(Ambrosia) SIMULATION TEST FOR 304 OLYMPIC AND COASTAL AREA NORTHERN DELTA EXAMINATION Mã A153652

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AMBROSIA HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTED

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SIMULATION TEST FOR 30/4 OLYMPIC AND COASTAL AREA –

NORTHERN DELTA EXAMINATION

I. LISTENING (60 points)

HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN THI NGHE HIỂU

• Bài nghe gồm 4 phần; mỗi phần được nghe 2 lần, mỗi lần cách nhau 5 giây; mở đầu và kết thúc mỗi phần nghe có tín hiệu. • Mở đầu và kết thúc bài nghe có tín hiệu nhạc. Thí sinh có 02 phút để hoàn chỉnh bài trước tín hiệu nhạc kết thúc bài nghe. • Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh (bằng Tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài nghe.

Part 1. For questions 1-5, listen to two people discussing the subject of social identity and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) which best fits according to what you hear. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. 1. What does Marc think about being labelled as ‘a philosopher’?

A. It’s not an appropriate label for him in other contexts. B. It’s the label he utilises most frequently. C. It’s a label that he occasionally uses. D. It’s the label that best delineates what he does. 2. Elena indicates that the term ‘pigeonholed’ is harnessed by people who ______.

A. cannot seek proper labels for them B. prefer to refrain from labelling C. deprecate the labels they’ve coined D. resent the application of labels to them from others 3. Marc and Elena agree that a very strong sense of identity can ______.

A. result in the breakdown of workplace relationships B. compel people to judge others too spontaneously C. lead to unpreparedness in changing circumstances D. increase tensions in family life 4. What is Elena’s attitude towards labelling by the media?

A. her contemplation about the social repercussions B. her humiliation towards its role in the society C. her intention to make the subject more serious D. her acceptance of its importance 5. Marc concludes by denoting that labels of identity ______.

A. hinder true individual uniqueness B. enable the integration of the individual into the society C. prevent extreme self-obsession in each individual D. allow each person to prioritise things in life

Your answers

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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Part 2. For questions 6-10, listen to a piece of news about the disagreement between Steve Bannon, a White House strategist and Donald Trump and decide whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.

6. To the co-editor of the America Prospect, Steve Bannon calling him to write an article is a turn-up for the books. 7. Steve’s thoughts on the magazine attracted a lot of attention 8. Steve has already confirmed his espousal of white nationalism. 9. China should be prioritised over other matters by Trump. 10. Steve Bannon said that he wanted to take the public’s attention from Trump’s contentious statement about Charlottesville.

Your answers

6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Part 3. For questions 11-20, listen to a journalist talking about the life of a famous Scottish poet Robert Burns and complete the following tasks. For questions 11-14, answer the following questions with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. Write your answers in the spaces provided.

11. What was the job of Burns’ parents?

16. _______________________________________

12. What did Burns’ enthusiasm for studying turn him into?

17. _______________________________________

13. What did Burns have to endure during his childhood?

18. _______________________________________

14. Besides drinking, what/who did attract his attention as a result of his frustration?

19. _______________________________________

For questions 15-19, match the following time marks with corresponding events that happened at that time (A-H). Write your answers in the spaces provided.

A. establishment of relationships with the elite 15. 26 years old: ______ B. the ultimate downfall in his life 16. 27 years old: ______ C. the adoption of a wild lifestyle 17. Between 27 and 30 years old: ______ D. the start of …