D. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence 5. How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development? A. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured. B. They practiced playing their instruments for many y ears. C. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas. D. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic 6. The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow A. only their interests in musical instruments B. their parents’ interests C. their own interests D. only their interests in computer games 7. When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid. A. pushing their children too hard B. letting them play their own way C. permitting them to follow their ow n interests D. starting their education at an early age 8. The word “outstanding” in the passage mostly means. A. excellent B. demanding C. generous D. enthusiastic 9. The word “favorable” in the passage mostly means A. “good for someone and making him her likely to be successful” B. “helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people” C. “of high quality or an acceptable standard" D. "under the control or in the power of somebody else" 10. The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires A. an expensive education B. good musical instruments C. parental support and encouragement D. wealthy and loving parents
_________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Some people were diagnosed with having Covid-19. They had exposed to so many people before they got the health check result. (WHO) _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ 4. He attends the course. He needs to improve his writing. (AS) _________________________________________________________________________________ Part 3. In about 100 to 120 words, write a paragraph to describe the most memorable moment at your lower secondary school. (1.0 pts)
IV. WRITING (3.0 pts) Part 1. Finish the following sentences in such a way that if means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (1.0 pts) 1. We spent three hours painting that door. It took ___________________________________________________________________. 2. Those outdoor activities are suitable for young children. Young children should take __________________________________________________. 3. Mrs. Ha told Ba to carry those books back home Mrs. Ha had ______________________________________________________________. 4. Let’s use public buses instead of motorbikes. How about _______________________________________________________________. Part 2. Combine the following sentences, using the word in CAPITAL so that the meaning of the new one stays the same. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (1.0 pts) 1. Jim hasn’t got a car Carol hasn't got a car, either. (NEITHER ... NOR) _________________________________________________________________________________ 2. This exercise is very hard. I can’t do it. (TOO)
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