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SỞ GD & ĐT THANH HÓA ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI VÒNG 1 CẤP TRƯỜNG KHỐI 12
TRƯỜNG THPT BỈM SƠN NĂM HỌC 2025 - 2026 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH --------------------
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút (Đề thi có 14 trang)
(không kể thời gian phát đề) Mã đề 101
A. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM PART 1. LISTENING
TEST 1. You are going to hear a speech given at a poetry award ceremony. For questions 1-5, choose the
answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.
Question 1. What significant event happened in 2006?
A. Antonia Watson won the award for the first time.
B. The award was presented twice.
C. The Poetry Award was first instituted.
D. The Poetry competition was cancelled.
Question 2. The Antonia Watson Memorial Poetry Award's second prize is £ ____________? A. £1.500 B. £2.250 C. £500 D. £250
Question 3. What is the relationship between Thomas and Antonia Watson?
A. He is one of Antonia Watson’s siblings. B. He is her neighbor.
C. He is the close friend of Antonia Watson’s flatmate. D. He is her cousin.
Question 4. What was the name of the first poem Antonia Watson published? A. Be Kind B. Love Barks C. Triad Children D. Love Bird
Question 5. What did Antonia Watson suffer from after her grandfather passed away? A. Pneumonia B. Writer’s block C. Overwork D. Too much stress
TEST 2. You will hear part of a radio interview in which the comedian and writer Jane Clarkson is
talking about her. For questions 6-10, choose the answer (A, B, C, or D) which fits best according to what you hear.
Question 6. What did Jane find difficult about writing a book?
A. She couldn’t travel around the country.
B. She didn’t get any instant reaction to her work.
C. She had to spend time looking after her daughter. 1
D. She found the process itself very challenging.
Question 7. According to Jane, why did some critics dislike her novel?
A. They thought she should stick to being a comedian.
B. They didn’t think her book was funny.
C. They were dismissive of her initial success.
D. They though her male colleagues were better writers.
Question 8. Which aspect of Jane’s work as a comedian helped her to write? A. her patience B. her ability to learn
C. her habit of watching people
D. her rational way of thinking
Question 9. According to Jane, how do many people react to female comedians?
A. They’re convinced women can’t tell jokes.
B. They’re afraid the women will break down.
C. They find women’s humour too intense.
D. They find women’s jokes embarrassing.
Question 10. What was the disadvantage of the stage image which Jane developed?
A. It frightened the audience.
B. It made the audience angry.
C. People did not take her seriously anymore.
D. People thought it reflected her real personality.
TEST 3. You will hear a lecture about Urbanization. For questions 11-15, choose the correct answer (A,
B, C, or D) which fits best according to what you hear.
Question 11. According to the speaker, what is a primary reason for the increase in urban populations?
A. Decreased interest in rural lifestyles
B. Enhanced technological opportunities in cities
C. Improvements in environmental conditions
D. Higher availability of resources in rural areas
Question 12. What does the speaker suggest is a major issue caused by rapid urbanization?
A. Overpopulation in rural areas
B. Lack of educational facilities in cities
C. Strain on urban infrastructure D. Decline in rural workforce
Question 13. What does the speaker mention when discussing environmental impact?
A. A reduction in industrial emissions B. Expansion of urban slums C. A rise in biodiversity
D. Pollution and loss of natural habitats
Question 14. What is one strategy mentioned to address the challenges of urbanization?
A. Moving industries to rural areas
B. Establishing more informal settlements
C. Developing smart cities with green technology D. Increasing greenhouse gas emissions 2
Question 15. How does the speaker describe the social impact of urbanization on economic equality?
A. It reduces economic inequality between regions.
B. It creates clear divides between wealthy and poorer areas.
C. It helps cities maintain a strong middle class.
D. It eliminates social tensions in urban settings. PART 2. LEXICO-GRAMMAR
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions from 16 to 25.
Question 16. He ____________ safety goggles, but he wasn’t and, as a result, the hot steel badly damaged his eyes. A. ought to have been wearing B. could have been wearing C. must have been wearing D. should wear
Question 17. The weather conditions ____________ throughout the day and now the ground officials are
confident that the championship game ____________ ahead.
A. will be improving / will go B. are improving / has gone
C. have been improving / will go D. have improved / was going
Question 18. The Government is trying to ____________ when it says it will spend more on the health service without raising taxes.
A. square the circle B. chew the fat C. put the lid D. wave the flag
Question 19. The boss and his secretary are talking about the customer service.
- Boss: “Have you been able to reach that customer?”
- Secretary: “____________” A. Oh, no. The line’s busy. B. Oh, there’s no approval.
C. Yes, I have known him for 6 years.
D. He’s much too high to reach.
Question 20. Ted is ____________ as intelligent as his brother. A. rather B. fairly much C. somewhat D. every bit
Question 21. Owning and living in a freestanding house is still a goal of young adults, ____________ earlier generation. A. so have B. as it was of C. as did D. like that of
Question 22. They must have forgotten the appointment with the doctor, ____________? A. didn’t they B. weren’t they C. shouldn’t they D. haven’t they
Question 23. The doctor ____________ me that I would make a complete recovery after a few weeks of treatment. 3 A. reassured B. guaranteed C. ensured D. assured
Question 24. ____________ before, his first performance for the amateur dramatic group was a success. A. As he had never acted B. Despite he had never acted C. Though having never acted
D. In spite of his never having acted
Question 25. ____________, the relentless advancement of AI will inevitably reshape the very fabric of human
interaction, labor, and governance. A. Be that as it may B. As luck would have it C. Heaven help us D. Come what may PART 3. READING
Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 31.
Directed by Đặng Thái Huyền and adapted from the novel by Chu Lai, (26) ____________ Red Rain
(Mưa Đỏ) has officially premiered across theaters in Vietnam, marking one of the most significant cultural
events of the year. The film represents a daring exploration of human resilience, moral conflict, and the pursuit
of redemption (27) ____________ turbulent times.
Since its debut last weekend, Red Rain has (28) ____________ exceptional attention, averaging over
4,600 screenings per day nationwide—an unprecedented achievement that positions it well ahead of other
current releases. The film’s compelling narrative, (29) ____________ with striking visual artistry and an
emotionally charged soundtrack, has resonated strongly with both domestic and international audiences.
Beyond its commercial success, Red Rain is being (30) ____________ as a milestone for contemporary
Vietnamese cinema, reflecting both artistic ambition and global relevance. Audiences are encouraged to
experience this groundbreaking work, which promises not only entertainment but also a profound (31)
____________ on the complexities of the human condition. Question 26.
A. the anticipated highly cinematic release
B. the highly anticipated cinematic release
C. the cinematic release highly anticipated
D. the highly cinematic anticipated release Question 27. A. amidst B. among C. throughout D. within Question 28. A. garnered B. obtained C. secured D. derived
Question 29. A. being combined B. which combines C. combining D. combined Question 30. A. celebrated B. acclaimed C. acknowledged D. hailed Question 31. A. reflect B. reflector C. reflective D. reflection 4