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<span class='text_page_counter'>(1)</span>ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9 - THCS M«n thi: TiÕng Anh Thời gian: 90 phút ( Không kể thời gian giao đề ) A- PHONETICS. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced different from the others Identify your answer by circling the corresponding letter A or B, C, D (1points) 1- A. come B. once C. love D. continue 2- A. busy B. visit C. museum D. conversation 3- A. summer B. include C. instruction D. compulsory 4 A. increased B. asked C. wondered D. impressed B- GRAMMAR – Vocabulary – language functions. I- Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete each sentence. (2 points) 1- At my school, the children have to wear a special…………... A- clothes B- style C- uniform D- clothing 2- My mother used to ………. research in this library when she was a student. A. make B. do C. making 3-We didn’t ...............to the station in time to catch the train. A. get B. reach C. arrive. D. doin D. approach. 4- ................ you study harder, you won’t pass the examination. A. If. B. Although. C. Despite. D. Unless. 5- If We decided not to go camping because of the ………rain. A. great. B. strong. C. heavy. D. extra. 6- When I came to visit her last night , she ……….. a bath . A. had B. was having C. were having D. is having 7 Nobody liked the film, …………………? A. does he B. doesn’t he C. did they D. didn’t they 8- . ………….the students in my class enjoy taking part in social activities. A. Many B. Most C. Most of D. The number of II- Give the correct form of the words in brackets. (2 points) 1 - They are going to …………….the town with more trees and parks. 2 - Scientists have made……………….tests on the new drugs. 3 - We are waiting for the……………..of his plane. 4 - China is one of the world’s leading……………..of rice.. BEAUTIFUL COMPARE ARRIVE PRODUCE. III- Each of the underlined parts in the following sentences has an error. Identify it. Write in your test paper the number of the question and the letter A or B, C, D.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(2)</span> (2,5 points) 1- She was waiting nervous in the waiting room for the interview. A B C D 2- The children are very boring and they don’t know what to do . A B C D 3- Mary and Henry always goes out for a meal on their wedding anniversary. A B C D 4- They asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them. A B C D 5- If it receives enough rain at the proper time, they will grow quickly, as grass. A B C D D- READING. 1- Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space. Write in your test paper the number of the question and the letter A or B, C, D (2,5 points). We are all slowing destroying the Earth. The seas are too dirty to swim in. There is so much smoke in the air that it is ……….( 1 ). to live in many parts of the world's cities. In one well- known city, for example..(2)……....gases from cars polluted the air so much that traffic policemen have to (3)……….. oxygen masks. We have cut down so many trees that there are now vast areas of ……… (4)..all over the world. As a ..(5).. ……., farmers in parts of Africa can't grow enough to eat. In certain countries in Asia, there is too little rice. Moreover, we do not take enough ..( 6)………. of the countryside. Wild animals are quickly .. (7)……. For instance, tigers are rare in India now..(8)……..we have killed too many for them to ….(9)... However, it isn't enough simply to talk about the problem. We must act now before it is too late to do ..( 10)..... about it. Join us now. Save the Earth. This is too important to do. 1. A. enjoyable B. pleasant C. healthy D. unhealthy 2. A. poisonous B. serious C. bad D. smoke 3. A. take B. bring C. wear D. carry 4. A. forest B. wasteland C. fields D. regions 5. A. fact B. matter C. problem D. result 6. A. attention B. consideration C. time D. care 7. A. saved B. disappearing C. running D. preserved 8. A. because B. when C. and D. so 9. A. die B. preserve C. survive D. continue 10. A. nothing B. everything C. something D. anything 2- Read the following passage and fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. Use one of these words in its correct form to complete the text . (5 points)..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(3)</span> retire, promote, redundant, interview, contract, reference, pensioner, applicant, career, train, employment ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TO START WORK In these days of high (0) unemployment, it is often difficult for young people to find a job. If they are lucky enough to be asked to go for a(n) (1)……………………. ………… , they may find that there are at least 20 other (2) ………………………..…… for the job. If a company is thinking of offering you a job, they will ask you for at least one (3) ………………………....……from either your previous employer or someone who knows you well. Before taking up your job, you may have to sign a (4) ………………………….. You. will. probably. have. to. do. some. (5). ………………………… , which help you to do the job more successfully. Once you have decided that this is your chosen (6)…………………………, you will then have to work hard to try and get (7) …………………………, which usually brings more responsibility and more money! If you are unlucky, you may be made (8) …………………………, and not be able to find another job. It is also a good idea to pay some money into a (9) …………………………scheme, which will help you to look after yourself and your family when you are (10) …………………………. Finally, good luck! E- Writing. 1- Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (2,5 points). 1- “The last time I saw him was in 1995 .…………………………………………… 2- We couldn’t drive because of the fog. …. ………………………………………… 3- How long is it since they bought the house? ..…………………………………… 4- The furniture was so expensive that I didn’t buy it . ……………………………………………………………………………………… 5 “I’m sorry I didn’t phone you earlier ” Jane said to you.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(4)</span> ……………………………………………………………………………………… 2- Make sentences from the words and phases provided (2,5 points) Ex: The Internet / develop/ increase / today..  The Internet has developed increasingly today. 1- It/ become/part/everyday life ………….………………………………………… 2- No one / deny/ benefits/ the Internet/ our life. …………………………………………………………………………………………… 3- The/ Internet/ be/ very fast and convenient way/ get information. ………………………………………………………………………………………… 4- It/ be/ source of entertainment ………………………………………………………………………………………… 5- You/check weather conditions/before/ camping or fishing. …………………………………………………………………………………………. The end. Hớng dẫn chấm và biểu điểm đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi Líp 9 thcs m«n tiÕng anh..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(5)</span> A. Listening. (10 points). (2 points for each correct answer) 1. 5 o’clock 2. 6h 3. 6.10. 4. 6.15. 5. 7h. B. PHONETICS. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others. Write in your test paper the number of the question and the letter A or B, C, D (5points) 1 point for each correct answer.. 6. D. 7. D. 8. B. 9. B. 10. D. C- Grammar – Vocabulary – language functions. I- Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete each sentence. Write in your test paper the number of the question and the letter A or B, C, D (15 points). 11. C 12. B 13. A 14. D 15. C 16. B 17. C 18. C 19. B 20. C 21. D 22. A 23. B 24. A 25. C II- Give the correct form of the words in brackets. Write in your test paper the number of the question and the correct word (5 points) 1 point for each correct answer.. 26. beautify 27. comparative 28. arrival 29. shopping 30. producers III- Each of the underlined parts in the following sentences has an error. Identify it. Write in your test paper the number of the question and the letter A or B, C, D (5 points) 1 point for each correct answer.. 31. B 32. B 33. B 34. B 35. D IV- Match each sentence in column A with its suitable response in column B. Use each response once only. Write in your test paper the number of the sentence in column A and the letter A or B, C, D, E, F before the response in column B (10 points) 1 point for each correct answer.. 36. F 37. D 38.A 39.C 40. G D- READING. 1- Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space. Write in your test paper the number of the question and the letter A or B, C, D (10 points). 1 point for each correct answer.. 41. D 46. B. 42. A 47. D. 43. C 48. A. 44. B 49. C. 45. D 50. D.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(6)</span> 2- Read the following passage and fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. Write in your test paper the number of the question and the word you fill (10 points). 1 point for each correct answer. 51. interview 52. applicants 53. reference 54. contract 55. training 56. career 57. promotion 58. redundant 59. pension 60. retired 3- Read the following passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Write in your test paper the number of the question and the letter A or B, C, D (10 points). 1 point for each correct answer.. 61. A 62. D 63. B 64. B 65. A E- writing. 1- Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. Write the number of the question with your answer in your test paper (5 points) 66- I haven’t seen him since 1995. 67- The fog prevented us from driving. 68- When did they buy the house? 69- The furniture was too expensive for me to buy. 70- Jane apologized for not phoning me earlier. 2- Use the suggested words and phrases to write complete sentences of a passage (10 points). 71. It becomes part of our everyday life. 72. No one can deny the benefits of the Internet in our life. 73. The Internet is a very fast and convenient way to get information. 74. It is a cheap way to communicate with friends and relatives by means of E. mail or chatting. 75. You can check the weather condition before going camping or fishing. 76. You can book the tickets for film shows, concerts, soccer matches or hotels,.. 77. It is a source of entertainment. 78. You can listen to music, watch videos or play games. 79. The Internet is a wonderful invention of modern life. 80. It makes the world a small village. 3- In about 100 - 150 words, write about the advantages and disadvantages of a child in a large family. (10 points) . Marking Content: 8 marks Organization of ideas (paragraph topic, supportive sentences, use of cohesive devices).

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