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ĐỀ THI CHUYÊN ANH TỈNH BÌNH PHƯỚC NĂM HỌC 2025-2026

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A. Listening — Part 1 Manor Farm

Complete the notes with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER.

Part 1 — Manor Farm
Transcript — Part 1 — Manor Farm
Man: I see you need most pickers in September for apples and pears but the whole picking season can last about 16 weeks.
Woman: Well yes, but it's a question of the weather that determines how much fruit we grow of course. That's why I can't give you exact picking dates now.
Man: I see. Oh well no problem. Can you tell me what pickers earn?
Woman: Well that depends on age. The rate is £4.50 an hour for the under 18s but as you are over 18 it would rise to £5.60 an hour.
Man: Uh huh. Your website says that you don't provide accommodation for pickers so I guess I should arrange that in advance.
Woman: Yes, there is no accommodation on the farm but there is a campsite about 15 minutes away.
Man: Is that walking distance? What do you think? No, maybe I should bring my bike to get around.
Woman: Yes, we always recommend that. Some pickers bring a car but then find the roads rather narrow and the bus is very infrequent. Do you have any questions?
Man: I know that fruit picking is hard work but is there anything special I need to bring with me?
Woman: Well, firstly documentation is extremely important. We will need proof of age so we will expect to see your passport. Pickers without one won't be allowed to work.
Man: Oh, even if their age is written on their driving license?
Woman: Sorry, a driving license isn't suitable.
Man: There enough? I guess some lunch is provided for all the hungry fruit pickers.
Woman: I'm afraid not. You'll need to bring your own food for lunch and more importantly enough water to last a full day. It can get very hot so drinking is vital.
Man: Right, like back home. Okay, well, thanks for all the information. What happens now?
Woman: Well, I'll post a contract to you.

Exact picking dates depend on the (1) __________.

Pickers over 18 will earn (2) £ __________ an hour.

None on the farm but there is a (3) __________ nearby.

Pickers are advised to travel around by (4) __________.

Only pickers with a (5) __________ will be allowed to work.

A. Listening — Part 2 Sculpture Park

Choose the correct answer A, B or C.

Part 2 — Sculpture Park
Transcript — Part 2 — Sculpture Park
Hello everyone and welcome to the Anglia Sculpture Park. Right, well, the idea behind the sculpture park is that it's a place where works of art such as large sculptures and carvings can be displayed out of doors in a natural setting.
As you'll have noticed when you drove here, most of the land around the park is farmland. The park itself belonged to a family called the De Quincies, who had made a lot of money from manufacturing farm machinery, and who also owned substantial stretches of forest land to the north of the park. They built a house in the centre of the park, not far from where we're standing now, but this burnt down in 1980 and the De Quincies then sold the land.
The Anglia Sculpture Park isn't the only one in the country: several of the London parks sometimes display contemporary sculptures, and there are a couple of other permanent sculpture parks in England. But we're unique in that some of our sculptures were actually created for the sites they occupy here, and we also show sculptures by a wider range of artists than anywhere else in the country.
For example, at present we have an exhibition by Joe Tremain, of what he calls 'burnt' sculptures. These are wood and stone sculptures that he's carved and marked with fire to illustrate the ferocity and intensity of the forces that have shaped our planet over millions of years. They look really dramatic in this rural setting.
To see some of the sculptures, you'll need to follow the path alongside the Lower Lake. We had to renovate this after the lake overflowed its banks a couple of months ago and flooded the area. The water level's back to normal now and you shouldn't have any trouble, the path's very level underfoot.
You should be back at the Visitor Centre at about four o'clock. If you have time it's worth taking a look at the Centre itself. It's not possible to go upstairs at present as builders are working there adding another floor, but the rest's well worth seeing. The architect was Guy King. He was actually born in this part of England but he recently designed a museum in Canada that won a prize for innovation in public buildings.
If you want to get something to eat when you get back, like a snack or a sandwich, the Terrace Room is currently closed, but you can go to the kiosk and buy something, then sit on one of the chairs overlooking the Lower Lake and enjoy the view as you're eating.

The land where the Sculpture Park is located was previously __________.

What is unusual about the Anglia Sculpture Park?

What is the theme of Joe Tremain's burnt sculptures?

The path by the Lower Lake __________.

What does the speaker say about the Visitor Center?

A. Listening — Part 3 School sports

Decide whether each statement is True or False.

Part 3 — School sports
Transcript — Part 3 — School sports
Good evening parents and thank you for offering your help. I'm here to talk about the sports programs that the children are taking part in this term. Although we do do sport during class time, children often have extra activities before or after school or at weekends, and that's when we need you.
First up, we're looking for parents who would like to become team coaches or managers. We had some excellent people last year, but some of those parents now have other commitments. It's the year 4 netball team, the year 5 and 6 rugby teams and the year 3 hockey team that need new people.
Now, coaching. I know some parents might not be completely familiar with, say, rugby or netball rules, but don't let that put you off. Obviously knowledge of the game helps, but if you're keen, there are some coaching courses you can take before the training sessions for players begin. And these also get held throughout the whole season. What's really required is the right attitude, are you the kind of person that can motivate kids and make the game seem exciting?
All the rugby training and matches are organised by North Shore Rugby Club. If you do volunteer to become a rugby coach, you'll need to go along to an important day that's coming up. That's on Saturday the 23rd. It takes place on the rugby grounds and it's when all the kids put their names down for a team. And the organisers are on hand to give parents a bit more information. Matches are on Saturday morning and training sessions on a Wednesday after school.
Moving on to netball, matches and uniforms. Matches are on Monday at 4pm and take place at the North Harbour netball grounds. And for uniforms, we've just ordered a new set from the sport store in town and parents must hire one from the school secretary for $15 which gets refunded at the end of the season.

The speaker implies that parents' involvement in school sports is primarily needed outside regular class hours.

Parents interested in coaching must already possess expertise in the specific sports they wish to coach.

The school directly organizes all rugby matches and training sessions.

Parents must finalize uniform rental payments at the start of the netball season.

The rugby sign-up event allows children to choose their teams while providing parents with additional guidance.

B. Phonetics

Choose the word whose underlined part / stress differs.

Pronunciation (16) · wretched / stressed / crooked / dogged

Pronunciation (17) · department / dependence / depression / delegate

Stress (18) · potential / eventual / marvelous / persistent

Stress (19) · considerate / economic / territorial / continental

B. Lexico-grammar

Choose the best answer A–D. (Q22 bổ sung theo HDC/Springboard vì bản Word nhảy số.)

My wallet __________ at the station while I __________ for the train.

Hardly ever __________ get a good job these days without a good education.

These days __________ everybody is aware of the danger of smoking.

Is it necessary that I __________ here tomorrow?

My decision to leave university after a year is the one I now __________ regret.

He __________ so much harm on the nation during his regime that it has never fully recovered.

The scientists are encountering the difficulties of __________ of radioactive waste.

Is an inexperienced civil servant __________ to the task of running the company?

My father is forever finding __________ with the way I dress.

Because of the social support of other group members - it is very strong __________ the case of religious groups.

I was __________ the impression that you liked Indian food.

If you pay the restaurant bill with your credit card, we'll __________ with you later.

Silence __________ the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain with expectation and excitement.

B. Synonyms & antonyms

Choose the word closest / opposite in meaning.

Not only have you caused me to waste valuable time…, but I also feel personally affronted. CLOSEST:

She never thought that the duties of motherhood could be so onerous. CLOSEST:

I am profoundly grateful for all the support I have received. OPPOSITE:

The purpose of our new affiliation is to grow the business. OPPOSITE:

B. Language function

Choose the best response.

Jane: "Thank you for a lovely evening." Barbara: "__________"

John: "A cup of coffee?" Mary: "No, but thanks __________."

Henry: "The planes were delayed and the hotel was awful." David: "But __________ we still had a good time."

Rose: "Governments should enforce strict environmental regulations and promote sustainability." Sue: "__________ Raising awareness is also essential."

B. Word form

Give the correct form of the word in brackets.

John made an unusually __________ remark about his wife's new dress. (COMPLIMENT)

Yesterday morning, he was __________ the time of the meeting, arriving an hour late. (INFORM)

The boss is rather __________ to our needs. He only seems to be interested in his own good. (CONSIDER)

… like confidence in their __________ and the sense to break up sizeable goals… (RESOURCE)

The mother looked in on the baby __________ to check that it was all right. (PERIOD)

B. Error correction

There are 5 errors. Identify each error and correct it. (Example 00: continue → continues)

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continue to reshape the global workforce, a growing number of young people - particularly from Generation Z - is questioning the true value of a university degree. With AI now capable of performing tasks once reserving for trained professionals, such as basic coding, data interpretation and content creation, many fear that their academic qualifications are becoming obsoletely even before they enter the job market. Earning a degree is once seen as a guaranteed gateway to stable employment and upward mobility. Today, however, that certainty has been replaced by anxiety - especially in light of the soaring price of education.
(Example 00: continue → continues)

Line 2: a growing number of young people … is questioning → ?

Line 3: tasks once reserving for trained professionals → ?

Line 5: becoming obsoletely even before they enter the job market → ?

Line 6: Earning a degree is once seen as a guaranteed gateway → ?

Line 8: the soaring price of education → ?

C. Guided cloze — New York

Choose the word or phrase that best fits each blank.

In the first half of the 19th century, a massive expansion of the urban agglomeration known as New York took place. Several (51) __________ were at work, including the (52) __________ of immigrants from Europe and the opening up of important routes into the (53) __________ of the continent.
This era saw significant advances in transportation. In 1825, the Erie Canal gave New York a direct link with the Great Lakes, and in 1832, the first railway was completed. Meanwhile, trade from the port, fortuitously positioned on one of the world's largest natural harbors, was steadily increasing.
The impressive increase in population was principally (54) __________ the immigration of Germans and Irish which had (55) __________ before the Civil War. Then, toward the end of the 19th century, they were joined by people of many (56) __________ nationalities and cultural backgrounds. This (57) __________ from other countries reached its peak in the early years of the 20th century. With the growing population came (58) __________ expansion. Until 1874, the city was entirely within the confines of Manhattan Island. Soon, however, as transportation facilities were extended, new residential districts grew on the neighboring islands and mainland. Today, the greater metropolitan area of New York is one of the largest in the world.

C. Open cloze — Fashion

Fill each blank with ONE suitable word.

Clothes have become more and more international, and as trends cut across borders it is becoming increasingly difficult to identify people's nationality from the (59) __________ they dress. Fashion has become yet (60) __________ aspect of our lives that has been affected by globalisation. Even the least fashion-conscious among us, those who make a determined (61) __________ to ignore the latest craze, are insidiously influenced by fashion. Our favourite jacket takes on a dowdy air as we become brain-washed by what we see in shop windows and around us in the street. We begin to suspect that fashion gurus with degrees in psychology are conspiring against us, trying to come up with ways to separate (62) __________ from our hard-earned money (63) __________ producing cunning new fashions which are subtly different each year. Young people are especially vulnerable as they, in (64) __________, feel the need to be accepted by their peers and not be excluded. However disagreeable this may be to consumers, (65) __________, it is a good thing for the millions of people who are employed in the fashion industry and would find themselves out of work before long if the present state of affairs (66) __________ to change radically.

C. Reading — Leakey's Achievement

Choose the best answer for each question.

Leakey's Achievement
Although he made his name with his archeological finds of early humans, Richard Leakey became famous as the conservationist who turned the tide against elephant poaching. Bringing the slaughter of Kenya's elephants under control required a military solution, and Leakey was not afraid to apply it. Many poachers were killed, giving Leakey a reputation for being a cold-blooded obsessive who put animals before people. Moreover, his efforts to eradicate corruption in Kenya's wildlife management system won him many enemies.
But the birth of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), the eradication of elephant poaching and the ban on the international trade in ivory are his legacy, and they form the basis of Wildlife Wars. This surprisingly personal memoir has much to tell about the fragile relationships between conservationists and governments. It is a story not only of Kenya, but of the continuing cost of trying to save the world's wildlife from extinction.
Life for the average person in Africa is tough, and basic needs are far from being met. This is the background against which Leakey fought his war, and he constantly refers to the threat poverty poses to the preservation of Africa's spectacular wildlife. Leakey's argument, here and in recent lectures, is that national parks managed exclusively for biodiversity protection must be created, and that this protection of our wildlife heritage should be funded by international sources.
However, in the early 1990s the development agencies favoured "community-based" conservation. Leakey's stand on protection of parks was seen as a lack of respect for local communities, and used against him when he resigned as head of the KWS in 1994. Recently donors and conservationists have come to recognise the limitations of purely local conservation programmes; there is a growing consensus that the poor are unlikely to manage wildlife resources wisely for the long term because their needs are immediate.
Wildlife Wars continues where Leakey's memoir One Life left off. It spans a 13-year period, beginning in 1989 when Leakey became head of the KWS. Then the elephant slaughter was at its height across Africa; it is estimated that between 1975 and 1989 the international markets for ivory in Europe, the United States and Asia led to the death of 1.2 million elephants, slaughtered for their ivory to make piano keys, games and fashion accessories. Kenya's herds were reduced by more than 85% by armed poachers, who turned their guns on anything and anyone. To stop this killing required changing the perceptions of ivory users so as to eliminate the markets, as well as mounting an armed force against the poachers. With both humour and seriousness, Leakey explains the sacrifices he had to make in order to see his vision succeed.
Despite the gravity of the situation, Leakey makes light of the sometimes comical circumstances, although it is clear that his life was at risk many times and he worked under tremendous pressure. For many, however, the real question is why this paleoanthropologist should risk his life for wildlife. The answer may lie in Leakey's own depiction of himself, although obviously aggressive and driven while running KWS, as essentially reflective. Presenting in moving terms his introduction to elephant emotions and society, he describes his outrage at the moral and ethical implications of poaching and culling for ivory, arguing that elephants, apes, whales and dolphins have emotions so like those of humans that they deserve to be treated as such.
Hard-core wildlife groups sniggered at his 'bunny-hugging' tendencies, but they underestimated his impact. It is impossible to put a value on Leakey's work during those years. As the elephant population began to recover, Kenya's tourist industry revived to become the country's main source of revenue. An international awareness campaign centred on an ivory bonfire, which led to the ban on ivory trade and the collapse of ivory prices.

Richard Leakey is most well-known for __________.

The word fragile in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.

In paragraph 3, Leakey makes the point that __________.

It is now becoming accepted that __________.

The writer says that between 1975 and 1989 __________.

The word gravity in paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to __________.

What does the writer imply in the last paragraph?

The word they in paragraph 6 refers to __________.

C. Gap text — End of the 9-to-5

Choose from the sentences A–H the one which fits each gap (75–80). There are two extra sentences.

IS THIS THE END OF THE 9-TO-5?
For over a century, the standard working day has followed a familiar pattern: employees arrive at an office around 9 a.m. and leave by 5 p.m. But in recent years, that model has begun to shift. (75) __________ In its place, flexible hours, remote work, and digital platforms are becoming more common.
One reason for this shift is the rapid development of technology. (76) __________ Tools like cloud storage, instant messaging, and project management apps allow employees to collaborate from anywhere in the world.
(77) __________ When the pandemic forced millions of people to work from home, companies had to adapt quickly. Many found that productivity did not decrease — and in some cases, even improved.
Of course, not all jobs can be done remotely. (78) __________ Healthcare workers, delivery drivers, and factory employees must still be physically present to do their work. As a result, discussions about work flexibility must consider these differences.
Still, many experts believe the trend toward remote and hybrid work is here to stay. (79) __________ Some companies are even offering four-day work weeks or unlimited vacation time to attract and retain talent.
(80) __________ Furthermore, critics argue that it can also blur the line between work and personal life, leading to burnout and stress.

A. The idea of going to a physical office five days a week is no longer the norm for many.
B. While this approach offers freedom, it also raises concerns about fairness and inequality.
C. These tools have allowed for more flexible and efficient ways of working.
D. This sudden shift acted as a large-scale experiment in remote working.
E. There are still concerns about how to monitor performance without constant supervision.
F. These roles often require hands-on tasks that can't be done virtually.
G. Others warn that these policies may not be sustainable in the long term.
H. Employees increasingly value work-life balance and flexible schedules.

D. Sentence transformation

Rewrite the sentences so that the meaning stays the same. Use the word in brackets where given.

Various fake goods were discovered because the police officials fully investigated them.
→ But __________

Only the managing director and the chief chemist know the details.
→ Knowledge of __________

She felt she had achieved a lot in life, despite her disadvantaged background. (SENSE)
→ Despite __________

I think you should try to be as optimistic as you can. (SIDE)
→ __________

They must accept the fact that they haven't made much progress in the struggle against poverty. (TERMS)
→ __________

D. Paragraph writing

Write a paragraph of about 130–150 words.

Write a paragraph (about 130–150 words) giving your opinions: "Why are experiential learning and the education of life skills required to be integrated into the school curriculum for Vietnamese students?"

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