Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 12 trường THPT Lê Xoay (Phú Thọ) năm 2025-2026

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Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 12 trường THPT Lê Xoay (Phú Thọ) năm 2025-2026

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KỲ THI CHỌN HSG CẤP TRƯỜNG LẦN 1 NĂM HỌC 2025-2026 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 12 Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)

PART A. LISTENING (4.0 points)

Bài nghe:

Section 1. Listen and complete the notes with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER. You are going to listen TWICE. (2.0 points)

Questions 1-5:

Tauber Insurance Company

Insurance type:              vehicle

Number of policy:            (1) ____________

Make and model:              Mazda Marvel

Engine size:                (2) ____________

Name:                        Lisa Marie Haethcote

Date of birth:             (3) ____________ 1955

Password:                    (4) JACK ____________

Change valuation?            Yes

Reduce value to:            (5)$ ____________

Questions 6-10:

Notes to be added to policy:

Add new driver:

• Name: Samuel Michaels

• Age: (6) ____________

• Relationship to main driver: Son-in-law Reason:

• (7) ____________

Client/ new driver to provide:

• Verified (8) ____________ of driver’s licence

• Clean driving (9) ____________

Start date:

• (10) ____________ cover for 2 weeks from today

• Full cover when paperwork approved

Section 2. You are going to hear two women talking about a holiday in France. Listen and choose the best option A, B, or C to complete the statements about the recording. You are going to listen TWICE. (1 point)

11. Paula’s friend says that ____________.

A. she has been ill.

B. Paula doesn’t look very well.

C. she’s pleased to see Paula.

12. Before the trip, Paula ____________.

A. was enthusiastic about it.

B. wanted to go to the Lake District.

C. didn’t tell anybody she was going.

13. Before Mark and Paula went to Paris, ____________.

A. Mark’s boss didn’t want him to go.

B. Paula arranged for somebody to look after the hamster.

C. Paula’s sister promised to look after the children.

14. The journey across the Channel ____________.

A. was very smooth.

B. was unpleasant for Paula.

C. lasted eight hours.

15. The return trip from Paris was ____________.

A. disturbed by a flood.

B. an enjoyable experience.

C. earlier than planned

Section 3. You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about an art exhibition they went to. Choose from the list (A-H) the reason each speaker attended the exhibition. Use the letters only ONCE. There are THREE extra letters which you do not need to use. You are going to listen TWICE. (1.0 point)

16. Speaker 1 ____________ 17. Speaker 2 ____________ 18. Speaker 3 ____________ 19. Speaker 4 ____________ 20. Speaker 5 ____________

A. a friendship with the artist B. a familial connection C. a recommendation from a friend D. a chance encounter E. the lack of an alternative F. the provision of disabled access G. a company trip H. a positive review

PART B. LEXICO – GRAMMAR (4.0 points)

1. Thanks to her teacher's encouragement, she has made great ____________ in her study.

A. impacts

B. acquisitions

C. contributions

D. strides

2. According to the scheme of the publishing house, the new teenager magazine ____________ next week.

A. hits the decks

B. hits the streets

C. hits the spots

D. hits the buffers

3. After the crash, the truck driver was ____________ on a charge of drunken driving.

A. brought up

B. brought out

C. brought about

D. brought back

4.  In a consumer society, it is easier to purchase inexpensive items; nonetheless, buying a cheap thing may be a/an ____________ economy.

A. false

B. artificial

C. fake

D. unreal

5. The local celebrities joined hands to ____________ a fund-raising campaign for charity.

A. aim

B. call

C. pose

D. mount

6. Maria’s natural talent for public speaking allowed her to steal the ____________ and win over the audience.

A. flashlight

B. greenlight

C. limelight

D. headlight

7. Going on a roller coaster ride for the first time made him experience motion ____________.

A. illness

B. weakness

C. tiredness

D. sickness

8. After the leader’s suggestions, all members said nothing, and she was the first one to ____________ the silence in the discussion.

A. stop

B. drop

C. break

D. pause

9. They had to use candles when the light suddenly ____________ during the dinner.

A. switched off

B. went out

C. cut off

D. put out

10. She couldn’t help but ____________ her breath away as she witnessed the spectacular view from the top of Mua Cave.

A. bring

B. take

C. give

D. get

11. When wood, natural gas, oil, or any other fuel burns, ____________ with oxygen in the air to produce heat.

A. a combination of substances in the fuel

B. combining substances in the fuel

C. substances in the fuel that combine

D. substances in the fuel combine

12. The first village ____________ was not far from my city.

A. where I visited

B. that I visited to

C. to which I visited

D. I visited

13. Buying a first home is still a milestone for many young couples, ____________ earlier generations.

A. as it was for

B. like that of

C. so have

D. as did

14. When we got to the island, we realized that the water was not safe to drink and that we ____________ have brought water purification tablets.

A. would

B. must

C. could

D. should

15. After a month of apprenticeship, I hope to ____________ the ropes and won’t keep bothering you for help.

A. study

B. learn

C. grasp

D. hold

16. In some movies, a stepmother is often described as a completely hard and selfish person, not having the ____________ of human kindness.

A. tear

B. flesh

C. milk

D. blood

17. ____________ kept beeping the car horn loudly and the other drivers got annoyed.

A. It is him that

B. He was the one

C. It was he who

D. The one who

18. There is a surprise party for Susan this Saturday so please don’t ____________.

A. run of the mill

B. spill the beans

C. get the ball rolling

D. find my feet

19. - Anna: “I think I hear the telephone ringing.” - Eric: “Okay, I can ____________.”

A. take a hint

B. take a message

C. make a call

D. give you a ring

20.My boss is totally incompetent: every time you ask him for a decision or even an opinion he just ____________ his shoulders.

A. cranes

B. swivels

C. shrugs

D. knits

PART C. READING (8 points)

Section 1. Read the following passage and choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks. (2 points)

THE TRUE PRICE OF ORGANIC FARMING

Organic farming is a system of agricultural production that doesn’t make use of genetically modified seeds and that (1) ____________ artificial pesticides and fertilisers with organic ones. But why is there almost always a  (2) ____________ difference between the cost of organically produced food and that of non-organic alternatives?

One reason organic produce is sold at considerably higher prices (which in some cases can be 100% higher) relates to labour costs, which are (3) ____________ greater for the organic farmer. A downside of not using chemicals is that food production is slower and crop failure more common. The organic farmer must therefore spend more time preparing the land and put a more (4) ____________ effort into tending to crops as well as controlling pests weeds - sometimes by hand. What is more, as the (5) ____________ of livestock is prioritised in organic farming, feeding animals with better-quality food, as well as ensuring their living conditions are (6) ____________ keeps prices high. So, all things considered, organic food may actually be good value (7) ____________ money, which is probably why consumers are anything but discouraged from purchasing what they perceive to be much healthier, tastier food.

Since concerns over the effects of conventional farming on both human health and the environment first (8) ____________, the number of people opting to (9) ____________ out conventionally produced food from their diet has been on the rise. In fact, the demand for organic produce is now so high that the supply is unable to meet it, and with organic farming (10) ____________ no more than 5% of total agricultural production in the UK, this is unlikely to change any time soon.

1. A. detects

B. outlines

C. substitutes

D. imports

2. A. substantial

B. deep

C. lengthy

D. gradual

3. A. exclusively

B. purely

C. proficiently

D. undoubtedly

4. A. acute

B. varied

C. intense

D. constant

5. A. neglect

B. consumption

C. mastery

D. well-being

6. A. sustainable

B. optimal

C. irresistible

D. wholesome

7. A. for

B. with

C. through

D. to

8. A. strayed

B. wandered

C. roamed

D. surfaced

9. A. slice

B. cut

C. carve

D. scratch

10. A. accounting for

B. carrying on

C. leaving of

D. treating to

Section 2. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE WORD in each space. (2 points)

Although there are many strains of antibiotic bacteria now (1) ____________ in hospital wards, antibiotics have effectively served (2) ____________ original purpose over the course of the past eighty years. They have been able to treat the infections of countless individuals and will continue to do so. While antibiotics have proven their worth in (3) ____________ many common diseases are viewed. (4) ____________ being infected with bacterial pneumonia, for instance, is no longer considered fatal. (5) ____________, it is viewed as a mundane infection which can be cured with a simple course of antibiotics. The number of antibiotics available for (6) ____________ has also affected their impact on society. Even if one antibiotic is ineffective at treating a disease, (7) ____________ are, for most common infections, a host of (8) ____________ drugs that can be used to effectively cure the disease. The development of antibiotics over the past eighty years has changed the relationship between humans and disease. Antibiotics have (9) ____________ humans the power to fight back effectively (10) ____________ microorganisms in a way that would have been considered impossible justa century ago.

Section 3. Read the following passage and choose the best option A, B, C or D to answer the questions. (2 points)

One of the biggest challenges in determining whether recent climate events reflect human impact is understanding the natural variability of the climate. We know that over the course of history, the climate has undergone significant changes without human intervention. The global climate system is also incredibly complex, with many interconnected factors, which means it can fluctuate in unpredictable ways. To accurately assess whether recent climatic changes stem from natural processes or anthropogenic factors, it is essential to first delineate the extent to which the climate can naturally vary.

Unfortunately, instrumental climate records only cover about a century, which is too short to provide a reliable measure of long-term climate variability. However, when we look at longer timescales, we see clear evidence of slow shifts between different climate regimes. To go further back in time and build a clearer picture of past climate fluctuations, scientists turn to proxy records.

Proxy records are derived from substances whose physical and chemical properties change in response to prevailing climatic conditions during the time of their deposition. These substances – like ice cores, ocean sediments, and tree rings – form layers, often annually, providing a continuous record of changes over hundreds or even thousands of years. (I) By analyzing these records, scientists can infer past temperatures, rainfall patterns, and other climate-related data. (II) For example, temperature reconstructions have been made from Greenland ice cores, sediments from European lakes, and ice cores from both Peru and Antarctica. (III)While these records generally show global temperature variations, they also reveal significant regional differences, indicating that climate patterns can vary across different parts of the world. (IV)

These proxy records clearly show that the climate has experienced considerable natural variability over periods longer than a few thousand years. At the same time, the relative stability of the climate over the last 10,000 years – known as the Holocene period – stands out.

By offering a glimpse into the climate’s natural variability, proxy records provide an invaluable benchmark for understanding how natural processes have historically interacted to shape the global climate.These processes include chaotic atmospheric shifts, the erratic behavior of ocean currents, and variations in land surfaces, ice, and snow cover. Additionally, the proxy data capture fluctuations resulting from volcanic and solar activity, as well as the potential contribution of human influences.

To better understand how these processes interact, scientists use computer models to simulate global climate patterns. While these models are useful, they can only capture part of the complexity of the climate system and often provide a limited view of natural variability. In fact, studies suggest that current climate models show much less variability than what is observed in proxy data, indicating that these models may not fully reflect the range of natural climate fluctuations.

1.  The word “delineate” in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to ____________.

A. identify a clear line or distinction made

B. complicate the situation for clear insight

C. conclude with a firm resolution or decision

D. establish clear parameters for evaluation

2.  All of the following statements are false EXCEPT ____________.

A. Proxy records are useful for short-term climate studies

B. Climate models show less variability than proxy data

C. Instrumental records span several millennia of data

D. The climate has undergone notable changes through time

3. What do proxy records reveal about climate variability?

A. They indicate stable climate conditions recently

B. They show significant natural variability over centuries

C. They confirm that human activities drive changes

D. They suggest climate changes occur in brief intervals

4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text?

A. The role of ice ages in climate shifts                             

B. The impact of human activity on climate

C. The benefits of using climate computer models .  

D. The significance of volcanic eruptions on climate

5. The phrase “these records” in paragraph 3 refers to ____________.

A. instrumental climate records used for studies      

B. proxy records derived from natural substances

C. climate models that simulate weather patterns     

D. historical records kept by scientists over time

6. In which position of paragraph 3 can the following sentence be added?

These records are essential for reconstructing climate history, as they encapsulate key climatic information over extensive periods.

A. (I)

B. (II)

C. (III)

D. (IV)

7. The word “prevailing” in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ____________.

A. temporary

B. common

C. accepted

D. dominant

8. What can be inferred about the relationship between proxy records and climate change?

A. Proxy records are less reliable than instrumental ones

B. Proxy records provide insights into climate variability

C. Understanding climate change requires historical data

D. Climate models are more accurate than proxy records

9. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 5?

A. Proxy records conceal important insights into how natural processes have influenced and shaped past climate conditions over time.

B. By highlighting natural invaluable variability, proxy records become essential tools for gaining a better understanding of historical climate interactions.

C. The insights gained from proxy records are worthless for comprehending the way natural processes have historically shaped the global climate system.

D. Proxy records are invaluable resources that illustrate the natural variability of climate and help us understand the interactions among natural processes.

10. Which of the following best summarizes the reading passage?

A. The complexity of the climate system limits our understanding of its variability and its implications

B.The recent changes observed in climate conditions are primarily attributed to various human activities and influences

C. Proxy records serve as crucial tools for understanding and analyzing long-term climate patterns over history

D. Instrumental climate records provide extensive and detailed data for the analysis of climate trends over shorter time frames.

Section 4. Read the passages and do the tasks that follow. (2 points)

A History of Fingerprinting

A. To detectives, the answers lie at the end of our fingers. Fingerprinting offers an accurate and infallible means of personal identification. The ability to identify a person from a mere fingerprint is a powerful tool in the fight against crime. It is the most commonly used forensic evidence, often outperforming other methods of identification. These days, older methods of ink fingerprinting, which could take weeks, have given way to newer, faster techniques like fingerprint laser scanning, but the principles stay the same. No matter which way you collect fingerprint evidence, every single person’s print is unique. So, what makes our fingerprints different from our neighbour’s?

B. A good place to start is to understand what fingerprints are and how they are created. A fingerprint is the arrangement of skin ridges and furrows on the tips of the fingers. This ridged skin develops fully during foetal development, as the skin cells grow in the mother’s womb. These ridges are arranged into patterns and remain the same throughout the course of a person’s life. Other visible human characteristics, like weight and height, change over time whereas fingerprints do not. The reason why every fingerprint is unique is that when a baby’s genes combine with environmental influences, such as temperature, it affects the way the ridges on the skin grow. It makes the ridges develop at different rates, buckling and bending into patterns. As a result, no two people end up having the same fingerprints. Even identical twins possess dissimilar fingerprints.

C. It is not easy to map the journey of how the unique quality of the fingerprint came to be discovered. The moment in history it happened is not entirely dear. However, the use of fingerprinting can be traced back to some ancient civilisations, such as Babylon and China, where thumbprints were pressed onto clay tablets to confirm business transactions. Whether people at this time actually realised the full extent of how fingerprints were important for identification purposes is another matter altogether. One cannot be sure if the act was seen as a means to confirm identity or a symbolic gesture to bind a contract, where giving your fingerprint was like giving your word.

D. Despite this uncertainty, there are those who made a significant contribution towards the analysis of fingerprinting. History tells us that a 14th century Persian doctor made an early statement that no two fingerprints are alike. Later, in the 17th century, Italian physician Marcello Malpighi studied the distinguishing shapes of loops and spirals in fingerprints.

In his honour, the medical world later named a layer of skin after him. It was, however, an employee for the East India Company, William Herschel, who came to see the true potential of fingerprinting. He took fingerprints from the local people as a form of signature for contracts, in order to avoid fraud. His fascination with fingerprints propelled him to study them for the next twenty years. He developed the theory that fingerprints were unique to an individual and did not change at all over a lifetime. In 1880 Henry Faulds suggested that fingerprints could be used to identify convicted criminals. He wrote to Charles Darwin for advice, and the idea was referred on to Darwin’s cousin, Sir Francis Galton. Galton eventually published an in-depth study of fingerprint science in 1892.

E. Although the fact that each person has a totally unique fingerprint pattern had been well documented and accepted for a long time, this knowledge was not exploited for criminal identification until the early 20th century. In the past branding, tattooing and maiming had been used to mark the criminal for what he was. In some countries, thieves would have their hands cut off. France branded criminals with the fleur-de-lis symbol. The Romans tattooed mercenary soldiers to stop them from becoming deserters.

F. For many years police agencies in the Western world were reluctant to use fingerprinting, much preferring the popular method of the time, the Bertillon System, where dimensions of certain body parts were recorded to identify a criminal. The turning point was in 1903 when a prisoner by the name of Will West was admitted into Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary. Amazingly, Will had almost the same Bertillon measurements as another prisoner residing at the very same prison, whose name happened to be William West. It was only their fingerprints that could tell them apart. From that point on, fingerprinting became the standard for criminal identification.

G. Fingerprinting was useful in identifying people with a history of crime and who were listed on a database. However, in situations where the perpetrator was not on the database and a crime had no witnesses, the system fell short. Fingerprint chemistry is a new technology that can work alongside traditional fingerprinting to find more clues than ever before. From organic compounds left behind on a print, a scientist can tell if the person is a child, an adult, a mature person or a smoker, and much more. It seems, after all these years, fingers continue to point the way.

Questions 1-7. The reading passage has seven paragraphs, A-G. Choose the correct heading for paragraphs A-G from the list of headings below.

List of Headings

i. Key people that made a difference

ii. An alternative to fingerprinting

iii. The significance of prints

iv. How to identify a criminal

v. Patterns in the making

vi. Family connections

vii. Exciting new developments

viii. A strange coincidence

ix. Punishing a criminal

X. An uncertain past

1. Paragraph A ____________

2. Paragraph B ____________

3. Paragraph C ____________

4. Paragraph D ____________

5. Paragraph E ____________

6. Paragraph F ____________

7. Paragraph G ____________

Questions 8-10. Complete the sentences. Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.

8. Unlike other ____________ that you can see, fingerprints never change.

9. Although genetically the same, ____________ do not share the same fingerprints.

10. A fingerprint was a substitute for a ____________ in Indian contracts.

PART D. WRITING (4 points)

Section 1. Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one.

Write your answers on the answer sheet. (1 point)

1. People are persuaded by adverts to spend more than they can afford.

→ Adverts tempt.................................................................................................................

2. I suddenly realised that I had left my homework at home.

→ It dawned........................................................................................................................

3. “You should have waited for us,” the team leader said to Bill.

→ The team leader criticized...............................................................................................

4. I never thought that I would win that international dancing competition.

→ It never crossed.............................................................................................................

5. The girl stopped working though the salary was very high.

→ No matter how................................................................................................................

Section 2. Essay writing (3 points)

Write about the following topic:

In recent years, an increasing number of companies have been hiring celebrities to advertise their products. This practice is believed to do more harm than good to their customers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

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