SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9 THCS NĂM HỌC 2019- 2020

THÁI BÌNH Số phách

Môn: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
Đề thi gồm 06 trang; Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào đề.

A. NGHE HIỂU: Thí sinh được nghe ba bài (A-I; A-II; A-III), mỗi bài thí sinh được nghe hai lần, mỗi lần cách
nhau khoảng 01 phút; giữa các bài nghe cách nhau khoảng 1,5 phút.
A – I. Nghe và điền vào chỗ trống các từ còn thiếu theo nội dung bài nghe số 1 (viết câu trả lời vào ô
tương ứng). (2,0 điểm)
In (1) ................. 2008, the polar bear was placed on the endangered species list. According to the USA's
Endangered Species Act, an endangered species is an animal, plant or any other kind of wildlife that is likely to
face (2)................. in its natural habitat. Polar bears had already been (3) ................ as a “threatened” species
which the ESA (4) ............... as one that is likely to become "endangered" in the (5) .................. future.
The polar bear's habitat is more (6) .................. to global warming than many other species. Polar bears live
mainly on the sea ice in the Arctic. This is where they hunt for fish and build up fat (7)................ When the ice melts
many polar bears move to land and live off their stored fat. In the Arctic, global warming is causing the ice to melt
slightly earlier and form slightly later. This results in a shorter (8)................ season for the polar bear. Some risk their
lives to find ice. If they have to swim too far, they will (9)................. from exhaustion and hunger. The
World Wildlife Fund estimates that over (10) ............. per cent of Arctic sea ice has
disappeared in the past 30 years.
1. ........................................................................................... 6. ...........................................................................................
2. ........................................................................................... 7. ...........................................................................................
3. ........................................................................................... 8. ...........................................................................................
4. ........................................................................................... 9. ...........................................................................................
5. ........................................................................................... 10. ........................................................................................

A – II. Nghe đoạn hội thoại và xác định các câu sau đây là đúng (T) hay sai (F) theo nội dung bài nghe số
2 (viết câu trả lời vào ô tương ứng). (1,0 điểm)
STATEMENTS ANSWERS
11. Although the film was very old, the woman enjoyed it. 11. ...............................................................
12. The film lasted half an hour. 12. ...............................................................
13. Margie MacDonal isn’t an actress. 13. ...............................................................
14. The woman in the story doesn’t want to work in a restaurant. 14. ...............................................................
15. All the actors in the film were extremely good. 15. ...............................................................

A – III. Nghe đoạn hội thoại và chọn đáp án đúng để trả lời các câu hỏi hoặc hoàn thành các câu sau
theo nội dung bài nghe số 3 (viết đáp án vào chỗ trống phía dưới). (1,0 điểm)
16. Who are the speakers?
A. Two children playing sports. B. Two coaches.
C. Two doctors. D. Two parents.
17. What is the woman’s opinion?
A. Children should not play soccer. B. Her son is too young for soccer.
C. Coaches need more training. D. The school’s team is very good.
18. What will the man probably do?
A. Allow his son to play soccer. B. Take his son off the team.
C. Play soccer in the winter. D. See a doctor about the problem.
19. According to the man, his son _________ when he’s playing soccer.
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 A. should be tough B. should be careful
C. should drink a lot of water D. shouldn’t drink a lot of water
20. Which of the followings is NOT TRUE?
A. The man’s son is seven years old.
B. The woman is not going to let her son play soccer this season.
C. According to the woman, it can be really serious if kids get injured.
D. According to the man, his son is tough enough to play soccer.
16. ............................ 17. ............................ 18. ............................ 19. ............................ 20. ............................

B. NGỮ ÂM:
B – I. Chọn từ có cách đọc khác ở phần gạch chân. (1,0 điểm)
21. choir boisterous spoilage embroider 21. ...........................................
22. explosion confusion excursion profusion 22. ...........................................
23. doughty chough roughage enough 23. ...........................................
24. inspiration responsibility privilege divisible 24. ...........................................
25. duty dual bugle duvet 25. ...........................................
B – II. Chọn từ có trọng âm chính khác với vị trí trọng âm chính của các từ còn lại. (1,0 điểm)
26. subject machine essence faucet 26. ........................................
27. alcoholic domesticity extremism centenarian 27. ........................................
28. cathedral charity hamburger aptitude 28. ........................................
29. vigorous victorious notorious courageous 29. ........................................
30. unidentified psychiatric picturesque prerequisite 30. ........................................

C. NGỮ PHÁP VÀ TỪ VỰNG:

C – I. Chọn đáp án thích hợp nhất trong số A, B, C hoặc D để hoàn thành câu (viết đáp án vào ô tương ứng).
(3,2 điểm)
31. I am fit and strong because I work ______ in the gymnasium for half an hour every day.
A. out B. on C. over D. round
32. What the teacher said was brief and ______.
A. in the point B. on the point C. at the point D. to the point
33. The ______ of these volunteers for hard work is amazing.
A. ability B. capacity C. capability D. efficiency
34. Mr. Nixon refused to answer the questions on the ______ that the matter was confidential.
A. grounds B. excuses C. reasons D. foundations
35. My cousin is ______ his father is.
A. nothing near ambitious to B. nothing as ambitious than
C. nowhere so ambitious as D. nowhere near as ambitious as
36. It was an embarrassing situation, but she managed to _____.
A. laugh at it B. laugh on it C. laugh it off D. laugh it out
37. I was ______ the impression that you liked Indian food.
A. on B. with C. over D. under
38. Mind that the baby shouldn’t touch the knife; it’s as sharp as a ______.
A. razor B. blade C. saw D. sword
39. I’d like to thank you, ______ my colleagues, for the welcome you have given.
A. on account of B. on behalf of C. because of D. instead of
40. “You didn't inform everybody about the meeting, Miss Stewart, and last week you didn't send my letter to the
Treasury Office. _________ to neglect your duties, you __________sacked from work.”
A. If you continued - would be B. Had you continued - would have been

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 C. Were you to continue - would be D. If you continue - will be
41. Parents should be very careful with their baby’s ______ skin.
A. pretty B. thin C. delicate D. fine
42. Both blue and brown asbestos are ______ in that they are both dangerous.
A. alike B. like C. unlike D. likely
43. ______ dodo, a giant bird now extinct, lived on ______ island of Mauritius, in ______ Indian Ocean.
A. The - an - the B. The - the - the C. The - an - Ø D. The - the - Ø
44. They have considered all the 100 applications, ______ seem suitable for the position.
A. none of whom B. none of which C. none of them D. none of these
45. This is a conversation between two colleagues at the office in the early morning.
- Amanda: “I have a bit of a cold!”
- Kevin: “______________”
A. You should take it easy B. The weather’s too bad!
C. That’s a wonderful idea! D. Well, it’s great!
46. Joana is about to leave professor Bennett’s office after a talk.
- Professor Bennett: “Call me if you need any help!”
- Joana: “______________”
A. It’s a great idea! B. I’d be happy to oblige
C. Don’t worry D. Oh, what a pity!
31. ............ 32. ............ 33. ............ 34. ............ 35. ............ 36. ............ 37. ............ 38. ............
39. ............ 40. .......... 41. .......... 42. .......... 43. .......... 44. .......... 45. .......... 46. ..........
C – II. Viết dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc để hoàn thành các câu dưới đây (viết đáp án vào ô tương
ứng). (1,0 điểm)
47. Do you remember (try) _____ this kind of food somewhere else
before? 47. ...........................................................
48. Although (sleep) _____ for eight hours, I still feel tired. 48. ...........................................................
49. When I stopped talking, Sam finished my sentence for me as
though he (read) _____ my mind. 49. ...........................................................
50. The bank is reported in the local newspaper (rob) _____ in broad
daylight. 50. ...........................................................
51. Bronze, after being heated by a strong flame, will change color,
especially when (expose) ______ to hydrogen. 51. ...........................................................
C – III. Chọn đáp án thích hợp nhất trong số A, B, C hoặc D có cùng nghĩa với từ hoặc cụm từ được
gạch chân (viết đáp án vào ô tương ứng). (0,4 điểm)
52. He claims he just wants to help the homeless children but I suspect he has an ulterior motive.
A. reason B. discrepancy C. consistency D. purpose
53. Her behavior in the party was unacceptable. It made everybody feel shocked.
A. under orders B. on order C. out of order D. in order

52. ................................... 53. ...................................

C – IV. Chọn đáp án thích hợp nhất trong số A, B, C hoặc D trái nghĩa với từ hoặc cụm từ được gạch
chân (viết đáp án vào ô tương ứng). (0,4 điểm)
54. She was always gorgeously dressed regardless of her financial condition.
A. beautifully B. badly C. well D. neatly
55. As orders are coming more and more, we’ve been rushed off our feet all week.
A. very busy B. worried C. very happy D. leisured

54. ................................... 55. ...................................

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 C – V. Trong mỗi câu sau có một lỗi sai ở phần được gạch chân. Hãy tìm và sửa lỗi đó (viết đáp án vào ô
tương ứng). (1,0 điểm)
56. It is advised that not only Tam but also his friends are punctual.
57. The major function of vitamin D is to ensure an adequate supply of calcium and phosphorus in the bones, to
prevent rickets in children, and maintain good levels of calcium and phosphorus in the blood.
58. Dreaming, like all the other mental processes, is a product of the brain and activity.
59. Most evergreens have needle – like leaves that require least water than regular leaves.
60. Levis and Clark had been gone for such long on their expedition that many thought they were dead.
56. ........................................................................................ 59. ........................................................................................
57. ........................................................................................ 60. ........................................................................................
58. ........................................................................................

D. ĐỌC HIỂU:
D – I. Chọn một từ thích hợp trong số các từ gợi ý để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau (viết đáp án
vào ô tương ứng). (2,0 điểm)
Những từ gợi ý (số từ gợi ý nhiều hơn số từ cần thiết để điền vào chỗ trống): good, don't, as, friendships,
computer, hobby, keeps, obsessed, control, expert, do, without, makes, songs, advice.
Have you ever thought about changing your appearance? Most of us have complained about having a bad
hairstyle or looking ugly in a photo. But experts say that becoming too (61) ..................... about our appearance
can be bad for our health. In 2006, they did a Body Image Survey to learn more about how people gain
confidence in themselves. Below are a few suggestions on how to feel (62) ................ about yourself.
1. Think about your skills and talents. For example, focus on success at work, participating in sports, and
(63) ....................... Once you realize that you can achieve your goals and have a happy, full life, appearance will
seem less important. If you (64) ................... have negative feelings about your appearance, try to do something
positive like buying some new clothes or taking up a new (65) .....................
2. Learn to accept that you are unique. There's no one else in the world like you and that (66)................. you
very special. Love the unusual things about yourself. If you hate your red hair because it's so different, then teach
yourself to think about it as beautiful and exotic!
3. Forget about what you can't (67) ..................... There's one simple rule: be realistic, work on improving
what you can change, and don't spend time worrying about anything else.
4. Stop buying fashion magazines and comparing yourself to the models. This has a negative effect.
Remember - they don't look that good (68) .................. a personal hairstylist, make-up artist and (69) ..................
generated photography!
5. Finally, if you still feel depressed about the way you look, consider getting professional (7 0) ................!
61. ............................ 62. ............................ 63. ............................ 64. ............................ 65. ............................
66. ............................ 67. ............................ 68. ............................ 69. ............................ 70. ...........................
D – II. Đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn đáp án thích hợp nhất trong số A, B, C hoặc D để trả lời các câu hỏi
hoặc hoàn thành các câu sau (viết đáp án vào ô tương ứng). (2,0 điểm)
For 150 years scientists have tried to determine the solar constant, the amount of solar energy that reaches the
Earth. Yet, even in the most cloud-free regions of the planet, the solar constant cannot be measured precisely.
Gas molecules and dust particles in the atmosphere absorb and scatter sunlight and prevent some wave-lengths
of the light from ever reaching the ground.
With the advent of satellites, however, scientists have finally been able to measure the Sun's output without
being impeded by the Earth's atmosphere. Solar Max, a satellite from the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA), has been measuring the Sun's output since February 1980. Although a malfunction in
the satellite's control system limited its observation for a few years, the satellite was repaired in orbit by
astronauts from the space shuttle in 1984. Max's observations indicate that solar constant is not really constant
after all.
The satellite's instruments have detected frequent, small variations in the Sun's energy output, generally
amounting to no more than 0.05 percent of the Sun's mean energy output and lasting from a few days to a few
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weeks. Scientists believe these fluctuations coincide with appearance and disappearance of large groups of
sunspots on the Sun's disk. Sunspots are relatively dark regions on the Sun's surface that have strong magnetic
fields and a temperature about 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than the rest of the Sun's surface. Particularly
large fluctuations in the solar constant have coincided with sightings of large sunspot groups. In 1980, for
example, Solar Max's instruments registered a 0.3 percent drop in the solar energy reaching the Earth. At that
time a sunspot group covered about 0.6 percent of the solar disk, an area 20 times larger than the Earth's surface.
Long-term variations in the solar constant are more difficult to determine. Although Solar Max's data have
indicated a slow and steady decline in the Sun's output, some scientists have thought that the satellite's aging
detectors might have become less sensitive over the years, thus falsely indicating a drop in the solar constant.
This possibility was dismissed, however, by comparing Solar Max's observations with data from a similar
instrument operating on NASA's Nimbus 7 weather satellite since 1978.
71. What does this passage mainly discuss?
A. The launching of a weather satellite. B. The components of the Earth's atmosphere.
C. The measurement of variations in the solar constants. D. The interaction of sunlight and air pollution.
72. Why does the author mention “gas” and “dust” in paragraph 1?
A. They interfere with accurate measurement of the solar constant.
B. Scientific equipment is ruined by gas and dust.
C. They magnify the solar constant.
D. They are found in varying concentrations.
73. The word “scatter” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. emit B. capture C. transform D. disperse
74. Why is it not possible to measure the solar constant accurately without a satellite?
A. The Earth is too far from the Sun.
B. The Earth's atmosphere interferes with the sunlight.
C. There is not enough sunlight during the day.
D. Some areas on Earth receive more solar energy than others.
75. The word “mean” in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by ____________.
A. average B. maximum C. total D. minimum
76. According to the passage, scientists believe variations in the solar constant are related to ___________.
A. sunspot activity B. increased levels of dust
C. unusual weather patterns D. fluctuations in the Earth's temperature.
77. Why did scientists think that Solar Max might be giving unreliable information?
A. Solar Max did not work for the first few years.
B. The space shuttle could not fix Solar Max's instruments.
C. Solar Max's instruments were getting old.
D. Nimbus 7 interfered with Solar Max's detectors.
78. The phrase “This possibility” in paragraph 4 refers to the likelihood that ___________.
A. the solar constant cannot be measured B. instruments are providing inaccurate data
C. the solar constant has declined D. Nimbus 7 satellite is older than Solar Max
79. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Scientists have not measured the solar constant exactly without satellites.
B. According to Solar Max's observations, the amount of solar energy reaching the Earth is fixed.
C. The fluctuations in the solar constant are affected by sunspot groups.
D. It is not easy for scientists to determine long-term variations in the solar constant.
80. The attempt to describe the solar constant can be best described as __________.
A. an issue that has been resolved
B. historically interesting, but irrelevant to contemporary concerns
C. a question that can never be answered
D. an ongoing research effort

71. ............................ 72. ............................ 73. ............................ 74. ............................ 75. ............................
76. ............................ 77. ............................ 78. ............................ 79. ............................ 80. ...........................

E. VIẾT:

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 E – I. Hoàn thành câu có cùng nghĩa với câu đã cho, sử dụng từ trong ngoặc và không được thay đổi từ
trong ngoặc. (0,4 điểm)
81. Turning down that job was very foolish of you. (FOOL)
→ You were.............................................................................................................................................................................
82. Teaching doesn't suit her. (CUT)
→ She isn't...............................................................................................................................................................................

E – II. Hoàn thành các câu sau bắt đầu bằng các từ gợi ý sao cho nghĩa không đổi so với nghĩa của câu
đã cho. (0,6 điểm)
83. We were impressed by the new cinema, but we found it rather expensive.
→ Impressed............................................................................................................................................................................
84. He’s partially deaf so he finds it difficult to communicate on the phone.
→ Were it.................................................................................................................................................................................
85. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this disease.
→ Enormous efforts...............................................................................................................................................................

E – III. Viết một đoạn văn (bằng tiếng Anh) có độ dài 120 – 150 từ về tác hại của vi ệc xem Ti vi quá
nhiều. (3,0 điểm)
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