SỞ GD & ĐT THANH HÓA ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH

TRƯỜNG THPT TĨNH GA 1 NĂM HỌC 2024 – 2025

Đề thi gồm 08 trang MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
Ngày thi …/…/2024 Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút ( Không kể thời gian phát đề)

Mã đề thi
Họ và tên: ……………………………………………………….SBD…………………
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SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (70 points)

PART I: LISTENING
Part 1: You will hear someone talking about his first encounter with a humanoid robot. For questions
1-5, listen to the recording then choose the answer A, B, C or D that fits best according to what you
hear.
Question 1. The speaker saw Aiko Chihira on the floor of a Tokyo department store, working .
A. with customers B. in customer service C. as a cashier D. with photographers
Question 2. Did the speaker immediately realise that Aiko was not a human being?
A. Yes, he had seen her before
B. Yes, because customers were taking pictures of her.
C. No, it took him a few minutes, because she looks so real.
D. No, because he never expected her to be so real.
Question 3. Chihira is very life-like, really pretty, and she looks like she is .
A. in her late thirties B. in her early thirties
C. in her late twenties D. in her early twenties
Question 4. What made her look real was her subtle movements when .
A. bowing or blinking B. bowing or smiling
C. smiling or twitching D. blinking or clapping
Question 5. Many people rushed to the department store that day Chihira.
A. to shop, and see B. to shop, and to take pictures with
C. not to shop, but to see D. not to shop, but to buy robots like

Part 2: Listen to a talk show about lifelong learning. For questions 6-10, listen to the recording then
choose A, B, C or D to best answer the questions according to what you hear.
Question 6. What was Julie’s part-time job?
A. An artist B. A teaching assistant
C. A project manager D. A marketing manager
Question 7. What did Julie study while having a part-time job?
A. A project management course B. A marketing course
C. A Vietnamese language course D. An international business course
Question 8. What type of company is West Corner?
A. Hospitality B. Training C. Mining D. Marketing
Question 9. What did Julie do in order to keep her professional skills?
A. Vietnamese language and culture B. Project development and management

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C. Marketing D. Design
Question 10. Why was Julie promoted?
A. Because she had the right qualifications and spoke English and Vietnamese.
B. Because she kept studying to improve her design skills.
C. Because she was Vietnamese.
D. Because she was good at project management.

Part 3: You will hear an interview in which two young entrepreneurs – Chloe Price, and Martin
Moore – are talking about their work. For questions 11 – 15, choose the answer A, B, C or D which
fits best according to what you hear.
Question 11.Chloe attributes her success as an entrepreneur to her .
A. exposure to unconventional business concepts. B. willingness to take risks.
C. ability to benefit from experience. D. natural flair for money management.
Question 12.Chloe thinks the greatest benefit new technology has brought her is in
A. being able to promote her products through friends.
B. encouraging interaction with consumers.
C. reducing her ongoing business expenditure.
D. enabling her to manage her time more effectively.
Question 13. What does Martin say about finding work in the food industry?
A. It was a long-held ambition. B. It was something he soon regretted.
C. It happened by chance. D. It followed naturally from his studies.
Question 14. Martin’s choice of product to distribute was based on his belief that .
A. it was a quality item. B. it was effectively marketed.
C. it was part of a well-established brand. D. it was endorsed by famous people.
Question 15. Both Chloe and Martin have been surprised by the importance in their work of .
A. collaborative decision-making. B. paying attention to detail.
C. securing sound financial backing. D. a total commitment to the enterprise.

PART 2: PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 16. A. chlorophyll B. chloride C. lichen D. chaperon
Question 17. A. apostrophe B. rhyme C. recipe D. psyche
Question 18. A. sources B. increases C. promises D. realises
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word from that differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 19. A .therapeutic B. conscientious C. intellectual D. respiratory
Question 20. A. coincidence B. contributory C. picturesque D. heredity

PART 3: LEXICO-GRAMMAR
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions. (21 points)
Question 21: : ______, the balcony chairs will be ruined in this weather.
A. Leaving uncovered B. Having left uncovered
C. Left uncovered D. Been left uncovered

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Question 22: All of the new hires at the law firm signed a________agreement which clearly states the
firm's protocol and company expectations regarding privacy.
A. confident B. confidently C. confidentiality D. confidentially
Question 23. Tom: “I saw you studying at the library last night.”
Anna: You ________. I wasn’t there. I was at Linda’s birthday party.
A. wouldn’t have B. mustn’t have C. shouldn’t have D. can’t have
Question 24. He has fled to the mountains of Galicia, ____ he cannot possibly escape on horseback over
the border.
A. meanwhile B. heretofore C. whence D. indefinitely
Question 25. Come with me. I’m seeing “The killer” tomorrow. ________
A. Will you? B. Do you? C. Are you? D. Shall you?
Question 26. We probably would have arrived at the concert in time, __________ .
A. had not we stopped for gas filling
B. if we had stopped for gas filling
C. had it not been for our stop for gas filling
D. if not for having been stopped for gas filling
Question 27. I ________ with the performances but I got flu the day before.
A. was to help B. helped C. was to have helped D. had helped
Question 28. _______ is a belief generally held by people who live in colder climates.
A. That weather affects a person’s mood
B. Weather affects a person’s mood
C. A person’s mood is affected by weather
D. Although a person’s mood is affected by weather
Question 29. New generation of performers, _______ those who by now had become household
name , honed their skills before following the same path onto television.
A. no less talented than B. together with talented with
C. along with talented with D. having more talented than
Question 30. I've yet _______ a person as my sister-in-law.
A. to meet as infuriating B. to have met such infuriating
C. been meeting as infuriating D. been meeting such infuriating
Question 31 The boss was _______ with the new employee over his qualifications and ability
to perform his job well.
A. at a loose end B. at a loss C. at a standstill D. at odds
Question 32.______ his genuine insecurity.
A. Behind his intellectual arrogance lies
B. Lying behind his intellectual arrogance
C. Behind lying his intellectual arrogance is
D. Lain behind his intellectual arrogance is
Question 33. I will never forget _______ in front of my colleagues.
A. to be criticized B. to criticise C. criticising D. being criticised
Read the following advertisement/ announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 39.

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 SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT!
Join Us for an Exciting Day of Fun and Learning!
Dear Students, Teachers, and Parents,
 We (34)___________ to invite you to an incredible event filled with adventure,
creativity, and camaraderie! Our school has planned an amazing day that includes a field
trip, a contest, a theater presentation, sports activities, and more. Get ready to be a part of an
unforgettable experience!
 Field Trip: Exploring Nature's Wonders
 Date: Sunday, April 7th, 2024
 Time: From 7am to 5pm
 Location: Trang An scenic landscape complex
 Transportation: By Coach
 We will (35)______________ on an extraordinary journey to Trang An scenic landscape
complex, where we will discover the wonders of nature firsthand. The trip will offer a
unique opportunity to learn about the local ecosystem, observe wildlife, and engage in
exciting outdoor activities. Don't miss the chance to explore and create lasting memories!
(36)_________ you have any questions, please contact your homeroom teacher.

Question 34. A. thrilled B. are thrilled C. have thrilled D. are thrilling

Question 35. A. emplane B. embark C. embay D. embellish
Question 36. A. Can B. Must C. Should D. Need

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In a world where technology continues to revolutionize our lives, our cutting-edge robot assistant
stands at (37)_______ forefront of innovation. Say hello to efficiency, convenience, and unparalleled
assistance all wrapped into one sleek package.
Why Choose Our Robot Assistant?
🚀 Boost Your Productivity: With its advanced capabilities, our robot assistant streamlines tasks and
accelerates workflow, allowing you to focus on what truly matters.
🔍 Navigate with Ease: Whether it's navigating through complex environments or performing intricate
tasks, our robot assistant effortlessly maneuvers with precision and grace.
🎯 Maximize Efficiency: By automating (38)_______ tasks and optimizing processes, our robot assistant
helps you achieve peak efficiency like never before.
👩‍💼 Personalized Assistance: From scheduling appointments to providing real-time updates, our robot
assistant caters to your needs with unparalleled accuracy and attention to detail.
Embrace the future of assistance with our innovative robot companion. Don't (39)_______ the
opportunity to revolutionize your operations and elevate your productivity to new heights.
Join the revolution today and experience the transformative power of our robot assistant firsthand!
Question 37. A. the B. a C. an D. no article
Question 38. A. repeated B. repetitive C. repeating D. repeatable
Question 39. A. miss out on B. catch up with C. get rid of D. go in for

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each
of the numbered blanks from 40 to 45 .

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 Although playing video games is one of the most popular leisure activities in the world, research
into its effects on players, (40)_____, is often trivialised.
One innovative application of video games in health care is (41)_____. The degree of attention
needed to play such a game can distract the player from the sensation of pain, a strategy that has been
reported and evaluated among paediatric patients. (42)_____ a form of physiotherapy or occupational
therapy in many different groups of people. Such games focus attention away from potential discomfort
and, unlike more traditional therapeutic activities, they do not rely on passive movements and sometimes
painful manipulation of the limbs.
However, there has been no long term follow-up and no robust randomised controlled trials of
such interventions. (43)_____. Furthermore, it is not known whether any distracting effect depends
simply on concentrating on an interactive task or whether the content of games is also an important
factor as there have been no controlled trials (44)_____. Further research should examine factors within
games such as novelty, users' preferences, and relative levels of challenge and should compare video
games with other potentially distracting activities.
On balance, given that video game playing is highly prevalent among children and adolescents in
industrialised countries, (45)_____ moderate frequency of play has serious acute adverse effects from
moderate play. Adverse effects, when they occur, tend to be relatively minor and temporary, resolving
spontaneously with decreased frequency of play. More evidence is needed on excessive play and on
defining what constitutes excess in the first place. There should also be long term studies of the course of
video game addiction.
Question 40.
A. both positive and negative B. neither positive nor negative
C. not only positive but negative D. positive but not negative
Question 41.
A. their use in pain management B. its use in pain management
C. it is using in pain management D. they are using in pain management
Question 42.
A. Video games have been in use B. Video games have been for use
C. Video games have been used as D. Video games have been used to
Question 43.
A. Whether patients eventually tire of such games is also unclear.
B. Not knowing patients eventually tire of such games is also unclear.
C. If patients eventually tire of such games or not is also unclear.
D. Not to know patients eventually tire of such games is also unclear.
Question 44.
A. that compares video games with other distractors.
B. to be compared video games with other distractors.
C. compared to video games and other distractors.
D. comparing video games with other distractors.
Question 45.
A. it is little evidence that B. it is a little evidence that
C. there is little evidence that D. there is a little evidence that

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 46 to 56.

You can't escape the Internet

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 Over the last few years, the use of the Internet has increased dramatically in French schools,
offices, and homes and this trend continues to grow. Who could have imagined, even in the last decade,
that we would be able to (46) _______ our friends, colleagues and clients around the world simply
through the click of a mouse and a modem? There is no doubt, like any invention, that the Internet can
be used for good or bad but it is here to stay and has (47) _______ the way we communicate.
In the world of business, no corporation can be competitive unless it gets (48) _______ to the
Internet. It has become essential to advertise your product and service in this way and an increasing (49)
_______ of companies are using this opportunity to reach a greater number of (50) _______ consumers.
Indeed, the bigger the website, the more professional the company seems to be.
(51) _______ in education, the opportunities (52) _______ the Internet can provide are vast.
More and more students are (53) _______ on the Internet for their research; for instance, a physics
undergraduate in Paris can download information from a university library in the States in minutes. From
the latest research in scientific and linguistic fields to new theories in psychology and history; all this
may be published on the world-wide web.
What will be the future for the Internet in France? It has been (54) _______ that 60% of homes
and 50% of business will have access to the Internet within five years. Children, students and
professionals will be able to (55) _______ and explore the world as they have never done before.

Question 46. A. contact B. interact C. communicate D. talk

Question 47. A. modified B. been changed C. adapted D. revolutionized
Question 48. A. use B. access C. approach D. downloading
Question 49. A. amount B. quantity C. proportion D. number
Question 50. A. future B. competent C. potential D. would-be
Question 51. A. Conversely B. However C. Contrarily D. Similarly
Question 52. A. who B. that C. when D. what
Question 53. A. relying B. surfing C. working D. downloading
Question 54. A. estimated B. announced C. claimed D. calculated
Question 55. A. log on B. take on C. log off D. switch on

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 56 to 62.
By the time Hurricane Sandy veered toward the northeast coast of the United States on October
29, 2012, it had mauled several countries in the Caribbean and left dozens dead. Faced with the largest
storm the Atlantic had ever produced, New York and other cities ordered mandatory evacuations of low-
lying areas.
By the end of the century, a hundred-year storm surge like Sandy’s might occur every decade or
less. Coastal cities like New York now face a double threat: rising oceans and more severe storm surges.
Experts estimate that by 2070, 150 million people in the world’s large port cities will be at risk from
coastal flooding, along with 35 trillion dollars in property. How will they cope?
Malcolm Bowman, a researcher at the State University of New York, believes that storm-surge
barriers must be built across New York City’s harbor. Compared with some other leading ports, New
York is essentially defenseless in the face of hurricanes and floods. London, Rotterdam, St. Persburg,
New Orleans, and Shanghai have all built levees and storm barriers in the past few decades. When
Hurricane Sandy struck, New York paid a high price for not having such protection. According to
Bowman, storm surge barriers could have prevented it. He says, “It might take five years of study and
another ten years to get the political will to do it. By then, there might have been another disaster. We
need to start planning immediately.”

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 With the threat of sea-level rise everywhere, cities around the world have turned to the
Netherlands for guidance-a country that has faced and overcome the problem of rising seas. One Dutch
firm, Arcadis, has prepared a design for a storm-surge barrier to protect New York City. The same
company helped design a 3.2-kilometer- (two-mile-) long barrier that protected New Orleans from
Humcane Isaac’s four-meter (13.6-foot) storm surge in 2012. “Isaac was a tremendous victory for New
Orleans,” said Piet Dircke, an Arcadis executive. “All the barriers were closed; all the levees held; all the
pumps worked. You didn’t hear about it? No, because nothing happened.”
New Orleans may be safe for a few decades, but the long-term prospect for it and low-lying cities
look dire. Unless we change course dramatically, our carbon emissions will drastically change the
geography of many shorelines by the next century, if not sooner, and large numbers of people will have
to abandon coastal areas in Florida and other parts of the world.
(Adapted from Reading Explorer by Nancy Douglas et al.)
Question 56. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Storm-surge Barrier - A New Trend B. A Storm of Century
C. Can Our Coasts Be Saved? D. Sea-rising levels - A Storm in a Teacup!
Question 57. The word mauled in paragraph 1 can be best replaced by _______.
A. attacked B. judged C. protected D. doubted
Question 58. According to paragraph 1, when hurricane Sandy hit the Caribbean, _______.
A. New York City decided to close its borders
B. it caused loss of life
C. New York and other cities ordered their citizens to shelter in place
D. it didn’t cause much damage to property
Question 59. The word they in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. storm surges B. experts C. evacuations D. large port cities
Question 60. The word dire in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. complete B. rapid C. serious D. changeable
Question 61. Which of the following statements is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Storm-surge barriers can be a solution to natural disasters in coastal cities.
B. The Netherlands has successfully tackled the problem of rising sea levels.
C. Shanghai is one of the cities which has taken action to prevent storms and floods.
D. Arcadis was unwilling to build a storm-surge barrier to protect New York City.
Question 62. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Politicians in New York City will ultimately reject the idea of building storm-surge barriers.
B. Greenhouse gas emissions are entirely responsible for sea level rise around the world.
C. New Orleans’ fortified levee system spared the city from the destructive hurricane Isaac.
D. People living in port cities are likely to start building houses underwater sooner or later.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 63 to 70.
Henry is the undisputed star of Dronfield School near Sheffield. Whatever the achievements of
other members of the comprehensive school, it is Henry, with his soulful eyes and glossy hair, who has
hogged the limelight, appearing on television in Britain and abroad. Yet despite all the public adulation,
Henry stirs up no envy or resentment among the 2000 students – in fact, they all adore him.
The dog, who first arrived six months ago, is a super dog, who has improved students' behaviour and
encouraged more students to focus on their academic achievement.
It was Andrew's teacher, Wendy Brown and the school counselor, Julie Smart, who first proposed
buying a school dog. "Julie and I were talking one day about how looking after dogs can positively affect
children's conduct," says Brown. "We did some research and discovered that the presence of pets has
been shown to be therapeutic. A number of studies have shown that animals improve recovery after

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surgery or illness and have a calming influence on people in a lot of settings. Some of my kids can be a
handful and some of the children Julie counsels have terrible problems."
Could the school dog become a craze? Other schools such as the Mulberry Bush, a primary school for
children with behavioural problems, have stepped forward to point out they already have one. Rosie
Johnston, a Mulberry staff member has been bringing her golden retriever, Muskoka, into school for
three years. Apart from being a calming influence, Muskoka even plays his part in literacy lessons.
Children at the school can be too shy to read to adults so they read to Muskoka. "Their anxiety about
mispronouncing something or getting the words in the wrong order is reduced when they read to him,"
says Johnston.
Psychologist Dr Deborah Wells from Queen's University Belfast specialises in animal-human
interaction. She believes that the underlying key to the Henry effect is that dogs offer unconditional love
and that cheers up adults and children and helps with self-esteem. But traditionalist Chris Woodhead, the
former chief inspector of schools says, "I don't see why a teacher cannot create a positive learning
environment through the subject they teach and their personality. Dogs strike me as a bit of a publicity
stunt. It's the kind of sentimental story journalists love." Despite this sentiment, Henry remains as
popular as ever.
Andrew Wainwright, a student at Dronfield School, says there is something magical and calming
about being able to interact with Henry during his time at the school's catch-up classes, and that if he
falls behind, that opportunity will be denied. Even doubting staff have finally been won round. Perhaps
that is because Henry, who lies on the floor during staff meetings, has also had a calming effect on them.
(Adapted from by Roy Norris and Amanda French with Miles Hordern) "Ready for Advanced"
Question 63. Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Having School Dogs: Pros and Cons B. Henry – a Super Dog in Dronfield School
C. School Dogs: Useful Classroom Assistants D. Keeping School Dogs – a Prevalent Trend
Question 64. The word "adulation" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to.
A. excessive admiration B. deserved attention
C. considerable controversy D. unrealistic expectation
Question 65. The phrase "a handful" in paragraph 3 is probably descriptive of a child who is.
A. difficult to control B. reluctant to explore
C. inclined to disagree D. impossible to understand
Question 66. Which of the following is mentioned in paragraph 3 as a potential impact of keeping a pet?
A. A stronger tendency to misbehave B. Better recovery from illness
C. A greater desire to influence others D. Long-term changes in conduct
Question 67. The word "one" in paragraph 4 refers to.
A. a school dog B. a craze C. a Mulberry staff member D. a primary school
Question 68. According to paragraph 4, which of the following is one of the roles played by Muskoka at
the Mulberry Bush?
A. Minimizing the number of words mispronounced by its students
B. Helping its students to reduce their fear of making mistakes
C. Relieving its teaching staff of unnecessary workload
D. Encouraging a more proactive approach to teaching literacy
Question 69.Which of the following best summarizes Chris Woodhead's viewpoint in paragraph 5?
A. Teachers underestimate the role of dogs in literacy lessons.
B. Schools have dogs just to attract media attention.
C. Students and dogs are inseparable companions in the classroom setting.
D. Dogs are capable of enlivening classroom atmosphere.
Question 70. Which of the following is implied in the passage?
A. Rosie Johnston is more experienced than Wendy Brown in working with animals.

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B. Interaction with Henry is used to boost students' learning motivation at Dronfield School.
C. Administrators at Dronfield School are skeptical as to whether Henry's companion will benefit their
students.
D. Wendy Brown and Julie Smart are dedicated animal rights activists who wish to get their message
across to young people.

SECTION B - WRITING (30 points)

Part 1 - Letter writing (10 points)

Write a letter (about 120 – 150 words) to your close friend informing him/her that you’ve moved to
your new house.
In your letter should include:
• The reason why you choose this house
• How it looks
• How your neighborhood
• …………………………
You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Part 2 - Essay writing (20 points)

Many people argue that schools, especially high schools, should ban students from using smart phones at
school (not only during classes but also during playtime).
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Write an essay of about 250 - 300 words to express your ideas.

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SỞ GD & ĐT THANH HÓA ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH
TRƯỜNG THPT TĨNH GA 1 NĂM HỌC 2024 – 2025

Ngày thi …/…/2024 9

 Đề thi gồm 08 trang MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
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Mã đề thi
ĐÁP ÁN CHẤM PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM
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1B 2C 3B 4A 5C 6B 7A 8C 9B 10A

11C 12B 13C 14A 15B 16D 17B 18D 19D 20C

21C 22C 23D 24C 25A 26C 27C 28A 29A 30A

31D 32A 33D 34B 35B 36C 37A 38B 39A 40A

41B 42C 43A 44D 45C 46A 47A 48B 49D 50C

51D 52B 53C 54A 55A 56C 57A 58B 59D 60C

61D 62C 63C 64A 65A 66B 67A 68B 69B 70B

LISTENING
PART 1
Hello, everybody. I'd like to share with you my first-hand experience of a humanoid robot.
I met one on the floor of a Tokyo department store, working in customer service. Aiko Chihira was so life-like
that I first mistook her for a human being. I was so surprised when I saw so many people taking pictures of a
receptionist. Only a few minutes later did I realise that she was a robot! She was wearing a traditional silk
kimono and looked really pretty. I think she is supposed to be in her early thirties. Her silicone body was
perfect and her subtle movements when bowing or blinking made her seem almost real.
I heard that many people rushed to the department store that day not to shop, but to see Chihira with their own
eyes. Some people didn't even believe that she was a robot. One woman said that she had never expected that
Chihira would be so real.
I had already seen pictures of robotic broadcasters reading news reports. However, this face-to-face meeting
made a strong impression on me. I still feel very excited and look forward to seeing other humanoid robots in
the future.

PART 2
Host: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Please join me in welcoming our guests tonight, two young high
achievers: Julie Tran in mining Jimmy Tran in hospitality. Now, who'll be the first to tell our listeners how
they kick-started their career?
Jimmy: People often say 'ladies first', so I think my sister should have the privilege.
Host: I can't agree with you more, Jimmy. Julie, let's hear your story first. How did you get to where you are
today?
Julie: Well, I studied art and design at a vocational school, but I'm now working as a project manager in the
mining industry. After I got my diploma, I worked as a teaching assistant at a kindergarten. It was a part-time
job so I had all the afternoons free. I realised that the job was not challenging enough. I had plenty of time and
I was capable of handing a lot more, so I started an international business course.
Host: You mean you worked part-time and studied at the same time?
Julie: That's right. lt was a degree course, and it took me three years to complete it. Then I got hired by West
Corner, a mining company. in the marketing team. I was lucky to have a very supportive supervisor, who gave

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me the opportunity to attend workshops and further develop my professional skills.
Host: And you continued learning?
Julie: Yes, I really enjoyed what I studied so I took a course in project development and management. Upon
completion, I was internally transferred to the project team as the company had secured a good deal in North
Viet Nam. It was a promotion for me, partly because I had studied to gain the right qualifications and partly
because I am bilingual. I speak Vietnamese at home with my parents. So, that's how I started my journey to
where I am today.
Host: Thank you, Julie. And now our second young guest, who seems to have a different story, Jimmy.

PART 3
INT: Today I’m talking to two people who’ve recently set up their own businesses – Chloe Price and Martin
Moore. Chloe – you’ve produced a new line of skincare products that’s already selling well. What’s the secret
of your success?

CP: I did take a couple of business courses after college, but I don’t actually have a Masters degree in Business
Administration, an MBA, and my paper qualifications generally are a bit sketchy. What’s driven me to the
level I’m at is learning as I go – failure and success can both teach you something! In college I was always
planning social events, designing websites – and writing for fun. I learned to create programmes, fundraise,
operate on a budget and interact with people. I think this is why I was able to sell my skincare products after
only six months of research.

INT: Would you say that technology has positively changed the entrepreneurial environment?

CP: Definitely. My approach to finance would have been quite different if I’d had to set up a physical
shopfront – an online store has taken less time and reduced my initial outlay. I take all my photos on my
iPhone. Using social media makes it possible to engage with my customers – that’s the huge advantage. When
I was designing packaging, I polled friends on Facebook for their preference – plastic or glass. The technology
is there to promote my business too, of course.

INT: Martin – you’ve set yourself up as a distributor of snack foods. What made you choose the food industry?

MM: Well, after one year in college where I majored in business administration, I decided my long-term goal
would be to set up on my own, so I dropped out. College just wasn’t taking me where I wanted to be. I needed
to pick up some practical experience so I ended up working for one of the major players in the food packaging
industry – that’s what was available at the time. I must say I had reservations about the way the work of their
employees is organised, but that’s where I got the background know-how to make it on my own. And it all
took off from that point.

INT: So how did you decide what you were going to distribute?

MM: I went to the Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, but first checked out the list of exhibitors on the
website, and researched the companies listed there. A product called SnapStyx was what ended up working
best for me. And that’s because they’re healthy – no genetically modified ingredients – and they taste great as
well! It helps that the manufacturer has a solid reputation, and of course they’ve been promoted by some pretty
cool celebrities. The packaging’s great as well.

INT: So do you have any advice and guidance for others who’d like to follow your example?

MM: Most of my friends aren’t interested – they’re looking for a bit more security, I suppose. For people out
there – time’s never lost by going to the odd leadership lecture the way I did. And as Chloe’s said, the internet

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can be a mine of information, but you have to treat it carefully. But I’ve actually learnt most in the jobs I’ve
done by talking to other distributors. Guys who’ve been in the business longer than me love to talk about their
work, especially to a young one trying to follow in their footsteps – that’s invaluable. I generally got a good
response from the companies I emailed, but there’s a limit to what reading up can teach you.
INT: Finally a question to both of you. Have there been any surprises along the way?

CP: I knew I’d have to be prepared to put in the time – 18-hour days sometimes in my case. And then there
are the things you wouldn’t necessarily have thought to worry about. I spent an eternity deciding on the
typeface for my website, but that has to be just as right, in its own way, as something major like a financial
plan.

MM: Getting funding was something I probably underestimated, but I took lots of good advice before deciding
on who to approach. And I wouldn’t have believed how much time has to be devoted to little things like
copying and filing invoices correctly. Anyway, we’ve obviously both given it our all – but I’m sure we were
both prepared to do that from the outset.

CP: I’m with you there.

INT: Sadly, that’s all we have time for, but . . .

16 D Đáp án D ‘ch’ đọc thành âm /ʃ/ còn lại /k/

17 B Đáp án B ‘e’ câm còn lại đọc thành âm /i/

18 D Đáp án D đọc thành /ziz/ còn lại /siz/
19 D Đáp án D trọng âm ở âm 2 còn lại âm 3
20 C Đáp án C trọng âm ở âm 3 còn lại âm 2
21 C Câu lược chủ ngữ
22 C Collacation “confidentiality agreement’ : thỏa thuận bảo mật
23 D Modal verbs -
24 C - Whence: from where (từ đâu, do đâu)
- Meanwhile:while something else is happening
- Heretofore: before this time
- Indefinitely: for a period of time with no fixed limit

25 A Hỏi láy với câu mệnh lệnh

26 C Câu đk loại 3 đảo ngữ
27 C Cấu trúc be to have P2 = dự định làm gì trong quá khứ nhưng không làm được

28 A That S+V+O = NP: mệnh đề danh ngữ

29 A loại B và C vì sau with là N / ving chứ không phải là adj ( tính từ )
loại D sai về nghĩa (câu ko mang tính chất so sánh hơn kém)
 No less talented than = không kém tài năng hơn

30 A S+have/has yet to Vinf=S+haven’t/hasn’t Vpp

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31 D at a loose end: không có việc gì làm.
to be at a loss: lúng túng, bối rối, luống cuống
at odds with sb = xung đột với ai đó
32 A Câu đảo ngữ toàn phần
33 D forget + V-ing: quên đã làm gì.

34 B Be thrilled to V: rất vui mừng làm gì

35 B B. embark on sth: bắt đầu làm gì một cách nghiêm túc

36 C Đảo ngữ câu điều kiện loại 1

37 A Dùng mạo từ xác định

38 B "repetitive" miêu tả một công việc hoặc quá trình mà lặp lại một cách đều đặn
39 A Cụm từ "Don't miss out on" có nghĩa là không bỏ lỡ cơ hội hoặc không làm mất đi một cơ hội quan
trọng.
40 A
41 B
42 C
43 A
44 D
45 C
46 A
47 A
48 B
49 D
50 C
51 D
52 B
53 C
54 A
55 A
56 C Tóm tắt: Đoạn văn nói về sự tấn công của cơn bão cũng như việc nước biển dâng cao đối với những
thành phố ven biển. Đoạn văn cũng đưa ra ý tưởng về việc xây dựng những tấm ngăn để ngăn chặn
những đợt nước dâng lên.
→ Đoạn văn đặt ra câu hỏi liệu rằng các khu vực ven biển có thể được cứu hay không.

57 A Từ “mauled” trong đoạn 1 có thể được thay thế bằng từ ________.

A. attacked (v): tấn công
B. judged (v): đánh giá
C. protected (v): bảo vệ
D. doubted (v): nghi ngờ
mauled (v): tấn công, làm tổn hại = attacked

58 B Thông tin:
By the time Hurricane Sandy veered toward the northeast coast of the United States on October 29,
2012, it had mauled several countries in the Caribbean and left dozens dead. (Vào thời điểm cơn bão
Sandy di chuyển về phía bờ biển phía đông bắc của Hoa Kỳ vào ngày 29 tháng 10 năm 2012, nó đã tấn
công một số quốc gia ở Caribe và khiến hàng chục người thiệt mạng.)

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59 D Thông tin: Experts estimate that by 2070, 150 million people in the world’s large port cities will be at
risk from coastal flooding, along with 35 trillion dollars in property. How will they cope? (Các chuyên
gia ước tính rằng trước năm 2070, 150 triệu người ở các thành phố cảng lớn trên thế giới sẽ gặp rủi ro
do lũ lụt ven biển, cùng với 35 nghìn tỷ đô la tài sản. Họ sẽ đối phó như thế nào?)

60 C Từ “dire” trong đoạn 5 đồng nghĩa với từ ______.

A. hoàn toàn
B. nhanh chóng
C. nghiêm trọng
D. có thể thay đổi
Từ vựng: dire: thảm khốc, kinh khủng = serious

61 D Thông tin:
+ Malcolm Bowman, a researcher at the State University of New York, believes that storm-surge
barriers must be built across New York City’s harbor.... According to Bowman, storm-surge barriers
could have prevented it.

62 C Thông tin: ... design a 3.2-kilometer- (two-mile-) long barrier that protected New Orleans from
Hurricane Isaac’s four-meter (13.6-foot) storm surge in 2012. “Isaac was a tremendous victory for
New Orleans,” said Piet Dircke, an Arcadis executive. “All the barriers were closed; all the levees
held; all the pumps worked. You didn’t hear about it? No, because nothing happened.”

63 C
64 A
65 A
66 B
67 A
68 B
69 B
70 B

PHẦN TỰ LUẬN

Part 1: Letter writing

Letter will be graded on the following requirements:
• Follow letter format (4 points) (includes heading or return address, date, greeting, body, closing,signature
• Must be three paragraphs (4-5 sentences each) long (6 points)

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• Historical accuracy 5 (points) (language should reflect technology, events, customs, etc. appropriate to the
time period)
• Letter should answer questions such as: (5 points)
Kind of the house
How it looks
How your neighborhood is
What factors of the house interest you
…………………………

Part 2. Essay writing

- If the contents are not relevant, the paragraph IS NOT COUNTED.
- If the contents are relevant, ASSESS the writing in accordance with this scale:

Criteria Details
- The writing should include 2,3 solid units with 3 parts (topic sentence, supporting
Appearance sentences, concluding sentence)
(1point) - The number of words is about 250-300. Less than 230 words or more than 320 words,
subtract 0.5 point.
- The supporting ideas should mention 2 or 3 specific things.
Task - There should be relevant examples or explanation to each supporting idea.
achievement - Concluding sentence(s): relevant to the main content of the writing
(2.5 points) - The writing is persuasive.
- Topic sentence and supporting sentences must be relevant.
Coherence
- Examples/explanations must be relevant to the supporting idea that they support.
& cohesion
- Ss' writing should have a flexible and useful use of linking devices (conjunctions,
(2 points)
reference, repetition of key words).
- Ss' writing is free of grammartical mistakes.
Grammar
- Ss' writing has a wide range of sentence patterns (simple, compound, complex sentences,
(2 points)
emphasis, inversion, questions...).
- Ss' writing has no spelling mistake.
Vocabulary
- Ss' writing has a wide range of vocabulary used with correct meaning.
(2.5 points)
- Ss' writing has a sensible amount of unfamiliar vocabulary.

PHẦN II.
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM:
1. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM
Tổng điểm phần trắc nghiệm: 70 point = 14 điểm
Mỗi câu đúng được 1 point tương đương 0,2 điểm
Tổng điểm phần trắc nghiệm = số câu đúng x 0,2 điểm
2. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN
Tổng điểm phần tự luận: 30 points = 6 điểm
Mỗi câu đúng được 1 point tương đương 0,2 điểm
Tổng điểm phần tự luận = số câu đúng x 0,2 điểm
3. ĐIỂM TOÀN BÀI
Tổng điểm hai phần: 100 points = 20 điểm
Tổng điểm bài thi = Tổng số các câu làm đúng x 0,2 điểm

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