SỞ GD-ĐT TỈNH SƠN LA HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM
TRƯỜNG THPT ……………….. KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TRƯỜNG
NĂM HỌC 2024 - 2025
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
(HDC có 04 trang)
GIÁM KHẢO THẢO LUẬN KỸ HƯỚNG DẪN TRƯỚC KHI CHẤM
SECTION I: LISTENING
Part 1. You will hear a man interviewing a woman on the street about her use of transport.
For questions from 1 to 8, Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD for each answer.
Write your answers in the numbered boxes. (1.6 point)
Each correct answer earns 0.2 point
Transport Survey
1. Hardie 2. 19 3. GT82LC 4. hairdresser
5. lighting 6. trains 7. safe 8. training
Part 2 You will hear a student called Andreana giving a presentation to her class about her
father’s job. For questions from 9 to 15, decide whether the statements are TRUE or False.
Write your answers in the numbered boxes. (1.2 point)
Each correct answer earns 0.2 point
Fly High
9. True 10. False 11. False 12. True
13. True 14. False
Part 3 You will hear a teacher telling a group of students about a geography trip. For
questions from 15 to 20, give short answers to the question with NO MORE THAN TWO
WORDS. Write your answers in the numbered boxes. (1.2 point)
Each correct answer earns 0.2 point
School Geography Trip
15. 15th June 16. A map 17. 4/four kilometres
18. Mr. Walsh 19. (comfortable) boots 20. 7 / seven (p.m.)
Part 4. You will hear an interview with a young woman called Lin, who makes online videos
about environmental issues. For questions from 21 to 25, choose the best option A, B or C
to answers the questions. Write your answers in the numbered boxes. (1 point)
Each correct answer earns 0.2 point
21. A 22. C 23. B 24. B 25. C
SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR
Part 1. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word in BRACKETS. Write your answer
in the numbered boxes. (1 point)
Each correct answer earns 0.1 point
26. KNOWLEDGE
27. REASONABLE
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28. AMBITIOUS
29. LOSS
30. EASE
31. MYSTERIOUS
32. BELIEF
33. ABILITY
34. BOREDOM
35. SPEECH
Part 2. Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences. Write your
answer in the numbered boxes. (2.2 points)
Each correct answer earns 0.1 point
36. C 37. D 38. B 39. C 40. D 41. D 42. A 43. C 44. A 45. D
46. A 47. D 48. A 49. B 50. B 51. C 52. C 53. D 54. D 55. A
56. D 57. A
Part 3. Word in Context
A. Choose the best option A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Write your answers in the numbered
boxes. (0.5 point)
Each correct answer earns 0.1 point
58. C 59. C 60. B 61. A 62. C
B. Choose the best option A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Write your answers in the numbered
boxes. (0.5 point)
(0.5 point)
Each correct answer earns 0.1 point
63. B 64. C 65. D 66. A 67. D
Part 3. Fill in each blank with a correct preposition. Write your answers in the numbered
boxes. (0.8 point)
Each correct answer earns 0.1 point
68. on 69. on 70. for 71. over
72. with 73. for 74. at 75. to
SECTION III: READING
Part 1. Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each
gap. Write your answers in the numbered boxes. (1 point)
Each correct answer earns 0.1 point
76. B 77. D 78. A 79. B 80. A 81. D 82. A 83. B 84. A 85. D
Part 2. Read the following passage and use ONE word to fill in each gap. Write your answer
in the box provided. (1.4 point)
Each correct answer earns 0.2 point
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86. problems/issues 87. daily 88. movement 89. demand/need
90. shortage 91. Less 92. pollution
Part 3. You are going to read four reviews by teenagers of documentaries they have watched.
For questions 93-100, choose from the reviewers (A-D). The reviewers may be chosen more
than once. (1.6 point)
Each correct answer earns 0.1 point
93. B 94. A 95. C 96. B
97. A 98. C 99. B 100. C
Part 4. Read the passage and choose the best option A, B, C, or D to answer the questions.
Write your answers in the numbered boxes. (1 point)
Each correct answer earns 0.1 point
101. B 102. A 103. B 104. C 105. C
106. C 107. B 108. C 109. D 110. D
SECTION IV: WRITING
Part 1. Rewrite the following sentences using the words given at the end of each sentence so
the meaning of the sentence stays the same as the given one. The given word MUST NOT be
changed. Use from THREE to EIGHT words including the given word. (1 point)
Each correct answer earns 0.1 point
111. The book was so boring that I put it down after reading a few pages. SUCH
It was SUCH A BORING BOOK THAT I put it down after reading a few pages.
112. The letters in the notice board are too small to be clearly seen. BIG
The letters ARE NOT BIG ENOUGH to be clearly seen.
113. There was a quick improvement in her condition. IMPROVED
Her CONDITION IMPROVED QUICKLY.
114. There is a strong possibility that this species of rhino will become extinct. DANGER
This species of rhino is IN DANGER OF BECOMING extinct.
115. Whatever happens, don’t open the door. SHOULD
Under NO CIRCUMTANCES SHOULD YOU open the door.
Part 2. Graph Description. (1.5 point)
Students’ writings will be assesses using the following rubric:
1. Introduction: Paraphrase the question. (0.4 point)
2. Overall trend statement: Upward trend (0.3 point)
3. Details: Clearly state the main/ outstanding features: (0.8 point)
- Sales Growth in Q1: Sales increased steadily from January (145 million VND) to
March (210 million VND), showing positive growth in the first quarter.
- Peak Sales in April: Sales reached the highest point in April at 400 million VND,
indicating a significant spike in demand.
- Gradual Decline After April: After peaking in April, sales steadily declined over the
following months, dropping from 375 million VND in May to 250 million VND in
September.
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- Stabilization in Q4: Sales stabilized at 250 million VND from October to December,
showing no further decline or increase in the last quarter.
Part 3. Paragraph Writing (2.5 points)
The Law on Road Traffic stipulates that only students aged 16 and over can use
electric bicycles. Many people agree that this is necessary, while others argue that it will
create difficulties for both students and parents.
Discuss both sides of the issue and give your own opinions. Use your own knowledge
and experience to support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Your essay should be about 250 words in length.
Students’ writings will be assesses using the following rubric:
Rubric for Assessing the Essay (2.5 points)
1. Content and Ideas (0.8 point)
• 0.7 - 0.8 point: The essay fully addresses all aspects of the prompt. Both sides of the
issue are discussed in depth with clear and balanced arguments. Opinions are clearly
stated and well-supported with relevant examples and evidence.
• 0.5 - 0.6 point: The essay addresses the prompt but lacks depth in discussing one or
both sides of the issue. Opinions are present but could be more clearly supported with
examples and evidence.
• 0.3 - 0.4 point: The essay partially addresses the prompt. One side may be
underdeveloped or omitted. Opinions lack clarity or are inadequately supported.
• 0 - 0.2 points: The essay does not address the prompt or contains minimal content.
2. Organization and Coherence (0.6 point)
• 0.6 point: The essay is well-organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and
conclusion. Ideas flow logically, and transitions are used effectively to connect
arguments.
• 0.4 - 0.5 point: The essay is organized, but there may be minor issues with the flow of
ideas or transitions between paragraphs.
• 0.2 - 0.3 points: The essay is somewhat organized, but there are noticeable issues with
coherence, paragraphing, or transitions.
• 0 - 0.1 points: The essay lacks organization and coherence, making it difficult to follow.
3. Language Use and Grammar (0.6 point)
• 0.6 point: Language use is highly accurate and appropriate for an academic essay.
Vocabulary is varied, and sentences are grammatically correct.
• 0.3 - 0.5 point: Language use is generally accurate but contains occasional errors.
Vocabulary is adequate but could be more varied.
• 0.2 – 0.3 point: Frequent errors in grammar or vocabulary make the essay difficult to
read in some places.
• 0 - 0.1 point: Errors in grammar and vocabulary severely impede understanding.
4. Task Fulfillment and Length (0.5 point)
• 0.5 point: The essay meets the word count (around 250 words) and fulfills the task
requirements effectively. Both perspectives and personal opinions are clearly presented.
• 0.4 point: The essay is slightly under or over the word count but fulfills most task
requirements.
• 0.2 - 0.3 point: The essay falls significantly short of or exceeds the word count and/or
partially fulfills the task requirements.
• 0 – 0.1 points: The essay fails to meet the word count and does not fulfill the task
requirements.
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