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ĐỀ THI CHUYÊN ANH TỈNH NAM ĐỊNH NĂM HỌC 2024-2025

TIẾNG ANH (CHUYÊN)

Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút

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B. Grammar and vocabulary MCQ

Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.

With more women going out to work, the financial burden of the male breadwinners will be reduced. __________, they will no longer be the sole decision-makers.

Like __________ other residents of Loma Linda, Marge has always supported healthy living.

Terry is very __________ in his free time – he does a lot of sculpture and painting and things like that.

The town council decided to __________ the building, as it was unsafe.

Susan’s kids __________ their great displeasure whenever I came round to see her, which made me feel not relaxed.

It’s time you __________ your own research to explore possible career paths.

We should participate in the movement __________ the natural environment.

- Lisa: “Would you like Matcha ice-cream or Caramel with jam?”
- Rose: “__________.”

__________, they slept soundly.

My cousin really seems to land on his __________ having won the lottery. He’s never bought any lottery tickets before.

B. Word formation — Email

Give the correct form of the capital words. Write your answers in the blanks.

It was not so long ago that we dealt with colleagues through face-to-face interaction and with counterparts and customers by phone or letter. But the world of communication has (1. GO) __________ a dramatic transformation, not all for the good. Email, while (2. DOUBT) __________ a swift means of communication providing your server is fully functioning and that the address you have contains no (3. ACCURATE) __________, has had a significant effect on certain people, both at home and in business. For these people, the use of email has become irresistibly (4. ADDICT) __________ to the extent that it is threatening their mental and physical health. Addicts spend their day compulsively checking for email and have a (5. TEND) __________ to panic if their server goes down. It is estimated that one in six people spend four hours a day sending and receiving messages, the equivalent to more than two working days a week. The negative effect on productivity is something employers are well aware of.

the world of communication has (1. GO) __________ a dramatic transformation

Email, while (2. DOUBT) __________ a swift means of communication

the address you have contains no (3. ACCURATE) __________

the use of email has become irresistibly (4. ADDICT) __________

have a (5. TEND) __________ to panic if their server goes down

B. Error correction

Each of the following sentences has ONE word that needs correction. Underline that word and correct it by replacing it with ONE proper word.

A number of small children is educated at home.

All shops were closed, so we couldn’t buy some food.

It’s worth remember that prices go up on 1 February.

It was not until Mary was eight when she began to read.

The steak was really underdone so I sent it back with instructions to cook it for other five minutes.

C. Guided cloze — Krakatoa

Read the text and circle A, B, C or D that best fits each space.

A volcanic eruption is possibly the most spectacular example of the incredible power of nature – and few eruptions in history have been (1) __________ as spectacular as that of Krakatoa. Until the summer of 1883 this volcano, (2) __________ on an island between Java and Sumatra, had been quiet for over two hundred years. In May that year came the first (3) __________ of renewed activity. Then at 10 am on 27 August, the (4) __________ island began to explode.
The explosions were heard 3,500 km (5) __________ in Australia. Clouds of ash were blown 80 km into the sky, blocking out the sun and plunging the surrounding areas into complete darkness for two and a half days. This ash circled the Earth several times, (6) __________ spectacular red sunsets all over the world (7) __________ the following year.
The eruption triggered tidal waves which were recorded as far away as South America and Hawaii. The biggest and most (8) __________ of these waves was 37m high; it wiped out 36,000 people who lived in the coastal towns of Java and Sumatra.
For the next forty-five years the region remained quiet. Then in 1927 a (9) __________ of eruptions under the sea led to the appearance of a tiny island (10) __________ Krakatoa once was. This “Child of Krakatoa” now stands over 200m above sea level.

C. Open cloze — Snorkeling

Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word.

Thailand offers near perfect conditions for snorkeling and diving among the beautiful coral reefs. There are many resorts where you can rent equipment or sign (1) __________ for a diving course. Whether you’re snorkeling or diving, you should be aware of your effect on the reef structure. Too (2) __________ human contact with the reefs damages them in a very real way so if you are really concerned about saving these delicate systems, you should try not to visit them at (3) __________. However, very few people are that committed to environmental concerns so the best way to minimize your impact is by not touching the reefs or by asking your boatman not to anchor in the middle of (4) __________. Don’t buy coral souvenirs, because tourist demand only encourages local people to destroy the reefs so as to obtain the coral. As far as snorkeling equipment goes, the most important thing to do is buy (5) __________ rent a mask that fits. Before you pay for a diving course or expedition you should check that the diving center is authorized.

C. Reading — Energy

Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best answer to each of the questions.

Advanced civilization is heavily dependent on energy. Without reliable power sources, we couldn’t operate machines, use transport, communicate via the Internet, or do many other things. Although everyone recognizes the importance of energy, deciding what kind of energy the world should use in the future is not a simple task. The two leading candidates for this role are green energy and nuclear energy.
Currently, most of the energy we use is derived from fossil fuels. Although this energy source has got us this far, there are several problems with it. For starters, it is a finite resource which is quickly running out. Some analysts have even estimated that the Earth could run out of coal and oil within the next 50 years. Burning fossil fuels also creates a large amount of pollution, which is harmful to the environment. Although fossil fuels still provide the majority of our power, governments are seeking better energy sources to use going forward.
Green energy is one option that is becoming increasingly attractive. It includes technologies such as solar, wind, and hydro power. These are seen as clean sources of energy because they cause very little pollution. In addition, they are completely renewable, so there is no danger that it will run out. The major disadvantage with green energy sources is that they are expensive.
The other alternative is nuclear power. It can provide enough electricity for the world’s needs for hundreds of years. In addition, nuclear power is more reliable than green energy, as it doesn’t depend on sunshine, rain, or wind to operate. The major issues with nuclear power are safety concerns and nuclear waste. Nuclear power plants create a considerable amount of nuclear waste which is extremely hazardous to people’s health. If they happen to have a meltdown, this could destroy the surrounding area for years to come.
The recent nuclear disaster in Fukushima, Japan brought this reality into the spotlight once again. In response, Germany announced it would close down eight of its nuclear plants immediately, and close the rest by 2022. Meanwhile, other nations refuse to give up on nuclear power, stating that these disasters are rare. The debate of whether to use green or nuclear power will likely continue for some time. In the end, it is believed that both energy sources will be used to fuel our planet.

What is the main focus of the passage?

The word “finite” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.

According to the passage, what is the main problem with green energy?

The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to __________.

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

The word “spotlight” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to __________.

It can be inferred from the passage that __________.

C. Reading — Internet security

Read the following passage and do the tasks that follow.
Task 1: Choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list of headings below.
i. A positive aspect of hacking
ii. Tougher punishments for hackers
iii. Response to Internet security
iv. Growth of the Internet
v. Responsibilities of managers
vi. Hackers vs administrators
vii. Difficulty of detection
viii. Government agencies
ix. Common security measure
(Example: Paragraph D → vi)
Task 2: Do the following statements agree with the information given in the reading passage? Write True (T) if the statement agrees with the information; False (F) if the statement contradicts the information.

It is believed that the problem of computer security has changed over a period of time as businesses, through an increased use of information technology, have become more and more dependent on information and the associated information systems. At the same time, there has been limited change in the implemented security or safeguards to these information systems.
Paragraph A
The Internet has been roughly doubling in size every year, and the associated security incidents have been running in parity. Even if the percentage of malicious users is small, the increase in size of the Internet and in the number of incidents of failed security is significant. The importance of the growth in the Internet can be highlighted by the fact that in July 1991, 33% of Internet users were from the commercial sector, whereas in July 1996, this figure had risen to 50%.
Paragraph B
In 1988, the Morris “worm” was introduced on the Internet to invade, attack and replicate itself on the network. The response was to shut down E-mail and connectivity. However, the “fixes” were to be distributed via E-mail and so the solution was self-defeating. As a result of this worm virus, Computer Emergency Response Team was formed, with the Australian version starting in 1992.
Paragraph C
One of the problems with Internet security is the fact that the incidents are increasing in sophistication. One of the reasons for this has been the increasing availability of toolkits. Although these toolkits are designed to assist computer systems designers to protect and develop their sites, they also allow relatively ignorant intruders to carry out increasingly complex incidents with the utilization of many routers and disguises to reach their target. According to a US Department of Defence report, less than 1% of incidents are identified but 65% of these are successful. Another thing to bear in mind with intruders and hackers is that they do not respect geographical or administrative boundaries, or time zones. They may be geographically dislocated from the point of attack and therefore operating in “off-duty” hours.
Paragraph D
The thing to remember with security is that the system administrators must get it right all the time; the intruder must get it right just once. Evidence of this is easy to find. In 1997, a teenager hacked into a Bell Atlantic network. His hacking crashed the computer and resulted in 600 homes, a regional airport and emergency services being without telephone communications for six hours. And what was the punishment for this offence? Two years probation, community service and a fine of US$5,000.
Paragraph E
Governments are getting tough on cyber crimes, especially in the wake of September 11th. These crimes are being linked to national security, which in the US is now of major concern to government officials and the general public alike. And the government has been swift to act. In late 2001, the US Patriot Act was introduced. This Act increased the maximum sentence for breaking into a computer from five to ten years. Then in July 2002, the House of Representatives approved the Cyber Security Enhancement Act. Now if a cyber crime results in the death of an individual, the offender could face a life sentence. There has been additional fall-out from the September 11th attacks with the FBI and other government security agencies dramatically escalating their monitoring of the Internet. This has pushed some hackers further underground, fearful that what they had previously been doing out of boredom or challenge could now be viewed as an act of terrorism.
Paragraph F
On the other hand, the events of September 11th have led to some ex-hackers using their extensive knowledge and experience to join forces with security forces to aid the fight against terrorism.

Paragraph A — choose heading

Paragraph B — choose heading

Paragraph C — choose heading

Paragraph E — choose heading

Paragraph F — choose heading

In July 1996, the commercial sector constituted 50% of Internet usage.

The teenager who hacked into Bell Atlantic got a prison sentence of 10 years.

Some hackers are scared that government authorities could now consider them to be terrorists.

D. Sentence transformation

Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the first sentence, using the cues at the beginning of each sentence.

“I must have made a mistake in the calculations,” Ann said.
→ Ann admitted __________.

John is exhausted today because he didn’t sleep last night.
→ If __________.

Tim was suspected of selling stolen goods. The police have investigated him for days.
→ Suspected __________.

Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong.
→ Hardly __________.

Jack doesn’t know all the answers, though he pretends to.
→ Jack acts __________.

D. Key-word transformation

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS, including the word given.

Laura’s teacher says she doesn’t have a serious enough attitude to her work. (SERIOUSLY)
→ Laura doesn’t take __________ according to her teacher.

The collision didn’t damage his car much. (DONE)
→ Not a great __________ to his car in the collision.

Because he was injured, he couldn’t play in the next game. (PREVENTED)
→ His __________ in the next game.

He was not given details of the company’s new plans. (DARK)
→ He was __________ details of the company’s new plans.

David tried to remain impartial in the quarrel between his two sisters. (SIDES)
→ David tried __________ the quarrel between his two sisters.

D. Essay

Write an essay on the following topic. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Your writing must be between 200 and 220 words.

Some people believe that advanced technology has made it easier for students to learn English, but it also has had a negative impact on English language learning.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Some people believe that advanced technology has made it easier for students to learn English, but it also has had a negative impact on English language learning. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (200–220 words)

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