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Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH

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Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH SỐ PHÁCH

Thời gian: 240 phút (không thể thời gian phát đề)
Ngày thi: 08/2/2025
Đề thi này gồm 15 trang

 Thí sinh làm trên bài thi và KHÔNG ghi gì vào phần
trước
 Thí sinh KHÔNG được sử dụng tài liệu. Cán bộ coi thi KHÔNG giải thích gì
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SECTION 1:
LISTENING
HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN THI NGHE HIỂU
 Bài nghe gồm 4 phần; mỗi phần nghe được 2 LẦN, mỗi lần cách nhau 20 giây; mở đầu và kết thúc mỗi
phần nghe có tín hiệu
 Mở đầu và kết thúc bài nghe có nhạc hiệu. Thí sinh có 02 phút để hoàn chỉnh bài trước nhạc hiệu kết thúc
bài nghe
 Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh đã có trong bài nghe

Part 1. For question 1 – 5, listen to part of a news report about a volcanic eruption in Iceland and decide whether the
statements are True (T), False (F) or Not Given (NG). Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.

1. The volcanic eruption occurs 13 kilometers from the capital city Reykjavik.
2. Iceland has been frequently struck by volcanic eruption for 900 years.
3. The last three weeks have recorded the largest number of seismic activities since 1991
4. Flights across Europe are cancelled due to the current situation.
5. Icelanders are advised to stay indoors with their windows closed for fear of poisonous air.

Your answers:

Part 2. For question 6 – 14, listen to a journalist talking about the life of a famous Scottish poet and complete the sentences
with a word
There or aof
is a lack short phrase. Write
information aboutyour
both answers in the
the number andcorresponding
6. numbered boxed provided. of
damselflies
different across in Britian.
locations

The damselfly has been badly affected by recent changes in the countryside, for example, 7.
And the filling-in of ponds.

An observer can identify a damselfly by the position of its 8. while it is resting.

 Because of their colours, some damselflies are described as resembling types of 9.
.

The commonest species of damselfly in the speaker’s area is called the 10. .
6. 7. 8.

9. 10. 11.

12. 13. 14.

The most endangered species of damselfly in the speaker’s area is called the 11.
.

The best place to find damseflies is near water which is 12. , and which
supports plant life.

Damseflies are easiest to see in the hours immediately following 13. of .

The Conservation Trust would like to make a 14. of places wher damseflies
can still be found.

Your answers:

Part 3. For question 15 – 19, listen to an interview in which people called Clair MacBride and Shaun Kale are talking about
training to run in a charity marathon, and choose the answer (A,B,C or D) which fits best according to what you hear. Write
your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.

15. When Claire started her marathon training programme, she felt______________
A. encouraged by the reaction of others.
B. amazed at her own self-discipline.
C. determined to establish new habits.
D. aware of the size of the task ahead.
16. What mistake does Shaun believe he made in his marathon preparation______________
A. not being sufficiently fit at the start.
B. overtraining in the early days.
C. not realising the importance of motivation.
D. choosing an unsuitable training plan at first.
17. Claire says that after she got injured she______________
13 A. considered the prospect of giving up her training.
B. accepted the neccessity of getting plenty of rest.
C. paid attention to the recommendations of a trainer.
D. made the decision to modify her training plan.
18. What does Claire suggest about training on winter______________
 A. it was helpful to pay attention to the sounds she heard.
B. it was hard without a running companion.
C. it was necessary to prepare herself mentally.
15.D. it was depressing
16. to be running17. in the dark. 18. 19. 20.

19. When asked about his running speed in the marathon, Shaun reveals his______________
A. lack of faith in technology.
B. desire to achieve a good race time.
C. worries about finishing the race.
D. pride in his increasing fitness.
20. For both Claire and Shaun, their experience of the marathon as a whole was______________
A. full of highly emotional moments.
B. more satisfying than they had been led to believe.
C. made easier by the support they received from the crowd.
D. stressful as a result of unexpected issues.
Your answers:

Part 4. For question 21-30, listen to a conversation about April Fool’s day and complete the following sentences. Write NO
MORE THAN THREE WORDS TAKEN from the recording for each blank.
Despite not being considered as an official holiday, April Fool’s is steel deemed
(21)_______________________
among pranksters worldwide.
April’s Fool day’s commencement was the Pope Gregory XIII published
(22)_______________________________
implementing a new calendar system – the Gregorian calendar in France in thest 16th century.
Those still celebrating the new year in spring instead of doing so in January 1 according to the Gregorian
calendar, who were (23)__________________________________, were called April Fools.

The calendar change theory was problematic in that before of publication of Gregorian calendar, the new year
was linked to (24)________________________________________, not April 1st.

In Eastern nations, people have their own (25)____________________________, such as Holi – a festival
whereby people throw coloured paints and waters onto one another.

In the 1700s, the English began to prank others by (26)______________________________ on people or

sending them on (27)_______________________________ on April Fool’s day.

In the event of April Fool’s day, news outlets like newspapers and TV, which deceptive headlines
(28)__________________________ and news stories, also got involved.

In 1998, (29)________________________________ in the United States were fooled into ordering “left –
handed burger” which was advertised in the newspapers.

Many governments worldwide have planned to (30)____________________________ April Fool’s day due to
its negative influence on worker’s efficiency.
Part 5. For question 30 – 39, listen to a part of a talk about fibre optic cables, and complete the following summary. Write NO
MORE THAN TWO WORDS taken from the recording for each blank. Write your answers in the corresponding
numbered boxes provided.

Nearly all the transboundary (30)____________________ is largely facilitated by a few undred fibre
opic cables under the sea. It is similar to the way people in a country are connected to one another. Though
each cable is 30.
only the size of a(n) (31)____________________, together these cables are considered the
35.
essence of the Internet. Being shielded against ocean water wuth Vaseline – a common name for
(32)____________________,
36.
31. the cables are vulnerable to earthquakes and sometimes, attacks from
(33)____________________. In some places, they go as deep underwater as Mount Everest is high.
The daring
32.
37. and even unthinkable process of making the Internet the global network involves
embedding the cables in a(n) (34)____________________ in the seabed and let it be buried by sand in a
33.
38.
natural way thanks to the ocean currents, which is said to be shockingly easy yet (35)____________________
sophisticated, and is considered (36)____________________. Underwater “submarine cables” were an obvious
39.
34.
next step following the success of electric telegraphs across numerous cities attributed to the system of (37)
____________________.
Despite having one of the first cables knocked out of commision by a fishing boat, undersea cables
came (38)____________________, reaching around the Atlantic by 1858 and then across the world. Though
now the Internet can be beamed from mobile phone towers or (39)____________________ and ballons
powered by Google, undersea cables are still the best choice of international corporates for speedy
transcontinental information transmission.

Your answers:

Part 6. From question 40-41, listen to a scientist talking about two spacecraft carrying what he calls a Golden Disc – a type
of CD containing information about our civilisation, and choose the answer (A,B, or C) which fits bests according to what
you hear. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.

40. It was felt that music should be included on the Golden Disc because Your answers:
A. other life forms would find it beautiful even if it was
incomprehensible. 40.
B. other life forms might get an idea of what is it to be human.
C. human languages might not be comprehensible to other life forms.
41. The main reason for the launch of two spacecraft was to
 SECTION 2: Lexico - Grammar
Part 1. For question 40 – 54, write the letter A, B, C, D in the numbered boxes provided to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions.
40. In the end, John admitted having made the mistake, ________ in a somewhat arrogant manner.
A. Albet B. Whereupon C. In as much as D. In so far as

41. The terrible weather in Sapa spoiled what ________ a perfect family vacation during the festive season.
A. Would other than that would be B. Would just as soon be
C. Would otherwise have been D. Jad better would have been

42. I had a ________ this morning when a tractor trailer unexpectedly swerved into my lane.
A. Deep end B. Dead beat C. Close shave D. Tigh corner

43. You should________ in public. If I were you, I wouldn’t say anything about my self at all.
A. Toy with the tea B. Go the whole log C. Wipe the slate clean D. Wash your dirty
linen
44. Have you been________ against tetanus in the last ten years?
A. Prescribed B. Injected C. Diagnosed D. Inoculated

45. Cars have been banned for the city centre, which makes the area much safer for________.
A. Passersby B. Onlookers C. Pedestrians D. Footmen

46. John asked Todd if________ arrested!

A. He was ever B. Was he ever C. He had ever been D. Had he ever been
 SECTION 3: Reading
Part 1. From question 42-49, read a magazine article and choose the answer (A,B,C or D) which fits best according to the
article. Wrtie your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.

An Unlikely Muse
A new wave of music and arts projects has emerged, focusing on someone who may seem for some a dubious source of
inspiration. Imelda Marcos, former first lady of the Philippines, is currently becoming the subject of musicals, song cycles and
shows on a worldwide arena.
When the Marcos regime collapsed in 1986, and Imelda and her husband Ferdinand were exiled in Hawaii, they carried with
them allegations of embezzlement, corruption and human rights abuses. Imelda had spent the last twenty years living off a
seemingly endless supply of funds, living an exotic and glamorous lifestyle and rubbing shoulders with powerful figures
worldwide. In 1972, when the superstar couple’s popularity was fading and they were at risk of losing their power, Ferdinand
Marcos instated martial, leading to an era of chaos and plunder, and what is described by some as the second most corrupt
regime of the twentieth century. Ferdinand and Imelda fled in 1986 to escape the People’s Power Revolution, Imelda leaving
behind some 2000 pairs of shoes.
After her husband died in Hawaii due to ill health, Imelda stood trial in the United States on behalf of her husband. Following
that, she returned to the Philippines to face seventy more counts of corruption and tax evasion. She has now returned to congress
in the Philippines, her make-up and gowns as flawless as ever.
So what makes Imelda Marcos such an appealing muse? Undoubtedly, Imelda Marcos’s resolute character which has withstood
exile, legal battles and the wrath of her enemies makes her an appealing heroine, but film-maker Fenton Bailey attributes her
iconicity to her sense of glamour and style, and her role as a cultural trend-setter. And like so many women who let nothing
come between them and their goals, she has gained a certain iconic status, particularly among homosexuals, not unlike that of
Judy Garland and Lady Gaga.
And now the story of Imelda Marcos can be seen in the format of a musical, an artistic genre which is quite befitting for this
flamboyant, entertaining figure of beauty and glamour. ‘Imelda – A new musical’ has played in Los Angeles and New York. The
artistic director of the musical, Tim Dang, realises that the musical glosses over the darker aspects of the Marcos regime, but
wanted to portray Imelda as a person with all her faults on display, leaving the audience to come to a verdict. However, despite
the glitz of the show, reviews were mixed, stating the ‘the serio-comic spoof... had a vacuum at its centre’.
The story of Imelda Marcos has also been immortalised as a song cycle, ‘Here Lies Love’ written by David Byrne and Norman
Cook, in which Imelda comes across as both a hero and villain. Their reasoning was to try to understand the story of how people
can attain positions of such power and greed. They were also inspired by Imelda’s love of dancing and clubbing, and how her
own style of music could be incorporated into their own. Byrne adds that their story is not black and white – the couple were
very popular at first, and Imelda headed a lot of public works in the Philippines and added much to the nation’s sense of culture
and identity.
At the Cultural Centre of the Philippines, a tour named ‘La Vida Imelda’ led by Carlos Sedran describes the life of Imelda
Marcos, the cold war and martial law, while also portraying the glamour of the Imelda lifestyle. He describes it as an eternal
story, in which her extravagance can be seen as either distasteful or in some ways estimable.
There is a danger that these new art forms airbrush out the atrocities which accompanied the ostentation and glamour. It was a
time when democracy was suppressed, political enemies disappeared, and billions of dollars which could have helped the
poverty-stricken country were spent on the Marcos’s extravagant lifestyle. However, the artists involved are keen to make clear
that the regime also resulted in great leaps forward in the country’s culture, architecture and infrastructure. The Marcos legacy
remains in the form of hospitals, Heart and Lung Centres, Folk Art theatres and homes for children and the elderly,
notwithstanding that the Marcos couple set their war-ravaged, poverty-stricken land onto the world stage.

1. Why are Imelda’s shoes mentioned in the second paragraph?

A.To illustrate how little she cared for her personal possessions.
B.To illustrate her love of fashion and beauty.
C.To indicate how quickly she had to flee the country.
D.To illustrate the extravagance of her lifestyle.
2. What aspect of Imelda’s character is emphasised in paragraph 3?
A. her flamboyance.
B. her kindness.
C. her kindness.
D. her beauty.

3. Why is Imelda compared with Judy Garland and Lady Gaga?

A. Due to her status as a gay icon.
B. Due to her ambition and drive.
C. Because she has created new fashions.
D. Because she has triumphed over legal battles.

4. Why was the musical of Imelda’s life criticised?

A. Because it did not portray Imelda’s faults.
B. Because the show was too shallow.
C. Because it was too glamorous and showy.
D. Because it was both serious and comedic.

5. What was it about Imelda’s story that interested David Byrne and Norman Cooke?
A. The ongoing themes of power, greed and music.
B. The fact that the story had both a clear hero and villain.
C. The reasoning why people such as Imelda become who they are.
D. The fact that her musical taste was similar to theirs.

6. According to Carlos Sedran, how do people respond to Imelda’s expensive lifestyle?

A. Most people are shocked by it.
B. It evokes both positive and negative feelings.
C. People want to be like her.
D. People realise why she did it.

7. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as something Imelda Marcos did for the
Philippines?
A. She made health services available to the people.
B. She gave the country a cultural identity.
C. She reduced the levels of poverty for Filipino people.
D. She drew the world’s attention to the country.

Your answers:

Part 2. In the passage below, seven paragraphs have been removed. For question ??-??, read the passage and choose
from paragraphs A-H the one which fits each gap. There is ONE extra paragraph which you do not need to use. Write
you answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.

The Do-gooders
The people who changed the morals of English society.
In the last decades of the 18th century, the losers seriously outnumbered the winners. Those who were fortunate enough to
occupy the upper levels of society, celebrated their good fortune by living a hedonistic life of gambling, parties and alcohol.
It was their moral right, they felt, to exploit the weak and the poor. Few of them thought their lives should change, even
fewer believed it could.
 But the decisive turning point for moral reform was the French revolution. John Bowlder, a popular moralist of the time,
blamed the destruction of French society on a moral crisis. Edmund Burke, a Whig statesman agreed. 'When your fountain
is choked up and polluted,' he wrote, 'the stream will not run long or clear.' If the English society did not reform, ruin
would surely follow.

Englishmen were deeply afraid that the immorality of France would invade England. Taking advantage of this, Burke was
able to gain considerable support by insisting that the French did not have the moral qualifications to be a civilised nation.
He pronounced 'Better this island should be sunk to the bottom of the sea that than... it should not be a country of religion
and morals.'

Sobering though these messages were, the aristocracy of the time was open to such reforms, not least due to fear. France's
attempt to destroy their nobility did much to encourage the upper classes to examine and re-evaluate their own behaviour.
Added to this was the arrival of French noble émigrés to British shores. As these people were dependant on the charity of
the British aristocracy, it became paramount to amend morals and suppress all vices in order to uphold the state.

Whether the vices of the rich and titled stopped or were merely cloaked is open to question. But it is clear that by the turn of
the century, a more circumspect society had emerged. Styles of dress became more moderate, and the former adornments of
swords, buckles and powdered hair were no longer seen. There was a profusion of moral didactic literature available. Public
hangings ceased and riots became much rarer.

One such person was Thomas Wackley who in 1823 founded a medical journal called 'the Lancet'. At this time, Medicine
was still a profession reserved for the rich, and access to knowledge was impossible for the common man. The Lancet shone
a bright light on the questionable practices undertaken in medicine and particularly in surgery, and finally led to improved
standards of care.

How though did changes at the top affect the people at the bottom of the societal hierarchy? Not all reformers concerned
themselves which changes at the authoritative and governmental levels. Others concentrated on improving the lives and
morals of the poor. In the midst of the industrial revolution, the poorest in society were in dire straits. Many lived in slums
and sanitation was poor. No-one wanted the responsibility of improvement.

Could local authorities impose such measures today? Probably not. Even so, the legacy of the moral reform of the late
1800s and 1900s lives on today. Because of it, the British have come to expect a system which is competent, fair to all and
free from corruption. Nowadays everyone has a right to a home, access to education, and protection at work and in hospital.
This is all down to the men and women who did not just observe society's ills from a distance, but who dared to take steps
to change it.

Missing Paragraph:
A. But a moral makeover was on the horizon, and one of the first people to promote it was William Wilberforce, better known
for his efforts in abolishing the slave trade. Writing to a friend, Lord Muncaster, he stated that 'the universal corruption and
profligacy of the times...taking its rise amongst the rich and luxurious has now ... spread its destructive poison through the
whole body of the people.'

B. But one woman, Octavia Hill, was willing to step up to the mark. Hill, despite serious opposition by the men who still
dominated English society, succeeded in opening a number of housing facilities for the poor. But, recognising the weaknesses
of a charity-dependent culture, Hill enforced high moral standards, strict measures in hygiene and cleanliness upon her tenants,
B. But one woman, Octavia Hill, was willing to step up to the mark. Hill, despite serious opposition by the men who still
dominated English society, succeeded in opening a number of housing facilities for the poor. But, recognising the weaknesses
of a charity-dependent culture, Hill enforced high moral standards, strict measures in hygiene and cleanliness upon her tenants,
and, in order to promote a culture of industry, made them work for any financial handouts.

C. At first, moralists did not look for some tangible end to moral behaviour. They concerned themselves with the spiritual
salvation of the rich and titled members of society, believing that the moral tone set by the higher ranks would influence the
lower orders. For example, Samuel Parr, preaching at London's St Paul's Cathedral, said 'If the rich man...abandons himself to
sloth and all the vices which sloth generates, he corrupts by his example. He permits...his immediate attendants to be, like him,
idle and profligate.'

D. In time, the fervour for improved morals strayed beyond personal behaviour and towards a new governance. People called
for a tightening of existing laws which had formerly been enforced only laxly. Gambling, duelling, swearing, prostitution,
pornography and adultery laws were more strictly upheld to the extent that several fashionable ladies were fined fifty pounds
each for gambling in a private residence.

E. So far, however, circumspection in the upper classes had done little to improve the lives of those in the lower classes. But
that was to change. Against a backdrop of the moral high ground, faults in the system started to stand out. One by one, people
started to question the morality of those in authority.

F. The attitudes of the upper classes became increasingly critical during the latter part of the eighteenth century. In 1768, the
Lord of the Treasury was perfectly at ease to introduce his mistress to the Queen, but a generation later, such behaviour would
have been unacceptable. Such attitudes are also seen in the diaries of Samuel Pepys, who, in 1793 rambles without criticism
about his peer's many mistresses. A few years later, his tone had become infinitely more critical.

G. Similar developments occurred in the Civil Service. Civil servants were generally employed as a result of nepotism or
acquaintance, and more often than not took advantage of their power to provide for themselves at the expense of the public.
Charles Trevelyan, an official at the London Treasury, realised the weaknesses in the system and proposed that all civil servants
were employed as a result of entrance examinations, thus creating a system which was politically independent and consisted of
people who were genuinely able to do the job.

H. These prophecies roused a little agitation when first published in 1790. But it was the events in 1792-93 which shocked
England into action. Over in France, insurrection had led to war and massacre. The King and Queen had been tried and
executed. France was now regarded as completely immoral and uncivilized, a country where vice and irreligion reigned.

Your answers:

Part 3. Read the following passage and do the tasks that follow.

Why we need to protect polar bears

Polar bears are being increasingly threatened by the effects of climate change, but their disappearance could have far-reaching
consequences. They are uniquely adapted to the extreme conditions of the Arctic Circle, where temperatures can reach -40°C.
One reason for this is that they have up to 11 centimetres of fat underneath their skin. Humans with comparative levels of
adipose tissue would be considered obese and would be likely to suffer from diabetes and heart disease. Yet the polar bear
experiences no such consequences.

A 2014 study by Shi Ping Liu and colleagues sheds light on this mystery. They compared the genetic structure of polar bears
with that of their closest relatives from a warmer climate, the brown bears. This allowed them to determine the genes that have
allowed polar bears to survive in one of the toughest environments on Earth. Liu and his colleagues found the polar bears had a
gene known as APOB, which reduces levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) - a form of 'bad' cholesterol. In humans,
A 2014 study by Shi Ping Liu and colleagues sheds light on this mystery. They compared the genetic structure of polar bears
with that of their closest relatives from a warmer climate, the brown bears. This allowed them to determine the genes that have
allowed polar bears to survive in one of the toughest environments on Earth. Liu and his colleagues found the polar bears had a
gene known as APOB, which reduces levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) - a form of 'bad' cholesterol. In humans,
mutations of this gene are associated with increased risk of heart disease. Polar bears may therefore be an important study model
to understand heart disease in humans.

The genome of the polar bear may also provide the solution for another condition, one that particularly affects our older
generation: osteoporosis. This is a disease where bones show reduced density, usually caused by insufficient exercise, reduced
calcium intake or food starvation. Bone tissue is constantly being remodelled, meaning that bone is added or removed,
depending on nutrient availability and the stress that the bone is under. Female polar bears, however, undergo extreme
conditions during every pregnancy. Once autumn comes around, these females will dig maternity dens in the snow and will
remain there throughout the winter, both before and after the birth of their cubs. This process results in about six months of
fasting, where the female bears have to keep themselves and their cubs alive, depleting their own calcium and calorie reserves.
Despite this, their bones remain strong and dense.

Physiologists Alanda Lennox and Allen Goodship found an explanation for this paradox in 2008. They discovered that pregnant
bears were able to increase the density of their bones before they started to build their dens. In addition, six months later, when
they finally emerged from the den with their cubs, there was no evidence of significant loss of bone density. Hibernating brown
bears do not have this capacity and must therefore resort to major bone reformation in the following spring. If the mechanism of
bone remodelling in polar bears can be understood, many bedridden humans, and even astronauts, could potentially benefit.

The medical benefits of the polar bear for humanity certainly have their importance in our conservation efforts, but these should
not be the only factors taken into consideration. We tend to want to protect animals we think are intelligent and possess
emotions, such as elephants and primates. Bears, on the other hand, seem to be perceived as stupid and in many cases violent.
And yet anecdotal evidence from the field challenges those assumptions, suggesting for example that polar bears have good
problem-solving abilities. A male bear called GoGo in Tennoji Zoo, Osaka, has even been observed making use of a tool to
manipulate his environment. The bear used a tree branch on multiple occasions to dislodge a piece of meat hung out of his
reach. Problem-solving ability has also been witnessed in wild polar bears, although not as obviously as with GoGo. A
calculated move by a male bear involved running and jumping onto barrels in an attempt to get to a photographer standing on a
platform four metres high.

In other studies, such as one by Alison Ames in 2008, polar bears showed deliberate and focussed manipulation. For example,
Ames observed bears putting objects in piles and then knocking them over in what appeared to be a game. The study
demonstrates that bears are capable of agile and thought-out behaviours. These examples suggest bears have greater creativity
and problem-solving abilities than previously thought.

As for emotions, while the evidence is once again anecdotal, many bears have been seen to hit out at ice and snow -
seemingly out of frustration - when they have just missed out on a kill. Moreover, polar bears can form unusual
relationships with other species, including playing with the dogs used to pull sleds in the Arctic. Remarkably, one
hand-raised polar bear called Agee has formed a close relationship with her owner Mark Dumas to the point where
they even swim together. This is even more astonishing since polar bears are known to actively hunt humans in the
wild.

If climate change were to lead to their extinction, this would mean not only the loss of potential breakthroughs in
human medicine, but more importantly, the disappearance of an intelligent, majestic animal.

For question ??-??, decide whether the following statement are True (T), False (F), or Not Given (NG). Write your answers
in the corresponding numbered boxes provided
 SECTION 4: Writing
Part 1. Read the two texts below.

Fairtrade or not fair trade

Part 2. You have listened to a radio programme about which courses should be included in secondary school’s curricula.
You have made the notes below:

Which coursed should be included in seconbdary

school’s curricula?

- Ancient Greek and Latin

- Computing course
- Plumbing course

Some opinions expressed in the discussion:

“Computer Science is more important than ancient languages.”
“All students need to know about Latin and Ancient Greek
authors.”
“We should include courses that teach something useful and
practical to students!”

Write an essay discussing two of the courses in your notes. You should explain which course should be included in
secondary school’s curricula, giving reasons in support of your answer.

You may, if you wish, make use of the opinions expressed in the discussion, but you should use your own words as far
as possible. You should write about 220 – 280 words.

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Part 3. The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities
form 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, ande make comparisons where relevant. You
should write about 150 words.
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Part 4. Write an essay about 350 words on the follwing topic:

In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the
population in the countryside is decreasing.

Do you think this a positive or a negative development?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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