Title ĐỀ THI CHUYÊN ANH QUẢNG NAM 2024 2025.docx ✅

Page 1 of 8 relied on the land for their (39) (LIVE), and this meant that they were at the mercy of (40) (PREDICT) weather conditions, especially during the winter. The Celtic new year began on November 1 st , which also marked the beginning of winter, a period (41) (TRADITION) associated with death. On the eve of the new year, it was believed that the barriers between the worlds of the living and the dead were temporarily (42) (DRAW), and it was possible to communicate with spirits. The Celts believed that the spirits offered them (43) (GUIDE) and protection, and the Druids (Celtic priests) were reputably able to predict the future on this point. When the Roman completed their (44) (CONQUER) of Celtic lands, they added their own flavour to this festival. The advent of Christianity brought about other changes. PART 3. For questions 45-50, read the following passage. There are SIX mistakes in the passage. Find the words that need correction and correct them. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided. (0,6 pts) Line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 EDUCATION IN THE USA It was the state of Massachusetts that first introduced compel education in the USA, but by the year 1918, children in every state had to attend school. School starting age, the length of the school year and another requirements varied depending on the particular state laws governing school attendance. They were two basic reasons for the introduction of education for all at this time. The policy was publicised as a reduction of the common practice of child labour, but in addition to this was a desire by the country's leaders to ensure the transformation of children into economically productive citizens. During that time, education has increasingly come to be seen as a means of occupying children so as to prevent their involvement in crime and other social activities. To make sure this last aim was achieved, laws were introduced to make the getting out of school unlawful. SECTION THREE: READING (2.5 pts) PART 1. For questions 51-60, read the passage below and decide which answer A, B, C, or D best fits each numbered gap. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided. (1.0 pt) As petrol prices continue to escalate, many people are looking for ways to reduce the (51) of higher prices while still doing the driving necessary to their work and other activities. (52) are some suggestions which will save you a (53) amount of money on petrol. 1. Ask yourself every time you (54) to use your car, truck, SUV, or van, "Is this trip really necessary?" Every mile you drive your vehicle will cost you at least an (55) of 36 cents. If the trip is not necessary, think twice before using your vehicle. 2. Drive at a (56) speed on the motorway. According to the Department of Energy, most automobiles get about 20 percent more miles per gallon on the motorway at 55 miles per hour than they (57) at 70 miles per hour. 3. Consider (58) an automobile which gets the best petrol mileage. For example, generally, the following get better petrol mileage: lighter weight vehicles, vehicles with smaller