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ĐỀ THI CHUYÊN ANH THPT CHUYÊN BIÊN HÒA — HÀ NAM NĂM HỌC 2021-2022

TIẾNG ANH (ĐỀ CHUYÊN) — 08 trang — 150 phút

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SECTION A. LISTENING — Part I

Listen and fill each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER. (10 points)

SECTION A. LISTENING — Part I (TTS từ transcript)
Transcript — SECTION A. LISTENING — Part I (TTS từ transcript)
Hello, and welcome to Focus on the Arts. I'm your host Dave Green. Today the focus is on The National Arts Centre, famous throughout the world as one of the major venues for classical music. The Centre is a huge complex: concert rooms, theatres, cinemas, art galleries and a wonderful public library, as well as three restaurants and a bookshop. The area was completely destroyed by bombs during the war in 1940. It was planned in the 60s, built in the 70s and eventually opened to the public in 1983. It is run by the City Council. The Centre is open 363 days of the year.
THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE
• Well known for classical music
• Complex consists of: concert rooms, theatres, cinemas, art galleries, a public library, restaurants, a (1) ______
• Historical background: in 1940 destroyed by bombs; in the 1960s–1970s the centre was (2) ______ and built; in (3) ______ the centre was open to public
• Managed by: the (4) ______
• Open: (5) ______ days per year

Part I — Managed by the (4) ______

Part I — Open (5) ______ days per year

SECTION A. LISTENING — Part II

Interview with Yvonne, a yoga instructor. Choose A, B, C or D. (5 points)

SECTION A. LISTENING — Part II (TTS từ transcript)
Transcript — SECTION A. LISTENING — Part II (TTS từ transcript)
Yvonne started yoga after a friend suggested it for back pain; after a few weeks her back felt better; she was amazed how much she enjoyed it. She was a school teacher, went part-time, then rented a room and gave up teaching. She has lowered her blood pressure. Don't rush meals; local food is healthier and less expensive; chocolate in moderation. Best advice: speak to people who have done yoga — more persuasive than an instructor.

What does Yvonne say about her first yoga sessions?

When did Yvonne become a yoga instructor?

How has Yvonne’s health benefited from doing yoga?

What does Yvonne say about healthy eating?

According to Yvonne, where are you likely to get the best advice about yoga?

SECTION A. LISTENING — Part III

Match speakers 1–5 with A–E. Use each letter once. (5 points)

A. She/He wants more freedom.
B. Her/His parents are divorced.
C. She/He has a new baby.
D. She/He has many brothers and sisters.
E. She/He lives with her/his grandparents.

Speaker 1

Speaker 2

Speaker 3

Speaker 4

Speaker 5

SECTION B. PHONETICS — Pronunciation (1–5)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs in pronunciation from the other three.

Pronunciation (P1) · moustache / machinery / champagne / championship

Pronunciation (P2) · thousand / proudly / southern / foul

Pronunciation (P3) · cuisine / cookery / customary / colonial

Pronunciation (P4) · convenient / together / today / modern

Pronunciation (P5) · dosage / massage / carriage / voyage

SECTION B. PHONETICS — Stress (6–10)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress.

Stress (P6) · mausoleum / conservative / disqualify / magnificent

Stress (P7) · generous / humorous / orphanage / mysterious

Stress (P8) · economic / environment / biology / occasional

Stress (P9) · international / accommodation / differentiate / agricultural

Stress (P10) · soldier / advent / concern / context

SECTION C. LEXICO AND GRAMMAR — Part I

Choose the best word or phrase. (10 points)

It was a hot day, and many people were _________ their way to the beach.

There seems to be a large _____ between the number of people employed in service industry, and those employed in the primary sectors.

There should be no discrimination ________ grounds of sex, race or religion.

Being quick on the ________, the student made rapid progress.

I don’t think it advisable that he ________ to the job since he has no experience whatsoever.

We were so late that we ______ had time to catch the train.

When he suddenly ________ the subject of genetic engineering, there was an embarrassed silence.

The building has a smoke detector _______ any fires can be detected immediately.

When he sings, he has the ________ ability to make songs sound good.

We’d been working hard for a month and so decided to go out and ________.

SECTION C — Word formation

Give the correct form of the word in brackets. (10 points)

She's determined to prove his innocence, _________ of how long it takes. (REGARD)

Your personal experiences have a ________ on your attitude to life. (BEAR)

I have just bought a replacement for one of my favorites which ______ disappeared. (MYSTERY)

I was late because I ________ how much time I'd need. (ESTIMATE)

Television exerts a ________ influence on our children's lives. (PERVADE)

The ________ of credit card users are able to make their payment on time. (MAJOR)

The ________ listed for the pills means that she cannot take them. (INDICATE)

Passengers are requested to ________ themselves with the safety features of the aircraft. (FAMILIAR)

In many countries it is ________ to smoke cigarettes under the age of 16. (LEGAL)

________, stress may be caused by racial discrimination, financial problems or safety concerns. (ADD)

SECTION C — Error correction

There are 10 mistakes. Write the wrong word and the correction. (5 points)

Let us suppose that you are in the position of a parent. Would you allow your children read any books without first checking their content? Would you take them to see any films without first finding whether they are suitable for them? If your answer of these questions is yes, then you are either extremely permissive, or just plain irresponsible. If your answer is not, then you are exercising your right as a parent to protect your children from what you consider to be desirable influences. In other words, by act as a censor yourself, you are admitting that there is a strong case for censorship. Children need protection and it is the parents' responsibility to provide it. However, what about adults? Aren't they old enough to decide that is good for them? The answer is that many adults are, but don't make the mistake of thinking that all adults are like yourself. Censorship is for the good of society as whole. Highly civilized people might find it possible to live together without laws of any kinds: they would just rely in good sense to solve their problems. However, imagine what chaos there would be if we live in a society without laws! Like the law, censorship contributes to the good.

Mistake 1 → correction

Mistake 2 → correction

Mistake 3 → correction

Mistake 4 → correction

Mistake 5 → correction

Mistake 6 → correction

Mistake 7 → correction

Mistake 8 → correction

Mistake 9 → correction

Mistake 10 → correction

SECTION C — Verb forms

Give the correct tense or form. (5 points)

His greatest ambition is (choose) _________ to take part in the next Olympic Games.

I'd rather (go) _______ to his birthday party last night.

(write) _________ the letter, she put it carefully in an envelope.

By the time your brother (return) _______ here next year, the city will have changed a lot.

The car broke down. But for that, we (be) _______ in time.

SECTION D. READING — Open cloze (vitamins)

Fill each blank with ONE suitable word. (5 points)

Vitamins are good for our (1) ____, aren't they? Perhaps not. New research suggests that rather than ward off disease, high doses of certain vitamins may (2) _____ more harm than good and could even put you in an early grave. A variety of recent studies suggest that far from improving health, these vitamins, (3) ____ taken in very high doses, may actually increase the (4) ____ of cancer and a range of debilitating diseases, a discovery (5) ____ has sent the medical world into a spin. Scientists are unsure as to why vitamins, so essential to health, can be toxic in high doses. The most likely explanation is that the body (6) ____ only equipped to deal with the levels found naturally in (7) ____ environment. If the intake is too far above the normal range, then the body's internal chemistry can be shunted out of alignment. (8) ____ this means is that the commercially sold vitamins and those provided by nature are not always compatible. The commercial forms may interfere (9) ____ the body's internal chemistry by 'crowding out' the (10) ____ natural and beneficial forms of nutrients.

SECTION D. READING — Cloze (crying)

Choose A, B, C or D. (5 points)

The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some scientists have suggested that human tears are evidence of an aquatic past - but this does not seem very likely. We cry from the moment we enter this (1) _____, for a number of reasons. Helpless babies cry to inform their parents that they are ill, hungry or uncomfortable. As they (2) _____, they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it. The idea that having a good cry can do you (3) _____ is a very old one and now it has scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they contain a natural painkiller called enkaphalin. By fighting sorrow and pain this chemical helps you to feel better. Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you produce. (4)____, in our society we impose restrictions upon this naturally (5) _____ activity. Because some people still regard it as a (6) _____ of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry. This kind of repression can only increase stress, both emotionally and physically. Tears of emotion also help the body (7) _____ itself of toxic chemical waste, (8)____ there is more protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants. Crying comforts, calms and can be very enjoyable - consider the popularity of the highly emotional films which are commonly (9) _____ "weepies". It seems that people enjoy crying together (10) _____ as much as laughing together.

SECTION D. READING — Noise pollution

Choose A, B, C or D. (5 points)

Although noise, commonly defined as unwanted sound, is a widely recognized form of pollution, it is very difficult to measure because the discomfort experienced by different individuals is highly subjective and, therefore, variable. Exposure to lower levels of noise may be slightly irritating, whereas exposure to higher levels may actually cause hearing loss. Particularly in congested urban areas, the noise produced as a by-product of our advancing technology causes physical and psychological harm but it also detracts from the quality of life for those exposed to it.

Unlike the eyes, which can be covered by the eyelids against strong light, the ear has no lid, and is, therefore, always open and vulnerable; noise penetrates without protection. Noise causes effects that the hearer cannot control and to which the body never becomes accustomed. Loud noises instinctively signal danger to any organism with a hearing mechanism, including human beings. In response, heartbeat and respiration accelerate, blood vessels constrict, functioning brought about the flow of adrenaline released in response to fear, and some of these responses persist even longer than the noise, occasionally as long as thirty minutes after the sound has ceased.

Because noise is unavoidable in a complex, industrial society, we are constantly responding in the same ways that we would respond to danger. Recently, researchers have concluded that noise and our response may be much more than an annoyance. It may be a serious threat to physical and psychological health and well-being, causing damage not only to the ear and brain but also to the heart and stomach. We have long known that hearing loss is America's number one nonfatal health problem, but now we are learning that some of us with heart disease and ulcers may be victims of noise as well. Investigations on human subjects have demonstrated that babies are affected by noise even before they are born. Fetuses exposed to noise tend to be overactive, they cry easily, and they are more sensitive to gastrointestinal problems after birth. In addition, the psychological effect of noise is very important. Nervousness, irritability, tension, and anxiety increase affect the quality of rest during sleep, and the efficiency of activities during working hours, as well as the way that we interact with one another.

Which of the following is the author's main point?

Why is noise difficult to measure?

People respond to loud noises in the same way that they respond to ______.

Which of the following is closest in meaning to “accelerate” in the passage?

It can be inferred from this passage that the eye ______.

SECTION D. READING — Matching headings

Match headings I–V with paragraphs A–E. (5 points)

I. Any decision is better than one
II. It's not up to anyone else
III. Fear of what may result
IV. Follow your own judgments
V. Every has to make decisions

A. We have to make choices every day… tuna or chicken isn't going to change the world, but sometimes you have to make an important decision…
B. …you've probably got everyone telling you what they think you should do. Their advice may sound sensible, but if your heart says no… Learning to make your own mind up is about becoming an adult.
C. People become indecisive because they don't want to do the wrong thing… terrified of making a mistake…
D. …there is an element of chance in every decision, so often our gut feelings are the only thing we have got to guide us… trust your instincts.
E. Decisive people command respect… Indecisive people lack personal power… Decisive people are successful because they make a decision and move on.

Paragraph A

Paragraph B

Paragraph C

Paragraph D

Paragraph E

SECTION E. WRITING — Sentence transformation

Finish each sentence so that it means the same. (5 points)

If it hadn't been for absolute secrecy, the mission wouldn't have been successful. → Without ______

People believe the robber was wearing a dark-blue jacket. → The robber ______

Success in the academic field depends on qualifications you amass. → The more ______

I'm sure it wasn't Mrs. Elton you saw because she is in Bristol. → It can't ______

I find his presentation on this subject really interesting. → What really ______

SECTION E. WRITING — Keyword transformation

Use the given word. Do not change it. (5 points)

You must keep this door when the red light is illuminated. (CIRCUMSTANCES) → Under ______

"If I were you, I would not smoke in the office, David." I said to him. (ADVISED) → I ______

A true story forms the basis of Mary's new novel. (BASED) → Mary's new novel ______

I'm afraid that our problems are just beginning. (ICEBERG) → These problems of ours are ______

With hindsight, we should have been more careful. (RETROSPECT) → ______

SECTION E. WRITING — Paragraph

Write a paragraph of about 180 words.

Participating in extracurricular activities plays an important role in students' life. Write a paragraph of about 180 words about the benefits of extracurricular activities.

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