Kỳ thi chọn hsg lớp 12 THPT tỉnh Ninh Thuận năm học 2015-2016 đề thi môn Tiếng Anh – THPT

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S GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
NINH THUN
chính thc)
thi gm 10 trang/ 20 điểm)
K THI CHN HC SINH GII CP TNH
NĂM HỌC 2015 2016
Khóa ngày: 08 / 11 / 2015
Môn thi: TING ANH - Cp THPT
Thi gian làm bài: 180 phút
(Không k thời gian phát đề)
SECTION I: LISTENING
NG DN PHN THI NGHE HIU
Bài nghe gm 3 phn, mi phần được nghe 2 ln, mi ln cách nhau 15 giây, m đầu kết
thúc mi phn nghe có tín hiu.
Mọi hướng dn cho thí sinh (bng tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài nghe.
Part 1: You will hear people talking in eight different situations. Choose the best answer (A, B or C)
and write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
1. You hear a student talking about a school magazine he publishes. What does he need at the moment?
A. more help B. more articles C. more funds
2. You hear a British woman talking about naming children. What is her opinion on naming children?
A. She likes to avoid the most common names.
B. She thinks names will become more and more strange.
C. She is in favour of creating completely new names.
3. You hear a man being interviewed on the radio. What is his current occupation?
A. a reporter B. a critic C. an author
4. You hear an athlete talking about some Olympic trials he took part in. How does he feel about his
performance?
A. He realises that he did not concentrate enough.
B. He accepts that he had no chance against top athletes.
C. He regrets that he was not in better physical condition.
5. You overhear two friends talking about music. How did the man first find out about his new CD?
A. He read about it. B. He heard part of it. C. He was told about it.
6. You overhear a man talking about the competitions that he and his wife enter. What did his favourite
prize allow him to do?
A. go on an interesting flight B. stay in a luxurious place C. own a prestigious car
7. You hear a woman talking about her job, which involves inspecting mountain paths. What aspect of
the job does she sometimes find annoying?
A. the work schedule B. the weather C. the walkers
8. On a radio programme, you hear a mother talking about her relationship with her daughter. What is
she surprised about?
A. her daughter's decision to leave home
B. how her daughter has been able to help her
C. the way that her daughter's attitude has changed
Your answers:
1.
2.
4.
6.
7.
8.
Part 2: For question 1-10, complete the form below. Write ONE WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER
for each answer.
Accommodation Form - Student Information
Example
Type of accommodation:
.................hall.............. of residence
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Name:
Anu (1) .............................................
Date of birth:
(2) .....................................................
Country of origin:
India
Course of study:
(3) .....................................................
Number of years planned in hall:
(4) .....................................................
Preferred catering arrangement:
half board
Special dietary requirements:
no (5) .............................................. (red)
Preferred room type:
a single (6) .......................................
Interests:
the (7) ............................................. badminton
Priorities in choice of hall:
to be with other students who are (8) ............................
to live outside the (9) ....................................... to have
a (10) ................................. area for socialising
Contact phone number:
667549
Part 3: You will hear part of a radio programme about chocolate. For questions 1-7, complete the
sentences with a word or short phrase.
Chocolate was originally regarded as a luxury food. The (1) _________________________ of
chocolate is what makes us crave it. During the manufacturing process the liquid chocolate is made
smoother by passing it through (2) __________________________. In order to achieve an enjoyable
(3)____________________________ a thick emulsion is necessary. According to Professor
Warburton, some people may eat too much chocolate as a kind of (4) _________________________.
A certain constituent of chocolate is known to increase (5) ________________________and blood
sugar. Eating chocolate may be one way of controlling (6) _______________________after something
upsetting happens. Stress hormones are produced as a result of a feeling of guilt. Corinne Sweet says
people become addicted to chocolate because they have a (7) __________________________ .
SECTION II: USE OF ENGLISH
Part 1: Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to each of the following questions and write your
answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
1. The pictures in my album are all in _________order.
A. average B. chronological C. overused D. reliable
2. He lost all of his money in a speculative business venture and was _________ to beggary.
A. demeaned B. compelled C. reduced D. converted
3. He was _________ from the competition because he had not complied with rules.
A. banished B. disqualified C. forbidden D. outlawed
4. We like our students to participate _________ in the school’s programme.
A. actively B. basically C. dynamically D. comprehensively
5. Getting the job finished on time is no _________ achievement.
A. mean B. pale C. slim D. poor
6. They thought the painting was genuine but it turned out to be a _________.
A. facsimile B. imitation C. replica D. reproduction
7. The programme was so successful that a _________ series is being made.
A. after-effect B. backup C. by-product D. follow-up
8. A sculpture by Rodin fetched more than $2 million at the _________ last month.
A. auction B. gallery C. museum D. sale
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9. If you’ve had an upset stomach, it’s better to stick to _________ foods like milk, eggs and potatoes.
A. mild B. insipid C. bland D. tasteless
10. It is my great privilege to accept this important award on behalf of my colleague.
A. acrobatic B. devastating C. implicit D. prestigious
Your answers:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Part 2: Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered space provided in each
column on the right. (0) has been done as an example.
Exploring the world by sea
People have been carrying out (0. EXPLORE) _________by sea for thousands
of years. Our distant ancestors set out on (1. PERIL) ________voyages on
primitive rafts and ships with no guarantee of ever seeing land again.
(2. BELIEVE) _______though it may seem, there is evidence to suggest that
sailors from Polynesia began to undertake long and (3. RISK) _______
journeys, as far back as 1200 BC. They may even have travelled as far as South
America. (4. ANALYSE) __________ of fossilised chicken bones found in
Chile suggests that Polynesian (5. SAIL) ___________had made their way to
South America long before the (6. ARRIVE) ___________of the Spanish.
While Polynesians were exploring the Pacific, Vikings were sailing the
Atlantic. Viking (7. EXPLORE) ___________ reached North America but did
not establish a permanent (8. SETTLE) ___________ there. They returned
home with tales of a land where grapes grew in profusion and fish were
(9. PLENTY) ___________too. It is impossible not to feel great respect for the
(10. BRAVE___________of these intrepid early explorers.
0. exploration
1. __________
2. __________
3. __________
4. __________
5. __________
6. __________
7. __________
8. __________
9. __________
10. _________
Part 3: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only ONE word in
each gap. Write your answers in the corresponding boxes provided below the passage.
Graphology at work
Can your handwriting reveal anything at all concerning your character? Enough, perhaps, to
decide whether you will get the job that you have applied (1)_____Graphology, the science of
analysing handwriting, is being used by recruitment personnel in a growing number of companies.
Business consultant Eleanor Sturgeon says, ‘Companies find it helpful but it all depends on both
(2)_____much they know about graphology and the way they use it.’
When graphology is being used, job applicants (3)_____asked to submit a sample of their
handwriting. This reveals characteristics ranging from honesty and thoroughness (4)_____anxiety and
aggression. Sturgeon says, ‘From the sample, we analyse an applicant’s aptitude for a job; for
example, whether they would be capable (5)_____dealing with pressure.’ What happens, though,
(6)_____applicants refuse to take a writing test? Sturgeon says, ‘Refusing a test in itself tells you a lot
(7)_____an applicant’s character. It is made clear to them that handwriting analysis is only part of the
process, and is used together (8)_____other tests, CVs and interviews. If someone doesn’t get a job, it
won’t be just (9)_____of their handwriting. Almost certainly, they wouldn’t (10)_____got the job
anyway.’
Your answers:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
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SECTION III: READING
Part 1: Read the passage and choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according
to the text. Write your answers in the numbered boxes.
Solving Deforestation Problem
As more and more countries around the globe move towards industrialization in an attempt to
compete in the global market, an environmental crisis over deforestation - the cutting down, burning,
and general damaging of forests - is looming for mankind. Over the last several decades,
environmental specialists have proposed various strategies aimed at slowing down this process of
deforestation in developing countries. Many of these proposals are indeed valuable ideas in that they
are realistic attempts to address some of the causes of deforestation, such as farming, cattle ranching,
and commercial logging. All of them rely on government involvement of some kind.
There are three broad categories of solutions: state economic policies, internal agreements, and
international programs. 1) Economic policies generally attempt to limit the activity of small farmers
through government actions. 2) Government actions can include the clear and proper definition and
enforcement of property rights, meaning that squatting, or illegally settling on land, would be more
difficult. 3) Subsidies can be used to encourage conservation. That is, money may be paid to
supplement the income of those farmers who make an effort to reduce the usual amount of damage to
the forest that their farms cause. In addition, taxes can act as a deterrent to undesirable land use. 4)
For example, certain kinds of agriculture, like the slash-and-burn method, as well as cattle ranching,
may be taxed to discourage these activities.
An internal agreement may be made between governments and indigenous or native people
living in the moist rainforests and open woodlands of the tropics, where the vast majority of this
deforestation is occurring. Such an agreement would allow people to carry on traditional activities
adapted for some economic benefit. One example is the rubber-tappers in Brazil. These native people
draw sap from rubber trees in the rainforest, without damaging or killing the trees. The sap, in turn, is
sold to rubber companies, thereby providing the native people with economic benefits.
Finally, international agreements usually involve the exchange of monetary aid in return for
government action to protect its forests. One such plan seeks to help pay a nation's debt in exchange
for restrictions on certain kinds of activities in rainforests. This is appealing for a poor country such as
Brazil, which has an international debt of $160 billion. Instead of selling logging concessions to pay
down that obligation, the government receives money for banning or restricting logging in its forests.
There is also the proposal of a global fund created in order to grant money to countries that choose to
protect their environments. While all of these ideas could possibly work, it remains to be seen whether
there will be any real progress in rainforest conservation.
It is clear that something must be done to protect the forests of the world. If the current rate of
deforestation continues, the world's rainforests will vanish within 100 years, causing numerous adverse
effects on global climate and eliminating the majority of plant and animal species on the planet.
Deforestation significantly increases the amount of carbon dioxide (CO
2
) released into the atmosphere
each year, which in turn causes an in global temperatures. Also, scientists speculate that the tropical
rainforests, though covering only seven percent of the Earth's dry surface, contain mmore than half of
the 5 million to 80 million species of plants and animals that comprise the "biodiversity" of the planet.
The loss of species resulting from radical climate change will have a drastic effect. The Earth is losing
species every day that could potentially prevent cancer or lead to a cure for AIDS. In addition, other
organisms are losing species they depend upon, and thus face extinction themselves. Unless some form
of concrete solution for deforestation is enacted quickly, the survival of all creatures living on Earth
could be in jeopardy.
1. According to paragraphs 3 and 4, what is the main difference between an internal agreement and an
international agreement?
A. International agreements are more effective than internal agreements.
B. An international agreement is between countries; an internal agreement is between a
government and its people.
C. Internal agreements benefit governments; international agreements benefit indigenous groups.
D. Internal agreements are more effective than international ones.
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2. The word "obligation" in paragraph 4 could best be replaced by
A. promise B. relationship C. guarantee D. debt
3. In paragraph 1, what does the word "them" refer to?
A. The causes of deforestation B. Decades
C. Proposals D. Developing countries
4. Look at the four squares [■] that indicate where the following sentence could be added to paragraph
2: Deforestation by a peasant farmer is often done to raise crops for subsistence and is driven by the
basic human need for food. Where would the sentence best fit?
Choose the square [■] where the sentence should be added to the passage.
A. 1
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5. Why does the author mention rubber-tappers in paragraph 3?
A. To provide an example of an internal agreement
B. To provide an example of an international agreement
C. To provide an example of a state economic policy
D. To provide an example of why Brazil poor is a poor nation
6. According to the passage, what are the major adverse effects of deforestation?
A. An increase in carbon dioxide and decrease in biodiversity
B. Warmer weather and an increase in biodiversity
C. Loss of plant and animal species and an increase in global debt
D. An increase in global debt and human diseases
7. Which of the following sentences best expresses the essential information of the highlighted sentence?
Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways of leave out essential information.
A. In coming decades, environmental scientists will suggest several strategies for stopping
deforestation in third-world countries.
B. Environmental scientists, in recent years have suggested that deforestation slows down the
process of development in various countries.
C. In recent decades, several methods for countering deforestation in poor countries have been
suggested by experts on environment.
D. Experts on the environment have been concerned about the impact of deforestation on the
Earth's biodiversity in recent decades.
8. From the passage, it can be inferred that ________
A. state economic policies are more effective than international agreements
B. indigenous peoples in the tropics depend on forestry to make money
C. the three types of solutions mentioned will save the rainforests
D. Deforeforestation is not a very serious problem
9. The word “deterrent” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________
A. fine B. penalty C. incentive D. discouragement
10. The word “this” in paragraph 4 refers to __________
A. a poor country B. a nation’s debt C. an obligation D. an international agreement
11. The word “rate” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________
A. price B. grade C. level D. evaluation
12. Directions: An introductory sentence for a brief summary of the passage is provided below.
Complete the summary by selecting the THREE answer choices that express the most important
ideas in the passage. Some sentences do not belong in the summary because they express ideas that
are not presented in the passage or are minor ideas in the passage.
First Sentence: Several plans for slowing down the adverse environmental effects produced
from deforestation have recently been proposed by experts on the environment.
A. All of these strategies depend on funding and assistance from national governments around the
world.
B. One of these plans calls for governments to provide economic incentives for responsible land
use and economic disincentives for harmful land use.
C. Another plan suggests indigenous peoples and governments compromise and adapt traditional
farming methods to modern environmental and economic situations.
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D. The rubber-tappers of Brazil are a good example of a native group adapting traditional practices
to today's global economy.
E. The Earth is constantly losing plant species that could one day lead scientists to cures for cancer
or AIDS.
F. A third strategy involves richer nations offering financial aid and incentives to poorer countries
for protecting their own forests.
Your answers:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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8.
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10.
11.
12.
Part 2: Choose ONE suitable word from the box below to complete in each blank. There are two
words that you do not need to use. Write your answers in the numbered boxes.
support control possess play work keep pulled shows cutting reliable lack safe
Mountain climbing
One of the most difficult but rewarding of pastimes is mountain climbing. The modern climber
must (1)______many different skills. Rock climbing requires a combination of gymnastic ability,
imagination and observation, but perhaps the most necessary skill is being able to (2) ______out how
much weight a particular rock will (3) ______Mountaineers climb in groups of three or four, each
climber at a distance of approximately six metres from the next. Usually one person climbs while the
other climbers (4) ______hold of the rope. The most experienced climber goes first and (5) ______the
other climbers which way to go, making the rope secure so that it is (6) ______for the others to follow.
With much mountain climbing, snow skills (7) ______a very important part. Ice axes are used
for (8) ______ steps into the snow and for testing the ground. Climbers always tie themselves together
so that, if the leader falls, he or she can be held by the others and (9) ______back to safety. The
number of dangers faced by climbers is almost endless. And the (10) ______of oxygen at high
altitudes makes life even more difficult for mountaineers.
Your answers:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Part 3: Read the following passage and answer the questions below.
LAND OF THE RISING SUM
A Japan has a significantly better record in terms of average mathematical attainment than England
and Wales. Large sample international comparisons of pupils' attainments since the 1960s have
established that not only did Japanese pupils at age 13 have better scores of average attainment, but
there was also a larger proportion of 'low' attainers in England, where, incidentally, the variation in
attainment scores was much greater. The percentage of Gross National Product spent on education is
reasonably similar in the two countries, so how is this higher and more consistent attainment in
maths achieved?
B Lower secondary schools in Japan cover three school years, from the seventh grade (age 13) to the
ninth grade (age 15). Virtually all pupils at this stage attend state schools: only 3 per cent are in the
private sector. Schools are usually modern in design, set well back from the road and spacious
inside. Classrooms are large and pupils sit at single desks in rows. Lessons last for a standardised 50
minutes and are always followed by a 10-minute break, which gives the pupils a chance to let off
steam. Teachers begin with a formal address and mutual bowing, and then concentrate on whole-
class teaching.
Classes are large - usually about 40 - and are unstreamed. Pupils stay in the same class for all
lessons throughout the school and develop considerable class identity and loyalty. Pupils attend the
school in their own neighbourhood, which in theory removes ranking by school. In practice in
Tokyo, because of the relative concentration of schools, there is some competition to get into the
'better' school in a particular area.
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C Traditional ways of teaching form the basis of the lesson and the remarkably quiet classes take their
own notes of the points made and the examples demonstrated. Everyone has their own copy of the
textbook supplied by the central education authority, Monbusho, as part of the concept of free
compulsory education up to the age of 15. These textbooks are, on the whole, small, presumably
inexpensive to produce, but well set out and logically developed. (One teacher was particularly keen
to introduce colour and pictures into maths textbooks: he felt this would make them more accessible
to pupils brought up in a cartoon culture.) Besides approving textbooks, Monbusho also decides the
highly centralised national curriculum and how it is to be delivered.
D Lessons all follow the same pattern. At the beginning, the pupils put solutions to the homework on
the board, then the teachers comment, correct or elaborate as necessary. Pupils mark their own
homework: this is an important principle in Japanese schooling as it enables pupils to see where and
why they made a mistake, so that these can be avoided in future. No one minds mistakes or
ignorance as long as you are prepared to learn from them.
After the homework has been discussed, the teacher explains the topic of the lesson, slowly and with
a lot of repetition and elaboration. Examples are demonstrated on the board; questions from the
textbook are worked through first with the class, and then the class is set questions from the
textbook to do individually. Only rarely are supplementary worksheets distributed in a maths class.
The impression is that the logical nature of the textbooks and their comprehensive coverage of
different types of examples, combined with the relative homogeneity of the class, renders work
sheets unnecessary. At this point, the teacher would circulate and make sure that all the pupils were
coping well.
E It is remarkable that large, mixed-ability classes could be kept together for maths throughout all their
compulsory schooling from 6 to 15. Teachers say that they give individual help at the end of a
lesson or after school, setting extra work if necessary. In observed lessons, any strugglers would be
assisted by the teacher or quietly seek help from their neighbour. Carefully fostered class identity
makes pupils keen to help each other - anyway, it is in their interests since the class progresses
together.
This scarcely seems adequate help to enable slow learners to keep up. However, the Japanese
attitude towards education runs along the lines of 'if you work hard enough, you can do almost
anything'. Parents are kept closely informed of their children's progress and will play a part in
helping their children to keep up with class, sending them to 'Juku' (private evening tuition) if extra
help is needed and encouraging them to work harder. It seems to work, at least for 95 per cent of the
school population.
F So what are the major contributing factors in the success of maths teaching? Clearly, attitudes are
important. Education is valued greatly in Japanese culture; maths is recognised as an important
compulsory subject throughout schooling; and the emphasis is on hard work coupled with a focus on
accuracy.
Other relevant points relate to the supportive attitude of a class towards slower pupils, the lack of
competition within a class, and the positive emphasis on learning for oneself and improving one's
own standard. And the view of repetitively boring lessons and learning the facts by heart, which is
sometimes quoted in relation to Japanese classes, may be unfair and unjustified. No poor maths
lessons were observed. They were mainly good and one or two were inspirational.
For questions 1 5, choose the correct heading for sections B-F from the list of headings below. (There are
more extra headings which you do not need to use). Write the correct number (i-ix) in the corresponding
numbered boxes.
List of Headings
i The influence of Monbusho
ii Helping less successful students
iii The success of compulsory education
iv Research findings concerning achievements in maths
v The typical format of a maths lesson
vi Comparative expenditure on maths education
vii Background to middle-years education in Japan
viii The key to Japanese successes in maths education
ix The role of homework correction
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Your answers:
0. Section A:
….iv….
1. Section B:
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2. Section C:
……..
3. Section D:
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4. Section E:
……..
5. Section F:
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For questions 6-9:
Do the following statements agree with the claims of the writer in Reading Passage 1?
In the numbered boxes 6-9, write
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
6 There is a wider range of achievement amongst English pupils studying maths than amongst their
Japanese counterparts.
7 The percentage of Gross National Product spent on education generally reflects the level of
attainment in mathematics.
8 Private schools in Japan are more modern and spacious than state-run lower secondary schools.
9 Teachers mark homework in Japanese schools.
Your answers:
6.
7.
8.
9.
For questions 10-13:
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
10. Maths textbooks in Japanese schools are __________
A. cheap for pupils to buy.
B. well organised and adapted to the needs of the pupils.
C. written to be used in conjunction with TV programmes.
D. not very popular with many Japanese teachers.
11. When a new maths topic is introduced,
A. students answer questions on the board.
B. students rely entirely on the textbook.
C. it is carefully and patiently explained to the students.
D. it is usual for students to use extra worksheets.
12. How do schools deal with students who experience difficulties?
A. They are given appropriate supplementary tuition.
B. They are encouraged to copy from other pupils.
C. They are forced to explain their slow progress.
D. They are placed in a mixed-ability class.
13. Why do Japanese students tend to achieve relatively high rates of success in maths?
A. It is a compulsory subject in Japan.
B. They are used to working without help from others.
C. Much effort is made and correct answers are emphasised.
D. There is a strong emphasis on repetitive learning.
Your answers:
10.
11.
12.
13.
SECTION IV: WRITING
Part 1: Read the following passage and use your own words to summarize it. Your summary should
be about 70 words long. You MUST NOT copy the original.
Every piece of news and information we get comes from some place. This place is called the
source. There are two kinds of sources. Each has strengths and weaknesses. Primary sources give us
first-hand records of events. These might be newspaper stories by a reporter at some event. Or they
could be letters from someone involved in the event. Secondary sources write about information from
primary sources. They do not have first-hand information. Historians are second-hand sources. They
write about events that happened long before they were born. People who tell you information they
heard from somebody else are also secondary sources.
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When we receive information, we must decide if it is true. We have to ask ourselves, "Is the
information really a fact? Or is this information only the source's opinion?" If it is a fact, we need to
see if there are other sources that confirm it. If the information is an opinion, we should consider the
person who gave the opinion. Did the person take part in or see the event? Is he or she an expert on the
topic of the information? We also have to ask when the report or opinion was written. We might hear
news that is many years old. Is there any new or better information?
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Part 2: The graph below shows information about UK immigration, emigration and net migration
between 1999 and 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features,
and make comparison where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
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Part 3: Write about the following topic (about 300 words):
In most parts of the world, the volume of traffic is growing at an alarming rate. Discuss the main
traffic problems in your country and possible solutions.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience. (Do not include your personal information).
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Điểm bằng số Điểm bằng chữ Chữ ký G.khảo 1 Chữ ký G.khảo 2 Số phách Số T.tự bài thi [
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH NINH THUẬN
NĂM HỌC 2015 – 2016 Khóa ngày: 08 / 11 / 2015
(Đề chính thức)
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH - Cấp THPT
(Đề thi gồm 10 trang/ 20 điểm)
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút
(Không kể thời gian phát đề) SECTION I: LISTENING
HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN THI NGHE HIỂU
Bài nghe gồm 3 phần, mỗi phần được nghe 2 lần, mỗi lần cách nhau 15 giây, mở đầu và kết
thúc mỗi phần nghe có tín hiệu.
Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh (bằng tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài nghe.
Part 1: You will hear people talking in eight different situations. Choose the best answer (A, B or C)
and write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.

1. You hear a student talking about a school magazine he publishes. What does he need at the moment? A. more help B. more articles C. more funds
2. You hear a British woman talking about naming children. What is her opinion on naming children?
A. She likes to avoid the most common names.
B. She thinks names will become more and more strange.
C. She is in favour of creating completely new names.
3. You hear a man being interviewed on the radio. What is his current occupation? A. a reporter B. a critic C. an author
4. You hear an athlete talking about some Olympic trials he took part in. How does he feel about his performance?
A. He realises that he did not concentrate enough.
B. He accepts that he had no chance against top athletes.
C. He regrets that he was not in better physical condition.
5. You overhear two friends talking about music. How did the man first find out about his new CD? A. He read about it. B. He heard part of it. C. He was told about it.
6. You overhear a man talking about the competitions that he and his wife enter. What did his favourite prize allow him to do?
A. go on an interesting flight B. stay in a luxurious place C. own a prestigious car
7. You hear a woman talking about her job, which involves inspecting mountain paths. What aspect of
the job does she sometimes find annoying? A. the work schedule B. the weather C. the walkers
8. On a radio programme, you hear a mother talking about her relationship with her daughter. What is she surprised about?
A. her daughter's decision to leave home
B. how her daughter has been able to help her
C. the way that her daughter's attitude has changed Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Part 2: For question 1-10, complete the form below. Write ONE WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Accommodation Form - Student Information Example Type of accommodation:
.................hall.............. of residence 1 Điểm bằng số Điểm bằng chữ Chữ ký G.khảo 1 Chữ ký G.khảo 2 Số phách Số T.tự bài thi [ Name:
Anu (1) ............................................. Date of birth:
(2) ..................................................... Country of origin: India Course of study:
(3) .....................................................
Number of years planned in hall:
(4) .....................................................
Preferred catering arrangement: half board Special dietary requirements:
no (5) .............................................. (red) Preferred room type:
a single (6) ....................................... Interests:
the (7) ............................................. badminton
to be with other students who are (8) ............................
to live outside the (9) ....................................... to have Priorities in choice of hall:
a (10) ................................. area for socialising Contact phone number: 667549
Part 3: You will hear part of a radio programme about chocolate. For questions 1-7, complete the
sentences with a word or short phrase.

Chocolate was originally regarded as a luxury food. The (1) _________________________ of
chocolate is what makes us crave it. During the manufacturing process the liquid chocolate is made
smoother by passing it through (2) __________________________. In order to achieve an enjoyable
(3)____________________________ a thick emulsion is necessary. According to Professor
Warburton, some people may eat too much chocolate as a kind of (4) _________________________.
A certain constituent of chocolate is known to increase (5) ________________________and blood
sugar. Eating chocolate may be one way of controlling (6) _______________________after something
upsetting happens. Stress hormones are produced as a result of a feeling of guilt. Corinne Sweet says
people become addicted to chocolate because they have a (7) __________________________ .
SECTION II: USE OF ENGLISH
Part 1: Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to each of the following questions and write your
answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
1. The pictures in my album are all in _________order. A. average B. chronological C. overused D. reliable
2. He lost all of his money in a speculative business venture and was _________ to beggary. A. demeaned B. compelled C. reduced D. converted
3. He was _________ from the competition because he had not complied with rules. A. banished B. disqualified C. forbidden D. outlawed
4. We like our students to participate _________ in the school’s programme. A. actively B. basically C. dynamically D. comprehensively
5. Getting the job finished on time is no _________ achievement. A. mean B. pale C. slim D. poor
6. They thought the painting was genuine but it turned out to be a _________. A. facsimile B. imitation C. replica D. reproduction
7. The programme was so successful that a _________ series is being made. A. after-effect B. backup C. by-product D. follow-up
8. A sculpture by Rodin fetched more than $2 million at the _________ last month. A. auction B. gallery C. museum D. sale 2 Điểm bằng số Điểm bằng chữ Chữ ký G.khảo 1 Chữ ký G.khảo 2 Số phách Số T.tự bài thi [
9. If you’ve had an upset stomach, it’s better to stick to _________ foods like milk, eggs and potatoes. A. mild B. insipid C. bland D. tasteless
10. It is my great privilege to accept this important award on behalf of my colleague. A. acrobatic B. devastating C. implicit D. prestigious Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part 2: Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered space provided in each
column on the right. (0) has been done as an example.

Exploring the world by sea
People have been carrying out (0. EXPLORE) _________by sea for thousands 0. exploration
of years. Our distant ancestors set out on (1. PERIL) ________voyages on 1. __________
primitive rafts and ships with no guarantee of ever seeing land again.
(2. BELIEVE) _______though it may seem, there is evidence to suggest that 2. __________
sailors from Polynesia began to undertake long and (3. RISK) _______ 3. __________
journeys, as far back as 1200 BC. They may even have travelled as far as South
America. (4. ANALYSE) __________ of fossilised chicken bones found in 4. __________
Chile suggests that Polynesian (5. SAIL) ___________had made their way to 5. __________
South America long before the (6. ARRIVE) ___________of the Spanish. 6. __________
While Polynesians were exploring the Pacific, Vikings were sailing the
Atlantic. Viking (7. EXPLORE) ___________ reached North America but did 7. __________
not establish a permanent (8. SETTLE) ___________ there. They returned 8. __________
home with tales of a land where grapes grew in profusion and fish were
(9. PLENTY) ___________too. It is impossible not to feel great respect for the 9. __________
(10. BRAVE___________of these intrepid early explorers. 10. _________
Part 3: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only ONE word in
each gap. Write your answers in the corresponding boxes provided below the passage.
Graphology at work
Can your handwriting reveal anything at all concerning your character? Enough, perhaps, to
decide whether you will get the job that you have applied (1)_____Graphology, the science of
analysing handwriting, is being used by recruitment personnel in a growing number of companies.
Business consultant Eleanor Sturgeon says, ‘Companies find it helpful but it all depends on both
(2)_____much they know about graphology and the way they use it.’
When graphology is being used, job applicants (3)_____asked to submit a sample of their
handwriting. This reveals characteristics ranging from honesty and thoroughness (4)_____anxiety and
aggression. Sturgeon says, ‘From the sample, we analyse an applicant’s aptitude for a job; for
example, whether they would be capable (5)_____dealing with pressure.’ What happens, though,
(6)_____applicants refuse to take a writing test? Sturgeon says, ‘Refusing a test in itself tells you a lot
(7)_____an applicant’s character. It is made clear to them that handwriting analysis is only part of the
process, and is used together (8)_____other tests, CVs and interviews. If someone doesn’t get a job, it
won’t be just (9)_____of their handwriting. Almost certainly, they wouldn’t (10)_____got the job anyway.’ Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 3 Điểm bằng số Điểm bằng chữ Chữ ký G.khảo 1 Chữ ký G.khảo 2 Số phách Số T.tự bài thi [ SECTION III: READING
Part 1: Read the passage and choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according
to the text. Write your answers in the numbered boxes.

Solving Deforestation Problem
As more and more countries around the globe move towards industrialization in an attempt to
compete in the global market, an environmental crisis over deforestation - the cutting down, burning,
and general damaging of forests - is looming for mankind. Over the last several decades,
environmental specialists have proposed various strategies aimed at slowing down this process of
deforestation in developing countries.
Many of these proposals are indeed valuable ideas in that they
are realistic attempts to address some of the causes of deforestation, such as farming, cattle ranching,
and commercial logging. All of them rely on government involvement of some kind.
There are three broad categories of solutions: state economic policies, internal agreements, and
international programs. ◼ 1) Economic policies generally attempt to limit the activity of small farmers
through government actions. ◼ 2) Government actions can include the clear and proper definition and
enforcement of property rights, meaning that squatting, or illegally settling on land, would be more
difficult. ◼ 3) Subsidies can be used to encourage conservation. That is, money may be paid to
supplement the income of those farmers who make an effort to reduce the usual amount of damage to
the forest that their farms cause. In addition, taxes can act as a deterrent to undesirable land use. ◼ 4)
For example, certain kinds of agriculture, like the slash-and-burn method, as well as cattle ranching,
may be taxed to discourage these activities.
An internal agreement may be made between governments and indigenous or native people
living in the moist rainforests and open woodlands of the tropics, where the vast majority of this
deforestation is occurring. Such an agreement would allow people to carry on traditional activities
adapted for some economic benefit. One example is the rubber-tappers in Brazil. These native people
draw sap from rubber trees in the rainforest, without damaging or killing the trees. The sap, in turn, is
sold to rubber companies, thereby providing the native people with economic benefits.
Finally, international agreements usually involve the exchange of monetary aid in return for
government action to protect its forests. One such plan seeks to help pay a nation's debt in exchange
for restrictions on certain kinds of activities in rainforests. This is appealing for a poor country such as
Brazil, which has an international debt of $160 billion. Instead of selling logging concessions to pay
down that obligation, the government receives money for banning or restricting logging in its forests.
There is also the proposal of a global fund created in order to grant money to countries that choose to
protect their environments. While all of these ideas could possibly work, it remains to be seen whether
there will be any real progress in rainforest conservation.
It is clear that something must be done to protect the forests of the world. If the current rate of
deforestation continues, the world's rainforests will vanish within 100 years, causing numerous adverse
effects on global climate and eliminating the majority of plant and animal species on the planet.
Deforestation significantly increases the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) released into the atmosphere
each year, which in turn causes an in global temperatures. Also, scientists speculate that the tropical
rainforests, though covering only seven percent of the Earth's dry surface, contain mmore than half of
the 5 million to 80 million species of plants and animals that comprise the "biodiversity" of the planet.
The loss of species resulting from radical climate change will have a drastic effect. The Earth is losing
species every day that could potentially prevent cancer or lead to a cure for AIDS. In addition, other
organisms are losing species they depend upon, and thus face extinction themselves. Unless some form
of concrete solution for deforestation is enacted quickly, the survival of all creatures living on Earth could be in jeopardy.
1. According to paragraphs 3 and 4, what is the main difference between an internal agreement and an international agreement?
A. International agreements are more effective than internal agreements.
B. An international agreement is between countries; an internal agreement is between a government and its people.
C. Internal agreements benefit governments; international agreements benefit indigenous groups.
D. Internal agreements are more effective than international ones. 4 Điểm bằng số Điểm bằng chữ Chữ ký G.khảo 1 Chữ ký G.khảo 2 Số phách Số T.tự bài thi [
2. The word "obligation" in paragraph 4 could best be replaced by A. promise B. relationship C. guarantee D. debt
3. In paragraph 1, what does the word "them" refer to?
A. The causes of deforestation B. Decades C. Proposals D. Developing countries
4. Look at the four squares [■] that indicate where the following sentence could be added to paragraph
2: Deforestation by a peasant farmer is often done to raise crops for subsistence and is driven by the
basic human need for food. Where would the sentence best fit?
Choose the square [■] where the sentence should be added to the passage. A. 1st square B. 2nd square C. 3rd square D. 4th square
5. Why does the author mention rubber-tappers in paragraph 3?
A. To provide an example of an internal agreement
B. To provide an example of an international agreement
C. To provide an example of a state economic policy
D. To provide an example of why Brazil poor is a poor nation
6. According to the passage, what are the major adverse effects of deforestation?
A. An increase in carbon dioxide and decrease in biodiversity
B. Warmer weather and an increase in biodiversity
C. Loss of plant and animal species and an increase in global debt
D. An increase in global debt and human diseases
7. Which of the following sentences best expresses the essential information of the highlighted sentence?
Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways of leave out essential information.
A. In coming decades, environmental scientists will suggest several strategies for stopping
deforestation in third-world countries.
B. Environmental scientists, in recent years have suggested that deforestation slows down the
process of development in various countries.
C. In recent decades, several methods for countering deforestation in poor countries have been
suggested by experts on environment.
D. Experts on the environment have been concerned about the impact of deforestation on the
Earth's biodiversity in recent decades.
8. From the passage, it can be inferred that ________
A. state economic policies are more effective than international agreements
B. indigenous peoples in the tropics depend on forestry to make money
C. the three types of solutions mentioned will save the rainforests
D. Deforeforestation is not a very serious problem
9. The word “deterrent” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________ A. fine B. penalty C. incentive D. discouragement
10. The word “this” in paragraph 4 refers to __________
A. a poor country B. a nation’s debt
C. an obligation D. an international agreement
11. The word “rate” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________ A. price B. grade C. level D. evaluation
12. Directions: An introductory sentence for a brief summary of the passage is provided below.
Complete the summary by selecting the THREE answer choices that express the most important
ideas in the passage. Some sentences do not belong in the summary because they express ideas that
are not presented in the passage or are minor ideas in the passage.
First Sentence: Several plans for slowing down the adverse environmental effects produced
from deforestation have recently been proposed by experts on the environment.
A. All of these strategies depend on funding and assistance from national governments around the world.
B. One of these plans calls for governments to provide economic incentives for responsible land
use and economic disincentives for harmful land use.
C. Another plan suggests indigenous peoples and governments compromise and adapt traditional
farming methods to modern environmental and economic situations. 5 Điểm bằng số Điểm bằng chữ Chữ ký G.khảo 1 Chữ ký G.khảo 2 Số phách Số T.tự bài thi [
D. The rubber-tappers of Brazil are a good example of a native group adapting traditional practices to today's global economy.
E. The Earth is constantly losing plant species that could one day lead scientists to cures for cancer or AIDS.
F. A third strategy involves richer nations offering financial aid and incentives to poorer countries
for protecting their own forests. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Part 2: Choose ONE suitable word from the box below to complete in each blank. There are two
words that you do not need to use. Write your answers in the numbered boxes.

support control possess play work keep pulled shows cutting reliable lack safe Mountain climbing
One of the most difficult but rewarding of pastimes is mountain climbing. The modern climber
must (1)______many different skills. Rock climbing requires a combination of gymnastic ability,
imagination and observation, but perhaps the most necessary skill is being able to (2) ______out how
much weight a particular rock will (3) ______Mountaineers climb in groups of three or four, each
climber at a distance of approximately six metres from the next. Usually one person climbs while the
other climbers (4) ______hold of the rope. The most experienced climber goes first and (5) ______the
other climbers which way to go, making the rope secure so that it is (6) ______for the others to follow.
With much mountain climbing, snow skills (7) ______a very important part. Ice axes are used
for (8) ______ steps into the snow and for testing the ground. Climbers always tie themselves together
so that, if the leader falls, he or she can be held by the others and (9) ______back to safety. The
number of dangers faced by climbers is almost endless. And the (10) ______of oxygen at high
altitudes makes life even more difficult for mountaineers. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part 3: Read the following passage and answer the questions below. LAND OF THE RISING SUM
A Japan has a significantly better record in terms of average mathematical attainment than England
and Wales. Large sample international comparisons of pupils' attainments since the 1960s have
established that not only did Japanese pupils at age 13 have better scores of average attainment, but
there was also a larger proportion of 'low' attainers in England, where, incidentally, the variation in
attainment scores was much greater. The percentage of Gross National Product spent on education is
reasonably similar in the two countries, so how is this higher and more consistent attainment in maths achieved?
B Lower secondary schools in Japan cover three school years, from the seventh grade (age 13) to the
ninth grade (age 15). Virtually all pupils at this stage attend state schools: only 3 per cent are in the
private sector. Schools are usually modern in design, set well back from the road and spacious
inside. Classrooms are large and pupils sit at single desks in rows. Lessons last for a standardised 50
minutes and are always followed by a 10-minute break, which gives the pupils a chance to let off
steam. Teachers begin with a formal address and mutual bowing, and then concentrate on whole- class teaching.
Classes are large - usually about 40 - and are unstreamed. Pupils stay in the same class for all
lessons throughout the school and develop considerable class identity and loyalty. Pupils attend the
school in their own neighbourhood, which in theory removes ranking by school. In practice in
Tokyo, because of the relative concentration of schools, there is some competition to get into the
'better' school in a particular area. 6 Điểm bằng số Điểm bằng chữ Chữ ký G.khảo 1 Chữ ký G.khảo 2 Số phách Số T.tự bài thi [
C Traditional ways of teaching form the basis of the lesson and the remarkably quiet classes take their
own notes of the points made and the examples demonstrated. Everyone has their own copy of the
textbook supplied by the central education authority, Monbusho, as part of the concept of free
compulsory education up to the age of 15. These textbooks are, on the whole, small, presumably
inexpensive to produce, but well set out and logically developed. (One teacher was particularly keen
to introduce colour and pictures into maths textbooks: he felt this would make them more accessible
to pupils brought up in a cartoon culture.) Besides approving textbooks, Monbusho also decides the
highly centralised national curriculum and how it is to be delivered.
D Lessons all follow the same pattern. At the beginning, the pupils put solutions to the homework on
the board, then the teachers comment, correct or elaborate as necessary. Pupils mark their own
homework: this is an important principle in Japanese schooling as it enables pupils to see where and
why they made a mistake, so that these can be avoided in future. No one minds mistakes or
ignorance as long as you are prepared to learn from them.
After the homework has been discussed, the teacher explains the topic of the lesson, slowly and with
a lot of repetition and elaboration. Examples are demonstrated on the board; questions from the
textbook are worked through first with the class, and then the class is set questions from the
textbook to do individually. Only rarely are supplementary worksheets distributed in a maths class.
The impression is that the logical nature of the textbooks and their comprehensive coverage of
different types of examples, combined with the relative homogeneity of the class, renders work
sheets unnecessary. At this point, the teacher would circulate and make sure that all the pupils were coping well.
E It is remarkable that large, mixed-ability classes could be kept together for maths throughout all their
compulsory schooling from 6 to 15. Teachers say that they give individual help at the end of a
lesson or after school, setting extra work if necessary. In observed lessons, any strugglers would be
assisted by the teacher or quietly seek help from their neighbour. Carefully fostered class identity
makes pupils keen to help each other - anyway, it is in their interests since the class progresses together.
This scarcely seems adequate help to enable slow learners to keep up. However, the Japanese
attitude towards education runs along the lines of 'if you work hard enough, you can do almost
anything'. Parents are kept closely informed of their children's progress and will play a part in
helping their children to keep up with class, sending them to 'Juku' (private evening tuition) if extra
help is needed and encouraging them to work harder. It seems to work, at least for 95 per cent of the school population.
F So what are the major contributing factors in the success of maths teaching? Clearly, attitudes are
important. Education is valued greatly in Japanese culture; maths is recognised as an important
compulsory subject throughout schooling; and the emphasis is on hard work coupled with a focus on accuracy.
Other relevant points relate to the supportive attitude of a class towards slower pupils, the lack of
competition within a class, and the positive emphasis on learning for oneself and improving one's
own standard. And the view of repetitively boring lessons and learning the facts by heart, which is
sometimes quoted in relation to Japanese classes, may be unfair and unjustified. No poor maths
lessons were observed. They were mainly good and one or two were inspirational.
For questions 1 – 5, choose the correct heading for sections B-F from the list of headings below. (There are
more extra headings which you do not need to use). Write the correct number (i-ix) in the corresponding numbered boxes.
List of Headings i The influence of Monbusho ii
Helping less successful students iii
The success of compulsory education iv
Research findings concerning achievements in maths v
The typical format of a maths lesson vi
Comparative expenditure on maths education vii
Background to middle-years education in Japan
viii The key to Japanese successes in maths education ix
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Do the following statements agree with the claims of the writer in Reading Passage 1?
In the numbered boxes 6-9, write
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 6
There is a wider range of achievement amongst English pupils studying maths than amongst their Japanese counterparts. 7
The percentage of Gross National Product spent on education generally reflects the level of attainment in mathematics. 8
Private schools in Japan are more modern and spacious than state-run lower secondary schools. 9
Teachers mark homework in Japanese schools. Your answers: 6. 7. 8. 9. For questions 10-13:
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
10. Maths textbooks in Japanese schools are __________ A. cheap for pupils to buy.
B. well organised and adapted to the needs of the pupils.
C. written to be used in conjunction with TV programmes.
D. not very popular with many Japanese teachers.
11. When a new maths topic is introduced,
A. students answer questions on the board.
B. students rely entirely on the textbook.
C. it is carefully and patiently explained to the students.
D. it is usual for students to use extra worksheets.
12. How do schools deal with students who experience difficulties?
A. They are given appropriate supplementary tuition.
B. They are encouraged to copy from other pupils.
C. They are forced to explain their slow progress.
D. They are placed in a mixed-ability class.
13. Why do Japanese students tend to achieve relatively high rates of success in maths?
A. It is a compulsory subject in Japan.
B. They are used to working without help from others.
C. Much effort is made and correct answers are emphasised.
D. There is a strong emphasis on repetitive learning. Your answers: 10. 11. 12. 13. SECTION IV: WRITING
Part 1: Read the following passage and use your own words to summarize it. Your summary should
be about 70 words long. You MUST NOT copy the original.

Every piece of news and information we get comes from some place. This place is called the
source. There are two kinds of sources. Each has strengths and weaknesses. Primary sources give us
first-hand records of events. These might be newspaper stories by a reporter at some event. Or they
could be letters from someone involved in the event. Secondary sources write about information from
primary sources. They do not have first-hand information. Historians are second-hand sources. They
write about events that happened long before they were born. People who tell you information they
heard from somebody else are also secondary sources. 8 Điểm bằng số Điểm bằng chữ Chữ ký G.khảo 1 Chữ ký G.khảo 2 Số phách Số T.tự bài thi [
When we receive information, we must decide if it is true. We have to ask ourselves, "Is the
information really a fact? Or is this information only the source's opinion?" If it is a fact, we need to
see if there are other sources that confirm it. If the information is an opinion, we should consider the
person who gave the opinion. Did the person take part in or see the event? Is he or she an expert on the
topic of the information? We also have to ask when the report or opinion was written. We might hear
news that is many years old. Is there any new or better information?
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Part 2: The graph below shows information about UK immigration, emigration and net migration
between 1999 and 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features,
and make comparison where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

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Part 3: Write about the following topic (about 300 words):
In most parts of the world, the volume of traffic is growing at an alarming rate. Discuss the main
traffic problems in your country and possible solutions.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience. (Do not include your personal information).
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