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TIẾNG ANH (CHUYÊN) — thí sinh chuyên Anh, Trung, Hàn — 08 trang

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PART A.I — Listening (workshops)

Complete the table. ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER. (Cam 16 Test 1, chỗ trống đã đổi.)

PART A.I — Listening (workshops) (TTS từ transcript)
Transcript — PART A.I — Listening (workshops) (TTS từ transcript)
SARAH: Hello. Children's Engineering Workshops.

FATHER: Oh hello. I wanted some information about the workshops in the school holidays.

SARAH: Sure.

FATHER: I have two daughters who are interested. The younger one's Lydia, she's four – do you take children as young as that?

SARAH: Yes, our Tiny Engineers workshop is for four to five-year-olds.

FATHER: What sorts of activities do they do?

SARAH: All sorts. For example, they work together to design a special cover that goes round an egg, so that when it's inside they can drop it from a height and it doesn't break. Well, sometimes it does break but that's part of the fun!

FATHER: Right. And Lydia loves building things. Is there any opportunity for her to do that?

SARAH: Well, they have a competition to see who can make the highest tower. You'd be amazed how high they can go.

FATHER: Right.

SARAH: But they're learning all the time as well as having fun. For example, one thing they do is to design and build a car that's attached to a balloon, and the force of the air in that actually powers the car and makes it move along. They go really fast too.

FATHER: OK, well, all this sounds perfect.

FATHER: Now Carly, that's my older daughter, has just had her seventh birthday, so presumably she'd be in a different group?

SARAH: Yes, she'd be in the Junior Engineers. That's for children from six to eight.

FATHER: And do they do the same sorts of activities?

SARAH: Some are the same, but a bit more advanced. So they work out how to build model vehicles, things like cars and trucks, but also how to construct animals using the same sorts of material and technique, and then they learn how they can program them and make them move.

FATHER: So they learn a bit of coding?

SARAH: They do. They pick it up really quickly. We're there to help if they need it, but they learn from one another too.

FATHER: Right. And do they have competition too?

SARAH: Yes, with the Junior Engineers, it's to use recycled materials like card and wood to build a bridge, and the longest one gets a prize.

FATHER: That sounds fun. I wouldn't mind doing that myself!

SARAH: Then they have something a bit different, which is to think up an idea for a five-minute movie and then film it, using special animation software. You'd be amazed what they come up with.

FATHER: And of course, that's something they can put on their phone and take home to show all their friends.

SARAH: Exactly. And then they also build a robot in the shape of a human, and they decorate it and program it so that it can move its arms and legs.

FATHER: Perfect. So, is it the same price as the Tiny Engineers?

SARAH: It's just a bit more: £50 for the five weeks.

FATHER: And are the classes on a Monday, too?

SARAH: They used to be, but we found it didn't give our staff enough time to clear up after the first workshop, so we moved them to Wednesdays. The classes are held in the morning from ten to eleven.

FATHER: OK. That’s better for me actually. And what about the location? Where exactly are the workshops held?

SARAH: They're in building 10A – there's a big sign on the door, you can't miss it, and that's in Fradstone Industrial Estate.

FATHER: Sorry?

SARAH: Fradstone – that's F-R-A-D-S-T-O-N-E.

FATHER: And that’s in Grasford, isn’t it?

SARAH: Yes, up past the station.

FATHER: And will I have any parking problems there?

SARAH: No, there's always plenty available. So would you like to enrol Lydia and Carly now?

FATHER: OK.

SARAH: So can I have your full name …
Tiny Engineers (4–5): egg cover, tallest tower, balloon-powered car.
Junior Engineers (6–8): cars/trucks/robots, longest bridge, animation software, decorate+program robot.
£50 / five-week block; Wednesdays 10–11am; Building 10A, Fradstone Industrial Estate; parking.

Create a (1) ______ for an egg so they can drop it from a height without breaking it.

Take part in a competition to build the tallest (2) ______

Listening (workshops) — Make a car powered by a (3) ______

Build model cars, trucks and (4) ______ and learn how to program them so they can move.

Take part in a competition to build the longest (5) ______

Create a short movie or film with special animation (6) ______

Build, (7) ______ and program a humanoid robot.

Held on (8) ______ from 10 am to 11 am.

Building 10A, (9) ______ Industrial Estate, Grasford

Plenty of (10) ______ is available.

PART A.II — Listening (Antarctica)

Gina Kelso & Thomas Ludman talk about their wildlife film. Choose A–D.

PART A.II — Listening (Antarctica) (TTS từ transcript)
Transcript — PART A.II — Listening (Antarctica) (TTS từ transcript)
Int.: Today, we're talking to marine biologists Gina Kelso and Thomas Lundman, who you will recently have seen in their award-winning TV series about Antarctica. So, Thomas, what's it like to suddenly become a household name?

Thomas: Well, we're being interviewed for all sorts of publications and programmes since our television series about the wildlife in Antarctica won a major award. I'm often asked if I've always been interested in marine wildlife, and I find that hard to answer. What about you, Gina?

Gina: That's an easy one for me, Thomas. I grew up on African shores, where my father worked for an international company. I could swim by the age of four, snorkel at five. I guess I was destined for marine biology because I've always been as happy in the water as on land. I remember a particular evening when I was about eleven. It was dusk and I was snorkelling, and I came across hundreds of stingrays entwined together. It was extraordinary; another world, and that was the moment that decided me. Although I later went to school in the middle of England, I'd lie awake at night dreaming of the ocean. Fortunately, I got in to university to do zoology and went on to do research in marine biology.

Thomas: And, like me, you've been in wildlife filmmaking for how long… about eight years now?

Gina: Yeah, I knew it was what I wanted to do, but instead of following the normal route of joining a TV company as a researcher, I was lucky enough to be chosen to take part in that first wildlife programme we did together. Do you remember?

Thomas: Yeah, where we made the first ever live broadcast under the sea. The practice run was very funny. I had to dive into a swimming pool and give a running commentary on some plastic plants that had been borrowed from a studio to make it look more realistic. Fortunately, the programme itself was a success and so one thing led to another after that, and we both moved more into the production side.

Gina: And it was tough making this latest series in Antarctica, wasn't it?

Thomas: Well, the series is introduced by a well-known naturalist, dressed in a thermal anorak with the hood drawn so tightly that you can only see his nose.

Gina: And you get an idea of what conditions were like, but he was only the presenter – flown in to do his bit and flown back out again. We spent eight months there filming with a team of cameramen and researchers, living on a specially adapted boat.

Thomas: I didn't think I'd stand a chance of working on the programme, because I imagined they'd be looking for rugged types and I'm more the quiet academic. So I was quite taken aback when they asked me. We went for the spring and then returned the following spring, because the winter would've been too cold. Even then, on the Antarctic peninsula it can drop to minus fifteen degrees.

Gina: We were involved mostly with the underwater scenes. It's a lot warmer in the sea, but we still had to wear extra-thick wetsuits and thermal underwear. The thing about living in that remote research community was I missed hanging out with my friends.

Thomas: But the Antarctic's a place of incredible beauty and even after working sixteen-hour days, there were still moments of peacefulness.

Gina: But being with the animals for so long, we got to see things the other scientists hadn't. One guy's been studying fur seals for years – knows everything about them – but he's never seen them eat. He was thrilled when we were able to tell him about it. And if we'd had his input at the time, we would have realised the significance of what we'd seen and focused more on it.

Thomas: Absolutely. And the highlight of the trip was the day we entered a bay carved into huge glaciers to find around forty humpback whales feeding. It was very quiet, and then we heard a soft explosion. It was the noise of the whales' blowholes. What they do is dive down, and as they start to come up again they release air bubbles from their blowholes. Then they swim round each other, trapping the krill they eat in a curtain of bubbles. So it's an extraordinarily effective piece of teamwork that really increases their feeding efficiency. We filmed them for ten days because we wanted a shot of them as they finished eating. We waited and waited and then one day they just suddenly stopped.

What aroused Gina’s interest in marine biology?

Where was their first live wildlife broadcast made?

How did Thomas feel when he was asked to produce the programs about Antarctica?

What would they have appreciated when they were in Antarctica?

What was most impressive about the whales they filmed?

PART A.III — Listening (Tom & Clare)

Decide True or False.

PART A.III — Listening (Tom & Clare) (TTS từ transcript)
Transcript — PART A.III — Listening (Tom & Clare) (TTS từ transcript)
Boy: Guess what, Clare? I've been chosen for the school swimming team! What do you think about that?

Girl: Well, I think it's great, but I'm sure Dad won't say the same when he finds out. You know how he feels about you doing all this sport and not doing your school work. You'll never get all your homework done, especially if you have to travel to other schools for competitions.

Boy: It won't make any difference. I can do my homework on the bus.

Girl: Honestly Tom, you know what your teacher said to Dad last term. You've got a good brain and you could improve your marks at school if you spent a bit less time thinking about sport. Sometimes I wonder if you ever think about anything else at all.

Boy: Well, I work hard at everything I like doing, not just sport. I mean, take maths for example.

Girl: Okay, it's your life, but you know you have your examinations next year for college, and at most of the good colleges they have great sports facilities. If you aren't accepted, then you'll have to find a job and that won't be easy.

Boy: Oh I've thought about that already. I'm thinking of applying to do Sports Science at college and someone told me some of the colleges often take students with lower marks if they're good at sport.

Girl: Well, I wouldn't depend on what one of your friends says if I were you.

Boy: For your information it wasn't one of my friends, it was a teacher at school.

Girl: I'm only trying to help and anyway it doesn't really matter what I say, it's Dad you have to worry about.

Boy: Yes, okay. I know you're right about that. I'll have a chat with him tonight and explain things again.

Girl: Good luck!

Clare thinks their father will be delighted to hear Tom’s news.

Tom believes he can manage both swimming and school work.

Tom’s teacher thinks Tom is clever.

Clare thinks it is a good idea to take a friend’s advice.

Tom finally realises he will need his father’s agreement to his plans.

PART B.I — Pronunciation

Choose the word whose underlined part differs in pronunciation.

Pronunciation (21) · itinerary / idiomatic / illuminated / intellectual

Pronunciation (22) · thermal / thenceforth / thesis / theory

PART B.II — Stress

Choose the word with a different stress pattern.

Stress (23) · preface / promise / presume / argue

Stress (24) · confidence / battery / passenger / linguistics

Stress (25) · negligible / magnificent / repetitive / meticulous

PART C.I — Lexico-grammar

Choose the best answer. (Một số stem bị HTML Springboard cắt bảng — dựng lại theo collocation + key chữa.)

Martin: "Applications of technology are very useful for education." Robert: "_____. They make learning much more effective."

After years of ______, the old car finally broke down on the motorway.

Nowhere else in the country ______.

My father bought me ______ for my birthday.

______ with water, cement becomes hard.

Jane: "I heard you have a part in the school play tonight." Tom: "_____"

The charity concert was a ______ success; every ticket was sold.

Nothing can ______ the damage that the flood caused to the village.

______ of the two proposals is acceptable to the committee.

The weather forecast may be wrong. ______, we should still take our coats.

Athletes need to ______ lost fluids after a long race.

The laboratory is testing an ______ vaccine that has not yet been approved.

The shock of the news ______ the colour from her face.

Let’s go for a ______ walk before breakfast.

There is ______ evidence that the new policy is working.

It is ______ impossible to finish the report by noon.

The decision was made in the ______ of national security.

The mural ______ scenes of daily life in the 19th century.

You should take ______ against identity theft when shopping online.

______ the cost, we are determined to complete the project.

PART C.II — Verb forms

Give the correct tense/form of the verb.

Though (write) ______ for children, “Alice in Wonderland” appeals to many adult readers, too.

His roommate (always enter) ______ the room without knocking first, which annoys him a lot.

The woman insisted that the lost child (take) ______ to the store’s information desk so his parents could be paged.

I can’t help (choose) ______ as a school representative; it was the head teacher’s decision, so you needn’t be jealous.

‘Didn’t you know that Olivia works as a curator?’ ‘To be perfectly honest, she (tell) ______ me, but I probably forgot.’

If we hadn’t rehearsed day and night for the past six weeks, we (not/celebrate) ______ our success right now!

(Not/save) ______ up enough money, Jane decided to turn down her friends’ suggestion to go on holiday.

At the end of next month, Sarah (work) ______ in government for exactly 40 years.

The topic (discuss) ______ at yesterday’s meeting was of great importance.

Olivia is still the only student (award) ______ the first prize four times for the best design.

PART C.III — Word formation

Give the correct form of the word.

We should make young people realize that drug-taking is ______ (DESTROY).

Lots of smart people are interested in the problems of unhealthy and ______ (PRODUCE) workplaces.

Vienna ______ (MEMORY) the 200th anniversary of Schubert’s birth with a series of exhibitions and concerts.

The stories ______ (VARY) focus on domestic problems they may have experienced themselves.

The principal said some ______ (COURAGE) words to the pupils before the exam.

The Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago attracted nearly 90,000 ______ (ATTEND) and 1,200 exhibitors.

The purpose of the United Nations is the ______ (MAINTAIN) of international peace and security.

Melanin producing cells in our bodies are ______ (ACTIVE) by ultraviolet light from the sun.

The heavy rain made the cave ______ (ACCESS).

I’m full of ______ (ADMIRE) for Terry – she’s really achieved a lot in her life.

PART C.IV — Error correction

Identify ONE mistake and correct it.

He paid me $5 for cleaning twenty windows, most of them hadn’t been cleaned for at least a year.

Melons which most probably originated in Persia introduced to the North American continent during the sixteenth century.

Many people object to use physical punishment in dealing with discipline problems at school.

Never in the history of humanity has there been more people living on this relatively small planet.

I’ve always wanted to do martial arts – maybe I saw too many Jackie Chan movies at an impressive age.

PART D.I — Open cloze (ecotourism)

Fill each blank with ONE suitable word.

Ecotourism is a booming business that many tour operators cite as (1) ______ helpful to nature. Every year, millions of people descend on protected and pristine natural areas to observe rare species. However, a new report casts (2) ______ on the value of this form of tourism. In fact, it suggests that ecotourism is more damaging than helpful to nature. Details are in a report published in the journal ‘Trends in Ecology and Evolution’. Researchers believe tourists are disrupting animals in their natural habitat. They pointed to a recent event (3) ______ sea turtles in Costa Rica had problems laying their eggs because of tourists who flocked to watch the turtles’ nesting habits.

The report says that ecotourism is making animals bolder and that this could endanger the animals. A regular human presence might make animals tamer and less cautious about (4) ______ animals around them, and this could put them at risk of being attacked by their natural threats. “Then they will suffer higher mortality when they encounter real predators,” the report says. The report said it was essential, “to develop a more comprehensive understanding of how different species in different situations (5) ______ to human visitation and under what precise conditions human exposure might put them at risk.”

PART D.II — Multiple-choice cloze (artist)

Choose the word that best fits each blank.

The artist was renowned for her ability to capture the essence of nature in her paintings, often depicting landscapes that seemed to come alive on canvas. Her mastery of light and shadow, (1) ______ with a keen eye for detail, made her work stand out in the crowded field of contemporary art. However, her latest exhibition did not receive the same level of (2) ______ that her previous works had garnered. Critics pointed out that her use of color was too subdued, making the scenes appear less vibrant and dynamic than they could have been. (3) ______, some argued that she had taken too many creative liberties, altering the natural forms to such an extent that they became unrecognizable, losing their original charm. As a result, what was once considered her strength has now become a (4) ______ of contention. However, her fans remain devoted, believing that her work still (5) ______ a chord when it comes to capturing the emotional depth of the natural world.

PART D.III — NMVs in Asia

Headings:
i. Benefits of bicycle use: one country's experience
ii. Situations that best fit bicycle use
iii. Factors working against NMV use
v. Continuing importance of NMVs in Asia
vii. Cycle-rickshaws as a complementary mode (example: Paragraph G)
ix. Role of policies in promoting bicycle use
x. Integrated approach to urban transport
Example: Paragraph G → vii. Paragraph B → iii. Match headings to paragraphs A–F. Then complete 7–8.

Paragraph A
Non-motorized vehicles (NMVs), which include bicycles, cycle-rickshaws, and carts, continue to play a vital role in urban transport in much of Asia. NMVs account for 25 to 80 percent of vehicle trips in many Asian cities, more than anywhere else in the world. The ownership of all vehicles, including NMVs, is growing rapidly throughout Asia as incomes increase.

Paragraph B
However, the future of NMVs in many Asian cities is threatened by growing motorization, loss of street space for safe NMV use, and changes in urban form prompted by motorization. Transport planning and investment in most of Asia has focused principally on the motorized transport sector and has often ignored the needs of non-motorized transport. Without changes in policy, NMV use may decline precipitously in the coming decade, with major negative effects on air pollution, traffic congestion, global warming, energy use, urban sprawl, and the employment and mobility of low-income people.

Paragraph C
As cities in Japan, the Netherlands, Germany, and several other European nations demonstrate, the modernization of urban transport does not require total motorization, but rather the appropriate integration of walking, NMV modes, and motorized transport. As in European and Japanese cities, where a majority of trips are made by walking and cycling, NMVs have an important role to play in urban transport systems throughout Asia in coming decades.

Paragraph D
Transport investment and policy are the primary factors that influence NMV use and can have an effect on the pace and level of motorization. For example, Japan has witnessed major growth of bicycle use despite increased motorization, through policies providing extensive bicycle paths, bicycle parking at rail stations, and high fees for motor vehicle use. Denmark and the Netherlands have reversed the decline in bicycle use through similar policies.

Paragraph E
China has for several decades offered commuter subsidies for those cycling to work, cultivated a domestic bicycle manufacturing industry, and allocated extensive urban street space to NMV traffic. This strategy reduced the growth of public transport subsidies while meeting most mobility needs. Bicycles have largely replaced buses as the principal means of urban vehicular transport in Tianjin. Buses are generally slower for the same trips made by bicycle. Today, 50 to 80 percent of urban vehicle trips in China are by bicycle and average journey times in China’s cities appear to be comparable to those of many other more-motorized Asian cities, with much more favorable consequences on the environment, petroleum dependency, transport system costs, and traffic safety.

Paragraph F
Bicycles should be encouraged as the most efficient transport mode for short trips in cities of all types and income levels, particularly for trips too long for walking and too short for express public transport service or where travel demand or economics do not permit high frequency public transport services. Bicycles are most important for personal transport, but also accommodate light goods hauling, being capable of carrying loads of 100 to 180 kg.

Paragraph G
Cycle-rickshaws are not as efficient as bicycles for personal transport, but should be encouraged as a complementary mode to motorized goods transport and as a passenger transit mode, particularly in countries where low wages and surplus labor are sustainable features of the economy. Where they are in use, they should be accepted as a useful part of the transportation system rather than as a nuisance or a barrier to transport system modernization. Even in high-income, motorised-vehicle dependent cities, there are opportunities for appropriate use of cycle rickshaws for short-distance movement of persons and goods.

NMVs in Asia — Paragraph A: ______

NMVs in Asia — Paragraph B: iii (given)

NMVs in Asia — Paragraph C: ______

NMVs in Asia — Paragraph D: ______

NMVs in Asia — Paragraph E: ______

NMVs in Asia — Paragraph F: ______

(7) The employment of NMVs is overlooked … where ______ and money allocation mostly center on the motorized.

(8) Japan, Denmark and the Netherlands … ______ concerning paths, parking and fees can increase bike use.

PART D.IV — Streaming services

Choose the correct answer.

In the past decade, the entertainment industry has undergone a significant transformation with the rise of streaming services. These platforms, such as Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+, have revolutionized the way people consume media, offering on-demand access to a vast library of movies, TV shows, and original content. The convenience and variety provided by streaming services have made them increasingly popular, leading to a decline in traditional cable and satellite TV subscriptions.

One of the key factors behind the success of streaming services is their ability to cater to individual preferences. Unlike traditional TV, which requires viewers to adhere to a fixed schedule, streaming platforms allow users to watch content whenever they want. This flexibility has been a major draw for consumers, particularly younger audiences who value convenience and instant gratification.

Moreover, streaming services have invested heavily in original content, producing high-quality movies and series that are exclusive to their platforms. This strategy not only attracts subscribers but also differentiates them from competitors. For example, Netflix’s “Stranger Things” and Disney+’s “The Mandalorian” have become cultural phenomena, drawing in millions of viewers worldwide.

(Đoạn 4–6 trên bản Springboard HTML bị cắt; các câu hỏi về undermines / affordability / live sports vẫn theo key chữa.)

What is the main focus of the passage?

What does “This flexibility” in paragraph 2 refer to?

What does “original” in paragraph 3 most likely mean?

The word “undermines” in paragraph 6 is OPPOSITE in meaning to

What can be inferred about the impact of original content on streaming services?

How do streaming services cater to individual preferences?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an advantage of streaming services?

PART E.I — Sentence transformation

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning.

The fund-raisers haven’t officially decided where to send the proceeds of the concert.
→ No official ______

This picture reminds me of the time I went to Ho Chi Minh City to watch the military parade.
→ This picture takes me ______

The minister proposed regular meetings for the committee.
→ The minister suggested ______

I would prefer him not to have said all those embarrassing things about me.
→ I’d sooner ______

I almost gave up jogging because of my health problem.
→ I came very ______

PART E.II — Key-word transformation

Use the word in bold. Do not change it.

I don’t think it’s likely that you’ll win the competition. (CHANCE)
→ I think there is ______

He was not given details of the company’s new plans. (DARK)
→ He was ______

His excuse for such bad behavior has little effect on her. (CUTS)
→ His excuse ______

The adverts look exactly the same as the articles in this magazine. (DIFFERENCE)
→ It’s impossible ______

They remain close friends despite having had many arguments. (FALL)
→ Frequently as ______

PART E.III — Essay

Write an essay of about 250 words.

Many people believe that ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools make people think less. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Write an essay of about 250 words.

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