SỞ GD & ĐT THANH HÓA ĐỀ THI KSCL ĐỘI DỰ TUYỂN HSG LẦN 2

CỤM TRƯỜNG THPT NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024

Môn: TIẾNG ANH
Đề chính thức
Thời gian: 150 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề)
Gồm có 08 trang
Mã đề : 001

SECTION A: LISTENING (10 pts)

PART I. You will hear a dialogue between Ben and Clara. For questions 6-10, choose the
answer (A,B,C,or D) which fits best according to what you hear.(5pts)
1. What has made Clara check on Ben?
A. He missed their class that day.
B. He's missed a few classes.
C. He has a lot of essays to write.
D. He can’t sleep well
2. What does Ben do at the beginning of the conversation?
A.He makes the problem sound more than it is.
B. He makes the problem sound less than it is.
C. He is honest about the problem from the start.
D. He doesn’t want to talk about his problem
3. What is the main way Ben's anxiety is affecting normal life?
A. He feels stupid.
B. He can't remember what day it is.
C. He doesn't want to go out.
D. He can’t recognize his problem
4. What is the surprising thing about panic attacks, according to Clara?
A. How many people have them.
B. That they make you feel so bad.
C. That people keep their panic attacks private.
D. The number of people get advice from doctors
5. What does Clara warn Ben about the advice she will give?
A. It will be difficult to hear.
B. It isn't very practical.
C. Many people can’t do it
D. It won’t be easy to follow

PART II. Listen to a lecture on diamonds and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D
which fits best according to what you hear. Write your answers onto the answer sheet.
6. What is the purpose of this lecture?
A. To compare diamonds and gold. B. To discuss types of gems.
C. To discuss the formation of diamonds. D. To review the elements of carbon.
7. In which condition(s) do diamonds form in the Earth’s mantle?
A. Carbon is transported. B. A large amount of carbon deposits.
C. High temperature and extreme pressure occur. D. Both B and C.
8. Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 C's used by the jewelry business?
A. Carbon B. Carat C. Color D. Cut
9. According to the professor, what are diamonds good for besides jewelry?
A. They can create heat. B. They can hold heat in.
C. They can damage insulators. D. They can conduct electricity.

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10. What does the professor mean when she says this: “Won’t that make for some
interesting marketing campaigns?”
A. Nobody will want to buy diamond computer chips.
B. Advertisers will have fun marketing this type of product.
C. Computers will take interest away from the jewelry industry.
D. Jewelers will be competing with programmers.

SECTION B: PHONETICS (5pts)

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the
same line. Write the answers on your answer sheet. (3pts)
11. A. flour B. nourish C. sour D. trouser
12. A. statistic B. hesitate C. residential D. presentable
13. A. inadequate B. millennium C. necessity D. relevant
Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each
question. Write the answers on your answer sheet. (2pts)
14. A. Brazil B. Iraq C. Norway D. Japan
15. A. interview B. satellite C. regular D. decisive

SECTION C: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (30 pts)

Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence. Write the answers on
your answer sheet. (10 pts)
16. It’s hard to believed that the film that is on ______ completedly by computer.
A. were generated B. has generated
C. has been generated D. is being generated
17. Mr. Newrich invited his guests to an expensive restaurant. However, he felt
at ease.
A. sick B. painful C. ill D. unwell
18. You _______ Angus.You know he can’t keep secrets.
A. needn’t have told B. shouldn’t have told
C. must have told D. should have told
19. He agreed to accept the position__________that he would be given a share of the
company’s profits.
A. on the understanding B. in the agreement
C. with the aim D. with the purpose
20. The NatureServe Network empowers people to sustain by making
sure everyone has access to the knowledge of our shared lands and waters.
A. diverse B. biodiverse C. diversification D. biodiversity
21. ______, the film is still attractive to many people, young andold.
A. Though produced many years ago B. Having produced many years ago
C. Producing many years ago D. It was produced many years ago
22. The environmental issue has been _______ at the meeting.
A. under impression B. under constrution
C. under discussion D. under suspicion
23. Chritmas is coming and the children are eager to put ______ decorations in their house.
A. up B. in C. on D. out
24. The Patterson have decided to _______ of our trip together because Mary has got a
fever.
A. pull out B. call out C. put off D. run out

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25. There isn't a of truth in those rumours.
A. pinch B. grain C. trace D. speck
26. The man was deeply saddened by the death of his son when the doctor ______the news
for him
A. told B. said C. broke D. informed
27. I admit that I have ______ - I usually get scared by smallest things such as bugs.
A. a yellow streak B. a bee on my bonnet
C. a bleeding heart D. an upper hand
28. The automaker is _______ a number of its cars in an effort to make them more
appealing to younger consumers.
A. reclaiming B. rehabilitating C. revamping D. reforming
29. Computer viruses _______ themselves and are passed from user to user.
A. replicate B. mimic C. imitate D. emulate
30. She worked as an assistant in the firm for several years before she finally left to seek her
_______ as an independent contractor.
A. opportunity B. chance C. luck D. fortune
31. When I called them, they didn’t answer. They pretended _______________already.
A. having been sleeping B. to be sleeping
C. having slept D. to have been sleeping
32. He's a little slow on the _______, so you may have to repeat the instructions a few
times.
A. uptake B. intake C. outtake D. retake
33. They gave us a lot of information, most of ____ was useless.
A. who B. whom C. whose D. which
34. The rapid growth of population led to an acute of housing.
A. shortfall B. shortcut C. shortcoming D. shortage
35. Peter is _______ John.
A. younger and more intelligent than B. as young and more intelligent as
C. more intelligent and younger than D. younger and much intelligent than
36. Although David was _______ after a day's work in the office, he tried to help his wife
the household chores.
A. exhaustion B. exhausted C. exhausting D. exhaustive
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
37. The message was difficult to uncscramble because of the system that was used to write it
A. decode B. unplug C. write D. describe
38. Suddenly I have to run an errand so I’m gonna be right back
A. work on day shift B. do the household chores
C. do the homework D. finish the assignments
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
39. What ruins our presentation on the mitosis process is that Natasha and Jackie are not
on the same wave length about how to deal with it.
A. not familiar-thinking B. not like-minded
C. not same-minded D. not thought-sharing
40. An aesthetic justification contends that biodiversity contributes to the quality of life
because many of the endangered plants and animals are particularly appreciated for their
unique physical beauty.
A. argues B. encounters C. abandons D. disputes

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best
completes each of the following exchanges.
41. Bill is talking to Laura about her bike..
Bill: “I like your new bike, Laura.”
Laura: “______.”
A. Are you kidding me? It’s terrible B. Thanks, without your help, I couldn’t have it
C. That’s nothing D. Thanks, but it isn’t new
42. Two friends meet on the first day at school. Complete the conversation.
A: "Hey John. I didn't know you were coming to this school."
B: “____. It's good to see you."
A. Oh, nice to meet you B. Yeah, what a coincidence
C. That's life D. Every now and then

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the following questions.
43. Already there are encouraging signs that the rate of increase in many less developed
countries are beginning to slow down.
A. Already B. developed C. are D. slow down
44. The planet's poorest nations have yet to find effective ways to check its population
increase - at least without restricting citizens' rights and violating such traditions as the
custom of having large families as insurance in old age.
A. have yet B. its C. restricting D. insurance
45. She followed her parents’ advice to go to college to study history, but changed horses in
halfway and is now a doctor
A. followed B. parents’ advice C. changed D. halfway

SECTION D: READING COMPREHENSION (25pts)

Read the passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer for each
numbered blank.
The money that some professional sportsmen earn shouldn't impress anyone when
you take into (46) __ the fact that only a few of them manage to attain immortality and
everlasting fame. And once they reach their (47) __ and display their talent at their best,
they are fully conscious that their brilliant careers won't last forever. They live under a
constant pressure of being (48) ____ and subsequently replaced by someone who is
younger, faster and more accomplished. For that reason, objectives like retirement benefits
and pensions are (49)____ great concern to all professional athletes.
Some of the retired competitors go as far as to organize strikes and rallies to voice
their protest against any policy unresponsive to their demand (50)_____ the younger
professionals seek more upgrading solutions to the problem as more and more of them
attach a proper significance to (51)___ a solid education, even at university level. Such an
approach should help them find interesting and well-paid jobs (52)____ their sports career is
over.
A completely new strategy has been devised by the schools priding themselves
(53)_____ supporting their own teams. Their authorities insist that the sports clubs members
achieve high academic standards or else they are debarred from partaking in certain sports
events, which may lead to further disruption in their professional careers.
By these practical and most effective (54)___, combining education with sports
activity, the (55)___ of the professional athlete as being brainless and unintelligent may
eventually be changing to the sportsmen's benefit.

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46. A. reflection B. attention C. examination D. consideration
47. A. prime B. shape C. best D. capacity
48. A. outcast B. outshone C. outstayed D. outgrown
49. A. with B. in C. at D. of
50. A. whereby B. whereas C. whereupon D. wherein
51. A. mastering B. learning C. receiving D. attending
52. A. right away B. promptly C. barely D. once
53. A. with B. on C. for D. in
54. A. grounds B. results C. factors D. means
55. A. vision B. outlook C. image D. judgment

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 46 to 52.
It is an undeniable fact that a woman's place was once in the home. In the past,
women were merely required to fulfil the role of mother and housewife. Today, this
situation has changed tremendously. If a woman possesses the attributes and qualities of
her male counterpart, she will definitely be given equal opportunities in the career world
without much bias. Therefore, women began to make the scene and, eventually, there was a
steady flow of women leaving their homes. A certain vacuum or emptiness was thus
created in the households. No more could the husbands turn to their wives after a hard
day’s work. Society marveled at the ability of women, but it also suffered at the realization
of the important role that women play in their homes. Should women be allowed to work
after marriage then? The answer is undoubtedly positive although this issue is highly
debatable in terms of the nature of the professions involved. If a woman pursues her career
but is at the same time able to care for her home and children, one simply cannot find any
reason why she should not be allowed to do so.
A woman's influence is greatly needed in the home, on the children. What a child needs
most is his mother’s care because how the child is molded depends greatly on her. It is a real
pity that women who leave their homes solely in search of a career seldom give a thought to
this. The children, being helpless and dependent creatures, may have nobody to turn to at
home, except servants or relatives. With the mother's back only after a hard day's toil, the
children surely do not get much attention.
Whether a woman should continue to work after marriage would depend on the nature
of her profession. It is a waste of resources if women, after seeking higher education,
immediately abandon their careers after matrimony. A woman's effort can also contribute
to the well-being and development of society. In the Malaysian context, a teacher is only
required to work a five-day week with term holidays every now and then. Moreover, she is
in school for only half of the day. The other half of the day can be devoted to her home. A
teacher, besides educating the society, can fulfil the role of both mother and housewife.
There are many other careers like those of nurses, clerks and typists where women can
fulfil the double role.
Nevertheless, there are many professions which would not be advisable for women to
indulge in after marriage. A public relations officer spends almost three-quarters of her
time in her career. She has heavy tasks to shoulder which might require her to entertain
others till odd hours at night. Women who venture into the business world should think
twice before plunging into it. It would be beyond their means to fulfil two demanding
roles at the same time.
As it is, a woman's most important responsibility still lies in her home. Without her
around in the house, one just cannot bear to think of the consequences. Unless and until she

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can fulfil the basic role of a housewife and mother, she should not make a career her sole
responsibility.
(Source: http://www.englishdaily626.com)
Question 56: What is the best title of the passage?
A. Should women be allowed to work after marriage?
B. The role of women in society.
C. What jobs are suitable for women after marriage?
D. The necessary characteristics for women to work after marriage.
Question 57: Which of the following about women is NOT true in paragraph 1?
A. The main role of women in bygone days was childbearing and homemaking.
B. Women will have equality of job opportunities if they are as qualified as men.
C. Women's going out to work didn't change anything in the life of their families.
D. Women play an important role in their homes.
Question 58: The word “marveled" in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by .
A. was amazed B. was excited C. was fascinated D. was frustrated
Question 59: The word "this" in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. the child of the woman
B. the woman's influence at her home
C. the mother's care which is the most necessary for a child
D. the career that the woman wants to do.
Question 60: The word "matrimony” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A. divorce B. remarriage C. celibate D. marriage
Question 61: According to the passage, what job is NOT suitable for women after getting
married?
A. nurses B. clerks
C. tvnists D. nubile relations officers
Question 62: Why should a businesswoman have the second thought before starting her
career?
A. Because she has heavy tasks to shoulder till very late at night.
B. As it would be hard for her to fulfil the double role at the same time.
C. Since she has to spend three quarters of her time on business.
D. Because she has to plunge into this job.
Question 63: Which can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. Women should stay at home to fulfil their responsibilities.
B. Women should think of the consequences in their houses.
C. Women should not have their own careers.
D. Women should fulfil their primary roles at home before making their own careers.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 63 to 70.
Narcolepsy is a disease characterized by malfunctioning sleep mechanics. It can consist of
a sudden and uncontrollable bout of sleep during daylight hours and disturbed sleep during
nighttime hours. It occurs more often in men than in women, and it commonly makes its
appearance during adolescence or young adulthood. At least a half million Americans are
believed to be affected by narcolepsy.

Narcolepsy can take a number of forms during daylight hours. One common symptom of the
disease during daytime hours is a sudden attack of REM (rapid-eye movement) sleep during
normal waking hours. This occurs in some people hundreds of times in a single day, while
others only have rare occurrences. During a sleep attack, narcoleptics may experience

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automatic behavior; even though asleep. They may, for example, continue walking, or
driving, or stirring a pot until the activity is interrupted by external forces. Others
experience cataplexy during daytime hours; cataplexy involves a sudden loss of muscle tone
that may cause the head to droop or the knees to wobble in minor attacks or a total collapse
in more serious attacks. Cataplexy seems to occur most often in conjunction with intense
emotion or excitement.

During sleep hours, narcolepsy can also manifest itself in a variety of ways. During the
transitional phase that precedes the onset of sleep, it is common for hallucinations to occur.
These hallucinations, known as hypnagogic phenomena, consist of realistic perceptions of
sights and sounds during the semi-conscious state between wakefulness and sleep.
Narcoleptics may also suffer from night wakening during sleep, resulting in extremely
fragmented and restless sleep. Then, upon waking, a narcoleptic may experience sleep
paralysis, the inability to move, perhaps for several minutes, immediately after waking.
(Source: Longman- TOEFL reading)
64. which of the following would be most appropriate title for the passage?
A. a good night’s sleep B. a cure for narcolepsy
C. An unusual sleep disturbance D. hallucinations during sleep
65. The word “malfunctioning” in line 1 is closest in meaning to
A. improperly working B. regularly waking
C. incorrectly classifying D. harshly interpreting
66. At which of the following ages would a person be most likely to develop narcolepsy?
A. 10 B. 20 C. 30 D. 40
67. Approximately how many narcoleptics are there in the United States?
A. Fewer than 500,000 B. More than 500,000
C. Fewer than 1.5 million D. More than 1.5 million
68. The word “bout” in line 2 is closet in meaning to
A. symptom B. lack C. illness D. period
69. Which of the following involves a complete collapse?
A. automatic behavior B. cataplexy C. hallucinations D. REM sleep
70. When would hypnagogic phenomena most likely occur?
A. just after going to bed B. in the middle of the night
C. soon after waking D. after getting up

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 SECTION E: WRITING (30 pts)
Question I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as
possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it. Write the answers on your answer
sheet. (5 pts)
71. When I noticed it was a formal dress, it was too late
 Not until ______________________________________________________ .
72. Fortunately I found another job shortly afterwards.
 I had_________________________________________________.
73. We couldn't trace who had supplied the information in the first place
 The source __________________________________________________.
74. It’ s impossible for us to measure the distances between planets because they are very
immense.
 The distances_______________________________________________________.
75. How could we help, except to offer to lend her some money?
 Other_____________________________________________________.

Question II. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as
possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it by using the word given. Do not
change the form of the given word. Write the answers on your answer sheet. (5pts)
76. City-dwellers often get depressed nowadays. (PRONE)
 City-dwellers ____________________________________________________.
77. We wouldn't want to restrict the freedom of the students in any way (IMPOSE)
We .
78. I really regret to have lost the opportunity to get the promotion. (BOAT).
I____________________________________________________.
79. He gets very annoyed when you criticize him. (BULL)
That____________________________________________________.
80. As an antidote to their disappointment, he bought them ice-cream. (OFFSET)
To ____________________________________________________.
SECTION B : WRITING (30 pts)
Question I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as
possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it. Write the answers on your answer
sheet. (5 pts)
71. Not until it was too late did I notice it was a formal dress
72.I had the good fortune to find another job shortly afterwards
73. The source of the information couldn't be traced
74. The distances between the planets are so immense that it is impossible for us to measure
measure them.
75. Other than to offer to lend her some money, how could we help ?
Question II. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as
possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it by using the word given.(5 pts)
76. City-dwellers are prone to getting depressed nowadays.
77. We wouldn't want to impose any restrictions on the freedom of the students
78. I really regret to have missed the boat to get the promotion
79. That you criticize him is like a red rag to a bull
80.To offset their disappointment, he bought them ice-cream

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Question III. Essay writing (20 pts)
Some parents think that teachers shouldn’t punish students because of its negative effect
on their children. Do you agree or disagree?
Use specific reasons and details to support your answer, and include any relevant
examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250
words.

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