PSỞ GD & ĐT THANH HÓA ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH LỚP 12

TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ VĂN HƯU NĂM HỌC 2024 – 2025

Môn: Tiếng Anh
Đề chính thức PHẦN THI: TRẮC NGHIỆM
Gồm có 08 trang Thời gian làm bài trắc nghiệm: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Mã đề: 821

Họ tên thí sinh:…………………………………………………………….Trường:………………..

SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (70 points)

PART 1. LISTENING (30 pts)

HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN THI NGHE HIỂU
● Bài nghe gồm 3 phần, mỗi phần được nghe 2 lần, mỗi lần cách nhau 20 giây, mở đầu và kết thúc
mỗi phần nghe có tín hiệu.
● Mở đầu và kết thúc bài nghe có tín hiệu nhạc. Thí sinh có 3 phút để hoàn chỉnh bài sau khi kết thúc
3 phần nghe.
● Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh (bằng tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài nghe

TEST 1. For questions 1 – 5, you will hear a man introducing a skiing resort to a group of listeners, then
choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.
Question 1. What is the speaker’s profession?
A. a travel agent B. an actor C. a journalist D. photographer
Question 2. Why does he love travelling?
A. He watched documentaries as a child B. He is influenced by his parents’ passion
C. His parents are geographers D. His sibllings have the same hobby
Question 3. When was the first British ski resort established?
A. 1920s B. 1930s C. 1950s D. 1960s
Question 4. Which activity is offered by a school in the other town?
A. skydiving B. playing golf C. visiting a brewry D. swimming
Question 5. What does the speaker recommend in Edimore region?
A. a hot spring B. a museum C. a local market D. a national park

Test 2. You will hear part of an interview with the astronaut Charles Duke, who is talking about his trip to
the moon. For questions 6-10, choose the answer (А, В, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.
Question 6. What did Charles consider to be the hardest part of the training?
A. feeling trapped in the heavy spacesuit
B. endlessly practising the lunar surface landing
C. constantly being afraid of making a mistake
D. being unable to move his arms and hands
Question 7. What was Charles’s reaction when he first found out he was going to the moon?
A. He realised he had to be cautious
B. He felt proud to be given the opportunity
C. He tried to control his excitement
D. He reflected on his chances of survival.

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Question 8. How did the crew feel when they had landed on the moon?
A. They felt as if they were coming home
B. They realised they had achieved something special
C. They were afraid of what they might find on the surface
D. They were worried about how they would take off again
Question 9. What feature of the moon made the greatest impact on Charles?
A. the brightness of the B. the vastness of the sky
C. the loneliness of the place D. the absence of any stars
Question 10 What does Charles feel was the most memorable part of his mission?
A. nearly falling into a crater B walking on the moon’s surface
C. seeing things never seen before D. holding a piece of the moon

Test 3. You will hear a talk by the organizer of an information day about training courses for workers in
hotels, restaurants and other parts of the hospitality industry, then for questions 11-15 choose the answer
(A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.
Information day: Training courses for workers in the hospitality industry
Question 11. What has the speaker enjoyed most about working in hospitality?
A. the range of jobs available B. the range of countries he has visited
C. the range of people he has worked with D. the ranges of duites he has been assigned
Question 12. What point does the speaker make about kitchen assistants?
A. the long hours will not suit everyone
B. their work is sometimes quite boring
C. the pay is not particularly good
D. the recipe is unfamiliar
Question 13. According to the speaker, which job is sometimes undervalued?
A. porter B. cleaner C. farmer D. dishwasher
Question 14. Experience in reception may help employees_____.
A. to learn foreign languages B. to manage successfully situations
C. to get a better job eventually D. to explore the world of future jobs
Question 15. The speakers says that interview skills __________.
A. are particularly important in hospitality
B. easy to learn if you have some practice
C. are understood better now than in the past
D. are time-consuming to develop

PART 2. PHONETICS (16-20)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 16. A. educate . B. eliminate C. certificate D. dedicate
Question 17. A. smoothly B. southern. C. airworthy D. absinthe
Question 18. A. possession B. dissolve C. dessert D. pessimistic

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 19. A. humanitarian B. environmental C. international D. enthusiastic
Question 20. A. impoverished B. conscientious C. independent D. confidential

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PART 3. LEXICO - GRAMMAR (21-33)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 21. When wet, _______________.
A. these old papers give off a bad smell B. we get a bad smell from these old papers
C. a bad smell comes from these old papers D. there is a bad smell coming from these old papers
Question 22. We should arrive at ten o'clock, ___________ any unexpected delays.
A. albeit B. what with C. barring D. given
Question 23. Many a man will come to your birthday party, __________ ?
A. won’t he B. won’t they C. do they D. will he
Question 24. ______ in Stevenson’s landscapes, the more vitality and character the painting seems to possess.
A. The brushwork is loose C. The loose brushwork is
B. The looser brushwork D. The looser the brushwork is
Question 25. We walk through a park, ______ had been uprooted in the storm. It was a scene of utter
desolation.
A. whose most trees B. most trees of which
C. most of whose trees D. that the most trees
Question 26. After the funeral, the residents of the apartment building _________.
A. sent to the cemetery each week flowers faithfully
B. sent faithfully flowers all week to the cemetery
C. sent flowers faithfully to the cemetery each week
D. sent each week faithfully to the cemetery flowers
Question 27. The writer asked that his collection of recordings and written documents _____ in secret.
A. were kept B. would keep C. be kept D. had kept
Question 28. She had a strong desire to be a dancer but failed to make the ____________.
A. grade B. term C. mark D. Degree
Question 29. The fact that this contestant drew the audience's attention to the show ______ their impartiality
in judging.
A. blanketed B. shrouded C. hid D. clouded
Question 30. If he so much as ________ a hair on her head, I won't be responsible for my actions.
A. harms B. ruins C. destroys D. damages
Question 31. That human rights are _________is unacceptable in a civilized society.
A. abrogated B. impeached C. infringed D. quashed
Question 32. I don’t quite like the new apprentice’s approach. He seems to___________ on the job.
A. take on B. play down C. snow under D. lie down
Question 33. Everything was at_______ when we arrived, as they had only moved into the house the day
before.
A. fits and starts B. safe and sound C. sixes and sevens D. song and dance

PART 4. READING
Read the following advertisement/ announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 39
Unleash Your Potential: The Road to Independence!
Calling all young visionaries! Are you ready to dive into a world of (34) __________ and empowerment? Join
us for the must-see show of the season: "Mastering Independence: A Youngster's Guide to Living Bold"!
Date: Coming Soon!; Venue: The Grand Auditorium of Youth Empowerment; Time: Doors open at 6 PM

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It is the one show that brings you a life-changing journey (35) _________ for the ambitious souls eager to
carve their own paths. We're bringing together life coaches, self-made entrepreneurs, and independence gurus
to equip you (36) _______ the tools, knowledge, and confidence to take on the world.
Tickets: Early bird specials available now!

Question 34. A. self-abandonment B. self-reliance C. self-absorption D. self-condemnation

Question 35. A. tailor B. to tailor C. tailored D. tailoring
Question 36. A. in B. on C. with D. for

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SCHOOL REOPENING

We are excited to announce we will officially resume in-person classes as of 30th August, 2024! We truly
appreciate the outpouring of support over the past several weeks. Our community has come together in so
many ways and has exemplified the true meaning of having a black belt mentality. Because we care for your
health and safety, we ask that you take note of some policy updates we’ve (37) ________ to ensure we are
adhering to the highest standard with physical distancing and sanitization procedures. How you can help keep
our building healthy and clean:
• Parents are asked to please drop off and pick up students. This helps us to reduce the group sizes within our
facility. We will stream our classes live, so you can watch your children participate in class and be ready for
pick up when class (38) ____________.
• Students should arrive ready to train in their uniforms.
• Everyone should keep moving after classes. We understand you haven’t seen your [Business Name] friends
in a while, but we must continue to maintain social distancing and also allow the staff time to disinfect.
• You should expect to show up for class no more than 5 minutes (39) _________ the start time to minimize
the number of people in the building.
• We will be checking temperatures using a touch-free Infrared forehead thermometer. Please expect this
before you enter the building.
Should you have any questions, please contact us.

Question 37. A. implemented B. activated C. illustrated D. occurred

Question 38. A. closes up B. takes up C. wraps up D. makes up
Question 39. A. front of B. ahead of C. in advance D. prior to

Mark the letter A, B, C, D in your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that fits each of the numbered
blanks from 40 to 45
During our time as students, we will have many classes to attend, assignments to complete, and exams to
prepare. (40) _______. Therefore, developing the ability to be self-disciplined will be important to get things
done in school and life.
(41) _______, we should first identify the distractions in our life. A common example is the smartphone: we
may be caught up in messaging our friends or surfing the Internet non-stop. If this is true for you, the best
advice is to put your phone away or, if you are not comfortable with this, at least turn it off when you are
working or studying. Similarly, (42) _______ and find practical ways to eliminate them.
You should also know your own specific needs, such as a tendency to become hungry at a specific time of the
day, since this knowledge will help you build self-discipline if you can make use of it. For example, if you feel
most energized in the afternoon each day, then it might be best to schedule your most challenging task at that
time. That means (43) _______ and will be less likely to lose your focus.
Building and maintaining self-discipline is linked to (44) _______, so you will want to keep your motivation
level high. To help you do this, try treat yourself to something, such as a break or (45) _______. This will be a

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small boost that energizes and recharge your mind. While it is a small effect, doing so frequently over time can
accumulate the amount of motivation that leads to better self-discipline.
(Adapted from edugage.com)
Question 40.
A. These all activities will be required self-discipline to complete
B. All these activities will require self-discipline to complete
C. These all of activities will require self-discipline to be completed
D. Of all these activities will be required self-discipline to complete
Question 41.
A. While we want to build our self-discipline
B. As we want to be built our self-discipline
C. Before we want to be built our self-discipline
D. When we want to build our self-discipline
Question 42.
A. figuring out what things often distract you B. figure out what things often distract you
C. to figure what things often distract you out D. figuring what things often distract you out
Question 43.
A. you will require less mental energy to work on it
B. you require less mental energy to work on it
C. you are required less mental energy to work on it
D. you will be required less mental energy to work on it
Question 44. A. our motivation B. their motivation C. its motivation D. your motivation
Question 45.
A. completing a task upon a snack B. a task snack upon completing
C. a snack upon completing a task D. a task completing upon a snack

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 46 to 55
THE FUTURE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
Modern industry pollutes, and it also seems to cause significant changes to the climate. What is needed
is an industry that (46)_______ the benefits without the costs. And the (47)______ of such an industry can
now be discerned.
That industry is based on biotechnology. At the moment, biotech’s main uses are in medicine and
agriculture. However, its biggest long-term impact may be industrial. Biotechnology will (48) ________
demand for oil by taking the cheapest raw materials imaginable, carbon dioxide and water, and using them to
make fuel and plastics.
It is now possible to create enzymes that work thousands of times faster than their natural counterparts.
These should turn the manufacture of ethanol as a petrol additive from a subsidized boondoggle into a industry
that can pay its (49)________. Biotechnologists are also working on enzymes that can digest cellulose.
Turning cellulose into fermentable sugars really would give petrol a (50)_________ for its money.
The plastics industry, too, may be (51)_______ by biotechnology. There are now plastics made entirely
by bacteria that have had their metabolic pathways redesigned. Soon, plastics may be grown on farms, in
genetically engineered plants, rather than being (52)_______ in huge, centralized industrial plants.
Plastics and fuels made in this way would have several advantages. They can be called “renewables”,
(53)______ nothing is depleted to make them. They would be part of the natural carbon cycle, borrowing that
element from the atmosphere for a few months, and returning it when they were burned or (54)_________.
That means that they could not possibly contribute to global warming. They would also be environmentally

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friendly in other ways. Bioplastics are biodegradable, and biofuels are a lot cleaner than petrol and diesel, and
would be cleaner thoroughly even than the fuel-cell technology.
(55)_________, the future could be green in ways that traditional environmentalists had not expected.
Question 46. A. delivers B. collects C. reaps D. produces
Question 47. A. impact B. age C. glimmerings D. outgrowth
Question 48. A. satisfy B. preserve C. boost D. diminish
Question 49. A. road B. route C. way D. course
Question 50. A. path B. run C. race D. climb
Question 51. A. converted B. substituted C. modulated D. transformed
Question 52. A. manufactured B. assembled C. constructed D. mingled
Question 53. A. although B. since C. otherwise D. therefore
Question 54. A. garbaged B. wasted C. disposed D. dumped
Question 55. A. In addition B. In contrast C. In the sum D. All in all

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 questions from 56 to 62
Where brainpower is concerned, the old edict of 'use it, or lose it' holds true from the start. Babies who
receive love and encouragement from their parents develop the neural connections they need to get on in life.
But what happens to those who fail to get this support? Do they grow up to be less bright than their nurtured
peers? It would be comforting to believe that deprived children escape long-term damage by being too young
to speak, or know any different, but the evidence suggests otherwise. At a recent meeting of the Royal Society
of Medicine, medics were shown slides taken with a powerful scanner comparing the brains of 'normal' three-
year-olds with those who had been raised in deprivation or in orphanages. The work was done by Dr. Bruce
Perry of the Child Trauma Academy in Houston, Texas. The scans showed that the frontal-temporal areas of
the brain, those responsible for personality and enabling a person to display and regulate emotions, showed
little activity.
For years, scientists have known that animals reared in enriched environments have larger and more
complex brains than animals that grow up in deprivation, so experts like Perry anticipated that the same would
hold true for humans. However, it is only now, thanks to powerful scanners that allow this theory to be put to
the test, that the damage is clearly visible. Perry explains the reason for the abnormality is that the brain
develops in a 'use-dependent' way, growing, organizing and working according to experience. With the right
stimulation, the brain makes the connections it needs. Without it, synapses, junctions between the neurons
used to transport the brain's messages, literally dissolve. “Adverse experiences play a vital role in organizing
the neural system in the developing brain,” says Perry; in other words, ill- treatment in infancy leads to faulty
wiring in the brain. Significantly, the rate at which new synapses form is greatest in the first eight months of
life.
Fortunately, different parts of the brain develop at different rates, so the damage may be confined to the
parts that were actively organizing at the time of stress or neglect. Perry describes these times as “windows of
opportunity” that exist for different brain functions. If the connections between neurons are not developed at
the critical period, they may not develop at all. Synapses associated with vision are most active when a child to
eight months. A baby born with cataracts, removed at the age of two, will remain blind, as the window of
opportunity has passed.
Interaction between the child and its caretaker is vital to teach the brain to function normally. By playing
with and talking to her child, the mother distracts the infant from a bombardment of competing noises. This
communication trains a section of the brain to regulate emotions so the child is able to function day- to-day
without being a hostage to impulses and feelings.
Yet, despite the damage caused by stress and trauma in childhood, Perry, like most clinicians, is
optimistic that intervention can help, as the cortex, the grey matter responsible for high level brain function, is

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malleable and capable of changing. He is supported in this belief by child psychiatrist Dr Dora Black, founder
of the Traumatic Stress Clinic in London, who works with severely traumatized children. She claims
neurological evidence is available that shows that, although trauma can affect the speech area in the brain, this
function can return if the child receives help early enough. “Unfortunately,” admits Perry, “what we don’t
know is how much deprivation is needed to prevent the recovery of normal expression of various emotional,
cognitive or social skills.
(Adapted from Upstream Advanced by Virginia Evans and Lynda Edwards)
Question 56. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Brain damages among children B. How to intervene trauma encountered by children?
C. How does the brain work? D. Learning to live
Question 57. The word “dissolve” in paragraph 2 mostly means ________
A. process B. tackle C. disappear D. decay
Question 58. According to the passage, recent evidence suggests that ________
A. babies do not respond to verbal communication.
B. babies who are orphaned will grow up to be less bright than those with parents.
C. babies’ brains are not fully developed at birth.
D. babies deprived of love and care do not suffer any long term emotional damage.
Question 59. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ________
A. brain B. right stimulation C. powerful scanner D. theory
Question 60. The word “malleable” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ________
A. strong B. stiff C. flexible D. vigorous
Question 61. Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
A. The part of the brain that deals with vision might never function properly if not activated before the age of
eight months
B. Scientists were only recently able to prove the effects of emotional deprivation on children’s brains with the
aid of conventional technology
C. Research conducted on animals helped to shed light on the theory of deprived children
D. Children raised in harsh conditions tend to suffer from emotional inflexibility
62. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The effects of childhood trauma on speech can be reversed
B. Interacting with very young children will help to prevent them from being over-sensitive
C. Children’s eyesight will become deteriorated when they reach the age of two
D. The brains of animals and humans work in the same way

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 questions from 63 to 70.
Henry is the undisputed star of Dronfield School near Sheffield. Whatever the achievements of other
members of the comprehensive school, it is Henry, with his soulful eyes and glossy hair, who has hogged the
limelight, appearing on television in Britain and abroad. Yet despite all the public adulation, Henry stirs up no
envy or resentment among the 2000 students – in fact, they all adore him.
The dog, who first arrived six months ago, is a super dog, who has improved students’ behavior and
encouraged more students to focus on their academic achievement.
It was Andrew’s teacher, Wendy Brown and the school counsellor, Julie Smart, who first proposed
buying a school dog. “Julie and I were talking one day about how looking after dogs can positively affect
children’s conduct,” says Brown. “We did some research and discovered that the presence of pets has been
shown to be therapeutic. A number of studies have shown that animals improve recovery after surgery or
illness and have a calming influence on people in a lot of settings. Some of my kids can be a handful and some
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 Could the school dog become a craze? Other schools such as the Mulberry Bush, a primary school for
children with behavioral problems, have stepped forward to point out they already have one. Rosie Johnston, a
Mulberry staff member has been bringing her golden retriever, Muskoka, into school for three years. Apart
from being a calming influence, Muskoka even plays his part in literacy lessons. Children at the school can be
too shy to read to adults so they read to Muskoka. “Their anxiety about mispronouncing something or getting
the words in the wrong order is reduced when they read to him,” says Johnston.
Psychologist Dr Deborah Wells from Queen’s University Belfast specializes in animal-human
interaction. She believes that the underlying key to the Henry effect is that dogs offer unconditional love and
that cheers up adults and children and helps with self-esteem. But traditionalist Chris Woodhead, the former
chief inspector of schools says, “I don’t see why a teacher cannot create a positive learning environment
through the subject they teach and their personality. Dogs strike me as a bit of a publicity stunt. It’s the kind of
sentimental story journalists love.” Despite this sentiment, Henry remains as popular as ever.
Andrew Wainwright, a student at Dronfield School, says there is something magical and calming about
being able to interact with Henry during his time at the school’s catch-up classes, and that if he falls behind,
that opportunity will be denied. Even doubting staff have finally been won round. Perhaps that is because
Henry, who lies on the floor during staff meetings, has also had a calming effect on them.
Adapted from “Ready for Advanced” by Roy Norris and Amanda French with Miles Hordern)
Question 63. Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Having School Dogs: Pros and Cons B. Henry – a Super Dog in Dronfield School
C. School Dogs: Useful Classroom Assistants D. Keeping School Dogs – a Prevalent Trend
Question 64. The word “adulation” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to.
A. excessive admiration B. deserved attention
C. considerable controversy D. unrealistic expectation
Question 65. Which of the following is mentioned in paragraph 3 as a potential impact of keeping a pet?
A. A stronger tendency to misbehave B. Better recovery from illness
C. A greater desire to influence others D. Long-term changes in conduct
Question 66. The word “one” in paragraph 4 refers to.
A. a school dog B. a craze C. a Mulberry staff member D. a primary school
Question 67. According to paragraph 4, which of the following is one of the roles played by Muskoka at the
Mulberry Bush?
A. Minimizing the number of words mispronounced by its students
B. Helping its students to reduce their fear of making mistakes
C. Relieving its teaching staff of unnecessary workload
D. Encouraging a more proactive approach to teaching literacy
Question 68. The word “therapeutic” in paragraph 3 is opposite in meaning to ___________.
A. restorative B. damaging C. analeptic D. sanative
Question 69. Which of the following best summarises Chris Woodhead’s viewpoint in paragraph 5?
A. Teachers underestimate the role of dogs in literacy lessons.
B. Schools have dogs just to attract media attention.
C. Students and dogs are inseparable companions in the classroom setting.
D. Dogs are capable of enlivening classroom atmosphere.
Question 70. Which of the following is implied in the passage?
A. Rosie Johnston is more experienced than Wendy Brown in working with animals.
B. Administrators at Dronfield School are skeptical as to whether Henry’s companion will benefit their
students.
C. Interaction with Henry is used to boost students’ learning motivation at Dronfield School.
D. Wendy Brown and Julie Smart are dedicated animal rights activists who wish to get their message across to
young people.

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 SỞ GD & ĐT THANH HÓA ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH LỚP 12
TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ VĂN HƯU NĂM HỌC 2024 – 2025
Môn: Tiếng Anh
Đề chính thức
PHẦN THI: TỰ LUẬN
Gồm có 01 trang
Thời gian làm bài trắc nghiệm: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề

Họ tên thí sinh:…………………………………………………………….Trường:………………..

SECTION B: WRITING (30 pts)

I. Letter Writing
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You
talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his
restaurants.
Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter:
 remind him when and where you met
 tell him what kind of job you are interested in
 say why you think you would be suitable for the job
Write at least 180 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ... ,
End the letter with the name: John Andrew
II. Essay Writing
Some people think that instead of preventing climate change, we need to find a way to live with it.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement? Write an essay of about 250 -300 words
to express your ideas.
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