ĐỀ THI OLYMPIC VÀ ĐÁP ÁN MÔN TIẾNG ANH LỚP 10

PART A. LISTENING (15 pts) I. Listen and choose the best answer (5 pts) 1. The park which makes up Hampstead Health is _____. A. very large B. fairly large C. fairly small 2. According to the speaker, Hampstead underground station is _____. A. the shallowest in the system B. the deepest in the system C. the oldest in London 3. The speaker suggests that after their walk people might want to _____. A. have a meal in the famous restaurants B. avoid Hampstead village as it is very busy C. visit Hampstead village to look at the shops 4. The houses in the Vale of the Health are built _____. A. on the edge of the health B. on the health itself C. opposite the health 5. The speaker advises walkers to remove their headphones to _____. A. hear the silence away from the traffic B. ensure they are not being followed C. listen to the noises in the park

SỞ GD&ĐT BẮC NINH KỲ THI OLYMPIC TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN BẮC NINH KHU VỰC DH-ĐBBB Tổ Ngoại ngữ Lần thứ VII- Năm học: 2013 - 2014 ĐỀ ĐỀ NGHỊ ĐỀ THI: TIẾNG ANH, LỚP 10 - (Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút) PART A LISTENING (15 pts) I Listen and choose the best answer (5 pts) The park which makes up Hampstead Health is _ A very large B fairly large C fairly small According to the speaker, Hampstead underground station is _ A the shallowest in the system B the deepest in the system C the oldest in London The speaker suggests that after their walk people might want to _ A have a meal in the famous restaurants B avoid Hampstead village as it is very busy C visit Hampstead village to look at the shops The houses in the Vale of the Health are built _ A on the edge of the health B on the health itself C opposite the health The speaker advises walkers to remove their headphones to _ A hear the silence away from the traffic B ensure they are not being followed C listen to the noises in the park II Listen and the tasks follow (10 pts) Question 1-5: Answer the questions below (5pts) What had the local business people all encountered? What is the main focus of the Center now? How was Snapshot research carried out? How much higher are local business rents compared to those nationally? How many local business close a year after they have started working with the Centre? Questions 6-10: Complete the table below Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer (5pts) Size of business Start-ups Companies Help being given O-foods Improving the _ (6) turnaround Innovations Support to attract business partners and achieve _ (7) Small Sampsons Ltd Business _ (8) Vintage Scooter Product monitoring scheme after sales customer service Medium Build Ltd Extension of _ (9) Jones System Conflict management and _ (10) PART B PHONOLOGY (5 pts) I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three (2.5 pts) A surfboard B surcharge C surprise D surface A weird B wear C beard D merely A draughty B cauldron C plausible D slaughter A completion B optician C section D occasion A vehement B exhibit C Fahrenheit D Buddhist II Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other three (2.5 pts) A conservative B personnel C preferential D controversial A ingenuity B inglorious C philatelist D pneumonia A extraordinary B cathedral C abbreviation D apostrophe A insight B insistent C injury D image 10 A argumentative B psychological C contributory D hypersensitive PART C LEXICO AND GRAMMAR (30 pts) I Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the sentences (5 pts) John Archer’s book is selling like hot _ A stuff B cakes C property D soup It took Anna a long time to get the _ of the new computer programme A hang B grips C means D grasp Look, will you stop _ in and let me finish my sentence? A moving B pushing C butting D plugging My mother always told me that I shouldn’t judge people _ The way they look says nothing about their character A by their appearance B with their outlook C through appearance D by their face I really need a new watch This one doesn’t _ very good time A show B record C indicate D keep It is the _ of stupidity to go walking in the mountains in this weather A height B depth C source D matter In my view, the changes to the education system have been to good _ A influence B outcome C upshot D effect Poor management brought the company to the _ of collapse A brink B rim C fringe D brim The plumber agreed that he had made a mistake and promised to put it _ the next day A correct B proper C sound D right 10 I can’t understand why you have to make such a _ about something so unimportant A mess B stir C fuss D bother 11 The judge looked at the _ and reminded him that he had to tell the whole truth A bystander B witness C onlooker D viewer 12 I was disappointed that the restaurant had _ flowers on the table A false B untrue C artificial D forged 13 As she is so heavily overlooked, there is a _ possibility that she will have a nervous breakdown A distinctive B distinct C little D manifest 14 _ to the invention of the steam engine, most forms of transport were horse-drawn A Akin B Prior C In addition D With reference 15 The truant was _ from school for unbecoming behaviour A dispelled B repelled C expelled D compelled 16 Of course he can lift that! He is as as a horse A tough B big C heavy D strong 17 Fearing for his life, he _ the mugger for mercy A pleaded B petitioned C urged D begged 18 I am not convinced that financial advisers always act in their clients’ best _ A advantage B interest C intention D result 19 The case against the bank robbers was _ for lack of evidence A discarded B dismissed C refused D eliminated 20 Five readers _ the correct solution to our recent competition A communicated B qualified C submitted D subscribed II The passage below contains 10 mistakes Underline the mistakes and write their correct forms in the space provided (5 pts) Broadcasting in some form was; however, tied not only to strong economical interests, but also to the depth structures of modern societies In spite of the activities of TV amateurs, television was also primary a medium for theatrically exhibition in the USA in the early 1930s, and as such often thought to be a potential competition of the film industry In fact, television was throughout the 1930s predominance watched in public settings also outside of the USA For example, in Britain, public viewers of television was the way in which most early audiences actually experienced the medium and this was even more the case in Germany While the vision of grass-roots or amateur, two-way television was quite obvious doomed to a very marginal position at the very best, television systems largely based on collective public reception were in fact operated in several countries in the 1930s and may, with the benefit of hindsight, be seen as having presenting more of a threat to the domestication of the medium But it was a threat that was not to materialize III Fill in each of the blanks a suitable preposition (5 pts) I wonder what everybody finds _ (1) him What is there so remarkable _ (2) him that people will hang _ (3) his every word He was last _ (4) a long line, and _ (5) the look _ (6) it, he was unlikely to get a good seat _ (7) the show The poverty _ (8) her childhood stands _ (9) total contrast _ (10) her life _ (11) Hollywood Did you plan to share an apartment with an American student, or did you come _ (12) by accident? At the library yesterday, I ran _ (13) an old friend The professor offered to make me her lab assistant, and I jumped _ (14) the opportunities During the prison riots, four prisoners succeeded in getting _ (15) I can’t spend everything I earn I must put money _ (16) my trip home Before you say no, please calm _ (17) and listen 10 I don’t mind lending you $10 until Saturday if you’ll give it _ (18) 11 Please be ready to hand your term paper _ (19) by the end next week 12 To be a serious student, he had to give _ (20) nightclubbing IV Put the verbs in the brackets into their appropriate tenses and forms (5 pts) The little boy had a lot of trouble _ (1 convince) everyone that he _ (2 see) a mermaid I was terribly disappointed _ (3 discover) that he _ (4 lie) to me I really didn’t expect _ (5 introduce) to the president The sunlight _ (6 come) through the window _ (7 wake) me up early every morning The girl got into a lot of trouble She _ (8 not, tell) a lie I appreciate _ (9 tell) the news It was our fault to keep Jane _ (10 wait) so long We _ (11 inform) her in advance The airplane in which the football team _ (12 travel) crashed soon after taking off You don’t remember _ (13 tell) him how to get here If you _ (14 have) we _ (15 not miss) the train 10 For some years now, Samantha _ (16 believe) strongly in reincarnation and _ (17 try) to persuade her friends to come round to her way of thinking but they _ (18.still/not/convince) 11 We _ (19 tell) that the workers were repairing an old bridge at the time 12 Why didn’t you tell me you could you lend me the money? I _ (20 not borrow) it from the bank V Write the correct form of the word given in brackets (5 pts) WOMEN ONLY Increasingly, women are taking their holidays without men For _ (1 SAFE) reasons, camaraderie or just plain fun, a growing number of female tourists are singing up for women-only trips Twenty years ago only a _ (2 HAND) of companies offered such holidays; now there are several hundred Travel _ (3 CONSULT) Andre Littlewood says that the combination of higher incomes with delayed marriage, divorce, retirement and widowhood has _ (4 ABLE) more women to travel, often on their own They are attracted by the sense of _ (5 FREE) that a holiday without men affords them “Women in a group tend to feel _ (6 INHIBIT) and speak more openly than when men are around”, she adds “Even on energy-sapping adventure holidays the atmosphere is relaxed and _ (7 CO-OPERATE) It’s also a great deal more fun Women laugh more _ (8 READY) than men, probably because they don’t mind laughing at themselves.” Since her divorce Janice Cummings has been a regular traveler with Everywoman Tours, and Oxford-based Company whose very name is a _ (9 DETER) to men “And a good thing too,” she says “Men simply cannot resist the _ (10 TEMPT) to try and take control, no matter where they are And that includes on holiday Thankfully, there is none of that with Everywoman.” VI Choose the best linking word or phrase to complete the passage (5 pts) Smoking is known to be one of the greatest single causes of death in our society Too little seems to be done; however, to stop young people taking up the habit in the first place _ (1), cigarettes are openly on sale in many public places and laws governing the minimum age at which they can be bought often seem to be ignored _ (2), cigarette advertising continues to figure largely in some parts of the media, despite recent moves to outlaw this, and is, _ (3), often targeted at young people Although anti-smoking campaigns have been organized in recent years, these seem not to have been particularly effective, _ (4) the rise in the numbers of young people, especially girls, who take up smoking each year _ (5) supporting such campaigns in principle, I would like to propose an alternative approach _ (6), I think that the advertising of cigarettes should be completely banned from all aspects of the media _ (7), the sale of cigarettes should be more tightly controlled to ensure that the law regarding underage smokers is respect And, _ (8), cigarettes should not be sold in places such as cafés and supermarkets frequented by young people and families Their sale should _ (9) be restricted to licensed tobacconists and sharp penalties should be imposed on those breaking the law, particularly those selling cigarettes on the black market _ (10), I would like to add that, of course, it is the duty of parents, teachers and other responsible adults to set a good example; by not smoking! A Likewise B To begin with C Whilst D Therefore A However B Moreover C Nonetheless D Though A what’s more B likewise C therefore D even though A resulting B especially C instead D given A However B Whilst C Finally D Therefore A Although B Whilst C Firstly D Especially A Furthermore B Therefore C Instead D Otherwise A to sum up B secondly C in addition D in spite of this A however B nonetheless C instead D likewise 10 A In addition B Consequently C Therefore D Finally PART D READING (30 POINTS) I Read the text and fill each gap with ONE suitable word (7.5 pts) SNORING Sleep deprivation can make us very angry, which is why snoring – the human equivalent of a car alarm _ (1) set off at night – can be so irritating Most people snore occasionally, but in middle age about 40% of men and 20% of women _ (2) so regularly Snoring can ruin relationships and be intensely embarrassing Snorers _ (3) go into hospital, for example, may worry that they’ll keep the whole ward awake But snoring doesn’t _ (4) afflict the unafflicted, snorers may also disturb _ (5) and feel sleepy during the day Snoring can sometimes be a symptom of a more serious condition Up _ (6) 6% of men and 2% of women suffer from sleep apnoea, a syndrome in which breathing _ (7) significantly disrupted during sleep Some people may start off _ (8) uncomplicated snorers, but develop sleep apnoea as they get older The word apnoea is derived _ (9) the Greek and means “no breathing” People _ (10) sleep apnoea have airways that become obstructed during sleep Typically, they snore loudly, stop breathing, struggle _ (11) air, partly wake up (although often unaware of it), gulp a bit, and then recommence snoring The cycle may _ (12) repeated over 100 times an hour _ (13) surprisingly, people with sleep apnoea feel unrefreshed in the morning They may have problems concentrating during the day, feel depressed and fall asleep _ (14) socially unacceptable times At worst, they can fall asleep _ (15) driving or operating dangerous machinery II Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space (7.5 pts) THE NEW WAY TO BURN FAT People who want to lose weight are being _ (1) a startling new way to burn fat Would-be slimmers are flocking to a spa in Hong Kong that _ (2) to reduce their waistlines by smearing them with Chinese herbs, dousing them with alcohol and then _ (3) light to them, all for £78 a session The spa claims that the _ (4) heat of the fire penetrates deep tissue, increasing circulation and helping the body to absorb the herbal concoction which works to detoxify the body and _ (5) down fat It boasts that the results are _ (6), with customers recording losses of up to 15 centimeters of fat after the first _ (7) Karen Chu, owner of The Life of Life Healing Spa in Hong Kong’s busy Causeway Bay district, says that about 100 customers have successfully _ (8) the treatment, and there have been no _ (9) “About half the customers come here for the Aqua-Fire treatment,” she said “It is _ (10) safe You are _ (11) from the flame by wet towels We have never had any complaints or problems In Asia, people are more _ (12) to the idea of fire being a healing expertise Probably one of the most well-known online job opportunities is the job of webmaster However, it is hard to define one basic job description for this position The qualifications and responsibilities depend on what tasks a particular organization needs a webmaster to perform To specify the job description of a webmaster, one needs to identify the hardware and software that the website the webmaster will manage is running on Different types of hardware and software require different skill sets to manage them Another key factor is whether the website will be running internally (at the firm itself) or externally (renting shared space on the company servers) Finally, the responsibilities of a webmaster also depend on whether he or she will be working independently, or whether the firm will provide people to help All of these factors need to be considered before one can create an accurate webmaster job description Webmaster is one type of Internet career requiring in-depth knowledge of the latest computer applications However, there are also online jobs available for which traditional skills remain in high demand Content jobs require excellent writing skills and a good sense of the web as a “new media” The term “new media” is difficult to define because it encompasses a constantly growing set of new technologies and skills Specifically, it includes websites, email, Internet technology, CD-ROM, DVD, streaming audio and video, interactive multimedia presentations, e-books, digital music, computer illustration, video games, virtually reality, and computer artistry Additionally, many of today’s Internet careers are becoming paid-by-the-job professions With many companies having to downsize in tough economic items, the outsourcing and contracting of freelance workers online has become common business practice The Internet provides an infinite pool of buyers from around the world with whom freelancers are able to work on projects with companies outside their own country of residence How much can a person make in these kinds of career? As with many questions related to today’s evolving technology, there is no simple answer There are many companies willing to pay people with technical Internet skills salaries well above $70,000 a year Generally, webmasters start at about $30,000 per year, but salaries can vary greatly Freelance writers working online have been known to make between $40,000 and $70,000 per year (431 words) The word “identify” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A name B estimate C discount D encounter The word “them” in paragraph refers to _ A companies B new job opportunities C hardware and software D webmasters What does “it” in paragraph refer to? A modern technology B new media C the Internet D a webmaster’s career According to the passage, which of the following is true of webmasters? A They never work independently B They require a minimal level of expertise C The duties they perform depend on the organization they work for D They not support software products According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT _ A There are online job available for workers with minimal computer skills B Webmasters must have knowledge of the latest computer applications C Online workers cannot free themselves from the office D “New media” is not easy to define Which of the following is not mentioned as part of “new media”? A websites B Internet technology C writing skills D video games It can be inferred from the passage that _ A online workers can work full-time online B only skilled workers make good money C it is easy to become a webmaster D workers with limited computer skills cannot work online The word “vary” in paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following? A change B decrease C increase D differ What is the purpose of the passage? A To inform people about the tasks and role of a webmaster B To inform people about the computer industry C To inform people about employment related to the Internet D To explain why webmasters make a lot of money 10 Which of the following is true of the job of freelance writers? A They may work with others at the company B They require in-depth knowledge of applications C They manage hardware and software D It is considered a “content” job IV Read the passage and the following tasks (10pts) Question 1-5: Choose the most suitable heading for each paragraph from the List of headings below One of the headings has been done as an example List of headings i Tea – a beverage of hospitality ii The fall in the cost of tea iii Diverse drinking methods iv Tea on the move v An important addition vi Today’s continuing tradition – In Britain and China vii Limited objections to drinking tea viii Tea drinking in the world TEA TIMES The chances are that you have already drunk a cup or glass of tea today Perhaps, you are sipping one as you read this Tea, now an everyday beverage in many parts of the world, has over the centuries been an important part of rituals of hospitality both in the home and in wider society Tea originated in China, and in Eastern Asia tea making and drinking ceremonies have been popular for centuries Tea was first shipped to North Western Europe by English and Dutch maritime traders in the 16 th century At about the same time, a land route from the Far East, via Moscow, to Europe was opened up Tea also figured in America’s bid for independence from British rule – the Boston Tea Party As, over the last four hundred years, tea-leavers became available throughout much of Asia and Europe, the ways in which tea was drunk changed The Chinese considered the quality of the leaves and the ways in which they were cured all important People in other cultures added new ingredients besides tea- leaves and hot water They drank tea with milk, sugar, spices like cinnamon and cardamom, and herbs such as mint or sage The variations are endless For example, in Western Sudan on the edge of the Sahara Desert, sesame oil is added to milky tea on cold mornings In England tea, unlike coffee, acquired a reputation as a therapeutic drink that promoted health Indeed, in European and Arab countries as well as in Persia and Russia, tea was praised for its restorative and health giving properties One Dutch physician, Cornelius Blankaart, advised that to maintain health a minimum of eight to ten cups a day should be drunk, and that up to 50 to 100 daily cups could be consumed with safety While European coffee houses were frequently by men discussing politics and closing business deals, respectable middle-class women stayed at home and held tea parties When the price of tea fell in the nineteenth century poor people took up the drink with enthusiasm Different grades and blends of tea were sold to suit every pocket Throughout the world today, few religious groups object to tea drinking In Islamic cultures, where drinking of alcohol is forbidden, tea and coffee consumption is an important part of social life However, Seventh-Day Adventists, recognizing the beverage as a drug containing the stimulant caffeine, frown upon the drinking of tea In Britain, coffee drinking, particularly in the informal atmosphere of coffee shops, is currently in vogue Yet, the convention of afternoon tea lingers At conferences, it remains common practice to serve coffee in the morning and tea in the afternoon Contemporary China, too, remains true to its long tradition Delegates at conferences and seminars are served tea in cups with lids to keep the infusion hot The cups are topped up throughout the proceedings There are as yet not signs of coffee at such occasions (491 words) Questions 6-10: Complete the summary below Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR NUMBER for each answer (5pts) Originated in China and Eastern Asia, for century, both at home and in society, tea has become an important role in (6) In the 19 th century, falling tea prices meant that people could choose the _ (7) of tea they could afford Nowadays, throughout the world, few religious groups raise _ (8) tea drinking Because it (9) Seventh-Day Adventists not approve of the drinking of tea In Britain, while coffee is in fashion, afternoon tea is still a _ (10) PART E: WRITING (20pts) I Rewrite the sentences with the given words or beginning in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged (5pts) It was not until five years had elapsed that the whole truth about the murder came out => Not for _ The only reason why she got promotion is that she’s very competent => Were it _ Something must be done quickly to solve the problem of homelessness => Urgent _ You could be arrested for not giving a breath sample to the police => Refusal _ Philip’s inability to make decisions dates from his accident => Ever _ Harry is the spitting image of his mother! (RESEMBLANCE) Mr Beaver claimed that hard work was the reason for his success (ATTRIBUTED) She and her husband disagree strongly about how their daughter should be educated (EYE) Pete is far superior to his brother in terms of technical knowledge (MATCH) 10 On no account will I lend you $500 (QUESTION) II Students should have freedom to choose their own subjects in the graduation exam for Secondary education Do you agree or disagree? Write a paragraph (120 to 150 words) to support your answer (15pts) ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ NGHỊ - THPT CHUYÊN BẮC NINH PART A I A B II enormous problems C B C businesses that have just started up by telephone 33 two stock production targets expansion plans (company’s) product range 10 team building PART B: I B A C A D A D B D 10 C 11 B 12 C 13 B 14 B 15 C 16 D 17 D 18 B 19 B 20 C II Broadcasting in some form was; however, tied not only to strong economic interests, but also to the deep structures of modern societies In spite of the activities of TV amateurs, television was also primarily a medium for theatrical exhibition in the USA in the early 1930s, and as such often thought to be a potential competitor of the film industry In fact, television was throughout the 1930s predominantly watched in public settings also outside of the USA For example, in Britain, public viewing of television was the way in which most early audiences actually experienced the medium and this was even more the case in Germany While the vision of grass-roots or amateur, two-way television was quite obviously doomed to a very marginal position at the very best, television systems largely based on collective public reception were in fact operating in several countries in the 1930s and may, with the benefit of hindsight, be seen as having presented more of a threat to the domestication of the medium But it was a threat that was not to materialize III in about on in from of for of in 10 to/with 11 in 12 about 13 across 14 at 15 away 16 aside 17 down 18 back 19 in 20 up IV convincing had seen to discover had lied to be introduced coming wakes shouldn’t have told having been told 10 left 11 waiting/having waited 13 to tell 14 had 16 has believed 17 has been trying 19 were repairing 12 should have informed 15 wouldn’t miss 18 are still not convinced 20 needn’t have borrowed V safety handful consultant enabled freedom uninhibited co-operative readily deterrent 10 temptation VI B B A D B C A C C 10 D I being/getting who/that only/just/merely themselves to is/gets as/being 10 with 11 for/without 12 be/get PART D from 13 Not/Hardly II A B 14 at 15 while/when/whilst C B D III IV A C A B 10 D 11 C 12 A 13 D 14 B 15 C A C B B C C A D C 10 D iv iii ii vii vi rituals of hospitality / hospitality grades and blends / different grades / different blends (some) objections to contains caffeine 10 lingering convention / convention PART E: WRITING I Not for another five years did the whole truth about the murder come out Were it not for her competence, she wouldn’t get promotion Urgent action is/measures are necessary/essential to solve the problem/if the problem is to be solved.//Urgent action/steps must be taken/Urgent measures must be adopted to solve the problem Refusal to give a breath sample to the police could lead to your arrest Ever since (he had) his accident Phillip has been unable to make decisions Harry bears a strong/striking resemblance to his mother Mr Beaver attributed his success to hard work She and her husband don’t see eye to eye on their daughter’s education When it comes to technical knowledge, his brother is no match for Pete 10 There is no question of my lending you $500 II Organization: (5 points) + Three parts (topic sentence, supporting sentences, concluding sentence) + Topic sentence: consists of topic and controlling idea + Concluding sentence: summarizes the main supporting ideas / restates the topic sentence and gives personal opinion Content, coherence and cohesion: (7 points) + Supporting sentences: support directly the main idea stated in the topic sentence and provide logical, persuasive examples + Use of transition signals appropriately Language use and accuracy: (3 points) + Variety of structures, expressions and good use of vocabulary + No spelling or grammar mistakes LISTENING SCRIPTS I Hi and welcome to the walking audio tour service, which offers guided audio tours of over 30 walks around London The full list of the walks is available on our website You have chosen the Hampstead Heath Tour Part 1, which was, in fact, the first of the walking tours that were recorded Your walk takes you through part of the heath, a huge, wild, open parkland where Londoners and visitors to the city can come and enjoy some leisurely and refreshing exercise The heath is one of the gems of north London When you enter the parkland, you will feel as if you are walking in the wild countryside, but you are actually still in an urban area The walking tour begins here at the exit to Hampstead underground station, which is the deepest station on the London Underground system We hope that you enjoy your experience, whether you are on your own or sharing your walk with a companion … So let’s begin your tour We hope you enjoy it1 If you turn right as you exit Hampstead station, and stay on the right hand side of the road, the main thorough-fare, Heath Street, will take you up the hill to the heath itself You are now walking away from the main shops and cafes in Hampstead village, but you can return to visit these after your walking tour for some window shopping The village is busy during the daytime and the evenings Now back to Heath Street As the road winds northwards up Heath Street, you will pass some shops and restaurants on your way to the heath When you reach the top, the first part of the heath that you will see on your right is the Vale of the Heath, which has some spectacular houses, built on the Heath itself beside a large pond If you go along a little further you will come to a fork in the road – North End Way – turns to the left and goes northwest away from the heath; and on your right is Spaniards Road, which turns north-east, cutting through the parkland Walk along this latter road a little way and look for the first opening on your right, where a path leads you down into the wild parkland As you descend along the pathway, you will find that the noise of the busy road, that is just on your left, disappears completely You might want to take off your headphones to enjoy the delight of the sounds of the parkland Don’t imagine that there is only silence! There is the noise of the trees and the wildlife that lives there As you walk along the path, you will come across several paths coming from the right to join the path that you are on, but keep going until you come to the first fork in the path Now take the path that goes to your left, which will bring you shortly to the open spaces around Kenwood House II Question 1-5: The subject of this evening’s talk at the North Bank Business Centre is local business people in the area surrounding the university, and the benefit they bring to the employment prospects of people in the local area, especially young people at the beginning of their career We established the Centre is response to approaches from several business people in the area who had wanted to start up new businesses, but who had not managed to find any help locally and did not know where to turn Moreover, they had all without exception come up against enormous bureaucratic obstacles We therefore invited them in as a group to meet the members of the department and the students Stemming from that is the Centre, which is now focuses mainly but not exclusively on business start-ups Just after the Centre was set up, snapshot research conducted by the department over the telephone gave some startling results The information about local business revealed that three out of every ten local business start-ups, that we could collect information on, had failed within the first six months, and another five had gone within the year, leaving only two The most common reasons given for the businesses closing were: first, high rents, which are 33% higher than the national average due to the area being very central; second, lack of knowledge about grants, basically because of ignorance about how to access them; and thirdly a lack of business support, because they did not know where to obtain advice from Since the Centre came into existence three years ago, we have helped to change this climate of failure The current statistics show a remarkable turnaround in the fortunes of local business And now, after a year, only two business close out of every ten compared to eight before the Centre was set up Question 6-10: Six local businesses are now taking part in a work-placement and monitoring scheme, which is of mutual benefit to ourselves and the companies involved Ofoods, a small start-up company with nine employees involved in organic food and based at a local market, has one final year graduate doing a year-long study on improving the stock turnaround This was a particular problem because the company found that they were losing sometimes up to 30 percent of their stock Another start-up is Innovations which deals with producing video games This company, which employs only five people all under the age of 25, is receiving support in attracting business partners and achieving production targets In the smaller business category, Sampsons Ltd, a courier company, which is interested in developing a taxi service, is being offered help with their business expansion plans Another small niche company, called Vintage Scooter, which specializes in revamping old scooters, is taking part in a product-monitoring scheme, offering customer service up to a year after purchase to check the quality of their restoration The first of the two medium-sized companies that the scheme is monitoring is Build Ltd, which employs 47 people A comparison of their products and services with other businesses in the area is being carried out by a researcher, who is trying to support them in their efforts to extend the company’s product range The last company, Jones Systems, is perhaps the most interesting, because it has been the victim of considerable personnel problems, which have been affecting the day-to-day operations of the company And so we are looking at conflict management and team building within the company To sum up, advisors help the companies look at different business options and models, apply for grants, deal with employment issues, systems creation, and also provide accommodation at the centre to help them start up E-mentoring for fledgling businesses is also in operation for those who find it difficult to attend the centre personally The programme is funded by grants from local authorities [...]... co-operative 8 readily 9 deterrent 10 temptation VI 1 B 2 B 3 A 4 D 5 B 6 C 7 A 8 C 9 C 10 D I 1 being/getting 2 do 3 who/that 4 only/just/merely 5 themselves 6 to 7 is/gets 8 as/being 10 with 11 for/without 12 be/get PART D 9 from 13 Not/Hardly II 1 A 2 B 14 at 15 while/when/whilst 3 C 4 B 5 D III IV 6 A 7 C 8 A 9 B 10 D 11 C 12 A 13 D 14 B 15 C 1 A 2 C 3 B 4 B 5 C 6 C 7 A 8 D 9 C 10 D 1 iv 2 iii 3 ii 4 vii... technical knowledge (MATCH) 10 On no account will I lend you $500 (QUESTION) II Students should have freedom to choose their own subjects in the graduation exam for Secondary education Do you agree or disagree? 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