ĐỀ THI CHUYÊN ANH TỈNH HÀ TĨNH NĂM HỌC 2023-2024

What did Carol's parents always tell her?

• She was not good at acting at all.
• Acting was not the easiest profession.
• She was able to be successful in acting.

Who inspired Carol to become a teacher?

• Her parents
• Her drama teacher
• Her classmates

According to Carol, what is the most important thing about being a teacher?

• Showing how much they know about the subject
• Being more intelligent than their students
• Communicating well with their students

According to Carol, why don’t some children behave well in classroom?

• Because the subjects are boring or tiring.
• Because they are fed up or exhausted.
• Because the lessons are difficult.

What does Carol have her students do if they aren’t working well?

• Extra homework
• A written test
• Physical exercise

How does Carol feel about her career as a teacher?

• proud
• anxious
• disappointed

Carol’s parents

• are disappointed with what she has achieved so far
• are very satisfied with her career progress
• feel sorry they didn’t let her become an actor

What does Carol want to do in the future?

• be a head teacher
• do some acting
• continue to teach

Introverts: need for (9) time; world that (10) extrove

rts: need for (9) time; world that (10) extroverts; feel (11); (12) t

; world that (10) extroverts; feel (11); (12) that they are shy; find

d that (10) extroverts; feel (11); (12) that they are shy; find (13)

(11); (12) that they are shy; find (13) fun; need to (14) away; two v

ey are shy; find (13) fun; need to (14) away; two vital (15); dopamin

fun; need to (14) away; two vital (15); dopamine like a hit of (16);

vital (15); dopamine like a hit of (16); acetylcholine makes them rel

acetylcholine makes them relaxed, (17) and content; relationship is

(17) and content; relationship is (18); making (19) from using music

tent; relationship is (18); making (19) from using music; intensity a

9) from using music; intensity and (20) of the world.

Speaker 1 — chọn phương án matching A–H.

Speaker 2 — chọn phương án matching A–H.

Speaker 3 — chọn phương án matching A–H.

Speaker 4 — chọn phương án matching A–H.

Speaker 5 — chọn phương án matching A–H.

Though she could not be seen, Kelly was heard ______ for help.

• to calling out
• calling out
• call out
• to be called out

______ the new subject that almost no students passed the final term exam.

• So was complex
• So complex was
• Complex was so
• Was so complex

Mr. Harrison asked me to tell you that he would like ______ by Friday at the latest.

• the orders sent
• sending the orders
• that you sent
• send the orders

There should be no discrimination on ______ of sex, race or religion.

• fields
• places
• grounds
• areas

Dave: “I don’t think I will be able to go swimming tomorrow.” Jack: “______”

• Why do you
• How do you do
• Why come
• How come

You must leave at once, ______ you miss the train.

• however
• yet
• otherwise
• still

They were soaked to the skin. They ______ their umbrellas.

• will have taken
• must have taken
• can have taken
• should have taken

His composition is ______ mine.

• as the same standard of
• of the same standard as
• as the same standard as
• as the same standard to

I'd rather you ______ my computer while I'm out.

• didn’t use
• don’t use
• haven’t used
• hadn’t used

… he stuck to his principles ______.

• over and above
• through thick and thin
• behind the times
• over the top

Jim Carrey went from rags to ______. He was once living in a van…

• riches
• wealth
• luxury
• fortunes

She wanted to ______ her interest in microbiology.

• pursue
• strive
• stalk
• persist

The driver was anxious ______.

• that the train evacuate
• evacuating the train
• that the train be evacuated
• to be evacuated the train

it’s out of the question!

• to hold
• to holding
• you hold
• for you hold

The criminal ______ the businessman by threatening to harm his family.

• kidnapped
• shoplifted
• blackmailed
• robbed

He was regarded as the most ______ of contemporary writers of fiction.

• dense
• daring
• extensive
• imaginary

He studied ______; hence he passed his test hands down.

• relatively
• slovenly
• diligently
• lazily

He waited for 10 minutes in ______ claim before he saw his bag on the carousel.

• customs
• conveyor
• luggage
• baggage

These magnificent surroundings invariably ______ my appetite for staying longer here.

• arise
• urge
• provoke
• whet

… the pressure of long hours at work has bad effects ______ her health.

• on
• in
• of
• at

I know her ______ sight, but I have never talked to her.

He didn’t make any reference ______ their previous conversation.

The manuscripts date back ______ the 13th century.

her parents live ______ the outskirts of town

no normal diet could be deficient ______ it

Part 2 (prepositions) — Dad will not fly ______ the handle

The report completely papers ______ the problem

he has gone ______ them since the lead singer left

Part 2 (prepositions) — Why don’t you water it ______?

Henry was ______ himself with worry

A (31) SURPRISE choice… people (32) GRAVITY to

A (31) SURPRISE choice… people (32) GRAVITY towards Venice… makes me (33)

e (32) GRAVITY towards Venice… makes me (33) ENGROSS… (34) NATURE created… (35) CH

towards Venice… makes me (33) ENGROSS… (34) NATURE created… (35) CHALLENGE place…

s me (33) ENGROSS… (34) NATURE created… (35) CHALLENGE place… (36) VOLCANO eruption…

) NATURE created… (35) CHALLENGE place… (36) VOLCANO eruption… like (37) HIGH build

ENGE place… (36) VOLCANO eruption… like (37) HIGH buildings… (38) FEROCITY Arcti

ANO eruption… like (37) HIGH buildings… (38) FEROCITY Arctic winds… a (39) THREATEN…

uildings… (38) FEROCITY Arctic winds… a (39) THREATEN… (40) AVOID force of nature.

FEROCITY Arctic winds… a (39) THREATEN… (40) AVOID force of nature.

41 I would question their ______ (staff turnover high)

Part 4 (work collocations) — 42 I'm a ______ … factory slog

43 I have been claiming ______ for over 40 years

44 You might have a case for ______ … forced out

45 I paid ______ … since I lost my job

46 My ______ aren’t great … hazardous chemicals

47 My quarterly ______ went very well

48 I consider my ______ rather good

49 I'm going on ______ in six weeks

50 The ______ has all the details … role

commercial style may be in production (1) a few years. sensors (2) const

• over
• during
• within
• up to

in production (1) a few years. sensors (2) constantly check… the shoe (3)

• who
• whose
• that
• where

sensors (2) constantly check… the shoe (3) slightly… This radical shoe (4

• amplifies
• develops
• enhances
• expands

he shoe (3) slightly… This radical shoe (4) a need… (5) up a picture… alwa

• detects
• meets
• finds
• faces

• build
• pick
• grow
• set

• exactly
• absolutely
• completely
• totally

• sores
• blisters
• lumps
• tumors

• proved
• took
• brought
• served

tem (8) a purpose as a sports shoe… the (9) market… power tools that (10)

• clothing
• clothed
• cloth
• clothes

shoe… the (9) market… power tools that (10) themselves to the user's hand.

• shape
• change
• respond
• convert

schools will no (11) be necessary… no need (12) sch

ools will no (11) be necessary… no need (12) school buildings… a world (13)

no need (12) school buildings… a world (13) schools… make full (14) of tec

ldings… a world (13) schools… make full (14) of technology… various (15) su

make full (14) of technology… various (15) such as libraries… make the (1

arious (15) such as libraries… make the (16) of work from experts much easi

of work from experts much easier… towns (17) there is beginning to happen…

9)… older people participate as much as (20) ones

21 best title

• The Urgent Call for Conservation and Protection
• The Vital Measures to Diversify Endangered Species
• The Main Grounds of Extinction and Imbalance
• The Repercussions of Biodiversity Loss

22 NOT mentioned as human activities that badly affect species

• Destroying natural habitat
• Enlarging farming land
• Pursuing natural resources
• Leaving sufficient space

23 hazardous substances from industry affect ______ of some species

• hunting
• breeding
• route migrating
• food finding

24 intrinsic closest in meaning to

• contrasting
• typical
• important
• comparative

25 ones in paragraph 6 refers to

• measures
• campaigns
• practices
• efforts

26 insert: The indiscriminate foraging for these animals…

• [A]
• [B]
• [C]
• [D]

27 bolster closest in meaning to

• reinforce
• reduce
• spread
• expand

28 individuals can help by

• being responsible in suspending tourism
• developing strategies for protection
• getting enough information before making choices as consumers
• initiating habitat restoration projects

29 Which is TRUE?

• One of the reasons species find it difficult to adapt is the change of rain cycle.
• Ecosystems are being disrupted merely by rising global temperatures.
• Predatory species become the main reason for the extinction of prey species.
• A domino effect can only be triggered by the removal of certain unique species.

30 Which can be inferred?

• Responsible consumption of local communities is the key for scientific research.
• Individuals can actively engage in data collection and contribute to scientific research.
• Individuals can provide financial assistance and help fund responsible tourism.
• Separate contribution from researchers and local communities is the success of conservation.

31 received funding from people close to them

32 is indifferent to a particular criticism

33 has a business as a result of something not making sense

34 is not interested in a traditional career

35 has received official recognition of their achievements

36 explains why young people enjoy taking risks

37 Dinsey earns money from her chosen outfit.

• TRUE
• FALSE
• NOT GIVEN

38 at first, Edwards made videos about animals.

• TRUE
• FALSE
• NOT GIVEN

39 after graduating, Williamson's first company was carbon-neutral taxi.

• TRUE
• FALSE
• NOT GIVEN

40 Broni-Mensah is unfazed by the lack of financial rewards.

• TRUE
• FALSE
• NOT GIVEN

Arguing all night won't help. → There is ______

It wasn’t clear to us at the time how serious the problem was. → Little ______

Romantic love must be present, or the marriage will seem insincere. → The sincerity ______

What put me off the idea was simply how expensive it was going to be. → The sheer cost ______

The organizers were disappointed by the small number… → Much ______

Tim and Barbara are not talking… (TERMS) → Tim and Barbara are not ______ at the moment.

I would prefer it if they had given me some bonus. (BEEN) → I'd rather ______ some bonus.

I am sure Tim didn’t misunderstand. (WRONG) → Tim can’t ______ the stick.

We decided to pay a mechanic to look at the car. (LOOKED) → We decided to ______ a mechanic.

He was jealous when he saw his brother’s new car. (ENVY) → He was ______ brother’s new car.

Some people say that tourism can help to bridge cultural gaps among different cultures. Others claim that it is tourism that contributes to the loss of cultural identity. Write an essay in about 250 words, discuss both views and give your opinion.