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TỈNH QUẢNG NINH Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH - Bảng B

Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề
ĐỀ THI MINH HỌA
(Đề thi này có 10 trang)

SECTION A. LISTENING (5.0 points)

Part 1. Listen to a dialogue and complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO
WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer. (2.0 points)
Bankside Recruitment Agency

● Address of agency: 497 Eastside, Docklands

● Name of agent: Becky (1) _______________
● Phone number: 07866 510333
● Best to call her in the (2) _______________
Typical jobs
● Clerical and admin roles, mainly in the finance industry
● Must have good (3) _______________ skills
● Jobs are usually for at least one (4) _______________
● Pay is usually (5) £ _______________ per hour
Registration process
● Wear a (6) _______________ to the interview
● Must bring your (7) _______________ to the interview
● They will ask questions about each applicant’s (8) _______________
Advantages of using an agency
● The (9) _______________ you receive at interview will benefit you
● Will get access to vacancies which are not advertised
● Less (10) _______________ is involved in applying for jobs

Part 2. Listen to Nuala talking to Sean about a recent travel experience and choose the
best answer A, B or C. (1.0 point)
1. Nuala’s flight was at ________.
A. 7:00 B. 12:30 C. 12:00
2. Nuala was too late to get ________.
A. the metro to the city B. a taxi to the airport C. the bus to the airport
3. Nuala ________.
A. went to a hotel
B. stayed in the city.
C. went back to her friend’s
4. During that night, Nuala ________
A. read magazines and newspapers
B. watched TV
C. got a bit of sleep.
5. Nuala waited at the airport for ________.
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A. five hours B. four hours C. nine hours.

Part 3. You will hear five different women talking about the same wedding. Choose from
the list A-F who the speaker is speaking to. Use the letters only once. There is one extra
letter which you do not need to use. (1.0 point)
A. her husband Speaker 1:
B. her boyfriend Speaker 2:
C. a child
Speaker 3:
D. her mother
E. her boss Speaker 4:
F. somebody she’s just met Speaker 5:
Part 4. You will listen to a talk about motivation and decide whether the following
statements are true (T) or false (F). (1.0 point)
Statements T F
1. We try to motivate workers in the same way that we try to motivate our
children.
2. In the Glucksberg experiment, the people who were offered a reward
finished faster than people who were not offered one.
3. The people who were offered smaller rewards in Ariely's experiment
performed better than those offered bigger rewards.
4. In Ariely's experiment, people were more creative when they were
concentrating on achieving a goal.
5. In the future, jobs will require workers to be more creative.

SECTION B. GRAMMAR AND LEXICO (4.0 points)

Part 1. Circle the letter A, B, C or D before the word or phrase that best completes each
sentence or answers each question. (2.0 points)
1. The man to ________ our teacher is taking to is the headmaster of our school.
A. who B. whom C. whose D. that
2. He seldom goes to the market, _______?
A. don’t you B. does he C. doesn’t he D. didn’t he
3. By tomorrow morning, everything ________ set up in time for the performance.
A. will have been B. will be C. had already been D. have already
4. Jane wasn't in when we arrived. I suppose she ________ we were coming.
A. may forget B. can't have forgotten
C. must forget D. must have forgotten
5. The clown was wearing a ________ wig and a big red nose.
A. funny plastic red B. red funny plastic
C. red plastic funny D. funny red plastic
6. ________, the catfish is prized for its taste.
A. With ugly look C. Ugly looking as it is
B. As ugly looking D. As it is ugly looking
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7. It is essential that she ________ her English for the course she is going to do at Queensland
University of Technology.
A. improves B. improve C. improving D. improved
8. If only he ________ me a chance, I could have told him the truth.
A. could give B. has given C. had given D. gave
9. I have no objection ________ your story again.
A. hearing B. to hearing C. to hear D. for learning
10. Hundreds of people in the hardest-hit zone are at ________ from disease unless a tsunami-
like aid effort is mobilized.
A. threat B. menace C. danger D. risk
11. My brother really ________ pride in his achievement at university.
A. catches B. takes C. keeps D. makes
12. Could you _______ the radio? I am doing my homework.
A. get off B. turn off C. go off D. cut off
13. It took me 10 years to ________ enough money to travel around the country.
A. set out B. put away C. put by D. save aside
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14. Only during the early 20 century ________ in the United State.
A. liquor was prohibited then C. was liquor prohibited
B. that liquor was prohibited D. when liquor was prohibited
15. John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”
Laura: “________.”
A. Yes, it's an absurd idea B. There's no doubt about it
C. Of course not. You bet D. Well, that's very surprising
16. Jenny: “Oh no! I can’t find my credit card!”
Mary: “________.”
A. Thank you for letting me know
B. Don’t worry. It will be back very soon
C. It is a nice surprise. You should be glad about it
D. Chill out. Try to remember when you last used it
17. I am sorry, but we have to ______the discussion. We have no more time.
A. make room for B. put effort into C. take advantage of D. put an end to
18. The teacher ______ the girl's mobile phone until after school because she was using it during lessons.
A. commissioned B. collected C. confiscated D. conceded
19. Nam is a ______ boy in the family and his parents always give him everything he wants.
A. blue-eyed B. naked-eyed C. black sheep D. spoiled
20. I’m not surprised that Tom is ill. He’s been ________ for a long time. It was bound to
affect his health sooner or later.
A. having egg on his face B. burning the candle at both ends
C. playing with fire D. letting the cat out of the bag
Part 2. Circle the letter A, B, C or D under the underlined word/ phrase in each sentence
that needs correcting. (1.0 point)
1. Mrs. Stevens, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend the festivities.
A B C D
2. Your encourage to me is essential for my success because I like being encouraged by
A B C
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my friends and family.

D
3. He suggests to organize a show to raise money for poor children.
A B C D
4. Your brother-in-law hardly goes to work by bus, doesn’t he?
A B C D
5. John’s parents are very glad that he has done lots of progress this school year.
A B C D
6. I was too frightened to sleep because lightning struck continuously during the night.
A B C D
7. The city is modernized for the last two decades so you will see it
A B
much different from what you saw last time.
C D
8. Tom is always forget his keys and that really annoys me.
A B C D
9. They have carried out exhausting research into the effects of smart phones on schoolchildren’s
A B
behaviour and their academic performance.
C D
10. Elected to serve in the United States House of Representatives in 1968, Shirley Chisholm
A
was known for advocacy the interests of the urban poor.
B C D
Part 3. Use the word in capitals at the end of each of the following sentences to form a
word that fits suitably in the blank. (1.0 point)
1. My dad used to be really fit and was on his college _______________ ATHLETE
team.
2. This is really difficult to understand. Why don't we _______________ it SIMPLE
a little?
3. The ______________ situation in that country is getting worse and ECONOMY
worse.
4. Living in a foreign country really does _______________ your horizons. BROAD
5. Would you describe yourself as a _______________ person? COMPETE
6. I need to buy a new pair of _______________. TRAIN
7. The gold, silver and bronze _______________ took their places on the MEDAL
podium for the presentation ceremony.
8. As well as gaining ______________, by doing puzzles we give our SATISFY
brains a good workout.
9. Einstein's _______________ went unnoticed at school. BRILLIANT
10. It’s absolutely _______________ why the council decided to close EXPLAIN
down the youth club.
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SECTION C. READING: (6.0 points)

Part I. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (2.0 points)
These days in business, people have to face many challenging questions when designing
and implementing new projects in undeveloped areas of the countryside. One issue (1)
________ has to be faced is whether it is possible to introduce new technologies without
destroying the local environment.
Economic (2) ________ and environmental conservation are often seen as natural
enemies. It is unfortunate that in the past this has often been true, and it has been necessary to
choose between (3) ________ the project or protecting the environment. (4) ________, by
taking environmental considerations seriously at an early stage in a project, companies can
significantly reduce any impacts on local plants and animals.
For example, in southern Africa, a company called CEL was asked to put up 410 km of
a power transmission line without disturbing the rare birds which inhabit that area. The project
was carried out with (5) __________ disturbance last summer. What may surprise many
business people is the fact that this consideration for local wildlife did not in any way (6)
________ down the project. Indeed, the necessary advanced planning (7) ________ with local
knowledge and advanced technology meant that the project was actually completed ahead of
schedule. CEL was contracted to finish the job by October and (8) ________ to do so two
months earlier.
CEL is one of those companies which is committed (9) ________ the principle of
environmental conservation. Many other companies have yet to be (10) ________ of the
importance of balancing the needs of people with those of the environment. However, it may be
the only realistic way forward.
1. A. which B. who C. whom D. what
2. A. acceleration B. promotion C. development D. increase
3. A. running B. dealing C. controlling D. leading
4. A. Moreover B. However C. As a result D. In addition
5. A. infrequent B. maximal C. prevalent D. minimal
6. A. turn B. speed C. slow D. hold
7. A. tied B. compared C. added D. combined
8. A. managed B. succeeded C. achieved D. fulfilled
9. A. for B. in C. on D. to
10 A. argued B. convinced C. encouraged D. impressed
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Part II: Fill the gap with ONE suitable word. Write your answers in the numbered
spaces provided. (1.4 points)
EATING IN THE MODERN AGE
Eating in the industrialized world (1) ___________ changed quite significantly in recent
decades and it continues to be deeply affected by two apparently contradictory trends. The first
is the growing tendency to consume what is known (2) ___________ fast food. In the modern era,
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when spare time is a rare commodity and convenience is the (3) ___________ desirable quality in
any product, fast food chains flourish, frozen and ready-made foods in the supermarket are
consumed (4) ___________ alarming quantities, and people are growing fatter and falling
victim to heart disease more than ever before.
However, an opposing trend in the realm of food consumption is also discernible - the
increasing demand for healthier foods. Health experts and consumers are now realising the
benefits of livestock raised (5) ___________ the aid of hormones and crops grown without
chemical fertilisers.
Unfortunately, the cost of organic foods is high, and so it is mainly the educated
rich who consume (6) ____________. This adds a demographic dimension to the problem of
good health since, (7) ___________ and large, the health benefits of organic products are not
available to those who might need them most, namely the young and the elderly.
Part III. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions. (1.6 points)
Only a game?
Are computer gamers victims of addiction - or prejudice? Sarah Dylan investigates.
Computer games are the latest media scare. If you believe the hype, they’re highly
addictive and almost as dangerous as cigarettes or alcohol. Features of gaming dwell on the
horror stories - the players who stare at a monitor for days, weeks or months at a time, barely
pausing to sleep or eat, never mind study or socialize. Mistakenly convinced that gaming ruins
grades and lives, parents and teachers then demand that teenagers immediately put down their
joysticks and switch off their computers. Some even call for all games to be banned! But is this
concern really justified? Gaming is a hugely popular hobby, with millions of players
worldwide. Surely not all of these people are hopeless addicts and loners?
Helen Mackay is one player who contradicts the stereotype. She is both a high-flying
student at a prestigious US university, and a site administrator on Ever Talk - a chatroom where
fans of the online game EverQuest swap ideas and games cheats. But she wasn’t always an
enthusiast. “Until last year, my experience of computers was limited to checking emails and
downloading music, and I prided myself on not being very technologically minded, in other
words, not being a geek! I’d never been heard of EverQuest until my boyfriend Tom bought a
subscription. Back then I didn’t get the appeal and frankly, I thought Tom was too old for that
kind of stuff. But I held my tongue, convinced he’d soon get fed up and log out for the last
time.”
“When months went by and he still showed no signs of losing interest, I got increasingly
bothered. I even considered “accidentally” spilling coffee over his keyboard so he’d be forced
to stop - but I knew that would start a row and he’d only carry on playing anyway. And then I
thought, this isn’t me, why am I behaving like this? So I had a go in secret, in a bid to be more
sympathetic. I didn’t really expect to enjoy it. But after a few clicks of the mouse I was
hooked!”
“The game was fun and surprisingly challenging. Every action has a consequence, so
you have to think very carefully! Yes, the characters - or avatar as I’ve learned to call them -
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are rather silly (I’m an elf!). However, they’re liberating too. When you’re acting out a role in
cyberspace, you can’t be judged by your looks, age or background. Through the game I’ve
made friends with a skater-punk in Alaska and a 91-year-old Korean physicist. So-called
“reality” could learn a lot from this virtual world.”
Does Helen consider herself a computer addict? “Of course not. Tom and I play games
for about ten hours a week. That’s much less time than the average American spends surfing
the internet - or watching TV! I think gamers are often treated very unfairly. We don’t sneer at
people in the same way for being sports fanatics, and compulsive readers are praised for being
clever! But what’s the difference? Just because some hobbies have been around for longer
doesn’t mean they’re necessarily better for you. Different things suit different people, that’s
all.”
However, anti-gaming prejudice may at last be starting to wane. Many professional
organizations, including NASA, the Armed Forces and medical schools, are now designing
computer game software especially for staff. Cynics have claimed that this is merely a gimmick
to attract younger applicants. However, it seems more likely that employers have been
influenced by the latest scientific research. Extensive studies have suggested that although
playing computer games can’t significantly alter IQ, it does help people to become better at
analyzing details and working out solutions - all essential workplace skills. The fact that it also
reduces stress is an added bonus!
Of course, as with any pleasure in life, you can have too much of a good thing. Devoting
yourself entirely to one activity is never healthy, whether your passion is gaming - or studying!
But maybe it’s time for the technophobes to relax a bit? A few hours a week playing computer
games might not be the end of the world, after all...
1. What is the writer's main point in the first paragraph?
A. Addiction to gaming is a common problem.
B. The press exaggerates the negative side of gaming.
C. Gaming is as harmful as smoking
D. Gaming seriously affects students’ performance at school.
2. What does Helen mean by “geek” in paragraph 2?
A. someone who is obsessed by technology to an embarrassing degree
B. someone who is not very experienced at using technology
C. someone who is praised and admired for their technological expertise
D. someone who is not interested in technology
3. When her boyfriend first subscribed to EverQuest, Helen.
A. did not say anything about the game. B. found playing the game boring.
C. told him that the game was childish. D. became enthusiastic about the game
4. What does “this” refer to in paragraph 3?
A. damaging the computer B. allowing Tom to play games
C. feeling upset and annoyed D. arguing with Tom
5. What does Helen say she likes about EverQuest now?
A. It allows her to do whatever she likes. B. It is full of realistic characters.
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C. It is almost as good as real life. D. It allows everyone to play as equals.

6. Why does Helen think that people are more critical of gaming than other hobbies?
A. It doesn’t require much intelligence. B. It is too time-consuming.
C. It is not a traditional hobby. D. It does not offer many benefits.
7. The writer thinks some institutions are using computer games at work in order to.
A. employ great numbers of young people.
B. make employees more intelligent.
C. help employees to solve problems.
D. help employees to feel calmer and more relaxed.
8. What do we learn about the writers opinion of computer games from reading this article?
A. They do not have any negative consequences.
B. They have been unfairly criticized.
C. They can be enjoyed by everyone.
D. They are superior to most other hobbies.
Part 4: The following reading passage has five paragraphs, A-E. Read the paragraphs
and choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list below. There are more
headings than paragraphs, so you will not use them all. Write the number of the heading
in the corresponding provided space. (1.0 point)
i. A daily grind iv. Boost the confidence of the worker
ii. Workplace fulfils a fundamental need v. Less distraction and higher commitment
iii. High likelihood of less willpower to work vi. Home working is on the ball
1. Paragraph A: 4. Paragraph D:______
2. Paragraph B: 5. Paragraph E: ______
3. Paragraph C: ______
A. According to a recent survey, working from home is an idea whose time has come.
Apparently, we are all queuing up to not get the bus, but to carry our favorite coffee mug
upstairs and cozy up with the laptop. The overwhelming reason given by those questioned was
that they could be much, much more efficient if they worked from home. I can see the obvious
advantages but, believe me; working from home is not just inefficient, it is impossible.
B. You may have dedicated study in which you can barricade yourself against the general
mayhem that is family life, but many people do not. The other awkward truth about home-
working is that, if, like me, you suffer from the least defect of motivation, you are placing
yourself in the grip of mental agony. First there are the household chores you really should do,
and then there’s that fascinating radio programme.
C. When I gave up and found a cheap office-share with other self-employees my life
improved a hundredfold. I discovered that a distinct break between work and home was crucial
for psychological health. When I was at work, I could focus on my task; once I was at home, I
could devote myself to the domestic routine.
D. Work is a gateway to a social network, to friends, to a community. In a world of
increased individualism and globalization, many of us are seeking a sense of belonging
somewhere or to someone. On a personal level, the search for belonging takes people to
Internet chat rooms and clubs, to coffee shops-and to work. Work seems to offer a ready-made
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community. Psychologically speaking, it satisfies our basic instinct related to other individuals,
and to society.
E. I realized that there is something profoundly depressing about working at home. It’s as
if you haven’t got a proper job. Most of us gain self-esteem from our identity as a working
person, but there can be no such benefit if the work takes place in social isolation. Indeed,
working for the majority is quite clearly not the soul-destroying prison it is sometimes
perceived to be.

SECTION D. WRITING: (5.0 points)

Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same
as the sentence printed before it. (1.6 points)
1. Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test.
 As long as________________________________________________________________
2. You have disobeyed; you will therefore be punished.
 As a result _______________________________________________________________
3. Something must be done quickly to solve the problem of homelessness.
 Urgent action _____________________________________________________________
4. The phone stopped ringing the moment I got downstairs.
 No sooner __________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. It’s waste of time denying that you did it when we’ve got proof.
There ___________________________________________________________________
6. Everything we do affects the environment in one way or another.
 Everything we do have _____________________________________________________
7. We were surprised to learn that Brian had become a monk.
 It came __________________________________________________________________
8. I am sure he didn’t know that his mother was seriously ill.
 He couldn’t possibly _______________________________________________________
Part II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use no more
than FIVE words. (1.4 points)
1. Clara said that she had not seen the missing letter. (having)
 Clara _______________________________________________________ the missing
letter.
2. Everyone who spoke to the victim is a suspect. (under)
 Everyone who spoke to the victim ______________________________________________
3. I’m sure Kelly will do well in the talent contest. (bound)
 Kelly_____________________________________________________ in the talent contest.
4. They have discovered some interesting pieces of information. (light)
 Some interesting pieces of information __________________________________________.
5. Most people know that wasting water causes problems. (aware)
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 Most people __________________________________________ caused by wasting water.

6. Inflation has gone up by 3% this year. (increase)
 There has been an _________________________________________________ 3% this
year.
7. Dan couldn’t work because he caught the flu. (down)
 Dan ___________________________________________, which meant he couldn’t work.
Part III. Eco-tourism has become more and more popular in recent years. Write a
paragraph (from 140 to 160 words) about the benefits of eco-tourism. (2,0 points)
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