Underline it and write the correct answer in the space provided EX : I wish I will come here again.. Read the passage and then complete the summary with the missing words.. Read the pas
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KÌ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 9 NĂM HỌC 201…-201…
ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
A VOCABULARY: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the words
1 Viet Nam declared its independence on September 2nd 1945 ( depend)
2 Poets take inspiration from many things in life (inspire)
3 Can you see the difference between the two shirts? (differ)
4 Uniform makes students proud of her school ( pride)
5 Books help people get more knowledge (know)
6 The film last night was very boring (bore)
7 They are trying to look for another explanation (explain)
8 Graham Bell was an inventor (invent)
9 You must be careful when you open that door (care)
10 Air pollution makes our health worse and worse (pollute)
I GRAMMAR Supply the correct form of verbs in the blankets.
1 Hello, Peter! I … have not seen (not see ) you for a long time How are you doing?
2 You … will be stopped …(stop) by a policeman if you try to cross the road now
3 She wishes, she…… didn’t give … ( not give ) them her phone number
4 I’m sorry I haven’t written… (not write) to you lately but my house … was broken … (break) into a few weeks ago and I have been feeling rather upset since then
5 He kept ( talk ) talking about you last night
6 Look! A man (run) is running after the rain He (want) wants to catch it
7 My friends (sing) were singing when we (come) came in the room
8 This exercise looks (look) …… difficult You Have you done? (do) …… one like this before ?
9 I am sure the letter won’t arrive in time unless it (send) is sent by air
10 Do you hear someone (cry) crying softly in the next room?
II Each sentence below contains an error Underline it and write the correct answer in the space provided
EX : I wish I will come here again would…
1 Mr Quang said that he was going to Ho Chi Minh city tomorrow tomorrow -> the following
day
2 The children prefer watching TV to read books read -> reading
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4 He drives too fast that no one likes to ride with him too -> so
5 Your sister rarely goes to the library, doesn’t she? doesn’t -> does
6 If I was Lan, I would help you was -> were
7 The girl whom picture you took is my sister whom -> whose
8 I’d rather typing this letter than write it because it’s faster typing -> type
9 The new Mall was building in our town last month building -> built
10 He died on lung cancer because he smoked a lot of cigarettes on -> of
C READING:
I Read the passage and then complete the summary with the missing words (10 ms)
During the last Christmas holidays, a group of my classmates decided to have an excursion to Johore Bahru I was elected as the leader and did the burden of making arrangement for the trip fell on
my shoulders
We left early in the morning by the first Singapore – Johore express bus and reached the custom check-points half an hour later From the custom we went by a chartered van to the Johore Bahru seaside
As it was clear sunny day we had decided to have a dip in the water For nearly an hour we enjoyed the bath much to our satisfaction
By the time our sea-bath was over It was about 9 am and we had an appetizing breakfast, with sandwiches, cakes and coffee which we carried along with us Then we relaxed under a shady tree for a while Later we visited the zoo we had some fun there with the monkeys in cages Then they went round the tour for sightseeing By the time, our sightseeing was over, it was about 1 p.m We had a sumptuous lunch of chicken rice and returned home by bus
* Complete the summary with the missing words
During the last Christmas holidays, the writer and her classmates _ (1) had an interesting excursion in Johore Bahru _(2) She was elected as the leader _(3) so she was responsible for making arrangement _ for the trip _(4) First they took the first Singapore – Johre express bus (5) to the custom check-points then went by a _ a chartered van _ (6) to the Johore Barhu sea-side They had a _ very good / enjoyable time _ (7) there Next they visited_ the zoo _ (8) and enjoyed themselves there too After that they made_ a sightseeing _ (9) around the city and then returned home by bus _ (10).
They had really lovely holidays
II Read the passage and then answer the questions below.
Alfred Bernard Nobel (1833 - 1896) a Swedish scientist was the first man to make dynamite He allowed his invention to be used in peace However, he saw it being used in war to destroy things, he was extremely unhappy On his death, he left all his money to be spent upon a prize every year The Nobel Prize is now one of the greatest prizes that a person can ever receive It is given every year for the best
Trang 3work in one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Medicine; Literature and Peace Some of the world's greatest scientists are asked to choose who should be given the prizes
1 What was Nobel's invention about?
2 How was he when he knew his invention being used for bad purpose?
3 Did he give all the money to his relatives on his death?
4 What is his money used for?
5 Can we choose who should be given the prizes? If not, who can?
A It was about dynamite
B He was very / extremely unhappy
C No, he didn’t.
D His money is used for the best working one of the following subjects: physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and peace.
E No, we can’t Some of the world’s greatest scientists.
III Read the text and fill in each gap with ONE suitable word.
The Old Clock John lived (1) with his mother in a very big house, and when she died, the house became (2) too big for him, (3) so he bought a smaller one in the next street There was a very nice old clock in his first house, and when the men came to take his furniture (4) to the new house, John thought, "I'm not going to let
them (5) carry my beautiful old clock in their truck Perhaps they'll break it, and then repairing it will (6)
be expensive." So he picked it up and began to carry it down the road in his arms.
It was heavy, so he stopped two or three times to have a (7) rest
Then suddenly a small boy came along the road He stopped and looked (8) at John for a few seconds.
Then he said to John, "You're a foolish man, (9) aren’t you? Why don't you (10) buy a watch like everybody else?"
D WRITING:
I Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it
1 This is the first time we have eaten this kind of food
->We have never eaten this kind of food before
2 I don’t usually eat at restaurants
->I’m not used to eating at restaurants
3 She can’t carry the bag It is very heavy
->The bag is too heavy for her to carry
4 If you don’t study harder, you will surely fail the next exam
->Unless you study hard, you will surely fail the next exam
5 The nurse asked Mr Brown how old Mr Brown’s little boy was then
Trang 4-> “ How old is your little boy now, Mr Brown ?” the nurse asked.
“ How old is your little boy now?” the nurse said to Mr Brown.
6 No one in class can play football better than Nam
->Nam is the best football player in class
7 Although she had a good salary, she was unhappy in her job
-> In spite of her good salary, she was unhappy in her job
In spite of having good salary, she was unhappy in her job.
8 He thinks learning English is easy
-> He thinks it is easy to learn English
9 I wonder if you can lend me something to wear tonight
-> Would you mind lending me something to wear tonight?
10 “ Why don’t you put a better lock on the door, Mr John ?” Said Mr Bill
-> Mr Bill suggested (that) Mr John should put a better lock on the door
11 “ Can I borrow your typewriter, Laura?” asked Peter
-> Peter asked Laura if (Peter) / he could borrow Laura’s / (her) typewriter
II Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce from the following sets of words and phrases complete letter
Dear Julia!
1 Thank you / lovely letter, which / wait / me / I / return / holiday yesterday
Thank you (very/ so much) for the / your lovely letter, which was waiting for me when I returned (back) from my/ our holiday(s) yesterday
2 I / be / glad / hear you / your family / be / well and enjoy / live / new house
I am/ was glad to hear that you and your family are/ were well and you are/ were enjoying living in the/ your new house.
3 I / just have / wonderful holiday / some friends / Northern Ireland
I have just had a wonderful holiday with some friends in / from Northern Ireland.
4 We / fly / Lon don / Belfast and / visit lots / interesting places
We flew from London to Belfast and (we) visited lots of (the) interesting places.
5 We / spend most / time / fish and / walk / mountains
We spent most of the time fishing and walking in the mountains.
6 Now I / be / ready / go back / work / Monday
Now I am ready to go back to work next Monday.
7 I look forward / see both / you / my birthday / September 16th
I look/ am looking forward to seeing both of you at my birthday on September 16th.
8 Let’s hope / weather / be / fine!
Let’s hope (that) the weather will be fine.
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ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
A PHONETICS (2pts)
I Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
II Circle the word that has the stress pattern different from the others
2 A activity B electricity C simplicity D pollution
3 A achievement B experiment C explanation D discovery
4 A surprising B astonishing C amazing D interesting
B LEXICO-GRAMMAR
I Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete each of the sentence (2.0pts)
1 Milk bottles can be _after being cleaned
2 What a person wears _ not as important as his behavior.
3 Your house has _ nice furniture
A such B such a C so D towards
4 First prize was awarded Jackie Stevens, the smallest girl in the team
5 Long was not feeling well so we gave him to do.
A fewer work B less work C little work D least works
6 My dog as well as my cats twice a day
7 When I came into the class, I realized I knew _
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A I am B I was Thanks C I did Sorry D I did Excuse me
9 We _for her for ten minutes
10 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
11 The little girl wasted half an hour _for her picture book
12 He spent his whole life struggling imperialism
13 Your hair is long Are you going to ?
A have it cutting B have cut it C be cutting it D have it cut
14 Would you like tea or coffee? – I drink tea than coffee
A would like B would prefer C would rather D would wish
15 I must think that matter over carefully before I answer you.
16 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
17 I wish you _that! It’s really annoying habit
A won’t do B couldn’t do C wouldn’t doD don’t do
18 “You look great in this new dress.” – “ _!”
C I am glad you like it D Do not say anything about it
19 The old museum is said _ five years ago
A to have been built B being built C to have built D to build
20 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
II Put the correct form of verbs in brackets (2.0pts)
1 John and I went for a walk I (1.have) trouble (2.keep) _up with him because he (3.walk) so fast
2 A new bridge (4.build) _across the river They (5.start) building it last month and the bridge (6.expect) _to open next year
3 It is a cool autumn day today The leaves (7 fall)
4 I didn’t know how (8.explain) _ about the word to them
5 I (9.not answer) _ her question for the last two months
6 Why do you make him (10.pay) _ for the damage?
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1 If we don’t _ on electricity, there will be power cuts (ECONOMY)
2 _! You are offered the position (CONGRATULATE)
3 In Britain education is _ between the ages of 5 and 16 (COMPEL)
4 I am reading an article talking about UFO _ (APPEAR)
5 My new classmate is _, kind and generous (SOCIETY)
6 There is no easy _ to this problem (SOLVE)
7 Could you _ the picture over the sofa? (STRAIGHT)
C READING
I Choose the best answer to complete the passage below (2.0 pts)
Most Americans eat three meals (1) the day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner Breakfast begins between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m, lunch between 11:00 a.m and noon, and dinner between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m
On Sundays "brunch" is a (2) of breakfast and lunch, typically beginning at 11:00 a.m Students often enjoy a "study break" or evening snack around 10:00 or 11:00 p.m Breakfast and lunch tend to be light meals, with only one (3) Dinner is the main meal
(4) breakfast Americans will eat cereal with milk which are often mixed (5) in a bowl, a glass of orange juice, and toasted bread or muffin with jam, butter, or margarine Another common breakfast meal is scrambled eggs or (6) omelet with potatoes and breakfast meat (bacon or sausage) People who are on (7) eat just a cup of yogurt Lunch and dinner are more (8) When eating at a formal dinner, you may be overwhelmed by the number of utensils How do you (9) the difference between a salad fork, a butter fork, and a dessert fork? Most Americans do not know the answer (10) But knowing which fork or spoon to use first is simple: use the outermost utensils first and the utensils closest to the plate last
2 A addition B connection C combination D attachment
5 A each other B together C one another D others
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With increasing development and use of computer technology, there is a new disease to worry about Computer “viruses” program designed to sabotage computers, are infecting computers in corporation homes and universities These viruses spread exponentially, much like biological contagion, and then disrupt the affected systems This virus secretly attaches itself to alter files The damage is generally activated by using the computer’s clock Then, any program executed may be exposed to the virus including program spread through telephone connections Because of the increasing incidents of virus infiltration, businesses and agencies are becoming wary of sharing software Security policies need
to be increased as immunity programs are being developed
1 Which of the following is the best title of the passage?
A Sharing software B Stop the clock C Be aware D Deleting files
2 The people most interested in reading this passage probably would be _
A computers users B government workers C medical personnel D health researchers
3 It is inferred that a company can best protect itself from the virus by _
A not using shared software B keeping clean
C spreading programs by telephone D setting the clock correctly
4 The virus is
A an insect B a program C a microbe D a disk
5 If the virus infects a computer, the result would probably be _
A sick personnel B lost information C dead telephones D a broken computer
III Fill in each blank with one appropriate word to complete the passage (2.0pts)
Food plays an (1) part in the development of nations In countries (2) food is scarce, people have to spend most of their time getting enough to eat This usually slows down progress(3) men have little time to devote to science, industry, government, (4) art In nations where food is (5) and easy to get, men have more time to spend in activities that (6) to progress and enjoyment of life The problem of (7) good food for everybody has not yet been solved Many wars have been started (8) food But it is no longer necessary to go to war like that Nations are beginning to put scientific knowledge to work for a (9) to their food problems They work together in the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to help hungry nations (10) more food D WRITING I Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first (2.0pts). 1 Is it all right if I take some photographs? =>Would you mind ………
2 The weather is not good They cannot climb up to the top of the mountain =>If the weather ………
3 We haven’t seen each other for over two years =>The last time ………
4 Even though I admire his courage, I think he is foolish =>Much as ………
5 It is thought that the prisoner was recaptured while drinking in a pub =>The prisoner ………
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7 You can try to get Tom to lend you his car but you won’t succeed.=>There’s no point ………
8 Michael laughed when I told him the joke =>The joke ………
9 Handicapped people find shopping in supermarkets difficult => It is ………
10 When he is asked about his past, he hates it => He hates ………
IV Identify one mistake in each sentence, then correct it (2.0pts) 1 She was waiting nervous in the waiting room for the interview A B C D 2 He suggested that council tenants must be allowed to buy their houses A B C D 3 I haven’t come back to London for my father last visited me A B C D 4 Though having a job, she doesn’t make enough money to support her four children A B C D 5 The sooner you leave, the earliest you will arrive at your destination A B C D 6 I never have anything to write with because I’m always lose my pens A B C D 7 Which one is the most modern of these two buildings? A B C D 8 My brother together with his friends often jog in the park A B C D 9 The policeman told her not to driving her car so fast again A B C D 10 I will lend you this money if you will promise to pay it back A B C D
Question IX: Use the cue words to make each sentence in the passage (2.0pts)
1 Bill Gates / born/ 1955/ Washington State He/ grow up/ rich family
2 His parents/ send/ he/ private school There/ he/ meet/ business partner/ Paul Allen
3 When/ they/ be/ 8th grade, they/ write/ programs/ business/ computers
4 1973/ Gates/ be accepted/ Harvard University Parents/ happy
5 Two years later/ Gates/ drop out/ of Harvard/ work/ computer program/ his friend Allen
6 1975 / they/ create / company/ Microsoft/ sell/ their product
7 A few years later/ Microsoft/ become/ giant company
8 By 1990/ Gates/ the youngest/ billionaire/ the United States/ age of 34
9 He/ achieve/ success/ a lot of hard work He/ be/ “King of Software”
Trang 1010 By 1997, he/ the richest/ man/ United States.
The end
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KÌ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 9 NĂM HỌC 201…-201…
ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
I - Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others (0,2)
II - Choose the best answer from the four options given (marked A, B,C, or D) to complete each sentence.
6 My house _in 1986
A is built B was building C was built D has been built
7 The doctor _me not to stay up too late at night
8 Tomorrow we'll go to Noi Bai Airport to meet Maryam, _comes from Malaysia
9 His house looks very large and beautiful It is _house
A a seven-room B a seven-rooms C seven room D seven rooms
10 If you get up early, you _late
11 It's very hot today I wish I _on the beach now
12 When he lived in the city, he _to the theater twice a week
A uses to go B has gone C used to go D was going
13 My father asked us _too much time playing computer games
A not to spending B did not spend C not to spend D to not spent
14 Hoai can not remember the name of the restaurant _she ate her favorite roasted duck