Bài thi môn: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9 -nghi lộc

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SECTION A: VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR

Part 1: (10 points). Choose the correct answer from A, B, C or D to complete each of the following
sentences. Write it in ‘Your answers’ part.
1. The men ____________________ because it is a holiday.
A. don’t work B. won’t work C. haven’t work D. aren’t working
2. Her guests apologized for causing so much _________________ .
A. problem B. trouble C. complication D. damage
3. I don’t really___________________winter sports very much.
A. deal with B. face up to C. get round to D. go in for
4. Our village had _____________ money available for education that the schools had to close.
A. so much B. such little C. so little D. such much
5. ____________ the barrier at the side of the road, the car would have crashed into the valley below.
A. But for B. Apart from C. Except for D. Unless
6. ______________opening the door, Jerry found that his house had been broken into.
A. With B. At C. During D.On
7. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in the following question.
He was astonished at his bad luck.
A. unhappy B. frightened C. astounded D. amused
8. Despite working in the same office, Mary earns ___________________her boyfriend.
A. twice as many as B. twice as much as C. twice as more than D. twice more than
9. Did you see Jonathan this morning? He looked like ______. It must have been quite a party last night.
A. death warmed up B. a bear with a sore head C.a dead duck D. a wet blanket
10. - Kate: Your boss looks like the aggressive type.
- Jane : ____________________________________
A. Yes, he really wants to get ahead. B. Yes, he’s quite gentle.
C. Really? I’ve never seen him lie. D. Right. He’s so quiet.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

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Part 2: (10 points). Read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct,
and some have a word which should not be there. If a line is correct, put a tick (√) by the number. If a
line has a word which should not be there, write it in ‘Your answers’ part.
CARIBBEAN PARADISE Line
St Lucia has always been on one of my all-time favourite holiday 0…on….….
destinations. I first discovered its dramatic scenery on my honeymoon 00….√….…
before twelve years ago and have been back many times since. I generally 1………....
stay in the north of the island at where there are many well- equipped 2………....
villas situated in acres of private tropical grounds along stretches of 3………....
a white sandy beaches. The food is excellent too, combining traditional 4………....
local cooking with European sophistication. During the day there is plenty 5………....
to do, including watersports such like as windsurfing and snorkelling 6………....
and beach games like volleyball. Entertainment is also being provided at 7………....
night with steel bands and limbo dancing. However, you can spend on many 8………...
hours just sitting up outside looking at the spectacular sunsets and listening 9………....
to the gentle lapping of the waves on the shore. This is real island paradise. 10………....
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

SECTION B. READING COMPREHENSION

Part 1: (15 points). Read the passage below and decide which answer (from A, B, C or D) best fits each
gap. Write your answers in ‘Your answers’ part.
Smart shoes
Smart shoes that adjust their size throughout the day could soon be available. A prototype of such
a shoe has already been produced and a commercial (1) ___________may be in production within a few
years. The shoe contains sensors that constantly (2) ___________ the amount of (3) ___________ left in
it. If the foot has become too large, a tiny valve opens and the shoe (4) _________ slightly. The entire
control system is about 5 mm square and is (5) _______ inside the shoe. This radical shoe (6)______ a
need because the volume of the (7) __________ foot can change by as much as 8% during the course of
the day. The system is able to learn about the wearer's feet and (8) __________ up a picture of the size of
his or her feet throughout the day. It will allow the shoes to change in size by up to 8% so that they
always fit (9) _________. They are obviously more comfortable and less likely to cause blisters. From an
athlete's point (10) __________view, the shoes can help improve (11) _______ a little, and that is why
the first (12) ________ for the system is likely to be in a sports shoe.
Eventually, this system will find a (13) _________ in other household items, from beds that
automatically change to fit the person sleeping in them to power tools that (14) _________ themselves to
the user's hand for better grip. There is no reason why the system couldn't be (15) ________ for use in
hundreds of consumer goods.
1. A. assortment B. version C. style D. variety
2. A. prove B. confirm C. inspect D. check
3. A. room B. gap C. area D. emptiness
4. A. emplifies B. develops C. expands D. increases
5. A. located B. sited C. established D. laid
6. A. detects B. finds C. meets D. faces
7. A. average B. general C. usual D. medium
8. A. build B. pick C. grow D. set
9. A. exactly B. absolutely C. completely D. totally

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10. A. in B. by C. for D. of
11. A. achievement B. performance C. success D. winning
12. A. purpose B. exercise C. use D. operation
13. A. function B. part C. way D. place
14. A. shape B. change C. respond D. convert
15. A adapt B. adapting C. adapted D. to adapt
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Part 2: (12 points).Read the following text and choose the best phrase from the list A-I given below to
fill in each of the spaces. Each correct phrase may be only used once. There are some extra phrases.
Write your answers in ‘Your answers’ part.
The problems of public speaking
For most people, one of the biggest fears in life is having to make a speech, whether at school, at a
wedding, or in our business lives. There are several good reasons for this, not least amongst them the fear
that no-one will have the slightest interest in what you are saying. If you are on stage, as is often the case
with speeches, there's no problem. (1) _____________ you to see the audience, because the lights blind
you the moment you step up. The only area of the stage that may have no light whatsoever is the lectern
where you put your notes - it will be in total darkness.(2) __________ you probably realise that you have
left your glasses at home. (3) __________, you now have to improvise a 40-minute speech based on those
few words of your notes you can actually see. It's then that the technical faults start to come into play.
First, if you need any, your slides and illustrations won't work. (4) _____________, you'll accidentally
push the wrong button and show everything upside down. (5) ________________ , they will show the
wrong picture at the wrong time, and even jump a couple! If you're lucky, the lights will fail at this point
and the speech will have to be abandoned.
(6) ______________ the technical support is excellent, which allows you to make a good and lasting
impression. It's important to start well. To fight nerves, it's a good idea to grip the lectern with both hands,
but not too tightly, because they have been known to collapse!

A. It's at about this time that

B. If professionals are in charge
C. It's always a good thing
D. If it's in your hands
E. Fortunately, it is not possible for
F. There are times, however, when
G. However, if it isn't the case
H. Despite having spent ages preparing it
I. With this in mind
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Part 3: (10 points). Fill ONE suitable word into each numbered blank.Write your answers in ‘Your
answers’ part.
Enjoy the benefits of stress!
Are you looking forward to another busy week? You should be according (1) _________some experts.
They argue that the stress encountered in our daily (2) __________ is not only good for us but essential
to survival! They say that the response to stress, which creates a chemical called adrenalin, helps the mind

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and body to act quickly (3) ___________ emergencies. Animals and human beings use it to meet the
hostile conditions which exist on the planet.
Whilst nobody denies the pressures of everyday life, what is surprising is that we are yet to develop
successful ways of dealing (4) ________________ them. Even the experts consider the current strategies
to (5) ______________inadequate and often dangerous. They believe that (6) __________ of trying to
manage our response to (7) _____________ with drugs or relaxation techniques, we must exploit it.
Apparenly, research shows that people (8) __________ create conditions of stress for themselves by
doing exciting and risky sports or looking for challenges, cope much better with life's problems. Activities
of this type (9) ____________been shown to create a lot of emotion; people may actually cry or feel
extremely uncomfortable. But there is a point (10) ___________which they realise they have succeeded
and know it was a positive experience.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Part 4:(8 points). Read the following text and choose the correct answer from A, B, C or D. Write your
answers in ‘Your answers’ part.
Powering the future
Despite modern society’s heavy dependence on fossil fuels for energy, most people are aware that
the supply of these fuels is finite. As oil, in particular, becomes more costly and difficult to find,
researchers are looking at alternative energy sources, including solar, wind, and even nuclear power.
Solar panels catch energy directly from the sun and convert it into electricity. One of the world’s
largest solar power stations is located near Leipzig, Germany, where more than 33,000 solar panels have
capacity to generate enough energy to power about 1,800 homes. But unlike the burning oil of fossil fuels,
the process used to create all the solar energy produces no emission.
Today, however, solar provides less than one percent of the world’s energy, primarily because the
cost of the panels is still very high. And the price is only one issue. Clouds and darkness also cause solar
panels to produce less energy, which requires one to have additional power sources (such as batteries)
available.
Some scientists think the solution to this problem can be found in space – which they say is the
ideal place to gather energy from the sun. With no clouds and no nighttime, a space-based solar power
station could operate constantly. These stations would send the power back to the Earth, which could then
be turned into electricity for consumption.
Wind – the fastest growing alternative energy source – is another way of collecting energy from
the sun. Wind is caused by the sun’s heat rather than its light, and therefore, unlike solar power, it works
well even on cloudy days.
Despite its success, some oppose wind-power development, saying the turbines are both noisy and
ugly. Just outside England’s Lake District, a protected national park, twenty-seven wind towers are
planned. Many locals are protesting. “This is a high – quality landscape,” says one local homeowner.
“They shouldn’t be putting those things in here.”
There are other challenges, too. If the wind doesn’t blow, the turbines are not able to produce
adequate energy. As a result, other power sources are needed. In contrast, a strong wind can create too
much power. In case like this, the energy company must sell the extra power at a much-reduced rate,
which is not good for business. What’s needed for both wind and solar is a way to store a large energy
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 In the 1970s, nuclear was seen as the main energy alternative. Nuclear power produces vast
amounts of electricity more cheaply than gas or coal, with no carbon emissions. For a number of years in
the 1980s and 1990s, however, use of nuclear declined due to accidents, concerns about nuclear waste
storage and disposal, and high construction costs.
Today, times are changing. Worldwide, about 432 plants now generate 13 percent of the planet’s
electric power, and some countries have invested heavily in nuclear energy. France, for instance, gets
three quarter of its electricity from nuclear power, the highest of any countries. China has started to build
one or two new plants a year, and India has also begun to utilize nuclear energy on a large scale.
In the end, is any of these sources alone the answer to our current energy problems? The short
answer is no, but used in some combination – along with other sources – we may find ways to reduce and
eventually eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels.

1. What is the passage mainly about?

A. Possible replacements for fossil fuels for energy.
B. The various causes of the energy crisis in the world.
C. The benefits of solar power over other alternative energy sources.
D. Problems caused by our overdependence on fossil fuels.
2. The word “emission” in paragraph 2 is closest meaning to ________.
A. panels B. electricity C. pollution D. accidents
3. Which of these statements about solar energy is stated in the passage?
A. Solar energy is currently the biggest contributor to the world’s energy.
B. Solar energy is cheap to produce due to low price of solar panels.
C. Solar space stations could be the solution to the energy crisis.
D. Solar energy can have a harmful effect on the environment.
4. What is NOT mentioned as a disadvantage of wind power?
A. Strong winds produce too much power.
B. Strong winds can damage the turbines.
C. The turbines create of a lot of noise.
D. The turbines are seen as ugly.
5. What is the demand for both wind and solar energy?
A. There should be more powerful devices to convert wind and light into electricity.
B. There should be a method to store extra energy for future use.
C. Solar space stations would be established soon.
D. The energy company mustn’t sell extra power at a much-reduced rate.
6. Which of these statements is true about nuclear energy according to the passage?
A. It is more expensive form of energy than coal or gas.
B. It produces a lot of carbon waste.
C. Safety concerns made nuclear energy unpopular for several decades.
D. Nuclear energy is becoming less popular than other energy sources.
7. Which country gets most of its power from nuclear power?
A. France B. Germany C. India D. China
8. Which question is closest in meaning to this one “In the end, is any of these sources alone the
answer to our current energy problems?” in the last paragraph?
A. Is there an energy source that can solve all of our energy problems on its own?
B. Can our current energy problems be solved by making sure we stop burning fossil fuels?
C. Can we solve our energy problems by using all the alternative energy sources together?
D. Is finding a new alternative to fossil fuels the only way to solve our energy problems?
Your answers:
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5. 6. 7. 8.

SECTION C. WRITING
Part 1: (10 points). Use the word in brackets; complete the second sentence so that it has a similar
meaning to the first one. DO NOT change the word given.
1. A heavy fall of snow prevented them from getting home that night. (ABLE)
They _________________________________home that night because of a heavy fall of snow.
2. I went to the dentist's because I couldn't stand the toothache any longer. (UP)
I couldn't ___________________________the toothache any longer, so I went to the dentist's.
3. I would like to be able to speak French. (HAD)
I wish __________________________________________________ speak French.
4. Nadia's friend arrived just as she was about to leave the restaurant. (POINT)
Nadia was just________________________________the restaurant when her friend arrived.
5. I can't understand Doris and what she has done. (SENSE)
I can't ____________________________________________ Doris and what she has done.
Part 2:(15 points)You are Jack. Your friend, Nick, who lives in another country has invited you to come
and stay with him on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation.Write a letter (about 80-
100 words) to your friend. In your letter:
- thank him for the invitation
- explain why you cannot come
- give him your other news
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Part 3:(20 points)Your English teacher has asked you to write a story (100-120 words) for your school
story writing competition. Your story must END with the following sentence:
Finally, I was delighted that I could keep my promise to my parents!

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