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1. Đề thi học sinh giỏi môn Tiếng Anh lớp 9 cấp tỉnh năm 2020-2021 có đáp án Phịng GD&ĐT Nghi Sơn (Bài số 1)
2. Đề thi học sinh giỏi môn Tiếng Anh lớp 9 cấp tỉnh năm 2020-2021 có đáp án Phịng GD&ĐT Nghi Sơn (Bài số 2)
3. Đề thi học sinh giỏi môn Tiếng Anh lớp 9 cấp tỉnh năm 2020-2021 - Sở GD&ĐT
Thanh Hóa
4. Đề thi học sinh giỏi môn Tiếng Anh lớp 9 cấp tỉnh năm 2019-2020 - Phòng
GD&ĐT Thọ Xuân
5. Đề thi học sinh giỏi môn Tiếng Anh lớp 9 cấp tỉnh năm 2019-2020 có đáp án Phịng GD&ĐT Tĩnh Gia
6. Đề thi học sinh giỏi môn Tiếng Anh lớp 9 cấp tỉnh năm 2019-2020 có đáp án - Sở
GD&ĐT Thanh Hóa


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ĐỀ THI CHỌN ĐỘI TUYỂN HSG LỚP 9 CẤP TỈNH
NĂM HỌC 2020-2021
PHẦN THI NGHE MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 9 – BÀI SỐ 1
Thời gian: 15 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
(Bài thi gồm có 01 trang)

PART A. LISTENING:
I. Listen to the passage about the healthy eating pyramid and decide if these sentences
are true or false (T/F)
1. You mustn’t eat too much sweet and salty food.

2. Dairy products do not contain Calcium.
3. Beans and nuts are not important.
4. Dark bread and brown rice are great sources of whole grains.
5. Fruit and vegetables are low in calories and full of vitamins.
II. You will hear Sally asking a friend about some homework. Listen and complete
questions 1 to 5. You will hear the recording twice.
________HOME WORK_______
Example
Subject
Name of book:
Written by:
Read:
Learn about:
Finish by:

Answer
Biology

1. …………………………………………….……
2. Martin……………………………………….….
3. Pages from……………to………………………
4. ………………………………………………….
5. ………..……………………………………..…..

III. Listen to Philip talking to his friend about his photography course. For each
question, choose the correct answer.
1 - Where does Philip do the photography classes?
A. City College
B. Music College
C. Math College

2 - What time do the photography classes begin?
A. 5.15 pm
B. 6.45 pm
C. 7.00 pm
3 – How much is the course?
A. 55 pounds
B. 95 pounds
C. 75 pounds
4 - Philip thinks it's easy to take photographs of
A. trees
B. animals
C. children
5 - After the course Philip will
A. buy a new camer
B. get a job in photography
C. make photography his hobby

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ĐỀ THI CHỌN ĐỘI TUYỂN HSG LỚP 9 CẤP TỈNH
NĂM HỌC 2020-2021
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 9 – BÀI SỐ 1
Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
(Đề thi gồm có 05 trang)

PART A. LISTENING:
I. Listen to the passage about the healthy eating pyramid and decide if these sentences
are true or false (T/F)
1. You mustn’t eat too much sweet and salty food.
2. Dairy products do not contain Calcium.
3. Beans and nuts are not important.
4. Dark bread and brown rice are great sources of whole grains.
5. Fruit and vegetables are low in calories and full of vitamins.
II. You will hear Sally asking a friend about some homework. Listen and complete
questions 1 to 5. You will hear the recording twice.
________HOME WORK_______
Example
Subject
Name of book:
Written by:
Read:
Learn about:
Finish by:

Answer
Biology

1. …………………………………………….……
2. Martin……………………………………….….
3. Pages from……………to………………………
4. ………………………………………………….
5. ………..……………………………………..…..

III. Listen to Philip talking to his friend about his photography course. For each
question, choose the correct answer.

1 - Where does Philip do the photography classes?
A. City College
B. Music College
C. Math College
2 - What time do the photography classes begin?
A. 5.15 pm
B. 6.45 pm
C. 7.00 pm
3 – How much is the course?
A. 55 pounds
B. 95 pounds
C. 75 pounds
4 - Philip thinks it's easy to take photographs of
A. trees
B. animals
C. children
5 - After the course Philip will
A. buy a new camer
B. get a job in photography
C. make photography his hobby

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PART B: PHONETICS
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
others in the same line and write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
1. A. ploughed
B. laughed
C. coughed

D. locked
2. A. steady
B. ready
C. breakfast
D. steak
3. A. describe
B. celebrate
C. plumber
D. brother
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in the
same line and write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
1. A. comment
B. provide
C. delay
D. recently
2. A. vacation
B. peaceful
C. mountain
D. summer
PART C: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the word/ phrase that best fits the gap in each of the following sentences and
write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
1. “Excuse me, is anyone sitting here?” – “_______.”
A. Yes, I am so glad.
B. Sorry, the seat is taken.
C. No, thanks
D. Yes, yes. You can sit here.
2. _______breakfast is the first meal of the day.
A- Ø
B- A

C- An
D- The
3. Hoa: “Would you mind if I asked you a question?” ~ Teacher: “_______”
A. No, I don’t
B. Good idea!
C. Please go ahead D. Ok, Thanks
4. He is the person ______ daughter goes to school with me every day.
A. which
B. whose
C. who
D. that
5. There is a meeting _____ 9 am and 2 pm.
A. between
B. on
C. from
D. At
6. I don’t think Tom can solve this problem, _______?
A. do I
B. don’t I
C. can he
D. can’t he
7. Don’t worry. I have _________ tire at the back of my car.
A. others
B. the other
C. other
D. another
8. She had to hand in her notice ………… advance when she decided to leave the job.
A. in
B. from
C. with

D. to
9. …………………………… my students are familiar with this kind of activities
A. Most
B. A few
C. Few
D. Most of
10. Tell your brother to come _________, because it’s going to rain in a minute or two.
A. indoors
B. outdoors
C. indoor
D. outdoor
II. Supply the correct form of the capital words in brackets. Write the answers on
your answer sheet.
1. That rule is not _____ in this case.
APPLY
2. Workers have voted for a two-hour________ in protest over wage cuts
STOP
be either black or white
3. The teacher warned the children that if they _______ again, they’d be punished. BEHAVE
4. While girls lack of ________, boys often overestimate their abilities.
CONFIDE
5. It is education that helps with the________ of knowledge for the young.
RICH
6. Most young Americans want to lead a /an ________ life at the age of twenty. DEPEND
7. ________ , the light came on though no one was near the switch
MYSTERY
8. Resident insist on stopping releasing ________ into the atmosphere.
POLLUTE
9. They will ________ this road because its width is very small.
WIDE

10. I couldn’t help it. The accident was _________.
AVOID

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III. Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
1. The money (steal) ________ in the robbery was never found.
2. Jimmy was pleased (admit) ________ to the college.
3. There’s a slight possiblility of her (come) ________ back.
4. There’s a slight possiblility that she (pay) ________ back.
5. It (not be) ________ Anna who cooked that food. She was out all day yesterday.
6. You (give) ________ it on time, you would have got a high mark.
7. I promise to try my best to do what I can ( help) ________ you come over this sorrow.
8. Linda no longer owns a car. She (sell) ________ it.
9;10. There was no sign (indicate) ________ that the cottage (break) ________ into.
PART D: READING COMPREHENSION
I. Read the text and choose the most suitable word from the ones given below to fill in
each gap. Write A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet.
During the (1) ________ years, many young people can at times be difficult to talk to.
They often seem to dislike being questioned. They may seem (2) _______ to talk about
their work at school. This is a normal (3) _______ of this age. Though it can be very hard
for parents to understand, it is part of becoming (4) ________ of teenagers trying to be adult
while they are still growing up. Young people are usually unwilling to talk if they believe,
that questions are trying to (5) ________ up on them
Parents should do their (6) _______ to talk to their son and daughter about school, work
and future plans but should not (7) ________ them to talk if they don't want to. Parents
should also watch for danger signs. Some young people in trying to be adult may (8)
________ with sex, drugs, alcohol or smoking. Parents need to watch for any signs of (9)
________ behavior which may be connected with these and help if (10) ________.

1. A. early
B. teenage
C. childhood
D. recent
2. A. unworried
B. unrestrained
C. unexpected
D. unwilling
3. A. development
B. appearance
C. circumstance
D. achievement
4. A. free
B. confident
C. dependent
D. independent
5. A. catch
B. check
C. keep
D. make
6. A. well
B. good
C. better
D. best
7. A. push
B. allow
C. put
D. expect
8. A. experiment
B. approach

C. experience
D. attach
9. A. unacceptable
B. unusual
C. normal
D. exemplary
10. A. proper
B. appropriate
C. important
D. necessary
II. Read the following passage then fill in each gap with ONE suitable word. Write the
answers on your answer sheet.
Robbie Williams and his school day story
On my first day at school I saw all these kids crying as they said ________ (1) to
their mums, but I was more concerned with playing with the boys. I told Mum to go home;
she was ________ (2) upset than I was!
After Millhill Primary School I went ________ (3) to St Margaret Ward which was
the local High School. I was there untill sixteen and ________ (4) with eight or nine
GCSEs. I was a good boy at school because I never got caught. I did the normal things that
you would expect from a fourteen-year-old ________ (5). I didn’t smoke, but I went to the
smokers’ corners. And you won’t allowed to wear sport shoes, so I’d always ________ (6)
them on. I always used to be the one that would ________ (7)the class laugh. Then as soon

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as the teacher turned ________ 8), I’d sit straight and the rest of the class would be
________ 9) and the teacher would tell ________ (10) off.
III. Read the passage and choose the best option to answer the following question.
Write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

One of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, the great pyramid of Giza was a
monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheop in 1720 BC. Despite
its antiquity, certain aspects of this construction makes it truly one of the truly great
wonders of the world. The thirteen – acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of
stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are a number of hidden passageways and the
burial chamber for the pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The 4 sides of
the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west – an incredible
engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshipers and great astronomers, so
computations for the great pyramid were based on astronomical observations.
Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many
intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent type of timeline of
events – past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to
coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and
currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers, and
this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate with its extraterrestrial being of
the ancient past.
Was it superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to
any known today.
1. What has research of the base reveal?
A. There are racks in the foundation.
B. Tomb robbers have stolen pharaoh’s body.
C. The lines represent important events.
D. A superior race of people built it.
2. Extraterrestrial beings are _______.
A. very strong workers.
B. living beings from other planets.
C. researchers in Egyptology.
D. astronomers in the ancient times
3. What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages?
A. To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly.

B. To permit the high priests to pray at night.
C. To enable the pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife.
D. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh.
4. The word “intersecting” in line 9 is nearest in meaning to _________
A. crossing
B. coming
C. observing
D. cutting
5. What do the intersecting lines in the base symbolize?
A. Architect’s plans for the hidden passage.
B. Dates of important events taking place throughout time.
C. Pathways of the great solar body.
D. Astrological computation.
6. The word “prophesied” in line 12 is closest in meaning to __________
A. said
B. armed
C. terminated
D. foretold
7. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Symbolism of the Great pyramid.
B. Problems with the construction of great pyramid.
C. Wonders of the Great pyramid of Giza.
D. Exploration of the burial chamber of Cheop.

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8. On what did the ancient Egyptians based their calculation?
A. Observation of the celestial bodies.
B. Advanced technology.

C. Advanced tools of measurements.
D. Knowledge of the earth’s surface.
9. Why was the Great pyramid constructed?
A. As a solar observatory.
B. As a religious temple.
C. As a tomb for the pharaoh.
D. As an engineering feat.
10. Why is the Great pyramid of Giza considered one of the seven wonders of the world?
A. It is perfectly aligned with the 4 cardinal points of the compass and contains many
prophecies.
B. It was selected as the tomb of the pharaoh Cheop.
C. It was built a super race.
D. It is very old.
PART E: WRITING
I. Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
1.The problem hasn’t been solved satisfactorily.
=> There has_______________________________________________.
2.. It’s sad, but unemployment is unlikely to go down this year.
=> Sad____________________________________________________.
3.. As she grows older, she becomes increasingly cheerful.
=> The older_______________________________________________.
4.. When the Minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment.
=> On __________________...________________________________.
5.. He told me that it was wrong of me to leave early.
=> He criticized_______________________________________________.
II. Rewrite each of the following sentences using the given word so that it keeps the
same meaning. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
1. It is believed that his father died in a car accident.
HAVE
=>His father is_______________________________________________.

2. In the end, I felt I had been right to leave the club.
REGRETS
=> In the end, I _______________________________________________.
3. His rude behaviour is too much for me.
PUT
=> I can not _________________________________________behaviour.
4. “Don’t forget to phone the office,” she told him.
REMINDED
=> She______________________________________________________.
5. Tom is a playwright as well as an actor.
NOT ONLY
=> Tom is_____________________________________________an actor.
III. Paragraph writing. (10 points)
Should students go to school by electric bike?
Write a paragraph of about 120-150 words using your own reasons and any relevant
examples from your own knowledge or experience to justify your answer.

THE END
Cán bộ coi thi khơng giải thích gì thêm
Họ tên học sinh: .........................................................................................; Số báo danh: ...............................

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HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM THI CHỌN ĐỘI TUYỂN
HSG LỚP 9 CẤP TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2020-2021
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 9 – BÀI SỐ 1

(Hướng dẫn chấm có 02 trang)

A. HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM
1. Bài thi có tổng số câu là : 100
2. Đưa về thang điểm 20
Tổng các câu đúng
3. Điểm bài thi = …………………....
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B. ĐÁP ÁN
PART A. LISTENING:
I.
1. T

2.F

3.F

4.T

5.T

II.
1. Rivers

2. Cooper

3. 123-127

4. Fish

5. Friday

III.
1. A

I.
II.

2. B

1. A
1. D

2. D
2. A

3. C

4. A

5. C

PART B: PHONETICS
3. C

PART C: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I.
1.B

2. A

3. C

4. B

5.A

6. C

7. D

8. A

9. D

10. A

II.
1. applicable
6. independent

2. stopage
3. misbehaved 4. confidence
7. mysteriously 8. pollutants
9. widen

III.
1. stolen

2. to be admitted

3. coming

4. will pay

5. enrichment
10. unavoidable
5. can ’t have

been
6. Had you given
broken

7. to help

8. has sold

9. indicating

10. had been

PART D: READING COMPREHENSION
I. Read the text and choose the most suitable word from the ones given below to fill in
each gap. Write A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet.
1. B
2. D 3. A
4. D
5. B
6.D 7. A 8. C 9. B 10 D
II. Read the following passage then fill in each gap with ONE suitable word. Write the

answers on your answer sheet.
1. goodbye
2. more
3. on
4. graduated
5. boy
6. put
7. make
8. round
9. laughing
10. them
III. Read the passage and choose the best option to answer the following question.
Write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. D
7.C
8. A
9. C
10,A

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PART E: WRITING
I. Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
1. There has been no satisfactory solution to the problem.

2. Sad as/though it is/ it may be, unemployment is unlikely to go down this year.
3. The older she grows, the more cheerful she becomes.
4. On being asked about the strike, the Minister declined to comment
5. He criticized me for leaving earrly
II. Rewrite each of the following sentences using the given word so that it keeps the
same meaning. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
1. His father is believed to have died in a car accident
2. In the end, I has no regrets on/about leaving the club
3. I can not put up with his rude behavior
4. She reminded him to phone the office.
5. Tom is not only a playwright but also an actor (Cách khác đúng vẫn cho điểm)
III. Paragraph writing (10 points)
- If the contents are not relevant, the paragraph IS NOT COUNTED.
- If the contents are relevant, ASSESS in accordance with this scale:
Criteria
Details
- Is a solid unit with 3 parts (topic sentence, supporting sentences,
concluding sentence).
- Paragraph should be indented only in the first line.
Appearance
(1 point)
- If Ss’ writing looks like an essay, subtract 0.5 point.
- Number of words is about 120-150. Less than 120 words or more than
150 words, subtract 0.3 point.
- Topic sentence: Ss must mention that they will talk about advantages.
- There should be 2 or 3 supporting sentences and examples or
Structure
explanations for each supporting idea.
(2 points)
- Concluding sentence(s): Ss can summarize the main ideas in supporting

sentences, paraphrase the topic sentence or suggest solutions.
- Topic sentence and supporting sentences must be relevant
Coherence
- Examples/explanations must be relevant to the supporting idea that they
(1 point)
support.
- If Ss’ writing has a good use of linking words ->0.5 point
Unity
- If Ss’ writing has a flexible use of unfamiliar transitional signals ->1
(1 point)
point.
- If Ss’ writing is free of grammartical mistakes and spelling mistakes ->2
Grammar and points.
- If Ss’ writing has a wide range of sentence patterns, wide range of
vocabulary
(3 points)
vocabulary and less common vocabulary ->3 points.
- Subtract 0.25 point for one mistake.
Persuasiveness
The writing is convincing.
(2 point)

__________THE END___________

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ĐỀ THI CHỌN ĐỘI TUYỂN HSG LỚP 9 CẤP TỈNH
NĂM HỌC 2020-2021
PHẦN THI NGHE MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 9 – BÀI SỐ 2
Thời gian: 15 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
(Đề thi gồm có 01 trang)

SECTION A – LISTENING (15 pts)
I. You will hear a radio interview with a man who works on an international camp.
Circle the correct answer for each question.
1. If you want to apply for the Camp you must:
A. be a student
B. be at least twenty-four years old
C. speak more than one language
2. In a camp tent you can expect to
A. mix with other nationalities
B. share with five other people
C. know the other people
3. What do you have to take to the Camp?
A. a tent
B. a map
C. pictures
4. As a Camp member you should.
A. be a good singer
B. join in performances
C. be good at acting
5. The Camp fees must be paid.
A. in dollars
B. by cheques
C. before the Camp starts

II. You will hear a radio program, decide whether these following statements are
True (T) or (F) False. Write T/F in the space given.
6. When his father left, Matt lived with other members of his family.
7. Matt’s mother encoraged her sons to be creative.
8. As a Child, Matt loved to pretend he was someone else.
9. His first success came when he met Ben Affleck.
10. Matt doesn’t devote all his time and energy to acting
III. You will hear a man giving information about a city
bus tour.
SAILING CLUB TRIP
11. Time to arrive back at club: ……………..pm
12. Name of cafe for lunch: ……………………..
13. Bring: …………………………..
14. Number of people: ………………….
15. Secretary’s name: Ms…………………………
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SECTION B: PHONETICS (5 pts)
I. Find only one word whose underlined part has different pronunciation from that
of the other words. (3pts)
16. A. layer
B. frame
C. artisan
D. place
17. A. museum
B. cultural
C. drum
D. sculpture
18. A. tablecloth

B. authenticity
C. through
D. although
II. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others. (2pts)
Exercise 2: Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
19. A. conduct
B. ancient
C. drawback
D. feature
20. A. determine
B. pagoda
C. fabulous
D. convenient
SECTION C : VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (30 pts)
QuestionI. Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence. (10 pts)
21.They seemed to be …………..to the criticism and just carried on as before
A.indifferent
B.disinterested
C.sensitive
D. uncaring
22. He spoke…………all the families who had lost relatives in the disaster.
A. in aid for
B. in respect of
C. on behalf of
D. except for
23. She turned………..the job in New York, because she didn’t want to move.
A. with
B. up
C. in
D. down

24. He seldom goes to the cinema, …………….?
A. doesn’t he
B. is he
C. does he
D. isn’t he
25. Only a ……………of students attend those classes
A. team
B. handful
C. group
D. band
26. Does the grass need………….?.
A. cutting
B. cut
C. be cut
D. to cut
27. Tom was the only foreigner…………I saw at the party.
A.whom
B. which
C.who
D. what
28. It was in the countryside…………………..
A.where John was brought up
B. John was brought up
C. that John was brought up
D. which John was brought up
29. Tom: Which is more important: luck or effort?
Mary: Luck is………………..effort
A.on the same importance
B. the same importance as
C. of the same importance

D. as the same importance as
30. The jokes Jack tells as old as …………….
A.the earth
B. the mountains
C.the oceans
D. the hills
Question II. Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate form. (8 pts)
31. Why you always (put) your dirty new clothes on their bed?
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32. I can’t find my watch. I’m sure it (steal).
33. It’s very cold, isn’t it? I think it (freeze) outside
34. Phong, together with his classmates, (be) in the voluntary program last year.
35. I hope that I (finish) my report by dinner time.
36. She (suffer) from flu when she was interviewed
37. I’ve got a job in Korea so I (live) there for the next two years.
38. The factory is said (destroy) in a fire two years ago
Question III. Supply the correct form of the wordsgiven. (7 pts)
39. Leisure habits won’t change much in the ________ future. (see)
40. The conditions in the man’s prison were ________. (human)
41. Even if you are good at a game,you shouldn’t be ________. (confident)
42. My teacher is very …………..about the history of Vietnam. (know)
43. Burning coal is an………..…way of heating a house. Gas is much cheaper. (economy)
44. She never gets anywhere on time. She’s hopelessly………….. (organize)
45. The government has passed the law of……………… (alcohol)
Question IV. There are FIVE mistakes in the text. Identify each mistake, write it
down and give your correction. (5pts)
Imaginative you’re walking across a college campus when an unknown man asks
you about directions. While you’re talking, two men pass between you carrying a door.

After an irritating minute of interruption you carry on describing the route. When
you’ve finished, you are inform that you’ve just taken part in a psychology experiment,
and asked if you noticed any changes after the two men passed with the door. “No,” you
reply uneasy. The unknown man then explains that the man who approached you
initially walked off behind the door, leaving this man in his place. You are stunned; the
two men are dressed differently and have differenty voices and haircuts.
46…………………………………………………………………….
47…………………………………………………………………….
48…………………………………………………………………….
49…………………………………………………………………….
50…………………………………………………………………….
SECTION D: READING COMPREHENSION (30 pts)
I. Read the passage and fill in each numbered gap with ONE suitable word.
Teenagers today live in a very competitive world.It is (51) ……important than ever to
succeed at school if you hope to (52)……..a chance in the job market afterwards. It’s no
wonder that many young people worry (53)……letting down their parents, their peers
and themselves. To try to please everyone, they take on too (54)……..tasks until it
becomes harder and harder to balance homework assignments, parties, sports activities
and friends. The result is that young people (55)………from stress.There are different
ways of dealing with stress. Everyone knows that caffeine, in the (56)………of coffee
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or soft drinks,keeps you awake and alert. But caffeine is a drug which
(57)……..become addictive. In the end, like other drugs, caffeine only leads to more
stress. There are better (58)……..to deal with stress: physical exercise is a good release
for stress, (59)……….it increases certain chemicals in the brain which calm you down.
You have to get enough sleep to (60)………stress and to stay healthy and full of energy.
II. Read and circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage. (2.0 pts)
One rather unlikely word that has recently entered the language is “blog”, a shortened

form of “web log”. A blog is a diary posted on the Internet by the person writing it – the
“blogger” – who presumably (61) ___ other people to read it. It is ironical that modern
technology is being used to (62) ___ new life into such an old-fashioned form as the
personal journal. And now, as the technology behind video camera is making them
easier to use, we have the video log, or “vlog”. Vlogging does not require (63) ___
sophisticated equipment: a digital video camera, a high-speed Internet connection and a
host are all that is needed. Vloggers can put anything that (64) ___ their fancy onto their
personal website. Some vloggers have no ambitions (65) ___ than to show films they
have (66) ___ while on holiday in exotic places. However, vlogs can also (67) ___ more
ambitious purposes. For instance, amateur film-makers who want to make a name for
themselves might publish their work on the Internet, eager to receive advice or
criticism. And increasingly, vlogs are being used to (68) ___ political and social issues
that are not newsworthy enough to (69) ___ coverage by the mass media. It is still too
early to predict whether vlogging will ever (70) ___ off in a major way or if it is just a
passing fad, but its potential is only now becoming apparent.
61. A. believes
B. expects
C. assumes
D. supposes
62. A. add
B. inhale
C. insert
D. breathe
63. A. absolutely
B. largely
C. utterly
D. highly
64. A. grasps
B. appeals
C. takes

D. gives
65. A. except
B. apart
C. rather
D. other
66. A. shot
B. photographed C. snapped
D. captured
67. A. serve
B. employ
C. function
D. play
68. A. emphasize
B. publicize
C. distribute
D. circulate
69. A. earn
B. warrant
C. excuse
D. cause
70. A. fly
B. show
C. take
D. make
III. Read the following passage and answer the questions by choosing the best
answer among A, B, C or D. (10 pts)
American Online is one of the big names on the Internet, and unlike many other
digital companies, it actually makes a profit. But the company which its rivals call the
“Cyber –cockroach” was launched only in 1992. Before that, it was a small firm called
control Video Corporation, and it made video games. Then Steve Case, a former Pizza

Hut marketing executive arrived and took the company online, innovative, fast moving,
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and user - friendly, American online appeals to people who want to search the Internet,
but who do not have a lot of experience. For the same reason “teachies”, people who
think they are more expert with computers, look down on American Online and its
users. Recently, American Online (or AOL, as it calls itself) joined with Time Warn – a
multi - million dollar movie and magazine company - to create a multi media giant.
Now, AOL has begun to expand abroad. In many European countries, including the
United Kingdom, it is hard to buy a computer magazine that does not have a free AOL
introductory offer. The company also puts advertisements onto the television, and
employs people to hand out its free introductory disks at places like train stations. As
the Internet gets faster, AOL is changing. With many homes getting high - speed
connection through fiber optic cables, or the new ADSL technology, the “Cyber cockroach” will have to show that like real cockroaches, it can survive in almost any
environment.
71. What is the passage about?
A. a computer company
B. a software company
C. an Internet company
D. a video company
72. The word “it” in line 2 refers to:
A. American Online
B. Cyber - cockroach
C. Control video corporation
D. digital company
73. Who does Steve Case work for?
A. Pizza Hut
B. AOL
C. Control video Corporation

D. None of these
74. How do “teachies” feel about American Online?
A. They think it is a Cyber - cockroach
B. They think it is for experts
C. They think it is a movie and a magazine company
D. They feel superior to its users
75. American Online has the following characteristics EXCEPT:
A. innovative
B. experienced
C. user - friendly
D. fast moving
76. People who use American Online are probably:
A. video game players
B. “teachies”
C. movie fans
D. people new to the Internet
77. American Online is an unusual digital company because:
A. it used to make video games
B. it is innovative
C. it makes money
D. is has joined with another company
78. Which marketing idea is NOT mentioned?
A. advertisements on the Internet
B. advertisements on TV
C. free disks in journals
D. people giving disks away
79. What does the article say about AOL’s future?
A. it will do well
B. it will do badly
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C. it will face challenges
80. What is this passage mainly concerned with?
A. technology
C. computer users

D. The article doesn’t say
B. a history of the Internet
D. a successful business

SECTION E: WRITING (20 pts)
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that is similar to the original one. (1.0 pt)
81. The world would be much better off if all environmental pollution stopped today.
→ Were ………………………………………………………………………….
82. He suddenly thought that he might have misunderstood her.
→ It crossed …………………………………………………………………….
83. The football match didn’t start until the lights went on.
→ It was …………………………………………………………………….…..
84. You must concentrate on your study more.
→ You must apply ………………………………………………………………
85. If you don’t pay on time, your booking will be cancelled.
→ Failure ………………………………………………………………………
II. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning using the words
in thebrackets. Do not change the words given. (2.0 pts)
86. We were lucky to find somewhere to park so quickly.
(stroke)
→ Finding somewhere to park ……………………………….
87. I'm so sorry, I didn't realise it was so late.
(track)

→ Sorry,Ididn’t ……………………………………………… time.
88. “I must say goodbye to Peter at the airport” said Helen.
(off)
→ Helen insisted……………………………………………
89. Jane said it would be a good idea if I called in the plumber to check the plumbing.
(checked)
→ Jane urged………………………………………..
90. When he arrived at the airport, his family welcomed him warmly. (given)
→ On …………………………………………………………………………..
III. Write a paragraph about 150 words about the benefits of knowing how to swim
THE END
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PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
THỊ XÃ NGHI SƠN

HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM THI CHỌN ĐỘI TUYỂN
HSG LỚP 9 CẤP TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2020-2021
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 9 – BÀI SỐ 2
(Hướng dẫn chấm có 02 trang)

SECTION A – LISTENING (15 pts)
I.
1. C
2. A
3. C

4. B
5. C
II.
6. F
7. T
8. T
9. F
10. T
III. 11. 6.30
12. Sky 13. Swimsuit 14. 18
Harcourt

15.

SECTION B: PHONETICS (5 pts)
I. Find only one word whose underlined part has different pronunciation from that
of the other words. (3pts)
16. C
17. A
18. D
II. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others. (2pts)
Exercise 2: Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
19. A
20.C
SECTION C : VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (30 pts)
QuestionI. Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence. (10 pts)
21. A
22. C
23. D
24.C

25. B
26. A
27. A
28. C
29. C
30. D
Question II. Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate form.(8 pts)
31. are you always putting 32. has been stolen
33. is freezi
34. was
35. will have finished
36. had been suffuring
37. will be living
38. to have been destroyed
Question III. Supply the correct form of the wordsgiven. (7 pts)
39. foreseeable
40. Inhuman
41. Overconfident
42. knowledgeable
43. uneconomical
44. Disorganized
45. anti-alcoholism (sự chống lại uống rượu nhiều)
Question IV. There are FIVE mistakes in the text. Identify each mistake, write it
down and give your correction. (5pts)
46. imaginative → imagine
47. about → for
48. inform → informed
49. uneasy → uneasily

50. differenty

→ different

SECTION D: READING COMPREHENSION (30 pts)
I.Read the passage and fill in each numbered gap with ONE suitable word.
51. more
52. have
53. about 54. many
55. suffer
56.form
57. can
58. ways
59. because
60. avoid
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II. Read and circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage. (2.0 pts)
61. B
62. D
63. D
64. A
65. C
66. A
67. A
68. B
69. D
70. C
III: Read the following passage and answer the questions by choosing the best
answer among A, B, C or D.(10 pts)

71. C
72. A
73. B
74. D
75.
B
76. D
77. C
78. A
79. C
80.
D
SECTION E: WRITING (20 pts)
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that is similar to the original one. (1.0 pt)
81. Were all the environmental pollution to stop today, the world would be much
better.
82. It crossed his mind that he might have misunderstood her.
83. It was not until the lights went on that the football match started.
84. You must apply yourself with your study.
85. Failure to pay on time will cancel your booking.
II. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning using the words
in thebrackets. Do not change the words given. (2.0 pts)
86. Finding somewhere to park so quickly was a stroke of luck.(dịp may)
87. Sorry, I didn’t keep/ follow track of thetime. (theo dõi)
88. Helen insisted on seeing Peter off at the airport.
89. Jane urged me to have/get the plumbing checked./that I (should) have/get the
plumbing checked./
90. On his arrival at the airport, he was given a warm welcome by his family.
(On arriving at the airport, he was given a warm welcome by his family).
III. Write a paragraph about 150 words about the benefits of knowing how to

swim
Marking criteria:
- Task completion (4 pts): Tuỳ theo khả năng hoàn thành về bố cục và những yêu cầu
nội dung cho mỗi phần (mở bài, thân bài, kết luận) giám khảo có thể chấm từ 1-4 điểm.
- Grammatical accuracy and spelling (3 pts): Bài viết khơng có lỗi chính tả và từ ba
lỗi ngữ pháp trở xuống được cho 3 điểm tối đa. Cứ 4 lỗi chính tả hoặc ngữ pháp trừ 1
điểm (Trừ không quá 3 điểm).
- Coherence and cohesion (tính mạch lạc và sự liên kết câu, đoạn) – (3 pts): Tùy mức
độ mạch lạc, liên kết câu, liên kết đoạn của bài viết, giám khảo có thể chấm 1-3 điểm.
B- HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM:
- Tổng điểm toàn bài : 100 điểm
- Thang điểm:
20
Tổng số điểm các câu làm đúng
Điểm bài thi
=
5
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- Điểm bài thi được làm tròn đến 0,25

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