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TIẾNG ANH (CHUYÊN) — Bài thi Tiếng Anh

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II. Lexico-Grammar

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

If he __________ his IT skills, he __________ a job easily.

improved/ would have got
didn’t improve/ would get
improved/ would get
didn’t improve/ will get

It’s no good pretending. You’ve got to __________ reality.

come up to
face up to
come up with
get round to

The future of the company will depend crucially __________ how consumers respond.

on
for
with
of

Children usually turn to their parents rather than __________ for protection from threats in the environment.

they turn to other figures of authority
authority figures to other
to other figures of authority
their turning to other figures of authority

Le: “I think music can heal our soul and enhance our mood.” — Hoa: “__________. Listening to music is an effective way to release stress and bring us good feelings.”

It’s hard to say so
I completely agree
I’m afraid it is not true
I like music, too

When difficulties __________, we shouldn’t give up trying.

lift
rise
arise
raise

Today’s children eat more junk food and get less exercise than previous generations of children. It is not surprising, __________, that rates of childhood obesity are on the increase.

in case
otherwise
however
therefore

After months of hard work, the team finally turned __________ and launched their new product successfully.

a blind eye
over a new leaf
a deaf ear
the corner

England is one of the few countries __________ people drive on the left.

that
which
who
where

The mass media are __________ of communication, such as books, newspapers, recordings, radio, movies, television, mobile phones and the Internet.

models
parts
types
means

III. Open cloze

Think of ONE word which best fits each blank.

Around 5% of British households now have at least one family member who is vegetarian, (1) __________ means that in the region of 3 million British people are vegetarians. About 25% of all females between the ages of 16 and 24 are vegetarian.
Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish or poultry. Among the many reasons (2) __________ being a vegetarian are health, compassion for animals, and religious beliefs.
A vegetarian diet can meet all known nutrient (3) __________. The key to a healthy vegetarian diet, as with (4) __________ other diet, is to eat a wide variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, plenty of leafy greens, whole-grain products, nuts, seeds and legumes. Sweets and fatty foods should be limited.
Statistically, if you choose (5) __________ diet, you are choosing an option which should boost your chances of living a long and healthy life. But why? The reason is that a good vegetarian diet contains more carbohydrate, more vitamin C and more fibre (6) __________ one where a high proportion of the calories come from meat.
There is documentary evidence of (7) __________ Vegetarian Day being as early as 1936, but National Vegetarian Week as we know it today has its roots in the National Vegetarian Day held by the Vegetarian Society in October 1991. It proved (8) __________ successful that they extended it to a whole week.

IV. Error correction

The passage contains 10 errors. Find each error and write the correction (wrong → right).

Although only a small percentage of the electromagnetic radiation that is emitted by the Sun is ultraviolet (UV) radiation, the number that is emitted would be enough to cause severe damage for most forms of life on Earth were it all to reach the surface of the Earth. Unfortunately, all of the Sun’s ultraviolet radiation does not reach the Earth because a layer of oxygen, called the ozone layer encircling the Earth in the stratosphere at an altitude of about 15 miles above the Earth. The ozone layer absorbs much of the Sun’s ultraviolet radiation and prevents them from reaching the Earth.
Ozone is a form of oxygen in which each molecule consists of three atoms (O3) instead of the two atoms (O2) usually finding in an oxygen molecule. Ozone forms in the stratosphere in a process that initiates by ultraviolet radiation from the Sun. UV radiation from the Sun splits oxygen molecules with two atoms into free oxygen atoms, and each of these unattached oxygen atoms then joins up with an oxygen molecule to form ozone. UV radiation is also capable of splitting up ozone molecules; thus, ozone is constantly forming, splitting, and reform in the stratosphere. When UV radiation is absorbed during the procession of ozone formation and reformation, it is unable to reach Earth and cause damage there.

Find and correct error 1 (near “the number that is emitted”).

Find and correct error 2 (near “damage for most forms”).

Find and correct error 3 (sentence starting with Unfortunately).

Find and correct error 4 (because + a layer of oxygen).

Find and correct error 5 (article before altitude if wrong; else ozone layer phrasing).

Find and correct error 6 (prevents them from reaching).

Find and correct error 7 (usually finding in an oxygen molecule).

Find and correct error 8 (a process that initiates by).

Find and correct error 9 (forming, splitting, and reform).

Find and correct error 10 (during the procession of ozone).

V. Word formation

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

A NEW WAY TO VIEW MASTERPIECES
In the future, the way we see art in a close-up way may well change (1) __________ (CONSIDERABLE) due to a number of factors. There has been a lot of (2) __________ (DISCUSS) concerning how to increase the numbers of people who can view a world class work of art. Generally, this means the painting or sculpture has to travel and be exhibited. However, apart from the fact that this is extremely (3) __________ (CONVENIENT), it has been proven that is also very (4) __________ (HARM) to keep moving paintings around. For example, curators at the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid have recently made an (5) __________ (ANNOUNCE) that Picasso’s anti-war masterpiece, Guernica, has been damaged, probably as a result of being transported to exhibitions all over the world. There is a great (6) __________ (NECESSARY) for something to be done before irreparable damage is done to these masterpieces. But what can be done? On the one hand, there is a strong (7) __________ (ARGUE) for banning all this travelling and waiting until better art conservation techniques have been developed. On the other hand, there is the hope that the (8) __________ (EXPLODE) in computer technology, particularly in virtual (9) __________ (REAL), can be the answer. Perhaps a (10) __________ (COMBINE) of the two is the way we will experience great art in the future.

VI. Guided cloze

Choose A, B, C or D for each blank.

FUTURE HISTORY
A Future History is a(n) (1) __________ of the future used in the field of science fiction to construct a background for a story. Early examples of Future History were (2) __________ as they claimed to be excerpts from a history book from the future, describing the development of nations and societies over centuries. An example of this was H. G. Wells’ The Shape of Things to Come (1933). It was written in the form of a history book (3) __________ on events of the 20th century as if published in 2016. Future History should not be confused with Alternate History, where alternative (4) __________ to past events are given. There are several (5) __________ to Future History, the main one being that one day it will be outdated and will be overtaken by real historical events. For (6) __________, in H. Beam Piper’s Terro-Human Future History, a nuclear war in 1973 destroys the planet and this (7) __________ the human race almost reaching the point of (8) __________. There are various ways to deal with this problem, such as writing a book about the very distant future, or setting the story in a society where there is an indefinite future.

assignment
platform
prediction
status

lying
misleading
harmful
accessible

keeping
playing
trying
focusing

outcomes
sources
ingredients
calculations

negatives
faults
drawbacks
concerns

the sake of
instance
sure
good

involves
invests
combines
results

impact
extinction
exhibition
exhaustion

VII. Gapped text

Choose from sentences A–G. One sentence is extra.

TIME FOR SOME FUN
When you have time for yourself, you probably hang out with friends, go to the cinema or go shopping. But what about when you fancy doing something new and exciting in your free time that’s not expensive? Finding activities that are fun, accessible and don’t cost the earth is impossible, right? Wrong!
If you want a night in with a difference, invite a group of friends round for a games evening where each person has to bring a board game or video game. (1) __________. If you think they’re just for kids, think again - you’ll be surprised at how much fun it is and just how competitive people can be!
Get out and about in your community! Check local newspapers and find out what’s going on. (2) __________. You might be surprised at the range of events on offer, from music festivals to food tasting, park runs to free films. There really is something for everyone! Go online and find out about local museums and art galleries - and then visit one.
For fans of the outdoors, geocaching is a must. (3) __________. You use the GPS (global positioning system) receiver on a smartphone or GPS device to find caches. These are small waterproof containers holding a log book (that you sign to show you found it) and small inexpensive objects that you can swap with something you have brought along. It’s free to sign up to most geocaching websites and there are over 70,000 geocaches hidden in the UK alone. Just sign up, choose the cache you want to find, log the coordinates into your GPS and off you go. You’ll explore some amazing locations, get fit and have fun with technology all at the same time!
If you aren’t sporty, then dance is a great form of exercise. It can be as simple as dancing along to your favourite tunes at home alone or with friends. If you want to learn a specific style such as Salsa or Hip Hop but can’t afford lessons, there are thousands of tutorials on YouTube or sites such as LearntoDance. However, going to a dance class is very sociable and you meet new friends with similar interests. One thing is clear, though, dancing has many benefits. You learn new skills which can help increase your self-confidence. (4) __________. In addition to getting you fit, it’s a great creative outlet.
Talking about creativity, if you enjoy performing, why not have a go at an open mic night? These are free events where audience members can perform poetry, rap, music or comedy at the microphone. They’re usually held at venues such as libraries, cafes, theatres or bookshops and performers usually sign up in advance for a time slot, so that everyone gets a chance to have a go. (5) __________. Participants say open mics are fun and sociable, and research shows that getting creative is really good for you. It helps you express yourself, reduces stress and makes you a better problem-solver.
Another way of challenging yourself and enhancing your problem-solving skills is to learn to code. Writing computer programmes and apps really isn’t that difficult. There are free lessons in various scripts and languages online on sites such as Code Academy and Coursera. (6) __________. Become proficient and it will not only look good on your CV, it will give you more job opportunities too. You never know, you could become the next Bill Gates!

A. Not only that, but it’s great for reducing stress, keeping the brain active and improving your strength and flexibility
B. It’s a valuable skill too, and one which could lead to a great career or allow you to earn some money
C. It’s basically treasure hunting with gadgets in places of interest or natural beauty
D. The idea of this is for you all to try ones you don’t have or haven’t used for ages
E. They are a fantastic opportunity to get experience of taking part in live shows
F. This involves learning a skill that everyone will find useful
G. They often have the best information about free and cheap events in your area

VIII. Reading comprehension

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

TEENAGERS AND PARENTS - IT’S THE SAME OLD STORY …
Many readers have described the ups and downs of living with teenage children.
This week, we hear from Barry Davros, 15.
OK, I’ll admit it. Things haven’t been so easy at home in the last couple of years. I’d like to think I’m old enough and wise enough to know that it’s almost certainly because I’m a teenager now. Teenagers grumble to their friends about their parents. And I think we can be pretty certain that the parents do the same about their kids. I argue with mine. We don’t talk as much as we did when I was a kid. It’s not that this is the way I want it – I’d prefer it if we never argued, but found a way to talk about what was bothering us. That would be so much better, not just for me and my mum and dad, but for any teenager and their family. So I’ve been reading a lot – books like The Teenage Brain, and lots of online stuff. And I’m sure that if people understood more about what goes on inside a teenager’s mind, half of the arguments over the dinner table wouldn’t even start in the first place. So I’d like to share what I’ve learnt.
There are so many things that parents have a go at their teenagers for that it’s almost impossible to know where to start. So let’s just pick mornings. Mornings are for sleeping. For as long as you need to, or at least as long as you can. Every teenager knows that. But not parents - they think that we should get up at 7.30, just because they get up at 7.30, ready for another busy day. So who’s right? Well, the science says that an adolescent’s body clock isn’t programmed in the same way, and is on a schedule about three hours behind that of older adults (that means both going to bed and getting up).
Another ‘issue’ that parents make a big deal about is tidiness. Clothes were dumped on the bathroom floor, an old plate of food was under the bed, and house keys were lost. OK, I admit, I’ve been guilty of all of these things recently (but at least I owned up!). Sorting stuff like this takes planning, and the way the teenage brain develops means that it’s just not our strong point. Sorry! The brain develops a chemical called myelin, and it’s created over time. Until it’s fully developed in all parts of the brain, it does unfortunately mean that even very bright teens can do really stupid things. So just bear with us guys!
Because as already mentioned, the teenage brain goes through all sorts of changes, sometimes teenagers can get angry. This usually makes parents angry. Which makes us angrier, which … OK, you get the picture. But parents need to understand more about what’s going on inside our heads. Like, there might be a perfectly understandable (to us) reason why we don’t want to do that maths homework this instant. So, listen parents out there, try and understand! Don’t always respond to us by getting angry. Just don’t! Calm down, count to ten, and think twice.
Communication. That’s a big one. Sure, teens and parents need to hang out together too, not live in separate worlds. But I’m 15, so the topics of conversation I was into when I was 11 don’t work for me now. Same for all kids my age. The sooner parents realize that, the better. It’s not that we stop loving them just because we’re in our teens, it’s just that we need more space. To grow up and find out who we are.
Here’s a tip - if there’s something that needs to be discussed, do it on a car journey. Whether it’s the whole family together or just two of you, the fact that you’re in a car means that you’re gazing ahead, rather than staring at each other. For me, it just makes it easier to talk somehow, because I sometimes feel they’re judging me or something if they’re observing me. Try it. It works. And you heard it from me.

Why shouldn’t parents be surprised if their teenagers sleep late?

Many teenagers find their busy schedule tiring.
Some teenagers need more hours of sleep than adults.
Teenagers prefer not to see their parents in the mornings.
It’s natural for teenagers to have different sleep patterns from adults.

In the third paragraph, the writer admits that teenagers tend not to be very __________.

honest
organized
confident
intelligent

What does the writer mean when he advises parents to “count to ten”?

don’t react too quickly.
repeat what you have said.
find ten reasons for the behavior.
don’t tell teenagers things they already know.

What does “that” refer to in the passage (parents realize that)?

Teenagers need to spend time away from their parents.
Teenagers love their parents less than they did as children.
Teenagers want to talk about different things as they mature.
Teenagers need to spend more time talking to their parents.

Car journeys are a good opportunity to speak because __________.

the speakers don’t need to look at each other
the vehicle provides more privacy
families can travel somewhere nice together
teenagers cannot avoid their parents when they are in the same car

According to Barry, why might teenagers struggle with tasks like tidiness and losing things?

They are too busy with schoolwork and social activities.
They deliberately try to test their parents’ patience.
The chemical myelin is not fully developed in all parts of the brain.
They prioritize fun over responsibilities.

The word “grumble” is CLOSEST in meaning to __________.

complain
compliment
explain
disapprove

Why has Barry written this blog post?

To help families get along better.
To explain why his parents annoy him.
To encourage parents, doctors, and teachers to read more about teenagers.
To suggest that it is important for teenagers to be responsible.

IX. Sentence transformation

Finish each sentence so that it means the same as the original.

As the plane landed on the narrow runway, all the passengers began to cheer. → Scarcely __________

Maybe the package was delivered to the wrong address. → The package could __________

As Taylor Swift becomes more famous, it is more difficult for her to avoid reporters. → The more __________

She worked hard because she wanted to be promoted. → She worked hard with a __________

It is thought that the treasure was hidden in the old castle. → The treasure __________

X. Key-word transformation

Use the word given. Do not change it. No more than six words.

It’s not a bad idea to relocate to the suburbs, where house prices are lower. (WORTH)

I am certain that this syrup will have a good effect on your sore throat. (WONDERS)

Because he was injured, he couldn’t play in the next game. (PREVENTED)

We tried to make him understand our point, but he just wouldn’t listen. (ACROSS)

It doesn’t matter how badly he behaved, you shouldn’t have been so rude. (HOWEVER)

XI. Writing

Write a paragraph of about 160–180 words.

“Teenagers should spend at least 8 hours a day sleeping.” To what extent do you agree or disagree? Write a paragraph (160–180 words).

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