TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN BẾN TRE KỲ THI CHỌN ĐỘI TUYỂN HỌC SINH GIỎI KHỐI 10

Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH ĐIỂM SỐ PHÁCH

Thời gian thi: 180 phút (không kể thời
gian giao đề)
Ngày thi: 20/5/2023
Đề thi có 11 trang

 Thí sinh không được sử dụng tài liệu, kể cả từ điển

 Giám thị không giải thích gì thêm

I. LISTENING (50 points)

HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN THI NGHE HIỂU
 Bài nghe gồm 4 phần, mỗi phần được nghe 2 lần, mỗi lần cách nhau 05 giây, mở đầu và kết
thúc mỗi phần có tín hiệu.
 Thí sinh có 02 phút để hoàn chỉnh bài trước tín hiệu nhạc kết thúc bài nghe.
 Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh (bằng tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài nghe

Part 1: For questions 1 – 6, listen and circle the correct answer A, B, or C.

You will hear the recordings TWICE.
1. Students should complete their work on the 1950s
A. if they want to be allowed to continue attending lectures.
B. because they will appreciate the information about the 1960s more.
C. otherwise they face the possibility of being failed for their coursework.
2. According to the lecturer, the 'baby boom' happened
A. because of relaxed attitudes in the sixties.
B. during a time of war.
C. because people felt more secure.
3. According to the lecturer, compared to the 1950s, the 1960s were
A. less conservative.
B. more conservative.
C. just as conservative.
4. According to the lecturer, literature changed the way women
A. over 40 were treated by society.
B. viewed issues of race in society.
C. felt about their roles in society.
5. The rate of crime in the sixties
A. rose nine per cent during the decade.
B. was nine times higher than in the fifties.
C. was nine times lower than in the fifties.
6. What happened at the start of the 1960s?
A. the first heart transplant
B. the introduction of the internet
C. the invention of lasers

Your answers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

PART 2: You will hear someone who works as a life coach talking about her work.
For questions 7-14, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.
BEING A LIFE COACH
The speaker tells people who ask her that her work is connected with the (7) ________________________

The speaker says that most people concentrate too much on what she calls their ‘(8) ____________________’

The speaker calls the plan to achieve a specific goal a '(9) _____________________________’.
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The speaker gives as an example of a personal goal increasing your ability at (10) _______________________.

The speaker gives as an example of a business goal thinking of new (11) _______________________.

The speaker says that sessions are conducted in a way that prevents any (12) _________________________.
The speaker says that sessions do not involve dealing with a person's past.

The speaker says that life coaches enable people to become (13) _______________________ themselves.

PART 3: You will hear a radio discussion about children who invent imaginary friends. For questions 14-20,
choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.
14/ What does the presenter say about the latest research into imaginary friends?
A. It contradicts other research on the subject.
B. It shows that the number of children who have them is increasing.
C. It indicates that negative attitudes towards them are wrong.
D. It focuses on the effect they have on parents.
15/ How did Liz feel when her daughter had an imaginary friend?
A. always confident that it was only a temporary situation
B. occasionally worried about the friend's importance to her daughter
C. slightly confused as to how she should respond sometimes
16/ Karen says that one reason why children have imaginary friends is that
A. they are having serious problems with their real friends.
B. they can tell imaginary friends what to do.
C. they want something that they cannot be given.
D. they want something that other children haven't got.
17/ Karen says that the teenager who had invented a superhero is an example of ________.
A. a very untypical teenager.
B. a problem that imaginary friends can cause.
C. something she had not expected to discover.
D. how children change as they get older.
18/ According to Karen, how should parents react to imaginary friends?
A. They should pretend that they like the imaginary friend.
B. They shouldn't get involved in the child's relationship with the friend.
C. They should take action if the situation becomes annoying.
D. They shouldn't discuss the imaginary friend with their child.

Your answers
14. 15. 16. 17. 18.

PART 4: For questions 19 – 25, listen to the news, and then complete the blanks with the word/words
you hear.
You will hear the recordings TWICE.
If all goes to plan, one week from today, President Trump will be in Hanoi, Vietnam, preparing to sit down for
a/an (19) with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. So far, this one is coming
together with decidedly less drama than the first time these two met.
This time, Trump's tone is less heated and on the substance and the central U.S. demand that North Korea give
up nuclear weapons.
He was a/an (20) for North Korea at the Defense Department during the Obama
administration. Well, I'm speculating here, but I think he is trying to create the impression that he is not desperate
for denuclearization.
President Trump certainly is looking for a foreign policy victory. And it's interesting that you've seen a/an (21)
shift in his policy towards North Korea over the last six months. And I think that's
probably, actually, a helpful indication of what's to come at Hanoi. But in the remarks from Stephen Biegun, who's
the special representative for North Korea.
Before the Singapore summit, President Trump described it by saying that it would be a get-to-know-you meeting,
plus. So that sounded very (22) , just establishing a relationship with
Kim Jong Un. So I had very - actually had very low expectations out of Singapore.

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I think a lot of the ideas have had a chance to (23) a little bit more. You're
hearing more reports about potential concessions from both sides. That gives us a little more optimism going into
Hanoi
One, I think, right off the bat is to reaffirm their dismantlement of their nuclear test site at Punggye-ri and the
(24) site at Tongchang-ri.
To go even further, a commitment to (25) their production of fissile
material and ballistic missiles - that would be a significant win for us as well.

II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (30 POINTS)

Part 1: For questions 26-45, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to each of the following
questions and write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.
26. Although usually quite compassionate, the receptionist made a ______ remark that took her colleagues by
surprise.
A. crooked B. cautious C. corrupt D. callous
27. After the disastrous televised interview, the topic was ______ on social media.
A. raging B. moving C. trending D. buzzing
28. Julie felt unfairly ______ when she spoke out against a company proposal and the entire staff team turned
against her.
A prosecuted B. persecuted C. oppressed D. suppressed
29. Once a major politician endorsed the young man’s candidacy, everyone ______ on the bandwagon and started
supporting him, too.
A. walked B. stepped C. jumped D. climbed
30. Malaysians should embrace their natural generosity and not let hard times ______ their spirit to help others
in need.
A. dampen B. moisten C. drench D. deluge
31. Everyone was living off tens of thousands of years of accumulated groundwater, like a ______ heir squandering
his wealth.
A. stingy B. miserly C. spendthrift D. penny- pincher
32. Saving up for a nest ______ is an important part of life and should not be ignored, no matter how young or
how well-off you are.
A. egg B. stone D. seed D. pit
33. My first impression of Vanessa was that she was very charming and ______; she seemed totally at ease with
people.
A. exuberant B. urbane C. aloof D. compassionate
34. Charlotte ______ the new girl immediately, within hours of meeting each other they were best of friends.
A. took issue with B. took heart from C. took a shine to D. took his hat off to
35. This sound system is so well-designed and technologically advanced that it is hard to ______.
A. overtake B. transcend C. dominate D. rival
36. Parents often have to ______ large amounts of money so their children can take part in extracurricular sports
activities.
A. mark down B. rung up C. shell out D. stock up
37. James kept trying to ______ his duties, but his manager told him if he didn’t start taking responsibility for his
work he would have to leave the company.
A. beaver away B. weasel out of C. chicken out of D. clam up
38. Our English teacher had a high opinion of herself and would always ______ into class as if she were a queen.
A. sprint B. skip C. strut D. stride
39. After testing positive on a doping test, the renowned athlete was advised to lay low and avoid the press like
the ______.
A. plague B. hawk C. wildfire D. wind
40. Apart from one or two ______ of brilliance from Owen, England put on a rather poor performance.
A. flashes B. spells C. storms D. strokes
41. The police believe Morgan strangled his girlfriend in a ______ of jealousy.
A. burst B. fit C. flash D. spell
in a fit of jealousy: trong một phút ghen tuông
42. Having gained a ______ victory in the general elections, they proceeded with their ambitious programme.
A. galloping B. staunch C. landslide D. close-up
43. We can’t buy it. We have already $400 ______ at the bank. We would run up huge debts.
A. overspent B. overtaken C. overdrawn D. overdone
44. It is hoped that this meeting will pave the way for ______ peace.
A. long-lasting B. long-running C. long-standing D. long-winded
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45. Naturally, her parents were thrilled to ______ when they found out she had passed the exam with an A.
A. shreds B. heaven C. goodness D. bits

Your answers
26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35.
36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45.

Part 2: WORD FORM: Supply the correct word form of the words in brackets.
46. Judy Dench’s ………………… performance as Lady Macbeth earned her a Laurence Oliver award in 1977.
(RIVET)
47. ……………………, I think we got a good deal, but in terms of quality the hotel left a great deal to be desired.
(PRICE)
48. Coming face to face with my childhood hero, I was completely …………………… and couldn’t get a single word
out! (TIE)
49. The final vote was 128 for, 173 against with 21 ……………………… The government has been humiliated by
this defeat. (ABSTAIN)
50. The rocks appear to be stationary but in the high winds that whip across this desert landscape, they are in
reality moving …………………………… (PERCEIVE)
51. I guess the annual …………………… of your car is high if you travel so much. (MILE)
52. That country used to be a ……………………., but now it is a republic. (DICTATE)
53. The government promised to ……………………… the public transport next year. (SUBSIDY)
54. This Thai restaurant boast a ………………………… cuisine. (WATER)
55. Mark Zuckerberg is becoming known as something of a ……………………… as he continues to donate large
sums of money to charity. (PHILANTHROPY)

Your answers
46. 47. 48. 49. 50.

51. 52. 53. 54. 55.

III. READING COMPREHENSION ( 60 POINTS)

Part 1: Read the following passage and choose the options that best complete the blanks(10pts)
The heart has long been considered to be (56) _______ feelings of love dwell. In love songs throughout
the ages, love almost always goes together (57) _________ the heart. The heart has continuously been viewed
(58) _________ the place where love begins and develops. Even the Bible gives (59) _________ to love and the
heart.
The role of the heart in love must come from what happens to it when a person feels strongly (60)
_________ to someone. The strong feelings (61) ________ the other person, especially in the early stages of a
relationship, have the results that the heart starts beating faster and breathing starts speeding (62) ___________.
According to psychologists, a love relationship is a situation that (63) ________ a lot of stress and the
body reacts to this by getting ready to face the unknown. This has been called the "fight or flight" (64) _________,
meeting danger by fighting it or running away. So with love, the heart accelerates and (65) _______ becomes
quick.
56. A. when B. where C. that D. what
57. A. to B. from C. with D. at
58. A. like B. as though C. as D. as if
59. A. reference B. citation C. preference D. quote
60. A. attracting B. attractive C. attract D. attracted
61. A. of B. for C. to D. with
62. A. up B. forward C. on D. upon
63. A. comprises B. arouse C. involves D. includes
64. A. reactionary B. reactor C. reaction D. reacting
65. A. exhaling B. breathing C. inhaling D. sweating

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Your answers
56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65.

Part 2: Fill in each of the following blanks with one suitable word(10pts)
Serious damage to the ozone layer was(66) ______ detected over the Antarctic in 1985. A recent survey
,( 67) ________, shows that ozone layer in the northern hemisphere could be suffering similar (68)______.
Scientists have detected the highest levels ever recorded of ozone-destroying chemicals/ pollution over North
America and Europe. The effect of man-made chemicals has been made worse by the eruption of Mount Pinatubo
(69) _____ the Philippines, which increased carbon monoxide (70) _______ in the upper atmosphere. It is (71)
_______ that as many countries (72) ____ possible will sign an international treaty to reduce and eventually halt
the (73) ______ of chemicals like CFCs. If (74) _______ action is taken increased ultraviolet radiation could (75)
_______ a large number of cases of skin cancer.

Your answers
66. 67. 68. 69. 70.

71. 72. 73. 74. 75.

Part 3: Read the following passage and choose the best option
Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution

[1] Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution is known as one of the most important and
controversial scientific theories ever published. Darwin was an English scientist in the
19th century best known for his book “On the Origin of Species.” In his book,
Darwin postulated different species shared characteristics of common ancestors, that
they branched off from common ancestors as they evolved, and that new traits and
characteristics were a result of natural selection. The theory is based on the
assumptions that life developed from non-life and progressed and evolved in an
indirect manner. Therefore, the Theory of Evolution, while controversial, has shaped
and influenced the modern scientific world's thinking on the development of life itself.
Darwin was born February 12, 1809 in England. Although initially entering into
medicine, Darwin chose to pursue his interest in natural science and embarked on a
five-year journey aboard the H.M.S. Beagle, a British sloop belonging to the Royal
Navy. Because of his experience aboard the Beagle, he laid the foundation for his
Theory of Evolution while also establishing himself within the scientific community.
Specifically, Darwin's keen observation of the fossils and wildlife he saw during his time
on the Beagle served as the basis for the cornerstone of his theory: natural selection.
[2] Natural selection contributes to the basis of Darwin's Theory of Evolution. One of
the core tenets of Darwin's theory is that more offspring are always produced for a
species than can possibly survive. Yet, no two offspring are perfectly alike. As a result,
through random mutation and genetic drift, over time offspring develop new traits and
characteristics. Over time beneficial traits and characteristics that promote survival will
be kept in the gene pool while those that harm survival will be selected against.
Therefore, this natural selection ensures that a species gradually improves itself over an
extended duration of time. On the other hand, as a species continues to 'improve' itself,
it branches out to create entirely new species that are no longer capable of reproducing
together.
[3] Through natural selection, organisms could branch off of each other and evolve
to the point where they no longer belong to the same species. Consequently, simple
organisms evolve into more complex and different organisms as species break away
from one another. Natural selection parallels selective breeding employed by humans
on domesticated animals for centuries. Namely, horse breeders will ensure that horses
with particular characteristics, such as speed and endurance, are allowed to produce
offspring while horses that do not share those above-average traits will not. Therefore,
over several generations, the new offspring will already be pre-disposed towards being excellent racing horses.

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 [4] Darwin's theory is that 'selective breeding' occurs in nature as 'natural selection'
is the engine behind evolution. Thus, the theory provides an excellent basis for
understanding how organisms change over time. Nevertheless, it is just a theory and
elusively difficult to prove. One of the major holes in Darwin's theory revolves around
“irreducibly complex systems.” An irreducibly complex system is known as a system
where many different parts must all operate together. As a result, in the absence of one,
the system as a whole collapses. Consequently, as modern technology improves,
science can identify these “irreducibly complex systems” even at microscopic levels.
These complex systems, if so inter-reliant, would be resistant to Darwin's supposition of
how evolution occurs. As Darwin himself admitted, “To suppose that the eye with all its
inimitable contrivance for adjusting the focus for different distances, for admitting
different amounts of light, and for the correction of spherical and chromatic aberration,
could have been formed by natural selection, seems, I free confess, absurd in the highest degree”.
[5] In conclusion, “On the Origin of Species” is known as one of the
most consequential books ever published. Darwin's Theory of Evolution remains, to
this day, a lightning rod for controversy. The theory can be observed repeatedly, but
never proven, and there are a plethora of instances that cast doubt on the processes of
natural selection and evolution. Darwin's conclusions were a result of keen observation
and training as a naturalist. Despite the controversy that swirls around his theory.
Darwin remains one of the most influential scientists and naturalists ever born due to his Theory of Evolution.
1. According to paragraph 1, where did Charles Darwin begin to observe and formulate the basis for his
Theory of Evolution?
A. Medical School B. Observing Horse Breeders
C. England D. Aboard the H.M.S. Beagle
2. The word 'postulated' in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. disagree B. prove C. oppose D. hypothesize
3. Which sentence is most similar to the following sentence from paragraph 1?
The theory is based on the assumptions that life developed from non-life and progressed and
evolved in an indirect manner.
A. The Theory of Evolution is founded on evidence that non-organic compounds are the basis of life,
developed in an unguided way.
B. Based on certain assumptions, we can prove that evolution occurs in all living and non-living entities.
C. According to Darwin, if we assume that life at its origin was created from nonorganic compounds and
developed in an unguided manner, his theory holds true.
D. Due to the controversy, it is hard to make assumptions about the Theory of Evolution.
4. According to paragraph 2, what are the causes for species developing new traits and characteristics?
A. medicine and longevity B. survival and selection
C. mutation and genetic drift D. tenets and theory
5. According to paragraph 3, what is natural selection most comparable to as a process?
A. branching trees B. selective breeding
C. irreducibly complex systems D. the human eye
6. The word 'those' in paragraph 2 refers to:
A. gene pool B. survival
C. natural selection D. traits and characteristics
7. What is the purpose of paragraph 3 in the passage?
A. To show the simple-to-complex nature of natural selection in context
B. To create doubt as to the validity of the theory
C. To contrast with the ideas presented in paragraph 2
D. To segue into the main point presented in paragraph 4
8. All of the following are mentioned in paragraph 4 as a viewpoint to state that natural
selection is difficult to prove EXCEPT
A. The belief that the complexity of the human eye could have been formed by natural selection seems
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B. The presence of irreducibly complex system contradicts how evolution occurs
C. Modern technology has been used to prove that irreducibly complex systems exists
D. Selective breeding is the major hole in the theory of natural selection
9. In paragraph 4, what was the author's purpose of including a quote that the belief
that the complexity of the human eye could have been formed by natural selection
seems highly unlikely?
A. To provide evidence that irreducibly complex systems exists
B. To prove that the natural selection contradicts the basis of Darwin's Theory of Evolution
C. To support that the natural selection contributes to the basis of Darwin's Theory of Evolution
D. To support the claim that natural selection is just a theory and difficult to prove
10. The word 'consequential' in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to:
A. important B. measurable C. fragmented D. dismissible

Your answers

76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85.

Part 4 : Read the following passage and do the tasks that follow
Britain needs strong TV industry
Comedy writer Armando Iannucci has called for an industry-wide defence of the BBC and British programme-
makers. "The Thick of It" creator made his remarks in the annual MacTaggart Lecture at the Edinburgh TV Festival.
"It's more important than ever that we have more strong, popular channels... that act as beacons, drawing
audiences to the best content," he said. Speaking earlier, Culture Secretary John Whittingdale rejected suggestions
that he wanted to dismantle the BBC.
'Champion supporters'
Iannucci co-wrote "I'm Alan Partridge", wrote the movie "In the Loop" and created and wrote the hit "HBO" and
"Sky Atlantic show Veep". He delivered the 40th annual MacTaggart Lecture, which has previously been given by
Oscar winner Kevin Spacey, former BBC director general Greg Dyke, Jeremy Paxman and Rupert Murdoch. Iannucci
said: "Faced with a global audience, British television needs its champion supporters."
He continued his praise for British programming by saying the global success of American TV shows had come
about because they were emulating British television. "The best US shows are modelling themselves on what used
to make British TV so world-beating," he said. "US prime-time schedules are now littered with those quirky formats
from the UK - the "Who Do You Think You Are"'s and the variants on "Strictly Come Dancing" - as well as the
single-camera non-audience sitcom, which we brought into the mainstream first. We have changed international
viewing for the better."
With the renewal of the BBC's royal charter approaching, Iannucci also praised the corporation. He said: "If public
service broadcasting - one of the best things we've ever done creatively as a country - if it was a car industry, our
ministers would be out championing it overseas, trying to win contracts, boasting of the British jobs that would
bring." In July, the government issued a green paper setting out issues that will be explored during negotiations
over the future of the BBC, including the broadcaster's size, its funding and governance.
Primarily Mr Whittingdale wanted to appoint a panel of five people, but finally he invited two more people to advise
on the channer renewal, namely former Channel 4 boss Dawn Airey and journalism professor Stewart Purvis, a
former editor-in-chief of ITN. Iannucci bemoaned the lack of "creatives" involved in the discussions.
"When the media, communications and information industries make up nearly 8% our GDP, larger than the car
and oil and gas industries put together, we need to be heard, as those industries are heard. But when I see the
panel of experts who've been asked by the culture secretary to take a root and branch look at the BBC, I don't
see anyone who is a part of that cast and crew list. I see executives, media owners, industry gurus, all talented
people - but not a single person who's made a classic and enduring television show."
'Don't be modest'
Iannucci suggested one way of easing the strain on the licence fee was "by pushing ourselves more commercially
abroad".
"Use the BBC's name, one of the most recognised brands in the world," he said. "And use the reputation of British
television across all networks, to capitalise financially oversees. Be more aggressive in selling our shows, through
advertising, through proper international subscription channels, freeing up BBC Worldwide to be fully commercial,

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"Frankly, don't be icky and modest about making money, let's monetise the bezeesus Mary and Joseph out of our
programmes abroad so that money can come back, take some pressure off the licence fee at home and be invested
in even more ambitious quality shows, that can only add to our value."
Mr Whittingdale, who was interviewed by ITV News' Alastair Stewart at the festival, said he wanted an open debate
about whether the corporation should do everything it has done in the past. He said he had a slight sense that
people who rushed to defend the BBC were "trying to have an argument that's never been started".
"Whatever my view is, I don't determine what programmes the BBC should show," he added. "That's the job of
the BBC." Mr Whittingdale said any speculation that the Conservative Party had always wanted to change the BBC
due to issues such as its editorial line was "absolute nonsense".

Questions 86-90
Do the following statements agree with the information in the reading text?
TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this
86. Armando Iannucci expressed a need of having more popular channels.
87. John Whittingdale wanted to dismantle the BBC.
88. Iannucci delivered the 30th annual MacTaggart Lecture.
89. Ianucci believes that British television has contributed to the success of American TV-shows.
90. There have been negotiations over the future of the BBC in July.
Questions 91–94
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
91. Ianucci praised everything EXCEPT
A US shows B British shows C Corporation D British programming
92. To advise on the charter renewal Mr Whittingdale appointed a panel of
A five people B two people C seven people D four people
93. Who of these people was NOT invited to the discussion concerning BBC renewal?
A Armando Iannucci B Dawn Airey C John Whittingdale D Stewart Purvis
94. There panel of experts lacks:
A media owners B people who make enduring TV-shows
C gurus of Television industry D top executives
Questions 95–99
Complete the summary below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.

Easing the strain on the licence fees

Iannucci recommended increasing BBC's profit by pushing ourselves more 95. _____________
He suggests being more aggressive in selling British shows, through advertising and proper international 96.
________________
Also, he invokes producers to stop being 97._______________
and modest about making money and invest into even 98. _____________
quality shows. However, Mr Whittingdale denied any 99. ____________________
that the Conservative Party had always wanted to change the BBC because of its editorial line.

Your answers
86. 87. 88. 89. 90.
91. 92. 93. 94.
95. 96. 97. 98. 99.

Part 5: You are going to read an extract from a magazine article. Six paragraphs have been removed
from the extract. Choose from the paragraphs A-G the one which fits each gap (100-105). There is
one extra paragraph which you do not need to use.

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Turin
A loud whirring sound emerges from the kitchen at Villa Somis, which is a high-end Italian restaurant in the hills
overlooking Turin. Perhaps it's a coffee machine, or a prosciutto slicer. But when chef Antonio Chiodi Latini comes
out, he's holding two glasses of light green vegetable extract, to wash down our vegan biscotti.
(100) ___________
His old customers were fond of how he used to cook, and appreciated his fish soup and lovely meat. But Latini,
who opened for business on the top floor of the elegant villa this summer, having turned vegan himself three
years ago for health reasons also realises that people want to try new things, and spend an evening eating food
that makes them feel good with their own body and soul.
(101) ___________
There are now more than 30 restaurants and shops they can visit which serve vegan and vegetarian food, which
for a city this size, is possibly the highest number in Italy, and the authorities are keen to highlight this aspect of
their city.
(102) ___________
There is enough room here for all tastes because Turin has always been at the forefront of things,' says Claudio
Viano, who opened the city's first vegetarian restaurant, Mezzaluna, with his partner Daniele 20 years ago. Turin
and maybe Milan are now the best places in Italy to visit for vegan food, and it is so popular that restaurants
offer really exciting and innovative dishes.
(103) ____________
Elsewhere, it's easy to steer clear of lazy vegan fallbacks tofu and falafel, and try creative adaptations of Italian
classics instead. The garlicky mushroom lasagne at studenty cafe Il Gusto di Carmilla works without its usual heavy
white sauce. Even dairy-free pistachio gelato, made with rice milk at an ice-cream shop called Mondello, is
surprisingly moreish.
(104) ____________
Can you really enjoy a fully vegan pizza, without having to skimp on cheese and pepperoni? Well, sort of. What's
more, celebrities are getting in on the act, and vegetarian restaurants are becoming cool places to visit and be
seen in.
(105) ____________
But now in almost every bar there are soya milk cappuccinos and macchiatos. And sometimes even vegan
pastries, although vegan cheese remains unappetising wherever you are in the world. Not only do the vegetarians
of Turin have the backing of the mayor, they also have Italian know-how. And that combination might just be
enough to see the controversial vegetarian city project succeed.
The Tribune
Paragraphs
A. The pioneers of this movement insist they are not trying to clash with the city's meat producers and agricultural
associations, who in May organised a barbecue in protest against falling sales and health scares using the hashtag
'pork chops to the rescue'. Instead, they want to emphasise the environmental benefits of turning vegetarian. But
how good does it taste?
B. So, now Turin is famous for vegetarianism, along with cars, football, and the winter olympics. Earlier this year,
the new mayor Chiara Appendino announced plans to turn it into Italy's first 'vegetarian city', causing traditional
butchers to express their horror at the proposals, which include introducing a weekly meat-free day, and teaching
schoolchildren about animal welfare and ecology. The city has gone further and created a vegetarian tour of the
city for tourists, and maps of the route are freely available.
C. The city has a rich culture and history, and is known for its numerous art galleries, restaurants, churches,
palaces, opera houses, libraries, museums and other venues. Turin is well known for its renaissance, baroque,
rococo, neo-classical, and art nouveau architecture.
D. Vegetarian visitors wandering the streets of the northern Italian city won't take long to stumble across one of
the growing number of new vegetarian delis and cafes. Despite the reputation of the Piedmont region for hearty
Alpine fare, where one of the most famous local dishes is bollito misto, which is a stew made from boiled veal,
beef and chicken, the choice on offer is impressive.
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E. Radiohead singer Thom Yorke is a regular in Coox, which is one of the newest vegan places to open in Piazza
Vittorio Veneto, where young people gather each evening for drinks and snacks. This is now becoming a trend
because a few years ago, you couldn't get a breakfast as a vegan.
F. At L'Articiocc, a cafe in central Turin specialising in meat-free Ligurian food, a set menu includes gnocchi tossed
in a delicious red pesto made with ground nuts instead of parmesan, a courgette and quinoa bake and a vegetable
focaccia.
G. Antonio is 56, and until three years ago was known in certain local circles for his unusual and elaborately
presented dishes, such as seafood pasta with edible flowers or perfect cylinders of raw beef. The menu at his new
pop-up venture, Chiodi Latini New Food, is no less fancy, but completely free of all animal products.
Part 6: Read the text below and choose the correct answer. Options may be chosen more than
once.
Interesting Reads
(A) Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman
In Malorie Blackman's groundbreaking novel, the population is divided into two: the white Noughts are second-
class citizens, and the black Crosses are highly-revered and perceived as the superior race. 15-year-old Callum is
a Nought, and his best friend, Sephy, as well as being a Cross, is also the daughter of one of the most influential
politicians in the country. The story focuses on their relationship, which is frowned upon by society, and explores
the discrimination they encounter at every turn. By reversing traditional racial stereotypes and presenting the
White population as the oppressed race, Blackman has cleverly shown racial prejudice from a different
perspective. As well as being a compelling tale of love and friendship, this is an outstanding and thought-provoking
exploration of the futility of prejudice. A contemporary classic.
(B) The Owl Service by Alan Garner
Alison and her family are spending a holiday in Wales, in a bed and breakfast run by Gwyn and his mother. When
Alison finds a curious dinner service in the attic, with a strange pattern of floral owls that looks different depending
on how it is arranged, the discovery sets off a strange chain of events that look set to effect everyone's lives.
Soon, Alison, her step-brother Roger and Gwyn find themselves repeating an ancient Welsh legend associated
with the valley where they are staying. As tension begins to rise, can they break the pattern and avoid
tragedy? Winner of both the Guardian Children's Book Award and the Carnegie Medal, this extraordinary and
powerful story is a modern classic. Blending together mystery, adventure, history and a complex set of human
relationships, it will leave young readers eager to read more from master storyteller Alan Garner.
(C) The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon
Seen through the eyes of Christopher, a mathematical genius and Sherlock Holmes fan, who also has Asperger's
syndrome, this bestselling novel opens with the discovery of a murdered dog on the neighbour's lawn. In his
search to discover the identity of the killer, Christopher uncovers some disturbing information about his own family,
which throws his ordered world into chaos, and he embarks on a journey to London to find the mother he thought
was dead. This funny, touching and compelling novel was the winner of the inaugural Booktrust Teenage Prize. A
must-read for adults and children alike, it is an adventure story unlike any other.
(D) Northern Lights by Philip Pullman
Lyra and her animal daemon live a carefree life amongst the scholars of Jordan College, Oxford. Yet the destiny
that awaits her will take her far from her home, to the magical frozen lands of the Arctic, amongst the witch-clans
and ice-bears. Here, she will discover the truth about her identity, which will have immeasurable consequences
reaching beyond her own world. This extraordinary fantasy is the first book in Philip Pullman's multi-award-
winning His Dark Materials trilogy. Exciting, original and enormously powerful, it is an incredible feat of
imagination, and one of the classics of 20th century children's literature.
The Herald
Which book
The Questions

106. comprises only part of a larger collection?

107. has had its credentials recognised by two separate awarding bodies?
108. contains the discovery of a deceased creature?
109. includes the main character coming from an academic environment?

100. takes an alternative look at a societal problem?

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101. contains odd designs which are animalistic in shape?

102. has a character who has been separated from their guardian?

103. contains a character who is the offspring of an elected official?

104. invokes the use of an early myth connected to the local area?

105. has a character who suffers from certain mental deficiencies?

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