MEI EDUCATIONAL ORGANISATION KỲ THI THỬ HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH

MEI’S ENGLISH – GTEM NĂM HỌC 2024 - 2025

Môn thi: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
(Đề thi thử gồm 13 trang)

SECTION A. LISTENING
Part I: Listen to an expert talking about the effects of sleep deprivation. For questions 1-10,
complete the text below by writing NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in the spaces provided.
In 1965, 17-year-old high school student, Randy Gardner stayed awake for 264 hours. That's 11
days to see how he'd cope without sleep. On the second day, his eyes stopped focusing. Next, he lost the
ability to identify objects by touch. By day three, Gardner was moody and (1) ________________. At the
end of the experiment, he was struggling to concentrate, had trouble with short-term memory, became (2)
_______________, and started hallucinating. Although Gardner recovered without long-term (3)
_________________ damage, for others, losing shuteye can result in (4) _____________, illness, and, in
extreme cases, death. We're only beginning to understand why we sleep to begin with but we do know it's
essential. Adults need seven to eight hours of sleep a night, and adolescents need about ten. We grow
sleepy due to signals from our body telling our brain we are tired, and signals from the environment
telling us it's dark outside. The rise in (5) _______________________, like adenosine and melatonin,
send us into a light doze that grows deeper, making our breathing and heart rate slow down and our
muscles relax. This non-REM sleep is when DNA is repaired and our bodies (6) _____________ for the
day ahead. In the United States, it's estimated that 30% of adults and 66% of adolescents are regularly
sleep-deprived. This isn't just a minor inconvenience. Staying awake can cause serious bodily harm.
When we lose sleep, learning, memory, mood, and reaction time are affected. Sleeplessness may also
cause (7) ______________, _______________, high blood pressure, and it's even been linked to diabetes
and obesity. In 2014, a devoted soccer fan died after staying awake for 48 hours to watch the World Cup.
While his untimely death was due to a stroke, studies show that (8) _________________ fewer than six
hours a night increases stroke risk by four and half times compared to those getting a consistent seven to
eight hours of shuteye. For a handful of people on the planet who carry a rare inherited genetic mutation,
sleeplessness is a daily reality. This condition, known as Fatal Familial Insomnia, places the body in a (9)
__________________ of wakefulness, forbidding it from entering the sanctuary of sleep. Within months
or years, this (10) __________________ condition leads to dementia and death.
YOUR ANSWERS:
1. 2.

3. 4.

5. 6.

7. 8.

9. 10.

Part II. You will hear five short extracts in which professional writers are talking about their work.
(WHILE LISTENING TO EACH SPEAKER, YOU MUST COMPLETE BOTH TASKS, TASK 1
AND TASK 2 AT THE SAME TIME). You will listen twice. Write your answers in the boxes
provided.
TASK 1. For questions 11-15, choose from the list A-H what made each speaker choose writing as a
career.
A. a love for words E. a wish to recreate the past
B. a desire for control F. a time of personal difficulty
C. advice from a family member G. a desire to escape a dull routine
D. an inspirational teacher H. an interest in others
YOUR ANSWERS:
11. Speaker 1 12. Speaker 2 13. Speaker 3 14. Speaker 4 15. Speaker 5

TASK 2. For questions 16-20, choose from the list A-H what advice each speaker would give to new
writers.
A. ignore setbacks E. pay attention to criticism
B. plan a work before starting F. write in a style that pleases you
C. read as widely as possible G. maintain a healthy lifestyle
D. research the market H. revise your work carefully
YOUR ANSWERS:
16. Speaker 1 17. Speaker 2 18. Speaker 3 19. Speaker 4 20. Speaker 5

PART III: You will hear an interview in which a historian called Mark Connor and a writer called
Judith Monroe are talking about the history of the underground railway in London. For questions
21-25, choose the answer (А, В, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.
YOUR ANSWERS:
21. How does Diane Webber view „jobs for life‟?
A. She regrets the fact that this situation is no longer the norm.
B. She feels that many long-serving employees failed to make a useful contribution.
C. She believes that people should have challenged their employers‟ motives more.
D. She wishes the workplace had been more secure in the past.
22. According to Diane, younger workers in today‟s workplace ______.
A. learn all the skills they need early on. B. accept lateral moves if they are attractive.
C. expect to receive benefits right from the start. D. change jobs regularly to achieve a higher level.
23. What does Diane say about staff continuity in companies?
A. It is desirable in both junior and senior management.
B. It is impossible to achieve in today‟s more competitive environment.
C. It is unimportant, due to the greater emphasis on teamwork.
D. It is necessary, but only up to a point.
24. According to Diane, what is the actual benefit of higher levels of personnel movement?
A. higher levels of output B. better problem-solving
C. more creativity D. greater efficiency
25. Diane considers that nowadays, companies are at most risk from ______.
A. run-of-the-mill employees who play safe.
B. successful high-fliers who quickly move on.
C. unreliable staff who lack commitment.
D. external advisors who have undue power.
YOUR ANSWERS:
21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
 SECTION B: GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY
PART I: Choose the best answer from A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences. Write
your answers in the box provided.
1. If you _____ quiet, I‟ll have to ask you to leave.
A. are to not be B. aren‟t being C. won‟t be D. not be
2. S1: “I need to get up early tomorrow.” S2: “_____ reason to go to bed early tonight.”
A. All the more B. All the better C. So much the D. Such is the
3. You‟ll _____ at all hours if you put an ad in the paper.
A. have dozens of people phoning B. have dozens of people phone
C. have got dozens of people to phone D. allow dozens of people phoning
4. I _____ you would let me down at the last minute. Typical!
A. may have known B. might have known
C. would have known D. could have known
5. This letter is for the _____ of the manager.
A. intention B. attention C. sake D. permit
6. It _____ that he is my brother!
A. so much seems B. appears so much C. so happens D. quite occurs
7. Our discussion didn't last long since Dan took _____ at my critical remarks about his attitude and left
the club without even saying goodbye.
A. medium B. mickey C. umbrage D. duress
8. You can only blame yourself for your failure, Jason. You did _____ but you were not prepared for the
job interview.
A. have your fingers in the till B. push the boat out
C. hit the nail on the head D. get a fair crack of the whip
9. The company's financial health was _____, teetering on the edge of bankruptcy due to declining sales
and increasing debt.
A. peripheral B. precipitous C. perennial D. precarious
10. At first, I thought we were just going through a rough patch in our relationship, but lately, it seems
like every night Janet and I get into a _____ match with each other.
A. fighting B. sticking C. slanging D. stumbling
11. He's always _____ attendance upon us so that we'll let him hang out with us.
A. singing B. chanting C. dancing D. praising
12. As I expected, my design knocked the designs of the other architects _____.
A. into a cocked hat B. against a brick wall C. for six D. on the head
13. I lost a big contract, and the boss took me to _____ in front of everyone.
A. duty B. job C. task D. chore
14. People from across the country are _____ on behalf of the young man being held by police.
A. carrying the can B. falling by the wayside
C. jumping the gun D. taking up cudgels
15. The CEO cheated his clients out of nearly $4 million, but he _____ when he was stripped of
everything he owned and sent to prison for life.
A. took his customs elsewhere B. took himself to the cleaner‟s
C. got his just deserts D. took the rough with the smooth
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentences
16. He watched in perplexity as the two friends argued over the advanced math problem.
A. awe B. surprise C. confusion D. doubt
17. The project was a success for many reasons, not least because of the team‟s hard work and creativity.
A. unless B. especially C. except D. only
Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentences
18. She presented a sound argument, backed by solid evidence and clear reasoning, which convinced
everyone in the room.
A. loud B. unclear C. baseless D. sensable
19. After the accident, it was out of the question for Adam to get back to work.
A. undeniable B. possible C. understandable D. convenient
20. Bob: “Do you mind if I borrow your phone for a second?”
Adam: “…”
A. Yes, please B. No, thank you C. No, I don‟t D. You‟re welcome
Yours answer:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

PART II: Read the following text which contains 10 mistakes. Identify the mistakes and write the
corrections in the corresponding numbered boxes.
1 People appear to bear to compute. The numerical skills of children develop so early and so
2 inexorably that it is easy to imagine an internal clock of mathematical mature guiding their
3 growth. No long after learning to walk and talk, they can set the table with impressive accuracy
4 – one plate, one knife, one spoon, one fork, for all of the five chairs. Soon they are capable of
5 nothing that they have placed five knives, spoons, and forks on the table and, a bit later, that this
6 amounts to fifteen pieces of silverware. Having thus mastering addition, they move on to
7 subtraction. It seems most reasonable to expect that if a child were secluded on a desert island in
8 birth and retrieved seven years later, he or she could enter a second-grade mathematics class
9 without some serious problems of intellectual adjustment.
10 Of course, the truth is not so simple. This century, the work of cognitive psychologists has
11 illuminated the subtle forms of daily learning on that intellectual progress depends. Children
12 were observed as they slow grasped or, as the case might be, bumped into – concepts that adults
13 take for granted, as they refuse, for instance, to concede that quantity is unchanged as water
14 pours from a short stout glass into a tall thin one.
YOUR ANSWERS:
Mistake Line Correction Mistake Line Correction

1. 6.

2. 7.

3. 8.

4. 9.

5. 10.

SECTION C: READING
PART I: Read the following passage and choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to indicate the
correct word(s) for each of the blanks. Write your answers in the box provided.
 SOCIAL MEDIA AFFECTING MENTAL ILLNESS
It has been researched recently, including the experiment exploring the human (1)_______ to
manufacture issues, illuminating the psychological mechanisms behind the (2)__________ of
mental illness glorification. The appeal of pessimism, often packaged in visually attractive
content and shared narratives, (3)_________ young audiences, blurring the distinction
(4)_________ normal emotional responses and legitimate mental health (5)___________. As a
result, (6)__________ individuals may (7)_______ to self-diagnosis or adopt traits commonly
(8)_________ with fictional characters, which can lead to misinterpretations and (9)_________
existing mental health issues. Self-diagnosis is particularly prevalent among members of the
involuntary celibate (incel) community, which has been extensively (10)_______ to violent
incidents, (11)__________ mass shootings. One study revealed that 95% and 93% of individuals
within this group had self-diagnosed with depression and anxiety, (12)_____________.

It can be (13)________ that, amidst efforts to normalize and destigmatize mental health issues,
an unintended byproduct has (14)_______: the use of mental illness as a form of exoneration
mechanism or a "get-out-of-jail-free" (15)_______.

1. A. inclination B. addiction C. tendency D. impulse

2. A. phenomenon B. event C. peculiarity D. scene

3. A. seeks B. captivates C. dazzles D. pleases

4. A. whether B. between C. of D. both

5. A. case B. circumstance B. positions D. conditions

6. A. impressive B. imitating C. impressionable D. impressed

7. A. conform B. unlikely C. decide D. resort

8. A. associated B. accustomed C. acquainted D. familiar

9. A. exaggerate B. exacerbate C. ameliorate D. induce

10. A. connected B. resulted C. joined D. linked

11. A. namely B. as such C. including D. along

12. A. respectively B. responsively C. retrospectively D. conceivably
13. A. deduced B. inferred C. speculated D. guessed

14. A. emerged B. merged C. happened D. occurred

15. A. rule B. badge C. label D. card

YOUR ANSWERS:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

PART II: 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 boxes provide
Have you ever struggled to make (1)_______ of a vast restaurant menu? You‟re unbelievably hungry,
trying to (2)_______ pleasantries with friends and sipping a drink while your eyes dart about between the
menu options. Will your tactic be to go for something familiar or something different? Will you end up
staring jealously at everyone else‟s meals while forcing (3)_______ to eat your own misguided selection,
(4)_______ so often turns out to be the case? Why is it so hard to decide? We want (5)_______, but
menus squeeze in far more (6)_______ than most people want to have to choose from. A study suggests
the optimum number of menu items is between six and ten per category (starters, main courses and
(7)_______) depending on the restaurant. Below this number, diners feel there‟s too little choice and
(8)_______ it, deciding becomes too much of a chore. So next time you eat out, choose the restaurant
according to the number of items on the menu and the dilemma of choice will be (9)_______. Happily,
there‟s always the option of (10)_______ menus or tapas-style sharing plates; their popularity is on the
increase, probably for the reasons above.
YOUR ANSWERS:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

PART III: Read an extract from an article and choose the answer A, B, C or D that fits best
according to the text. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.
The Russian Dolls have transformed figure skating. But at what cost?
Critics say Russia's teenage troika of Kostornala, Shcherbakova, and Trusovahave has turned
figure skating into a jumping competition, normalizing an alarming trend in the process.
Facade has always been central to figure skating. The sport's culture dictates that athletes should
smile through pain and errors. In the 'kiss and cry' area where skaters wait for their scores - there are
rarely dramatic displays. Even when a performance is unfairly marked by the judges, skaters will blow
kisses to the camera and wave to the crowd. However peeved they may be, they'll never reveal it,
preferring instead to suffer in silence. Burying true feelings just goes with the territory.
It's a vicious cycle when you live inside the bubble," says Kiira Korpi, a two-time Olympian for
Finland who is now a psychology student at the New School in Manhattan and a children's rights activist.
"You don't even realize how unhealthy or toxic some of the cultural norms are."
Last week should have seen the world championships take place in Montreal, but the Covid-19
pandemic put paid to that. Barring a minor miracle, three Russian teenagers would have battled it out for
the podium places: 16-year-old Alena Kostornaia and a pair of 15-year-olds, Anna Shcherbakova and
Alexandra Trusova. The trio has revolutionized figure skating. They only made their senior debuts last
year but blitzed through the sport, ensuring a multitude of headlines. In the Grand Prix final last
December, Kostornaia claimed gold while Shcherbakova and Trusova rounded out the medals; their
opponents were left dumbstruck by their dominance.
What makes them so good? Well, owing to their remarkable jumps, they maximize the technical
points on offer. Trusova and Shcherbakova have both mastered skating's holy grail: the quad, an
exhaustive element - and up until recently an unheard-of feat for ladies, which is four full rotations in the
air.
However, there are concerns. First, rather than a skating competition for women, are we now
dealing with a jumping competition for girls? Second, and much more importantly, what's the cost of
success - physically, emotionally, and psychologically for this collection of raw, developing children?
 "The worst aspect to this is that most of the time, in skating and gymnastics and maybe other
sports, you grow up in a culture that's very authoritarian," Korpi says. "You grow up to believe if you get
injured it's because f you're weak. Or if your body or psychological state fails it's because you are weak.
But why does the body of a teenager break?"
"Obviously, the athlete has responsibility but we never really question if there's something wrong
with the coaching. Has there been a lot of over-training? I hear from doctors about 12-year-olds in
America, Finland, and Sweden and I'm sure in Russia it starts even earlier - coming to clinics with stress
fractures and things that shouldn't happen at that age. It points to the fact that the training has been too
much."
All three Russian teenagers boast the same coach: Eteri Tutberidze, who has built a stable of
female talent. She is a divisive figure, though not much is known about her unusual for a skating
community that can border on the incestuous. She made her name as a coach in 2014 when a 15-year-old
girl in a red dress named Yulia Lipnitskaya cast a spell in Sochi and was crucial to Russia winning gold
in the team event. She became a star. The following month, she finished second at the world
championships but was quickly discarded as her body began to develop. By the end of 2016, she was
done with the sport altogether. Drained and disillusioned, the following year she revealed a long-running
battle with anorexia.
By that stage, Tutberidze had moved on and guided another prodigy, Evgenia Medvedeva, to
back-to-back European and world titles. But at the 2018 Olympics, Medvedeva was pipped to first place
by her training mate, 15-year-old Alina Zagitova, three years her junior. Tutberidze had a new favorite
and within months, Medvedeva left Russia altogether, deciding to continue her skating career in Canada.
And then there's Zagitova, the reigning Olympic and world champion. Still just 17, she announced
in December that she was taking a break from skating for an indefinite period. The previous month, she
had admitted finding it difficult to keep up with younger competitors. Most worryingly of all, she
described how even attempting a quad jump was unrealistic for her until she got slimmer.
“I don‟t think Eteri's child factory is the biggest problem in skating," Korpi says. "The problem is
the sick culture that's been created. Eteri's factory is a symptom of this inhumane direction and culture
our sport is taking. She's not the cause. There are many other coaches who work in a similar manner to
her and many federations that support this kind of coaching."
So, it seems like skating has a decision to make: keep the facade in place or start to ask itself
some tough questions. "For many people, it's not interesting anymore," says Korpi. "People miss
watching emotionally mature women skate instead of girls. It's almost - and I feel this too difficult to
watch some of these very, very young child stars. Because you can't help and think of what's behind that
kind of performance and success."
1. The author suggests that the facade maintained by figure skaters is primarily a result of:
A. A desire to appear perfect and flawless.
B. A fear of disappointing coaches and judges.
C. A longstanding cultural expectation within the sport.
D. A personal choice to protect their emotions.
2. What does the author mean by "live inside the bubble"?
A. Be isolated from the real world and its problems.
B. Be completely immersed in the figure skating world and its demands.
C. Be protected from criticism and negative feedback.
D. Be unaware of the potential dangers of the sport.
3. The author's primary concern about the rise of the Russian teenage skaters is:
A. The negative impact on the overall quality of figure skating.
B. The potential for physical and psychological harm to the skaters.
C. The unfair advantage they have over other competitors.
D. The negative publicity it brings to the sport.
4. The author implies that Eteri Tutberidze's coaching methods are:
A. Highly effective but ethically questionable. B. Outdated and in need of modernization.
C. Based on sound psychological principles. D. A necessary evil in the pursuit of excellence.
5 The comparison of figure skating to gymnastics suggests that:
A. The two sports share comparable challenges and pressures.
B. The physical demands of both sports are equally hazardous.
C. Both sports require exceptional athleticism and artistry.
D. There is a rivalry between the two sports.
6. The word "incestuous" is closest in meaning to:
A. Competitive B. Exclusive C. Interconnected D. Corrupt
7. The phrase "child factory" is used to describe:
A. The systematic production of young skating champions.
B. The nurturing environment provided by Eteri Tutberidze.
C. The competitive nature of the figure skating industry.
D. The pressure young skaters face to achieve success.
8. The author implies that the ultimate responsibility for the problems in women's figure skating
lies with:
A. The skaters themselves B. The coaches
C. The judging system D. The sport's culture
9. The word "inhumane" is closest in meaning to:
A. Cruel B. Tedious C. Complicated D. Confusing
10. The overall purpose of the article is to:
A. Celebrate the achievements of young Russian skaters.
B. Criticize the coaching methods used in figure skating.
C. Raise awareness about the potential dangers of the sport.
D. Analyze the factors contributing to Russia's dominance in figure skating.
YOUR ANSWERS:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

PART IV: Read the following passage and do the tasks that follow. Write your answers in the
corresponding numbered boxes provided.
Echoes of the Eternal Script
A. The study of written language is pivotal to understanding human civilization, particularly in a culture
as historically rich as that of China. Traditional Chinese characters, or Hanzi, are an intricate script that
dates back millennia, encapsulating cultural, philosophical, and linguistic evolutions. Despite the
emergence of simplified characters in the 20th century, traditional characters remain deeply embedded in
the identity and heritage of Chinese-speaking communities. This report delves into the origins of
traditional Chinese characters, examining their etymological development, historical significance, and
cultural impact.

B. The genesis of traditional Chinese characters is attributed to a combination of pictographic,

ideographic, and phonetic elements. The earliest known examples of Hanzi are the oracle bone script,
which appeared during the Shang dynasty (circa 1600-1046 BCE). These characters were inscribed on
turtle shells and animal bones and were used primarily for divination purposes. The script was largely
pictographic, with characters resembling the objects or ideas they represented. Over time, these
rudimentary forms evolved into more sophisticated characters that incorporated ideographic compounds
to convey abstract ideas. For example, the character for "tree" (木) combined with itself forms "forest"

(林), illustrating the progression from tangible representation to conceptual combination.

C. As the script developed through the Zhou dynasty (1046-256 BCE), the Great Seal script (大篆)
emerged, further refining the structure and standardizing the forms. This period marked an era where the
script transitioned from being predominantly pictorial to incorporating semantic-phonetic compounds.
These combinations used a radical to suggest meaning and a phonetic component to guide pronunciation,
exemplified by the character "河" (hé, river), which uses "氵" (water radical) combined with “可”
(phonetic component). This dual-layer approach to script formation is a testament to the ingenuity of
early Chinese linguists, who found a way to balance clarity of meaning with practical use in
communication.

D. The Han dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE) marked a period of significant consolidation and formalization
of traditional Chinese characters. The Clerical script (隸書) emerged as a transitional form, emphasizing
horizontal strokes and simplifying the intricacies of previous styles. This adaptation facilitated ease of
writing and allowed for broader administrative and scholarly use. It was during this era that the Five
Classics, essential Confucian texts, were transcribed using more standardized forms,entrenching the use
of traditional characters in the intellectual and bureaucratic fabric of China.

E. The evolution continued into the Eastern Han dynasty, where the Regular script (楷書) took shape.
This form remains the archetype for modern traditional Chinese characters. The development of this
script underpinned a surge in calligraphy, with notable figures such as Wang Xizhi (王羲之) and Ouyang

Xun (歐陽詢) advancing it as both an art form and a scholarly pursuit. The Regular script provided a
stable, uniform structure that bolstered the longevity and coherence of written Chinese across
generations, establishing a script that could be comprehended across vast geographical and temporal
divides.

F. Traditional Chinese characters are more than a medium for linguistic expression; they are vessels of
cultural continuity. Each character embodies layers of meaning that transcend mere phonetic
representation. The etymology of characters is often interwoven with Confucian, Taoist, and Buddhist
philosophies, reflecting a worldview that values balance, harmony, and connection to the natural world.
This depth is evident in the inherent meanings of radicals that denote human qualities, natural elements,
and abstract ideas.

G. Traditional characters continue to influence modern society, particularly in regions such as Taiwan,
Hong Kong, and among overseas Chinese communities where they are preserved and revered. Their
complexity is seen not as a hindrance but as a testament to cultural pride and heritage. They serve as a
symbol of resistance to cultural homogenization and are deeply tied to identity, prompting renewed
interest in calligraphy and traditional literature.

H. The origins of traditional Chinese characters encapsulate a confluence of artistic, linguistic, and
cultural evolutions that span over three millennia. Their development from primitive pictographs to
sophisticated script systems highlights the profound human endeavor to communicate with precision and
elegance. The traditional script is an enduring emblem of China's legacy, signifying both the historical
narrative and the unwavering spirit of its people.
The reading passage has eight sections A-H. Choose the correct heading for sections B-G from the list
of headings below.
List of Headings
i. The philosophical depth embedded within characters
ii. The role of notable figures in the development of calligraphy
iii. Pictographs and early forms of character representation
iv. The connection between traditional characters and modern societal identity
v. Historical shifts in character styles during different dynasties
vi. Techniques for memorizing traditional characters
vii. Oracle bone inscriptions and their significance
viii. Challenges faced in modern character simplification
ix. Traditional characters as a medium for transmitting wisdom
x. The fusion of semantic and phonetic components in script development
Your answers
1. Section B ___________
2. Section C ___________
3. Section D ___________
4. Section E ___________
5. Section F ___________
6. Section G ___________

For questions 7 – 10, decide whether the following statements are True (T), False (F) or Not Given
(NG). Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
7. The earliest Chinese script was mainly used for record-keeping in governmental affairs.
8. Traditional Chinese characters are seen as impediments to efficient modern communication.
9. The Clerical script introduced more intricate strokes compared to its predecessors.
10. The Regular script contributed to unifying written communication across different Chinese regions.
YOUR ANSWERS:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

SECTION D: WRITING
PART I: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
meaning to the sentence printed before it.
1. Failing to complete the task, Anna has to go back to the beginning and find the error. (SQUARE)
- Anna _____________________________________________________________.
2. The reason the company did not employ Tom was because he could not use the computer.
(INABILITY)
Had it not _________________________________________________________.
3. He is so pig-headed. Trying to persuade him is just a waste of time, (WALL)
- You are__________________________________________________________.
4. You shouldn‟t have replied so rudely to your teacher like that. That‟s unacceptable! (ANSWERED)
- You shouldn‟t have_________________________________________________.
5. Don‟t worry. The secretary will make a short report of our conference today. (MINUTES)
- Don‟t worry. The secretary will________________________________________.

PART II: Write a letter to nominate a person for the “Society Award”, in which he or she
contributed greatly to the development of the society. The letter should contain no more than 120
words.
In the letter: you should state clearly
- Who he or she is
- Why he or she deserves to win the award
- What he or she has done for the community
- What he or she should receive as a reward

PART 3: Choose one out of the two given topics to write (30 points):
STORY WRITING:
Your English teacher has asked you to write a story.
Your story must begin with: “It started to rain heavily”.
ESSAY WRITING:
The news shares important stories about the community and the country. Some countries have publicly
funded news channels, which are not allowed to advertise for unrelated companies or businesses. Other
countries have news channels that are funded by advertising.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for both models.