Tiêu đề ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT HSG TIẾNG ANH 12_2022_2023.docx ✅

1 TRƯỜNG THPT PHAN THÚC TRỰC Đề chính thức (Đề gồm 12 trang) KỲ THI KHẢO SÁT ĐỘI TUYỂN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 12 NĂM HỌC 2022 - 2023 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH 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. The first item in the news today is the (1)_____recent elections____ that took place across the country. This was a crucial vote, which may see a (2)_______dramatic change_______ in how the country develops over the coming years. Overall, a 54.5 per cent voter turnout was registered. This represents an increase of 11 per cent over the previous election and six per cent above (3)______the average______ for the past 50 years. There has also been a slight change(4)________in demographics_______, with an increase in youth turnout in the 18- to 24- and 24- to 29-year-old brackets. Despite this (5)______increase_____, young people are still less likely to vote than older people; 84 per cent of voters in the 70 plus age group came to the (6)_______polling stations_______. Moving on, the global (7)_______digital powerhouse_______ ONK today posted quarterly results which were above forecast. Back in March, Tim Bolling, CEO, (8)_______issued______ a profit warning over fears that there would be (9)_____losses_____ following the recall of their leading product, the 40d device. In fact, the company posted quarterly (10)______revenue_____ of US$14.8 billion which represents an increase of 11 per cent from the same quarter a year ago. They also (11)______announced_______ that they had sold 21 million 40d devices over the quarter. The company has provided the information that with this level of revenue, there will be a (12)______gross margin_____ of 34 to 35 per cent, ultimately leading to a US$1.20 per share cash dividend awarded to (13)_____shareholders_____. And in our final news item we ask, will we soon be saying goodbye to coins and notes forever? The (14)_______nationwide_____ trend of using cashless payment options is increasing. There are a number of reasons for this development. A key reason for this is a growing interest in reducing the number of items people need to leave their homes with. As almost everyone carries a smartphone with them, and many people also have smartwatches, the ability to pay for things using one of these two

3 Woman: Sure, well, I can show you a few things. Here’s a map of the capital, St. Peter Port. This is Castle Cornet. It’s over 800 years old. Once, the sea went all around it, but now you can walk there. In fact, there’s a concert at the castle on Saturday night. Do you like classical music? man: Yes, I do. Woman: Well, a symphony orchestra is performing Beethoven’s 9th symphony. It’s a great place to hear it. A great atmosphere. Man: Sounds good. I’ll think about that. What else is there to see? Woman: If you’re interested in history, go to the St James concert hall. You can see an interesting tapestry which shows the history of the island. Man: Sounds interesting. Woman: It is. The Candie Gardens are here, and this is Hauteville House. The French writer Victor Hugo lived here. Did you know that? Man: No, I didn’t. Woman: Of course, there are lots of shops, here, and there are lots of lovely cafes next to the harbour where you can relax with a coffee. Man: Where’s the best place to go walking? Woman: Oh, there are super places to go walking. Cliff paths, country lanes… You can join a guided walk if you like, or explore the island by yourself. Man: A guided walk? That sounds like a good idea. Woman: Yes, we have guided walks on lots of different topics. The leaders are experts in subjects like history or nature. Here’s a list of the guided walks available. Man: What’s on today? Woman: Let’s see. Well, there’s a guided walk around St Peter Port today. It’ll take you around the major sites and the guide will give you a potted history lesson! It costs 5 pounds and lasts an hour and a half. Man: Sounds good. What time’s that? Woman: Two o’clock. Man: Can I buy tickets here? Woman: No, but you’ll meet your guide right here, outside the door of the information centre. You can pay then. Man: Great. Are there any others?