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ĐỀ THI CHUYÊN ANH TỈNH BẮC GIANG NĂM HỌC 2022-2023

TIẾNG ANH (CHUYÊN) — Bài thi Tiếng Anh

Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút

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I. LISTENING — Part 1

Listen to the conversation and complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. You will hear the recording ONCE.

I. LISTENING — Part 1 (TTS từ transcript)
Transcript — I. LISTENING — Part 1 (TTS từ transcript)
H: Hello, how can I help?
C: I tried to order a book on your website but it didn't work.
H: Can I take your name please?
C: Yes, of course. It's Zara Freeman.
H: What was the title of the book?
C: I think it's called Future Words… no hang on, sorry that's Future Worlds.
H: Oh yes, here it is. It's only just been released. It's a self-help book.
C: Yes, it's by Richard Watson.
H: The price is £12.99.
C: I'll pay by credit card.
H: Delivery address 62 Green Gardens, London N22?
C: Yes. And I'd like free delivery please.
H: Delivery date 21st February.
C: If I'm out, leave it with a neighbour.
ORDER FORM — Reason for call: problems with website
Name: (1) Freeman
Title: (2)
Type: (3)
Price: (4) £
Payment: (5)
Delivery type: (6)
Date: (7)
If out: (8)

ORDER FORM — Reason for call: problems with website Name: (1) Freeman

ORDER FORM — Reason for call: problems with website Name: (1) Freeman Title: (2)

ORDER FORM — Reason for call: problems with website Name: (1) Freeman Title: (2) Type: (3)

ORDER FORM — Reason for call: problems with website Name: (1) Freeman Title: (2) Type: (3) Price: (4) £

Reason for call: problems with website Name: (1) Freeman Title: (2) Type: (3) Price: (4) £ Payment: (5)

with website Name: (1) Freeman Title: (2) Type: (3) Price: (4) £ Payment: (5) Delivery type: (6)

website Name: (1) Freeman Title: (2) Type: (3) Price: (4) £ Payment: (5) Delivery type: (6) Date: (7)

me: (1) Freeman Title: (2) Type: (3) Price: (4) £ Payment: (5) Delivery type: (6) Date: (7) If out: (8)

I. LISTENING — Part 2

Listen to Margaret and Larry talking about a newspaper article on space tourism. Check T or F. You will hear the recording TWICE.

Transcript bài nghe
(ước lượng — không có audio/transcript đầy đủ) Margaret và Larry bàn bài báo du lịch vũ trụ. Margaret đã đọc về chuyến bay thật; không phải ai cũng đi được. Bài mô tả ba loại huấn luyện. Chuyến bay ngắn, không phải cả ngày ngắm cảnh. Larry đoán giá vé thấp hơn nhiều so với thực tế.
1. Margaret has never heard about space trip happening in reality before.
2. Anyone can go on the trip as long as they are healthy.
3. The article describes the three types of training needed for the trip.
4. The trip will take about one day because there are plenty of things to look at.
5. Larry assured that he saw a strange flying thing while walking his dog.
6. The ticket price that Larry guesses is much lower than the real one.

Margaret has never heard about space trip happening in reality before. (T/F)

Anyone can go on the trip as long as they are healthy. (T/F)

The article describes the three types of training needed for the trip. (T/F)

The trip will take about one day because there are plenty of things to look at. (T/F)

Larry assured that he saw a strange flying thing while walking his dog. (T/F)

The ticket price that Larry guesses is much lower than the real one. (T/F)

I. LISTENING — Part 3

Listen to an interview with Carla Smith. Choose A, B or C. You will hear the recording TWICE.

I. LISTENING — Part 3 (TTS từ transcript)
Transcript — I. LISTENING — Part 3 (TTS từ transcript)
Interviewer: This morning we're talking to businesswoman Carla Smith, who's made some changes to the way she lives her life. Carla, the first thing you did was change the way you worked. Why?

Carla: I used to have a busy job – I worked for a large technology firm. It was interesting, so I never got stressed or needed time off like some of my colleagues, who became ill. The job was incredible. I travelled all over the world. Then, suddenly I realised I was living in hotels and I thought 'You know what? I'd like to spend more time in my own house!'

Interviewer: And now you run your own business.

Carla: Yes, and I choose which hours I work. I still do long days – but I can stop when I want to. I didn't use to go on holidays often and I still don't – but that's my choice instead of my company's. Some people who leave big companies miss the big salaries, but that doesn't bother me.

Interviewer: Do you do more exercise now?

Carla: I spend about the same amount of time exercising as I did before. However, instead of doing it between work and dinner, I get up at 5 a.m. and exercise then. I'm into yoga, I have been for years, because it relaxes my body and mind. I've never really enjoyed team sports or athletics.

Interviewer: What about food? Are you healthier now?

Carla: Definitely! I never used to have lunch and I ended up eating late and having too much chocolate and crisps, which made me feel bad. Now I cook everything from fresh and it tastes so much nicer. I'm less tired now and have loads of energy – which was unexpected!

Interviewer: Do you spend more time with family now, too?

Carla: Yes, particularly my sisters. We've always loved films – when we were teenagers we used to go to the cinema every week. That isn't always possible now, so we have film nights at my house instead. There's an outdoor pool in town and you can swim and watch films there – we're going to try that soon.

Interviewer: You're still a busy person – do you have any time-saving advice?

Carla: There are things people do like checking emails or messages on the bus to work or school and making a list of things to do the next day, which are good ideas and can sometimes save time. But the thing that works well for me is having lots of clothes which are the same, so you don't have to think about what to put on in the morning!

Why did Carla change the way she worked?

What does Carla say about running her own business?

What changes has Carla made to her exercise routine?

How does Carla feel about her health and eating habits?

Where does Carla spend time with her sisters?

Which time-saving idea does Carla find efficient?

II. Lexico – grammar

Choose A, B, C or D.

We regret _______ passengers that all flights have been cancelled due to bad weather.

Our form teacher requires that we _______ willing to help each other to make progress in learning.

I remember you have ever dreamt of becoming a pilot to see the world from above, ______?

Duong's parents were really worried about his sudden disappearance; he _______ them of his business trip before his departure.

Each of us should be allowed to pursue our own interests _______ what our sex is.

Physically, I _______ my mother, but my sister does not look anything like her.

Jack: "Would you prefer to watch action films or romantic ones?" — Rose: "_______"

Joni: "Robot teachers will be widely used in the near future." — Jimmy: "_______"

That poor student went to great _______ to win a place at one of the most prestigious universities in Viet Nam.

Nam Cao is a _______ author whose works are highly thought of by millions of readers.

III. Word form — Smoothies

Use the word in capitals to form a word that fits each blank.

Smoothies are cold drinks made from blended fruit and vegetables to which crushed ice, milk, honey or (1. FREEZE) __________ yoghurt is also often added. This gives them a thicker milkshake-like consistency. They have long been a popular (2. ALTER) __________ to fizzy drinks and are marketed as a healthy option. For many years now they have been (3. WIDE) __________ available in high street coffee shops and supermarkets.
They are packed with fruit and vegetables, but are smoothies really good for us? One popular brand (4. ADVERT) __________ that their drinks contained two of the suggested five portions of fresh fruit or vegetables which we should consume every day. This claim resulted in an investigation into just how healthy these drinks really are. The results were good news for all smoothie (5. LOVE) __________. The research found that the brand's 250ml non-dairy drinks did in fact contain (6. SUFFICE) __________ pulped fruit and fruit juice to count for two of the recommended daily portions of fruit and vegetables. As a result health officials have agreed that smoothies are good for us. However, not all smoothies are the same. There is a great diversity of ingredients and (7. CONSUME) __________ are advised to check the contents (8. CARE) __________. Some may contain as much as a quarter of your recommended daily (9. ALLOW) __________ of saturated fat and up to 40g of sugar.
In conclusion, it seems that although smoothies are a good source of the vitamins and minerals found in fruit and vegetables, there are also a lot of unhealthy (10. VARY) __________.

nks made from blended fruit and vegetables to which crushed ice, milk, honey or (1. FREEZE) __________ yoghurt is also often added. This gives them a thicker mil

gives them a thicker milkshake-like consistency. They have long been a popular (2. ALTER) __________ to fizzy drinks and are marketed as a healthy option. For

drinks and are marketed as a healthy option. For many years now they have been (3. WIDE) __________ available in high street coffee shops and supermarkets.

h fruit and vegetables, but are smoothies really good for us? One popular brand (4. ADVERT) __________ that their drinks contained two of the suggested five port

ow healthy these drinks really are. The results were good news for all smoothie (5. LOVE) __________. The research found that the brand's 250ml non-dairy drink

The research found that the brand's 250ml non-dairy drinks did in fact contain (6. SUFFICE) __________ pulped fruit and fruit juice to count for two of the recom

, not all smoothies are the same. There is a great diversity of ingredients and (7. CONSUME) __________ are advised to check the contents (8. CARE) __________. So

ty of ingredients and (7. CONSUME) __________ are advised to check the contents (8. CARE) __________. Some may contain as much as a quarter of your recommended

RE) __________. Some may contain as much as a quarter of your recommended daily (9. ALLOW) __________ of saturated fat and up to 40g of sugar.

s and minerals found in fruit and vegetables, there are also a lot of unhealthy (10. VARY) __________.

IV. Multiple-choice cloze — Friend or Burglar?

Choose the word that best fits each blank.

Users of well-known social networking sites have been warned they may have to pay more for their house (1) _______. This is because there is evidence that burglars use the sites to find out personal details about potential targets and information like when people will be (2) _______ on holiday.
Burglars can use the networking sites to (3) _______ relationships with people who they can then (4) _______ as people to burgle. An experiment found that many users accepted complete strangers as followers when they made a friend request. Also about 40% of users of the most popular social networking sites have such low (5) _______ settings that their personal information can be seen by anyone.
Users of these sites can't help boasting about their holiday (6) _______ or expensive new home gadgets they've purchased. Users also give away information about when their house will be empty when they (7) _______ about working long hours or how long their journey to work takes. All this information makes life very easy for thieves. Graham Jones who works for an internet security company said he has seen people sending messages about what a wonderful time they're having on holiday in the Caribbean on a website that has their home address. He says people need to be more aware of just (8) _______ has access to the information they post on networking websites.

V. Error correction — CO2

There are 10 errors. Underline and correct them.

Line 1: CO2 plays a critical role in maintenance the balance in the Earth's atmosphere and the air that we breathe. It is also a waste product of the fossil fuels that most every person on the planet uses for transport and other energy requirements. Although we create CO2 every time we drive a car, cook a meal or turn on a light, and because the gas lasts around a century in the atmosphere, a proportion of CO2 in the atmosphere is rapidly increasing. The best evidence indicates that we need to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 70 per cent by 2050. If you own a four-wheel-drive car and replace them with a hybrid car - a car that is powered with a combination of electricity and petrol - or a smaller standard-fuel car, you can achieve a reduction of that magnitude in a day other than half a century. Unfortunately, our past history of change is considerately slower than this. Samuel Bowser first invented the petrol pump in 1885 but it wasn't until 1988 that all new cars manufacturing in the UK were required to use unleaded petrol only. Not only do fossil fuels pose an environmental hazard but there is also a pressing need to find an alternative energy source that is nonrenewable. Many countries are exploring alternative energy sources such as solar energy or wind power, which uses large turbines to capture the energy of the wind.

Line 1: CO2 plays a critical role in maintenance the balance in the Earth's atmosphere and the air that we breathe. — sửa: maintenance the balance → maintaining

It is also a waste product of the fossil fuels that most every person on the planet uses for transport and other energy requirements. — sửa: most every person → almost

Although we create CO2 every time we drive a car, cook a meal or turn on a light, and because the gas lasts around a century in the atmosphere, a proportion of CO2 in the atmosphere is rapidly increasing. — sửa: and because the gas lasts → because

Although we create CO2 every time we drive a car, cook a meal or turn on a light, and because the gas lasts around a century in the atmosphere, a proportion of CO2 in the atmosphere is rapidly increasing. — sửa: a proportion of CO2 → the

If you own a four-wheel-drive car and replace them with a hybrid car - a car that is powered with a combination of electricity and petrol - or a smaller standard-fuel car, you can achieve a reduction of that magnitude in — sửa: replace them with a hybrid car → it

replace them with a hybrid car - a car that is powered with a combination of electricity and petrol - or a smaller standard-fuel car, you can achieve a reduction of that magnitude in a day other than half a century. — sửa: in a day other than half a century → in less than a day rather than

Unfortunately, our past history of change is considerately slower than this. — sửa: considerately slower → considerably

Samuel Bowser first invented the petrol pump in 1885 but it wasn't until 1988 that all new cars manufacturing in the UK were required to use unleaded petrol only. — sửa: Samuel Bowser → S.F.

Samuel Bowser first invented the petrol pump in 1885 but it wasn't until 1988 that all new cars manufacturing in the UK were required to use unleaded petrol only. — sửa: cars manufacturing → manufactured

Not only do fossil fuels pose an environmental hazard but there is also a pressing need to find an alternative energy source that is nonrenewable. — sửa: nonrenewable → renewable

VI. Open cloze — Envy

Fill each blank with ONE suitable word.

"Sometimes I'm so envious of my friends, I hate them," says Kimberly. "I was at dinner a month ago, (1) __________ a friend's engagement. Suddenly I blurted out that 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. I was frustrated about not having a serious relationship myself. My envy took over, and I became a different person."
Envy is the desire for (2) __________ someone else has and resentment of that person for having it. Kimberley was envious. That doesn't mean she is a bad person, (3) __________. "Everyone experiences envy – it's a normal human emotion," explains psychologist Karen Peterson. Envy doesn't have to make us feel powerless and sorry for (4) __________. Instead, it can motivate us to try to achieve the things we want. There are effective ways for dealing with envy and turning it into something useful.
Kimberly's envy caused her to make the unkind remark about divorce. (5) __________ you have a similar desire to express your envy in a negative way, stop yourself. Instead, think about what it is you're envious of. Kimberly admitted that when her friend announced her engagement, "it made me feel lonely and insecure." Once you (6) __________ out why you're envious, it's much easier to eventually grow from the experience. "Envy can be an excellent teacher," states Peterson, "as long as you are open to learning (7) __________ lessons."

VII. Reading — Ecotourism

Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

The word ecotourism is a combination of ecology (the study of systems of living things) and tourism. The International Ecotourism Society defines ecotourism as "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of the local people." This means that walking through a rain forest isn't really ecotourism unless it benefits the area, perhaps by providing jobs to the local residents or by conserving the wildlife. Countries are slowly recognizing that it is possible to make money while preserving their natural resources.
Costa Rica has been leading the ecotourism movement for some time, and was voted the most popular ecotourism destination by TripAdvisor.com in April 2012. It developed the Certification for sustainable Tourism (CST) program in 1999, which was then used by the United Nations World Tourism Organization as the model for the rest of Latin America. Thanks to its conservation efforts, over 25 percent of Costa Rica's land is covered in lush national parks. Its tourism industry generates over a billion dollars annually and provides jobs to thousands of people.
Unfortunately, people in the industry sometimes exploit the "ecotourism" label in their drive for profit. This brand of ecotourism isn't always conducted in the most responsible way, and may damage the very environment it seeks to protect. One concern is that the overwhelming number of visitors to these natural places (especially in the high season) has a negative effect on the ecosystem. Ecotourists tend to seek out places with the rarest animals and plants; even if they take care not to disturb the environment, their presence could put pressure on the most frail of living things. Another problem is the interaction between animals and humans. At one national park in Costa Rica, wild monkeys feed on garbage left by the visitors and even aggressively steal food from tourists.
Controlling abuses isn't easy, either. In developing countries where salaries aren't high, corruption can lead officials to tolerate ecological damage. For example, a large resort facility, normally not allowed near a sanctuary, might be allowed if the company bribes (gives money to) certain people in the government. Limited resources are another issue-areas of forests and beaches that would require an army to protect are often watched by just a few employees.
While tourists can have a negative impact on ecosystems, the same areas might have been totally destroyed by industries such as farming, logging, or mining if the ecotourism industry did not exist. Tour guides can also be educators who train people to love and care for the environment. By visiting these beautiful rain forests and seeing rare animals, visitors get a sense of their value and will hopefully take these lessons back with them to their home countries.
It is easy to be critical of the ecotourism industry, but it is important to be positive as well. Ecotourism can never be "pure"-we can't expect zero negative effects on the ecosystem. It is also unrealistic to think that humans won't go anywhere accessible to them. If protection efforts are maintained and intensified, those remaining places of undisturbed nature may be stressed, but at least they won't be destroyed.

Which statement best summarizes the author's point of view?

Which change has NOT occurred in Costa Rica since the introduction of ecotourism?

What does the word "their" in paragraph 3 refer to?

According to paragraph 4, why is it difficult to control abuses of ecotourism?

The word "corruption" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.

"In this way, the children of future generations can learn respect for nature." This sentence is best inserted at the end of _______.

What does the writer mean by "It is easy to be critical of the ecotourism industry"?

What can be inferred from the passage?

VIII. Reading — The Value of Tears

Choose A–H for gaps 1–7. One extra.

Tears can ruin make-up, bring conversation to a stop, and give you a runny nose. They can leave you embarrassed and without energy. However, crying is a fact of life, and tears are very useful. (1) _______. These create a film over the eye's surface. This film contains a substance that protects your eyes against infection.
(2) _______. "People worry about showing their emotions. They're afraid that once they lose control, they'll never get it back," explains psychologist Dorothy Rowe.
Almost any emotion – good or bad, happy or sad – can cause tears. (3) _______. Tears help you when you feel you are ready to explode because of very strong feelings.
(4) _______. They may be feeling shock, anger, fear, or grief, but they repress the emotion. Sometimes in therapy sessions, patients participate in crying exercises. (5) _______. Diamond says it's best to cry in safe, private places.
In certain situations, tears are improper. (6) _______. "But once you are safely behind closed doors, don't just cry," Diamond says. (7) _______. "And," she adds, "once your tears have released the stress, you can begin to think of logical ways to deal with the problem."

A. They practice crying so that they can get used to expressing emotion.
B. Crying is a way that we release built-up emotions.
C. There are some helpful things that people can do if it is difficult for them to cry.
D. Even when you're not crying, your eyes produce tears.
E. When some people become very stressed, however, they can't cry.
F. It's good to hold back tears during a tense business discussion.
G. It will help you feel better.
H. Tears relieve stress, but we tend to fight them for all sorts of reasons.

IX. Sentence transformation

Finish each sentence so that it means the same. Begin as given.

"Give us the money or we'll reveal your secret," the blackmailers said to her.
→ The blackmailers threatened __________.

During my travels, I have never visited a more unusual country than Iceland.
→ Iceland is by __________.

Our Science teacher never remembers to correct our homework.
→ Our Science teacher is __________.

The online store which he launched in 2015 became an immediate success.
→ Launched __________.

People believe that Leonardo da Vinci foresaw the invention of aircraft.
→ The invention of aircraft __________.

X. Keyword transformation

Use the word given. Do not change it. Between THREE and SIX words.

John and his father look very similar. IMAGE
→ John is __________ father.

She decided to start her own business because she wanted to be independent. TO
→ She decided to start her own __________ being independent.

The villagers said that they opposed the plans for the new shopping center. DISAPPROVAL
→ The villagers __________ the plans for the new shopping center.

Jughead soon recovered after the operation and was able to rejoin the team. MADE
→ After the operation, Jughead __________ and was able to rejoin the team.

He was dismissed for neglecting his work. LED
→ His __________ his dismissal.

XI. Writing

Write a paragraph of about 130–150 words.

Different people have different ways to express their love for their countries. What are yours? In about 130 - 150 words, write a paragraph to answer this question.

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