English Examination for selecting good students, Grade 12, 2024-2025

SỞ GD&ĐT THÁI NGUYÊN KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TRƯỜNG
TRƯỜNG THPT LƯƠNG NGỌC QUYẾN LỚP 12 THPT NĂM HỌC 2024-2025
Môn: Tiếng Anh
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề)

(Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào đề thi theo hướng dẫn dưới mỗi câu)
Điểm Giám khảo số 1 Giám khảo số 2 Số phách
(họ tên, chữ ký) (họ tên, chữ ký) (do chủ tịch HĐ ghi)
Bằng số Bằng chữ

Đề thi này gồm 10 trang được đánh số từ 1-10. Thí sinh kiểm tra số trang trước khi làm bài.

SECTION ONE: LISTENING (20 POINTS)

A. LISTENING (Each recording will be played TWICE)
SECTION 1
Question: 1-5
The housing officer takes some details from the girl. Complete the following form with NO MORE
THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

First name 1.__________________

Family name Yuichini

Gender Female

Age 28

Pasport number 2.___________________

Nationality Japanese

Course enrolled 3.___________________

Length of the course 4.___________________

Homestay time 5.___________________

Question: 6
6. Whick kind of family does the girls prefer?
A. a big family with many young children B. a family without smoker or drink
C. a family without any pets D.a family with many animals or pets
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Your answers:
1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

Question: 7-10
Fill in the blanks with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

7. Although the girl is not a vegetarian, she doesn’t eat a lot of meat. Her favourite food is
(7)__________
8. The girl has given up playing handball. Now, she just plays (8) ____________ with her friends at
weekends.
9. The girl does not like the bus because they are always late. She would rather (9)______________
10. The girl can get the information about the homestay family that she wants (10) ______________
Your answers:
7. 8.

9. 10.

SECTION 2
Questions: 11-15
Lable the map below.
Writethe correct letter, A-E, next to questions 11-15.

11. Science Museum ___________

12. National History Museum____________
13. Car Park __________________________
14. Shopping Mall _____________________
15. Primary School ____________________
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Questions: 16-20
What is the improvement of each main point of interest in the area?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 16-20.
A New entrance
B Free lunch provided
C Free information provided
D Increase in size
E Additional signs
F New exhibitions
G New structure
16. Car Park ____________
17. Primary School___________
18. Science Museum __________
19. National History Museum __________
20. Shopping Mall ____________________

Your answers:
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

SECTION TWO: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (25 POINTS)

I. Complete the following sentences by choosing option A, B, C or D.
21. You need a passport to cross the _________between Mexico and the United States.
A. edge B. line C. border D. rim
22. When you _______ your destination, your tour guide will meet you at the airport.
A. arrive B. get C. reach D. achieve
23. Rachel is mad ______ the Eurovision.
A. about B. for C. from D. against
24. We are pleased to announce that Keith Danish ______ replace Susan Williams as Operations
Manager from 24th September.
A. does B. is about to C. is to D. is due
25. Make sure you mix the ingredients well, ________ you might get lumps in your cake.
A. unless B. otherwise C. provided D. supposing.
26. They were accused of treating the country’s flag with ______ .
A. respect B. non-respect C. irrispect D. disrespect
27. You ______ so politely at the party. Everyone was casually dressed.
A. mustn’t have dressed B. couldn’t have dressed
C. needn’t have dressed D. didn’t need to dress
28. The fishermen worriedly looked at the ______ sky, a bad omen of a coming storm.
A. gray-steel B. steel-gray C. grey-dark D. dark-steel
29. No matter how angry he was, he would never ______ to violence.
A. resolve B. recourse C. exert D. resort
30. If I ______ that there was a test yesterday, I would not be punished now.
A. would know B. have known C. had known D. knew
31. As a small boy, he used to alone in the house for an hour or two.
A. be left B. leaving C. being left D. leave
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32. I can’t walk in these high-heeled boots. I keep ______ .

A. falling off B. falling back C. falling over D. falling out
33. We do not know what our guests will be wanting to do this weekend. We will have to
___________
A. play it by ear B. bend our ears about it C. be on our ear D. turn a deaf ear to it.
34. ______, one tin will last for at least six weeks.
A. Used economical B. Using economical
C. Used economically D. Using economically
35. A new generation of performers, ______ those who by now had become a household name, honed
their skills before following the same path onto television.
A. no less talented than B. along with talented as
C. together with talented as D. having been more talented than
Your answers:
21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
31. 32. 33. 34. 35.

II. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words in capital letters.
Supply the correct form of the word in capital letter. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

Culture clashes
One (36)______(CHARACTER) of the modern world is that people increasingly find themselves
living side by side with people from other cultures. While in the past people with different cultures were
able to live quite (37)______(SEPARATE), high mobility and freedom of movement mean that we are
more likely today to be confronted with people whose way the life is (38)______(FAMILIAR) to us. In
such circumstances, (39)______(RACE) is a read danger.
People feel a tremendous (40)_____(LOYAL) to their own culture, and are often unwilling to develop
an (41)______(APPRECIATE) of the positive aspects of other cultures. They may feel that another
culture presents a threat to their own (42)______(INHERIT), one that could even lead to the
(43)_____(APPEAR) of certain aspects of their way of life. Often, however, this threat is more a matter
of (44)_____(PERCEIVE) than reality and different groups live in (45) ______(RELATE) harmony
in many parts of the world

Your answers:
36. 37. 38.
39. 40. 41.
42. 43. 44.
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SECTION THREE: READING (30 POINTS)

I. Fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable word and write your answers
in the corresponding boxes provided below the passage.
The legend of the root
Ginseng is one of the great mysteries of the east. Often referred to as the “elixir of life”, its
widespread use in oriental medicine has led to many myths and legends building up around this
remarkable plant. Ginseng has featured (46) ____ an active ingredient in oriental medical literature
for over 5,000 years. Its beneficial effects were, at one time, (47) ____ widely recognized and praised
that the root was said to be worth its weight in gold.
(48) ____ the long history of ginseng, no one fully knows how it works. The active part of the
____ (49) is the root. Its full name is Panax Ginseng – the word Panax, (50) ____ the word panacea,
coming from the Greek for “all healing”. There is growing interest by western scientists in the study
of ginseng. It is today believed that this remarkable plant may (51) ____ beneficial effects in the
treatment of many diseases which are difficult to treat with synthetic drug.
Today, ginseng is (52) ____ longer a myth or a legend. Throughout the world it is becoming
widely recognized that this ancient herb holds the answer to relieving the stresses and ailments of
modern living. It is widely used for the treatment of various ailments (53) ____ as arthritis, diabetes,
insomnia, hepatitis and anemia. However, the truth behind (54) ____ ginseng works still remains a
mystery. Yet its widespread effectiveness shows that the remarkable properties are (55) ____ than
just a legend.
Your answers:
46. 47. 48.
49. 50. 51.
52. 53. 54.
55.

II. Read the following passage, and then do the tasks that follow.
Down from the mountains
On the fourth day, We started our descent from the mountain range. We walked down the narrow
track in single (56)______, taking care not to slip on the wet surface. We followed the river down a
steep-sided (57)_____, stopping just once along the way to take a shower under a beautiful_____(58).
Soon the (59)______ began to change, with more and more trees and (60) ______vegetation. Several
(61)_______ of birds flew overhead, and we saw an amazing multi-coloured snake lying under a
small (62)______ as we walked past. By the afternoon, the countryside was changing again as we
approached the coast. Here, there were (63)_______ where farmers grew a variety of crops such as
wheat, and we saw a (64)________ of cows near a farmhouse. Then we climbed up and down some
tall, grass-covered (65)_______ , and at last we had arrived at the sea.
56. A. line B. file C. track D. queue
57. A. channel B. lagoon C. canal D. valley
58. A. pond B. waterfall C. current D. bath
59. A. scenery B. sights C. settings D.scenes
60. A. dense B. tight C. intense D. close
61. A. crews B. bunches C. flocks D. crowds
62. A. wood B. hedge C. bush D. forest
63. A. deserts B. fields C. shores D. jungles
64. A. team B. gang C. pack D. herd
65. A. dunes B. beaches C. plains D. fences

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Your answers:
56. 57. 58. 59. 60.
61. 62. 63. 64. 65.

III. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to each question.
Exquisite patterns and surface ornamentation were an integral part of the aesthetics of the
late Victorian era. In America, these developments were incorporated into the themes of national
expositions and artistic movements, as cottage industries grew and productivity in the decorative arts
flourished. The last three decades of the 19th century saw a change in sensibility that resulted in new
stylistic approaches in American decorative arts, a departure from the previous era of Rococo and
Renaissance Revival excess. Shapes became more angular, smoother and less flamboyant. The
popular carvings and deep modeling of earlier years disappeared as ornamentation became more
linear and lighter in appearance. Decoration focused on the surface with rich and elegant patterns
adorning furniture, objects of every sort, and architectural and interior decorations. This artistic
reawakening was prompted by the effects of the Industrial Revolution on contemporary design.
This new attitude, with its focus on ornament and decorative, was later referred to as the
Aesthetic Movement, but it also encompassed the early Arts and Crafts Movement as well. The
purpose was to bring a refined sensibility and components of “good taste” to the domestic interior.
Art and good taste not only denoted good character, but also could be used to induce proper moral
conduct and actions, thereby contributing to the betterment of society. This placed a heavy burden on
designers/decorators as well as on women as keepers of the home. Americans drew inspiration from
the writing and work of English artists. This was a period of great eclecticism.
Tastes ranged from the Modern Gothic through the Persian, Greek and Islamic, to the
Japanese, and with more than a nod to Mother Nature. Yet, regardless of the influence, surface
pattern reigned supreme. English reformers dictated that ornament should be derived from nature, and
pattern should be flat and stylized. Forms were accentuated by colored outlines, or often with touches
of gold. The emphasis was on art and on development of a refined sensibility. It was all a matter of
taste.
66. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Defining the “Aesthetic Movement”
B. Decorative arts in late 19th century America
C. English influences on American decorative arts in the late 19th century
D.The change in tastes from “Rocco and Renaissance Revival” to the “Aesthetic Movement” in the
late 19th century America
67. The word “integral” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to______
A. essential B. additional C. important D. beautifying
68. According to the passage, during the Aesthetic Movement popular carvings and deep modeling of
earlier years ________.
A. were popular B. again became popular C. disappeared D. defined good taste
69. The word “flamboyant” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to______
A. ostentatious B. restrained C. histrionic D. glamorous
70. According to the passage, the purpose of the Aesthetic Movement was to ________.
A. induce proper moral conducts and actions
B. define what was meant by good taste in the domestic interior
C. encompass Arts and Crafts as well as ornament and decoration

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D. define good character and contribute to the betterment of society

71. The phrase “new attitude” refers to ________.
A. including the early Arts and Craft Movement as well
B. artistic reawakening
C. the Industrial Revolution
D. Rococo and Renaissance Revival
72. The word “denoted” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. promoted B. facilitated C. developed D. signified
73. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. designers and decorators were mainly responsible for starting the new attitude
B. the movement led to a higher standard of morality in late 19th century America
C. the Americans considered the English to be the arbiters of good taste
D. women, as keepers of the home, faced a heavy burden
74. According to the passage, which of the following remained most important, regardless of
influences from other countries?
A. surface pattern B. English opinions
C. good taste D. Proper moral conduct and actions
75. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as feature of the Aesthetic Movement?
A. shapes became less flamboyant B. ornamentation became lighter in appearance
C. forms were accentuated by colored lines D. decorations focused mainly on furniture
Your answers:
66. 67. 68. 69. 70.
71. 72. 73. 74. 75.

SECTION FOUR: WRITING (25 POINTS)

Section 1. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it has a similar meaning to
the original one.
76.They think that obesity is caused by eating too much fatty food.
Obesity ______________________________________________________
77.Peter’s very tired now as he’s been working all day at the garage.
Had ________________________________________________________
78. Tony had rescued the kids from the fire. People admired him for that.
People admired _________________________________________
79. The fund-raisers haven’t officially decided where to send the proceeds of the concert.
No _______________________________________________________
80. I am sure you didn’t lock the front door. Here’s the key.
You can’t __________________________________________________
Section 2. Complete each second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning
to the first sentence.
81.Bill reckoned that his success was due to incredible luck.(PUT)
Bill put _____________________________________
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82.They’re faced with the choice of two alternatives. (HORNS)

They’re _____________________________________
83.It was wrong of me to get angry in front of the children.(LOST)
I should _______________________________________
84.I feel certain that there will be a new government after the election.( BOUND)
In my opinion, there ______________________________
85.I didn’t realize how much she was influenced by her mother. (EXTENT)
I didn’t realize ___________________________________
86. Is there any chance of his coming to the party? (LIKELY)
Is he ________________________________________________________?
87. I’m sure it wasn’t Jim who did it. (HAVE)
It ________________________________________________________
88. He promised me he would be back before midnight. (WORD)
He _________________________________________________________
89. He prefers cycling to walking. (PREFER)
He would _____________________________________________________.
90. That dress is a third of the cost of the blue one. (MUCH)
The blue dress is _______________________________________________

III. Write an essay of (about 200-250 words) about the following topic (91-100 points).
Some students prefer to study alone. Others prefer to study with a group of students. Which do you
prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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 SỞ GD&ĐT THÁI NGUYÊN KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 12 CẤP TRƯỜNG
TRƯỜNG THPT LƯƠNG NGỌC QUYẾN NĂM HỌC 2024-2025
Đáp án môn: TIẾNG ANH 12

SECTION ONE: LISTENING (20 POINTS)

Section 1.
1. Keiko 2. JO6337 3. advanced 4. 5 months 5. about 4
English study months
6. B,D 7. Seafood 8. Tennis 9. take the train 10. this
afternoon

Section 2.
11. B 12. A 13. E 14.C 15.D
16. E 17. G 18. C 19. D 20. A

SECTION TWO: LEXICO-GRAMMAR (25 POINTS)

I. Complete the following sentences by choosing option A,B,C or D
21. C 22. C 23. A 24. C 25.B
26. D 27. C 28.B 29.D 30. C
31. A 32. C 33. A 34. C 35. A

36. 37. separately 38.unfamiliar 39.racism 40.loyalty

Characteristic
41. appreciation 42. heritage 43. 44. perception 45. relative
disappearance

C. READING. (30 points)

Section 1.
46. as 47. so 48. despite 49. plant 50. like
51.have/cause/produce 52. no 53. such 54. how 55.more

Section 2.
56. B 57. D 58. B 59. A 60. A
61. C 62. C 63. B 64. D 65. A

Section 3.
66. B 67. A 68. C 69. A 70. B 71. B 72. D 73. D 74.A 75. D

D. WRITING. (25 points)

Section 1.
76.Obesity is thought to be caused by eating too much fatty food.
77.Had Peter not been working all day at the garage, he wouldn’t be tired now.
78. People admired Tony for having rescued the kids from the fire.
79. No official decision(s) on where to send the proceeds of the concert has (/have)
been made by the fund-raisers.
80. You can’t have locked the front door.

Section 2
81. Bill put his success down to incredible luck.
82.They’re on the horns of a dilemma.
83. I should not have lost my temper in front of the children.
84. In my opinion, there is bound to be a new government after the election.
85.I didn’t realize the extent to which she was influenced by her mother.
86. Is she likely to come to the party.
87. It can’t have been Jim who did it.
88. He gave me his word that he would be back before midnight.
89. He would prefer to cycle rather than walk.
90. The blue dress is three time as much as that one.

III. Write an essay of (about 200-250 words) about the following topic (91-100 points).
Criteria Marks
Task achievement (Task requirements; Format; Response 2.5
development)
Coherence and Cohesion (Idea organisation; Cohesive devices) 2.5
Lexical Resource (Vocabulary range and Appropriateness) 2.5
Grammatical Range and Accuracy (Structure range and 2.5
Accuracy)