HỘI CÁC TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI

KHU VỰC DUYÊN HẢI, ĐỒNG BẰNG BẮC BỘ LẦN THỨ XV, NĂM 2024
TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN HẠ LONG, QUẢNG NINH ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 10
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
Ngày thi: 15 tháng 7 năm 2024
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ XUẤT
(Đề thi gồm 14 trang)
Điểm Giám khảo số 1 Giám khảo số 2 Số phách
Bằng số Bằng chữ (Họ tên, chữ ký) (Họ tên, chữ ký) (Do chủ tịch HĐ ghi)

(Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào đề thi theo hướng dẫn)

SECTION A: LISTENING (50 points)

HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN THI NGHE HIỂU
• Bài nghe gồm 4 phần; mỗi phần được nghe 2 lần, mỗi lần cách nhau 05 giây; mở đầu và kết thúc
mỗi phần nghe có tín hiệu. Thí sinh có 20 giây để đọc mỗi phần câu hỏi.
• Mở đầu và kết thúc bài nghe có tín hiệu nhạc. Thí sinh có 03 phút để hoàn chỉnh bài trước tín hiệu
nhạc kết thúc bài nghe.
• Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh (bằng tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài nghe

Part 1. Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer. Write
your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided. (10 points)
Local food shops
Where to go
• Kite Place -near the (1) __________________
Fish market
• Cross the (2) __________________ and turn right
• Best to go before (3) __________________ p.m, earlier than closing time
Organic shop
• Called (4) __________________
• Below a restaurant in the large, grey building
• Look for the large (5) __________________ outside
Supermarket
• Take a purple minibus, number 289

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

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Part 2. You will hear a talk about different lifespans in animals. For questions 6-10, decide whether
the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Write your answers in the corresponding numbered
boxes provided. (10 points)
6. Younger bodies replace dead and dying cells more efficiently than older bodies.
7. There is no variation in aging patterns and lifespan within the animal kingdom.
8. In general, larger species tend to have shorter lifespans than smaller ones.
9. Smaller creatures tend to evolve rapidly to grow and reproduce as a defense mechanism against
predators.
10. Genetic differences can account for discrepancies in longevity among animals with similar sizes
and habitats.
Your answers:
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Part 3. For questions 11-15, you will hear a discussion in which two biologists, Ian Cartwright
and Angela Sharpe, talk about conservation and the public's perception of it. Choose the answer
(А, В, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.
Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided. (10pts)
11. According to Ian, why aren't people easily convinced of the importance of protecting endangered species?
A. They find it difficult to understand the concept.
B. They are presented with information that is too vague.
C. They do not believe human activity causes extinction.
D. They think that conservationists are exaggerating the situation.
12. Angela says that eco-tourism has been successful because___________.
A. it provides locals with a long-term source of income.
B. it has been properly managed by governments in developing countries.
C. it encourages people to have more respect for nature.
D. it is affordable for a large number of people from developed countries.
13. The story Ian tells about how economists determined the value of the environment
highlights___________.
A. what a complex subject economics can be.
B. the ease with which false promises are made.
C. why companies get away with polluting lakes.
D. how ignorant people are of the role nature plays in their lives.
14. What explanation does Angie give for people being indifferent to the destruction of the ecosystem?
A. They believe scientists will fix the problem.
B. The vast majority do not suffer too much when it happens.
C. They consider the exploitation of environmental resources necessary.
D. They think the cost of replacing unrecognized benefits has been overestimated.
15. The species Ian refers to___________.
A. indicate how fast an ecosystem is likely to collapse.
B. only live in one specific ecosystem.
C. are extremely sensitive to environmental change.
D. appear to be in the greatest danger of extinction.
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Your answers:
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Part 4. You will listen to a recording about sleep. For questions 16-25, complete the summary by
writing NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in each gap. Write your answers in the corresponding
numbered boxes provided. (20 points)
SLEEP AND MENTAL HEALTH
16. The culprit behind our ______________________ relationship to sleep originates
from our ancient understanding of the subject.
17. Parents of small children have a disposition to be ______________________ in
routine negotiations.
18. Every reversal becomes a drama, every disappointment turns into a catastrophe and
every excitement shifts into ______________________.
19. An innovatively ______________________ approach to bedtimes when growing up
can be considered an expression of independence and individuality.
20. There are various ways of expressing our perceptions about lives, ranging from positive narratives
to appalling tales of complete ignorance and ______________________.
21. When exhaustion sets in, we tend to think in a ______________________ way.
22. When we lie in bed, we think that we bear a resemblance to a ______________________, for
instance, a rabbit or a squirrel.
23. Given the harsh grown-up life, we need to be free to ______________________ this.
24. It is inferred from curled squirrel position that mental problems cannot be universally
handled by ______________________.
25. It is not until we have treated ourselves with a ______________________ or a long
night’s sleep that we understand the reasons to live

Your answers:
16. 17.
18. 19.
20. 21.
22. 23.
24. 25.

SECTION B: LEXICO- GRAMMAR (40 points)

Part 1. For questions 26-55, choose the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences
and write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided on the answer sheet. (30
points)
26. _________ through a telescope, Venus appears to go through changes in size and shape.
A. It has seen B. It is seen C. When seen D. Seeing
27. Harry finds that eating out suits him down to the _________ as he just lives alone in a small
rented room.
A. hair B. ground C. paper D. music

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28. It is desirable that everyone _________ a flat in the city and a villa in the countryside.
A. is having B. has C. have D. has had
29. It was a _________ off my mind when my cat managed to escape from two dogs chasing it.
A. parcel B. hand C. key D. weight
30. Cultivating computer skills will definitely _________ students in good stead when entering the
world of work.
A. place B. state C. stand D. lay
31. I hope I _________ my PhD by next year because I’m really eager to get a job and start working.
A. am going to finish B. am finishing C. will have finished D. finish
32. Managers are often impressed by enthusiastic employees who often go beyond the _________ of
duty.
A. call B. eye C. voice D. wave
33. The club joined hands to conduct the project with enormous _________ and enthusiasm.
A. utilisation B. operation C. relevance D. application
34. Nowhere in the northern section of the United States _________ for growing citrus crops.
A. is there suitability of the climate B. where the climate is suitable
C. the climate is suitable D. is the climate suitable
35. Athletes with excellent performances in the Games will be _________ by the state.
A. renovated B. decorated C. refurbished D. embellished
36. Some soldiers were _________ to check the weird sound in the bushes while others stayed in
place.
A. detailed B. depended C. reached D. injured
37. I don't _________ to the belief that our life is destined from the start.
A. recount B. participate C. subscribe D. delight
38. Four miles off the southern coast of Massachusetts _________, a popular summer resort.
A. lies the island of Martha’s Vineyard
B. the island of Martha’s Vineyard lies there
C. does lie the island of Martha’s Vineyard
D. where the island of Martha’s Vineyard lies
39. The sales don't stand _________ with those of last quarter due to competition from new
companies.
A. comparison B. composure C. commitment D. conversion
40. After Jessica's boyfriend proved his relationship with Anna, her scepticism _________.
A. circulated B. evaporated C. dehydrated D. responded
41. Countless attempts to _________ the theory of evolution have never succeeded.
A. demolish B. delete C. cleanse D. destroy
42. By labeling patients as “delayers”, there _________ an attribution of blame to the individual,
which is potentially stigmatizing.
A. feels to be B. is felt to be
C. has been felt there is D. was felt being
43. The instructions need higher _________ since they will be reached by people from all walks of life.
A. accessibility B. convenience C. availability D. Amenity

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44. The boss asked me to take the _________ and email them to him after the meeting.
A. journals B. diaries C. minutes D. forecasts
45. Household waste should be classified before being taken to the _________.
A. landfill B. station C. runway D. factory
46. The traffic has _________ off now, so we can travel to the airport.
A. kept B. eased C. cleaned D. kicked
47. You and your big mouth! It was supposed to be a secret. You _________ her!
A. shouldn't have told B. mightn’t have told
C. mustn't have told D. couldn't have told
48. He took a leisurely stroll down the river to _________ off his frustration.
A. knock B. work C. get D. shake off
49. The future of the company will _________ on the decision of the board of directors.
A. fix B. act C. hang D. work
50. Little Deon: “This herb smells horrible, mommy!”
Mommy: “_________, it will do you a power of good.”
A. Come what may B. By the by
C. What is more D. Be that as it may
51. Smoking in public places is _________ upon by many people.
A. frowned B. focused C. spread D. pressed
52. I fulfilled all the necessary prerequisites and _________, I was not accepted by the University of
Leeds.
A. therefore B. however C. still D. since
53. It’s advisable to _________ aside your fears and adopt a positive attitude towards life.
A. sweep B. change C. mark D. go
54. Beavers have been known to use logs, branches, rocks, and mud to build dams that are more than
a thousand _________.
A. lengthy feet B. feet long C. long feet D. foot in length
55. The paperwork will _________ a large proportion of your time budget at work.
A. digest B. absorb C. swallow D. inhale

Part 2. For questions 56-65, fill each gap with the correct form of the words in brackets. Write your
answer in the boxes provided on the answer sheet. (10 points)
56. His outstanding performance in the role earned him _________ positive reviews from both critics
and audiences. (DESERVE)
57. On the final day, we visited the _________ Victoria Falls and then flew home. (MAJESTY)
58. Local planners admit they _________ the number of tourists that would come for the festival.
(ESTIMATE)
59. Local officials were surprised at the scale of the _________ against plans for a local casino.
(CRY)
60. Peter seems ______ by her sudden success and fame, he remained as cool as a cucumber. (FAZE)
61. Can you think of one _________ reason why I should give you your job back?
(SOLITUDE)

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62. He has continually _________ chickens from different nations to create a hybrid that is ever more
robust in health and spectacular in physical attributes. (BREED)
63. This morning’s explosion at a chemical plant resulted in one _________ and four injuries.
(FATAL)
64. He is _________ polite and tries desperately to understand other people's views. (FAIL)
65. The star arrived in London with her usual _________ of dancers and backing singers. (TOUR)

SECTION C: READING (60 points)

Part 1. For questions 66-75, read the following passage and decide which option (A, B, C, or D) best
fits each gap. Write your answers in corresponding numbered boxes. (15 points)
It is not easy to have a rational discussion with people about the nature of their language. They feel
that the language belongs to them, and they are therefore entitled to hold (66)______and dried opinions
about it. And when opinions differ, emotions can run high. Arguments can as easily (67)______from
minor points of usage as from major educational policies. In English, the origin of many popular
misconceptions (68)______ in the work of the linguists of the eighteenth century who first attempted
to codify English grammar. Unfortunately, they worked on the (69)______ that English grammar is
derived from Latin grammar and that the rules of the latter necessarily (70)______ the former. It was
this fundamental misunderstanding that resulted in the absurd but (71)______ ‘never-end-a-sentence-
with-a-preposition’ type of rules that many people still cling to. These days, many people complain
that the internet is the source of much unforgivable distortion of English, and that the ease and speed
of email communication (72)______a lazy approach to writing. This is probably a (73)______ view:
perhaps we should be more broad-minded and view such changes as potential enrichment rather than
corruption of the language. Perhaps those who argue it is only the latter are guilty of a stick-in-the-mud
mentality which is often not (74)______ to their own language. The American linguist Leonard
Bloomfield tells the story of a doctor who was quite firm in his view that the Amerindian language
Chippewa had only a few hundred words. When Bloomfield attempted to dispute the point, the doctor
had no thoughts of backing (75)______. He simply turned away and refused to listen.
66. A. high B. cut C. hung D. blow
67. A. root B. branch C. stem D. bud
68. A. stays B. stands C. sits D. lies
69. A. premise B. basis C. stipulation D. law
70. A. ascertain B. discover C. verify D. determine
71. A. time-consuming B. time-honored C. small time D. high time
72. A. bears B. constructs C. engenders D. invents
73. A. short-sighted B. short-cut C. short-handed D. short-tempered
74. A. related B. accustomed C. supposed D. confined
75. A. up B. down C. away D. in
Your answers:
66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75.

Part 2. For questions 76-85, fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable word and
write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. (15 points)

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 The expectation for new mothers to "bounce back" physically after childbirth is
(76)______________only unrealistic but can significantly threaten their health and well-being.
According to Jill Schwartz, a Los Angeles-based therapist specializing in perinatal mental health, these
harmful appearance pressures need to be (77)______________seriously. Society
(78)______________a disservice to moms by focusing on how they should look rather than providing
the support they need.
Such damaging ideals can worsen (79)______________ trigger mental health conditions,
particularly in postpartum women with a history of depression, anxiety, or eating disorders. An
obsession with appearance, exercise, or even "healthy eating" can indicate serious maternal mental
health issues, such as orthorexia - a set of rigid rules about eating (80)______________than a
preference for nutritious foods.
Schwartz emphasizes that one of the most important steps for new moms is to accept and
appreciate the changes that come with parenthood. She acknowledges that the body undergoes
significant (81)______________ during childbirth, and while it won’t return to its pre-pregnancy state,
this transformation should be embraced. "You've done this beautiful, amazing thing that not everybody
gets to experience," she notes.
Debra Benfield, a dietitian specializing in women's body image, advises that moms recognize
these pressures (82)______________ cultural inheritances rather than natural expectations. By
becoming (83)______________ of these external diet culture directives, mothers can begin to resist
unrealistic and harmful ideals. Some women may find empowerment in actively rebelling against
societal pressures. For instance, instead of (84)______________to the pressure to rapidly resume
intense exercise, Schwartz recommends a slower, more patient approach, emphasizing the importance
of grace and healing time.
By rejecting societal norms and (85)______________ on self-care and healing, new moms can
better manage their mental health and overall well-being.
Your answers:
76. 77. 78. 79. 80.
81. 82. 83. 84. 85.

Part 3. For questions 86-95, read the following passage and circle the best answer to each of the
following questions. Write your answers in corresponding numbered boxes provided. (15 points)
On the surface, a desert appears to be one of the harshest environments on Earth, yet a
remarkable variety of plants have adapted to thrive in this dry climate. Despite their origins in different
locations around the globe, desert plants have developed similar strategies for surviving in arid
environments. Some plants have adapted in such a way that it is hard to tell them apart, even though
they belong to very different biological families. One useful way to classify, and thus better understand,
desert plants is to examine the evolution of certain survival strategies, which are shared across
geographic and biological boundaries.
In general, the survival strategies of desert plants can be divided into two kinds: adaptation for
quick use of ephemeral resources (“maximum variance behavior”) and adaptation for the best use of
poor but more permanent resources (“minimum variance behavior”). The former strategy involves
adaptation to environmental changes, such as seasonal availability of water. This is observed in desert
annuals and perennials alike. Such plants tend to grow rapidly and produce many seeds under the right
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conditions. The latter strategy involves adaptation to the worst possible conditions, which can be seen
in succulents, true xerophytes, and grasses. These plants usually grow slowly, use water efficiently,
and exhibit passive cooling.
Water scarcity and heat are the key factors limiting the survival of desert plants. Plants that
have adapted to the worst possible conditions have evolved ways for quickly acquiring and storing
water to ensure their survival. [A] Depending on strategies and physical adaptations, they can be
divided into either succulents or drought-resistant plants. [B] For the most part, succulents have
evolved extensive, shallow root systems to quickly absorb water during brief periods of heavy rainfall.
Water is then stored in the fleshy tissue of their thick trunks or lobes as well as in the roots. The cactus
is a good example of a succulent. To retain water, succulents have waxy coaxings on their skin and a
modified system of respiration. The stomata (surface pores), through which the plant takes in carbon
dioxide and releases oxygen, open only at night when temperatures are cooler and less water from the
plant will evaporate. [C] Unlike most other plants, a succulent stores all or most of its chlorophyll, the
chemical essential to photosynthesis, in its stem, skin, or other outer tissues, rather than concentrating
it in the leaves. Doing this places it in a strong, well-watered part of the plant, rather than in an
appendage susceptible to drying out and dropping off. [D]
Drought-resistant plants, or xerophytes, come in many forms including true xerophytes,
deciduous plants, and grasses. Xerophytic shrubs, such as the five species of creosote bush, are the
most abundant type of vegetation in most arid environments. They are able to withstand desiccation in
severe droughts without dying. Some have evolved small leaves with special coatings to reduce loss of
water through evaporation. Others have replaced leaves with thorns or spines. While succulent roots
form shallow, dense webs, xerophytes tend to develop deep root networks that pull water out of
soil other desert plants cannot reach. For example, the roots of the mesquite bush, said to have the
deepest root systems among desert plants, can reach depths of up to eighty feet.
Succulents and xerophytes, on one hand, have physically adapted to gather and retain water to
survive long periods of drought. Drought-avoiding plants, on the other hand, escape unfavorable
conditions by perishing. These include annuals and perennials. Because profuse seed development is
crucial to the survival of most annual species, they tend to produce far more flowers than other types
of desert plants. The desert marigold of the American southwest, for example, has adapted to seasonal
changes in rainfall by growing rapidly, bursting into a brilliant display of yellow flowers, and then
dropping a cascade of seeds before dying. In some cases, annuals complete their entire life cycle in a
matter of a few weeks or months. Their seeds may remain inactive for up to ten years while waiting
for wetter conditions. Perennials, such as the ocotillo, may go dormant during dry periods, spring to
life when it rains, and then return to dormancy in a process that may occur up to five times per year.
86. According to paragraph 1, which of the following is true of desert plants?
A. They are hard to see in the harsh desert landscape.
B. They have evolved similar features, regardless of geographic origins.
C. They have evolved from different families that exchanged survival strategies.
D. They all look essentially the same.
87. The word “ephemeral” in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.
A. minimal B. yearly C. short-lived D. abundant

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88. Which of the following square brackets [A], [B], [C], or [D] best indicates where in the paragraph
the sentence “All of these adaptations together make succulents particularly well suited to dry
climates.” can be inserted.
A. [A] B. [B] C. [C] D. [D]
89. Why does the author mention the action of stomata in the passage?
A. To explain how chlorophyll works
B. To emphasize a unique adaptation of succulents
C. To illustrate that cacti have no leaves
D. To describe the basic parts of a succulent
90. The word “Others” in the passage refers to _______.
A. grasses B. shrubs C. coatings D. leaves
91. Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the
passage? A. At the same time that xerophytes evolved their thick webs of low-lying roots, succulents
formed thin networks to reach surface water.
B. Both succulents and xerophytes form long, dense networks of roots in order to reach water
within the soil that non-desert plants could not reach.
C. Because of their long roots systems developed to reach water deep within the soil, xerophytes
have become more dominant in desert environments than succulents.
D. In contrast to xerophytes, which produce long root systems to tap water deep within the soil,
succulents develop a thick web of roots just below the soil surface.
92. According to paragraph 4, thorns on xerophytes _________.
A. are similar to blades of grass
B. can reach water very far underground
C. are what some plants have instead of leaves
D. help keep the plants from being eaten by animals
93. In what form do drought-avoiding annuals wait for wetter weather?
A. stems B. flowers C. roots D. seeds
94. The word “dormant” in the passage is closet in meaning to ________.
A. dry B. inactive C. dead D. weak
95. According to the author, all of the following are associated with plants that exhibit “minimum
variance behavior" EXCEPT ________.
A. slow growth B. modified respiration
C. rapid seed production D. deep root systems
Your answers:
86. 87. 88. 89. 90.
91. 92. 93. 94. 95.

Part 4. For questions 96-105, read the passage and do the following tasks. Write your answers in the
corresponding numbered boxes. (15 points)
SPACE FLIGHT TOURISM
Falcon 1's successful launch on 28th of September was an outstanding achievement for the
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an orbit of 500 kilometres from the Earth, it became possible for privately developed rocket too.
Two days after the launch, Virgin Galactic started a business with the US National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration which will be accepted by US scientists as a way of researching
climate change using a spacecraft.
No doubt the civilian space flight industry is an exciting area and this was apparent at the
International Aeronautical Congress in Glasgow last month. It displayed slick promotional
videos, and models of the "Nearly Ready" spacecraft in orbit to the people who would be
investing money in the project.
However, in spite of increasing confidence, it is also necessary to be cautious: can a civilian
spacecraft be safe like holiday airlines? Gerardine Goh, a lawyer at DLR, the German Aerospace
Centre in Bonn and a member of Germany's delegation to the UN's Office of Outer Space
Affairs reported that as it is not global, there needs to be enforceable regulations in place to
guarantee the safety of a civilian spacecraft. She said, "Ships should be equipped to be
seaworthy, aircraft should be equipped to be airworthy but there is no legislation in place
to ensure that a spacecraft is spaceworthy."
At the International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety, Goh is planning to press
the UN to force civilian space operators to warrant which spacecraft are designed and built to minimum
safety standards. She says, "Mass commercial space flight does not currently have international safety
regulations." and "We deeply need a UN treaty which offers us this."
One way companies are planning to transport tourists into space is with a "mother ship'' an
aircraft which carries a rocket at an altitude of 16 kilometres before launching it, says Goh.
"But with launching the aircraft, the ICAO's air safety standards only apply to the mother ship
and the rocket capsule until they are separated. After that, we do not have any safety
standards for the capsule Itself. It is a critical problem."
From 16 kilometres to the Karman line, the point of 100 kilometres up where space is
considered to start, the rocket will be travelling within a legal vacuum. Here, lawyers cannot agree on
whether it is a plane or a rocket. Some Insist that if you are in a well-equipped functioning rocket, more
strict safety measures should try to be incorporated into the spaceship's design.
The other aspects of the UN's 1967 treaty for outer space exploration may be discussed again
if civilian space flight turns out to be successful. For example, countries must consider how to rescue
and repatriate astronauts crashing or landing in their land. Also, governments have to decide if the
money generated by the space flight industry will be enough to cover the cost of rescuing space tourists.
Civilian space flight companies are very aware of the risks in this field as they have already
had the experience of dealing with a tragedy. Unfortunately, three engineers were killed and another
three were severely injured in 2007, when nitrous oxide rocket fuel suddenly exploded during fuel flow
tests at a Scaled Composites facility in Mojave, California. The company is establishing
WhiteKnightTwo, a carrier aircraft and Spaceship Two, a six-seater rocket for Virgin Galactic. The
facility was regulated by California's health and safety regulator, and it has now modified its technology
to decrease the risks.
However, space flight's dangers are far from just fuel issues. According to Laurent Gathier of
Dassault Aviation developing the VSH of a rocket powered sub-orbital tourist space plane, other critical
safety factors are with depressurization risks, passengers close to the engine and the activities of flight
trajectories including cosmic ray shielding.
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 Civilian space companies should incorporate the safety features into their designs. For instance,
the VSH will equip an ejector seat for all tourists and staff. It is a device for bailing out of the spacecraft
with default of 40,000 feet (12 kilometres).
Goh's vision is essentially against the Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial
Space Transportation (AST) and does not have any schemes to regulate civilian space flight safety until
2012. The Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004 mentions that George Nield as AST
chief said, the civilian space flight regulation must not "stifle'' the developing technologies with
inconvenient rules.
Before launching, a hands-off approach to civilian space flight could be quite risky. Goh said,
"A lack of safety standards and a lot of operational burdens will leave a commercial space flight in the
dangerous activity categories in terms of insurance." It means insurance costs will be very high. Critics
who are developing safety standards also insist that the "at-your-own-risk" mentality that is applied to
risky sports like scuba-diving should also be applied to civilian space flight.
Questions 96-100 - Complete the summary. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from
the passage for each answer:
On 28 September the emerging space tourism industry was enormous. In Hawthorne,
California, a rocket was erected by 96._________________. Climate change was monitored by
97.________________in US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration using its spacecraft.
In Glasgow, at the International Aeronautical meeting, it is apparent that civilian space flight industry
is growing, as it showed the 98.________________ spacecraft which promises sub-orbital flights.
Although developing confirmation, non-regulation is clear to guarantee 99.__________________. A
method for space business is cooperating with a _mother ship conveyable at 16 kilometres in the skies.
From 16 kilometres to 100 kilometres’ travelling may be available, but lawyers definitely cannot agree
with whether it is a plane or a rocket. 100._________________ need to be revisited if civilian space
flight proves successful.
Questions 101-105. Complete each sentence with the correct ending A-H below.
101. Civilian space flight companies
102.Laurent Gathier
103. VSH devised for a safety
104. Insurance costs
105. Critics
A. assisted some minimum safety standards may prevent that.
B. hardly need a reminder of the danger when considering past experiences.
C. will protect a commercial space flight.
D. try to develop a module of safety regulations applied to civilian space flight.
E. made up for an ejector seat for tourists and the crew in case of a craft emergency in the skies.
F. indicated main safety problems were with passengers’ proximity to the power engine.
G. believed that scuba-diving should be applied to civilian space flight.
H. kept costs stratospheric.
Your answers:
96. 97. 98. 99. 100.
100. 102. 103. 104. 105.

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D. WRITING (50 points)
Part 1. (20 points)
The chart below shows the Japan’s population by age groups starting in 1960 and including a forecast to
2040.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where
relevant. You should write about 150 words on the answer sheet provided.

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Part 2. (30 points)

Some people view conflict between teenagers and parents as a necessary part of growing up, while
others view it as something negative which should be avoided.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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