PHÒNG GD&ĐT KINH MÔN ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9

MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (2017- 2018)

Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút

Thí sinh làm bài vào tờ giấy thi.

Phần trắc nghiệm: Chỉ cần viết chữ cái A hoặc B, C, D….
Phần tự luận: Viết đầy đủ theo yêu cầu của bài.
(Thí sinh không được sử dụng bất kỳ tài liệu gì.)
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A. LISTENING (20 points)
Part 1. Listen to five short conversations and choose the correct answer. Write A, B, C or D
in the space provided
1. What is probably true about the teacher?
A. She wants to stay after school to clean the desks.
B. She wants students to stop writing on their desks.
C. She has tried to destroy the classroom’s desks before.
D. She would like it if students wrote on their desks with pencil.
2. What does the principal instruct the students to do?
A. Buy lunch in the cafeteria
B. Clean up after they eat lunch
C. Talk with the cafeteria workers
D. Eat lunch outside on the playground
3. What is the subject of the announcement?
A. The dangers of flu season
B. Bringing an insurance card
C. Flu shots given by the school
D. Where to sign up for flu shots
4. Why does the teacher talk about helping the students?
A. To give students a topic
B. To tell students not to worry
C. To prove that the library is big
D. To warn students about getting lost
5. What is the teacher explaining?
A. What historical time to choose
B. Details of the students’ next project
C. Making a poster, video, or slide show
D. How to be creative to help students learn
Answer: 1. ..........2...........3...........4...........5................
Part 2. You will hear Andre telling a friend about his tennis lessons. Listen and complete the
questions. You should write no more than two words for each space.
Andre's tennis lessons
Teacher's name: Paul
6...........................................
Day:
7 £.................12..........................per hour
Cost:
At tennis courts in: 8............................................Street

Starting time: 9..........................................pm

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10.....................shorts......................and T-shirt

Part 3. You will hear a conversation between a student and a teacher. For each question, fill
in the missing information in the numbered space. You should write no more than two words
for each space.
* The student was worried about his (11)...............final exam..........................next week.
* He doesn't understand the unit on plant (12) .............life...........................
* He missed some classes because he was (13) .............sick...........................
* His teacher asks him to (14) ........................................ the plant unit with her.
* He is going to meet his (15) .........................................afterwards.
Part 4. Listen to part of a discussion about volcanoes. Choose the correct answer.
16. Why does the teacher begin this discussion?
A. To talk about volcanoes
B. To talk about Yellowstone
C. To talk about the biggest super volcanoes
D. To talk about all the different kinds of volcanoes
17. According to the discussion, how many different kinds of volcanoes are there?
A. There is only one kind.
B. There are five different kinds.
C. There are twelve different kinds.
D. There are too many to talk about.
18. How do volcanoes get created?
A. They get created by magma and pressure.
B. They come from huge underground rivers.
C. They do not move and have always been here.
D. No one knows how volcanoes are formed because they are too hot.
19. Which island is mentioned as an example of a volcano?
A. Hawaii B. San Juan C. Anna Maria D. Amelia
20. Why does the teacher talk about Yellowstone?
A. To inform that it is about to erupt
B. To give an example of a super volcano
C. To prove that it is the biggest volcano in US
D. To show that it is the biggest volcano in the world
Answer: 16.................17......................18.......................19...................20...................
B. GRAMMAR-VOCABULARY-LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS (20 points)
I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence ( 10pts)
21. At the moment she’s considering __________a car.
A. buying B. to buy C. to buying D. buy
22. It is possible __________may assist some trees in saving water in the winter.
A. to loose leaves B. when leaves have lost
C. that the loss of leaves D. the leaves are lost
23. I hate it __________there is no one in the office.
A. which B. when C. that D. where
24. “Thanks for your help.” ~ “__________want more information, call again tomorrow.
A. Were you B. Should you C. Might you D. Had you to
25. Mrs. Dawson was given the award in __________of her services to the hospital.
A. recognition B. spite C. charge D. sight of
26. The chairman’s announcement was followed by a __________debate.
A. warm B. heated C. hot D. boiling
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27. - “Would you like to have noodles, spaghetti or something different?” - “______.”
A. Anything will do B. Yes, please
C. Never mind D. I don’t mind
28. – “Your hairstyle looks terrific, John!” - “ ______.”
A. I’m glad you like it B. I don’t know
C. No, you are wrong D. Excuse me
29. Peter: "Thanks for your help, John."
John: "________ "
A. With all my heart B. Never remind me C. It's my pleasure D. As you wish
30. Anne: “Tomorrow is my birthday.” Kate: “___________”
A. Really? B. Well, I see it. C. Oh, very good. D. Many happy returns.
31. Nobody was injured in the accident, ________?
A. was there B. was he C. were they D. wasn’t it
32. Several people, ________ voice could be clearly heard, were waiting outside.
A. whose B. their C. of which D. whom
33. Your room is a mess! ________ it up once.
A. Arrange B. Make C. Tidy D. Do
34. The woman with her two children ________ in a street corner.
A. was seen beg B. was seen begging C. were seen beggingD. were seen beg
35. Listen carefully. I’m going to give you ________ advice.
A. a few B. some C. few D. little
36. The economic conditions today are ________ they were in the past.
A. much more good B. much better than C. much better D. the best than
37. Your pink shoes go ________ your trousers nicely.
A. with B. in C. for D. off
38. Look ________! You’re going to drop the vase if you’re not careful.
A. up B. out C. in D. ahead
39. If milk smells bad; you can be certain it has ________ off.
A. come B. got C. decayed D. gone
40. ________ I don’t like about the city life is the noise; I prefer to live in the countryside.
A. Which B. That C. Whether D. What
41. At Bat Trang village, they sell beautiful earthen wares at ________ prices.
A. cheap B. positive C. affordable D. favourite
42. In the central park, there is a statue ________ from a single block of marble.
A. moulded B. cut C. carved D. built
43. My sister asked me ________ to use the new washing machine .
A. how B. what C. why D. where
44. Peter was expelled from the volunteer team ________ his misbehaviour.
A. in spite of B. regardless of C. except for D. because of
45. The art gallery will be a new visitor ________ for the city.
A. interest B. attraction C. place D. appeal
46. “You must be Jane’s sister. Glad to meet you.” “________”
A. I am, either. B. So I am. I’m glad. C. What do you do? D. Me too.
47. “How lovely your pets are!” “________.”
A. Thank you, it’s nice of you to say so B. Really? They are
C. Can you say that again D. I love them, too
48. Jane: “It’s going to rain.” Mary: “___________.”
A. I hope not so B. I hope not
C. I don’t hope so D. I don’t hope either

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49. Jordan: “________” Jim: “No, thanks.”
A. Would you want another drink? B. Would you care for another drink?
C. Can you help me with this? D. Come in, please.
50. Customer: “Can I have a look at that pullover, please?”
Salesgirl: “________.”
A. It’s much cheaper B. Can I help you?
C. Which one? This one? D. Sorry, it is out of stock.
II. Use the word given in capital to form a word that fits in the gap in the sentences. (5pts)
31. There is a (VARY) ______________________of fruits in Viet Nam.
32. After the earthquake, many (RESIDE) ____________________ in the area lost their home.
33. (TECHNOLOGY) _______________________ changes affect almost every part of our lives.
34. They all cheered (ENTHUSIASM) _______________________ as their team came out.
35. Sue went red with (EMBARRASS) _______________________.
36. There are a lot of silk ___________ such as scarves, ties and dresses in our shop. (PRODUCE)
37. Bat Trang is one of the most famous _____________ craft villages in Ha Noi. (TRADITION)
38. We should read this leaflet to see what ______________ are organized during the festival.
(ACT) 39. They showed me a marble sculpture which was ____________ made by hand. (SKILL)
40. Last week we had a __________ trip to an ancient village on the outskirts of Ha Noi.
(MEMORY)
41. Obviously, our handicrafts are in _______________ with those of other villages. (COMPETE)
42. Do you know that _________________ have to follow 15 stages to make a conical hat? (ART)
43. My grandfather has developed himself to many ______ events in our community.
(CULTURE)
44. You should spend at least one week to visit the tourist ___________ in this city. (ATTRACT)
45. We are impressed by a wide _____________ of lacquerwares in the showroom. (VARY)
III. Each of the following sentences has one mistake which needs correcting (5pts)
36. For more than 450 years, Mexico City has been the economic, culture, and political centre of
A B C
Mexican people
D
37. If you need to keep fit, then why not take on a sport such as badminton or tennis?
A B C D
38. I think she will be suitable for the work because she has been working like a teacher for a
A B C D
long time.
39. Because they had spent too many time considering the new contract, the students
A B C
lost the opportunity to lease the apartment
D
40. Having achieved the highest score, our team rewarded the first prize.
A B C D
41. We have no idea who talking to when we have problems.
A B C D
42. Nick asked Phong whether he had gone to Mai’s birthday party last night.
A B C D
43. Lan is very depressing because her closest friend is moving to another city.
A B C D
44. Their daughter said that she doesn’t want to take exams into economics universities.
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45. I don’t know what to do as these instructions are extremely confused.
A B C D
46. The country has significant changed since we came here in 2007.
A B C D
47. All of us are astonished that life in the countryside to improve a lot.
A B C D
48. The study of the sculptures of the Cham people is truly fascinated, and some books have been
A B C D
written about them.
49. I haven’t visited my grandparents when we came to live in the city.
A B C D
50. We still haven’t got a sponsor although the fact that we’ve written to dozen of companies.
A B C D
C. READING (30 points)
I. Read the text in each question. What does it say? Choose the best explanation for each
text. On the answer sheet, circle A, B, C or D (10 pts)
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A. Visitors are requested to park outside
the reception area. ABC University
B. Please tell reception where you have
parked your car.
There are some parking spaces
C. Visitors who wish to park should ask available for visitors. Please ask at
at reception reception.
D. Details of parking for students are
available from the reception.
42.
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
43.
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
44.
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.
45.
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
entrance. USE BACK ENTRANCE
D. If you are late, you must go back to the entrance.

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II. Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space (10
points)
During the 20th century the pace of technology development in cameras and photography
continued at an accelerated pace much like many (46) ______technology developments. While
several key (47) _____ like car, telephone and the gramophone record happened in the later half of
the 19th century, it is the last 100 years that saw major developmental work in many areas of
communications technology as well as in other fields, fax machines and the Internet, to name (48)
_____.
In the (49) _____ of the camera, the developments simplified the whole process of
photography, (50) _____ it accessible to one and all at affordable (51) _____ and the camera
industry denizens of our times made it into a mass phenomenon. The first mass use camera
became available (52) _____ the turn of the 20th century and can be traced back to the year 1900.
There are hundreds of (53) _____ of cameras available today both for the amateur as well as the
(54) _____ and the camera is an important (55) _____ of any family's repertoire of gadgets.
46. A. other B. another C. others D. an other
47. A. discoveries B. products C. works D. inventions
48. A. a few B. a lot C. few D. several
49. A. example B. case C. situation D. part
50. A. letting B. finding C. making D. causing
51. A. prices B. costs C. values D. expenses
52. A. at B. in C. on D. for
53. A. kinds B. products C. series D. models
54. A. profession B. professional C. unprofessional D. professor
55. A. kind B. job C. part D. work
III. Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions: (10 pts)
Walt Disney was born in 1901 in Chicago, but soon moved to a small farm near Marceline,
Missouri. From this rural and rather humble beginning he later became one of the most famous
and beloved motion-picture producers in history. Although he died in 1966, his name and artistic
legacy continue to influence the lives of millions of people throughout the world.
After several years of barely making ends meet as a cartoon artist operating from his Los
Angeles garage, Disney had his first success in 1928, with his release of a Mickey Mouse cartoon.
Throughout the next decade, he continued to produce a number of cartoons, and develop more of
his highly profitable and enduring creations, such as Donald Duck and Pluto. In the late 1930s, he
issued full-length cartoon films. Snow White became an instant commercial and critical success.
This was only the first of many films, both animated and not, produced by Disney and his studio.
But as renowned as Disney name is for cartoons and movies, it is probably best known for a
string of spectacular amusement and theme parks. Starting with California’s Disneyland in 1955
and culminating with the fantastically successful Disney World and EPCOT Center in Florida,
Disney became a household name. In recent years, the theme park concept became international,
with openings in Toyo and Paris. With the continuing success of Disney, the creations of future
theme parks are under discussion.
56. Which of the following is the title for the passage?
A. Walt Disney and his Legacy. B. The history of Disney World and Disneyland.
C. Walt Disney’s Boyhood Years. D. Walt Disney and Animated Cartoons.
57. The word “humble” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. simple B. shy C. boring D. respectful
58. What is the author’s attitude toward the accomplishments of Walt Disney?
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59. According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. Disney first achieved success after his death.
B. Mickey Mouse was Disney’s only cartoon creation.
C. Snow White was the first full-length cartoon film.
D. Disney’s first concern was always profitability.
60. In paragraph 2, “barely making ends meet” is closest in meaning to __________.
A. trying new businesses B. producing only a few cartoons
C. not making much money D. meeting personal failure
61. The word “enduring” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. difficult B. suffering C. famous D. lasting
62. The word “renowned” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________ .
A. possessed B. talked about C. useful D. well-known
63. It can be inferred from the passage that________.
A. Snow White was Disney’s most successful film.
B. Disney created cartoon movies and “non-cartoon” movies.
C. the Tokyo theme park is in financial difficulty.
D. the California theme park is now closed.
64. The word “concept” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. idea B. location C. birth D. demand
65. In future years, it is most likely that___________.
A. the remaining theme parks will also close B. Disney will produce only cartoons
C. the Paris theme park will become successful D. the Disney name will stay well known
IV. Read the text and decide if each sentence is True or False.
In the last 100 years. technology has completely changed the way we live. At the touch of a
button, we can look up almost anything we need to know on the Internet. We have electricity, aero
planes. television, and we have ever been to the moon. So what sort of inventions will there be in
the 21st century? Indeed, is there anything important still left to invent?
It seems that there is. Scientists all over the world are looking into Nanotechnology with a
great deal of interest. This is the science of building small machines – and when we say small, we
mean very small. To give you an idea of the size scientists are talking about, these machines would
be about a million billion times smaller than the smallest bit of dust.
Nanotechnology will bring about enormous changes. Doctors, for example, will be able to
cure any illness. The environment will be improved because it will be possible to take the polluted
air we breathe and make it clean again. But perhaps the most exciting thought of all is that we
won’t have to wait a thousand years for Nanotechnology – many people believe there is a good
chance it will come in our lifetime.
1. This passage is mainly about technological changes.
2. Technology has brought about a dramatic change to our daily lives.
3. Nanotechnology is the skill of building very small machines.
4. Nanotechnology can be used in cancer treatment.
5. Scientists have a lot of interest in nanotechnology.
6. It is believed that nanotechnology will be invented in a thousand years.
V. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.

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 With a (1) ________ of about 2.6 million people, Vancouver is the largest City in Western
Canada. Vancouver is in the Southwest of Canada, and it is only a few hours of driving away from
the American (2) ________.
Vancouver is popular because it (3) ________ so many things. It is a huge, modern City.
On the other hand, it is also one of North America’s most beautiful areas. The natural beauty (4)
________ Vancouver is famous all around the world.
Vancouver is right next to the Rocky Mountains, so it is a wonderful place for skiing and
snowboarding. Those aren’t the only winter sports you can do there. If you can (5) ________ a
winter sport, then you probably do that sport in Vancouver. After all, the 2010 Winter Olympic
were there. Vancouver is also great for hiking, jogging, and skateboarding. It even has beaches.
The beaches aren’t the (6) ________ in the world, but they are clean and pretty.
(7) ________ place that you have to visit in Vancouver is Stanley Park. This is a public
park that is a stone’s throw from (8) ________. However, the park is completely surrounded by the
Pacific Ocean. The nature in Stanley Park is beautiful. It is close to downtown, but it feels like it
is 100 kilometres away. The park also has playgrounds, gardens, beaches, tennis courts, and even
an (9) ________.
Vancouver is something for everybody. It is no (10) ________ that people think it is one of
the world’s best cities.
1. A. number B. exist C. control D. population
2. A. area B. border C. region D. place
3. A. includes B. insists C. combines D. consists
4. A. around B. over C. on D. upon
5. A. repeat B. tell C. name D. separate
6. A. good B. best C. better D. well
7. A. Another B. Others C. Other D. Anothers
8. A. mountain B. hill C. village D. downtown
9. A. quarter B. effort C. aquarium D. notice
10. A. wonder B. cause C. true D. fact
D. WRITING (30 points)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it. (5pts)
71. Children learn a lot about how to behave in a situation like this.
ð Only…………………………………………………………………………………………..…..
72. You can use it as long as you like, and it will not wear out.
ð No matter ………………………………………………………………………………..………
73. You needn’t make an appointment to see the personnel manager.
ð There’s …………………………………………………………………………………….…….
74. The train journey from London to Bristol takes two hours.
ðIt is a ……………………………………………………………………………………….…….
75. If you don’t believe in it, you will never be able to do it.
ð Believe …………………………………………………………………………………………..
76. I didn’t learn my lesson, so I got bad mark.
If I ………………………………………………………………………………………………
77. She started working for that company a year ago.
She has been ……………………………………………………………………………………
78. It’s a pity I didn’t take my doctor’s advice.
I wish …………………………………………………………………………………………..
79. My daughter is a better speaker of English than me.
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80. The dictionary was so expensive that I couldn’t buy it.
The dictionary was too ……………………………………………………………………….
81. Although Sue felt tired, she stayed up late talking to Jill.
Despite ……………………………………………………………………………………….
82. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.
The man ………………………………………………………………………………………
83. Since we had nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk.
Having ……………………………………………………………………………………….
84. “Would you mind not smoking in here?”
I’d rather ……………………………………………………………………………………..
85. I’ve never read a more romantic story.
It is ………………………………………………………………………………………….
86. I arrived on time in spite of the bad traffic.
Although …………………………………………………………………………………….
87. David has good relationship with most of his colleagues.
David gets ………………………………………………………………………………….
88. Lan was ill, so she didn’t go to Dong Ho Village with her friends.
Because …………………………………………………………………………………….
89. The children are eager to visit Hue next week.
The children are looking …………………………………………………………………..
90. I’ll give you a call immediately I have finished my work.
As soon …………………………………………………………………………………….
II. Reply the letter from Hoa ( 60 - 80 words ). ( 10pts )
Dear Hang
I'm happy to know that you've got good result for English this term. My English is not very good. I
want to know your methods of learning. Please write to me as soon as possible so that I can
improve my English in next term.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Your friend,
Hoa

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III. Write a passage (140-160 words) (15pts) on the following topic: ‘Most teachers think that
homework is necessary’. How far do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

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