(Vòng 2) Kì thi chọn đội tuyển chính thức dự thi HSG quốc gia lớp 12 THPT Đà Nẵng năm học 2017-2018 môn thi Tiếng Anh

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KỲ T HI CHỌN ĐỘI TUYỂN HỌC SINH GIỎI QUỐC GIA
THÀNH PHỐ ĐÀ NẴNG NĂM HỌC 2016 -2017 Môn : TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài : 180 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC VÒNG 2
Đề thi có 12 trang. Học sinh làm bài trên đề thi. Giám khảo 1 Giám khảo 2 Điểm bằng số Điểm bằng chữ Mã phách SECTION A: LISTENING PART 1
Circle the answer (A, B or C), which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract.
You will hear two people talking about a problem at work.
1. What is the man's problem?
A. Nobody will listen to his complaints at work.
B. There is friction between him and a colleague.
C. He's fallen out with his boss. 2.
What does the woman think?
A. He needs to approach the problem in a different way.
B. He has to accept that there will be problems in any office.
C. He is the main cause of all the office problems.
You will hear two people talking about how the woman got her job. 3.
What were Janet's expectations of the recruitment fair?
A. She was hoping to get some ideas for a career.
B. She was sure that someone would offer her a job in public Relations.
C. She had incorrect preconceptions as to what she would gain from it. 4.
How did Paul gain from the recruitment fair?
A. He passed an interview there and got a job.
B. He impressed someone who then recommended him for a job.
C. He applied for several jobs there and was successful.
You will hear two people talking about the man's job as a prison officer. 5.
What does the man say about his job?
A. You need to have a degree to get a promotion.
B. If you want a promotion you will have to go into management.
C. It's a career that offers incentives for industrious people. 6.
What is the woman's opinion of the man?
A. He is both courageous and mad.
B. He must have a cruel side to him.
C. His desire to get a promotion is more important than anything else. Vòng 2- Trang 1 / 12 PART 2
You will hear a woman talking about her job as a probation worker. Complete each of the following
sentences with NO MORE THAN TWO words. THE PROBATION WORKER
Georgia grew up on a (7) __________________.
Georgia didn't think she had enough (8) __________________ for a career in probation work.
While studying for her degree, Georgia worked as a (9) __________________ in three different places.
Being able to work out which (10) __________________ is the most urgent is an important skill.
While working face to face with an offender, you both have (11) __________________ to deal with.
Georgia works in the prison, (12) __________________ and her office.
The worst part of Georgia's job is dealing with (13) __________________.
Georgia has to work with the courts to decide on a fair (14) __________________ for each offender. PART 3
You will hear part of a radio interview with an economist. Circle the answer (A, B, C or D), which
fits best according to what you hear.
15. According to the Fawcett Society,
A. women would need to work into their eighties to earn as much money as men.
B. good qualifications aren't necessarily rewarded with high wages.
C. women will never earn as much as men.
D. more women have degrees than men.
16. What is said about careers advice in schools?
A. It has been improved but it is still inadequate.
B. It is now quite good for girls but boys are being neglected.
C. There is no advice for girls that are ambitious.
D. Girls are always encouraged not to be ambitious. 17 According to Jim,
A. women are to blame for not insisting on higher wages
B. new government policies have solved most of the problems.
C. there is nothing more the government can do.
D. women shouldn't necessarily be encouraged to change their choice of career.
18. A London School of Economics report showed that
A. who worked part-time found it difficult to get a full-time job later on.
B. after having children, women find it harder to earn as much money as men.
C. women find it hard to find a job after having children.
D. most women want a full-time job after having a child.
19. What does the “stuffed shirt” policy mean?
A. Women are being forced to choose between family commitments and work.
B. Only men can have part-time senior positions
C. Women don't get the opportunity to train for high-powered jobs.
D. No woman can have a senior position, Vòng 2- Trang 2 / 12
20. Jim seems to believe that
A. women should stay at home and look after their children.
B. women now earn as much money as men in the workplace.
C. women have been disadvantaged by outdated work ethics.
D. having children will soon be an advantage for working women.
SECTION B: VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE I.
Fill the gaps in the following sentences with the correct answer A, B, C or D. 1.
Some authors use their novels as a ______ to put over a message. A. method B. cover C. media D. vehicle 2.
She ______ agreed to go with him to the football match although she had no interest in the game at all. A. apologetically B. grudgingly C. shamefacedly D. discreetly 3.
I'm in a bit of a ______ as to what to wear to the wedding. A. loss B. quandary C. problem D. bewilderment 4.
It was clear from the beginning of the meeting that Jack was ______ on causing trouble. A. inclined B. predisposed C. bent D. obsessed 5.
This is the ______ timetable for the conference - it may change later. A. conditional B. indefinite C. provisional D. indeterminate 6.
The Internet has led to the faster and more effective ______ of information. A. expansion B. coverage C. spread D. dissemination 7.
This is the kind of crime that all decent people in society ______. A. appall B. frown C. deplore D. disallow 8.
On the news there was some dramatic ______ of the earthquake that had been captured by an amateur cameraman. A. shooting B. scenery C. clipping D. footage 9.
If you want to have a good flat in London, you have to pay through the ______ for it. A. mouth B. eye C. nose D. head
10. I did not mean to offend her but she took my comments ______ and now will not talk to me. A. aside B. awry C. apart D. amiss
11. It was an extremely hostile article which cast ______ on the conduct of the entire cabinet. A. criticism B. aspersions C. disapproval D. abuse
12. I found the information for the project in the encyclopedia but I couldn't give ______ and verse on it. A. chapter B. unit C. poem D. extract
13. Mr. Simkins is the big ______ in the company as he has just been promoted to the position of Managing Director. A. bread B. cheese C. apple D. meat
14. I didn’t get the job, but I’l just have to ______ and bear it, won’t I? A. smile B. grin C. smirk D. beam
15. “I’m no good at puzzles. I can’t even do crosswords,” She added for good ______. A. degree B. amount C. measure D. extent
16. The Jones made a ______ with the sale of their London house so they can’t be short of money. A. turning B. killing C. surviving D. lasting
17. I don’t normally like noisy clubs, but I had a sudden ______ to see what the Blue Parrot was like. A. force B. motive C. pressure D. impulse
18. Babysitting is money for old ______ if the children don’t wake up. A. rope B. string C. chain D. thread
19. Terry is an old ______ of mine. We split up nine years ago but we’ve stayed friends. A. fire B. spark C. flame D. blaze
20. I suggested that he phone his mother and he did it ______. A. in one go B. there and then C. at a stroke D. on and off Vòng 2- Trang 3 / 12 II.
There are TEN mistakes in the passage below. FIND, UNDERLINE and CORRECT them. Answers
The market for tourism in remote area is booming as never before. 0. areas
Countries all across the world are active promoting their 'wilderness' regions ……………………….
such as mountains, Arctic lands, deserts, small islands and wetlands to ……………………….
highly-spending tourists. The attraction of these areas is obvious: by ……………………….
defining, wilderness tourism requires little or no initial investment. But that ……………………….
does not mean that there is no cost. Like the 1992 United Nations ……………………….
Conference on Environment and Development recognized, these regions ……………………….
are fragile (i.e. highly vulnerable of abnormal pressures) not just in terms of ……………………….
their ecology, but also in terms of the culture of their inhabitants. The three ……………………….
most significant types of fragile environment in these respects, and also in ……………………….
terms of the proportion of the Earth's surface they cover, are deserts, ……………………….
mountains and Arctic areas. An important character is their marked ……………………….
seasonality, with harsh conditions prevail for many months each year. ……………………….
Consequently, most human acts, including tourism, are limited to quite ……………………….
clearly defined parts of the year. ……………………….
Tourists are drawn to these regions by their natural landscape beauty and ……………………….
the unique cultures of their indigenous people. And poor governments in ……………………….
these isolating areas have welcomed the new breed of 'adventure tourist', ……………………….
grateful for the hard currency they bring. For several years now, tourism has ……………………….
been the prime source of foreign exchange in Nepal and Bhutan. Tourism is ……………………….
also a key element in the economics of Arctic zones such as Lapland and ……………………….
Alaska and in desert areas such as Ayers Rock in Australia and Arizona's ………………………. Monument Valley. III.
Complete each sentence with ONE suitable word. 1.
No one knows about the financial details of the case as they were kept under _________. 2.
Thomas got to the airport a few minutes late and missed the plane by the _________ of his teeth. 3.
I have it on good _________ that their business is not doing well. 4.
Maria got off to a _________ start in her new job. 5.
It is believed that there’s a _________ of difference between liking someone and loving them. 6.
Such behavior is socially unacceptable; It is clearly at _________ with what civilized society expects. 7.
We need to tighten our _________ and start saving some money. 8.
Don’t let her frighten you, her _________ is worse than her bite. 9.
If you breathe a _________ of this to anyone, the whole deal will fall apart.
10. Keep your _________ on! Your car isn’t badly damaged! IV.
Complete each of the following sentences with the correct form of the word given. 1.
During the war the city was ____________ for over two years. SIEGE 2.
The ____________ relationship between watching violent films and behaving in a violent manner
has yet to be scientifically proved. CAUSE 3.
You should put an ad in the ____________ if you want to look for a roommate. CLASS 4.
She is not the intended ____________ of the award. RECEIVE 5.
Arnold always gets ____________ as the hero. TYPE 6.
The road was icy but he managed to stop the car ____________. EXPERTISE 7.
In his ____________, Mike smashed all the breakable items in the kitchen. FURIOUS 8.
She was a wild and ____________ girl, always getting into trouble. HEAD 9.
You must judge each film on its own merits, without any ____________ notions about what it’s like. CONCEIVE Vòng 2- Trang 4 / 12
10. There is little hope that Maurice’s behavior wil ever improve. It wil probably remain so
____________ till he grows up. CORRECT V.
Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a
word that fits in the space in the same line.
DON’T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER
The magical world of (0) literature was first revealed to me when I was still 0. LITERATE
young enough to be held (1) __________ on my father’s lap. To my 1. COMFORT
(2) __________ young mind, my father’s reading aloud to me could only be 2. IMPRESS
bettered by the process of preparation which immediately preceded it.
Choosing the book, holding it (3) __________ in one’s hands, admiring the 3. CARESS
jacket, and, finally, opening it to the first page to begin, seemed to me akin
to following the rites of some sort of (4) __________ occasion. 4. CEREMONY
To the dedicated reader, every book has its own distinct smell. A book just
purchased from one’s favorite bookshop exudes a wonderful bouquet of
printer’s ink, leather and binding glue. Because of its “yet to be discovered”
content, I tend to treat a new book as I would treat a (5) ________ acquired 5. NEW
(6) __________. That is, while both new books and new friends have to be 6. ACQUAINT
treated (7) __________ one still feels comfortable with them due to an 7. COURTESY
(8)__________ sense that whispers that warm, lasting (9) __________ are 8. INSTINCT / 9. RELATE sure to follow.
An old book, on the other hand, is a horse of a different color. On opening
it, one’s nostrils are assailed by an odor that a non-book lover would
(10) __________ describe as simply ‘musty’. To the true book connoisseur, 10. DISDAIN
however, this scent elicits enchanting memories of Christmases past,
pressed roses, cedar chests and autumn leaves burning in the back yard.
To the devout reader, an old book smells of nostalgia.
SECTION C: READING COMPREHENSION I.
Choose the word that best fits each space to complete the text.
He was tired. He was (1) ______. His body felt as if it belonged to someone else. A long day's work
and not a (2) ______ of sleep the night before. Flat life. The neighbour above stomping on his floor. A
litany of thumps, punctuated by scrapes and crashes. Next door, World War Three (battle number forty-
one), and a string of explosive movies below. All night, no let up - from the moment he had crawled into
bed until the moment the alarm clock (3) ______ off.
So there he was. Headache, tired, (4) ______ off in front of the TV. Heavy-headed, eyes closing.
The voice behind his eyelids was being contaminated by the insanity of sleep this chair is nice, it said,
Why bother with your bed? Foggy reason got the upper hand. It was time to (5) ______ in. He shuffled into the bedroom.
The real world. In his face. An (6) ______ bed. What had he expected? Crisp, clean sheets, the
smell of freshly laundered linen? Someone to (7) ______ him in? Forget it. What he had, what was staring
him defiantly in the face, was a lumpy mattress and a tangle of sheets. He sighed and (8) ______ the
alarm, a reflex action half past six. He fell into bed and went out like a (9) ______, the keen anticipation of
endless waves of sleep gently washing over him.
Two minutes had passed and he was sitting (10) ______ upright, staring at the wall. Downstairs had
bought a karaoke machine. Head under pillow, fingers in ears, feeble protest - none of it worked. Rod
Stewart's Greatest Hits before dawn. Five o’clock. It was five o'clock and he was (11) ______ awake. All
he had wanted was a (12) ______ night's sleep. He spent the next hour (13) ______ and turning, thinking
about not thinking. Finally, he (14) ______ off into a fretful sleep. But it was sleep. Sweet sleep, sweet Vòng 2- Trang 5 / 12
dream... BE... BE... BE... BEEP... BE... BE... BE... BEEP. Go away! Leave me alone, he thought,
suddenly overtaken by a virulent hatred for all things with hands and cogs. Sleep logic took over. "You can
have another fifteen minutes. You don't need the alarm. You'll wake up," it whispered temptingly.
He woke up two hours later. He'd (15) ______. No breakfast, no shower, no nothing. Five minutes
and he was out the door. Taxi. Where were the taxis? No taxis. And where were the people? No people.
No noise. No nothing. Crumpled, dishevelled, bleary-eyed, he paused, he thought - It was Saturday! He
didn't work on Saturdays. Perhaps he could go back to bed. 1. A. shattered B. crumbled C. broken D. fractured 2. A. dash B. wink C. stroke D. blink 3. A. called B. sounded C. tripped D. went 4. A. nodding B. flaking C. sinking D. falling 5. A. turn B. hit C. crash D. fold 6. A. untouched B. undone C. unravelled D. unmade 7. A. wrap B. roil C. pack D. tuck 8. A. fiddled B. set C. determined D. put 9. A. flame B. bulb C. light D. lamp 10. A. rod B. screw C. pin D. bolt 11. A. wide B. full C. sound D. exclusive 12. A. good B. quality C. positive D. thorough 13. A. rolling B. tossing C. dozing D. flipping 14. A. set B. slumbered C. drifted D. fell 15. A. lain in B slept over C slept in D. overslept II.
Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space.
KING OF THE WATCHMAKERS
For a period of its history, the city of Coventry had a considerable (1)___________ as the main
center of clock and watch making in Britain, and Coventry timepieces made then were
(2)___________ with both quality and reliability. Few people in the city today will have heard of Samuel
Watson, but he almost single-handedly paved the (3)___________ for Coventry’s involvement in the clock
and watch business. He was (4)___________ the forefront of the watch-making revolution in the 1680s,
and although it is not known (5)___________ Watson became involved in the trade, he was a trailblazer
for others. Watson (6)___________ his name in 1682 when he sold a clock to King Charles II and was
invited to be the King’s mathematician. The following he began work on an astronomical clock for the
King, complete with planets and (7)___________ of the zodiac, which took seven years to build. It not
only told the time of day but also the positional changes of the planets. Queen Mary acquired it in 1691
and it is still in the ownership of the Royal Family. He built several (8)___________ clocks, and by 1690
the clamour for Watson’s clocks was (9)___________ that he left Conventry and took up residence in
London. He became Master of the London Clockmakers’ Company in 1692, (10)___________ is
testament to his standing in the growing industry. In 1712, Samuel Watson’s name disappears from the
records of the London Clockmakers’ Company, and the likelihood is that he died in that year.
III. Read the text below and answer the questions.
The way in which information is taught can vary greatly across cultures and time periods. Entering a
British primary school classroom from the early 1900s, for example, one gains a sense of austerity,
discipline, and a rigid way of teaching. Desks are typically seated apart from one another, with straight-
backed wooden chairs that face directly to the teacher and the chalkboard. In the present day, British
classrooms look very different. Desks are often grouped together so that students face each other rather
than the teacher, and a large floor area is typically set aside for the class to come together for group discussion and learning. Vòng 2- Trang 6 / 12
Traditionally, it was felt that teachers should be in firm control of the learning process, and that the
teacher's task was to prepare and present material for students to understand. Within this approach, the
relationship students have with their teachers is not considered important, nor is the relationship students
have with each other in the classroom. A student's participation in class is likely to be minimal, aside from
asking questions directed at the teacher, or responding to questions that the teacher has directed at the
student. This style encourages students to develop respect for positions of power as a source of control
and discipline. It is frequently described as the "formal authority" model of teaching.
A less rigid form of teacher-centred education is the "demonstrator" model. This maintains the formal
authority model's notion of the teacher as a "flashlight" who illuminates the material for his or her class to
learn, but emphasises a more individualised approach to form. The demonstrator acts as both a role
model and a guide, demonstrating skills and processes and then helping students develop and apply
these independently. Instructors who are drawn to the demonstrator style are generally confident that their
own way of performing a task represents a good base model, but they are sensitive to differing learning
styles and expect to provide students with help on an individual basis.
Many education researchers argue for student-centred learning instead, and suggest that the
learning process is more successful when students are in control. Within the student-centred paradigm,
the "delegator" style is popular. The delegator teacher maintains general authority, but they delegate
much of the responsibility for learning to the class as a way for students to become independent thinkers
who take pride in their own work. Students are often encouraged to work on their own or in groups, and if
the delegator style is implemented successfully, they will build not only a working knowledge of course
specific topics, but also self-discipline and the ability to co-ordinate group work and interpersonal roles.
Another style that emphasises student-centred education is the "facilitator" mode of learning. Here,
while a set of specific curriculum demands is already in place, students are encouraged to take the
initiative for creating ways to meet these learning requirements together. The teacher typically designs
activities that encourage active learning, group collaboration, and problem solving, and students are
encouraged to process and apply the course content in creative and original ways. Whereas the delegator
style emphasises content and the responsibility students can have for generating and directing their own
knowledge base, the facilitator style emphasises form and the fluid and diverse possibilities that are
available in the process of learning.
Until the 1960s, formal authority was common in almost all Western schools and universities. As a
professor would enter a university lecture theatre, a student would be expected to rush up, take his bag to
the desk, and pull out the chair for the professor to sit down on. This style has become outmoded over
time. Now at university, students and professors typically have more relaxed, collegiate relationships,
address each other on a first name basis, and acknowledge that students have much to contribute in
class. Teacher-centred education has a lingering appeal in the form of the demonstrator style, however,
which remains useful in subjects where skills must be demonstrated to an external standard and the
learning process remains fixed in the earlier years of education. A student of mathematics, sewing or
metalwork will likely be familiar with the demonstrator style. At the highest levels of education, however,
the demonstrator approach must be abandoned in all fields as students are required to produce innovative
work that makes unique contributions to knowledge. Thesis and doctoral students lead their own research
in facilitation with supervisors.
The delegator style is valuable when the course is likely to lead students to careers that require
group projects. Often, someone who has a high level of expertise in a particular field does not make for
the best employee because they have not learnt to apply their abilities in a co-ordinated manner. The
delegator style confronts this problem by recognising that interpersonal communication is not just a means
to learning but an important skill set in itself. The facilitator model is probably the most creative model, and
is, therefore, not suited to subjects where the practical component necessitates a careful and highly
disciplined manner, such as training to be a medical practitioner. It may, however, suit more experimental
and theoretical fields ranging from English, music, and the social sciences to science and medical
research that takes place in research labs. In these areas, "mistakes" in form are important and valuable
aspects of the learning and development process. Vòng 2- Trang 7 / 12
Overall, a clear evolution has taken place in the West from a rigid, dogmatic, and teacher-dominated
way of learning to a flexible, creative, and student-centred approach. Nevertheless, different subjects,
ages, and skill levels suit different styles of teaching, and it is unlikely that there will ever be one
recommended approach for everyone. Questions 1- 8
Look at the following statements (Questions 1- 8) and the styles of teaching below.
Match each statement with the correct teaching style, A - D.
Write the correct letter, A - D, in boxes 1- 8 on your answer sheet.
NB You may use any letter more than once.
1. The emphasis is on students directing the learning process. 2.
The teacher shows the class how to do something, then students try it on their own.
3. Student-teacher interaction and student-student interaction is limited.
4. The emphasis is on the process of solving problems together.
5. Students are expected to adjust to the teacher's way of presenting information. 6.
The teacher designs group activities that encourage constructive interaction.
7. Time is set aside for one-on-one instruction between teacher and student.
8. Group and individual work is encouraged independently of the teacher.
List of Teaching Styles A. Formal authority B. Demonstration C. Delegator D. Facilitator Questions 9 - 12
Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 1?
In boxes 9 - 12 on your answer sheet, write TRUE
if the statement agree with the information FALSE
if the statement contradicts the information NOT GIVEN
if there is no information on this
9. The formal authority model remains popular in educational institutions of the West.
10. The demonstrator model is never used at tertiary level.
11. Graduates of delegator style teaching are good communicators.
12. The facilitator style is not appropriate in the field of medicine. Question 13
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C, or D.
Write the correct letter in box 13 on your answer sheet.
13. What is the best title for the Reading Passage?
A. Teaching styles and their application B. Teaching: then and now
C. When students become teachers
D. Why student-centred learning is best
IV. Read a magazine article. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text. ARE YOU A SLUMPER?
Ashley Seager was, but cured bad posture - and her chronic back pain - with the Alexander technique
Many people will have heard of the Alexander technique but have only a vague idea what it is about.
Until earlier this year, I didn't have the faintest idea about it. But, hunched over a computer screen one
day, I noticed that the neck-and backache I regularly suffered were more painful than usual. I consulted an Vòng 2- Trang 8 / 12
osteopath, who said: ‘I can treat the symptoms by massaging your neck and upper back. But you actually
have bad posture. That is what you need to get sorted out. Go off and learn the Alexander technique.’
I had regularly been told by friends and family that I tend to slouch in chairs but had thought bad
posture was something one was born with and could do nothing about. That is not true. Dentists and car
mechanics, among others, tend to develop bad posture from leaning over patients or engine bays.
Mothers often stress and strain their necks and backs lifting and carrying children, and those of us who sit
in front of computers all day are almost certainly not doing our bodies any favours.
A few clicks on the web and I found an Alexander technique teacher, Tanya Shoop, in my area of
south London and booked a first appointment. Three months later I am walking straighter and sitting
better, while my neck and back pain are things of the past. I feel taller, too, which I may be imagining, but
the technique can increase your height by up to five centimetres if you were badly slumped beforehand.
The teaching centres on the neck, head and back. It trains you to use your body less harshly and to
perform familiar movements and actions with less effort. There is very little effort in the lessons
themselves, which sets apart the Alexander technique from pilates or yoga, which are exercise-based.
A typical lesson involves standing in front of a chair and learning to sit and stand with minimal effort.
You spend some time lying on a bench with your knees bent to straighten the spine and relax your body
while the teacher moves your arms and legs to train you to move them correctly.
The key is learning to break the bad habits accumulated over years. Try, for example, folding your
arms the opposite way to normal. It feels odd, doesn't it? This is an example of a habit the body has
formed which can be hard to break. Many of us carry our heads too far back and tilted skywards. The
technique teaches you to let go of the muscles holding the head back, allowing it to resume its natural
place on the summit of our spines. The head weighs four to six kilos, so any misalignment can cause
problems for the neck and body.
The Alexander technique teaches you to think of the space above your head. This may sound daft,
but it is an important element in the process of learning to hold yourself upright. You learn to observe how
you use your body and how others use theirs - usually badly. Look how a colleague slumps back in a chair
with his or her legs crossed. That puts all sorts of stresses and strains on the body. Even swimming can
harm the neck. The Alexander technique can teach you to swim better, concentrating on technique rather
than clocking up lengths. 'In too many of our activities we concentrate on how we get to a destination
rather than the means or way of getting there; says Shoop.
So who was Alexander and how did he come up with the technique? Frederick Matthias Alexander,
an Australian theatrical orator born in 1869, found in his youth that his voice was failing during
performances. He analysed himself and realised his posture was bad. He worked on improving it, with
dramatic results. He brought his technique to London 100 years ago and quickly gathered a following that
included some very famous people. He died in 1955, having established a teacher-training school in
London, which is thriving today.
So if you are slouching along the road one day, feeling weighed down by your troubles, give a
thought to the Alexander technique. It could help you walk tall again. 1.
The writer learnt about the Alexander technique
A. after telling someone about her problems.
B. when she suddenly developed a bad back.
C. when massage failed to alleviate her back pain. Vòng 2- Trang 9 / 12
D. after a doctor told her she had bad posture. 2. The writer had been
A. concerned that her neck and back problems were caused by bad posture.
B. under the impression that poor posture was innate and could not be rectified.
C. aware that she had problems similar to those experienced by car mechanics.
D. uncertain about placing her trust in the Alexander technique. 3.
The Alexander technique teaches that familiar movements
A. have been learnt by incorrect methods.
B. need more energy and effort than we think.
C. do not have to be performed so strenuously.
D. are the most common cause of backache. 4.
It appears that the body forms habits that
A. inevitably cause physical pain.
B. can be difficult to change.
C. are a consequence of actions we perform.
D. develop in early childhood. 5. The Alexander technique
A. makes you aware of other people's faults.
B. has immediate and dramatic results.
C. helps athletes perform better.
D. brings about a change in body posture. 6.
It is suggested that Frederick Alexander
A. believed in the benefits of exercise.
B. invented an alternative to yoga.
C. developed a form of exercise for actors.
D. recovered his vocal powers. 7.
What is the writer's main purpose in the article?
A. to recommend regular physical exercise
B. to explain how debilitating backache can be
C. to suggest that back problems can be remedied
D. to explain the widespread occurrence of back pain SECTION D: WRITING I.
Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it is closest in meaning to the
one printed before it. Use the word given.
1. Mary brought documents to attest to her story because she didn’t want her boss to doubt it. LEST
Mary brought documents to attest to her story ______________________________ it. 2.
Their relationship got worse when he lost his job. TURN
Their relationship ______________________________ when he lost his job. 3.
We now have a situation where laws may be changed immediately. HAT
We now have a situation where laws may be changed ______________________________ . 4.
John is not trustworthy. You should believe me. TAKE
John is not trustworthy. You should ______________________________ it. 5.
I have often contemplated emigrating. THOUGHT
Many’s ______________________________emigrating. Vòng 2- Trang 10 / 12 6.
Finding the right street was easy with a map. PLAY
Finding the right street ______________________________ map. 7.
Women and men in this factory work under the same conditions. TERMS
Women and men in this factory work ______________________________. 8.
I don't like him because he boasts a lot. MOUTH
I ______________________________. 9.
I was in the middle of my speech when Kate interrupted me. CUT
Kate ______________________________ through my speech.
10. There’s no way that you’re staying out all night with your friends, I’m afraid. QUESTION
Your staying out all night with your friends ______________________________, I’m afraid. II.
GRAPH WRITING (15 points)
The graph shows Internet Usage in Taiwan by Age Group, 1998-2000.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
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