(GD2023) Tuan 5 Khoa Chuyen 9458273 215202381421AM

KHÓA GIẢI ĐỀ 2023
BÀI TẬP TUẦN 5

KHÓA ÔN CHUYÊN +HSG
(Từ ngày 27/2/2023 đến ngày 3/3/2023)
Compiled by Mrs Trang Anh
Facebook: Mrstranganh87
BÀI TẬP NGÀY 27/2/2023 - PHẦN I: LUYỆN NGHE

Part 1. For questions 1-9, listen to a radio interview with a ghost hunter called Carlene
Belfort and decide whether these statements are True (T) or False (F). Write your
answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.
1. Carlene’s parents encouraged her to become a professional ghost hunter.
2. She believes a ghost hunter needs to possess a special power.
3. She mostly works for people who want reassurance.
4. Whenever ghosts are present, she feels them touching her hair.
5. There was one time when evils made her camera stop working.
6. She is most afraid when things move on their own accord.
7. She doesn’t understand why some scientists do not believe her.
8. She wants skeptics to experience a ghost hunt for themselves.
9. She feels she is providing a real service.
Part 2. For questions 10-15, listen to a recording about someone giving advice on how to
ask their boss for a pay rise and choose the correct answer A, B or C which fits best
according to what you hear. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes
provided.
10. The key factor when asking for a pay rise is
A. voicing your demands in a convincing way.
B. making it clear you feel undervalued.
C. proving you are an asset in the business.
D. comparing yourself to the rest of the staff.
11. If you have any failings, you should
A. check that no one knows about them.
B. put them right gradually so that it is not too obvious.
C. accentuate your strengths, such as punctuality.
D. make sure your boss likes you as a person.
1
✮ BÀI TẬP TUẦN 5 (từ ngày 27/2/2023 – 3/3/2023) Moon.vn
Học để khẳng định mình
12. When preparing what to say in your salary negotiation

A. put yourself in your superior's shoes.
B. do not forget that you really need that extra money.
C. make a list of all the points in your favor.
D. focus on what you can do for the company in the future.
13. What should you do if your boss raises objections to your pay rise?
A. pre-empt them by raising them yourself and giving a counterargument
B. make sure you can quote company rules to him or her
C. appreciate that your boss is only doing his or her job
D. accept any offer as it is better than nothing
14. During salary negotiations, it is important to
A. mention that the company is very successful.
B. ensure your boss is aware that you are taking these negotiations seriously.
C. arrange to see your boss early in the day when he or she is fresh.
D. try not to put your boss in an awkward position.
15. What should you do if you do not get a pay rise or as much as you wanted?
A. be prepared for a long drawn-out conflict
B. know that you might have to resign as a matter of principle
C. either have an alternative or ask for constructive criticism
D. either get a colleague to back you up or talk to your boss again soon
Part 3. For questions 16-25, listen to a lecture about dust storms and supply the blanks
with the missing information. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS taken from the
recording for each answer in the space provided.
Main focus of lecture: the impact of 16__________ on the occurrence of dust storms.
• Two main types of impact:
A) break up the ground surface, e.g. off-road vehicle use
B) remove protective plants, e.g. 17__________ and__________
Name of area Details
USA ‘dust bowl Caused by mismanagement of farmland

Decade renamed the 18__________
West Africa Steady rise in dust storms over a 20-year period
Arizona Worst dust clouds arise from 19__________

Dust deposits are hazardous to 20__________
Sahara Increased wind erosion has occurred along with long-term
21__________
2
Sách ID Khóa ôn thi vào chuyên - GIẢI ĐỀ 2023
Một cuộc cách mạng sách
Drying-up of Aral Sea

Intensive 22__________ in Central Asian Republics
Drop in water in major tributaries
Total volume of water in lake reduced by 23__________
Increase in wind-blown material
Lake has become more 24__________
Serious effects on 25__________nearby
BÀI TẬP NGÀY 27/2/2023 - PHẦN II: ĐỀ THI CHUYÊN HÀ TĨNH (TRẮC NGHIỆM)
SECTION I. GRAMMAR AND LEXICAL ITEMS - Part 1. Choose the correct word or phrase to
complete each sentence. Write your answer A, B, C or D in the numbered boxes.
Question 1 [270989]: If only he __________ me a chance, I could have told him the truth.
A. could give B. has given C. gave D. had given
Question 2 [270990]: She insisted that the report __________ as his source of information.
A. not to mention B. not mentioning C. not be mentioned D. not mention
Question 3 [270991]: Hardly __________ can find the answer to this complex situation.
A. no one B. someone
C. anyone D. everyone
Question 4 [270992]: Stop fighting you two, shake hands and __________ your peace with each
other!
A. set B. do C. bring D. make
Question 5 [270993]: She seems to be angry with the whole world. She's got a chip
__________.
A. on her shoulder B. in her bonnet C. under her hat D. between the ears
Question 6 [270994]: __________ little we may like it, old age comes to most of us.
A. In spite of B. So C. As D. However
Question 7 [270995]: A number of films were not shown to the public because of
government __________.
A. inhibition B. censorship C. omission D. compensation
Question 8 [270996]: Is this __________ difficult exercise of the two that the teacher assigned
yesterday?
A. more B. the more C. most D. the most
Question 9 [270997]: John and Mary are talking about burning trash.
- John: "Burning trash may have negative effects on the environment.”
- Mary: “__________. It causes air pollution.”
A. Thanks, that's fine B. You're wrong
C. There's no doubt about it D. I don't quite agree
Question 10 [270998]: She is so absent-minded that she __________ her cellphone three times.
A. has lost B. loses C. was losing D. had lost
3
Question 11 [270999]: Visitors to the local museum are mostly attracted by __________ vase.
A. an old European beautiful B. a beautiful old European
C. an old beautiful European D. a European old beautiful
Question 12 [271000]: To be the eldest child, you have to __________ a lot of responsibility.
A. get B. make C. bear D. convey
Question 13 [271001]: We should participate in the movements __________ the natural
environment.
A. organizing to conserve B. organized conserving
C. which organize to conserve D. organized to conserve
Question 14 [271002]: I can't believe how cheap this T-shirt was. It was a real __________.
A. bargain B. offer C. discount D. sale
Question 15 [271003]: An __________ child is forever asking questions. He's incredibly
curious.
A. acquisitive B. acquitted C. inquisitive D. exquisite
Question 16 [271004]: The project was a dead __________ from the start due to a lack of
funding.
A. chicken B. duck C. cow D. cat
Question 17 [271005]: Tom: "What is your greatest phobia?” - Julia: “__________.”
A. I'm afraid not. B. Worms, definitely!
C. I love puppies. D. Exactly what I think!
Question 18 [271006]: This school needs __________. It looks so old.
A. repainted B. to repaint C. repainting D. to be repainting
Question 19 [271007]: It's not a pleasant feeling to discover you've been taken for a
__________ by a close friend.
A. cheat B. trick C. lift D. ride
Question 20 [271008]: A good way of __________ food is keeping it in a fridge.
A. preserving B. extending C. enduring D. prolonging
SECTION II. READING
Part 2. Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each
gap. Write your answers in the numbered boxes.
A few decades ago, entry to university meant studying a strictly academic subject - a
science, or perhaps literature, a foreign language or the classics. These days, (21) __________
education establishments offer (22) __________ conceivable subjects from Chinese medicine to
crime scene science. In Britain, this trend coincided with a dramatic increase in the number
of universities and more relaxed entry requirements, (23) __________ more students to
experience tertiary education. Many feared these measures would result in a (24) __________
down of degree-level courses and the press seized every opportunity to ridicule such
courses. The creation in 1999 of a bachelor's degree in surfing studies was taken as the
ultimate proof that universities were prepared to give degrees in anything (25) __________ an
attempt to attract young people, thereby (26) __________ Britain's academic reputation. In
4
reality, the course, run by Plymouth University in South-West England, is highly scientific,
and the curriculum is demanding (27) __________ oceanography, meteorology, materials
technology and business management. Students on this course and other seemingly more
practical courses have (28) __________ performed better in tests than those doing straight
science degrees. Far from having an adverse effect on higher education, these new
disciplines (29) __________ students and aid learning by offering the opportunity to (30)
__________ theoretical knowledge directly. Many of today's graduates have a broad base of
knowledge and are well-placed to enter the job market.
Question 21 [271009]: A. higher B. primary C. special D. greater
Question 22 [271010]: A. many B. some C. all D. every
Question 23 [271011]: A. enhancing B. benefiting C. letting D. allowing
Question 24 [271012]: A. lowering B. dumbing C. detracting D. clamping
Question 25 [271013]: A. on B. of C. in D. at
Question 26 [271014]: A. messing B. dragging C. ruining D. cramming
Question 27 [271015]: A. consisting B. compromising C. including D. insisting
Question 28 [271016]: A. virtually B. actually C. ideally D. merely
Question 29 [271017]: A. lighten B. motivate C. hinder D. grasp
Question 30 [271018]: A. apply B. wrestle C. consume D. indulge
Part 3. Read the passage and do the tasks that follow. Write your answers in the
numbered boxes.
Population ecology is the science that measures changes in population size and
composition and identifies the causes of these fluctuations. Population ecology is not
concerned solely with the human population. In ecological terms, a population consists of
the individuals of one species that simultaneously occupy the same general area, rely on the
same resources, and are affected by similar environmental factors. The characteristics of a
population are shaped by its size and by the interactions among individuals and between
individuals and their environment.
Population size is a balance between factors that increase numbers and factors that
decrease numbers. Some factors that increase populations are favorable light and
temperature, adequate food supply, suitable habitat, ability to compete for resources, and
ability to adapt to environmental change. Factors that decrease populations are insufficient
or excessive light and temperature, inadequate food supply, unsuitable or destroyed habitat,
too many competitors for resources, and inability to adapt to environmental change.
Another important characteristic of any population is its density. Population density is
the number of individuals per unit, such as the number of maple trees per square kilometer
in a county. Ecologists can rarely determine population size by actually counting all
individuals within geographical boundaries. Instead, they often use a variety of sampling
techniques to estimate densities and total population sizes. For example, they might
estimate the number of black bears in a national park by counting individuals in a few
sample plots representative of the whole park. In some cases, they estimate population size
through indirect indicators, such as the number of nests or burrows, or signs such as tracks
or droppings.
5
Another important population characteristic, dispersion, is the pattern of spaciousness

among individuals within the population's geographical boundaries. Various species are
distributed in their habitats in different ways to take better advantage of food supplies and
shelter, and to avoid predators or find prey. Within a population's range, densities may vary
greatly because not all areas provide equally suitable habitat, and also because individuals
space themselves in relation to other members of the population.
Three possible patterns of dispersion are clumped, uniform, and random. A clumped
dispersion pattern means that individuals are gathered in patches throughout their habitat.
Clumping often results from the irregular distribution of resources needed for survival and
reproduction. For example, fallen trees keep the forest floor moist, and many forest insects
are clumped under logs where the humidity is to their liking. Clumping may also be
associated with mating, safety, or other social behavior. Crane flies, for example, swarm in
great numbers, a behavior that increases mating chances, and some fish swim in large
schools so they are less likely to be eaten by predators.
A uniform or evenly spaced distribution results from direct interactions among
individuals in the population. For example, regular spacing of plants may result from
shading and competition for water. In animal populations, uniform distribution is usually
caused by competition for some resources or by social interactions that set up individual
territories for feeding, breeding, or testing.
Random spacing occurs in the absence of strong attraction or repulsion among
individuals in a population. Overall, random patterns are rare in nature, with most
populations showing a tendency toward either clumped or uniform distribution.
Populations change in size, structure, and distribution as they respond to changes in
environmental conditions. Four main variables – births, deaths, immigration and emigration
- determine the rate of change in the size of the population over time. A change in the birth
rate or death is the major way that most populations respond to changes in resource
availability. Members of some animal species can avoid or reduce the effects of another with
more favorable environmental conditions, thus altering the population's dispersion.
*For questions 31-36, select the best option to answer each of the following questions.
Question 31 [271019]: The passage mainly discusses the __________.
A. Population ecology versus human population
B. The distribution of populations
C. The characteristics of population ecology
D. The density and dispersion of populations
Question 32 [271020]: Which of the following is an indirect indicator of a population's
density?
A. The distribution of food in a given area.
B. The number of nests in a given area.
C. The number of births in a given period of time.
D. The number of individuals counted in a given area.
6
Question 33 [271021]: According to the passage, all of the following factors cause the
population of a species to increase in size EXCEPT __________.
A. A favorable amount of light and temperature
B. A sufficient food supply
C. A large number of other species competing for food
D. An ability to adjust to environmental change
Question 34 [271022]: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to __________.
A. ecologists B. trees C. individuals D. boundaries
Question 35 [271023]: Which of the following situations would be most likely to result in a
uniform dispersion pattern?
A. Whales develop strong bonds among relatives.
B. Birds compete for a place to build their nests.
C. Elephants form a circle to protect their young.
D. Fish swim in large schools to avoid predators.
Question 36 [271024]: The word "patches” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to
__________.
A. dark places B. family groups
C. warm spots D. small areas
BÀI TẬP NGÀY 27/2/2023 - PHẦN II: ĐỀ THI CHUYÊN HÀ TĨNH (TỰ LUẬN)
SECTION I. GRAMMAR AND LEXICAL ITEMS
Part 2. Complete the sentences with suitable prepositions or particles. Write your
answers in the numbered boxes.
Question 1 [271025]: I'm so tired of Sophie showing __________ her engagement ring all the
time.
Question 2 [271026]: We will have to mark __________ these old books if we want to sell them
quickly.
Question 3 [271027]: You can't keep your children __________ your thumb all their lives.
Question 4 [271028]: He had to rub __________ his French to help his son when he started to
learn it at school.
Question 5 [271029]: They spent a week in the capital city and then made __________ the
country.
Question 6 [271030]: This book gives fascinating insights __________ wildlife in the jungle.
Question 7 [271031]: My younger brother is a thorn __________ my flesh. He keeps annoying
me.
Question 8 [271032]: Remember to go __________ your essay checking for grammar and
spelling mistakes before you hand it into me.
Question 9 [271033]: Your hair and eyes remind me __________ your grandmother.
7
Question 10 [271034]: The police arrived immediately after the call and caught the burglar
__________ the spot.
Part 3. There are TEN mistakes in the passage below. Read the passage carefully,
underline the mistakes and write your corrections on the corresponding lines in the box
for Answers.
Answers
What happen if you don't get enough sleep? Randy Gardner, a high 1. ___happens___
school student on the United States, wanted to find out. He designed an 2. __________
experiment on the effects of sleeplessness for a school science project. 3. __________
With doctors watching him carefully, Gardner stayed awake for 264
4. __________
hours and 12 minutes. That's eleven days and nights with sleep!
5. __________
What effects did sleeplessness have on Gardner? After 24 hours without
6. __________
sleep, Gardner started having trouble reading and watching television.
The words and pictures was too blurry. By the third day, Gardner had 7. __________
trouble doing things with his hands. By the fourth day, Gardner was 8. __________
hallucinating. For examples, when he saw a street sign, he thought it 9. __________
was a person. He also imagined he was a famous football player. Over 10. __________
the next few days, Gardner's speech became such slurred that people 11. __________
couldn't understand him. He also had trouble remembering things. By 12. __________
the eleventh day, Gardner couldn't pass a counted test. In the middle of
13. __________
the test, he simple stopped counting. He couldn't remember what he
14. __________
was doing.
15. __________
When Gardner finally went to bed, he slept for fourteen hours and forty-
five minutes. The second night, he slept for twelve hours, the third night, 16. __________
he slept for ten and one-half hours, and by the four night, he had 17. __________
returned to his normal sleep schedule. Despite Gardner recovered 18. __________
quickly, scientists believe that going without sleep can be endangered. 19. __________
They say that people should not repeat Randy's experiment.
Part 4. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals. Write your
answers in the numbered boxes.
The concept of "rhetoric", or effective public speaking, dates back thousands of years.
The underlying (1. ASSUME)[271045] __________ behind the rhetoric is that how you present
an argument can (2. GREAT)[271046] __________ influence whether people are persuaded by
you or not. There is undoubtedly plenty of evidence to support this idea - it's practically
unthinkable, for example, for a (3. SUCCESS)[271047] __________ politician to be a poor
communicator – but it is just a question of style winning over substance. Certainly, it is often
said of politicians that they talk complete (4. SENSE)[271048] __________ but what they say
with such (5. CONVINCE)[271049] __________ that we tend to believe them, at least when
they're in opposition. On the other hand, (6. WISE)[271050] __________ and knowledge are of
little value if you can not communicate them (7. EFFECTIVE)[271051] __________ to your
peers or to the next generation. It is the combination of clear reasoning, sound (8.
JUDGE)[271052] __________ and effective presentation and communication skills that define
8
true rhetoric. A true (9. RHETORIC)[271053] __________ should always come across as
knowledgeable, and never as (10. OPINION)[271054] __________ or ignorant.
SECTION II. READING
Part 1. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only
one word for each space. Write your answers in the numbered boxes. Early photography
In the early days of photography, a stand or some other firm support for the camera
was essential. This was (1)[271055] __________ photographic materials were so insensitive to
light that a typical exposure lasted several seconds. The camera would have to be held still
for this time in (2)[271056] __________ to obtain a sharp picture. The subjects also had to be
still if their images (3)[271057] __________ to register properly on the film. Some early street
scenes include blurred, transparent, ghostlike images of people (4)[271058] __________
wandered past when the scene was in the process of being photographed.
Studio portraits from the late 1800s showed people posed rigidly, often leaning
(5)[271059] __________ furniture, which helped them to remain motionless. As it was
important to keep the head still, support was often provided (6)[271060] __________ the neck.
Bright studio lights, sometimes produced by setting fire to a strip of magnesium or a small
pile of magnesium powder, helped in reducing the required exposure time. These burned
with an intensely blue flame that gave the necessary (7)[271061] __________ of light, although
the smoke was unpleasant and there was also a risk of fire.
The problems associated (8)[271062] __________ long exposure were overcome by the
introduction of faster, more sensitive photographic plates, and later, roll films. The
development of smaller cameras (9)[271063] __________ photography becoming a popular
hobby. Nowadays, digital cameras have further revolutionized photography, enabling even
the (10)[271064] __________ inexperienced photographers to produce professional-looking
pictures.
Part 3. Read the passage and do the tasks that follow. Write your answers in the
numbered boxes.
Population ecology is the science that measures changes in population size and
composition and identifies the causes of these fluctuations. Population ecology is not
concerned solely with the human population. In ecological terms, a population consists of
the individuals of one species that simultaneously occupy the same general area, rely on the
same resources, and are affected by similar environmental factors. The characteristics of a
population are shaped by its size and by the interactions among individuals and between
individuals and their environment.
Population size is a balance between factors that increase numbers and factors that
decrease numbers. Some factors that increase populations are favorable light and
temperature, adequate food supply, suitable habitat, ability to compete for resources, and
ability to adapt to environmental change. Factors that decrease populations are insufficient
or excessive light and temperature, inadequate food supply, unsuitable or destroyed habitat,
too many competitors for resources, and inability to adapt to environmental change.
Another important characteristic of any population is its density. Population density is
the number of individuals per unit, such as the number of maple trees per square kilometer
9
in a county. Ecologists can rarely determine population size by actually counting all
individuals within geographical boundaries. Instead, they often use a variety of sampling
techniques to estimate densities and total population sizes. For example, they might
estimate the number of black bears in a national park by counting individuals in a few
sample plots representative of the whole park. In some cases, they estimate population size
through indirect indicators, such as the number of nests or burrows, or signs such as tracks
or droppings.
Another important population characteristic, dispersion, is the pattern of spaciousness
among individuals within the population's geographical boundaries. Various species are
distributed in their habitats in different ways to take better advantage of food supplies and
shelter, and to avoid predators or find prey. Within a population's range, densities may vary
greatly because not all areas provide equally suitable habitat, and also because individuals
space themselves in relation to other members of the population.
Three possible patterns of dispersion are clumped, uniform, and random. A clumped
dispersion pattern means that individuals are gathered in patches throughout their habitat.
Clumping often results from the irregular distribution of resources needed for survival and
reproduction. For example, fallen trees keep the forest floor moist, and many forest insects
are clumped under logs where the humidity is to their liking. Clumping may also be
associated with mating, safety, or other social behavior. Crane flies, for example, swarm in
great numbers, a behavior that increases mating chances, and some fish swim in large
schools so they are less likely to be eaten by predators.
A uniform or evenly spaced distribution results from direct interactions among
individuals in the population. For example, regular spacing of plants may result from
shading and competition for water. In animal populations, uniform distribution is usually
caused by competition for some resources or by social interactions that set up individual
territories for feeding, breeding, or testing.
Random spacing occurs in the absence of strong attraction or repulsion among
individuals in a population. Overall, random patterns are rare in nature, with most
populations showing a tendency toward either clumped or uniform distribution.
Populations change in size, structure, and distribution as they respond to changes in
environmental conditions. Four main variables – births, deaths, immigration and emigration
- determine the rate of change in the size of the population over time. A change in the birth
rate or death is the major way that most populations respond to changes in resource
availability. Members of some animal species can avoid or reduce the effects of another with
more favorable environmental conditions, thus altering the population's dispersion.
* For questions 1-4, write (T) if the statement is true according to the passage; (F) if the
statement is not true and (NG) if the information is not mentioned.
Question 1 [271065]: __________ Counting how many individuals within geographical
boundaries is a common way to help ecologists determine population size.
Question 2 [271066]: __________ Population dispersion is the distribution pattern of
individuals within a population's geographical boundaries.
10
Question 3 [271067]: __________ The author mentions immigration and emigration in the last
paragraph to identify factors affecting population dispersion.
Question 4 [271068]: __________ Densities will remain unchanged within a population's
territory due to the balance of birth and death rate.
Part 4. You are going to read an article about polyglots, people who speak many
languages. For questions 1-10, choose from the people (A-D). The people may be chosen
more than once.
Questions:
1. a lack of concern about their identity?
2. advice about when to fit an important aspect of language acquisition?
3. a reason for concentrating on one language at a time?
4. a means of coping with the most challenging phase of language acquisition?
5. a description of the stages in a person's language learning method?
6. an early appreciation of the advantage of being multilingual?
7. a long-term view of their own language learning?
8. an emotion brought on by the sound of a language?
9. appreciation for an experience arising from being a polyglot?
10. the prospect of changing their language-learning goal?
Answers:
1 [271069]__________ 2 [271070]__________ 3 [271071]__________ 4 [271072]__________
5 [271073]__________ 6 [271074]__________ 7 [271075]__________ 8 [271076]__________
9 [271077]__________ 10 [271078]__________
Natural born linguists
What drives multi-language speakers? Martin Williams finds out.
A. Lyudmila Orlova
Being multilingual is fundamental to who I am because I think in different languages.
My mind starts a thought in one language, then finds a particular word in another language
that fits exactly what I am thinking. Each language resonates with me in a distinct way.
Russian makes me more melancholic because of its minor tone, for example. There's a
downside though: when I'm in a monolingual environment for too long, I yearn to switch to a
different language. I have to think "will this person understand me if I say something in
language X"? I had an early start at learning languages. I moved to the US from the former
Soviet Union when I was three and learnt English quickly. For some reasons though, my
primary teacher didn't think I was bright enough to study languages at secondary school
which goes to show you that general academic achievement isn't always a good indicator of
one's ability to learn a language. If I had just studied languages the formal way in school, I
would never have become a hyper polyglot.
B. Simon Richards
I was always fascinated by languages and accents - I tried to mimic them all the time
when I was a child. At school, I was always drawn to the kids who had some link to abroad
11
and I wanted to find out more. I got to study languages at school and university eventually,
and it grew from there. Today, my daily life is multilingual. I often get mistaken for other
nationalities and I honestly no longer regard nationality as important. It seems almost odd
for me to talk about being just British now. Learning languages is an endless and ongoing
process for me, which I intend to continue for as long as my body will allow. When I am
really in the learning zone, my focus is narrow and I try to forget about my other languages.
If I did, I'd go mad I simply start a new language and don't think about the others, unless I
see obvious links to help the learning process and to understand grammar.
C. Anthony Fields
I used to spend long summers in Greece and Japan as a child, trying to play with the
other kids, but none of them spoke any English. It struck me how nice would it be to be able
to talk to anybody in the world, regardless of what language they spoke. Pronunciation is the
most important thing for me. So I start off really basic, focus on that. Once I feel more
confident, I move on to music from the language to tune in further. The dead time when
you're on a bus or doing any mundane task is a deal for squeezing in crucial subconscious
language learning, which will all pay off in the long run. Learning new languages never stops:
there is always more to learn. But my student days are almost over and the prospect of
searching for a career is looming closer - so I am thinking about taking a couple of languages
to a much higher level. Speaking other languages at the native level is an entirely different
task with different rewards than just being a polyglot.
D. Liam Clarke
I did poorly in languages in school. I barely passed German and, until I was 21, I only
spoke English. I moved to Spain after graduating; after six months, I still hadn't learned any
Spanish. I kept telling myself that I didn't have the language gene. Eventually, I decided to
put my excuses aside and dive in. It took a few weeks, but as soon as I had a basic
conversation in Spanish I got hooked. That was 10 years ago, and since then I've traveled the
world, learning many languages. I don't think visiting the country where the language is
spoken is really that necessary nowadays, because of the internet. But if you do travel, it
opens a lot of interesting doors. I recently had a birthday lunch with four generations of
Italians, for example. No way would that have happened If I'd only spoken English. The
initial stage is the hardest, but the only real way to get through this is to grin and bear it. I've
learned to ignore the fact that I'm making mistakes. That confidence allows me to strive for
the next level.
SECTION III. WRITING
Part 1. Rewrite each of the following sentences using the word(s) given so that its
meaning stays the same.
Question 1 [271079]: He was so enthusiastic that he apparently ignored any warning signs.
→ Such ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Question 2 [271080]: Carol works more effectively when she's pressed for time.
→ The less time ____________________________________________________________________________________
Question 3 [271081]: We must think about ways of improving the transport system.
→ Thought must ___________________________________________________________________________________
12
Question 4 [271082]: It's a widespread assumption that Christ was wrongly accused.
→ Christ is___________________________________________________________________________________________
Question 5 [271083]: My parents find Mary's behaviours the most irritating about her.
→ What most _______________________________________________________________________________________
Part 2. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one,
using the word given. Do not change the word given in any way. You must use between
THREE and FIVE words including the word given.
Question 1 [271084]: He is said to be a good pianist. (REPUTATION)
→ He has __________ a good pianist.
Question 2 [271085]: It's unusual for Linda to get angry with her kids. (TEMPER)
→ Linda hardly ever __________ her kids.
Question 3 [271086]: The boy does whatever his father wants in an obedient way.
(ATTENDANCE)
→ The boy __________ his father.
Question 4 [271087]: You must accept the fact that she has left you. (RESIGN)
→ You must __________ the fact that she has left you.
Question 5 [271088]: He thought very hard in order to remember the answer. (RACKED)
→ He __________ remember the answer.
Part 3. ESSAY WRITING: A number of teenagers today spend much of their summer
vacation doing part-time jobs. Do you that its benefits outweigh its drawbacks?
In about 250 words, write an essay to express your idea. Use specific details and examples
to support your composition.
BÀI TẬP LÀM THÊM NGÀY 27/2/2023
For each question, write one word which can be used in all three sentences.
Question 1 [271089]: There will be a help and support line when the new computer system
is in __________.
I’m giving my laptop away because it’s of no__________to me any more.
What’s the __________of trying to keep up with fashions that change too quickly?
Question 2 [271090]: I think it’s time Megan faced up to __________ and realised that she’s
going to have to change her lifestyle.
There’s a lot of talk about the effects of technology, but I don’t think people have really
changed that much in __________.
It’s amazing how popular __________ TV has become in such a short time.
Question 3 [271091]: Many of today’s mobile phones wouldn’t look out of __________in
science fiction films.
Vikram’s been offered a __________ at Oxford to study computer science.
Nothing will ever take the __________ of my old, reliable transistor radio.
13
Question 4 [271092]: Do all these lights on the stereo serve a __________, or are they just for
decoration?
Jerry seems to lack a sense of __________ since he retired.
I can’t believe that Alfie would’ve sent you a computer virus on __________
Question 5 [271093]: In this game, you compete against the__________to collect as many gold
rings as you can.
People in my office waste time surfing the Net and watching the __________ until it’s time to
leave.
We provide full technical support for all our products around the __________.
Question 6 [271094]: During the 197Os, computer chips began to appear in people’s homes
in the __________ of the first games consoles.
You need to fill out the __________online to become a member of the website.
All the players have been in good __________ lately, so it should be a good match.
Question 7 [271095]: I was in the __________ of texting Debbie when my phone rang and it
was her!
Recent developments mean that there is a good chance the Middle East peace __________could
be restarted.
If the monster isn’t behind that door or that door, then it must be behind the third one - it’s
just a __________ of elimination.
Question 8 [271096]: The path __________ around the side of the building.
What__________ you to come up with the idea of a clockwork radio?
The scientist__________me into the laboratory, where an experiment was going on.
Write one word in each gap.
Changing ambitions
It used to be accepted wisdom that higher education provides access
(1)[271097]__________ better-paid careers. However, the world of work has changed in
recent decades, (2)[271098]__________ one where few people had university degrees to one
where they are very common. A (3)[271099]__________ many underpaid teachers, managers
and other professionals are considering a career change. Swapping the desk for the
(4)[271100]__________ box, many are retraining to become skilled manual workers, who are
very much (5)[271101]__________ demand.
Those who (6)[271102]__________ the change are finding that as plumbers, gas fitters
and electricians they can earn a good (7)[271103]__________ more than they used to.
Workers who (8)[271104]__________ something about these vital services can demand high
fees (9)[271105]__________ customers and often enjoy considerable independence, in
(10)[271106]__________ of the controlled working environment in a school or office. Of
course, those who (11)[271107]__________ the break know that if it doesn’t work out they can
usually go back to their profession (12)[271108]__________ a later date.
14

Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in capitals.
Question 1 [271109]: The weather’s been so__________ today that I don’t know what to wear.
(CHANGE)
Question 2 [271110]: Bonnie showed a lot of- in the way she handled the problem with
Olivia. (MATURE)
Question 3 [271111]: The flats were built in the 1960s, but they were all__________ in the 90s.
(MODERN)
Question 4 [271112]: Jack got in a lot of trouble for__________ breaking school rules.
(PERSIST)
Question 5 [271113]: I really don’t think I’d have the__________ to finish a marathon!
(ENDURE)
Question 6 [271114]: I feel a lot better since I decided to stop eating__________ food.
(PROCESS)
Question 7 [271115]: Can we__________ the lesson for next Wednesday? (ARRANGE)
Question 8 [271116]: We need to rely more on wave power, wind power and other__________
sources of energy. (NEW)
Question 9 [271117]: I gradually lost touch with Ricardo after his__________to Islam.
(CONVERT)
Question 10 [271118]: I’m scanning my gran’s photos onto my computer because they’d
be__________ if anything happened to them. (PLACE)
BÀI TẬP NGÀY 2/3/2023 - PHẦN I: LUYỆN NGHE
Part 1: For each question, choose the correct answer. (Taken from PET trainer)
1. You will hear two friends talking about a film they’ve just seen.
Why didn’t the boy enjoy the film?
A. It was very frightening.
B. It lasted too long.
C. It had terrible acting.
2. You will hear two friends talking about some biology homework.
The girl suggests that the boy should
A. ask his teacher for help.
B. get information from the internet.
C. look in the biology textbook.
3. You will hear two friends talking about an interview with a singer they’ve seen on TV.
They agree that
A. the singer’s answers were interesting.
B. the interviewer was quite rude.
C. the questions were confusing.
15
4. You will hear a girl telling her friend about a diving trip.
How did the girl feel about it?
A. sure she will go again
B. glad she went with a relative
C. pleased with her diving skills
5. You will hear a girl talking to a friend about basketball.
The girl is trying to
A. explain the rules of the game.
B. describe a game she took part in.
C. encourage the boy to start playing.
6. You will hear a boy talking about a trip to a city with his family.
Why did the boy’s family get lost?
A. They couldn’t understand their map.
B. Someone gave them the wrong directions.
C. The guidebook contained incorrect information.
Part 2: You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about collecting
things as a hobby. For questions 7–11, choose from the list (A–H) why each speaker
collects the things. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letters which you do
not need to use. (Taken from FCE Test)
A. I enjoy the challenge.
B. It means I spend time with my family.
C. It’s a way of meeting interesting people.
D. I want to help the local community.
E. I use my collection to teach other people.
F. It’s a financial investment.
G. It connects me to the past.
H. I like to have beautiful things around me.
Question 7. Speaker 1 __________

16
Part 3: Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for
each answer. (Taken from Listening for IELTS)
Job Location Hours Hourly rate
Hylands Hotel Near (12) __________ Shift work No later £6.75 plus (13)
(cleaning, than 10 pm __________
waitressing, kitchen
work)
The Cedars (home Hamilton Terrace (14) __________ £6.10
for elderly) Some weekends and
evenings
Looking after (15) Poplar Street 24 hours each (16) __________ plus
__________ morning transport
BÀI TẬP NGÀY 2/3/2023 - PHẦN II: ĐỀ THI CHUYÊN SỞ GD&ĐT TP HỒ CHÍ MINH
A. TRẮC NGHIỆM
I. Use of English
Part A: Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank
Question 1 [271119]: A week into their camping holiday, the kids __________ in the open air.
A. used to cook B. would cook C. used for cooking D. were used to cooking
Question 2 [271120]: Mike'd rather his classmate __________ games while he's studying. It's
very distracting.
A. aren't playing B. didn't play C. wouldn't play D. hadn't played
Question 3 [271121]: __________ for her hard work and determination, she would not have
been promoted to CEO.
A. If it was not B. Were it not
C. Had it not been D. Should it not have been
Question 4 [271122]: They can't possibly play in this heavy rain. I think they __________ as
well cancel the match.
A. should B. can C. may D. will
Question 5 [271123]: She suggested __________ a charity performance on Sunday evening to
raise money for the research.
A. us to do B. us that we do
C. to us doing D. to us that we should do
Question 6 [271124]: He decided to leave one hour early, __________ caught in the traffic jam.
A. lest he be B. less he be
C. least he should be D. as he be
Question 7 [271125]: "There is nothing I would like more than __________ to this highly
prestigious school," said Nam's mother.
A. for you to be admitted B. that you are admitted
C. if you are admitted D. only you being admitted
17
Question 8 [271126]: He had a reason for changing his job, but precisely __________ will
probably never be known.
A. what reason was it B. what that reason was
C. which was that reason D. which the reason was
Question 9 [271127]: When the second half was coming to an end, Manchester United
scored their third goal, __________ Leeds gave up completely.
A. until when B. at that point C. at which point D. from then
Question 10 [271128]: In spite of her physical disability, she has always tried to lead
__________ possible.
A. as normal a life as B. as normal life as
C. her life as normal as D. such normal life as
Question 11 [271129]: When his brother left home for university, Lam finally had a
bedroom __________.
A. for him only B. for only himself C. all to him D. all to himself
Question 12 [271130]: Alice is such an impulsive girl that she often makes important
decisions __________ without consulting anyone.
A. in the nick of time B. for the time being
C. not for a moment D. on the spur of the moment
Question 13 [271131]: When our football team won the gold medal, we were __________.
A. up in the air B. on nine cloud C. over the moon D. in the seventh heaven
Question 14 [271132]: - Jim: I'm going to use energy efficient appliances in order to lower
costs and reduce environmental impact.
- Peter: It sounds like a great idea, Jim. You should go __________ it!
A. for B. on C. over D. with
Question 15 [271133]: Linh wanted to sound confident at the interview, but I'm afraid she
came __________ as dogmatic.
A. out B. off C. through D. over
Question 16 [271134]: Through her efforts An is beginning to __________ in her career.
A. pull off B. break through C. get ahead D. blow away
Question 17 [271135]: Julia is the __________ of her mother. They look exactly alike.
A. living picture B. vivid picture C. visual image D. spitting image
Question 18 [271136]: I don't want to decide until I know all the facts. Until then, I intend to
__________.
A. keep a broad mind B. keep an open mind
C. make up my mind D. be in two minds
Question 19 [271137]: - Alex: I hear they are going to build a shopping center near this
public park.
- Ben: Really? __________.
A. No big deal. B. It's beyond me.
18
C. That's news to me. D. When it comes down to it.

Question 20 [271138]: - Tam: Do you think that the teacher would let us leave early to
watch the football match?
- Minh: __________
A. Fat chance. B. Not at all.
C. You'll never guess. D. Not on your life.
Part B: Choose the word or phrase that best fits each space in the following passage
PASSAGE 1
Shaped like an elongated 'S', Vietnam lies on the eastern part of Indochinese peninsula
in Southeast Asia. Vietnamese cuisine differs (21) __________ radically in the north, centre and
south of the country but two key features stand out.
Firstly, rice plays an essential role in the nation's diet and so do noodles. In fact, the
Vietnamese are crazy about noodles! Made from wheat, rice or mung beans, noodles are
eaten at any time of the day. They (22) __________ in shapes and thicknesses and are eaten in
soups, as (23)__________ dishes or simply plain.
Secondly, fresh vegetables and herbs are a major focus of every meal. (24) __________,
most Vietnamese shops for food are at least twice a day which (25) __________ why their
cuisine is famous for its use of fresh ingredients. Dishes are (26) __________ with vegetables
such as bean sprouts, carrots, water spinach, eggplants, cucumbers and bok choy, and
seasoned with herbs like lemon grass, coriander, basil, chilli and mint.
The characteristic flavours of Vietnamese food are sweet, spicy and sour. As in many
Asian countries, the Vietnamese do not eat their meals in (27) __________. Instead, all the food
is served at once and people (28) __________ from the dishes in the centre of the table.
Vietnamese cuisine has been growing in (29) __________ worldwide because it is not only
delicious but also extremely healthy. Food is rarely fried. Instead, it is steamed or simmered.
Salads are oil free. It is thus very light and (30) __________ its focus on vegetables, incredibly
nutritious.
Question 21 [271139]: A. slightly B. fully C. mainly D. quite
Question 22 [271140]: A. form B. come C. hold D. keep
Question 23 [271141]: A. side B. accompanied C. combined D. alongside
Question 24 [271142]: A. True B. Although C. However D. Indeed
Question 25 [271143]: A. explains B. justifies C. accounts D. reasons
Question 26 [271144]: A. handed B. given C. introduced D. presented
Question 27 [271145]: A. courses B. proportions C. parts D. starters
Question 28 [271146]: A. divide B. share C. split D. portion
Question 29 [271147]: A. esteem B. recognition C. popularity D. attraction
Question 30 [271148]: A. in favour of B. for a reason
C. because of D. on condition that
PASSAGE 2
19
Why is it that parents are so often egocentric when it comes to matters concerning their
children? Although their (31) __________ are undoubtedly altruistic, they assume that the
choices they make for their offspring are the right ones. Take the (32) __________ of colour, for
example. Who decides what colour trousers to buy for young Jimmy? Who chooses the
colours for his bedroom or bedclothes? (33) __________, parents condition their child's
perception of colour from a very early age. Choosing a pair of pink trousers for their six-
year-old son runs counter to most parents' idea of how to dress a boy, and they would be
(34) __________ to decorate their daughter's bedroom in brown. In a similar way, a small child
seen drawing a red tree may be quietly told that trees should be green. Yet the underlying
criticism (35) __________ in that can be detrimental to the child's (36) __________ of the world
around them.
Psychologists believe that allowing children to choose their own colours increases their
self-confidence and their ability to express themselves. They use colour as a(n) (37)
__________ of helping children to identify their feelings and discuss them. For instance, (38)
__________ have shown that after listening to a sad story, children tend to draw in dark brown,
black or grey, whereas one with a happy ending will (39) __________ a response in yellow or
orange. So, a mother should be delighted to see her four-year-old drawing an orange tree or
a yellow house, and perhaps be concerned if the child only uses grey. (40) __________ children
free rein to choose colours for themselves may help parents to understand them better.
Question 31 [271149]: A. desires B. intentions C. incentives D. concerns
Question 32 [271150]: A. question B. type C. theme D. view
Question 33 [271151]: A. Unerringly B. Unwillingly C. Unenthusiastically D. Unwittingly
Question 34 [271152]: A. likely B. incapable C. loath D. inept
Question 35 [271153]: A. inferred B. implied C. inlaid D. imbued
Question 36 [271154]: A. thought B. sense C. feeling D. instinct
Question 37 [271155]: A. means B. tool C. method D. aid
Question 38 [271156]: A. findings B. reports C. studies D. research
Question 39 [271157]: A. lead B. evoke C. invoke D. envisage
Question 40 [271158]: A. Giving B. Letting C. Entrusting D. Entitling
II. Reading
Part A: Read the passage and choose the best answers to the questions.
Victorian style is a broad term that refers to the characteristics of design from the latter
period of Queen Victoria's rule, from 1837 until her death in 1901. At the time, the style was
used as a signal of affluence among the upper class of British society due to its ornate,
showy interiors. Today, it is still popular across the globe; particularly in Asia, where it is
used to create opulent spaces that convey a high position in society.
One of the principles of Victorian design is that unused space in a room is a sign of poor
taste and lower economic status. With that in mind, European designers sought to fill every
space. Victorian design has sometimes been viewed as indulging in a grand excess of
ornament. Every room was decorated with objects that reflected the owner's influences and
preferences. Extravagant decorations, lace tablecloths, stained glass, vases, busts, framed
20
paintings or prints, multi-layered window treatments, richly pattemed fabrics, and

accessories were used throughout the house. The Victorian Hotel in Vancouver, British
Columbia, exemplifies the classic Victorian Style. Chandeliers hang from the ceiling, vases
with fresh flowers dot every table, and the dining room features elaborately carved furniture
and decorative teapots made of china. It is elegantly appointed, true to the Victorian style.
This hotel often hosts the royal family when they visit Canada.
Emblematic of a Victorian home was the use of vibrant, brightly colored fabrics.
Complex patterns covered every surface. Oriental rugs and heavy draperies were thought of
as the height of good taste. Windows were rarely left uncovered; rather, on them hung thick,
decorative drapes. The lack of light that could enter rooms through these heavy draperies
was compensated for with eye-catching appointments of velvet, silk, and satin. Linen
patterns ranged from flowers and animals to geometric shapes, stripes, and woven Arabic
symbols: squares and circles, typically repeated, overlapped and interlaced to form intricate
patterns. Victorians loved these patterns and used them liberally.
The decoration of walls and ceilings was yet another element of Victorian design.
Ceilings were covered in embossed paper or painted a light color so as not to detract from
the wall decorations, Wallpaper became enormously popular and is an enduring feature of
Victorian design. At first, this was because of the development of mass production as well as
the repeal of the 1712 Wallpaper Tax. Wallpaper was decorated with beautiful flowers in
primary colors of red, blue, and yellow, printed on beige paper. This was followed by the
latter half of the Victorian era when wallpaper was inspired by Gothic art of earth tones and
stylized leaf and floral patterns. William Morris was one of the most renowned designers of
wallpaper and fabrics during this period. He was influenced by medieval art, which he saw
as the noblest art form, and used Gothic tapestries from that era in his work.
Question 41 [271159]: The word "affluence" is closest in meaning to
A. influence B. impact C. wealth D. interest
Question 42 [271160]: According to Paragraph 1, the Victorian style is used in Asia
A. to conform to cultural norms
B. to signal an elevated status
C. to attract visitors
D. to create a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere
Question 43 [271161]: According to Paragraph 2, why did Europeans fill up every space?
A. To show visitors their collections of objects
B. To demonstrate that they appreciated a grand excess of ornamentation
C. To showcase their personal interests by adorning any open spaces with pieces of art
that were aesthetically pleasing
D. To show that they had wealth and sophisticated taste
Question 44 [271162]: What can be inferred about the Victorian Hotel in British Columbia?
A. It was meticulously designed to meet the standards of the Victorian style.
B. It was one of the most expensive hotels to design in Vancouver.
21
C. It is more elegant than the home of an affluent family during the Victorian era.
D. It was designed to accommodate visits from the royal family.
Question 45 [271163]: The phrase "indulging in" is closest in meaning to
A. living in B. deriving pleasure from
C. obsessing about D. showing an interest in
Question 46 [271164]: In Paragraph 2, why does the author mention the objects found in a
Victorian style home?
A. To illustrate the objects that could be purchased only by the rich.
B. To point out that Victorians indulged in many objects that did not serve a useful purpose.
C. To give examples of the items that were popular in the Victorian era.
D. To suggest that design has changed a great deal since Victorian times.
Question 47 [271165]: What is the purpose of Paragraph 3?
A. To describe another feature of Victorian style.
B. To account for the use of Arabic symbols during the Victorian era.
C. To describe the patterns used in Victorian design.
D. To explain how homeowners compensated for a lack of natural light in Victorian style
homes.
Question 48 [271166]: The word "intricate" is closest in meaning to
A. interesting B. colorful C. attractive D. complicated
Question 49 [271167]: All of the following are patterns that could probably be seen in
Victorian linens EXCEPT
A. roses and tulips B. bows and arrows
C. squares and circles D. horses and sheep
Question 50 [271168]: According to Paragraph 4, why did wallpaper first become popular?
A. It became more widely available and more affordable.
B. It was a way to cover up plain walls and make them more interesting.
C. It was a reflection of how popular the Gothic style had become.
D. It was not as heavily taxed by the government as paint.
BÀI TẬP NGÀY 2/3/2023 - PHẦN II: ĐỀ THI CHUYÊN SỞ GD&ĐT TP HỒ CHÍ MINH
B. TỰ LUẬN
II. Reading
Part B: Five paragraphs have been removed from the article. Read the article and then
choose from the list A-F given below the best paragraph to fill in each of the blanks
(1-5). There is one paragraph you do not need to use
Research has shown over the years that birth order can have a fundamental effect on
numerous areas of an individual's life. Listed below are some of the main factors that
scientists believe may vary according to a child's position in the family.
22
Personality is one of the favourite areas of research, and most studies agree that last-borns
grow up to be the most sociable, extrovert, and creative of the siblings.
1 [271169]. __________
A second question that interests scientists is whether birth order affects brain power.
esearch carried out at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam showed that, in general, the IQ of
a first-born child is higher than that of a second-born child.
2 [271170]. __________
Moving on to the relationship between the siblings, studies have shown that older siblings
invest more time in younger ones than vice versa. Researchers at Newcastle University
found that first-borns had significantly more frequent face-to-face contact with their siblings
than middle-borns or last-borns.
3 [271171]. __________
On a completely different note, a study in Italy has shown that the number of children in a
family can actually affect their health. It seems that the fewer children there are in a family,
the greater the chance that they suffer from asthma or eczema.
4 [271172]. __________
Continuing on the theme of health, a Japanese study has shown that later-borns are less
likely to be overweight. Researchers found that boys from three-child families had a
significantly lower risk than only children.
5 [271173]. __________
A- Experts have no explanation for this lack of interest except that younger siblings may
require more personal space after having shared the family home throughout their childhood
with their older brothers and sisters.
B- The explanation for this difference in size is not clear, but experts maintain that mothers of
small families are often more concerned with persuading their children to eat, which can lead
to overfeeding and obesity.
C- The general reason given for these traits is that the last-born tends to be the parents' most
favoured child. A warm atmosphere makes a child feel secure, encouraging them to grow up as
self-confident individuals.
D- One possible explanation is that later-borns are associated with greater risk-taking, so they
are more prone to accidents and hospitalization, which means they take more time off work.
E- Experts use a theory called the dilution hypothesis to explain diminishing intelligence. This
suggests that the levels of parental attention and stimulation will drop as more babies come
along because family resources have to be shared among more children.
F- One theory offered to explain the prevalence of these afflictions is that younger children are
exposed to a wider range of infections by their older siblings, causing their immune system to
develop further and offer them more protection.
Part C: Supply each blank with one suitable word to make a meaningful passage.
PASSAGE 1
They are the generation born approximately between 1980 and 2000. What
(6)[271174] __________ them from their parents (known as Baby Boomers, born between
23
1946 and 1964, and Generation X, born between (7)[271175] __________ 1960s and 1980s) is
that they have been (8)[271176] __________ up surrounded by digital technology and
(9)[271177] __________ media.
Not only are they (10)[271178] __________ with apps, iPhones and social networking, but
many of them have been responsible for bringing (11)[271179] __________ the
communications revolution. (12)[271180] __________ successful young entrepreneurs, like
Mark Zuckerberg founder of Facebook, they have not been afraid to aim (13)[271181]
__________ in their quest to realize their ambitions. Along the way these entrepreneurs have
accrued riches beyond their wildest (14)[271182] __________. Well-educated and industrious,
they see no limits to what they can do and trust (15)[271183] __________ technology to get
them there.
PASSAGE 2
Dairy farms have long had an overabundance of waste, particularly manure, produced
by their cows. Some farmers, however, have found a way to (16)[271184] __________ it to
good use: they have been converting it into electricity. First, bacteria are added to the cows'
manure to break it (17)[271185] __________. This process, known as manure digestion,
produces biogas, which can then in (18)[271186] __________ be used to generate electricity.
Recently, one dairy farmer who became (19)[271187]__________ in manure digestion 30
years ago was finally able to start using the system. He was able not only to produce ample
(20)[271188] __________ to use on his farm, (21)[271189] __________ he was also able to sell
his surplus electricity to the local power company.
(22)[271190] __________ to a senior agricultural engineer, environmental concerns, the
country's growing need for renewable (23)[271191] __________ and rising electricity costs
render manure digestion an increasingly attractive option. Many farmers say that they
would like to reduce or even eliminate their electricity (24)[271192] __________. Doing this
by transforming farm waste (25)[271193] __________ electricity would help the environment
at the same time.
III. Error correction: Identify the five (05) mistakes in the following passage and correct
them.
Line
1 Languages are not static. They are dynamic and they will continue to evolve in the
2 future for as long as people who use them also change. The advent of online
3 chatting, emails and text messaging has brought with it new vocabulary and host
of abbreviations that, in the opinion of many, will enter the most respected
4
dictionaries one day. By the time you are old and grey, perhaps 'u' and 'c' will
5
replace the pronoun 'you' and the verb 'see'. Such changes will happen whether
6 people like it or not-in fact, they are already happening; the terms LOL. FYI, IMHO,
7 BFF and OMG have already made it into the Oxford English Dictionary online
edition. No doubt, language purists will be lookied closely at future language
developments.
Question 26 [271194]__________
Question 27 [271195]__________
24
Question 28 [271196]__________
Question 29 [271197]__________
Question 30 [271198]__________
IV. Word forms: Supply the appropriate forms of the words in brackets.
Question 31 [271199]: Kait said it was the __________ custom of the villagers to have a feast
after the harvesting. [memory]
Question 32 [271200]: The team recently introduced a/an __________ kitchen robot that can
serve tea and other drinks. [human]
Question 33 [271201]: Henry hopes he will soon __________ to the humid tropical conditions
in Vietnam. [climate]
Question 34 [271202]: Though many people doubt its accuracy, handwriting analysis, or
__________ is used by employment agencies. [graph]
Question 35 [271203]: The __________ of Charles as Prince of Wales took place on July 1st
1969 and was well received by many Welsh people. [invest]
Question 36 [271204]: The archive was a/an __________ important addition to the school
library's collections. [estimate]
Question 37 [271205]: The channel continued airing __________ after a classic movie every
night. [shop]
Question 38 [271206]: The type vehicle you are in, certain disorders and sensory mismatch
can all make you feel more __________ on your journey. [travel]
Question 39 [271207]: Banking continues to be one of the most __________ career choices
among students. [seek]
Question 40 [271208]: There are unsung heroes who individually and __________, quietly
work for social change and never receive public attention. [assume]
V. Writing: Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one,
using the word given. you must use from three to eight words, including the word given.
(20 pts)
Question 41 [271209]: Passengers are absolutely forbidden to cross the railway track.
(ALLOWED)
→ On __________the railway track.
Question 42 [271210]: We should have had someone repair the roof in the dry season
rather than leaving it until the rainy one. (BETTER)
→ It would __________repaired in the dry season rather than leaving it until the rainy one.
Question 43 [271211]: The company avoids employing unqualified staff unless there is no
alternative. (RESORT)
→ Only __________unqualified staff.
Question 44 [271212]: Williams suggested a guest list should be written. (DRAWN)
→ "Why __________." said Williams.
Question 45 [271213]: Bill was concentrating hard on his work, so he didn't notice when I
came in. (WRAPPED)
→ Bill was so __________notice of my coming in.
25
Question 46 [271214]: Ben is far superior to Dylan in terms of technical knowledge.

(MATCH)
→ When it __________for Ben.
Question 47 [271215]: She always enjoys this programme although she watches it very
often. (TIRES)
→ However __________of it.
Question 48 [271216]: The organizers planned everything as carefully as they could
possibly have done. (UTMOST)
→ Everything __________the organizers.
Question 49 [271217]: "The situation won't be repeated in the future, I promise," said Mike
to his mother. (WORD)
→ Mike __________repetition of the situation in the future.
Question 50 [271218]: Jack admitted that he was responsible for the broken window.
(OWNED)
→ It was __________the window.
BÀI TẬP LÀM THÊM NGÀY 2/3/2023 – TRẮC NGHIỆM
Choose the correct word.
Question 1 [271219]: I’m so __________ under with work at the moment - it’s awful!
A. iced B. rained C. snowed D. fogged
Question 2 [271220]: The company’s announced it’s __________ off over 1,000 workers.
A. leaving B. laying C. setting D. giving
Question 3 [271221]: They’re planning to __________ down their operation in Greece and
concentrate on Eastern Europe.
A. wind B. tie C. roll D. stretch
Question 4 [271222]: I’m not sure if I’m doing it right, but I’ll try to__________ahead with it
anyway.
A. drive B. bang C. touch D. press
Question 5 [271223]: Something’s __________ up, so I’m afraid I won’t be able to make it this
afternoon.
A. shown B. pulled C. cropped D. cut
Question 6 [271224]: Could you lend me some money to __________ me over to the end of the
month?
A. hand B. tide C. get D. make
Question 7 [271225]: I didn’t __________ out to be a millionaire – I just wanted to run a
successful business.
A. set B. go C. begin D. watch
Question 8 [271226]: Mona’s going to leave early this afternoon but she says she’ll __________
up the hours tomorrow.
A. find B. make C. catch D. bring
26
BÀI TẬP LÀM THÊM NGÀY 2/3/2023 – TỰ LUẬN

Write a phrasal verb from the box in the correct form in each gap.
dive in end up kick off knock off
knuckle down lie ahead take on while away
Question 1 [271227]: If the business does well, I’ll hopefully be able to __________a part-time
assistant in the spring.
Question 2 [271228]: We__________having to scrap the whole advertising campaign and start
again.
Question 3 [271229]: Let’s __________this session by introducing ourselves, shall we?
Question 4 [271230]: Josh can __________ a whole day playing online computer games with
his mates.
Question 5 [271231]: No teenager really knows what __________ for them career-wise in the
future.
Question 6 [271232]: That’s enough TV! It’s time to __________ and get on with your
homework now.
Question 7 [271233]: I usually__________work at about half five so I’m home by six thirty
most nights.
Question 8 [271234]: As soon as the food was brought out, everyone __________ and helped
themselves.
Choose the correct word.
Dear Ann,
I am writing to thank the organization for the (1) __________service I received when my
membership (2) __________.
As you may know, I am a (3) __________member of the Chaversham (4) __________ Car Club,
having spent most of my (5)__________working with cars built in the (6) __________following the
First World War.
Indeed, I was under the impression that I did not have to renew mg subscription each
year as I had been granted the status of'(7) __________ member’ for the (8) __________ I spent as
Chairperson of the organisation in the 1970s. I was therefore more than a little surprised to
receive a rather (9) __________ e-mail from the club saying that as three months had (10)
__________ since my membership ran out I was no longer eligible to attend the (11) __________
dinner next month.
I, of course, immediately replied, stating the fact as I saw them.
I received a (12) __________e-mail from the same person, apologising for the confusion,
explaining that although I did not have to pay to renew my subscription, I still had to renew
it. They kindly explained how I could do this online, and I must say I was most impressed
27
with the whole thing, as the change from my being a non-member to being a member again
was literally (13) __________.
I am now looking forward to meeting up with some of my (14) __________ at the dinner
next week. I hope to see you there.
Warmest regards,
Robert Thompson
Question 1 [271235]: A. prior B. prompt
Question 2 [271236]: A. postponed B. expired
Question 3 [271237]: A. long-standing B. timely
Question 4 [271238]: A. Vintage B. Antique
Question 5 [271239]: A. spell B. lifetime
Question 6 [271240]: A. duration B. decade
Question 7 [271241]: A. chronological B. permanent
Question 8 [271242]: A. period B. interval
Question 9 [271243]: A. interim B. abrupt
Question 10 [271244]: A. lapsed B. elapsed
Question 11 [271245]: A. annual B. eternal
Question 12 [271246]: A. subsequent B. temporary
Question 13 [271247]: A. simultaneous B. instantaneous
Question 14 [271248]: A. anachronisms B. contemporaries
28

(GD2023) Tuan 5 Khoa Chuyen 9458273 215202381421AM

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Description:

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

(GD2023) Tuan 5 Khoa Chuyen 9458273 215202381421AM

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

KHÓA GIẢI ĐỀ 2023

BÀI TẬP TUẦN 5

BÀI TẬP NGÀY 27/2/2023 - PHẦN I: LUYỆN NGHE

12. When preparing what to say in your salary negotiation

USA ‘dust bowl Caused by mismanagement of farmland

Arizona Worst dust clouds arise from 19__________

Drying-up of Aral Sea

Another important population characteristic, dispersion, is the pattern of spaciousness

BÀI TẬP LÀM THÊM NGÀY 1/3/2023

Question 7. Speaker 1 __________

C. That's news to me. D. When it comes down to it.

paintings or prints, multi-layered window treatments, richly pattemed fabrics, and

Question 46 [271214]: Ben is far superior to Dylan in terms of technical knowledge.

BÀI TẬP LÀM THÊM NGÀY 2/3/2023 – TỰ LUẬN

You might also like