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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HSG CẤP TỈNH LỚP 9 NĂM 2021

BÌNH PHƯỚC MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
EXTRA TEST 30 Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)
(Đề thi gồm có 08 trang)
Name: ……………………………………… Ngày thi: ……………………

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SECTION I. LISTENING. (3 points – 0.2/each)
There are two parts in this section. You will hear each part twice. After each part, you will have a
fifteen-second pause to do.

Part 1. Questions from 1 to 6. (1.2 points - 0.2/each)

You will hear an interview with Paul Wright who runs a surfing school in Cornwall in the west

of England. Choose the correct answer from A, B or C for each answer.
1. When he was a child, Paul's favorite sport was ________.
A. swimming B. football C. sailing
2. Before starting the school, Paul used to work as ________.
A. an insurance salesman B. a bank manager C. a doctor
3. When he went to Scotland, ________.
A. Paul got married
B. borrowed some money
C. became a diving instructor
4. What does Paul find most difficult in his job?
A. the long hours
B. the need to work through the winter
C. the number of customers in the summer
5. Paul says that his most popular courses last ________.

A. two hours B. ten hours C. thirty hours
6. In the future, Paul would like to ________.
A. employ more teachers. B. offer a more personal service. C. organize trips to other countries.

Part 2. Questions from 7 to 15. (1.8 points - 0.2/ each)

Listen to the recording twice. Complete the notes below. Write no more than two words or

numbers for each answer.

Example: Harry’s Hire Company
Hire for: birthday party

Equipment hire: (7) ___________________ November
Day and date of event: (8) ___________________
Number attending event: - 5 dozen dinner plates, bowls
Rental: - 5 dozen sets of knives and forks
- 40 plastic (9) ___________________
- 4 dozen each small/ medium glasses
- Six (10) ___________________

Costings:
Weekend package: 5 pm Friday - 10am Monday: $ 1600 + tax
(11) The same day _____________: 5 pm Saturday - 10am Monday: $ 1350 + tax
(12) ___________________$ 50 (within 10 Km)

Breakage allowance: $ 60
- Replacement costs: plates, bowls – S 3.55 per item

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- Small glasses - (13) $ ___________________per item
- Medium glasses - S4.40 per item

Customer details:
- Full name: (14) ___________________
- Address: 28B, sandstone close, martins borough
- Contact number: (15) ___________________

SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points-0.1/ each)

Part 1: Questions from 16 to 18.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part

differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
16. A. advise B. promise C. release D. tense
17. A. maximum B. anxiety C. examination D. exhausted
18. A. fluency B. pharmacy C. dictionary D. proficiency

Part 2. Questions from 19 to 20.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
19. A. federation B. compulsory C. intermediate D. documentary
20. A. community B. minority C. biology D. dormitory

Part 3. Questions from 21 to 23.

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 each of the following questions.
21. His new million-dollar luxury car is certainly an ostentatious display of his wealth.
A. showy B. expensive C. large D. admirable
22. The twins look so much alike that no one can tell them apart.
A. point out with them B. pick them out C. spoil them D. distinguish between them
23. With respect to maneuverability, few birds can equal the capabilities of the hummingbird, which
hovers for long periods and even flies backward.
A. With regard to B. With fondness to C. In appreciation of D. In favor of

Part 4. Questions from 24 to 25.

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 each of the following questions.
24. Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do.
A. dissatisfied B. excited C. shocked D. interested
25. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. large quantity B. excess C. small quantity D. sufficiency

Part 5. Questions from 26 to 55.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the

following questions.
26. Diana took a course in shorthand and typing ________applying for a secretary job
A. on account of B. with a view to C. with a reason for D. for fear of
27. Jessica has bungled every task her boss has given her so far. ________, he's prepared to give her
one last chance.
A. Notwithstanding B. Instead C. Furthermore D. Nevertheless
28. David was so ________by the beauty of Ha Long Bay that he instantly decided to move there.

A. captured B. captivated C. accumulated D. beckoned
29. Many species of fish have ________ ways of protecting their eggs from predators.
A. ingenious B. indicative C. inspiring D. ingenuous

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30. For non-native speakers, it is not unusual for understanding to ________when listening to others’
conversations in English.
A. fall away B. break down C. give up D. set out
31. The relative size of an insect’s wing is much greater than _____.
A. of a bird’s wing B. a wing of a bird is
C. that of a bird’s wing D. that wing of a bird
32. The students don’t know how to do the exercise _____ by the teacher yesterday.
A. which written B. is writing C. who written D. written
33. Steve _____ his chances of passing by spending too much time on the first question.
A. threw out B. threw away C. threw off D. threw in
34. Lan and Mai were taking about their study at school.
- Mai: “I thought your English skill was a lot better, Lan.”
- Lan: “________”
A. Thank you. I’d love to. B. Yes, please. Just a little.
C. No, thanks. I think I can do it. D. You’ve got to be kidding. I thought it was bad
35. Deborah is going to take extra lessons to _____ what she missed while she was away.
A. cut down on B. catch up on C. put up with D. take up with
36. The number of working women _____ from 49% in 1980 to nearly 65% in China today.
A. is increasing B. has increased C. have increased D. has been increased
37. He failed in the election just because he _______his opponent.
A. overestimated B. underestimated C. understated D. undercharged
38. If I had gone to the bank this morning, I _______money from you now
A. would not borrow B. would not have borrowed
C. will not borrow D. will no have borrowed

39. I like to study sea life. Marine biology is a _______subject.
A. fascinated B. boring C. bored D. fascinating
40. The budget report ________ by the Planning Department had some flaws.
A. was submitted B. submitted C. submitting D. submit
41. I saw a lot of new people at the party, ________seemed familiar.
A. some of whom B. some of who C. whom D. some of that
42. The pilot was the only man __________ after the crash.
A. was rescued B. rescued C. rescuing D. to be rescued
43. They asked me a lot of questions, _____ I couldn’t answer.
A. most of which B. of which most C. most of that D. of that most
44. We should participate in the movement ________to conserve the natural environment.
A. to organize B. organized C. which organized D. organizing
45. They are ________ that people have spoiled this area.
A. disappoint B. disappointing C. disappointment D. disappointed
46. I didn’t see the red light at the crossroads. Otherwise, I________ my car.
A. stopped B. had stopped C. would stop D. would have stopped
47. My father gave me ________ as a birthday present on my birthday.
A. a digital useful alarm clock B. an alarm useful digital clock
C. a useful alarm digital clock D. a useful digital alarm clock
48. Don’t worry. The worker will do the job as ______ as possible.
A. economizing B. economic C. uneconomically D. economically
49. I only tell my secrets to my _______ friend as she never reveals them to anyone.
A. creative B. enthusiastic C. trustworthy D. unrealizable
50. He is very rich. He has ________money in the bank.

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A. a great deal of B. many C. a large number of D. few
51. A foreigner appears to be ________ at the excitement of the local people.
A. delighted B. delighting C. delight D. delightedly

52. He is coming ______ a cold after a night out in the rain.
A. up with B. away from C. down with D. across with
53. _______individuals are those who share the same hobbies, interests, or points of view.
A. Light-hearted B. Like-minded C. Even-handed D. Open-minded
54. A good leader should not be conservative, but rather__________ to new ideas.
A. receptive B. acceptable C. permissive D. applicable
55. Nowadays children would prefer history _______ in more practical ways.
A. teach B. to be taught C. be taught D. to teach

Part 6. Questions from 56 to 65.

Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
56. The ___________________told us not to take reference books out of the school library. (library)
57. The goal of the course is to ___________________our understanding of other cultures. (rich)
58. A sport club has just been established and aims to have a ___________________of 500 in the
next two years. (member)
59. She was ________________generous in the time she was prepared to give to other people. (believe)
60. Most of the forest fires this spring were caused by human’s ___________________. (careless)
61. He was ___________________in politics and he never votes for any parties. (interest)
62. ___________________, Our company's main markets are China and the Japan. (tradition)
63. Each part of the organization operates ___________________of the others. (depend)
64. Mexico achieved ___________________from France totally in 1954. (depend)
65. He's at that ___________________age when he's very easily led by other children. (impress)

Part 7. Questions from 66 to 75.

Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
66. To prepare his science works, Faraday often spent whole days in the laboratory.
67. Could you mind telling me the way to the nearest restaurant?
68. She was too shame to tell her teacher about the stupid mistakes.

69. John lived in New York since 1970 to 1980, but he is now living in London.
70. It was disappointing that almost of the guests left the wedding too early.
71. We occasional go out for dinner but we cook our meals most of the time.
72. She failed the driving test because she didn’t follow the guidance of the driving instruct.
73. All the students are looking forward to spend their free time relaxing in the sun this summer.
74. There was a very interesting news on the radio this morning about the earthquake in Italy.
75. Efforts to improving the standard of living for human have also resulted in the environmental pollution.

Part 8. Questions from 76 to 85.

Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
76. I found some money in the street and I handed it __________ to the police.
77. The terrorists were killed when the bomb went __________by accident.
78. The city was crowded __________tourists from European countries.
79. Your shoes are similar __________mine but they are not exactly the same.
80. It's unreasonable __________you to expect to understand everything immediately.
81. Her anxiety __________speaking in public caused her to lose the job.
82. He found it good preparation __________the diplomatic skills needed in his new job.
83. Tim was a clumsy boy; he is always bumping __________the furniture.
84. Young people today can communicate __________each other using a lot of different machines.
85. Her repeated absences __________ school have caused difficulty in learning her lessons these days.

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SECTION III: READING (6.0 POINTS)

Part 1. Questions 86 to 95 (2 points - 0.2/ each)

Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
American movies create myths about college life in the United States. These stories are

entertaining, but they are not true. You have to look beyond Hollywood movies to understand what
college is really like.
Thanks to the movies, many people believe that college students party and socialize more than
they study. Movies almost never show students working hard in class or in the library. Instead,
movies show them eating, talking, hanging out, or dancing to loud music at wild parties. While it is
true that American students have the freedom to participate in activities, they also have academic
responsibilities. In order to succeed, they have to attend classes and study hard.
Another movie myth is that athletics is the only important extracurricular activity. In fact,
there is a wide variety of nonacademic activities on campus such as special clubs, service
organizations, art, and theater programs. This variety allows students to choose what interests them.
Even more important, after graduation, students’ résumés look better to employers if they list a few
extracurricular activities.
Most students in the movies can easily afford higher education. If only this were true! While it
is true that some American college students are wealthy, most are from families with moderate
incomes. Up to 80% of them get some type of financial aid. Students from middle and lower-income
families often work part-time throughout their college years. There is one thing that many college
students have in common, but it is not something you will see in the movies. They have parents who
think higher education is a priority, a necessary and important part of their children's lives.
Movies about college life usually have characters that are extreme in some way: super
athletic, super intelligent, super wealthy, super glamorous, etc. Movies use these stereotypes, along
with other myths of romance and adventure because audiences like going to movies that include these
elements. Of course, real college students are not like movie characters at all.
So the next time you want a taste of the college experience, do not go to the movies. Look at
some college websites or brochures instead. Take a walk around your local college campus. Visit a
few classes. True, you may not be able to see the same people or exciting action you will see in the
movies, but you can be sure that there are plenty of academic adventures going on all around you!
From “Read and Reflect” by Jayme Adelson-Goldstein with Lori Howard
86. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. American colleges in the movies are not like those in reality.
B. Movies about college life are similar to life and fun to watch.

C. American students do not like to watch Hollywood movies.
D. You should see college movies to understand college life.
87. The phrase “academic responsibilities” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to
“______”.
A. learning duties B. training skills C. caring professions D. teaching methods
88. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Learning is only part of students’ college life.
B. There is a wide choice of extracurricular activities for college students.
C. Extracurricular activities are of no importance to employers.
D. Not all extracurricular activities are students’ academic responsibilities.
89. The word “they” in the third paragraph refers to ______.
A. employers B. activities C. students D. résumés
90. The word “moderate” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to “______”.
A. not high B. unlimited C. not steady D. sensible

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91. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. It is important for students to get higher education.
B. All college students have to work part-time.
C. Most students in the movies can afford college expenses.
D. Most college students’ families are not well-off.
92. The word “taste” in the sixth paragraph is closest in meaning to “______”.
A. kind B. example C. record D. myth
93. American parents believe in ______.
A. the extracurricular activities that help ensure their children’s jobs
B. the necessity of higher education in their children's lives
C. how movie-makers describe American college life
D. the quality of their children's college lives
94. Many American students have to work part-time throughout their college years because ______.

A. they are not allowed to work full-time B. they want to gain experience
C. their parents force them to D. they can earn money for their expenses
95. Which of the following could best serve as the title of the passage?
A. Going to College: The Only Way to Succeed in Life
B. Hollywood Movies: The Best About College Life
C. Extracurricular Activities and Job Opportunities
D. American College Life and the Movies

Part 2. Questions 96 – 105 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)

Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question
The search for (96) __________ sources of energy has resulted in (97) _______ directions.
Many communities are burning garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity.
(98)__________ waste products to gases or oil is also an efficient way to dispose of waste.
Experimental work is being done to make (99) __________ fuels from coal, oil shale and
coal tars. But (100) ___________ date, the process (101)___________ expensive.
Other experiments are (102) __________ to harness power with giant windmills.
Geothermal power, heart form earth, is also being tested.
Some experts expect utility companies to revive hydroelectric power derived from streams and
rivers. Fifty years ago hydroelectric power provided one third of the electricity (103)__________ in
the United States, but today it supplies only four percent. The oceans are (104) __________ potential
source of energy. Scientists are studying ways to convert the energy ocean currents, tides and waves
into electricity. Experiments are also underway to make (105)__________ of the temperature
differences in ocean water to produce energy.
96. A. new B. alternative C. natural D. recycle
97. A. a lots B. many C. great D. various
98. A. Converting B. Changing C. Making D. Exchanging
99. A. Artistic B. compound C. synthetic D. man- made
100. A. from B. for C. to D. by
101. A. has proved B. had proved C. proved D. is proving

102. A. undergo B. underestimate C. underwork D. underway
103. A. using B. used C. usage D. use
104. A. another B. others C. anothers D. other
105. A. advantage B. do C. use D. wastes

Part 3: Questions 106 – 115. (2.0 points- 0.2/ each)

Look at the statements below aboutholidays in and around the city of Norwich in England.

Read the text below to decide if each statement is TRUE or FALSE.

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My California Travel Blog — A Day at Raskin Cattle Ranch
by Tim Blanchflower

I spent most of last summer holiday in California on the beach - and who wouldn't? However,
one day I got the chance to try something a bit different - to go on a day trip to a working cattle ranch
just north of Los Angeles. That's what I'm going to blog about today.

Although the ranch was only about 50 kilometres from where I was staying with my uncle, it
took ages to get there because the traffic out of the city was so bad. Fortunately, our guide and coach
driver, Maria, kept us entertained with her stories and jokes.

The Raskin Ranch is located in a beautiful little valley, and has been home for six generations
of the Raskin family. It has been a family business since 1895, providing an income from both the
cattle and the guest house. These guys know what they're doing!

I fell in love with the place as soon as I arrived. The people working there walk around in
jeans and cowboy hats - not as Dart of a tourist show, but because that's the most practical way to

dress for the work they do. These are real cowboys, though it should be said that they prefer to call
themselves cattle ranchers.

The first thing we did when we got there was eat lunch. You won't be surprised to hear that
there was one thing on the menu: steak, cooked on a barbecue. I'm glad I'm not vegetarian, because I
have never eaten a steak as good as that one. In fact, every steak I've eaten since then has been a bit
disappointing in comparison.

You'd think an afternoon and evening at a cattle ranch wouldn't give you a lot of time to
experience the place, but it was incredible how much we crammed into a short visit. First thing after
lunch was a riding tour of the ranch. Don't worry f like me, you haven't had much to do with horses in
your life. These animals are well-trained and calm - perfect for beginners and experienced riders
alike.
106. The reason Tim went to the cattle ranch was to find work.
107. Tim was bored on the long journey to the ranch.
108. The Raskin Cattle Ranch has been owned by the same fam ily for over 100 years.
109. The workers on the ranch wear special clothes to entertain visitors.
110. Everyone on the trip ate the same food for lunch.
111. Tim was rather disappointed with the food he was given.
112. Tim did more than he had expected to do on the ranch.
113. Tim enjoyed the tour of the ranch because he was an experienced horse rider.
114. Tim found his day on the ranch to be very educational.
115. Tim is certain that he will return to Raskin Cattle Ranch one day.

106. __________107. __________108. __________109. __________ 110. __________
111. __________112. __________113__________ 114. __________ 115. __________
SECTION IV. WRITITNG (4 points)

Part 1: Questions 116 – 125. (1 points- 0.2/ each)

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence

printed before it.
116. It’s impossible to cross the road because of the traffic.
 The traffic ___________________________________________________________________
117. We regret to inform you that your application hasn’t been successful.
 Much _______________________________________________________________________
118. The only thing that prevented the passing of the bill was the death of the Prime Minister.

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 Had it not____________________________________________________________________
119. Rita doesn’t realize how serious her husband’s operation is going to be.
 Little _______________________________________________________________________
120. I’m sure you were driving too fast at that time.
 You ________________________________________________________________________
121. It’s impossible for us not to laugh when he starts singing.
 We can’t ____________________________________________________________________
122. Although Judy was severely disabled, she participated in many sports.
 Despite her __________________________________________________________________
123. You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t rear out
 No matter ___________________________________________________________________
124. Success depends on hard work.
 The harder __________________________________________________________________
125. She never seems to succeed, even though she works hard.
 However ____________________________________________________________________

Part 2: Questions 126 – 135. (1 points - 0.2/ each)

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the given

word. Do not change the given word.
126. You can avoid tooth decay by brushing your teeth regularly. (prevented)
 Tooth decay ________________________________________________________________
127. Bill changed his ways when he came out of prison. (leaf)
 Bill has _________________________________sine he came out of the prison.
128. Don’t tell your colleagues anything about this. (breathe)
 Don’t _________________________________to your colleagues.
129. People claim that he was the best tennis player of his times. (said)
 He _________________________________the best tennis player of his times.
130. The film is similar to Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a number of ways. (resemblance)
 The film _________________________________Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
131. She wants nothing less than to get a job as a news reporter. (set)
 She has _________________________________a job as a news reporter.
132. I’m sure that her success made her parents feel wonderful. (must)
 Her success _________________________________feel wonderful.
133. I’ve arranged a trip around Europe next year. (arrangement)
 I’ve _________________________________on a trip around Europe next year.
134. “I’m sorry I have to leave so early” John said. (apologized)
 John _________________________________leave so early.
135. Our house is going to be painted by a local film. (have)

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 We are going _________________________________by a local film.
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