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ĐỀ THI CHUYÊN ANH TỈNH QUẢNG NINH NĂM HỌC 2024-2025

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Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút

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B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR — Part 1 (Questions 1–10)

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer that best fits each of the blanks in the following questions. (1.0 point)

In a formal interview, it is essential that the interviewee _______ good eye contact with the interviewers.

In order to learn a new language well, you should _______ the initiative to learn independently and purposefully.

You can buy goods on the Internet with a credit card, but there is a danger of _______ if someone else obtains the number.

The operation of the newly constructed plants is likely to lead to _______ environmental consequences.

The effect of the painkiller is _______ and Rose begins to feel the soreness again.

There is no excuse for your late submission. You _______ the report by last Friday.

The teacher suspected that there had been some _______ business going on while she was out of the room.

The work would have been completed _______.

My mother _______ when she came back home and found out I had forgotten to cook the rice.

Eric and Kevin are talking in their classroom.
Eric: “Would you like to go to the beach tomorrow? It’s going to be a sunny day.”
Kevin: “_______”

B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR — Part 2: Error identification (Questions 11–15)

Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the following sentences. (0.5 points)

The paintings reproduced the cultural features of the coastal region can attract many tourists.

Upon reaching the destination, many of the personnel are expected to change its reservations and proceed to Hawaii.

Some methods to prevent soil erosion are plowing parallel with the slope of hills, to plant trees on unproductive land, and rotating crops.

The number of wildlife habitat reserves have been established to save endangered species.

Though his generosity goes noticeable, he still dedicates himself to helping those in need.

B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR — Part 3: Word formation (Questions 16–20)

Give the correct form of the words in capital letters. Write your answers in the spaces provided. (0.5 points)

The project went over budget because of (CALCULATE) __________________ at the planning stage.

Every product must be (EXHAUST) __________________ tested before being sold.

You have to find a(n) (INTEREST) __________________ person to ask for an objective judgement.

Cigarettes, coffee and alcohol and other (ADD) __________________ are known to have an adverse influence upon human health.

Our bodies are naturally (TOXIC) __________________ by our organs of elimination- the skin, lungs, intestines, kidneys and liver.

C. READING — Part 1: Guided cloze — Synaesthesia (Questions 21–28)

Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (0.8 points)

Hearing in Color
A number of scientists around the world are now investigating a phenomenon called synaesthesia that may (1) _______ as many as one in 2,000 people. The name (2) _______ from the Greek words for together and perception and means that some people’s senses work in combination. For example, some people see color when they hear particular sounds. Similarly, a smell or taste may be (3) _______ as a reaction to information received from the eyes. However, the most common form of synaesthesia occurs among people who (4) _______ certain letters or words with colors. Scientists at Cambridge University (5) _______ experiments to determine whether this is actually a product of mental activity or just highly imaginative. They discovered that people who experience synaesthesia (6) _______ associate the same letters or words with the same colours. Brain scans revealed unusual activity in the brain when subjects were listening to words, suggesting that it is a physical condition. The most plausible explanation is that synaesthetes have slightly different connections between the areas of the brain which control their (7) _______. Synaesthesia is not a medical problem, and synaesthetes often benefit from an unusually good memory because they have extra information to help them (8) _______ things like names and numbers.

Question 25: Scientists at Cambridge University (5) _______ experiments

C. READING — Part 2: Open cloze — Genealogy (Questions 29–35)

Fill the gap with ONE suitable word. Write your answers in the numbered spaces provided. (0.7 points)

What is Genealogy?
Genealogy is a branch of history. It concerns family history (9) _______________ than the national or world history studied at school. It doesn’t merely involve drawing a tree, however - tracing your family history can also (10) _______________ in learning about your roots and your identity. The internet enables millions of people worldwide to access information about their family history, (11) _______________ great expense.
People who research their family history often remark that it’s a fascinating hobby (12) _______________ reveals a lot about where they come from and whether they have famous ancestors. According to a survey involving 900 people who had researched their family history, the chances of (13) _______________ a celebrity in your past are one in ten. The survey also concluded that the further back you follow your family line, the more likely you are to find a relation who was (14) _______________ wealthier than you are. However, the vast majority of people who participated in the survey discovered they were better (15) _______________ than their ancestors.

C. READING — Part 3: Extinction (Questions 36–45)

Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. (1.0 point)

It is estimated that over 99 percent of all species that ever existed have become extinct. What causes extinction? When a species is no longer adapted to a change environment, it may perish. The exact causes of a species’ death vary from situation to situation. Rapid ecological change may render an environment hostile to a species. For example, temperatures may change and a species may not adapt. Food resources may be affected by environmental changes, which will then cause problems for a species requiring these resources. Other species may become better adapted to an environment, resulting in competition and, ultimately, in the death of a species.
The fossil record reveals that extinction has occurred throughout the history of Earth. Recent analyses have also revealed that on some occasions many species became extinct at the same time - a mass extinction. One of the best-known examples of mass extinction occurred 65 million years ago with the demise of dinosaurs and many other forms of life. Perhaps the largest mass extinction was the one that occurred 225 million years ago, when approximately 95 percent of all species died. Mass extinctions can be caused by a relatively rapid change in the environment and can be worsened by the close interrelationship of many species. If, for example, something were to happen to destroy much of the plankton in the oceans, then the oxygen content of Earth would drop, affection even organisms not living in the oceans. Such a change would probably lead to a mass extinction.
One interesting, and controversial finding is that extinctions during the past 250 million years have tended to be more intense every 26 million years. The periodic extinction might be due to intersection of the earth’s orbit with a cloud of comets, but this theory is purely speculative. Some researchers have also speculated that extinction may often be random. That is, certain species may be eliminated, and others may survive for no particular reason. A species’ survival may have nothing to do with its ability or inability to adapt. If so, some of revolutionary history may reflect a sequence of essentially random events.

What does the author say in paragraph 1 regarding most species in Earth’s history?

The word “ultimately” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.

The word “it” in paragraph 1 refers to _______.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 as resulting from rapid ecological change?

The word “demise” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.

Why is “plankton” mentioned in paragraph 2?

According to paragraph 2, evidence from fossils suggests that _______.

The word “finding” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.

Which of the following can be inferred from the theory of periodic extinction?

According to paragraph 3, which of the following statements is TRUE about a species’ survival?

C. READING — Part 4: Matching headings — Stress (Questions 46–50)

The following reading passage has five paragraphs, A–E. Choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list below. There are more headings than paragraphs, so you will not use them all. Write the number of the heading in the corresponding provided space. (0.5 points)

List of headings
i. Effect of city life on mental health
ii. Two types of stress
iii. The fallout of cell death
iv. The best type of exercise
v. How stress can be useful
vi. One reason behind bad tempers
vii. Neuron loss in childhood
viii. Regrowing the brain with exercise

A.
Despite its bad reputation, stress historically had a vital role to play. Commonly referred to as the ‘fight or flight’ mode, the sudden release of stress hormones like adrenalin and cortisol causes the heart to beat faster, airways to dilate and blood vessels to open up, all of which push the body towards optimal performance and, ultimately, survival. In the rest of the animal kingdom, this is still often the difference between life and death. As he springs off to freedom, the lucky gazelle who escapes the lion can thank this primal evolutionary response.

B.
In ordinary modern life, although we’re in little danger of being stalked by wild beasts down city streets, our bodies react to stress in the same ways. Experiencing anxiety, fear and stress is considered a normal part of life when it is occasional and temporary, such as feeling anxious and stressed before an exam or a job interview. It is when these acute reactions are prolonged or cannot be switched off, however, that serious physical, social and cognitive issues can result. In contrast to the normal everyday stress of modern life, chronic stress is a pathological state which can significantly interfere with daily living activities such as work, school and relationships, wreaking havoc on the body’s immune, metabolic and cardiovascular systems.

C.
Of major concern is the impact on the brain. Researchers have found that the hippocampus, the control centre of memory and our ability to learn, can physically shrink in response to prolonged release of stress hormones like cortisol which result from chronic stress. Neurons in this area do not just get smaller, but actually die, which weakens the neural connections, affecting the way memories are organized and stored in the brain. A chronically stressed person would recognize this as a ‘brain fog’, and it also has ramifications for other areas such as creativity and adaptability.

D.
While this part of the brain gets smaller, another area, the amygdala, which is involved in processing emotions, can grow with chronic stress. Across species, a larger amygdala has been found to correlate with aggression and this, coupled with the weakened connection to the prefrontal cortex, the brain’s decision-making centre, can profoundly impact mood and behaviour. With the link between emotions and decision-making compromised, a person is much less able to stop and reflect, becoming instead reactive and short-fused. Think of the difference between being able to tolerate a screaming child and instead giving in to the desire to scream back.

E.
In the past, it was accepted that there was a limited number of neurons in the brain and as they died off as a result of ageing, stress or substance abuse, for instance, they were lost forever. It turns out, however, that this is not the case and that stem cells within the brain are actually able to create new neurons. In other words, lost neurons can be replaced. What makes this discovery even more powerful is the fact that replenishing neurons is rather straightforward. One of the most powerful stimulants for neuron growth is physical activity. So, in addition to its role in the reduction of stress hormones in the first place, and its ability to stimulate the release of endorphins, exercise has now been shown to contribute to the repair of the chronically stressed brain.

Part 4: Matching headings — — Paragraph A: _______

Part 4: Matching headings — — Paragraph B: _______

Part 4: Matching headings — — Paragraph C: _______

Part 4: Matching headings — — Paragraph D: _______

Part 4: Matching headings — — Paragraph E: _______

D. WRITING — Part 1: Sentence transformation (Questions 51–55)

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (0.5 points)

You should never let anyone know your credit card password.
Under ___________________________________________________________________.

We were very impressed by the new cinema, but we found it rather expensive.
Impressed ________________________________________________________________.

She was very relieved when she realized that her bag hadn’t been stolen.
She breathed a ____________________________________________________________.

Yolanda’s family persuaded her to enter the competition.
Yolanda was talked _________________________________________________________.

Bill reckoned that the firm’s success was due to the efforts of the managing director.
Bill attributed _____________________________________________________________.

D. WRITING — Part 2: Key-word transformation (Questions 56–60)

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given in brackets. Do not change the word given. You must use between THREE and EIGHT words, including the word given. (0.5 points)

Olivia had nothing to do so she decided to see a movie. (END)
Olivia ___________________________________________ so she decided to see a movie.

His persistence finally paid off when she agreed to marry him. (BORE)
His persistence finally ____________________________________________ to marry him.

The film script was very different from the novel it was based on. (RESEMBLANCE)
The film script ________________________________________ the novel it was based on.

He was finally able to adjust himself to the new working condition. (SWING)
He finally __________________________________________ the new working condition.

Sally became known throughout the country thanks to her popular TV series. (HOUSEHOLD)
Sally became _____________________________________ thanks to her popular TV series.

D. WRITING — Part 3: Paragraph (Question 61)

Write a paragraph of about 160–180 words about some drawbacks of the students’ depending too much on learning support Apps or Websites in their study. (1.5 points)

Write a paragraph of about 160–180 words about some drawbacks of the students’ depending too much on learning support Apps or Websites in their study.

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