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1 SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO LÀO CAI ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KÌ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH THPT NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Ngày thi: 25/01/2024 Thời gian: 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) (Đề thi gồm 17 trang) • Thí sinh không được sử dụng tài liệu, kể cả từ điển. • Giám thị không giải thích gì thêm. I. LISTENING (5.0 POINTS) HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN THI NGHE HIỂU - Bài nghe gồm 3 phần; mỗi phần được nghe 2 lần, mỗi lần cách nhau 05 giây; mở đầu và kết thúc mỗi phần nghe có tín hiệu. Thí sinh có 20 giây để đọc mỗi phần câu hỏi. - Mở đầu bài nghe có tín hiệu nhạc. - Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh (bằng tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài nghe. Part 1: For questions 1-10, listen and complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. ( 2.0 points) Riverdale Pre-school Classes: First group: - Mrs. Oliver Second group: - Mrs. 1._________ Hours &Days: Suzie will attend 3 days a week for a total of 2.__________ Activities: Outside time • running, playing, or something quieter • just got a new piece of equipment • intend to make a 3.__________ Indoors • this year, 4.__________activities are popular • they hear a 5.__________ every day Fees: Now costs 6. $_________ per term
2 Fees include: • a trip to a 7._________ this year • chance to take home a 8._________ every week Do not forget: • Put a 9.__________ in Suzie’s bag • Arrange a visit; phone number: 10.___________ Part 2: Listen and answer the questions 11-20 below. (2.0 points) Questions 11–15: Match the creatures to their behaviour. Write the correct letter A, B, C or D next to each description. A swifts B bats C cockroaches D centipedes 11. feed on the guardrail beside the path 12. are dangerous to people 13. collect in large groups 14. fly only at night 15. live on the roof of the cave Questions 16 and 17: Answer the questions below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer. 16. What is the guano from the caves used for? __________________________________________ 17. What are the birds’ nests from the cave used for? __________________________________________ Questions 18–20: Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer. In the cave, you should: 18. carry a _____________ 19. wear a _____________ and a hat 20. keep to the _____________ at all times
3 Part 3: For questions 21–25, you will hear a conversation between two friends who have just attended a workshop for people who want to increase their self-esteem. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear. Write your answers in the corresponding boxes provided. (1.0 point) 21. Following the workshop, both speakers seem to agree that ____________. A. they are looking forward to applying what they learnt B. they’re likely to become unrecognizable to their family and friends C. the woman’s therapist would have disagreed with a lot of what they heard D. improving self-esteem isn’t something you can learn to do 22. What view is expressed about fear? A. Some forms of fear are easier to overcome than others. B. To develop self-esteem you must first be fearless. C. Being afraid forces you to take control of situations. D. It is something we must learn to face up to. 23. In the man’s opinion, ____________. A. being unduly apologetic may let others take advantage of you B. being fair to others will boost your feelings of self-worth C. apologizing always increases your feelings of self-doubt D. there’s no point in saying sorry to people that you don’t respect 24. What does the woman suggest about self-criticism? A. It’s always harmful even if you rephrase it in a more positive way. B. It can have a debilitating effect on your self-image. C. Being self-critical is a habit she feels confident she can get out of. D. It’s beneficial to be aware of our faults before others point them out. 25. According to the speakers, what did the workshop’s leader imply about our accomplished friends? A. Comparing ourselves to others is bound to leave us feeling worthless. B. We should end our relationship with people who we think are too good for us. C. Our relationship with them is proof of our own merit. D. Only when we are confident will we see our friends’ real faults. II. LEXICO AND GRAMMAR (3.0 POINTS) Part 1: Choose the answer A, B, C, or D that best completes each of the following sentences. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. (2.0 points) 26. Many old people declared ____________ support from their confidants and neighbors.
4 A. socially B. social C. socialize D. society 27. It is imperative that ____________. A. they put an end to their quarrel B. they would have put an end to their quarrel C. they had put an end to their quarrel D. they have put an end to their quarrel 28. The accident on the main road last night is reported ____________ the driver’s carelessness. A. to result from B. to have resulted from C. having resulted from D. resulting from 29. Peter and Amy are talking about women’s role in the society. - Peter: “I think women will play a greater role in the workforce in the future.” - Amy: “____________” A.That’s very kind of you to say so. B. I can’t agree with you more. C. It’s my pleasure. D. I’d love to but I can’t make it. 30. That scent always ____________ memories of their holidays in Europe. A. conjures up B. equates with C. imposes on D. presides over 31. The chairs ____________ in the balcony have been weathered by the sun. A. which left uncovered B. leaving uncovered C. left uncovered D. which leave uncovered 32. Her story is so interesting that it ____________ in our office. A. has seen the light B. has ridden high C. has done the rounds D. has rung the bell 33. ____________ the trial progressed, ____________ apparent it became that he was guilty. A. More / more B. The farthest / the most C. The further / the more D. Much farther / much more 34. David has a ____________ to fainting at the sight of blood. A. prediction B. projection C. predisposition D. proposition 35. I wish everybody ____________ the same language all over the world. Then we ____________ so hard to learn English now. A. would speak / won’t study B. speaks / weren’t studying C. could speak / aren’t studying D. spoke / wouldn’t be studying 36. Alex is talking to Peter at the cafeteria. - Alex: “Let's have a drink. What would you like?” - Peter: “____________” A. Some coffee, please. B. Certainly. Here you are. C. It's not good. D. Yes, I’d love to. 37. Most sociologists agree that the problem of discrimination is not ____________ to any country. A. typical B. peculiar C. unusual D. particular