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ĐỀ KSCL ĐỘI TUYỂN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 12 ĐỢT 1 NĂM HỌC 2025 – 2026 Môn: Tiếng Anh Thời gian: 150 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề)

SECTION A.  LISTENING (50 points)

Part 1. You are going to hear a talk. As you listen, fill in the missing information. For questions 1-15, write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in the spaces provided. You will listen twice. Write your answers in the boxes provided.

Bài nghe:

BENEFITS OF PLAYING SPORTS

The victory of the underdog over the favored team. The last minute penalty shot that wins the tournament. The high-energy training montages. Many people love to (1) __________ victory on the playing field, cheer for favorite teams, and play sports. But here's a question: Should we be so (2) __________ with sports? Is playing sports actually as good for us as we make it out to be, or just a fun and entertaining pastime? What does science have to say? First of all, it's well accepted that exercise is good for our (3) __________, and that's definitely true.

Exercising, especially when we're young, has all sorts of health benefits, like strengthening our bones, clearing out bad cholesterol from our arteries, and decreasing the risk of (4) __________, high blood pressure, and diabetes.

These natural hormones, which control pain and pleasure responses in the cental (5) __________, can lead to feelings of euphoria, or, what's often called, a runner's high. Increased endorphins and consistent physical activity in general can (6) __________ your focus and improve your mood and memory.

Some of the most significant are psychological benefits, both in the short and long term. Some of those come from the (7) __________ of being on a team, for instance, learning to trust and depend on others, to accept help, to give help, and to work together towards a common (8) __________. In addition, commitment to a team and doing something fun can also make it easier to establish a (9) __________ of exercise. School sport participation has also been shown to reduce the risk of suffering from depression for up to four years. Meanwhile, your (10) __________ and confidence can get a big boost.

There are a few reasons for that. One is found in training. Just by working and working at skills, especially with a good coach, you reinforce a growth (11) __________ within yourself.

That mindset is useful in all walks of life. And then there's learning through failure, one of the most (12) __________, long-term benefits of playing sports. The experience of coming to terms with defeat can build the resilience and self-awareness necessary to manage academic, social, and physical (13) __________.

It can also take time to find a sport that plays to your (14) __________. That's completely okay. But if you spend some time looking, you'll be able to find a sport that fits your individual needs, and if you do, there are so many benefits. You'll be a part of a (15) __________, you'll be building your confidence, you'll be exercising your body, and you'll be nurturing your mind, not to mention having fun.

Part 2. You will hear the extract of a television travel programme, and then decide whether each of the following statements is True (T) or False (F). You will listen twice.

16. Sardinia, Austria, the Black Sea coast of Turkey and Bhutan are in the Himalayas.

17. A British can stay in Guatemala for 29 days with a ten-dollar visa.

18. EEC nationals can stay in Guatemala up to ninety days by obtaining a five-dollar tourist card.

19. Security in the capital of Burma is a matter of concern for visitors.

20. Children under five always receive an up-to-70% discount on the Costa del Sol.

Part 3: You will hear an interview with someone who consulted a ‘life coach’ to improve her life. For questions 21–25, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which best fits according to what you hear.

21. Brigid says that she consulted a life coach because __________.

A. she had read a great deal about them.

B. both her work and home life were getting worse.

C. other efforts to improve her life had failed.

D. the changes she wanted to make were only small ones.

22. What did Brigid’s coach tell her about money?

A. It would be very easy for Brigid to get a lot of it.

B. Brigid’s attitude towards it was uncharacteristic of her.

C. Brigid placed too much emphasis on it in her life.

D. Few people have the right attitude towards it.

23. What does Brigid say about her reaction to her coach’s advice on money?

A. She felt silly repeating the words her coach gave her.

B. She tried to hide the fact that she found it ridiculous.

C. She felt a lot better as a result of following it.

D. She found it difficult to understand at first.

24. What does Brigid say happened during the other sessions?

A. She was told that most people’s problems had the same causes.

B. Her powers of concentration improved.

C. Some things she was told to do proved harder than others.

D. She began to wonder why her problems had arisen in the first place.

25. What has Brigid concluded?

A. The benefits of coaching do not compensate for the effort required.

B. She was too unselfish before she had coaching.

C. She came to expect too much of her coach.

D. It is best to limit the number of coaching sessions you have.

SECTION B. LEXICO – GRAMMAR (20 points)

Part 1. For questions 1-12, choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. Write A, B, C or D in the corresponding numbered boxes.

1. Angela’s work was praised for its __________ attention to detail.

A. meticulous

B. significant

C. subtle

D. concentrated

2. We all decreed that __________.

A. their quarrel should put an end to

B. there be an end to their quarrel

C. they ended their quarrel then

D. their quarrel be coming to an end

3. When Pat comes back from sick leave, you’ll have to __________ what’s been happening in his absence.

A. bring him up

B. carry him on

C. fill him in

D. catch him up

4. I’m afraid that this incident could put your career here __________.

A. beyond a joke

B. in jeopardy

C. in earnest

D. at fault

5. Many famous people give to charitable __________ because they can afford to.

A. provisions

B. causes

C. motives

D. cases

6. Peter cheated me out of money but I’ll get __________ with him somehow.

A. level

B. even

C. equal

D. smooth

7. Often celebrated for their vivid portrayal of nature, __________.

A. countless readers are inspired by the writings of John Muir

B. it was John Muir’s writings that inspired countless readers

C. John Muir’s writings inspire countless readers

D. John Muir inspired countless readers through his writings.

8. Nebraska has floods in some years, __________.

A. in others drought

B. droughts are others

C. while other droughts

D. others in droughts

9. Many social scientists believe that __________ from sounds such as grunts and barks made by early ancestors of human beings.

A. language which, was very slow to develop

B. language developed very slowly

C. the very slow development of language

D. language, very slowly developing

Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the words CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words in the following question.

10. Mary is absolutely set on modeling as a career, which is what her mother does not accepted.

A. interested in modeling

B. against modeling

C. ignorant of modeling

D. determined to a modeling

Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the words OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words in the following question.

11. Some marine animals are able to propel themselves by moving their tails and bodies from side to side.

A. immobilise

B. submerge

C. advance

D. disguise

Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes the following exchange.

12. Peter and Susan are discussing Peter’s driving skills.

Peter: “I’ve never had an accident. I’m a very careful driver.”

Susan: “__________. You nearly hit a cyclist last week!”

A. You can say that again.

B. Don’t mention it. 

C. Give me a break!

D. That’s the spirit!

Part 2. Read the passage below, which contains 8 mistakes. For questions 13-20, identify the mistakes and write the corrections in the corresponding numbered boxes.

Live Softball Streaming: Expanding Digital Reach

Softball has witnessed a remarkable surge in global attention, facilitated by the emergence of streaming platforms and a growing appetite for immersive sport content. These platforms offer not only live matches but also exclusive interviews, analytical breakdowns, and statistically summaries that enrich the viewer experience.

One of the most accessible solution is to follow official league channels, which delivers consistent coverage and interactive features. These services often stem from collaborations between sports organizations and tech providers, aim to enhance outreach and engagement.

Despite the technological progress, some viewers remain disengaging due to limited personalization or the absence of contextual relevance. Matches streamed via unofficial sources are frequently poorly editing, resulting in fragmented narratives and reduced viewer satisfaction.

To cultivate sustained interest, leagues must prioritize not just availability but also meaningful interaction— the approach that fosters loyalty and deepens the connection between fans and the game.

SECTION C. READING (70 points)

Part 1. For questions 1-10, read the passage and choose the best answer. Write your answers A, B, C or D in the corresponding numbered boxes.

It only (1) __________ the completion of the reconstruction of the human genetic map for a whole host of hereditary diseases to be eradicated. Originally, it was forecast that the venture would take until the beginning of the 21st century  to be (2) __________. At present, it is clear that the task can be finished much earlier.

Hundreds of scholars have gone to extremes to help (3) __________ the mystery of the human genetic structure with an ardent hope for (4) __________ mankind from disorders such as cancer, cystic fibrosis or arthritis.

The progress in this incredible undertaking is (5) __________ by an accurate interpretation of the information involved in the chromosomes forming the trillions of the cells in the human body. Locating and characterizing every single gene may sound an implausible assignment, but very considerable (6) __________ has already been made. What we know by now is that the hereditary code is assembled in DNA, some parts of which may be diseased and (7) __________ to the uncontrollable transmission of the damaged code from parents to their children.

Whereas work at the completion of the human genome may last for a few years more, notions like gene therapy or genetic engineering don’t (8) __________ much surprise any longer. Their potential application has already been (9) __________ in the effective struggle against many viruses or in the genetic treatment of blood disorders. The hopes, are, then that hundreds of maladies that humanity is (10) __________ with at present might eventually cease to exist in the not too distant future.

1. A. expects

B. anticipates

C. requires

D. remains

2. A. dismantled

B. discharged

C. accomplished

D. exterminated

3. A. dissolve

B. interrogate

C. respond

D. unravel

4. A. liberating

B. insulating

C. surviving

D. averting

5. A. dependent

B. reliant

C. qualified

D. conditioned

6. A. headline

B. headway

C. heading

D. headship

7. A. amiable

B. conceivable

C. conducive

D. evocative

8. A. evoke

B. institute

C. discharge

D. encourage

9. A. examined

B. inquired

C. corroborated

D. accounted

10. A. aggravated

B. plagued

C. persecuted

D. teased

Part 2. For questions 11-20, fill in the gap with ONE most suitable word. Write the answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.

CLOTHES

Throughout history people have worn clothing of one description or another. Apart from protection against the (11) __________, clothes were also often used to show the wearer’s status and wealth. Over the years, numerous fashions in clothing have come and gone, (12) __________ some of these have been popular for relatively short periods, others have lasted longer.

Until the first half of the 20th century, the ability to follow fashion was limited to those who had the money to (13) __________ so. But following fashion did not only demand money, it also required large amounts of leisure time. Wealthy people (14) __________ fashion very seriously and close (15) __________ had to be paid to detail. Wearing the correct clothes for different occasions was very important, despite the (16) __________ that this often meant (17) __________ clothes five or six times a day.

More recently, fashionable clothes have come within the reach of ordinary people. The traditional craft of dressmaking, (18) __________ usually involved sewing by hand, was both costly and slow. But today, large-scale manufacturing has (19) __________ it easier for people to keep up with changes in fashion (20) __________ having to spend a great deal of money.

Part 3. You are going to read a magazine article about science. For questions 21-28, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.

It is often helpful when thinking about biological processes to consider some apparently similar yet better understood non-biological process. In the case of visual perception an obvious choice would be color photography. Since in many respects eyes resemble cameras, and percepts photographs, is it not reasonable to assume that perception is a sort of photographic process whereby samples of the external world become spontaneously and accurately reproduced somewhere inside our heads? Unfortunately, the answer must be no. The best that can be said of the photographic analogy is that it points up what perception is not. Beyond this it is superficial and misleading. Four simple experiments should make the matter plain.

In the first a person is asked to match a pair of black and white discs, which are rotating at such a speed as to make them appear uniformly grey. One disc is standing in shadow, the other in bright illumination. By adjusting the ratio of black to white in one of the discs the subject tries to make it look the same as the other. The results show him to be remarkably accurate, for it seems he has made the proportion of black to white in the brightly illuminated disc almost identical with that in the disc which stood in shadow. But there is nothing photographic about his perception, for when the matched discs, still spinning, are photographed, the resulting print shows them to be quite dissimilar in appearance. The disc in shadow is obviously very much darker than the other one. What has happened? Both the camera and the person were accurate, but their criteria differed. One might say that the camera recorded things as they look, and the person things as they are. But the situation is manifestly more complex than this, for the person also recorded things as they look. He did better than the camera because he made them look as they really are. He was not misled by the differences in illumination. He showed perceptual constancy. By reason of an extremely rapid, wholly unconscious piece of computation he received a more accurate record of the external world than could the camera.

In the second experiment a person is asked to match with a color card the colors of two pictures in dim illumination. One is of a leaf, the other of a donkey. Both are colored an equal shade of green. In making his match he chooses a much stronger green for the leaf than for the donkey. The leaf evidently looks greener than the donkey. The percipient makes a perceptual world compatible with his own experience. It hardly needs saying that cameras lack this versatility.

In the third experiment hungry, thirsty and satiated people are asked to equalize the brightness of pictures depicting food, water and other objects unrelated to hunger or thirst. When the intensities at which they set the pictures are measured it is found that hungry people see pictures relating to food as brighter than the rest (i.e. to equalize the pictures they make the food ones less intense), and thirsty people do likewise with “drink” pictures. For the satiated group no differences are obtained between the different objects. In other words, perception serves to satisfy needs, not to enrich subjective experience. Unlike a photograph the percept is determined by more than just the stimulus.

The fourth experiment is of a rather different kind. With ears plugged, their eyes beneath translucent goggles and their bodies either encased in cotton wool, or floating naked in water at body temperature, people are deprived for considerable periods of external stimulation. Contrary to what one might expect, however, such circumstances result not in a lack of perceptual experience but rather a surprising change in what is perceived. The subjects in such an experiment begin to see, feel and hear things which bear no more relationship to the immediate external world than does a dream in someone who is asleep. These people are not asleep yet their hallucinations, or so-called “autistic” perceptions, may be as vivid, if not more so, than any normal percept.

21. In the first paragraph, the author suggests that __________.

A. color photography is a biological process.

B. vision is rather like color photography.

C. vision is a sort of photographic process.

D. vision and color photography are very different.

22. In the first experiment, it is proved that a person __________.

A. makes mistakes of perception and is less accurate than a camera.

B. can see more clearly than a camera.

C. is more sensitive to changes in light than a camera.

D. sees colors as they are in spite of changes in the light.

23. What does the word “that”, underlined in the second paragraph, refer to?

A. the proportion of black to white

B. the brightly illuminated disc

C. the other disc

D. the grey color

24. The second experiment shows that __________.

A. people see colors according to their ideas of how things should look.

B. colors look different in a dim light.

C. cameras work less efficiently in a dim light.

D. colors are less intense in larger objects.

25. What does “to equalize the brightness", underlined in the fourth paragraph, mean?

A. to arrange the pictures so that the equally bright ones are together

B. to change the lighting so that the pictures look equally bright

C. to describe the brightness

D. to move the pictures nearer or further away

26. The third experiment proves that __________.

A. pictures of food and drink are especially interesting to everybody.

B. we see things differently according to our interest in them.

C. cameras are not good at equalizing brightness.

D. satiated people see less clearly than hungry or thirsty people.

27. The expression “contrary to what one might expect” occurs the fifth paragraph. What might one expect?

A. that the subjects would go to sleep.

B. that they would feel uncomfortable and disturbed.

C. that they would see, hear and feel nothing.

D. that they would see, hear and feel strange things.

28. The fourth experiment proves __________.

A. that people deprived of sense stimulation go mad.

B. that people deprived of sense stimulation dream.

C. that people deprived of sense stimulation experience unreal things.

D. that people deprived of sense stimulation lack perceptual experience.

Part 4. Read the following passage and do the tasks that follow.

Petrol power: an eco-revolution?

A. Laura Ingalls Wilder’s semi-autobiographical novel The Long Winter describes how the inhabitants of a small town called De Smet in the American mid-west narrowly avoided starvation during the severe winter of 1880-1881. Over three metres of snow fell on the northern plains, immobilising the railways and cutting off the settlers from the rest of the world. Laura and her neighbours were only saved when her fiancé and his friend trudged 30 kilometres through the snow to fetch food, risking their lives in the process. The story is a reminder of how lethal geographical isolation and crop failures could be before the advent of modern farming and transportation technologies. Not long ago, subsistence farmers in many countries had to cope with the ‘lean season’ – the period of greatest scarcity before new crops became available. In England, late spring was once referred to as the ‘hungry gap’. The situation was made worse by the cost of moving heavy things over muddy dirt roads; three centuries ago, moving goods 50 kilometres on land between, say, Liverpool and Manchester was as expensive as shipping them across the north Atlantic.

B. The development of coal-powered railways and steamships in the 19th century revolutionized the lives of farmers. Instead of having to grow everything they needed, they could now specialise in what they did best and rely on other producers for their remaining needs. The result was not only food at ever-cheaper prices, but the end of widespread famine and starvation, as the surplus from regions with good harvests could now be transported to those that had experienced mediocre ones. Since then, petroleum-derived fuels have largely displaced coal because of their higher energy density, cleaner combustion and greater ease of extraction, further improving road and rail transportation systems.

C. While the convenience of modern methods of transportation is obvious, few people grasp their historical significance in terms of their beneficial impact on large cities and the health of residents. In 1898, delegates gathered in New York City for the world’s first international urban-planning conference: The topic that dominated discussions was not infrastructure or housing, but horse manure. The problem was that as the populations of cities like New York and London grew, the number of horses there also grew, and in New York these produced nearly two million kilograms of manure each day. If this problem continued it was estimated that by 1950 every street in London would be buried three metres deep in horse manure. Unable to think of any solution, the delegates concluded that urban living was inherently unsustainable.

D. Paradoxically, much of the urban manure problem was related to the growth of the railways. The ability to deliver perishable goods, such as meat and dairy products, from locations that benefited from better soil and climate, put many farms located near cities out of business. As these had relied on manure from city workhorses for fertiliser, the demand for this was greatly reduced.

E. The impact of urban workhorses was felt both in the cities and in the countryside. In cities, apart from their overpowering stench, the manure piles were prime breeding grounds for house flies, perhaps three billion of which hatched each day in US cities in the early 20th century. With flies came outbreaks of typhoid, cholera and diphtheria. Workhorses sometimes panicked in heavy traffic and kicked or bit bystanders. The clatter of wagon wheels on cobblestone pavement could be deafening, and since a horse and wagon occupied more street space than a modern truck, they also created significant traffic congestion, while a horse that collapsed on the road created an obstruction that was difficult to remove. The countryside also suffered. To supply the workhorses with oats and hay, additional land had to be cleared of its natural animal life and vegetation, and sometimes water had to be diverted to irrigate it, with considerable negative effects on the whole area.

F. So, while the trains, cars and trucks of the early 20th century were noisy and polluting by today’s standards, they were regarded as a significant improvement on what had gone before. Before they were available, poor soils often meant that a large amount of land was required to sustain a household, and much environmental damage, primarily in the form of soil erosion, was caused by trying to farm these soils. It could be argued that modern transportation allowed the development of remote regions like the Canadian prairies and allowed more suitable crops to be grown in the poorer soils in Europe before being sold elsewhere.

G. Over time, the concentration of food production in the world’s best locations allowed some agricultural land to revert to a wild state. For instance, France benefited from an expansion of its forest area by one third between 1830 and 1960. This so-called ‘forest transition’ occurred in the context of a doubling of the French population and a dramatic increase in standards of living.

H. Improvements in logistics also allowed the production and export of food from locations where water was abundant to regions where it was scarce, thus preventing the depletion of water resources there. It also made possible a drastic increase in the size of our cities. Contrary to what most people believe, the growth in cities is a positive development. In the words of economist Ed Glaser: ‘Residing in a forest might seem to be a good way of showing one’s love of nature, but living in a concrete jungle is actually far more ecologically friendly... If you love nature, stay away from it.’ It could be argued that modern transportation technologies have been a major contributor to a wealthier, cleaner and more sustainable world.

Questions 29 - 31

Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.

Write the correct letter in boxes 29-31 on your answer sheet.

29. Why were the inhabitants of De Smet in danger of starvation?

A. The trains were unable to operate normally.

B. The harvest had been completely destroyed.

C. The roads to the town had not yet been built.

D. The farmers were reluctant to sell their produce.

30. What problem did subsistence farmers have in the past?

A. They had no effective means of storing food.

B. Food was expensive because of high shipping costs.

C. Their access to food was limited at certain times.

D. Food could not be transported for long distances by road.

31. The writer says that the use of coal to power railways and steamships

A. led to a greater range of fresh vegetables being available in urban areas.

B. was less efficient than the use of petroleum-derived products.

C. allowed farmers to be more self-sufficient than they were previously.

D. was better for the environment than using petroleum-derived products.

Questions 32 - 35

Complete the summary using the list of words, A-J, below.

Write the correct letter, A-J, in boxes 32-35 on your answer sheet.

Problems caused by urban workhorses

In cities, the large amounts of horse manure led to 32. __________ in the streets and was also linked to the spread of 33. __________. In certain situations, the horses might even cause 34. __________ to passers-by. There were also the problems of noise and congestion caused by horse-drawn vehicles. In the countryside, there were problems too. The 35. __________ was damaged because of the need to provide food for urban workhorses.

A. rich landowners

B. injuries

C. diseases

D. accidental falls

E. environment

F. dangerous area

G. use of irrigation

H. unpleasant smells

I. treatment

Questions 36 - 40

Do the following statements agree with the views of the writer in Reading Passage 3? In boxes 36-40 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

36. Farmers whose land was poor failed to benefit from modern forms of transport.

37. Between 1830 and 1960 there were positive effects associated with changing patterns of agriculture in France.

38. A fairer distribution of the world’s water resources is needed.

39. Living in the countryside does less harm to the environment than living in a city.

40. It is possible that modern developments in transportation have had an effect which is

Part 5: You are going to read an article in which four people talk about cheating in exams. For questions 41-50 choose from the people (A-D). The people may be chosen more than once. When more than ONE answer is required they may be given in any order.

Which person or people:

41. was caught cheating in an exam?

42. didn’t let a friend copy their work?

43. regrets trying to cheat in an exam?

44. didn’t get caught because a friend helped them?

45. tried to cheat by writing notes on a part of their body?

46. cheated by asking a friend to tell them the answers?

47. only tried to cheat in the subject they weren’t good at?

48. decided not to cheat again after a bad experience?

49. decided not to cheat again after a bad experience?

50. thinks it is always wrong to cheat?

Cheating in exams

A. This happened when I was about 14 years old. The last exam of the year was history, which had always been my worst subject. I was useless at remembering dates and people’s names so I decided to write the dates and names of the important events we’d studied on the inside of my arm and then wore a jumper to cover it up so no-one could see. Unfortunately though, it was a really hot day. I really wanted to take my jumper off but I couldn’t. I realised after about ten minutes that there was no way I would be able to look at what I’d written without the teacher seeing and I just wished I hadn’t done it. I felt so hot and uncomfortable and was really worried about the teacher seeing and catching me that I didn’t do very well in the test at all. I was too distracted. I think I probably would have got a better result if I hadn’t tried to cheat. I learnt a good lesson though. I never tried to cheat again after that.

B. My friend and I had the same surname so we always ended up sitting next to each other, or one behind the other, in exams at school. We worked out this system where we would pass a piece of paper to each other with the answers to the questions. Sometimes we just passed it by hand if we were sitting close enough and other times we’d throw it on the floor for the other person to pick up. It was quite a good system and I think over lots of exams we probably helped each other equally so it was fair and I’m sure we both got higher marks. Unfortunately a teacher did see us doing it once. I was just leaning down to pick up a paper my friend was  passing back to me when a teacher appeared out of nowhere and picked it up first. There was no way we could deny what we were doing, it was so obvious. The teacher didn’t say anything until the end of the exam and then when she collected our papers she wrote a big zero at the top. We didn’t do it anymore after that, it had been good before but we decided it wasn’t worth the risk.

C. I used to always cheat in my maths exams when I was at school. We were allowed to take a calculator with us into the exam and I used to write all the important formulae that we were supposed to remember on the inside of the calculator case. I did it lots of times. I don’t regret it at all. I was quite good at maths anyway but I’m sure I got better results as a result of cheating. In other exams like chemistry and physics, I sometimes wrote notes on bits of tissue then pretended I needed to blow my nose and looked at my notes during the exam. It worked really well. There was only one time I was almost caught; I dropped the tissue on the floor by accident just as a teacher was walking past. He was about to pick it up when my friend, who had also seen what had happened, deliberately knocked over his water bottle. The teacher was so busy clearing up the water I think he forgot about me. If you’re clever enough to work out a way to cheat and not get caught then I think you deserve to get good marks. It’s like that in the real world; if you can do something more easily and with less hard work then you will. Why not?

D. I’ve never cheated in an exam and really don’t see the point. I mean sooner or later people will find out if you know something or not. If you cheat to get better results then you’re lying to yourself as well as to everyone else. Rather than spending your time thinking of really clever and original ways to cheat without anyone realising, you should just spend that time studying. I’m sure it will help you a lot more in the long run. A friend once tried to read my answers in an exam while pretending to pick something up off the floor. As soon as I realised I covered my work so he couldn’t see. He was quite annoyed with me afterwards but I didn’t think it was fair that he should do well because of my hard work. 

SECTION D. WRITING (60 points)

Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. Use the word given in capital letters and the word mustn’t be altered in any way.

1. Troops are not allowed to go into the town’s pubs and bars. (BOUNDS)

→ The town’s pubs and bars ....................................................................................... troops.

2. It began to rain almost immmediately after our arrival at the resort. (WE)

→ Scarcely........................................................................................................... began to rain.

3. Nobody expected it of him, but Mike was made redundant. (RANKS)

→ Against all expectations,...................................................................... of the unemployed.

4. I tried as hard as I could to make sure that this problem would not arise. (POWER)

→ I did everything...................................................................his problem from arising.

5. Kate is such an optimist- even in the most difficult situation. (SIDE)

→ Kate manages......................................................... even in the most difficult situations.

Part 2. Write a letter of about 80-100 words.

You are a member of a sports center where the facilities have recently become overcrowded. Many members are finding it difficult to book equipment or space for training. Write a letter to the manager of the sports center expressing your concerns.

In your letter, you should:

• describe the problems you and other members are experiencing.

• explain why you think the current system of managing bookings is problematic.

• suggest possible solutions or improvements the sports center could make.

Use your name and address as Nguyen An – 68 Minh Khai Street, Vinh City, Nghe An Province.

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Part 3: Write an essay of about 350 words on the following topic.

Large-scale national events such as concerts, festivals, and parades are often organized to celebrate historical anniversaries or promote national culture. Some people believe that such events are a waste of money and resources that could be better spent on education or public services. Others think they are valuable occasions to foster unity, cultural pride, and tourism.

Discuss both views and give your own opinions.

Give reasons and relevant examples to support your answer.

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