PHÒNG GD&ĐT CAM LỘ ĐỀ THI HSG VĂN HÓA CẤP HUYỆN

NĂM HỌC 2016 - 2017

Môn thi: Tiếng Anh Lớp 9
Thời gian 120 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề

I. PHONETICS (10pts):
Question 1. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others by
circling A, B, C or D. (5 pts)
1. A. inspiration B. label C. occasion D. logical
2. A. grow B. novel C. cotton D. contest
3. A. modern B. pattern C. confident D. equal
4. A. musician B. necessary C. recently D. since
5. A. design B. loose C. style D. symbol

Question 2. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A,
B, C or D. (5 pts)
1 A. admired B. gather C. blanket D. quarter
2 A. humor B. casual C. comprise D. income
3 A. batterry B. appliance C. institute D. separate
4 A. slavery B. candidate C. humorous D. deposit
5 A. conservation B. territory C. innovation D. limitation

II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (10pts):

Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps.
1. She speaks Chinese as ………….. as I do
A. good B. better C. very good D. well
2. I knew they were talking about me …… they stopped when I entered the room.
A. because B. so that C. despite D. therefore
3. The librarian told us not ………… reference books out of the library.
A. to take B. taking C. take D. took
4. When I came to visit her last night , she ………. a bath .
A. had B. was having C. were having D. is having
5. Nobody liked the film,…………….?
A. does he B. doesn’t he C. did they D. didn’t they
6. Although he loved his country,………………...most of his life abroad.
A. but spent B. but he spent C. he spent D. so he spent
7. Many students aren't keen …………….their study at school.
A. about B. for C. with D. on
8. She hasn't written to me ……………we met last time.
A. before B. since C. ago D. for
9. You can rely ................Jack. He always keeps his promise.
A. in B. for C. on D. with
10. I will have your car ................soon
A. repaired B. repairing C. to repair D. being repaired
III. USE OF ENGLISH: (10pts)
Question 1: Complete the following sentences with an appropriate form of the word in the
brackets. ( 5pts)
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 1. They got the ........................ of receiving new bikes. (satisfy)
2. Are there any.................... between Hong and Hoa? (similar)
3. We must make a ……………… about where to go. (decide)
4. All students have great ...................when going to school. (expect)
5. ……………, the weather was so bad that we couldn’t go out. (fortune)
Question 2: Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs
correcting (10 pts):
1. She was waiting nervous in the waiting room for the interview.
A B C D
2. The children are very boring and they don’t know what to do .
A B C D
3. I haven’t come back to London for my father last visited me.
A B C D
4. They asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them.
A B C D
5. Do you know how getting to the post office from here?
A B C D
6. Tom wishes his neighbors don’t make so much noise.
A B C D
7. Mary and Henry always goes out for a meal on their wedding anniversary.
A B C D
8. Bill asked me if I was going to visit my aunt the day before.
A B C D
9. The policeman told her not to driving her car so fast again.
A B C D
10. I will lend you this money if you will promise to pay it back.
A B C D
IV. READING (25 pts)
Question 1. Look at the sign in each question; Some one asks you what it means; Mark
the letter next to the correct explanation A, B, C or D. (5 pts)
1.
A. Visitors are requested to park outside
the reception area. ABC University
B. Please tell reception where you have There are some parking spaces
parked your car. available for visitors. Please ask at
C. Visitors who wish to park should ask reception.
at reception
D. Details of parking for students are
available from the reception.
2.
A. We can train you to work here.
WE ARE CLOSED FOR
B. We are not open today because of staff training.
C. The shop is run by trained staff. STAFF TRAINING UNTIL
D. The shop will open at 9.30 today. 9.30
3.
A. This ticket office will close on 16 September
B. This ticket office will be closed for one day. From 17 September please
C. The new ticket office is now open. use the new Ticket Office
D. There will be 2 ticket offices after 17 September
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A. Switch this printer off at the back.
B. Do not take the back cover off the printer until SWITCH OFF PRINTER
it is turned off. BEFORE REMOVING
C. Do not touch the switch at the back of this printer. BACK COVER
D. Cover this printer up before you switch it on.
5.
A. Latecomers must sit at the back.
B. Latecomers must wait on the stairs. LATECOMERS:
C. If you are late, you must use a different USE BACK ENTRANCE
entrance. UPSTAIRS PLEASE
D. If you are late, you must go back to the entrance.

Question 2
Read the text and questions below, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for
each space. (10 pts)
FURTHER EDUCATION
Around the age of sixteen you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. Do
I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university (1) ..............? Do I leave and start work
or begin a training (2) ..............? The decision is yours, but it may be (3) ..............
remembering two things: there are more unemployment (4) .............. people who haven’t
been to university, and people who have the right (5).............. will have a big advantage in
the competition for jobs.
If you decide to go (6).............. into a job, there are many opportunities for training.
Getting qualifications will (7).............. you to get on more quickly in many careers, and
evening classes allow you to learn (8).............. you earn. Starting work and taking a break to
study when you’re older is (9)..............possibility. This way, you can save up money for your
student days, as well as (10).............. practical work experience.
1. A after B later C then D past
2. A school B class C course D term
3. A worth B necessary C important D useful
4. A between B among C with D through
5. A notes B papers C arts D skills
6. A straight B just C direct D rather
7. A make B help C let D give
8. A where B while C when D what
9. A also B again C another D always
10. A getting B making C taking D doing
Question 3
Fill in each blank with a suitable word. (10 pts)
THE FIRST WOMAN SCIENTIST
Hypatia was born in Alexandria, in 370 A.D. For many centuries she was
(1) ................. only woman scientist to have a place in the history books.
Hypatia’s father was director of Alexandria University, and he (2) ............ sure his
daughter had the best education available. This was unusual, as most women then had few
opportunities to study.
After studying in Athens and Rome, Hypatia returned to Alexandria where she began
teaching mathematics. She soon became famous (3)............ her knowledge of new ideas.
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 We have no copies of her books, (4) ............ we know that she wrote several
important mathematical works. Hypatia was also interested in technology and invented
several scientific tools to help with her work.
At the time many rulers were afraid of science, and (5)............connected with it was
in danger. One day in March 415, Hypatia was attacked in street and killed.
V. WRITING (20pts)
Question 1:Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. (7pts)
1. John is interested in knowing more about astronomy. (like)
John …………………………...........................more about astronomy.
2. Because of the parade, we weren’t allowed to park in the High Street. (let)
Because of the parade, the police wouldn’t……………………in the High Street.
3. ‘Did you see that film on the television on Saturday?’ Susan asked me. (seen)
Susan wanted to know ................................................... that film on television on Saturday.
4. “I’m afraid these jeans have a hole in them.” (there)
“I’m afraid that …………………………………………… these jeans.”
5. They cancelled the match because of the bad weather. (called)
The match ……………………………………………….. because of the bad weather.
6. Dan never takes any notice of my advice. (attention)
Dan never ………………………………………………… my advice.
7. It’s more than a year since I saw Lucy. (for)
I………………..……….. more than a year
Question 2: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence. (5 pts)
1. It was such a boring film that she fell asleep.
The film was ....................................................................................................................
2. I am very pleased that we will meet again soon.
I am looking....................................................................................................................
3. Hong couldn't get his parents' permission to buy a computer.
Hong’s parents......................................................................................................
4. "You only think of yourself," she told him.
She accused..........................................................................................................
5. Although her leg hurt, Van finished the marathon race.
In...........................................................................................................................
Question 3: Make all the changes and additions to produce, from the following sets of
words and phrases, sentences which together make a complete letter. (8pts)
Dear Nakata,
1. I/ very please/ receive, parcel/ send.
2. What/ good idea/ send/ selection/ different kinds/ food/ your country.
3. I/ enjoy/ eat/ very much/ so/ my family.
4. It/ not possible/ buy/ things/ England/ except/ perhaps/ London.
5. You/ say/ your letter/ you/ like/ send/ parcel/ English food.
6. I/ just/ post/ one/ you.
7. I/ not arrive/ same time/ this letter/ send/ sea-mail.
8. In/ parcel/be / information/ prepare/ eat/ food.
Love,

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 VI. LISTENING (20 pts)

PART 1 (5 pts)
3. What time will they go to the cinema?
Questions 1-5
You will hear five short conversations.
You will hear each conversation twice
There is one question for each conversation.
For question 1-5, put a tick () under the right answer
Example

0. How many were at the meeting? 4. What is Joe going to do at the weekend?

3 13 30

A B C
1. Which is the woman’s friend?

5. Which man is the English teacher?

2. What animals has Sue got?

PART 2 (5pts)
Questions 6 – 10
Listen to Steve telling Olga about his birthday presents.
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 Which presents did each person give him? Listen to Paul asking about a club for children.
For questions 6 – 10, write a letter (A-H) next to each person. For questions 11 – 15, tick () A, B or C
You will hear the conversation twice. You will hear the conversation twice.
Example:
Example:
0. Mary - D
0. The Children’s Fun Club has offices in…….
People Presents A. the U.S  B. India  C. London 
6 Harry A book
7 Linda B camera 11. The club tries to help children with their………..
8 Thomas C chocolates A. studies  B. sports  C. painting 
9 Victoria D jacket 12. This month, the children will get a …………
10 James E pen
A. video  B. magazine  C. pen 
F socks
13. The club has a competition every………
G sweater
H video A. week B. month  C. year 
14. The club is for children under………..
6……..; 7……..; 8….…..; 9…….…; 10………
A. 10  B. 13 C. 16 
15. The club costs……….
A. £ 3 a year  B. 5 £ a year  C. £ 12 a year 

PART 3 (10 pts)

Questions 11 – 15
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