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SÓC TRĂNG Năm học 2017-2018

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Môn: TIẾNG ANH (Chuyên)

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I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest. (0.4 pt – 0.1 pt/each)
1. A. celebrate B. ancient C. evidence D. practice
2. A. liked B. talked C. asked D. naked
3. A. adventure B. addition C. advertise D. advantage
4. A. massage B. voyage C. carriage D. usage

II. Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. (1.2 pts – 0.1 pt/each)
1. I’m not _______________ in high building.
A. used to live B. used to living C. use to live D. use to living
2. Tet is also the time for children to receive lucky money _______________ in red envelopes.
A. which wrapped B. wrapping C. that wrapping D. wrapped
3. Each of the guests _______________ a bunch of flowers.
A. are given B. were given C. is given D. have been given
4. Kate congratulated me _______________ getting good marks in the entrance exam.
A. for B. on C. of D. in
5. _______________ it was a nice day, we decided to go on a picnic.
A. Since B. Even though C. In case D. Where as
6. We admire her _______________ to her students.
A. sympathy B. thoughtfully C. generosity D. assumption
7. Just keep an eye on the baby while I cook dinner, _______________?
A. won’t you B. don’t you C. do you D. will you
8. To get a passport, you must send in your birth _______________ and two photos.
A. licence B. certificate C. card D. paper
9. Tony didn’t remember what I _______________ him the day before.
A. had told B. would tell C. have told D. told
10. You can stay here _______________ you don’t make a loud noise.
A. as much as B. as far as C. as long as D. as soon as
11. My younger sister found it hard to _____________ the loss of her little dog. She cried a lot.
A. get along B. put off C. turn over D. get over
12. I think you need to have _______________.
A. repair your fridge B. your fridge repaired C. fridge repair D. your fridge repair

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III. Fill in the gap with the correct form of the word in capital letters. (1.2 pts – 0.2 pt/each)
Apart from television, the cinema is the most popular form of
(0) entertainment for most people because it is still relatively ENTERTAIN
(1) ______________. Hollywood is, of course, the capital of the international EXPENSE
cinema industry. Hollywood movies make up (2) ______________ 75% of all ROUGH
the films we watch at our local cinemas. Although we may find it difficult to
remember the names of Italian and French film stars, Hollywood stars, such as
Sylvester Stallone and Meryl Streep are (3) ______________ names all HOUSE
around the world. Moreover, only Hollywood seems to make certain kind of
films (4) ______________. SUCCESS
Musicals are one example but we can also include westerns although for a
time “spaghetti westerns” were quite (5) ______________ with cinema goers. FASHION
But cowboys and Indians are really a Hollywood specialty and they are still
going strong after all these years. Such films, however, have not remained
(6) ______________ by time and changes in attitudes. The cowboys are no TOUCH
longer always the goodies as they were in the 1940s.

IV. Choose the incorrect parts in the following sentences A, B, C or D and correct them. (1.2 pts – 0.2 pt/each)
1. The director felt badly (A) about not giving (B) Mary the position that she had looked for (C)
from (D) his company.
2. Air pollution, together with (A) littering, are (B) causing many (C) problems in our large (D),
industrial cities today.
3. The stamp collector (A) said he was collecting (B) stamps because he would attend (C) a
stamp contest next year (D).
4. It’s (A) no use (B) to regret (C) what has been done (D).
5. Would you mind if I take (A) some photos (B) on the way (C) to the city center (D)?
6. Both Peter and his brother are working (A) for (B) a factory where (C) makes electric (D) bikes.

V. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word
in each space. There is an example at the beginning (0). (1 pt – 0.2 pt/each)
Example: (0) control
Natural disasters are often frightening and difficult for us to understand because we have
no (0) _______________ over when and where they (1) _______________. What we can
control is how prepared we are. Places that are more likely to have natural disasters, such as the
earthquake-prone Pacific Ring of Fire, or coastal (2) _______________ vulnerable to
hurricanes, require accurate methods of predicting disasters and warning the public quickly.
Once people have been (3) ________________ evacuation routes must be provided so that they
can all leave quickly and safely, even if they travel on foot. People need to be educated on the
risks in their area, and what to do when a disaster strikes. After a disaster, even if no one has
died, there is a lot of (4) _________________ to people homes, farms and workplaces that must
be repaired. This takes a lot of time and money to fix, and a country damaged by a disaster
usually needs a large amount of international (5) _________________ to get better.

VI. Finish the second sentence in each pair in such a way that it is as similar in meaning as
possible to the first one. (1.5 pt – 0.3 pt/each)
1. The furniture was too old to keep.
* It was ____________________________________________________________________.

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 2. Success depends on hard work.
* The harder ________________________________________________________________.
3. Please don’t ask me that question.
* I’d rather __________________________________________________________________.
4. All his suits were made in Paris.
* He _______________________________________________________________________.
5. “What will you do in this place tomorrow?” They asked him.
* They asked ________________________________________________________________.

VII. Choose the word that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (1 pt – 0.1 pt/each)
Promotion contract training retired applicants
redundant interview pension reference career
ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TO START WORK
In these days of high (0) unemployment, it is often difficult for young people to find a
job. If they are lucky enough to be asked to go for a(n) (1) ______________, they may find
that there are at least 20 other (2) _______________ for the job. If a company is thinking of
offering you a job, they will ask you for at least one (3) ______________ from either your
previous employer or someone who knows you well. Before taking up your job, you may
have to sign a (4) ______________. You will probably have to do some (5) _____________
which helps you to do the job more successfully. Once you have decided that this is your
chosen (6) _________________, you will then have to work hard to try to get
(7) _______________, which usually brings more responsibility and more money! If you are
unlucky, you may be made (8) ________________, and not be able to find another job. It is
also a good idea to pay some money into a (9) ________________ scheme, which will help
you to look after yourself and your family when you are (10) _________________. Finally,
good luck!

VIII. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer A, B, C or D. (1 pt – 0.2 pt/each)
Up to about 1915, movies were short and programs were made up of several things. Then, D.W.
Griffith and others began making longer films which provided the same powerful emotional appeal as
did melodrama and presented spectacles far beyond what the theater could offer. Consequently, after
World War I increasing numbers of spectators deserted the theater for the movies.
This trend was accelerated in the late 1920’s as a result of two new elements. In 1927 sound
was added to the previously silent film, and thus one of the theater’s principal claims to superiority
vanished. In 1929 a serious economic depression began. Since audiences could go to the movies
for a fraction of what it cost to see a play, theater-going became a luxury which few could afford,
especially as the depression deepened.
By the end of World War II, the American theater had been reduced to about thirty theaters
in New York City and a small number of touring companies originating there.
1. One thing that movies could do better than the theater was __________________________.
A. providing longer program B. providing greater spectacles
C. providing emotional appeal D. providing more melodrama
2. Up to the 1920’s one objection to films was that __________________________________.
A. they were silent B. they were too expensive
C. they were too short D. they did not tell a complete story

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 3. One thing that made people choose the movies over the theater was ___________________.
A. World War I B. the fact that films were less expensive
C. the fact that films were silent D. the fact that films were shorter
4. By the end of World War II, __________________________________________________.
A. theater had become entertainment for the mass
B. the theater was no longer considered a luxury
C. professional theatrical performances were confined mainly to New York City
D. there were no theatrical performances outside of New York City
5. When the author of the paragraph says, “This trend was accelerated in the late 1920’s” he
means that ____________________________________________________________________.
A. many more people went to the theater than to the movies
B. the shift away from the theater to the movies was speeded up
C. the popularity of the theater was gradually increasing
D. the shift away from the movies to the theater was slowed down

IX. Writing (1.5 pts)

Oceans, rivers, lakes and waterways are seriously polluted. What can be done to protect the
water resource? Write a passage of about 150 words to support your ideas.

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A- LISTENING (4.6 points - 0.2 poinUeach)

Pai t. You will hear people talking in eight diflerent situations. For questions I - 8, choose the best answer
(A, B, or C). (1.6 points)
' l. You hear some infomration about a country on a travel programme. Where do most people spend the
sunrmermonths?
A at the seaside city
B. in the capital C. in the mountains
2. You hear part of a radio progmmme about chewing gum. What is the speaker doing?
A. outlining itshistory B. describing why it has changed C. explaining its popularity

. want to do?
A. express his disappointment B. complain about his situation C. e,ncourage other listeners
4. You hear a worun speaking on the radio about buying a painting for the first time. What opinion is she
orpressing?
A A painting can be a worthwtrile invesfinent
B. Only buy apainting ifyouhave room for it.
C.'Take your time when buying your first painting.
5. You hear a man being interviewed on the radio. What does he say about his mother?
A. She helped him become an artist.
B. She persuaded him to do research.
C. She wanted him to make money.
6. You hear part of an interview with a woman who is talking about her day. What is her profession?
A. a teacher B. a doctor C. a farurer
7. You hea a man talking on the radio about teaching beginners to surf in the sea. What does the man say
about beginners?
A.They are very sensitive to criticism.
B. They need to be given appropriate goals.
C.They often start offwith the wrong attitude.
8. You hear part of an interview with a crime novelist. What point is he making about his novels?
A. They are based on real-life crimes.
B. They include accurate descriptions of life in the past.
C. They vary in lenglh depending on the historical period.
(Source: FCE book)

Part 2. You will hear a piece of news about COYID-|T vaccine developmcnt For questions g ' lE,
complete the sentences. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS and / or A NUMBERfoT each answet.
' points)
(2.0
There is finally some good news after a lot of bad and (9) news due to the COYID-I9
pandemic. The scientists from U.S drug company Pfizer and (10) pharmaceutical company
BioNTech have developed a vaccine that has a (11)- per cent success rate in protecting against
COVID-l9. The vrccine does not cause (12) side effects. -

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 Health experts say the vaccine will be available within (13)_ and it has to be stored in
of (14)
te,rnperatures . Dr. Albert Bourla Pfizer (15)_, was optimistic about his company's
(16)__. He said that they were reaching the critical milestone in their vaccine (17)_ progr.un
at a time when the world needed it most and the extaordinary results of the vaccine could stop the global
health (18)
(source: ldimes.cotn/nature/pfizer.com)
Part 3. You will hear fwe different piople talking about hotels they have recently stayed in with their
children. For questions 19 - 23, choose from the list (A - n what each speaker says. Use the letters only
once. There is an ertra letter which you do not need to use. (1.0 point)
A. Children under ten were not allowed to stay at the hotel.
ts" There was no swimming pool available in the hotel.
e. The hotel needed to know if you wanted your children to eat early.
D. Teenagers might not enjoy staying at this particular hotel.
& The hotel was quite expensive.
F. A playground woSrld have improved the facilities.
Speaker 1: 19. B Speaker2: 2A. Speaker3: 21.
Speaker 4: 22. Speaker5: 23.
(Source: FCE Book)
B. LE)OCO-GRAMMAR: (4.4 points - 0.2 poinUeach )
Part 1. Choose the best answer to complete each of thefollowing sentences. Write A, B, C or D on Wur
answer sheet (2.0 points)
24.My uncle and aunt have been over who would get to inherit the villa in Dalat.
A. in conflict B. at variance C. at odds D. at a lose end
25.My boss always keeps a stiffupper___- and a staight face.
A.lip B. mouth C. head D. eye
26.We on time, even if we'd left earlier. There were dreadful traffic jams all the way.
A shouldn't have arrived B. couldn't have arrived
C. would have arrived D. must have arrived
27 . lt is said thar giving up smo'king is just one of the ways to heart disease.
A. push off B. put off C. ward off D. throw off
28. If you write in pencil and you make a mistake, you can rub it
A. out B. off C. on D. down
29.1 _a valuable English grarnmar book when helping the librarian tidy the bookshelves.
A. found out B. came across C. counted on D. look for
30. amore responsible citizen, she wouldn't have travelled intemationally lastweek. The world
is dealing withthe COVID-l9 pandemic.
A Had she been B. Should she be C. Did she become D. Were she
31. The giralfeos long neck and legs are the most obvious features tom all other animals.
A that make it different B. making tbem different
C. that make different D. making different
32.\he mountaineers who had been trapped by the avalanche were lucky enough within two
hours.
A. to have found B. to have been found C. having found D. having been found
33.It'sbeenannouncedthattheparkingarea-theuniversityisonlyfortheinstrrrctors.
A. is around B. that around C. around D. where is
?art2. There are FIYE mistakes in this Dt ssase, Wrile them down and sive the carr*tion. fl.O
LINE CONTENT
0 People have thousht that the elephant has the bieeer ears because it has a bie bodv.
I However. zoologist from a natural history museum in New York have found out
2 the animal that has the biseest ears for its bodv size is the earedJone ierboa It is
3 arodent and lives in the deserts of China and Monsolia It is nocturnal. which
4 means it is active at nieht and sleeps durine the day.
5 A zoologist said, "Its body measures about 10 centimetres. Its ears are 3.8 to 5cm
6 long. They are 4A to 50 percent as long as its body and elephant's ears are iust 17
7 percent of its body lensth. Jerboas usually live in very hot places. Their lons ears

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 8 them to keeo cool in the heat. Their ears are thin and have manv tinv blood
9 vessels. Blood releases heat from the body to the air. This helos the animal
l0 cool down."
(Adapted lrom bre akingnew s en glish)

Example: Line 0. bigger -+ biggest

34. 35: '36.
37. 38.

Part 3. Put the words in parentheses into their correcttorm- Q.l points)
39. The invention of the silicon chip is said to have been a in the history of the computer.
(LAND)
40. They looked very _ by the bad results of the test. ([IEART)
41. Despite her dfficulties,Mai's cheerful no matter what &e circumstances. (FAIL)
42. People believe that eating fish and lots of vegetables greatly increases yow life (E)OECT)
43. _help defend the body against infectious organisms such as bacteria that can catrse disease.
(BoDY)
44. COVID-l9 is a _disease that can cause cardiovascular complications - especially for those
with p,re-existing heart conditions or uncontrolled, high blood presswe. (RESPIRE)
45. The book you lent me last week is _. (EMBRACE)
C. READING (6.0 points - 0.2 poinUeach)
Part 1. You are going to reod the article about scientific research. For questions lG 53, choose the
ansteer (A, B, C or D) which you thinktits best according to the te:d (1.6 poina)
l) Science plays a crucial -role in identiffing problems related to how natural systems function and
deteriorate, prticularly when they are affected by an external factor. In tum, scientific findings shape the
policies introduced to protect such systems u&ere necessary. Experts are frequenfly called upon by
politicians to provide evidence which can be used to rnake scientifically sound, or at least scientifically
justifiable policy decisions.
2) Issues arise as there are frequent disagreements between experts over the way data is gathered and
interpreted. An example of the former is the fust scientific evidence of a hole in the ozone layer by the
British Antarctic Survey. The findings were at first greeted by the scientific community with scepticism, as
the British Antactic Survey was not yet an established scientific commrmity. Moreover, it was generally
believed that satellites would have picked up such ozone losses if they were indeed occurring. It was not
until the methodology of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center was reviewed that it became apparent that
data had been overlooked.
3) With regards to the latter, controversy between scientists may arise where data analysis appears to
support one policy over another. In 1991, the World Resource Institute (WRI) published estimates of net
emissions and sinks of greenhouse gases for a number of countries, including India The report provoked
criticisms among Indian scientists who argued that the figures had failed to take some significant factors into
account Ieading to overestimated emission values. The WRI was accused of blaming less economically
developed countries for global warming; a stance which, if accepted, could impede industrialisation and
sustain, even widen, the wealth gap.
4) Problems regarding the scientific method are well documentd and it is widely accepted by the
scientific community that, however consistent scientists are in their procedures, the results born turder
different circumstances can vary markedly. A number of factors inlluence research, among them the
organisation of a laboratory, the influence of prevailing theories, financial conskaints and the peer review
process. Consequently, scientists tend to believe they are not in a position to bear universal truths but to
reveal tendencies.
5) However, this is cormtered by two factors. Firstly, certain scientific institutions wish to maintain a
degree of status as 'bearers of truth'. Further, policy makers uphold this rurderstanding by requesting
scientific certainties in order to legitimise their policy decisions. According to a number of authors who have
documented this process, decision makers do not necessarily try to obtain all the information which is or
could be,made available regarding an issue. Rather, they select that information which is necessary to frrlfil
their goals, information termed as 'half-knowledge'. Attempts to underplay transboundary issues such as
water provision and pollution are cases in point. Politicians clearly cannot pretend that certain data do not
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exist if they are well-known in scientific communities or national borders, but some discretion is evident,
especially where there is controversy and uncertainty.
6) It is important to note that policies regarding scientific issues are influenced in no small part by societal
factors. These include the relative importance of certain environmental issues, the degree of tust in the
institutions conducting the research, and not least the social standing of those affected by the issue. In other
words, environmental problems are in many ways socially constructed according to the prevailing cultural,
economic and political conditions within a society. It has been suggested, for example, that contemporary
'post-materialisf Westem societies pay greater attention to 'quality' - including environmental quality - than
'quantity'. This theory does not necessarily assume that people of low-income countries have no interest in
environmental protection, as the example of the Chipko movement in India clearly dernonstrates, but
demonstrates that the way a resource is valued varies widely anilong different communities.
7) Finally, it cannot be denied that the 'issue of the day' changes constantly. One issue becomes more or
less urgent than another, based on current events. Concurrently, new issues enter the political agenda- It has
been noted that it often takes a'policy entepreneur', someone who dedicates time, energy and financial
resources to a certain issue, to raise its profile. Furtherrnore, whether an issue is taken up by political,
environmental or media groups, depends very much on the degree to which it suits their particular agenda,
notto mentionbudget.
46. With reference to paragraph l, which of the following pieces of research would NOT be relevant to
this article?
A the effect of climate change on weather patterns in Africa
B. whether or not low level radiation increases the risk of cancer
C. how acid rain impacts species within a lake ecosystem
D. a comparison of the species present in two areas of woodland
47. What is the purpose of the example of ozone data given iu paragraph 2?
A. to showthat NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center used unreliable methods of gattrering scientific
data
B. to show how data gathering methods and the status of scientists may affect the way data is regarded
C. to prove that it is wrong to dismiss evidence which comes from a non-established source
D. to show howNASA and the British Antarctic Survey disagreed over the correct way to gather
ozone data.
48. Paagraph 3 gives an example of a dispute over
A which county was most responsible for producing greenhouse gases.
B. the pollution caused by multinational companies in India.
C. how statistics were interpreted and presented.
D. erroneous data which resulted from a poorly-funded experiment.
4g.lnparagraph 5, 'this'refers to _
A. the scientific method and its inherent problems.
B. the belief that scientists cannot reveal universal truths.
C. the variation in scientific results under different circumstances.
D. the list of factors which influence scientific research.
50. What is meant by this sentence?
'Further, policy mal@rs uphald this understanding by requesting scientific certainties in order to legitimise
their policy decisions.'
A. Politicians when seeking evidence for policy-making, do not rxrderstand the fact that scientists are
unable to act as'bearers of truth'.
B. Politicians consider the scientific research that supports their policies as more legitimate than other
research. x -

C. Scientific institutions encourage politicians to use them for policy-making in order to improve their
status. r
D. Politicians, when seeking evidence for policy-making, encourage the belief that scientists can
produce incontestable facts.
51. Which sentence best sums up the ideas in paragraph 4?
A. Scientists are aware that their work cannot present incontrovertible facts.
' B. If scientists were more consistent, they could create more reliable evidence.
' C. Variations in how research is conducted often affect its validity.
D. Scientists spend more tirne documenting problems than conducting research.
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52. Why are 'transboundary issues such as water provision and pollution' referred to in paragraph 5?
A. to illustrate situations in which politicians pretend that certain data does not exist
B. to illustrate situations in which incorrect information is given by scientific institutions keen to
maintain their status.
C. to illustrate situations in which politicians are selective with regards to what datathey gather
D. to illustate situations in which policy makers request scientists to present them with scientific
certainties, even though none exist. '
53. Which ofthe following arguments is NOT presented in paragraph 7?
A. An issue only gets political or media attention if roqrylgl{th gtrg! ru,filr is supporting it.
B. Politicians*" orrtfiot"rested in environmentati3suffi
C. Issues don't get public attention unless a particular person advocates it strongly- ,

D. Issues may be overlooked if there are other significant events happening at the time. ,

Part 2. Read thefollowing turt carefully. (1.6 points)

ROBOTS AT WORK
.d The newspaper production process has come a long way from the old days whe,n the paper was
written, dited, typeset and ultimately printed in one building with the journalists working on the upper floors
and the printing presses going on the ground floor. These days the editor, subeditors and joumalists who put
the paper together are likely to find themselves in a totally different building or maybe even in a different
city. This is the situation which now prevails in Sydney. The daily paper is compiled at the editorial
headquarters, known as the prepress cente, in the heart of the city, but printed far away in the suburbs at the
printing centre. Here human beings are in the minority as much of the work is done by automatedmachines
contolled by computers.
B. Once the frnished newspaper has been created for the next morning's edition, all the pages are
transmitted electronically from the prepress centre to the printing centre. The system of hansmission is an
update on the sophisticated page facsimile systern already in use on many other newspapers. An imagesetter
at the printing centre delivers the pages as filrn Each page takes less than a minute to produce, although for
colour pages four versions, once each for black, cyan, rnagenta hnd yellow are sent. The pages are then
processed into photographic negatives and the film is used to produce aluminium printing plates ready for
the presses.
C. A procession of automated vehicles is busy at the new priuting cente where the Sydney Morning
Herald is printed each day. With lights flashing and warning horns honking, the robots (to give them their
correct nulrae, the LGVs or laser guided vehicles) look for all the world like enthusiastic machines from a
science fiction movie, as they follow their own random paths around the plant busily getting on with their
jobs. Automation of this kind is now standard in all modern newspaper plants. The robots can detect
unauthorised personnel and alert security staffimmediately if they find an "intruder"; not surprisingly, tall
tales are already being told about the machines starting to take on persoqalities of their own.
D. The robots' principal job, however, is to shift the newsprint (the printing paper) that arrives at the
plant in huge reels and emerges at the other end some time later as newsp?pers. Once the size of the day's
paper andthe publishing order are determined at head office, the information is punched into the computer
and the LGVs are progrlrnmed to go about their work. The LGVs collect the appropriate size pryer reels
and take them where they have to go. When the press needs another reel its computer alerts the LGV system.
The Sydney LGVs move busily around the press room fulfilling their two key functions to collect reels of
newsprint either from the reel stripping stations, or from the racked supplies in the newsprint storage area-
At the stripping station the tough wrapping that helps to protect a reel of paper from rough handling is
removed. Any damaged paper is peeled offand the reel is then weighed.
E. Then one of the four paster robots moves in. Specifically designed for the job, it trims the pap€r
neatly and prepares the reel for the press. If required the reel can be loaded directly onto the press; if not
needed immediately, an LGV takes it to the storage area. When the press computer calls for a reel, an LGV
takes it to the reel loading area of the presses. It lifu the reel into the loading position and places it in the
correct spot with complete accuracy. As each reel is used up, the press drops the heavy cardboard core into
a waste bin. When the bin is full, another LGV collects it and deposits the cores into a shredder for recycling.
F. The LGVs move at walking speed. Should anyone step in &ont of one or get too close, sensors stop
,the vehicle until the path is clear. The company has chosen a laserguide function system for the vehicles
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you can work out a new route on your computer and lay it down for them to follow". When an LGV's
batteries run low, it will take itself offline and go to the nearest battery maintenance point for replacement
batteries. And all this is achieved with absolute minimwn human input and a much reduced risk of injury to
people working in the printing centres.
G. The question newspaper workers must now ask, however is, "how long will it be before the robots
are writing the newspapers as well as running the printing centre, chuming out the latest edition every
moming?' .

For questions 54 - 61, complete the flow- chart below. Choose NO MORE TIAN THREE WORDS
from the text for each blank
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Part 3. Read the passage caretully and answer queslions 62 -69. (1.6 pokE)
Much oftoday's business is conducted across international borders, and while the majority of the global
business community might share the use of English as a common language, the nuances and expectations of
business communication might ditrer greatly from culture to culture. A lack ofunderstanding of the cultural
nonns and practices of our business acquaintances can result in uofair judgements, misunderstandings and
breakdowns in communication. Here are three basic areas of differences in the business etiquette around the
world that could help stand you in good stead when you next find yourself working with someone from a
different culture.
Addressing someone
When discussing this topic in a kaining course, a German trainee and a British trainee got into a hot
debate about whether it was appropriate for someone with a doctorate to use the conesponding title on theL
business card. The British tainee maintained that anyone who wasn*t a medical doctor expecting to be
addressed as'Dr'was disgustingly pompous and fullof themselves. The German trainee, however, argued
that the hard work and years of education put into earning that PhD should give them full rights to expect to
be addressed as'Dr'.

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 This stark difference in opinion over something that could be conceived as minor and thus easily
overlooked goes to show that we often attach meaning to even the most mundane practices. When things
that we are used to are done different$, it could spark the strongest reactions in us. Wtrile many Continental
Europeans and Latin Americans prefer to be addressed with a title, for example Mr or Ms and their surname
when meeting someone in a business context for the first time, Americans, and increasingly the British, now
tend to prefer using their frst names. The best thing to do is to listen and observe how your conversation
patner addresses you and, if you are still unsure, do not be afraid to ask them how they would like to be
addressed.
Smiling
A farnous Russian proverb states that 'a smile without reason is a sign of idiocy' and a so-called'smile
of respect' is seen as insincere and often regarded with suspicion in Russia. Yet in countries like the United
States, Australia and Britain, smiling is often interpreted as a sign of openness, friendship and respect, and
is frequently used to break the ice.
ln a piece of research done on smiles across cultures, the researchers found that smiling individuals were
considered more intelligentthan non-smiling people in countries such as Germany, Switzerland China and
Malaysia. However, in corurties like Russia, Japan, South Korea and Iran, pictures of smiling faces were
rated as less intelligent than the non-smiling ones. Meanwhile, in counties like Indiq Argentina and the
Maldives, smiling was associated with dishonesty.
Eye contact
An American or British person might be looking their client in the eye to show that they are paying full
attention to what is being said, but if that client is from Japan or Korea they might find the direct eye contact
awkward or even disrespectful. In parts of South America and Afric4 prolonged eye contact could also be
seen as challenging authority. In the Middle East, eye contact across genders is considered inappropriate,
although eye contact within a gender could sigruff honesty and tnrthfulness.
Having an increased awareness of the possible differences in expectations and behaviour can help us
avoid cases of miscommunicatiorq but it is vital that we also remember that cultural stereotypes can be
detrimental to building good business relationships. Although national cultures could play a paxt in shaping
the way we behave and think, we are also largely influenced by the region we come from, the communities
we associate with, our age and gender, our corporate culture and our individual experiences of the world.
The knowledge ofthe potential differences should therefore be something we keep d the back of our minds,
rather than something that we use to pigeonhole the individuals of an entire nation.
62.Txre British tainee felt that the people who want to be addressed as'Dr' must be
A hard-working B. conceited and self-important
C. doing a medical degree D. from Germany
63. If you are not sure how to address someone, you should
A. use the title you see on their business card
B. ask them what they would like you to call them
C. address them the way you would like to be addressed
D. make your decision based on cultural stereotypes about their county
64, There might be a misunderstanding if an American smiles at a Russian business associate becaise the
Russian might think that the American is
A, being fake B. challenging their authority
C. trying to break the ice D. disrespectful
65. The Japanese, South Koreans and Iranians might interpret a smiling face as b"ing
A. friendlier B. less open
C. not as intelligent D. dishonest
66. Americans and British people sometimes use eye contact to show that they
A. like the speaker B. are honest and tnrthful
C. are really listening to what is being said D. are attending to every need ofthe speaker
67.T}re last paragraph warns the reader not to
A. engage in international business
B. let national culture shape the way we behave and think
C. Iet miscommunication damage our business relationships
D. overgeneralize using our knowledge of cultural stereotypes
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 68. Making eye contact can be interpreted in different ways in different cultures but is almost always a
positive thing.
A. True B. False
69. The writer recommends keeping possible cultural differences in the forefront of our minds when doing
business with pople from different cultures.
A. True B. False
Part 1. Complete thefollowing summdry. For qucstions 70 -75, choose your answersfrom the box
below. Write the correct letter A-K on your answet sheel (1.2 points)
AI\TTS AS I'ARMERS
Ants have sophisticated methods of fanning, including herding livestock and growing crops, which are
in many ways simiful to those used in human agriculture. The ants cultivate a large number of different
species of edible fungi which convert (70) into a fonn which they can digest. They use their own
natural (71) _ as weed-killers and also use unwanted materials as (72)

Genetic analysis shows they constantly upgrade these fungi by developing new species and by
(73) . Species with neighbouring ant colonies. ln fact, the farming methods of ants could be said to be
more advanced than human agribusiness, since they use (74) _ methods, they do not affect the
(75)_ and do not waste energy.

A. cellulose B. agricultural C. secretions D. exchanging

E. strength F. fertilizers G. food H.fungl
[. sustainable J. other species I( environment.
D. WRITING (5.0 points)
Part 1. Ra vrite thelollowkg sentences in such o way that the second sentence hos the some meaning as
' thefirst one. (1.0 point)
76. Scientists have tied very hard to find a cure for this disease.

77.1did not realize how much he was influenced by his b,rother.

- I did notrealize the extent
78. These two makes of computer are practically the same.
-.There is
79. It is thought that the accident was caused by human error.
- The accident
80. Anna failed to understand how serious her illness was until she spoke to the doctor.
- Not until
Part 2, Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meankg to theJirst sentence, using the word
ghen. Do NOT change the word given. You must use between two andfwe words, includhg the word
givvn. (1.0 point)
Example:
I haven't seen you for years. AGES
-lfs been ages since I saw you. i

81. Because it snowed heavily during the night, the motorway is closed. DUE
- The motorway is closed that there was heavy snow the night before
82. He was ordered to leave the freld for arguing with the referee. SENT
- The referee for arguing.
83. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his mother. FOINT
- The boy was on when he was reprimanded by his mother.
84. He didn't succeed in searching for the stolen car. VAIN
- He tried search for the stolen car.
85. What she told me about her childhood made me very curious to hear the rest of the story.
APPETITED
- Whathe told me the story.

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Part j. Write an essay. (3.0 points)

Nowadays, the whole world has been trying its best to prevent and'control the COVID-l9 pandemic.
Many Vietnamese people living abroad want to return home safely. However, others choose to stay where
they have resided. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Write at least 250 words.
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GOOD LUCK!

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 1. A1 General _ (Thi HSG Lớp 4, 5 & Flyers)
STEP 1
2. A2 General _ P1/2 (Thi HSG Lớp 5, 6 & KET)
3. A2 KET _ P2/2 (Giải 10 quyển KET, bổ trợ HSG lớp 5, 6)

4. B1 PET _ P1/3 (Giải 10 Quyển PET, bổ trợ HSG L6, 7)

5. B1 General _ P 2/3 (Thi HSG Lớp 6, 7 &

STEP 2
PET)
6. B1 Giải đề_Part 3/3 (Giải 40 đề thi HSG Lớp 6 & 7)

7. B2 (trừ)_Part 1/4 (Thi HSG Lớp 7, 8 & FCE)

STEP 3
8. B2 FCE _ Part 2/4 (10 quyển FCE, bỗ trợ
chuyên & HSG)
9. B2 Giải đề_ Part 3/4 (Giải 43 đề chuyên & HSG)

10. B2 General _ Part 4/4 (Thi HSG Lớp 9 & Chuyên)

11. C1 _ HN _ Part 1/3 (Thi CAE, HSG & Chuyên)

STEP 4
12. C1 _ HCM _ Part 2/3 (Thi CAE, HSG & Chuyên)

13. C1_CAE_Part 3/3 (8 quyển CAE, bổ trợ chuyên,

HSG)

14. C1C2_HSG cấp 3_Part 1/2 (thi CPE &HSG 10,11,12)

STEP 5
15. Giải đề HSG cấp 3_Part 2/2 (Thi HSG Lớp 10,11,12)

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