\t<\/span>K\u1ef2 THI CH\u1eccN H\u1eccC SINH GI\u1eceI<\/font><\/p>L\u1ea6N TH\u1ee8 XV, N\u0102M 2024<\/p>
\u0110\u1ec0 THI M\u00d4N: TI\u1ebeNG ANH – L\u1edaP 10<\/p>
Th\u1eddi gian l\u00e0m b\u00e0i: 180 ph\u00fat (kh\u00f4ng k\u1ec3 th\u1eddi gian giao \u0111\u1ec1)<\/p>
Ng\u00e0y thi: 16 th\u00e1ng 7 n\u0103m 2024<\/p>
SECTION A: LISTENING (50 points)<\/p>
H\u01af\u1edaNG D\u1eaaN PH\u1ea6N THI NGHE HI\u1ec2U<\/p>
\u2022\t<\/span>B\u00e0i nghe g\u1ed3m 4 ph\u1ea7n; m\u1ed7i ph\u1ea7n \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c nghe 2 l\u1ea7n, m\u1ed7i l\u1ea7n c\u00e1ch nhau 05 gi\u00e2y; m\u1edf \u0111\u1ea7u v\u00e0 k\u1ebft th\u00fac m\u1ed7i ph\u1ea7n nghe c\u00f3 t\u00edn hi\u1ec7u. Th\u00ed sinh c\u00f3 20 gi\u00e2y \u0111\u1ec3 \u0111\u1ecdc c\u00e2u h\u1ecfi \u1edf m\u1ed7i ph\u1ea7n v\u00e0 30 gi\u00e2y \u0111\u1ec3 ki\u1ec3m tra ph\u1ea7n b\u00e0i l\u00e0m c\u1ee7a m\u00ecnh sau m\u1ed7i ph\u1ea7n nghe.<\/font><\/p>\u2022\t<\/span>H\u1ebft 4 ph\u1ea7n nghe, th\u00ed sinh c\u00f3 02 ph\u00fat \u0111\u1ec3 xem v\u00e0 ho\u00e0n ch\u1ec9nh b\u00e0i tr\u01b0\u1edbc khi c\u00f3 t\u00edn hi\u1ec7u k\u1ebft th\u00fac b\u00e0i nghe.<\/font><\/p>\u2022\t<\/span>M\u1ecdi h\u01b0\u1edbng d\u1eabn cho th\u00ed sinh (b\u1eb1ng ti\u1ebfng Anh) \u0111\u00e3 c\u00f3 trong b\u00e0i nghe.<\/font><\/p>Part 1. You will hear a conversation between two friends about cheap accommodation. Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes on your answer sheet. (10 points)<\/p>
Name\t<\/span>Price per person<\/font><\/p>(dormitory rooms)\t<\/span>Comments and reviews<\/font><\/p>Top End Backpackers\t<\/span><\/font><\/p>$19\t<\/span>\u2013\t<\/span>parking available<\/font><\/p>\u2013\t<\/span>staff are unfriendly<\/font><\/p>\u2013\t<\/span>nice pool<\/font><\/p>\u2013\t<\/span>(1)\t<\/span>is too noisy<\/font><\/p>Gum Tree Lodge\t<\/span><\/font><\/p>$23.50\t<\/span>\u2013\t<\/span>good location<\/font><\/p>\u2013\t<\/span>out of town but with (2) \t<\/span><\/font><\/p>\u2013\t<\/span>pool and gardens<\/font><\/p>\u2013 (3)\t<\/span>in the dormitories<\/font><\/p>Kangaroo Lodge\t<\/span><\/font><\/p>$ (4) \t\t<\/span>\u2013\t<\/span>downtown location<\/font><\/p>\u2013\t<\/span>reception is always open<\/font><\/p>\u2013\t<\/span>no (5)\t<\/span>in the bedrooms<\/font><\/p>\u2013\t<\/span>the bathrooms are excellent<\/font><\/p>\u2013\t<\/span>seems to have a party every night<\/font><\/p>Part 2. You will hear a talk about how to stay calm under pressure. For questions 6-10, decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F). Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes on our answer sheet. (10 points)<\/p>
6.\t<\/span>Choking, the phenomenon of performing poorly under intense pressure, tends to affect sports more than other endeavors like public speaking.<\/font><\/p>
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7.\t<\/span>According to the distraction theories, choking is caused by the mind becoming too obsessed with doing the task at hand.<\/font><\/p>8.\t<\/span>The temporary mental space we use to hold information like phone numbers or shopping lists, are particularly susceptible to breaking down under pressure.<\/font><\/p>9.\t<\/span>According to explicit monitoring theories, choking occurs when pressure causes people to excessively scrutinize their own performance of the task at hand.<\/font><\/p>10.\t<\/span>While choking under pressure is unavoidable for all, those who are self-conscious, anxious, and concerned about receiving negative comments are more prone to it.<\/font><\/p>Part 3. For questions 11-15, you will hear an interview with a dance teacher called Lucy Chapman, who works with young offenders, and Dylan Baker, who is one of her students. Choose the answer (\u0410, \u0412, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes on your answer sheet. (10 pts)<\/p>
11.\t<\/span>Lucy says the main purpose of the project with young offenders is to\t<\/span>.<\/font><\/p>A.\t<\/span>provide them with an alternative to prison B. hide them from other people<\/font><\/p>C. encourage them to be less violent\t<\/span>D. make sure that they get a qualification<\/font><\/p>12.\t<\/span>What motivated Lucy to take part in the project?<\/font><\/p>A.\t<\/span>Her dream of staging a dance performance<\/font><\/p>B.\t<\/span>A belief that she could make the participants well-known<\/font><\/p>C.\t<\/span>The challenge of putting on a very demanding course<\/font><\/p>D.\t<\/span>A wish to give young offenders a purpose<\/font><\/p>13.\t<\/span>What made Dylan become a teacher on the course?<\/font><\/p>A.\t<\/span>He had no choice in the matter.<\/font><\/p>B.\t<\/span>He was encouraged by his tutor.<\/font><\/p>C.\t<\/span>He wanted to prove something to his parents.<\/font><\/p>D.\t<\/span>He succeeded in motivating his classmates.<\/font><\/p>14.\t<\/span>Lucy says the most challenging aspect of her work is\t<\/span>.<\/font><\/p>A.\t<\/span>teaching young criminals to read and write effectively and successfully<\/font><\/p>B.\t<\/span>persuading official to come and see what the offenders can do<\/font><\/p>C.\t<\/span>convincing offenders that their new skills might help them get a job<\/font><\/p>D.\t<\/span>making sure offenders commit fewers crimes<\/font><\/p>15.\t<\/span>Lucy says the most satisfying aspect of her job is\t<\/span>.<\/font><\/p>A.\t<\/span>it bringing financial benefits\t<\/span>B. making a difference to people\u2019s lives<\/font><\/p>C. building up a reputation of the project\t<\/span>D. doing something unexpected but exciting<\/font><\/p>Part 4. You will listen to a news programme about climate change. For questions 16-25, complete the summary by writing NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in each gap. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes on your answer sheet. (20 points)<\/p>
\uf0a7\t<\/span>The average temperature of last month was 0.1\u00b0C above the previous March record set in 2016, a significant increase by (16)\t<\/span>.<\/font><\/p>\uf0a7\t<\/span>Severe drought in Zimbabwe has been declared a national disaster, with low rainfall slashing (17)<\/font><\/p>\t<\/span> and putting 2.7 million at risk of hunger – just one example of (18)<\/span><\/font><\/p>\t<\/span>affecting regions globally.<\/span><\/font><\/p>\t<\/span>\uf0a7\t<\/span>There is still much more scientific research needed to fully understand the things happening to global (19)\t<\/span>.<\/span><\/font><\/p>
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\uf0a7\t<\/span>According to scientists, the primary driver of climate change is the large (20)\t<\/span>of greenhouse gases released by humans, further exacerbated in recent months by El Ni\u00f1o.<\/font><\/p>\uf0a7\t<\/span>Persistently high sea temperatures suggest global temperatures may not (21)\t<\/span>as expected, raising concerns that the world could be entering a more rapid phase of climate change.<\/font><\/p>\uf0a7\t<\/span>According to Dr. Chloe Brimicombe, the repeated breaking of monthly temperature records as well as the (22)\t<\/span>like the drought in Zimbabwe are no longer surprising.<\/font><\/p>\uf0a7\t<\/span>As the (23)\t<\/span>enters summer, climate experts predict an increase in (24)<\/font><\/p>\t<\/span>, drought conditions, and extreme weather events like flash flooding and wildfires. It is similar to the patterns seen in (25) _\t<\/span>recently.<\/span><\/font><\/p>\t<\/span>SECTION B: LEXICO- GRAMMAR (40 points)<\/span><\/font><\/p>Part 1. For questions 26-55, choose the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes on your answer sheet. (30 points)<\/p>
26.\t<\/span>What I like about the new manager is that he _\t<\/span>– it makes things so much easier for everyone.<\/font><\/p>A.\t<\/span>marches to a different drum\t<\/span>B. is in a cleft stick<\/font><\/p>C. calls a spade a spade\t<\/span>D. casts caution to the wind<\/font><\/p>27.\t<\/span>The car seems to be in good condition, but don’t take it\t<\/span>; get a mechanic to check it out.<\/font><\/p>