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K THI CHN HC SINH GII LP 9 THCS CP TNH

NM HC: 2011-2012
Mn: Ting Anh
CHNH THC
Thi gian lm bi: 150 pht, khng k thi gian giao
( thi c 07 trang)
Ch : - Th sinh lm bi vo thi ny.
- Th sinh khng c s dng bt c ti liu g, k c t in.
SECTION 1. LISTENING:
HNG DN PHN THI NGHE HIU
(Bi nghe gm 2 phn, mi phn c nghe 2 ln. M u mi phn nghe c tn hiu nhc. Th
sinh c k hng dn va cu hoi trc khi nghe).
Part 1: Listen to 3 customers booking their holidays and complete the table. (20 pts)

Place
Customer

Time

Number
of
people

Accommodation

(1)

1
Customer

Moscow
(3)

2
Customer

(6)

2 months
(7)

Transport
(2)

Yes
(4)

...
(5)

2
(8)

.
(9)

.. ....
(10)

..

......

PART 2: You will hear a tourist guide talking to a group of people about a trip to the
countryside. For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space. (10 pts)
A DAY IN THE COUTRYSIDE
Morning program:
breakfast at 8.30
meet in (1).
bus leaves at (2)
picnic lunch in the (3) ..
Afternoon program:
Choice of activities:
hill walk
visit to a (4) or a farm
swim or take a trip by boat
What to bring:
a warm jacket
a (5) ..
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SECTION 2. PHONETICS:
III. 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. eventually
B. invention
C. preparation
D. shyness
2. A. reputation
B. communicate
C. documentary
D. hundred
3. A. migrant
B. signature
C. habit
D. limitation
4. A. dormitory
B. occupy
C. minority
D. territory
5. A. advised
B. amazed
C. practiced
D. changed
Write your answers here:
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2..........................

3........................... 4........................... 5..........................

IV. 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. industry
B. poisonous
C. atmosphere
D. awareness
2. A. generous
B. extensive
C. accomplish
D. eternal
3. A. medicine
B. decide
C. distance
D. patient
4. A arrangement
B. relationship
C. scientist
D. improve
5. A. discount
B. compile
C. locate
D. website
Write your answers here:
1 .. 2........................... 3........................... 4........................... 5.........................
SECTION 3. LEXICO- GRAMMAR:
V. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.
Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the numbered box. (30 pts)
1. _________ you do better work than this, you wont pass the exam.
A. When
B. Although
C. If
D. Unless
2. I was just _________ to go out when you telephoned.
A. around
B. about
C. thinking
D. round
3. Its difficult to pay ones bills when prices keep_________.
A. growing
B. gaining
C. rising
D. raising
4. She _________ her neighbors child for the broken window.
A. blamed
B. accused
C. complained
D. denied
5. "Did you like the novel that I gave you last week?
- _________ the novels that Ive read, I enjoyed this one the most.
A. All of
B. Of all
C. For all
D. From all
6. That old lady is _________ deaf to hear what you say.
A. so
B. enough
C. not
D. too
7. I failed to buy that nice dress, for I had forgotten to bring my _________.
A. gloves
B. purse
C. bonnet
D. trousers
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8. The radio is _________ loud. I cant hear the noise.

A. too many
B. too much
C. much too
D. lot much
9. The visitor spoke _________ the subject of wildlife in Northern Britain.
A. in
B. from
C. with
D. on
10. Not they but Tom _________ the reward.
A. receives
B. receive
C. receiving
D. to receive
11. They have _________ of helpers even when they are in need.
A. a great quantity B. a large amount
C. a large number D. great number
12. One person _________ seven in the world speaks perfect English.
A. out of
B. within
C. for among
D. from
13. Pollution worries me Me too. Its something _________ lots of problems.
A. that has brought B. which has broughtC. is bringing
D. that bringing
14. I wasnt a bit surprised to hear that Karen had changed her job.
A. I was a bit surprised to hear that Karen had changed her job.
B. That Karen had changed her job surprised me a bit.
C. Surprised, Karen had changed her job.
D. It came as no surprise to me to hear that Karen had changed her job.
15. We quarreled _________ the choice of a house.
A. on
B. over
C. for
D. to
Write your answers here:
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2...........................

3...........................

4...........................

5..........................

6 ..

7...........................
12.........................
.

8...........................
13.........................
.

9...........................
14.........................
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10........................

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15........................

VI. There is one mistake in each sentence. Find the mistake and write your correction in the
space provided below. (10 pts)
1. Toms very good at science when his brother is absolutely hopeless.
2. Modern farms are much larger than that of former times.
3. A good artist like a good engineer learns as much from their mistakes as from successes.
4. Since vitamins are contained in a wide variety of foods, people seldom lack of most of them.
5. Marry told me that it was the loveliest gift she has ever received.
Write your answers here:
1

Mistake

..

..

..

..

..

Correction

..

..

..

..

..

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VII. Complete the sentences by filling in each blank with the correct form of the word in italic.
(10 pts)
1. Rob was dismissed by his________ that he must leave in a months time. (EMPLOY)
2. The judge told him it was ___________ to drink and drive, and banned him for a year.
(RESPONSIBLE)
3. English is a ___________easy language for us to learn. (COMPARE)
4. Some young people today have a very strange ___________. (APPEAR)
5. Many designers took ____________ from Vietnams ethnic minorities. (INSPIRE)
Write your answers here:
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2..........................

3........................... 4........................... 5..........................

VIII. Complete the sentences with the right form of the verbs in
bracket. (10 pts)
1. His greatest ambition is (1.choose)_____ (2.take part)______ in the Olympics London 2012.
2. None of the people (3.invite) ______ to the party can come.
3. I really dont know why she (4.not/enter) ______ the last contest. She (5.win) _______ the
first prize easily.
Write your answers here:
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2.......................... 3........................... 4........................... 5..........................
SECTION 4. READING:
IX. 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)
Television is one of mans important means of communication. It brings events and sounds
around the world into million of homes. A person with the television set can sit in his house and
watch the president making a speech or visit a foreign country. He can see war being fought and
watch statesmen try to bring peace. Through TV, home viewers can see and learn about people,
places, and things in faraway lands. Television even takes its viewers out of this world. It brings
them coverage of Americas astronauts as the astronauts explore outer space.
In addition to these things, TV brings its viewers a steady stream of programs that are
designed to entertain. In fact, TV provides many more entertainment programs than any other
kinds. The programs include action packed dramas, light comedies, sporting events and motion
pictures.
1. What does television bring us?
A. Noise from around the world.
B. Mans most important means of talking.
C. Events and sounds around our globe. D. President making speech.
2. What cant viewers do with the TV at home?
A. watch a president giving a talk.
B. see a war being fought.
C. watch a statesmen making attempt to bring about peace.
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D. see heavens and hells.

3. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. TV can bring us entertainment.
B. By watching TV, people can widen their knowledge.
C. People know events and sounds from different world.
D. People can meet presidents without going out.
4. According to the passage, what dont entertainment programs include?
A. dramas
B. tragedies
C. musicals
D. motion pictures.
5. With TV set a person can.....................
A. watch president making a speech.
B. see a foreign country.
C. learn things in faraway lands.
D. all of them (A, B, C).
Write your answers here:
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2.......................... 3........................... 4........................... 5..........................
X. 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)
Crime Prevention
You can make life more difficult for thieves by (1)_________ your wallet in an inside
pocket instead of a back pocket. But make sure that you still have it if someone bumps into you in
a (2)_________. Most pickpockets are very skillful. Never let your handbag out of your
(3)_________. On public transport, (4)_________ hold of it. You are also (5) _________ to take
travelers checks rather than cash when you go abroad, and to use cash dispenses which are on
(6)_________ streets, or are well lit at night.
A quarter of all crimes are car thefts or things from cars, like radio and cassette players. If
your car is (7)_________, you may not get it back. One in four are never found, and even if it is, it
may be badly (8) _________. Always lock all doors and windows and think about fitting a car
alarm too. If you are buying a new radio cassette player, it is (9_________ choosing one that is
security-code or removable by the drive. These precautions will help to (10)_________ thieves.
1. A. taking

B. holding

C. carrying

D. bringing

2. A. mass

B. band

C. crowd

D. group

3. A. view

B. sight

C. visibility

D. vision

4. A. keep

B. catch

C. take

D. have

5. A. suggested

B. told

C. informed

D. advised

6. A. main

B. important

C. principal

D. major

7. A. robbed

B. burgled

C. stolen

D. hijacked

8. A. hurt

B. damaged

C. spoilt

D. injured

9. A. beneficial

B. practical

C. worthwhile

D. sensible

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10. A. put off

Write your answers here:
1 ..

B. put down

2...........................

C. put out

3...........................

D. put back
4...........................

5..........................

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XI. Fill in each numbered blank ONE suitable word.(20 pts)
Learning a foreign language is, in some ways, like learning how to fly or (1) _____ the
piano. There are important differences, but there (2) ______ a very important similarity. It is this:
learning how to do such things needs lots (3) ______ practice. It is never enough simply to know
something. You must be able to do things with (4) ______ you know. For example, it is not
enough simply to read a book on (5) _____ to fly an aero plane. A book can give you lots of
information (6) _____ how to fly, but you only read a book and then try to (7) _____ without a
great deal of practice first, you will crash and kill (8) ______. The same is true of (9) ______ the
piano. So you think it is enough simply to read about it? Can you play the piano (10) _______
having lots of practice first?
Write your answers here:
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3...........................

4...........................

5..........................

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SECTION 5. WRITING:
XII. 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 doesnt get up late anymore.
She used............................................................................................................................
2. They started learning English four years ago.
They have .........................................................................................................................
3. She is a far more serious student now than she used to be.
She studies ........................................................................................................................
4. Id like you to help me to put the chairs away.
Do you mind....................................................................................................................
5. Ill do anything for you because I love you.
Ill do anything for you because of ................................................................................
6. He will come because he wants to be sure of meeting you.
He will come so...............................................................................................................
7. Your hair needs combing properly.
Your hair........................................................................................................................
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8. Would you mind not smoking in here?

Id rather ...........................................................................................................................
9. He wrote the letter in two hours.
It took .............................................................................................................................
10. Why dont we go out for a walk?
My father suggested .......................................................................................................
XIII. Use the following sets of words or phrases to write a complete letter from Alice to Mary.
Make all the changes and additions neccessary.(20 pts)
Dear Mary,
1. Thank you/ much/ your letter/ arrive/ few days ago.
....................................................................................................................................................
2. It / lovely/ hear/ you.
....................................................................................................................................................
3. I / be sorry/ I / not write/ such/ long time/ but / I / be busy.
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4. As/ you / know/ we buy/ new house/ October.
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5. It/ be/ bad condition/ and it/ need/ a lot/ work.
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6. We/ finish/ most/ it/ now/ and it / look/ very nice.
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7. John and I/ decide/ give/ house warming party/ April 15th.
....................................................................................................................................................
8. you/ think/ you/ able/ come?
....................................................................................................................................................
9. Please give me/ ring/ let / know/ you/ make it.
....................................................................................................................................................
10. We / look forward/ see / you again.
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Best regards,
Alice
_____The end_____
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