Dành cho thí sinh thi vào các trường: THPT Chuyên Sơn La
ĐỀ THI CHUYÊN ANH TỈNH SƠN LA NĂM HỌC 2025-2026
TIẾNG ANH (CHUYÊN) — 150 phút — 9 trang
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút
Kết quả
SECTION I: LISTENING — Part 1 (1–5)
Choose the correct picture A, B or C.
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Transcript — Listening Part 1 (chưa có MP3 — key Springboard chưa cập nhật)
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Fitness week at health centre (PET-style; Springboard Part 2 key not published).
M: …become healthier; learn lots of new exercise techniques; work very hard.
…trainers, tracksuit, shorts and T-shirts… also swimming costume (NOT casual costume).
…weighed and health questionnaire… plan with specific targets… individual needs.
…morning exercise sessions… personal trainer… afternoon pool…
…On the last day… talk about fitness strategies…
(Transcript đối chiếu englishpracticetest PET B1 Listening Test 33.)
Listen and choose the correct picture (A, B or C). Question 1.
- A
- B
- C
Listen and choose the correct picture (A, B or C). Question 2.
- A
- B
- C
Listen and choose the correct picture (A, B or C). Question 3.
- A
- B
- C
Listen and choose the correct picture (A, B or C). Question 4.
- A
- B
- C
Listen and choose the correct picture (A, B or C). Question 5.
- A
- B
- C
SECTION I: LISTENING — Part 2 (6–10)
Decide if each statement is TRUE or FALSE.
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Transcript — Listening Part 2 (chưa có MP3 — giải theo transcript PET đối chiếu)
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M: …become healthier; learn lots of new exercise techniques; work very hard.
…trainers, tracksuit, shorts and T-shirts… also swimming costume (NOT casual costume).
…weighed and health questionnaire… plan with specific targets… individual needs.
…morning exercise sessions… personal trainer… afternoon pool…
…On the last day… talk about fitness strategies…
(Transcript đối chiếu englishpracticetest PET B1 Listening Test 33.)
Anyone who would like to become healthier and learn new things should sign up for this course.
All new members must have trainers, a track suit, shorts and T-shirt as well as casual costume.
After answering some questions, specific targets will be set according to members' individual needs.
Every afternoon a personal trainer will keep an eye on new members exercising.
At the beginning of the week, members will be told fitness strategies so as not to gain back weight they've lost.
SECTION I: LISTENING — Part 3 (11–18)
Complete the form. NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.
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Transcript — Listening Part 3 (chưa có MP3 — transcript Springboard)
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Speaker B: OK, Sanjay is spelled S-A-N-J-A-Y, right?
Speaker A: Correct, and Dubashi is D-U-B-A-S-H-I.
Speaker B: And what does he do?
Speaker A: Well, actually, he just says he's an office worker…
Speaker A: …a trip he made in a Land Rover across Central Africa…
Speaker A: …he's done a course in first aid…
Speaker A: …he can hold conversations in five languages…
Speaker A: …he graduated in media studies…
Speaker A: …he likes fishing…
Speaker A: …spend a lot of time at the gym…
(Trích key Springboard.)
Age: 27
Occupation: (12) ______
Other expeditions:
• has crossed (13) ______
• has climbed Mount Elbrus
Special skills:
• has done a (14) ______ course
• can speak (15) ______ languages
Qualifications:
• degree in (16) ______
Free-time activities:
• likes (17) ______
• spend time at (18) ______
SECTION I: LISTENING — Part 4 (19–25)
Interview with Sally Gartree. Choose A, B or C.
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Transcript — Listening Part 4 (chưa có MP3 — transcript/key Springboard)
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- Involvement: first attended 14 years ago, every year after; joined organisers 8 years ago → after attending regularly.
- Biggest change: used to fit one small field, now several fields → scale.
- Regret: audiences more interested in exotic food stalls than performers.
- Enjoys most: company — everyone calm / relaxed attitude.
- Change: wishes people left cars at home (congestion).
- Rock star story: returned for modest fee, loved being there → how well respected festival is.
- Future: hopes festival will stay the same size.
(Trích key Springboard.)
Sally says that her involvement with the festival began ________.
- before her parents were asked to help run it
- when it was first held over twenty years ago
- after she had started attending the event regularly
Sally feels that the biggest change in the festival has been in ________.
- the scale of the event
- the atmosphere at night
- the facilities for performers
Sally regrets that some people attending the festival now seem most interested in ________.
- how well known the bands are
- trying out different types of food
- the retail outlets selling souvenirs
What does Sally enjoy most about the festival?
- the non-stop entertainment
- the relaxed attitude of the people
- the range of musical styles on offer
What would Sally like to change about the festival?
- so many people arriving by car
- the reliance on good weather
- how poorly advertised it is
Sally tells the story about the famous rock star to show ________.
- how well respected the festival is
- how unreasonable such people can be
- how important the festival was to his career
Sally hopes that in the future the festival will ________.
- go on for longer
- be shown on TV
- stay the same size
SECTION II: LEXICO–GRAMMAR — MCQ (26–40)
Choose A, B, C or D.
When ________ about her school performance, Karen felt very excited.
- had asked
- being asked
- asking
- had been asking
– “Why were you so tired yesterday?” – “Because I ________ all the morning.”
- had been working
- had been worked
- work
- was worked
That is the new teacher about ________ we are talking.
- who
- whom
- which
- that
The students promised that they ________ all the assignments by the following Monday.
- would have submitted
- will have submitted
- would submitted
- will submit
This report needs ________. We will have Peter ________ it.
- to edit / doing
- editing / do
- edited / did
- edit / to do
If they had followed the map properly, they ________ lost now.
- wouldn't be
- hadn't been
- won't be
- wouldn't have been
Many students find it difficult to ________ academic pressure…
- deal with
- come up with
- look into
- carry out
It is essential to ________ awareness about global warming…
- raise
- grow
- increase
- build
…how social media may ________ people’s mental health…
- influence
- damage
- control
- determine
Regular exercise can help you ________ both physical and mental well-being.
- improve
- increase
- develop
- upgrade
…opportunity to ________ new experiences…
- gain
- collect
- receive
- earn
She gave ________ her job…
- up
- away
- over
- off
On ________, Mrs. Minh earns about 14 million VND a month.
- total
- average
- sum
- addition
Vietnam is going ________ a period of remarkable change.
- into
- through
- without
- with
…she managed to ________ and answered confidently.
- pull herself together
- take things for granted
- catch someone's eye
- let off steam
SECTION II: Word forms (41–45)
Correct form of the CAPITAL word.
(DANGER) __________ species
his (RESPOND) __________
completely (RECOGNIZE) __________
(DIFFERENT) __________ the two
Vietnam is (CHARACTER) __________ by…
SECTION II: Prepositions / articles (46–50)
ONE correct preposition or article.
watch ________ for people crossing…
looked ________ on my last school year…
too reliant ________ dictionaries
get ________ of other people
________ university is an institution…
SECTION III: READING — Cloze (51–55)
Choose A–D for each gap.
- in
- by
- within
- for
- making
- turning
- causing
- resulting
- Even
- Despite
- As
- Although
- known
- learnt
- experienced
- noticed
- happen
- come
- end
- be
SECTION III: Open cloze — plastic (56–60)
ONE correct word each blank.
SECTION III: READING — ChatGPT (61–67)
Choose the best answer A–D.
One of the main advantages of ChatGPT is its ability to process and respond to language in a natural and intuitive way. This makes it highly adaptable to a wide range of applications, such as virtual assistants, customer service chatbots, and language translation. It can also save time and money for companies by automating tasks that would normally require human labor. Another advantage of ChatGPT is its ability to continuously learn and improve through training on large amounts of data. This means that the model can become increasingly accurate and effective over time, leading to better user experiences and improved efficiency.
However, there are also several potential disadvantages of ChatGPT that must be carefully considered. One concern is the possibility of misuse or abuse of the technology, such as generating fake news or conducting cyber-attacks like the current apps. This is especially concerning as the model can generate convincing text that is difficult to distinguish from human-generated content. Another concern is the potential for bias in the language model, as it is trained on data that may contain implicit biases or inaccuracies. This can lead to discriminatory answers or perpetuate existing biases, particularly towards underrepresented groups. Furthermore, the deployment of ChatGPT can also have an impact on the job market, as it may replace human workers in particular industries. This could potentially lead to job losses and exacerbate existing inequalities.
In conclusion, while ChatGPT has numerous benefits in terms of language processing and machine learning, it is crucial to consider and address potential drawbacks such as the possibility of misuse, bias, and impact on the job market. To ensure the responsible development and deployment of this technology, it is important to prioritize ethics, transparency, and the creation of inclusive and equitable solutions.
Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
- The development of ChatGPT
- Pros and Cons of ChatGPT
- Negative Impacts of ChatGPT
- Versatility and Ability of ChatGPT
The word efficiency in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
- excellence
- fluency
- ineffectiveness
- inappropriate
According to paragraph 3, ChatGPT probably ______.
- replaces human workers in all industries.
- leads the teachers to the verge of dismissal.
- fakes human's language models completely.
- causes discrimination of responses or biases.
The word It in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
- ability
- ChatGPT
- human labor
- response
The word underrepresented in paragraph 3 is CLOSEST in meaning to ______.
- exaggerated
- unappreciated
- unrealized
- unimpressed
Which of the following is NOT true about ChatGPT…?
- It can be designed for many purposes…
- It is incapable of learning and improving through training.
- It can lead to human unemployment…
- It is trained on data that may contain biases…
Which of the following can be inferred…?
- ChatGPT can alter the human labour in most fields…
- One of the strong points… is its self-study ability.
- Ethics is one of the core values to develop the modern technology.
- ChatGPT will primarily benefit underrepresented groups.
SECTION III: Water crisis — headings (68–72)
Match paragraphs A–E with headings i–vii (two extras).
A. Per capita water usage has been on an upward trend for many years. As countries industrialize and their citizens become more prosperous, their individual water usage increases rapidly. Annual per capita water withdrawals in the USA, for example, are about 1,700 cubic meters, four times the level in China and fifty times the level in Ethiopia. In the 21st century, the world’s limited supply of renewable fresh water is having to meet demands of both larger total population and increased per capita consumption. The only practicable ways to resolve this problem in the longer term economic pricing in conjunction with conservation measures.
B. Agriculture consumes about 70% of the world’s fresh water, so improvements in irrigation can make the greatest impact. At present, average efficiency in the use of irrigated water in agriculture may be as low as 50%. Simple changes could improve the rate substantially, though it is unrealistic to expect very high levels of water-use efficiency in many developing countries, faced as they are with a chronic lack of capital and a largely untrained rural workforce. After agriculture, industry is the second biggest user of water and, in terms of value added per liter used, is sixty times more productive than agriculture. However, some industrial processes use excessive amounts of water. For example, production of 1 kg of aluminum might require 1,500 liters of water. Paper production too is often very water-intensive. Though new processes have greatly reduced consumption, there is still plenty of room for big savings in industrial uses of water.
C. Many experts believe that the best way to counter this trend is to impose water charges based on the real cost of supplies. This would provide a powerful incentive for consumers to introduce water-saving processes and recycling. Few governments charge realistic prices for water, especially to farmers. Even in rich California, farms get water for less than a tenth of the cost of supply. In many developing countries there is virtually no charge for irrigation water, while energy prices are heavily subsidized too (which means that farmers can afford to run water pumps day and night). Water, which was once regarded as a free gift from heaven, is becoming a commodity which must be bought and sold on the open market just like oil. In the oil industry, the price increases which hit the market in the 1970’s, coupled with concerns that supplies were running low, led to new energy conservation measures all over the world. It was realized that investing in new sources was a far more costly option than improving efficiency of use. A similar emphasis on conservation will be the best and cheapest option for bridging the gap between water supply and demand.
D. One way to cut back on water consumption is simply to prevent leaks. It is estimated that in some of the biggest cities of the Third World, more than half of the water entering the system is lost through leaks in pipes, dripping taps and broken installations. Even in the UK, losses were estimated at 25% in the early 1990’s because of the failure to maintain the antiquated water supply infrastructure. In addition, huge quantities of water are consumed because used water from sewage pipes, storm drains and factories is merely flushed away and discharged into rivers or the sea. The modern approach, however, is to see used water as a resource which can be put to good use – either in irrigation or, after careful treatment, as recycled domestic water. Israel, for instance, has spent heavily on used water treatment. Another way of conserving water resources involves better management of the environment generally. Interference with the ecosystem can have a severe effect on both local rainfall patterns and water run-off. Forest clearings associated with India’s Kabini dam project reduced local rainfall by 25%, a phenomenon observed in various other parts of the world where large-scale deforestation has taken place.
E. Global warming is bound to affect rainfall patterns, though there is considerable disagreement about its precise effects. But it is likely that, as sea levels rise, countries in low-lying coastal areas will be hit by seawater penetration of ground water. Other countries will experience changes in rainfall which could have a major impact on agricultural yield – either for better or for worse. In broad terms, it is thought that rainfall zones will shift northwards, adding to the water deficit in Africa, the Middle East and the Mediterranean – a grim prospect indeed.
List of headings:
i Economic pricing
ii What the future holds
iii The thirsty sectors
iv Ways of reducing waste
v Interdependence of natural resources
vi The demands of development
vii The role of research
Paragraph A — choose heading
- Economic pricing
- ii. What the future holds
- iii. The thirsty sectors
- iv. Ways of reducing waste
- v. Interdependence of natural resources
- vi. The demands of development
- vii. The role of research
Paragraph B — choose heading
- Economic pricing
- ii. What the future holds
- iii. The thirsty sectors
- iv. Ways of reducing waste
- v. Interdependence of natural resources
- vi. The demands of development
- vii. The role of research
Paragraph C — choose heading
- Economic pricing
- ii. What the future holds
- iii. The thirsty sectors
- iv. Ways of reducing waste
- v. Interdependence of natural resources
- vi. The demands of development
- vii. The role of research
Paragraph D — choose heading
- Economic pricing
- ii. What the future holds
- iii. The thirsty sectors
- iv. Ways of reducing waste
- v. Interdependence of natural resources
- vi. The demands of development
- vii. The role of research
Paragraph E — choose heading
- Economic pricing
- ii. What the future holds
- iii. The thirsty sectors
- iv. Ways of reducing waste
- v. Interdependence of natural resources
- vi. The demands of development
- vii. The role of research
SECTION III: Water crisis — summary (73–75)
NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the text.
SECTION IV: WRITING — Transformation (76–80)
Finish each sentence so that it means the same.
"I didn't break the vase, Mum.", Peter said.
→ Peter denied ________
You've already been late three times this week.
→ This is not ________
You didn't think carefully enough before you decided.
→ You should ________
A skillful mechanic repaired our car yesterday.
→ We got our car ________
If I hadn't made that mistake, I would have won the prize.
→ Had it ________
SECTION IV: WRITING — Email (81)
Informal email 50–80 words.
You received an email from Lan asking for advice about a present for her mother's birthday. Write an informal email (50–80 words).
SECTION IV: WRITING — Paragraph (82)
Paragraph 140–160 words.
As a student applying to Son La High School for Gifted Students, write a PARAGRAPH discussing TWO advantages of learning at a specialized high school (140–160 words).