de thi hsg anh 9 2013 -2014

ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9
Năm học: 2012 - 2013
Môn: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
Chú ý: - Bộ đề thi này gồm có 06 trang, từ trang 01 đến trang 06.
- Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào bộ đề thi này.
Điểm Họ tên, chữ ký của người chấm thi số 1: Số phách
- Bằng số:…………… ………………………………………
(Do Chủ tịch hội
đồng chấm thi ghi)
- Bằng chữ:…………… Họ tên, chữ ký của người chấm thi số 2: …………………
……………………… ………………………………………
I. PHONETICS:
a. Choose one word that has the unđerhned part pronounced differently from tbe
others by circling A, B, C, or D: (3
×
0,2 = 0,6 pt)
1. A. sleeveless B. media C. Internet D. designer
2. A. deposit B. respond C. documentary D. wonderful
3. A. guess B. teenager C. diadvanntage D. stage
b. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B,
C, or D: (3
×
0,2 = 0,6 pt)
4. A. inspiration B. experience C. communicate D. embroidery
5. A. commentator B. economic C. banyan D. businessman
6. A. disadvantage B. documentary C. exploration D. communicate
II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR:
a. Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: (20
×
0,2 = 4,0 pts)

7. I had to get up early, …………… ….I would miss the train.
A. otherwise B. if not C. so that D. but
8. Those police questioned my brother at some length and he didn’t enjoy…………… ….
A. questioning B. to be questioned C. to questionD. D. being questioned
9. My parents are going to take three days…………… ….next month to help my brother
move his house.
A. at B. over C. off D. out
10. English is used as an access …………… ….a world scholarship and world trade.
A. into B. to C. for D. towards
11. I remembered the correct address only …………… …. I had posted the letter.
A. since B. afterwards C. following D. after
12. Our parents have never allowed us…………… ….
A. smoke B. to smoke C. smoking D. smoked
13. I turned down the job …………… ….the attractive salary.
A. despite B. because C. although D. because of
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14. Parents love and support their children …………… ….the children misbehave or do
foolish things.
A. if B. since C. only if D. even if
15. The Historical Museum is becoming …………… …. crowded.
A. much and more B. more and more C. much and much D. more and much
16. She never let you cook the meals, …………… ….?
A. didn’t she B. doesn’t she C. did she D. was she
17. In my class, Trung was responsible …………… …. the teacher …………… ….
keeping the class in order while she went out.
A. to/ for B. to/ in C. with/ for D. for/ for
18. The scheme allows students from many countries to communicate…………… ….
A. with other B. themselves C. each other D. with one another

19. Have you ever read anything…………… ….Earnest Hengmingway?
A. by B. of C. from D. for
20. Not a good movie,…………… ….?
A. did it B. didn’t it C. was it D. wasn’t it
21. These days, our shop was always crowded …………… ….last-minute shoppers.
A. in B. to C. of D. with
22. Some of my relatives have come to stay…………… ….me …………… ….Christmas.
A. to/ in B. to/ at C. with/ in D. with/ at
23. The party, at … I was the guest honor, was extremely enjoyable.
A. that B. who C. which D. where
24. Hurry up! They have only got…………… ….seats left.
A. a lot of B. plenty of C. a little D. a few
25. We should talk to a person …………… ….we can trust. We’ll feel better we do so.
A. which B. whose C. whom D. Ø
26. Hoi An is…………… ….for its old, small and tile-roofed houses.
A. well-done B. well-dressed C. well-organised D. well-known
b. Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word: (7
×
0,2 = 1,4 pts)
Up to now, there are still many people thinking (27)…………….…… …. are things that
are made to (28)…………….…… …. shown on screen for entertainment. It is not right.
There are many other kinds of films that are made for other purposes. For examples,
educational films are made (29)…………….…… …. schools. They are about the certain
subjects that students are learning. Especially, when a person who learns a foreign language,
educational films in the target language are very useful. Industry needs training films (30)
…………….…… …. introduce about machinery and equipment, and how to operate and
work on them. (31)…………….…… …. films present factual events and circumstances of a
social, political, or historical nature. It is films that help us widen our knowledge of
countries, cultures and people. Sitting on the arm chair in front of a TV set, a (32)
…………….…… …. can enjoy the beauty of nature all over the world, see many historic

spots, and meet a lot of interesting people. A film, (33)…………….…… …. good or bad, is
the result of the collaboration of many individuals with many different specific skills and
talents. And we, the viewers, should choose only suitable films to enjoy.
-> Your answers:
27. …….…… … … 28.…….…… … … 29.…….…… … … 30…….…… … …
31. ….…… … … 32. ….…… … … 33. …….…… … …
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c. Complete the following passage with an appropriate form of the word in BLOCK
CAPITAL. (0) has been done as an example. (7
×
0,2 = 1,4 pts)
Let me make a suggestion to help you deal with difficult situations. If,
for example, you are taking part in a sports (0) … competition… , meeting
COMPETE
someone important, or giving a (34) in front of a large PERFORM
audience, you will probably be quiet, (35) , and worry that NERVE
you will not be as (36) as you would like to be. SUCCEED
What you need to do is to prepare yourself thoroughly by running through the
whole activity over and over again in your mind, (37) going CARE
through every detail. For example, a famous pianist, (38) for PRISON
seven years for (39) reasons, could still play magnificently POLITICS
on his release. When he was asked how he managed to play so well, his
(40) was that he had practiced every day in his mind.
EXPLAIN
-> Your answers:
34. …….…… … … 35. …….…… … … 36.…….…… … … 37…….…… … …
38.…….…… … … 39. …….…… … … 40. …….…… … …
d. Identify the error in the following sentences. (10
×
0,2 = 2,0 pts)

41. A lot of people are still unaware about environmental pollution around us.
A B C D
42. Lang said that he knows how the procedures for doing the experiment, but when he
A
began to work in the laboratory, he found that he was mistaken.
B C D
43. When I came to the store to purchase the printer advertise on television, we found
A B
that all the printers had been sold.
C D
44. My company is not only raising his prices but also decreasing the production of his
A B C
product as well.
D
45. The harder her sister tried, the worst he danced before the large audience.
A B C D
46. Ba said if he had to do another homework, he’d not be able to attend the performance.
A B C D
47. The Greens have two sons, neither of them lives with them.
A B C D
48. I went to the United States six months ago because mine cousin is out there.
A B C D
49. It’s high time people pay much attention to education.
A B C D
50. John, I think you should stop playing computer games and concentrate in your study.
A B C D
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III. READING:
a. Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage:
(10

×
0,2 = 2,0 pts)
ANIMALS IN DANGERS
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (51)
………………… Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become extinct if
we do not (52) …………………an effort to protect them. There are many seasons for this. In
some cases, animals are hunted (53) ………………… their fur or for other valuable parts of
their bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught alive, and sold (54)…………………
pets. For many animals and birds, the problem is that their (55)……………… the place
where they live – is disappearing. More land is (56)…………………for farms, houses or
industry, and there are fewer open spaces (57)…………………there once were. Farmers use
powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, (58) …………………these chemicals
polute the environment and harm wildlife. The most successful animals on earth – human
(59) …………………- will soon be the only ones left, unless we can (60) …………………
this problem.
51. A. risk B. threat C. harm D. danger
52. A. do B. make C. take D. give
53. A. for B. in C. with D. about
54. A. for B. as C. such D. like
55. A. habitat B. inhabit C. living D. inhabitant
56. A. done B. booked C. used D. applied
57. A. where B. more C. than D. when
58. A. but B. what C. because D. despite
59. A. person B. man C. one D. beings
60. A. take B. do C. solve D. begin
b. Read the passage, and do the task below: (5
×
0,2 = 1,0 pt)
MEASURING HEAT
A meter is a measuring device. Just as the speedometer in an automobile tells how fast

the car is going, a thermometer records how warm or how cold something is.
Thermometers measure heat in degrees. For example, for comfort indoors the
temperature in a room should be about 70
o
Farenheit. A simple room thermometer can tell us
how near to this the temperature in a room is. Other kinds of thermometers are also used.
One is used to measure the heat of an oven. It shows heat from 100
o
to 600
o
. Another may be
used on an air-conditioner. The thermometers used to measure body heat record temperatures
from 92
o
to 108
o
. Other thermometers can be used to show that water freezes at 32
o
. The
thermometer used to tell temperature outdoors often records from far below 0
o
to about 120
o
.
A thermometer is a much-used measuring device that proves helpful in the home, the
office, the factory, the laboratory, the schoolroom, and many other places.
61. While not stated in the article, you can tell that
A. thermometers are always right.
B. thermometers are hard to make.
C. body thermometer does not usually go over 108

o
F
62. This article as a whole is about
A. speedometers. B. thermometers and their uses.
C. outdoor thermometers. D. measuring heat and weight.
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63. The word another in the second papragraph, seventh sentence, refers to
…………………. .
64. Which two of this sentences are not true?
A. Thermometers measure heat. D. Speedometers measure heat.
B. Thermometers are used outsides. E. Thermometers are used only indoors.
C. Heat can be measured.
65. What words in the last sentence means often made use of?
c. Use one of these words in its correct form to complete the text. (10
×
0,2 = 2,0 pts)
retire, promote, redundant, interview, contract, reference, pensioner, applicant,
career, train, employment
ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TO START WORK
In these days of high (0) unemployment, it is often difficult for young people to find a job.
If they are lucky enough to be asked to go for a(n) (66)…………………….………… ,
they may find that there are at least 20 other (67) ……………………… ……for the job.
If a company is thinking of offering you a job, they will ask you for at least one (68)
……………………… ……from either your previous employer or someone who
knows you well. Before taking up your job, you may have to sign a (69)
…………………………. You will probably have to do some (70)
………………………… , which help you to do the job more successfully. Once you
have decided that this is your chosen (71)…………………………, you will then have to
work hard to try and get (72) …………………………, which usually brings more
responsibility and more money! If you are unlucky, you may be made (73)

…………………………, and not be able to find another job. It is also a good idea to pay
some money into a (74) …………………………scheme, which will help you to look
after yourself and your family when you are (75) …………………………. Finally, good
luck!
-> Your answers:
66…………… 67…………… 68…………… 69…………… 70……………
71…………… 72…………… 73…………… 74…………… 75……………
IV WRITING:
a. Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning. (5
×
0,2 = 1,0 pt)
76. It’s difficult for older people to learn a language.
-> Older people have …………………………………………………………………………
77. Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life.
-> Martin’s poor health.…………………………………….………………………………
78. “What you have cooked is the best in the world!”, John said to his girlfriend.
-> John congratulated …………………………………………………………… …………
79. “Don’t swim just after you have eaten”, she said to them.
-> She warned …………………………………………………………………….…………
80. The last storm destroyed Lan’s house.
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-> It’s high time ………………………………………………………………………………
b. Write complete sentence using the suggested words. (5
×
0,2 = 1,0 pt)
81. I / write / Jim / last week / but / so far / receive / no reply / my letter//
-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………
82. last night/ concert hall / so crowded / I / see / and/ hear / nothing.
-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………
83. I / invite / party / occasion / her birthday / last week

-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………
84. Tet / time / Vietnamese people / celebrate / beginning / spring.
-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………
85. Although/ he/ be/ injured, continued/ play until/ match/ finished.
-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………
c. Many students say that it’s difficult to learn “Speak” at school. Do you agree? Why?
or Why not? Write about 200 words. (3,0pts)
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9
NĂM HỌC: 2012 – 2013
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (VÒNG 1)
I. PHONETICS:
a. Choose one word that has the unđerhned part pronounced differently from tbe
others by circling A, B, C, or D. (3
×
0,2 = 0,6 pt)
1. B. media 2. D. wonderful 3. A. guess
b. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B,
C, or D. (3
×
0,2 = 0,6 pt)
4. A. inspiration 5. B. economic 6. D. communicate
II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR:
a. Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. (20
×
0,2 = 4,0 pts)
7. A. otherwise 8. D. being questioned 9. C. off 10. B. to
11. D. after 12. B. to smoke 13. A. despite 14. D. even if
15. B. more and more 16. C. C. did she 17. A. to/ for 18. D. with one another
19. A. by 20. C. was it 21. D. with 22. D. with/ at
23. C. which 24. D. a few 25. C. whom 26. D. well-known

b. Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word: (7
×
0,2 = 1,4 pts)
27. films 28. be 29. for 30. which/ that 31. Documentary 32. viewer 33. either
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c. Complete the following passage with an appropriate form of the word in BLOCK
CAPITAL. (0) has been done as an example. (7
×
0,2 = 1,4 pts)
34. performance 35. nervous 36. successful 37. carefully
38. imprisoned 39. political 40. explanation
d. Identify the error in the following sentences. (10
×
0,2 = 2,0 pts)
41. C 42. A 43. B 44. D 45. B
46. B 47. C 48. C 49. B 50. D
III. READING:
a. Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage
(10
×
0,2 = 2,0 pts)
51. D. danger 52. B. make 53. A. for 54. B. as 55. A. habitat
56. C. used 57. C. than 58. A. but 59. D. beings 60. C. solve

b. Read the passage, and do the task below: (5
×
0,2 = 1,0 pt)
61. C. body thermometer does not usually go over 108
o

F
62. B. This article as a whole is about thermometers and their uses.
63. The word “another” in the second papragraph, seventh sentence, refers to
“thermometers”.
64. D. Speedometers measure heat.
E. Thermometers are used only indoors.
65. much-used
c. Use one of these words in its correct form to complete the text. (10
×
0,2 = 2,0 pts)
66. interview 67. applicants 68. reference 69. contract 70. training
71. career 72. promotion 73. redundant 74. pension 75. retired
IV WRITING:
a. Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning. (5
×
0,2 = 1,0 pt)
76. Older people have difficulty in learning a language
77. Martin’s poor health doesn’t prevent him from enjoying life.
78. John congratulated his girlfriend on her cooking.
79. She warned them not to swim just as they had eaten.
80. It’s high time Lan repaired her house /It’s high time for Lan’s house to be repaired.
b. Write complete sentence using the suggested words. (5
×
0,2 = 1,0 pt)
81 I wrote to Jim last week, but so far I have received no reply for my letter.
82. Last night, the concert hall was so crowded that I saw and heard nothing.
83. I was invited to her party on the occasion of her birthday last week.
84. Tet is the time when Vietnamese people celebrate the beginning of the spring.
85. Although he was injured, he continued to play until the match finished.
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c. Write about 200 words. (3,0pts)
Bài viết phải đảm bảo có được những phần và chi tiết sau:
1. Mở bài: Nêu được chủ đề của bài viết. (được 0,5 điểm)
2. Thân bài: Nêu được ít nhất 5 ý về việc đồng ý hay không đồng ý với quan điểm trong
bài về việc học Tiếng Anh nói chung và với việc học phần “Speak” nói riêng, có ví dụ
chứng minh thuyết phục về những quan điểm đó hay gợi ý cách học bài nói có hiệu quả,
đặc biệt đối với học sinh các trường trung học phổ thông (được 2,0 điểm)
3. Kết luận: Tóm tắt, khẳng định lại tất cả lý do đã trình bày ở phần Thân bài.
(được 0,5 điểm)
KỲ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9
(VÒNG 1)
Năm học: 2012 - 2013
Họ tên, chữ ký của người coi thi
- Giám thị số 1: ………………………
………………………
- Giám thị số 2: ………………………
………………………
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
Ngày thi: ……….tháng……….năm 2013 Số báo danh: ……….
Họ và tên thí sinh: ………………………………………………………
Sinh ngày: ……….tháng……….năm ……….
Nơi sinh:…………………………………………………………… Nam (nữ)……….
Học sinh trường THCS…………………………………………………………………
Chú ý:
- Thí sinh phải ghi đầy đủ các mục ở phần trên theo sự hướng dẫn của giám thị.
- Thí sinh không được ký tên hay dùng bất cứ ký hiệu gì để đánh dấu bài thi (ngoài việc
làm bài theo yêu cầu của đề thi).
- Bài thi không được viết bằng mực đỏ, bút chì, không được viết bằng hai thứ mực.
- Phần viết hỏng, ngoài cách dùng thước để gạch chéo, không được tẩy xóa bằng bất kỳ
cách gì khác (kể cả bút xóa).

- Trái với các điều trên, bài làm của thí sinh sẽ bị loại.
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Phòng GD-ĐT Thanh Oai ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9
TrườngTHCS Mỹ Hưng Năm học: 2013 - 2014
Môn: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
I. PHONETICS:
a. Choose one word that has the unđerhned part pronounced differently from tbe
others by circling A, B, C, or D: (3
×
0,2 = 0,6 pt)
1. A. sleeveless B. depend C. design D. deposit
2. A. campus B. relax C. documentary D. fashion
3. A. exchange B. gather C. encourage D. stage
b. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B,
C, or D: (3
×
0,2 = 0,6 pt)
4. A. compulsory B. optional C. logical D. wonderful
5. A. friendlyness B. separate C. poetry D. pagodar
6. A. disadvantage B. documentary C. communicate D. exploration
II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR:
a. Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: (20
×
0,2 = 4,0 pts)
7. I am ………………go fishing with his brother when he was young.
A. used to B. is used to C. has used to D. was used to
8. I don't like doing the . ……………. , especially cleaning the windows.
A. homework B. housework C. job D. occupation.
9. She. ……………. a letter when the telephone rang.

A. writes B. wrote C. has written D. was writing
10. He has just got an interesting . ……………. in a textile company.
A. work B. job C. occupation D. employment
11. William suggested . ……………. at home for a change.
A. staying B. to stay C. stay D. stayed
12. What will happen if the pollution on.
A. puts B. goes C, keeps D. takes
13. I’m afraid this article is date.
A. over B. pass C. behind D. out of
14. I had to get up early, I would miss the train.
A. otherwise B. if not C. but D. so that
15. " Does Jack know about your project". "Yes, I told him…………….to do"
A.what was I planning B. what I have planned C. what did I plan D. what I was planning
16. I wish you……………… me how to do this exercise.
A. can help B. will help C. could help D. should help
17. The children………………… to the zoo.
A.were enjoyed taken B. enjoyed being taken C. were enjoyed taking D.enjoyed taking
18. Since the Tet holiday the cost of living considerably.
A. rises B. rose C. was rising D. has risen
19. I don’t notice that you are still working : I’ll turn the volume.
A. in B. off C. over D. down
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20. If you park your car in the wrong place, you must pay a(n)
A. ticket B. attention C. fee D. fine
21.After……… he was taken to the police station.
A.arrested B.arrest C.being arrested D.arresting
22. If you to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess now.
A. listen B. will listen C. listened D. had listened
23 She didn’t get well……… with her boss, so she left the company.
A.at B.on C. through D.up

24.Please don’t disturb me there is something urgent.
A. if B or C.otherwise D.unless
25.She used to work as a typist, she?
A did B. didn’t C. use D. wouldn’t
26.My friends have come to stay … me …… Christmas.
A.to/in B.to/at C.with/in D.with/at
b. Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word: (7
×
0,2 = 1,4 pts)
Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong, who (27) born in 1990 and died in 1971, was a very famous
jazz musician. He used to be known as “ Satchmo” and this nickname stayed with him all his
(28) . As a child in New Orleans, he learnt to play the trumpet while he was
living in a special home for children who had got into trouble with the police. When he had
finished his stay in the home,he(29) various bands and then he formed his own.
Between 1925 (30) 1928 he made about 60 records. These records made him one of
the first solo stars in the history of pop (31) When he died, he had been making records
and he had been touring all over the (32) for more than forty years, and he was just
as popular as he had been before. He even had a number one pop record” What A Wonderful
World” (33) the 1960s.

-> Your answers:
27.…….…… …. 28.…….…… … … 29.…….…… … … 30…….…… … …
31. ….…… … … 32. ….…… … … 33. …….…… … …
c. Fill in each blank in these sentences with the suitable form of the words in brackets :
34.Tourists are pleased with________food of the South. ( region )
35.These films are not good for children. There are lots of_______.( violent )
36. Her uncle is a famous_________.( music )
37.The ________monument was built in the center of the city.( impress )
38.These works have been________for many centuries.( collection )

39.It is very easy for us to understand his explanation. It is________( logical )
40.Presents were divided _______to all children. One bag of toys to every child. ( equal )
-> Your answers:
34. …….…… … … 35. …….…… … … 36.…….…… … … 37…….…… … …
38.…….…… … … 39. …….…… … … 40. …….…… … …
d. Identify the error in the following sentences. (10
×
0,2 = 2,0 pts)
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41. John, I think you should stop playing computer games and concentrate in your study.
A B C D
42. I suggested that you taking his advice to treat your cough.
A B C D
43. If today is Sunday, we would have a lot of fun at the camping.
A B C D
44. I haven’t seen my grandparents since four months
A B C D
45.A new restaurant was opening on Main Street last week.
A B C D
46.The bridge was hitting by a large ship during a sudden storm last week.
A B C D
47. They asked me what did happen , but I was unable to tell them.
A B C D
48. Many people believe that New York is the most great city in America.
A B C D
49. Each year people around the world spending billions of dollars buying goods on the Internet
A B C D
50.My family is used to have dinner at 7 o’clock in the evening
A B C D

III. READING:
a. Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage:
(10
×
0,2 = 2,0 pts)
An increasing number of people are now going on (51) to Egypt. Last year, for
example, about one and a half million (52) visited Egypt. The (53) of Egypt is
about fifty million and the (54) is El Qahira (Cairo), a busy city of just under nine
million people. Although the (55) is hot and dry and most of the country is
desert, the average (56) from October to March is not too high. The most
(57) places are the pyramids at Giza. However, it is also pleasant to
(58) Alexandria, Port Said and several other places and do as much (59) as
possible in the time available. A (60) to Luxor is an unforgettable experience.
51. A. visit B. holiday C. trip D. excursion
52. A. tourists B. passengers C. voyagers D. explorers
53. A. people B. citizenship C. nation D. population
54. A. town B. head C. state D. capital
55. A. temperature B. climate C. condition D. position
56. A. weather B. measurement C. temperature D. climate
57. A. famous B. known C. visited D. requested
58. A. search B. inspect C. examine D. visit
59. A. sightseeing B. looking C. inspecting D. viewing
60. A. pinic B. trip C. guide D. entertainment
b. Read the passage, and do the task below: (5
×
0,2 = 1,0 pt)
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Every year people in many countries learn English. Some of them are young children.
Others are teenagers. Many are adults. Some learn at school. Others study by themselves. A
few learn English just by hearing the language in films, on television, in the office or among

their friends. But not many are lucky enough to do that. Most people must work hard to learn
English.
Why do all these people learn English ? It's not difficult to answer this question. Many boys
and girls learn English at school because it is one of their subjects. Many adults learn English
because it is useful for their work. Teenagers often learn English for their higher studies
because some of their books are in English at the college or university. Other people learn
English because they want to read newspapers or magazines in English.
61.According to the writer,
A. only young people learn English
B. English is useful only for university students
C. all people learn English at school
D. English is popular all over the world
62. Most people learn English by
A. watching films
B. hearing the language on television
C. working hard on the lessons
D. speaking English to their friends
63.Many boys and girls learn English because
A. it is included in their study courses
B. it's useful for their higher studies
C. it's their own language
D. they are forced to learn it
64 .Many adults learn English
A. in order to be able to read newspapers in English
B. because it helps them in their work
C. because of their higher studies
D. to communicate with their colleagues in the office
65. Which of the following isn't mentioned ?
A. English is widely used
B. English is a compulsory subject

C. English is spoken in the office
D. English is spoken in the college or university.
c. Use one of these words in its correct form to complete the text. (10
×
0,2 = 2,0 pts)
which carry because to so
is the richest earn in
Brunei is one of the smallest counties in the world. Its population ……… (66) only
250,000 and most of them live ………… (67) Bandar Seri Begawan (the capital city with …
(68)…………longest name in the world). It is also the ………… (69) country in Asia and
maybe the richest country in the world ……… (70) …it has a lot of oil and gas…
…………… (71) it exports to Japan. Every week huge tankers …… (72) …… oil and gas
from the oil-fields of Brunei ……… (73) Japan ,………(74) they………….(75) a lot of
money.
-> Your answers:
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66…………… 67…………… 68…………… 69…………… 70……………
71…………… 72…………… 73…………… 74…………… 75……………
IV WRITING:
a. Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning. (5
×
0,2 = 1,0 pt)
76. It is pity.Your friend isn’t at the party
I wish
77. “ You’d better not lend that man any more money, Mary” - said John.
John advised
78. “You’d better go to the doctor if you’ve a pain in your back, Anne”- Herry said.
Herry suggested
79. They usually wore Jeans when they were young.
They used

80. I don’t go on a picnic with you because I’m not free today.

If

b. Write complete sentence using the suggested words. (5
×
0,2 = 1,0 pt)
81. Nam/ Mary/ be/ pen pals/ over four years/.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
82. I/ use/ walk/ past/ temple/ on/ way/ primary school/ when/ little boy/.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………
83. It/ very difficult/ Vietnamese students/ study/ abroad/.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
84.A new stadium/ build/ this area/ next month/.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
85. Liz/wish/she/be going/Ha Noi/parents/next Sunday/.
………………………………………………………………………………………
c. Write a passage about 120words entitled” A country picnic.”(3,0 pts)
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HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9
NĂM HỌC: 2013 – 2014
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (VÒNG 1)
I. PHONETICS:
a. Choose one word that has the unđerhned part pronounced differently from tbe
others by circling A, B, C, or D. (3
×
0,2 = 0,6 pt)
1. B. sleeveless 2. C.documentary 3. B.gather
b. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B,

C, or D. (3
×
0,2 = 0,6 pt)
4. A. compulsory 5. B. friendlyness 6. D. communicate
II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR:
a. Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. (20
×
0,2 = 4,0 pts)
7. A. used to 8. B.housework 9. D.was writing 10. A.work
11. A.staying 12. B.goes 13. D.out of 14. A.otherwise
15.D.what I was
planning
16. C. could help 17.B.enjoyed being
taken
18. D. has risen
19. D.donw 20. D. fine 21. C.being arrested 22. C .listened
23. B.on 24. A.if 25. B.didn’t 26. D. with/at

b. Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word: (7
×
0,2 = 1,4 pts)
27. was 28. life 29.joined 30. and 31. music 32. world 33. in
c. Complete the following passage with an appropriate form of the word in BLOCK
CAPITAL. (0) has been done as an example. (7
×
0,2 = 1,4 pts)
34. regional 35. violence 36. musican 37. impressive
38. collected 39. logical 40. equally
d. Identify the error in the following sentences. (10
×

0,2 = 2,0 pts)
41. C 42. A 43. B 44. D 45. B
46. B 47. C 48. C 49. B 50. C
III. READING:
a. Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage
(10
×
0,2 = 2,0 pts)
51. B 52. A 53. D 54. D 55. B
56. C 57. A 58.D 59. A 60. B

b. Read the passage, and do the task below: (5
×
0,2 = 1,0 pt)
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61.D 62.C 63.A 64.B 65.A

c. Use one of these words in its correct form to complete the text. (10
×
0,2 = 2,0 pts)
66. is 67. in 68. the 69. richest 70. because
71. which 72. carry 73. to 74. so 75. earn
IV WRITING:
a. Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning. (5
×
0,2 = 1,0 pt)
76. I wish your friend were at the party.
77. John advised Mary not to lend that man any more money.
78. Herry suggested that Anne should go to the doctor if she has a pain in her back .
79. They used to wear Jeans when they were young .

80.If I were free today,I would go on a picnic with you.
b. Write complete sentence using the suggested words. (5
×
0,2 = 1,0 pt)
81. Nam and Mary have been pen pals for over four years.
82. I used to walk past this/the temple on my/the way to primary school when I was a little boy.
83. It is very difficult for Vietnamese students to study abroad.
84. The/ A new stadium is going to/ will be built in this area next month.
85.Liz wishes she were going to Ha Noi with her parents next week.
c. Write about 120 words. (3,0pts)
Bài viết phải đảm bảo có được những phần và chi tiết sau:
1. Mở bài: Giới thiệu được địa điểm,phương tiện ,đi cùng ai (được 0,5 điểm)
2. Thân bài: Nêu được ít nhất 4 hoạt động về chuyến đi picnic.Dùng đúng thì quá khứ và
không sai chính tả.(được 2,0 điểm)
3. Kết luận: Nêu được cảm nghĩ của mình về chuyến đi picnic. (được 0,5 điểm)
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