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KÌ THI CH N Đ I TUY N HSG C P T NH NĂM H C 2019- ỌN ĐỘI TUYỂN HSG CẤP TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2019- ỘI TUYỂN HSG CẤP TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2019- ỂN HSG CẤP TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2019- ẤP TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2019- ỈNH NĂM HỌC 2019- ỌN ĐỘI TUYỂN HSG CẤP TỈNH NĂM HỌC
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Đ THI MÔN: TI NG ANH – THPTỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH – THPT ẾNG ANH – THPT
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PART A LISTENING: (2.0 points)
Part 1 Question 01-06 Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each
answer.
MOVING COMPANY SERVICE REPORT
Full name: Jane Bond
Phone number (01) _
USA address: 509 (02) _, 1137 (03) in Seattle.
Packing day: (04) _
Date: 11th March, Day (05) .
About the price: rather expensive Storage time: (06) _.
Question 07-10 Write the correct letter A, B, or C as the answers to the question “Where does the
speaker intend to put items in?”
A in emergency pack B in personal package C in storage with furniture
07 cutlery and dishes: 08 kettle:
09 Alarm clock: _ 10 CD player:
Part 2 Question 11-15 Listen to Philip talking to a friend about his photography course For
questions 11-15, tick √ A, B or C You will hear the conversation twice
0 Where does Philip do the photography classes? B
11 What time do the photography classes begin?
12 How much does Philip pay for the photography course?
13 Philip’s happy with the course because he's _
A learning about famous photographers
B using a new camera
C getting better at photography
14 Philip thinks it's easy to take photographs of _
15 After the course, Philip will
A buy a new camera B get a job in photography C make photography his hobby
Part 3 Question 16-20 You will hear a man asking information about Westwood English School.
Listen and complete questions 16-20 You will hear the conversation twice
WESTWOOD ENGLISH SCHOOL
Evening classes: THURSDAY Next course start on: 16
Speaking class with: 17 MISS _
Cost for 12 classes: 18 _
Address: 19 FITZROY SQUARE Next to: 20 _
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I Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct answer among four options (A, B,
C or D)
01 - John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”
- Laura: “ ”
C Well, that’s very surprising D Yes, it’s an absurd idea
04 It’s a special, dark place different from anywhere else
06 “Buy me a newspaper on your way back, ?”
08 , they were thought of as just machines for scientists to use
09 Most of the diseases are caused by the unhygienic surroundings people live
10 - Steve: “Hi, Jan I’m going to London on the train ”
- Jan: “But it’s cheaper by bus.”
A What about you? B Do you like train? C Come with me! D Enjoy yourself!
II Use the correct form of each word on the right to complete the numbered spaces provided
in the passage Write your answers on your answer sheet
Centuries ago, when gold coins 11. were used as
the money of nations and city-states, the 12. value of
each nation’s money was 13. by the ratio of gold
content of each coin Today, gold coins are “used” only by
14. 15. money is printed on paper Each
country has its own currency, with names such as pound, dollar,
dong, yuan and so on 16. the rate for the international
exchange of money is one of the most complex, and to many
17. , one of the most 18. aspects of international
banking Each major currency has a “par value” that is
19. defined, 20. , in terms of gold
11 EXCLUSIVE
12 COMPARE
13 DETERMINE
14 COLLECT
15 NATION
16 DECIDE
17 OBSERVE
18 FASCINATE
19 USUAL
20 OFFICE
II Each of the numbered lines in the passage contains a mistake, find it.
There is not age requirement for admission to Cambridge University,
although the vast majority of undergraduates are 18 years' or old when they
come into residence All applicant will need to demonstrate that they have the
maturity and personal skills to cope on university level study A student who
will be over 21 on commencing a courses is classified as a mature student
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for all applicants, known about matriculation requirements These included the
need for a qualification in English, a language other then English, and a
mathematical or scientific subject This requirements will be abolished from
2009 entries onwards
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30 PART C READING (3.0 points)
I Complete the following passage by choosing A, B, C or D to fill in each blank.
CHANGING COUNTRIES Seeking a new life and hoping for a significant (01) _ in their standard of living, foreign workers began flocking into Western Europe during the 1950s In Britain, some of the first immigrants arriving (02) _ the West Indies and the Indian subcontinent were welcomed by brass bands, but the dream of a new life soon (03) _ sour for many
Attracted by the promise to earn good money and learn new skills, the reality they found was often one of (04) _ wages and, in many (05) _ unemployment There were times when the newcomers encountered open hostility; in 1958, riots (06) _ out in Notting Hill, west London, when gangs of white youths began taunting immigrants
Yet despite the (07) _ difficulties they encountered, many foreign workers did manage to (08) _ their new conditions, settling in their new adopted country and prospering Their contribution had the effect not only of speeding up the (09) _of economic change in the post-war period, it also (10) _ Western Europe into a multiracial society
II Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct option (marked A, B, C or D) to answer the questions.
Have you ever thought about the names of the months? Why are “January” and “February” not called “Primo” or “Secondo”? Is it because the original names were created in ancient times?
Or is it because the originators preferred odd words?
Take February, for example Say it aloud a few minutes and you start to wonder Most people don’t know who developed these names However, a little research reveals that the names
of the months came mostly from a combination of the names of Roman gods and goddesses, important festivals, and the original numbers of the months
Julius Caesar and Pope Gregory XIII change the calendar to make it more exact Caesar developed a new calendar of 364 and a quarter days, the time it takes the earth to orbit the sun
from one spring season to the next The Pope’s astronomers refined the calendar regarding leap years; they determined that there should be no leap year in years ending in 00- unless they were
divisible by 400; the years 1700, 1800, 1900 and 2100 would not be considered leap years, while
the years 1600 and 2000 would be This new Gregorian calendar was so accurate that today,
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11 What is the topic of the passage?
A how the modern calendar was named and developed
B how the months were named
C how the leap year system was developed
D how accurate the modern day is calendar
12 It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that the author think the names of the months are
A odd B difficult to pronounce C inappropriate D none of the answers
13 The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to .
14 The word “accurate” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
15 Which of the following will be a leap year?
16 Which of the following is true of the Gregorian calendar?
A It needs major improvements
B It was so well designed, it needs little adjusting today
C It copied the Roman calendar’s formula of leap years
D none of the answers
17 Why is Caesar important in calendar making?
A He changed the length of the year B He extended summer
C He has a month named for him D He altered the number of days in the year
18 In what order is the information in the passage presented?
A Caesar’s calendar, the Gregorian calendar, the modern calendar
B Roman Gods, important festivals, original numbers of months
C names of months, Caesar’s calendar, the Gregorian Calendar
D none of the answers
19 The word “refined” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _.
20 Why is the number of 364 and a quarter important?
A It is the length of time from the beginning of spring to the end of winter
B It is the length of a planetary year
C It is the most accurate number for calendars
D It was a number randomly chosen by Caesar for his calendar
III Read the passage carefully then fill in the blank a suitable word
ITALY’S MOST POETIC CITY Venice has been an inspiration for writers, artists and musicians throughout history In the
15th century it was the world’s (21) _ port Since then it has built up an astonishing collection of art and architecture (22) _ to its trade with the East.
The city (23) _ its visitors incredible sights Do not believe those who say Venice is a
museum This is still a living city full of joys Venice looks good in any light The sun makes the
domes sparkle, but even on a grey, (24) _ day the city can be extremely romantic.
And (25) _ it gets overcrowded, (26) _ is an easy escape to the other islands in the Venice Gulf, (27) _ brightly-colored houses are a photographer’s dream In a curious
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PART D WRITING (2.0 points)
I Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the original one
01 His second attempt on the world record was successful
→ He broke _
02 We were late because it rained so heavily
→ But _
03 ”If I were you I wouldn’t trust her.” She told John
→ She advised
04 Most of a child’s life is spent in playing
→ A child spends _
05 People think that someone started the fire deliberately
→ The fire _
II Essay writing
Do you think that students can do something to save energy?
Of no less than 250 words, write an essay to express your thinking about the matter Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
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