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CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI THÀNH PHỐ CẤP THPT NĂM HỌC 2022-2023
ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
(Đề thi có 06 trang, gồm 02 phần: tự
luận và trắc nghiệm)
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Ngày thi: 8/12/2022
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PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (Thí sinh làm bài vào phần trả lời tự luận) SECTION A: LISTENING
Part 1. You wil hear an interview with a scientist cal ed Peter Crane, who is talking about an ancient tree cal ed the
gingko.Forquestions 1-5,choosethebestanswer A, B or C.Youwil heartheconversationTWICE.
Write your answers on the answer sheet. (5 pts)
1. What first interested Peter about the gingko tree? A. How its leaves grow B. The family it belongs to
C. What’s known about its history
2. When asked about the medicinal uses of gingko, Peter says _____.
A. researchers in dif erent parts of the world disagree about it
B. scientists have failed to identify any positive ef ects
C. some parts of the plant help the brain to function
3. Why are there so many gingko trees in cities al over the world?
A. They don’t suf er from problems that usual y af ect trees there.
B. Other trees can’t survive if they are too close to this species of plant.
C. People take more trouble to look after them than other trees.
4. Peter says people can help other species of plant to survive by _____.
A. leaving plants to grow in the wild
B. protecting them from plant-eating animals
C. growing them in many dif erent places
5. How does Peter’s work influence the way he thinks about the world?
A. It makes him feel concerned about the future of human beings.
B. It reminds him that human beings are a relatively new species.
C. It al ows him to understand why human beings focus on the present.
1. ………… 2. ………… 3. ………… 4. ………… 5. …………
Part 2. You wil hear a talk about the British Library. For questions 1-10, complete each of the sentences with ONE word or
number. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (10 pts)
Two other major institutions were integrated into the British Library, expanding the depth and (1) ……………. of its col ections.
The British Library has a number of (2) ……………. parts.
The library has the (3) ……………. of legal deposit, which means that a copy of a large (4) ……………. of al printed materials in
the UK goes to the British Library.
The British Museum's domed Reading Room is wel known in (5) ……………. circles, and was designed in the 1850s at the
instigation of Sir Anthony Panizzi, then Chief Librarian.
Due to (6) ……………., a pass was required for admission. In addition to Vladimir Lenin, other famous readers in this (7)
……………. place of study included Karl Marx and the writers Charles Dickens, George Bernard Shaw, and Virginia Woolf.
The British Library Document Supply Centre currently administers a stock of over (8) ……………. journal titles.
Its 20,000 customers from al over the world make about 4,000,000 (9) ……………. every year. Page 1 of 6
Thanks to the Internet, customers can now access information and services online as (10) ……………. supply is achieved via
electronic means. The British Library's website is www.bl.uk.
SECTION B: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
I. Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete each of the fol owing sentences.
Write your answers on the answer sheet. (5 pts)
1. Barack Obama is the first President of the United States with …………………… background. (RACE)
2. It would be moral y …………………… for her to desert her father now. (DEFEND)
3. One room contained a gal ery of paintings …………………… great moments in basebal history. (MEMORY)
4. The water from the stream should be …………………… before use. (PURE)
5. When I complained about how long we’d had to wait for our food, the waiter took away the bil and
…………………… returned without the service charge. (SMILE)
6. There is not much …………………… for tal vehicles to pass under this bridge. (CLEAR)
7. Our ef orts to persuade her proved …………………… - she didn't come! (FRUIT)
8. My seven-year-old son had new shoes in April, but he’s already …………………… them. (GROW)
9. This dictionary has achieved international recognition as a(n) …………………… reference book for English learners. (DISPENSE)
10. Her most at ractive quality is her almost constant …………………… . (CHEER)
I . Complete each of the fol owing sentences with the correct tense or form of a phrasal verb below.
Write your answers on the answer sheet. (10 pts) come across try out take to look out for crack down on check back with run down bear up get off bring round
1. Can you guess who I …………………… while I was in Italy?
2. The lady …………………… the bus, walked toward the shop and entered it.
3. It is highly recommended that you replace the bat eries before they completely ……………………. .
4. He didn’t like the plan at first, but we managed to ………………… him ……………. .
5. She has a very pleasant manner. I’m sure the children wil …………………… her at once.
6. The car’s in quite good condition, but you can ………………… it …………… before you make any decision to buy.
7. Before you finish this project, …………………… your supervisor for further instructions.
8. The police decided to …………………… drug of enders, and staged a number of early morning raids.
9. Tourists have been warned to …………………… pickpockets in the town centre.
10. I think he wil …………………… wel under the strain of losing his job.
I I. The fol owing passage contains 10 mistakes. Identify the mistakes and write the corrections in the corresponding
numbered boxes on the answer sheet. Number 0 is an example. (10 pts)
Example: 0. Line 1. health → healthy Line Page 2 of 6 1
“A healthy mind lives in a health body" is a saying that is believed having often been used by 2
the antique Greeks. Thousands of years later, the same idea stil applies. According to health 3
experts, it’s advice to drink eight to ten glasses of water every day. However, water 4
themselves is not enough; a balanced diet is essential, too. 5
A healthy body natural y is the result of doing exercise. Many people, therefore, do not like 6
gyms and object to go there for dif erent reasons. Some, for instance, say that aerobic 7
sessions are too dif icult fol owing while others claim that gyms are just too expensive. Many 8
people also claim that they have dif iculty in find time to exercise because of their hectic 9
lifestyle, but the truth is that everyone can do a few time every now and then. 10
Regard of the way people choose to exercise, it is important to remember that there’s no 11
point in doing it only for a short period of time. SECTION C: READING
Fil in each blank in the fol owing passage with ONE suitable word. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (5 pts)
In the 21st century food wil do more than just you feed you. A new range of products appearing on shelves in shops and
supermarkets (1) …………… designed to give you specific health benefits. (2) …………… demands of modern life make these
foods very at ractive. Not only do they provide proven ways to improve health, but they are also very at ractive as a quick and
convenient way of (3) …………… sure we enjoy a healthy diet.
In some countries it is already possible to buy crisps that make you feel (4) …………… depressed, chewing gum that increases
your brain power and tea that helps you (5) …………… over the tiredness associated (6) …………… long-distance air travel. In
the future, experts expect that biscuits wil keep you healthy, and hot chocolate drink wil give you strong bones.
(7) …………… these “functional” foods cannot replace a balanced diet and regular exercise, they can help the body perform at
(8) …………… best most of the time. At present, these foods are more expensive than other foods, but that is due to the
ingredients they (9) …………… of and the way they are made. Al the foods contain probiotics (10) …………… increase the
number of “good” bacteria in your stomach, helping to keep your digestive system healthy. SECTION D: WRITING
I. Finish each of the fol owing sentences in such a way that it means the same as the original one.
Write your answers on the answer sheet. (10 pts)
1. It was impossible to get back home then because of the snow. There
2. Mrs. Taylor regret ed buying the second-hand washing-machine. Mrs. Taylor wished
3. As television programmes become more popular, they seem to get worse. The more
4. People believe that this new teaching method is more ef ective than the old one. This new teaching method
5. You are al owed to play in my garden if you promise not to do anything wrong. So long
6. Although I tried hard, I couldn't lift the suitcase. Try
7. He got down to writing the let er as soon as he returned from work. No sooner
8. Anne is proud of her ability to speak five languages fluently. Anne prides
9. She can’t stand being questioned about her past. She hates
10. It’s not my fault that the glass broke. You cannot blame
I . Rewrite each of the fol owing sentences using the capitalized word given in brackets in such a way that it means the Page 3 of 6
same as the original one. Do NOT change the word given. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (5 pts)
1. This problem is certainly not so dif icult as it appears. (MEANS)
2. We were lucky to find a very good restaurant to have lunch. (STROKE)
3. He is known by many people in this field. (BIG)
4. I arrived late because I had missed the 10.30 train. (TURNED)
5. I can’t find the answer without a calculator. (OUT)
I I. Write an essay of about 200-250 words on the answer sheet on the fol owing topic. (10 pts)
“Facebook dominates the free-time for too many people, especial y students. It can have negative ef ects on their study and
physical development.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Write an essay to express your opinion. Page 4 of 6
PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM (Thí sinh làm bài vào phần trả lời trắc nghiệm) SECTION ONE: PHONOLOGY
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each of the fol owing questions.
Write your answers (A, B, C or D) on the answer sheet. (2.5 pts) 1. A. obstacle B. obscure C. obsess D. observe ………… 2. A. bal oon B. boot C. hook D. zoo ………… 3. A. preparation B. precise C. prescribe D. preclude ………… 4. A. brother B. breathe C. either D. tenth ………… 5. A. says B. pays C. days D. bays …………
I . Choose the word whose main stress position is different from that of the others in each of the fol owing questions.
Write your answers (A, B, C or D) on the answer sheet. (2.5 pts) 6. A. discontent B. discussion C. disgusted D. distraction ………… 7. A. environmental B. opportunity C. residential D. entertainment ………… 8. A. trigonometry B. explanatory C. immediately D. democracy ………… 9. A. primate B. asset C. innate D. preface ………… 10. A. maintenance B. employee C. magician D. chaotic …………
SECTION TWO: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each of the fol owing sentences.
Write your answers (A, B, C or D) on the answer sheet. (5 pts)
11. When the storm prevented the climbers from reaching the top of the mountain, they were _____ disappointed. A. bit erly B. savagely C. stormily D. angrily …………
12. The woman was _____ from hospital only a week after her operation. A. discharged B. expel ed C. evicted D. ejected …………
13. Thanks for lending me your umbrel a; it real y came in _____. A. used B. handy C. handful D. needy …………
14. James never shows his emotions; no mat er what happens, he always keeps a stif upper _____. A. mouth B. head C. eye D. lip …………
15. That flowers are _____ everywhere is a sign of Spring. A. going over B. coming out C. taking over D. breaking out …………
16. Let your younger brother talk first, _____? A. wil you B. would you C. shal we D. did you …………
17. - Waiter: "Can I get you anything else?" - David: "_____"
A. I'l pay for what I have eaten.
B. Could I have a look at the dessert menu? …………
C. Thanks for serving us so wel . D. Is it cheap or expensive?
18. Cable TV revolutionized communications. _____, the very existence of that service is now threatened by satel ites. A. Moreover B. Consequently C. Eventual y D. However …………
19. Your new car must have cost _____. A. an eye B. the earth C. a bank D. a leg …………
20. Not until Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave was completely explored in 1972 _____.
A. was when its ful extent realized B. its ful extent was realized ………… C. was its ful extent realized
D. the realization of its extent was ful SECTION THREE: READING
I. Read the fol owing passage and choose the correct option to fil in each of the blanks from 21 to 30.
Write your answers (A, B, C or D) on the answer sheet. (5 pts)
Last year Gladys Kalema became the Ugandan Wildlife Service's chief and the only vet after (21) …………… from the Royal
Veterinary Col ege in London. She was the first person to fil the post for 30 years and at the age of 26, easily the youngest. Page 5 of 6
If Gladys did nothing else, caring for the world's (22) …………… population of 650 goril as would alone justify her wages. Since
the 1970s, goril as have (23) …………… severely from war and poaching. Now for $150 each, tourists can be led through the
forest and come within five meters of goril as – no closer, for (24) …………… of transmit ing diseases such as measles and flu.
The goril as here make a smal but viable population. (25) …………… in the national parks, the usual animals, elephants, rhinos,
giraf es are either not there or present in insignificant numbers which are dangerously out of (26) …………… with the creatures
around them. If Uganda stays calm, wildlife may, in (27) ……………, return by itself. But Gladys believes the country cannot
wait. Animals must be brought in to swel tourism and provide (28) …………… to expand her work.
Despite her dif iculties, Gladys feels more useful and fulfil ed than she would be anywhere else. "At this moment, my friends from
vet schools are finding the best way to (29) …………… a cat or a dog, and here I am, planning to translocate elephants. In a
smal (30) ……………, I am part of the reconstruction and rehabilitation of my country." 21. A. leaving B. qualifying C. graduating D. passing ………… 22. A. living B. surviving C. continuing D. lasting ………… 23. A. endured B. harmed C. died D. suf ered ………… 24. A. risk B. fear C. fright D. danger ………… 25. A. Somewhere B. Anywhere C. Elsewhere D. Nowhere ………… 26. A. balance B. relation C. comparison D. equality ………… 27. A. terms B. years C. ages D. time ………… 28. A. figures B. funds C. accounts D. savings ………… 29. A. treat B. prescribe C. heal D. operate ………… 30. A. means B. manner C. method D. way …………
I . Read the fol owing passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.
Write your answers (A, B, C or D) on the answer sheet. (5 pts)
In recent years many countries of the world have been with the problem of how to make their workers more productive. Some
experts claim the answer is to make jobs more varied. But do more various jobs lead to greater productivity? There is evidence
to suggest that while variety certainly makes the workers' life more enjoyable, it does not actual y make him work harder. As far
as increasing productivity is concerned, then variety is not an important factor.
Other experts feel that giving the worker freedom to do his job in his own way is important, and there is no doubt that this is true.
The problem is that this kind of freedom cannot easily be given in a modern factory with complicated machinery which must be put under strict supervision.
Another very important factor to consider is how each worker contributes to the product he is making. In most factories the
worker sees only one part of the product. Some car factories are now experimenting with having many smal production lines
rather than one large one, so that each worker contributes more to the production of the cars on his line, it would seem that not
only is the degree of the worker contribution an important factor, therefore, but it is also one we can do something about.
To what extent does more money lead to greater productivity? The workers themselves certainly think this is important. But
perhaps they want more money only because the work they do is boring. Money just lets them enjoy their spare time more. A
similar argument may explain demands for shorter working hours. Perhaps if we succeed in making their jobs more interesting,
they wil neither want more money, nor wil shorter working hours be so important to them.
31. For a worker on an assembly line in a car factory, the job is not enjoyable because _____.
A. the importance of his job is not clear to him
B. his life in spare time is more interesting …………
C. he can only make a part of a car
D. he does not know what he is doing
32. In the passage, the word "productivity" means _____.
A. the activity of producing something
B. the production volume in a time unit …………
C. both the quantity and quality of a product
D. the plan and the method of production
33. The best title for this passage may be _____.
A. Making Jobs More Interesting B. Problems of Modern Workers …………
C. Pushing Workers to Produce More
D. How to Improve Labor Productivity
34. The reason why a worker cannot have freedom in doing the job in his own way is that _____.
A. the bosses can create very lit le freedom of choices for workers …………
B. the machinery is so complex that it should be fixed
C. the production lines are too large in modern factories
D. the machines must be operated strictly according to instructions and rules Page 6 of 6
35. Which of the fol owing is the best way to make workers work harder according to the author? A. Giving them more spare time
B. Replacing large production lines with smal ones ………… C. Increasing their pay
D. Making the work itself meaningful
I I. Read the fol owing passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 45.
Write your answers (A, B, C or D) on the answer sheet. (10 pts)
In Death Val ey, California, one of the hot est, most arid places in North America, there is much salt, and salt can damage rocks
impressively. Inhabitants of certain areas, where streets and highways are salted to control ice, are familiar with the resulting rust
and deterioration on cars. That at ests to the chemical y corrosive nature of salt, but it is not the way salt destroys rocks. Salt
breaks rocks apart principal y by a process cal ed crystal prying and wedging. This happens not by soaking the rocks in salt
water, but by moistening their bot oms with salt water. Such conditions exist in many areas along the eastern edge of central
Death Val ey. There, salty water rises from the groundwater table by capil ary action through tiny spaces in sediment until it reaches the surface.
Most stones have capil ary passages that suck salt water from the wet ground. Death Val ey provides an ultra-dry atmosphere
and high daily temperatures, which promote evaporation and the formation of salt crystals along the cracks or other openings
within stones. These crystals grow as long as salt water is available. Like tree roots breaking up a sidewalk, the growing crystals
exert pressure on the rock and eventual y pry the rock apart along planes of weakness, such as banding in metamorphic rocks,
bedding in sedimentary rocks, or preexisting or incipient fractions, and along boundaries between individual mineral crystals or
grains. Besides crystal growth, the expansion of halite crystals (the same as everyday table salt) by heating and of sulfates and
similar salts by hydration can contribute additional stresses. A rock durable enough to have withstood natural conditions for a
very long time in other areas could probably be shattered into smal pieces by salt weathering within a few generations.
The dominant salt in Death Val ey is halite, or sodium chloride, but other salts, mostly carbonates and sulfates, also cause
prying and wedging, as does ordinary ice. Weathering by a variety of salts, though often subtle, is a worldwide phenomenon. Not
restricted to arid regions, intense salt weathering occurs mostly in salt-rich places like the seashore, near the large saline lakes
in the Dry Val eys of Antarctica, and in desert sections of Australia, New Zealand, and central Asia.
36. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The destructive ef ects of salt on rocks
B. The impressive salt rocks in Death Val ey …………
C. The amount of salt produced in Death Val ey D. The damaging ef ects of salt on roads and highways
37. The word "it" in paragraph 1 refers to _____. A. capil ary action B. groundwater table C. salty water D. sediment …………
38. The word "exert" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _____. A. reduce B. put C. replace D. control …………
39. In paragraph 2, why does the author compare tree roots with growing salt crystals?
A. They both force hard surfaces to crack.
B. They both grow as long as water is available. …………
C. They both react quickly to a rise in temperature.
D. They both cause salty water to rise from the groundwater table.
40. The author mentions “the expansion of halite crystals … by hydration" in order to _____.
A. present an alternative theory about crystal growth …………
B. explain how some rocks are not af ected by salt
C. simplify the explanation of crystal prying and wedging
D. introduce additional means by which crystals destroy rocks
41. The word "durable" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _____. A. large B. strong C. flexible D. pressured …………
42. The word "shattered" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _____. A. broken apart B. dissolved C. arranged D. gathered together …………
43. The word "dominant" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____. A. most recent B. most common C. least available D. least damaging …………
44. According to the passage, which of the fol owing is true about the ef ects of salts on rocks?
A. Only two types of salts cause prying and wedging. …………
B. Salts usual y cause damage only in combination with ice.
C. A variety of salts in al kinds of environments can cause weathering.
D. Salt damage at the seashore is more severe than salt damage in Death Val ey.
45. Which of the fol owing can be inferred from the passage about rocks found in areas where ice is common?
A. They are protected from weathering.
B. They do not al ow capil ary action of water. …………
C. They contain more carbonates than sulfates. D. They show similar kinds of damage as rocks in Death Val ey. Page 7 of 6 --------- THE END ---------
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