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HỘI CÁC TRƯỜNG CHUYÊN VÙNG DUYÊN HẢI VÀ ĐỒNG BẰNG BẮC BỘ TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN - ĐHSPHN ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH KHỐI 11 - NĂM 2016 Thời gian làm bài: 180’ I LISTENING Part 1: You will hear a conversation between two senior students who have to organize a competition for the university’s Open Day First you have some time to look at questions – and choose the answer that best fits according to what you hear Clare and Grant must arrange a competition which will especially interest A school students B Open Day committee members C Open Day visitors What will the prize be? A an iPod B an iPad C an iPhone Who will be responsible for buying the prize? A a university department B Clare and Grant C Rick Smith What is the most important aspect for entrants in the competition? A fun B guesswork C ability In the science fiction series on television, what is on the other side of the gateway? A a portal B a new world of education C a different time period Part You will hear part of an interview with Stan Levin, a dance critic, about a modern ballet production involving animals For questions – 10, decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) You now have some time to look at part The ballet being discussed here is believed to have caused considerable controversy It appears that the function of the dogs in the ballet is to act as a contrast to the human characters Stan believes that the increasing use of technology in dance is creating a new art form The aspect of the ballet which is of greatest interest to audiences is the way the dogs copy the actions of one character 10 The audience’s unwillingness to accept the dogs caused the lapse in mood during the performance Stan saw Part 3: You will hear an interview with a Marketing Director First you have some time to look at questions 11 – 20 then fill in the blanks with missing information Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS and/or A NUMBER for each answer Lecture on (11.) Example: tourism and (12.) Common misconception is that marketing points to (13.) in what is being provided Marketing is actually essential in maintaining (14.) Selling a product is easier because it is (15.) and customers don’t have such different (16.) Aim: offer service beyond hopes of (17.) Important to a keep informed b (18.) One way to achieve this: (19.) (20.) must always be available for any queries or problems II LEXICO-GRAMMAR Part Choose the word or phrases that best completes each sentence It won’t matter if you arrive a few minutes late A greatly B largely C grandly D considerably All three TV channels provide extensive of sporting events A vision B coverage C broadcast D network Time was running out, so the committee had to make a decision A brief B snap C sharp D curt Because of an unfortunate your order was not despatched by the date requested A hindrance B oversight C negligence D transgression Tempers began to as the lorries forced their way through the picket lines A break B fray C grate D fire The government has made no in the flight against inflation; indeed, the situation has worsened recently A headway B effect C avail D triumph The completion of the new Town Hall has been owing to a strike A held off B held down C held up D held on People under 21 years old are not to join this club A desirable B eligible C advisable D admissible News of the attempted coup began to through to the outside world A pour B filter C broadcast D drip 10 My secretary was to have typed those letters already A asked B supposed C requested D ordered 11 To prevent flooding in winter the water flowing from the dam is constantly by a computer A managed B graded C monitored D conducted 12 The children’s bad behavior in class their teacher beyond endurance A disturbed B exasperated C distracted D aroused 13 He bought that house, that he would inherit money under his uncle’s will A considering B assuming C estimating D accounting 14 The postal services were for several weeks by the strike A disrupted B perturbed C disarrayed D deranged 15 You may borrow my bicycle you are careful with it A even if B as long as C as much as D expecting 16 How many people you think his car would ? A occupy B hold C fit D load 17 Financial worries gradually his health and he was obliged to retire early A undermined B disabled C exhausted D invalidated 18 If you weren’t satisfied, you have complained to the manager A can B could C need D will 19 I don’t feel like buying a in a poke; we’d better check the content A pig B cattle C buffalo D ox 20 If you want to have a good flat in London, you have to pay through the for it A mouth B eye C nose D head Part 2: There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence Find the mistakes (A, B, C or D) and correct them Hyde Park, the family estate of Franklin D Roosevelt, sets on top of a bluff A B overlooking the Hudson River C D If it receives enough rain at the proper time, hay will grow quickly as grass A B C D It is essential that the temperature is not elevated to a point where the substance A B formed may become unstable and decompose into its constituent elements C D Although no country has exactly the same folk music like that of any other, it is A B C significant that similar songs exist among widely separated people D Whitman wrote Leaves of Grass as a tribute to the Civil War soldiers who had laid on the battlefields and whom he had seen while serving as an army nurse A B C D Part Fill in each gap with one preposition or particle Steve had been working for his company for five years when he put in for a promotion and he was delighted when he was offered a managerial post But not long after he had taken up the job, the company changed (1) _ to a new method of accounting Steve began suffering from two classic symptoms of stress – headaches and insomnia “I’d thought I would enjoy the increased responsibility, but I felt I was completely (2) snowed ” he says “I was toiling (3) until eight o’clock every night just to keep on top of the paperwork.” Steve’s experience is far from unique Many situations at work can cause stress, ranging from taking on new duties or responsibility to poor working conditions, lack of training, fear of being laid (4) and even harassment and bullying In the current climate of rapid change, many organizations seek flexibility and so expect workers to be able to turn their hands to a variety of jobs and this too can be very stressful for employees So what can you about it if you think you’re suffering from workplace stress? The good news is that employers are legally obliged to ensure employees’ health, safety and welfare at work and this includes bringing (5) measures to reduce stress Part Read the text below Use the word given in CAPITALS to form a word that fits in the space There is an example at the beginning (0) Write your answers on the separate answer sheet It is (0) …commonly…( COMMON) believed that a break from everyday routine can only you good Every summer, you can spot prospective (1) (HOLIDAY) at airports and waiting for car ferries They are (2) (MISTAKE) - you can tell them a mile away by their sun hats and hopeful expressions For all their optimism, what often actually happens can be a rude (3) (WAKE) from the blissful holiday dreams of the rest of the year Sunburn, mosquitoes and (4) ( FORESEE) expenses can make you think twice about how (5) (BENEFIT) getting away from it all really is The fact is, the (6) (LIKELY) of something going wrong is maximised when you are abroad and, (7) (FORTUNE), your ability to deal with crisis and catastrophe is often minimised This could be because of language problems, (8) ( FAMILIAR) with the culture, or simply a different climate, all of which make everything seem different and unreal So, what is the answer? (9) (DOUBT), an annual escape from normal working life is a very positive thing However, the (10) (WISE) of seeking an exotic location is questionable when you think of al the things that can go wrong III READING Part Read the following passages and decide which answer best fits each gap History Set in Stone Many species of animals and plants have disappeared from the earth They have died out, or become (0) _ But sometimes animals or plant (1) _ can be found buried in rocks These are called fossils Imprints in rocks (2) ( _ prints, for example) are also called fossils Not every creature (3) _ as a fossil Many simply rot away completely and leave no (4) _ of their existence Because many creatures and plants have disappeared without leaving any fossils, we will never know anything about them The study of fossils, or palaeontology, to give it its scientific (5) _, became established at the beginning of the nineteenth century Before this research began, people did not believe that fossils had once been (6) _ Large fossil teeth were seen as evidence of a race of giants in the past, while ammonites, a very (7) _ type of fossil which you might easily find yourself on a beach or among rocks, were called snakestones because of their snake-like (8) _ People believed that snakes had been (9) _ to stone by a miracle The most famous fossils of all are the dinosaurs There are, of course, no dinosaurs on (10) _ in zoos They were not (11) _to extinction by humans as some animals have been, but became extinct millions of years before our own species developed The reason why the dinosaurs became extinct is still a mystery Many theories have (12) _ the disappearance of dinosaurs with major (13) _ change One possibility is that a gigantic meteorite crashed into the earth (14) _so much dust into the atmosphere that the (15) _ of sunlight was reduced The temperature would have fallen and, as a consequence, many types of plants and animals would have become extinct A extinct B extinguished C remote D obsolete A bones B evidence C parts D remains A toe B paw C palm D hand A lasts B survives C continues D develops A marks B proof C remnants D trace A name B term C description D status A alive B physical C living D flesh A common B usual C normal D frequent A type B manner C shape D figure A petrified B made C ossified D turned 10 A exhibition B appearance C sight D display 11 A hunted B brought C chased D driven 12 A connected B joined C explained D initiated 13 A climatic B temporal C weather D seasonal 14 A disturbing B displacing C putting D pushing 15 A heat B amount C degree D period Part Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap Use only one word in each gap CHEATING AT COMPUTER GAMES It's something that gamer will tell you Computer games shouldn't be so hard that they drive you mad, but nor should they be so easy that they (1) _ to offer enough of a challenge Inevitably, however, you get stuck sometimes What you then? Ask the internet, of course Many other gamers have figured (2) _ what to and posted the solution online The answer is just a (3) _ clicks away Purists say this is cheating They argue that solving a puzzle yourself, (4) _ gamers had to in the old days, might have (5) _ longer, but it was more satisfying (6) _ you know that detailed 'walkthroughs’ are available online, free (7) _ charge, for almost any game, the temptation is to ask for virtual help (8) _ the first sign of trouble, (9) _ robs players of a true sense of achievement I say this is rubbish (10) _ a search and downloading a solution has many merits It stops me throwing my controller at the screen, and makes me more likely to finish games rather than giving up when they start to get tricky So all in all, I get better value for money The search is also a reminder that I'm a member of a broader community, many of whom have been this way before Part Read the following passage and choose the answer that best fits The Change in Art after World War II In the 1930s, before the onset of war, rationing, and army drafts, art reflected the somewhat serene lives of the people Mundane scenes such as factory workers or office settings were routinely painted to depict the era They were reminiscent of the people living a routine life in middle-class, ordinary settings Yet in 1939, fighting spread throughout the world War and the subsequent struggles for power, existence, and peace brought great unrest for countries around the world following World War II With the changes wrought by war, many countries felt the need to convey a new, postwar image It was from this need that abstract expressionism evolved as a modem and recognized art form Abstract artist Jackson Pollock gave a clear picture of the emergence of abstract art when he said, “The modern painter cannot express this age-the airplane, the atom bomb, the radio—in the old forms of the Renaissance or of any other past culture Each finds its own technique." It was the art of this revolutionary painter that helped define the abstract movement Postwar artists like Pollock developed free-form aesthetics by abandoning conventions of past styles while maintaining focused, self-reflexive qualities and the feelings of each individual artist The method for creating abstract art involved paintings free of religious, political, and popular subjects The paintings were instead comprised of bright colors and shapes, characterized by personal expression rather than the development of a predictable art style Much personal empowerment grew out of this profound freedom of expression After World War II and during the uncertainty of the Cold War, the world tottered back and forth between stability and instability People felt great anxiety amidst their growing prosperity They viewed the modem art of the time as bold, triumphant, and selfassured Although the work seemed to exude postwar confidence, artists portrayed profound unease and viewed their work much differently Their images were the expression of desperation in the midst of a tough reality inspired by unrest and contrasted with material growth The psychology of the abstract art form emerged from this altered mindset that was at once strong and vulnerable, confident and subdued Consequently, artists at the time had the need to feel their experiences in ways that were intense, immediate, direct, subtle, unified, and vivid "Painting is a state of being … painting is self-discovery Every good artist paints what he is," stated Pollock Abstract expressionism, as the new art style became known, was a way to embody the artist's yearning for stability in an unstable world as well as a way to emphasize his own personal ideas and use those as expression Pollock's chief ambition in his art was to incorporate opposition He did this by pairing order with chaos, reason with passion, and modernism with primitivism Similar to other abstract artists, he preferred to portray notions of the subconscious, giving free reign to forgotten personal memories and psychic impulses George Tooker, another artist of the time, painted The Subway, which illustrated postwar expectations of individuality and conformity The affluence of the nation's newfound economic success combined with anxiety over political instability to form a dual consciousness that is said to haunt America's identity still Each had a set of signature styles that expressed personal and societal isolation of the artist in abstract ways During this time, modem art became identified widely as "American" art, having its focal point primarily on the nation The Museum of Modem Art in New York began to ship abstract expressionistic works to be displayed in places like Milan, Madrid, Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, and London ■ A) Some critics overseas were dismayed, stating that this type of abstract art was not new ■ B) As this art was practiced elsewhere, they continued by saying it was not good quality painting and was not purely American ■ C) One writer hailed typical American abstract art as “heir of the pioneer and immigrant." ■ D) Another saw the artists as heroic rebels, comparing them to movie stars of the same caliber as James Dean and Marlon Brando or teen idols such as Elvis Presley As the US was celebrating a highly contradictory mix of freedom and individuality, abstract expressionism became a political pawn of sorts The art reflected the ambiguity of the world at the time as war-ravaged countries worked to recover their economy and people worked to achieve a normal state of life The artists of abstract expressionism effectively captured the emotion of the nation as it emerged from a time of stress and tried to form an updated image The author discusses art from the 1930s in order to A demonstrate the drastic change in art B explain the change in America's culture C describe the hardships of the people D list the events that transpired The word “conventions” in the passage is closest in meaning to A perceptions B agreements C situations D traditions Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph about the change in art? A Artists sought ways to distinguish their art from previous artists B The painters used traditional design elements in whole new ways C Consistency in art overpowered the need for originality D Artwork reflected the personal empowerment of the artist The word “exude” in the passage is closest in meaning to A discourage B portray C replace D instruct Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the passage? Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information A Abstract expressionism represented both the artist’s desires for certainty and the artist’s own personal expressions B This new art form revealed the artist’s personal style and confidence of expression C The Abstract expressionist artist used bold strategies in his art to reveal inner feelings and personal expressions D This new style showed the artist’s determination in life along with his desire for personal freedom According to paragraph 3, although the work of abstract artists appeared confident, it was in fact A identical to the nation’s certainty B representative of the country’s wealth C reflective of the anxiety of the era D expressive of the artists’ low self-esteem All of the following are mentioned paragraph as Pollock’s techniques painting EXCEPT: A Stark displays of contrasts and opposition B Feelings and impulses from within the mind C Emotion mixed with ordinary scenes D Intense emotions from personal experiences The word “each” in the passage refers to A artist B dual consciousness C physic impulse D notion of the unconscious According to paragraph 5, abstract expressionism was critiqued for being A widely followed and admired B labeled "American" C exhibited worldwide D claiming to be modern 10 10 Look at the four squares [■] that indicate where the following sentence could be added to the passage Nevertheless, the art persisted, demonstrating the authority of postwar American modernism Where would the sentence best fit? A First square B Second square C Third square D Fourth square Part 3: The following passage has six sections, A-F Choose the correct headings for sections A-F from the list of headings below Write the correct number, i-x, in boxes 1-6 on your answer sheet List of Headings i No give-aways for addictive products ii Sales of razor blades increase astronomically iii Monopoly of consumables is vital for success iv Video gaming a risky business v A novel method of dual marketing ruled out vi Freebie marketing restricted to legal goods vii Buyer ingenuity may lead to bankruptcy viii A marketing innovation ix A product innovation x More money to be made from high quality products Section A Section D Section B Section E Section C Section F “FREEBIE" MARKETING A In the late 1890s, while travelling as an itinerant salesperson for the Crown, Cork and Seal Company, King C Gillette observed how his corked bottle caps were discarded immediately after opening Nevertheless, his company turned a healthy profit and there was immense business value, Gillette soon came to realise In a product that was used only a few 11 times, Gillette had his own personal breakthrough while struggling with a straight-bladed razor—a slow, fiddly and potentially dangerous instrument that required sharpening on a regular basis A simple, disposable blade that could be thrown away when it dulled would meet a real need and generate strong profits, he correctly reasoned After founding the American Safety Razor Company in 1901, his sales leapt from 168 blades in 1903 to 123,648 blades only a year later B What King C Gillette pioneered is far more than a convenient and affordable way for men to shave, however, it is the business practice now known as “freebie marketing” that has inspired many more companies over the years Gillette's approach was contrary to the received wisdom of his era, which held that a single, durable, high-quality and relatively expensive consumer item with a high profit margin was the best foundation for a business Freebie marketing involves two sets of items: a master product that is purchased once, and a consumable product that is frequently disposed of and repurchased on an ongoing basis In this instance, the master product is often sold with little to no profit margin and is sometimes even dispensed at a loss As the consumables are purchased over months and years, however, this can yield a much greater overall profit C Freebie marketing only works if the producer of the master item is also able to maintain control over the creation and distribution of the consumables If this does not happen, then cheaper versions of the consumable items may be produced, leaving the original company without a source of profit The video game company Atari, for example, initially sold its Atari 2600 consoles at cost price while relying on game sales for profit Several programmers left Atari, however, and began a new company called Activision which produced cheaper games of a similar quality Suddenly, Atari was left with no way to make money Lawsuits to block Activision failed, and Atari survived only by adding licensing measures to its subsequent 5200 and 7800 consoles D In other instances, consumers sometimes find that uses for a master product circumvent the need to purchase consumables This phenomenon is well known to have afflicted the producers of CueCat barcode readers These were given away free through Wired magazine with the intention that they would be used by customers to scan barcodes next to advertisements in the publication and thus generate new revenue flows Users discovered, however, that the machines could be easily modified and used for other purposes, such as building a personal database of book and CD collections As no licensing agreement was ever reached between Wired and its magazine subscribers, CueCat were 12 powerless to intervene, and after company liquidation the barcode readers soon became available in quantities over 500,000 for as little as US$0.30 each E Not all forms of freebie marketing are legal One notable example of this is the use of freebie marketing to “push” habit-forming goods in areas where there is otherwise no market For illegal substances this is already restricted on the basis of the products illegality, but the use of freebie marketing to promote legal goods such as tobacco, alcohol and pharmaceuticals is also outlawed because the short-term gain to a small number of commercial outlets is not deemed worth the social cost of widespread substance abuse F Another practice that is prohibited under antitrust laws is a form of freebie marketing known as “tying” This is when a seller makes the sale of one good conditional on the acquisition of a second good In these instances the first good is typically important and highly desirable, while the second is inferior and undesirable A music distributor who has the rights to an album that is in high demand, for example, might only allow stores to purchase copies of this album if they also buy unpopular stock that does not sell very easily Because this typically relies on the manipulation of a natural monopoly on the part of the distributor, such practices are widely understood to constitute anti-competitive behaviour Complete the summary below Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the text for each answer Freebie marketing is not permitted by law for either illegal or legal products This type of promotion of goods such as tobacco and alcohol is not considered worth the 8. and has consequently been outlawed “Tying" is also prohibited This is when the sale of an attractive product is on the purchase of another It tends to occur when the seller takes advantage of a natural monopoly and is generally considered to be 10 IV WRITING: Part : 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 between three and eight words, including the word given Write only the missing words on the separate answer sheet Her lack of qualifications didn’t deter her from applying for the job (PUT) She _ by her lack of qualifications He doesn’t sleep very heavily and therefore wakes up rather easily (LIGHT) Being a rather easily 13 Katy hasn’t been feeling well lately (RUN) Katy has lately Rewrite the sentences with the beginning in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged Under no circumstances should you phone the police The last _ You have to be very patient to work as a primary school teacher these days Working as a primary school teacher calls Part 2: The graph below compare figures for the production and consumption of energy in the US from 1950 to 2000 It also predicts figures for 2025 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant Write at least 150 words Part 3: Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults 14 Discuss both these views and give your own opinion THE END 15 ... 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