Đề thi môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 11 - Kỳ thi chọn học sinh giỏi cấp Tỉnh năm học 2013-2014 - Sở GD & ĐT Vĩnh Phúc

SỞ GD & ĐT VĨNH PHÚC
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	KÌ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH	
LỚP 11 THPT CHUYÊN NĂM HỌC 2013-2014
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH - CHUYÊN
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề
Ngày thi: ./4/2015
PART I: LISTENING
Section 1: Question 1-10
Question 1- 4: Choose the best answer to each question.
Where does the conversation take place?
A. in an office	B. in a bookstore	C. at a bus stop	D. in front of a ticket booth
Which office helps overseas students with their particular problems?
	A. Sport Club	B. Union Societies	
C. Accommodation Office	D. Welfare Office
What kind of sport doesn’t the student mention?
	A. basketball	B. badminton	C. wrestling	D. motor racing
Where can the Filipino student find his compatriots at the school?
	A. Training sessions	B. Filipino Society	C. Badminton court	D. Basketball team
Question 5-10: Fill in the gaps numbered 5-10
Name	Caesar
Surname	5 ______________________
City	6 ______________________
Subject	7______________________
Length of the course	8 ______________________
Job in the future	9 _____________________
Reason for choosing this university 	10_____________________
Section 2: Question 11-20
Question 11-16: Answer the question by writing a word or a phrase.
When does the student have to move out of his present accommodation?
	_________________________________________________________________________
For how long did the college offer him a temporary room?
	_________________________________________________________________________
Circle the problem that the student has now.
	A. No friends	B. No money and no place to live in	
	C. Homesick	D. No luggage
Circle the help that the Welfare Office can give.
	A. To provide long-term accommodation for him.
	B. To contact the accommodation service.
	C. To subsidize his rent payments.
	D. To offer him a grant.
Where could the student get money?
	A. From a bank 	B. From a landlord	
	C. From the British Council	D. From the Student Union
How much could the student get as an emergency loan?
	A. Up to ₤200	B. About ₤ 250	C. ₤220	D. ₤2,000
Question 17-20: Write a word or a number in spaces provided.
Would the Union be able to provide a long-term emergency accommodation?	___________________
How much money does the student have left?	___________________
Will the student apply for an emergency loan?	___________________
How does the student feel after taking with the welfare officer?	___________________
PART II - LEXICO-GRAMMAR
I. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
Nathalie seems very tough at work. She’s a different person at home, _________.
	A. though	B. although	C. as though	D. even though
I kept out of the conversation because it _________ me.
	A. wasn’t concerned	B. wasn’t concerning	C. didn’t concern	D. didn’t concern to 
The entire city was _________ electricity last night- it was chaotic.
	A. no	B. almost no	C. hardly any	D. without
Henry was overweight, so he went on s strict diet and _________ twenty kilos.
	A. missed	B. lost	C. failed	D. fell
He was arrested because he answered to the description of the _________ man.
	A. searched 	B. pursued 	C. wanted	D. hunted
Humanity has done great damage to the environment in its search for _________ materials.
	A. live	B. raw	C. crude	D. rude
_________, the balcony chairs will be ruined in this weather.
	A. Leaving uncovered	B. Having left uncovered	
C. Left uncovered	D. Been left uncovered
One way to let off _________ after a stressful day is to take some vigorous exercise.
	A. cloud	B. tension	C. steam	D. sweat
Their research into the causes of cancer promises to break the new _________ in the field and possibly lead to a cure.
	A. earth	B. ground	C. soil	D. land
After three days in the desert, his mind began to play _________ on him.
	A. games	B. jokes	C. tricks	D. fun
The match will be screened on ITV with _________ commentary by Any Gray.
	A. lively	B. live	C. alive	D. living
I know you didn’t want to upset me but I’ sooner you _________ me the whole truth yesterday.
	A. could have told	B. told	C. have told	D. had told
As the drug took _________, the patient became quieter.
	A. effect	B. force	C. influence	D. action
The dawn redwood appears ____ some 100 million years ago in northern forests around the world.
	A. was flourished	B. having to flourish	
C. to have flourished	D. have flourished
His comments _________ little or no relation to the facts and the figures of the case.
	A. reflect	B. bear	C. give	D. possess
All _____ is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.
	A. what is needed	B. for our needs	C. the thing needed	D. that is needed 
It is urgent that this letter _____ immediately.
	A. was posted	B. posted	C. be posted	D. be post
John: This grammar test is the hardest one we’ve ever had this semester!
 	 Mary: _____ but I think it’s quite easy.
	A. I couldn’t agree more	B. I understand what you’re saying
	C. You’re wrong	D. I don’t see in that way
It is only recently that ballets have been based on the themes _____ American life.
	A. reflecting	B. reflects	C. is reflecting	D. reflected
I wish you’d do the accounts. I don’t have ________ for numbers.
	A. a head	B. a mind	C. the heart	D. the nerve
II. Supply the correct form of the word in capital letter. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
	SKIING HOLIDAYS IN COLORADO
	To ski or snowboard in Colorado is to experience the pinnacle of winter sports. The state of Colorado is known for its spectacular scenery and (1. BREATH) ____ views, which inspire today's travelers as much as they spurred on the (2. SETTLE) ____ who first arrived in this part of the US over a century ago. And whether you're seeking the outdoor adventure of a (3. LIFE) ____ exciting nightlife or a great family getaway, Colorado has everything you need.
	November through April, snow conditions are (4. CONSIST) ____ and reliable, featuring Colorado's (5. LEGEND) ____ “champagne powder” snow. Extensive snow making and grooming operations always keep trails in top shape.
	The mountain destinations in the Colorado Rockies can turn your wildest ski dreams into thrilling (6. REAL) ______.There, you'll find the best skiing and snowboarding on (7. PICTURE) ____ slopes, as well as the finest ski schools in the US. Together, they present an (8. PARALLEL) ____ winter paradise. And the best part is that you'll enjoy friendly, (9. CARE) ____ service in resorts that are (10. COMMIT) ____ to delivering the highest quality amenities.
III. Complete the following sentences with one appropriate preposition for each blank.
The government’s plans to reduce crime came ________for a lot of criticism from freedom groups.
I was ________the impression that you like Indian food.
This is one of the exceptions ________the rule.
The factory paid ________nearly a million pounds to their employees who were injured in the explosion.
Before they open the new factory, a lot of the young people round here were ________the dole.
Mr. Horrid was a terrible teacher and obviously not cut ________for teaching.
I can’t cancel my arrangements ________such short notice.
All the police’s efforts to find him were ________vain.
The farmhouse we stayed in was completely ________the beaten track.
She’s gone and this time it’s ________good.
PART III: READING COMPREHENSION
I. Read the passage then choose the best answer to each question that follows. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
THE ATMOSPHERE OF VENUS
	Venus, also called the Morning Star and Evening Star, is the second-closest planet to the sun and the brightest object in the night sky. The planet orbits the sun every two hundred and twenty four Earth-days and is sometimes referred to as Earth’s sister planet because the two share both a similar size and bulk. What is not similar, however, is Venus’s atmosphere in comparison to Earth’s atmosphere.
	The atmosphere on Venus is much heavier and has a higher density than that of Earth. Venus’s atmosphere also expands significantly higher than Earth’s atmosphere although a thick cloud cover makes the surface of Venus nearly impossible to see unless observed through radar mapping.
	While the pressure and temperature of Venus’s upper atmosphere are comparable to those of Earth, the heat and pressure of the lower atmosphere are not unlike a furnace. Venus’s atmosphere is very thick due to a composition consisting mainly of carbon dioxide, and a small amount of nitrogen. If man could survive the extreme heat of Venus’s surface (400 degrees Celsius), then he would have to contend with a surface pressure that is more than 90 times that of Earth. Venus’s extremely high temperature is thanks to the greenhouse effect caused by such a large amount of carbon dioxide. The greenhouse effect is a process by which the sun’s infrared radiation is more readily absorbed by the atmosphere. Just like in a real greenhouse used to grow plants years round, the proliferation of carbon dioxide traps radiation and warms Venus’s atmosphere. Due to this phenomenon, Venus boasts a higher atmospheric temperature than Mercury, even though Venus is twice the distance from the sun.
	However, scientists postulate that Venus’s atmosphere was not always so hot. [A] Studies show that large bodies of water were once on Venus’s surface but that eventually evaporation of all the water caused the runaway greenhouse effect which regulates the planet today. [B] Thus Venus has become a critical study for today’s scientists, as human being are only beginning to struggle with the early stages of the greenhouse effect. [C] Our problems do not stem from evaporated water supplies but from a propagation of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases due to industrial and automobile emissions. [D]
	Another interesting characteristic to note regarding Venus’s atmosphere is that its daytime temperatures and nighttime temperatures are not that far removed from each other. This is due to the thermal inertia, the ability of a substance to store heat despite changing temperatures and the transfer of heat by Venus’s strong winds. Although winds on the surface of Venus move slowly in comparison with Earth’s winds, Venus’s air is so dense that a slow-moving there can move large obstructions and even skip stones along the planet’s surface.
	In 1966, humankind made its first attempt at sending a recording instrument into Venus’s atmosphere. The Venera 3 probe did collide with Venus surface; however, the abrupt impact caused its communication system to fail, and it was unable to send and feedback. In 1967, Venera 4 successfully enter Venus’s atmosphere and was able to take many readings, one of which recorded that Venus’s atmosphere was between ninety and ninety-five percent carbon dioxide. Subsequent Venera probes were sent into Venus’s atmosphere, but most of them succumbed to the crushing air pressure.
Questions 1-7: Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the passage. 
According to paragraph 1, Venus is named the Morning Star and Evening Star because_________.
A. it is very bright 	B. it is close to the sun
	C. it can be seen from evening till morning	D. it is used to find the direction by sailors
The word that in paragraph 2 refers to _________.
	A. size	B. bulk	C. atmosphere	D. density
Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the bold sentence in paragraph 3? Incorrect answer choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information.
	A. Earth experiences greater surface pressure than Venus.
	B. If a man could survive its surface pressure. 
	C. The surface pressure and heat of Venus are much greater than those on Earth.
	D. Venus’s surface temperature and pressure make it uninhabitable by humans.
According to paragraph 3, the greenhouse effect on Venus is owed to _________.
	A. the small amounts of nitrogen	
B. the rapid increasing amounts of carbon dioxide
	C. growing plants
	D. the high atmospheric temperatures
In paragraph 4, the author of the passage implies that Earth _________.
	A. might suffer the same greenhouse effect as Venus
	B. once had an atmosphere similar to Venus’s
	C. has bodies of water similar to those on Venus today
	D. is experiencing a reduction of carbon dioxide emissions
Look at the four blanks [] in paragraph 4 that indicate where the following sentence could be added to the passage.
	Although the causes are different, the ramifications are the same.
Where would the sentence best fit? 
The word propagation in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _________.
	A. generation	B. elimination	C. evaporation	D. desecration
Questions 8 to 10: Complete the brief summary of the passage by selecting the THREE answer choices that express important ideas in the passage. The introductory sentence for the summary is provided bellowed.
	Scientists look at Venus to predict Earth’s future.
	8. 
	9. 
	10. 
Answer Choices
Venus once had large bodies of water that elaborated and cause a rapid increase in carbon dioxide.
Earth’s wind has a greater velocity than Venus’s because the air movement on Venus is denser and can even more large obstructions.
Spaceships landing on Venus, though often crushed by Venus’s atmosphere, have revealed much about its carbon dioxide filled atmosphere.
If man could survive the hot temperature of Venus, then he would have to contend with the great surface pressure.
The first space probe of Venus was made in 1966.
Scientists are concerned that conditions on Earth that propagate significant quantities of carbon dioxide will produce greenhouse effects similar to Venus’s.
II. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. Write your answers on your answer sheet. 
SPLENDID SPAS OF ASIA
Lying on a bed almost on the (1) ________ of a cliff, with a stupendous ocean view and the (2) ________ of waves, aches and pains are soothed away (3) ________ expert hands. Only two steps are needed to reach the private pool, which seems to merge (4) ________ the ocean.
Such a scenario is no longer a fantasy (5) ________ an increasingly popular reality in Asia for many stressed out businessmen and visitors from all over the world in search of that peaceful time and space for their body and mind.
In the last four years, at (6) ________ 17 hotel spas have opened in South East Asia to (7) ________ this need. The tropical climate of the region and its reliable sunshine make for an ideal spa setting. Picturesque environments (8) ________ with a series of rejuvenating treatments bring the desired result. The Asian spa resorts have acquired a formidable reputation for their professional services as (9) ________ as for the decor of their large treatment rooms. Visitors relax with Thai music and soak in the warm tones of the room. As all these take (10) ________ in individual rooms, precious privacy is guaranteed, a rare privilege often absent from other spas where guests share rooms or changing areas.
III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
WIND - The untamable weather machine
On 15 October 1987, the southern counties of Britain were struck by the strongest winds they had experienced in 200 years. Gusts of over 130 kilometers per hour slammed across the region and £1.5- billion-worth of damage was (1)__________ in just a few hours.
Extreme weather events like this are dramatic (2)__________ of the power of the wind. It’s one part of the weather we generally don't give a second thought to in Britain but it plays a vital role in people’s lives across the world. Without the formation and circulation of winds there would quite (3)__________ be no climate.
Some parts of the world seem to suffer more than others from the effects of ‘ill winds’, and links between particular winds and psychological problems (4)__________ back centuries. The Föhn, the hot dry wind that slides off the slopes of the Alps, is capable of boosting temperatures quite suddenly by 10°C or more. It affects as many as one in three people in its (5)__________, making them feel anxious, irritable and generally ill. In California, many people (6)__________ the arrival of the Santa Ana, which rushes down from the high Mojave desert. Lyall Watson, in his book Heaven’s Breath, claims that when the Santa Ana blows, murder rates soar.
The wind may get into the headlines when it comes in the form of tornadoes and hurricanes, but for the (7)__________ part it goes about its job of shifting huge masses of air around the planet. Plants take (8)__________ of this free ride to send their pollen grains far and wide. Trees (99)__________ on it to remove old leaves and make way for new growth. Spiders have been caught (10)__________ a lift at altitudes of almost 4.5 kilometers.
A. made	B. caused	C. destroyed	D. completed
A. reminders	B. recollections	C. mementos	D. memorial	
A. easily	B. rightly	C. surely	D. simply
A. last	B. originate	C. pass	D. date
A. line	B. road	C. path	D. bypass
A. despair	B. respect	C. dread	D. warn
A. most	B. maximum	C. majority	D. general
A. benefit	B. chance	C. occasion	D. advantage
A. need	B. trust 	C. hope	D. realize
A. traveling	B. hitching	C. borrowing	D. making
PART IV: WRITING 
I. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning, using the words given. These words must not be changed in any way.
I would like to be able to speak French. (HAD)
	I wish ________________________________________________________ speak French.
It was raining cats and dogs. (TORRENTS)
	The rain was ______________________________________________________________
It was wrong of you to borrow my book without asking. (HAVE)
	You ____________________________________________before you borrowed my book. 
When I was younger, this record was one of my favourites. (FAVOURITE) 
	 This record used ______________________________________ mine when I was younger.
My sister finds commuting every day annoying. (PUT)
	 It’s difficult for my sister ___________________________________________ every day.
The Mediterranean is warm, whereas the North Sea is much colder. (NOTHING)
	The North Sea is ____________________________________________ the Mediterranean.
Christ would only eat a pizza if he could have a mushroom topping. ON
	Christ ______________________________________________ when he ate a pizza.
My father persuaded me to learn another foreign language. TALKED
 My father _______________________________________________ another foreign language.
Sam tried extremely hard to convince her, but it was no use. BRING
Hard _________________________________________________________________________
When he arrived at the airport, his family welcomed him warmly. GIVEN
On___________________________________________________________________________
II. Write an essay to give your opinion on the following topic.
Some people believe that history has little to tell us. Other people believe that people must have knowledge of history in order to understand the present.
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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SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC
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 (Đáp án gồm 02 trang)
KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 11 THPT NĂM HỌC 2014-2015
(Dành cho học sinh THPT chuyên)
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 
	Total: 100pts
PART I. LISTENING (20 POINTS)
Section 1. (10pts)
1. A
2. D
3. D
4. B
5. Bautisto
6. Manila
7. Development Economics
8. one year
9. UN project adviser
10. a good reputation in economics
Section 2. (10pts)
11. In 2 weeks
12. one month
13. B
14. B
15. D
16. A
17. No
18. ₤90
19. Yes
20. Optimistic
PART III. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (25 POINTS)
I. Read the sentences carefully and choose the best answers to make complete ones. (10pts)
1.A
2. C
3. D
4. B
5. C
6. B
7. B
8. C
9. B
10. C
11. B
12. D
13. A
14. C
15. B
16. D
17. C
18. B
19. A
20. A
II. Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word. (10 pts)
1. breathtaking
2. settlers
3. lifetime	
4. consistent 
5. legendary 
6. reality	
7. picturesque	
8. unparalleled 
9. caring
10. committed 
III. Complete the following sentences with one appropriate preposition for each blank. (5pts)
1. in
2. under
3. to 
4. out
5. on
6. out
7. at
8. in
9. off
10. for
PART IV. READING (30POINTS)
I. Read the text & decide which word best fits each space by choosing A, B, C or D. (10pts)
1. A
2. C
3. D
4. B
5. A
6. B
7. A
8. A
9. C.
10. F
In any order from question 8 to 10 
II. Fill in each blank space with an appropriate word. (10pts) 
1. edge
2. sound
3. by
4. with
5. but
6. least
7. satisfy/meet
8. together/along
9. well
10. place
III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer. (10pts)
1. B
2. A
3. D
4. D
5. C
6.C
7. A
8. D
9. D
10. B
PART V. WRITING (25 POINTS)
I. Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 pts)
I wish I had ability to speak French.
The rain was coming down in torrents. 
You should have asked me/ for permission.
This record used to be a favourite of mine when I was younger.
It’s difficult for my sister to put up with commuting every day.
The North Sea is nothing like as warm as the Mediterranean. 
Christ insisted on having a mushroom topping when he ate a pizza.
My father talked me into learning another language.
Hard as/ though Sam tried, he couldn’t bring her round (to his way of thinking.
On his arrival at the airport, he was given a warm welcome by his family
II. Write an essay to give your opinion on the following topic. (20 points)
Some people believe that history has little to tell us. Other people believe that people must have knowledge of history in order to understand the present.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words. 
The impression mark given is based on the following scheme: 
Content: 50% of total mark: a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate
Language: 30% of total mark: a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students
Presentation: 20% of total mark: coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students. 
TAPSCRIPT FOR LISTENING
Section 1: 
Look at question 1-4. For each of the questions, decide the best answer. 
Now you will hear the recording. Listen carefully and circle the appropriate letter for each question.
A: Hello. I am a new student here.
B: Hello. What can I do for you?
A: Can you tell me what the Student Union does?
B: Well, we are part of the National Union of students, who represents students’ interests across the country. We provide services for all students at this college.
A: What kind of services?
B: There are advisors and welfare officers who are used to sort of problems overseas students my have. They know where to get advice on a particular situation, or basically, give whatever help is asked for.
A: I am from the Philippines and I hope I can meet other Filipino students who are here. I play chess, and many sports, especially badminton, basketball and wrestling. Please can you tell me how to find out about these things?
B: There is a Filipino society at the college. Regular meetings take place and lots of social activities are organized, such as meals, plays and dances. The Society is made up of Filipino students and other student who have an interest in the Philippines.
A: And what about the sports? Does the Union offer the ones I’m interested in?
B: Yes, we do. There are basketball and wrestling teams. If you want to play in one of the college teams, you have to go along to training sessions and compete for a place. For badminton you can either go to the badminton club or book a court to play with friends.
A: Is there a chess club or team?
B: No, I’m afraid not. It may be best for you to put a notice on our notice board to find other players.
A; Will that cost me anything?
B: no. It’s a free service available to all students, but you have to give your notice to a Union officer first, so that it’s fair for everyone who wants to use the notice board.
A: I only have a room for one month at the moment. I need to find a house or a flat to live in near the college. Are you able to help me with any accommodation problems?
B; There are always rooms available in shared flats or houses on our notice-board. The college has some of its own accommodation and you can also apply for these. If you have any problems at all you should talk to one of the Student Union’s welfare officers, who can give specialist advice on accommodation.
A: Thank you for your help.
B: You are welcome. Now would you mind helping us? We’re conducting a survey to learn more about the students who visit out Union office, so that we can improve our services. Would you mind if I asked you a few questions?
A: Not at all.
Now you look at questions 5-10. As you listen to the student’s conversation with the Union officer, fill in spaces 5-10 on the form. First you have some time to look at the form.
Now listen carefully and fill in gaps 5-10.
Officer: Now would you mind helping us? We’re conducting a survey to learn more about the students who visit out Union office, so that we can improve our services. Would you mind if I asked you a few questions?
Caesar: Not at all.
O: First of all, what’s your name?
C: My name is Caesar Bautisto.
O: how do you spell you last name?
C: B-A-U-T-I-S-T-O
O: Thank you. And what you are studying?
C: Development Economics
O: I see. And how long is the course for?
C: One year. It’s a post-graduate diploma.
O: What would you like to do at the end of it? Have you made your mind up yet?
C: yes. I’d like to be a United Nations project adviser.
O: Oh, would you? That sounds interesting. Tell me, though, why have you chosen this university?
C: It’s got a good reputation in the field of economics.
O: And you day you come form the Philippines?
C: yes, that’s right.
O: And which city do you come from?
C: Manila
O: Oh, that’s the city I’ve always wanted to go to. What do you do in your spare time?
C: I go to play games. I love sports.
O: Ah, yes. You mentioned that. Basketball, badminton and wrestling, wasn’t it?
C: Yes, that’s right.
O: OK, that’s it. I’ll add your name to our mailing list. We appreciate your help with this survey. If you have any suggestions, be sure to give us a call or drop by at any time.
C: All right, I will. Thank you. Bye.
O: Bye.
That’s the end of section 1
Section 2 
The next day Caesar goes to the Welfare Office. You will hear a conversation between Caesar and a welfare officer. As you listen, answer question 11-20. First you have some time to look at questions 11-20.
Now listen carefully to the conversation between Caesar and a welfare officer and answer questions 11-20.
Caesar: Good afternoon. My name’s Caesar Bautisto.
Wendy: Hello. I’m Wendy-one of the welfare officers. Can I help you?
C: Yes. I have to move out of my accommodation in two weeks and I can’t find anywhere else to live.
W: Okay. I’ll need to know some details about current situation.
C: I’m an overseas student for the Philippines. The college gave me a temporary room for one month. I can’t find anywhere else and I have no money. 
W: Have you told me the college about your position and asked them to let you stay longer in your accommodation?
C: No, not yet. I didn’t think that would be possible. 
W: Well, we can contact the accommodation service on your behalf to see if they’ll let you stay a little longer, until you find an alternative. 
C: Thank you. But I’m not sure that I can find another place, as they all ask for money before moving in and I don’t have any.
W: Yes, it is usual in this country for landlords to ask for up to a month’s rent in advance. Don’t you have any money at all?
C: Hardly any. I’m waiting for my grant cheque ro be sent from the Philippines at the moment. It should have been here fro me to collect when I arrived in Britain, but it seems to have been lost.
W: You can apply for an emergency loan from the Union if you want. The loan can be up to ₤ 200, and we ask for a post-dated cheque for the same amount to be given so that we can recover the money once you receive your grant cheque.
C: That would be very good. I’ll apply, but I’m still worried about how to find new accommodation. 
W: As I said earlier, we can ask the college to extend the time you are allowed to stay in your pres