SG GIAO DYC VA DAO TAO KY THI CHON HQC SINH GIOI TINH LOP 12 NGHE AN NAM HOC 2021 - 2022 Dé chinh thire ‘Mén thi: TIENG ANH - BANG A Thoi gian: 150 phuit (khong ké thoi gian giao dé) (Bé gom 13 trang) Shared by Angels of Otto Channel DIEM HO TEN, CHU Ki GIAM KHAO ‘SO PHACH Gidim Khio T: Gidm khdo 2: SECTION A. LISTENING (50 points) Part 1. You are going to hear a talk. As you listen, fill in the missing information. For questions 1- 15, write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in the spaces provided. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided. Well, as you know, my first job was with Business Traveller magazine, where I sold classified advertising over the phone. I did this for a year, coming to it from a business skills course I took. I had ‘graduated with (1) in English, and I decided I'd better have some basic skills before throwing myself on the marketplace. So, I did all the things I said I'd never do, like leaning to type and (2) and so on. ‘Three years after that, having done various other sales jobs, I became a marketing coordinator with Soundcraft Electronics. We made (3) for recording studios. This was a terrific job. I started as assistant to the chairman, and I basically created my own job, which involved dealing with the advertising and promotional side, too. ‘Then I joined the company I now work for, Visnews. It is a major global television (4) , based in London, with branches all over the world, I joined as a (5) in their film library. We have a huge archive of videotape and newsreel films going back to the very beginning of motion pictures. My job was to increase (6) from the archive through usage fees. After a short while I helped to start a new department which was producing and selling videos for the (7) ~ what we call ‘sell- through’ programming. These would be documentaries that people would buy, so they would usually have a special-interest theme... and, of course, they'd make (8) of our archives. Visnews Video eventually had 11 titles which we sold at retail outlets and through direct marketing techniques. Twas headhunted away from this to join Castle Communications, where my job was to sell feature films ‘on video to the rental and sell-through markets. My job was to come up with ways to inspire our (9) to move the merchandise. I was also responsible for developing (10) One time we worked a deal with a major theme park, where we used the venue for (11) + and carried a promotion for the park on the front of the video. Meanwhile, the park cross promoted the video on site, Twas with Castle for a year, then T rejoined Visnews as a sales coordinator in the Special Locations Department, which is the operation I now head. The job involves some travel. Last week I was in Spain calling on several of our (12) ‘and building our relationships. A few months ago, I spent a week in Moscow. And what do I do? Well, I run the department that offers (13) , editing facilities and Tiéng Anh THPT ~ Bang A 1 Scanned with CamScannersatellite technology to broadeasters and video production companies worldwide. I have six sales co- ordinators working with me. I think as you go through your career, it’s very important to have (14) . I've been lucky to have the advice of a man who works in a PR agency I dealt with when I was first at Visnews. Over the years, just having someone to talk to as I (15) moves or wanted to discuss career activities, has been tremendously helpful. He’s always been interested in what I've been doing and very supportive. I've valued his advice most highly. OK, before we move on to. Your answers: Ty 6. _ ne 2. 7. 12. 3. 8. 13. 4 9. rs 3 10. 15. Part 2. You will hear Stephanie who is thinking about taking a one-year course in children's literature talking to Trevor who is currently taking the course. For question 16-25, choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) which fits best according to what you hear. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided. 16. What does Trevor find interesting about the purpose of children’s literature? ‘A. the fact that authors may not realise what values they're teaching B. the fact that literature can be entertaining and educational at the same time C. the fact that adults expect children to imitate characters in literature 17. Trevor says the module about the purpose of children's literature made him 4 A. analyze some of the stories that his niece reads. B, wonder how far popularity reflects good quality. C. decide to start writing some children's stories. 18, Stephanie is interested in the Pictures module because A. she intends to become an illustrator. B. she can remember beautiful illustrations from her childhood. C. she believes illustrations are more important than words. 19, Trevor and Stephanie agree that comics A. are inferior to books. B. have the potential for being useful. C. discourage children from using their imagination. 20, With regard to books aimed at only boys or only girls, Trevor was surprised A. how long the distinction had gone unquestioned. B, how few books were aimed at both girls and boys. C. how many children enjoyed books intended for the opposite sex. 21. Perrault’s fairy tales 2 A. were written in the 18 century B. came out after “The Swiss Family Robinson” . started a new genre Tiéng Anh THPT ~ Bang A 2 Scanned with CamScanner22. What is true about “The Swiss Family Robinson”? A. Its original title refers to another book. B, lis name was changed into “Robinson Crusoe”. C. Trever knew about its original ttle. 23. “The Nuteracker and the Mouse King” A. is the name of Tchaikovsky's ballet B, is full of usual details Shared by Angels of Otto C. inspired a work in a different area of aft'*""*! 24, Both Trevor and Stephanie are interested in ‘A. Tehaikovsky’s ballet “The Nutcracker” B. “The Happy Prince” C.""The Lord of the Rings” 25. It can be understood that_. A. Stephanie finished reading {wo of the trilogies of “The Lord of the Rings” B, Stephanie wasn’t patient enough to finish reading “The Lord of the Rings” . Trevor didn’t like “The Lord of the Ring: Your answers: 16. 18. 20. 22. 24. 17. 19, 21. 23, 25. SECTION B. LEXICO ~ GRAMMAR (20 points) Part 1. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. Write A, B,C or D in the corresponding numbered boxes. 1. Young herons are helpless for a few weeks they learn to fly A. how B. before C. although D. since 2. We can rely on William to carry out the mission, for his judgment is always A.unguestionable —_B, delicate C. sound D. original 3. Let us hope that a nuclear war, the human race still survives. A. in relation to B. with reference to CC. in the event of D. within the realm of 4, Tommy is on the way to his friend’s birthday party, carrying a gift box A. nicely wrapped B. having wrapped nicely C. were nicely wrapped D. nicely wrapping 5. Asa swarm of mosquitoes attacked them for hours . the enemy soldiers could no longer hold on in their hiding place. Ain the end B. no end C. without end Don end 6. Attempts to help only the problem so they were finally forced to call in the emergency in colorful paper. services. A.extricated B. enervated C. extirpated D. exacerbated 7. Did you see John this morning? He looked like It must have been quite a party last night. A. death warmed up B, a bear with a sore head C. adead duck D. a wet blanket 8, We heard her in agony as she dropped the saucepan on her toe. A. boil over B. cry out Cet off D. ring out Tiéng Anh THPT ~ Bang A 3 Scanned with CamScanner9. one after another, parallel computers perform groups of operations at the same time. A. Conventional computers, by handling tasks B, Since tasks being handled by conventional computers C. Whereas conventional computers handle tasks D, While tasks handled by conventional computers Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 10, Relaxation therapy teaches one not to fret over small problems. A. worry about —B. getangry about. —C. get involved in. look for Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 11, Getting an earnest apology from such a headstrong man like him was like getting blood out of a stone, ‘A. out of the question B. contrary to reason CC. hundred-to-one D.a piece of cake Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges 12, Jane: “I'll do the washing-up, shall 1?” Tom: A. Kid’s stuff B, Ah, music to my ears C. Not at all D. It’s a great pleasure Your answers: L 4 5. 7. 9. IL 2. 4 6. 8. 10. 12, Part 2. Read the passage below, which contains 8 mistakes. Identify the mistakes and write the corrections in the corresponding numbered boxes. Line Technology is moving at such a breakneck speed that it is enough to make your head spin. It can be difficult to keep up. Moreover, with each new technological marvel come consequences. Much of the research conducted has shown the extent of the damage being made to our health by technology. It is a scary thought, and with teenagers and children being heavy consumers and users of these gadgets, they run the risk of, 1 2 s 4 s \g harmed the most. The digital revolution in music 6 has enabled people to download, store and listen to songs on a tiny, portable device calling an 7 MP3 player. The process is quick and afterwards you can have access of a library of thousands of 8 songs that can fit into your palm, But experts say that continuous listening to loud music on these 9 small musi players can permanently damage hair cells in the inner ear, resulting in hearing loss 10 For instance, old-fashioned headphones have replaced with smaller ones that fit neatly into the ear, 11 instead of over them, which intensifies the sound, In addition to that, digital music does not distort 12 and keep its erystal clear sound, even on loud settings, which encourages children to crank up the 13 volume. Apart from hearing damage, there are other serious healthy risks. We are living in a 14 wireless age. Calls can be made and received on mobiles from anywhere and the internet can be 15 accessed without the need for cables. The advantages are enormous, bringing ease and 16 convenience to our lives. Tiéng Anh THPT ~ Bang A 4 Scanned with CamScannerYour answers: Line | Mistake Correction Line Mistake Correction 1B. 17. ce 18. 15. 19. 16. 20. SECTION C. READING (70 points) Part 1. Read the passage and choose the best answer. Write your answers A, B, C or D in the corresponding numbered boxes. MUSIC IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS Outdoor entertainment has a long history in countries with a warm (1) . In ancient Greece, for example, plays were (2) in large open arenas. Today, audiences enjoy concerts of classical, opera, pop and rock music in outdoor (3) . These are usually less formal and restrictive for the listeners than a stuffy concert hall, and a warm, starry night (4) @ unique atmosphere. Music heard inside a building is (5) to different acoustics. Sound vibrations are (6) from a musical instrument or voice to the eardrum and the building’s structure can (7) these vibrations, which we then experience as an echo. Obstructions such as pillars can (8) vibrations, and hard surfaces resonate or vibrate, (9) the sound, while carpets and curtains may (10) and deaden voices and music. ‘The music at open-air concerts, on the other hand, must often compete (111) the noise of traffic, bird song or wind and thunder. A (12) wind can carry the sound away and a sudden summer storm can drown out the music altogether. In addition, if there is any (13) of rain, all instruments and sound equipment must be housed under (14) to avoid the danger of electrocution. Once these problems are (15) . outdoor concerts allow people the ‘opportunity to enjoy a wide range of live music in the fresh air. 1. A. season B. weather C. climate D. condition 2. A. performed B. shown C. executed D. held 3. A. localities B. circumstances C. surroundings D. backgrounds 4. A. builds B. forms C. composes: D. creates 5, A. liable B. subject C. related D. adapted 6, A. transmitted B. played C. directed D. broadcast 7. A. reflect B. exhibit C. produce D. register 8. A. harm B. halt C. impede D. prevent 9. A. twisting B. bending C. distorting D. adjusting 10. A. absorb B. attract C. withdraw D. detain 1. A.on B. for Coat D. with 12. A. firm B. strong C. forceful D. rough 13, A. damage B. risk C. threat D. danger 14. A. enclosure B. shade C. wrapper D. cover 15. A. defeated B. overcome C. cleared D. handled Tiéng Anh THPT — Bang A 5 Scanned with CamScannerYour answers: 1 4 7. 10. 1B. 2. s 8 i. 14. z 6 9. 12, 15. Part 2. Fill in the gap with ONE suitable word. Write the answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. ‘Shared by Angels of Otto LIVING IN SPACE WEAR Aving at a critical point in our history. Once upon a time primitive people feared storms and the night, and lived by superstitions. ‘Then science rationalised things and created order, and (16) us to the point where we could invent theories of creation and test (17) in the laboratory. We began to feel omnipotent. We were aware that (18) were man-made threats which could wipe us off the (19) of the Earth. But the Universe would go on for ever. Now we are not (20) sure, We are becoming increasingly aware (2!) our vulnerability, and so far, have done very (22) about it. With planning we (23) cone day, escape the Earth and colonise space. After (24) transatlantic flight is commonplace today but would have been (25) 4 dream in Columbus’ time, five hundred years ago. More than a few scientists believe that mankind's arrival is so improbable (26) is as if Nature conspired to bring it about. They see hints that the Universe created life to be its agents for immortality. As (27) as we know, we are the ones (28) have to carry out the task. If we can (29) extinction in the short term, then we may propagate throughout space into the indefinite future. You and I have no right to life; we inherited it by chance. Now that we are here, we have the duty to (30). ‘our part in the great human relay race. Your answers: 16. 19. 22, 25. 28. 17, 20. 23 26. 29. 18. 21. 4, 27. 30. Part 3. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions. Write your answers A, B, C or D in the corresponding numbered boxes. Before 1815 manufacturing in the United States had been done in homes or shops by skilled artisans. ‘As master craft workers, they imparted the knowledge of their trades to apprentices and journeymen. In addition, women often worked in their homes part-time, making finished articles from raw material supplied by merchant capitalists, After 1815 this older form of manufacturing began to give way to factories with machinery tended by unskilled or semiskilled laborers. Cheap transportation networks, the rise of cities, and the availability of capital and credit all stimulated the shift to factory production. ‘The creation of a labor force that was accustomed to working in factories did not occur easily. Before the rise of the factory, artisans had worked within the home, Apprentices were considered part of the family, and masters were responsible not only for teaching their apprentices a trade but also for providing them some education and for supervising their moral behavior. Journeymen knew that if they perfected their skill, they could become respected master artisans their own shops. Also, skilled artisans did not work by the clock, at a steady pace, but rather in bursts of intense labor alternating with more leisurely time. Tiéng Anh THPT — Bang A 6 Scanned with CamScanner‘The factory changed that. Goods produced by factories were not as finished or elegant as those done by hand, and pride in craftsmanship gave way to the pressure to increase rates of productivity. The new methods of doing business involved a new and stricter sense of time, Factory life necessitated a more regimented schedule, where work began at the sound of a bell and workers kept machines going at a constant pace. At the same time, workers were required to discard old habits, for industrialism demanded a worker who was alert, dependable, and self-disciplined. Absenteeism and lateness hurt productivity and, since work was specialized, disrupted the regular factory routine. Industrialization not only produced a fundamental change in the way work was organized; it transformed the very nature of work. ‘The first generation to experience these changes did not adopt the new attitudes easily. The factory clock became the symbol of the new work rules. One mill worker who finally quit complained revealingly about “obedience to the ding-dong of the bell—just as though we are so many living machines.” With the loss of personal freedom also came the loss of standing in the community. Unlike artisan workshops in which apprentices worked closely with the masters supervising them, factories sharply separated workers from management. Few workers rose through the ranks to supervisory positions, and even fewer could achieve the artisan’s dream of setting up one's own business. Even well- paid workers sensed their decline in status. In this newly emerging economic order, workers sometimes organized to protect their rights and traditional ways of life. Craftworkers such as carpenters, printers, and tailors formed unions, and in 1834 individual unions came together in the National Trades’ Union. The labor movement gathered some momentum in the decade before the Panic of 1837, but in the depression that followed, labor's strength collapsed. During hard times, few workers were willing to strike or engage in collective action. And skilled craftworkers, who spearheaded the union movement, did not fee! a particularly strong bond with semiskilled factory workers and unskilled laborers. More than a decade of agitation did finally bring a workday shortened to 10 hours to most industries by the 1850s, and the courts also recognized workers’ right to strike, but these gains had little immediate impact. ‘Workers were united in resenting the industrial system and their loss of status, but they were divided by ethnic and racial antagonisms, gender, conflicting religious perspectives, occupational differences, political party loyalties and disagreements over tactics. For them, the factory and industrialism were not agents of opportunity but reminders of their loss of independence and a measure of control over their lives. As United States society became more specialized and differentiated, greater extremes of wealth began to appear. And as the new markets created fortunes for the few, the factory system lowered the wages of workers by dividing labor into smaller, less skilled tasks. 31. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage 1 about articles manufactured before 1815° A. They were primarily produced by women, B. They were generally produced in shops rather than in homes. C, They were produced with more concer for quality than for speed of production. D, They were produced mostly in large cities with extensive transportation networks. 32. Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the passage 2? Incorrect answer choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information, ‘A. Masters demanded moral behavior from apprentices but often treated them irresponsibly. B, The responsibilities of the master to the apprentice went beyond the teaching of a trade. Tiéng Anh THPT ~ Bang A 7 Scanned with CamScannerCC. Masters preferred to maintain the trade within the family by supervising and educating the younger family members. D, Masters who trained members of their own family as apprentices demanded excellence from them. 33. The word "disrupted" in the passage 3 is closest in meaning to A. prolonged B. established C. followed D, upset 34, In paragraph 4, the author includes the quotation from a mill worker in order to A. support the idea that it was difficult for workers to adjust to working in factories B. to show that workers sometimes quit because of the loud noise made by factory machinery CC. argue that clocks did not have a useful function in factories D. emphasize that factories were most successful when workers revealed their complaints 35. All of the following are mentioned in paragraph 4 as consequences of the new system for workers EXCEPT a loss of __ A. freedom B, status in the community C. opportunities for advancement D. contact among workers who were not managers 36. The phrase "gathered some momentum” in the passage 5 is closest in meaning to A. made progress B. became active . caused changes D. combined forces 37, The word “spearheaded” in the passage 5 is closest in meaning to__. Avled B. accepted C. changed D. resisted 38, Which of the following statements about the labor movement of the 1800's is supported by paragraph 5? A. It was most successful during times of economic crisis B. Its primary purpose was to benefit unskilled laborers. C, It was slow to improve conditions for workers. D. Ithelped workers of all skill levels form a strong bond with each year 39. The author identifies political party loyalties and disagreements over tactics as two of several factors that A. encouraged workers to demand higher wages B, created divisions among workers C. caused work to become more specialized D. increased workers’ resentment of the industrial system 40. The word "them’* in the passage 6 refers to_, A. workers B, political party loyalties C, disagreements over tactics D. agents of opportunity Your answers: 33. 35. [37. ». a 36. [ 38. 40. Part 4, The reading passage has eight paragraphs, A-H. Choose the correct heading for paragraphs B-G from the list of headings below. Write your answers A, B, C or D in the corresponding numbered boxes. BILINGUALISM IN CHILDREN |A. One misguided legacy of over a hundred years of writing on bilingualism is that children’s intelligence will suffer if they are bilingual. Some of the earliest research into bilingualism examined Tiéng Anh THPT ~ Bang A 8 Scanned with CamScannerWhether bilingual children were ahead or behind monolingual children on IQ tests. From the 1920s through to the 1960s, the tendency was to find monolingual children ahead of bilinguals on 1Q tests. The conclusion was that bilingual children were mentally confused. Having two languages in the brain, it was said, disrupted effective thinking. It was argued that having one well-developed language was superior to having two half-developed languages. B. The idea that bilinguals may have a lower IQ still exists among many people, particularly monolinguals. However, we now know that this early research was misconceived and incorrect. First, such research often gave bilinguals an IQ test in their weaker language ~ usually English, Had bilinguals been tested in Welsh or Spanish or Hebrew, a different result may have been found. The testing of bilinguals was thus unfair, Second, like was not compared with like. Bilinguals tended to come from, for example, impoverished New York or rural Welsh backgrounds. The monolinguals tended to come from 4 more middle-class, urban families. Working-class bilinguals were often compared with middle-class monolinguals. So, the results were more likely to be due to social class differences than language differences, The comparison of monolinguals and bilinguals was unfair. €. The most recent research from Canada, the United States, and Wales suggests that bilinguals are, at least, equal to monolinguals on IQ tests. When bilinguals have two well-developed languages (in the research literature called balanced bilinguals), bilinguals tend to show a slight superiority in 1Q tests compared with monolinguals. This is the received psychological wisdom of the moment and is good news for raising bilingual children. Take, for example, a child who can operate in either language in the curriculum in the school. That child is likely to be ahead on IQ tests compared with similar (same gender, social class and age) monolinguals. Far from making people mentally confused, bilingualism is now associated with a mild degree of intellectual superiority. D. One note of caution needs to be sounded. IQ tests probably do not measure intelligence. 1Q tests measure a small sample of the broadest concept of intelligence. 1Q tests are simply paper and pencil tests where only ‘right and wrong’ answers are allowed. Is all intelligence summed up in such right and wrong, pencil and paper tests? Isn’t there a wider variety of intelligences that are important in everyday functioning and everyday life? E, Many questions need answering. Do we only define an intelligent person as somebody who obtains a high score on an IQ test? Are the only intelligent people those who belong to high IQ organizations such as MENSA? Is there social intelligence, musical intelligence, military intelligence, marketing intelligence, motoring intelligence, political intelligence? Ate all, or indeed any, of these forms of intelligence measured by a simple pencil and paper 1Q test which demands a single, acceptable, correct solution to each question? Defining what constitutes intelligent behavior requires a personal value Judgement as to what type of behavior, and what kind of person is of more worth. F. The current state of psychological wisdom about bilingual children is that, where two languages are relatively well developed, bilinguals have thinking advantages over monolinguals. Take an example, A child is asked a simple question: How many uses can you think of for a brick? Some children give two or three answers only. They can think of building walls, building a house and perhaps that is all, Another child scribbles away, pouring out ideas one after the other: blocking up a rabbit hole, breaking a window, using as a bird bath, as a plumb line, as an abstract sculpture in an art exhibition. G. Research across different continents of the world shows that bilinguals tend to be more fluent, flexible, original and elaborate in their answers to this type of open-ended question. The person who can Tiéng Anh THPT ~ Bang A 9 Scanned with CamScannerthink of a few answers tends to be termed a convergent thinker. They converge onto a few acceptable conventional answers. People who think of lots of different uses for unusual items (e.g. a brick, tin can, cardboard box) are called divergers. Divergers like a variety of answers to a question and are imaginative and fluent in their thinking. Shared by Angels of Otto H. There are other dimensions in thinking’ where approximately “balanced’ bilinguals may have temporary and occasionally permanent advantages over monolinguals: increased sensitivity to ‘communication, a slightly speedier movement through the stages of cognitive development, and being less fixed on the sounds of words and more centered on the meaning of words, Such ability to move ‘away from the sound of words and fix on the meaning of words tends to be a (temporary) advantage for bilinguals around the ages four to six. This advantage may mean an initial head start in learning to read and learning to think about language. LIST OF HEADINGS i No single definition of intelligence Faulty testing, wrong conclusion iii Welsh research supports IQ testing iv Beware: inadequate for testing intelligence ¥ International research supports bilingualism vi Current thought on the advantage bilinguals have vii Early beliefs regarding bilingualism viii Monolinguals ahead of their bilingual peers ix _ Exemplifying the bilingual advantage Your answers: 41. Paragraph B 43. Paragraph D 45. Paragraph F 42. Paragraph © 44, Paragraph E 46 Paragraph G Questions 47-50 Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage? Write ‘TRUE, if the statement agrees with the information FALSE, if the statement contradicts the information NOT GIVEN, if there is no information on this 47. Balanced bilinguals have more permanent than temporary advantages over monolinguals. 48. Often bilinguals concentrate more on the way a word sounds than on its meaning. 49, Monolinguals learn to speak at a younger age than bilinguals 50, Bilinguals just starting schoo! might pick up certain skills faster than monolinguals. Your answers: 47. 48. 49. [50. SECTION D. WRITING (60 points) Part 1. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. Use the ‘word given in capital letters and the word mustn't be altered in any way. Tiéng Anh THPT ~ Bang A 10 Scanned with CamScanner1. Maleolm had to stay in prison until the trial came to a definite end. RELEASED Only after the trial from prison. 2. L promised her that the situation would not be repeated in the future. WORD 1 no repetition of the situation in the future, 3. He was annoyed because his secretary came late to work. COMING He objected to work 4. Tom's presence at parties adds to everyone’s enjoyment. SOUL I , 5. His colleague will do anything to avoid confrontation. LENGTHS His colleague to avoid confrontation, Shared by Angels of Otto Part 2. A fries AN0Tritten to you asking for some advice about how to study online effectively during Covid-19 pandemic. Write a letter (80- 100 words) to your friend giving him/her a few pieces of advice that, in your opinion, are useful. Use your name and address as Nguyen Binh An ~ 68 Minh Khai Street, Vinh City, Nghe An Province. Tiéng Anh THPT ~ Bang A u Scanned with CamScannerPart 3: Write an essay of about 350 words on the following topic. Nowadays, many high schools and universities enroll students having international English language certificates. Is it a positive or negative policy? What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Tiéng Anh THPT ~ Bang A 12 Scanned with CamScannerSO GD&DT NGHE AN KY THI HSG TINH LOP 12 NAM HQC 2021-2022 DAP AN VA HUONG DAN CHAM DE THI CHINH THUC ‘Mén Tiéng Anh ~ Bang A. SECTION A — LISTENING (50_pts) Part 1, 152 pts = 30 pts Your answers: ‘Shared by Angels of Otto Channel 1a degree 6. revenues TT. a launch event Thidu “a” = 4 96 diém Thidu “a” = % 56 diém 2 do shorthand 7. retail market 12 clients C6 thé diing “do short-hand” 3. sound-mixing equipment | 8, exiensive use 13. camera crews Thiéu “s" = 4 86 diém 4, newsgathering organization | 9. salesforce 14 a mentor C6 thé ding news-gathering Thiéu “a” = 4 86 diém organization 5. marketing executive 10. side deals 15. contemplated Thigu“s" = % sb diém Part 2. 10x 2 pts = 20 pts Your answers: 16.4 TA 2B ZA =B 17.c 19.B 2.e 23. 25.B Part 1. 12x 1 pt=12 pts Your answers: LB Ex 5.D [7A aC 1D 2c 4A 6D LBB 10.A 1B Part 2. 8x1 pt=8 pts Your answers: Line 2 3 6 7 Part 1. 15x 1 pt=15 pts Your answers: Lc [4D [7A 10.4 3.8 ZA [58 [ac 1D wD aC @A oe 2B 5B Part 2. 1S x 1 pt=15 pts Your answers: 16. brought 19. face/surface | 22. Title 25. only/just | 28. who/ bd sung pouty Tiéng Anh THPT ~ Bang A 1 Scanned with CamScanner17. them 20. so/ b3 sung “that” 23. could/may/might | 26. that 29, avoid bS sung “prevent” 18. There 21. of 2 all 27 far 30. play Part 3. 10 x 2 pts = 20 pts Your answers: Your answers: 3c 33.D 35.D [37.A 39.B 3283 34A 36.A [38.¢ 40.4 Part 4. 10x 2 pts = 20 pts Your answers: 41, Paragraph B: fi 43. Paragraph D: iv 45, Paragraph F: ix 42. Paragraph C: vi 4, Paragraph E: i 46, Paragraph G: ¥ Your answers: a7. BF 49.NG 30.T SECTION D — WRITING (60 pts) Part 1. 5 x2 pts = 10 pts 1. Only after the trial had come to a definite end was Malcolm released from prison. 2. I gave her my word (that) there would be no repetition of the situation in the future. 3. He objected te his secretary’s coming late to work. Chap nn thém: He objected to his secretary coming late to work 4. Tom is the life and soul of the parties. 5. His colleague will go to any lengths (o avoid confrontation. Chap nhin thém: His colleague will go to great lengths to avoid confrontation. Part 2. (20 pts) Length (Ipt): 80 100 words Ideas (10 pts): = Opening ~ An appropriate language use for giving advice. - Closing Organization and Style (2pts): informal Vocabulary and grammar (7pts) Part 3. (30 pts) ‘The mark given to part 3 is based on the following criteria: 1. Task achievement (15 points) a. All requirements of the task are sufficiently addressed. b. Ideas are adequately supported and elaborated with relevant and reliable explanations, examples, evidence, personal experience, ete. 2, Organization (3 points) a. Ideas are well organized and presented with coherence, cohesion, and unity. b. The essay is well-structured: * Introduction is presented with a clear thesis statement introducing the points to be developed. * Body paragraphs develop the points introduced with unity, coherence, and cohesion. Each body paragraph must have a topic sentence and supporting details and examples when necessary. Tiéng Anh THPT ~ Bang A 2 Scanned with CamScannerSO GIAO DUC VADAOTAO —_—KY THI CHON HOC SINH GIOI TINH LOP 12 NGHE AN NAM HQC 2020 - 2021 Dé chinh thite Mén thi: TIENG ANH-BANGA (Bd gin 13 crag) Thoi gian: 150 phiit (khéng ké thoi gian giao dé) To 1 - Lop 12 - Otto Channel DIEM HO TEN, CHO Ki GIAM KHAO. SO PHACH Bang sé: Gidim khio 1 Bang chi Giiim khio 2: SECTION A. LISTENING (50 points) Part 1. You will hear a student talking about his taste in music. For questions 1-13, listen and complete the text below by writing NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in the spaces provided. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided. My taste in music is quite (1) and there isn’t really one style of music that I like. I listen to everything from (2) music to classical. Music plays a very important role in my life, and I listen to it almost constantly. I find that it helps to set or to (3) So, I tend to choose my music according to who I'm with or what I'm doing. For example, if I'm driving long distances in my car, I prefer to play something stimulating to help (4) . But if I'm having a dinner party with friends, then I play something more (5) I think that music helps to inspire me when I'm working, although my colleagues find it (6) 0 Tend to listen with headphones on, In that way I can escape into my (7) When I was younger, I would (8) have said that I preferred live music. The atmosphere in a live concert can be electric. Nowadays, though, a lot of popular groups only perform at very (9) in front of audiences of 20,000 or more and I don’t really like that. I prefer the (10) of listening to recorded music and the sound quality is better as well. Music really (11) our lives - it ean turn a boring, (12) period of time into a magical experience, so I think it’s essential to have music and, in fact, all of the arts in your life. Your answers: 1. 2, 3 4. 5, 6 7. 8. 9. 10. i. 12, Part 2. You will hear a radio review by a man called Graham Woodson, who recently tested the Wii Fit software. For questions 13-22, decide whether the following statements are true (1) or false (F). Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided. 13. The people that Graham works with enjoy food like energy bars and vegetable juice. 14. Graham tried out Wii Fit in his office. 15, Some people think that the boxing game on Wii Fit makes players look silly. 16. Both Graham and his mum have played tennis on Wii Fit. 17. When he was young, Graham liked reading science fiction. 18. In real life, Graham is 55 years old. Tiéng Anh THPT — Bang A 1 Scanned with CamScanner19. Graham's girlfriend laughed when he said he was taking up yoga. 20. Wii Fit has improved Graham’s agility and posture. 21. Graham would recommend Wii Fito sportspeople. Ty 2 - Lop 12 - Otto Channel 22. Graham once hurt his pet’s legs while using Wii Fit. Your answers: 1B. 4 15. 17. is. 19. 20. 22. Part 3. You will hear part of an interview with Harold Mackenzie, who has written a book about early adolescence. For questions 23-30, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided. 23. When is Harold’s book “Talking to Pre-teens” coming out? A. This month B. This year C. Next month, D. Next year 24, According to Harold, a pre-teen is a child aged between j A. eight and nine B.eightandten —_—_C. eight and eleven 25. According to Harold, what is the main reason pre-teens are recei A. Psychologists now understand the importance of the pre-teen years. B.A great deal of research is being done into the way children develop. C. Pre-teens are now demanding more attention from the m D. People now realize pre-teens have economic power. 26. Harold suggests that pre-teens _ ‘A. cannot keep up with their peers. B. start to choose their own clothes. C. develop unusual tastes. D. become more aware of their image. 27. Harold claims friendships are important to pre-teens because A. these relationships help them establish their identities. B. the children are beginning to rebel against their families. C. friends are starting to replace family members. D. the children are now capable of reacting to other people. 28. He suggests that an alternative method of academic evaluation would _ A. enable parents to be more supportive. B. be more effective than examinations. C. mean less stress for pre-teens. D. delay the onset of tension in adolescence, 29. How does he suggest parents can help pre-teens develop confidence? ‘A. by allowing them to buy whatever they like B. by allowing them a certain degree of independence C. by allowing them to make decisions about their spare time D. by allowing them to control unimportant aspects of their lives 30. According to Harold, what is the greatest challenge facing parents of pre-teens? A. deciding what kinds of toys to buy for their children B. developing the correct approach to material possessions C. establishing a way of communicating effectively with their children D. discovering what kind of help their children really need Your answers: 2. on 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Tiéng Anh THPT ~ Bang A 2 Scanned with CamScannerSECTION B. LEXICO ~ GRAMMAR (20 points) Part 1. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. Write A, B, C or D in the corresponding numbered boxes. 1. The new principal is young and has little experience. to make our school the best. believe that he has the strength of will A. Despite B, However C. While D, Although 2. The __ from the event were to be given to central Vietnam flood victims, A. savings B. earnings C. proceeds D. winnings 3. Hreally must take with what you just said because I think it’s very wrong. A. heart B. part C. issue D. difference 4, The ground hostess to my sister was very well informed and did her best to help sort out the problem, A. talking B. who talking C. was talking D. talked 5. [think Sarah deserves the promotion. She’s such a(n) worker. A. scrupulous B. detailed C. meticulous D, accurate 6, We are currently developing a new system to up-to-date information on the epidemic. A. disseminate B. disperse C. dispel D. dissolve 7. When his family stopped at the lion’s enclosure, the young boy in wonder at the fierce- looking animals. A. glanced B. gazed CC. squimed D. glimpsed 8. Our school’s new syllabus should be designed in with our students’ needs and interests. A. accordance B. relation C.collaboration —_D. response 9. To get a good bargain you will need to 0 that you have a good idea what is available on the market. A.shop around ——_B. turn up C. gooff D. sell out Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 10. The man’s immune system was so run down when he contracted the corona virus that it took him ‘ages to recuperate. A. recover, B. deteriorate C. emerge D. vanish Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 11. Doctors and nurses of this hospital have worked round the clock to help those injured in the recent earthquake, A.permanently —_B. interruptedly C. continuously D. accurately Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges a. « 12, Mery talking vo ber profict lab ction, 2 STE “tal anal Mary: “Can you tell me how to find material for my science report, professor?” Professor: x ‘A. Like it that you understand, B. Try your best, Mary. C. You can borrow books from the library. D. You mean the podcasts from other students? Your answers: a 3 3. 4% 5 6. % 8. 9. 10. i. 12. Tiéng Anh THPT ~ Bang A 3 Scanned with CamScannerPart 2. Read the passage below, which contains 8 mistakes. Identify the mistakes and write the corrections in the corresponding numbered boxes. Line ‘The market for tourism in remote areas is booming as ever before. Countries all across the world is actively promoting their ‘wilderness’ regions such as mountains, Arctic lands, deserts, ‘small islands and wetlands to potential tourists. The attraction of these areas is obvious: by defining, wilderness tourism requires little or no initial investment. But that does not mean that there is no cost. Like the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development recognized, these regions are fragile (ic. highly vulnerable of abnormal pressures) not just in terms of the culture of their inhabitants. The three most significant types of fragile environment in these respects are deserts, mountains and Arctic areas. An important characteristic is their marked 9 seasonality. Consequently, most human actions, including tourism, are limited to clear defined 10 parts of the year. " Tourists are drawn to these regions by their natural beauty and the unique culture of their 12 people. And poor governments in these areas have been welcomed the ‘adventure tourists’, 13. grateful for the currency they bring. For several years, tourism is the prime source of foreign 14 exchange in Nepal and Bhutan. Tourism is also a key element in the economics of Arctic zones 18 such as Lapland and Alaska and in desert areas such as Ayres Rocks in Australia and Arizona's 16 Monument Valley. eywaweune Your answers: Line | Mistake Correction Line Mistake Correction’ 13, 17. 14 18. 15, 19. 16, 20. I To 4 - Lop 12 - Otto Channel SECTION C. READING (70 points) Part 1. Read the passage and choose the best answer. Write your answers A, B, C or D in the corresponding numbered boxes. MODEL-TO-BE Ina competition for prospective models, four thousand girls between the ages of 16 and 24 were auditioned by a (1) of three judges from (2) model agency Premier Model Management, ‘Twenty-two were asked to return for a more (3) vetting process. This involved catwalk training, being (4) without make-up and a personal interview. A further workshop week followed, involving make-overs, hair-styling and more catwalk training, after which the girls were (5) whittled down to five. The finalists will now (6) three months of intensive training. Cameras will (7) them around constantly, capturing the daily (8) Cf castings, shoots and lessons from industry professionals. Also in (9) for them are exhausting workouts at the gym, plus appointments with hairdressers, nutritionists, beauticians and specialist skin clinics, Despite its (10) image, the modelling world is (11) and the finalists will certainly be ( 12) through their paces. But though their lives may be all (13) fit and carrot juice, the prize at the end is glittering - a year’s modelling (14) with Premier Model ‘Management, an overseas photo shoot for the (15) ‘of Cosmopolitan magazine, and the chance to ‘model on the catwalk at London Fashion Week. Tiéng Anh THPT ~ Bang A 4 Scanned with CamScanner1. A. council B. panel C. meeting D. range 2. A. peak B. top C.high D. great 3. A. solid B. exact C. rigorous D. stable 4. A.assessed B. charged C. investigated D. noted 5. A. shortly B. lastly C. completely D. finally 6. A. overcome B. outlast C. undergo D. uphold 7. A. pursue B. take CC. hunt D. follow 8.A. grind B. attempt C. duty D, labour 9. A. stock B. store C. view D. supply 10. A. shining B. gorgeous C. glamorous D. picturesque 1A. firm, B. stiff C. tough D. sticky 12. A. put B. shown C. pushed D. thrown 13. A. maintain B. hold C. catch D. keep 14, A. promotion B. contract C. treaty D. settlement 15. A. lid B. jacket C. cover D. sleeve Your answers: TL z x [4 3. 6 z 8. [9 10. i. 12 B. [4 15. Part 2, Fill in the gap with ONE suitable word. Write the answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. Té 5 - Lép 12 - Otto Channel BROKE AGAIN I's a standing joke that most university students invariably have nearly empty bank accounts! If you are (16) the age of 17 or 18, you probably don’t have a keen sense of money management. Plus, university years are full (17) enticing activities that require money: get involved in this book society; go on that trip or the other concert and whatnot. So, (18) surprisingly, it’s only the first week of the month and you are broke. Again. Well, it doesn’t have to be this way. There are a zillion ways to put money (19) while on campus. The (20) readily available solution is to get a part-time job. More and (21) students now occupy positions on every campus and in most cases the money is not bad; not to (22) you don’t have to commute. Another alternative is to buy used books (23) of brand new ones and sell your old books as well. Most student unions organize regular bazaars, (24) you can sell things you don’t need; CDs, video games, even used clothes, Remember: one man’s trash is (25) man’s treasure! The bottom line is either eam more or spend (26) . This means that you have to (27) down on unnecessary costs. Unless you change your big-spender habits, there is no (28) n striving to make an extra income. So, (29) track of your expenses, everything from supermarket shopping to transport and entertainment. Ask yourself questions like: Do I really need that expensive All about Hairstyles magazine subscription? If the answer is no, you are on the right (30), A Your answers: 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 2. B 23. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Tiéng Anh THPT ~ Bang A 5 Scanned with CamScannerTé 6 - Lop 12 - Otto Channel Part 3. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions. Write your answers A, B, C or D in the corresponding numbered boxes. VARIATIONS IN THE CLIMATE One of the most difficult aspects of deciding whether current climatic events reveal evidence of the impact of human acti is that it is hard to get a measure of what constitutes the natural variability of the climate. We know that over the past millennia the climate has undergone major changes without any significamt human intervention. We also know that the global climate system is immensely complicated and that everything is in some way connected, and so the system is capable of fluctuating in unexpected ways. We need therefore to know how much the climate can vary of its own accord in order to interpret with confidence the extent to which recent changes are natural as opposed to being the result of human activities. Instrumental records do not go back far enough to provide us with reliable measurements of global climatic variability on timescales longer than a century. What we do know is that as we include longer time intervals, the record shows increasing evidence of slow swings in climate between different regimes. To build up a better picture of fluctuations appreciably further back in time requires us to use proxy records. ‘Over long periods of time, substances whose physical and chemical properties change with the ambient climate at the time can be deposited in a systematic way to provide a continuous record of changes in those properties over time, sometimes for hundreds or thousands of years. Generally, the layering occurs on an annual basis, hence the observed changes in the records can be dated. Information on temperature, rainfall, and other aspects of the climate that can be inferred from the systematic changes in properties is usually referred to as proxy data. Proxy temperature records have been reconstructed from ice core drilled out of the central Greenland ice cap, calcite shells embedded in layered lake sediments in Western Europe, ocean floor sediment cores from the tropical Atlantic Ocean, ice cores from Peruvian glaciers, and ice cores from eastern Antarctica. While these records provide broadly consistent indications that temperature variations can occur on a global scale, there are nonetheless some intriguing differences, which suggest that the pattern of temperature variations in regional climates can also differ significantly from each other. ‘What the proxy records make abundantly clear is that there have been significant natural changes in the climate over timescales longer than a few thousand years. Equally striking, however, is the relative stability of the climate in the past 10,000 years (the Holocene period). ‘To the extent that the coverage of the global climate from these records can provide a measure of its true variability, it should at least indicate how all the natural causes of climate change have combined. These include the chaotic fluctuations of the atmosphere, the slower but equally erratic behavior of the oceans, changes in the land surfaces, and the extent of ice and snow. Also included will be any variations that have arisen from volcanic activity, solar activity, and, possibly, human activities. ‘One way to estimate how all the various processes leading to climate variability will combine is by using computer models of the global climate. They can do only so much to represent the full complexity of the global climate and hence may give only limited information about natural variability. Studies suggest that to date the variability in computer simulations is considerably ‘smaller than in data obtained from the proxy records. 31. According to paragraph 1, which of the following must we find out in order to determine the impact of human activities upon climate? ‘A. The major changes in climate over the past millennia. B. The degree to which the climate varies naturally. C. The best method for measuring climatic change. D. The millennium when humans began to interfere with the climate. Tiéng Anh THPT ~ Bang A 6 Scanned with CamScanner32. According to paragraph 2, an advantage of proxy records over instrumental records is that A. they are more reliable measures of climatic variability in the past century B. they provide more accurate measures of local temperatures C. they provide information on climate fluctuations further back in time D. they reveal information about the human impact on the climate 33. Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the passage? Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information, ‘A. Because physical and chemical properties of substances are unchanging, they are useful records of climate fluctuations over time. B. For hundreds or thousands of years, people have been observing changes in the chemical and physical properties of substances in order to infer climate change. C. Because it takes long periods of time for the climate to change, systematic changes in the properties of substances are difficult to observe. D. Changes in systematically deposited substances that are affected by climate can indicate climate variations over time. 34. According to paragraph 3, scientists are able to reconstruct proxy temperature records by _. A. studying regional differences in temperature variations B. studying and dating changes in the properties of substances, CC. observing changes in present-day climate conditions D. inferring past climate shifts from observations of current climatic changes 35. The word “striking” in the passage is closest in meaning to__. A. noticeable B. confusing C. true D. unlikely 36. According to paragraphs 3 and 4, proxy data have suggested all of the following about the climate EXCEPT Ta 7 - Lop 12 - Otto Channel A. Regional climates may change over time. B. The climate has changed very little in the past 10,000 years. C. Global temperatures vary more than regional temperatures, D. Important natural changes in climate have occurred over large timescales. 37. The word “erratic” in the passage is closest in meaning to . ‘A. dramatic B. important C. unpredictable, common 38. According to paragraph 5, which of the following is one of the natural causes of climate change? A. atmospheric stability B. fluctuations in the amount of ice and snow C. the slow movement of landmasses D. the faster but constant behavior of the oceans 39, The word “They” in paragraph 6 refers to i A. computer models B, various processes C. variations D, human activities 40. According to paragraph 6, which of the following is true of computer models of the slobal climate? A. The information they produce is still limited, B. They are currently most useful in understanding past climatic behaviors. C. They allow researchers to interpret the data obtained from proxy records. D. They do not provide information about regional climates. 32. 33. 34 35. 37. 38. 39. 40. Tiéng Anh THPT ~ Bang A 7 Scanned with CamScannerPart 4. You are going to read an article about colour-taste relationships. For questions 41-50, ‘choose from the sections of the article (A-D). The sections may be chosen more than once. Write your answers A, B, C or D in the corresponding numbered boxes. In which section are the following mentioned? 41 | the influence of external factors other than the colour of food or drink 42 | the idea that reaction to colours is not uniform 43 | the type of people who are most susceptible to colour influence 4_| acollaboration between people from different backgrounds 45_| the effect of impaired vision on eating habits 46 _| something that interests people but not for its original purpose 47_| hypothetical situation which may disgust us 48. | some people’s ability to be more precise than others in describing subtle taste changes 49_| the way companies can use psychology to make us eat more '50_| abelief that some people are naturally reluctant to taste something HOW WE TASTE DIFFERENT COLOURS A. ‘We've all heard that the first bite is taken with the eye but the link between our visual sense and our flavour perception may be stronger than you think. When I think of flavour perception, noses and taste buds primarily spring to mind. Sure, other factors such as texture, temperature and touch sensations play 4 part but taste and smell are the dominant senses here, right? Well, perhaps not. You only have to consider the insatiable public appetite for food pictures masquerading as cookbooks to see there is meat to the old adage we eat with our eyes. Charles Spence, the Oxford experimental psychologist who helped Heston Blumenthal develop some of his playful multisensory signature dishes, places vision right up there with smell, in flavour's ‘premier league’, if you will, “Half the brain is visual in some sense,” says Spence. This is, in part, why the colour of our food and drink can not only determine whether it is appetising bat its flavour, too, B. It is often said that we have an inherent aversion to blue food because it appears so rarely in nature, Another popular theory is that we're attracted to red food because it signals ripeness, sweetness and calories. But is this an innate preference? Probably not, thinks Chris Lukehurst, head of research at the Marketing Clinic. How colour affects appetite is inconsistent and contextual. Think about green food and you might picture fresh, nutritious rocket, watercress or cucumber. Or perhaps under-ripe, sour fruits, "However, If I talk to you about green meat,” he says, “your stomach probably turns.’ It is interesting, though, that a dyed-blue steak will have the same effect, even if you know it’s perfectly safe. If you get people to eat it in the dark, says Spence, “so they think it’s normal, then you turn the lights up and show them the colour, some will get up and be sick straightaway.” Such is the powerfully aversive effect of food colour out of context, To 8 - Lop 12 - Otto Channel Ca As well as tasting the colour of what we consume, we can also taste the shade of its wrapping. Spence has tricked people into confusing salt and vinegar crisps with cheese and onion flavour merely by switching packets. “Many of our subjects will taste the colour of the erisp packet, not the crisp itself,’ he says. Our brains excel in picking up associations and using them as shortcuts. When the colour makes us expect something to taste a certain way, we'll taste what we expect unless it's shockingly different. Using multiple colours in sweets such as Smarties and M&Ms is a strategy to get you to eat lots of them. Tiéng Anh THPT ~ Bang A 8 Scanned with CamScannerPeople wolf down more from a mixed bow! than they will from a bow! full of their favourite colour, And a recent study from Comwell University showed that you'll eat more, too, if your food colour ‘matches the plate, while a contrast will have the opposite effect. D. If you can’t see colours, you might expect your other senses to sharpen and compensate but blind people don’t taste or smell any more than anyone else. They are, however, generally better at naming smells, which most sighted people struggle with. So they may not be tasting more intensely but they can identify flavours better without visual cues. Not surprisingly, losing your sight can make eating stressful and it is thought to contribute to a diminished appetite in old age. But even losing the capacity to see colours can have adverse effects. In his book An Anthropologist on Mars, Oliver Sacks told the fascinating story of a man who experienced this after an accident. He found eating less pleasurable and started to choose black or white foods, or eat with his eyes closed. Following a discussion with Blumenthal, Spence and his team at Oxford did some research to discover who is the most easily influenced by the effects of colouring and found that those at the super-taster end of the spectrum rely less on their eyes. “Whereas those with fewer taste buds,” says Spence, ‘will be more easily led astray or say, “Yep, I see red therefore it’s sweet”." Te 9 - Lop 12 - Otto Channel Your answers: at 2 8. a co 46. 47, 48. 8 30. Part 5. Read the following passage and answer the questions from 51 to 60. ESTABLISHING YOUR BIRTHRIGHTS Position in the famlily can play a huge role in shaping character, finds Clover Stroud A Last week I was given a potent reminder of how powerful birth order might be in determining a child's character. My son, Jimmy Joe, nine, and my daughter, Dolly, six, were re-enacting a TV talent show. Jimmy Joe elected himself judge and Dolly was a contestant, Authoritative and unyielding, he wielded a clipboard, delivering harsh criticisms that would make a real talent show judge flinch. Initially Dolly loved the attention, but she soon grew tired of his dominance, instigating a pillow fight, then a fist fight. It ended, inevitably, in tears. A visiting friend, with an older, more successful sister, declared it ‘classic first child behaviour of dominance and supposed authority’. Dolly's objection to her brother's self- appointed role as leader was justified, he announced, while Jimmy Joe’s superiority was characteristic of the forceful personality of firstboms. Birth order, he said, wasn’t something they could just shrug off. B. Debate about the significance of birth order goes right to the heart of the nature versus nurture argument and is, consequently, surrounded by huge controversy. This controversy has raged since the 19" century, when Austrian psychiatrist Alfred Adler argued that birth order can define the way someone deals with life, He identified firstborns as driven and often suffering from a sense of having been ‘dethroned’ by a second child. Younger children, he stated, were hampered by having been more pampered than older siblings. It's a view reiterated by Professor Frank Sulloway’s influential work, Born to Rebel. Sulloway, a leading proponent of the birth- order idea, argued it has a definitive effect on the ‘Big Five’ personality traits of openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness and neuroticism. c According to the birth-order theory, first children are usually well-organized high achievers. However, they can have an overdeveloped sense of entitlement and be unyielding. Second children are sometimes Tiéng Anh THPT ~ Bang A 9 Scanned with CamScannerToe 10 - Lép 12 - Otto Channel ‘very competitive through rivalry with the older sibling. They're also good mediators and negotiators, keen to keep everyone happy. Middle children, tagged the ‘easy’ ones, have good diplomacy skills. ‘They suffer from a tendency to feel insignificant beside other siblings and often complain of feeling invisible to their parents. Youngest children are often the most likely to rebel, feeling the need to ‘prove’ themselves. They're often extroverts and are sometimes accused of being selfish. Twins inevitably find it harder to see themselves as individuals, unless their parents have worked hard to identify them as such. It's not unusual for one twin to have a slightly dominant role over the other and take the lead role. D. But slapping generalized labels on a child is dangerous; they change all the time, often taking turns at being the ‘naughty one’ or the ‘diligent one’. However, as one of five children, I know how hard it is to transcend the tags you earn according to when you were bom. It is unsurprising then that my eldest sister is the successful entrepreneur, and that, despite covering all the big bases of adult life like marriage, kids and property, my siblings will probably always regard me as their spoilt younger sister. E. *As the oldest of three, I've found it hard not to think of my own three children as having the same personality types that the three of us had when I was growing up,” says Lisa Cannan, a teacher. “I identify with my eldest son, who constantly takes the lead in terms of organization and responsibility. My daughter, the middle child, is more cerebral than her brothers. She's been easier than them. She avoids confrontation, so has an easy relationship with both boys. My youngest is gorgeous but naughty. I know I’m partly to blame for this, as I forgive him things the elder two wouldn't get away with.” F. AS a parent, it's easy to feel guilty about saddling a child with labels according to birth order, but as child psychologist Stephen Bayliss points out, these characteristics might be better attributed to parenting styles, rather than a child's character. He says that if a parent is worried about having encouraged, for example, an overdeveloped sense of dominance in an older sibling or spoiled a younger child, then it's more useful to look at ways this can be addressed than over-analyzing why it happened. Bayliss is optimistic that as adults we can overcome any negative connotations around birth order. “Look at the way you react to certain situations with your siblings. If you're unhappy about being treated as a certain type of personality, try 10 work out if it’s a role that you've willingly accepted. If you're unhappy with the role, being dynamic about focusing on your own reactions, rather than blaming theirs, will help you overcome it, Change isn’t casy but nobody need be the victim of their biography.” Questions 51 - 56 ‘The reading passage has six paragraphs, A-F. Choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list of headings below. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. LIST OF HEADINGS i Children’s views on birth order fi Solutions are more important than causes iii Characteristics common to all children regardless of birth order iv Doubts about birth-order theory but personal experience supporting it ¥- A theory that is still supported vi Birth-order characteristics continuing as children get older vii A typical example of birth-order behaviour in practice vili_ Exceptions to the rule of birth order ix A detailed description of each child in families in general Your answers: Tiéng Anh THPT ~ Bang A 10 Scanned with CamScannerTe 11 - Lop 12 - Otto Channel 31. Paragraph A 32, Paragraph B 33. Paragraph C 34. Paragraph D 35, Paragraph E 56, Paragraph F ‘Questions 57 = 60 ‘Complete the sentences below. Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes, 57. First-born children have expectations that are too high with regard to 58. Middle children are often considered _by thei parents. 59. Youngest children may be described as _by other people. 60, According to Bayliss, adults can get over any negative around birth order. Your answers: 37. 38. 39. 60. SECTION D. WRITING (60 points) Part 1. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. Use the word given in capital letters and the word mustn’t be altered in any way. 1. He wishes he hadn't spent all his money playing cards. REGRETS He playing cards. 2. Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed. LEAF if you want to succeed. 3. [didn’t realize what she would suffer in the first place. DID Little _ would suffer in the first place. 4. Their marriage was under pressure because of their financial problems. STRAIN ‘Their financial problems ___ marriage. 5. Her latest novel isn’t as good as her previous one. PAR Her latest novel__her previous. Part 2. The central region of Vietnam has suffered from torrential downpours that triggered severe flooding. You plan to do charity to help the inhabitants there, Write a letter (80- 100 words) to the local authorities to ask them how to get to the area safely and what should be provided for the local people. Use your name and address as Hoang Van Nam ~ 37 Nguyen Van Cu Street, Vinh City, Nghe An Province. Tiéng Anh THPT — Bang A iM Scanned with CamScannerTa 12 - Lop 12 - Otto Channel Part 3: Write an essay of about 350 words on the following topic. ‘Nowadays, many people tend to substitute offline friends with online ones. What is your opinion? ‘To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include ‘any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. 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A. 3hours B. 3,3 hours C.4 hours ‘Your answers: 1 2 2% \4 Bi 6 7 8. | 10. Page 1 of 10 Scanned with CamScannerPart II. (10 points) Listen to a part of a lecture about the early history of cinema and complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer 11, Rival cameras were claimedto________Iess than the Cinematographe. 12. In Russia, on one occasion, the Cinematographe was suspected of being a 13, Early filming in Russia led to the creation of a new approach to 14. One em for historians is not knowing whether earl; ui nt asit eesti," Shaed by Angels of rte chanel iii 15, Marey encountered difficulties achieving the 16. The ___of strips of photographic paper. of the comic strip influenced the way films were planned. 17. Documentaries used, shots before fiction films dic. 18, The popularity of_ films led to increased numbers of shots. 19, When filming , the sereen might be divided. 20, As films became more complex, became an important part of film making. ‘Your answers: i. rm B. is iB. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. SECTION B: PHONETICS (10 points) Part I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest. (5 points) 1. A. peanut B. feather C. breathe D. leaflet 2. A. helps B. rises C. likes D. laughs 3. A.mgdel B. modest C. modal D. modem 4. A. orchard B. archive C. orchid D. scholar 5. A. supposedly B. markedly allegedly D. determinedly ‘Your answers: L 2. 3. 4 5. Part IL. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in the group. (5 points} 6 A.canal B. coffee C. compost D. worksheet 7. A. fivefold B. emerge C.drama D. mindset 8. A. unify B. universe C. united D. uniform 9. A. circumstance B. submarine C. comprehend D. magazine 10. A. breathtaking B. heartbroken C. labour-saving D. short-sighted ‘Your answers: 6. 7. 8 9. 10. SECTION C: LEXICO AND GRAMMAR (70 points) Part I. Choose the word, phrase or expression that best completes each sentence. (20 points) 1 Everglades is a large, low, wet region in southern part of the US state of Florida. A. The/the B.O/ the . Anithe D.The/ 0 2. My father gave me ‘asa birthday present on my birthday. A. a digital useful alarm clock B. an alarm useful digital clock C. a.useful alarm digital clock D. a useful digital alarm clock 3. I don't suppose anyone will volunteer, 2 A. does he B.dol C. will they D. won't they, 4, An artist will do his best to express innocence and inexperience in the child’s face. A. portraying a child B. whom he portrays C. portrays a child —_D. portrayed a child Page 2 of 10 Scanned with CamScanner5. There are words in English having more than one meaning. Pay close attention to this fact. A.alarge many —_B. quite many C.agreatmany quite alot 6 restaurant you choose is fine with me as long as it’s near our office. A. Whenever B. Whatever C. Wherever D. Whichever 7. Hana and Rina are talking about Lucy. Shea toy gin. - Hanna: “ Lucy has lost her purse somewhere this moming” Channel “Rit nN A. Tough luck B. Congratulations C. Never mind D. Iwill take if for her 8. As always, Lam with everything you say. A. agree B. inagreement —_C. agreeable D. agreeing 9, Some snakes lay eggs, but give birth to live offspring. A. others B. the other C. other D. the others 10. appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does overhead is merely an optical illusion. ‘A. What the Moon B. The Moon which C. When the Moon D, That the Moon 11. I don’t think you have been watering the plants near the gate, The soil is , A.asdryasrice — Beasdryasatile — C.asdryasabone —D.as dry as wood 12. Although the boy was disabled, he was quite confident the first time he practiced this sport. A. Disabled as the boy was to walk, the first time he practiced this sport, he was quite confident. B. Though a disabled boy, he was quite confident the first time he practiced this sport C. In spite of being quite confident the first time he practiced this sport, he was disabled. D. He was quite confident when practicing this sport for the first time despite of a disabled boy. 13, they've already made their decision, there’s nothing much we can do A. seeing that B.on grounds that C. assuming that _D., for reason that 14. As a citizen, it is natural to to the laws and rules made by society. A. comply B. comform C. hinder D.obcy 15, Does Mr. Mike bring his farm to the local market every day? A. productively _B. productive C. produce D. product 16. I don’t mind wearing my big brother's 5 A.pick-me-ups _B. turn-ups C-hand-me-downs _D. keep-pace-withs Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences 17. They were commended for having acted responsiblely towards the environment. ‘A. condemned. B. denounced C. acclaimed D. promoted 18, It is quite common for students to gather at the canteen and shoot the breeze during the break A. enjoy fresh food B. wander aimlessly C. fight with each other D. gossip about unimportant things Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences 19. Professor Stephen Hawking thinks the primitive forms of artificial intelligence which have been developed so far have already proved very useful A. basic B. modern C.original D. recent 20. Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were apples and oranges A. containing too many technical details B. very similar B. completely different D. very complicated Your answers: L 2 3. 4. 6. 17 8. (9. HL [a2 13. i. 16. 7. 18. [19. Page 3 of 10 Scanned with CamScannerPart IL. Give the correct form of words in brackets to complete the following sentences. (20 points) 1. Deforestation and excessive farming have the soil. POOR 2. . there are black holes in space. THEORY 3. Barack Obama is the first President of the United States with background. RACE 4, individuals are those who share the same hobbies, interests, or points of view. MIND 5. The board has decided against implementing the new system. ADVISE 6. We were met by our guide, who seemed incompetent and understood very little of what we said to him. LANGUAGE 7. My sister and her friend, Duong and Nga, aged 17 and 18, won the first and the third prize in the English speaking contest. RESPECT ihareli by rie 8. The sun and the moon are often in poetry. PERSON Channel 9. The of the agriculture in our country is very necessary. ELECTRIFY 10. They were an average family living a boring life in a(n), little house in the suburbs. DESCRIBE, ‘Your answers: 6. 7 8. , 9. 4 10. Part IIL Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets. (5 points) 1. My suggestion is that your brother (see) the dentist. 2. David was deported on account of his expired visa. He (have) itrenewed 3. (Lose) all his money in gambling, he returned to his hometown 4. We had spent nearly three hours waiting outside the station, then out the star (come) ‘ 5. He has five outstanding students, each (deserve), to be given a scholarship. Your answers: Ls 2 3. 4. 3 Part IV. Fill in each of the numbered blank with ONE suitable preposition. (5 points) 1, What chemical is this? It’s giving ____a horrible smell. 2. Mr Deacon next door had a very serious operation. Apparently, it was a miracle he pulled 3. The teacher waited for the noise to die before she continued to speak. 2. 3. 4. 4. I don’t know what happened. I was just sitting at my desk and 1 suddenly blacked for a few minutes. 5. The volunteer team call, students with various visual, hearing, physical and cognitive impairments every two months to give them both financial and spiritual support. ‘Your answers: 1. 2. a 4 a Part V. Fill in the gap with ONE suitable word. (5 points) 1. Thaven’t read any medical books or articles on the subject for a long time, so I'm out of with recent developments. 2. Please stop making that noise. It really gets on my 3. The information you have got is actually off the , $0 be careful if you intend to use it for publication. 4. He was wearing very shabby , dirty clothes and looked very down at 5. Clare stood her in the meeting and refused to be intimidated even when Michael got angry. Your answers: fi. 2 i 4. 5. ] Page 4 of 10 Scanned with CamScanner