DE DE XUAT DHDBBB 2022 TIENG ANH 10 THPT CHU VAN AN HN

SỞ GD&ĐT HÀ NỘI TRƯỜNG THPT CHU VĂN AN ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI VÙNG DUYÊN HẢI - ĐỒNG BẰNG BẮC BỘ NĂM HỌC 2021 - 2022 (Đề thi đề xuất) Môn: Tiếng Anh – Lớp 10 (Thời gian: 180 phút – không kể thời gian giao đề) A LISTENING (50 points): Section 1: Complete the table below Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes (10 points) Date 3000 BC Event farmers from China 14th century introduction of (2) _ Importance for art built temples ornamented with (1) _ and stone carvings and statues in Bali artists employed by the ruling families and focused on epic narratives (3) establishment of Dutch East Indies Company art became expression of opposition to (4) 1920s beginning of tourism encouraged use of new materials, techniques and subjects 1945 beginning of independence started to describe the (5) of the Balinese people – as well as the myths and legends of their history Your answers: Section You will hear a radio discussion about writing a novel For questions 1-5, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear (10 points) What does Louise say about Ernest Hemingway's advice to writers? A It is useful to a certain extent B It applies only to inexperienced novelists C It wasn't intended to be taken seriously D The advice can mislead aspiring writers Louise believes that getting feedback is important when you A are experiencing a writer’s block B are struggling with structuring your writing properly C are unsure of the quality of your own writing D finish your book and need an opinion on it Louise states that getting feedback from a colleague is important because _ A non-writers’ opinion can be hard to take seriously B a writer can be less harsh with their criticism C others can be reluctant to help with such thing D a writer can understand the real purpose of your work For Louise, what does good feedback mean? A both general and detailed observations on the content B identifying problematic aspects as well as suggesting ways to overcome them C feedback that mostly focuses on the stylistic part of the writing D an extensive list of good and bad points What does Louise say about the people she gets feedback from? A They shouldn’t be more skilled than you B She prefers not to talk about her texts C They exchange feedback D Collaborating with them can be difficult (Adapted from CAE practice tests) Your answers: Section You will hear a tour guide talking to a group of tourists in New York about a visit they will make to the Museum of Immigration on Ellis Island Decide the following statements are true (T) or false (F) Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes (10 points) The first part of the museum you go through used to be the Baggage Room In the Registry Room, immigrants had only medical check-ups They haven't made reservations for the play "Ellis Island Stories" in the Theatre At the Ellis Island Oral History Library you can listen to 20 recordings of people's first-hand experiences at Ellis Island "The Peopling of America" exhibition is located in a place which used to be a ticket office Your answers: Section For questions 1-10, listen to an authentic recording about chess and fill in the missing information using words taken from the recording Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes (20 points) - Having existed for more than 1500 years, chess has been regarded as a tool of military strategy, a yardstick for genius, and a metaphor for (1) _ - The Arab world was introduced to chess as a result of the Islamic (2) _ in the seventh century - Over time, chess was not only a tactical simulation - it was also a prolific source of (3) _ - The terminology of chess was used by (4) _ to talk about their political authority - The spread of chess to Asia gave rise to a great number of (5) _ - By 1000AD, chess served as (6) _ for different social ranks carrying out their corresponding duties - Despite being frowned upon by the Church and moralists, chess still developed rapidly and the 15th century witnessed it (7) _ into its modern version - The birth of chess theory was marked by the creation of (8) _ in which common chess openings and endgames were analyzed - As formal competitive chess emerged in the 19th century, the (9) _ of the past was eventually eclipsed by strategic calculations - In a time period when chess carried a new (10) _, it was the Soviet Union that dominated international competition Your answers: 10 B LEXICO- GRAMMAR (50 points) Section Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences and write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes (20 points) My teacher advises me to juice _ my presentation with more colorful illustrations A down B up C over D off Every Christmas of my childhood was the same My father _ late for lunch, weighed down with presents for the family A would arrive B had arrived C was arriving D was used to arriving Jack: Did you know Jim's car broke down on the highway late at night? Jane: Unfortunately, that's a situation anyone _ A might have to confront with B might be confronted with C might be confronted D might have been confronted I don't like the way that Jack is always trying to _ trouble between us A dish out B rub up C stir up D spark out It’s time so extravagant and started being a bit thriftier A you will stop being B you had stopped being C you stopped being D you don’t be you’ve filled in the forms correctly, you shouldn’t have a problem opening a new account A Unless B Provided that C But for D Supposing she had no experience, they left her to her own devices A Despite the fact that B However C While D Nevertheless 8.The different colors of _ the different temperatures of the stars’ surfaces A the stars indicate B indicating stars C the indication that the stars D stars indicating that Only a few sounds produced by insects are heard by humans most of the sounds are pitched either too low or too high A in spite of B because C as a result of D instead of 10 Mathematics helps meteorologists to predict the weather more accurately, to calculate the speed of storms, and _ A for the wind to blow determines B causes the wind blowing to determine C to determine what causes the wind to blow D determine the wind’s blowing 11 Would passengers please _ from using any electronic equipment until the plane is airborne? A refer B resist C restrain D refrain 12 If you want to solve the problem forever, you must face a difficulty or danger boldly, that is, you must _ A pull the bull's horns B take the bull by horns C blow your own horn D be on the horns of a dilemma 13 The international conference of the Cardiological Association has been _ in Cairo to discuss the revolutionary discovery of doctor Gonzales from Mexico A deployed B collected C mobilized D summoned 14 If she wins the prize again this year, it'll be a real _ in her cap A nutshell B gemstone C feather D landmark 15 When times are good, people can spend freely, but during bad times we have to _ our spending A multiple B disperse C curtail D obstinate 16 The manager hesitated to assign the job to the newcomer as he was _ A wet behind the ears B feeling your ears burning C ringing in your ears D keeping your ears open 17 It is important to set goals to strive for in life; however, make sure they are attainable, otherwise they are nothing more than just _ dreams A pipe B cloud C drain D tube 18 With just a little preparation and regular feeding and watering, you can guarantee that you have a of colour throughout the summer A disturbance B riot C demonstration D rally 19 With a wide range of qualifications and a wealth of experience, Rosa is the most suitable candidate A haphazardly B begrudgingly C indubitably D jovially 20 Working night shifts at the weekend is _ of any job in hospitality A cut and thrust B ebb and flow C nuts and bolts D part and parcel Your answers: 11 12 13 14 10 15 16 17 18 19 20 Section Complete each sentence with a suitable particle or preposition Write your answers in the box provided (10 points) Ivan has an excellent memory – he can call precise details of things that happened when he was a small child A: “Did Amanda ever complete the project?” B: “She’s almost finished She just has a few minor problems left to iron .” Tim distrusts his new friends and prefers to keep them arm’s length I would advise you to think very carefully before you embark a completely new career Unfortunately, most of the photos Terry took were of focus The dentist told me that when the effect of the anaesthetic wore , I might feel a little pain But it was more than a little Their predictions were not borne by subsequent events In fact, the very opposite occurred To prevent soldiers from rebelling, the commander splits them into groups to play them off Close your eyes and try to conjure a picture of a place where you feel at peace 10 It’s going to be a financially difficult year for us, but we’ll just have to tough it Things are bound to get better soon Your answers: 10 Section Write the correct form of the words given in the brackets Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes (10 points) The main character in her first novel is very unconventional and is full of _, brutal but generous and loyal (CONTRADICT) My mom thought she’d _ her account but suddenly she received nine notifications (ACTIVE) There is a _ belief that flamenco is typical throughout Spain, but that is not true (HOLD) He left us with the impression that we had been speaking to a future leader (ERADICATE) With free-market globalization, investment funds can move _ from the rich countries to the developing countries (IMPEDIMENT) We've tried to anticipate the most likely problems, but it's impossible to be prepared for every (EVENTUATE) The organization insists that it is and does not identify with any one particular party (POLITICS) Bill Gate is a totally millionaire who started his own business with no financial help at all (SELF) Globalisation has become the of governments and policy-makers across the world, being alternately blamed and celebrated, depending on what particular action (or outcome) is being justified (WORD) 10 A sound dome could thus be regarded as a gigantic well-tempered spatial instrument with _ loudspeakers on its periphery (DISTANT) Your answers: 5 10 C READING (50 points) Part Read the following passage and circle the best answer to each of the following questions Write your answers in corresponding numbered boxes (15 points) For those people who go out in search of adventure, a long-distance flight in a hot-air balloon is a particularly exciting (1) _ Indeed, a round-the-world balloon trip is widely regarded as the ultimate challenge One well-known adventurer, David Hemplemann-Adams would not agree, however Recently, he became the first man to (2) _ the North Pole in a hot-air balloon, a more significant (3) _ in his eyes Given that the distance and altitudes (4) _ are comparatively modest, you might wonder why the trip from Canada to the Pole, should present such a challenge Part of the (5) _ was that such a flight had not even been attempted for over a century In those days, such expeditions were huge events, with a nation's pride (6) _ on their success, and so resources were (7) _ to them Although he eventually managed to secure a substantial sponsorship deal from an insurance company, Hemplemann-Adams had the added challenge of having to raise sufficient funds for his trip Then, of course, he had to face major survival concerns, such as predicting the weather (8) _ and coping with the dangerously low temperatures But most challenging of all was the incredibly complex problem of navigation As the earth's magnetic field gets stronger, only the most sophisticated of satellite-linked navigation systems can (9) _ that one has got to the Pole Without them, the chances of getting anywhere near it are extremely slim Not to mention an even greater problem that (10) _ on Hemplemann-Adams' mind: getting back! 10 A campaign A meet A recognition A engaged A appeal A leaning A commended A tendencies A approve A pushed B prospect B reach B acquisition B regarded B beauty B resting B confided B conditions B confirm B stressed C motion C attain C achievement C involved C charm C waiting C confirmed C circumstances C reinforce C pressed D engagement D fulfil D realisation D connected D allure D standing D committed D elements D support D weighed Your answers: 10 Part Read the following text and fill in the blank with ONE suitable word Write your answers in corresponding numbered boxes (15 points) The huge stone figures of Easter Island have beguiled explorers, researchers and the wider world (1) centuries, but now experts say they have cracked one of the biggest mysteries: why the statues are where they are Researchers say they have analysed the locations of the megalithic platforms (2) which many of the statues known as moai sit, as well as scrutinising sites of the island’s resources, and have discovered the structures are typically found close (3) sources of fresh water This led to the belief that such constructions could be tied to the abundance and quality of the supplies Professor Carl Lipo from Binghamton University in New York commented that (4) is important about the findings is that the statue locations seem to carry a symbolic meaning to them while integrating into the lives of the community, rather than being a weird ritual place Easter Island has more than 300 megalithic platforms, (5) of which might have been made by a separate community The first of these are believed to have been constructed in the 13th century It is thought the monuments represent ancestors and were linked to ritual activity, forming a focal point for communities, (6) the reason for their locations was previously unsolved (7) studies have suggested the sites might have been chosen because of a link to key resources, the team says the latest research is the first attempt to scrutinise such claims The team (8) on the east of the island, where various resources have been well mapped, and looked at the distribution of 93 megalithic platforms constructed (9) European sailors arrived later in the 18th century After finding (10) link to the proximity of rock used for tools or for the monuments, they looked at whether the statues were found near other important resources: gardens spread with stones in which crops like sweet potatoes were grown, fishing sites, and sources of freshwater (Adapted from The Guardian, Easter Island statues: mystery behind their location revealed) Your answers: 10 Part Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap Write your answers in corresponding numbered boxes (15 points) ARTISANS AND INDUSTRIALIZATION Before 1815 manufacturing in the United States had been done in homes or shops by skilled artisans As master craftworkers, they imparted the knowledge of their trades to apprentices and journeymen In addition, women often worked in their homes part-time, making finished articles from raw material supplied by merchant capitalists After 1815 this older form of manufacturing began to give way to factories with machinery tended by unskilled or semiskilled laborers Cheap transportation networks, the rise of cities, and the availability of capital and credit all stimulated the shift to factory production The creation of a labor force that was accustomed to working in factories did not occur easily Before the rise of the factory, artisans had worked within the home Apprentices were considered part of the family, and masters were responsible not only for teaching their apprentices a trade but also for providing them some education and for supervising their moral behavior Journeymen knew that if they perfected their skill, they could become respected master artisans with their own shops Also, skilled artisans did not work by the clock, at a steady pace, but rather in bursts of intense labor alternating with more leisurely time The factory changed that Goods produced by factories were not as finished or elegant as those done by hand, and pride in craftsmanship gave way to the pressure to increase rates of productivity The new methods of doing business involved a new and stricter sense of time Factory life necessitated a more regimented schedule, where work began at the sound of a bell and workers kept machines going at a constant pace At the same time, workers were required to discard old habits, for industrialism demanded a worker who was alert, dependable, and selfdisciplined Absenteeism and lateness hurt productivity and, since work was specialized, disrupted the regular factory routine Industrialization not only produced a fundamental change in the way work was organized; it transformed the very nature of work The first generation to experience these changes did not adopt the new attitudes easily The factory clock became the symbol of the new work rules One mill worker who finally quit complained revealingly about "obedience to the ding-dong of the bell—just as though we are so many living machines." With the loss of personal freedom also came the loss of standing in the community Unlike artisan workshops in which apprentices worked closely with the masters supervising them, factories sharply separated workers from management Few workers rose through the ranks to supervisory positions, and even fewer could achieve the artisan's dream of setting up one's own business Even well-paid workers sensed their decline in status In this newly emerging economic order, workers sometimes organized to protect their rights and traditional ways of life Craftworkers such as carpenters, printers, and tailors formed unions, and in 1834 individual unions came together in the National Trades' Union The labor movement gathered some momentum in the decade before the Panic of 1837, but in the depression that followed, labor's strength collapsed During hard times, few workers were willing to strike or engage in collective action And skilled craftworkers, who spearheaded the union movement, did not feel a particularly strong bond with semiskilled factory workers and unskilled laborers More than a decade of agitation did finally bring a workday shortened to 10 hours to most industries by the 1850's, and the courts also recognized workers' right to strike, but these gains had little immediate impact Workers were united in resenting the industrial system and their loss of status, but they were divided by ethnic and racial antagonisms, gender, conflicting religious perspectives, occupational differences, political party loyalties, and disagreements over tactics For them, the factory and industrialism were not agents of opportunity but reminders of their loss of independence and a measure of control over their lives As United States society became more specialized and differentiated, greater extremes of wealth began to appear And as the new markets created fortunes for the few, the factory system lowered the wages of workers by dividing labor into smaller, less skilled tasks Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about articles manufactured before 1815? A They were primarily produced by women B They were generally produced in shops rather than in homes C They were produced with more concern for quality than for speed of production D They were produced mostly in large cities with extensive transportation networks Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the bold sentence in the passage 2? "Apprentices were considered part of the family, and masters were responsible not only for teaching their apprentices a trade but also for providing them some education and for supervising their moral behavior." A Masters demanded moral behavior from apprentices but often treated them irresponsibly B The responsibilities of the master to the apprentice went beyond the teaching of a trade C Masters preferred to maintain the trade within the family by supervising and educating the younger family members D Masters who trained members of their own family as apprentices demanded excellence from them The word "disrupted" in the passage is closest in meaning to _ A prolonged B established C followed D upset In paragraph 4, the author includes the quotation from a mill worker in order to _ A support the idea that it was difficult for workers to adjust to working in factories B to show that workers sometimes quit because of the loud noise made by factory machinery C argue that clocks did not have a useful function in factories D emphasize that factories were most successful when workers revealed their complaints All of the following are mentioned in paragraph as consequences of the new system for workers EXCEPT a loss of _ A freedom B status in the community С opportunities for advancement D contact among workers who were not managers The phrase "gathered some momentum" in the passage is closest in meaning to _ A made progress B became active C caused changes D combined forces Which of the following statements about the labor movement of the 1800's is supported by paragraph 5? A It was successful during times of economic crisis B Its primary purpose was to benefit unskilled laborers C It was slow to improve conditions for workers D It helped workers of all skill levels form a strong bond with each year The author identifies "political party loyalties, and disagreements over tactics" in paragraph as two of several factors that _ A encouraged workers to demand higher wages B created divisions among workers C caused work to become more specialized D increased workers' resentment of the industrial system The word "them" in the passage refers to _ A workers B political party loyalties C disagreements over tactics D agents of opportunity 10 Which of the following square brackets [A], [B], [C] or [D] best indicates where in the first paragraph the sentence "This new form of manufacturing depended on the movement of goods to distant locations and a centrealized source of laborers." can be inserted? Before 1815 manufacturing in the United States had been done in homes or shops by skilled artisans [A] As master craftworkers, they imparted the knowledge of their trades to apprentices and journeymen [B] In addition, women often worked in their homes part-time, making finished articles from raw material supplied by merchant capitalists [C] After 1815 this older form of manufacturing began to give way to factories with machinery tended by unskilled or semiskilled laborers [D] Cheap transportation networks, the rise of cities, and the availability of capital and credit all stimulated the shift to factory production A [A] B [B] C [C] D [D] (Adapted from TOEFL) Your answers: 10 Part 4: Read the passage and the following tasks (15 points) A Charles Bolden, NASA’s administrator, averred that the robotic vehicle Curiosity will ‘blaze a trail for human footprints on Mars’ He could be right But there is a gulf between what is technically feasible and what is actually achieved B Neil Armstrong made his ‘one small step’ on the Moon in 1969, only 12 years after Sputnik Had the pace set by John F Kennedy’s Apollo programme been sustained there would already be footprints on Mars But that was driven by the urge to beat the Russians; there was no motive to sustain such huge expenditure C Scientific exploration has burgeoned too In coming decades, the entire solar system will be explored by flotillas of miniaturized unmanned craft Robots will mine raw materials from asteroids and fabricate large structures The Hubble Telescope’s successors will further expand our cosmic vision of galaxies and nebulae D But what role will humans play? There is no denying that Curiosity may miss startling discoveries no human geologist could overlook But robotic techniques are advancing fast – whereas the cost gap between manned and unmanned missions remains huge E The main impediment to a manned NASA programme has always been that public and political opinion constrains it into being too risk-averse The space shuttle failed twice in 135 launches Although astronauts or test pilots would willingly accept this risk level, the shuttle 10 F G H I J K had been promoted as safe for civilians So, each failure caused a national trauma and was followed by a hiatus in the programme while costly efforts were made – with very limited effect – to reduce the risk still further Unless motivated by pure prestige, ambitious manned missions will be viable only if they are cut-price ventures, accepting high risks – perhaps even ‘one-way tickets’ These may have to be privately funded; no Western government agency would expose civilians to such hazards The SpaceX company, led by the entrepreneur Elon Musk, has successfully sent a payload into orbit and docked with the Space Station The involvement in space projects of Mr Musk and others in the high-tech community with credibility and resources is surely a positive step Richard Branson will soon be lobbing people into space to experience a few minutes of weightlessness Within a few years private companies will offer orbital flights Maybe after another decade the really wealthy will be able to take a week-long trip around the far side of the Moon – voyaging farther from Earth than anyone has been before but avoiding the greater risks of a Moon landing and blast-off The phrase ‘space tourism’ should, however, be avoided It lulls people into believing that such ventures are routine and low-risk If that becomes the perception, the inevitable accidents will be as traumatic as those of the space shuttle Remember that nowhere in our solar system offers an environment as clement even as the Antarctic or the top of Everest It is foolish to claim, as some do, that mass emigration into space offers escape from Earth’s problems But I believe, and hope, that some people living now will walk on Mars Moreover, a century or two from now, small groups of intrepid adventurers may be living there or perhaps on asteroids quite independently from Earth Whatever ethical constraints we impose here on the ground, we should surely wish such pioneers good luck in genetically modifying their progeny to adapt to alien environments This might be the first step towards divergence into a new species: the beginning of the posthuman era And machines of human intelligence could spread still farther Whether the longrange future lies with organic post- humans or intelligent machines is a matter for debate Either way, dramatic cultural and technological evolution will continue not only here on Earth but far beyond Questions 1-7: Choose the correct headings for the following paragraphs There are more headings than necessary Example: Paragraph A ii Paragraph C Paragraph E Paragraph G Paragraph D Paragraph F Paragraph H 11 For questions 8-10, the following statements agree with the information given? TRUE if the statement agrees with the information FALSE if the statement contradicts the information NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this The Americans had no reason to continue spending large amounts of money on their space programme once they had won the race to the Moon One of the advantages of robots is that they notice unusual objects which human scientists might not see It would be wrong for future space explorers to alter their children's genes to make it possible for them to live on other planets 10 Whatever the evolution of the species in the future, it should remain human (Adapted from IELTS) Your answers: 10 D WRITING (50 points) Section Graph description (20 points) The chart below shows global sales of the top five mobile phone brands between 2009 and 2013 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant You should write at least 150 words Global mobile phone sales by brand units sold (millions) -Section Essay writing (30 points) Write an essay of 200 - 250 words on the following topic Some people think scientific research should focus on solving world health problems Others think that there are more important issues Discuss both views and give your opinion - THE END Thái Thị Phương Nga - THPT Chu Văn An - Hà Nội 0946061199 ... preparation and regular feeding and watering, you can guarantee that you have a of colour throughout the summer A disturbance B riot C demonstration D rally 19 With a wide range of qualifications and... nation's pride (6) _ on their success, and so resources were (7) _ to them Although he eventually managed to secure a substantial sponsorship deal from an insurance company, Hemplemann-Adams... revealed) Your answers: 10 Part Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap Write your answers in corresponding numbered boxes (15 points) ARTISANS AND INDUSTRIALIZATION