tài liệu luyện thi học sinh giỏi tiếng anh lớp 9

I. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed above it :
1. Tom is sorry that he didn’t watch the football match last night.
- Tom wishes ____________________________________________________________________
2. The test we did yesterday was so difficult that we couldn’t finish it in two hours.
- Yesterday we did _______________________________________________________________
3. “How many students are there in your class ?”
- The man asked me ______________________________________________________________
4. “You should go to the lecture”
- The teacher advised us ___________________________________________________________
5. You must hurry or we’ll miss the train.
- Unless we _____________________________________________________________________
6. It’s not difficult to make bread.
- Bread is _______________________________________________________________________
7. Jack said, “I have studied English for five years, Mary.”
- Jack told_______________________________________________________________________
8. Unless they leave a lamp beside that hole, somebody will fall into it.
- If_____________________________________________________________________________
9. No one could open the door of the house.
- The door ______________________________________________________________________
10. The city where we were born is very small.
- The city in _____________________________________________________________________
11. She has studied French for five years.
- She began______________________________________________________________________
12. They left very early in the morning. They didn’t want anybody to see them.(so that)
-______________________________________________________________________________
13. He collects old coins. He is likes it.
- He is fond______________________________________________________________________
14. She said, “ Have you got a new car, Jack ?”
- She asked______________________________________________________________________
15. He said to her, “ Give my regards to your parents.”

- He told________________________________________________________________________
16. “Don’t talk to that man”, she said.
- She told _______________________________________________________________________
17. I didn’t understand the lesson because I didn’t go to school yesterday.
- If_____________________________________________________________________________
18. Jane can’t go to your party because you don’t invite her.
- If_____________________________________________________________________________
19. They haven’t finished their homework yet.
- Their homework ________________________________________________________________
20. Jim was absent because he was ill.
- Because of_____________________________________________________________________
21. We were late for the play because of the long line at the ticket-window.
- Because there __________________________________________________________________
22. I couldn’t see anything because it was so dark.
- Because of_____________________________________________________________________
23. Because the weather is warm and damp, rice grows very well here.
- Because of_____________________________________________________________________
24. Jane never says a hard word to Tom because of her love for him.
- Because Jane___________________________________________________________________
25. Nobody could solve this mathematical problem.
→ This ________________________________________________________________________
26. They believe that he will pass the final exam.
→ He __________________________________________________________________________
27. She was too old to carry that heavy case.
→ She was so ___________________________________________________________________
28. She came late because of the rain.
→ Because it ____________________________________________________________________
29. “You’d better not lend them any more money.” said Alice.
→ Alice advised _________________________________________________________________
30. She decided to help him with some money.

→ She made ____________________________________________________________________
31. We have to notice the teacher’s explanation.
→ We have to pay ________________________________________________________________
32. This flower is very beautiful.
→ What________________________________________________________________________
33. He spent 2 hours doing the mathematical exercises.
→ It took _______________________________________________________________________
34. They have to change the date of the meeting again.
→ The date _____________________________________________________________________
35. It was so late that nothing could be done.
→ It was too ____________________________________________________________________
36. Mary visited us three days ago.
→ Mary paid ____________________________________________________________________
37. The plumber repaired the leak this morning.
→ They had _____________________________________________________________________
38. I found a place to live but it was difficult.
→ I had difficulty_________________________________________________________________
39. Although his leg was broken,he managed to get out of the car.
→ In spite ______________________________________________________________________
40. The driver said, “Don’t get off the bus while it’s moving!”
→ The driver asked the passengers __________________________________________________
41. He repaired the bicycle in two hours.
→ It took _______________________________________________________________________
42. Doing exercises before going to school is important.
→ It is _________________________________________________________________________
43. She won’t stay with us.
→ I wish _______________________________________________________________________
44. It’s a long time since I last went to a football match.
- I haven’t ______________________________________________________________________
45. The last time I saw Dick was in 1995.

- I haven’t ______________________________________________________________________
46. He said to his wife,”Are you cooking in the kitchen now?”
- He _____________________________________________________________________
47. He said ,”I didn’t know what to do.”
- He _________________________________________________________________
II. Supply the correct tense of verbs
1.When… …he (leave) Hanoi for HCM city?-He ….(leave) yesterday morning.
2.They … ….(start) to learn English when they …… …(be) only 10 years old.
3.She …… (play) the piano when we ….(arrive).
4.What you…… …(do) at 8 o'clock yesterday when he… ……(come) to see you?
-Oh, I…… …(write) a leter to my eldest brother.
5.They still… ….(sleep) when their father… ……(come) back from work.
6.She…… (come) into the room,… … (open) the window,… ….
( turn) on the light, and …… …(begin) to read a newspaper.
7.It…… ….(rain) hard when they … … (be) on their way home.As they… ……(have)
no raincoats with them, they… (be) wet through.
8.Her mother …… (cook) in the kitchen while her father…… (clean) the sitting - room.
9.When I…… …( come ) to her house, She …… …(work) in the garden. She…… (tell)
me that she usually … … (do) the gardening when she … ….(have) free time.
10. It…… (be) 2a.m. Elisa… ……(wake) up.She … …(look) out.It…….….(snow).
11.They just…… (decide) to buy a new house.
12."Gone with the Wind" is the most interesting film we…… ( see) recently.
13.You…… (see) Nam last Sunday.?
Oh, no I… … (not see) him for many days now.
14.Since when you… ….(learn) English? -I…… (learn) it since
I…… ….( be) a girl of twelve.
15.You ever … …(be) to HCM city?
-No, I … …(not be) there yet. But my parents … … (be) there twice this year.
16.They …… (do) nothing since they … …(get) up.
17.My brother…… … (join) the army when he………( be) 18.He… ….(serve) in the

army for 3 years and then … …(go) to universiy.
18.How long you…… (live) in this town? -I… (live) in this town for ten years.
19.My sister… … (finish) school in 1997 and … … (be) a student at the National
University since then.
20.My parents…… ….(go) out.They will be back soon.
21.We often…… (drink) coffee in the morning but yesterday morning we… … (drink) tea.
22.On my way home I often…… ….(meet) many children who… …(go) to school.
23.The sun…… (rise) in the East and … ….(set) in the West.
24.When they…… ….(finish) their work? They… ….(finish) it 2 hours ago.
25.What she still…… (do) when her mother… ……(go) to bed last night?
-She still…… (write) an essay on the hames.
26.What you…… (do)now?
-We …… (repair) our house. We… … (hope) everything … (be) nice.
27.He often… ….( buy) presents for his daughter on her birthday.Yesterday …… …(be)
her 15th birthday. He… ……(buy) her a big doll.
28. He… … (begin) to learn foreign languages when he…… (be) quite
young.
29.People… … …(know) that Columbus …… (discover) America 500 years ago.
30.They all… ….(believe) that he just … (come) back from London last week.
31.Since when you……… … (work) in this factory?
-I…… ….(work) at this factory since I ………(be) very young.
32.How long they… …… (be) here?
-I …… …(not know) exactly .May be , they … ….(be) here since 7 o'clock.
33.He… …….(come) into the study, …… ……(stare) at me and… … (leave)
without saying a word.
III. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form
1. Tom regrets ……… … (spend) too much time …………… (play) computer games .
2. Students stopped …… ……….(make) noise when the teacher came in .
3. He’ll try………… …. (not make) the same mistake again.
4. Would you mind…… ………. (turn) off the radio ?

5. When you see Tom, remember…… ………… (give) him my regards.
6. They postponed……… ………… (build) an elementary school for lack of finance.
7. It’s no use………… (advise) him. He never allows anybody…… … (give) advice.
8. It’s easy………… …(get) into bad habits.
9. Is there anything here worth …… ……(buy)?
10. We missed……… … (watch) a football match last night .
11. The principal tells him… ………. (come) in .
12. My parents decided…… ……… (take) a taxi because it was late.
13. Do you agree……… ( lend ) me some money ?
14. Tom refused………… … (give) me his address .
15. You’ll be able………… … ( do ) it yourself when you are older .
16. I didn’t know how …… ….( get ) to your house , so I stopped …… …. ( ask ) the way
17. We found it very difficult ………… … ( reach ) a decision .
18. I will remember ……… … ( give ) Mr. Brown your message .
19. She remembers ……… …. ( be ) taken to the zoo by her mother .
20. Do you feel like …… ( go ) to the concert or would you like ……… …
( stay ) at home ?
21. My family is considering …… … (take) a trip to the USA next year.
22. The police didn’t permit …… …… ( camp ) in this wood for security reasons
23. We don’t allow people…… ……. ( smoke ) in the lecture room.
24. The teacher advised us…… ( review) the grammatical structures carefully .
25. He’ s used to … ……. ( go ) on foot to work We get used to… … ( work )
on Sundays.
26. Sometimes students avoid … …(look) at the teacher if they don’t want … (answer)
a question.
27. You should try … …….( wear ) any shirts you want to buy.
28. The teacher recommends us ……… (prepare) the lessons well before…
( come ) to class.
29. There are people can’t help… ….(laugh) when they see someone… …. (slip)
on a banana skin.

30. He went to bed without …… …. ( lock ) the doors .
31. They don’t have enough patience …… …….(wait) for him .
32. Gravity makes water …… … ( run ) downhill .
33. This man let me ……… … ( use ) his phone yesterday.
34. Are we allowed ………… ( go ) out with Tom ?
35. The teller was made …… …… ( raise ) his hands .
36. Mary My parents expected me ……… … (live) an honest life.
37. She prefers ……… … ( eat ) to … …… ( prepare ) meals .
38. When the rainy season comes , you need …… ( repair ) the roof of the house .
39. The flowers need……… ( water ) but you needn’t ( water ) them now.
40. You’d better …… (take) your father’s advice.

Answer
1. Tom regrets spending too much time playing computer games .
2. Students stopped making noise when the teacher came in .
3. He’ll try not to make the same mistake again.
4. Would you mind turning off the radio ?
5. When you see Tom, remember to give him my regards.
6. They postponed building an elementary school for lack of finance.
7. It’s no use advising him. He never allows anybody to give advice.
8. It’s easy to get into bad habits.
9. Is there anything here worth buying?
10. We missed watching a football match last night .
11. The principal tells him to come in .
12. My parents decided to take a taxi because it was late.
13. Do you agree to lend me some money ?
14. Tom refused to give me his address .
15. You’ll be able to do it yourself when you are older .
16. I didn’t know how to get to your house , so I stopped to ask the way .
17. We found it very difficult to reach a decision .

18. I will remember to give Mr. Brown your message.
19. She remembers being taken to the zoo by her mother .
20. Do you feel like going to the concert or would you like to stay at home ?
21. My family is considering taking a trip to the USA next year.
22. The police didn’t permit to camp in this wood for security reasons .
23. We don’t allow people to smoke in the lecture room.
24. The teacher advised us to review the grammatical structures carefully .
25. He’ s used to going on foot to work We get used to working on Sundays .
26. Sometimes students avoid looking at the teacher if they don’t want to answer a
question.
27. You should try wearing any shirts you want to buy.
28. The teacher recommends us to prepare the lessons well before coming to class.
29. There are people can’t help laughing when they see someone slipping on a
banana skin.
30. He went to bed without locking the doors .
31. They don’t have enough patience to wait for him .
32. Gravity makes water run downhill .
33. This man let me use his phone yesterday.
34. Are we allowed to go out with Tom ?
35. The teller was made to raise his hands .
36. Mary My parents expected me to live an honest life.
37. She prefers eating to preparing meals .
38. When the rainy season comes , you need to repair the roof of the house .
39. The flowers need watering but you needn’t water them now.
40. You’d better take your father’s advice.

Đề thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng Anh 9

A. p hone tics - gr ammar - Voc abul a ry:
Question I: Choose the word that has the underlined parts pronounced differently from the

others (5p):
1. A. photo B. below C. wonder D. lotus
2. A. forest B. resort C. reason D. visit
3. A. health B. speak C. each D. seat
4. A. thirsty B. guitar C. dirty D. listen
5. A. sundeck B. garden C. weekend D. event
Question II. Choose the words that has different stress pattern from the others (5p):
1. A. accomplish B. examine C. imagine D. chemistry
2. A. desire B. mountain C. plateau D. constant
3. A. industry B. interest C. suburb D. equality
4. A. medicine B. decide C. distance D. patient
5.A arrangement B. relationship C. scientist D. improve
Question III. Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence (10p):
1. he comes in half an hour, we shall go alone
A. Because B. If C. Unless D. When
2. I don’t believe a word she says , I think she .
A. lied B. I laying C. is telling lie D. is lying
3. , a bat sends out a series of signals, which bounce off any object in its path.
A. When in flying B. While it is flying C.When they are flying D. Once flying
4. Mr John does not know the lawn mover after they had finished using it .
A. where did they put B. where they did
put
C. where they put D. where to put
5. The noise startled the woman .
A. frightened B. frighten C. frightening D. fright
6. Jack’s shoes are very dirty . They need
A. cleaning B. cleaner C. to clean D. clean
7. His pronunciation causes me a lot of .
A. difficulties B. difficult C. difficulty D. difficultly
8. We lived in that on the corner.

A. old house brick small .
C. small old brick house
B. brick small old house.
D. house brick small old
9. around us gives us vital information about our environment
A. The sounds are heard.
C. Hearing the sounds .
B. That the hearing of sound.
D. What ever the sounds are heard .
10. He took his seat quietly , .
A. in order that not to disturb their
conversation.
C. in order not disturb their conversation .
B. so as to disturb their conversation
D. so as not to disturb their
conversation .
QuestionIV: Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting(10p).
1. I suggested that you taking his advice to treat your cough.
A B C D
2.Even though studying hard, he failed his exam last year.
A B C D
3.The pollution of the sea can be the result of careless or dumping of waste.
A B C D
4. If today is Sunday, we would have a lot of fun at the camping.
A B C D
5. She apologized for being many rude to me.
A B C D
6.The children were playing lastnight outdoor when it began to rain hard.
A B C D
7.The bridge was hitting by a large ship during a sudden storm last week.

A B C D
8.Eventhough she looks very young, she is twice older than my twenty - year - old sister.
A B C D
9.One of the most urgent problem, facing us now is the need to control population growth.
A B C D
10.Tom has not completed the assignment yet, and Maria hasn’t, neither.
A B C D
Question V. Provide the correct form of the words given (10p):
The envi r onme nt - our r espo nsibi lity
These days it is (0). impossible to open a newspaper without
reading about the damage we are doing to the environment. The earth is
being (1) and the future looks bad . What can each of us do ?
We can not clean up our (2) rivers and seas overnight. Nor
can we stop the
(3) of plants and animals. But we can stop adding to the
problem while (4) search for answers, and laws are passed in
nature’s (5) .
It may not be easy to change your lifestyle (6) , but some
steps are easy to take : cut down the amount of (7) you do, or
use as little plastics as possible .
It is also easy to save energy, which also reduces (8) bills .
We must all make a personal (9) to work for the future of our
planet if we want to (10) a better world for our grand -
children .
0. possib le
1. threa t
2. poll u tion
3. appea r
4. s cien ce
5. d efen d

6. c ompl e te
7. dri v e
8. hous e
9. deci d e
10. sure
B. r eadi n g :
Question VI : Choose the word or phrase which best completes each blank in the following
passage(10p):
My home is in the air - I do an enormous amount of travelling . It is a fast life and (1) of work
, but I like it and that is the only way (2) me .
Everything is tiring - music, travelling- but what can I do ? I am not (3) to complaining . It is
hard to imagine now (4) I will ever be very long in one place . My home town is on the
Caspian Sea . There is sea, wind, sun, and (5) many tourists and hotels . I have my own flat
with four or five rooms , but I am seldom there . If I am there for a day or two I prefer to (6)
with my mother and grandmother . They live in a small house , (7) it is very comfortable and
my mother cooks for me . I like good, simple food.
I have no wife , no brothers or sisters and my father (8) when I was seven . He was an
engineer and I don’t (9) him very well . He liked music very much and wanted me to(10)
a musician.
1. A. most B. full C. complete D. more
2. A. for B. to C. in D. by
3. A. wanted B. taken C. used D. known
4. A. and B. so C. while D. that
5. A. far B. too C. much D. more
6. A. stay B. go C. do D. spend
7. A. but B. since C. even D. which
8. A. killed B. gone C. passed D. died
9. A. know B. remember C. remind D. see
10. A. become B. turn C. develop D. grow
Question VII: Read the passage and choose the best answer (10p):

Man discovered fire many thousands years ago . The first time he saw fire was probably when a
tree was struck by lightning . He soon learned how to make fire for himself . However man probably
made his fire by rubbing two sticks together.
Fire was very important to man . He needed fire to keep himself warm at night . He used fire to
cook his food . He used fire to frighten away enemies and wild animals . In some parts of the world
he used fire to signal messages. Red Indians, for example , used fire to make smoke signals . In some
other countries people lit fires to warn their friends of danger.
Fire was very also used to give light . Before the invention of oil lamp, men used burning sticks
as torches . And before man discovered gas and electricity , he hung small fires in wire baskets from
posts to light the streets .
One man even used fire to tell the time . He invented a candle clock . He made a candle that took
exactly twelve hours to burn . Then he marked this candle in twelve equal parts . He lit the candle and
could tell the time by counting the number of parts left of the burning candle . But the candle clock
did not always work well . If there was a wind blowing on the candle , the flame burned too quickly .
1. Man probably first made fire
A. from a tree struck by lightning
C. from wire baskets hung on poster.
B. by rubbing two sticks together.
D. from a candle.
2. Man probably first used fire
A. to tell the time.
C. to light the streets.
B. to send signal.
D. to keep warm at night.
3. Fire was used by Red Indians
A. to make gas and electricity.
C. to send messages
B. to burn down trees
D. to frighten away enemies.
4. The first street lights were

A. large bonfires .
C. burning trees .
B. small fires in hanging baskets .
D. candles .
5. The candle clock burned for
A.twelve hours .
C. a day .
B. one hour.
D. twelve days .
Question VIII: Fill each the numbered blanks in the following passage with ONE suitable word
(10p):
Food plays an important part in the development of nations. In countries where food is (1)
people have to spend most of their time getting enough to eat . This usually slows down progress,
because men have little time to (2) to science, industry, government, and art . In nations
where food is (3) and easy to get , men have more time to spend in activities that lead to
progress and (4) of leisure . The problem of (5) good food for everybody has not yet
been solved . Many wars have been (6) for food . But it is no longer necessary to go to war
for food . Nations are beginning to put (7) knowledge to work for a (8 ) of their
food problems . They work (9) in the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United
Nations (FAO) to help hungry nations (10) more food.
C. w riti ng :
Question IX: Complete the second sentence in such a way that it is almost the same as the first
(10p):
1. “ You’d better not lend that man any more money, Mary” - said John.
John advised
2. Although he took a taxis, Bill still arrived late for the concert .
Despite
3. “It is ages since Alan visited his parents.
Alan
4. Handicapped people find shopping in supermarkets difficult.

It is
5. “You’d better go to the doctor if you’ve got a pain in your back, Anne”- Herry said.
Herry suggested
6. “ Could I borrow five pounds from you, Jane ?”- asked Nick.
Nick asked Jane if
7. It isn’t necessary to book tickets for the show in advance.
You need
8. Don’t you regret not learning to swim ?
Don’t you wish ?
9. We got lost because we didn’t have a map.
Had
10. They manage to finish the project in time for the presentation.
They succeeded
Question X: Use the suggested words and phrases to write a complete letter(10p).
Dear Mother and father,
a. You/ be pleased/ hear/ I / meet/ LonDon Airport/ Mr and Mrs Robinson and/ son / Michael.
b. Before I arrive/ it rain/ a week/ but/ Sunday/ sun shine/ first time.
c. Last Tuesday they take me/ Buckingham Palace/ I see the Changing of the Guard and listen / the
band.
d. Then we go/ Hyde Park/ have lunch/ a restaurant.
e. After we / eat/ we go/ a walk/ see the Serpentine Lake.
f. While we / walk/ I buy a postcard/ I enclose/ this letter.
g. London have many interesting places/ see/ and I/ enjoy/ be here very much/
h.Mr and Mrs Robinson and Michael ask me/ give/ their kind regards.
Love. / Carl
Question XI: Write a paragraph (100 - 120 words ) about a festival or a celebration in your
country, using the following brief notes : (10p).
+ Opening : - Which festival ?
- Where ? When ? Why ?
+ Main body : - How is it celebrated ? (general).

- What happens ? (details).
- Food and drink ?
+ Ending : How does it end ?
The End
Keys
A. phonetics - Grammar – vocabulary :
Question I: 5® (mçi c©u chän ®óng 1 ®)
1.C 2.A 3.A 4.D 5. B
QuestionII: 5 ®(mçi c©u chän ®óng 1 ®iÓm)
1.A ; 2.A; 3.D; 4.B; 5.C;
Question III: 10 ® (mçi c©u chän ®óng 1 ®)
1.C 2.D 3.B 4.D 5. C 6. A 7. A 8. C 9.C 10.D
Question IV: 10 ® (mçi c©u chän ®óng 1 ®)
1.B 2.A 3. C 4. B 5. D 6.B 7.A 8.C 9.B 10.D
Question V: 10 ®iÓm (mçi c©u ®óng 1 ®)
1. threatened 2. polluted 3. disappearance 4. scientists 5. defence 6. completely 7. driving
8. household 9. decision 10. ensure .
B.Read
Question VI: 10 ® (mçi c©u chän ®óng 1 ®iÓm)
1.B ; 2.A ; 3.C ; 4.D ; 5.B ; 6.A ; 7.A ; 8.D ; 9.B ; 10.A .
Question VII: 10 ® (mçi c©u chän ®óng 2 ®)
1.B ; 2.D ; 3.C 4.B; 5.A;
Question VIII: 10 ® (mçi c©u chän ®óng 1 ®iÓm)
1. scare
2. devote
3. plentiful
4. enjoyment
5. providing
6. fought
7. scientific

8.solution
9. together
10. produce.
C. Writing :
Question IX: 10 ®iÓm (mçi c©u ®óng 1 ®iÓm)
1. John advised Mary not to lend that man any more money.
2. Despite (his)taking/ having taken a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.
3. Alan has not visited his parents for ages.
4. It’s difficult for handicapped people to shop/ go shopping.
5. Herry suggested that Anna went/ should go to the doctor .
6. Nick asked Jane if she could lend him five pounds.
7. You need not book tickets for the show in advance.
8. Don’t you wish you had learnt to swim ?
9. Had we had a map, we wouldn’t have got lost.
10.They succeeded in finishing the project in time for the presentation./.
Question X: 10 ®iÓm ( C©u mçi c©u ®óng 1 ®iÓm)
Dear Mother and father,
a. You’ll be pleased to hear that I was met at LonDon Airport by Mr and Mrs Robinson and
their son Michael.
b. Before I arrived it had been raining for a week but on Sunday the sun shone for the first
time.
c. Last Tuesday they took me to Buckingham Palace where I saw the Changing of the Guard
and listened to the band.
d. Then we went to Hyde Park to have lunch in a restaurant.
e. After we had eaten we went for a walk to see the Serpentine Lake.
f. While we were walking I bought a postcard which I enclose with this letter.
g. London has many interesting places to see and I am enjoying being here very much.
h.Mr and Mrs Robinson and Michael ask me to give you their kind regards.
Love.
Carl

Question XI: 10 ® .
A. Content (5® ) :
- Good opening, ending 1®
- Cover all relevant details 2®
- Well - organised, easy to read 2®
B. Language : (5 ®iÓm)
- Exact Vocabulary . 1 ®
- Correct spelling . 1 ®
- Correct tenses . 1 ®
- Correct prepositions , articles 1 ®
- Good connectors 1 ®./.