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Tiếng Anh THPT – Bảng A 1 SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO NGHỆ AN ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm 14 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH LỚP 12 NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH - BẢNG A Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) ĐIỂM HỌ TÊN, CHỮ KÍ GIÁM KHẢO SỐ PHÁCH Bằng số: ………………………………….. Bằng chữ: ………………..……………….... Giám khảo 1: ……………………………………… Giám khảo 2: ……………………………………… SECTION A. LISTENING (50 points) Part 1. You are going to hear a talk. As you listen, fill in the missing information. For questions 1-15, write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in the spaces provided. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided. HOW TO BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE? When faced with a big challenge where potential failure seems to (1) ___lurk___ at every corner, maybe you've heard this advice before: "Be more confident." And most likely, this is what you think when you hear it: "If only it were that simple." But what is confidence? Take the belief that you are valuable, worthwhile, and capable, also known as self-esteem, add in the (2) ___optimism___ that comes when you are certain of your abilities, and then empowered by these, (3) ___ act courageously ___ to face a challenge head-on. This is confidence. It turns thoughts into action. So where does confidence even come from? There are several factors that impact confidence. One: what you're born with, such as your genes, which will impact things like the (4) ___ balance of neurochemicals ___ in your brain. Two: how you're treated. This includes the social pressures of your environment. And three: the part you have control over, the choices you make, the risks you take, and how you think about and respond to challenges and setbacks. It isn't possible to (5) ___completely untangle___ these three factors, but the personal choices we make certainly play a major role in confidence development. So, by keeping in mind a few practical tips, we do actually have the power to cultivate our own confidence. Tip one: (6) ___a quick fix___. There are a few tricks that can give you an immediate confidence boost in the short term. Picture your success when you're beginning a difficult task something as simple as
Tiếng Anh THPT – Bảng A 2 listening to music with (7) ___deep bass___; it can promote feelings of power. You can even strike a powerful pose or give yourself a pep talk. Tip two: believe in your ability to improve. If you're looking for a long-term change, consider the way you think about your abilities and talents. Do you think they are fixed at birth, or that they can be developed, (8) ___like a muscle___? These beliefs matter because they can influence how you act when you're faced with setbacks. If you have a fixed mindset, meaning that you think your talents are (9) ___locked in place___, you might give up, assuming you've discovered something you're not very good at. But if you have a growth mindset and think your abilities can improve, a challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow. (10) ___ Neuroscience ___ supports the growth mindset. The connections in your brain do get stronger and grow with study and practice. It also turns out, on average, people who have a growth mindset are more successful, getting better grades, and doing better (11) ___in the face___ of challenges. Tip three: (12) ___practice failure___. Face it, you're going to fail sometimes. Everyone does. J.K. Rowling was rejected by twelve different publishers before one picked up "Harry Potter." The Wright Brothers built on (13) ___ history's failed attempts ___ at flight, including some of their own, before designing a successful airplane. Studies show that those who fail regularly and keep trying anyway are (14) ___ better equipped ___ to respond to challenges and setbacks in a constructive way. They learn how to try different strategies, ask others for advice, and (15) ___ persevere ___. So, think of a challenge you want to take on, realize it's not going to be easy, accept that you'll make mistakes, and be kind to yourself when you do. Give yourself a pep talk, stand up, and go for it. The excitement you'll feel knowing that whatever the result, you'll have gained greater knowledge and understanding. This is confidence. Part 2. You will hear a recording a nutritionist called Penny Flack talking about the effects of health and diet in some countries around the world. For questions 16-20, decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided. EATING FOR HEALTH 16. A quarter of Europeans and Americans are now said to be obese. T 17. American politicians have been discussing how to tackle the causes and consequences of obesity. F 18. High-fat cheese and meat is causing the French to become obese. F 19. Heart disease is becoming more common in Japan and Greenland. F 20. Scientists have discovered that a number of spices used in Indian cooking can improve brain health. T TRANSCRIPT Thanks for that lovely introduction Helen. You are doubtless aware that obesity, being grossly overweight, is one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century. The instances of this have tripled since
Tiếng Anh THPT – Bảng A 3 the 80s, and continue to rise at an alarming rate, affecting around one in four citizens in Europe and the USA. As well as causing physical and psychological problems, excess weight drastically increases a person's chances of developing serious illnesses, which is why ministers from the European Union convened a meeting this week specifically to address the issue of health care and how long governments will be able to afford to fund this, given the mounting cost of obesity related diseases. It's actually not so much overweight adults that's the issue for me. It's the young people who are growing up eating so much junk food. In my view, it's the advertisements for all this stuff that are partly to blame because they target kids. They should be banned. Obese 12-year-olds are 82% more likely to be obese adults, which is why the quality of school dinners must also be addressed. Most of you will be shocked when I tell you that this government spends four times more per head on prisoners' meals than on those for kids in school. That's how much a priority they've been. Thank goodness something is finally being done to improve this situation. Although this does involve spending more, it will save us money in the long run. In order for obesity to be reduced, it is clear that supermarkets also need to take more responsibility for the contents of the products they sell. True, there is much more availability of low-fat food on the shelves these days. Now, the World Health Organization has issued new guidelines suggesting that we cut the amount of sugar we consume daily by as much as a half to bring it to a recommended limit of 25 grams per day, which is less than the amount you will get in just one can of some fizzy drinks or ready prepared meals. People often ask me, how come the French manager remain relatively slim despite their love of high-fat cheeses and meat? I'm inclined to think that the key is their approach to food. Because they still tend to have proper sit-down meals, they seem to be less tempted by the high-calorie snacks that are the downfall of many other cultures. Also, in my view, the fact that lunchtime tends to be the main meal in France rather than dinner is also a contributory fact. The earlier in the day calories are consumed, the more opportunity there is to convert them into energy. So we should follow their example and try not to have a heavy meal in the evenings. Moving on to other parts of the world, why is it that in Japan, for example, life expectancy is much higher than anywhere else in the world? One of the reasons could be that their diet is built around rice and fish and plentiful fruit and vegetables. There is little meat, animal fat or sweets, and two-thirds of their calorie intake comes from carbohydrates, as opposed to the UK or the USA, where fat accounts for much more than the recommended quarter of our daily calories. You would think the Inuit in Greenland had very little in common with the Japanese, wouldn't you? And, unlike the Japanese, 60% of the calories eaten in Greenland do come from fat, even more than we consume, and they eat surprisingly little fruit and vegetables. However, as in Japan, heart disease there is not that common. The difference is that the fat they eat is from oily fish such as salmon and mackerel.
Tiếng Anh THPT – Bảng A 4 This type of unsaturated fat, called omega-3, we already know has huge benefits for the bones. What has only recently been discovered and is therefore less well known is that it is also said to improve mental health. And for those of us who are worried about forgetting things, scientists are also suggesting that turmeric, a key ingredient of curries, may be a major factor as to why elderly Indian people are less likely to lose their memory than someone in the western world. So, perhaps we can learn from other nations and cultures. Part 3. You will hear a radio interview in which two young journalists – called Angus Brown and Yolanda Zouche – are talking about their work. For questions 21-25, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided. 21. In Yolanda’s opinion, what is the most challenging aspect of her job? A. finding suitable images to accompany articles B. trying to locate interviewees C. expressing herself coherently within a tight word limit D. working to demanding time constraints 22. What is it about their work that Angus and Yolanda both enjoy? A. the variety of the projects they get involved in B. the challenge of reporting news effectively C. the opportunity to meet interesting people D. the appeal of searching out information 23. In Angus’s opinion, the advantage of online newspapers over print versions is that they ______ A. are able to cover a greater range of topics. B. can keep up with events as they develop. C. allow interaction by readers. D. reach a far wider public. 24. What made getting a job in journalism so hard for Angus? A. the extent of competition for posts B. a low level of encouragement from others C. a lack of previous professional experience D. the difficulty of establishing useful contacts 25. Angus’s recommendation for aspiring journalists is to ______ A. cultivate an interest in a specific field. B. seize every opportunity to express themselves in writing. C. concentrate on developing a distinct style.