Đề Kscl Đội Tuyển HSG Tiếng Anh 12 Năm 2019 2020 Trường Yên Lạc 2 Vĩnh Phúc Mã A482470

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SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC TRƯỜNG THPT YÊN LẠC 2

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KÌ THI KSCL ĐỘI TUYỂN HỌC SINH GIỎI KHỐI 12

ĐỀ THI MÔN TIẾNG ANH

NĂM HỌC 2019 - 2020 Thời gian làm bài 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề.

Đề thi gồm: 07 trang.

——————— Giám thị coi thi không giải thích gì thêm. Học sinh làm bài vào giấy thi. A. LISTENING Part 1: Listen and complete the passage below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Korean parents love to send their children abroad to study. They believe the benefit to the child is worth all the (1)__________. Critics say it is not. They say the Korean is good enough. It is a system that already provides English language to study. There are also many English (2)__________in Korea. They are a good way for children to learn English. Native speakers teach students English games and songs. These camps are set up to be (3)___________.

Despite the fact that most students are staying in Korea, studying abroad is a (4)___________. There were about 94,000 Korean students in America, according to the 2006 Asian Migration Atlas. Though it is popular, there are some risks for students (5)__________. Parents are concerned about the (6)__________of their children. Another worry is that families will be split up. Children and their mothers often move to English speaking countries together. The father is then (7)__________. He is called "goose dad." He must migrate like a goose to see his family. Also, Korean students often meet other Koreans while overseas. They fall into the habit of only speaking Korean, and let their chance to learn English slip through their fingers.

Critics also say overseas education costs too much money. This may be true for many families. For example, a home stay in Canada in 2010 cost (8)_________Canadian dollars. However, a home stay is a popular choice for Korean parents. Their children get the added benefit of living with a local family. They take part in (9)__________. The children also brush up on their language skills. This experience is valuable because they also learn the culture.

Yes, there are problems with studying overseas. However, education in Korea is very important. In spite of the costs and concerns, parents will always make (10)_________ for their children's education.

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Part 2: Listen to a conversation between Marcus and Catherine about their homework. Decide the statements are True (T) or False (F). Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes .

Statements True False

1. Catherine finds it hard to understand why Marcus has so much homework.

2. Catherine thinks visiting the museum was a good experience for Marcus.

3. Catherine offers to show Marcus the math homework she has already done.

4. Marcus worries that the teacher might be angry if Catherine helps him.

5. After talking to Catherine, Marcus feels more confident about his

homework.

Part 3: You will hear a radio interview with a man called Robin Marshall, who has written a book about Argentina. Listen and answer questions. 1. What was Robin’s job in Argentina? A. translator B. tour guide C. travelling salesman 2. On Robin’s last trip to Argentina, the weather was ______. A. colder than he expected B. suitable for what he planned C. different from the forecasts he heard 3. How did Robin feel during the dance performance he saw? A. He wanted to get up and dance. B. He wished he had continued his dance classes. C. He was sad he didn’t dance well. 4. What did Robin do while he stayed in the village? A. He went on a bus tour. B. He went into the forest. C. He went on a river trip. 5. What did Robin like about his favourite place? A. the wildlife B. the views C. the peace