Tiêu đề Đề KHẢO SÁT HSG 12 LẦN 2 -t9.2023.docx ✅

Tiếng Anh THPT – Bảng A 1 SỞ GD& ĐT NGHỆ AN TRƯỜNG THPT ANH SƠN I Lần 2 (Đề gồm 14 trang) KỲ THI KHẢO SÁT ĐỘI TUYỂN HSG 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. It's easy to tell when someone's not paying attention, but it can be (1)_____________________ to know what truly excellent listening looks like. Behavioral scientists have found that good listening is one of the most important things we can do to improve our relationships, develop our worldview, and (2)________________________ people's minds. So, what can we do to become better listeners? At its core, listening in a one-on-one conversation is about taking an interest in another person and making them feel understood. There’s no (3)_____________________ upon definition of high-quality listening, but some (4)___________________include attentiveness, conveying understanding, and showing a positive intention towards the speaker. This doesn’t mean you can simply go through the motions— researchers have found that merely smiling and nodding at set (5)___________ doesn’t quite work. However, there is something slightly (6)____________ about listening in that it’s important to show you’re doing it. So, in addition to actively attending to a speaker’s words, good listeners also use questions and body language that (7)__________ their understanding and their desire to understand. This might feel (8)_________ at first, and what’s most effective might depend on your relationship with the speaker. But with time and practice you can (9)_______________ these basic behaviors. So let’s say a good friend wants to tell you about an issue they’re having with their partner. Before even starting your conversation, remove any (10)______________ in the environment. Turn off the TV, take off your headphones and put your phone away— far away. One study showed that even the (11)______________ of a phone made conversations feel less intimate and fulfilling to those involved. Once the conversation begins, one of the most important things you can do is also the most obvious— try not to interrupt. This doesn’t mean you need to stay completely silent. But if you do interject, look for natural pauses to ask open-ended questions that benefit the speaker, not just your (12)_____________ . Questions like “What happened next?” or “How did that make you feel?” confirm that you’re following the story while also helping the speaker (13)____________________ their own thoughts. Another great way to show your understanding is by summarizing what you just heard and asking if you’ve missed anything. Summaries like this show the speaker that you're truly trying to understand them rather than just waiting for your turn to talk. Speaking of which, while a good conversation requires back and forth, planning
Tiếng Anh THPT – Bảng A 2 out your response while the speaker is talking is a common way to miss what’s being said. So try to stay present and if you lose focus, don't be shy about asking the speaker to repeat what you missed. This might feel embarrassing, but asking for (14)_______________ actually shows that you’re committed to understanding. Finally, don’t be afraid of silence. It’s okay to ask for a moment to (15)_____________________________ and taking a beat to think can help speakers reflect on their speech as well. Your answers: 1. 6. 11. 2. 7. 12. 3. 8. 13. 4. 9. 14. 5. 10. 15. Part 2. Questions 16-21 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. Talk on jobs in fashion design 16.   What problem did Chantal have at the start of the talk? A   Her view of the speaker was blocked. B   She was unable to find an empty seat. C   The students next to her were talking. 17.   What were Hugo and Chantal surprised to hear about the job market? A   It has become more competitive than it used to be. B   There is more variety in it than they had realised. C   Some areas of it are more exciting than others. 18.   Hugo and Chantal agree that the speaker’s message was A   unfair to them at times. B   hard for them to follow. C   critical of the industry. 19.  What do Hugo and Chantal criticise about their school careers advice? A   when they received the advice B   how much advice was given C   who gave the advice 20.   When discussing their future, Hugo and Chantal disagree on A   which is the best career in fashion. B   when to choose a career in fashion. C   why they would like a career in fashion. 21.  How does Hugo feel about being an unpaid assistant? A   He is realistic about the practice. B   He feels the practice is dishonest.