Tài liệu Tuyển tập AV8,9 Số 040

§Ò sè 1
§Ò thi ®Ò xuÊt HSG Líp 9 N¨m häc 2008 - 2009
M«n : TiÕng Anh
Question I/ Pick out the word whose bold part is pronounced differently from those of
the others :
1. A. food B. look C. took D. good
2. A. nose B. seen C. useful D. bus
3. A. any B. many C. catch D. send
4. A. absent B. recent C. descent D. present
5. A. rough B. yough C. cough D. though
6. A. surgeon B. agent C. engine D. regard
7. A. faithful B. failure C. fairly D. fainted
8. A. course B. court C. coursing D. courage
9. A. new B. sew C. few D. nephew
10. A. sun B. sure C.success D. sort
Question II/Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence :
1. I'm sure they were lies!……………
A. telling B. speaking C. talking D. saying
2. She always the crossword in the paper before breakfast.…………
A. makes B. writes C. does D. works
3. The newspaper report contained important information.…………
A. many B. another C. an D. a lot of
4. He couldn't ..his father that he was telling the truth.…………
A. admit B. confide C. trust D. convince
5. Milk bottles can be ..after being cleaned.………………
A. recycled B. reused C. broken D. reduced
6. It was raining heavily ..we arrived home.………………
A. while B. until C. because D. when
7. She asked me ..I liked eating chocolates. ……………………
A. if B. and C. that D. but
8. You look than last year.………………………

A. much tall B. more tall C. much taller D. more taller
9. What advice she gave us !……………………
A. so good B. such goodC. a good D. good
10. My dog as well as my cats twice a day.……………
A. eat B. eats C. has eaten D. have eaten
11. When I came into the class, I realized I knew ...………………
A. them all B. all them C. they all D. all of they
12. Do it right now, ?…………………
A. do you B. aren’t youC. will you D. don’t you
13. We for her for ten minutes.………………
A. wait B. waited C. are waiting D. have been waiting
14. His father is not interested in tennis and …………………
A. he doesn’t, either B. so doesn’t he
C. neither does he D. neither is he
15. The little girl wasted half an hour .for her picture book.………………
A. look B. looking C. to look D. looked
16. ..does it take you to do the washing ?……………
A. How fast B. What time C. How long D. How often
17. Your hair is long. Are you going to .?…………………
A. have it cut B. have cut it C. be cutting it D. have it cutting
18. Would you like tea or coffee? – I .drink tea than coffee.…………
A. would like B. would prefer C. would rather D. would wish
19. It is high time you .more attentive in class.………………
A. are B. were C. must be D. have been
20. He was .that we turned off the TV set immediately.……………
A. so bad singer B. such bad singer C. such bad a singer D. so bad a singer
21. I wish you that! It’s really annoying habit.………………
A. won’t do B. couldn’t do C. wouldn’t do D. don’t do
22. “I’m sorry about that!” – “ ..!”……………
A. That’s right B. Of course C. It’s OK D. You’re welcome

23. Not until 2008 ..across the river.……………
A. the first bridge was built B. the first building of a bridge was
C. built the first bridge D. was the first bridge built
24. Excuse me! I’m learning my lesson. ..turning down your stereo a bit ?…………
A. Would you please B. Would you mind
C. Could you D. Would you like
25. Tom, Write carefully and don't any mistakes.…………
A. do B. have C. give D. make
Question III/ : Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each of the blank spaces:
Air Pollution
Every one wants to (1)...........pollution. But the pollution problem is as (2)...........as it is
serious. It is complicated(3).............much pollution is caused by things that benefit people.
For example(4)...........from automobiles causes a large (5)...........of all air pollution. But the
automobile(6)...........transportation for millions of people.Factories (7).....much of waste that
pollutes air and water, but factories gives employment to a large number of people.
Thus to end or greatly reduce pollution (8)........people would have to stop using many
things that benefit them. Most of people don’t want to do that, of course. But pollution can
be(9)...........reduced in several ways. Scientists and engineers can work to lessen the amount
of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and
enforce laws that (10)...........businesses and traffic to stop or cut down on certain polluting
activities.
1. A. cause B. destroy C. lessen D. increase
2. A. easy B. simple C. permanent D. complicated
3. A. because B. so that C. although D. when
4. A. gas B. exhaust C. vapour D. garbage
5. A. series B. percentage C. number D. emission
6. A. carries B. gives C. provides D. brings
7. A. discharge B. provide C. supply D. cause
8. A. gradually B. obviously C. differently D. immediately
9. A. only B. gradually C. clearly D. directly

10.A. forbit B. require C. permit D. prevent
Question IV/ Put one suitable word in each space:
Energy is one of the (1).............that many people are interested in. It is not an unfamiliar
word. It is heard, said, discussed day after day. It is close to everyone’s (2) .......life. You…
turn on the lamp and it is (3)............that gives you light.You turn on a TV and it is energy
that gives you pictures and sound. You ride a motocycle and it is energy that gives you
(4)..............You cook your meals and it is energy that gives you heat to boil rice.
The problem is that the demand for energy is rising and that the price of energy is
getting(5)..............and higher. The supply of energy on earth is limited. It cannot provide us
all forever. The (6)..............of energy in the future is inevitable.Therefor, saving energy is a
must if we want to (7).............. to live in a safe and sound world.
If we save energy, the(8)....................will be less polluted and our health will be better
and we will live a more meaningful life and more happily. Perhaps the best(9).. ......... to……
the problem of energy is a source of clean energy coming from the sun:solar energy. This
kind of energy is easily available, free, and inexhaustible.Furthermore, it does not cause(10)
........ ………
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Question V/ Complete each sentence with a word formed from the word given :
1.One major ........of the area is the lack of public transport. (advantage)
2. We asked her to take part but she made no............ to us. (respond)
3. Taxis are too..........for many people to offord. (cost)
4.Could you please ..........us about the courses and fees? (information)
5. Martin looked at her ......... (thoughtful)
6. The tast we are dealing with is .........complicated. (extreme)
7. This book provides information which is very ............to us.(value)
8. No one can deny the ...........of his contribution. (precious)

9. Our house is ...........by several burglar alarms. (protection)
10. It was ............so all we stay at home. (snow)
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5 10
Question VI/ Completethe second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first
sentence using the word given:10p
1. I had to cancel the birthday party because my closest friend is seriously ill.
I had to cancel .………………………………………………………
2. Hung will write an essay on the life of President Ho Chi Minh.
An essay ……………………………………………………………
3. I hadn’t visited my grandfather.
I wished ……………………………………………………………
4. Although he came late he gained the highest result.
In spite of .………………………………………………………
5.We hadn’t known that Lan had an accident. We hadn’t visited her
If ……………………………………………………………
6.You shouldn’t leave these magazines on the table.You should put them on this shelf.
These magazines .………………………………………………
7.The flight to Ho Chi Minh City lasted one hour and a half.
It took .…………………………………………………………
8. “If you don’t pay the ransom, we’ll kill the boy ’’, said the kidnappers
The kidnappers .…………………………………………………
9.We don’t visit you very often because you live so far away.
If ..………………………………………………………………
10.The film was so interesting that all we want to see again.
It was such ..…………………………………………………… .
Question VII/ Fill in each gap with a suitable preposition :10p

1. We’ll have to use the stairs. The lift is ............... of order.
2. Surely Peter can’t do all that work.................. his own.
3. Turn right ................... the traffic lights and you’ll see the cinema.
4. This letter is full ............... mistakes. Could you write it again, please?
5. You' re very different .................... your brother.
6. Parents are responsible ..................... educating their children.
7. Could you explain this rule ... me?…………
8. Helen is excited .......................winning the prize.
9. I am very busy ....................my lessons and tasks today.
10. Who's the woman dressed .green?………………
VIII/ Write an essay ( at least 100 words) on the following topic: (15 points)
There have been many technological developments in the 20th century, for example in
transport, telecommunications and health.
What technological development do you think has been the most important ? How has
it changed people's lives ? Have all the changes been positive ?
Give reasons for your answer.

The end !
§Ò sè 1
Híng dÉn chÊm m«n tiÕng anh
(Tæng sè ®iÓm toµn bµi : 100 ®iÓm )
C©u I : 10 ®iÓm . Chän ®óng mçi tõ cho 1,0 ®iÓm
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
A A C C D D C D B B
C©u II : 25 ®iÓm . Chän ®óng mçi tõ cho 1,0 ®iÓm
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
A C D D B D A C D B A C D D B
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 x x x x x
C A C B D C C D B D x x x x x
C©u III : 10 ®iÓm . Chän ®óng mçi tõ cho 1,0 ®iÓm

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
C D A B B C A D B B
C©u IV : 10 ®iÓm . §iÒn ®óng mçi tõ cho 1,0 ®iÓm
1. problem 2. daily 3. energy 4. movement 5. higher
6. shortage 7. continue 8. environment 9. solution 10. pollution
C©u V : 10 ®iÓm . ViÕt ®óng mçi tõ cho 1,0 ®iÓm
1. disadvantage 2. response 3. costly 4. inform 5. thoughtfully
6. extremely 7. valuable 8. preciousness 9. protected 10. snowy
C©u VI : 10 ®iÓm . ViÕt mçi c©u ®óng cho 1,0 ®iÓm
1. I had to cancel the birthday party because my closest friend is seriously ill.
2. An essay on the life of Presedent Ho Chi Minh will be written by Hung.
3. I wished I had visited my grandfather.
4. In spite of coming late , he gained the highest result.
5. If we had known that Lan had an accident, we would have visited her.
6. These magazines shouldn't be left on the table. They should be put on the shelf.
7. It took one hour and a half to fly to HCMC by plane.
8. The kidnappers threatened him if he didn't pay the ransom, they would kill the boy.
9. If you lived near us , we would visit you very often.
10. It was such an interesting film that all we want to see again.
Câu VII : 10 điểm . Điền mỗi từ đúng cho 1,0 điểm
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
out on at of from/to for to about/at with in
Câu VIII : 15 điểm . ( Ngữ pháp 10 điểm , nội dung 5,0 điểm )
The end !
Đề số 2
Đề thi đề xuất HSG Lớp 9 Năm học 2008 - 2009
M«n : TiÕng Anh
I/ Pick out the word whose underlined syllable is pronounced differently from the others (5 p)
A B C D
1. only most purpose smoke

2. chemical punishment agriculture fertilizer
3.
expensive occasion pleasure television
4. worse world sword worm
5. bear dear deer near
II/ Pick out the word that is of different topic from the others (5 p)
A B C D
1. sunflower carnation blue-bell cauliflower
2. signature specialist inventor manager
3. liver kidney breathe stomach
4. poisonous valuable precious useful
5. orange apple purple pink
III/ Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word (7p)
The country is more beautiful than a town and pleasanter to live in. Many people
think so and go to the country for the summer holidays though they can’t live _(1)_ all
the year around. Some have a cottage built in a village so that they can go there
whenever they can find the time.
English villages are not all alike, but in some ways they are not different _(2)_
each other. Almost _(3)_ village has church, the round and square tower of which can
be _(4)_ for many miles around. Surrounding the church is the churchyard, where
people were buried.
The village green is a wide stretch of grass, and houses or cottages are_(5)_
round it. Country life is now fairly comfortable and many villages _(6)_ water brought
through pipes into each _(7)_ . Most villages are so close to some small towns that
people can go there to buy what they can’t find in the village.
1 ..…………… 2 ..……………… 3……………… 4 ..……………
5 .…………… 6 .……………… 7…………………
IV/ Read the passage then pick out one best option for your answer (8p)
Every four to ten years something happens to the weather system of the Earth.
Everything changes, and scientists don’t know why. The low-pressure area moves toward the

east, the high-pressure area is very weak, and the winds blow toward the east. A great pile of
warm surface water moves toward South America. People call this “El Nino“. It usually
happens at Christmas time, and El Nino is the Spanish name for the baby Jesus.
Usually the effects of El Nino are very mild. However, the one that started in 1982
was different from the other recent ones. It had a very powerful effect on the world’s
climate. It caused huge changes in the ocean currents. It caused floods in some areas and
droughts in others. There were terrible windstorms and huge ocean waves. These waves
swept houses into the sea. El Nino did billions of dollars worth of damage. Thousands of
people lost their lives and thousands of others were left homeless.
In 1983, the winds, ocean currents, and pressure areas started to become normal again.
Meanwhile, scientists throughout the world organized research to learn more about El Nino.
They are using satellites and research boats to observe the atmosphere and the ocean. It is a
very complicated problem, but if the scientists of the world work together, they should be
able to learn the causes of El Nino. Then they will be able to predict what will happen and
work to prevent a repeat of the death and destruction of 1982-1983.
1. The weather system over the Pacific Ocean changes ...
A. every year B. every 4 to 10 years
C. every 10 years D. every 4 years
2. The reasons why the weather system changes ...
A. are known in advance by all scientists.
B. are not mysterious to scientists today.
C. are still unknown to scientists nowadays
D. are easy and simple to scientists today.
3. In the time of El Nino, the warm surface water moves ...
A. eastward B. westward
C. toward South Africa D. southward
4. The effects of El Nino are
A. usually mild B. very violent
C. sometimes very powerful D. both A and C
5. The El Nino that started in 1982 was ...

A. the same as the other recent ones.
B. less powerful than the other recent ones.
C. more powerful and destructive than the other recent ones.
D. very powerful but caused no damage.
6. The word “El Nino” is the Spanish name for the baby Jesus because...
A. El Nino usually happens at Christmas time
B. it first happened in Spain
C. it first happened when Jesus was born.
D. Jesus used the Spanish name to call it.
7. Since1983, scientists all over the world...
A. have used satellites to study the oceans.
B. have used research boats to study the atmosphere.
C. have organized research to learn more about El Nino.
D. have helped people to recover the damage and loss from El Nino.
8. If scientists knew the causes of El Nino,...
A. they could stop it from the distance.
B. they could predict what would happen and helped to prevent the damage and loss.