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Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (chuyên) Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Đề thi có 6 trang Part 1. Reading (3 pts) Passage 1: As part of a class assignment, you have to make a presentation on communication skills. This is one of the articles your teacher has provided as background reading for your assignment. Read the article carefully and answer the questions that follow. As a vehicle for conveying ideas, oral communication is seemingly unique to the human race. All animal species communicate, but the techniques of speaking, listening and anticipating response are the primary tools for interpersonal expression between people. Whether we are making new acquaintances or arguing about politics, knowing conversational tactics has a tremendous impact on the quality of our social lives. [A] Articulate people are seen as achievers, popular and socially in demand. In dialogue, they not only get their ideas across effortlessly, but they also possess a talent for helping their listeners to forget their nervousness and to express their thoughts or feelings with ease. For those of us who aren’t articulate, but would like to improve our communication techniques and generally feel more comfortable in social contexts, every verbal exchange we have is an opportunity to practice conversational tactics, using proven techniques. Here’s how to exploit each conversation. 1. Don’t be hesitant about starting a conversation. What you say doesn’t have to be brilliant. Initially, nervousness, shyness and a lack of confidence may be impediments, but it is important to remember that for two people to converse effectively, both must feel comfortable with each other. So, in the beginning, topics should be superficial, and chatting about the weather is always a good ice-breaker! [B] 2. Ask open-ended questions rather than those requiring only a one-word answer. As a case in point, consider the following conversation: A: “Did you have a good weekend?” B: “Yeah, it was great.” This type of question tends to temporarily sink the line of communication because B is not necessitated to expand on what happened at the weekend, but if A makes an open-ended query, such as: “What did you do at the weekend?” B is given the opportunity to develop a flow of ideas. “I took my dog for a walk in City Park on Saturday.” A now has a hook to further their chat, “Isn’t that a beautiful park?” or “What breed is your dog?” 3. Try to inspire your conversation partner. Share a subject that is a common passion. [C] If both A and B love dogs, their conversation is off and running, with endless possibilities about different breeds and their experiences with animals in general. 4. Listen carefully. If you really pay attention to what your partner is saying, you can sometimes repeat or paraphrase, and afterwards comment on what has been said. This encourages your partner to engage even more in the conversational exchange. It is encouraging for them to see that what they say gets positive feedback. [D] B: “I’ve got a Golden Retriever.” A: “A Retriever? That’s my favorite breed!” 5. Invite your companion to add to the conversation. This implies that we should let the other person know when it is their turn to speak. A: “There were a lot of kids in the park on Saturday. Retrievers are the best dogs for children, don’t you think, John?” A’s clear invitation makes B more confident about when to offer an opinion. Not only has a flow of communication been established, there is now also a feeling of camaraderie, a spirit of fellowship, as the speakers are emotionally caught up in a favorite topic. Moreover, the ‘cue’ of hearing his name is reassuring, and makes John feel that he is an integral part of the conversation. Consequently, through a sharing of ideas and sentiment, both A and B have been enriched. The above conversational exchange is indicative of some of the techniques that can be …