Then decide which word A, B, C or D best fits each space : 10p Traffic lights The first traffic signal was invented by a railway signaling engineer.. Supply the correct form of the wor
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by circling the letter A, B, C or D : ( 10 points )
II Choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the blank spaces by circling
the letter A, B, C or D : ( 30 p )
1 " children like ice-cream." "That's quite natural."
2 They have been married for ten years but they have no children They're a couple
3 We don’t allow in the classrooms
4 My brother is much taller than I
5 People think that the sun went round the earth
6 He isn't honest He always gives advice
7 The four-storey house on that hill is still new
8 In the old days, many poor and people had to live and work in the workhouses
9 It’s high time you to study seriously
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11 I wish he change his minds so often!
12 I like books on literature
13 She is not doing in the garden, just walking about the place
14 He found his trousers but clean
15 The old man is both deaf and dumb He can understand us
16 I couldn't make coffee for everybody There weren't
17 We were made all the cleaning in the house
18 ., a brick fell on his head
A Turning the corner
B Having turned the corner C When he turned the cornerD Being turned the corner
19 Nothing can be done right now, ?
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20 Peter and his friend were badly injured in the last match, so can play today
A both of them B neither of them C either of them D not any of them
21 Jane bought a for me yesterday
A five- cents stamp B five- cent stamp C five- cent stamps D stamp of five cent
22 There are a lot of students at my friend’s wedding party, only a few of I had met before
23 You should have known that Lan could not keep a secret Never again her anything
24 and you will succeed
A Study hard B Studying hard C If you study hard D If you only study hard
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26 Since they came, we able to work on the project
27 In addition the news, television provides us with variety of programmes that can satisfy taste
28 The more a motorbike costs, it goes
29 Do you have the book the teacher ?
A that it belongs to B to which belongs C to which belongs to D that belongs to
30 People who exercise frequently have greater physical endurance than those
III Read the text below Then decide which word A, B, C or D best fits each space : ( 10p )
Traffic lights
The first traffic signal was invented by a railway signaling engineer It was installed outside the Houses of Parliament in 1868 It (1) like any railway signal of the time, and was operated by gas (2) , it exploded and killed a policeman, and the accident discouraged further development until cars became common
(3) traffic lights are an American invention Red – green systems were installed in Cleveland
in 1914 Three – colour signals, operated (4) hand from a tower in the (5) of the street, were installed in New York in 1918 The first lights of this type to (6) in Britain were in London on the junction between St Jame’s Street and Piccadilly in 1925 Automatic signals were installed (7) year later
In the past, traffic lights were special In New York, some lights had a statue on top In Los Angeles the lights did not just (8) silently, but would ring bells to (9) the sleeping motorists of the 1930s These are gone and have been (10) by standard models which are universally adopted
10 A reproduced B removed C remained D replaced
IV Supply the correct form of the words in capitals at the end of the
following sentences : ( 10p )
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1 She is extremely about the history of art know
2 As she is so with her present job she has decided to leave satisfaction
3 They’re going to announce the of the Prince arrive
4 His health was seriously affected and he suffered from constant sleep
5 is such a competitive profession advertise
6 The judge told him it was to drink and drive, and banned him for a year responsible
7 Those shoes are almost out She should buy new ones wear
8 I this morning, and was late for school sleep
9 He was late for work this morning because his car had a on the motorway break
10 The lovers stood, hand in hand, gazing at the sky star
Your answers :
1 2, 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10
V Identify a mistake in the underlined word or phrases in the following sentences
Circle the letter A, B, C or D for your choice : ( 10 p )
1 At present, I am a student at the Local Technical College, which I am studying English part-time
A B C D
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A B C D
3 It is believed that the wanted man was living in London
A B C D
4 "How far Vietnamese do you know?” asked my friend
A B C D
5 The blind is unable to see anything
A B C D
6 Jane said she is 18 years the following week
A B C D
7 Does the grass need be cut?
A B C D
8 We can prevent flood by preservation the forests
A B C D
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A B C D
10 What seems easy for you seems difficult to me
A B C D
VI Read the following passage Then choose the best answers to the questions below : (10 p)
Ever since human have inhabited the earth they have made use of various forms of communication Generally this expression of thought and feelings has been in the form of oral speech When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters : words and ideas Tourists, the deaf and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, can not
Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction
Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille( a system of raised dots read with the fingertips ), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people
While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings
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1 Which of the following best summarizes this passage ?
A When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication
B Every body uses only one form of communication
C Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners
D Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest
2 Which of the following statements is NOT true ?
A There are many forms of communication in existence today
B Verbalization is the most common form of communication
C The deaf and mute use an oral form of communication
D Ideas and thoughts can transmitted by body language
3 Which form would be most used among blind people ?
A Picture signs C Body language
4 How many different forms of communication are mentioned here ?
5 Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally except for :
A Spelling B Ideas C Whole words D Expressions
VII Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first sentence using the word given in parentheses You must not change the given words : ( 20 p )
1 I can’t describe people as well as you can ( better )
2 Every one was surprised to see George leave the party early ( surprise )
3 My teachers were always telling me what to do when I was at school ( being )
4 They left early because they didn’t want to get caught in the traffic ( avoid )
5 “ If I were you , I wouldn’t trust him “, she told Lan ( advised )
6 This food is so good that I’m going to have some more ( such )
7 I was the only person who wanted to watch the program ( else )
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8 I bought myself some good new clothes I need them for my new job ( which )
9 I don’t have a dictionary , so I can’t look the words up ( if )
10 It is ages since I last saw a ghost film ( haven’t )
The end
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Híng dÉn chÊm Thi chän häc sinh giái líp 9 cÊp huyÖn
M«n : TiÕng Anh
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I Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others
by circling the letter A, B, C or D : ( 10 points )
Note: 1 point for each correct choice.
II Choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the blank spaces by circling
the letter A, B, C or D : ( 30 p )
Note: 1 point for each correct choice.
III Read the text below Then decide which word A, B, C or D best fits each space : ( 10p )
Note: 1 point for each correct choice.
IV Supply the correct word form : ( 10 p)
1 knowledgeable 2 dissatisfied 3 arrival 4 sleeplessness 5 advertising
6 irresponsible 7 worn 8 overslept 9 breakdown 10 starry
Note: 1 point for each correct word form.
V Identify a mistake in the underlined word or phrases in the following sentences Circle the
letter A, B, C or D for your choice : ( 10 p )
Note: 1 point for each correct choice.
VI Read the following passage Then choose the best answers to the questions below : (10 p )
Note: 2 points for each correct choice.
VII Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first sentence using
the word given You must not change the given words : ( 20p )
1 You are better at describing people than I am.
2 To every one’s surprise, George left the party early.
3 I was always being told what to do by my teachers when I was at school
4 They left early in order to avoid getting caught in the traffic.
5 She advised Lan not to trust him.
6 This is such good food that I’m going to have some more.
7 There was nobody else but me who wanted to watch the program.
8 I bought myself some good new clothes which I need for my new job.
9 If I had a dictionary, I could look the words up.
10.I haven t’ seen a ghost film for ages
Note: 2 points for each correct sentence.
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