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SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO LÀO CAI ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI THPT CẤP TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2015 - 2016 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH Ngày thi: 12 tháng 10 năm 2015 (Thời gian làm bài 180 phút không kể thời gian giao đề) Đề thi gồm 16 trang SỐ PHÁCH (Do CTHĐ chấm thi ghi) I LISTENING ( points) LISTENING (5 points) Part 1: For questions 1-5, you will hear an interview with David McKinley, who recently opened “The Adventure Centre” an adventure sports centre in Scotland, and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes David was first inspired to set up “The Adventure Centre” when he was working as a TV cameraman David describes himself as over-critical of others when he was asked to sum himself up David says that the most memorable period of his career involved watching something being built David thinks he will have difficulty in encouraging more interest in adventure sports David tells us that his customers have unrealistic expectations about participation in adventure sports Your answers: Part 2: For questions 6-10, listen to a piece of news from BBC about solar energy and fill in the missing information Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS taken from the recording for each answer in the spaces provided According to the report, energy from the Sun is converted into electricity by _ To make one type of solar cell, the researchers have replaced a with a chemical that is much cheaper, completely safe and works just well Magnesium chloride, the new compound is found in bath salts and sea water and costs much less than the currently used Dr Jon Major states that if we could reduce the cost of making the solar cells, we could really make the difference into making solar energy _with fossil fuels Page of 21 10 However, more work will need to be done to see if the cost savings in the lab can work on Part 3: For questions 11-20, you will hear a talk on New Zealand Radio about an Art Sale which has just been held to raise money for charity and fill in the blanks with missing information Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS taken from the recording for each answer in the spaces provided Question 11-13 Charity Art Sale The paintings will be displayed in the (11) _and in a nearby Café The sale of pictures will begin at (12) _on Thursday, and there will be refreshments beforehand The money raised will be all used to help (13) _ in New Zealand and other countries Question 14-20 Artist Don Studley James Chang Personal information Daughter is recovering from a problem with her back (14) _artist Originally from Taiwan Had a number of (15) _ there Natalie Stevens Christine Shin has shown pictures in many countries is an artist and a(17) _ Type of painting Pictures of the birds of New Zealand (16) paintings Strong colors soft colors, various media mainly does (18) _ lived in New Zealand for Paintings are based on Korean Watercolors of New Zealand landscape (19) (20) _ Part 4: For questions 21-25, you will hear a radio interview with two people, Frank Johnson and Anna Pritchard, discussing education in Britain and choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear 21 What does Frank Johnson suggest about current teaching methods? A they help teachers get their message across in an amusing way B they result in teachers losing sight of their main professional tasks C they allow students a necessary break from serious study Page of 21 D they encourage parental involvement in the educational process 22 According to Frank, what is the key to a good education? A promoting traditional skills through creativity B developing general knowledge through linguistic ability C ensuring the accuracy of what is taught D enabling students to acquire reasoning powers 23 Anna Pritchard thinks that, in the average school today, A most teachers adopt satisfactory teaching methods B there is an insufficient variety of classroom activities C most teachers adapt their methods to suit different leaners D there are too many students per class for teachers to deal with 24 How does Anna think schools should change their approach? A by helping students investigate the ways in which they learn B by allowing students to choose precisely what they want to learn C by letting students play music in the background during class D by encouraging students to talk through their ideas in class 25 Anna thinks that note-taking activities should be A varied according to topic B replaced by other activities C adjusted to suit each student D checked carefully for inaccuracies Your answers: 21 II 22 23 24 25 LEXICO-GRAMMAR (3 points) Part 1: Choose the option that best fits the blank of each sentence (1pt) 26 By the end of next month Annabel and I .out with each other for three years A will have been going B will go C have been going D will be going A being B to being C to be D be A mustn't B oughtn't C needn't D mightn't A has been calculated B calculates C being calculated D would calculate 27 We have to leave now because we are due .in Edinburgh by six 28 It turned out that I .have bought Frank a present after all 29 It .that there is easily enough food in the world to feed everyone 30 It was the first time I .in such an important match Page of 21 A was ever playing C have ever been playing B have ever played D had ever played 31 Nobody has any firm information, so we can only .on what caused the accident A guess B contemplate C speculate D assume A passersby B onlookers C pedestrians D footmen A consumer B customer C buyer D client A fake B mock C false D dress A correspondent B model C ghostwriter D fellow 32 Cars have been banned from the city center, which makes the area much safer for 33 There has been a real boom in .electronics over the last three decades 34 Are you having a .exam before you sit the actual exam in June? 35 I know it’s got his name on the cover, but he used a Your answers: 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Part 2: Write the correct FORM of each bracketed words in the numbered spaces provided (1pt) Car review: the XR1200 Although still a relative (36) to the world of high-performance sports cars, General Autos has (37) quite a transformation since their first effort, the Xtreme, attracted such (38 ) comment in the motoring press, which led to disappointing sales Their latest effort, the XR1200 (39) , went into (40) last month, and I had the chance to test-drive one To say that the XR1200 is better than the Xtreme is a huge (41 ) Not only is it much better, it represents a (42 ) new approach to this class of car From the seats to the angle of the steering wheel, everything on this car is (43) , meaning that you can set the car up to fit you perfectly The engine, too, is easy to set up for maximum efficiency, with the help of powerful dual (44) that monitor performance 1,000 times a second Even the bodywork incorporates state-of-the-art ideas, with a new durable material that should mean that your XR1200 (45 ) almost anything else on the road Your answers: 36 41 37 42 39 44 38 COME GO FAVOUR CONVERT PRODUCE STATE REVOLT ADJUST PROCESS LAST 43 Page of 21 40 45 Part 3: There is one mistake in each sentence Find the mistake and write your correction in the space provided below (0,5pts) 46 Tom’s very good at science when his brother is absolutely hopeless 47 A good artist like a good engineer learns as much from their mistakes as from successes 48 Marry told me that it was the loveliest gift she has ever received 49 The direct sources of fresh water in lakes are rain, melted snowy and ice 50 Many women have reached high positions in business but there are still little women in government Your answers: MISTAKES 46 48 50 CORRECTIONS 47 49 MISTAKES CORRECTIONS Part 4: Fill in the blank with one of these suitable prepositions or particles (0,5pts) 51 Timmy’s only six, but he comes .with the funniest things sometimes 52 The destruction of this area of habitat will mean that some species of plant will die 53 You’re going to have to knuckle .if you don’t want to fail the exam next month 54 Could you pass a message to your brother? 55 I decided to have a few lessons to brush .my German before I went on holiday Your answers: 51 III 52 53 54 55 READING COMPREHENSION (5 points) Part 1: For questions 56-60, read the following passages and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap Write your answers (A, B, C, or D) in the corresponding numbered boxes (0,5pts) PASSPORT REGULATION Please find enclosed within this envelope your newly issued passport As a privileged passport holder, you are obliged to read the succinct, attached information leaflet carefully and (56) _by the rules listed within Bear in mind that this passport is the property of the issuing office, thus (57) _the sale of the passport Allowing another individual the use of this document is a criminal (58) and punishable by federal law In the case where one’s passport is either lost or stolen, a report to the appropriate authorities must be supplied immediately Be aware that the passport Page of 21 office will (59) _a thorough investigation into the loss or theft Completion of page four of this document is compulsory and the next of (60) _named within should be an individual who does not, as a rule, travel with you 56 A keep B abide 58 A procedure B offence 57 59 60 A forbidding A draw up A family C confine D comply B disabling C banning D prohibiting B set down C carry out D put through C perjury B kin C clan D edict D relation Part 2: Fill each blank with ONE suitable word Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided below the passage (1pt) GET A JOB THE ON-LINE WAY Of the (61) 6.5 million people in the UK using the Internet, a fifth are using it to look for work Applying for a job in (62) manner is quick, convenient and a tacit claim that you are (63) the technological ball The positive side to internet job hunting for the applicant is the ability to find out about an organization You can prepare thoroughly for both application and interview (64)………….the comfort of your PC The main downside is that, (65) printed applications, Internet forms have almost limitless (66) of space for applicants to enter their details ‘There’s always a danger they will ramble on It is important to remain focused on (67) key points an employer will be looking for,’ says Karen Skewies, an on-line recruitment specialist A growing number of companies use software packages to scan applications, (68) including the right key words is essential ‘These programs look for specific skills, qualifications or relevant experience They so by searching for particular words or phrases,” she explains This must be balanced (69) the need to communicate your personality and attitude Other computer tracking systems identify particular traits, such as responsibility or reliability Where possible, (70) original in your language and avoid clichés Your answers: 61 66 62 67 63 68 64 69 65 70 Page of 21 Part 3: Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each question Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided below the passage (1,5pts) Madison Square Garden, a world-famous sporting venue in New York City, has actually been a series of buildings in varied locations rather than a single building in one spot In 1873 P T Barnum built Barnum's Monster Classical and Geological Hippodrome at the corner of Madison Avenue and 26th Street, across from Madison Square Park Two years later bandleader Patrick Gilmore bought the property, added statues and fountains and renamed it Gilmore's Gardens When Cornelius Vanderbilt bought the property in 1879, it was renamed Madison Square Garden A second very lavish Madison Square Garden was built at the same location in 1890, with a ballroom a restaurant, a theater, a rooftop garden, and a main arena with seating for 15,000 However, this elaborate Madison Square Garden lasted only until 1924, when it was torn down to make way for a forty-story skyscraper When the second Madison Square Garden had been replaced in its location across from Madison Square Park boxing promoter Tex Rickard raised six million dollars to build a new Madison Square Garden This new Madison Square Garden was constructed in a different location on th Avenue and 50th Street and quite some distance from Madison Square Park and Madison Avenue Rickard's Madison Square Garden served primarily as an arena for boxing prizefights and circus events until it outgrew its usefulness by the late 1950s A new location was found for a fourth Madison Square Garden atop Pennsylvania Railroad Station, and plans were announced for its construction in 1960 This current edifice, which includes a huge sports arena a bowling center a 5,000-seat amphitheater, and a twenty-nine-story office building, does retain the traditional name Madison Square Garden However, the name is actually quite a misnomer The building is not located near Madison Square, nor does it have the flowery gardens that contributed to the original name 71 The main point of this passage is that Madison Square Garden (A) has had a varied history in various locations (B) was P T Barnum's major accomplishment (C) is home to many different sporting events (D) was named after an adjacent park 72 Which paragraph discusses the third incarnation of Madison Square Garden? (A) The first paragraph (C) The third paragraph 73 What is a "venue"? (B) The second paragraph (D) The last paragraph Page of 21 (A) A place where people come together (B) An event in a competition (C) An exhibit of various products (D) An invitation to a program 74 According to the passage, Patrick Gilmore did all of the following EXCEPT that he (A) purchased the property at the corner' of Madison Avenue and 26th Street (B) made improvements to the property that he bought (C) named the property that he bought Madison Square Garden (D) sold the property to Cornelius Vanderbilt 75 The word "lavish" is closest in meaning to (A) simple (B) modern (C) elaborate (D) outlandish (A) 11 years (B) 34 years (C) 45 years (D) 60years 76 How long did the second Madison Square Garden last? 77 The word “it” in the third paragraph refers to (A) circus events (B) arena (C) Square Garden (D) Square Park 78 Which of the following would most likely have taken place at Rickard's Madison Square Garden? (A) A ballroom dance (B) A theater production (C) A basketball game (D) A tiger show (A) an address (B) an association 79 The word "edifice" is most likely (C) a component (D) a building 80 What can be inferred about the current Madison Square Garden? (A) It is on Madison Avenue (B) It is across from Madison Square Park (C) It has incredible gardens (D) It is above a transportation center Your answers 71 76 72 77 73 78 74 79 75 80 Part 4: Read the following article Five parts of sentence have been removed from it Choose the most suitable part of sentence from the list A-G (in the box) for each numbered blank There are two parts of sentence you not need to use (0,5 points) WORLD ISSUES Over the past thirty years or so, the methods used for collecting money from the public to aid the developing world have changed out of all recognition, (81) , and the increasing awareness among the population that something must be done At the beginning of this period, it would be Page of 21 common to put money in a collecting box, perhaps on the street or at church, or to receive a small “flag” to wear in a lapel The 1960s saw the development of shops (82) , donated by the public, and which also began to sell articles manufactured in the developing world in projects set up by the parents charity, to guarantee a fair income to local people The next development was probably the charity event, (83) to run, cycle, swim, etc and collected money from friends and relatives according to how far or long they managed to keep going The first hint of what was to become the most successful means of raising money was charity record, where the artists donated their time and talent, and the process from sales went to a good cause This was perhaps a reflection of the fact that young people felt increasingly concerned about the obvious differences between life in Europe and the United States, and that in most of Africa and Asia, (84) , besides being clearly shown on television The problems were becoming hard to avoid, (85) Why was so little being done? The huge success of Band Aid, and subsequent televised concerts, reflected the power of the media and of music in particular, but also differed in style from other events People phoned up in their thousands on the day and pledged money by quoting their credit card numbers After all, if you have enough money to buy CDs and a stereo player, you can afford something for the world’s starving children A with the money donated by the public E and which existed in a real life C in which participants were sponsored G and this concern was reflected in songs B along with the gravity of the problems faced D which show second-hand goods Your answers 81 82 83 F but a feeling of frustration was building up 84 85 Part 5: Read the following passage and the tasks that follow (1,5 points) A The space around us affects us profoundly – emotionally, behaviorally, cognitively In Britain that space is changing at a pace not seen for a generation "Surely psychology has something to say about all this change But is anyone listening? There is a huge amount of psychology research that is relevant, but at the moment we’re talking to ourselves." Says Chris Spencer, professor of environmental psychology at the University of Sheffield Spencer recalls a recent talk he gave in which he called on fellow researchers to make greater effort to communicate their findings to architects and planners "I was amazed at the response of many of the senior researchers, who would say: “I’m doing Page of 21 my research for pure science, the industry can take or leave it.” But there are models of how to apply environmental psychology to real problems, if you know where to look Professor Frances Kuo is an example B Kuo’s website provides pictures and plain English summaries of research conducted by her Human Environment Research Laboratory Among these is a study using police records that found inner-city Chicago apartment buildings surrounded by more vegetation suffered 52 per cent fewer crimes than apartment blocks with little or no greenery Frances Kuo and her co-researcher William Sullivan believe that greenery reduces crime – so long as visibility is preserved – because it reduces aggression, brings local residents together outdoors, and the conspicuous presence of people deters criminals C ‘Environmental psychologists are increasingly in demand,’ says David Uzzell, professor of environmental psychology ‘We’re asked to contribute to the planning, design and management of many different environments, ranging from neighborhoods, offices, schools, health, transport, traffic and leisure environments for the purpose of improving quality of life and creating a better people- environment fit.’ Uzzell points to the rebuilding of one south London school as a striking example of how building design can affect human behavior positively Before its redesign, it was ranked as the worst school in the area – now it is recognized as one of the country’s twenty most improved schools D Uzzell has been involved in a pioneering project between M.Sc students in England and Scotland Architecture students in Scotland acted as designers while environmental psychology students in England acted as consultants, as together they worked on a community project in a run- down area of Glasgow ‘The psychology students encouraged the architecture students to think about who their client group was, to consider issues of crowding and social cohesion, and they introduce them to psychological methodologies, for example, observation and interviewing local residents about their needs.’ The collaborative projects currently stand as a one-off experiment ‘Hopefully these trainee architects will now go away with some understanding of the psychological issues involved in design and will take into account people’s needs,’ says Uzzell E Hilary Barker, a recent graduate in psychology, now works for a design consultancy She’s part of a four-person research team that contributes to the overall work of the company in helping client use their office space more productively Her team all have backgrounds in psychology and social science, but the rest of the firm consists mainly of architects and interior designers ‘What I is pretty Page 10 of 21 rare to be honest,’ Barker says ‘I feel very privileged to be able to use my degree in such a way.’ Barker explains that the team carries out observational studies on behalf of companies, to identify exactly how occupants are using buildings, for example that staff use meeting rooms for quiet, individual work F One area where the findings from environment-behavior research have certainly influenced building is in hospital design ‘The government has a checklist of criteria that must be met in the design of new hospitals, and these are derived largely from the work of the behavioral scientist Professor Roger Ulrich,’ Chris Spencer says Ulrich’s work has shown, for example, how the view from a patient window can affect their recovery Even a hospital’s layout can impact on human’s health, according to Dr John Zeisel ‘If people get lost in hospitals, they get stressed, which lowers their immune system and means their medication works less well You might think that way-finding round the hospital is the responsibility of the person who put all the signs up, but the truth is that the basic layout of a building is what helps people finding their way around,’ he says G Zeisel also points to the need for a balance between private and shared room in hospitals "Falls are reduced and fewer medication errors occur in private rooms," he says There’s also research showing how important it is that patients have access to the outdoors and that gardens in hospitals are a major contributor to well-being However, more generally, Zeisel shares Chris Spencer’s concern that the lessons from environmental psychology research are not getting through ‘There is certainly a gap between what we in social science and know and the world of designers and architects,’ says Zeisel He believes that most countries, from sports to film making, have now recognized the importance of an evidence-based approach, and that the building trade needs to formulate itself more in that vein, and to recognize that there is relevant research out there ‘It would be outrageous, silly, to go ahead with huge building projects without learning the lessons from the new towns established between 30 and 40 years ago.’ He warns Task 1: Choose the correct heading each paragraph from the list of headings below i A comparison between similar buildings ii The negative reaction of local residents iii An unusual job for psychologist iv A type of building benefiting from prescribed guidelines v The need for government action vi A failure to use available information in practical ways vii Academics with an unhelpful attitude Page 11 of 21 viii A refusal by architects to accept criticism ix A unique co-operative scheme x The expanding scope of environmental psychology Example: Paragraph A vii 86 Paragraph B 87 Paragraph C 88 Paragraph D 89 Paragraph E 90 Paragraph F Example: Paragraph G vi Task 2: Decide whether the following statements are true (T), false (F) or no information (NG) 91 The use of environmental psychology can fewer mistakes made by staff 92 The students from England suggested that the Scottish students should identify their client group 93 Observing patient’s reactions to each other is used in collecting data for the research 94 Professor Roger Ulrich believes that if the basic layout of a building is clear, patient's outcomes will improve 95 Environmental psychology helps to reduce pollution Your answers: 86 91 IV 87 92 88 93 89 94 90 95 WRITING (5 points) Part 1: a Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.(0,5pts) 96 It’s been reported that the chancellor is very satisfied with his visit to Japan The chancellor 97 This matter is so complicated that we don’t know how to deal with it So b Write the new sentences using the words in brackets Do not alter the given words in any way 98 My younger brother speaks Spanish very well (command) 99 Jane is very likely to be promoted (stands) 100 The inspector showed us four potential health hazards (drew) Page 12 of 21 PART 2: Write an essay summarizing and evaluating the key points from both texts Use your own words throughout as far as possible, and include your own ideas in your answer Write your answer in in about 150 words (0.5pts) Unsustainable tourism We are increasingly familiar with some of the worst effects of unthinking, unmanageable, unsustainable tourism: previously undeveloped coastal villages that have become sprawling, charmless towns, their seas poisoned by sewage, denuded of wildlife, their beaches stained with litter and tubes of sun cream; and historic towns, their streets now choked with traffic, their temples, churches and cathedrals seemingly reduced to a backdrop for holiday snaps that proclaim, ‘Been there, Done that' Less appreciated, perhaps, is the social dislocation unsustainable tourism can cause: once-cohesive communities disrupted as the holiday industry replaces old crafts, turning fishermen into tour boat operators and farmers into fast-food store waiters or hotel cleaners Criticism of the tourism industry Although its strongest critics view the tourism industry as a rapacious predator - moving on to fresh conquests after one environment has been spoiled, and forever fuelling the desires of holidaymakers with the prospect of a new paradise that must be enjoyed before it's gone -there are many within the industry who reject the claim They are at least partly right There are examples where the travel trade is doing better Of course, reforming initiatives often come after the damage has been done and in some cases for public relations purposes rather than from a commitment to sustainability Your answers: Page 13 of 21 PART 3: The chart below shows the cost-of-living averages in two different cities as compared to the national cost-of living average Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant (1pt) Page 14 of 21 Part Essay writing (3pts) Facebook dominates the free-time for too many people especially the students It can have negative effect on their study and the physical development Do you agree or disagree? Write an essay (about 250 words) to express your opinion Page 15 of 21 THE END! Page 16 of 21 SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO LÀO CAI KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI THPT CẤP TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2015 - 2016 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH Ngày thi: 12 tháng 10 năm 2015 (Thời gian làm bài 180 phút không kể thời gian giao đề) ĐÁP ÁN gồm trang HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM SỐ PHÁCH (Do CTHĐ chấm thi ghi) V LISTENING ( points) Part 1: (1PT) 0,2 points for each correct answer F 2.F 3.T 4.F 5.T Part 2: (1pt) 0, points for each correct answer Solar cells toxic compound poisonous chemical competitive 10 Industrial scale Part 3: (2pts) 0,2 points for each correct answer 11 Star Gallery 14 self-taught 18 portraits 12 7:30 (p.m)/ seven thirty/ half past seven 13 The disabled children 15 (art) exhibitions 16 abstract 17 Website designer 19 two/ years (yrs) 20 photographs/ photos Part 4: points for each correct answer 21 B 22 D 23 B VI 24 A 25 C LEXICO-GRAMMAR (3 points) Part 1: Choose the option that best fits the blank of each sentence (1pt)  (0.1 point each) 26 A 27 C 28 C 29 A 30 D 31 C 32 C 33 A 34 B 35 C Page 17 of 21 Part 2: Write the correct FORM of each bracketed words in the numbered spaces provided (1pt)  (0.1 point each) 36 newcomer 37 undergone 38 unfavorable 39 convertible 40 production 41 understatement 42 revolutionary 43 adjustable 44 processors 45 outlasts Part 3: There is one mistake in each sentence Find the mistake and write your correction in the space provided below (0,5pts)  (0.1 point each) 46 48 50 MISTAKES when has little CORRECTIONS while/ whereas had few 47 49 MISTAKES their snowy CORRECTIONS his/ her snow Part 4: Fill in the blank with one of these suitable prepositions or particles (0,5pts)  (0.1 point each) 51 up/ out 52 out 53 down 54 on 55 up 56 READING COMPREHENSION (5 points) Part 1: (0,5pts) ( 0, point for each correct answer) 56.B 57.D 58.B 59.C Part 2: (1 pt) ( 0,1pt point for each correct answer) 61 estimated 66 amounts 62 this 67.the 63.on 68 so Part 3: (1,5 pts) ( 0,15 point for each correct answer) 71.A 76.B 72.C 77.C 73.A 78.D 60.B 64 from 65 unlike 74.C 75.C 69 against 79.D 70.be 80.D Part 4: (0,5 pt: ) (0,1 point for each correct answer) 81 B 82 D 83 C 84 G 85 F Page 18 of 21 Part 5: (1,5pt) ( 0,15 point for each correct answer) 86 i 91 T 87 x 92 T 88 ix 93 NG 89 iii 94 F 90 iv 95 NG 57 WRITING (5 points) Part 1: a Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it (0,2pts) 96.The chancellor has been reported to be very satisfied with his visit to Japan 97 So complicated is this matter that we don’t know how to deal with it b Write the new sentences using the words in brackets Do not alter the given words in any way (0,3pts) 98 My younger brother has a good command of Spanish 99 Jane stands a good chance of being promoted 100 The inspector drew my attention to four potential health hazard PART 2: Write an essay summarizing and evaluating the key points from both texts Use your own words throughout as far as possible, and include your own ideas in your answer Write your answer in in about 150 words (0.5pts) Content The two main points from the first text are included in the first paragraph of this answer The first key point of the second text is not specifically mentioned but the second one is present, although there is some copying of the phrasing used in the text Communicative Achievement The register is suitably neutral/formal The answer fully addresses the general issues raised in both texts in a coherent way and the candidate’s own views are clearly expressed in the last paragraph Organization The essay is very well organized It is divided into clear paragraphs, each having a different focus - the first text, the second text and the writer's opinions on the size raised in the two texts The essay flows well, with coherence linking of points in the answer as a whole and within paragraphs Language The language used in the essay shows a good level of fluency Complex sentences are used throughout and these are well constructed in terms of grammatical Unsustainable tourism The author of the first text points out the damaging effects of unsustainable tourism The text states how undeveloped villages have been forced to replace traditional crafts and fishing for more appealing entertainment to the tourist point of view The statement ‘Been there, Done that’ results in an arrogant approach to the so valued culture of people living in the villages Seas contaminated by sewage, vastly reduced wildlife, constant litter and air polluted by traffic are the main concerns when it comes to unsustainable tourism The author of the second text talks about holiday spots where the damage hasn't been visible or hasn't occurred at all, and those places have been reformed and better equipped to Page 19 of 21 welcome tourists Unfortunately in most cases reforming came after the damage has been done Reforming in holiday spots has happened mostly for public relations purposes and not to commit to sustainable tourism With human curiosity and tourist hunger to discover new holiday places, unsustainable tourism will always cause problems for places newly open to tourism The general need for holidays is growing vastly, and the costs of holidays abroad are sometimes cheaper than holidays people can take in own countries As most tourists are involved in unsustainable tourism, the damage done to places and local people will continue to happen and to spread However, a genuine commitment to sustainable tourism would bring benefits to the freshly discovered holiday spots in the long term PART 3: The chart below shows the cost-of-living averages in two different cities as compared to the national cost-of living average Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant (1pt) Ideas sufficient and interesting: 40% Organization, coherence, cohesion: 20% Vocabulary and grammar: 40% These are models The chart shows how the cost of living in two different cities, Riverdale and Cape Alicia, compares with the national average cost of living The average costs of several different types of living expenses are shown The cost of living in the city of Riverdale is higher than the national average in all the areas shown The highest is housing, with an average cost 19 percent higher than the national average The lowest is transportation, but that is still percent higher than the national average Groceries, utilities, health care, and clothing all have average costs between and percent higher than the national average The cost of living in Cape Alicia is close to the national average for most types of expenses The expense that differs most from the national average is housing, with an average cost 12.5 percent lower than the national average Transportation costs average 3.8 percent lower than the national average The other expenses listed range from to 1.2 percent higher than the national average The cost of living in Cape Alicia appears to be significantly lower than it is in Riverdale, and it is probably also lower than many other cities in the nation Part 4: Essay writing ( 3pts) Completion: (1pt) - Consist of three parts - Neither too long nor too short Content: (0,5pts) Provide relevant and convincing ideas about the topic, supported by specific example and/or reasonable justification Organisation: (0,5pts) - Present the right form of a paragraph - Ideas are well organized and presented with unity, cohesion and coherence Language: (0,5pts) - Demonstrate of a wide range of vocabulary and structures - Good use of grammatical structures - Present the ideas with clarity - Easy to follow Punctuation and spelling: (0,5pts) Page 20 of 21 THE END! 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