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ĐỀ THI CHUYÊN ANH TỈNH VĨNH PHÚC NĂM HỌC 2023-2024

TIẾNG ANH (CHUYÊN) — Anh & Pháp — 150 phút — 8 trang

Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút

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PART B §1 — Lexico-Grammar MCQ (1–20)

Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

______ a scholarship, I entered the frightening and unknown territory of private education.

If you ______ a habit of investing some of your spare income, you'll be pleasantly surprised how much can build up.

The reason for the sitter's smile in the Mona Lisa is still something of _______.

Bill's mother won't let him go out with his friends _______.

The volunteers… live in a small settlement designed as a ____ society where everyone is equal.

The locks to the doors of the building are controlled _______.

Let's __________ the grammar one more time before the test.

Having never worked on a major newspaper before, he was all at ________ when he first started.

Medicine ______ in the pharmacy on the ground floor is cheap and good.

A: “This computer program would be a great way to brush up on my Italian, wouldn't it?” B: “________ with your pronunciation.”

The bank is reported in the local newspaper _____ in broad daylight yesterday.

Many young people… leave ______ could be life's most important decision - marriage - almost entirely up to luck.

They're unhappy… and they're making _____ about it.

He's so ambitious that he'll do anything to _____ his career…

The announcement about job losses has ______ consequences for the firm.

This disagreement is likely to ______ relations between the two countries.

She seems to be angry with the whole world. She's got a chip _______.

_______ your effort and talent, we wonder if you can work full time for us.

Why he killed himself seems a secret, ________?

Due to the nature of the earthquake, a much larger _______ of the population might be affected.

PART B §2 — Error identification (1–5)

There are FIVE mistakes in the paragraph. Identify and correct them.

Having a pet brings numerous benefits and enhances our overall well-being. Firstly, pets provide companionship and unconditional love. Their presence must alleviate feelings of loneliness and provide a sense of comfort and security. Interacting with pets can also reduce stress levels and lower blood pressure. Regular physical activity with pets, such as walking or playing, promote exercise and leads to improved cardiovascular health. Moreover, pets can be great sources of emotional support and help combat symptoms of anxiety and depress. Their playful and affectionate nature can uplift our mood and bring joy to our lives. Additionally, owning a pet encourages responsibility and teaches important life skills, especially to children, as they learn to care for and nurture another living being. Furthermore, pets can foster social connections by providing opportunities for social interactions with other pet owners. Overall, a presence of a pet enriches our lives and contributes to a happy and healthier lifestyle.

Their presence must alleviate feelings of loneliness and provide a sense of comfort and security. — sửa: must → can

Regular physical activity with pets, such as walking or playing, promote exercise and leads to improved cardiovascular health. — sửa: promote → promotes

Moreover, pets can be great sources of emotional support and help combat symptoms of anxiety and depress. — sửa: depress → depression

Overall, a presence of a pet enriches our lives and contributes to a happy and healthier lifestyle. — sửa: a presence → the presence

Overall, a presence of a pet enriches our lives and contributes to a happy and healthier lifestyle. — sửa: happy → happier

PART B §3 — Word formation (1–10)

Complete each blank with the correct form of the word in CAPITALS.

Coffee is probably one of the most popular drinks in the world, especially in the mornings when people need something to perk them up and assist them with getting on with their days. For many of us, it would simply be (1. CONCEIVE) ________________ to start the day without at least one cup of roasting-hot coffee, but do we really need it? Obviously, (2. CURE) _____________ coffee addicts will tell you that a hit of caffeine is not only pleasant, but an essential part of their morning routine, largely because people believe that it is coffee that makes them (3. INDUSTRY) ______________, fully functioning members of society. However, the health effects of coffee are (4. CONTROVERSY) ________________, which is why an increasing number of people are turning to (5. CAFFEINE) _______________ versions, or even drinks such as green tea. Coffee can have negative consequences for people who are prone to (6. ANXIOUS) _____________ or restlessness, and it also becomes a habit that is hard to break. People who drink coffee regularly find it literally (7. RESIST) ________________, and stopping can lead to withdrawal symptoms. Perhaps this (8. REALISE) _____________ is also a reason why people are turning to alternatives. Nobody wants to be addicted to something, albeit (9. CONSCIOUS) _____________. This interest in alternative choice is, of course, a good idea, but although coffee is occasionally disparaged by the press and health professionals alike, it also has some clearly beneficial (10. CHARACTER) ______________. Studies have shown that coffee can help protect people from numerous illnesses, such as diabetes and Alzheimer's.

em up and assist them with getting on with their days. For many of us, it would simply be (1. CONCEIVE) ________________ to start the day without at least one cup of roasting-h

day without at least one cup of roasting-hot coffee, but do we really need it? Obviously, (2. CURE) _____________ coffee addicts will tell you that a hit of caffeine is

f their morning routine, largely because people believe that it is coffee that makes them (3. INDUSTRY) ______________, fully functioning members of society. However, the he

________, fully functioning members of society. However, the health effects of coffee are (4. CONTROVERSY) ________________, which is why an increasing number of people are turni

CONTROVERSY) ________________, which is why an increasing number of people are turning to (5. CAFFEINE) _______________ versions, or even drinks such as green tea. Coffee can

inks such as green tea. Coffee can have negative consequences for people who are prone to (6. ANXIOUS) _____________ or restlessness, and it also becomes a habit that is ha

ecomes a habit that is hard to break. People who drink coffee regularly find it literally (7. RESIST) ________________, and stopping can lead to withdrawal symptoms. Perhaps

(7. RESIST) ________________, and stopping can lead to withdrawal symptoms. Perhaps this (8. REALISE) _____________ is also a reason why people are turning to alternatives

why people are turning to alternatives. Nobody wants to be addicted to something, albeit (9. CONSCIOUS) _____________. This interest in alternative choice is, of course, a go

sparaged by the press and health professionals alike, it also has some clearly beneficial (10. CHARACTER) ______________. Studies have shown that coffee can help protect people

PART C §1 — Reading MCQ (1–8)

Choose A–D according to the passage.

Preschools – educational programs for children under the age of five – differ significantly from one country to another according to the views that different societies hold regarding the purpose of early childhood education. For instance, in a cross-country comparison of preschools in China, Japan, and the United States, researchers found that parents in the three countries view the purpose of preschools very differently. Whereas parents in China tend to see preschools primarily as a way of giving children a good start academically, Japanese parents view them primarily as a way of giving children the opportunity to be members of a group. In the United States, in comparison, parents regard the primary purpose of preschools as making children more independent and self-reliant, although obtaining a good academic start and having group experience are also important.
While many programs designed for preschoolers focus primarily on social and emotional factors, some are geared mainly toward promoting cognitive gains and preparing preschoolers for the formal instruction they will experience when they start kindergarten. In the United States, the best-known program designed to promote future academic success is Head Start. Established in the 1960s when the United States declared the War on Poverty, the program has served over 13 million children and their families. The program, which stresses parental involvement, was designed to serve the “whole child”, including children's physical health, self-confidence, social responsibility, and social and emotional development.
Whether Head Start is seen as successful or not depends on the lens through which one is looking. If, for instance, the program is expected to provide long-term increases in IQ (intelligence quotient) scores, it is a disappointment. Although graduates of Head Start programs tend to show immediate IQ gains, these increases do not last. On the other hand, it is clear that Head Start is meeting its goal of getting preschoolers ready for school. Preschoolers who participate in Head Start are better prepared for future schooling than those who do not. Furthermore, graduates of Head Start programs have better future school grade. Finally, some research suggests that ultimately Head Start graduates show higher academic performance at the end of high school, although the gains are modest.
In addition, results from other types of preschool readiness programs indicate that those who participate and graduate are less likely to repeat grades, and they are more likely to complete school than readiness program, for every dollar spent on the program, taxpayers saved seven dollars by the time the graduates reached the age of 27.
The most recent comprehensive evaluation of early intervention programs suggests that, taken as a group, preschool programs can provide significant benefits, and that government funds invested early in life may ultimately lead to a reduction in future costs. For instance, compared with children who did not participate in early intervention programs, participants in various programs showed gains in emotional or cognitive development, better educational outcomes, increased economic self-sufficiency, reduced levels of criminal activity, and improved health-related behaviors. Of course, not every program produced all these benefits, and not every child benefited to the same extent. Furthermore, some researchers argue that less-expensive programs are just as good as relatively expensive ones, such as Head Start. Still, the results of the evaluation were promising, suggesting that the potential benefits of early intervention can be substantial.
Not everyone agrees that programs that seek to enhance academic skills during the preschool years are a good thing. In fact, according to developmental psychologist David Elkind, United States society tends to push children so rapidly that they begin to feel stress and pressure at a young age. Elkind argues that academic success is largely dependent upon factors out of parents' control, such as inherited abilities and a child's rate of maturation. Consequently, children of a particular age cannot be expected to master educational material without taking into account their current level of cognitive development. In short, children require development appropriate educational practice, which is education that is based on both typical development and the unique characteristics of a given child.

Parents in Japan tend to think of preschool primarily as a place where children can _____________.

It can be inferred… Head Start was designed to serve children who ___________.

Head Start had NOT been successful at which of the following?

The author mentions “results from other types of readiness programs” to _________.

A cost-benefit analysis… revealed that ________.

The word “comprehensive”… is CLOSEST in meaning to ____________.

Participants… do all of the following better… EXCEPT________.

Which is TRUE about the benefits of early intervention programs?

PART C §2 — Open cloze (9–15)

Fill each blank with ONE suitable word.

Throughout our lives, right from the moment when as infants we cry to express our hunger, we are engaged in social interaction of one form or another. Each and (9.) ____________ time we encounter fellow human beings, some kinds of social interaction will take place, (10.) ___________ it's getting on a bus and paying the fare for the journey, or socializing with friends. It goes without saying, therefore, that we need the ability to communicate. Without some methods of transmitting intentions, we would be at a(n) (11.) ___________ loss when it came to interacting socially.
Communication involves the exchange of information which can be anything from a gesture to a friend signalling boredom to the presentation of a university thesis (12.) ____________ may only ever be read by a handful of others, or it could be something in between the two. Our (13.) ____________ developed languages set us (14.) ____________ from animals. But for these languages, we could not communicate sophisticated or abstract ideas. Nor could we talk or write about people or objects not immediately present. (15.) ____________ we restricted to discussing objects already present, we would be able to make abstract generalizations about the world.

express our hunger, we are engaged in social interaction of one form or another. Each and (9.) ____________ time we encounter fellow human beings, some kinds of so

time we encounter fellow human beings, some kinds of social interaction will take place, (10.) ___________ it's getting on a bus and paying the fare for the journ

lity to communicate. Without some methods of transmitting intentions, we would be at a(n) (11.) ___________ loss when it came to interacting socially. Communicatio

from a gesture to a friend signalling boredom to the presentation of a university thesis (12.) ____________ may only ever be read by a handful of others, or it cou

nly ever be read by a handful of others, or it could be something in between the two. Our (13.) ____________ developed languages set us (14.) ____________ from anim

could be something in between the two. Our (13.) ____________ developed languages set us (14.) ____________ from animals. But for these languages, we could not com

stract ideas. Nor could we talk or write about people or objects not immediately present. (15.) ____________ we restricted to discussing objects already present, we

PART C §3 — Guided cloze (16–20)

Choose the word/phrase that best fits each blank.

In the early morning of 23 January, 2009, the most powerful storm for a decade hit western France. With wind speeds in (16.) ________ of 120 miles per hour, it flattened forests, brought down power lines and caused massive destruction to buildings and roads. But it also left behind an extraordinary creation. Seven miles out to sea at the (17.) ________ where the Atlantic Ocean meets the estuary of the River Gironde, a small island had (18.) _________ out of water. Locals soon gave it the name The Mysterious Isle. What was so remarkable, apart from its sudden apparition, was the fact that the island remained intact in what is often quite a hostile sea environment. It could well become a permanent feature.
Scientists (19.) ________ realised that the island's appearance offered a unique opportunity to study the creation and development of a new ecosystem. Within months, it had been colonised by seabirds, insects and vegetation. Unfortunately, however, they were not alone in (20.) ________ the island attractive. It became increasingly difficult to protect the site from human visitors. In its first year, day trippers came in powered dinghies, a parachute club used it as a landing strip, a rave party was even held there one night.

nuary, 2009, the most powerful storm for a decade hit western France. With wind speeds in (16.) ________ of 120 miles per hour, it flattened forests, brought do

d roads. But it also left behind an extraordinary creation. Seven miles out to sea at the (17.) ________ where the Atlantic Ocean meets the estuary of the River

_____ where the Atlantic Ocean meets the estuary of the River Gironde, a small island had (18.) _________ out of water. Locals soon gave it the name The Mysterio

ten quite a hostile sea environment. It could well become a permanent feature. Scientists (19.) ________ realised that the island's appearance offered a unique

nised by seabirds, insects and vegetation. Unfortunately, however, they were not alone in (20.) ________ the island attractive. It became increasingly difficult

PART C §4 — Matching guides (21–30)

Choose from the people (A–D). People may be chosen more than once. A Torfi Iceland · B Tulga Mongolia · C Ngima Nepal · D José Peru

says that a guide must be able to react to unexpected events?

takes clients to a location which is starting to disappear?

had a sudden realisation that he wanted to be a guide?

says he can look back on his experiences with pleasure?

fulfilled a long-held ambition?

admits to taking tourists on the wrong trip?

lived close to where history was made?

enjoys seeing his clients' sense of achievement?

criticises some of the people he guides?

mentions that his work changed someone's life for the better?

PART D §1 — Key-word transformations (1–5)

Complete the second sentence using the word given. Do not change the word given.

Everything was covered with gold paint except two very small holes. (EXCEPTION)

Do you ever think that geology is a very interesting field? (OCCUR)

Your contract says that you are to be here by nine every day. (UNDER)

Taxpayers had to pay the cost of the privatization plan. (FOOT)

Some people say that there's hardly any difference between love and hate. (LINE)

PART D §2 — Essay

Write an essay of at least 250 words.

In many countries, large amounts of foods are wasted. What are the reasons why people waste food? What can be done to reduce the amount of food thrown away?

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