ĐỀ THI CHUYÊN ANH TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN KHOA HỌC HUẾ NĂM HỌC 2026-2027
TIẾNG ANH (CHUYÊN) — Vòng 2 — 120 phút
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút
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I. LISTENING — Part 1 (Questions 1–10)
You will hear a man asking for information about health services. Write ONE WORD ONLY (1–4), choose TWO letters A–E (5–6), then NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER (7–10). You will hear the recording twice.
LISTENING — Part 1
Transcript — LISTENING — Part 1
Receptionist: Good morning, Shore Lane Health Centre. Man: Oh, hello. My name’s Ian. I’ve just moved to this area and I need some information about health services. Receptionist: Of course. There are three health centres nearby. The Harvey Clinic — Dr Green — is especially good with babies. Then there’s the Eshcol Health Practice with Dr Fuller; they offer evening appointments, which is useful if you work. And Shore Lane Health Centre, that’s us, with Dr Gormley. Man: What can I get free of charge at Shore Lane? Receptionist: Employment medicals and vaccinations are free. Acupuncture, sports injury therapy and travel advice are charged. Man: You also run talks for patients? Receptionist: Yes. Giving up smoking — 25th February at 7 pm, room 4 — useful for people with asthma or heart problems. Healthy eating — 1st March at 5 pm at the primary school on Shore Lane, anyone welcome. Avoiding injuries during exercise — 9th March at 4:30, room 6, for all ages.
HEALTH CENTRES Harvey Clinic — Dr Green — especially good with (1)______ The (2)______ Health Practice — Dr Fuller — offers (3)______ appointments Shore Lane Health Centre — Dr (4)______ Free at Shore Lane: choose TWO of A–E (5–6) Talks: giving up smoking → asthma or (7)______ problems; healthy eating → the (8)______; injuries → (9)______ / for all (10)______.
The Harvey Clinic / Dr Green is especially good with ______.
The Shore Lane Health Centre doctor is Dr ______.
Free at Shore Lane (1st of two): A acupuncture / B employment medicals / C sports injury therapy / D travel advice / E vaccinations.
Part 1 (Questions 1–10) — Free at Shore Lane (2nd of two).
Giving up smoking: useful for people with asthma or ______ problems.
Healthy eating location: the ______ (Shore Lane).
I. LISTENING — Part 2 (Questions 11–20)
You will hear a radio announcer talking about weekend entertainment events. 11–15: choose A, B or C. 16–20: match each event with a comment A–C (you may use a letter more than once).
LISTENING — Part 2
Transcript — LISTENING — Part 2
Announcer: Hello, and welcome to this weekend’s events guide. First, the Writer’s Festival. What’s new this year is additional locations for events around the city, so more people can get to sessions. There are still international guests and time for questions, but the extra venues are the big change. Wearable Art: tickets have been reduced in price this year, so it’s a good chance to go. Ocean Times at Bright’s Beach is an educational event for all ages — not a sports competition and not just for young children. If you’re going to the Artscape Exhibition, you should wear appropriate clothing because parts of the walk are through long grass. Tours of the Civil Theatre do not happen often, so book if you can. Now comments on other events: the Night Market might be crowded. The Buskers Festival — the location has changed. Stand Up for Kids — transport will be a problem. Sunday Unplugged — transport will be a problem as well. Ignite Dance Finals — the event might be crowded.
What is new about the Writer’s Festival this year?
more international guests
extra time for questions
additional locations for events
Tickets for the Wearable Art event ______.
are selling out quickly
have been reduced in price
must be booked in advance
Ocean Times at Bright’s Beach is ______.
a sporting competition for adults
an educational event for all ages
a play day for young children
People going to Artscape Exhibition ______.
should wear appropriate clothing
must keep to the proper path
need to arrive at a certain time
Tours of the Civil Theatre ______.
do not happen often
have never happened before
may happen more regularly in future
Night Market — comment:
the location has changed
transport will be a problem
the event might be crowded
Buskers Festival — comment:
the location has changed
transport will be a problem
the event might be crowded
Stand Up for Kids — comment:
the location has changed
transport will be a problem
the event might be crowded
Sunday Unplugged — comment:
the location has changed
transport will be a problem
the event might be crowded
Ignite Dance Finals — comment:
the location has changed
transport will be a problem
the event might be crowded
II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Questions 21–40)
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer.
When Justin realized he had made a serious mistake in the report, he decided to _______ and tell his manager the truth.
face the music
hit the books
break the ice
miss the point
Nowadays, children are learning computer skills before they _______ any life skills.
require
enquire
inquire
acquire
As a citizen, it is natural to _______ to the laws and rules made by the society.
conform
resist
hinder
obey
Vietnam always desires to work with its partners _______ the principle of respect for independence, sovereignty, equality and mutual benefit.
with a view to
on the basis of
thanks to
account for
Although the patient received intensive treatment, there was no _______ improvement in her condition.
decipherable
illegible
discernible
intelligible
Paul: “Could you show me the way to the railway station, please?” — John: “_______”
Never mind.
I really love it.
Sorry, it’s a very busy place.
Sorry, I’m new here myself.
You _______ your best suit because everyone else was very casually dressed.
needn’t wear
mustn’t wear
needn’t have worn
mustn’t have worn
The local council decided to demolish the old warehouse, _______ had been abandoned for over a decade.
which
who
where
that
_______ its rigid home on its back, the land tortoise is well protected from predators.
Carry
It carries
Carrying
To carry
She strongly recommended that he _______ the job offer without hesitation.
accepts
accepted
accept
accepting
You don’t seem to regret _______ your parents’ advice.
not having taken
not have taken
not to take
not to have taken
So sophisticated _______ that it took experts weeks to decipher it.
is the encryption
the encryption was
was the encryption
has been the encryption
My mom has just bought me a dress _______ my size.
double as large
semi-larger than
twice as large as
as two-time as large
Had she adhered strictly to the guidelines, the experiment _______ more conclusive results.
will yield
yielded
was yielding
would have yielded
Some students prefer studying in the morning, while _______ feel more productive at night.
the other
another
other
others
At this time tomorrow, we _______ for the final exam, so please don’t call me.
will sit
will be sitting
are sitting
will have sat
_______ United Kingdom consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
A
An
Ø (no article)
The
It’s a pity children can’t choose what to learn at that school, _______?
can they
can’t they
is it
isn’t it
I would rather you _______ anyone about our agreement until the contract is officially signed.
don’t tell
wouldn’t tell
didn’t tell
not to tell
The teacher doled _______ the chocolates to his students for having done well in the examinations.
on
off
out
at
III. READING — Part 1 Word form (41–47)
Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word in brackets.
ANGLING Angling is one of the most popular outdoor (41)_______ (PURSUE) in the UK. For a father, spending “quality” time with his son must be a big (42)_______ (ATTRACT)… they would (44)_______ (PROBABILITY) throw it back anyway! The Agency tried to attract more female (45)_______ (PARTICIPATE). They appear to have (46)_______ (SUCCESS)… angling as an effective way of (47)_______ (RELAX).
Part 1 Word form (41–47) — a big ______ (ATTRACT)
they would ______ throw it back (PROBABILITY)
III. READING — Part 2 Cloze (48–55)
Choose A, B, C or D to fill each blank. Passage: Desperate to go to school (truancy scheme / 100% attendance trip).
A school rewarded 100% attendance with a weekend trip. One boy even attended with a broken wrist so as not to lose the record; he only told his mother after school.
one school introduced a new scheme to _______ students to attend as many classes as possible.
dishearten
develop
encourage
discourage
Pupils _______ achieved a 100% attendance record…
who
whom
which
what
an all-inclusive weekend school _______ to an activity centre
holiday
trip
travel
excursion
they would be able to _______ a go at outdoor activities
do
get
make
have
he was so worried about _______ his 100% attendance
filling
maintaining
guarding
succeeding
He _______ admitted to his mother what had happened
lastly
actually
fortunately
eventually
he was having difficulty _______ his dinner
eat
eaten
to eat
eating
he was fully _______ from his accident in time to go on the trip
recovered
improved
repaired
retired
III. READING — Part 3 Paragraphs (56–60)
Choose the correct paragraph (A–F) for each gap. There is ONE extra paragraph.
GABRIELA’S CULTURAL CHALLENGE Gabriela moved from Brazil to manage a team in Sweden. (56)_______ After weeks of frustration she emailed her Swedish manager… (57)_______ Hofstede’s “power distance”… (58)_______ She had an open conversation with the team. (59)_______ They explained they had always worked that way. (60)_______ A. In high power-distance cultures managers decide; her Swedish team wanted more equality. B. With better understanding they adapted successfully. C. Despite friendliness she felt disrespected; the team questioned her and did tasks differently. D. She considered returning to Brazil (EXTRA — not used). E. The team said they preferred independence and creative freedom. F. It was a cultural clash: Brazil hierarchical vs Sweden flatter.
Gap after high power distance is introduced.
Gap after she invited an open conversation.
Final gap after they explained their working style.
III. READING — Part 4 Open cloze (61–70)
Think of ONE word which best fits each blank.
Flowers grow everywhere… The Dutch saying: “Flowers love people”. (61) this is true… the industry has been (62) profitable… growers have been (63) difficulties… Colombians have (64) the Dutch by surprise. Flowers are now (65) demand… (66) this fact, the Netherlands still controls 60%… In (67) to help Dutch growers… as (68) as the growers cut costs… buy more flowers than they (69) to. (70) this trend is reversed, many growers will be out of business.
______ this is true, then flowers really love the Dutch
the flower industry has been ______ profitable that…
people”. (61) this is true… the industry has been (62) profitable… growers have been (63) difficulties… Colombians have (64) the Dutch by surprise. Flowers are now (65) demand… (66) this fact,
Colombians have ______ the Dutch by surprise
Their flowers are now ______ demand all over the world
______ this fact, the Netherlands is still in control
rise. Flowers are now (65) demand… (66) this fact, the Netherlands still controls 60%… In (67) to help Dutch growers… as (68) as the growers cut costs… buy more flowers than they (69) to.
as ______ as the growers themselves are willing to cut costs
(67) to help Dutch growers… as (68) as the growers cut costs… buy more flowers than they (69) to. (70) this trend is reversed, many growers will be out of business.
______ this trend is reversed, many growers will be out of business
IV. WRITING — Part 1 Keyword transform (71–75)
Complete the second sentence using the word in CAPITALS. Do not change the given word.
You mustn’t start writing before the bell has gone off. (RULES) → It is ______.
“That’s a lovely new dress, Jenny,” said her mother. (COMPLIMENTED) → Jenny’s mother ______.
I am sorry I didn’t succeed in finding the solution. (ONLY) → If ______.
No one listened to what the politician was saying last night. (EARS) → What ______.
I only realized how serious the situation was when I read the news report. (UNTIL) → It was ______.
IV. WRITING — Part 2 (76–80)
Use the word in CAPITALS. TWO to FIVE words including the given word.
The manager praised the team… (TRIBUTE) → The manager ______ the team’s exceptional performance…
I regret not listening to my manager’s advice. (DOWN) → I wish I ______ my manager’s advice.
We are able to afford a holiday because I was promoted. (RESULT) → As ______, we are able to afford a holiday.
If that passing woman hadn’t arrived, we would have been completely lost. (FOR) → Had ______ that passing woman, we would have got completely lost.
People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to. (AS) → The smoking of cigarettes is ______ it used to be.
IV. WRITING — Part 3 Essay
Write an academic essay of about 250 words.
Nowadays, many students spend their summer attending extra academic classes, while others choose courses that help them develop practical life skills such as communication, teamwork, or problem-solving. Which do you think is more beneficial for students during the summer: taking extra academic classes or learning life skills? Give reasons and examples.