TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN SƠN LA TRẠI HÈ HÙNG VƯƠNG LẦN THỨ XIII,

NĂM 2017
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ XUẤT Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối: 10
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PART I. LISTENING
SECTION 1 - Question 1-7 (14 points)
You will hear a professor explaining an assignment to the class. For questions
1- 7, complete the outline. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for
each answer. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
Writing a Research Paper
I. Choose a topic
A. Look at (1)…………….
B. Make topic more specific
C. Get (2)……………....
II. Gather information
A. Library
1. Reference and other types of books
2. Journals, (3)……….…………….…
3. Atlases and other similar sources
B. Internet
1. Online journals and newspapers
2. Online (4)………………………….
III. (5)……………………………..
IV. Write an outline
A. Introduction
B. Body
C.( 6)…………………………….
V. Organize your notes
VI. Write first draft

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VII. (7)………………………………….
VIII. Type final draft
Your answers

1. ___________ 2.___________ 3.____________ 4.___________

5.____________ 6.___________ 7. ____________

SECTION 2 - Question 8-15 (16 points)

You will hear an interview with a representative of a wildlife park called
Paradise Wildlife Park. For questions 8 to 15, complete the sentences. Write
your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
Paradise Wildlife Park
Project Life Lion is connected with diseases spread by (8) …………………… in
Africa. The park has created its own (9)……………………… system, and other
organizations use it.
A wide variety of (10) ………………..events (e.g. barbecues) are held at the park.
For charity events, the park provide cheap tickets and (11)………………….
The Park's sister company gives people a chance to be a (12)…………………
People who visit the park (13) ……………….. in a year benefit from having a
season ticket.
One of the Experience Days involves being an (14) ………………… for a day.
The park is looking for people to do customer service and (15)…………….. work.
Your answers

8. ___________ 9.___________ 10.____________ 11.___________

12.____________ 13.___________ 14 ____________ 15. __________

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SECTION 3 - Question 16-20 (10 points)
You will hear an interview with Jerry Davison, the owner of a chain of
mobile-phone shops called Mobile Madness. For question 16 -20, decide
whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Write your answers
in the corresponding numbered boxes.
16. Jerry believed that the key to his business success at school was being able to
afford to buy his initial stock.
17. Jerry left the electrical retailer where he first worked because a friend
suggested that they should start a business.
18. According to Jerry, Mobile Madness is different from its competitors because it
gives impartial advice to its customers.
19. Jerry asked the company’s Public Relation Officer to leave because her work
was unsatisfactory.
20. In the near future, Jerry’s goal is to attract buyers for the company.
Your answers:

16. ________ 17.________ 18._________ 19.________ 20.________

SECTION 4 - Question 21-25 (10 points)

You will hear people talking in 5 different situations. For questions 21-25,
choose the best answer among A, B, or C. Write your answers in the
corresponding numbered boxes.
21. You will hear part of an interview with a pop singer.
How does she feel about what happened?
A. embarrassed by her mistake.
B. angry with her tour manager.
C. confused about what happened.
22. You hear part of a radio program for young people.
What advice does the speaker give?

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 A. Try to discuss the matter with your friends.
B. Pay no attention to the people who laugh at you.
C. Encourage other people to be like you.
23. You hear a radio presenter talking about a book.
What does the presenter say about the book?
A. Some of the writers have already had their work published.
B. It contains work that was entered for a competition.
C. It is very well-organized.
24. You hear someone talking on the phone.
What is the speaker's purpose?
A. to resolve a disagreement.
B. to make a threat.
C. to apologize for previous behavior.
25. You hear someone talking to an assistant at a box office.
What is the situation?
A. The man has lost his tickets.
B. The man was sent the wrong tickets.
C. The man wants to return the tickets.
Your answers:

21. ________ 22.________ 23._________ 24.________ 25.________

PART II. LEXICO -GRAMMAR

I. Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to each of the following questions and
write your answers (A, B, C, or D) in the corresponding numbered boxes.
(20 points)
1. These days, I only see Morgan once in a ______ moon.
A. green B. grey C. blue D. white

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2. It’s very important that we ________ as soon as there’s any change in the
patient’s condition.
A. be it notified B. were notified C. being notified D. be notified
3. I don’t think you have been watering the plants near the gate. The soil is
______.
A. as dry as rice B. as dry as a tile C. as dry as a bone D. as dry as wood
4. The ______ of the family following the divorce was a great shock to the
children.
A. break-down B. break-in C. break-up D. break-out
5. I have got a ______headache. I need to take a rest and some aspirin.
A. spitting B. raving C. splitting D. burning
6. I don’t think this strange new fashion will ______.
A. turn up B. care for C. show off D. catch on
7. Well, speaking as someone who’s in the ______eye constantly, I must say I do
value my privacy.
A. people’s B. social C. public D. everybody’s
8. The young actress had ______in her stomach before his audition, showing great
nervousness.
A. butterflies B. ants C. termites D. dragonflies
9. The ______in the stadium all cheered the athletes.
A. viewers B. witnesses C. spectators D. onlookers
10. I’m not siding ______her because she’s my sister, but because she’s right.
A. from B. for C. to D. with
11. She could ______in the garage when we came round, which would explain
why she didn’t here the bell.
A. work B. be working C. have worked D. have been working
12. We had to ______the design of the car to take account of the rough terrain.
A. modify B. amend C. transfer D. convert

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13. Why didn't you tell me you needed help? I ______ you.
A. must have helped B. could have helped
C. could help D. was able to help
14. "It's really cold today!"- Yes, I didn't want to get out of bed, ______ go outside.
A. even though B. much less C. aside from D. not only
15. Snowing is falling______, so Met office is advising people to stay at home.
A. cats and dogs B. thick and fast
C. chalk and cheese D. skin and bones
16. Beneath the streets of a modern city ______of walls, columns, cables, pines,
and tunnels required to satisfy the needs of its inhabitants.
A. where exists B. the existing network
C. the network's existence D. exists the network
17. Oh, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that. I guess I really put my ______ in my mouth.
A. foot B. hand C. elbow D. knee
18. The main way into the building is via High Street but there is also a(n) ______
at the back used for deliveries.
A. access B. way C. passage D. direction
19. Henry was really a silly boy when we were at high school. I still remember
_______very stupid questions.
A. him asking B. him to ask C. asking him D. his being asked
20. We played the game _________________ the rules.
A. on account of B. ahead of C. according to D. apart from

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

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II. Give the correct form of the word in the brackets. Write your answers in
the corresponding numbered boxes. (10 points)
1. For some people the use of internet has become ______ addictive to the extent
that is threatening their mental and physical health. ( RESIST)
2. I'm afraid the world is full of ______. (JUST)
3. Many people donated money to help people in Africa who are starving as a
result of ______ food. (SCARCE)
4. Politeness is one thing. Real kindness is another. You must learn to ______
between the two. (DIFFERENT)
5. The singer gave an _______performance and the audience gave him a standing
ovation for more than five minutes. (ORDINARY)
6. His behaviour in his father's presence caused his ______ and his sister ended up
inheriting the whole family fortune. (INHERIT)
7. You can't help but disbelieve the government when different ministers are
giving out ______ statements about policy. (CONTRADICT)
8. Due to inflation, house prices in this area have become totally ______. We may
to look somewhere cheaper. (AFFORD)
9. The criminal act of numerous factories dumping waste into the area's rivers has
led to dangerously high______ levels. (TOXIC)
10. Anthony is a quiet, ______ type. You will always find him reading or studying
something. (BOOK)
Your answers
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.

III. There are ten mistakes in the passage. Find and correct all of them. Write
the answer in the space given. (10 points)

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Example: concerning  concerned

Line 1 People have been concerning with their hair since ancient times.
Line 2 In 1500 B.C., the Assyrians, inhabiting the area known today as
Line 3 Northern Iraq, were the World’s first truly hair stylists. Their skills at
Line 4 cutting, curling, layering and dyeing hair were known through the
Line 5 Middle East. In fact, they were obsessing with their hair, which was
Line 6 oiled, perfumed, and tinted. A fashionable courtier wore his hair cut in
Line 7 neat geometric layers. Kings, soldiers and noblemen had their hair curl
Line 8 with a fire-heated iron bar, probably the world’s first curling iron. So
Line 9 important was hair styling in Assyria which law dictated certain types
Line 10 of hair styles according to a person’s position and employment. Facial
Line 11 hair was also important. Men grew beards down from their chests and
Line 12 had them clipped in layers. High-rank women in both Egypt and
Line 13 Assyria wore fake beards during official court business to show their
Line 14 equal authority with men.
Line 15 As the Assyrians, the early Greeks liked long, scented, curly hair.
Line 16 Fair hair was favored over dark, so those who were not “natural
Line 17 blonds” lightened or reddened their hair with soaps and bleaches. The
Line 18 Romans, on the other hand, favored dark hair for men for high social
Line 19 or politics rank. Early Saxon men were neither blond nor brunets but
Line 20 dyed their hair and beards blue, red, green, and orange.
Line 21 Since the centuries, societies have combed, curled, waved,
Line 22 powdered, dyed, cut, coiffed, and sculpted their hair, or someone
Line 23 else’s during times of wig crazes. Churches and lawmakers have
Line 24 sometimes tried to put a stop to the human's obsession with hair, but
Line 25 with few success. It seems hair styling is here to stay, and the future
Line 25 will likely prove no exception.

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Your answers:

Line Mistake Correction Line Mistake Correction

______ ____________ ____________ _______ ____________ ______________

______ ____________ ____________ _______ ____________ ______________

______ ____________ ____________ _______ ____________ ______________

______ ____________ ____________ _______ ____________ ______________

______ ____________ ____________ _______ ____________ ______________

IV. Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable preposition(s) or

particle(s). Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
(10 points)
1. Because of the great demand on the new products. The factory had to take
______ more workers.
2. He had to drop ______ school because the financial difficulty.
3. The school broke ______ for the holidays at the end of May.
4. They turned _______my proposal, which made me upset.
5. She eventually turned ______ after we had waited for her for an hour.
6. I run ______ my old friend when I was on my way home from work.
7. We called ______ the picnic due to the bad weather.
8. After being kept at home because of an accident, she is afraid of not keeping
______ her friends at school.
9. He talked ______ his coach and was kicked out of the team.
10. Remember to put ______ the fire before you leave the camping filed.

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

PART III. READING

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I. For questions 1-10, choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the
blanks in the following passage. Write your answers in the corresponding
numbered boxes. (10 points)
Letter to the editor
The Prime Minister’s comments yesterday on education spending miss the
point, as the secondary education system also needs a major overhaul. Firstly the
system only views the weakest learners as having special (1)……….. . The
brightest and most (2)………..students are not encouraged to develop to their full
potential. Secondly, there’s too much testing and not enough learning. My fifteen-
year-old daughter, for example, has just spent the last month or so (3)………..for
exams. These aren’t even real, important exams, as her GCSEs will be next year.
They’re just (4)………..exams. Is the work she’s been doing really going to make
her more (5)………..about her subjects, or she will forget it all tomorrow? I
suspect the latter.
Thirdly, the standard (6)………..doesn’t give students any (7)………..in
developing practical wok-related, living and social skills, or in skills necessary for
higher education. How many students entering university have the first idea what
the difference is between (8)………..someone else’s work and making good use of
someone else’s idea? Shouldn’t they have been taught this at school? How many of
them are really able to go about (9)……….. – a skill that’s essential at university
because there are no teachers to tell you what to do – in an efficient way? Indeed,
how many students (10)………..from university totally unable to spell even simple
English words correctly? The system is letting or children down.
1. A. requests B. desires C. needs D. wants
2. A. inattentive B. ignorant C. intensive D. conscientious
3. A. cramming B. lecturing C. reading D. practising
4. A. false B. mock C. fake D. artificial
5. A. knowledgeable B. intellectual C. academic D. intelligent
6. A. timetable B. lecture C. seminar D. curriculum
7. A. writing B. subject C. tuition D. tutorial
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8. A. writing B. going over C. plagiarizing D. repeating
9. A. reviewing B. revision C. distance learning D. self-study
10. A. qualify B. graduate C. depart D. exit

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

II. For questions 11 -20, fill in each blank with one suitable word. Write your
answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. (10 points)
Homeschooling, also (11) _______ as home education, is
the education of children inside the home. Home education is usually (12)
_________ by a parent or tutor. Many families that start out with a formal school
structure at home often (13) ________ to less formal ways of imparting education
outside of school. "Homeschooling" is the term commonly used in North America,
(14)__________ "home education" is more commonly used in the United
Kingdom, elsewhere in Europe, and in many Commonwealth countries.
Before the introduction of compulsory school attendance laws, most
childhood education was imparted by the family or community. In several
countries homeschooling, in the modern sense, is considered to be an (15)
_________ to (16)_________ public or private schools and is a legal option for
parents. In other nations, homeschooling is (17)________ illegal or is
(18)__________ to specific conditions, as noted in the Homeschooling
international status and statistics. (19)_________ to the US National Household
Education Surveys, about three percent of all children in the US were (20)
________ in the 2011 and 2012 school year. And as of 2016, there are about 2.3
million home-schooled students in the United States (Brian, 2016). The studies
found that of these children, 83 percent were White, 5 percent were Black, 7
percent were Hispanic, and 2 percent were Asian or Pacific Islander.
(Adapted from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeschooling)

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Your answers
11.____ 12._____ 13._____ 14._____ 15._____
16_____ 17._____ 18._____ 19._____ 20._____

III. For questions 21- 30, read the passage and choose the correct answer to
each of the questions from 21 to 30. (10 points)
Course numbers are an indication of which courses are to various categories of
students at the University. Undergraduate courses with the numbers 100 or 200 are
generally introductory courses appropriate for freshmen or sophomores, whereas
courses with the numbers 300 or 400 often have prerequisites and are often to
juniors and seniors only. Courses with the numbers 800 or above are open only to
graduate students. Certain graduate courses, generally those devoted to
introductory material, are numbered 400 for undergraduate students who qualify to
take them and 600 for graduate students. Courses designed for students seeking a
professional degree carry a 500 number for undergraduate students and a 700
number for graduate students. Courses numbered 99 or below are special interest
courses that do not carry academic credit. If students elect to take a special interest
course, it will not count toward the number of hours needed to complete
graduation requirements.
Full-time undergraduate student is expected to take courses that total twelve to
eighteen credit hours. A full-time graduate student is expected to take courses that
total ten to sixteen credit hours. Student holding assistantships are expected to
enroll for proportionately fewer hours. A part-time graduate may register for
minimum of three credit hours. An overload, that is, more than the maximum
number of hours, may be taken with the approval of an academic advisor. To
register for an overload, students must submit the appropriate approval form
when registering. Overloads above 24 hours will not be approved under any
circumstances.
(Source: Practice Exercises for the TOEFL IBT, by Pamela J. Sharpe, Ph.D)
21. Where would the passage most likely be found?

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 A. In a graduate course B. In an undergraduate course
C. In a college catalog D. In a syllabus
22. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To apologize B. To inform C. To persuade  D. To criticize
23. The word "categories" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to______.
A. teachers B. courses C. jobs D. groups
24. The word "those" in paragraph 1 refers to_______.
A. graduate courses B. course numbers
C. introductory courses D. graduate students
25. Which classification of students would be eligible to enroll in Mechanical
Engineering 850?
A. A part- time student B. An undergraduate student
C. A full- time student D. A graduate student
26. If an undergraduate student uses the number 520 to register an accounting
course, what number would a graduate student probably use to register for the
same course?
A. Accounting 620 B. Accounting 820
C. Accounting 520 D. Accounting 720
27. How is a student who registers for eight credit hours classified?
A. Full- time student B. Graduate student
C. Part- time student D. Non-degree student
28. Which of the following courses would NOT be included in the list of courses
for graduation?
A. English 90 B. English 100 C. English 300 D. English 400
29. A graduate student may NOT_________.
A. enroll in a course numbered 610
B. register for only one one-hour course
C. enroll in an introductory course
D. register for courses if he has an assistantship

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30. The word "appropriate" in the LAST paragraph is closest in meaning
to______.
A. wrong B. interest C. suitable D. denial

Your answers
21.____ 22._____ 23._____ 24._____ 25._____
26.____ 27._____ 28._____ 28._____ 30._____

IV. Read the following passage and answer the questions from 31 - 40
“FREEBIE" MARKETING
A In the late 1890s, while travelling as an itinerant salesperson for the Crown,
Cork and Seal Company, King C. Gillette observed how his corked bottle caps
were discarded immediately after opening. Nevertheless, his company turned a
healthy profit and there was immense business value, Gillette soon came to realise.
In a product that was used only a few times, Gillette had his own personal
breakthrough while struggling with a straight-bladed razor—a slow, fiddly and
potentially dangerous instrument that required sharpening on a regular basis. A
simple, disposable blade that could be thrown away when it dulled would meet a
real need and generate strong profits, he correctly reasoned. After founding the
American Safety Razor Company in 1901, his sales leapt from 168 blades in 1903
to 123,648 blades only a year later.
B What King C. Gillette pioneered is far more than a convenient and
affordable way for men to shave, however, it is the business practice now known
as “freebie marketing” that has inspired many more companies over the years.
Gillette's approach was contrary to the received wisdom of his era, which held that
a single, durable, high-quality and relatively expensive consumer item with a high
profit margin was the best foundation for a business. Freebie marketing involves
two sets of items: a master product that is purchased once, and a consumable
product that is frequently disposed of and repurchased on an ongoing basis. In this
instance, the master product is often sold with little to no profit margin and is

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sometimes even dispensed at a loss. As the consumables are purchased over
months and years, however, this can yield a much greater overall profit.
C Freebie marketing only works if the producer of the master item is also able
to maintain control over the creation and distribution of the consumables. If this
does not happen, then cheaper versions of the consumable items may be produced,
leaving the original company without a source of profit. The video game company
Atari, for example, initially sold its Atari 2600 consoles at cost price while relying
on game sales for profit. Several programmers left Atari, however, and began a
new company called Activision which produced cheaper games of a similar
quality. Suddenly, Atari was left with no way to make money. Lawsuits to block
Activision failed, and Atari survived only by adding licensing measures to its
subsequent 5200 and 7800 consoles.
D In other instances, consumers sometimes find that uses for a master product
circumvent the need to purchase consumables. This phenomenon is well known to
have afflicted the producers of CueCat barcode readers. These were given away
free through Wired magazine with the intention that they would be used by
customers to scan barcodes next to advertisements in the publication and thus
generate new revenue flows. Users discovered, however, that the machines could
be easily modified and used for other purposes, such as building a personal
database of book and CD collections. As no licensing agreement was ever reached
between Wired and its magazine subscribers, CueCat were powerless to intervene,
and after company liquidation the barcode readers soon became available in
quantities over 500,000 for as little as US$0.30 each.
E Not all forms of freebie marketing are legal. One notable example of this is
the use of freebie marketing to “push” habit-forming goods in areas where there is
otherwise no market. For illegal substances this is already restricted on the basis of
the products illegality, but the use of freebie marketing to promote legal goods
such as tobacco, alcohol and pharmaceuticals is also outlawed because the short-
term gain to a small number of commercial outlets is not deemed worth the social
cost of widespread substance abuse.
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F Another practice that is prohibited under antitrust laws is a form of freebie
marketing known as “tying”. This is when a seller makes the sale of one good
conditional on the acquisition of a second good. In these instances the first good is
typically important and highly desirable, while the second is inferior and
undesirable. A music distributor who has the rights to an album that is in high
demand, for example, might only allow stores to purchase copies of this album if
they also buy unpopular stock that does not sell very easily. Because this typically
relies on the manipulation of a natural monopoly on the part of the distributor, such
practices are widely understood to constitute anti-competitive behaviour.
(Source: http://ieltsmaterial.com/daily-ielts-reading-practice-test)

For questions 31-35, choose the correct headings for paragraphs A-F from the
list of headings below. There are two extra headings that you do not need to use.
Write your answers in the corresponding space provided.
List of Headings
i. No give-away for addictive products
ii. Sales of razor blades increase astronomically
iii. Monopoly of consumables is vital for success
iv. Video gaming a risky business
v. A novel method of dual marketing ruled out
vi. Buyer ingenuity may lead to bankruptcy
vii. A marketing innovation
viii. A product innovation
0. Eg. Section A__viii____
Your answers
31. Section B______ 32. Section B______ 33. Section C ______
34. Section D______ 35. Section F______
For questions 36-40, choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the text for
each answer to complete the summary below and write your answers in the
corresponding numbered boxes provided.
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Freebie marketing is not permitted by law for either illegal or legal (36.) ______
products. This type of promotion of goods such as tobacco and alcohol is not
considered worth the (37.)______ and has consequently been (38.)______.
“Tying" is also prohibited. This is when the sale of an attractive product is
conditional on the purchase of a second one. It tends to occur when the seller takes
advantage of a (39.) ______and is generally considered to be (40.) ______.
Your answers
36. 37. 38.
39. 40.

PART IV. WRITING

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same
as the sentence printed before it. (10/200 points)
1. I didn't know it was Carl until he took off his hat.
Only___________________________________________________________
2. Perhaps John heard the story from Pippa.
Pippa might _____________________________________________________
3. Even if it's very far, they want to go to Paris for a weekend break.
Far____________________________________________________________
4. I'm just about to give up this diet because it's not working at all.
I'm on the_______________________________________________________
5. We get on well with both of Jack's parents.
We are on_______________________________________________________

II. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it stays the
same meaning to the first one, using the word given. Do not change the word
given.
1. I've just noticed that the car has almost run out of petrol.
HARDLY
I've just noticed that______________________________________ left in the car.

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2. It is reported that he is now recovering in hospital.
RECOVERY
He is reported _________________________________________in hospital now.
3. He didn't try to help me at all.
EFFORT
He __________________________________________________ any help at all.
4. I was amazed because there were no problems throughout the holiday.
WENT
To ______________________________________wrong throughout the holiday.
5. Many people believe that all cats have tails, but they are wrong.
POPULAR
Contrary ______________________________________________ cats have tails.

III. Write a paragraph (about 150s words)

Violence is increasing at an alarming rate in many schools these days. In what
ways can this problem be overcome?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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