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 ĐỀ SỐ 1
 KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH THPT ĐỢT 2
 SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH 11 (chuyên)
 TỈNH QUẢNG NAM
 Thời gian: 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
SECTION I: LISTENING (40 pts) 
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PART 1. For questions 1 - 5, you will hear part of an interview in which two academics, Julia Ford 
and Stuart Cameron, discuss human memory. Choose the answer (А, В, C, or D) which fits best according 
to what you hear. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (10 pts)
1. Julia and Stuart both think that concerns about the reliability of shared memories are _______.
A. over-emphasized in some studies
B. reasonable in some situations
C. underestimated by some psychologists
D. unfounded in legal contexts
2. What surprised Stuart about how older couples remembered information?
A. the marked difference in the success of their approach
B. the few signs of personal disagreement
C. the great variety in the memories recalled
D. the evidence of the use of similar processes
3. Julia and Stuart agree that the least effective sharing of memories occurred when one person ________.
A. ignored the knowledge of the other person
B. tried to control the direction of the conversation
C. knew a lot more about the topic than the other person
D. contradicted information given by the other person
4. Julia contrasts humans with animals in order to ________.
A. illustrate human social independence
B. suggest humans abuse their privileges
C. emphasize the carelessness of some humans
D. explain how humans are vulnerable
5. When talking about the nature of change in human memory, Julia and Stuart reveal _______.
A. their respect for art history
B. their insistence on scientific evidence
C. their interest in cultural explanations
D. their differences regarding philosophical claims
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PART 2. For questions 6 - 10, listen to a recording about “The Gene Drive and Malaria” and answer 
the questions with NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS for each answer. Write your answers on the 
answer sheet. (10 pts)
6. How is malaria described in terms of its impact on human history and suffering?
7. Where do thousands of sporozoites head for after entering your body? 
8. How do malaria microorganisms camouflage themselves after killing red blood cells?
9. What makes the engineered gene only be inherited by half the offspring? 
10. What would happen to plasmodium when the malaria-blocking gene became permanent?
PART 3. For questions 11 - 20, listen to a piece of news and complete the following sentences. Write 
NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS taken from the recording. Write your answers on the answer 
sheet. (20 pts)
11. The Parker Solar Probe is making history by approaching the Sun closer than ever, enduring the 
radiation and _______ to explore the Sun’s mysteries.
12. Launched in 2018, the spacecraft is entering a crucial region to directly study the _______ occurring 
in the solar atmosphere.
13. This groundbreaking spacecraft hurtles past the Sun at 430,000 mph, equivalent to a 30-second 
London-New York dash, making it the swiftest_______ ever built.
14. The Parker Solar Probe aims to study the Sun’s corona, a _______ which is visible during solar 
eclipses and mysteriously reaches millions of degrees.
15. The mission is also studying various types of solar wind, including _______, Langmuir waves, and 
Whistler mode waves.
16. Solar activity produces ____which can knock out power grids, electronics, and communication 
systems.
17. According to Dr. Jennifer Millard, the Sun’s magnetic field and the acceleration of _______need to be 
understood as they form space weather impacting our life on Earth.
18. _______, triggered by massive explosions on the Sun's surface, barrel towards Earth, posing a lot of 
risks in space.
19. Understanding solar activity enables better forecasting of space weather, protecting ________ from 
unexpected solar radiation exposure.
20. The forecasting capability is essential for safeguarding our technology and lives, especially as we 
prepare for longer missions to the _______.
SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (40 pts)
PART 1. For questions 21 - 40, choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to each of the following 
questions. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (20 pts)
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21. On January 27th, 2025 DeepSeek _______ global tech by revealing that it was able to outperform the 
leading US AI companies at only a fraction of the cost. 
A. ramped upB. shook upC. tipped upD. cut up
22. As a public figure, whose life and behavior are the focus of intense public interest, she has gradually 
become _______to criticism and scrutiny.
A. impermeableB. impertinentC. imperviousD. imperious
23. Please________ these figures to memory, so that you will be able to answer the investors’ questions 
easily and confidently.
A. memorise B. recall C. retain D. commit 
24. _______ for gross misconduct, the executive found it difficult to secure another high-ranking position 
in the industry.
A. Reprimanding B. Reprimanded
C. Having reprimandedD. Having been reprimanded
25. His _____ character reminds me of Captain Jack Sparrow, a pirate who is also a mixture of 
amusement and mischief. 
A. roguish B. narcissistic C. reticent D. ravenous 
26. My brother used to take his health for granted until his body was seriously ________ by sickness.
A. blighted B. amputated C. battered D. raved
27. After yet another unsuccessful dig, the archaeologists are ________ in their efforts to locate the 
ancient settlement. 
A. out of their elementB. back to square one
C. off the beaten trackD. on the dole
28. All staff have been warned that they _______ should productivity not improve, and that no one, no 
matter how senior, is exempt from having to up their performance. 
A. face the axe B. break even C. set their sights onD. appear numbered 
29. The candidate's insistence on security and immigration was seen by many as a desperate________ 
attempt to win over right-wing voters.
A. fast- stitch B. fast-trick C. last- ploy D. last- ditch 
30. The living room was ________ decorated in gold and silver; it was quite simply over the top.
A. ostentatiouslyB. tantalizingly C. tactfullyD. benevolently
31. There is a________ of new homes being built in the region and at the moment demand far outweighs 
supply. Something must be done to redress the balance. 
A. plethora B. miniscule C. dearth D. vestige 
32. Talking this matter again is just flogging a dead ________; we don’t have anything new to discuss.
A. dogB. birdC. horseD. camel
33. Only when Ms White has realized that the only thing standing in her way is her ________ lifestyle 
can she make progress in her career.
A. sycophant B. sybaritic C. unwieldy D. inbreeding
34. Her public announcement of the secret plans was dealt a sheer _________________of confidence 
and was heavily criticized by the other members of the council.
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A. damageB. breachC. crashD. fracture
35. Our teacher said _____ after lunch was a good way to refresh ourselves and be more productive in the 
afternoon.
A. taking a diveB. catching forty winks C. hitting the deck D. striking a chord 
36. It was a(n) ________ location with an intoxicating sense of romance, something akin to what one 
might find described in a fairytale.
A. whimsicalB. extortionateC. extravagantD. enchanting
37. In order to grow vegetable properly, gardeners must know________.
A. what the requirements for each vegetable are B. that the requirements for each vegetable
C. what are each vegetable's requirements D. that is required by each vegetable
38. The people keep being ________ but they keep bouncing back with this the eighth time they have 
topped the table this season.
A. written offB. put offC. cordoned offD. head off
39. Jane never remembers anything; he’s got a memory like ________.
A. cotton wool B. a mouse C. a sieve D. a bucket
40. Despite expert predictions that people would soon return to embracing a more individual sense of 
style, the latest Burberry collection was rooted in ________ materials, neutral colors and discreet details 
— all the hallmarks of ‘stealth wealth’ dressing.
A. ostentatious B. sumptuous C. austere D. mediocre 
PART 2. For questions 41 - 50, use the correct form of each of the words given in parentheses to fill in the 
blank. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (20 pts)
 41. Don’t waste your ________ and fancy-free days because you won’t have as FOOT
 much freedom after marriage and parenthood.
 42. Political conflict and foreign intervention led to the permanent ________ of the MEMBER
 country. 
 43. The scientist’s _______ discovery challenged long-standing theories in the field EARTH
 of quantum physics. 
 44. Of course you can put a whole chunk of cheese on the bread if you like but I LIQUID 
 would prefer to ________ it. 
 45. The rocks appear to be stationary but in the high winds that whip across this PERCEIVE 
 desert landscape, they are in reality moving ________.
 46. There is nothing to be proud of in showing a ________attitude, you should CONFORM 
 really learn the value of discipline! 
 47. The documentary exposed the company’s _______ labor practices, leading to SCRUPLE
 widespread public outrage.
 48. Clicking a link sent by a(n) ________ email may seriously threaten your data SOLICIT 
 security.
 49. For all his reclusiveness; moreover, Mr. Salinger has none of the sage's FACE 
 ________; his manner is a big and showy one, given to tours-de-force and to large 
 emotional gestures. 
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 50. The journalists are regarded the ________ to the dictatorial government by WEIGHT 
 publicly denouncing their selfish and cruel policies.
SECTION III: READING (60 pts)
PART 1. For questions 51 - 60, read the following passage, choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) which fits 
each blank. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (10 pts)
 KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES
 ‘Keeping up with the Joneses’ is an idiom that originated in a twentieth century American comic 
strip called ‘Keep Up With The Joneses’. The strip was a (51) _______ that made fun of people who 
strive beyond their (52) _______ to keep up socially and financially with others in their social circle or 
neighbourhood.
 These days, not much has changed. The comparison to others as a (53) _______ for social class 
continues, and is being (54) _______ by a variety of factors, including prolific advertising and easy credit 
to (55) _______ consumers.
 But in order to fund their lifestyles, people are increasingly (56) _______ to work longer hours 
each week. This ‘work-and-spend’ trap has now become an (57) _______ part of life.
 Can the cycle be (58) _______? Perhaps not. Were we all to (59) _______ reduce our 
consumption, the economy would tank and jobs would be lost. There would be a recession, perhaps even 
a (60) _______.
51. A. scornB. satire C. ridiculeD. sarcasm
52. A. meansB. assetsC. financesD. resources
53. A. guidelineB. benchmarkC. patternD. point
54. A. drivenB. determined C. forced D. controlled
55. A. lobbyB. endorseC. hypeD. entice
56. A. bulliedB. prevailedC. compelledD. intimidated
57. A. inadequateB. incompatibleC. inescapableD. undignified
58. A. fracturedB. snappedC. splitD. broken
59. A. collectivelyB. commonlyC. jointlyD. mutually
60. A. repressionB. depressionC. desolationD. decline
PART 2. For questions 61 - 70, fill each blank of the numbered blanks in the passage with ONE suitable word. 
Write your answers on the answer sheet. (15 pts)
 Though some of the clothes of the 1950s were childish, or at least youthful, they were usually the 
clothes of good, well-behaved, conventional teenagers, suitable for a society that was well-behaved and 
conventional, (61)______ not particularly good. Then, in the early 1960s, a new wave of romantic 
enthusiasm and innovation – political, spiritual and cultural, or rather countercultural- (62)______ over 
the Western world. At first, only a few social and aesthetic radicals were involved in what presently 
(63)______ to be called the Youth Culture. The majority of right-thinking persons were offended or 
bored by music, the new art and the new politics, but a shrewd student of fashion, observing (64)______ 
was being worn on the streets of Europe and America, might have predicted that in a few years youth 
would be adored and emulated everywhere; that, indeed, simply to be under 30 would be (65)______ a 
virtue.
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 Cynical social critics have suggested that this worship of the young was homage (66)______ to 
economic clout. By the mid-1960s, half of the population of the United States was under 25, and a third of 
the population of France was under 20. (67)______ times were prosperous, these young people had a lot of 
disposable income. And in a commercially sophisticated society, the tastes, habits, mores and appearance of 
(68)______ people tend to be celebrated and encouraged. Many social commentators announced that the 
golden age of (69)______ had arrived in the 1960s. Clothes manufacturers began to assure consumers that 
they were wonderful, free, creative people whom nobody could possibly push around, or want to push 
around. We had entered an exciting new period of individualism, they said; the autocratic dominance of 
Paris and London and New York designers was ended forever. (70)______ , everyone would wear his or 
her Own Thing.
PART 3. For questions 71 - 80, read the following passage and choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or 
D) to each of the following questions. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (10 pts)
 WOODS THE SECOND
 The resemblance is uncanny: the aura, unmistakable; as Cheyenne strides confidently up the 
fairway, there is no mistaking it; this is a Woods alright, the same eyes, elevated cheek bones, and toothy 
grin; were it not for the long hair, you’d almost be forgiven for mistaking her profile for that of her 
legendary uncle, Tiger- in his prime. Tiger’s father, Earl is to thank not only for gifting his son to golf, 
then, but also, now it seems, instilling the same love of the game in his granddaughter, who, when barely 
old enough to walk, he placed a club in the hand of and began to teach. It is as though history is repeating 
itself here; is another member of the Woods family about to take the world of golf by storm? 
 Well, if Cheyenne, now 21, has anything to do with it, don’t be surprised. There may barely be 
enough room for one Tiger in the family, but this particular tigress won’t stop until she has at least 
secured a small portion of the spotlight for herself. And, rest assured, the eyes of the golfing world are 
monitoring her progress with a keen sense of curiosity – mainly because the story, were it to unfold in the 
manner in which she hopes it will, is one that even Hollywood couldn’t script.
 [I] It is almost inconceivable that another Woods could venture into the golfing world after 
Tiger—besides, is anyone else worthy or capable of carrying on the tradition of golfing supremacy 
synonymous with the Woods name? [II] Tiger has monopolized the scoreboards of the U.S. [III] And 
in the wake of his achievements, the pressure on Cheyenne must be immense, which might, perhaps, 
explain her poor debutant showing, when she missed the cut in her first tournament as a professional at 
the LPGA Championship earlier this year. [IV] Surely her every stroke is encumbered by the burden of 
responsibility that comes with trying to carry on the Woods' tradition. 
 At any rate, one somehow suspects Tiger is less than ready to pass on the baton just yet. Indeed, 
one wonders how he might feel about having another Woods out there competing in his arena. But 
perhaps, in light of his rather ignominious fall from grace in recent years following the release of the 
lurid details of his private life and the extent of his unfaithfulness to his ex-wife, he might well welcome 
the distraction Cheyenne creates. It may even make it easier for him to rebuild his game with the 
minimum of fuss and attention, away from the spotlight, as the wounded Tiger bides his time until he is 
ready to pounce again-and signs are that he will soon have the majors back within his sights, so that may 
not be very long at all now.
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 As for what Cheyenne thinks about all this newfound attention in her life, well, she is determined 
to be herself and is unlikely to be content to remain in Tiger’s shadow; that much is sure. And while she 
may not emulate her illustrious uncle’s trophy haul, nor come to dominate the sport as he did, she seems, 
at least, determined to give a good showing, and should her budding golfing career fall short of 
expectations, it will not have been for the want of trying because, from watching her on the practice 
ground during tournaments, it is clear that the famous Woods’ work ethic has certainly rubbed off.
 In truth, only the media will pitch these two against one another though – purely for dramatic 
value, as I am perhaps guilty of having done here. The reality is that Woods is none too bothered by what 
his young niece is up to, and, in fact, he likes to support her as and when he can, offering her advice on 
aspects of her game whenever the two cross paths, which, these days, with the busy tour schedule, is very 
seldom indeed. Similarly, Cheyenne is very keen not to be compared to her uncle, stating that ‘not 
everyone can be Tiger Woods’. Indeed, her down-to-earth mentality and easy way with people are proof 
of this in one respect at least, for these attributes that went missing from the gene pool when her uncle 
was being brought into the world are qualities that she herself has in abundance.
 Is Cheyenne likely to do for women's golf what Tiger did for men's during the 90s? Well, while 
not completely beyond the realms of possibility, you would have to say probably not. Are we likely to see 
the raucous crowds chant her name as she stalks the middle of the fairway on the final hole of a major 
championship for the umpteenth time, ready to pounce and claim another spectacular glory, constantly 
reaffirming her status alongside the near-superhuman elite of professional sport? Well, as she made no 
bones about declaring pretty forthrightly herself, not everyone can be Tiger Woods. Even then, Cheyenne 
isn't, and harbors no desire to be her uncle anyway. She is her own person, and whatever type of career 
she forges in the end, it will have been forged in her own way—make no mistake about that. In truth, the 
early signs are that she will hardly set the world alight, but then, how can you miss a player with that 
unmistakably Woods-esque glint in her eye? She will probably hate me for saying this, but Cheyenne 
Woods very definitely has the eye of the Tiger, and, with that in her arsenal, anything could happen...
71. The word ‘uncanny’ in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.
A. preternaturalB. arbitrary C. credibleD. unfeasible
72. Based on the information provided in the first paragraph, it is clear that_______.
A. Cheyenne Woods has developed features strikingly similar to the way her uncle looks today.
B. both Cheyenne Woods and her uncle have the same family member to thank for introducing them to 
the game of golf.
C. three generations of the Woods family shared very similar physical features in their youth.
D. both Cheyenne and Tiger Woods feel deeply grateful to Tiger’s father Earl for his role in introducing 
them to the game of golf.
73. Of the pressure Cheyenne Woods is under, _______.
A. the writer suggests that she has openly admitted that she is severely encumbered by the burden of 
trying to follow in her uncle’s footsteps.
B. the writer feels that it is lessened by the sheer scale of the achievements of Tiger, as no one could 
realistically expect her to emulate him.
C. the writer suggests that she coped admirably with it at the LPGA Championship earlier in the year, 
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considering the fact that she was just a debutant.
D. the writer suggests this may have been a factor that contributed to the poor manner in which she 
kicked off her professional career. 
74. What does the writer NOT imply about Cheyenne’s uncle, Tiger Woods?
A. He may be relieved that Cheyenne is taking some of the attention away from him.
B. He is close to returning to his best form on the golf course.
C. He has never courted attention and throughout his years of success has been keen to stay out of the 
spotlight. 
D. He fell out of favor with members of the public after details of his private life were revealed.
75. What do we learn about Cheyenne’s approach to golf?
A. She expects to be able to emulate the achievements of her uncle.
B. Her work ethic is something she has in common with her uncle, Tiger.
C. She wants to be a very dominant figure in her sport.
D. She wants to try to bring her good form on the practice ground into her tournament play more often.
76. Where in paragraph 3 does the following sentence best fit?
‘Tour for so long; how does one follow that?’
A. [I] B. [II] C. [III] D. [IV]
77. The word ‘ignominious’ in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to _______. 
A. opprobriousB. perspicacious C. meritoriousD. conciliatory
78. What is said about the ‘rivalry’ between the two Woods players, Tiger and Cheyenne?
A. This is a figment of the imagination of journalists.
B. The pair are keen for this rivalry to intensify.
C. The pair are too busy competing in tournaments to allow it to distract them.
D. While Tiger is supportive of Cheyenne, she is less keen to endorse her uncle.
79. The phrase ‘set the world alight’ in the final paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.
A. remain an enigmaB. make an indelible impact
C. follow an esoteric pathD. dwell in obscurity
80. What is implied in the final paragraph?
A. So far, the evidence points to a strong likelihood that Cheyenne will be an extremely successful golfer.
B. Cheyenne has high expectations of herself and is pretty forthright about declaring her intentions.
C. Cheyenne is an unpredictable and volatile player and anything could happen as far as her future in the 
game of golf is concerned.
D. Although it seems unlikely that Cheyenne will emulate her uncle, it would be a mistake to completely 
discount someone with such a good pedigree.
PART 4. For questions 81 - 90, read the passage and do the tasks that follow. Write your answers on 
the answer sheet. (10 pts)
Questions 81-90
The Reading Passage has 6 paragraphs A- F. 
From the list of headings below choose the most suitable headings for paragraphs A- E. 
Write the correct number i - ix. 
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There are more headings than paragraphs so you will not use all of them. 
List of Headings 
i. Aswan granite and obelisk 
ii. Early theories of how to build pyramids 
iii. An amateur group and a novel idea 
iv. Popular but not perfect explanations 
v. Favourable conditions of harvesting the wind 
vi. The inspiration came from museum 
vii. The feasibility of the theories was proved 
viii. Small tests of wind power 
x. More advanced theories 
81. Paragraph A 
82. Paragraph B 
83. Paragraph C 
84. Paragraph D 
85. Paragraph E 
 ON THE WINGS OF A KITE
How were the pyramids built? How were obelisks erected? A new theory from a group of American 
amateur kite enthusiasts has provided new inroads in trying to answer this mystery. 
A. Millions of words have been written on how the pyramids and obelisks of ancient Egypt were erected. 
Theories put forward include a massive slave labour force, a theory which some Egyptologists still adhere 
to. However, most engineers know that a skilled labour force was much more advantageous, rather than a 
mass presence of unskilled labourers. As to the mechanism by which this skilled labour force built the 
pyramids and erected the obelisks? For the pyramids, a ‘ramp method’ is proposed, even though this 
would mean that for the Great Pyramid, the ramp would be a mile long, and would require more material 
and construction effort than the building of the pyramid itself. As to the erection of obelisks, the ‘sandpit 
method’ is the most adhered to theory, in which a sand hill was constructed around the site of the obelisk, 
with the obelisk then lowered into position. 
B. Dr Maureen Clemmons' interest in Egyptian building techniques started when she read an article in the 
January 1997 Smithsonian about the attempt to raise a 40-ton obelisk resting in an ancient quarry in 
Aswan, Egypt the granite of Aswan was the favoured stone from which obelisks were carved. These were 
then transported mostly via the river Nile — further north, mostly in the region of Thebes/Luxor, which at 
that time formed the capital of the Egyptian Empire. Even though the obelisk was relatively light in 
monument terms (40 tons compared to other obelisks weighing 100-300 tons), the crew was unable to 
produce the lift needed to raise the obelisk. Dr. Maureen Clemmons pondered the problem and has since 
offered a new possibility as to how the ancient Egyptians may have erected their obelisks: wind power, 
using kites. For seven years leading up to January 2004, Clemmons was the main motivator of a team of 
amateurs who received little to no funding, all of them trying to show practically that obelisks could be 
erected by harbouring the power of the wind. 
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