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TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN LÀO CAI NĂM HỌC 2017 - 2018

Môn: Tiếng anh – lớp 10
(HDC) (Thời gian: 180 phút – không kể thời gian
giao đề)
A. LISTENING (50 points):

Part 1:

1.R-T-Y-34 2. 30 3. three hours 4. 50 5. 3

Part 2:

6.B 7. A 8. A 9. B 10. C

Part 3:

11. T 12.F 13.T 14.T 15.F

Part 4:

16.culture 17.economics 18.interviews 19.articles 20.film critic

21.organization 22.web design 23.football 24.research 25.

matches photographer

B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (50 points):

Part 1:

1.A 2.C 3.C 4.B 5.A

6.C 7.D 8.A 9.D 10.A

11.A 12.B 13.A 14.B 15.A

16.A 17. D 18.A 19.B 20.A

Part 2.
Line Mistake Correction
Exampl 1 other another
e
1. 2 president presidential
2. 3 neither either
3. 5 shows show
4. 6 Addressed Addressing
5. 8 announced were announced
6. 8 laughed at laughed off
7. 12 markedly marked
8. 15 formal former
9. 16 respectedly respectively
10. 19 do make
Part 3.

1. out of 2. with 3. without 4. down on 5. for

6. through 7. round to 8. off 9. away with 10. through with

Part 4.

1. 2. oversight 3. improperly 4. personality 5. unfair

accountability
6. settings 7. privacy 8. technologists 9. advertisers 10. users

C. READING (50 points)

Part 1.

1. A 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. A

6. D 7. C 8.C 9. A 10. C

Part 2.
1. because 2. such 3. other 4. 5. despite
could/may/might

6. 7. from 8. so 9. nothing/little 10. in

if/when/whenever

Part 3.

1. C 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. D

6. A 7. C 8.B 9. D 10. A

Part 4:

1. I 2. IV 3. VII 4. III 5. II

6. A 7. B 8. physical and 9. (car) 10. the

mechanical manufacturers (German)
self-regulate government

D. WRITING (50 points)

Part 1.
1. are under no obligation to attend
2. for taking/to take part in the contest regardless of
3. To our surprise,
4. do great length
5. no reference to
Part 2.
1. Not for another five years did the whole truth about the murder come out.
2. Were it not for her competence, she wouldn’t get promotion.
3. Urgent action is/measures are necessary/essential to solve the problem/if the problem is
to be solved.//Urgent action/steps must be taken/Urgent measures must be adopted to solve
the problem.
4. It’s too wonderful an opportunity for us to miss.
5. Nowhere else am I as practical as you are.
Part 3: 30pts
1. Task achievement : 10pts
-ALL requirements of the task are sufficently addressed
-ideas are edaquately supported and elaborated with relevant explantions, examples,
evidence, personal experience, etc.
2. Organisation: (10 pts)
- Ideas are well organized and presented with unity, cohesion and coherence.
-The essay is well-structured
3. Language: (5 pts)
- Demonstrate of a wide range of vocabulary and structures.
- Good use of grammatical structures.
- Present the ideas with clarity.
4. Punctuations and spelling. (5pts)
Tapescript:

Part 1:

Cust: Hello. Is this the Dynamo Motorcyle company?

Rep: Yes, it is. How can I help you?

Cust: Well, I have an instruction manual here for your new electric motorcyle, but I’m not
satisfied with the purchase at all.

Rep: Well, I’m sorry to hear that. But don’t worry; I’m sure we can sort out. Before we do
anything, van you tell me the model number?

Cust: Ah, at the top of the instruction manual here, it gives the model number R-T-Y-34
(Q1)

Rep: rrrr...T-Y-34, Okay. Now, whta’s the nature of your complaint?

Cust: It’s many things, actually. The biggesr problem is that you say in your manual that
the battery will take the motorcycle 30km. (Q2)

Rep: That’s right.

Cust: Well, it’s lucky to take me eight! The battery is usually flat by then, often leaving
me stuck at the side of the road.

Rep: Are you sure you’re charging it correctly?

Cust: I’m fairly sure. I follow all the instructions, and plug it in for a long time.

Rep: And are you sure you charge it for the required three hours?(Q3)

Cust: I charge it until the chraginging light goes off, and that’s two hours, so that should
be enough. And, there’s a serious design fault with the motorcycle. When you’re riding it,
there’s no meter to show you how much power is left, so you actually don’t know when
the machine is going to stop working.

Rep: There’s a voltage gauge

Cust: Yes, but that tells you nothing. The needle fluctuates from 55 to 45, so whatever it
says is meaningless.

Rep: According to the manual, you’r meant to charge the battery if the needle falls under
50 volts. (Q4)

Cust: But even when you charge it, it can go below 45! As I said, the needle just waves all
over the place. The results is that I’m always worried that the bike will leave me stranded
in the middle of nowhere.

Rep: well, I’m sorry about that.

Cust: Sure, but what are you going to do about it?

Rep: Unfortunately, we don’t have a refund policy, but if you take the bike to one of our
shoops, our mechanics will look at it. Perhaps ther’s a problam that we can fix-the gauge,
for example.

Cust: The other problem is the battery. I actually weighed it, and it’s almost six kilograms,
yet you say in your manual that it weighs only three. (Q5) I can barely pick the thing up.
So it’s not three kilograms at all.

Rep: Maybe you purchased the wrong model by mistake.

Cust: I doubt that very much. Basically, I think I’ve been defrauded, and I’d like to know
what you are going to do about it.

Rep: Altight, I’ll put you through to our complaints department.

Part 2:

Interviewer: Today I'm going to be talking to a successful young American singer, Kay
Stanley, about a special aspect of her work - one that's not very well known on this side of
the Atlantic. And that's the Stanley Trust. Kay, welcome to the programme. Would you
start by explaining what the Stanley Trust is?

Kay Stanley: Sure. It's basically an organisation set up by my father to help kids who have
problems reading and writing - kids with dyslexia. I'm dyslexic myself, you see, and after I
had been diagnosed, my dad realised there weren't many organisations for dyslexic kids,
and he decided to set one up himself a few years later.

Interviewer: I believe one of the problems with dyslexia is that it isn't diagnosed in many
cases, or not early enough. Was this what happened with you?

Kay Stanley: I used to learn stories off by heart by playing the tapes of them over and over
again, and then pretend to read them. In fact, I was so good at it that my mum only guessed
there was something wrong when she caught me learning the stories like that! Then my
parents got me examined by a doctor, and luckily, he knew something about dyslexia, so
he sent me to an expert.

Interviewer: And what did the expert say about your condition?

Kay Stanley: He said I'm pretty fortunate because my condition is less severe, compared to
other people with dyslexia. Some people have a great deal of trouble spelling even the
most simple, high-frequency words. Other people have difficulty reading very short
notices and signs. Of course the experts see all sorts of people so they can build up a
picture of the different effects it has.

Interviewer: You must know quite a lot about it yourself by now?

Kay Stanley: I do, yes, but one of the problems with dyslexia is that even the specialists
don't really understand it. They know dyslexics think in a different way from other people.
They often have distinctive talents and a creative imagination. But whether dyslexia has
other effects on the brain or not, nobody really knows. Some people say you use a different
sort of logic if you're dyslexic, and it's easier for you to solve problems, but of course it's
hard to test that.

Interviewer: And once you were diagnosed, did you start to improve?

Kay Stanley: Not immediately. At first, I was too unhappy about the whole thing, and my
parents felt frustrated and
confused. I knew at an early age that I wanted to become a singer, and getting school
qualifications was not a priority for me. In the end, I did work hard to improve my reading
skills just to show my fellow students that I was every bit as clever as they were.

Interviewer: Is it better for children with dyslexia to get special treatment?

Kay Stanley: It depends what you mean by that. I don't think it's a good idea to isolate
them and put them in special schools, because that makes them feel awkward. On the other
hand, they do need extra teaching in reading and writing, by teachers who understand the
problem.

Interviewer: And getting back to the Stanley Trust, how do you feel you can best help the
Trust? Will you be giving speeches about dyslexia in public?

Kay Stanley: I doubt it. I think the public would get tired of someone like me talking about
the subject all the time. It seems to me the best thing I can do is set a good example of how
dyslexics can live a normal, happy life.

Interviewer: Well, I wish you luck with that. And thank you for talking to us today.

Kay Stanley: Thank you.

Part 3:

Interviewer: Hello, Mark, thank you for agreeing to talk to us about your experience of
being a student at Gramwell University. I'm sure many of our listeners will be thinking of
applying next year, and they'll be very interested in what you have to say!
Mark Stone: Thanks, it's great to be here.
Interviewer: First of all, why did you choose Gramwell University?
Mark Stone: Well, no one in my family had been to university before, and my parents
couldn't really help me decide. My mother hoped I'd live at home while I was a student,
but I really wanted to go to a different city, and make new friends. And Gramwell is really
one of the best places in the country for law, so that's why I went for it.
Interviewer: Was there anything that particularly surprised you when you arrived at
Gramwell?
Mark Stone: Yeah, I hadn't actually realised before I came here how different many
things would be. It may sound silly, I know, but I hadn't actually spent more than a few
hours here - when I came on an open day - before arriving at Gramwell as a student. Of
course the buildings are all very modern, but I knew that. I just wasn't prepared for how
different everything would feel, you know - most people are my age, so it's all quite
exciting. It rains as much as it always did at home, though!
Interviewer: And what's it like, studying law?
Mark Stone: People told me before I started that I'd find it very stressful. It hasn't been
too bad, though - I've really enjoyed the challenge. Don't get me wrong, there's a lot of
work involved, especially just before a deadline! But the more you put in. the better you
do. and as long as you're well organised, which I am - I think I get that from my mother -
then it's OK.
Interviewer: Do you have a part-time job?
Mark Stone: Yes, I share a flat with three other students, and I need to pay the rent! It's
OK though, it makes a change from the library and the people I work with are cool. It is
quite tiring though, especially when I've been studying all day - I'm a waiter in a busy
restaurant, so it certainly keeps me fit!
Interviewer: I'm sure it does! And what are your lecturers like? Are they helpful?
Mark Stone: I must admit I was a bit scared of them when I first arrived. You know, I
thought 'Why on earth would they want to talk to someone like me?'. In fact most of them
are very interested in how their students are getting on. The problem is that students
usually don't take advantage of the opportunities they have to talk to them. They have
times every week when you can go and see them. Even outside of those hours, it's usually
quite easy to find them and they won't mind at all.
Interviewer: Do you mainly mix with other law students?
Mark Stone: I have some very good friends here in the law faculty, but because I lived
in a big student residence in my first year, I met people doing all sorts of courses. It was
nice not to talk about law for a change! One of my best friends is reading history, and I'm
sharing a flat with him, as well as a biologist and a drama student!
Interviewer: Sounds fun! And what's the social life like at Gramwell?
Mark Stone: There are lots of societies, and good sports facilities - there's even a
skateboarding club! I've made friends that way too - I'm in the basketball team - and as
long as you don't let it take up too much of your time, it's a really good way of unwinding
and forgetting about work for a while. And then when I get back to my desk, I'm definitely
more focused.
I know some people think we just spend all our time at parties, but that's not actually the
case.
Interviewer: Well, thanks, Mark, it's been great talking to you. Good luck with your
studies!
Mark Stone: Thank you!

Part 4:

Hello, my name's Tom Botham. Thanks for coming to this talk about newspaper
journalism. I'll tell you a bit about how I got into it and there'll be some time at the end to
ask any questions. As you know, newspaper journalists report on local and national events
- everything from news and business, to culture and sport.
The usual way to become a journalist is by first gaining a qualification in journalism or
writing, though these days many newspaper editors welcome people with degrees in other
subjects such as economics - which is the route I took - or science. So, if you're already
studying another subject like music, all is not lost. Specialising in an unrelated subject can
put you in a strong position should you want to work for a specialist publication, for
example.
It's difficult to get ahead in the field without having a recognised journalism certificate in
addition to your university studies. In preparation for this qualification you can do a
course where you'll learn the basics of news reporting and - my personal favourite - how
to conduct interviews. You also need editing skills - you know, preparing copy for print.
When you're applying for a journalism role, you have to prove you can actually put pen to
paper - or fingers to keyboard - and create a compelling piece that grabs the reader's

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attention. Potential employers will want to see vour portfolio - a collection of articles
you've had published. This doesn't have to be in national publications - anything you've
had printed in a local magazine or paper will prove your writing ability.

There are lots of ways to get writing experience. Like me, lots of budding journalists
contribute to their student magazine doing things like music reviews. My own involvement
was as a film critic and my best friend wrote features on student issues. It's great fun and
you make loads of good friends - and if you're lucky - some useful contacts in the industry.
Employers aren't only interested in how well you can write, though. Journalists have to be
able to demonstrate evidence of other key skills such as organisation, oral communication,
and an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. On a more personal level, you'll
need to have a flexible approach, as well as persistence and motivation.

You also need to think about what else you can offer employers, especially as newspapers
are now available in many formats, including online. My brother runs his own web design
company and I'd been involved in that as a weekend job while I was studying. Other
things, like video skills and understanding social media definitely come in useful for
online publishing. My own background certainly helped me progress in my career.

I got my first job as a junior reporter on a local newspaper, which is the usual route. I
won't pretend it was the most glamorous job, but it did provide me with invaluable
experience and it had its perks - I regularly got to go and watch football matches, which
was a real bonus. I also had to go to things like school talent shows and amateur theatre
performances, which weren't quite as fascinating!

I currently work on a regional paper, which is a step up from the local one. Working on a
smaller paper suits me because I have more responsibility than I would on a national
paper.

I get involved in all aspects of the job, from deciding what will go where, to what content
to include in our daily e-newsletter. I specialise in research - my preferred aspect of the
role - and also make sure our advertising copy is consistent.
There are great opportunities for career progression as a journalist. I'm definitely planning
on staying in the field, though I wouldn't mind investigating other avenues. Many
journalists will tell you that they want to progress to a subeditor role and eventually land
the top job as editor, something I used to want myself. In fact, I fancy trying something
totally different and I'm looking into the possibilities of becoming a photographer here.
But enough about me. Are there any questions?