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ĐỀ THI CHUYÊN ANH TỈNH NAM ĐỊNH NĂM HỌC 2023-2024

TIẾNG ANH (CHUYÊN) — Lê Hồng Phong — 120 phút — 8 trang

Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút

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B Grammar MCQ (1–10)

Key Sở.

He is very __________ because he is concerned only with his own interests and feelings.

The more you talk about the situation, __________.

I didn’t know you were asleep. __________, I wouldn’t have made so much noise when I came in.

a number of experiments have been __________.

they now regret __________ him by providing too many material possessions.

he’s in __________ of losing his job.

Only after the teacher had explained… __________ to go ahead with the projects.

John: “I didn’t pass the driving test.” Anna: “__________!”

Susan is still in Paris, so you __________ seen her at the gym yesterday.

I know this area like the back of my __________.

B Word form (11–15)

Give the correct form of the capital words. Key Sở.

WHY YOU CAN’T SAY NO TO CERTAIN FOODS
Are you a chocoholic or a fast-food addict? Don’t blame yourself — certain foods can trigger an eating binge, but there are ways to control the cravings.
Even if you’re a fairly disciplined eater, there are sure to be foods you’ll have no resistance to. For some it’s a bar of chocolate, for others a burger. You (1. PROBABILITY) ____________ think there’s no one to blame but your weak-willed self.
But the reassuring truth is that when it comes to (2. CONTROL) ____________ your junk food intake, the odds are heavily stacked against you. High fat, high-sugar foods can act like an addictive drug, making us crave even more of the same. Fat is often added to food to make it more palatable so it’s a good way of making inexpensive, bland food seem tastier. Another reason certain foods are so (3. RESIST) ____________ is that they have a very real effect on our mood, making us feel more relaxed.
Our eating habits develop when we are young and as we move into (4. ADULT) ____________, the chocolate that we were rewarded with as a young child becomes a guilty indulgence. We might feel we’ve earned the right to treat ourselves after a hard day at work, for example. Past (5. ASSOCIATE) ____________ can reinforce bad eating habits that are difficult to break free from.

ll have no resistance to. For some it’s a bar of chocolate, for others a burger. You (1. PROBABILITY) ____________ think there’s no one to bl

But the reassuring truth is that when it comes to (2. CONTROL) ____________ your junk food intake, the

of making inexpensive, bland food seem tastier. Another reason certain foods are so (3. RESIST) ____________ is that they have a very r

Our eating habits develop when we are young and as we move into (4. ADULT) ____________, the chocolate that we wer

e’ve earned the right to treat ourselves after a hard day at work, for example. Past (5. ASSOCIATE) ____________ can reinforce bad eating h

B Error correction (16–20)

Each sentence has ONE word that needs correction. Underline that word and correct it. Key Sở.

Public speaking is quite a frightened experience for many people.

Some robots may make the washing-up and keep the house clean.

Social networking sites are estimated to have over 700 millions users worldwide.

The book which you borrow from the city library yesterday is very interesting.

Some bacteria are extremely harmful, but others are regular used in producing foods.

C Cloze — South Carolina (21–30)

Key Sở.

Roaring across the bay in a motorized rubber boat, we were told by the captain to keep our eyes open. With the engine turned (1) ______, it wasn’t long before half a dozen dolphins came swimming around us. Eventually, two came up right beside the boat and popped their heads out of the water to give us a wide grin.
Dolphin watching is just one of the (2) ______ unexpected attractions of a holiday in South Carolina, in the USA. The state has long been popular with golfers and, with dozens of courses in the area, it is (3) ______ a golfer’s paradise. But even the keenest golfer needs other diversions and we soon found the resorts had plenty to offer.
In fact, Charleston, (4) ______ is midway along the coast, is one of the most interesting cities in the USA, and is where the first shots in the Civil War were (5) ______. Taking a guided horse and carriage tour through the quiet back streets you get a real (6) ______ of the city’s past. Strict regulations apply to buildings so that original (7) ______ are preserved. South of Charleston lies Hilton Head, an island resort about 18 km long and shaped (8) ______ a foot. It has a fantastic sandy beach (9) ______ the length of the island and this is perfect for all manner of water sports. Alternatively, if you feel like doing nothing, (10) ______ a chair and umbrella, head for an open space and just sit back and watch the pelicans diving for fish.

C Open cloze — language (31–35)

Key Sở.

The truth is nobody really knows how the language first began. Did we all start talking at around the same time because of the manner in (1) ______ our brains had begun to develop?
Although there is a lack of clear evidence, people have (2) ______ up with various theories about the origins of language. One recent theory is that human beings have evolved in such a way that we are programmed for language from the moment of birth. In other (3) ______, language came about as a result of an evolutionary change in our brains at some stage.
Language can well (4) ______ programmed into the brain but, despite this, people still need stimulus from others around them. From studies, we know that if children are isolated (5) ______ human contact and have not learnt to construct sentences before they are ten, it is doubtful they will ever do so.

C Reading — Mars (36–45)

Key Sở. (Câu 9: they = researchers; OCR D lệch.)

According to the best evidence gathered by space probes and astronomers, Mars is an inhospitable planet, more similar to Earth’s Moon than to Earth itself – a dry, stark, seemingly lifeless world. Mars’ air pressure is equal to Earth’s at an altitude of 100,000 feet. The air there is 95 percent carbon dioxide.
Mars has no ozone layer to screen out the sun’s lethal radiation. Daytime temperatures may reach above freezing, but because the planet is blanketed by the mere wisp of an atmosphere, the heat radiates back into space. Even at the equator, the temperature drops to –50°C at night. Today there is no liquid water, although valleys and channels show evidence of having been carved by running water. The polar ice caps are made of frozen water and carbon dioxide, and water may be frozen in the ground as permafrost.
Despite these difficult conditions, certain scientists believe that there is a possibility of transforming Mars into a more Earth-like planet. Nuclear reactors might be used to melt frozen gases and eventually build up the atmosphere. This in turn could create a “greenhouse effect” that would stop heat from radiating back into space. Liquid water could be thawed to form a polar ocean. Once enough ice has melted, suitable plants could be introduced to build up the level of oxygen… “We could begin work in four or five decades.”
The idea of “terra-forming” Mars, as enthusiasts call it, has its roots in science fiction. But as researchers develop a more profound understanding of how Earth’s ecology supports life, they have begun to see how it may be possible to create similar conditions on Mars. Don’t plan on homesteading on Mars any time soon, though. The process could take hundreds or even thousands of years…

What does the passage mainly discuss?

The word “stark” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to

According to the passage, the Martian atmosphere today consists mainly of

NOT listed as making colonization difficult

inferred: the “greenhouse effect” is

The word “permanent” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to

According to Christopher McKay, transforming Mars

The phrase “more profound” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to

The word “they” in paragraph 4 refers to

basic knowledge needed to transform Mars comes from

C Headings — sustainable houses (46–50)

P1–P5. Key Sở: v, ii, iv, vi, i.

List of Headings
i. Location is everything
ii. Installing the right technology
iii. Pollution - the number one problem
iv. Preventing waste
v. Ways to motivate developers
vi. Exploiting the good and avoiding the bad
vii. The importance of size
viii. Cutting the cost of building

The need for houses for a growing population often seems to be at odds with the need to protect the environment. James Chilton looks at how best to satisfy both of these needs.

Paragraph 1
The thing is, sustainable development can be achieved relatively easily so long as the industry can be persuaded to follow certain guidelines and adopt regulations; in short, to care about the environment. This might initially eat into their profits, which is why construction companies often need to be persuaded. Strict laws, fashionable green movements (and public shaming of builders who disregard them) and peer pressure within the industry all contribute to ethical policies and principles. If developers can, at the same time, be made to feel proud of their environmentally-friendly initiatives, then this is an extra incentive for them to care.

Paragraph 2
Our homes need to be built in such a way that, however rich we are, or however little we care about the planet, it is impossible to do too much damage in terms of using up our energy resources or generating emissions. This means that heating, cooling and hot water provision must be as fuel efficient as possible. Solar, wind or geothermal technology must be used as standard so that the greatest possible proportion of renewable energy is used, and temperatures must be correctly regulated by the use of thermostats. In addition to this, cooking appliances, light fittings and bulbs should take into consideration the range of sensors, timers and other economy products we now have available.

Paragraph 3
Once all the above have been taken care of, it remains for designers to stop the energy from being lost, and that means insulation. The latest thinking is to steer clear of the potentially harmful side-effects of more traditional materials such as fibre glass in favor of insulation made from recycled newspaper, wool or even denim. A range of treatments exists to improve the thermal qualities of glass, and, all in all, there is no reason why a new-build should lose more than a small fraction of the energy used to heat or cool it. Roofs should gather rainwater, to be stored and recycled. Water recycling, in the form of water-filtering plants, is an exciting prospect.

Paragraph 4
Orientation plays a big part in making the most of natural resources. It is something that has been practiced for thousands of years and learned, no doubt, the hard way. Even the briefest of studies of old constructions will reveal that they were positioned in such a way as to maximize sunlight in cold countries and shade in hot ones. Houses built end-on into the prevailing winds, houses built near fresh running water, walled gardens to shelter from the wind and trap the sun; all these are examples of working with nature and not against it. Passive solar design, as it is now known, involves orienting the house in a way that makes the best use of energy from the sun. This can, in certain cases, reduce energy consumption by 40%.

Paragraph 5
But it is where the buildings are placed that might ultimately have the biggest effect on the planet because damage is more easily prevented than corrected. Consideration must be given to where new constructions are to be sited if we are to avoid a range of unwanted short-term and long-term consequences. Fragile ecosystems and green belts should, of course, be respected and protected. Beyond that, it is a matter of common sense that a house built on a hill clearly be subjected to more heat loss than one further down.

Paragraph 1 — choose heading

Paragraph 2 — choose heading

Paragraph 3 — choose heading

Paragraph 4 — choose heading

Paragraph 5 — choose heading

D Transformations (51–55)

Key Sở.

Nam had all the necessary qualifications and he got the job.
If Nam ______

I was astonished by his generosity.
What ______

“If you don’t apologize immediately, I’ll leave,” she told him.
She threatened ______

They believe that the robbers got into the house through the window.
The robbers ______

Linda isn’t to blame for her child’s misbehavior by any means.
By no means ______

D Keyword transformations (56–60)

3–6 words. Key Sở.

Peter was about to go shopping when it started to rain. (POINT)
Peter was ______ shopping when it started to rain.

Jack really likes football and hardly misses a match. (CRAZY)
Jack ______ football and hardly misses a match.

He felt that his bosses didn’t appreciate him. (GRANTED)
He felt that his bosses ______.

I suddenly realized that I had left my cheque book at home. (DAWNED)
It ______ that I had left my cheque book at home.

You must accept the fact that your closest friend is moving to another city. (RESIGN)
You must ______ that your closest friend is moving to another city.

D Essay (61)

200–220 words. Parents play the most important role in helping children overcome stress. Agree/disagree?

Some people say that parents play the most important role in helping their children overcome stress. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 200–220 words.

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