Tiêu đề ĐỀ THI HSG ANH 12 BẮC NINH 2024-2025.docx ✅

1 UBND TỈNH BẮC NINH SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 20 trang) ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2024 - 2025 Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 12 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) You will hear part of an interview with two graphic designers called Anita Dickinson and Joe Connolly in which they talk about going freelance. For questions 1-6, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear. Question 1. Anita admits feeling unsure about leaving her job with a big company because _____________. A. she doubted her ability to work for herself. B. she was anxious about the opinion of her colleagues. C. she was concerned about her financial prospects. D. she lacked relevant experience in her field. Question 2. What does Joe say about when he first started working freelance? A. It was more complicated than he'd expected. B. He found it easy to find clients through his website. C. It was necessary to have the right attitude to work. D. He resented having less free time than before. Question 3. Joe confesses that having to work at home on his own is _____________. A. something that he thought he would dislike. B. something that he avoids as much as possible. C. a relief after working in a busy office. D. a cause of loneliness for him at times. Question 4. When asked about self-discipline, Anita claims that _____________. A. she needs certain apps to keep her focused on work. B. she is rarely tempted away from work by social media. C. she checks daily work output very carefully. D. she is often forced to change her working hours to fulfil contracts. Question 5. Anita and Joe agree that keeping up to date with trend is _____________. A. one of the most enjoyable sides of their work. B. less important than being a specialist in one area. C. difficult when balanced against other demands on time. D. not as challenging as they'd expected it to be. Question 6. What does Joe think is the reason for his success as a freelancer?

3 D. A type of spiral staircase used in tall buildings Question 13. Which architectural example is mentioned as a conical helix? A. Modern skyscraper fire escapes in New York B. The Eiffel Tower's spiral staircase C. The spiral towers of medieval castles D. Frank Lloyd Wright's spiral ramp in the Guggenheim Museum Question 14. What natural examples of helices are listed in the text? A. Clouds, ocean waves, and sand dunes. B. Planets, rivers, and caves C. Animal fur, trees, and mountains. D. Seashells, horns, and the human umbilical cord Question 15. What is the structure of the human umbilical cord described as? A. A triple helix B. A double helix C. A conical helix D. A single helix Question 16. Why does the speaker suggest the helix is a common shape in nature? A. It can twist in multiple directions easily B. It is easy for organisms to produce it C. It provides aesthetic beauty to natural structures D. It is the shape of DNA, a fundamental molecule of life Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances to make a meaningful exchange. Question 17. a. Not yet, but that sounds perfect since I've wanted to get more exercise while reducing my carbon footprint. b. Have you noticed how our office has been making changes to become more environmentally friendly lately? c. I've actually started composting last month, and it's amazing how much it has reduced my household waste. d. That's impressive - I'd like to try that, but I've started with something simpler: I've switched all my light bulbs to LED and started using public transport three days a week. e. Yes, I love that they've replaced all the plastic cups with reusable mugs in the break room, and it's really made me think about reducing waste at home too. f. We should try it together sometime - they say the first ride is free if you sign up this month. g. Every small change helps, and speaking of changes, have you seen the new bike-sharing program they've