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SỞ GD&ĐT BẮC NINH
TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN BẮC
NINH
(Đề thi đề xuất)
ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI VÙNG DUYÊN HẢI -
ĐỒNG BẰNG BẮC BỘ
NĂM HỌC 2017 - 2018
Môn: Tiếng Anh – Lớp 10
(Thời gian: 180 phút – không kể thời gian giao đề)

A. LISTENING (50 points)

Part 1. Complete the notes below. For question 1-5, write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A
NUMBER for each answer. (10 points)
Notes on Island Hotel
Type of room required: double room
Time
 The length of stay: approx 2 weeks
 Starting date: 25th April
Temperature
 Daytime: up to 1. _____19______ C
 Erratic weather
Transport
 Free 2._____ pick-up service _(dịch vụ đưa đón)__
 Normally transferring to the airport takes about 3.____ 40 minutes _______en-suite facilities and a
4._____ balcony ______
 gym and spa facilities
 a large outdoor swimming pool
 three standard 5._____ tennis courts __(sân tennis)____

Part 2. You will hear part of a radio interview with Martin Middleton, who makes wildlife programmes for
television. For questions 1-5, choose the best answer (A, B or C). (10 points)
1. When he visited Borneo, Martin
A. made a programme about life on the river.
B. had no fixed expectations.
C. became more interested in filming old buildings.
2. Since the early 1960s, wildlife filming has become
A. more organised.
B. more relaxed.
C. more creative.
3. When he takes a holiday, Martin prefers to
A. relax by the sea.
B. travel for a particular reason.
C. stay in comfortable surroundings.
4. Martin thought that the holiday-makers he saw in the Dominican Republic were
A. risking their health.
B. wasting opportunities.
C. lacking entertainment.
5. What is Martin's opinion of tourism?
A. It should be discouraged.
B. It is well managed.
C. It can be a good thing.

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Part 3. You will hear part of a radio interview in which a graphic designer called Sandra talking about her
work as a children's book illustrator. For questions 1-5, decide whether the statement is TRUE (T) or FALSE
(F). (10 points)
1. As a freelance illustrator, Sandra finds it challenging when she has to work to a tight schedule. T
2. Sandra is allowed to work on illustrations before receiving the story if she works with editors she knows well.
F
3. For Sandra, keeping the figures realistic rather than cartoonish requires most effort when it comes to drawing
people. F
4. Sandra's work made her children good readers at an early stage. T
5. Sandra suggests young people who hope to be illustrators showing their specialization in particular subjects. F

Part 4. You will hear part of a scientific television programme for young people in which the speaker explains
what meteors' are For questions 1-10, complete the notes below which summarise what the speaker says. Write
NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. (20 points)
'Meteors' is another name for 1.____ shooting stars _(sao băng)______
To help explain meteors, planet Earth is compared to a 2._____ car ______
You can think of meteors as a group of 3.____ insects _(côn trùng)______
In reality, meteors are very small chunks of 4._____ iron ______
The circular path the Earth travels around the Sun is called its 5. _____ orbit _(quỹ đạo)_____
When Earth comes close to a meteor, the meteor is pulled downwards by 6._____ gravity __(trọng lực)____
A meteor travels very fast - a hundred times faster than 7._____ a jet plane __(máy bay phản lực)____, which
is described as similar to striking one end of a 8.____ match _______
Due to the speed it travels through the air, the meteor becomes hotter and hotter.
Because of the heat, the meteor becomes less hard, 9._____ melts __(tan chảy)____. and then burns
We are lucky that most meteors burn up and never 10._____ reach the ground ______

SECTION B. LEXICO- GRAMMAR (50 points)

Part 1. Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences and write your answers in the
corresponding numbered boxes. (20 points)
1. Without additional funds from the government, the principal cannot ___________ the issue of overcrowding
in his school.
A. rectify B. banish C. sanction D. maltreat
rectify the issue of: khắc phục vấn đề về
banish: đày
sanction: phê chuẩn, tán thành
maltreat: ngược đãi, hành hạ
2. Salt intake may lead to raised blood pressure in ___________ adults.
A. susceptible B. dangerous C. futile D. feasible
susceptible : nhạy cảm
dangerous : nguy hiểm
futile : vô ích
feasible : khả thi
3. No one appreciated his work during his lifetime, but ___________ it is clear that he is a great artist.
A. in the aftermath B. by the time C. in retrospect D. in this eventuality
in retrospect: nhìn lại
in the aftermath: chỉ một tình hình, hoàn cảnh nào đó tồn tại sau khi có một biến cố lớn xảy ra
Eg: New violence was in the aftermath of the military coup in Egypt last month.
by the time: trước khi

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in this eventuality: trong tình huống này

4. In recent years, many hills have been ___________ to give way to buildings.
A. demolished B. levelled C. flattened D. felled
level: san bằng
demolish: phá hủy
flatten: làm phẳng
fall: ngã
5. The ___________ of thirst is based on the concentration of salt in the blood.
A. sensation B. sentiment C. response D. impression
sensation : cảm giác
sentiment : tình cảm
response : phản hồi
impression : ấn tượng
6. The brother and sister were ___________ over who would get to inherit the beach house.
A. at large B. at odds C. at a standstill D. at a loose end
be at odds over sth: mâu thuẫn, xung đột vì 1 lý do cụ thể
at large: nhìn chung
Eg: This group is not representative of the population at large.
at a stanstill: bị ngưng lại, bế tắc
Eg: Labour negotiations are almost at a standstill.
at a loose end: rảnh rỗi
7. Don’t trust what you hear on the grapevine. It’s best to hear it straight from the ___________ mouth so you
know it’s true.
A. dog’s B. horse’s C. camel’s D. cat’s
straight from the horse’s mouth: thu thập thông tin nguồn tin trực tiếp hoặc nguồn đáng tin cậy
8. Charles Babbage’s “difference engine” is widely regarded as the ___________ of modern computers.
A. precedent B. precursor C. ancestor D. antecedent
precursor: tiền thân
precedent: tiền lệ
ancester: tổ tiên
antecedent: tiền lệ
9. Because so much wheat has been sold to other countries, local supplies are ___________.
A. expanded B. depleted C. apprehended D. preoccupied
deplete: cạn kiệt
expand: kéo dài, mở rộng
apprehend: nắm bắt
preoccupy: lo ngại
10. Parents know that a caring attitude can not only save you a small fortune, but also even make you feel good
about being ___________ and offering more care than presents.
A. tight-fisted B. pigheaded C. highly strung D. easy-going
tight-fisted: không muốn bỏ tiền, keo kiệt
pigheaded: ngu ngốc, không chịu thay đổi quan điểm
highly strung: lo lắng, dễ buồn
easy-going: dễ gần
11. Ann’s encouraging words gave me ___________ to undertake the demanding task once again.
A. a point B. an incentive C. a resolution D. a target
give sb an incentive: cho ai chút khích lệ
12. The international conference of the Cardiological Association has been ___________ in Cairo to discuss the
revolutionary discovery of doctor Gonzales from Mexico.
A. deployed B. collected C. mobilized D. summoned
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summon: triệu hồi, tập hợp

deploy: chuyển quân, triển khai
collect: sưu tầm, chọn lựa,
mobilize: huy động
13. We did our best to fix the broken computer but our efforts bore no ___________
A. success B. fruit C. luck D. end
bear fruit: làm cái gì đó thành công >< bear no fruit
14. It was decide that the cost of the project would be ______ so it was abandoned.
A. repressive B. prohibitive C. restrictive D. exclusive
prohibitive: quá đắt đỏ
repressive: đàn áp
restrictive: hạn chế
exclusive: độc chiếm
15. Many children who get into trouble in their early teens go on to become ______ offenders.
A. persistent B. insistent C. inverted D. innate
persistent: cố chấp
insistent: năn nỉ
inverted: đảo ngược
innate: bẩm sinh
16. Advertisers often claim their campaigns at young people as they have considerable spending _______.
A. power B. force C. energy D. ability
spending power: khả năng chi tiêu
17. Before their restoration, parts of the medieval building were in a state of _______.
A. debris B. dilapidation C. devastation D. destruction
dilapidation : đống đổ nát
debris : mảnh vụn
devastation : sự tàn phá
destruction : sự phá hủy
18. As you are the strongest in the group, you can take the ______ .
A. lead B. head C. part D. way
take the lead: dẫn đầu, chỉ huy
19. His new play is not only interesting but also unique. It is really off the beaten _____ .
A. track B. road C. path D. route
off the beaten track: mới mẻ, độc lạ
20. Even the best medicines are not ______ .
A. infallible B. unfailing C. fail-proof D. falsified
infallible: không sai sót

Part 2. Read the passage below which contains 10 mistakes. Identify the mistakes and write the corrections in
the corresponding numbered boxes. (10 points)
Earth is the only place we know of in the universe that can support human life. Yet human activities are making
the planet less fit to live by->on. As the western world carries on consuming two-third -> two-thirds of the world's
resources while half of the world's population do so just to stay alive, we are rapidly destroying the only resource
we have by what -> which all people can survive and prosper. Everywhere fertile soil is neither -> either built on
or washed into the sea. Renewable resources are exploited so much that they will never be able to recover
completely. We discharge pollutant -> pollutants into the atmosphere without any thought of the consequences.
As a result the planet's ability to support people is reducing -> being reduced at the very time when rising human
numbers and consumption are making increasing -> increasingly heavy demands on it.
Earth's -> The Earth’s natural resources are there for us to use. We need food, water, air, energy, medicines,
warmth, shelter and minerals to keep us feed -> fed, comfortable, healthy and active. If we are sensitive -> sensible
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in how we use the resources they will last indefinitely. But if we use them wastefully and excessively they will
soon run out and everyone will suffer.
Live on: sống (dựa trên)
By which: bằng cách nào, bằng việc gì
Either … or: hoặc
Sensitive: nhạy cảm
Sensible: hợp lý
Part 3. Complete each sentence with one suitable particle or preposition. Write your answers in the box
provided. (10 points)
1. You shouldn't pick ___on_____ him just because he's different.
pick on sb: bắt nạt, trêu chọc ai
2. Table salt is composed ____of_____ two elements, sodium and chlorine.
compose of: tạo thành từ, bao gồm
3. ____on_____ the whole, I enjoyed the movie.
on the whole: nói chung
4. The boss was really hot __under___ the collar when you told him you lost the contract.
be hot under the collar: tức giận
5. I have to study day and night to keep __on___ top.
keep on top: đứng vị trí cao
6. He showed great ingenuity __in___ solving the problem.
ingenuity in: khả năng làm tốt việc gì
7. We had to take __out___ the deliveries to make sure every piece was in good condition.
take out sth: đưa cái gì ra
8. What chemical is this? It’s giving ____off____ a horrible smell.
give off: tỏa mùi
9. The guide rounded ____up_____ the party of tourists and led them to the cathedral.
round up: bao vây
10. Owing to circumstances ____beyond____ our control, the flight to Rome has been cancelled.
beyond control: ngoài tầm kiểm soát
Part 4. Write the correct form of the words given in the brackets. Write your answers in the spaces provided
below. (10 points)
It is commonly believed that a break from everyday routine can only do you good. Every summer, you can spot
(1) ____ prospective _(triển vọng)_____ PROSPECT holidaymakers at airports and waiting for car ferries. They
are (2) _____ unmistakeable/unmistakable __(không thể nhầm lẫn)___ MISTAKE - you can tell them a mile
away by their sun hats and hopeful expressions.
For all their optimism, what often actually happens can be a rude awakening from the blissful holiday dreams
of the rest of the year. Sunburn, mosquitoes and (3) _____ unforeseeable/unforeseen _(không lường trước
được_____ FORESEE expenses can make you think twice about how (4) ____ beneficial _(có lợi)_______
BENEFIT getting away from it all really is.
The fact is, the (5) ____ likelihood __(khả năng)____ LIKELY of something going wrong is maximised
when you are abroad and, (6) ____ unfortunately __(không may)____ FORTUNE your ability to deal with
crisis and catastrophe is often minimised. This could be because of language problems, (7) ____ unfamiliarity
__(sự không quen thuộc)___ FAMILIAR with the culture, or simply a different climate, all of which make
everything seem different and unreal.
So, what is the answer? (8) _____ undoubtedly / doubtless __(chắc chắn, không nghi ngờ gì nữa)____
DOUBT an annual escape from normal working life is a very positive thing. However, the (9) _____
wisdom __(sự khôn ngoan)____ WISE of seeking an exotic location is (10) _____ questionable ___(còn nghi
vấn, nghi ngờ)___ QUESTION when you think of all the things that can go wrong.

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C. READING (50 points)

Part 1. Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap. Write your
answers in corresponding numbered boxes. (10 points)
Very few of us would admit putting much trust in horoscopes and the fact that the movements of
astronomical bodies (1) _________ to earthly occurrences affecting peoples’ everyday lives.
We all know about the zodiac signs which reflect the position of the sun, the moon and the planets at the
moment of a man’s birth and about the peculiar characteristics (2) _________ to them by astrologers. We say we
will take these phenomena with a (3) _________ of salt while we keep running our eyes over them in every tabloid
we (4) _________ our hands on. Most frequently, we expect horoscopes to predict the future, to restore our
optimistic mood with a piece of comforting information or to (5) _________ our ego by confirming the superlative
features that we tend to attribute to our zodiacs.
However, there’s no scientific evidence to (6) _________ the assumption that human existence is so
closely (7) _________ with the parameters of the celestial bodies. Our curiosity in horoscopes may, then, (8)
_________ our sheer fascination with the unexplained or the unpredictable as well as in the enticing insight into
the future that the horoscopes offer, thus establishing the sense of our (9) _________ an extreme power over our
own lives. An addition explanation is that humans tend to have a soft (10) _________ for any form of flattery,
which is the fact to which astrologers and the horoscope writers seem to attach the greatest deal of weight.

1. A. rely B. correspond C. match D. compare

2. A. identified B. associated C. incorporated D. ascribed
3. A. speck B. pinch C. grain D. scrap
4. A. settle B. draw C. grab D. lay
5. A. boost B. escalate C. revitalize D. improve
6. A. conclude B. concede C. corroborate D. Confound
7. A. fused B. adhered C. coalesced D. intertwined
8. A. stem B. crop C. rear D. dawn
9. A. disposing B. wielding C. effecting D. committing
10. A. pin B. dot C. spot D. nick
Correspond to: tương đương, đúng với
Ascribe sth to sth: quy cho cái gì là do …
Take sth with a pinch of salt: cẩn trọng với những gì được nghe vì có thể nó không đúng với sự thật
Lay hands on: có thể có được
Boost your ego: nâng cái tôi
Corroborate: làm chứng cho
Interwine with: gắn chặt, liên kết với
Wield power: sử dụng quyền lực, quyền hành
Have a soft spot for sth: yêu thương, có lòng nhân ái với

Part 2. Read the following text and fill in the blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answers in
corresponding numbered boxes. (15 points)
The trouble with school
In the first few years at school all appears to (1) ____go____ very well. There is much
concern, (2) ___on____the part of the teachers, with high educational standards, and the children, even those who
are (3) ____far_____ from being socially privileged in other ways, seem eager and happy. However, by the
time the children reach adolescence, the promise of the early years frequently remains unfulfilled. Many leave
school (4) ____without______ having mastered those basic skills which society demands, let (5)
___alone_______ having developed the ability to exercise any sort of creative intelligence.
There is no denying that, in spite of the enlightened concern of our primary schools with happiness, schooling
(6) _____somehow_____ or other turns into a distinctly unhappy experience for many of our children. Large (7)
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_____numbers_____ of them emerge from it well aware that they are ill-equipped for life in our society. So then
they either regard (8) ____themselves______ as stupid for failing or else, quite understandably, they regard the
activities at (9) _____which_____ they have failed as stupid. In any event they want no (10) ____more_______
of them. How can we justify a long period of compulsory education which ends like that?
Go well: thuận lợi
On the part of: về phía
Far from being …: không hề … một chút nào
Let alone: chưa kể đến, nói gì đến
Somehow: bằng cách nào đó
Regard oneself as: tự xem ai là

Part 3. Read the following passage and circle the best answer to each of the following questions. Write your
answers in corresponding numbered boxes. (10 points)
The response of most animals when suddenly faced with a predator is to flee. Natural selection has acted in a
variety of ways in different species to enhance the efficacy of the behaviours, known as "flight behaviours" or
escape behaviours that are used by prey in fleeing predators. Perhaps the most direct adaptation is enhanced light
speed and agility.
Adaptations for speed, however, are likely to require sacrifices biter attributes, so we might expect only some
species to adopt a simple fast flight strategy.
Another way of enhancing the effectiveness of flight is to move in an erratic and unpredictable way. Many
species, like ptarmigans, snipes, and various antelopes and gazelles, flee from predators in a characteristic zigzag
fashion. Rapid unexpected changes in flight direction make it difficult for a predator to track prey.
In some species, like the European hare, (3) erratic zigzagflight might be more effective in the presence of
predators that are faster than they are and (3) straight light more effective against predators that are slower. One
observation that supports this suggestion is the recorded tendency for slow-flying black-beaded gulls, which are
normally able to escape predators by means of direct flight, to show frequent changes in flight direction when
they spot a peregrine falcon (peregrinesare adept at capturing flying birds).
A quite different way of enhancing escape by flight is to use so-called "flash" behaviour. Here, the alarmed
prey flees for a short distance and then "freezes." Some predators are unexcited by immobile prey, and a startling
flash of activity followed by immobility may confuse them. "Flash" behaviour is used in particular by frogs
and orthopteraninsects, which make conspicuous jumps and then sit immobile. In some species, "flash" behaviour
is enhanced by the display of bright body markings. Good examples of insects with colourful markings are the
red and yellow underwing moths. At rest, both species are a cryptic brown color. When they fly, however, brightly
coloured hind wings are exposed, which render the moths highly conspicuous. (10) Similarly, some frogs and
lizards have brightly coloured patches or frills that may serve a 'flash" function when they move quickly. Some
species even appear to possess "flash" sounds. The loud buzzing and clicking noises made by some grasshoppers
when they jump may serve to emphasize the movement.

1. The word "enhance" in line 2 is closest in meaning to...........

A. encourage B. resist C. increase D. reveal
Enhance ~ increase: nâng cao, gia tăng
2. The description of the prey's movement as "zigzag" suggests that the movement is.......
A. reliable B. fast C. constant D. unpredictable
3. It can be inferred from the passage that the European hare.........
A. is faster than most of its predators
B. is capable of two kinds of flight
C. is more likely to escape using straight flight
D. is preyed upon by gulls and falcons
4. The behaviour of black-beaded gulls is most comparable to that of.......
A. gazelles B. European hares C. peregrine falcons D. frogs
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5. It can be inferred that black-beaded gulls change direction when they spot a peregrine falcon for which of the
following reasons?
A. The falcons are faster than the gulls.
B. The gulls want to capture the falcons.
C. The falcons are unpredictable.
D. The gulls depend on the falcons for protection.
6. The word "alarmed" in line 18 is closest in meaning to..........
A. moving B. selected C. frightened D. exhausted
Alarmed: báo động
7. All of the followings are mentioned as characteristics of "flash" behaviour EXCEPT...........
A. brief conspicuous activity B. immobility
C. bright body markings D. aggressive fighting
8. The phrase "in particular" in line 20 is closest in meaning to...........
A. especially B. with difficulty C. expertly D. frequently
In particular: đặc biệt
9. The hind wings of red and yellow underwing moths function in a way that is most similar to...........
A. the hind wings of peregrine falcons
B. the zigzag flight of European hares
C. the colored patches on frogs
D. the clicking of grasshoppers
10. Why does the author mention "grasshopper" in the last line?
A. To contrast animals that "flash" with animals that "freeze".
B. As an example of an animal whose "flash" behaviour is a sound.
C. To compare the jumping behaviour of insects and reptiles.
D. As an example of a predator that moths escape by using "flash" behavior.

Part 4. Read the following extract and answer questions 1-10. (15 points)
For questions 1-10, choose correct heading for paragraphs B-G from the list of headings. Write your
answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. There is an example at the beginning.
List of Headings
i. The biological clock
ii. Why dying is beneficial
iii. The ageing process of men and women
iv. Prolonging your life
v. Limitations of life span
vi. Models of development of different species
vii. A stable life span despite improvements
viii. Energy consumption
ix. Fundamental differences in ageing of objects and organisms
x. Repair of genetic material

HOW DOES THE BIOLOGICAL CLOCK TICK?

A. Our life span is restricted. Everyone accepts this as ‘biologically’ obvious. ‘Nothing lives forever!’
However, in this statement we think of artificially produced, technical objects, products which are
subjected to natural wear and tear during use. This leads to the result that at some time or other the object
stops working and is unusable (‘death’ in the biological sense). But are the wear and tear and loss of
function of technical objects and the death of living organisms really similar or comparable?
B. Our ‘dead’ products are ‘static’, closed systems. It is always the basic material which constitutes the object
and which, in the natural course of things, is worn down and becomes ‘older’. Ageing in this case must
occur according to the laws of physical chemistry and of thermodynamics. Although the same law holds
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for a living organism, the result of this law is not inexorable in the same way. At least as long as a
biological system has the ability to renew itself it could actually become older without ageing; an organism
is an open, dynamic system through which new material continuously flows. Destruction of old material
and information of new material are thus in permanent dynamic equilibrium. The material of which the
organism is formed changed continuously. Thus our bodies continuously exchange old substance for new,
just like a spring which more or less maintains its form and movement, but in which the water molecules
are always different.
C. Thus ageing and death should not be seen as inevitable, particularly as the organism possesses many
mechanisms for repair. It is not, in principle, necessary for a biological system to age and die.
Nevertheless, a restricted life span, ageing, and then death are basic characteristics of life. The reason for
this is easy to recognize: in nature, the existent organisms either adapt or are regularly replaced by new
types. (8) Because of changes in the genetic material (mutations) these have new characteristics and in the
course of their individual lives they are tested for optimal or better adaptation to the environmental
conditions. Immortality would disturb this system- it needs room for new and better life. This is the basic
problem of evolution.
D. Every organism has a life span which is highly characteristic. There are striking differences in life span
between different species, but within one species the parameter is relatively constant. For example, the
average duration of human life has hardly changed in thousands of years. Although more and more people
attain an advanced age as a result of developments in medical care and better nutrition, the characteristic
upper limit for most remains 80 years. A further argument against the simple wear and tear theory is the
observation that the time within which organisms age lies between a few days (even a few hours for
unicellular organisms) and several thousands years, as with mammoth trees.
E. If a life span is genetically determined biological characteristic, it is logically necessary to propose the
existence of an internal clock, which in some way measures and controls the ageing process and which
finally determines death as the last step in a fixed programme. Like the life span, the metabolic rate has
for different organisms a fixed mathematical relationship to the body mass. In comparison to the life span
this relationship is “inverted”: the larger the organism the lower its metabolic rate. Again this relationship
is valid not only for birds, but also, similarly on average within the systematic unit, for all other organisms
(plants, animals, unicellular organisms).
F. Animals which behave “frugally” with energy become particularly old, for example, crocodiles and
tortoises. Parrots and birds of prey are often held chained up. (9) Thus they are not able to “experience
life” and so they attain a high life span in captivity. Animals which save energy by hibernation or lethargy
(e.g. bats or hedgehogs) live much longer than those which are always active. The metabolic rate of mice
can be reduced by a very low consumption of food (hunger diet). They then may live twice as long as their
well fed comrades. Women become distinctly (about 10 per cent) older than man. If you examine the
metabolic rates of the two sexes you establish that the higher male metabolic rate roughly accounts for the
lower male life span. That means that they live life “energetically”- more intensively, but not for as long.
G. It follows from the above that sparing use of energy reserves should tend to extend life. Extreme high
performance sports may lead to optimal cardiovascular performance, but they quite certainly do not
prolong life. Relaxation lowers metabolic rate, as does adequate sleep and in general an equable and
balanced personality. Each of us can develop his or her own “energy saving programme” with a little self-
observation, critical self-control and, above all, logical consistency. Experience will show that to live in
this way not only increase the life span but is also very healthy. This final aspect should not be forgotten.
0. Paragraph A 1. Paragraph B 2. Paragraph C 3. Paragraph D.
4. Paragraph E 5. Paragraph F 6. Paragraph G

For questions 7 -10, write in the corresponding numbered boxes:

Y if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage
N if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage
NG if there is no information about this in the passage
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7. The wear and tear theory applies to both artificial objects and biological systems. N
8. Through mutations, organisms can adapt better to the environment. Y
9. In principle, it is possible for a biological system to become older without ageing. Y
10. Within seven years, about 90 percent of a human body is replaced as new. NG
Your answers:
0. v 1. ix 2. ii 3. vii 4. i 5. viii 6. iv
7. 8. 9. 10.

D. WRITING (50 points)

Part 1. Rewrite each sentence using the word in brackets so that the meaning stays the same. You must use
between THREE and EIGHT words, including the word given. (10 points)
1. The new theatre is extremely ugly and spoils the view of the village. (blot)
=> The new theatre is _____ a blot on the landscape _________ and spoils the view of the village.
A blot on the landscape: làm mất vẻ đẹp, mỹ quan chung
2. Your attitude to life would be greatly improved by regular exercise. (wonders)
=> Regular exercise_____ would do wonders for the way ______ you look at life.
Do wonders: có tác dụng tốt/kì diệu
3. It is as yet unclear whether a new sports centre is being planned or not. (seen)
=> It _____ remains to be seen whether there ______ are any plans for a new sports centre or not.
4. Mary is far superior to me in terms of technical knowledge. (match)
=> When it comes _______ to technical knowledge, I am no match _______ for Mary.
When it comes to: khi nói đến
Be no match for sb: không giỏi bằng ai
In terms of: liên quan đến
5. Anthony wasn’t at all discouraged by this bad experience. (put)
=> This bad experience _______ didn’t put Anthony off in the _________ least.
Put sb off: ngăn cản ai
Not … in the least: không … một chút nào

Part 2. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it. (10 points)
1. If nothing unfortunate happens, I’ll see you next week.
=> All ________ being well, I’ll see you next week.______________.
2. Redundancy has caused a lot of domestic problems.
=> Many a domestic problem has been caused by redundancy
Many Ns = Many a N + V(s/es)
3. The film didn’t come up to my expectations.
=> The film fell short of my expectations.
Come up to: to reach the usual or necessary standard >< fall short of: không đáp ứng được
4. Since she couldn’t get through to the police, she ran next door for help.
=> Not ________ being able to get through to the police, she ran next door for help._________.
5 The value of sterling has fallen considerably in the past week.
=> There has _______ been a considerable/ sharp / substantial fall / drop/ decrease/ decline in the value of
sterling in the past week ____________.
a considerable/ sharp / substantial fall / drop/ decrease/ decline in sth: sự sụt giảm đáng kể của
Part 3: “Cooperation rather than competition should be encouraged among high-school students.” In about
200- 250 words, write an essay to express your opinion on the proposal. Use reasons and examples to support
your position. (30 points)

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