ĐỀ THI HSG ANH 9 Thanh Thủy 1 (2021 2022) có đáp án

PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO

KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 9

THANH THUỶ
ĐỀ SỐ 01

NĂM HỌC 2021 - 2022
Môn: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút (không kể giao đề)

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SECTION 1. LISTENING
I. Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER  for each
answer. (1.0 point)
 Programme of Activities for First Day
Time
Example

Place

Event

(1) the…………………

Meet the Principal and staff

10.15

 

Talk by the (2) ……………..……of
Studies

10.45

 

Talk by the (3) ……………………..

(4) ……………o’clock

Classroom 5

(5) …………………….. English test

10.00

II. Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. (1.0 point)
1. What does Peter want to drink?
A. tea
B. coffee
C. a cold drink
2. What caused Peter problems at the bank?
A. The exchange rate was down.
B. He was late.
C. The computers weren’t working.
3. Who did Peter talk to at the bank?
A. an old friend
B. an American man
C. a German man

4. Henry gave Peter a map of
A. the city.
B. the bus routes.
C. the train system.
5. What do Peter and Sally decide to order?
A. food and drinks
B. just food
C. just drinks
SECTION 2. PHONETICS
III. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently. Write your answers in the
space provided. (0.6 points)
1. A. hour
B. honest
C. honor
D. heart
2. A. reasonable
B. responsible
C. thousand
D. because
3. A. overhand
B. abundant
C. attendance
D. voluntary
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IV. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three of the group. Write your
answers in the space provided. (0.4 points)
1. A. discover
B. volunteer

C. oversea
D. engineer
2. A. invasion
B. foundation
C. government
D. investment

SECTION 3. LEXICO - GRAMMAR
V. Choose the correct answer to complete each of the following sentences. Write your answers in
the space provided. (7.0 points)
1. The girl____________ photo was in the paper today lives in our street.
A. who
B. whom
C. which
D. whose
2. The____________of this city has increased rapidly in the recent years.
A. number
B. population
C. crowd
D. total
3. English is a____________ easy language for Swedes to learn.
A. compare
B. to compare
C. comparatively
D. comparison.
4. My parents lent me the money. ____________, I couldn’t have afforded the trip.
A. However          
B. Therefore         
C. Only if       
D. Otherwise

5. I must congratulate you ____________ your excellent exam results.
A. for
B. in
C. on
D. with
6. He has now been formally ____________as a presidential candidate.
A. pointed
B. considered
C. received
D. nominated
7. If it hadn’t been for your laziness, you ____________ the exams.
A. could have passed
B. could pass
C. had passed
D. must have passed
8. He found ____________ to answer all the questions within the time given.
A. that impossible
B. it impossible
C. it impossibly
D. the impossibly
9. Many music fans find him ____________with the thought-provoking questions.
A. unforgettable
B. unforeseen
C. unfortunate
D. unformed
10. Give Ann a call; she needs ____________ up.
A. encourage
B. moving
C. laughing
D. cheering

11. The weather condition in the South is favorable to agriculture, while __________ the North is not
quite so.
A. weather of
B. weather in
C. that in
D. that
12. This shop is selling clothes at ____________prices.
A. competed
B. competing
C. competitionD. competitive
13. Children with ____________ disease should not be allowed to go to school.
A. contact
B. constant
C. infectious
D. influential
14. ____________ the salary meets my expectations. I will accept the job offered.
A. Provided that
B. Due to
C. Even if
D. Unless
15. The state laws limit the speed ____________ motorists are permitted to drive.
A. which
B. at which
C. that
D. where
16. Stricter anti-pollution laws can ____________ higher prices for consumers.
A. make
B. result from
C. be due to
D. lead to

17. Three quarters of the day ____________in idleness.
A. was spent
B. were spent
C. was going
D. were taking
18. Only when you become a parent ____________ what true responsibility is.
A. you will understand
B. will you understand
C. you understand
D. don’t you understand
19. When the police investigate a crime, they __________ evidence such as fingerprints, hair, or
clothing.
A. look after
B. look for
C. look up for
D. look into
20. Prices are rising quickly everywhere. The ____________ seems to go up every day.
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A. standard of living
B. quality of life
C. annual income
D. cost of living
21. A person of ____________ age may suffer from defects of vision.
A. every
B. certain
C. some
D. any
22. Put all the toys away ____________ someone slips and falls on them.

A. provided that
B. unless
C. in case
D. so long as
23. ____________ on the bus the other day, I bumped into Alice.
A. Travelling
B. Having travelled
C. I was travelling
D. When I travelled
24. “Do you ____________ your new roommate, or do you two argue?
A. get used to
B. on good terms with
C. keep in touch with
D. get along with
25. Children must be taught to ____________ between right and wrong.
A. distinguishable
B. distinguishing
C. distinguished
D. distinguish
26. Tom had a lucky escape. He ____________ killed.
A. could have been
B. must have been
C. should have been
D. had been
27. I’d rather you ____________ too much time surfing the Internet.
A. not spend
B. not to spend
C. didn’t spend
D. don’t spend
28. Only three of the students in my class are girls; ____________ are all boys.

A. others
B. other students
C. the others
D. the other
* Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in the following sentence.
29. While play hide and seek, the children came across some old photos in the attic.
A. discovered by accident
B. took by mistake
C. found on purpose
D. looked for a reason
* Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in the following sentence.
30. We try to create an atmosphere of comfort and security for our children.
A. danger
B. shelter
C. safety
D. harmony
VI. There is one mistake in each sentence. Identify the mistake and write your answer in the space
provided. (1,0 point)
1. We wish today was sunny so that we could spend the day in the countryside
A
B
C
to communicate with nature.
D
2. Julia has such many things to do that she has no time to go out.
A
B
C

D
3. Our friends suggested to spend the summer holiday on an island in the Pacific Ocean.
A
B
C
D
4. In some countries, octopuses and snails are considered being delicacies to eat.
A
B
C
D
5. There weren’t chairs enough for the people attending the medical congress.
A
B
C
D
SECTION 4. READING
VII. Read the passage and choose the best option to complete the passage. Write your answers in
the space provided. (2.0 points)
More and more people are discovering that sharing and talking about their favorite books with
others can be as rewarding as the act of reading (1) ___________ . For people who feel that they are
too busy to sit down with a book, a book club helps them schedule time to read , others have gained
self-confidence by (2) ___________ in or leading a discussion. And most people enjoy the chance to
(3) ___________ new friends.
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A successful book club should have a group that is small enough so even the quiet people can be
heard, but also big enough for many different (4) ___________. The best arrangement is a (5)
___________ of ages, sexes, and backgrounds for more reading variety and livelier discussions.

The book club could (6) ___________ in one subject or type of books, like mysteries, science fiction,
or biographies. Or the members could read books of all types, as long as the book is highly
recommended by someone who thinks it would be (7) ___________ discussing.
Some book clubs meet in places like bookstores, public libraries or restaurants, but most have their
meetings in members’ homes. This approach simply (8) ___________ more privacy and time for
longer meetings. To make the meeting go smoothly, a leader should be (9) ___________ . The leader
will usually start the discussion by asking what the author’s main idea was. Book club members should
never be afraid to offer their opinions, even if they don’t like the book. They just need to prepare to
explain (10) ___________ they did not like something.
1. A. it
B. itself
C. themselves
D. oneself
2. A. participating
B. taking
C. talking
D. sitting
3. A. do
B. make
C. from
D. gather
4. A. characters
B. issues
C. attitudes
D. opinions
5. A. mixture
B. range
C. number
D. lot
6. A. focus

B. talk
C. specialize
D. concentrate
7. A. valuable
B. busy
C. worth
D. useful
8. A. offers
B. supplies
C. encourages
D. takes
9. A. called
B. named
C. suggested
D. appointed
10. A. what
B. why
C. how
D. where
VIII. Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question. Write
your answers in the space provided. (1.0 point)
As Christmas evolved in the United States, new customs were adopted and many old ones were
reworked. The legend of Santa Claus, for example, had origins in Europe and was brought by Dutch
settlers to New York in the early 18th century. Traditionally, Santa Claus – from the Dutch Sinter Klaas
– was depicted as a tall, dignified, religious figure riding a white horse through the air. Known as Saint
Nicholas in Germany, he was usually accompanied by Black Peter, an elf who punished disobedient
children. In North America he eventually developed into a fat, jolly old gentleman who had neither the
religious attributes of Saint Nicholas nor the strict disciplinarian character of Black Peter.
Santa’s transformation began in 1823, when a New York newspaper published the poem A Visit from
Saint Nicholas, which Clement Clark Moore had written to amuse his daughter. The poem introduced

many Americans to the story of a kindly saint who flew over housetops in a reindeer-drawn sleigh.
Portraits and drawings of Santa Claus by American illustrator Thomas Nast further strengthened the
legend during the second half of the 19th century. Living at the North Pole and assisted by elves, the
modern Santa produced and delivered toys to all good children. By the late 19th century he had become
such a prominent figure of American folklore that in 1897, when Virginia O’Hanlon wrote to the New
York Sun newspaper asking if Santa was real, she received a direct answer: “Yes, Virginia, there is a
Santa Claus”.
1. Who brought the legend of Santa Claus to the USA according to the passage?
A. Sinter Klaas
B. Saint Nicholas
C. A German
D. Dutch settlers
2. Santa Claus was traditionally described as a
A. tall man who could walk through the air B. fat, jolly, old man
C. religious figure
D. fat man riding a white horse
3. Santa Claus in North America was depicted as
A. a man with the strict disciplinarian character of Black Peter
B. a good old man with less religious character
C. one with religious attributes of Saint Nicholas
D. a jolly man on horseback
4. Who was Black Peter?
A. an elf accompanying Saint Nicholas
B. an elf who rode a white horse
C. one of the disobedient children
D. a popular traditional figure
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5. What word is closest in meaning to attributes?

A. symbols of a person
B. natural qualities C. effects
D. outer appearance
6. Where did the legend of Santa Claus come from?
A. the North Pole
B. Europe
C. North America
D. the City of New York
7. 1823 was mentioned as a year when
A. Clement Clark Moore wrote his first poem
B. Clement Clark Moore’s poem made him
popular
C. Saint Nicholas visited New York
D. the image of Santa Claus was transformed
8. According to Clement Clark Moore’s poem
A. Santa Claus had nothing different in appearance from the traditional one
B. Santa Claus had wings and could fly
C. Santa Claus liked poetry
D. Santa Claus was a kindly saint who flew over housetops in a sleigh
9. The answer Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus is an illustration for the fact that
A. the New York Sun was popular with children
B. Santa Claus was a prominent figure at that time
C. newspapers are unreliable
D. Virginia O’Hanlon was a reader of the New York Sun
10. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Santa Claus was an imaginary old man created by artists based on traditional figures
B. Living in the North Pole, Santa Claus visited children at Christmas
C. Santa Claus was a real figure living in northern America
D. Santa Claus was a story based on Saint Nicholas and Black Peter
IX. Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answers in the space provided.

(2.0 points)
It never ceases to amaze me how litle notice some people now take of rules in public places. When I
was a child, it would never have occurred to me not to comply (1) _____________ the rules. If
someone smoked in defiance of a “No Smoking” sign on a train, they (2) _____________ rapidly be
reminded of their transgression by several irate passengers, who would refer the errant smoker (3)
_____________ the sign in no uncertain terms. What’s more, the person accused would normally (4)
_____________ for his indiscretion, and would certainly refrain (5) _____________ repeating his antisocial behaviour. These days reminding someone of their public duty not (6) _____________ drop
litter or swear on the streets is likely to succeed only in unleashing a torrent of verbal abuse from the
wrongdoer. Many people seem blithely unaware that, for example, the ‘silence in the library’ rule
applies to them, as much as to anyone (7) _____________. Asking them is not enough, pleading with
them might still not deter them from their noisy chat, resorting to physical violence, an undesirable
option, seems the only one likely to (8)_______________ results. But in all seriousness, what really
annoys me is that one (9) _____________ made to feel churlish or old-fashioned just to insist on basic
respect of everyday manners. Truly, it seems polite (10)_____________ and good manners count for
nothing in today’s society.
SECTION 5. WRITING
X. Finish the second sentence in each pair in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
before it. (1.0 point)
1. My sister didn’t intend to go to her friend’s wedding.
→ My sister had _______________________________________________________
2. I would suggest seeing a doctor if it doesn’t clear up.
→ You had ___________________________________________________________
3. I had to wait for my brother for over two hours.
→ My best friend kept ___________________________________________________
4. “I wish my daughter were hard-working,” said Mr. Smith.
→ Mr. Smith complained about ____________________________________________
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5. Quang Hai is considered one of the best football player in Viet Nam now.

→ Quang Hai is regarded__________________________________________________
XI. Complete the second sentence, using the word given in bold. Do not change the word given. You
must use between two and five words, including the word given. (1.0 point)
1. We won’t get to the airport in less than 30 minutes.
LEAST
→ It will ____________________________________ 30 minutes to get to the airport.
2. You didn’t think carefully enough before you decided.
OUGHT
→ You _________________________________ mote carefully before you decided.
3. They decided to build a new supermarket immediately.
SHOULD
→ They decided that a _________________________________________ immediately.
4. He had a very traditional upbringing, didn’t he?
TRADITIONALLY
→ He was _______________________________________________, wasn’t he?
5. I had trouble in following the instructions.
DIFFICULT
→ I found _____________________________________ the instructions.
XII. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “ Grades ( Marks) encourage
students to learn”. In about 120 to 150 words, write a paragraph to express your personal point of
view.
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___The end___
(Cán bộ coi thi khơng giải thích gì thêm)
PHỊNG GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO

ĐÁP ÁN

THANH THUỶ

ĐỀ CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9

ĐỀ SỐ 03

NĂM HỌC 2021 - 2022
Môn: Tiếng Anh

MỖI ĐÁP ÁN ĐÚNG ĐƯỢC 0,2 ĐIỂM
TRỪ BÀI VIẾT LUẬN CÓ THANG ĐIỂM RIÊNG
SECTION 1. LISTENING
I. Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER  for each
answer. (1.0 point)
1.  Main Hall
2.  Director
3.  Student Adviser
4. eleven/11
5. placement
II. Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. (1.0 point)
1. C
2. C
3. B
4. B
5. A
SECTION 2. PHONETICS
III. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently. Write your answers in the
space provided. (0.6 points) (0.2 points for each correct answer)
1. D
2. B
3. A
IV. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three of the group. Write your

answers in the space provided. (0.4 points) (0.2 points for each correct answer)
1. A
2. C
SECTION 3. LEXICO - GRAMMAR
V. Choose the correct answer to complete each of the following sentences. Write your answers in
the space provided. (7.0 points) (0.2 points for each correct answer)
1. D
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. C
6. D

7. A

8. B

9. A

10. D

11. C

12. D

13. C

14. A

15. B

16. D

17. A

18. B

19. B

20. D

21. D

22. C

23. A

24. D

25. D
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26. A

27. C

28. C

29. A

30. A

VI. There is one mistake in each sentence. Identify the mistake and write your answer in the space
provided. (1.0 point) (0.2 points for each correct answer)
1. D
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. B
SECTION 4. READING
VII. Read the passage and choose the best option to complete the passage. Write your answers in
the space provided. (2.0 points) (0.2 points for each correct answer)
1. B
2. A
3. B
4. D
5. A
6. C

7. C

8. A

9. D

10. B

VIII. Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question. Write
your answers in the space provided. (1.0 points) (0.2 points for each correct answer)

1. D
2. C
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. B

7. D

8. D

9. B

10. A

IX. Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answers in the space provided.
(2.0 points) (0.2 points for each correct answer)
1. with
2. would
3. to
4. apologize
5. from
6. to

7. else

8. get

9. is

10. behavior

SECTION 5. WRITING
X. Finish the second sentence in each pair in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
before it. (1.0 point) (0.2 points for each correct answer)
1. My sister had no intention of going to her friend’s wedding.
2. You had better see a doctor if it doesn’t clear up.
3. My best friend kept me waiting for over two hours.
4. Mr. Smith complained about his daughter’s laziness / not being hard-working.
5. Quang Hai is regarded as one of the best football player in Viet Nam now.
XI. Complete the second sentence, using the word given in bold. Do not change the word given.
You must use between three and six words, including the word given. (1.0 point) (0.2 points for
each correct answer)
1. It will take (us) at least 30 minutes to get to the airport.
2. You ought to have thought more carefully before you decided.
3. They decided that a new supermarket should be built immediately.
4. He was very traditionally brought up / was brought up very traditionally, wasn’t he?
5. I found it difficult to follow the instructions.
XII. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “ Grades ( Marks) encourage
students to learn”. In about 120 to 150 words, write a paragraph to express your personal point of
view. (2.0 points)
In about 120-150 words, write an essay to expess your opinion, using specific reasons and examples to

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support your opinion.
Marking criteria
1. Content

Point
0,8

- Providing all main ideas and details as required.

0,4

- Communicating intention sufficiently and effectively

0,4

2. Organization and presentation

0,4

- Ideas are well organized and presented with coherence, cohesion
and clarity.

0,2

- The essay is well-structured
3. Language
- Demonstration of a variety of vocabulary and structures
appropriate to the level of English language.
- Good use and control of grammatical structures
4. Punctuation and spelling and handwriting

0,2
0,4
0,2

0,2
0,4

- Good punctuation and no spelling mistakes

0,2

- Legible handwriting

2.0

Listening transcripts:
Part 1
RECEPTIONIST:     Sorry to keep you waiting. Well, firstly, let me give you this booklet. It tells you
a bit more about the school, the courses and the social activities we offer. Now, on the first page,
there’s an outline of this morning’s activities. There, you see? The programme starts at 10 o’clock . 
Try not to be late as it’s a very full day.  At 10 o’clock, all the new students will gather in the Main
Hall to meet the Principal and the rest of the staff. In fact, you spend most of the morning in the
Main Hall.
STUDENT:     Where’s that?
RECEPTIONIST:     I’ll show you in a minute. Just let me quickly run through this morning’s events
first and then I’ll explain how to get there.
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STUDENT:     Yes, OK.
RECEPTIONIST:     Right. Where were we? Yes, so, the Principal’s talk will last about
fifteen minutes and then the Director of Studies will talk to you for half an hour about the courses and
the different requirements for each. After that, the Student Adviser will tell you about the various
services and activities we offer to students . Any questions?

STUDENT:     So, all of this is in the Main Hall?
RECEPTIONIST: That’s right. And then you’ll go next door to Classroom 5 at 11 o’clock .
STUDENT: What happens there ?
RECEPTIONIST: You’ll have a test.
STUDENT: Test? I don’t like the sound of that. What sort of test?
RECEPTIONIST:     Oh, it’s nothing to worry about. It’s just a placement test to help us find your
level of English so that we can put you in the right class. It won’t last long.
STUDENT:     But how do I find the Main Hall?
RECEPTIONIST:     Right; if you look on the back of the booklet I gave you, you’ll see a map of the
school. Let me show you. Look: you came in through the Main Entrance, here, and now we’re here at
Reception.
Now, to get to the Main Hall, you walk on to the end of this corridor in front of you and then you turn
left. Walk along past the Language Laboratory and then past the Library, which is next to
the Language Lab, on the same side, and facing you is the Main Hall, at the end of the corridor.
You can’t miss it .
STUDENT:     So it’s next to the Library, in fact .
RECEPTIONIST:     Yes, that’s right.
STUDENT:     I should be able to find that. And do you have a Computer Laboratory? 
RECEPTIONIST:     Yes, we do.
STUDENT:     Could you tell me where that is?
RECEPTIONIST:     Certainly, yes. You go down to the end of this corridor again but, this Q8 time,
don’t turn left; turn right, away from the Main Hall. The Computer Lab. is immediately on your right .
OK?
STUDENT:     And where’s the staff room, in case I need to find a teacher at some stage?
RECEPTIONIST:     The staff room is near the main entrance, on the left over there, just opposite the
Reception desk . In a day or two, I’m sure you’ll find your way around very easily.
STUDENT:     Oh, one last thing. Is there a student common room?
RECEPTIONIST:     Oh yes, I forgot to mention that. It’s this area here, very close to where we are
now, to the right of the Reception desk as you come in the main entrance . There’s tea and coffee
facilities there.

STUDENT:     Great. Thank you very much.
RECEPTIONIST:     You’re welcome.
Part 2
SALLY: Oh, Peter, there you are. You’ve been ages. What kept you so long?
PETER: I’m sorry I’m so late, Sally. Have you been waiting long?
SALLY: Oh, half an hour . But it doesn’t matter. I’ve had a coffee and I’ve been reading this guidebook for
tourists. Sit down. You look very hot and tired. What would you like to drink?
PETER: I’d love a really chilled mineral water or something. Will you have another coffee?
SALLY: Yes, I will. The waitress will be back in a moment. Why were you so late? Did something happen?
PETER: Yes. You know I went to the bank to cash some travellers cheques? Well, the exchange rate was
looking healthy, but when I went to the teller, they told me the  computer system
was temporarily down , so they couldn’t do any transactions. They said the problem would be fixed in
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a few minutes, so I waited. And then I started talking to another guy in the bank, and I forgot the time.
SALLY: Oh, really? Someone you met in the bank? Does he work there?
PETER: No. he was a tourist, from New York . His name’s Henry. and he’s been here for a week, but he’s
moving on to Germany tomorrow. He’s an architect, and he’s spending four weeks travelling around
Europe.
SALLY: Just like us!
PETER: Yeah, just like us. He told me the names of some places where we should eat. Great food, and not too
expensive, he said. Oh, and he also gave me this map of  the bus system . He said he didn’t need it
any more.
SALLY: That’s useful. Pity he’s moving on tomorrow. Ah, here’s the waitress. Let’s order. Do you want
anything to eat, or shall we just have a drink?
PETER: Well, I’m hungry, and we’ve got a lot of sightseeing to do, so let’s just have a snack and a drink .
SALLY: Sounds good to me!
PETER: Well, let’s decide what we’ll see today. I guess the best place to start is the Cathedral, and then the
Castle. What are the opening times for those two?

SALLY: Well, according to this guidebook, the Cathedral is only open from nine-thirty in the morning until
midday. No, hang on. That’s the Cathedral Museum. The Cathedral itself is open morning and
afternoon . The Castle is just open from one to five, so we can’t go there until after lunch. I really
want to spend some time in the Art Gallery, because they’ve got this wonderful painting by
Rembrandt that I’ve always wanted to see.
PETER: What else should we see?
SALLY: Well, the guidebook says the Botanical Gardens are worth spending some time in, and they’re open
all day, from eight to six, so we can go there any time. I’d like to go to the Markets near the river too,
but... oh ... no, wait, that’s only in the mornings, too.
PETER: As well as today and tomorrow, we can see some other places on Monday, you know. But I don’t
think the Markets will be open then : they only open on Thursdays, so we’ve missed them for this
week. Maybe we should go to the Cathedral today because it’s Sunday tomorrow, and even though
it’s open every day it might be more difficult to get in tomorrow because of the church services.
SALLY: That’s true, but the Art Gallery isn’t open on Sundays at all, so we’ll have to go there today. The
Castle’s open every day except Mondays, so we’re OK there, and the Gardens of course only close at
night.
PETER: Are all these places free or do we have to pay to go in? What does the guidebook say?
SALLY: I think there’s a charge for all of them except the Botanical Gardens . Oh. and the Markets, of course
you don’t pay to go in.
PETER: OK. well, it looks like our plan is this: we’ll go to see the painting you like first , the Rembrandt, then
have lunch and go on to the Castle after that, and then the Cathedral.
SALLY: OK. It says here that the roof of the Cathedral is really beautiful.
PETER: Is that right? What I really want to do at the Cathedral is climb the tower . The view is supposed to
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be spectacular.
SALLY: OK, well, that’ll be more than enough for today. Then, tomorrow, let’s go to the Botanical Gardens
and have a picnic. I want to sit by the river and watch the swans. This city’s famous for them.
___The end___

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