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ĐỀ THI CHUYÊN ANH THÀNH PHỐ HẢI PHÒNG NĂM HỌC 2026-2027
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SECTION I. LISTENING - Part 1
You are going to hear two women talking about a holiday in France. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to each question. You will listen to the recording twice.
SECTION I. LISTENING - Part 1 (TTS từ transcript)
Transcript — SECTION I. LISTENING - Part 1 (TTS từ transcript)
No, not that. It's just that trip to Paris,it was a nightmare, really. Mark's boss gave him two weeks off without too much trouble, the children went to stay with Mark's mother, and Sheila - you know, my younger sister-promised to come over to our place to feed the hamster. So we packed our suitcases and set off. Yes, but in Dover it turned out that the ferry terminal workers had gone on strike, and we had to wait over eight hours before we could board a ferry. During the passage the weather turned stormy and I was terribly seasick all the way across the Channel. So in the end we decided to shorten our stay and left after just ten days.
What does Paula talk about her trip to Paris?
It was fantastic.
It was wonderful because she met a helpful stranger.
It was exciting but she got homesick.
It was a nightmare.
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as an arrangement before the trip?
Paula did a lot of shopping.
Paula's husband had two weeks off.
The children were taken care by Mark's mother and Sheila.
The hamster was fed by Paula's mom.
Why did Mark and Paula have to wait a long time before boarding the ferry?
Because the ferry was out of order.
Because the sea was rough when they arrived.
Because the workers went on strike.
Because the driver of the ferry got seasick.
What was the weather like when Paula and her husband were in Paris?
It was scorching hot.
There were dark clouds with occasional showers.
It was windy and humid.
It was raining heavily most of the time.
What did Paula and her husband decide to do after 10 days in Paris?
They cut short their stay.
They complained to the travel company.
They bought a car and drove home themselves.
They would never board a ferry.
SECTION I. LISTENING - Part 2
You will hear a conversation between a teacher and a student about the future of a Self-Access Centre. Decide if the following statements are True or False. You will listen to the recording twice.
SECTION I. LISTENING - Part 2 (TTS từ transcript)
Transcript — SECTION I. LISTENING - Part 2 (TTS từ transcript)
But we'd like to see some improvements to the equipment, particularly the computers - there aren't enough for one each at the moment. But one thing we've noticed is that a lot of the students are using it to check their personal emails. We don't want to stop students using it, but we think the computers should be used as a learning resource, not for emails. Yes, but I think the students would be much happier keeping the existing set-up. They really like going to the self-access centre with a teacher and staying together as a group to do activities. If we could just improve the resources and facilities, I think it would be fine. ● Giải thích: Sinh viên sẽ hạnh phúc hơn nếu giữ nguyên mô hình hiện tại ( It's not so much the expense I'm worried about - and we've certainly got room to do it. It's the problem of time.
Most students want the Self-Access Centre to make some improvements to the facilities.
Teachers are concerned that students use the computers for personal purposes.
Students would prefer the Self-Access Centre to be relocated to the main university library.
The main problem with the improvement of the centre is the cost.
If the Self-Access Centre is upgraded, the teachers need to work there outside class hours to look after the equipment.
SECTION I. LISTENING - Part 3
You will hear part of a student's presentation about the variety of different species living in the world ocean. Complete the following summary by writing NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each numbered blank.
SECTION I. LISTENING - Part 3 (TTS từ transcript)
Transcript — SECTION I. LISTENING - Part 3 (TTS từ transcript)
Biologists can identify hotspots on land fairly easily but until recently very little was known Worm located five hotspots for large ocean predators like sharks, and looked at what they had in common. The main thing he expected to find was that they had very high concentrations of food. ...what he did find was that in all cases the water at the surface of the oceans had relatively high temperatures What she was interested in was marine mammals, things like seals. ...and what these had in common was that they were all located at boundaries between ocean currents. One thing they found there which stood out for the researchers was that there were large numbers of species which live below the ice They consider things like the size of the population - how many members of one species there are in a particular place - and then they look at their distribution in geographical terms… So far, only 1,500 species have been assessed, but they want to increase this figure to 20,000 For each one they assess, they use the data they collect on that species to produce a map showing its distribution.
OCEAN BIODIVERSITY Biodiversity hotspots - areas containing many different species - important for locating targets for conservation - at first only identified on (11) ______
Boris Worm, 2005 - identified hotspots for large ocean (12) ______ - found that ocean hotspots: + were rich in (13) ______ + had (14) ______ at the surface + had sufficient oxygen in the water
Lisa Ballance, 2007 - looked for hotspots for (15) ______ - found these were all located where (16) ______ meet
Census of Marine Life - found new ocean species living: + under the (17) ______ + near volcanoes on the ocean floor
Global Marine Species Assessment - want to list endangered ocean species, considering: + population size + geographical (18) ______ + rate of declining - aim: + to assess (19) ______ species + to make a (20) ______ for each one
SECTION II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR — Part 1
Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to each of the following questions.
She was by _____ a very affectionate person. She has never had a row with anyone.
characteristics
nature
personality
reaction
I think you need to _____ your supporting ideas more clearly so that readers do not get confused.
dawn on
give in
come across
set out
Two heart attacks in a year. It hasn't stopped him smoking, _____.
whereby
but
in case
though
Students should be encouraged to _____ the initiative in teamwork.
do
make
take
get
Henry is in charge of organizing the farewell party; therefore, if anything turns sour, he has to _____.
turn over a new leaf
be over the moon
ring a bell
carry the can
I go to the fitness center every Monday and Wednesday, without _____.
suspect
miss
fail
neglect
I _____ my former teacher while I was out shopping today, but she turned a corner and I lost sight of her.
paid attention to
lost touch with
kept an eye on
caught sight of
Henry was really a silly boy when we were at high school. I still remember _____ very stupid questions.
him asking
him to ask
asking him
his being asked
_____ any further information, please contact our representative at 256, Dao Tan Street.
Were you to require
Should you require
Required
Had you required
The company's new policy, which takes _____ on Monday, has an immediate impact on the team's morale.
force
effect
notice
turn
You can't let an opportunity like that go _____ - it's too good to miss.
up
down
with
by
The Governor of New York _____ a rousing speech to the National Congress.
reported
delivered
generated
detected
There was virtually _____ who understood what the teacher said.
everyone
someone
anyone
no one
Things in this shop are too expensive; I won't pay $2000 for the fur coat because it is not worth _____.
that much all
all that much
that all much
much all that
His company went bankrupt and not much later his wife walked out on him. However, he managed to _____ and make a fresh start in his life.
kill two birds with one stone
put the cat among the pigeons
take the bull by the horns
get out of the rat race
An _____ research has been carried out into the effects of the drug.
exhausted
exhaustive
exhaustible
exhausting
Before launching the new shopping mall project, the company made a _____ estimate of the total construction cost.
rough
harsh
tough
strict
A growing concern about students' heavy reliance on A.I tools _____ an intense debate among parents.
which has sparked
has sparked
have sparked
who have sparked
The cost of petroleum rose sharply last year. _____, we were forced to increase our prices.
Explicitly
Accordingly
Utterly
Fundamentally
The manager requested that all the staff _____ present at the meeting.
have been
will be
be
being
SECTION II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR — Part 2
Read the text/letter and choose the best option A, B, C or D that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Zero Carbon, Infinite Possibilities: Reserve Your Smart Home Experience the future of living today! • When comparing all smart homes available today, our eco-friendly models stand out, while (41) _____ on the market lack our unique solar integration technology. Smart homes with zero carbon emissions help save your monthly utility bills while protecting the environment. (42) _____ our design philosophy (43) _____ to ecological conscientiousness, creating homes that are perfect investments for your family's future. • Our revolutionary energy management system does justice to the urgent need for climate action by eliminating carbon emissions completely. Many of our satisfied customers have already (44) _____, while plenty of units remain available for reservation. The (45) _____ attainability of these homes makes sustainable living accessible to everyone. • Reserve yours now before all of the properties are sold out!
CHANGES IN OFFICE WORKING HOURS To all staff of the company, We would like to (46) _____ you about an important update regarding our office working hours. (47) _____ recent feedback from several employees, we have decided to implement the following changes starting next Monday: • New office hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday) • Lunch break: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (1-hour break). • Flexible working days: Employees can work from home on Wednesdays, as long as they (48) _____ sure they are online during working hours. This decision was made to improve work-life balance and (49) _____ productivity among employees. We trust that these changes will benefit a majority of our staff. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to the HR (50) _____. Thank you for your cooperation! Best regards,
other
the others
another
others
In the middle of
By the side of
At the bottom of
For the sake of
lies a commitment
lie a commitment
a commitment lies
does a commitment lie
lived up to
moved in
came up with
stood out
fiscal
mercantile
pecuniary
fiduciary
to inform
informing
to informing
inform
By means of
In spite of
In light of
On behalf of
get
make
take
stay
control
observe
adapt
enhance
vacancy
accountant
department
branch
SECTION II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR — Part 3
Identify 5 errors in the text below and correct them.
Line 1: Peer pressure is a psychological force that influence many teenagers, especially during middle Line 2: and high school years. It can appear in several shapes, including being pushed to wear Line 3: certain clothes, copying unhealthy habits such as smoking or drinking, or even engaging in Line 4: online challenges that might put their lives in risk. Many students admit that they follow what Line 5: their classmates do simply because they fear being left out or judge harshly. Unfortunately, Line 6: negative peer pressure often results in low self-esteem, academic failing, or conflicts with Line 7: parents. Teachers and parents are supposed to provide guidance, yet many of them rarely Line 8: are open conversations with their children about how to manage social expectations. As a Line 9: consequence, teenagers sometimes make decisions that are complete against their values. Line 10: Education experts suggest that schools organize workshops which teach students how to say Line 11: "no" confidently and build positive friendships that empower each other, instead of Line 12: comparing themselves constantly.
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SECTION II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR — Part 4
Provide the correct form of the word in brackets in each of the following questions.
In recent years, the tourism industry has undergone unprecedented growth, attracting millions of international visitors to destinations once considered remote. This rapid expansion has brought both opportunities and challenges. While (61. promote) _____ campaigns often rely on highly persuasive images of pristine landscapes and vibrant cultures, critics argue that such representations may lack (62. verify) _____, raising concerns about authenticity. In some regions, local authorities have adopted rather (63. dictate) _____ measures to control tourist behaviour, including strict regulations on environmental protection and cultural preservation. Although these policies can appear restrictive, they are often justified as necessary for sustainable development. At the same time, many communities have found tourism to be deeply inspiring, encouraging younger generations to appreciate their heritage and engage in cultural exchange. However, without careful planning, the industry may lead to overcrowding and environmental (64. grade) _____. Therefore, it is essential for governments and (65. hold) _____ to strike a balance between economic benefits and long-term sustainability in order to ensure that tourism remains a positive force for global understanding.
Question 56. The discussions reached a new level of ((INTENSIVE)) _____ and by lunchtime the exchanges were becoming very heated.
Question 57. You have been ((MEASURE)) _____ important to the success of this company. I don't know what I would have done without you.
Question 58. The unexpected failure completely ((MORAL)) _____ the entire team, and progress slowed for weeks.
Question 59. I hate going clothes shopping with my sister – she's so ((CHOICE)) _____ that she takes hours to find any she likes.
Question 60. His _____ ((RESOLVE)) may stem from the fact that his colleague has no clear goals for the future.
While (61. promote) _____ campaigns often rely on highly persuasive images...
In some regions, local authorities have adopted rather (63. dictate) _____ measures...
Therefore, it is essential for governments and (65. hold) _____ to strike a balance...
SECTION III. READING - Part 1
Fill each blank with ONE suitable word.
Autism is a mental disease which prevents those who suffer from it from communicating with the (66) _____ world. Victims seem to live in a world of their own which, (67) _____ now, doctors are unable to penetrate. The illness was first (68) _____ a name in 1943, and yet doctors have made very little progress in their understanding of the disease since then. According to statistics, (69) _____ two and four children out of every 10,000 are born autistic. Often victims are not able to (70) _____, read or write. But (71) _____ is most extraordinary about the illness is the fact that in other areas many of the children can perform almost super-human feats of the brain. One common skill these so-called autistic savants have is the ability of calculating calendar, (72) _____ is the ability to say which day of the week a particular date falls (73) _____. Jackie, for instance, who is now 42, could do this from the age of six, when she first began to talk. She can tell you what day of the week it was on 1st April 1933 with (74) _____ a moment's hesitation. But if you ask her (75) _____ she does it, she'll say she doesn't know.
Autism is a mental disease which prevents those who suffer from it from communicating with the _____ world.
Victims seem to live in a world of their own which, _____ now, doctors are unable to penetrate.
The illness was first _____ a name in 1943, and yet doctors have made very little progress in their understanding of the disease since then.
According to statistics, _____ two and four children out of every 10,000 are born autistic.
Often victims are not able to _____, read or write.
But _____ is most extraordinary about the illness is the fact that in other areas many of the children can perform almost super-human feats of the brain.
She can tell you what day of the week it was on 1st April 1933 with _____ a moment's hesitation.
But if you ask her _____ she does it, she'll say she doesn't know.
SECTION III. READING - Part 2
Choose the option A, B, C or D that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
There are many people who can speak many languages, or hyperglots, in the world today. With globalisation, there will be a growing number of them in the future. A central question is whether hyperglots are born or made. Are their achievements genetic or do hyperglots have secrets (76) _____? These people generally have advantages they are born with. Hyperglots seem to possess excellent memories and have brains that are more efficient in processing speech sounds. (77) _____. This means that the difference between a top performer and someone who is just 'very good' is that the top performer has practised for 10,000 hours instead of 6,000. The fact is that most ordinary language learners lack these natural advantages and (78) _____. So is there any hope for us? Research on hyperglots can offer some useful lessons. For example, they often have limited ambitions in terms of individual languages. They are happy to get by, or (79) _____, or not to have a perfect accent. Additionally, they are practical. If they cannot travel, they look for opportunities to use the language closer to home. Some simply imagine conversations in their heads. (80) _____. Finally, they are never afraid to make mistakes or appear stupid and so never give up.
Are their achievements genetic or do hyperglots have secrets _____?
who teach normal people how to learn language
which normal language learners can teach
why they are normal language learners
that normal language learners can learn from
Hyperglots seem to possess excellent memories and have brains that are more efficient in processing speech sounds. _____.
Therefore, it is necessary to work very hard to become the best
Thus, everyone can become the best without working very hard
Instead, working very hard does not mean becoming the best
However, becoming the best also requires a lot of hard work
The fact is that most ordinary language learners lack these natural advantages and _____.
do not have that much time
having too little time for learning
didn't spend so much time learning
not learning for such a long time
They are happy to get by, or _____, or not to have a perfect accent.
only having the ability to read
to be only able to read
are only capable of reading
being capable of reading only
Some simply imagine conversations in their heads. _____.
Techniques like putting words in context are useless for them
They always avoid learning words by putting them in context
They also use other techniques like learning words in context
Other techniques like using words in context are not necessary
SECTION III. READING - Part 3
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to each of the questions.
Until recently, most American entrepreneurs were men. Discrimination against women in business, the demands of caring for families, and lack of business training had kept the number of women entrepreneurs small. Now, however, businesses owned by women account for more than $40 billion in annual revenues, and this figure is likely to continue rising throughout the 1990s. As Carolyn Doppelt Gray, an official of the Small Business Administration, has noted, "The 1970s was the decade of women entering management, and the 1980s turned out to be the decade of the woman entrepreneur." What are some of the factors behind this trend? For one thing, as more women earn advanced degrees in business and enter the corporate world, they are finding obstacles. Women are still excluded from most executive suites. Charlotte Taylor, a management consultant, had noted, "In the 1970s women believed if they got an MBA and worked hard, they could become chairman of the board. Now they've found out that isn't going to happen, so they go out on their own." In the past, most women entrepreneurs worked in "women's" fields - cosmetics and clothing, for example. But this is changing. Consider ASK Computer Systems, a $22-million-a-year computer software business. It was founded in 1973 by Sandra Kurtzig, who was then a housewife with degrees in math and engineering. When Kurtzig founded the business, her first product was software that let weekly newspapers keep tabs on their newspaper carriers - and her office was a bedroom at home, with a shoebox under the bed to hold the company's cash. After she succeeded with the newspaper software system, she hired several bright computer-science graduates to develop additional programs. When these were marketed and sold, ASK began to grow. It now has 200 employees, and Sandra Kurtzig owns $66.9 million of stock. Of course, many women who start their own businesses fail, just as men often do. They still face hurdles in the business world, especially problems in raising money; the banking and finance world is still dominated by men, and old attitudes die hard. Most businesses owned by women are still quite small. But the situation is changing; there are likely to be many more Sandra Kurtzigs in the years ahead.
What is the main idea of this passage?
Women are better educated, more attractive to the business world.
The computer is especially lucrative for women today.
Women are better at small businesses than men are.
Women today are opening more businesses of their own.
The word "excluded" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _____.
left out
taken in
comprised of
allowed for
All of the following were mentioned in the passage as detriments to women in the business world EXCEPT _____.
women were required to stay at home with their families
women lacked ability to work in business
women faced discrimination in business
women were not trained in business
The word "that" in paragraph 1 refers to _____.
a woman becomes chairman of the board
a woman working hard
women achieving advanced degrees
women believing that business is a place for them
According to the passage, Charlotte Taylor believes that women in the 1970s _____.
were unrealistic about their opportunities in business management
were still more interested in education than business opportunities
had fewer obstacles in business than they do today
were unable to work hard enough to succeed in business
The expression "keep tabs on" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _____.
recognize the appearance of
keep records of
provide transportation for
pay the salaries of
The author mentions the "shoebox under the bed" in paragraph 2 in order to _____.
show the frugality of women in business at that time
show the resourcefulness of a talented woman like Sandra Kurtzig
show that the initial financial resources of Sandra Kurtzig's business were limited
suggest that the company needed to expand its business
The word "hurdles" in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by _____.
fences
obstacles
edges
forces
It can be inferred from the passage that the author believes that businesses operated by women are small because _____.
women prefer a small intimate setting
women can deal with money easily
women are not able to borrow money easily
many women fail at multinationals
The author's attitude about the future of women in business is _____.
sceptical
optimistic
frustrated
negative
SECTION IV. WRITING
Part 1. Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one, using the word given in brackets. Do not change this word in any way. You must use between THREE AND SIX WORDS, including the word given. (5.0 points)
They remain close friends despite having had many arguments. (THOUGH) → Frequently _____________________________________, they remain close friends.
He was not given details of the company's new plans. (DARK) → He was _____________________________ the company's new plans.
Simon's approach to life is very practical. (EARTH) → Simon _____________________________ approach to life.
I couldn't help smiling when he told me of his plan. (STRAIGHT) → I couldn't _____________________________ he told me of his plan.
I'd made up my mind, but at the last minute I lost my confidence. (FEET) → I'd made up my mind, but at the last minute ___________________________________.
SECTION IV. WRITING — Part 2
Part 2. Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one. (5.0 points)
My brother works better when he is pressed for time. → The less _________________________________.
I tried to remember what has happened all those years before. → I cast _________________________________.
"It's your fault that the plan failed, Tom," said Lisa. → Lisa put _________________________________.
The truth only came out on the publication of the president's personal diaries. → Only when _________________________________.
People say that an electrical fault caused the fire in the factory last week. → The fire in _________________________________.
SECTION IV. WRITING — Part 3
Part 3. Paragraph writing (15 points) Write a paragraph of about 150 words to express your opinion on the following matter: Some people think that parents should involve their children in the decisions that affect the children themselves while others think that children are not mature enough to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of things sensibly.
Some people think that parents should involve their children in the decisions that affect the children themselves while others think that children are not mature enough to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of things sensibly. Write a paragraph of about 150 words to express your opinion.