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ĐỀ THI CHUYÊN ANH TỈNH BẮC GIANG NĂM HỌC 2025-2026

TIẾNG ANH (CHUYÊN) — Bài thi Tiếng Anh 1

Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút

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I. LISTENING — Part 1

Listen to two teachers discussing a goodbye party. Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER. You will listen ONCE. File nghe kèm đề.

File nghe Part 1–3 (mp3)
Transcript — File nghe Part 1–3 (mp3)
LISA: Hi Tony… organise something for John's farewell?
Venue: College Dining Room (hotel too expensive).
Invite: John and wife, Director, office staff, all teachers, all students. Not Faculty Heads.
Invitations: 10th December (avoid exams on 16th).
Collect money during coffee break; suggest $6.
Presents to check: CD players, (set of) dictionaries, coffee maker.
Guests bring: snacks, music (tapes), photos.
Student representative prepares a speech.
GOODBYE PARTY FOR JOHN — Date: 22nd December

Part 1 — Venue: (1) __________

Who to invite: the (2) __________ (và all the teachers; 2 & 3 either order với câu 3)

Who to invite: all the (3) __________ (2 & 3 either order với câu 2)

Date for sending invitations: (4) __________

Collect money during the: (5) __________

Suggested amount per person: (6) $ __________

Check prices for: CD players, (7) __________, coffee maker

Ask guests to bring: snacks, (8) __________ (8 & 9 either order với câu 9)

Ask guests to bring: (9) __________ (8 & 9 either order với câu 8)

Ask student representative to prepare a: (10) __________

I. LISTENING — Part 2

Five speakers talk about going to famous places. Choose from A–E. Use each letter once. Listen TWICE. (cùng file nghe Part 1)

I. LISTENING — Part 2

Speaker 1

Speaker 2

Speaker 3

Speaker 4

Speaker 5

I. LISTENING — Part 3

Interview with Dr Patterson about scent marketing. Choose A–D. Listen TWICE.

I. LISTENING — Part 3

What does Dr. Patterson say about marketing and the senses?

Consumers do not like scent marketing if __________.

Why did one store use a drink as scent marketing?

Why did the US Milk Board use the smell of cookies?

According to Dr. Patterson, scent marketing __________.

II. Lexico – grammar

Choose A, B, C or D.

Although he was completely __________ as a furniture maker, he produced the most beautiful chairs.

__________ to the national park before, Le Hoang was amazed to see the breathtaking view of the geyser.

It is time the authorities had students wear __________ helmets whenever they ride their electric bikes.

The curriculum at the public school is as good __________ of any private school.

I think you may mistake Daisy for her sister as it is __________ impossible to tell the twins apart.

I'm sorry to hear that Peter and Dick have __________ recently. They were such good friends.

I don't like to ask people for help as a rule but I wonder if you could __________ me a favour.

Tony didn't study hard for the end-term test. His answers __________ from someone else during the test.

James never shows his emotions; no matter what happens, he always keeps a stiff upper __________.

The Earth is the only place we know in the universe that can support human life, __________ human influences are making the planet less fit to live on.

III. Open cloze — Humour

Fill each blank with ONE suitable word.

Humour is a unique human quality that enables people to connect, break boundaries and share common ideas. However, as many know through bitter experience, it does not always translate well across cultures. This is because much of (1) __________ we find amusing is culturally determined.
The norms of humour that are familiar to the people of one nation can seem impenetrable to those of (2) __________. However, research shows that universal elements exist. These can cross cultural boundaries and tap into a mutual understanding of the world, irrespective of where we grew up.
While many people think being funny requires a certain sophistication or intellectual ability, apparently anyone can make others laugh. This is (3) __________ to the fact that human beings are naturally predisposed to humour. Researchers have discovered that something commonly considered to be funny is composed of two elements. Firstly, it must subvert the listener's expectations - in other words, be surprising - and, also, it must not be threatening. As this appears to (4) __________ true across cultures, the topics are where the differences lie. For example, in some countries people enjoy telling jokes about (5) __________ competitive relationships with neighbouring nations while, in other parts of the world people like comedy that is directed at themselves, or like using wordplay, storytelling or satire.
Whatever the topic, though, it turns out that understanding the things that make any of us crack (6) __________ isn't actually that difficult.

IV. Error correction

There are 7 errors (example: learning → to learn). Underline and correct.

People are often surprised learning just how long some varieties of trees can live. If asked to estimate the age of the oldest living trees on Earth, they often come up with guests in the neighborhood of two or perhaps three hundred years. The real answer is considerably larger than that, more than five thousand years.
The tree that wins the prize for its considerable maturity was the bristlecone pine of California. This venerable pine predates wonder of the ancient world such as the pyramids of Egypt, the hanging Gardens of Babylon, and the Colossus of Rhodes. It is not nearly as tall as the giant redwood that is found in California, and, in fact, it is actually not very tall to compare with many other trees, often a little more than five meters in height. This relatively short height may be one of the factors that aid the bristlecone pine about living to a ripe old age - high winds and inclement weather cannot easily reach the shorter trees and cause damage. A additional factor that contributes to the long life of the bristlecone is that this type of tree has a high percentage of resin, who prevents rot from developing in the tree trunk and branches.

come up with guests in the neighborhood of two or three hundred years

The tree that wins the prize for its considerable maturity was the bristlecone pine

predates wonder of the ancient world

not very tall to compare with many other trees

factors that aid the bristlecone pine about living to a ripe old age

A additional factor

resin, who prevents rot

V. Word form

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

Admittedly, climate changes have occurred on our planet. For example, there have been several ice ages or glacial periods. The changes currently being monitored are said to be the result not of natural causes, but of human (1. ACT) __________. Furthermore, the rate of change is becoming alarmingly rapid. The major problem is that the planet appears to be warming up. According to some experts, this warming process, known as global warming, is occurring at a(n) (2. PRECEDENT) __________ high rate in the last 10,000 years. The implications for the planet are very serious. Rising global temperatures could give rise to (3. ECOLOGY) __________ disasters. These in turn could have a harmful effect on agriculture. It is thought that this unusual warming of the Earth has been caused by so-called greenhouse gases. Such gases not only (4. ADDITION) __________ to the pollution of the atmosphere, but also create a greenhouse effect. (5. POLITICS) __________ are also concerned about climate change and there are now regular summits on the subject. The summits were attended by representatives from around 180 of the world's (6. INDUSTRY) __________ countries. There it was agreed that most countries would try to reduce the volume of greenhouse gas (7. EMIT) __________.

y being monitored are said to be the result not of natural causes, but of human (1. ACT) __________. Furthermore, the rate of change is becoming alarmingly ra

me experts, this warming process, known as global warming, is occurring at a(n) (2. PRECEDENT) __________ high rate in the last 10,000 years. The implications for t

for the planet are very serious. Rising global temperatures could give rise to (3. ECOLOGY) __________ disasters. These in turn could have a harmful effect on ag

not only (4. ADDITION) __________ to the pollution

(5. POLITICS) __________ are also concerned

the world's (6. INDUSTRY) __________ countries

greenhouse gas (7. EMIT) __________

VI. Multiple-choice cloze — Bulbs

Choose the word that best fits each blank.

Many of us still use traditional bulbs around the house. But simply replacing one traditional 100-watt bulb in your home with a low-energy (1) __________ will do wonders. This helps to save you the (2) __________ of electricity required to make 1,200 cups of tea. It will also reduce your annual electricity bill, so as well as using less energy, you'll be paying less money. This is because traditional bulbs only use 10% of the electrical energy to produce light, while the (3) __________ 90% is wasted as heat. Low-energy bulbs, which are also known as Compact Fluorescent Lamps, or CFLs, are more efficient because most of the electrical energy is used to (4) __________ actual light instead. CFLs are more expensive to buy, costing a(n) (5) __________ of £6 each compared to 40p for a traditional one, but they (6) __________ cheaper in the long run because they use less electricity and are much more durable, lasting at least six times longer. However, they do have some drawbacks. (7) __________, they can have a slow start-up, taking some time to reach their full brightness, so you are recommended to use them where they will be left on for longer periods, such as your living room or hallway.

VII. Reading — Use and disuse

Choose the correct answer.

The principle of use and disuse states that those parts of organisms' bodies that are used grow larger. Those parts that are not tend to wither away. It is an observed fact that when you exercise particular muscles, they grow. Those that are never used diminish. By examining a man's body, we can tell which muscles he uses and which he doesn't. We may even be able to guess his profession or his reaction. Enthusiasts of the "body-building" cult make use of the principle of use and disuse to "build" their bodies, almost like a piece of sculpture, into whatever unnatural shape demanded by fashion in this peculiar minority culture. Muscles are not the only parts of the body that respond to use in this kind of way. Walk barefoot and you acquire harder skin on your soles. It is easy to tell a farmer from a bank teller by looking at their hands alone. The farmer's hands are horny, hardened by long exposure to rough work. The teller's hands are relatively soft.
The principle of use and disuse enables animals to become better at the job of surviving in their world, progressively better during their lifetime as a result of living in that world. Humans, through direct exposure to sunlight, or lack of it, develop a skin color which equips them better to survive in the particular local conditions.
Too much sunlight is dangerous. Enthusiastic sunbathers with very fair skins are susceptible to skin cancer. Too little sunlight, on the other hand, leads to vitamin-D deficiency and rickets. The brown pigment melanin, which is synthesized under the influence of sunlight, makes a screen to protect the underlying tissues from the harmful effects of further sunlight. If a suntanned person moves to a less sunny climate, the melanin disappears, and the body is able to benefit from what little sun there is. This can be represented as an instance of the principle of use and disuse: skin goes brown when it is "used", and fades to white when it is not.

What does the passage mainly discuss?

The phrase "wither away" in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to __________.

The word "Those" in paragraph 1 refers to __________.

From the passage, it can be inferred that author views body building __________.

It can be inferred that the principle of use and disuse enables organisms to __________.

The author suggests that melanin __________.

In the third paragraph, the author mentions sun tanning as an example of __________.

The word "susceptible" in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to __________.

VIII. Reading — Secret Millionaire

Decide T/F (1–5) then match millionaires A–D (6–10).

Secret Millionaire is a reality TV show with a difference. The participants come on the programme to possibly give away thousands of pounds.
In the programme, millionaires go undercover to deprived areas of Britain, where they volunteer in the local community. For a fortnight they give up their affluent lifestyle and live with little money in substandard accommodation. Their experience often prompt them to hand over life-changing sums of money to deserving individuals and institutions. At the end, they reveal who they actually are.
There have been eight series of the programme in the UK so far with millions of pounds being given away to good causes. While watching the programmes, it's sometimes hard to tell who is benefiting most from the relationship. All of the people involved have talked about how it has changed their lives. But interestingly, it seemed that it was the millionaires who found their experiences the most rewarding. Some discovered that there are more important things in life than making money, and forged lasting relationships with the people they met.
A. HILARY DEVEY … returned incognito to the place she grew up in … funded the centre … still a regular visitor …
B. NICK LESLAU … astonished at how friendly and kind everyone was, even though they didn't know anything about him. Although he has always donated money … rewarding to get involved directly …
C. KAVITA OBEROI … sole interest … making money. Her views completely changed … used to believe people were poor because they didn't try … realised people often need help …
D. JAMES BENAMORE … used to have a drug problem … teenagers … no confidence … nor any belief that any effort they made would make any difference.

The people who meet the millionaires know that they are rich straight away.

The millionaires have to live differently for a while.

The millionaires have to donate lots of money.

The socially disadvantaged people benefit more than the rich people in the programme.

The millionaires don't stay in touch with the people they meet.

Which millionaire met young people who believed they were unable to improve their lives?

Which millionaire had changed his/her opinions by the end of the programme?

Which millionaire found it was better to get involved rather than just donate money?

Which millionaire went back to his/her hometown?

Which millionaire was surprised that people who didn't know him/her were so nice?

IX. Match headings

Match headings A–G with paragraphs 1–5. Two extras.

Paragraph 1: exhibition with videos, interactive displays and virtual reality.

Paragraph 2: computers more powerful; more intelligent than people; dangers.

Paragraph 3: kitchen, domestic robots, smart fridge/wardrobe.

Paragraph 4: 3D TV, interactive TV, headset, virtual reality.

Paragraph 5: superheroes, technology and bodies mix, bionic hand, mind-reading.

X. Sentence transformation (Gifted English)

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

The police are advising the locals not to go out on their own at night, as there have been more robberies lately.
→ Due to an __________

That reminds me of the time I climbed to the top of Mount Fuji.
→ That takes __________

That rumor about the politician and the construction contract is absolutely false.
→ There is __________

We're getting into trouble by violating the traffic rule like this.
→ We're skating __________

The bomb explosion took place right after the chairman's speech.
→ No sooner __________

XI. Keyword transformation (Gifted English)

Use the word given. Do not change it. NO MORE THAN SIX words.

Can you suggest a way of turning dreams into reality … (TRUE)
→ Can you suggest how __________ for the secondary students …

Peter and his friends started arguing … (INTO)
→ Peter __________ his friends about …

My husband is obsessed with football … (BRAIN)
→ My husband __________; it's the only thing he ever thinks about.

The students were told to either keep quiet or leave the art gallery. (NO)
→ The students __________ keep quiet or leave the art gallery.

Because of the appalling weather conditions, some trains will be delayed. (SUBJECT)
→ Some trains __________ because of the appalling weather conditions.

XII. Writing

Write a paragraph of about 160–180 words.

In about 160 - 180 words, write a paragraph about disadvantages of secondary school students' misusing AI tools in studying.

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