SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH

LỚP 9 THCS NĂM HỌC 2018-2019

THỪA THIÊN HUẾ
Môn: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề)
(Đề thi có 7 trang)

Điểm Họ tên & chữ ký giám khảo MÃ PHÁCH

Bằng số Bằng chữ

Điểm phần I: ………….. I. LISTENING (4 points)

Điểm phần II: …………. The listening test has two sections. You will hear each section TWICE. At the
Điểm phần III: …………
beginning of each section, you will have time to read the questions and at the
end of each section, you will have time to complete your answers.
Điểm phần IV: …………
Tổng cộng: ………..……. SECTION I (0.2p x 10 = 2 points) Questions 1-10
You will hear a conversation between a student and a saleswoman. For
questions 1-4, choose and circle the best answer (A, B, C or D).
Questions 1-4
1. Where is Mr. Garcia living?
A. Private accommodation B. With friends
C. Self-catering university accommodation D. Catered university accommodation
2. Why doesn't he like his accommodation?
A. The food is not good. B. The meals are at inconvenient times.
C. He doesn't like his cohabitants. D. It's on the university campus.
3. Where are Mr. Garcia and his friends from?
A. Costa Rica, Spain, Bolivia B. Mexico, Columbia, Spain
C. Ecuador, Spain, Mexico D. Spain, Brazil, Argentina
4. What kind of place are they hoping to find?
A. A house with a garden next to the university B. A flat or a house next to the university
C. A house not too near to the university D. A flat or a house not too near to the university

1. 2. 3. 4.

Questions 5-7: Complete the numbered blanks in the table.

Name Manuel Garcia
Current address 35c Campus Lane
Telephone number 5. _________________________
Email address garcianuk@email.uk
Age 6. _________________________________________
Gender Male
Smoker? 7. _________________________
Budgeted monthly rent £200 to 250

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Questions 8-10
Select and circle the correct answer (A, B, C or D) from the choices given.
8. Why can Mr. Garcia expect a small reduction in rent?
A. The salesman like him. B. There is no contract.
C. July is a good month to move in. D. He and his friend will stay all year.
9. How much is the accommodation agency's fee for Mr. Garcia?
A. 1/2 month's rent B. 1 month's rent C. 11/2 month's rent D. There's no fee.
10. Which items does Mr. Garcia consider necessary?
A. Kitchen utensils, washing machine, Internet connection
B. Washing machine, Internet connection, TV
C. DVD player, TV, Internet connection
D. Shower, TV, washing machine
8. 9. 10.
SECTION II (0.2p x 10 = 2 points)
Questions 11-13
Choose the correct answer to the following questions. Only ONE answer is possible for each
question.
11. Which member or members of the speaker's family have health problems?
A. The speaker B. The speaker's parents
C. The speaker's father and younger sister. D. None of the speaker's family does.
12. Why didn't the family go to Rotorua?
A. They couldn't afford it. B. They wanted to go somewhere with friends.
C. Because of health problems D. Because they wanted to go somewhere new.
13. How did the speaker's family first find out about the Waiwera spa?
A. From people they met in their hometown B. From the Internet
C. From people they met in Rotorua D. From a travel agent
11. 12. 13.
Questions 14-16
Complete the sentences using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR NUMBERS for each gap
14. Altogether, the number of people in the speaker's holiday group was ______________________.
15. One of the children from the other family was a __________________________than the speaker.
16. Before leaving, the speaker and his family got information from the Internet and a ___________.

14. 15. 16.

Questions 17-20
Answer the following questions using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
17. What did the speaker especially like about the holiday?

18. Where were the children most of the time?

19. How does the speaker describe the people at the resort?

20. Which activities didn't the speaker participate in, even though those activities were available?

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II. VOCABULRY AND GRAMMAR (2 points)
1. For each of the following questions, choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to fill the blank.
Circle your choice. (0.1p x 12 = 1.2 points)
1. About forty-nine percent of all milk ………. from dairy cows is used to make cheese.
A. obtained B. is obtained C. will be obtained D. when it is obtaining
2. Technological improvements aid in teaching, ………… the basic role of teachers stays the same.
A. with B. because of C. but D. despite
3. I want to come to New York, …………. famous city of the USA.
A. a B. which C. is the D. that’s a
4. It was important to me to be financially independent ………..my parents.
A. on B. to C. of D. with
5. The students were active. They ……….. up different sports and hobbies.
A. took B. broke C. came D. ended
6. She is said ………..in all the assignments before the deadlines.
A. to have handed B. to handed C. handing D. that she had handed
7. ……….in Paris before, he didn’t know his way around when he took his family there.
A. Not be living B. Never having lived C. His not living D. Because he has lived
8. This is the latest news from Timbuktu. Two-thirds of the city ………….. destroyed in a fire.
A. was B. have been C. has been D. were
9. It’s time we went home, …………...?
A. is it B. isn’t it C. did we D. didn’t we
10. The circus show ……….. at 8 tomorrow evening.
A. is starting B. will start C. starts D. is about to start
11. The principal will declare the ceremony open as soon all the graduates and guests ……….
A. will have sat B. have been seated C. will be sitting D. have seated
12. Not until 1995…………….. across the Tien River.
A. the first bridge was built B. the bridge building was
C. the first bridge was build D. was the first bridge built
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
2. For questions 13-20, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some
lines to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. There is an example at the beginning
(0). (0.1p x 8 = 0.8 points)

The Olympic Games are (0) ……traditionally……. a time when (13) TRADITION
……………… from all over the world - from cities and (14) COMPETE
…………… areas – compete (15) …………… against each other. The PROVINCE/PEACE
athletes are representatives of their countries and they all (16)
……………… in a particular sport. Most of them have an (17) SPECIAL
……..…… with their sport and it is (18) ………… for some of them if OBSESS/DREAD
they do not win a medal.
When a medal is won there is usually (19) ……… applause from the THUNDER
audience.
The Games have been commercialized by wealthy companies, though,
and the (20) ……… of the Games has, in a way, been destroyed. INNOCENT

13. 14. 15. 16.

17. 18. 19. 20.

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III. READING (5 points)
Part 1: Read the following passage, choose and circle the best answer (A, B, C or D) to fill in
each of the blanks. (0.2p x 10 = 2 points)
HONEY
Honey is a sweet liquid made by bees. It …(1)…. of water and sugars. Bees may travel as
…(2)… as seventy-five kilometers and visit over two million flowers to produce just half a
kilo of honey. The color and flavor of honey depend …(3)… the type of flower visited. In
…(4)…, there are more than three hundred …(5)… of honey.
The lighter-colored ones are generally milder in flavor than darker honey. In ancient …(6)...,
honey was the main sweet food, as sugar was very …(7)… Honey was of great …(8)… to the
ancient Egyptians, who used it as payment.
Today, honey is produced and eaten in …(9)… part of the world. Research suggests that it
prevents tiredness and improves athletic performance. However, honey is not just food – it
…(10)… be taken for sore throats and is used in many skin and hair-care products.
1. A. involves B. contains C. includes D. consists
2. A. well B. long C. soon D. far
3. A. to B. on C. for D. with
4. A. case B. order C. fact D. place
5. A. varieties B. collections C. sets D. differences
6. A. seasons B. times C. years D. dates
7. A. distant B. rare C. small D. slim
8. A. cost B. price C. value D. charge
9. A. all B. some C. most D. every
10. A. shall B. need C. can D. ought
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Part 2: Read the following passage and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only
ONE word in each space. (0.2p x 10 = 2 points)

What is the best (1) ……….. to prepare for a job in the year 2022? This is the question many people
are asking (2) ……….. they want to be well-prepared for the work (3) ……….. of the future. (4)
……….. to the experts who have studied this issue carefully, (5) ……….. must be prepared to
change jobs six to eight times during the (6) ……….. of careers. Flexibility will be important.
Workers will (7) ……….. to upgrade their skills constantly and retrain (8) ……….. new
responsibilities. Education in the form of (9) ……….. will be an on-going part of every worker’s. All
workers will be engaged in life (10) ……….. learning in the next three years.
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 question. (0.2p x 5 =
1 point)

The Advantages of Using Wi-Fi on Your Smartphone

Wi-Fi is a method for devices such as smart phones to connect wirelessly to the Internet using radio
waves. Connecting to the Internet using Wi-Fi requires a hotspot, but it is always faster than the 3G
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cellular networks which smart phones can also use to connect, and occasionally faster than 4G. Using
Wi-Fi when it is available can also prove to be cheaper and make your phone run more efficiently in
the long run than relying on cellular networks.
When you use a Wi-Fi network to access the Internet from your phone, the data usage does not count
against your bundled data. Mobile providers often allocate a certain amount of data for free each
month and charge you a fee for any data usage beyond this. By connecting via Wi-Fi whether it is
available, you can save your bundled data for situations where you might not be close to any Wi-Fi
hotspot.
In many situations, your speed using a strong, dedicated Wi-Fi connection is faster than that of using
your mobile network. While the difference might not be that obvious if you are only reading your
email or checking out a Web page, it is very noticeable when transferring larger files. Activities such
as streaming audio and video benefit from the lower latency that is associated with using a Wi-Fi
hotspot. If you need to download large files or stream media to your smartphone in a hurry, it is much
better to do so via Wi-Fi.
In situations where you have access to free Wi-Fi - such as at home, work or some cafes, airports and
hotels - it makes more sense to use this method to connect your phone to the Internet. For example, if
you have an uncapped Internet connection at home, you can connect your phone to the router via Wi-
Fi and download all necessary updates or software without having to pay your mobile provider.
There are also applications available for smartphones that enable you to make voice calls using a Wi-
Fi connection; this can save you money if both you and the recipient use the app.
Battery life is extremely important for smart phones because you will not be able to connect to the
Internet or use certain functions such as the camera flash if your battery is too low. Using Wi-Fi to
connect to the Internet drains less battery life than using a mobile network, especially in situations
where the cellular coverage fluctuates. Since Wi-Fi is generally faster than using mobile networks,
you will also not spend as much time transferring the data, which further decreases battery usage.
1.The following are the advantages of using Wi-Fi on your smart phone EXCEPT that
A. it doesn’t need a hotspot to connect all your mobile devices.
B. it is faster than 3G cellular networks.
C. it is cheaper than 3G cellular networks.
D. It makes your mobile phone run more efficiently in the long run.
2. By using Wi-Fi, you
A. can use all your bundled data for free.
B. can use a certain amount of data for free each month.
C. may stay under the data capacity allocated by mobile providers.
D. save your bundled data for situations when you use your mobile network.
3. A Wi-Fi connection offers
A. better large files B. faster smart phones
C. no need for hurry D. better speeds
4. Using Wi-Fi offers longer battery life because
A. you will be able to connect to other devices when your battery is low.
B. it requires less time with the same task than using mobile networks.
C. the Internet harms the battery life so much.
D. it requires so little energy while the cellular coverage fluctuates.
5. The word “drains” in the last paragraph is closest in the meaning to
A. improves B. saves C. increases D. reduces

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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IV. WRITING (5 points)

Part 1: For each question, complete the second sentence so that it has the closest meaning to the
first one, using the word in capitals at the end of the sentence. DO NOT CHANGE THIS WORD.
You must use between THREE and SIX words, including the word given. (0.2p x 5 = 1 point)
1. The film star wore dark glasses so that no one would recognize him. AVOIDED

The film star …………………………………………………………………. dark glasses.

2. Please reply immediately on receipt of this notification. SOON

Please reply ……………………………………….……………………… notification.

3. Yesterday, I met one of my friends by chance in the supermarket. RAN

Yesterday, I…………………………………………………………in the supermarket.

4. If public opinion doesn't change suddenly, he'll win the next election. SUDDEN

Unless …………………………………………… public opinion, he'll win the next election.

5. Her behavior tends to be bad when she is under pressure. TENDENCY

She has…………………………......................………………. she is under pressure.

Part 2: For each question, complete the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar in
meaning as possible to the one printed before it. (0.2p x 5 = 1 point)
1. Hang's interests are completely different from mine.
I don’t ......................................................................................................................
2. The play started as soon as we arrived at the theatre.
Hardly ......................................................................................................................
3. We prefer going out for a walk to staying at home.
We would rather........................................................................................................
4. Someone stole my bag while we were playing tennis.
During........................................................................................................................
5. This is the worst meal I have ever had.
Never .........................................................................................................................
Part 3: Within from 200 to 250 words, write a short essay on the following topic. (3 points)
Our planet is getting warmer and warmer due to a lot of different causes. As a citizen, what
should you do to reduce or stop the global warming?
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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH
LỚP 9 THCS NĂM HỌC 2018-2019
THỪA THIÊN HUẾ
Môn: TIẾNG ANH
ĐÁP ÁN CHÍNH THỨC
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề)
(có 3 trang)

HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM – ĐÁP ÁN – THANG ĐIỂM

A. Hướng dẫn chấm

- Giám khảo chấm theo thang điểm của hướng dẫn chấm.
- Giám khảo thảo luận kĩ đáp án để quét hết tất cả những phương án đúng có thể.
- Trường hợp thí sinh có kết quả khác đáp án nhưng hợp lí giám khảo cần thảo luận với Tổ
trưởng để thống nhất bổ sung phương án chấm, đảm bảo khách quan và công bằng cho tất cả
các thí sinh.
- Trong phần viết lại câu, giám khảo cần quan tâm đến tính giao tiếp khi xem xét việc thí sinh
đạt nguyên điểm hay một phần điểm của câu. Nếu thí sinh đưa ra phương án trả lời hợp lí
khác thì giám khảo cần thống nhất với tổ trưởng chấm để đảm bảo chấm đúng và công bằng
cho mọi thí sinh.
- Lưu ý thang điểm chấm trong mỗi phần có khác nhau.

B. Đáp án và thang điểm

I. LISTENING (4 points)
The listening test has two sections. You will hear each section TWICE. At the beginning of each
section, you will have time to read the questions and at the end of each section, you will have time
to complete your answers.

SECTION I (0.2p x 10 = 2 points) Questions 1-10

You will hear a conversation between a student and a saleswoman. For questions 1-4, choose
and circle the best answer (A, B, C or D).
Questions 1-4
1. Where is Mr. Garcia living?
D. Catered university accommodation
2. Why doesn't he like his accommodation?
B. The meals are at inconvenient times.
3. Where are Mr. Garcia and his friends from?
B. Mexico, Columbia, Spain
4. What kind of place are they hoping to find?
C. A house not too near to the university
Questions 5-7: Complete the numbered blanks in the table.
5. 0453672348 6. 19 7. No (nope)
Questions 8-10
Select and circle the correct answer (A, B, C or D) from the choices given.
8. Why can Mr. Garcia expect a small reduction in rent?

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 D. He and his friend will stay all year.
9. How much is the accommodation agency's fee for Mr. Garcia?
A. 1/2 month's rent
10. Which items does Mr. Garcia consider necessary?
B. Washing machine, Internet connection, TV
SECTION II (0.2p x 10 = 2 points)
Choose the correct answer to the following questions. Only ONE answer is possible for each
question.
11. C. The speaker's father and 12. D. Because they wanted to 13. C. From people they met in
younger sister. go somewhere new. Rotorua

14. 9/nine 15. year older 16. travel agency

17. (the) accommodation / hotel
18. (in/the/some) play areas
19. gentle/warm/helpful
20. basketball and volleyball

II. VOCABULRY AND GRAMMAR (2 points)

1. For each of the following questions, choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to fill the blank.
Circle your choice. (0.1p x 12 = 1.2 points)

1. A 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. A 6. A 7. B 8. C 9. B 10. C 11. B 12. D

2. For questions 13-20, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some
lines to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. There is an example at the beginning
(0). (0.1p x 8 = 0.8 points)

13. competitors 14. provincial 15. peacefully 16. specialize(se)

17. obsession 18. dreadful 19. thunderous 20. innocence

III. READING (5 points)

Part 1: Read the following passage, choose and circle the best answer (A, B, C or D) to fill in
each of the blanks. (0.2p x 10 = 2 points)

1. D 2. D 3. B 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. B 8. C 9. D 10. C
Part 2: Read the following passage and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only
ONE word in each space. (0.2p x 10 = 2 points)

1. way/thing 2. when/as 3. requirements/ 4. According 5. everyone/

demands everybody/ people/
they/ one

6. course 7. have/ need 8. for 9. training 10. long

Part 3: Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D for each question. (0.2p x 5 =
1 point)
1.A 2.D 3.D 4.B 5.D

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IV. WRITING (5 points)
Part 1: For each question, complete the second sentence so that it has the closest meaning to the
first one, using the word in capitals at the end of the sentence. DO NOT CHANGE THIS WORD.
You must use between THREE and SIX words, including the word given. (0.2p x 5 = 1 point)
1. ...avoided being recognized by wearing...
2. ...as soon as you receive this...
3. ...ran [into/across] [a friend of mine/ one of my friends] ...
4. ... there is a sudden change in ...
5. ...a tendency to behave badly when ...

Part 2: For each question, complete the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar in
meaning as possible to the one printed before it. (0.2p x 5 = 1 point)
1. I don't have [anything / much/ any interests] in common with Hang./ I don’t have the same
interests as Hang (does).
2. Hardly had we arrived at the theatre when the play started.
3. We would rather go out for a walk than stay at home.
4. During the (our) tennis match, someone stole my bag/my bag was stolen.
5. Never have I had (eaten) [worse meal than this meal(one)/ such a bad meal (before)].
Part 3: Within from 200 to 250 words, write a short essay on the following topic. (3 points)
Our planet is getting warmer and warmer due to a lot of different causes. As a citizen, what
should you do to reduce or stop the global warming?

1. Content: 35% of total mark

▪ Providing all main ideas and details as required
▪ Communicating intentions sufficiently and effectively
2. Organization and presentation: 30% of total mark
▪ Ideas are well organized and presented with coherence, cohesion and clarity
▪ The essay is well-structured
3. Language: 30% of total mark
▪ Demonstration of a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level
of English language gifted lower-secondary school students
▪ Good use and control of grammatical structures
4. Handwriting, punctuation and spelling: 5% of total mark
▪ Legible handwriting
▪ Good punctuation and no spelling mistakes
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 SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO THỪA THIÊN HUẾ
PHIẾU CHẤM ĐIỂM KỸ NĂNG NÓI –MÔN TIẾNG ANH
THI HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP THCS 2018-2019

Mã thí sinh: ……………………………...Đề tài số:………………….

TT Tiêu chí chấm Điểm Ghi chú

1 Pronunciation and intonation – 1 điểm
2 Grammatical Range and Accuracy – 0.5 điểm
3 Lexical Resource – 1 điểm
4 Fluency and Coherence – 0.5 điểm
5 Content – 1 điểm

/4 điểm

Họ tên và chữ ký giám khảo: …………………………………………………

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 TAPESCRIPTS

Section 1

Student: Hello. My name is Garcia. I phoned earlier about finding accommodation.

Saleswoman: Ah yes - Mr. Garcia. I took your call. Please take a seat. You said
on the phone that you are studying at the university.
Student: That's right. I'm currently in university digs, but I have decided to move out.
Saleswoman: May I ask why?
Student: Well, the accommodation itself is fine - very nice in fact - but it's catered
accommodation and I find having to have my meals at fixed times somewhat restrictive.
I tried to get into self-catering accommodation, but there's very little of that available
and, as I will be a second-year student next academic year, I wasn't given a place.
Saleswoman: I see. We have many students coming to us who are in the same
situation. Do you intend to live alone or share with someone?
Student: I have two friends, from Spain and from Columbia, who would like to share with me.
We thought it would be a good idea to rent a small house together. Does that sound
sensible to you?
Saleswoman: Sure. In fact, I recommend it. Where are you from, Mr. Garcia?
Student: I'm from Mexico.
Saleswoman: Really? I went there on holiday last year. Lovely. So, you're looking for a three-
bedroom house. How about a flat? Would that be OK?
Student: Yes, that would be fine too, but if the rents are roughly the same, we'd prefer a house
with a small garden - just somewhere where we can sit outside in the sunshine.
Saleswoman: Of course. We do have houses, but more flats are available at the moment. Is there any
particular area you'd like to live in?
Student: Obviously, we'd like to be close to the university if possible, but not too close. My
experience is that people living in the proximity of the university tend to get a lot of
people dropping in. We'd like to avoid that.
Saleswoman: I understand. Places further from the university are also a little cheaper, in general.
Before we go on, could I take down a few details?
Student: Of course. My full name is Manuel Garcia. I currently live at 35c Campus Lane.
Saleswoman: Thank you. And your telephone number and e-mail address?
Student: My mobile number is 0453 672 348. My e-mail address is garcianuk@email.uk.
Saleswoman: How old are you and your future housemates?
Student: I'm 19. My friends are 19 and 20.
Saleswoman: And are you all male?
Student: Yes.
Saleswoman: Smokers?
Student: No.
Saleswoman: OK. How much would you be prepared to pay altogether?

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Student: We heard that 200 to 250 pounds a month would be possible.
Saleswoman: Yes, that's about right. Accommodation in this town is below the average for the
country as a whole. I'd recommend something closer to 250 pounds, since the lower-paid
accommodation can be rather poor quality.
Student: Yes. It's important to feel good in a home. We intend to move in at the beginning of Ju1y.
We've all got placements over the summer holiday.
Saleswoman: That's good. A lot of landlords will offer a small discount if they know that you'll be
there throughout the year. I think we'll find something decent for around 230 pounds a
month. I should point out that utilities are not included.
Student: I understand. We expected that. By the way, we understand that you will charge us a fee
for arranging accommodation. Is that correct?
Saleswoman: Yes, it is. We charge you half a month's rent and the landlord half a month's rent. That
includes the cost of drawing up a rental agreement. All our landlords require a deposit of
a month's rent, payable with the first month's rent upon signing the agreement.
Student: That's fine.
Saleswoman: Now, I'll just write down the kind of place you're looking for. I don't
think that'll be a problem. Do you have any other requirements?
Student: Er ... Let me think for a minute. Oh, of course - how could I forget! It must be furnished.
We don't mind buying kitchen utensils. A TV - yes, we'll need that. We don't need a
video or DVD player. Oh, and a washing machine. That's essential, as is an Internet
connection. I presume all the accommodation you offer has a cooker?
Saleswoman: Yes. You don't have to worry about that. Do you prefer a bath or a shower?
Student: We would prefer to have a shower, but we're not fussy about that.
Saleswoman: Right then. I'll send you details of three or four of the most suitable properties later
today by e-mail. Then you can let me know whether you'd like to see any of the
properties or whether you'd prefer to see details of some others. Thank you for dropping
by, Mr. Garcia.

Section 2

Section 2

Interviewer: What was your holiday location and how did you hear about it?

Interviewee: My holiday location was Waiwera, in New Zealand. It is a thermal

spa resort. I was there last year with my parents, my sister and a couple of friends of my
parents. My father and my little sister, who inherited the medical problems from my father,
need to go to a thermal spa every year for treatment. They used to go to the Polynesian Spa
in Rotorua, another famous resort in New Zealand, but last year they decided that they
fancied a change. I had never gone with them to a spa because I preferred to spend my
holiday at home or go to other places, but last year when they changed the location I
decided to go with them. I also decided to go because my sister really wanted me to go
with her. My parents found out about this location from some of the people they met in
Rotorua. These people said that they were more satisfied with the accommodation and

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 facilities at the Waiwera spa, so my parents were curious and when they returned home
they asked me to search on the Internet for some information. They were impressed with
the information I found and it was then that they decided to plan a trip there.

Interviewer: So you went with your family and your parents' friends?
Interviewee: Yes. I travelled with my parents, my little sister and some family friends with their three
children, so that altogether we were nine people. I was lucky because in the other family
there was a boy one year older than me, so I had someone to pass the time with and have
some fun. There were a lot of elderly people and kids at the spa town, so I was happy that
he was with me. We had similar interests. It's good to be with someone with your own age
when you are on holiday.
Interviewer: How much time did you spend finding out information about this spa?
Interviewee: I didn't spend so much time searching for the information because the spa has website
that was easy to find. We wanted some more information that wasn't on the website,
particularly about how to get there, but we went to a travel agency and they gave us the
information that we didn't have and made there the reservations for all of us.
Interviewer: Can you tell us the thing you like most at the spa?
Interviewee: There were so many things that I liked there. I especially liked the the accommodation.
We stayed at the Waiwera Holiday Inn which is situated right on the beach. It offers
spectacular sea views. I think that I will never forget it.
Interviewer: Were there any things that you were not satisfied with?
Interviewee: I think that the bad side of this vacation was that there were so many old people and
many, many children. Luckily, there were some play areas for children and they stayed
there most of the time.
Interviewer: How was your room? Did you have everything you needed?
Interviewee: Yes, we had everything we needed. Everything was comfortable and the conditions were
great, so I have nothing to complain about.
Interviewer: Did you make any new friends? Are you still in touch?
Interviewee: Everyone was very gentle and warm. They really made a good impression. When we
needed some help, they were very helpful and I felt great. I'm still in touch with the son of
my parents' friends.
Interviewer: How did you spend your time? Did you participate in any recreational activities?
Interviewee: I don't have any medical problems like my father and sister, but I still went to the
thermal spa. There were a lot of recreational activities to enjoy if we wanted. For example,
I played golf because there was a minigolf course. Basketball and volleyball were also
available, but we couldn't get enough people together for two proper teams. I also went to
swim and I also went scuba diving on the reef not far from the hotel. There was a small
group of us with an instructor. It was truly amazing. I cannot describe in words how I felt
down there. It was like I was in paradise.

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