Use the correct form of the word in brackets for each gap.. Read the text carefully, then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.. Read the following passage and choose the correct word
Trang 1Name: ENGLISH TEST A9 Date: 12/01.2021
A LISTENING
P1 There are seven questions in this part For each question there are three pictures and a short recording Choose the correct picture and put a tick (√) in the box below it
Trang 2P2: You will hear an English woman called Britta talking to an interviewer about her life in Berlin, the capital of Germany For each question, put a tick ( √) in the correct box.
8 How long has Britta lived in Berlin? A four years B six years C twenty years
9 What does Britta say about living in Berlin? A She can’t sleep at night because of the traffic noise
B She misses the museums and theatres in Bonn C She likes living in a big, busy city
10 The area of Berlin where Britta lives is A a rather expensive place to live
B a good place to eat out C a long way from the city centre
11 How does Britta usually travel around in Berlin?
A She walks B She uses her bicycle C She uses her tram or bus
12 Britta says that her nephew, Philippe, likes going…
A to the park with her B to the shops with his parents C to a gallery with her
13 Britta has lots of friends who…A live near her B work with her C are still in England
P3: You will hear a man called Stephen Millas talking to a group of people about a trip to India to see tigers For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space.
THE TIGER TOUR
Stephen’s profession: (14) _
Date of departure: (15)
Number of tourists in group: (16)
Type of accommodation: (17)
Means of transport in the park: - Open truck in the north, (18) _in the south Meal NOT include: (19)
P4: You will hear a conversation between a boy, Carl, and a girl, Susanna, about a school concert Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect
20 Susanna feels shy about playing violin in public
21 Carl and Susanna share the same opinion about practising their instruments regularly
22 Susanna’s parents refuse to allow her to give up violin lessons
23 Carl aim is to have a career in music
24 Susanna thinks she would enjoy working in another country
25 Carl persuades Susanna to take part in the concert
B GRAMMAR - VOCABULARY - LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS
I Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences
11 They accused him _ stealing their dictionary A for B of C with D about
12 Remember to call me when you _ in New York A arrive B arrived C will arrive D arrives
13 My digital camera away I can't find it A is taken B took C was taken D has been taken
14 Susan couldn't help _when I told her the job A laugh B to laugh C laughing D laughed
Trang 315 Everyone was attracted by her graceful… A.performer B.performing C.performed D.performance
16 My parents always allow me _ what I think I should A do B to do C doing D done
17 The children won't go to bed _ we leave a light on outside their bedroom
A except B otherwise C unless D but
18 The foods that contain _ are made of animal fat whereas vegetables have the least energy
A as much energy as B the more energy C the most energy D more energy than
19 I’m disappointed _ people have spoiled this area A that B when C if D with
20 Where are the photos _ at the Christmas party ? A.taking B.taken C.were taken D have taken
II Give the correct form of the verb in brackets:
1 I would rather you (go)………to bed now
2 Have they got used to (live)……….in the city?
3 The woman (sit)……….………in front of me was wearing a big hat, so I couldn’t see anything
4 ………telephone (invent)……….……….by Alexander G Bell?
5 While I was studying last night, Fred (drop)……… ………… by to visit me
6 George together with his family often (go)……….to spain for holidays yearly
7 Aluminium is a valuable metal that (can, use)……….again and again
III Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in Standard English (10 points)
26 She was waiting nervous in the waiting room for the interview
27 The children are very boring and they don't know what to do
28 People will usually give to smoking if they are told to by their doctor
29 In many countries, it is very common that women to go out to work
30 They asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them
31 I would like to inform you that the representatives have been arrived and they are all very happy
32 The majority to the news is about violence or scandal
33 He never is late for work His boss always appreciates him
34 She felt tired but she went to bed earlier than usual
35 Since the age of ten, he lived in this town with his grandparents
IV Use the correct form of the word in brackets for each gap.
36 When you take an exam, you are an _ (examine)
37 It's my great _to meet you at this important meeting (please)
38 On of the causes of air pollution is _waste (industry)
39 It is very _to live in a damp room (health)
40 She was really _by the beauty of Ha Noi capital (impress)
41 If your work is _you won't get a raise satisfy
42 Do you really think that the candidate is _to be President ? (qualification) 43.This book give us _information about ASEAN (add)
44 His _has not improve much (behave)
45 There are _about wearing uniforms at school (argue)
C READING - I Read the text carefully, then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D
Although no one knows for certain who the original Saint Valentine was, once a year, on February 14th, there is a day in his honor Some historian believed that the original Saint Valentine was a priest who lived in the city of Rome about three hundred years after the birth of Christ The emperor of Rome was not a Christian and refused to allow people to be married in a Christian ceremony Saint Valentine didn't obey the emperor and performed many Christian marriages in spite of the emperor's order When the Romans found out, they sent Saint Valentine to prison and later killed him While his romantic efforts to help many Christians in love cost him his life, he was honored in his own days But his story has been mostly forgotten after people have come to celebrate Valentine's Day as special time for sweethearts On Valentine's Day people express their affections by sending Valentine cards to friends, family, and boyfriends and girlfriends
46 This writing is mostly about A Christian marriages B why we celebrate Valentine's Day
C different kinds of Valentine card D the history of Rome
47 Long ago, February 14th was made a special day _
A to honor Saint Valentine B just for sweethearts
C for everyone to go out and express love D to honor the Roman emperor
48 The emperor of Rome _
A was a good Christian and made Valentine a saint B established Saint Valentine's Day is his honor
C refused to allow people to be married in a Christian ceremony D didn't believe in marriages
49 St Valentine was killed because he .A was a Christian priest
Trang 4B was not a follower of Christ C had a secret sweetheart, which was illegal
D continued to perform Christian wedding ceremonies against the emperor's wishes
50 All the above story of Saint Valentine _
A really happened long ago B is just a guess from some historians
C is only an invented story D cannot be believed at all
II Read the following passage and choose the correct word for each space
Although some groups of people have always lived outdoors in tents, camping as we know it today only began to be (51) _ about 50 years ago The increase in the use of cars and improvements in camping (52) _ have allowed more people to travel longer (53) _ into the countryside and to stay there in greater comfort Many campers like to be (54) _ themselves in quiet area, so they (55) _ their tent and food and walk or cycle into the forests or the mountains Others, preferring to be near people, drive to a public or privately-owned campsite (56) _ has up-to-date facilities, (57) _ hot showers and swimming pools Whether campers are (58) _ in the mountains or on busy site, they should remember to (59) _ the area clean and tidy In the forests, they must put out any fires and keep food hidden to avoid attracting (60) _ animals
51 A famous B popular C favorite D current
52 A.tools B.baggage C.equipment D.property
53 A ways B directions C voyages D distances
54 A on B by C at D of
55 A take B make C pick D do
56 A where B who C which D when
57 A such B like C as D just
58 A lonely B single C separate D alone
59 A remain B stay C leave D let
60 A wild B natural C loose D free
III Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word.
George Washington was born on February 22nd, 1732 in Virginia His (61) were Augustine and Mary Washington George (62) up on a farm in Virginia Little is (63) of his early childhood He attended (64) irregularly from his 7th to his 15th year His (65) subject was mathematics He learned to be a surveyor of land when he grew
up He (66) the army and was a leader during the American Revolution He later became the first (67) of the United States George Washington is (68) by his people the "Father of our country" The Americans (69) _ his birthday on Presidents' Day in February His (70) is on the one-dollar bill
D WRITING-I Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one
71 They haven't phoned us for a year.→The last time ………
72 You'd better not spend any more time in the sun, Kate," said Ann
Ann advised ………
73 They kept his passport so that he couldn't leave the country
They prevented ………
74 The train was so crowed that I couldn't get a seat → There were so ………
75 People think Columbus found America before others
America ………
76 He is getting them to mend the windows →He is having
77 In spite of his illness, he managed to finish his job in time
Although ………
78 If you do not try hard, you can't pass the examination
Unless ………
79 It is often easier to prevent a disease than to cure it
It is often less………
80 I wish I had enough money to buy that house → If only ………
II- Use the given word to write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence Do not change the form of the given word
81 They have to finish all the reports before the meeting (NECESSARY)
=> It's all the reports before the meeting
82 Washing dishes after meals is my mission (RESPONSIBLE)
=> I after meals
83 Don't draw pictures on these walls (TO DRAW)
=> You are on these walls
84 Are the children keen on sports activities ? (PART)
=> Do the children enjoy sports activities
85 There are a lot of old people who need looking after (TAKE)
=> Many old people need someone them
Trang 5ĐÁP ÁN A9
Listening
14 ARTIST/PAINTER 15 6th (of) November 16 18/ EIGHTEEN
B GRAMMAR – VOCABULARY – LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS
I 10 points: 1.0 point for each correct answer.
II Give the correct form of the verb in brackets: (1,0 point)
1 went 2 living 3 sitting 4 Was…invented 5 dropped 6 goes 7 can be used
III 26 B nervously 27 B bored 28 A give up 29 D go 30 B what happened
31 C have arrived 32 B of 33 A is never 34 B so 35 C has lived
IV 10 points: 1.0 point for each correct answer.
36 examinee 37 pleasure 38 industrial 39 unhealthy 40 impressed
41 unsatisfactory 42 qualified 43 additional 44 behavior/behaviour 45 arguments
C READING
III 61 parents 62 grew 63 known 64 school 65 favorite/best
66 joined 67 President 68 called 69 celebrate 70 picture/photo
D WRITING
I 10 points: 1.0 point for each correct sentence
71 The last time they phoned us was a year ago
72 Ann advised Kate not to spend any more time in the sun
73 They prevented him from leaving the country by keeping his passport
74 There were so many people on the train that I couldn't get a seat
75 America is thought to have been found by Columbus before others
76 He is having the windows mended
77 Although he was ill, he managed to finish his job in time
78 Unless you try hard, you can't pass the examination
79 It is often less difficult to prevent a disease than to cure
80 If only I had enough money to buy that house
II- 81 It's necessary for them to finish all the reports before the meeting.
82 I am responsible to wash dishes after meals
83 You are not allowed to draw pictures on these walls
84 Do the children enjoy taking part in sports activities?
85 Many old people need someone taking care of them
Trang 6III- Nowadays many people say that “ Computers have made our world a better place to live.” Do you agree with this statement?
Write a passage (at least 150 words) using clear reasons and examples to express your opinion about the good and bad influences of computers on our daily life ( 2 points)
THI SPEAKING
Bước 1: Học sinh được gọi tên vào phòng thi từ phòng chờ.
Bước 2: Học sinh bốc thăm chủ đề nói.
Bước 3: Học sinh nhận giấy nháp và chuẩn bị cho phần trình bày của mình (thời gian chuẩn bị là 05 phút theo mặc định trên phần mềm thi nói).
Bước 4: Học sinh trình bày theo đề tài, thời gian tối đa là 05 phút.
Bước 5: Hết 05 phút trình bày (nếu học sinh hoàn thành phần trình bày của mình trước 5 phút vẫn phải ngồi chờ hết 05 phút), học sinh cùng giám thị lưu bài nói vào máy, tên file
là SBD của học sinh đó trên Folder: HSG 2018 đã được lập sẵn của hội đồng thi.
Bước 6: Giám thị cho học sinh nghe lại bài nói của mình và kí tên nộp bài.
Bước 7: Tiếp theo Giám thị Copy bài nói vào USB (không CUT mà chỉ Copy).
Bước 8: Khi hoàn thành hết phần thi của tất cả học sinh của phòng thi Thư kí hoặc Phó chủ tịch đến tại phòng thi chép tất cả các bài thi từ Folder.HSG vào USB tổng của HĐ
và xóa hết tất cả bài thi trên máy.
Thực hành nói tiếng Anh:
Phòng 01 (25 thí sinh); Chia 2 phòng.
7h45 Thí sinh thứ nhất (P1, P2) tiến hành thi phần nói Thí sinh thứ hai (P1, P2) bóc thăm chủ đề