________
C. You've made a serious mistake. D. Why not?
20. Do you know _____?
A. by whom the telephone was invented B. who invented the telephone by ___________
C. who was the telephone invented by D. by whom was the telephone invented

II. Complete each gap in the passage with a word from the list below.
Write your answers in the spaces that follow. (5 pts)
lifeguards depth waves shallow horizon
beach drown dive currents cliffs
Many people's idea of relaxation is to sit on a sandy …(1)… gazing at the broad …(2)… or watching the …(3)… roll in one
after the other. But the sea can be dangerous and every year hundreds of bathers …(4)… either when they are carried out
to sea by strong …(5)… or simply because they can't swim and find themselves out of their …(6)… with their feet no longer
touching the bottom. And hundreds more have to be rescued by …(7)…. If you want to …(8)… into the sea, from rocks or
some other high point, make sure it's deep enough. If it's …(9)…, you could seriously injure yourself. And finally, if you
decide to walk along the high …(10)… overlooking the beach and the sea, don’t go too near the edge.
1. ____________ 2. ____________ 3. ____________ 4. ____________ 5. ____________
6. ____________ 7. ____________ 8. ____________ 9. ____________ 10. ____________

III. Supply the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets. Write your answers in the spaces that follow. (10 pts)
1. It’s no use (ask) children (keep) quiet.
2. My wife proposed (give) a party (celebrate) the success.
3. The boss suggested that the scheme (carry) out right then as it (be) rather late.
4. (Not know) the language, he found it impossible (get) a job in that country.
5. I'd prefer you (not report) this to the director. I don’t want (fire).

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6. He complained about (not inform) of the change of plan and insisted on (compensate) for it.
7. It's getting late. It's about time we (stop) (go) home.
8. He visits a new country every year. By the time he (be) fifty, he (visit) almost all the countries in the world.
9. You (tell) me you couldn’t come to the concert before I (order) the tickets.
10. At this time last week, I (travel) around Europe, (have) a good time.

1. __________________ __________________ 6. __________________ __________________

2. __________________ __________________ 7. __________________ __________________
3. __________________ __________________ 8. __________________ __________________
4. __________________ __________________ 9. __________________ __________________
5. __________________ __________________ 10. __________________ __________________

IV. Supply the correct form of the words given to complete each of the sentences below.
Write your answers in the spaces provided on the right. (10 pts)
1. A lot of rare animals are (danger) nowadays. __________________
2. 7h30 a.m on a Sunday is a rather (convenience) time for a phone call. It’s too early. __________________
3. Someone must have been in my room. My papers were in (order). __________________
4. It was rather (child) of him to cry when he did badly in the test. __________________
5. I’ll always remember that journey; it was a(n) (forget) experience. __________________
6. His father is very (know) about the history of China. __________________
7. I’m sorry for my (patient) but I hate being kept waiting. __________________
8. Excessive (expose) to sunlight is one of the most common causes of skin cancer. __________________
9. He spoke (passion) about the need to protect the tigers’ natural habitat. __________________
10. She works in a beauty salon. She is a (beauty). __________________

V. Fill each gap in the sentences below with a suitable preposition or adverb particle. (10 pts)
1. Mr. Brown is dependent __________ his son Richard __________ his support.
2. I offered him money __________ the use of the bike, but __________ my surprise, he refused.
3. In this shop, payments can be made __________ cheque or __________ cash.
4. __________ the moment, the police are looking __________ the bank robbery.
5. London is __________ the southeast of England and __________ the Thames.
6. I am __________ the impression that the boss is going to resign __________ his post soon.
7. The interstate highway is not __________ use now. It’s __________ major repair.
8. They arrived __________ the station just __________ time to catch the last train home.
9. How dare you interfere __________ my work. It’s none __________ your business.
10. Though gentle __________ speech, she’s a woman __________ firm determination.

PART THREE: READING COMPREHENSION

I. Read the passage and choose the correct answer to complete each gap.
Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the spaces that follow. (5 pts)
It is often said that books are always a good friend and reading is an active mental process. Unlike TV, books make you use
your brain. By reading, you think more and become smarter. Reading improves concentration and focus. Reading books
takes brain power. It requires you to focus on what you are reading for long periods. Unlike magazines, the Internet posts or
e-emails might contain small pieces of information. Books tell the whole story. Since you must concentrate in order to read,
you will get better at concentration. Many studies show if you do not use your memory; you lose it. Reading helps you
stretch your memory muscles. Reading requires remembering details, facts and figures and in literature, plot lines, themes
and characters.
Reading is a good way to improve your vocabulary. Do you remember that when you were at elementary school you
learned how to infer the meaning of one word by reading the context of the other words in the sentence? While reading
books, especially challenging ones, you will find yourself exposed to many new words.
Reading is a fundamental skill builder. Every good course has a matching book to go with it. Why? Because books help

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clarify difficult subjects. Books provide information that goes deeper than just classroom discussions. By reading more
books you become better informed and more of an expert on the topics you read about. This expertise translates into higher
self-esteem. Since you are so well-read, people look to you for answers. Your feelings about yourself can only get better.
Books give you knowledge of other cultures and places. The more information you have got, the richer your knowledge is.
Books can expand your horizons by letting you see what other cities and countries have to offer before you visit them.
1. Books have great influence on _____.
A. TV B. friendship C. brain D. muscles
2. When you are reading a book, “_____.”
A. you have to read small pieces of information B. you use your brain in concentration and focus
C. you have to read during a very long time D. you lose your memory
3. A challenging book “_____.”
A. helps you to improve your vocabulary B. is only for primary pupils
C. can translate all new words D. contains a lot of difficult vocabulary
4. Books “_____.”
A. are compulsory in every course B. are not needed in most courses
C make a sick patient feel better D. contain less information than class discussions
5. Books cannot give you “_____.”
A. knowledge B. information C. self-esteem D. muscles
1. ________ 2. ________ 3. ________ 4. ________ 5. ________

II. Read the passage and choose the correct word to complete each gap.
Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the spaces provided on the right. (5 pts)
Mount Fuji
For the Japanese, Mount Fuji has long been the ultimate symbol of beauty. It is incredibly beautiful when seen from any …
(1)... , at all times of day and in any season. But the mountain does not only play a major part in the landscape - it has also
inspired poets and artists for centuries, and has come to be …(2)... with Japan itself. From the top, the sides of the mountain
…(3).... away, then flatten out before reaching the ground. Here, at ground …(4)..., the foot of the mountain …(5)... an
almost perfect circle.
To the north of Mount Fuji …(6)... the famous 'Five Lakes'. The lakeside area is a sea of colour in spring, when the fruit
trees are flowering, and it is also a stunning …(7)... in autumn, when the leaves …(8)... first brilliant red, then many shades
of brown. Indeed, many of the best views of Mount Fuji are from these lakes, whose still waters reflect the mountain's
beautifully symmetrical outline like a mirror. Both Mount Fuji and its lakes are volcanic in …(9)..., and that is probably why
traditional stories say that Mount Fuji appeared overnight; and, for the same reason, it may one day …(10)... just as
suddenly!
1. A. edge B. angle C. corner D. curve ___________
2. A. identified B. named C. recognised D. considered ___________
3. A. lean B. give C. slope D. take ___________
4. A. floor B. level C. height D. position ___________
5. A. forms B. does C. shapes D. arranges ___________
6. A. situate B. locate C. lie D. exist ___________
7. A. appearance B. impression C. look D. sight ___________
8. A. move B. pass C. alter D. turn ___________
9. A. basis B. cause C. origin D. beginning ___________
10. A. fade B. vanish C. withdraw D. cease ___________

III. Fill each blank in the following passage with one suitable word.
Write your answers in the numbered spaces that follow. (10 pts)
Modern zoos are very …(1)... from zoos that were built fifty years ago. At that time, zoos were places …(2)... people could
go to see animals from many parts of the world. The animals lived in cages that were made of concrete with iron bars,
cages …(3)... were easy to keep clean. Unfortunately for animals, the …(4)... were small and impossible to hide in. The zoo
environment was anything but natural. Although the zoo …(5)... took good care of the animals and fed them well, many of
the animals did not thrive; they behaved in strange ways, and they often became ill.
In modern zoos, people can see animals in more natural habitats. The animals are given more …(6)... in larger areas so

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that they can live more as they would in nature. Even the appearance of …(7)... has changed. Trees and grass grow in the
cages, and streams of …(8)... flow through the areas that the animals live in. There are few bars; instead, there is often only
a deep ditch, filled with water, which is called a moat. The moat surrounds an area where several species of …(9)... live
together as they would naturally. For …(10)..., in the San Diego Zoo, visitors can walk through a huge cage that is filled with
trees, some small animals, and many birds.
1. ____________ 2. ____________ 3. ____________ 4. ____________ 5. ____________
6. ____________ 7. ____________ 8. ____________ 9. ____________ 10. ____________

IV. Identify one of the four underlined parts in each sentence that is not correct, then get it right.
Write your choices (A, B, C or D) and your corrections in the spaces that follow. Number 0 is an example. (5 pts)
0. Putting a large amount of information on a map, a variety of symbols are used.
A B C D
1. The roots of the trees allow the water to go into the soil, that gradually releases it to flow down rivers.
A B C D
2. I get quite depressed when I think about the damage we are making to the environment.
A B C D
3. The boys were playing last night outdoors when it began to rain very hard.
A B C D
4. Have you considered to take an extra course in maths?
A B C D
5. Billy! I would like you to stop behaving as a clown and sit down.
A B C D
0. __ A __ → _______ to put __________
1. ______ → ________________________ 4. ______ → ________________________
2. ______ → ________________________ 5. ______ → ________________________
3. ______ → ________________________

PART FOUR: WRITING

I. Finish each of the sentences below in such a way that it means the same as the original sentence. (10 pts)
1. The snowfall was so heavy that all the trains had to be cancelled.
So .......................................................................................................................................................................................
2. Although it was raining heavily, the soldiers kept marching through the jungle.
In spite ...............................................................................................................................................................................
3. I didn’t learn much at school and neither did my sister.
Neither my ..........................................................................................................................................................................
4. I’m sure Tom didn’t break the vase on purpose.
Tom can’t ...........................................................................................................................................................................
5. She stayed up very late last night, so she feels very sleepy now.
If .........................................................................................................................................................................................
6. I’m sorry that I missed the football match on TV last night.
I wish ..................................................................................................................................................................................
7. I couldn’t concentrate on my homework because of the noise outside.
The noise outside ...............................................................................................................................................................
8. “Will you have to go to the customs office tomorrow morning, Jane?” said Bill.
Bill wanted ..........................................................................................................................................................................
9. As it got darker, we walked faster.
The darker ..........................................................................................................................................................................
10. This is the most intelligent student I’ve ever known.

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 I’ve never ...........................................................................................................................................................................

II. Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that its meaning stays the same, using the word given in capitals.
Do not change this word in any way. (5 pts)
1. It’s unusual for Carol to get angry with her staff. (TEMPER)
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2. I am fed up with his childish behaviour. (ENOUGH)
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3. I am sure that he missed the eleven o'clock train. (MUST)
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4. John always arrives after everyone else. (LAST)
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5. Jane succeeded in solving the math problem in only 20 minutes. (MANAGED)
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III. Write a paragraph of 110-120 words about some measures to protect the environment. (5 pts)
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THE END

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 ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM
ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 12 MÔN TIẾNG ANH
NĂM HỌC 2017-2018 - BẢNG KHÔNG CHUYÊN

Total points: 100

PART ONE: PHONOLOGY
I. Find the word whose bold part is pronounced differently from the others in each group. (5 pts)
0.5 point for each correct answer
1. D. tired 2. A. houses 3. A. sword 4. A. pour 5. B. cucumber
6. A. graduation 7. B. addition 8. C. enthusiasm 9. C. heal 10. B. chores

II. Find the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in each group. (5 pts)
0.5 point for each correct answer
1. A. happen 2. A. photography 3. C. environment 4. D. necessary 5. D. industrial
6. D. ordinary. 7. B. surprise 8. A. religious 9. C. argument 10. A. biological

PART TWO: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I. Choose the word or phrase that best fits each sentence. (10 pts)
0.5 point for each correct answer
1. D 2. D 3. C 4. C 5. D 6. A 7. A 8. A 9. B 10. D
11. D 12. B 13. C 14. D 15. C 16. C 17. D 18. C 19. A 20. A

II. Complete each gap in the passage with a word from the list below. (5 pts)
0.5 point for each correct answer
1. beach 2. horizon 3. waves 4. drown 5. currents
6. depth 7. lifeguards 8. dive 9. shallow 10. cliffs

III. Supply the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets. (10 pts)
0.5 point for each correct verb
1. asking / to keep 6. not being informed / being compensated
2. giving / to celebrate 7. stopped / to go
3. (should) be carried / was 8. is/ will have visited
4. Not knowing / to get 9. Should have told / ordered
5. not to report / to be fired 10. will be travelling / having

IV. Supply the correct form of the words given to complete each of the sentences below. (10 pts)
1 point for each correct answer
1. endangered 2. inconvenient 3. disorder 4. childish 5. unforgettable
6. knowledgeable 7. impatience 8. exposure 9. passionately 10. beautician

V. Fill each gap in the sentences below with a suitable preposition or adverb particle. (10 pts)
0.5 point for each correct preposition or adverb particle
1. on – for 2. for – to 3. by – in 4. At – into 5. in - on
6. under – from 7. in – under 8. at – in 9. in – of 10. in - of

PART THREE: READING COMPREHENSION

I. Read the passage and choose the correct answer to complete each gap. (5 pts)
1 point for each correct answer
1. C 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. D

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II. Read the passage and choose the correct word to complete each gap. (5 pts)
0.5 point for each correct answer
1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. C 7. D 8. D 9. C 10. B

III. Fill each blank in the following passage with one suitable word. (10 pts)
1 point for each correct word
1. different 2. where 3. that 4. cages 5. keepers
6. freedom 7.zoos 8. water 9. animals 10. example/ instance

IV. Identify one of the four underlined parts in each sentence that is not correct, then get it right. (5 pts)
0.5 point for identification and 0.5 point for correction
1. B → which 2. D → doing/ causing 3. B → outdoors last night
4. B → taking 5. C → like

PART FOUR: WRITING

I. Finish each of the sentences below in such a way that it means the same as the original sentence. (10 pts)
1 point for each correct sentence
1. So heavy was the snowfall that all the trains had to be cancelled.
2. In spite of the heavy rain, the soldiers kept marching through the jungle.
3. Neither my sister nor I learned much at school.
4. Tom can’t have broken the vase on purpose.
5. If she hadn’t stayed up so/very late last night, she wouldn’t feel so/very sleepy now.
6. I wish I hadn’t missed the football match on TV last night.
7. The noise outside prevented me from concentrating on my homework.
8. Bill wanted to know if/whether Jane would have to go to the customs office the following/next morning.
9. The darker it got, the faster we walked.
10. I’ve never known such an intelligent student? / I’ve never known a more intelligent student.

II. Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that its meaning stays the same, using the word given in capitals.
Do not change this word in any way. (5 pts)
1 point for each correct sentence
1. Carol hardly ever / rarely loses her temper with her staff.
2. I have had/got enough of his childish behaviour.
3. He must have missed the eleven o'clock train.
4. John is always the last to arrive.
5. Jane managed to solve the math problem in only 20 minutes.

III. Write a paragraph of 100-120 words about some measures to protect the environment. (5 pts)
Format: 1 point
- The paragraph should include 3 parts: introduction, body and conclusion.
Content: 2 points
- Introduction: reason(s) why we have to protect the environment.
- Body: tell some measures to protect the environment.
- Conclusion: summarise the reasons why we have to protect the environment.
Language: 1 point
- Word use
- Structures
Impression: 1 point
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ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM
ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 12 MÔN TIẾNG ANH
NĂM HỌC 2017-2018 - BẢNG KHÔNG CHUYÊN
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Total points: 100
PART ONE: PHONOLOGY
I. Find the word whose bold part is pronounced differently from the others in each group. (5 pts)
0.5 point for each correct answer
1. D. tired 2. A. houses 3. A. sword 4. A. pour 5. B. cucumber
6. A. graduation 7. B. addition 8. C. enthusiasm 9. C. heal 10. B. chores

II. Find the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in each group. (5 pts)
0.5 point for each correct answer
1. A. happen 2. A. photography 3. C. environment 4. D. necessary 5. D. industrial
6. D. ordinary. 7. B. surprise 8. A. religious 9. C. argument 10. A. biological

PART TWO: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I. Choose the word or phrase that best fits each sentence. (10 pts)
0.5 point for each correct answer
1. D 2. D 3. C 4. C 5. D 6. A 7. A 8. A 9. B 10. D
11. D 12. B 13. C 14. D 15. C 16. C 17. D 18. C 19. A 20. A

II. Complete each gap in the passage with a word from the list below. (5 pts)
0.5 point for each correct answer
1. beach 2. horizon 3. waves 4. drown 5. currents
6. depth 7. lifeguards 8. dive 9. shallow 10. cliffs

III. Supply the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets. (10 pts)
0.5 point for each correct verb
1. asking / to keep 6. not being informed / being compensated
2. giving / to celebrate 7. stopped / to go
3. (should) be carried / was 8. is/ will have visited
4. Not knowing / to get 9. Should have told / ordered
5. not to report / to be fired 10. will be travelling / having

IV. Supply the correct form of the words given to complete each of the sentences below. (10 pts)
1 point for each correct answer
1. endangered 2. inconvenient 3. disorder 4. childish 5. unforgettable
6. knowledgeable 7. impatience 8. exposure 9. passionately 10. beautician

V. Fill each gap in the sentences below with a suitable preposition or adverb particle. (10 pts)
0.5 point for each correct preposition or adverb particle
1. on – for 2. for – to 3. by – in 4. At – into 5. in - on
6. under – from 7. in – under 8. at – in 9. in – of 10. in - of

PART THREE: READING COMPREHENSION

I. Read the passage and choose the correct answer to complete each gap. (5 pts)
1 point for each correct answer
1. C 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. D
II. Read the passage and choose the correct word to complete each gap. (5 pts)
0.5 point for each correct answer
1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. C 7. D 8. D 9. C 10. B

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III. Fill each blank in the following passage with one suitable word. (10 pts)
1 point for each correct word
1. different 2. where 3. that 4. cages 5. keepers
6. freedom 7.zoos 8. water 9. animals 10. example/ instance

IV. Identify one of the four underlined parts in each sentence that is not correct, then get it right. (5 pts)
0.5 point for identification and 0.5 point for correction
1. B → which 2. D → doing/ causing 3. B → outdoors last night
4. B → taking 5. C → like

PART FOUR: WRITING

I. Finish each of the sentences below in such a way that it means the same as the original sentence. (10 pts)
1 point for each correct sentence
11. So heavy was the snowfall that all the trains had to be cancelled.
12. In spite of the heavy rain, the soldiers kept marching through the jungle.
13. Neither my sister nor I learned much at school.
14. Tom can’t have broken the vase on purpose.
15. If she hadn’t stayed up so/very late last night, she wouldn’t feel so/very sleepy now.
16. I wish I hadn’t missed the football match on TV last night.
17. The noise outside prevented me from concentrating on my homework.
18. Bill wanted to know if/whether Jane would have to go to the customs office the following/next morning.
19. The darker it got, the faster we walked.
20. I’ve never known such an intelligent student? / I’ve never known a more intelligent student.

II. Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that its meaning stays the same, using the word given in capitals.
Do not change this word in any way. (5 pts)
1 point for each correct sentence
6. Carol hardly ever / rarely loses her temper with her staff.
7. I have had/got enough of his childish behaviour.
8. He must have missed the eleven o'clock train.
9. John is always the last to arrive.
10. Jane managed to solve the math problem in only 20 minutes.

III. Write a paragraph of 100-120 words about some measures to protect the environment. (5 pts)
Format: 1 point
- The paragraph should include 3 parts: introduction, body and conclusion.
Content: 2 points
- Introduction: reason(s) why we have to protect the environment.
- Body: tell some measures to protect the environment.
- Conclusion: summarise the reasons why we have to protect the environment.
Language: 1 point
- Word use
- Structures
Impression: 1 point
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