Đề luyện thi HSG Anh 9 cấp Tỉnh

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Đề số 24
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
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KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9 THCS
Môn: Tiếng Anh

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SECTION A: LISTENING (3.0 points)
Part 1. You are going to hear two women talking about a holiday in France. Listen and choose
the best option A, B, or C to complete the statements about the recording. Put a tick (√) next to
the correct answer. There is an example at the beginning (0). You will hear the conversation
TWICE. (1.0 point)
0. Paula is talking to …………………
√A. Meg
B. Anna
C. Peter
1. Meg says that …………………
A. she has been ill.B. Paula doesn’t look very well. C. she’s pleased to see Paula.
2. Before the trip, Paula …………………
A. was enthusiastic about it.
B. wanted to go to the Lake District.
C. didn’t tell anybody she was going.
3. Before Mark and Paula went to Paris, …………………
A. Mark’s boss didn’t want him to go.
B. Paula arranged for somebody to look after the hamster.
C. Paula’s sister promised to look after the children.
4. The journey across the Channel…………………
A. was very smooth.

B. was unpleasant for Paula.
C. lasted eight hours.
5. The only thing Paula liked about Paris was…………………
A. the weather.
B. the accommodation.
C. the shops.
Part 2. You will hear a woman talking about a sports center. Listen and answer the following
questions with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER. You will hear the
recording TWICE. (1.0 point)
1. What time does the center close?
………………………....................
2. What kind of sports equipment does it sell? .................……………..................
3. How long do you have to return faulty items? …………………………………….
4. Who can give you advice?
…………………………………….
5. When is there a late night opening?
…………………………………….
Part 3. You will hear some information about free cinema tickets. Listen and complete questions.
(1.0 point)
FREE CINEMA TICKETS
Usual price:
5$
1. Name of film:
The Elephant...........................................
Send postcard to:
Radio South-West
2. Address :
............................................Road, Bristol
3. Before:
..........................................................July

4. Number of tickets per family: ................................................................
5. Everybody will get a:
................................................................


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SECTION B. PHONETICS (1.0 point)
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
(0.5 point)
1. A. change
B. hungry
C. stronger
D. single
2. A. intention
B. material
C. mature
D. intensity
3. A. rises
B. houses
C. raises
D. promises
4. A. hand
B. bank
C. sand
D. band
5. A. battle
B. magic
C. nag
D. dismayed
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others. (0.5 point)

1. A. national
B. engineer
C. interesting
D. scientist
2. A. responsible
B. environment C. importance
D. residential
3. A. provide
B. combine
C. service
D. account
4. A. difference
B. difficult
C. supporting
D. beautiful
5. A. social
B. reply
C. contain
D. appear
SECTION C. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (7.0 points)
I. Circle the letter A, B, C or D as your best choice to complete each sentence (2.0 points)
1. For the last few months, the south-central coastal provinces ______ significantly less
precipitation and prolonged drought.
A. have experienced
B. experience
C. are experiencing
D. have been experienced
2. _______ my friends knew I was going to study overseas.
A. Not much of
B. Not many of

C. Not a lot of
D. Not many
3. There was a terrible accident last night. When I arrived at the scene, ______ injured had been
taken away.
A. the
B. an
C. one
D. some
4. Nobody wants to be the first to make a sacrifice, _______?
A. does she or he
B. does anybody C. do we
D. do they
5. He always ______ the crossword in the newspaper before breakfast.
A. writes
B. makes
C. does
D. works
6. I know her _______ sight, but I’ve never talked to her.
A. in
B. at
C. on
D. by
7. "How about going fishing this Sunday?" - "______ "
A. That's a good idea.
B. Never mind.
C. Yes, I am fishing.
D. That's my pleasure.
8. _______ is more interested in rhythm than in melody is apparent from his compositions.
A. Philip Glass
B. Philip Glass, who

C. That Philip Glass
D. Because Philip Glass
9. I don’t see any________ in arriving early at the theatre.
A. cause
B. point
C. reason
D. aim
10. You will have to ________ your holiday if you are too ill to travel.
A. put out
B. put off
C. put down
D. put up


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II. Give the correct form of the bold words in brackets. (2.0 points)
1. He is very anxious about the ………….. of his passport. (LOSE)
2. I enjoyed the book very much, because it was so ….............. (READ)
3. It is very……………to live in a damp room. (HEALTH)
4. He promised to come, but he is very……….. (RELY)
5. Naturally, I was very eager to make a good first ……….… (IMPRESS)
6. I find your magazine very ………… (INFORM)
7. Their ………………… has lasted a lifetime. (FRIEND)
8. Her boss accused her of being over ..................... (AMBITION)
9. In some places the weather changes so quickly that it’s very ............(PREDICT)
10. We always have a spare room in case visitors arrive ............... (EXPECT)

III. Put the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets. (2.0 points)
1. He wore dark glasses to avoid (recognize) ……………… .
2. You always (complain) ……………… about my cooking.

3. Lan bought a new English book yesterday. She (read) ……………… it tonight.
4. I could tell at a glance that the pile of the letters on my desk had been disturbed while I (be)
……………… out.
5. I will return the book as soon as I finish (read) ……………… it.
6. He wishes that it (rain) ……………… now.
7. He can’t send e-mail because he (not get) ………… a modern for his computer.
8. She has (do) ……………… her homework every day.
9. Hardly he (take) ……………… up the book when the phone rang.
10.Were I your age, I (do) ……………… differently.
Your answer:

1.
6.

2.
7.

3.
8.

4.
9.

5.
10.

IV. There are 10 mistakes in the below paragraph. Find out the mistakes by underlining them and suggest the
correction as the example(2.0 points)

In many countries in the process of industrialize,

overcrowded cities present a major problem. The
underpopulation of towns is mainly caused by the drift of great
numbers of people in the rural areas. The only long-term
solution is make life in the areas more attractively, which would
encourage people to stay here. This could be achieved by
providing incentives to people to go and work in the villages.
Moreover, facilities in the rural areas, so as transportation,
health, and educational services should be improved.

1……………..……
2……………..……
3……………..……
4……………..……
5……………..……
6……………..……
7………………..…
8……………..……
9……………..……
10…………………

SECTION D. READING COMPREHENSION (5. 0 points)


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I. Read the following passage and choose the best answer to complete the sentences. Write
A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. (1.0 point)
The agricultural revolution in the nineteenth century involved two things: the invention of labor–saving
machinery and development of scientific agriculture. Labor-saving machinery naturally appeared first where
labor was scarce. “In Europe,” said Thomas Jefferson, “the object is to make the most of their land, labor being
abundant; here it is to make the most of our labor, land being abundant”. It was in the United States, therefore,

that the great advances in 19th century agricultural machinery first came.
At the opening of the century, with the exception of a crude plough, farmers could have carried
practically all of the existing agricultural implements on their backs; by 1860, most of the machinery in use
today had been designed in an early form. The most important of the early inventions was the iron plough. As
early as 1790 Charles Newbold of New Jersey had been working on the idea of a cast-iron plough and spent his
entire fortune in introducing his invention. The farmers, however, were not interested in it, claiming that the
iron poisoned the soil and made the weeds grow. Nevertheless, many people devoted their attention to the
plough, until in 1869 James Oliver of Indiana turned out the first chilled-steel plough.
1. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The need for agricultural advances to help feed a growing population.
B. The development of safer machines demanded by the labor movement.
C. Machinery that contributed to the agricultural revolution.
D. New Jersey as a leader in the agricultural revolution.
2. Which of the following can be inferred from what Thomas Jefferson said?
A. Europe was changing more quickly than the United States.
B. Europe had greater need of farm machinery than the United States did.
C. The United States was finally running out of good farmland.
D. There was a shortage of workers on the United States farms.
3. What point is the author making by stating that farmers could carry nearly all their tools on their backs?
A. Farmers had few tools before the agricultural revolution.
B. People in the United States were traditionally self-reliant.
C. Life on the farm was extremely difficult.
D. New tools were designed to be portable.
4. According to the passage, which of the following statements about Charles Newbold is true?
A. He was James Oliver’s assistant.
B. He spent his own money to promote his invention.
C. He was opposed to scientific agriculture.
D. He was born in Europe.
5. Why did farmer reject Newbold’s plough?
A. Their horses were frightened by it.

B. They preferred lighter tools.
C. It was too expensive.
D. They thought it would destroy the land.
Your answer:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

II. Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with the correct answer. Identify
your choice by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D. (2.0 points)


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The popular image of student life is of young people with few responsibilities enjoying themselves
and (1)_____ very little work. This is often not true. Many older people now study at college or
university, sometimes (2)_____ a part-time basis while having a job and looking after a family. These
students are often (3)_____ motivated and work very hard.
Younger students are often thought to be lazy and careless about money but this (4)_____ is
changing. In Britain reduced government support for higher education means that students can no
longer rely on having their expenses (5)_____ for them. Formerly, students received a grant towards
their living expenses. Now most can only get a loan (6)_____ has to be paid back. Since 1999 they
have paid over 1 000 towards tuition (7)_____ and this amount will increase up to a maximum of
3000. In the US students already (8)_____ pay for tuition and room and board. Many get a financial

aid package which may (9)_____ grants, scholarships and loans. The fear of having large debts places
(10)_____ pressure on students and many take part-time jobs during the term and work full-time in the
vacations.
1. A. producing B. doing
C. making
D. carrying
2. A. on
B. with
C. for
D. at
3. A. mainly
B. absolutely
C. highly
D. adequately
4. A. position
B. condition
C. state
D. situation
5. A. to pay
B. pay
C. paying
D. paid
6. A. who
B. what
C. which
D. whether
7. A. charge
B. allowances
C. money
D. fees

8. A. had better B. may
C. have to
D. should
9. A. consist
B. belong
C. include
D. compose
10.A. large
B. generous
C. considerate
D. considerable
Your answer:

1.
6.

2.
7.

3.
8.

4.
9.

5.
10.

III. Fill in each of the blanks with one suitable word. (2.0 points)
THE TROUBLE

A man (1) …………into a bar and (2)………… to the barman, “Give me a glass of beer
before trouble starts!” The (3)………… was very surprised but he (4)…………the man a glass
of beer. The man drank (5)………… quickly then he said, “Give me one more before trouble
starts!” The barman said nothing (6)………… he gave the man another (7)………… The man
drank that glass very very quickly and then he said, “One more, please. One more before
trouble starts.” This time the barman was (8)………… busy so he gave the man the (9)
………… glass. Then he asked the man worriedly, “What is the (10)………… you are talking
about?” The man drank the glass of beer quickly and answered, “The trouble is that I haven’t
got any money.”
Your answer:

1.
6.

2.
7.

3.
8.

4.
9.

SECTION E. WRITING (4.0 points)

5.
10.


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I. Using the word given in each bracket and other words to complete the second sentence so
that it has the same meaning as the first. You must use between three and five words. DO
NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN IN BOLD. Write your answer on the answer sheet.
(1.0 point)
1. You mustn’t miss this opportunity to visit Sydney. ( advantage )
-> You must …………………………………………………………….... this opportunity to visit Sydney.
2. If Joe doesn't change his ways, he will be punished by his teacher. ( unless)
-> ………………………………………………………………………………….
3. The last time we visited Kuala Lumpur was two years ago. ( for )
-> …………………………………………………………………………………..
4. I'd like to express my thanks for everything you've done for me ( thankful )
-> ....................................................................................................................................
5. " I'll take you to town" Nam said to Hung . ( offered)
-> ………………………………………………………………………………………
II. Rewrite the following sentences in such another way that it has the same meaning as the
first sentence with the given word. (2.0 points)
1. As soon as we had finished dinner, the thunderstorm broke.
 Hardly ..........................................................................................................
2. It’s thought that he was staying in London at the time of the assault.
 He is ..........................................................................................................
3. He always has his nose in a book and never pays attention to what I say.
 If he didn't .....................................................................................................
4. “Why don’t you complain to the company, Jane?” said Mr. John.
-> Mr. John suggested ……………………………………………….….
5. The books interest me more than the films.
-> I think ………………………………………………………………...
6. We live far from our relatives. We miss them very much.
-> The …………………………………………………………………..
7. Nam is sorry now that he didn’t accept the job.
-> Nam now wishes that ……………………………………………………

8. “They won’t give you these papers before Friday,” he said.
-> He said I …………………………………………………………………..
9. In spite of having a good job, Mary was not happy.
-> Although …………………………………………………………..….
10. This is the first time I have been in England.
-> I haven’t…………………………………………………………………
III. Nowadays, most students take extra classes. Do you think this is a good idea? Or would
it be better for students to invest all that time in self-study?
Write a paragraph of about 130-150 words. Support your points with examples and relevant
evidence. (1.0 point)
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