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KỲ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI CÁC TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN

KHU VỰC DUYÊN HẢI VÀ ĐỒNG BẰNG BẮC BỘ

LẦN THỨ XV, NĂM 2024

ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 10

Thời gian: 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)

A. LISTENING (50 points) - (Tapescript included)

Part 1. You will listen to a short conversation about the Birmingham exhibition. For questions

1-5, complete the form below by writing NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER

for each answer. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided on the

answer sheet. (10 points) (Adapted from IELTS Listening Recent Actual Test 4)

1. July

2. 3/three days

3. test driving

4. camera

5. photo/ photograph

Part 2. For questions 1-5, listen to an audio about sleepwalking, decide if these statements

are true (T) or false (F). (10points)

(Adapted from https://youtu.be/X4siMXfX_nU?si=iuJz2hs2KqXYgXi5 )

6. TRUE

7. FALSE

8.TRUE

9. TRUE

10. FALSE

Part 3. You will hear part of a radio interview in which a young man called Toby Burrow is

talking about a year he spent doing voluntary work in Madagascar. For questions 11-15,

choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear. (10pts)

(Adapted from CAE Test builders)

11. C

12. D

13. B

14. D

15. A

Part 4. You will listen to a piece of news. For questions 16-25, complete the summary by writing

NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in each gap. Write your answers in the corresponding

numbered boxes provided. (20pts)

16. air particle levels

17. Nordic countries

18. societal push

19. bus rapid transit

20. high-density planning

21. state – of – the – art

22. health-conscious

23. commercial building owners

24. direct bureaucratic link

25. society’s willingness

HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM

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B. LEXICO – GRAMMAR (40 points)

Part 1. For questions 26-55, choose the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following

sentences and write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided on the

answer sheet. (30 pts)

26.

C

27.

A

28.

B

29.

C

30.

D

31.

D

32.

B

33.

D

34.

C

35.

C

36.

A

37.

B

38.

C

39. A

40. D

41. A

42. D

43. C

44. B

45. B

46. C

47. A

48. D

49. B

50. D

51. B

52. D

53. A

54. A

55. C

Part 2. For questions 56-65, fill each gap with the correct form of the words in brackets. Write

your answer in the boxes provided on the answer sheet. (10 pts)

56. disobedience

57. monetary

58. downpour

59. ineradicable

60. moonstruck

61. felicitously

62. climactic

63.contextualise/

contextualize

64. painstakingly

65. outlaw

C. READING (60 points)

Part 1. For questions 66-75, read the following passage and decide which option (A, B, C, or

D) best fits each gap. Write your answers in corresponding numbered boxes on the answer

sheet. (15 pts)

66.

D

67.

B

68.

A

69.

D

70.

A

71.

A

72.

C

73.

B

74.

D

75.

C

Part 2. For questions 76-85, fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable

word and write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes on the answer sheet. (15

pts)

76. whatever

77. Until

78. process

79. only

80. that

81. with

82. having

83. contribute

84. far

85. by

Part 3. For questions 86-95, read the following passage and circle the best answer to each of

the following questions. Write your answers in corresponding numbered boxes provided on

the answer sheet. (15 pts)

86.

D

87.

D

88.

B

89.

A

90.

B

91.

A

92.

D

93.

C

94.

B

95.

A

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Part 4. For questions 96-105, read the passage and do the following tasks. Write your answers

in the corresponding numbered boxes on the answer sheet. (15 pts)

96.

xi

97.

ix

98.

viii

99.

v

100.

i

101.

iii

102. ii

103. iv

104.

adapt to

105.

his bakery business

//a cool room

D. WRITING (60 points)

Part 1:

(20 points)

Contents (10 points)

The report MUST cover the following points:

- Introduce the charts (2 points) and state the overall trends and striking features (2 points)

- Describe main features with relevant data from the charts and make relevant comparisons (6

points)

Language use (10 points)

The report:

- should demonstrate a wide variety of lexical and grammatical structures

- should have correct use of words (verb tenses, word forms, voice...) and mechanics (spelling,

punctuations,)

Part 2:

(30 points)

The mark given to part 3 is based on the following criteria:

1. Organization (5 points)

a. Ideas are well organized and presented with coherence, cohesion and unity.

b. The essay is well-structured:

* Introduction is presented with clear thesis statement.

* Body paragraph are written with unity, coherence and cohesion.

Each body paragraph must have a topic sentence and supporting details and examples when

necessary.

*

Conclusion

summarizes

the

main

points

and

offers

personal

opinions

(prediction,

recommendation, consideration ...) on the issue.

2. Content (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....

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3. Language use (10 points)

a. Demonstration of a variety of topic-related vocabulary.

b. Excellent use and control of grammatical structures (verb tenses, word forms, voice...) and

mechanics (spelling, punctuations...)

Tapescript

Part 1:

Events

Coordinator:

Good

morning,

you’re

through

to

the

events

coordinator

at

the

Birmingham City council, how may I help you?

Julie:

Hello there, my husband and I are interested in Example purchasing tickets to the

automobile exhibition, but I couldn’t find many details about it on your website, and I was

wondering whether you could provide me with some more information. Does it open in June?

Events Coordinator:

Yes, of course, Madam. The exhibition will take place during

(Q1) July

,

and will showcase the history of automobiles from the very first commercial car in the late 1800s

all the way through to the present day.

Julie:

Is the exhibition open for the duration of July?

Events Coordinator:

No, Madam, the exhibition will last

(Q2)

3 days

, from the 1st of July to

the 3rd of July, and then the cars will be taken to another exhibition.

Julie:

Okay. Does the exhibition focus on a certain manufacturer?

Events Coordinator:

No, it will showcase a wide range of manufacturers.

Julie:

Wonderful! I’m ever so fed up of going to these shows and only seeing one manufacturer.

Are there any opportunities to sit in or even drive the cars?

Events Coordinator:

There will be many opportunities for you to sit in the cars; however, some

of the cars will only be available to observe. We are yet to be told whether any of the antique

cars will be available to drive, however there will certainly be an opportunity to

(Q3)

test driving

some of the more modern cars on a purpose-built track.

Julie:

That sounds like great fun! I mustn’t forget to bring my camera, or my husband will never

forgive me!

Events Coordinator:

I’m afraid to say that

(Q4)

cameras

are actually strictly not allowed to

bring into the exhibition. There will however be a section where a professional photographer will

be available to take photos of you sitting in a car in period clothing.

Julie:

Well, that sounds like it could be fun, but I assume the photos won’t be free.

Events Coordinator:

On the contrary, one free

(Q5)

photograph

is included within every ticket,

but each photo after this will cost £5.

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Part 2:

Sleeping is one of the most important activities that we do each day. Beyond keeping us mentally

and physically healthy, scientists believe that it also plays a role in brain function. But sleep isn’t

the passive activity we may all think it is.

(Q6)

Our brains can actually be pretty active during

this time

, letting us do some surprising things. Some of these activities are known as parasomnias

or sleep disorders.

(Q7)

One of the most common is sleepwalking. This most often occurs in

childhood, affecting as many as 17% of kids, but can also happen in adulthood.

One study

found that the lifetime prevalence of sleepwalking is 30%. It can be triggered by a lack of sleep,

stress, or certain types of medications. Episodes occur during the deep slow-wave sleep stage

when we are deeply asleep and hard to wake. During an episode, parts of the brain are in this

stage, which is why sleepwalkers typically don’t remember what happened in the morning. But

at the same time, other parts of the brain are awake, allowing them to perform complex tasks.

(Q8)

And despite the name, the term sleepwalking actually includes a lot of different

activities. From just sitting up and looking around, to getting dressed, and even driving.

Some people will even eat while they’re asleep.

This is a sub-type of sleepwalking called sleep-

related eating disorders.,, It mostly affects young adults who are either taking certain medication

or have other sleep disorders. And it can be dangerous. Over 65% of people who suffer from it

eat inedible and possibly dangerous items, like frozen pizza, coffee grounds, or cleaning

supplies., In other sleep disorders, people can speak, act out their dreams, and even text–though

there hasn’t been much research on that one yet. But parasomnias aren’t the only way people can

interact with the waking world while they’re asleep.

(Q9)

A few small studies have found that

people can respond to questions while they’re sleeping, though not by talking

., Depending

on the study, some responses were measured

through brain activity, while others had their

participants make certain facial movements.

In one series of tests, 36 participants were asked

a question while they were having a lucid dream–which means that they knew that they were

dreaming while still asleep in the dream. Depending on the test, participants were asked things

like simple math questions or yes or no questions and responded by moving their eyes or face.

(Q10)

Altogether, the tests found that, out of 158 total trials, 29 or 18.4% resulted in a

correct response, while 60.8% got no response at all.

While, so far, the research on this is

limited, it does make you wonder what else you can do while unconscious.

Part 3:

Interviewer:

It's that time of year again when thousands of students are about to take their final

exams... but then what? Will they begin their search for a well-paid job or will they choose to

take a year off before entering the labour market? I'd like to welcome Toby Burrow to the studio,

who is here to talk about the year he spent doing voluntary work in Madagascar.

Toby :

Hi Andrea. First of all, before I say anything that might come across as a bit negative, I

completely recommend Madagascar. In fact, I just saw in the paper today that there's a

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documentary on it tonight so any interested students should have a look.

(Q11) I sort of chose

it partly because it was so far away from England and exotic, but mainly because the kind

of work on the volunteer programme there looked like it was really going to stretch me and

take me out of my comfort zone...

like a test of character. And it wasn't like anyone could give

me any advice. The students I knew from the year before us had gone off travelling, but only on

a backpacker's tour. Interviewer I'm sure that many parents are anxious when their children

announce that they're going off to distant lands. How did yours react?

Toby :

Honestly, they were fine about it. I suppose Dad tried to talk me out of it at first. He

thought I should be getting on with finding a secure job... that kind of thing, but Mum was all for

it. I think she would have loved to have travelled herself but she missed out on that by having

me and my sisters

. (Q12)

Actually, she really got into it by getting out books from the library

and going online and I'd come home and she'd be telling me about the history and the

culture, and that was quite handy, really.

The only thing I had to prepare for was getting all

my vaccinations done and taking a course of malaria tablets.

Interviewer :

And when you arrived in Madagascar, was it what you expected?

Toby :

Sort of. The organization which was running the volunteer programme had been quite

clear about the teaching work I'd be doing. But I admit I'd led a sheltered life up to then and

living in the village was quite an eye opener. There was no running water and no sanitation, and

that took quite a bit of getting used to. I didn't mind so much the fact that I was sleeping in a

room with the other volunteers. Coming from a large family, I'm used to sharing my living space.

And in fact, I actually need background noise to get off to sleep, otherwise I can't help but feel

rather lonely.

Interviewer :

Was there any time that you wanted to come running home?

Toby :

No, I can't say there was. I remember I once went off sailing for a day. There were six of

us - all from Europe -some mates from the programme and some guy I didn't know who worked

for a hotel in the city. When we got back to shore I found that my wallet had disappeared...

someone had obviously taken it. I felt that I couldn't directly accuse anyone so I ended up saying

nothing. A few days later, I heard that the hotel guy had been arrested for stealing other stuff...

and eventually I got my... um... empty... wallet back. I realized that - whereas in England I was

always careful about not leaving my stuff around -

I'd got used to the honesty of the people in

Madagascar. It was sad to be reminded that not everyone is like that.(Q13)

Interviewer :

And after all that, when you finally got home, did it take long to readjust to - if

you like-normal life?

Toby:

In a sense. There were many things I missed about Madagascar, although I knew that part

of my life was definitely over.

The odd thing was my attitude towards England. After

Madagascar, I could see the enormous gap in consumption between the UK and African

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countries and knew that if everyone in the world lived like a UK citizen then there'd be no

resources left to use (Q14).

It was good seeing my family. It's a selfish thing, but even though

you've changed, you don't want anyone else to, and 1 liked the familiarity of home, but I didn't

immediately get in touch with my friends from university. Being in Madagascar was a life-

changing experience and when I got back I felt rather disconnected to people I’d known

previously - at least initially.

Interviewer:

And now you can speak from experience, what should prospective gap-year

travelers know?

Toby:

That's a hard one to answer because your experience is what you make it, and very much

to do with the kind of person you are. Some graduates just go off and have fun for a year and if

that's what you're into, fine. There's hardly a moral obligation to do charity work. But if you do

volunteer, for example, to do something for a local community

, don't for a moment think

you're superior in some way. You need to recognize what you're gaining in return from the

people you're living with. (Q15).

I'd also avoid signing up for a project with a friend because

that way you. won't make the effort to get to know new people, and make sure you choose a

reputable company to go with, otherwise you'll just end up miserable and probably out of pocket.

Part 4:

In December 2015, China issued a red alert warning for their capital, Beijing. Smog and air

particle levels (Q16) were 10 times higher than the World Health Organization's safety

standards. The alert shut down schools and stopped construction, reflecting China's ongoing

issues with pollution.

At that same time, the rest of the world was meeting in Paris for the United Nations Climate

Change Convention in an attempt to tackle growing environmental concerns. So, while Beijing

is covered in smog, we wanted to know, what are the cleanest cities in the world?

A 2012 Green City Index, reported by the Economist Intelligence Unit, examined each major

world region to determine which global factors contribute to cleanliness. In Europe, many of the

top spots were captured by Nordic countries (Q17), with Copenhagen and Denmark as the

cleanest city overall.

Zurich, in Switzerland, also received high points for lowest CO2 emissions. Both countries have

strict limits on high polluting vehicles, but there is also a societal push (Q18) to use public

transit, bicycling and walking.

Even the 2009 Copenhagen Accord saw the world's major economies come together for the first

time to lower global emissions. In Latin America, a clear and repeat winner for the cleanest city

has been Curitiba in Brazil.

The city was the first to introduce bus rapid transit (Q19) in 1974 and has continued the trend

of working with its citizens to provide environmental benefits. A recycling program called

Garbage, that's not garbage, has led to about three -quarters of the city's trash to be recycled by

residents.

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Other programs like one which trades bus tokens for recycling show how effective communal

and governmental efforts can be. Another top recycler, this time in Asia, is the city -state of

Singapore. On average, they generate less trash per person than the rest of the continent, but they

also keep the city clean through high - density planning (Q20) and infrastructure investment.

Recycling and water treatment plants are state -of -the -art (Q21) and designed around supplying

the uniquely compact city. While living so close together, it is very important to produce as little

waste as possible.

Over in North America, it's health -conscious (Q22) San Francisco that takes the lead.

According to the GCI, San Francisco recycles as much as 77% of their waste, which is more than

any European city besides Leipzig and Germany.

Another reason is that SF requires commercial building owners (Q23) to submit regular energy

usage reports, leading to considerably lower usage overall. This, coupled with a high -sharing

economy, high -quality public transit, and marginal environmental tax benefits, makes SF

incredibly clean.

Lastly, and unfortunately, no cities score well above average in Africa. The highest ranked, Accra

in Ghana, is not necessarily the cleanest, but they get major points for having a direct

bureaucratic link (Q24) with the national government concerning the environment.

This helps not only in monitoring, but also action, and is found lacking in most African cities'

profiles. Overall, the most consistent aspect of environmental friendliness seems to be based on

society's willingness (Q25) to take part.

Mass transit and recycling help bring down emissions as does efficient city planning and

government policy, but it should come as no surprise that without the support of the people,

there is little that can be done to save the Earth.

While it is nice to live in a city with no pollution, much of the world does not have that luxury.

To find out what pollution actually does to your body, check out this video by DNews.

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