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(Đề thi gồm 15 trang)
KỲ THI THỬ ĐỘI TUYỂN HSGQG THÁNG 1 - 2022
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút
(không kể thời gian giao đề)
Điểm bài thi
Giám khảo 1
(Kí, ghi rõ họ tên)
Giám khảo 2
(Kí, ghi rõ họ tên)
Số phách
(Do chủ tịch HĐ chấm thi ghi)
Bằng số
Bằng chữ
Bài viết:
Bài nói:
Tổng:
∙ Thí sinh không được sử dụng tài liệu, kể cả
từ điển.
∙ Giám thị không giải thích gì thêm.
I. LISTENING (5.0 points)
HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN THI NGHE HIỂU
∙ Bài nghe gồm 4 phần; mỗi phần được nghe 2 lần,
mỗi lần cách nhau 05 giây; mở đầu và kết thúc mỗi phần nghe có tín hiệu. Thí sinh có 20 giây để
đọc mỗi phần câu hỏi.
∙ Mở đầu và kết thúc bài nghe có tín hiệu nhạc.
∙ Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh (bằng tiếng Anh)
đã có trong bài nghe.
Part 1: For questions 1-5, listen to a
discussion with Jared Madfes – a tribe capital partner about cryptocurrencies and decide whether the
following statements are TRUE (T), FALSE (F) or NOT GIVEN (NG). (1.0 pt)
1. The amount of money poured into crypto
startups this year is three times as much as that of last year. 2. Jared Madfes thinks that many investors
show their interests in crypto partly because they’ve realized it matters.
3. Some critics say that the “talent wars”
between crypto and big tech companies are becoming intensifying. 4. Jared
Madfes believes that they try to focus on the crypto assets that have more
long-term value. 5. According to Jared
Madfes, his company has decided a list of specific crypto assets to be bullish
on. Your answers:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Part 2: For questions 6-10, listen to a
podcast about thyroid and answer the following questions with NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS for each question.
(1.0 pt)
6. To whom or to what does the speaker compare
the thyroid’s role?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6.
What does the thyroid use to send out messages to the cells in the body?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7.
As a high-ranking organ, what does the thyroid consist of?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8.
What organ in the brain can instruct the thyroid when to send out its
messengers?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. Apart from weight gain, sensitivity to cold, feeling low, what are the
other two symptoms of hypothyroidism?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Your answers:
6.
9.
7.
10.
8.
Part 3: You will hear a discussion in which
two people, Anne Doherty and Brian Johnson, talk about gender equality in the workplace. For
questions 11-15, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear. (1.0 pt)
11. What does Anne say about the gender pay
gap in the UK?
A. It depends primarily on age.
B. Figures suggest the Equal Pay Act has
failed completely.
C. Attempts to close it have ground to a
halt.
D. Women will never achieve equality.
12. What does Brian think of the independent
report he mentions?
A. It overestimates women's abilities. B. It
undermines male authority.
C. It is based on false assumptions. D. It is
misdirected.
13. According to Anne, why are women prevented
from participating in the decision-making process? A. Many companies just pay
lip service to the need for more women in boardrooms. B. Women do not pursue
their goals vigorously enough.
C. The majority of companies refuse to take
women seriously.
D. Men think women pay more attention to their
appearance than to their work.
14. Brian believes that a move towards gender
equality is only possible when ________ A. economic problems have been solved
satisfactorily.
B. women occupy positions in the corridors of
power.
C. there is solid proof of women's
capabilities.
D. a new approach to pay grades is adopted.
15. Anne says that in countries with increased
gender equality ________
A. women no longer have to care for children.
B. there is an improvement in the general
health of the population.
C. gender roles have effectively been removed.
D. the economy is likely to benefit
substantially.
Your answers:
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
Part 4: For questions 16-25, listen to a talk
about pneumonia and complete the sentences with NO MORE THAN FOUR WORDS taken from the recording
for each answer in the space provided. (2.0 pts)
o When people breathe in, through the bronchi,
air travels down 16. ___________ and then reaches the alveoli.
o Pneumonia happened when the alveoli are
infected and this cause them to 17. ___________. o The microscopic invaders
such as 18. ___________ enter the body via droplets when people breathe
the air or touch their eyes, noses, or
mouths after touching a source of infection.
o 19. ___________ is the respiratory tract’s
first defense to traps invaders.
o Alveoli have specialized types of white
blood cells, or 20. ___________, which can envelop and eat foreign organisms.
o Once the cause of pneumonia is found,
antibiotics can be prescribed which may consist of either 21. ___________.
o In some severe cases, pneumonia patients may
need hospitalization and oxygen, 22. ___________, or other supportive measures to assist the body
in fighting the infection.
o Smoking damages the cilia, preventing them
from clearing even the normal amount of 23. ___________. o People with 24.
___________ can become more susceptible to pathogens that can cause pneumonia.
o For some patients even with appropriate care, the body enters a sustained
fight against the infection it can’t
maintain, activating 25. ___________ throughout the body.
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Your answers:
16.
21.
17.
22.
18.
23.
19.
24.
20.
25.
II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (2.0 points)
Part 1: Choose the answer A, B, C, or D that
best completes each of the following sentences. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered
boxes. (1.5 pts)
26. Teenage boys, like young bulls in a herd,
often __________position and want to try out their own strength.
A. speak for B. jockey for C. front for D.
whistle for 27. The third candidate for the seat is a relatively unknown
__________.
A. ability B. property C. identity D. quantity
28. In an attempt to__________, she has planned a meeting with employees to
discuss the issue. A. clear the air B. leave the field clear C. see her way
clear D. get the all clear 29. Entry to the club is only permitted upon
__________of a membership card.
A. production B. notification C. introduction
D. administration 30. I just got this quarter's budget report, and we
definitely need to __________and spend less going forward.
A. call it a draw B. get the short straw C.
pull in our horns D. draw a bead 31. The limousine had __________windows, so we
couldn't see who was inside.
A. hinged B. louvred C. leaded D. tinted 32.
Disney executives have decided to release the film as a __________title.
A. click-through B. sell-through C.
run-through D. all-through 33. The industry is __________of an intensified
drive for more mechanisation.
A. in the dock B. in the clear C. in the
throes D. in the can 34. In the old days, a university education was the
__________ of the rich.
A. prerogative B. initiative C. representative
D. positive 35. As each question is asked each team__________ and then writes
down its answer. A. goes into reverse B. goes into a huddle C. goes into
raptures D. goes into service 36. In medieval times, professional perfumers
would __________personal scents for their clients from six to eight special ingredients.
A. extoll B. enchant C. concoct D. revere 37.
Local businesses have been increasingly put __________by the austerity measures
after the economic crash.
A. under the bonnet B. under the knife C.
under the hood D. under the cosh 38. Next month companies will be invited
to__________ for a new international telecommunications system.
A.rekindle B. tender C. eschew D. revamp 39. The economic situation is giving a lot of
investors the__________.
A. dilly-dallies B. eensie-weensie C.
touchy-freely D. heebie-jeebies 40. Once again she __________the intelligence
report for some inspiration.
A. thumbed through B. squeaked through C.
rifled through D. worked through Your answers:
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
Part 2: Give the correct form of each given word to complete the following sentences. Write your answers in the numbered boxes. (0.5 pt)
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41. The research is _________, using several
techniques: analysis of statistical sources, literature reviews, field studies and case-history material.
DISCIPLINE
42. She may be the youngest member of the
team, but she’s no_________. WEIGH 43. Although her father was a
_________market trader, his wealth was modest by comparison with that of the new jet-set. DO
44. One of the big strengths of this history
is the way these themes are all _________. WEAVE 45. Older respondents tend to
state their replies in honorifics; younger ones are less_________. REVERE Your
answers:
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
III. READING (5.0 points)
Part 1: Read the text below and think of the
word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. Write your answers in the space
provided. (1.0 pt)
The returns to investigating in a university
education vary enormously
Is a university degree a good investment? Many
potential students are asking the question, especially in countries 46. ________ the price of a
degree is rising, as a result of falling government 47. ________. Recent research suggests that the conventional
wisdom remains true: a university degree 48. ________ handsomely. In America
and the euro zone, for example, unemployment rates for graduates are far
below 49. ________. Yet the benefit of
university varies greatly among students, 50. ________ an investment in higher education a risky bet in some
circumstances.
The value of a degree, like so much else in
economics, boils 51. ________ to supply and demand. When firms are hungry for skilled workers,
their demand for university graduates grows, and the premium tends to rise. When the supply of graduates
grows faster than that of less-educated workers, in 52. ________, the premium will stabilize or fall.
53. ________ the demand for graduates varies slightly from country to country, the trend across the rich world is clear. For at least a century, firm have 54. ________ to hire ever more of the best educated workers. The college wage premium, however, has bounced around, as the number of graduates has not grown so evenly. In America, the big premium graduates earned in the early 20th century melted 55. ________ in the post-war years as universities churned out ever more of them.
Your answers:
46.
47.
48.
49.
50.
51.
52.
53.
54.
55.
Part 2: Read the article below and choose the
answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best
according to the text. (1.0 pt)
A Jolly Good Sort
It's a sweltering, steamy London day and a
dehydrated horde of city types are lunching as loudly as the steam hammers smashing up the city
centre. Olivia Williams, who's chosen the venue because she once had a delightful quiet breakfast there,
decides to take matters in hand. 'Could I,' she asks the waiter, her voice ringingly clear and tinklingly
authoritative, 'be so bossy as to ask you to turn the music down? And could I be so fussy as to ask for a little
lime in my drink? He's (she points at me) got some. It's only fair I should.'
She could, with her well-scrubbed cheeks,
eccentrically cut white shirt and dark clogs, be a go getting headmistress or a
coming figure in the Liberal Democrat party. Given her background — both parents lawyers and part-time judges, and 'on
the liberal wing of the judiciary': secondary education at an academically excellent private school and
English at Cambridge — she could easily be either of these things. In fact, she's a first-rate actress,
particularly adept at registering the most fleeting emotions with the most finely nuanced facial expressions.
She's got a new film to promote, Lucky Break, an engaging prison escape comedy. In it she has a fresh chance to display a remarkable skill. In her two most successful roles to date, she did that difficult thing: play a good person without being nauseating. 'Yes,' she says, 'I unfortunately have, I think, proved myself in Hollywood to be able to deliver the unsayably sugary line with conviction, which isn't necessarily
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a skill I should have developed so well. I can
be very horrible if I want to be. And I can do cow. I really can. I really enjoy it. The baddies have all
the best lines. Roll on Lady Macbeth!'
All this is delivered with much gusto and
gesturing. 'If you think I'm animated, you should see my mother!' The forehead, flecked by a childhood
scar, is allowed to furrow. She wears no make-up. She is determinedly natural. And her remarks, in
their breezy candor, are typical of her seeming carelessness of the studios' sensibilities. 'A business that
relies on bluster and half-truths,' she'll say of the industry, or, of a scorned project, 'I wasn't particularly
excited about being in an inane comedy.' But in contrast: 'I went to see Lucky Break with my mates and all the people
in the movie, and there was real euphoria, watching what everyone had made together.'
Olivia Williams is at a crucial moment in her
career. Despite rolling out a succession of films, she's still best known for something she did four
years ago. As an unknown, penniless actress on the verge of jacking in the trade, she refused Kevin Costner's
request, made in a personal telephone call, that she tape a second video audition for the lead female
role in the film he was making. This obviously impressed him, she got the part, saw the film, The Postman, turn
into a box-office flop, and flew to her next date with celluloid destiny, Rushmore, in Costner's private
jet.
Her skills were nurtured at Bristol Old Vic
Theatre school, to which she went after Cambridge. She was, she says, never convinced — 'and I'm
still not' — that she would make a career out of acting. For years, she seemed to have been right. She served her
time in rep. at Westcliff-on-Sea, did good work with the Royal Shakespeare Company, elicited a rave
review for a television role as Jane Fairfax in Emma, but preCostner was mostly flogging a dead horse.
Her career trajectory is certainly odd. Her big breaks have taken place in America but she has, through choice, followed them with a slew of lowish-budget British movies. It's not as if she's unwanted in Hollywood or looks down her nose at it. It's merely that she can't bring herself to leave her London home because her parents live within sight and the cycle paths are so good. Even Marylebone, a mere mile away, makes her feel 'homesick and pathetic.'
For all the openness and jollity, there's a
paid-up performer in Williams. She got the bug early, she thinks she has it in her genes. Her elder
sister, who's a solicitor, hasn't. 'She's got the more responsible reserve. I've got the youngest-child show-off
gene.' It's a slightly bumptious gene, too. 'My mother's delivery in court is really dry and monotonous. She
was going to present a case before the European court and I said, "Frankly, your speaking voice could do
with a bit of perking up."'
Olivia Williams oozes certainty and
conviction. She says she has a strong sense of morality, one that 'can be misread as judgmental, prim, holier
than thou.'
But she admits to one fault. She can be
deliberately unreasonable. That is what caused her to say 'no' to Kevin Costner, not calculation or
dizziness. That time it paid off but there are times when the studio says: 'Fly out tomorrow,' and she says: 'I'm sorry,
but I've got something else to do. It's my father's birthday or I have an appointment at the hairdresser's and
I don't choose to break it.'
No wonder Kevin Costner crumbled before her.
She is both a brilliant actress and the sort of woman behind whom anyone would march into the
jungle. Or almost anyone. As Williams adds: 'So sometimes I didn't get on the plane and I didn't get the
job. Sometimes you end up in Hollywood, and sometimes you don't.'
56. The actress complained to the waiter
because of _________
A. the heat. B. the noise outside. C. the
noise inside. D. the choice of music. 57. Why is the actress's skill described
as 'remarkable' in the third paragraph?
A. Because good characters in films usually
sound unreal.
B. Because she regrets the ability she has
developed.
C. Because she has excelled in roles quite
different from her own personality.
D. Because the tragic roles are the most
interesting ones.
58. Which of these phrases in the fourth
paragraph suggests that Olivia Williams cannot help playing a part, even in the interview?
A. 'much gusto and gesturing' B. 'determinedly
natural'
C. 'breezy candor' D. 'bluster and
half-truths'
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59. The word “inane” in the fourth paragraph
is closest in meaning to __________? A. sentimental B. moronic C. insalubrious
D. obnoxious 60. What caused Kevin Costner to offer her a starring role?
A. He felt sorry for her because she was on
the point of abandoning her career. B.
He was astonished that she turned the part down at first.
C. Her belief that what he had already seen of
her was enough.
D. The first film she made with him was a
great success.
61. Why is her career so far described as
'odd'? (paragraph 7)
A. Because she became an actress despite being
so well educated.
B. Because she has never believed she would succeed.
C. Because she despises Hollywood, where she
has been successful.
D. Because she seems to regard it as secondary
to her personal life.
62. What does Olivia Williams say about acting
and the family?
A. Acting is part of a family tradition.
B. It comes naturally to anyone whose family
are lavers.
C. Younger daughters are more likely to become
actresses.
D. She takes after her mother.
63. Which of these adjectives best describes
Olivia Williams' personality, in the interviewer's opinion? A. self-confident B. narrow minded C. awkward
D. fatalistic 64. The phrase “perking up” in the eighth paragraph is closest in
meaning to __________? A. reducing B. improving C. recognizing D. lurching 65.
According to the passage, what is TRUE about Olivia William?
A. She did not receive proper education when
she was young.
B. She sometimes may act unreasonably.
C. Her relationship with other members in her
family is not close.
D. She moved to Hollywood but was not very
successful there.
Your answers:
56.
57.
58.
59.
60.
61.
62.
63.
64.
65.
Part 3: Read the passage and do the tasks that
follow. (1.3 pt)
Corporal punishment is a controversial and
widely debated topic within every society. It is interpreted as the use of physical force for
the control and correction of a child. It is a punishment for non compliance
imposed on the body to inflict some degree of pain or discomfort, albeit light.
Studies have shown that corporal punishment can result in immediate child
obedience, however, some findings suggest
that it cannot be effective in teaching self-control and inductive
reasoning to a child. Therefore, in terms of
child amenability, its shortcomings outweigh its advantages. In fact,
corporal punishment advises a child not
to act in a manner that is punishable by force while in an adult’s
presence, instead of teaching them not to
engage in improper conduct under any circumstances.
As part of their normal growth, children may
question or test parental standards and authority. They occasionally might choose to step out of the
line to achieve something, such as affection, an object, dominance or peer approval. While this
behaviour which is considered an integral part of children’s development process should not be
discouraged, it should not be allowed without consequences either. This way, children learn to distinguish
appropriate from inappropriate and acceptable from unacceptable.
There are few issues parents feel more strongly about than those regarding the discipline and punishment of their children. Although these two terms are usually used interchangeably, their interpretations are quite distinct from each other: Preventing inappropriate conduct is the purpose of punishment while the concept of discipline refers to the process of showing a child the contrast between appropriate and inappropriate behaviours. Good discipline should be a positive force focusing on what a child is allowed to do. Discipline aims to help a child change impetuous, spontaneous behaviour into directed, purposeful behaviour, and it is believed that training, repetition, and encouragement can improve discipline. Corporal punishment as one technique of discipline might be physical (spanking or slapping) or psychological (rejection, separation from others, or deprivation of rights).
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Use of corporal punishment has its supporters
in society, while most believe in its mild application. They agree that mild corporal punishment used
sparingly within a nurturing environment teaches a child that one can press the patience of others past a
point of reasonable endurance. They believe that corporal punishment can serve to reinforce parental
authority, defuse the tension between parent and child, and if the child’s behaviour is exasperating, it can
reduce the parent’s fury. However, in cases where the conduct of a child is beyond their control or completely
unintentional, such as spilling water, proponents are more cautious and say that corporal punishment
should never be used.
Currently, the vast majority of people are
against corporal punishment in any form. They believe that corporal punishment employed as the exclusive
method of discipline can lead to unsatisfactory and even harmful consequences. Corporal punishment is
said to have little effect on misbehaviour and shifts the blame for the wrongdoing away from the child.
Helena Williams, child psychologist, clarifies: “In order to develop the intellectual autonomy required to
act as stable, self-disciplined individuals, children need to learn being responsible for their behaviour.
A child, who is punished with spankings, shouts, and intimidations, may learn to escape these
punishments simply by not disobeying or misbehaving in that specific situation in the presence of the
person who punishes”. Moreover, there is no assurance that the child’s conduct will improve over time or
while the child is away from the person who punishes them. Another drawback of corporal punishment is
that it can lead to a child seeing punishment as an endorsement of aggression, and deducing that an adult can
have power over a younger person. Corporal punishment may indeed stimulate feelings of anger,
resentment, and profound embarrassment, and the child may even develop unsympathetic attitudes towards the
suffering of another human being. Corporal punishment often raises the likelihood of domestic violence
since it might be challenging for parents to judge the severity of the punishment.
Another essential factor to consider is the
ultimate goal parents have for their children. If the goal is to encourage them to learn how to control
their urges and become self-sufficient and autonomous adults, they need to be disciplined with more than
just punishments that function only as short-term solutions. This can be achieved, for example, by inflicting a
reasonable punishment along with a verbal clarification about the child’s misbehaviour and what he or she
can do to compensate for the wrongdoing in the
future. Explaining to children why the misbehaviour is not tolerated,
allows them to reflect on their improper
behaviours, and prepares them to be accountable for their actions. This approach
differs entirely from trying to reason
with the child since a child does not have to agree that parental directives
are justified to comply with them.
It is acknowledged that older children will
eventually do what is right and decent, not because they live in constant fear of future punitive
measures, but mostly because they have adopted a standard initially presented by their parents and other
caregivers. Discipline is about modelling behaviour, therefore, parents have to be in control of themselves and their
own emotions, especially when their child is having “a moment”.
It is evident that corporal punishment should
be considered a severe psychological issue. It is currently prohibited in several countries;
therefore, parents do not have the right to use it unless they dare to face charges. What is apparent, though, is
that with the emergence of each new generation, this issue becomes relevant again and causes a range of
arguments.
Do the following statements agree with the
claims of the writer in the reading passage? For questions 66 -72, write ________
YES if the statement reflects the claims of
the writer
NO if the statement contradicts the claims of
the writer
NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the
writer thinks about this
66. Corporal punishment is effective in making
a child compliant.
67. It is difficult to compare the benefits
and shortcomings of corporal punishment 68. Parents should discourage their
children from questioning their authority.
69. People usually don’t realise the
difference between discipline and punishment.
70. Corporal punishment is not part of what is
considered as discipline.
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71. Supporters of corporal punishment claim
that it can alleviate parent’s anger.
72. Today corporal punishment is illegal all
over the world.
For questions 73-78, use NO MORE THAN THREE
WORDS to complete the following summary. Opposition to Corporal Punishment
Opponents of corporal punishment are concerned
about its adverse 73. ________ on children and
believe that it might take away 74. ________ for their misbehaviour.
Children should learn to take
responsibility for their actions; otherwise, they may learn to avoid
punishment by behaving while they are
being monitored. Children might also consider corporal punishment as 75.
________ of using force and develop
unfeeling attitudes toward another person’s pain. Children who are punished are
at a higher risk of abuse when adults
fail to correctly adjust the severity of corporal punishment.
Question 76 to 78. Complete each sentence with
the correct ending (A - F) below. A. misconduct will not be tolerated.
B. role models demonstrate the right
behaviour.
C. they should take responsibility for their
behaviour.
D. they should not rely solely on their
parents.
E. rules are entirely fair in order to respect
them.
F. they can be reasonable individuals.
76. Verbal justification for a punishment
teaches children that
77. There is no need for children to accept
that
78. Ultimately, children will behave well
because
Your answers:
66.
67.
68.
69.
70.
71.
72.
73.
74.
75.
76.
77.
78.
Part 4: Read the text. Seven paragraphs have
been removed. Choose from the paragraphs A- H the one which fits each gap (79-85). There is one
extra paragraph which you do not need to use. (0.7 pt) A RACE TO REMEMBER
Imagine, if you will, charging across sand
dunes at a speed of 100 kilometers per hour, with sand flying up at the windscreen while you try to
maintain their compass steady at 25 degrees north-northwest, so you don’t divert from your course. Now,
imagine that scenario taking place over eight hours in a single day and over a period of around 12 days. That is
the reality of the world-renowned Dakar Rally.
79.______
This year the race took place in Saudi Arabia
with a total of 310 vehicles, made up of motorbikes and cars, amongst many other categories, and only
206 of those vehicles crossed the finish line. One individual that made it through this brutal event was
Frederique Le Salles for whom it was his second rally. “Although my first Dakar Rally was five years ago, I’ve
dreamed about coming back ever since. It took me all that time to raise the funds to enter again, and I’m
overjoyed to finally return.”
80.______
As these examples show, the Rally truly does
get under people’s skin, with the same competitors returning multiple times. This gives them the
benefit of experience, which is an essential attribute in this competition. Without the modern necessities
of GPS, knowing what the race takes in terms of the trials and tribulations, gives old-timers an important
mental advantage in the race, and many taking part more than once because of this.
81.______
The event originated from the experience of a
man called Thierry Sabine who became so adrift from the course in the 1977 Abidjian-Nice Rally
that he realised his detour would make for a great race in itself. The first Dakar Rally started in Dakar in
Africa and finished in Paris, skirting around the edges of the Sahara Desert, a grueling 10,000-kilometre
trip.
82.______
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It is here that I spoke to competitors about
their expectations of and concerns for the race, as well as finding out a bit about their preparation for
such an unyielding few weeks of fierce motor racing. The responses I received didn’t vary wildly participants’
preparation was always meticulous. 83.______
One rally driver, who is on his fifth race,
told me that he believes a lot of the rally is down to luck. “It takes just a split second to make a
mistake, and so, it doesn’t matter if you’ve driven brilliantly for thousands of kilometres, because all you need
is one metre to go wrong, and you crash out. It happened to me twice and it’s a completely soul-crushing
experience.
84.______
Whether this is trully enough to be ready,
only time will tell. While the financial rewards for winning aren’t publicised (although rumour has it
that they are relatively low), the accolade of winning is certainly something money can’t buy. However, this
doesn’t mean that the rally is unprofitable for all, and there are some enterprising routes to make the rally a
little more lucrative.
85.______
The Paragraphs
A. Such is the commitment to compete that one
racer, Chris Cork, sold his house in the UK in order to secure a place on the 2015 Dakar Rally.
Unfortunately, he crashed out on the fourth day and had to undergo a difficult recovery procedure for
his injuries. Undeterred, he came back the next year to compete, with financial help from well-wishers who
were touched by his story.
B. Although some entrants go it alone, with the bare-minimum requirements needed to participate, there are many other participants who sign up with companies and receive sponsor bonuses depending on their performance in each round. While finishing a round may be in the hands of fate, it is far more beneficial to do it with sponsorship, as many successful rally winners know.
C. As a motorsport reporter, I've been
fortunate enough to follow this competition for the last five years, and it never ceases to amaze me how
tough and committed each racer is. Rather than a test of driving, or navigation, it is simply an epic feat of
endurance. Racers are required to fix their vehicles themselves while on a stage, and there is not even a
great probability that they will be able to finish, with most competitors crashing out or breaking down on
the route.
D. Perhaps the main appeal for these riders is
that it offers a sense of adventure that is hard to parallel. The Rally covers lots of harsh
terrain and the course is simply a series of written directions. In addition to that, if they don't have any
overnight repairs to keep them busy, many drivers find themselves sleeping in tents alongside their vehicles,
giving them just enough time to recuperate and get back on the ride. Indeed, unlike many racing events, there
is little luxury to be had, and this has always been the case with the Dakar Rally.
E. There was lot of focus, as with every rally
before, on the terrain, and the best ways to cope with it. 75% of the rally would take place on sand,
and a great deal on sand dunes. This means hill climbs and sheer drops, and little ability to spot landmarks
to help you know where you are. And remember, if you get your directions wrong, it can take you hours to
catch up.
F. Fortunately, for many people, the Dakar
Rally is a labour of love, but budget can make a significant difference to your opportunities
of succeeding. While amateurs may be sleeping aside their vehicles relying on themselves for any
repairs, professionals will have a team that can take care of their every need at the end of each stage.
G. Although for many years Africa was its
home, the location of the Rally has not remained static. It transferred to a different continent
altogether, South America, from 2009 to 2019, and more lately to Saudi Arabia, where the vehicles have had to
compete with the Middle Eastern deserts, and their scorching days and nearly freezing nights.
H. Others are more concerned with how they'll
keep their momentum up. "This will be our third race, and we think we've finally discovered
what we need to really compete with the best. We've come to realise that the race is about resilience and
technical ability, and we've been training with sleep deprivation and motor repair exercises to
make sure we've got both these qualities."
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Your answers:
79.
80.
81.
82.
83.
84.
85.
Part 5: Read the text, identify which section
A–D each of the following is mentioned. Write ONE letter A–D in the corresponding numbered space
provided. Each letter may be used more than once. (1.0 pt) In which section are
the following mentioned?
86.____ New awards could have a more
significant impact if they were given to scientists who have a greater need for financial investment.
87.____ Funding popular science communicators
rather than prizes may be more worthwhile for society. 88.____ The new science awards are backed by
a different type of elite.
89.____ Some scientists are unhappy about the
unequal distribution of investment in science. 90.____ Scientists are
suspicious of the principles underlying the new science awards. 91.____ New
science awards have largely been funded by private rather than public
enterprise. 92.____ The system of awarding scientists for their discoveries has
not kept pace with changing scientific
practices.
93.____ The impact that generous financial
incentives will have on the direction of future research. 94.____ The newer
science awards are rooted in cooperation rather than individuality. 95.____ The
likelihood of prize-winning scientists needing substantial financial funding is
low. The New Science Awards Redefining Success
A.
For a little over a century, in a somewhat
staid and dull ceremony in Stockholm in January, the Nobel prizes have been awarded to worthy scientists by the
King of Sweden. But, as in all walks of life, times change and science awards are no different. The new
awards or 'new Nobels', as they have been dubbed, are no longer the preserve of prestigious institutions like
the Swedish Academy. Instead, they are paid for by celebrity CEOs such as Mark Zuckerberg and other tech
millionaires, with multimillion-dollar prizes and ceremonies that are glamorous affairs reminiscent of the
Oscars. And this is something that scientists generally tend not to view in a particularly positive light.
British astronomer Martin Rees says that many scientists are undecided about the new awards. He believes
that these more recent awards are steered towards showcasing the wealthy donors as much as the scientists
themselves. He is not the only award cynic and others have joined him in voicing concerns, including
American physicist Frank Wilczek who wonders about the virtues of awarding large prizes in the advancement
of science.
B.
There are indeed some serious concerns about
all this. The most worrying of which centres around the world view and associated power of the funders, be
they individuals like Zuckerberg or large global corporations. The problem is that these elite minorities
are predominantly Western with a specific shared world view of the value of knowledge, as well as the
aspects of science that are deserving of investment, be that time-based or financial. Many people are anxious that
younger researchers trying to cut their teeth in a world where funding is increasingly competitive could
easily adapt their research to the visions held by the funders of these new awards, visions which may or may
not have the interests of humanity as a whole at their heart. Oversight is a key aspect of research in a
way that it is not seen in business, especially the tech giants who prize innovation over all other things. This
shift in the motivations of those who are the guardians of science awards should raise alarm bells for us all.
C.
The Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences is an
excellent example of this. The list of donors reads like a who's-who of celebrity tech CEOs and the
price tag attached to each prize is $3 million. Most winners are highly regarded scientists with glittering careers
and enviable publishing records. These huge prizes tend to go to scientists who are already extremely
well-funded, and it could easily be argued that they are the least in need of such exorbitant sums. Furthermore,
if these new awards and their glamourous ceremonies are designed to bring a new breed of celebrity
science to public attention, they may be wasting their time. A
quick YouTube search will show that the world
has plenty of celebrity scientists boasting millions of
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followers worldwide, such as Brian Cox or
Michio Kaku. Funding that aims to bring science to the general public should probably be diverted to the
people who have proven track records in engaging people in science.
D.
Despite the skepticism surrounding these new
science awards, benefits do exist. In order to present a fair and balanced analysis of the positive impacts of
such awards, these benefits should be highlighted. In recent times a key
criticism of the original Nobel prizes has been the fact that they do not fully
represent the way in which science is
carried out in modem times. Nowadays most scientific inventions and discoveries
are collaborative. This means that they
rely on the cooperation and shared knowledge and expertise of dozens of scientists working in cross-cultural teams
across several academic communities around the globe, rather than individuals working in isolation. Since the
Nobel prizes can only be awarded to three people each year, many hard-working scientists go unnoticed,
receiving little or no recognition for their contributions to research and discoveries that simply could
not have happened without them. Contrary to this system, the Breakthrough Prize and others have been designed
to reward entire teams and are therefore much wider in their scope and inclusivity.
E.
However, there is a danger that these prizes could be seen as paying lip service to the principles of inclusivity and diversity. Although there are some non-Western prizes such as the Tang Prize, awarded to those working in Asian institutions, most winning teams are located in Western nations, and global inclusivity remains a challenge. Scientists such as Bob O'Hara, who works at a research centre in Frankfurt, warn of the widening gap between the rich and poor among the scientific community. Instead of talking about awards and large financial prizes, he cites as a concern the funding allocated to the search for treatments and cures for the diseases of the rich, rather than those that are widespread amongst developing nations. Many scientists strongly believe that the West must not just be allowed to dominate and marginalise other nations that have much to offer in terms of knowledge and research potential. These glamorous new science awards are a prime example of how scientists in developing nations might be able to benefit from the prize money far more than their western counterparts might.
Your answers:
86.
87.
88.
89.
90.
91.
92.
93.
94.
95.
IV. WRITING (6.0 points)
Part 1. Read the following extract and use
your own words to summarize. Your summary should be about 100 – 120 words. (1.5 points)
The world after COVID-19 is unlikely to return
to the world that was. Many trends already underway in the global economy are being accelerated
by the impact of the pandemic.
This is especially true of the digital
economy, with the rise of digital behavior such as remote working and learning, telemedicine, and
delivery services. Other structural changes may also accelerate, including regionalization of supply chains
and a further explosion of cross-border data flows.
The future of work has arrived faster, along
with its challenges—many of them potentially
multiplied—such as income polarization, worker vulnerability, more gig
work, and the need for workers to adapt
to occupational transitions. This acceleration is the result not only of
technological advances but also of new
considerations for health and safety, and economies and labor markets will take
time to recover and will likely emerge
changed.
With the amplification of these trends, the
realities of this crisis have triggered reconsideration of several beliefs, with possible effects on
long-term choices for the economy and society. These effects range from
attitudes about efficiency versus resilience, the future of capitalism,
densification of economic activity and
living, industrial policy, our approach to problems that affect us all and call
for global and collective action—such as
pandemics and climate change—to the role of government and institutions.
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Over the past two decades, in advanced
economies, responsibility has generally shifted from institutions to individuals. Yet health
systems are being tested and often found wanting, while benefits from paid sick
leave to universal basic income are getting a second look. There is potential
for a long-term shift in how
institutions support people, through safety nets and a more inclusive social
contract.
Part 2. The graphs show figures relating to
hours worked and stress levels amongst professionals in eight groups. Summarize the information by
selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.
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Average number of working hours per week
70
60
4555
30 2538
40
Occupations of people suffering from stress-related illness
Programmers 5%
Businessmen 11%
Movie
producers
18%
Writers
8%
Doctors
15%
Chefs
10%
Lecturers
Lawyers 25%
8%
Part 3. Technology stifles human creativity.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own knowledge of experience. You should write at
least 350 words.
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