SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
THI DIỄN TẬP HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH TỈNH ĐỒNG THÁP NĂM HỌC 2018 - 2019
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ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
Ngày kiểm tra: 11/ 12 /2018
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút (Không kể thời gian phát đề)
(Đề kiểm tra gồm có: 19 trang) ĐIỂM
Họ và tên thí sinh:________________________ SBD:___________________
* Thí sinh không sử dụng tài liệu, kể cả từ điển.
* Giám thị coi thi không giải thích gì thêm.
___________________________________________________ I. LISTENING (50 POINTS)
HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN THI NGHE HIỂU:
. Bài nghe gồm có 4 phần; mỗi phần được nghe 2 lần, mỗi lần cách nhau 05 giây; mở đầu và kết
thúc mỗi phần nghe có tín hiệu.
. Mở đầu và kết thúc bài nghe có tín hiệu nhạc. Thí sinh có 3 phút để hoàn chỉnh bài trước tín
hiệu nhạc kết thúc bài nghe.
. Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh ( bằng tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài nghe.
Part 1. For questions 1-5, listen to a talk about the Women’s Conference and choose the
correct answer. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.
1. How many meetings are going to be held from August to September in Beijing? A.2 B.3 C.4 D.5
2. When will the Non-government Organization Forum on Women be held?
A. From August 13 to September 8, 1995
B. From August 30 to September 8, 1995
C. From September 4 to September 15, 1995
D. From September 4 to September 16, 1995
3. Where was the Third World Conference on Women held? A. in Beijing B. in Mexico City 1 C. in Copenhagen D. in Nairobi
4. How many people are expected to attend the Fourth World Conference on Women? A. 30,000 B. 184 C. About 6,000 D. About 60,000
5. How many years has it taken to prepare for the Fourth World Conference in Beijing? A. 13 years B. 10 years C. 5 years D. 3 years Your answers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Part 2. For questions 6-12, listen to a report on the countries with the best healthcare and
supply the blanks with the missing information. Write NO MORE THAN FOUR WORDS
taken from the recording for each answer in the space provided.
Higher quality care, with higher life expectancy and lower rates of disease are often
6)______________ by citizens in the rest of the world.
Spain was one of the top three (ranking) countries in the world with $ 7)______________ roughtly
spent on each person. In its 8)______________system, most citizens see no out-of-pocket expenses
when they visit public hospitals.
Unlike Spain, only 1,6 % of Singapore’s GDP goes towards healthcare costs. In addition, there is
Medisave system – a 9)______________, where 9% of empolyee salaries are required to deducted
(and set aside) for personal or family care.
Both 10)_____________ are used in the autonomous territory of Hong Kong. However, private
hospitals are reportedly speedy but very expensive.
While these three countries get the most 11)______________, applying worldwide is difficult.
By comparison, that the United States is enormous, with a population of over 320 million makes
12)______________ harder to implement without serious complications. Your answers 6. 7 8 9 2 10 11. 12.
Part 3. For questions 13-17, listen to a discussion on the subject of identity and the labels
that identify groups of people in society and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D which
fits best according to what your hear. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.
13. What does Marc suggest about being labelled as ‘a philosopher’?
A. It’s the label he uses most often.
B. It’s not a label he could use in other contexts.
C. It’s the label that best describes what he does.
D. It’s only one of various labels he sometimes uses.
14. Elena suggests that the term ‘pigeonholed’ is used by people who A. prefer not to use labels.
B. dislike the labels they have chosen.
C. resent having labels applied to them.
D. feel that they don’t fit under any labels.
15. Marc and Elena agree that a very strong sense of identity can
A. leave people unprepared for changing circumstances.
B. have adverse effects on relationships at work.
C. make people too quick to categorise others.
D. lead to tensions in aspects of family life.
16. When asked about labelling by the media, Elena reveals
A. a determination to make it more sensitive.
B. a concern about the social consequences.
C. a feeling that it isn’t greatly significant.
D. an acceptance that it has a part to play.
17. In his concluding comments, Marc suggests that labels of identity
A. allow the individual to fit into society.
B. help the individual to prioritise things in life.
C. prevent the individual from being truly unique.
D. stop the individual from becoming too self-obsessed Your answers 3 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
Part 4. For questions 18-25, listen to a report on Finland, the global education leader and
supply the blanks with the missing information. Write NO MORE THAN FOUR WORDS
taken from the recording for each answer in the space provided..
Finland, the small Nordic country best known for Nokia phones, (18)________ and heavy
metal music is actually a leader in world education. The Finns becomes the global education leader without turning school into (19)
There are five reasons that set Finland apart:
- No child gets left behind literally. Finland provides all families particularly low income families with a(n) (20) .
- They are just like more chill man. Finnish children start school late, get large amount
of (21) , rarely do assignments and almost never take standardise tests.
- Teachers are respected. It is not easy to become a teacher in this country because there are
only 8 universities offering the programmes required to earn a(n) (22) .
- They believe that less is more. They give priority to patience, (23)
and problem solving skills instead of cramming knowledge.
- They have fewer (24) like income inequality or crime.
To sum up, Finland do things differently but have a(n) (25) of achieving better results. Your answers 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 4 23. 24. 25.
II. LEXICO – GRAMMAR (20 POINTS)
Part I. Choose the option that best completes each of the following sentences.
1. After the meeting, the staff went back to their ______ offices. A. prospective B. respective C. respected D. perspective
2. There are five ______ mistakes in this picture. Can you find them and win a prize? A. presumptuous B. intensive C. deliberate D. instrumental
3. Have we any contingency plans to ______ back on if this one fails? A. fall B. lean C. turn D. come
4. As with all our plans, money was the main ______ block. A. falling B. stumbling C. holding D. tripping
5. That’s exactly what I mean, Ben. You’ve ______! A. put your foot on it
B. killed two birds with one stone C. put two and two together D. hit the nail on the head
6. Those campers are really ______. They have no idea how to set up a tent. A. white B. blue C. green D. black
7. I don't agree with his policies but I'm going to ______ them for now. A. play along with B. play havoc with C. play down D. play cat and mouse with
8. Well, I’m sorry, that’s all I can offer you. ______. A. Take it or forget it B. Get it or forget it C. Take it or leave it D. Leave it or take it
9. His English was roughly ______ with my Greek, so communication was rather difficult! A. level B. on a par C. equal D. in tune
10. Although the Moon appears ______, it reflects on average only 7 percent of the light that falls on it. A. bright to the eye B. brightly to the eye C. bright in the eye D. brightly in the eye Your answers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part II. Read the text. Use the given word to form a word that fits in the space. 5
CROSSING ICELAND BY ROAD
Iceland, the second largest island in Europe, emerge from the bed of the Atlantic Ocean as a
result of volcanic activity which is still going on today. The island has a relatively small population,
most of which lives around the deeply indented coastline, while the uninhabited interior represents
an impenetrable barrier between north and south for most of the year. Regularly blocked by the first
winter snowfalls each year, routes through the interior traditionally served only as summer short
cuts for intrepid travellers. And it wasn’t just the (1)_____________ HARSH of the terrain that put
people off. Outlaws – wild men who (2)_____________ ALLEGE attacked and robbed poor
unsuspecting travellers – were rumoured to roam the area.
Nowadays, adventurous tourists, looking for a challenge, find these interior routes irresistibly
attractive. Camping is the only accommodation option, and there are no rescue services, so most
choose four – wheel drive vehicle for the trip. Nonetheless, it can be a hazardous undertaking. The
roads themselves are mostly (3)____________ SURFACE and even in summer, bad weather is a
fact of life in this inhospitable area. The greatest threats, however, are posed by un-bridged rivers.
Fed by (4)____________ CAPRICE glaciers, these have a tendency to change course without
warning. Yesterday’s shallow crossing point may easily have turned into today’s ____________(5) RAGE torrent. Your answers 1 2 3 4 5
Part III. There are FIVE mistakes in this paragraph. Write them down and give the correction.
The first one has been done as an example. LINES MISTAKES CORRECTIONS 1 unemployment unemployed 6
III. READING (50 POINTS)
Part I: READING PASAGE 1
Read the passage and do the questions 1-13, which are based on Reading Passage 1 below.
Having an abundance of stuff is a symptom of 21st century materialism-people are conditioned by
society to think that more is better-but take heed: it can suck your energy and your time. An unruly
assortment of stuff littering your room or your home can be both annoying and unsettling. Precious
items and anything with real sentimental value should be stored carefully, of course, but clutter such
as old receipts, outdated invitations, catalogues, your collection of trashy magazines and unwanted
gifts should be disposed of. If you added up the time spent looking for misplaced objects or sifting
through unnecessary papers to find what you need, what would that amount to? There is a lot to be
said for the old adage: a place for everything and everything in its place.
This ancient organizing truism can help you get your life in order and be free from clutter forever.
Firstly, develop a system with a restricted series of options. Put all incoming material into your
‘inbox’ at work, or whatever the equivalent is at home, then deal with the tasks one by one. Either
do them immediately or prioritise them into A, B or C tasks, ensuring that the ‘A’ tasks take precedence over all others.
Another simple tip: find a home for everything. Before you toss something down on the countertop
or sofa, ask yourself, ‘Is that where it belongs? If it does not have a home, designate a place for that
object and use the same spot every time. Label boxes and containers, drawers and cupboards and,
remember, procrastination is to be avoided at all costs. Stow belongings and equipment in their
assigned places straight away. Get into the habit-concentrate your energy on it until it becomes
automatic. Clear off all flat surfaces like the desk in your office, the bench top in the kitchen, or the bed in the bedroom.
Be aware of transition stages, when you are moving from one task to another, and exploit this phase
productively to clean and clear up. It is a good idea to have an evaluation now and then to review
your organising system and make adjustments. Perhaps there is more to de-clutter or perhaps you
need to rearrange items, for example, if they are stored in one room but you use them in another.
Clutter is also categorised as anything that is not finished, so if you have incomplete projects, make
time to get them over and done with. Once you are clutter-free and well organized, your life may change for the better. 7
Feng shui principles discourage the accumulation of clutter as ‘chi’ or energy cannot move freely
around masses of material, causing stagnation and a breeding ground for negative energy. For
harmony and productivity, ‘chi’ has to be free flowing and unrestricted. (Interestingly, the word
‘clutter’ comes from an Old English word which means ‘to cause to become blocked or obscured’.)
Apparently, hoarding creates excessive ‘yin’ energy which interferes with the natural flow and
causes imbalance. Some of the consequences of this are purported to be poor concentration, stress,
resentfulness, and a lowered immune system. Clutter is stuck energy that affects people on all
levels: physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Clutter traps people in the past. It also
shapes their self-image and others’ perception of them-perhaps as neglected, unworthy,
disorganised, or ignored. If it is true that your surroundings reflect your inner self, then cleaning up
clutter must surely bring positive change into your life.
Call it feng shui or call it common sense: on a practical level, the accumulation of junk hinders
cleaning and fosters dirt and bacteria. It creates chaos, obstructs new opportunities, takes up
physical space. and harms relationships in your life. So, why do people hoard?
There have been many reasons posited as to why people collect and hang on to junk. Psychologists
used to say it sprang from an impoverished childhood with a scarcity of food and material
possessions, but more recently, it has been argued that it arises from an adolescence deprived of
emotional support and comfort. Fear obviously has a great deal to do with it, too: fear of not having
enough; fear of letting go of the memories associated with the objects; or fear of loss of control or
security. Perhaps egotism has a part to play in that people buy and accumulate material objects as a
demonstration of their personal power. Others may do it as a form of self-compensation to conceal unresolved emotional problems.
Whatever the reason for it, it is said that clutter in your home and in your life is disempowering, that
it undermines your energy, erodes your spirit, and holds you in the past. It also thwarts financial
prosperity. Aim for a harmonious and balanced glow of ‘chi’ in your home and you may reap the
rewards of a cleaner, more attractive, safer, and more nurturing place that it not only more
comfortable but will allow you to pursue more effectively and successfully your true goals in life.
Clean up and enjoy better health, wealth, and happiness. Questions 1-5
Do the following statements agree with the claims of the writer in Reading Passage 1?
In boxes 1-5 on your answer sheet, writer
YES if the statement agrees with the claims of the writer
NO if the statement contradicts the claims of the writer
NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this
1 Anything that causes untidiness in your dwelling should be thrown out.
2 The ancient saying ‘a place for everything and everything in its place’is a good rule to follow in the 21st century.
3 Organising systems should be limited to a set of no more than three options.
4 It is a good idea to identify individual items with tags. 8
5 Putting off things is a bad habit. Questions 6-8
Complete the sentences below with words taken from Reading Passage 1.
Use NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 6-8 on your answer sheet.
6. Use ………….constructively as a time for tidying up.
7. Any managenment scheme for orderliness will benefit from an occasional…………..
8. Any unfinished undertaking may also be classified as……………. Questions 9-13
Complete the summary below with words taken from Reading Passage 1.
Use NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 9-13 on your anwer sheet.
Feng shui is concerned with the flow of energy. There are many negative 9…………..of unbalanced
‘chi’. Amassing a great deal of stuff holds people to the 10……..and affects their self-image. It is a
matter of fact that a build-up of mess creates 11……., but on another level, it generates
12………….. People hoard junk for all sorts of reasons, most of them psychological, such as fear,
egotism, egotism, or even as a kind of 13………….., covering up various issues in their lives that have never been cleared up.
Part II: READING PASSAGE 2
Read the passage and do the questions 14-26, which are based on Reading Pasage 2 below.
Water fluoridation is the process of releasing small amounts of fluoride into the public water supply
as a way to reduce dental health problems. The process of reducing tooth decay through fluoridation
is clearly understood, and research confirms water fluridation’s effect on limiting instances of tooth
decay. Nevertheless, fluoride is not harmless in all quantities. At levels moderately above those
desired, it can result in something known as fluorosis, and at very high levels, acute fluoride poisoning can occur.
Fluoride’e function is to intervence in the demineralisation mechanism of tooth decay.
Demineralisation is a process that begins when sugary carbohydrates are eaten, and organic acid are
subsequently generated by bacteria within the dental plaque. When a certain level of acidity is
produced (pH in the oral cavity dips below 5.5), the acids waste away the main component of tooth
enamel, a substance known as carbonated hydroxyapatite. If this erosion persists for months and
years without adequate remineralisation, then tooth decay occurs, and dental cavities form. 9
Fluoride can greatly assist the mouth with the remineralisation of decaying enamel. Fluoridation
creates fluoride ions in saliva that can restore some of the lost mineral content from enamel after
sugary acids have left the oral cavity. When these ions exist in plaque fluid alongside dissolved
carbonated hydroxyapatite, and the pH is higher than 4.5, a fluorapatite veneer covers the dental
enamel. This veneer has the benefit of being more acid-resistant than the tooth’s hydroxyapatite and
is formed more quickly than by the natural remineralisation mechanism. Blood plasma transports any
fluoride that has been ingested to calcium-rich areas such as the teeth, supporting dental infrastructure from the inside as well.
The US Centre for Disease Control has listed fluoridation of the water supply as one of the greatest
public health achievements of the 20th century. While tooth decay is rarely a threat to mortatity, it is
one of the most prevalent chronic diseases globally and affects 60-90 per cent of children across
industrialized countries. Research suggests that the presence of fluoride in saliva at all times (but in
small quantities) is the single most effective preventative measure of tooth decay. Water fluoridation is
perfectly geared towards helping to ensure this. Drinking water is the largest source of fluoride for
people globally, and evidence demonstrates its efficacy in reducing cavities, particularly among
pooper households without regular access to dentists.
Although not considered to be an essential ingredient (a substance necessary to perpetuate human
life and biological development), fluoride can be considered a nutrient that counteracts harmful
processes from lifestyle or environmental factors. Nevertheless, in doses higher than those desired, a
side effect known as dental fluorosis can occur. Its primary symptoms – pale streaking across the
incisors – are considered a cosmetic problem for many people. The key risk period for developing
fluorosis is ages one to four, with any likelihood of getting it having depleted by age eight. Young
children are, therefore, encouraged to have their fluoride ingestion monitored – reduction of fluoride
in infant formula and children’s toothpaste has assisted this process.
Far more serious than mild dental fluorosis, however, yet much rarer, is a condition known as acute
fluoride poisoning. This does not happen very often, as it is unlikely that most people would ever
come into contact with large amounts of fluoride. When it dose happen, it is typically a consequence
of water technicians accidentally allowing excess amounts of fluoride into the system, which is then
ingested by an unsuspecting public. In one of the worst instances of fluoride poisoning, 262 people
became ill and one person died in Alaska in 1992. During 2010 in Ashboro, North Carolina, 60
gallons of fluoride were released into the water supply in 90 minutes; this amounts was intended for
release over a 24-hour period. These incidents highlight the importance of careful monitoring to ensure public safety.
Not everyone supports water fluoridation. Paul Connett, a chemistry professor from St. Lawrence
University, has listed many reasons to oppose the practice. Firstly, he suggests, studies that have
tracked the effects of discontinuing fluoridation in communities from Canada, Germany, Cuba, and
Finland have found that instances of dental decay actually dropped considerably as a result of
halting the practice. Secondly, Connett finds that once water supplies are fluoridated, it is
impossible to control individual doses. This is because some people (manual labourers, athletes,
diabetics, and people with kidney disease) drink more water than others, and we also receive
fluoride from sources other than tap water.
Connett also expresses concern for purely ethical reasons, believing fluoridation to contradict the
medical ethic of informed consent. Informed consent requires patients to be fully informed about
medical operations before consenting to them – fluoridation evades this process. Finally, Connett 10
points to the World Health Organisation’s acknowledgement that fluoride’s benefits are primarily
achieved topically, that is, applied to the surface of teeth, rather than systemically (ingested).
Questions 14 – 19
Answer the questions below using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each
answer. Write your answers in boxes 14 – 19 on your answer sheet.
14. What does fluoridation affect in order to prevent tooth decay?
15. What do dental bacteria produce?
16. When mouth pH goes below 5.5, what is dissolved?
17. What does fluoridation form in the mouth to restore mineral density in teeth?
18. What is that coating that remineralisation forms on teeth?
19. Through what mechanism does swallowed fluoride go to teeth?
Questions 20 – 24
Complete each sentence with the correct ending, A-J, below.
Write the correct letter, A-J in boxes 20 – 24 on your answer sheet. 20. Tooth decay
21. A constant, low level of fluoride in the mouth 22. Drinking water 23. Dental fluorosis
24. Actue fluoride poisoning
A. is the way most people around the world get fluoride.
B. is a threat to public safety.
C. can occur as a resut of mishaps in adding fluoride to water.
D. can be regarded as nutritious.
E. is a widespread health issue in developed countries.
F. is not as common in infants.
G. is the best protection against tooth decay.
H. is required to sustain our material survival and biological growth.
I. is visible as faint lines across the teeth.
J. is difficult to achieve amongst poorer people.
Questions 25 and 26 11
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Write your answer in boxes 25 and 26 on your answer sheet.
Which TWO of the following statements form part of Connett’s opposition to fluoridation?
A. Fluoridation is proven to poisonous.
B. Individuals react differently to fluoride.
C. People may be fluoridated against their knowledge or will.
D. Drinking water is not the most effective way to fluoridate teeth.
E. When fluoridation stops, occurrences of tooth decay increase only slightly.
Part III. READING PASSAGE 3
Read the passage and do the questions 27 – 40, which are based on Reading Passage 3 below.
Employment, Underemployment, and Unemployment
The last few decades have been furbulent for the global employment market, particularly in post –
industrial countries. Around one third of the OECD labour force was unemployed, and global
unemployment figures reached a historical peak of 185.9 million workers in 2003. Beyond this, a
phenomenon known as ‘underemployment’ is becoming the normative practice in many industries.
Once considered a passing aberration, underemployment is now an entrenched and seemingly
intractable feature of the economy that involves people scraping by in precarious and temporary
forms of work – typically casual, seasonal, or fixed-term work and often on part-time contracts.
Many scholars have offered their own theorisations of the employment crisis and put forward some
possible solutions. Certainly, almost all of these understandings differ over the finer analytical
details, but more significantly, there is almost no consensus around what anchors the disruptive
changes to employment patterns. A majority of theorists stick to traditional models of
unemployment and argue that policy-makers in the West should now focus on finding salvation in
the “knowledge economy’, but others find this to be a mythical possibility. Broadly, it is too soon to
say who is the closest to being correct, but history is sure to pick a winner.
One common denominator amongst nearly every scholar is an unwillingness to reflect adequately
upon work as an existing social practice, and as such solutions are put forward that are overly
derived from possibilities (that may not even be feasible) further down the track. Andre Gorz, for
example, emphasizes the need for governments to shift the locus of work away from the abstracted
labour that characterizes private employment and towards social labour that involves more public
activities such as communal childcare, artistic exploration, community word, charities, and so on.
This, he suggests, strengthens and integrates human relationships while supporting people in finding
outlets for their own creative and personal needs. Similarly, Ulrich Beck suggests that global
employment markets are now riddled with risk and a precariousness that demands alleviation. The
solution, he suggests, is activating paid civil labour within national voluntary sectors while
activating this labour internationally as well. Both of these sound like good ideas, but are they
plausible given the present constraints upon governments and people? Neither Gorz nor Beck says.
Another problem with analyses of the crisis tends to be a narrow sectoral focus that fails to
problematise existing notions of word and employment. Jeremy Rifkin, for example, argues that the 12
employment crisis is a result of accelerated technological growth that in turn displaces the labour
intensitivity of some work practices. This process is not itself unprecedented, he suggests-in the
early 20th century, for example, more efficient technologies in agriculture displaced farm labour in
the south of the United States. At that time, howerer, new opportunities in the industrialising north
of the country were able to absorb these surpluses. Rifkin’s thesis posits that this is no longer
happening-technological growth is making labour redundant without new opportunities emerging.
Gorz build on this theorization to advocate policies, not of generationg ‘new’ employment, but
rather of distributing employment so that everyone can access a job. In doing so, he suggests, we
can use the lablour-saving gains of technology to free up time for other more socially meaningful
pursuits. The problem with Rifkin’s and Gorz’s approaches, however, is that they assume the
divisions between employment and non-employment are still pertinent and ultimately determinative
of working practices. As Hasmet M. Uluorta indicates, however, the employment crisis may not be
so much a crisis of jobs (or the number of jobs) , technologies or tensions between paid and unpaid
work, but rather a crisis of social reproduction-that is, the ways in which we sustain or perpetuate our social structure.
Whereas most scholars look to a renewed labour market for answer, or suggest that we need to
bolster the coluntary sector as a supportive mechanism, Uluorta implores us to the drawing board
and think about whatreally constitutes ‘work’. It is not, he argues, solely the domain of employment
geared towards production and consumption, but is characterized by production in a broader sense
for the purposes of social reproduction as well. We should no longer be asking ‘How is it possible to
generate employment? But rather ‘How is it possible to (re) produce our social existence? The
answers to the crisis, Uluorta argues, are already being constituted as people renegotiate work even
in the absence of labour market employment, but legal and institutional mechanisms have yet to respond to these changes.
We are ultimately left with a situation in which almost everyone agrees that there is a global crisis
of employment, but there is widespred divergence of opinions over its nature. For some, the solution
requires simply encouraging new forms of employment in the knowledge economy . Others believe
that we need to balance employment with increased emphasis on voluntary and civil sector projects.
Yet, others believe that the crisis has in part come about because of a valorization of employment
over other forms of work, namely the work of social reproduction. Questions 27-32
Do the following statements agree with the views of the writer in Reading Passage 3?
In boxes 27-32 on your answer sheet, write
YES if the statement agrees with the views of the writer
NO if the statement contradicts the views of the writer
NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this
27 Underemployment is a temporary misalignment from normal economic processes.
28 Steady permanent work practices characterize underemployment.
29 Experts do not agree on fundamental points of the employment problems. 13
30 Most scholars think solutions lie in emphasizing information-based employment.
31 Almost all academics in this field are concerned with options for the fulture.
32 There will need to be drastic chages to the world economy to fix the problems. Questions 33-40
Look at the following statements (Questions 33-40) and the list ofpeople in box below.
Match each statement with the correct person, A-D.
Write the appropriate letter, A-D, in boxes 33-40 on your answer sheet.
NB You may use any letter more than once.
33 Work involves more than just those activities taking place in the employment market.
34 Today jobs are being lost but there is no social capacity to make new ones.
35 The instabities beneath current employment practices need to be removed.
36 Social cohesion and individual expression work in harmony.
37 ‘New’ ways of creating work are already in existence but not formally recognized.
38 Job creation is unnecessary if existing work is shared out in better ways.
39 Employment problems can be alleviated with cross-border co-operation.
40 Changes in production methods sometimes cut down the demand for labour. A Gorz B Beck C Rifkin D Uluorta
Part IV: For questions 41-45 read the text below and decide which answer (A,B,C or D) best fits each gap. Meeting Marvin Gaye
When I first met Marvin Gaye in his Sunset Strip studio, I had just completed a two-year project co-
wrting the autobiography of RayCharles, an inspiring collaborator, but an authoritative and often
(41) ..............figure. Marvin Gaye came on like a brother. He was warm, witty and quick to laugh.
He spoke like he sang, in whisper-quiet melodies and soft falsettos. His conversation had a lyricism
all of its (42) ............. . His affectations- a slight British accent when he was feeling aristocratic, for
example- were more than (43).............. by his disarming sincerity. We became friends. I felt
(44).............. to watch him work and play up-close. It soon became clear, like his music, his
personal life was filled with dramatic contradictions, a combination of charm and chaos. Because he 14
was a hero of mine, and because his art was so dazzlingly beautiful -so self-contained, so
complicated, so (45) .............. slick- it took me a while to realize my hero was drowning. 41. A distant B faint C secluded D far-away 42. A type B self C like D own 43. A set against B weighed up C made up for D settled up with
44. A advantageous B privileged C indulgent D gainful 45. A appreciably B fully C utterly D sorely
For questions 46-50 read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Advertising in Britain
What does it say about a nation that when a national newspaper recently set out to establish the best
television adverts of all time, as many as 10,000 people responded? The answer lies (46)..............
the fact that the British have developed an intense admiration for a genre that has developed into an
art form in its (47)............. right. In 1955, when Gibbs SR toothpaste broadcast the first TV
commercial, it was inconceivable that ads would ever (48) ............. up being considered as
sophisticated and innovative as the programmes surrounding them . Yet by 1978, the author
Johathan Price was able to declare: " Financially, commercials represent the pinnacle of our popular
culture's artistic expression. More money and thought per second goes into (49) ............. making
and more cash flows from their impact than (50) ........... the case for any movie, oprera, stage play, painting or videotape." IV. WRITING (60 POINTS)
Part I: Read the following passage. Then summarize it in not more than 100 words. (1.5 pts)
Some recent studies, such as those published by the Archives of General Psychiatry, hold that
around a quarter of diagnosed clinical depression cases should actually be considered as significant
but none-the-less ordinary sadness and maladjustment to coping with trials in life, indicating that in
such cases, psychotherapy rather than treatment through medication is required. Recovery as a result
of psychotherapy tends, in most cases, to be a slower process than improvements related to
medication; however, improvements as a result of psychological treatment, once achieved, have
been observed in some individuals to be more long term and sustainable than those attained through
prescription drugs. Various counselling approaches exist, though all focus on enhancing the
subject’s ability to function on a personal and interpersonal level. Sessions involve encouragement
of an individual to view themselves and their relationships in a more positive manner, with the
intention of helping patients to replace negative thoughts with a more positive outlook.
It is apparent that susceptibility to depression can run in families. However, it remains unclear as to
whether this is truly an inherited genetic trait or whether biological and environmental factors
common to family members may be at the root of the problem. In some cases, sufferers of
depression may need to unlearn certain behaviours and attitudes they have established in life and
develop new coping strategies designed to help them deal with problems they may encounter,
undoing patterns of destructive behaviour they may have observed in their role models and acquired for themselves.
Part II: Describe the graph and table (15 points) 15
Graphs below provide the latest figures about the demographics of the United States,
including ethnic groups and the population, based on a census that was carried out and
administered by US Census Bureau in 2006.
US population by race and ethnicity Asian and Pacific White Black Hispanic Other Islander 1996 167.2 million 22.3 million 8.5 million 1.5 million 0.5 million (200 million) 2006 201 million 38.7 million 44.7 million 14.3 million 1.3 million (300 million) US Population growth
Source: US Census Bureau Decade totals
Part III: Write an essay of about 350 words to express your opinion on the following issue (30 pts)
Schools are no longer necessary because children can get so much information available
through the Internet, and they can study just as well at home.
What is your own opinion?
Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or
experience. You may continue your writing on the back page if you need more space ------ THE END ------ 16
Document Outline

• I. LISTENING (50 POINTS)
• HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN THI NGHE HIỂU:
• . Bài nghe gồm có 4 phần; mỗi phần được nghe 2 lần, mỗi lần cách nhau 05 giây; mở đầu và kết thúc mỗi phần nghe có tín hiệu.
• . Mở đầu và kết thúc bài nghe có tín hiệu nhạc. Thí sinh có 3 phút để hoàn chỉnh bài trước tín hiệu nhạc kết thúc bài nghe.
• . Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh ( bằng tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài nghe.
  • Part 1. For questions 1-5, listen to a talk about the Women’s Conference and choose the correct answer. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.
• Your answers
  • Part 2. For questions 6-12, listen to a report on the countries with the best healthcare and supply the blanks with the missing information. Write NO MORE THAN FOUR WORDS taken from the recording for each answer in the space provided.
• Your answers
  • Part 3. For questions 13-17, listen to a discussion on the subject of identity and the labels that identify groups of people in society and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D which fits best according to what your hear. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.
• Your answers
  • Part 4. For questions 18-25, listen to a report on Finland, the global education leader and supply the blanks with the missing information. Write NO MORE THAN FOUR WORDS taken from the recording for each answer in the space provided..
• Your answers
• Your answers
• Your answers