(Time allowed: 180 minutes) A. LISTENING. (15 points) You are going to hear a radio news broadcast. You will hear the news headlines, followed by the news in details. Read the questions 1 – 15. For questions 1 -4, fill in the missing word in each headline. For the questions 5 – 15 tick whether the statements are true or false. I. Headlines: 1. Fire follows ……………….chemical factory explosion. 2. Serious ……………. crash in South Wales. 3. Narrow escape from …………… ash. 4. 16-year-old gets award as most promising ………………… .
BỘ ĐỀ ÔN LUYỆN HỌC SINH GIỎI TIẾNG ANH 12 (Có đáp án chi tiết) Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh ĐỀ Practice (Time allowed: 180 minutes) A LISTENING (15 points) You are going to hear a radio news broadcast You will hear the news headlines, followed by the news in details Read the questions – 15 For questions -4, fill in the missing word in each headline For the questions – 15 tick whether the statements are true or false I Headlines: Fire follows ……………….chemical factory explosion Serious …………… crash in South Wales Narrow escape from …………… ash 16-year-old gets award as most promising ………………… II True or false 10 11 12 13 14 15 The explosion occurred outside High town Only two people were injured in the blast 500 residents had to go to emergency rest centres until the next morning The coach was carrying the Cardiff football team After the crash, some roads in the area were closed to traffic Special equipment was needed to lift the wreckage Yesterday a B B Jumbo jet had a narrow escape One of the planes exploded when loading An emergency landing took place in that area weeks ago Twelve awards went to the film Susan had not been a film star before B PHONETICS (5 points) T … … … … … … … … … … … F … … … … … … … … … … … Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question 16 A obvious 17 A dialect 18 A Europe B notorious B diagram B monument C credulous C diagonal C province D numerous D diamond D minority 19 A obsolete B complete C compete 20 A consent B obstinacy C condolence B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR D deplete D equality I Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence (15 points) 21 The greater increase in population, the harder it is for people to find adequate housing A of B is the C the D is of the 22 As soon as you buy a car, it starts falling in A cost B worth C value D price 23 – “Thank you very much for your lift” – “ …………………!” A That was all I could B I see C Delighted I was able to help D Thank you 24 Since they aren't answering their telephone, they left A must have B should have C need have D can have 25 She $ 20 out of the bank every Monday A pulls B draws C moves D removes 26 The thief was to six months' imprisonment A given B sent C sentenced D changed 27 “Would you rather have wine or coke?” – “…………….” A It doesn’t matter B No problem C Sure D None, please 28 Houses in big cities are expensive because land is in supply A short B brief C little D slight 29 He's not very sensible as far as money are concerned A matters B objects C things D aspects 30 He considers shares to be a good investment A long-time B long-term C long-age D long-run 31 There's no point in telephoning him He's certain by now A to leave B to have left C left D having left 32 – “……………… ” – “Thank you.” A What a nice house! B Thanks for coming C Please help me with this D Sorry 33 Giving up smoking is just one of the ways to heart disease A push off B put off C ward off D throw off 34 The windows don't fit very well and this makes the room awfully A airy B draughty C breezy D ventilated 35 –“May I go out?” – “ ……………….” A Go ahead B It doesn’t matter C You may D Be quick II Supply the correct form of the word provided in brackets in each sentence (10 points) 36 Doubts about the government’s policies are being expressed even by people who have been ……… of the government in the past ( SUPPORT) 37 Paul is directly …………… for the efficient running of the office (RESPONSIBILITY) 38 Women often lose …………… when they stop work to have a baby (CONFIDENT) 39 Students are expected to be quiet and ………… in the classroom (OBEDIENCE) 40 Children need to feel …………… in order to well at school (SECURITY) 41 I’ve always thought of Jo as a very ……………… person He is very helpful and always thinks about what other people feel (CARE) 42 The English have a reputation for being ………………… (RESERVE) 43 Attempts are being made to ………… the problem of waste disposal (SOLUTION) 44 He wrote a book about the ……………… tricks of his ten-year-old daughter (MISCHIEF) 45 If you are ……………… to fly at night, you can get a much cheaper ticket (WILL) III From the four underlined words or phrases (A), (B), (C), or (D), identify the one that is not correct (5 points) 46 A good exercise program helps teach people to avoid the habits that might shorten the lives A B C D 47 Forgery, in law, is the fabrication or altering of a written document with the intent to deceive or defraud A B C D 48.Since rats are destructive and may carry disease, therefore many cities try to exterminate them A B C D 49.In that age of computers, it is difficult to imagine how tedious the work of accountants and clerks must A B C have been in the past D 50.Made up of more than 150 member countries, the organization known as the United Nations were established A B C after World War II to preserve international peace and security D C READING (20 points) I Read the passage and then decide which word (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space (10 points) WHALING Rock carving suggest that Stone Age people were hunting whales for food as early as 2200 B.C Such (1) hunting is still practiced today in a number of (2) including the Inuit people of Greenland and North America Whaling became big business from the seventh century as the (3) for whalebone and whale oil rose, and humpback and sperm whales were hunted in (4) large numbers But just as stocks of these species began to fall, the explosive harpoon-gun was (5) This weapon, together with the development of steampower ships, (6) the whalers to hunt the fast-moving fin and blue whales In 1905 the whaling (7) moved to the waters of Antarctica The introduction of massive factory ships enabled the whales to be processed at sea As a result, the blue whale had (8) disappeared by the 1950s In 1946 the International Whaling Commission was established to maintain the declining whale populations Quotas were (9) but these were often (10) and numbers continued to fall Hunting of many species continued until 1986 when the IWC finally responded to international pressure and a ban on commercial whaling was introduced 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 A survival A groups A demand A repeatedly A invented A managed A lines A virtually A made A refused B essential B societies B desire B frequently B discovered B employed B troops B possibly B set B denied C basic C races C request C continually C assembled C enabled C staff C uniquely C placed C ignored D subsistence D nationalities D reliance D increasingly D applied D empowered D fleets D commonly D done D exempted II Read the following passage carefully, then choose the ONE best answer to each question Water scarcity is fast becoming one of the major limiting factors in world crop production In many areas, poor agricultural practices have led to increasing desertification and the loss of formerly arable lands Consequently, those plants species that are well adapted to survival in dry climates are being looked at for an answer in developing more efficient crops to grow on marginally arable lands Plants uses several mechanisms to ensure their survival in desert environments Some involve purely mechanical and physical adaptations, such as the shape of the plant’s surface, smaller leaf size, and extensive root systems Some of the adaptations are related to chemical mechanisms Many plants, such as cacti, have internal gums and mucilages which give them water-retaining properties Another chemical mechanism is that of the epicuticular wax layer This wax layer acts as an impervious cover to protect the plant It prevents excessive loss of internal moisture It also protects the plant from external aggression, which can come from inorganic agents such as gases, or organic agents which include bacteria ant plant pets Researchers have proposed that synthetic waxes with similar protective abilities could be prepared based on knowledge of desert plants If successfully developed, such a compound could be used to greatly increase a plant’s ability to maintain health in such adverse situations as inadequate water supply, limited fertilizers availability, attacked by pets, and poor storage after harvesting 61.This passage deals mainly with A desertification B decreasing water supply C factors limiting crop production D developing efficient plants 62 The word “arable” is closest in meaning to A fertile B parched C barren D marsh 63 Which of the following is a mechanical or physical mechanism that desert plants use? A The plant’s shape B The small root system C The vast leaf size D The high water system 64 The word “extensive” is closest in meaning to A spongy B shallow C widespread D comprehensive 65 Which is one of the ways in which the epicuticular wax protects the plant? A It helps the plant to avoid excessive moisture intake B It helps the plant to attack aggressors C It releases gases against plant pets D It guards against bacteria 66 The word “it” refers to A another chemical mechanism B the epicuticular wax layer C an impervious plantlike cover D the loss of internal moisture 67 The word “aggression” is closest in meaning to A attack B agitation C conditions D surroundings 68 What is an example of an inorganic agent that may attack plants? A Bacteria B Insects C Gas D Pets 69 It can be inferred that synthetic simulated waxes A have not been developed yet B have not succeeded C have been determined to be impervious to organic and inorganic agents D have the quality of causing bacteria 70 All of the following are examples of an adverse situation for crops except A inadequate water B insufficient fertilize C pest aggression D proper storage D WRITING (30 points) I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (10 points) 71 People say that the president wanted to be a film star -> The president is …………………………………………………………… 72 In the unlikely event of a fire, please not use the lift -> Should …………………………………………………………………… 73 It’s impossible for them to have found him in that jungle -> He ………………………………………………………………………… 74 I am very much looking forward to seeing my great grandson for the first time -> What ………………………………………………………………………… 75 If you want to save your eyesight, we must operate immediately -> Only by ………………………………………………………………………… 76 It was his own fault that he lost his job He was lat for work every morning -> If ………………………………………………………………………………… 77 Attendances at the exhibition have been down this year -> The exhibition ……………………………………………………………… 78 I’m more interested in the people than the job -> It’s not the ………………………………………………………………… 79 They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial rights -> The excuse ………………………………………………………………………………… 80 Although Johnny Brax drives carefully on public roads, he is a terror on the race track -> Johnny Brax is a …………………………………………………………………………… II Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the one in italics (10 points) 81 The train came suddenly to a stop and some passengers were injured A Coming suddenly to a stop, some passengers were injured B Coming suddenly to a stop, the train made some passengers injured C Suddenly stopping running, some passengers were injured D Suddenly stopped, some passengers injured themselves 82 No sooner had Alice registered for the course than she received the scholarship A As soon as Alice registered for the course, she received the scholarship B Registering for the course helped Alice receive the scholarship C Alice registered for the course soon after receiving the scholarship D Rather than receive the scholarship, Alice registered for the course 83 No one but you and me knows who the robber was A Only you know who the robber was B Only I know who the robber was C Only one knows who the robber was D Only you and I know who the robber was 84 The sport of skiing owes much development to the Norwegians A The sport of skiing depends a lot on the Norwegians for it development B The sport of skiing developed due to the Norwegians C The sport of skiing owes much of its development to the Norwegians D The sport of skiing is developed since the Norwegians 85 The fare of my airline ticket costs more than the hotel A The fare of my airline ticket costs more than the hotel does B The fare of my airline ticket costs more than any hotel C The fare of my airline ticket costs more than the price of the hotel D The fare which I paid for my airline ticket was more than the hotel 86 The critics were bore with the play while I found it absorbing A The critics were bored with the play which I found it absorbing B The critics were bored with the play, therefore, I found it absorbing C The critics were bored with the play so I found it absorbing D The critics were bored with the play but I found it absorbing 87 I wish my English were fluent enough to go for the interview A My English were too fluent to go for the interview B My English is fluent enough to go for the interview C If only my English were fluent enough for me to go for the interview D My English were fluent enough and I could go for the interview 88 William runs faster than any boys in his class A No one in William’s class can run as fast as him B William is the quickest boy in his class C William is running faster than anyone else in his class D William runs the fastest in his school 89 I’d prefer to go swimming rather than go surfing A Swimming is more interesting B I like going swimming to going surfing C I would like to go swimming, not go surfing D Swimming is better than surfing, in my opinion 90 In order to settle the matter, I will accept their suggestion A To settle the matter, you should accept their suggestion B Settling the matter, I accept their suggestion C I will accept their suggestion in case the matter is settled D I will accept their suggestion to settle the matter III Write a paragraph (100 – 120 words) about either the advantages or disadvantages of computers ( 10 points) ……………………………….……… …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………… ……… …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………….……… …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………….……… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………….… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………….… KEYS TO ĐỀ LUYỆN HSG – 2010 – 2011 Practice (Time allowed: 180 minutes) A LISTENING (15 points) You are going to hear a radio news broadcast You will hear the news headlines, followed by the news in details Read the questions – 15 For questions -4, fill in the missing word in each headline For the questions – 15 tick whether the statements are true or false I Headlines: Fire follows …large…………….chemical factory explosion Serious …coach………… crash in South Wales Narrow escape from …volcanic………… ash 16-year-old gets award as most promising …actress……………… II True or false T F 10 of images; e-cinema covers the whole chain, from production through post- production (editing, addition of special effects and construction of soundtrack) to distribution and projection D And what about the effects of the new medium? The main selling point of digital cinema is the high resolution and sharpness of the final image But those who support the old- fashioned approach to film point to the celluloid medium’s quality of warmth A recurring criticism of video is that it may be too good: uncomfortably real, rather like looking through an open window In 1989, the director of the first full- length American digital high-definition movie admitted that the picture had a ‘stark, strange reality to it’ E Even the money–saving aspect of e-cinema is doubted One expert says that exciting cinema will have to show the new material and not all of them will readily or rapidly furnish themselves with the right equipment ‘E-cinema is seen as a way of saving money, because print costs a lot,’ he says ‘But for that to work, cinemas have to be showing the films because cinemas are the engine that drives the film industry.’ F This view has prompted some pro-digital entrepreneurs to take a slightly different approach HD Thames is looking at reinventing the existing cinema market, moving towards e-theatre, which would use digital video and projection to present plays, musicals and some sporting events to the public This is not that different from the largescreen TV system that was set up in New York in 1930 and John Logie Baird’s experiments with TV in the late 1920s and early 30s Questions 22-26 Complete the summary below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage There are big changes ahead for cinema if digital production takes place and the industry no longer uses (22)…………………… and gets rid of the old-fashioned (23) ……………… and used to show movies The main advantage is likely to be that the final image will be clearer However, some people argue that the digital picture will lack (24) ……………… In addition, digital production will only reduce costs if cinemas are willing to buy new (25)……………… As a result, experiments with what is called (26) ‘……………… ’ may mark a change in the whole entertainment industry SECTION 3: WRITING PART 1: Error Correction In most lines of the following text, there is one word which is either grammatically incorrect or does not fit in with the sense of the text Find this wrong word and then write in the space given Some lines are correct Indicate these lines with a tick (√) Two examples are given (0) and (00) Example: 0: being 00: √ 161 Midsummer, the celebration of the turning of the sun, has been being the 00 highlight of the northern summer for centuries- an event full of symbolism, customs, magic and superstitions In Finland, Midsummer night is so short as that evening duck flows into morning dawn almost unnoticed Even in southern Finland, midnight is the best described as strong twilight Midsummer night was, the most of all, the cerebration of greenery and fruit Nature is in a full bloom then and the day is never-ending It was customary throughout Finland to bring branches and greenery to indoors on Midsummer Eve Houses were so thoroughly cleaned and decorated with birch branches and flower garlands This ‘indoor forest’ was complete when leaves on the scrubbed floor gave out a fresh forest aroma Midsummer is 10 still the Finns’ most important summer cerebration They gather together 11 around the bonfire to make dance, play and be with family and friends 12 themselves In some areas Midsummer poles decorated with flowers garlands 13 and leaves are erected for the festivities Although some of the old ceremonies 14 are now performed only for fun, Midsummer night, as bathed in the strange 15 white light of the North, is still mysterious Part 2: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it Our hotel booking hasn’t been confirmed We haven’t received The salesman told me that my new car would be delivered next Wednesday According The Yeti has very rarely been seen at this attitude There have It is not certain that Jones will get the job It is open Everyone started complaining the moment the announcement was made No sooner _ As I get older, I want to travel less The older _ A house in that district will cost you at least $ 100,000 You won’t be able Alan worked too hard at the office, and this led to his illness Alan’s illness Part 3: For each of the sentences below, write new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, but using the word given This word must not be altered in any way Mr Watson managed to repair the garage roof only because his neighbour helped 162 him without _ Nobody is infallible mistakes _ The last Olympic Games were held in Seoul took _ He talked about nothing except the weather sole _ In the end, I felt I had been right to leave the club regrets It is stupid of you to refuse Richard’s offer of a loan idiot The company has decided to replace this model intention In the next few years we’ll probably hear a lot more about the environment pollution likely Paula said I had caused the accident blamed ĐÁP ÁN SECTION 1: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (42 points) Part (10 points) Q # 10 Key D B B D B D C D C A Part 2: (10 points) unable patient intelligent impossible inadequate unsatisfactory incorrect impolite unfortunately 163 10.inappropriate Part 3: (13 points) have been want/are planning/plan/ have decided are enjoying/have been enjoying have visited have been wandering/have been walking haven’t spent have taken/ have been taking/ have been getting/ have been doing have had has been 10 say 11 rains 12 have been / have come 13 guess/ suppose Part 4: ( points): 1.setting them off went in for own up think it over carry on stood up for turned it down put up with found out SECTION 2: READING (26 points): Part (15 points) Q # 10 11 12 13 14 15 Key B C A B B A B D B B A A A D C Part 2: (11 points) 16 iv 17.vii 18 i 19 ix 20 iii 21 vi 22 celluloid(film) 23 projectors, screens 24 warmth 25 equipment 26 e-theatre SECTION 3: WRITING (32 points) Part 1: (15 points) Q # 10 11 12 13 14 15 Key √ as the the a to so √ √ √ make themselves √ as √ Part 2: (8 points) We haven’t received confirmation about our booking According to the salesman my new car would be delivered next Wednesday There have been very few sightings of the Yeti having been seen at this attitude It is open to doubt whether Jones will get the job No sooner had the announcement been made than everyone started complaining 164 The older I get, the less I want to travel You won’t be able to get a house in that district for under $ 100.000 Alan’s illness was caused by his working hard at the office Part (9 points) Without his neighbour’s help, he wouldn’t have managed to repair the garage roof Everybody can make mistakes The last Olympic Games took place in Seoul The sole subject of his conversation was the weather In the end, I had no regrets about having left the club You are an idiot to refuse Richard’s offer of a loan The company has had an intention to replace this model In the next few years, we are likely to hear a lot more about the environmental pollution Paula blamed me for causing/having caused the accident 165 II Writing :Do you agree or disagree with the following statement ?Children should begin learning a foreign language as soon as they start school Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer 166 C (A) (B) (D) B (A) (B) (D) (C) (C) A (A) (B) (C) (D) D (A) (B) (C) C (D) (A) (B) (D) C (A) (D) (C) (B) (C) A (A) (B) (C) (D) B 10 Which of the following is NOT cited as a possible risk factor? (A) having a birthday (B) getting married (C) eating fatty foods (D) being under stress D 11 (A) (B) (C) (D) 12 As used in line 22, which of the following could best 167 replace the word "reveal"? (A) show (B) observe (C) mean (D) explain A Tsunami is a Japanese word which means habour wave and is used as the scientific term for seismic sea wave generated by an undersea earthquake or possibly an undersea landslide or volcanic eruption When the ocean floor is titled or offset during an earthquake, a set of waves is created similar to the concentric waves generated by an object dropped into the water Most tsunamis originated along the Ring of Fire, a zone of volcanoes and seismic activity, 32,500 km long that encircles the Pacific Ocean Since 1819, about 40 tsunamis have struck the Hawaiian Islands 168 A tsunami can have wavelengths , or widths, of 100 to 200 km, and may travel hundreds of kilometres across the deep ocean, reaching speeds of about 725 to 800 kilometers an hour Upon entering shallow coastal waters, the wave, which may have been only about half a meter high out at sea, suddenly grows rapidly When the wave reaches the shore, it may be 15 meters high or more Tsunamis have tremendous energy because of the great volume of water affected They are capable of obliterating coastal settlements Tsunamis should not be confused with storm surges, which are domes of water that rise underneath hurricanes or cyclones and cause extensive coastal flooding when the storms reach land Storm surges are particularly devastating if they occur at high tide A cyclone and accompanying storm surge killed estimated 500,000 people in Bangladesh in 1970 The tsunami which struck south and southeast Asia in late 2004 killed over 200 thousand people 169 Thursday, October 29, 2009 Some special phrases I Study these sentences and the matching By and large, I enjoyed my time at school My shoulder is playing me up today I feel painful We got up to page 72 last lesson Let's continue with page 73 170 To a certain extent, we are all responsible for this tragic situation He lost confidence and backed out of the deal at the last minute Don't talk anymore Let’s get down to business The poor weather may have accounted for the small crowd Finally you've succeeded I never thought you’d pull it off The other witnesses will bear me out The other witnesses will bear out what I say 10 He was lucky to get off with a small fine A good lawyer might be able to get you off 11 We’ve all been guilty of selfishness at some time in our lives 12 The new magazine has really taken off A lot of people are interested in it 13 Remember to what I've told and above all, keep in touch A above all B by and 'large a used when you are saying something that is generally, but not completely, true to … extent b used to show how far sth is true or how great an effect it has pull sth 'off c most important of all; especially play up or play sb up d to receive no or almost no punishment; to help sb this get off (with sth) or get sb off (with sth) f to cause sb problems or pain e to succeed in doing sth difficult get up to sth g to reach a particular point or to be busy with sth, especially sth surprising or unpleasant get down to sth h to become successful or popular very quickly or suddenly take off (of an idea, a product, etc.) i to decide that you are no longer going to take part in sth that has been agreed 10 back out (of sth) k to begin to sth; to give serious attention to sth 11 guilty (of sth) l to be the explanation or cause of sth, to give an explanation, to be a particular amount or part of sth 12 account for sth m having done sth illegal; being responsible for sth bad that 171 13 bear sb/sth out has happened n to show that sb is right or that sth is true §Ò luyÖn sè 11 - 2009 I Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in the group (5 points) A trigonometry B explanatory C immediately A legislature B repository C magnificent D mistake B psychological C contributory D hypersensitive A argumentative A photograph B payroll A majority investiture Answers: A C accent B ceremony A C D D democracy D regretful C astronomy D B II Choose the word, phrase or expression which best complete each sentence (15 points) Can we at your house and go to the party together? A see B meet C find D come You must decide and up your mind A B get C make D take Do what you like, I really don't A concern B interest C dislike D mind Please a message on the answering machine A make B C leave D report 10 I like this coat very much because it my shoes, they are the same colour A fits B suits C matches D corresponds 11 I had to keep my daughter home from school today because she had of 39 degrees centigrade A fever B headache C warth D temperature 12 You'd better cut animal fat if you want to lower your cholesterol level 172 A down with B off with C out in D down on 13 I wish my friend would call me first before they drop A in B out C at D off 14 People who don't get their coworkers sometimes don't last long at their jobs A up with B along with C onto D by with 15 -"Thank you very much for your attention!" -" " A Pardon? B You are welcome C That's all D Don't mention it 16 -" ?" - "Oh, it's wonderful." A How you like the film? B Do I look alright? C What you think about the film? D What kind of music is this? 17 - "Can you buy me a newspaper on you way home from work?" - " " A Of course not B Yes, certainly C Sorry, I won't D I think so 18 The boy was always getting trouble as a youth Then, to everyone's surprise, he became a policeman A into B onto C with D on 19 While looking for my nail clipper, I came a knife that I thought I had lost A at B with C up D across 20 We went by to west of England A a /the B the/ the C #/ the D #/ # Answers: b C C 10 B B 18 A 19 D 20 C 11 D 12 D 13 A 14 B 15 B 16 C 17 III Give the correct form of the words in the brackets 173 21 I was surprised by the of the occasion All men wore dark suits and ties (formal) 22 It is to write by hand instead of using a computer (efficiency) 23 The unresponsive audience made the lecture somewhat .What a shame! (heart) 24 The tourists were impressed by the of the jewellery in the museum (splendid) 25 Any opposition to the rules is (tolerate) 26 Small children are very in their behavior They just copy what they see (imitate) 27 There was a sudden of clapping and cheering as he rose to receive the Nobel Peace Prize (burst) 28 The cost of to the show is reasonable (admit) 29 Crimes and violence were rate until a few years ago (compare) 30 He works for a(an) company for investment (advise) IV Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting The bus was plenty of people who had spent many happy hours in the store doing their Christmas shopping A B C D Weather and geography conditions may determine the type of transportation used in a region A B C D When you talk to the old man, please remember to speak out as he's hard of hearing A B C D In general the only kinds of cells that cannot replace itself are nerve cells A B C D 174 Many television newscasters make the public an eyewitness to the news by means of on-the-pot, alive reports A B C D V Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fit each gap (10 points) VI Read the passage and choose the best answer to the questions It is very difficult to succeed in the music business; nine out of ten bands that release a first record fail to produce a second Surviving in the music industry requires luck and patience, but most of all it requires an intricate knowledge of how a record company functions.The process begins when a representative of a company's Artists and Repaertoise (A & R) department visits bars and night clubs, scouting for young, talented bands After the representative identifies a promosing band, he or she will work to negotiate a contract with that band The signing of this 175 [...]... 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 (7) £ …… 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 E G 19 14 15 27 28 29 30 Circle Circle A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 B 14 15 C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 (8) £ …… 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 D 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13... 29 30 H 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Circle A B C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 G Circle (8) £ …… 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 D E 16 17 18 19 20... 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C Who forced you to work so hard yesterday? D How could you work so hard yesterday? III Write a paragraph (150 – 200 words) about the important of family in a person’s life ( 10 points) KEYS TO ĐỀ LUYỆN HSG – 2010 – 2011 Practice 2 (Time allowed: 180 minutes) A LISTENING (15 points) Listen to a telephone conversation Look at the questions 1- 15 and fill in the missing details on the envelope in... (RESPONSIBILITY) -> RESPONSIBLE 38 Women often lose …………… when they stop work to have a baby (CONFIDENT) -> CONFIDENCE 39 Students are expected to be quiet and ………… in the classroom (OBEDIENCE) -> OBIDIENT 12 40 Children need to feel …………… in order to do well at school (SECURITY) -> SECURE 41 I’ve always thought of Jo as a very ……………… person He is very helpful and always thinks about what other people feel...5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 The explosion occurred outside High town -> in Only two people were injured in the blast -> no one 500 residents had to go to emergency rest centres until the next morning The coach was carrying... 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 (9) £ …… 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 D E 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Tickets: Row: (10) ……………………… Numbers: (11) ……………………………… For Mr (12) …………………………………………………………… Tel No Townville (13) ……………………………………………… To be collected before: Day: (14) ………………………………… Time: (15) ……………………………… 30 B PHONETICS (5 points) Find the word with the stress