ĐỀ THI HSG

MÔN TIẾNG ANH LỚP 10

Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
ĐỀ ĐỀ XUẤT (Đề thi có 13 trang)

Số phách
Tổng điểm bài thi Giám khảo (Do chủ tịch HĐ
chấm thi ghi)
Giám khảo 1 Giám khảo 2
Bằng số Bằng chữ
(kí, ghi rõ họ tên) (kí, ghi rõ họ tên)

CHÚ Ý: THÍ SINH VIẾT CÂU TRẢ LỜI VÀO BẢNG CHO SẴN TRONG ĐỀ
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SECTION I: LISTENING (50 points)

HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN THI NGHE HIỂU
 Bài nghe gồm 4 phần; mỗi phần được nghe 2 lần, mỗi lần cách nhau 05 giây; mở đầu và kết thúc
mỗi phần nghe có tín hiệu. Thí sinh có 15 giây để đọc mỗi phần câu hỏi.
 Mở đầu và kết thúc bài nghe có tín hiệu nhạc.
 Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh (bằng tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài nghe.

Part 1: You will hear a university counsellor talking to a group of students. Listen and complete the
table below with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer in the numbered boxes
provided. (14 points)

Services offered For individuals For groups

- your decision when to allocate your
Email counselling issues.
- (1)………………………….and reflect
- talk in person
Face-to-face - 50-minute session
individual counselling - (2)………………………………..……
time
- how to function (3)
…………………...to others
Group therapy
- (4)…………………personal
development
Self-help resources - find out more about your issues
- (5)……………………..24/7
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 - links to a (6)……………………...............
- similar specific issues
Specific issue - develop helpful (7) ………..
workshops ………...…………..

Your answers
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7.

Part 2: You will hear a photographer called Ian Gerrard talking about his career. Write NO MORE
TWO WORDS for each blank. Write your answers in the answer box below. (16 points)
Ian Gerrard – Photographer
The subject that Ian studied at university was (1) _____________________. Ian did a presentation on (2)
_____________________ as a part of his final year. Ian worked for a magazine _____________________ in
the USA for a year after leaving university. When he travelled around the USA, Ian choose (3)
_____________________ as the theme for his photographs. Ian says that (4) _____________________ is
the season when he takes best photographs. When Ian came back to Britain, he travelled around by (5)
_____________________ taking photographs. Ian says he was surprised by how few photographers
specialize in shots of (6) ___________________ communities. Ian’s book will be available in bookshops
in March next year. The title of Ian’s book is (7) __________________ Ian has chosen (8)
__________________ as the theme for his next tour.
Your answers
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7. 8.

Part 3: You will hear an interview with Patrick Shaw, who works as a pilot for a company that
organizes hot-air balloon trips. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F), and
write your answers in the answer box. (10 points)
1. According to Patrick, when taking a balloon trip, the thing that makes people worry most is the
landing.
2.  Patrick recommends joining the ground crew because it can be a fun way of earning extra income.
3. Patrick says that all members of the ground crew must have good social skills. 
4. Patrick finds it satisfactory when new crew members don’t accept the way things should be done.
5.  According to Patrick, it is often difficult to determine who has won balloon competitions?

Your answers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Part 4: You will hear an interview a woman called Jennie Thorpe, who is a trapeze artist in a
circus, write the letter A, B, C or D on your answer box below to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions. (10 POINTS)
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1.  Jennie got her present job when her manager saw her performing at
A. a circus school
B. a gymnastics competition
C. a ballet show
D. youth circus club
2. Why does Jennie feel a need to practise just after the end of a show?
A.  She is able to strengthen her muscles.
B. She is too tense to be able to relax immediately.
C. She is able to sleep better afterwards.
D. She is able to do more difficult things then.
3.  What does Jennie say about earning a living as a trapeze artist?
A. It's hard if you have no contract.
B. It's unlikely after a certain age.
C. It's difficult for most performers.
D. It’s easier to for some performers who can create their own shows.
4.  According to Jennie, what distinguishes great trapeze artists from the rest?
A. They have the lightest bodies.
B. They perform without a safety net.
C. They have an ability to keep calm.
D. They all have good performing skill.
5.  What does Jennie find the most difficult thing to get used to?
A. feeling pain in her muscles
B. having to get up early every day
C. damaging her hands on the trapeze
D. expressing herself through the way she move
 Your answers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Part 1: Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence below. Write your
answers in the answer box. (20 points)
1. Two dead bodies were _________ from the wreckage after the bomb went off.
A. recovered B. saved C. salvaged D. liberated
2. He was not _________ to taking on all the extra responsibilities the promotion entailed.
A. hesitant B. unenthusiastic C. reluctant D. averse
3. The Red Cross is __________an international aid organization.
A. intriguingly B. intrusively C. intrinsically D. intrepidly
4. The quality papers are a different _________ of fish from the gutter press.
A. pan B. basket C. box D. kettle
5. As a result of ___________, the price of new cars has risen dramatically over the last few months.
A. inflation B. escalation C. distension D. extension
6. A new _________ of programs on wildlife will be shown on Channel 4 in the autumn.
A. episode B. series C. serial D. sequel

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7. As I boarded the train, I was suddenly ________ by the arm and ushered towards a first-class carriage.
A. clutched B. grabbed C. caught D. plucked
8. There has been a lot of _________________ surrounding the government’s proposed scheme.
A. controversy B. consent C. conformity D. consequence
9. The local authorities need to _________________down on illegal parking, in my opinion.
A. hit B. move C. force D. crack
10. My uncle pulled a few _____________ and got me a job in the company where he works.
A. ropes B. strings C. threads D. chords
11. I put my ______ down and told Andy he couldn’t use our car any more.
A. hand B. finger C. arm D. foot
12. Your face looks red. You’ve really ______ the sun, haven’t you?
A. caught B. had C. made D. owned
13. You are advised not to engage in______ activity during very hot weather.
A. strenuous B. strained C. stringent D. stern
14. I decided to have a long calm talk with her to __________.
A. have a go at her B. cross words with her
C. clear the air D. jump down my throat
15. He had never acted before, but he_____ to the task and gave a very convincing
performance.
A. arose B. rose C. aroused D. raised
16. He still suffers from a rare tropical disease which he ................. while in Africa.
A. infected B. complained C. gained D. contracted
17. The rebuilding of the church organ was a real labour of _________.
A. love B. heart C. business D. nose
18. As we were waiting on the pavement, a black Mercedes __________beside us.
A. pulled down B. pulled up C. pulled off D. pulled through
19. Ms. Hoa, your form teacher, _________as a very sympathetic person. She can be a shoulder to cry
on.
A. comes out B. comes at C. comes over D. comes about
20. You shouldn’t ________ other people’s problems, even if you don’t consider them to be very
serious.
A. shed light upon B. come to light C. make light of D. see the light

Your answer
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

Part 2: Give the correct form of the word in CAPITAL to fill in the blank of each sentence. Write
your answers in the answer box below. (10 points)
1. Gloom __________________ among the workforce when the efficiency experts were (DEEP)
brought in.
2. The world is becoming increasingly __________________ (DEPEND)

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3. I’m so sorry I didn’t pick you up this morning. It was a terrible __________________ (SEE)
on my part.
4. Some people still do not __________________ hunting as a violent act. (CONCEPT)
5. The company __________________ withdrew their offer. I didn’t know why. (EXPLAIN)
6. __________________ marriage has been made illegal by most modern societies. (AGE)
7. Three major __________________ have been built to help keep the centre and the (PASS)
suburbs clear of traffic.
8. His accent is __________________ British. (MISTAKE)
9. The country is now heavily in debt due to the government’s financial (MANAGE)
__________________
10. I am simply trying to __________________ the facts of the case. (CERTAIN)
Your answers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Part 3: The passage below contains 10 MISTAKES. Identify and correct the mistakes. Write your
answers in the answer boxes below. (10 points)
THEME HOLIDAYS IN SCOTLAND
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1 If you like to build your holiday round a theme or particular activity, there are many
2 opportunities open for you. The Scottish Tourist Board publishes an excellent brochure,
3 Adventure and Special Interest Holidays in Scotland, containing details of dozen of ideas for
4 different holidays together with addresses to contact. Write for a copy to any of their offices. You
5 can, for example, go on an archaeology holiday and be introduced to the many historic sites on
6 the Solway Coast and the Early Christian remains at Whithorn. For creative people, there are any
7 number of arts and crafts courses that offer instruction as well as relaxation. Prices vary,
8 depending on the quality of teaching and accommodations. Subjects range from painting and
9 music to wood-carving, silver-smithing and stone-cutting. Indoor enthusiasts can choose from a
10 wide range too - from bird watching to camping, from gliding to golf.
11 If you've always wanted to see the west coast of Scotland from the sea but haven't got your
12 own boat and prefer an experience hand on the helm, try STA Schooners. They run weeks long
13 voyages in the Tall Ship Malcolm Miller, a 300-ton schooner, and part of the experience is that
14 you are one of the crew – a pleasure for which you pay quite a lot. Hebridean Island Cruises offer
15 a variety of cruises to many of the most beautiful spots on the western seaboard in the Hebridean
16 Princess, a luxury floated hotel with a crew of thirty to look after forty passengers. If you're lucky
17 with the weather and can afford it, this could be the ideal holiday for you.

Your answers
Lin Mistakes Correction Line Mistakes Correction
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1. 6.

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3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.

Part 4: Fill in the gaps the most suitable particle or preposition to complete the sentences. Write
your answers in the answer box below. (10 points)
1. My cousin talked __________ length about his recent holiday and bored everyone to death.
2. This is one of the exceptions __________ the rules.
3. They are planning to wind __________ their operation in china and concentrate on ASEAN countries.
4. Jane has always stood _________ her brother even when he was accused murder and everyone else
refused to speak to him.
5. As they didn’t have anywhere to stay, we put them ________ for the night.
6. They were heading __________ the German border.
7. ______________my utter astonishment, she remembered my name.
8. He promised to marry her, but now he doesn’t want to go _____________with it.
9. After several slow business years, our company finally got ___________ .
10. The concert was so popular that people who hadn’t bought tickets in advance were turned
________at the door.

Your answers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

SECTION III: READING COMPREHENSION (50 POINTS)

Part 1: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D that best fits each blank in the passage. Write your answers
in the answer box below. (10 points)
Greenhouse gases are being released into the atmosphere 30 times faster than the time when the
Earth experienced a (1) ___________ episode of global warming. A study comparing the rate at which
carbon dioxide and methane are being (2) ___________ now, compared to 55 million years ago when
global warming also occurred, has found dramatic differences in the speed of release. James Zachos,
professor of earth sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz, said the speed of the present
build-up of greenhouse gases is far greater than during the global warming after the (3) ___________ of
the dinosaurs. "The emissions that caused this past episode of global warming probably lasted 10,000
years," Professor Zachos told the American Association for the Advancement of Science at a meeting in
St Louis. "By burning fossil fuels, we are likely to emit the same amount over the next three centuries."
He warned that studies of global warming events in the geological past (4) ___________ the Earth's
climate passes a (5) ___________ beyond which climate change accelerates with the help of positive
feedbacks - vicious circles of warming. Professor Zachos is a leading (6) ___________ on the episode of
global warming known as the palaeocene-eocene thermal maximum, when average global temperatures
increased by up to 5C due to a massive release of carbon dioxide and methane.

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 His research into the deep ocean (7) ___________ suggests at this time about 4.5 billion tons of
carbon entered the atmosphere over 10,000 years. This will be the similar amount of carbon released into
the atmosphere from cars and industrial emissions over the next 300 years if present (8) ___________
continue, he said. Although carbon can be released suddenly and naturally into the atmosphere from
volcanic activity, it takes many thousands of years for it to be removed permanently by natural
processes. The ocean is capable of removing carbon, and quickly, but this natural (9) ___________ can
be easily (10) ___________ , which is probably what happened 55 million years ago. "It will take tens of
thousands of years before atmospheric carbon dioxide comes down to pre-industrial levels," the
professor said. "Even after humans stop burning fossil fuels, the effects will be long-lasting."
1. A. prearranged B. premier C. previous D. fundamental
2. A. emitted B. exhaled C. incorporated D. digested
3. A. dementia B. demolition C. detachment D. demise
4. A. comment B. mark C. compliment D. indicate
5. A. barricade B. verge C. threshold D. perimeter
6. A. autocrat B. authority C. administrator D. proprietor
7. A. dusts B. sediments C. dirt D. powder
8. A. trends B. gadgets C. fads D. crazes
9. A. capacity B. competence C. intelligence D. bulk
10. A. overcharged B. overstated C. overshadowed D. overwhelmed

Your answers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Part 2: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word
in each space. Write your answers in the answer box below. (10 points)
Stress problems are very common. The American Psychological Association's 2007 "Stress in
America" poll found that one-third of people in the United States report experiencing extreme levels of
negative stress. In (1) __________, nearly one out of five people report that they are experiencing high
levels of negative stress 15 or more days per month. Impressive (2) __________ these figures are, they
represent only a cross-section of people's stress levels at one particular moment of their lives. When
stress is (3) __________ as something that occurs repeatedly across the full lifespan, the true incidence
of stress problems is much higher. (4) __________ "stressed out" is thus a universal human phenomenon
that affects (5) __________ everyone.
What are we talking about when we discuss stress? Generally, most people use the word stress to (6)
__________ to negative experiences that leave us feeling overwhelmed. Thinking about stress
exclusively as something negative gives us a false impression of its true nature, however. Stress is a
reaction (7) __________ a changing, demanding environment. Properly considered, stress is really (8)
__________ about our capacity to handle change than it is about (9) __________ that change makes us
feel good or bad. Change, after all, is (10) __________ to stay and stress is in large part what we feel
when we are facing it.
Your answers

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 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Part 3: Read the passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) for each of the questions.
Write your answers in the answer box below. (10 points)
DESERT FORMATION
The deserts, which already occupy approximately a fourth of the Earth’s land surface, have in
recent decades been increasing at an alarming pace. The expansion of desert-like conditions into areas
where they did not previously exist is called desertification. It has been estimated that an additional one-
fourth of the Earth’s land surface is threatened by this process.
Desertification is accomplished primarily through the loss of stabilizing natural vegetation and
the subsequent accelerated erosion of the soil by wind and water. In some cases, the loose soil is blown
completely away, leaving a stony surface. In other cases, the finer particles may be removed, while the
sand-sized particles are accumulated to form mobile hills or ridges of sand.
Even in the areas that retain a soil cover, the reduction of vegetation typically results in the loss
of the soil’s ability to absorb substantial quantities of water. The impact of raindrops on the loose soil
tends to transfer fine clay particles into the tiniest soil spaces, sealing them and producing a surface that
allows very little water penetration. Water absorption is greatly reduced, consequently runoff is
increased, resulting in accelerated erosion rates. The gradual drying of the soil caused by its diminished
ability to absorb water results in the further loss of vegetation so that a cycle of progressive surface
deterioration is established.
In some regions, the increase in desert areas is occurring largely as the result of a trend toward
drier climatic conditions. Continued gradual global warming has produced an increase in aridity for
some areas over the past few thousand years. The process may be accelerated in subsequent decades if
global warming resulting from air pollution seriously increases.
There is little doubt, however, that desertification in most areas results primarily from human
activities rather than natural processes. The semiarid lands bordering the deserts exist in a delicate
ecological balance and are limited in their potential to adjust to increased environmental pressures.
Expanding populations are subjecting the land to increasing pressures to provide them with food and
fuel. In wet periods, the land may be able to respond to these stresses. During the dry periods that are
common phenomena along the desert margins, though, the pressure on the land is often far in excess of
its diminished capacity, and desertification results.
Four specific activities have been identified as major contributors to the desertification processes:
over-cultivation, overgrazing, firewood gathering, and over-irrigation. The cultivation of crops has
expanded into progressively drier regions as population densities have grown. These regions are
especially likely to have periods of severe dryness, so that crop failures are common. Since the raising of
most crops necessitates the prior removal of the natural vegetation, crop failures leave extensive tracts of
land devoid of a plant cover and susceptible to wind and water erosion.
The raising of livestock is a major economic activity in semiarid lands, where grasses are generally the
dominant type of natural vegetation. The consequences of an excessive number of livestock grazing in
an area are the reduction of the vegetation cover and the trampling and pulverization of the soil. This is
usually followed by the drying of the soil and accelerated erosion.

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 Firewood is the chief fuel used for cooking and heating in many countries. The increased
pressures of expanding populations have led to the removal of woody plants so that many cities and
towns are surrounded by large areas completely lacking in trees and shrubs. The increasing use of dried
animal waste as a substitute fuel has also hurt the soil because this valuable soil conditioner and source
of plant nutrients is no longer being returned to the land.
The final major human cause of desertification is soil salinization resulting from over-irrigation.
Excess water from irrigation sinks down into the water table. If no drainage system exists, the water
table rises, bringing dissolved salts to the surface. The water evaporates and the salts are left behind,
creating a white crustal layer that prevents air and water from reaching the underlying soil.
The extreme seriousness of desertification results from the vast areas of land and the tremendous
numbers of people affected, as well as from the great difficulty of reversing or even slowing the process.
Once the soil has been removed by erosion, only the passage of centuries or millennia will enable new
soil to form. In areas where considerable soil still remains, though, a rigorously enforced program of
land protection and cover-crop planting may make it possible to reverse the present deterioration of the
surface.
1. The word threatened in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.
A. restricted B. endangered C. prevented D. rejected
2. According to paragraph 3, the loss of natural vegetation has which of the following consequences for
soil?
A. Increased stony content B. Reduced water absorption
C. Increased numbers of spaces in the soil D. Reduced water runoff
3. The word delicate in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.
A. fragile B. predictable C. complex D. valuable
4. According to paragraph 5, in dry periods, border areas have difficulty _____.
A. adjusting to stresses created by settlement B. retaining their fertility after desertification
C. providing water for irrigating crops D. attracting populations in search of food and fuel
5. The word progressively in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.
A. openly B. impressively C. objectively D. increasingly
6. According to paragraph 6, which of the following is often associated with raising crops?
A. Lack of proper irrigation techniques B. Failure to plant crops suited to the particular area
C. Removal of the original vegetation D. Excessive use of dried animal waste
7. The phrase devoid of in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.
A. consisting of B. hidden by C. except for D. lacking in
8. According to paragraph 9, the ground’s absorption of excess water is a factor in desertification
because it can _____.
A. interfere with the irrigation of land B. limit the evaporation of water
C. require more absorption of air by the soil D. bring salts to the surface
9. All of the following are mentioned in the passage as contributing to desertification EXCEPT _____.
A. soil erosion B. global warming
C. insufficient irrigation D. the raising of livestock
10. It can be inferred from the passage that the author most likely believes which of the following about
the future of desertification?

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 A. Governments will act quickly to control further desertification.
B. The factors influencing desertification occur in cycles and will change in the future.
C. Desertification will continue to increase.
D. Desertification will soon occur in all areas of the world.

Your answers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Part 4: Reading passage 4 has seven paragraphs A-G.

For questions 1-5, choose the correct headings for paragraphs A-D and F from the list of headings
below. Write the correct numbers, ii-ix, next to Questions 1-5. (20 points)
List of Headings
i Improvements to faba bean farming
ii Increasing productivity to secure the future of legume farming
iii The importance of legumes
iv The nutritional value of legumes
v The effect of farming on the environment
vi Legumes in the diet of ancient people
vii The importance of reducing meat consumption
viii Archaelogical discoveries
ix Legumes as a provider of protein

1 Paragraph A ___________
2 Paragraph B ___________
3 Paragraph C ___________
4 Paragraph D ___________
Example Answer
Paragraph E i
5 Paragraph F ___________

A The health benefit of legumes has been widely known for centuries. Also known as pulses or, more
commonly, beans, they belong to an extremely large category of vegetables, containing over 13,000
species. Only grains supply more calories and protein to the world's population. Today, agricultural
researchers and scientists are experimenting with varieties of legumes that are easier to harvest, more
resistant to disease, and yield better crops.

B Beans are often referred to as 'the poor person's meat', but this label is unfair - considering the health
benefits of legumes, they should really be called 'the healthy alternative to meat'. Beans contain a rich
and varied supply of nutritional substances, which are vital for keeping in good health. Diets rich in
beans are used to help with a variety of health issues including lowering cholesterol levels, improving
blood sugar control in diabetics, reducing the risk of many cancers, lowering the risk of heart disease,

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and lowering blood pressure. Beans are a good source of protein but are often considered to be an
'incomplete' protein as they lack the essential amino acids that we need to complete our diet. Foods from
animals (meat, fish, eggs, dairy products), on the other hand, contain protein and amino acids. However,
many cultures combine beans with grains to form a complete protein that is a high-quality substitute for
meat - rice and soya in Japan, corn and beans in Mexico, rice and lentils in the Middle East. Beans are
also a good source of fibre, giving the consumer between 5 and 8.6 grams of fibre per 100 grams eaten.
Fibre is an important ingredient in a healthy diet with great benefits to our digestive system and in
reducing cholesterol levels, which in turn reduces our risk of heart disease. Fibre also helps us to feel full
and control our appetite.

C Why is it important to substitute meat as much as possible? First of all, because of the health
implications - red meat in particular has a high-fat content. Secondly, antibiotics and other chemicals are
used in the raising of poultry and cattle. Thirdly, the cost to the environment is much greater in raising
cattle than it is in growing crops. To produce a kilogram of beef, farmers need to feed the cow 15
kilograms of grain and a further 30 kilograms of forage.

D Little wonder then that legumes have been used from ancient times. According to Trevor Brice in
Life and Society in the Hittite World, the Hittites, an ancient people living in Anatolia from the
eighteenth century BC, ate a wide variety of legumes including peas, beans, faba beans, chickpeas, and
lentils. And in ancient Egypt, Rammes II is known to have offered 11,998 jars of beans to the god of the
Nile. Archaeologists have found the remains of legumes on land beneath Lake Assad in Syria dating
back to 8000 BC and, astonishingly, a 4,000-year-old lentil seed found during an excavation in Turkey
has been germinated, allowing scientists to compare the ancient variety with the organic and genetically
engineered varieties of today. Professor Nejat Bilgen from Dumlupinar University, who led the
archaeological team, said that the lentils were found in a container dating from the Bronze Age. The
plant grown from the ancient lentil was found to be 'pretty weak' in comparison with modern varieties.

E Modern agricultural research has tended to focus on grain production, breeding new varieties of
wheat and other crops rather than improving the varieties of legumes, which can suffer from low yields
and unstable harvest. For this reason, farmers started to abandon them in favour of more dependable
crops, which had had the benefits of scientific improvement. Recently, scientists have returned to
legumes to identify desirable characteristics such as height, good crop production, and resistance to pests
in order to cross different plants with each other and produce a new, improved variety. Using traditional
breeding methods, agricultural scientists are transforming the faba bean into a variety that is easier to
grow. Traditional varieties are undependable as they rely on insects to pollinate them. But faba bean
types that can self-fertilise naturally were discovered, and this gene is being bred into new varieties.
Other faba bean varieties have been found to produce higher yields or shorter crops. Faba bean plants
tend to grow tall and fall over in the field making them difficult to harvest mechanically, so breeding
plants that are 50% shorter means they are more stable. Unlike the traditional plants, the new faba bean
plants end in a flower - this means that more of the plant's energy is transformed into producing beans
instead of unusable foliage.

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F With the new varieties, farmers in some regions are achieving a marked rise in production - between
10% to 20% improvement. Scientists have also managed to develop a commercial faba bean able to
resist the parasitic weed Orobanche, which has been known to destroy whole fields of the crop. The
future of legumes and the farmers who grow them is becoming brighter. Legumes are an important
source of nourishment for humans and also for the soil: the beans take nitrogen directly from the
atmosphere and fix it into the soil to provide nutrients for other crops and save the farmers the cost of
artificial fertilizer. Making legumes a profitable crop for the future may prove an essential factor in
feeding growing populations.

Questions 6 - 10
Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 4? Write
TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this
6. Legumes are second to grains in providing people with calories and protein. ___________
7. Beans can help to cure heart disease. ___________
8. Antibiotics are used when farming animals for food. ___________
9. Scientists have the opportunity to see how similar modern and ancient lentil plants are. ___________
10. Agricultural scientists are making the faba bean easier to grow in dry areas. ___________

Your answers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

SECTION IV: WRITING

Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
before it. (10 points)
1. For further information, please send a self-addressed envelope to the above address.
Further information can__________________________________________________________
2. The northwest of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast
The annual ________________________________________________________________
3. The secretary didn’t reply me for ten days.
No reply from _________________________________________________________________
4. The policeman’s prejudice against foreigners could not be recorded in the official files.
The fact that ________________________________________________________________
5. The two sides never looked likely to reach an agreement.
At no time __________________________________________________________________

Part 2: Rewrite these sentences using the words in CAPITAL. You must not change the given words.
(10 points)
1. I felt as if she was trying to deceive us. (IN)
I had the _________________________________________________________________________

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2. We were surprised to see that he got mad at our decision. (RED)
Much to _________________________________________________________________________
3. The house shouldn’t be left unlocked for any reason. (ACCOUNT)
On _____________________________________________________________________________
4. He is too irresponsible to run the department. (CHARGE)
He is not_________________________________________________________________________
5. Attendance at the additional evening lectures is not obligatory for students. (UNDER)
Students _________________________________________________________________________

Part 3: Write a paragraph. (30 points)

“What are the pros and cons of banning junk food in schools”
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