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1 UBND TỈNH BẮC NINH SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 20 trang) ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2024 - 2025 Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 12 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) You will hear part of an interview with two graphic designers called Anita Dickinson and Joe Connolly in which they talk about going freelance. For questions 1-6, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear. Question 1. Anita admits feeling unsure about leaving her job with a big company because _____________. A. she doubted her ability to work for herself. B. she was anxious about the opinion of her colleagues. C. she was concerned about her financial prospects. D. she lacked relevant experience in her field. Question 2. What does Joe say about when he first started working freelance? A. It was more complicated than he'd expected. B. He found it easy to find clients through his website. C. It was necessary to have the right attitude to work. D. He resented having less free time than before. Question 3. Joe confesses that having to work at home on his own is _____________. A. something that he thought he would dislike. B. something that he avoids as much as possible. C. a relief after working in a busy office. D. a cause of loneliness for him at times. Question 4. When asked about self-discipline, Anita claims that _____________. A. she needs certain apps to keep her focused on work. B. she is rarely tempted away from work by social media. C. she checks daily work output very carefully. D. she is often forced to change her working hours to fulfil contracts. Question 5. Anita and Joe agree that keeping up to date with trend is _____________. A. one of the most enjoyable sides of their work. B. less important than being a specialist in one area. C. difficult when balanced against other demands on time. D. not as challenging as they'd expected it to be. Question 6. What does Joe think is the reason for his success as a freelancer?

3 scheduling, or setting up reminders to keep you on track, but frankly, I find them unnecessary. I know I’m accountable solely to myself - and my clients, of course. If I didn’t have that approach, I wouldn’t have opted to work for myself. Frittering away time on social networks or browsing the web hardly occurs to me. I get so absorbed in my work that I’m more likely to end up working until late at night (4), which isn’t great as you just end up utterly shattered the next day. Man: Yeah, and on top of all the day-to-day work you have to keep up with business trends. Woman: Mm ... things move so fast, but I guess that keeping up is something nonfreelancers have to do too. Man: If you’re predominantly working in one specific area of the market, which tends to happen, then inevitably, you see how things are developing and adapt naturally. Woman: What’s key is to have a niche and know it inside out. That way you’re often ahead of others in the same game, saving you from constant time-consuming research into upcoming trends (5). Man: It’s primarily a question of, as you say, being an expert, and having a real interest in what you’re doing ... in the end, easier than people think. Woman: And of course, as a designer, you always want to do the best work you can. Interviewer: You’ve both been very successful. Joe, what's the secret? Man: I’ve earned more being freelance than I ever could have with a company. Being competitive involves charging what I see as a sufficient return for the hours put in and considering what the client will regard as fair - that requires some bargaining. Sometimes, I’ve undersold myself, but it’s worked in my favour. Because my work was high quality, word-of-mouth reports about this meant more work came my way (6). Arguing about whether what I’m charging is reasonable isn't a situation I’ve had to deal with. Interviewer: Well, thank you both very much indeed, and that's the end of the show today... Listen to a lecture about the helix shape and for questions 7-16, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to each of the questions. Question 7. What is the primary focus of the talk? A. The helix and its significance in various fields B. The properties of three-dimensional curves in mathematics C. The architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright D. The helix and the uses of DNA in genetic research Question 8. How is a helix described in the text? A. A two-dimensional curve that resembles a wave B. A shape that spirals around a cylindrical center like a corkscrew' C. A shape that expands outward in all directions D. A flat geometric pattern often found in nature
4 Question 9. Why is the helix popular in nature? A. It provides structural strength to living organisms B. It allows organisms to grow larger in size C. It is compact and efficient for saving space D. It is visually appealing and promotes symmetry Question 10. What is probably the most famous type of helix? A. A clockwise helix B. A cell C. The double helix of DNA D. A twisted ladder Question 11. What experiment does the text suggest with a corkscrew? A. Bending it into different shapes B. Observing it in a mirror to see how it appears counterclockwise' C. Comparing its size to other helices D. Measuring its length when stretched Question 12. What is a conical helix? A. A DNA helix with a unique shape B. A helix found in the horns of certain animals C. A helix that spirals around a cone D. A type of spiral staircase used in tall buildings Question 13. Which architectural example is mentioned as a conical helix? A. Modern skyscraper fire escapes in New York B. The Eiffel Tower's spiral staircase C. The spiral towers of medieval castles D. Frank Lloyd Wright's spiral ramp in the Guggenheim Museum Question 14. What natural examples of helices are listed in the text? A. Clouds, ocean waves, and sand dunes. B. Planets, rivers, and caves C. Animal fur, trees, and mountains. D. Seashells, horns, and the human umbilical cord Question 15. What is the structure of the human umbilical cord described as? A. A triple helix B. A double helix C. A conical helix D. A single helix Question 16. Why does the speaker suggest the helix is a common shape in nature? A. It can twist in multiple directions easily B. It is easy for organisms to produce it