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ĐỀ THI CHUYÊN ANH THPT CHUYÊN NGUYỄN QUANG DIÊU — ĐỒNG THÁP NĂM HỌC 2025-2026

TIẾNG ANH (ĐỀ CHUYÊN) — 06 trang — 150 phút

Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút

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I. LISTENING — Part 1

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

I. LISTENING — Part 1

Transcript — I. LISTENING — Part 1

Man: Okay everyone, now I need to say a few things about our visit to Staunton Theatre next Tuesday. You need to be here at school at six o'clock. We'll meet by the back gate because the coach can't stop at the front one. We can't leave any later than six, as the play starts at 7.30.

We're seeing a very interesting play called The Party by Andrew McVitie. It's a comedy about a birthday celebration. His works can be difficult to understand so you need to read the play in advance. There is a copy for everybody which you can pick up from the school secretary. Do that as soon as you can.

I'll hand out the theatre tickets on the coach. We're all sitting together, in rows E and F. The full price of these tickets is £18, but you're lucky, because I managed to get a discount for the group, so you only have to pay £15.75 each. Could you let me have this money before Tuesday, please, and £3.50 for the coach.

Now, a lot of you have suggested going somewhere together afterwards. Well, the coach driver is willing to come back a bit later, but there isn't time for a three course meal, so we'll go to a café I know nearby for an ice cream and a coffee. Don't forget to bring some money for that.

I've arranged for the coach to make an extra stop before it comes back to the school. So for those of you who need to take the bus home, it will be possible for you to get off at the bus station. If you decide to take a taxi, you should find plenty of taxis there, or you can walk to the main square.

Right, any questions …

TRIP TO STAUNTON THEATRE
Meet at 6.00 p.m. at the (1) ______ of the school.
The name of the play is (2) ______.
Get a copy of the play from the (3) ______.
Each theatre ticket will cost (4) ______ £.
On the return journey, the coach will stop at the (5) ______ and then the school.

Meet at the (1) ______ of the school

Part 1 — The name of the play is (2) ______

Part 1 — Get a copy from the (3) ______

Part 1 — Each ticket will cost (4) ______ £

Part 1 — Coach will stop at the (5) ______

I. LISTENING — Part 2

Interview with Sylvia Short. Choose A–D.

I. LISTENING — Part 2

Transcript — I. LISTENING — Part 2

Degree in German and Spanish; taught English in Spain a year, then six months tour guide in Italy. Promoted to manager's assistant. Job: advertising in the press, talks to travel industry; journalists ring with odd requests — not printing guidebooks. Job is never boring.

How many languages can Sylvia speak?

One
Two
Three
Four

How long did she stay in Italy?

6 weeks
18 weeks
24 weeks
26 weeks

What was her job after being promoted?

An office assistant
A manager's assistant
A post officer
A tour guide

What does her job NOT involve?

Advertising in the press
Giving talks to people
Answering journalists' phones
Printing guidebooks

How does she think about her job?

It's not funny.
It's not boring.
It's tiring.
It's difficult to do.

II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR — MCQ

Choose A, B, C or D.

By the end of this month, she ______ over 100 customer inquiries.

has responded
will have responded
responded
will be responding

Neither the students nor the teacher ______ aware of the schedule change.

are
were
is
be

The two candidates, neither of ______ had previous experience in public office, impressed the panel.

them
whom
who
which

many employees found themselves out of ______ and struggling to pay their bills.

order
work
stock
date

Anna proudly displayed a ______ painting she had inherited from her father.

colorful big French
French big colorful
big colorful French
colorful French big

The new smartphone was released last week, ______ millions of customers worldwide.

impressing
impressed
to impress
that impressed

The teacher insisted that every student ______ the assignment on time.

complete
completes
completed
has completed

______ that physical activity enhances mental well-being.

The belief
It is believed
People are believed
They are believing

The golf tournament continued though parts of the ______ were flooded.

pitch
court
ring
course

I clearly remember ______ my keys on the kitchen counter before leaving the house.

to put
putting
put
to be putting

II. Extra-word identification

Some lines have a word which should not be there. Write the extra word (or ✓ if correct).

People lived very differently in the past. Before electricity was common, most families relied on candles and fires for light. They also have cooked their food on wood or coal fires, which could be difficult to control. Many homes did not have a running water, so people used wells or rivers where to get water for drinking and washing. In the countryside, children often helped their parents with farming and took care of animals. They usually worked very hard and had little in free time. Schools were not always near, and some children who could not attend school every day because they had to help at home. Life was simpler in some ways, but it was also the more dangerous. Without modern medicine, illnesses could easily become serious. Many people were died young, and families sometimes they lost many children. Still, people found ways to enjoy their lives.

They also have cooked → extra word

did not have a running water → extra word

rivers where to get water → extra word

had little in free time → extra word

some children who could not attend → extra word

it was also the more dangerous → extra word

Many people were died young → extra word

families sometimes they lost → extra word

II. Word formation & particles

Word form (C) and particles (D).

When the famous explorer Columbus claimed Florida for Spain in 1492, he had never (1. LAY) ______ eyes on it. The area's most important early (2. VISIT) ______ thus set a pattern… whether or not they've been there (3. THEY) ______. It is almost (4. POSSIBLE) ______ not to enjoy yourself… whose (5. SAND) ______ beaches welcome 40 million people each year.

en the famous explorer Columbus claimed Florida for Spain in 1492, he had never (1. LAY) ______ eyes on it. The area's most important early (2. VISIT) ______

1492, he had never (1. LAY) ______ eyes on it. The area's most important early (2. VISIT) ______ thus set a pattern… whether or not they've been there (3. THEY

t early (2. VISIT) ______ thus set a pattern… whether or not they've been there (3. THEY) ______. It is almost (4. POSSIBLE) ______ not to enjoy yourself… whos

(4. POSSIBLE) almost ______ not to enjoy

3. THEY) ______. It is almost (4. POSSIBLE) ______ not to enjoy yourself… whose (5. SAND) ______ beaches welcome 40 million people each year.

Have you made ______ your mind…?

Using your cell phone while driving is ______ the law.

I can't account ______ the disappearance of the pictures.

They succeeded ______ escaping the burning house.

His plan does not offer a real solution ______ the problem.

III. READING — Tweenbots

Choose A–D.

Imagine the busy streets of New York City… Now imagine a small robot… the ten-inch smiling robot, called a Tweenbot… A researcher interested in studying how helpful people really are uses such robots…

The Tweenbots experiment is the idea and creation of Kacie Kinzer. Kinzer's idea was to make a robot that could navigate the city and reach its destination only if it was aided by pedestrians… Surprisingly, no Tweenbot was lost or damaged, and each one arrived at its target in good condition. In fact, most people treated the robot in a gentle manner…

What is this reading about?

A place to buy robots
A new kind of toy
An experiment
An interesting idea for the future

What is a Tweenbot?

A person from New York City
A ten-inch smiling robot
A pedestrian
A very large machine

How did a Tweenbot get to its final destination?

With the help of other Tweenbots
With the help of kind pedestrians on the street
With the help of Kacie Kinzer
With the help of other robots in New York City

Which statement is NOT TRUE?

Most Tweenbots arrived at their destination damaged or broken.
Most people treated the Tweenbots in a gentle manner.
Tweenbots could not navigate the city on their own.
Tweenbots move at a constant speed and can only go in a straight line.

What can be inferred about the Tweenbot?

They were useful for research.
They were ignored by most people.
They were helpful for pedestrians.
They did not work as planned.

III. READING — Fast fashion

Choose A–D.

Fast fashion refers to fashionable clothes that copy the latest styles from catwalks and are sold at a low price… such growth… has led to both environmental and social consequences.

According to UNEP, the fashion industry is the second-largest water consumer… It is also responsible for about 10% of carbon emissions…

Workers… unfair wages… employees are unable to cover daily expenses such as housing or childcare.

The only way to tackle this issue is by shifting customers' shopping behaviours…

Which is NOT mentioned about fast fashion in paragraph 1?

It meets the needs of fashion followers.
It refers to high-end products from renowned brands.
It has caused damage to our environment.
It creates products at much cheaper prices.

The word "It" in paragraph 2 refers to ______.

the UNEP
water crisis
the fashion industry
the plain T-shirt

Best paraphrase of: employees are unable to cover daily expenses such as housing or childcare.

Employees receive a generous salary to cover housing and childcare expenses.
It is practicable for employees to afford housing and childcare expenses with such payments.
Due to insufficient wages, workers cannot cover essential daily expenses like rent or childcare.
Workers can manage their daily expenses, including housing and childcare, with their salary.

Which is TRUE according to the passage?

Those working in the fast fashion industry have received the highest wages in recent years.
Fast fashion promotes sustainable clothing production and focuses on protecting the environment.
The fashion industry consumes 6,800 litres of water to produce a plain T-shirt.
The fashion industry's high-water demand has led to severe water scarcity worldwide.

In which paragraph does the writer provide suggestions to address the problem?

Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4

III. READING — University six months on

Match headings i–viii; then YES / NO / NOT GIVEN.

A: Fitting in has been a major issue because my culture, food and background are completely different…
B: lecturers… arguing and debating… think critically.
C: volunteered to be a student representative…
D: teaching children… help the elderly… not being paid.
E: extra-curricular activities… visit a lot of British cities…

i style of education; ii voluntary work; iii finding accommodation; iv getting involved at university; v leisure time; vi nightlife; vii adapting to a different culture; viii taking part in sports

University six months on — Paragraph A heading

University six months on — Paragraph B heading

University six months on — Paragraph C heading

University six months on — Paragraph D heading

University six months on — Paragraph E heading

Studying abroad has changed the writer's opinions in a good way.

Tutors in this country like students to follow traditional thinking.

It is very easy to become a student representative.

The writer does a lot of things when she is not studying.

The writer thinks that the UK is less historically interesting than her own country.

IV. WRITING

Sentence transformation, keyword transformation, essay.

"You did an excellent job securing the highest score," the principal told him. → The principal congratulated ______

Bill finds it difficult to stay focused when he studies in a noisy environment. → Bill has ______

Without her encouragement, I wouldn't have had the confidence to start my own business. → If she ______

I had just finished writing the final paragraph of my report when the power went out. → Hardly ______

It was careless of the team to overlook the safety procedures during the construction project. → The team shouldn't ______

Don't bother asking her for help… (POINT) → There is ______ her for help…

The students paid little attention… (NOTICE) → The students didn't ______ what the teacher was saying.

The doctor advised the patients to reduce their screen time. (DOWN) → The doctor told the patients to ______ screen time.

He regrets not submitting… (ONLY) → If ______ his application before the official deadline.

She always tries to be optimistic about the future… (BRIGHT) → She always tries to ______ of the future despite setbacks.

Nowadays more and more teenagers spend more time on social media than on other activities. What are the causes and what can be done to solve this? Write at least 250 words.

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