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<span class='text_page_counter'>(1)</span>PHÒNG GD&ĐT YÊN LẬP ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC. KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 9 THCS CẤP HUYỆN NĂM HỌC 2012 -2013 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) --------------------------------------------------. SECTION 1. PHONETICS: I. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the rest by writing your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the numbered box. (10 pts) 1. A. good B. roof C. foot D. flood 2. A. glory B. occupy C. similarity D. firstly 3. A. teenage B. luggage C. manage D. damage 4. A. competition B. fiction C. question D. mention 5. A. cooked B. decided C. contaminated D. naked Write your answers here: 1..................... 2.......................... 3........................... 4........................... 5.......................... II. Choose the letter (A, B, C or D) next to the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others . (10 pts) 1. A. compulsory B. divided C. primary D. religion 2. A. population B. tropical C. television D. frighten 3. A. language B. impression C. foreigner D. climate 4. A. traditional B. intelligent C. exciting D. cookery 5. A. fashionable B. healthily C. official D. peacefully Write your answers here: 1 ………. 2........................... 3........................... 4........................... 5......................... SECTION 2. LEXICO- GRAMMAR: III. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the numbered box. (40 pts) 1. He kept on __________ after the teacher had come in. A. talk B. talking C. to talk D. talked 2. Lan wishes today __________ Sunday! A. be B. is C. will be D. were 3. The box __________ chocolates and sweets. A. filled with B. was filled with C. fills with D. could fill with 4. Are your sisters used to __________ up early for school? Yes, they are. A. getting B. to get C. get D. got 5. That was a __________ party. A. prepared- well B. prepare - well C. well prepare D. well- prepared 6. __________ this letter __________ by your mother yesterday? A. Is/ typed B. Were /typed C. Was/ typed D. Be/ typed 7. The old lady told his son __________ home very late at night. A. not to come B. didn’t come C. doesn’t come D. isn’t coming 8. My little brother enjoys __________ museums and art galleries. A. visiting B. seeking C. traveling D. collecting 9. That part of the park __________ several times this year. A. is repaired B. has been repaired C. was repaired D. repaired 10. Mary said that she would go to Singapore __________. A. tomorrow B. the previous day C. yesterday D. the following day 11. Everybody was surprised because he went to the party without __________. A. inviting B. invited C. being invited D. to invite 12. My new car is more __________ than the one I had before. A. economical B. economy C. economic D. economist 13. In order to keep our school clean, littering is strictly __________. A. restricted B. promoted C. prohibited D. encouraged 14. After a lot of difficulties, he __________ in opening the door..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(2)</span> A. succeeded B. obtained C. realized D. managed 15. Telephone, __________ by Graham Bell, is a means of communication. A. invent B. invetion C. invented D. was invented 16. It was __________a boring film that I couldn’t see it through. A. so B. such C. very D. too 17. Never __________off until tomorrow what you can do today. A. set B. do C. turn D. put 18. Which sentence is closest meaning to the following sentence? They are building a lot of new houses in Wellington. A. Wellington has to build a lot of new houses. B. They have a lot of new houses to build in Wellington. C. A lot of new houses are being built in Wellington. D. A lot of new houses are built in Wellington. 19. Wearing uniforms helps students feel equal in many ways, __________ they are rich or poor. A. weather B. whether C. when D. why 20. How long have you been here? - __________ last summer. A. For B. About C. In D. Since Write your answers here: 1. .................. 2. ................... 3. ..................... 4. ..................... 5. ................... 6. .................. 7. ................... 8. ..................... 9. ..................... 10. ................ 11. ................ 12. .................. 13. .................. 14. ................... 15. ................ 16. ............... 17. .................. 18. ................. 19. .................. 20. ................ IV. Complete the sentences by filling in each blank with the correct form of the word initalic. (20 pts) 1. Many ________ in Vietnam now are making the ao dai both fashionable and traditional. (DESIGN) 2. We had a really ________ day on his farm though we all felt tired. (ENJOY) 3. There was a crowd at the ________ to his village yesterday. (ENTRY) 4. He has never had any accidents. He is a ________ driver. (CARE) 5. The circus shows are so ________ that the whole family enjoy them. (INTEREST) 6. The little boy played the piano ________so all people there felt happy. (BEAUTY) 7. All the newspapers raised the ________ of the firemen. (BRAVE) 8. That large dog is perfectly ________ and has never been known to attack anyone. (HARM) 9. On her 14th birthday, her friends hung many ________ lamps on the wall. (COLOR) 10. ________, the Ao dai was worn by both men and women. (TRADITION) Write your answers here: 1................................................................ 2.................................................................. 3............................................................... 4................................................................. 5................................................................ 6.................................................................. 7................................................................. 8................................................................... 9................................................................. 10................................................................. V. Complete the sentences with the right form of the verbs in bracket. (20 pts) 1.You ever (1. be) ________ to Tokyo? - Yes. I (2. go) ________ there 2 years ago. 2. Only by (3. work) ________ very hard can he pass the final exam. 3. It’s difficult for foreigners (4. get) ________ used to eating with chopsticks. 4. The chairman suggested (5. hold) ________ another meeting next week.. 5. I hate (6. laugh) ________ at by my friends whenever I have mistakes at school. 6. Would you mind (7. lend) ________ me 5$? I forgot (8. cash) ________ a cheque. 7. They are going to have their car (9. repair) ________ to prepare for a long journey. 8. When my mother came home last night, my sister and I (10. do) ________ my homework. Write your answers here: 1................................................................ 2.................................................................. 3............................................................... 4..................................................................

<span class='text_page_counter'>(3)</span> 5................................................................ 6.................................................................. 7................................................................. 8................................................................... 9................................................................. 10................................................................. VI. There is one mistake in each sentence. Find the mistake and write your choice (A,B,C or D) in the space provided below. (10 pts) 1. We have to wait because there was no bus. A B C D 2. They were born and grown for in Hanoi, Vietnam. A B C D 3. How many hours a week do you spend to watch TV? A B C D 4. Last month, they built a five floors building in the suberb and they moved there a week ago. A B C D 5. It is difficult to get used to sleep in a tent after having a soft, comfortable bed to lie on. A B C D Write your answers here: 1..................... 2....................... 3...................... 4...................... 5..................... SECTION 3. READING VII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.(10 pts) In 776 BC the first Olympic Games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honour the Greeks’ Chief God, Zeus. The Greeks emphasized physical fitness and strength in their education of youth. Therefore, contests in running, jumping, dicus and javelin throwing, boxing and horse and chariot racing were held in individual cities, and the winners competed every four years at Mount Olympus. Winners were greatly honoured by having olive wreaths placed on their heads and having poems sung about their deeds. Originally these were held as games of friendship, and any wars in progress were halted to allow the games to take place. The Greeks attached so much importance to these games that they calculated time in four - year cycles called “ Olympiads” dating from 776 BC. 1. Which of the following is not true? A. Winners placed oliver wreaths on their own heads. B. The Games were held in Greece every four years. C. Battles were interrupted to participate in the Games. D. Poems glorified the winners in songs. 2. Why were the Olympic Games held? A. To stop wars. B. To honour Zeus. C. To crown the best athletes. D. To sing songs about the athletes. 3. Approximately how many years ago did the games originate? A. 776 B. 1205 C. 2760 D. 2787 4. Which of the following contests was not mentioned? A. Discus throwing B. Boxing C. Skating D. Running 5. What conclusion can we draw about the ancient Greeks? A. They liked to fight. B. They were very athletic. C. They liked a lot of ceremony. D. They used “ Olympiads” for dates. Write your answers here: 1.................... 2....................... 3....................... 4...................... 5...................... VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.(20 pts).

<span class='text_page_counter'>(4)</span> CYCLING ROUND CORNERS Taking a corner is one of the most satisfying moves you can make on a bike. It’s fun, it’s exciting and it also happens ...(1)... be one of the hardest things to learn. Even ...(2)... experienced rider can always ...(3)... improvements in this area. Good cornering is an ability to cycle through a turn ....(4).... full control, no matter ...(5)... the conditions. This might mean racing ...(6)... high speed down a winding descent, but just ...(7)... important is the ability to deal with a slow, sharp turn ...(8)... you are touring with lots of luggage. In ...(9)... these cases there are some general points to remember. When going very slowly you can steer through a corner using your hands on the handlebars .... (10)... as speed increases, any sudden turning of the front wheel is likely to result in loss of control. 1. A. to B. on C. for D. with 2. A. a B. to C. an/the D. for 3. A. making B. do C. form D. make 4. A. on B. upon C. with/under D. across 5. A. what B. when C. which D. that 6. A. between B. at C. under D. since 7. A. for B. because C. as D. despite 8. A. who B. which C. that D. while/ if/ when 9. A. both B. all C. all of D. they 10. A. due to B. because C. but/whereas D. in spite of Write your answers here: 1. .......................... 2. ........................ 3..................... 4. ......................... 5..................... 6. ........................ 7. ....................... 8. .................. 9. ........................ 10. ................ IX. Fill in each numbered blank ONE suitable word.(20 pts) Living in the countryside is something ....(1)... people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and ...(2).... ... (3)... are certainly advantages to living in the countryside. First of all, you can enjoy peace and quiet. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less ..(4)..., so it is safer for young children. However, there are certain drawbacks to life outside the city. Firstly, because there are ...(5).. people, you are likely to have few friends. In ..(6)..., entertainment is difficult to find, particularly ...(7)... the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find ... (8).... In conclusion, it can be seen that the country is ...(9)... suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best place for those who are retired or who have young children. In ...(10)..., young people who have a career and better provided for in the city. Write your answers here: 1................................................................ 2.................................................................. 3............................................................... 4................................................................. 5................................................................ 6.................................................................. 7................................................................. 8................................................................... 9................................................................. 10................................................................. SECTION 4. WRITING: X. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (20 pts) 1. She started collecting stamps two years ago. -> She has ...................................................................................................................... 2. The film was long and boring so we turned off the TV and went to bed. -> The film was so ...................................................................................................... 3. If your brother doesn’t study hard, he will fail the entrance examination into high school. -> Unless ........................................................................................................................ 4. “ Do you usually practice listening to English programs on television?” said Tim to me. -> Tim asked.................................................................................................................... 5. Does your teacher use this bike every day? -> Is ..................................................................................................................................

<span class='text_page_counter'>(5)</span> 6. I haven’t enjoyed myself so much for years. -> It’s ............................................................................................................................. 7. Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong. -> No soonser ................................................................................................................. 8. “ Don’t come near this dog”, he said to Lan. -> He told ........................................................................................................................ 9. The bookshelf is very high. The boy cannot get his book from the top shelf. ->The bookshelf is too .................................................................................................... 10. Jane can cook better than Tom. -> Tom cannot ................................................................................................................ XI. Use the following sets of words or phrases to write a complete letter from Ha to Binh. Make all the changes and additions neccessary.(20 pts) Dear Binh, 1. Thank you/ much / your letter / arrive / few days ago. ............................................................................................................................................ 2. It / be / lovely / hear / you/ your family. ............................................................................................................................................ 3. It / month / since / I / write / you. ............................................................................................................................................ 4. And /we / not/ see / each other / four months. ............................................................................................................................................ 5. Now / here / be / suggestion / I / be / very / happy / to / make. ............................................................................................................................................ 6. You / come / stay here / me / weekend / after next? ............................................................................................................................................ 7. I / love / have you / Friday afternoon / Sunday morning. ............................................................................................................................................ 8. I / lot of / news / give you / many questions / ask. ............................................................................................................................................ 9. Please give me / ring / let / know / you / make/ it. ............................................................................................................................................ 10. I / really / look forward / see you again. ............................................................................................................................................ Best regards, Ha THE END. PHÒNG GD&ĐTYÊN LẬP. HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9 THCS CẤP HUYỆN NĂM HỌC: 2012-2013 ( Dành cho đề thi chính thức) Môn: Tiếng Anh.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(6)</span> (Hướng dẫn chấm gồm: 03 trang) SECTION 1. PHONETICS: I. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the rest by writing your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the numbered box. (10 pts -2 points for each correct answer) 1.D 2. B 3. A 4. C 5.A II. Choose the letter (A, B, C or D) next to the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others . (10 pts -2 points for each correct answer) 1. C 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. C SECTION 2. LEXICO- GRAMMAR: III. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the numbered box. (40 pts- 2 points for each correct answer) 1. B. 2. D. 3. B. 4. A. 5. D. 6. C. 7. A. 8. A. 9. B. 10. D. 11. C. 12. A. 13. C. 14. A. 15. C. 16. B. 17. D. 18. C. 19. B. 20. D. IV. Complete the sentences by filling in each blank with the correct form of the word in italic. (20 pts 2 points for each correct answer) 1. designers 6. beautifully. 2. enjoyable. 3. entrance. 4. careful. 5. interesting. 7. bravery. 8. harmless. 9.colorful/ coulorful. 10. Traditionally. V. Complete the sentences with the right form of the verbs in bracket. (20 pts -2 points for each correct answer) 1. Have you ever been. 2. went. 3. working. 4. to get. 5. holding. 6. being laughed. 7. lending. 8. to cash. 9. repaired. 10.were doing. VI. There is one mistake in each sentence. Find the mistake and write your choice (A,B,C or D) in the space provided below. (10 pts - 2 points for each correct answer) 1. A. 2. C. 3. D. 4. A. 5. B. SECTION 3. READING VII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.(10 pts - 2 points for each correct answer) 1. A. 2. B. 3. D. 4. C. 5. B. VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.(20 pts - 2 points for each correct answer) 1. A. 2. C. 3. D. 4. C. 5. A.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(7)</span> 6. B. 7. C. 8. D. 9. A. 10. C. IX. Fill in each numbered blank ONE suitable word.(20 pts - 2 points for each correct answer) 2. 1. that/which disadvantages 3. There 4. traffic 5. fewer 6. addition. 7. in. 8. work. 9. more. 10. contrast. SECTION 4. WRITING: X. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (20 pts - 2 points for each correct answer) 1. She has collected/ has been collecting stamps for two years. 2. The film was so long and boring that we turned off the TV and went to bed. 3. Unless your brother studies hard, he will fail the entrance examination into high school. 4. Tim asked me if I usually practiced listening to English programs on television. 5. Is this bike used by your teacher every day? 6. It’s years since I enjoyed myself so much. 7. No soonser had he arrived than things went wrong. 8. He told Lan not to come near that dog. 9.The bookshelf is too high for the boy to get his book from the top shelf. 10. Tom cannot cook as well as Jane (does) XI. Use the following sets of words or phrases to write a complete letter from Ha to Binh. Make all the changes and additions neccessary.(20 pts - 2 points for each correct answer) Dear Binh, 1. Thank you very much for your letter that/ which arrived few days ago. 2. It was (very) lovely to hear from you and your family. 3. It is a month since I wrote to you. 4. And we have not met/seen each other for four months. 5. Now here is a suggestion I am very happy to make. 6. Will you come and stay here with me the weekend after next? 7. I would love to have you from Friday afternoon to Sunday morning. 8. I have a lot of news to give you and many questions to ask. 9. Please give me a ring to let me know if you can make it. 10. I’m really looking/ really look forward to seeing you again. Best regards, Ha Lưu ý: Dấu (/) có nghĩa là ta có thể lựa chọn 1 trong các cách đó. Dấu ( ) có nghĩa là phần trong ngoặc có hoặc không có vẫn được tính điểm. Nếu thí sinh có cách làm khác mà đúng thì cho điểm tối đa. Tæng: 200 ®iÓm: 10 = 20 ®iÓm ___THE END___.

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