Đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi cấp tỉnh THPT năm học 2020 – 2021 môn Tiếng Anh tỉnh Lào Cai

SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO
KÌ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH THPT LÀO CAI NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC MÔN: Tiếng Anh Ngày thi: 18/01/2021
Thời gian: 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Đề thi gồm: 14 Trang Điểm bài thi Số phách Giám khảo 1 Giám khảo 2 (Do chủ tịch HĐ (Kí, ghi rõ họ tên) (Kí, ghi rõ họ tên) Bằng số Bằng chữ chấm thi ghi)
 Thí sinh không được sử dụng tài liệu, kể cả từ điển.
 Giám thị không giải thích gì thêm. I. LISTENING (5.0 POINTS)
HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN THI NGHE HIỂU
 Bài nghe gồm 3 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.
 Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh (bằng tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài nghe.
Part 1: For questions from 1-10, listen and complete the form below, write NO MORE THAN THREE
WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each question. (2.0 points)
APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF DEGREE PROGRAMME PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full Name: Alexander 1. ______________
Student ID number: 2. ______________ CURRENT STUDY PROGRAMME
Degree programme: Mathematics and Physics Department: 3. ______________ Level: undergraduate Fee status: 4. ______________
Number of completed credits: 5. ______________ REQUESTED STUDY PROGRAMME
Degree programme: 6. ______________ Department: Engineering
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Fee status: 7. ______________ rate
Academic record (A-level subjects, previous degree, etc.): A-levels in 8. ______________
Other: Three months of 9. ______________ with a contracting company
Current tutor: Dr 10. ______________
Student’s email address: ajhawkins@superrito.com Your answers: 1. 6. 2. 7. 3. 8. 4. 9. 5. 10.
Part 2: For questions from 11-20, listen and do the tasks that follow. (2 points)
Questions 11-16. What change has been made to each part of the theatre? Choose SIX answers from
the box and write the correct letter, A-G next to questions 11-16. RIVENDEN CITY THEATRE A. doubled in number B. given separate entrance C. reduced in number D. increased in size E. replaced F. strengthened G. temporarily closed Part of the theatre: 11. box office ______ 12. shop ______ 13. ordinary seats ______
14. seats for wheelchair users ______ 15. lifts ______ 16. dressing room ______
Questions 17-20: Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. Fitness Holidays Tickets Play Dates Starting time Price available (18.) Royal Hunt of October 13th to – For (19.) ______ ____________ (20.) ___________£ the Sun (17.) ____________ and ______ pm Your answers: 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
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Part 3: For questions from 21-25, you will hear part of a radio interview in which an actor, Harry
Jones, is talking about his career. Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) which fits best according to what you hear. (1.0 point)
21. How does Harry view the media attention he is receiving?
A. He sees it as a temporary intrusion.
B. He sees it as being beneficial to his career.
C. He sees it was a tiring distraction.
D. He sees it as a measure of his success.
22. What did Harry find difficult about his latest role?
A. having to learn a new skill.
B. adapting to the demanding schedule.
C. working with a large number of people.
D. wearing award costumes and heavy make-up.
23. What did Harry appreciate about working in the theatre? A. working nearer to home.
B. having time for family holidays. C. going on tour.
D. having a shorter working day.
24. What does Harry believe would help him to become a film producer?
A. his contacts in the film industry.
B. his reputation as an actor.
C. his increasing knowledge of the film business.
D. his experience of producing in theatre.
25. Why does Harry want to combine producing and acting?
A. He wants to enjoy the advantages of both careers.
B. He believes he would enjoy the variety.
C. He thinks he is equally gifted at both.
D. He believes this is the best way to become better at both. Your answers: 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
II. LEXICO AND GRAMMAR (3.0 POINTS)
Part 1: Choose the answer A, B, C, or D that best completes each of the following sentences. Write your
answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. (2.0 points)
26. The article was full of interesting information and ideas – it really gave me ________ for thought. A. refreshment B. food C. nutrition D. diet
27. It is crucial that ________ at this time.
A. should not be publicized these figures
C. these figures not to be publicized
B. not to be publicized these figures
D. these figures not be publicized
28. William was made redundant _______ he hadn’t been reaching his sales targets. A. in the hope that B. due to C. on the grounds that D. on account of
29. ________ I’d like to help you out, I’m afraid I have run out of money. A. Despite B. Much as C. Try as D. In spite of
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30. His opponent called him a traitor, which really ______ his patriotism. A. cast aspersions on B. dumped asperity on C. hurled insults D. drew integrity from
31. Your new necklace is gorgeous! You ________ at that posh new jeweller’s on the high street. A. were supposed to buy B. must have bought C. should have bought D. ought to have bought
32. He sent his children to the park so that he could have some_________. A. fresh and quiet B. quiet and peace C. peace and quiet D. fresh and piece
33. There has been a(n) ________ improvement in her academic performance. A. conventional B. reflective C. innovative D. noticeable
34. Having a degree from a prestigious university will help you to get a good job with good ________. A. prospects B. qualities C. capabilities D. enrollments
35. I don’t have ________ what you are talking about – slow down and start again from the beginning. A. a memo B. an inking C. a clue D. a thought
36. Two people are talking with each other about their jobs.
Jim: “I’m a mechanic. I work on a garage on Oxford Street.”
Kane: “A mechanic? ________”
A. What do you like most about it?
B. What do you do for a living? C. That’s a good idea. D. What a shame!
37. Yesterday, the road was blocked by a fallen tree, so they had to make a ________ to their office. A. deviation B. digression C. detour D. departure
38. You’ll just have to _________ yourself to the fact that you can’t always have what you want. A. acknowledge B. reconcile C. concede D. allow
39. Peter is not a modest boy since he often shows ________ his prizes. A. around B. up C. off D. through
40. When several companies showed interest in buying the film rights to his novel, he knew he had ______. A. upped the ant B. scooped the bag C. caught the fat one D. hit the jackpot
41. Ann and Matthew are talking about the effects of global warming.
- Ann: “Does the global warming worry you?”- Matthew: “_______” A. What a shame!
B. Oh, it’s hotter and hotter.
C. I can’t bear to think about it.
D. I don’t like hot weather.
42. As the clouds drifted away, the pattern of the fields was clearly______ from a height. A. apparent B. visible C. foreseeable D. evident
43. I wondered why he _____________his job. Actually, he didn’t say anything about that. A. has changed B. changes C. used to change D. had changed
44. There is _______ to be a serious energy crisis in the next century.
A. reputed B. known C. foreseen D. bound
45. The advertising agency has decided to ________ its payroll services in an effort to cut costs. A. prioritise B. outsource C. classify D. disclose Your answers: 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45.
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Part 2: Give the correct form of each given word to complete the following passage. Write your answers
in the numbered boxes. (1 point)
It was not so long ago that we dealt with colleagues through face-to-face interaction and with
counterparts and customers by phone or letter. But the world of communication has (46. GO) ______ a
dramatic transformation, not for all the good. Email, while (47. DOUBT) _____ a swift means of
communication providing your server is fully (48. FUNCTION) ______ and that the address you have
contains no (49. ACCURATE) _____ has had a (50. SIGNIFY) _____ effect on certain people’s behavior,
both at home and business. For those people, the use of email has become (51. RESIST) _____ addictive to
the extent that it is (52. THREAT) _____ their mental and physical health. Addicts spend their day (53.
COMPULSION) _____ checking for email and have a (54. TEND) ______ to panic if their server goes down.
It is estimated that one in six people spend four hours a day sending and receiving messages, the equivalent
to more than two working days a week. The negative effect on (55. PRODUCE) ________ is something employers are well aware of. Your answers: 46. 51. 47. 52. 48. 53. 49. 54. 50. 55. III. READING (5.0 POINTS)
Part 1: Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. Write
your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. (1 point) Panama Hats
When summer comes and the sun appears, it’s good to have a hat. Many people have traditionally 56.
__________ for the panama hat. Stylish, light and cool on the head, these palm leaf hats are flexible enough
to roll up and 57. __________ in a pocket or bag. Nowadays panamas can be found in fashionable shops all
over the world, sometimes at exorbitant 58. __________. However the hat itself originated in rather humble
59. __________ in the jungles of South America. In a long tradition 60. __________ down from generation
to generation, the palm leaves are 61. __________ by the men and the hats are woven by the women. It can
62. __________ up to 12 palm leaves to make a 63. __________ quality hat. Each leaf is split up to 25 times
to obtain a straw that is fine enough to be woven into a hat. The women’s job is dictated by the weather and
visibility: there must be enough light for them to see the fine straw, but the air must be moist enough for it to
64. __________ flexible. This means that the women can usually only work in the early morning. Although
panama hats are expensive, back in the villages the crafts-men and women are struggling to keep the tradition
65. __________ and often receive only a fraction of the price you pay in the shops. 56. A. sought B. asked C. gone D. tried 57. A. put B. add C. locate D. insert 58. A. tags B. amounts C. prices D. costs 59. A. parts B. areas C. surroundings D. environments 60. A. handed B. past C. given D. delivered 61. A. congregated B. gathered C. grouped D. massed 62. A. need B. be C. take D. want
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Part 2: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in
each space. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. (1 point)
New technologies, 66. _________ all technologies, are morally neutral. 67. _________ their advent makes the
world a better place or not depends on the uses to 68. _________ they are put. And that, 69. _________ turn,
depends upon the decisions of many people, especially of politicians, managers, trade union leaders, engineers
and scientists. The new technologies, cheap, flexible, dependent on knowledge and information as their main
input, can 70. _________ human being from many of their current constraints, for 71. _________, constraints
of resources and geography. But the new technologies 72. _________ also enable those with power to control
their fellow citizens even 73. _________ effectively than in the most efficient dictatorships of the past. The
new technological society will 74. _________ colossal demands on our imagination and ingenuity and on the
capacity 75. _________ our institutions to respond to new challenges. Your answers: 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75.
Part 3: Read the passage and do the tasks that follow. (1 point) The end of the silver screen?
Cinema technology has remained much the same for a century, so when will it go digital? Kevin Hilton views the projections.
A. Cinema is full of contradictions. It is high-tech and old-fashioned at the same time. Today's films are full
of digital sound and computer-generated special effects. Yet they are still stored on celluloid film, the basis of
which is more than 100 years old. They are also displayed with projectors and screens that seem to belong to
our great grandparents' generation.
B. Now that we are in the second century of cinema, there are moves to bring the medium right up to date.
This will involve revolutionizing not just how films are made but also how they are distributed and presented.
The aim is not only to produce and prepare films digitally, but to be able to send them to movie theatres by
digital, electronic means. High-resolution digital projectors would then show the film. Supporters say this will
make considerable savings at all stages of this chain, particularly for distribution.
C. With such a major technological revolution on the horizon, it seems strange that the industry is still not
sure what to call itself. This may appear a minor point, but the choices, 'digital' cinema and 'electronic' cinema
(e-cinema), suggest different approaches to, and aspects of, the business. Digital cinema refers to the physical
capture of images; e-cinema covers the whole chain, from production through post-production (editing,
addition of special effects and construction of soundtrack) to distribution and projection.
D. And what about the effects of the new medium? The main selling point of digital cinema is the high
resolution and sharpness of the final image. But those who support the old-fashioned approach to film point
to the celluloid medium's quality of warmth. A recurring criticism of video is that it may be too good:
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uncomfortably real, rather like looking through an open window. In 1989, the director of the first full-length
American digital high-definition movie admitted that the picture had a 'stark, strange reality to it'.
E. Even the money-saving aspect of e-cinema is doubted. One expert says that existing cinemas will have to
show the new material and not all of them will readily or rapidly furnish themselves with the right equipment.
'E-cinema is seen as a way of saving money, because print costs a lot,' he says. 'But for that to work, cinemas
have to be showing the films because cinemas are the engine that drives the film industry.'
F. This view has prompted some pro-digital entrepreneurs to take a slightly different approach. HD Thames
is looking at reinventing the existing cinema market, moving towards e-theatre, which would use digital video
and projection to present plays, musicals and some sporting events to the public. This is not that different from
the large-screen TV system that was set up in New York in 1930, and John Logie Baird's experiments with
TV in the late 1920s and early 30s. Questions 76-81
The Reading Passage has six paragraphs A–F.
Choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list of headings below. List of Headings i. Indecision about a name
ii. Current problems with distribution
iii. Uncertainty about financial advantages
iv. The contrasts of cinema today v. The history of cinema
vi. Integrating other events into cinema
vii. The plans for the future of films viii. An unexpected advantage ix. Too true to life? 76. Paragraph A _____ 77. Paragraph B _____ 78. Paragraph C _____ 79. Paragraph D _____ 80. Paragraph E _____ 81. Paragraph F _____ Questions 82-85
Complete the summary below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage for each
answer. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
There are big changes ahead for cinema if digital production takes place and the industry no longer uses 82.
____ and gets rid of the old-fashioned 83. ______ used to show movies. The main advantage is likely to be
that the final image will be clearer. However, some people argue that the digital picture will lack 84. _______.
In addition, digital production will only reduce costs if cinemas are willing to buy new 85. _______. As a
result, experiments with what is called “e-theatre” may mark a change in the whole entertainment industry. Your answers: 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85.
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Part 4: Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each of the following questions. (1 point)
In the regions of Southeast Asia dwell the remains of an era that far exceeded its time in developments
and industrialization. This ancient city, which was mysteriously deserted in the 15th century, is known as
Angkor. Located in Cambodia, Angkor was established in 802 CE as the seat of the Khmer Empire. Khmer
was the largest continuous empire in Southeast Asia. Its main city of Angkor grew and developed until it was
abandoned in the year 1431. Many historians theorize as to why it was abandoned, but the mystery remains.
Angkor was a city of power, industry, architecture, and cultural unity, which is why speculation surrounds
its decline. The ancient Khmer city stretched over an area of nearly 120 square miles, comparable to present-
day Los Angeles. Each successive ruler to the throne brought significant additions that diversified the territory.
One ruler is known for constructing a bray, a massive water reservoir. Another built the imposing Angkor
Wat, a temple of great proportions that survived the city’s demise and exists today as a Buddhist temple. Along
with over seventy other temples in the region, Angkor was home to an expansive waterworks of marked
ingenuity when nothing of its kind existed in the world. The civilization was structured around the Mekong
River. Intricate and sophisticated irrigation systems were fashioned to transport water to people and fields in
all parts of the city, including those removed from the central water source. For this, the city became known
as the “Hydraulic City”. The people of Angkor were led by an extensive court system, made up of religious
and secular nobles as well as artisans, fishermen, rice farmers, soldiers, and elephant keepers. The civilization
was guarded by an army transported by elephants and ruled by shrewd and powerful kings. Yet after 600 years
of existence, an abandoned shell was all that remained.
The land, buildings, and architecture were reclaimed by the surrounding forest regions until the
19th century, when French archaeologists discovered the remains and began restoring sites in the great
city of Angkor. Since then, theories have evolved over time relating to the death of Angkor’s civilization.
The first theory states that the city fell because of war. The last two centuries of Angkor’s existence showed
a decline in the Khmer Empire’s population and power. Ongoing wars with neighboring Thailand had
devastated the nation. In 1431, attackers from Thai nations invaded and looted Angkor, leaving it desolate and
vacant. Continuous war with Thailand culminating in a final attack on the city could have weakened the empire
and led to the city’s demise.
Another theory states that a change in religion led to the country’s downfall. The Khmer Empire had
predominately been a Hindu nation, and the people were unified in their religion. Jayavarman VII, acclaimed
as the greatest of Angkor’s kings, took the throne in 1181 CE. He instituted a change in religion from Hinduism
to Mahayana Buddhism. This action subsequently could have destroyed the unity of the people and the overall foundation of the empire.
 A) Natural disaster is another feasible possibility for the scattering of people from the Angkor region.
B) Historians say earthquakes, floods, and drastic climate changes would have been capable of stripping
Angkor of its people. C) One researcher hypothesized that the city suffered from a lack of water due to the
transition from the medieval warm period to the little ice age. Others dismiss this idea. D)
However, a recently developed theory built on the work of French archaeologist Bernard-Philippe Groslier
may have shed the most light on Angkor’s demise. The theory suggests that the Angkorian civilization was
“defined, sustained, and ultimately overwhelmed by over-exploitation and the environmental impacts of a
complex water-management network.” Its vast waterworks proved too great for the city to manage. Also,
supplying such a massive empire with water had adverse effects on the environment. Ecological problems
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included deforestation, topsoil degradation, and erosion due in part to clearing vegetation for cropland. Thus,
the city inadvertently brought about its own environmental collapse.
With the use of aerial photography and high-resolution, ground-sensing radar, researchers were able to
support Groslier’s theory with images that complete existing topographical maps. The radar detected surface
structures as well as subtle variances in surface vegetation and soil moisture. This proved that environmental
erosion had occurred. The combined images and ground-based investigations further revealed that Angkor
was a victim of its own industrial ingenuity, a city ahead of its time and vulnerable to its own power.
86. The author mentions the Khmer Empire in paragraph 1 in order to ________.
A. establish the size and importance of the civilization
B. explain the downfall of the main city in the empire
C. compare the nation’s size to a present-day location
D. demonstrate why people were not loyal to the city
87. The word “speculation” in the passage is closest meaning to ________. A. evidence B. mystery C. question D. growth
88. According to paragraph 2, which of the following is true about the waterworks built within Angkor?
A. They transported drinking water to Angkor Wat.
B. They were a money-making venture for the city.
C. They were built to extend the water supply.
D. They irrigated fields along the sides of the river.
89. All of the following are true about the city of Angkor EXCEPT _______.
A. It was built around a water source.
B. It had an advanced road system.
C. It surpassed other cities of its time.
D. It is home to a Buddhist shrine.
90. The word “its” in the passage refers to _______. A. Angkor’s B. bray’s C. waterworks’ D. home’s
91. Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence?
Incorrect choices may change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information.
A. Archaeologists built a replica of what Angkor looked like.
B. Archaeologists uncovered the overgrown city and rebuilt its sites.
C. Finding the city, workers cleared the forest and studied the architecture.
D. The city’s architecture was inspired by the forest regions nearby.
92. What can be inferred from paragraph 4 about the people who inhabited Angkor?
A. They worshipped ruler Jayavarman VII.
B. Hinduism was central to their way of life.
C. Religion led to more violence among them.
D. They were unified regardless of national religion.
93. Look at the four squares [] that indicate where the following sentence could be added to the passage
These natural catastrophes would have likely resulted in destroyed buildings, ruined cops, and a
decreased water supply that would have forced citizens to leave.
Where would the sentence best fit? A. first square B. second square C. third square D. fourth square.
94. The word “inadvertently” in the passage is closest in meaning to ________. A. purposely B. freely C. sadly D. accidentally
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95. According to paragraph 7, which of the following did researchers prove about Groslier’s theory
with the use of aerial photography and advanced radar?
A. The surface soil showed evidence of dirt washing away.
B. The waterworks were filled with topsoil.
C. Vegetation was thriving where soil was deeper.
D. Soil damage was stable throughout the changes. Your answers: 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95.
Part 5: Read the text, identify which section A–D each of the following is mentioned. Write ONE letter
A–D in the corresponding numbered space provided. Each letter may be used more than once. (1 point) Entrepreneurs
Four entrepreneurs talk about their experiences on Dragons’ Den
A. James Halliburton: The Illoom balloon
The Dragons saw the business potential of Mr Halliburton’s invention - a glowing balloon which kept keys
afloat when they fell into water - and he initially accepted a £200,000 offer for a 25% stake in his company.
However, Mr Halliburton later changed his mind because when he was testing out his invention, he came up
with an even better idea. “When I saw how excited my next-door neighbour’s young sons were about an
illuminated balloon, I knew there was an opportunity to tap into that with an innovative new product. It left
me in no doubt that I could do it on my own, safe in the knowledge that I had an even bigger project in the
pipeline.” The Illoom Balloon is simply a reinforced balloon fitted with a tiny LED light inside, which glows
brightly when it is inflated. Mr Halliburton continued, “I took a gamble by not going with the Dragons’ cash,
but it has really paid off.”
B. Kirsty Henshaw: Freedom Desserts
Kirsty Henshaw secured a deal after impressing the investors on Dragons’ Den. Kirsty decided to create her
own range of dairy-free frozen desserts when she discovered that her son, Jacob, had an intolerance to dairy
products. She said: “It started with my little ice-cream maker. Jacob seemed to love the desserts, which was
my main aim. Then I just thought that maybe it could work as a business as well.” Kirsty admitted she had
been anxious about facing the judges. “Walking into the Den was nerve-racking,” she said. “But hearing the
Dragons compliment me and my product made up for all the hard work. When I first set out, it was very hard.
I lived with my mum and had two jobs to save money to fund my dream. This opportunity has made me even
more determined to keep on working hard to make the brand a success.”
C. Shaun Pulfrey: The Tangle Teezer
Dragon’ Den reject, Shaun Pulfrey, has had his innovative hairbrush snapped up by a well-known
pharmaceutical company. The device, designed to smooth tangled hair easily, should make the hairdresser a
good profit. Mr Pulfrey was turned down by the Dragons, who advised him to abandon his idea, saying it was
not a worthwhile business project. Mr Pulfrey said: “I just made a comment about one of the panellists
colouring her hair to show how useful the product could be on highlighted hair. The fact that she denied her
hair was coloured made me lose all hope.” Despite leaving the show with no investment, he said, “The whole
experience has been instrumental in my success because of the exposure it gave me and my product, but the
actual success of the product has been driven by its ability to do what it says it on the pack. I knew there was
a market for the Tangle Teezer.
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D. Natalie Ellis: The Road Refresher Water Bowl
Natalie Ellis appeared on the show asking for £120,000 to help export her non-spill dog water bowl to
America. When she tearfully admitted that her previous business had failed after she had a stroke, aged just
37, she won sympathy from the Dragons but no investment. But viewers were impressed, and sales of the bowl
have soared since the show. Natalie was an unusual contestant on Dragons’ Den: unlike most, she did not
apply. “Two researchers approached me at an awards ceremony and asked me to go on,” she says. “I didn’t
need investment, I just wanted expertise. The story was picked up by the American press and I am now in
talks with US retailers. I want to grow my business over there then sell it,” adds Natalie, who moves to Chicago at the end of the month. Which person __________
96. ________ says they were interested in the advice the investors could give them?
97. ________ suggests they are pleased they didn’t accept the investor’s offer?
98. ________ mentions the sacrifices they had to make?
99. ________ says that going on the programme was useful?
100. ________ mentions a distressing experience?
101. ________ mentions taking a risk?
102. ________ says they never lost faith in their idea?
103. ________ explains how they were inspired by a health problem?
104. ________ describes how they felt during the programme?
105. ________ mentions a mistake they made? Your answers: 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. 101. 102. 103. 104. 105. IV. WRITING (5.0 POINTS)
Part 1: For questions 1-5, complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same
as the sentence provided before it. There is an example at the beginning (0) (0.5 point)
(0): I haven’t seen him for two years.
 The last time __ I saw him was two years ago ___.
1. Sabrina was stranded in the motorway for three hours.
 It _______________________________________ in the motorway for three hours.
2. I was captivated by the way the actress expressed emotion.
 What ____________________________________________ the actress expressed emotion.
3. The passengers don’t realize how lucky they have been.
 Little ________________________________ they have been.
4. Misleading advertising often encourages people to buy worthless products.
 Misled ____________________________________________ to buy worthless products.
5. The dress was so tempting that I bought it.
 I couldn’t resist ____________________________________________.
Part 2: For questions 1-5, complete each of the following sentences by using the words given so that it
has the similar meaning with the sentence provided before it. Do not change the word given.
You must write between THREE and EIGHT words, including the words given. There is an example
at the beginning (0) (0.5 point)
(0): Why don’t we have a picnic this weekend?” said Andy (HAVING)
Andy suggested ___having a picnic that ___weekend.
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1. She’s not likely to arrive before nightfall. (chances)
 The _________________________________.
2. Try hard as Nick might, he couldn’t get the car start. (matter)
 No _________________________________, he couldn’t get the car start.
3. She was so beautiful that I couldn’t stop looking at her. (eyes)
 She was so beautiful that _______________________________________.
4. Winning that prize has made him very conceited. (head)
 Winning that prize ________________________________________.
5. When he was a child, he loved dismantling things - to see how they worked. (pieces)
 When he was a child, ______________________________________ - to see how they worked.
Part 3: Graph description (1.5 points)
The chart below shows expected city visits by country of origin for 2018 (Thousand/Year).
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.
Expected City Visits by Country of Origin for 2018 (Thousands/Year) Liverpool Paris Marid Roma 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Mexico Canada USA
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Part 4: Essay writing (2.5 points)
Write an essay on the following topic.
Our personalities are predetermined as a result of our genes before we are born and there is
nothing that can be done to alter our character traits.
To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
You should write at least 250 words.
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