Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 10 trường THPT Chuyên Lào Cai (Lào Cai) năm 2024

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KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CÁC TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN KHU VỰC DUYÊN HẢI VÀ ĐỒNG BẰNG BẮC BỘ LẦN THỨ XIV, NĂM 2024 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 10 Thời gian: 180 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề) Ngày thi: ...../7/2024

SECTION A: LISTENING (50 points)

• 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. Thí sinh có 03 phút để hoàn chỉnh bài trước tín hiệu nhạc kết thúc bài nghe.

• Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh (bằng tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài nghe

Part 1. A tourist enquires about a tour for holiday. (10 pts)

Listen to the conversation and complete each gap with no more than TWO words/number.

Bài nghe:

Cycling holiday in Austria

No more than 1.______ people in cycling group.

Some of the hotels have a 2.______

Holiday costs 3. £______ per person without flights.

Essential to bring a 4.______

Possible that the 5. ______ may change.

Part 2: You will hear a boy called Jake Castle giving a class presentation about an animal called a hedgehog and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). (10 pts)

Bài nghe:

6. The size of a hedgehog is comparable to that of a rabbit.

7. A single hedgehog may consume numerous insects during the day due to its voracious hunger.

8. Hedgehogs relocate to find ideal places for nesting during the winter months.

9. Nearest rescue centres for injured hedgehogs could be found in the Internet.

10. Underweight hedgehogs do not eat bread.

Part 3: You will hear part of an interview in which a jazz musician and radio presenter called Harry Bulford is talking about his life and work. Choose the answer A, B, C or D which fits best according to what you hear. (10 pts)

Bài nghe:

11. What first attracted Harry to jazz?

A. An understanding of its emotional appeal

B. Being told that he had a talent for it

C. His brother's enthusiasm for it

D. Seeing it performed well

12. Harry says he went to music college because he wanted to ______

A. become a composer.

B. have a break from jazz.

C. fulfil his father's expectations.

D. show his contempt for conformity.

13. Regarding the question about whether he's Britain's top trumpeter, Harry reveals that he is ______

A. proud to be praised so highly.

B. keen to improve his skills even further.

C. embarrassed on behalf of other players.

D. resigned to being unknown internationally.

14. What does Harry enjoy about touring with his band?

A. Having contact with his fans

B. Working with fellow-musicians

C. The challenge of the tough schedule

D. The chance to be creative in his music

15. For Harry, one disadvantage of being a professional performer is that ______

A. his social circle tends to be limited.

B. he's been unable to protect his personal privacy.

C. he's had problems caused by a fluctuating income.

D. his frequent absences from home have affected his family life.

Part 4. Listen to a piece of news and fill in the gaps using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS taken from the audio for each blank. (20 pts)

Bài nghe:

Alzheimer's disease is a common type of memory loss that many older people have. It is becoming more common and there is no 16. __________ for it yet. People with Alzheimer's often have other health problems like diabetes and 17. __________. Scientists are still trying to find a way to treat Alzheimer's. Preventing and reducing 18. __________ has become more important. Eating strawberries and blueberries can help improve your brain and overall 19. __________. Studies show that people who eat these berries regularly have better memory as they get older. Strawberries also have other nutrients that are good for you. Many people in the U.S. develop a condition called 20. __________ as they get older, which can lead to serious health problems. Eating strawberries may help improve your brain function and keep your body healthy.

A group of 30 older people who were a bit forgetful and 21. __________ were asked to stop eating berries for 3 months. Instead, they drank a 22. __________ mixed with water every day that either had strawberry flavor or did not. During the study, people were given tests to see how well they remembered things and how they were feeling. The group of people who had strawberry powder showed better memory and less 23. __________ when remembering words. They also felt less sad and had better emotional control. However, their 24. __________ health did not improve. Other studies with higher 25. __________ of strawberry powder have shown improvements in physical health.

SECTION B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (40 points)

Part 1: Choose the answer that best completes each sentence. (30 pts)

1. The landscape was _________, with not a tree or shrub in sight.

A. barren

B. bustling

C. grimy

D. quaint

2. Some people feel _________ for their schooldays.

A. nostalgia

B. reminiscence

C. homesickness

D. recollection

3. Peter was determined to attend college in the fall, ________.

A. suffice to say

B. be that as it may

C. so be it

D. come what may

4. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder affects 52% of young people, many of _________ are resistant to conventional treatments.

A. who

B. whom

C. which

D. them

5. There was a lot of ________amongst the group and people just refused to collaborate on the project.

A. friction

B. resilience

C. buoyancy

D. harmony

6. He doesn't often make such offers - I'd _______while the iron is hot if I were you.

A. strike

B. count

C. bite

D. move

7. Braxton burst on the scene in 1993 and _______people over with her beauty and talent.

A. turned

B. knocked

C. hooked

D. bowled

8. The countryside has been _______by pollution.

A. desolated

B. shattered

C. ravaged

D. smashed

9. No one________until we were sure of the results.

A. won’t have contacted

B. will have been contacted

C. should have contacted

D. should have been contacted

10. President Kennedy's assassination had far-reaching _________.

A. repetitions

B. repercussions

C. reflections

D. reformations

11. The young film-makers were given free _________to experiment with new themes and techniques.

A. rein

B. range

C. ride

D. rope

12. The project had given children opportunities they would never _________ have had.

A. meanwhile

B. whereas

C. likewise

D. otherwise

13. Although the two countries are not officially at war, to all intents and _________, they are.

A. purposes

B. reasons

C. hopes

D. bets

14. He is on safe _________ expressing his views as no one could possibly object.

A. land

B. place

C. ground

D. soil

15. Her elegant style sets her _________ from other journalists.

A. away

B. apart

C. out

D. back

16. Anything worth doing is worth doing well, _________?

A. is it

B. isn't it

C. are they

D. aren’t they

17. _________ by the committee, the budget was ready for implementation.

A. Having been approved

B. To have been approved

C. To have approved

D. Having approved

18. It’s essential that she ______ her resume before sending it

A. review

B. reviewed

C. reviewing

D. reviews

19. He still remembers_________as he received his first scholarship for academic achievement.

A. to overwhelm

B. being overwhelmed

C. to be overwhelmed

D. overwhelming

20. If we had booked the tickets in advance, we _________ pay so much now.

A. wouldn't have to

B. won’t have to

C. wouldn’t have had to

D. won’t have had to

21. Companies wishing to join will have to_________ a code of conduct.

A. abide by

B. fall behind

C. cover up

D. come about

22. After trying all reliable medicines, he is now visiting quacks to get a cure for his baldness. A drowning man will clutch at a_________.

A. twig

B. rope

C. log

D. straw

23. I don’t think he’ll stop copying after being caught and penalized. A leopard can’t change its _________.

A. stripes

B. coat

C. skin

D. spots

24. The kids should be kept busy during the summer break. Otherwise, you know an idle brain is devil’s _________.

A. domain

B. factory

C. headquarters

D. workshop

25. He's been_________ with his constant complaints.

A. a real pain in the neck

B. a fly in the ointment

C. a chip on his shoulder

D. a feather in his cap

26. The CEO's speech was so_________that everyone in the audience felt inspired to work harder.

A. mundane

B. enigmatic

C. compelling

D. arbitrary

27. The research team's collaborative efforts yielded a multitude of insights, _________ for new discoveries.

A. paving the way

B. jumping on the bandwagon

C. burying the hatchet

D. hitting the road

28. Despite their efforts to negotiate, the two sides remained _________, unable to reach an agreement.

A. complacent

B. divergent

C. unanimous

D. empathetic

29. His explanation was so_________that it left everyone more confused than before.

A. concise

B. convoluted

C. eloquent

D. lucid

30. The company faced severe_________after the scandal, with customers losing trust and sales plummeting.

A. scrutiny

B. approbation

C. backlash

D. accolades

Part 2. Complete each blank with one correct form of the given words. (10 pts)

1. In rural areas, the school is often the ______________ point for the local community. FOCUS

2. “It’s not the lack of resources, it’s your lack of ______________ that causes failure!” RESOURCE

3. Credit cards can tempt you to ______________ yourself. STRETCH

4. All the food samples were examined for ______________, but none were found. PRESERVE

5. The programme was ______________ as large quantities of food failed to reach the poor. CONDUCT

6. He was ______________ in his approach, ensuring that every aspect was thoroughly considered. METHOD

7. Attacks on highways have occurred with increasing ______________ in recent months. REGULAR

8. The professor was accused of ______________ on an affair with a student. CARRY

9. They both watch with wonder as a ______________ beautiful star quickly grows to engulf the sky. DAZZLE

10. Korean ______________ have begun developing larger cars for the American market. AUTO

SECTION C. READING (60 points)

Part 1: Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap. Write your answers in corresponding numbered boxes. (15 pts)

The impact of technology

Technology has become an integral part of modern life, 1.______ shaping how we communicate, work, and live. The rapid advancement of technology has 2.______ transformed various aspects of society, bringing both benefits and challenges. One of the most notable benefits of technology is its ability to 3.______ access to information and knowledge. With the internet and digital devices, individuals can easily access a wealth of information on almost any topic. This has 4. ______ opportunities for learning and education, enabling people to acquire new skills and stay informed about global developments.

Furthermore, technology has revolutionized the way businesses operate. From automation and artificial intelligence to e-commerce and digital marketing, technology has 5.______ businesses to streamline processes, reach new markets, and improve efficiency. However, this reliance on technology also raises concerns about job displacement and the 6.______ divide between those who have access to technology and those who do not.

In addition to its impact on communication and business, technology has also 7.______ how we interact with the world around us. Smartphones and social media platforms have 8. ______ people to connect with others, share experiences, and mobilize for social change. However, there are concerns about the 9.______ effects of excessive screen time and the erosion of face-to-face interactions. Despite these challenges, technology continues to 10. ______ innovation and progress, shaping the future of society in ways we have yet to imagine.

1.

A. gradually

B. drastically

C. negligibly

D. uniformly

2.

A. steadily

B. randomly

C. scarcely

D. periodically

3.

A. restrict

B. hinder

C. facilitate

D. obstruct

4.

A. limited

B. expanded

C. decreased

D. prohibited

5.

A. enabled

B. disabled

C. obstructed

D. disrupted

6.

A. digital

B. technological

C. social

D. economic

7.

A. altered

B. maintained

C. preserved

D. diminished

8.

A. isolated

B. connected

C. detached

D. estranged

9.

A. beneficial

B. adverse

C. neutral

D. indifferent

10.

A. inhibit

B. impede

C. foster

D. deter

Part 2: Fill each blank with ONE suitable word. (15 pts)

The relationship 1.______ the modern consumer and their rubbish is a complex one. 2.______ rid of rubbish has come to mean a great deal more than simply consigning breakfast leftovers to a plastic bag. With the advent of recycling, rubbish has now invaded many people's personal lives 3.______ an unprecedented degree. 4.______ was a time, in living memory, when rubbish collection was a simple matter - but today's household rubbish, before 5.______ discarded, has to be filed and sorted into colour-coded containers according to its recycling category. 6.______is more, we are brought out in a rash of irritation by the suggestion that, 7.______ rubbish collections were to become more infrequent, people would then make the effort to cut 8.______ on shopping and recycle more. We might be excused for wondering how this would be possible. Can people realistically buy 9.______ eggs or tubes of toothpaste than their lives require? Recycling is supposed to be good for us. But for some, it's just a 10.______ of rubbish!

Part 3: Read the text and do the following tasks. (15 pts)

The Impact of Climate Change on Wildlife

Climate change poses significant threats to wildlife populations around the world. As temperatures rise and weather patterns become more unpredictable, many species are facing challenges in their natural habitats. Here are some of the ways climate change is impacting wildlife:

One of the most significant impacts of climate change on wildlife is the loss of habitat. Rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns can alter ecosystems, leading to the destruction of critical habitats such as forests, wetlands, and coral reefs. As habitats disappear, many species are forced to migrate to new areas in search of suitable conditions, leading to increased competition for resources and potential conflicts with humans.

Climate change is causing shifts in the timing and routes of animal migrations. Many species rely on specific environmental cues, such as temperature and daylight, to guide their migration patterns. However, as temperatures change, these cues may become less reliable, leading to disruptions in migration patterns. For example, some bird species may arrive at their breeding grounds too early or too late, impacting their ability to find food and reproduce successfully.

Climate change can also impact the reproductive behavior of wildlife species. Warmer temperatures can alter breeding seasons, leading to mismatches between the timing of reproduction and the availability of food resources. Additionally, changes in temperature and precipitation can affect the behavior of wildlife species, such as their hunting and foraging habits. For example, warmer temperatures may lead to increased activity among some species, while others may become more inactive to conserve energy.

Perhaps the most concerning impact of climate change on wildlife is the increased risk of extinction. As habitats disappear and ecosystems become destabilized, many species are facing heightened threats from factors such as habitat loss, food shortages, and increased competition from invasive species. Without intervention, these threats could lead to the loss of biodiversity and the extinction of many vulnerable species.

Climate change presents significant challenges for conservation efforts aimed at protecting wildlife species. Conservationists must adapt their strategies to address the impacts of climate change, such as by creating corridors to facilitate species migration, restoring degraded habitats, and implementing measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, conservation efforts must be integrated with broader climate change mitigation and adaptation initiatives to address the root causes of habitat loss and ecosystem degradation.

Overall, climate change represents a significant threat to wildlife populations worldwide. Urgent action is needed to address the impacts of climate change and protect the biodiversity of our planet for future generations.

1. What is a significant consequence of climate change on wildlife?

A. Growth in biodiversity

B. Habitat depletion

C. Decline in worldwide temperatures

D. Enlargement of natural habitats

2. How does climate change influence wildlife migration patterns?

A. It has no bearing on migration behaviors

B. It alters migration timing and pathways

C. It accelerates migration velocities

D. It reduces the distances of migration routes

3. What effect can elevated temperatures have on wildlife reproduction?

A. Hastening of breeding seasons

B. Delaying of breeding periods

C. No alteration to breeding schedules

D. Reduction in offspring numbers

4. What is a possible outcome of climate-induced shifts in wildlife behavior?

A. Rise in predation rates

B. Decrease in resource competition

C. Enhanced stability within ecosystems

D. Decreased energy expenditure

5. Which impact of climate change on wildlife is of greatest concern?

A. Decrease in invasive species

B. Heightened threat of extinction

C. Expansion of natural habitats

D. Enhancement of biodiversity

6. What hurdles does climate change pose for conservation endeavors?

A. No discernible impediments

B. Only minor obstacles

C. Significant challenges

D. Climate change facilitates conservation efforts

7. What must conservationists undertake to counteract climate change repercussions?

A. Neglect climate change effects

B. Modify conservation tactics

C. Increase forest clearance

D. Decrease greenhouse gas emissions

8. What action can conservationists implement to mitigate climate change effects on wildlife?

A. Dismantle habitats

B. Erect migration barriers

C. Rehabilitate degraded habitats

D. Intensify pollution levels

9. What is the main message conveyed in the text?

A. Climate change has no impact on wildlife

B. Immediate action is essential to safeguard wildlife from climate change

C. Climate change is advantageous for wildlife populations

D. Climate change is an inherent occurrence

10. What is the optimal approach to shield wildlife from climate change?

A. Take no action

B. Adjust conservation strategies

C. Heighten greenhouse gas emissions

D. Disregard climate change effects

Part 4: Read the text and do the following tasks. (15 pts)

Have teenagers always existed?

A. Our ancestor, Homo erectus, may not have had culture or even language, but did they have teenagers? That question has been contested in the past few years, with some anthropologists claiming evidence of an adolescent phase in human fossil. This is not merely an academic debate. Humans today are the only animals on Earth to have a teenage phase, yet we have very little idea why. Establishing exactly when adolescence first evolved and finding out what sorts of changes in our bodies and lifestyles it was associated with could help us understand its purpose. Why do we, uniquely, have a growth spurt so late in life?

B. Until recently, the dominant explanation was that physical growth is delayed by our need to grow large brains and to learn all the behaviour patterns associated with humanity – speaking, social interaction and so on. While such behaviour is still developing, humans cannot easily fend for themselves, so it is best to stay small and look youthful. That way your parents and other members of the social group are motivated to continue looking after you. What’s more, studies of mammals show a strong relationship between brain size and the rate of development, with larger-brained animals taking longer to reach adulthood. Humans are at the far end of this spectrum. If this theory is correct, and the development of large brains accounts for the teenage growth spurt, the origin of adolescence should have been with the evolution of our own species (Homo sapiens) and Neanderthals, starting almost 200,000 years ago. The trouble is, some of the fossil evidence seems to tell a different story.

C. The human fossil record is extremely sparse, and the number of fossilised children minuscule. Nevertheless, in the past few years, anthropologists have begun to look at what can be learned of the lives of our ancestors from these youngsters. One of the most studied is the famous Turkana boy, an almost complete skeleton of Homo erectus from 1.6 million years ago found in Kenya in 1984. Accurately assessing how old someone is from their skeleton is a tricky business. Even with a modern human, you can only make a rough estimate based on the developmental stage of teeth and bones and the skeleton’s general size.

D. You need as many developmental markers as possible to get an estimate of age. The Turkana boy’s teeth made him 10 or 11 years old. The features of his skeleton put him at 13, but he was as tall as a modern 15-year-old. Susan Anton of New York University points to research by Margaret Clegg who studied a collection of 18th- and 19th-century skeletons whose ages at death were known. When she tried to age the skeletons without checking the records, she found similar discrepancies to those of the Turkana boy. One 10-year-old boy, for example, had a dental age of 9, the skeleton of a 6-year-old but was tall enough to be 11. The Turkana kid still has a rounded skull, and needs more growth to reach the adult shape,’ Anton adds. She thinks that Homo erectus had already developed modern human patterns of growth, with a late, if not quite so extreme, adolescent spurt. She believes Turkana boy was just about to enter it.

E. If Anton is right, that theory contradicts the orthodox idea linking late growth with the development of a large brain. Anthropologist Steven Leigh from the University of Illinois goes further. He believes the idea of adolescence as catch-up growth does not explain why the growth rate increases so dramatically. He says that many apes have growth spurts in particular body regions that are associated with reaching maturity, and this makes sense because by timing the short but crucial spells of maturation to coincide with the seasons when food is plentiful, they minimise the risk of being without adequate food supplies while growing. What makes humans unique is that the whole skeleton is involved. For Leigh, this is the key.

F. According to his theory, adolescence evolved as an integral part of efficient upright locomotion, as well as to accommodate more complex brains. Fossil evidence suggests that our ancestors first walked on two legs six million years ago. If proficient walking was important for survival, perhaps the teenage growth spurt has very ancient origins. While many anthropologists will consider Leigh’s theory a step too far, he is not the only one with new ideas about the evolution of teenagers.

G. Another approach, which has produced a surprising result, relies on the minute analysis of tooth growth. Every nine days or so the growing teeth of both apes and humans acquire ridges on their enamel surface. These are like rings in a tree trunk: the number of them tells you how long the crown of a tooth took to form. Across mammals, the rate at which teeth develop is closely related to how fast the brain grows and the age you mature. Teeth are good indicators of life history because their growth is less related to the environment and nutrition than is the growth of the skeleton.

H. A more decisive piece of evidence came last year when researchers in France and Spain published their findings from a study of Neanderthal teeth. Neanderthals had much-festered tooth growth than Homo erectus who went before them, and hence, possibly, a shorter childhood. Lead researcher Fernando Ramirez-Rozzi thinks Neanderthals died young – about 25 years old — primarily because of the cold, harsh environment they had to endure in glacial Europe. They evolved to grow up quicker than their immediate ancestors. Neanderthals and Homo erectus probably had to reach adulthood fairly quickly, without delaying for an adolescent growth spurt. So it still looks as though we are the original teenagers.

Do the following statements agree with the claims of the writer in Reading Passage 3?

On your answer sheet, write

YES, if the statement agrees with 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

1. _____ It is difficult for anthropologists to do research on human fossils because they are so rare.

2. _____ Modern methods mean it is possible to predict the age of a skeleton with accuracy.

3. _____ Susan Anton’s conclusion about the Turkana boy reinforces an established idea.

4. _____ Steven Leigh’s ideas are likely to be met with disbelief by many anthropologists.

5. _____ Researchers in France and Spain developed a unique method of analysing teeth.

6. _____ There has been too little research comparing the brains of Homo erectus and Neanderthals.

Complete each sentence with the correct endings, A-G, below. Write the correct letters, A-G, in blank spaces 7 - 10.

A. inconsistencies between height, skeleton and dental evidence. B. the fact that human beings walk on two legs. C. the way teeth grew. D. a need to be dependent on others for survival. E. difficult climatic conditions. F. increased quantities of food. G. the existence of much larger brains than previously.

7. Until recently, delayed growth in humans until adolescence was felt to be due to _____.

8. In her research, Margaret Clegg discovered _____.

9. Steven Leigh thought the existence of adolescence is connected to _____.

10. Research on Neanderthals suggests that they had short lives because of _____.

SECTION D. WRITING (50 points)

Part 1: (20 points)

The chart illustrates the percentage of male and female executives in six different types of profession across the UK in 2017.

Write a 150-word report explaining the data and making comparisons where relevant.

Male and female executives in the UK 2017

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Part 2: Write an essay on the following topic. (30 pts)

Some people claim that authoritarian parenting characterized by strict rules and discipline is more effective than permissive parenting which emphasizes freedom and independence in raising well-adjusted and successful children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?

Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. You should write at least 350 words.

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