ĐỀ THI THỬ LẦN 2 LỚP 9

MÔN TIẾNG ANH (CHUYÊN)

Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút

A. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM KHÁCH QUAN

PHẦN 1: NGỮ ÂM, TRỌNG ÂM
I. Câu 01-05: Chọn từ (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) có phần gạch dưới được phát âm khác với những
từ còn lại trong mỗi câu.

01. A. eliminate B. equal C. elaborate D. ejection

02. A. carriage B. dosage C. massage D. voyage
03. A. suit B. bruise C. suite D. fruit
04. A. calculate B. populate C. contemplate D. fortunate
05. A. apprehension B. division C. precision D. measure

II. Câu 06-10: Chọn từ (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) có trọng âm chính nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí
khác với những từ còn lại trong mỗi câu.

06. A. ignorant B. decisive C. horizon D. museum

07. A. suffice B. product C. nuclear D. province
08. A. neurosis B. nocturnal C. nominate D. nostalgia
09. A. psychological B. contributory C. argumentative D. hypersensitive
10. A. crescendo B. attorney C. compromise D. endeavor

PHẦN 2: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA

Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn có nghĩa gần nhất với từ/cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu
hỏi
11. Hang on, I will check the schedule for next week.
A. come on B. hold on C. get on D. wait on
12. The decision of the board hinged upon the outcome of those meetings.
A. went against B. took over C. crossed out D. resulted from
13. The coach's decision to choose him as the main goalkeeper was completely vindicated by his
sterling performance in the tournament.
A. belied B. justified C. debunked D. confounded
PHẦN 3: TỪ HOẶC CỤM TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA
Chọn 01 từ/cụm từ trong 04 lựa chọn trái nghĩa với từ/cụm từ được gạch chân trong câu hỏi
14. Every month, Hoa puts aside some money for a new motorbike.
A. wastes B. purchases C. collects D. lends
15. I think you absolutely missed the point of what she attempted to convey.

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A. sympathized B. targeted C. apprehended D. suspected
16. The cyber project was still initiated amid and countless dissenting voices.
A. candid B. circular C. concurring D. crackling
PHẦN 4: ĐIỀN TỪ
Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống trong mỗi câu hỏi
Located in Lang Biang Highlands, Dalat was originally the playground of the French, and today’s
“valley of love”, (17) ____________ by a cool, fresh and silently charming atmosphere. This pure land
of romance was chosen by the French for its European-like weather during their invasion in southern
Vietnam. (18) __________ that sinificant choice, Dalat was then built with French-style houses, villas,
and temperate flowers and plants. This has step by step (19) ___________ today’s romantic and
glamorous Dalat, perfect for escaping the heat thanks to the mountain air. The vast majority of visitors
to Dalat are both domestic and foreign tourists (20) __________ short package tours, drawn by the
scenery, vivid blue skies, fresh air, flower-filled parks, and local cuisine. Dalat is also a favorite
destination for company weekend outings, family get-aways, and most of all, honeymoons. Anyone
who goes to Dalat can never forget the Valley of Love. It is an ideal place to visit, whose special name
is (21) __________ its romantic silence, grace and green. Another choice is the Lake of Sorrow. Its
name comes from a tale of two lovers, (22) __________ committed suicide after the other was called
up to serve in the army. A traveler said: “(23) ___________ you are in love, a week in Dalat – a
rhythmic land of flowers and romance – will give you a happy ending!”. For overseas visitors, it offers
a chance to cool down, view a bit of the French legacy, and (24) _________the heavenly atmosphere.
Also, visitors to Dalat can experience some of the best mountain biking and hiking opportunities in
Vietnam.
17 A. bound B. surrounded C. bordered D. fringed
18 A. On account of B. On par with C. At the hand D. At the
of point of
19 A. formulated B. founded C. progressed D. created
20 A. for B. From C. On D. in
21 A. stemmed B. attributed to C. borne on D. sprung
from from
22 A. one of them B. one of the two C. one of who D. one of
whom
23 A. Supposing B. Given that C. In case that D. On
that condition
that
24 A. creep up B. bulk up C. soak up D. suck up

PHẦN 5: BÀI ĐỌC

Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời 10 câu hỏi kèm theo
Aside from perpetuating itself, the sole purpose of the American Academy and
Institute of Arts and Letters is to "foster, assist and sustain an interest" in literature,
music, and art. This it does by enthusiastically handing out money. Annual cash awards
are given to deserving artists in various categories of creativity: architecture, musical
(5) composition, theater, novels, serious poetry, light verse, painting, sculpture. One award
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 subsidizes a promising American writer's visit to Rome. There is even an award for a
very good work of fiction that fallen commercially-once won by the young John
Updike for The poorhouse Fair and, more recently, by Alice Walker for In Love and
Trouble.
(10) The awards and prizes total about $750,000 a year, but most of them range in size
from $5,000 to $12,500, a welcome sum to many young practitioners whose work may
not bring in that much in a year. One of the advantages of the awards is that
many go to the struggling artists, rather than to those who are already successful.
Members of the Academy and Institute are not eligible for any cash prizes. Another
(15) advantage is that, unlike the National Endowment for the Arts or similar institutions
throughout the world, there is no government money involved.
Awards are made by committee. Each of the three departments--Literature
(120 members), Art(83), Music(47)--has a committee dealing with its own field.
Committee membership rotates every year, so that new voices and opinions are
(20) constantly heard.
The most financially rewarding of all the Academy-Institute awards are the Mildred
and Harold Strauss Livings. Harold Strauss, a devoted editor at Alfred A. Knopf, the
New York publishing house, and Mildred Strauss, his wife, were wealthy any childless.
They left the Academy-Institute a unique bequest: for five consecutive years, two
(25) distinguished (and financially needy) writers would receive enough money so they
could devote themselves entirely to "prose literature" (no plays, no poetry, and no
paying job that might distract). In 1983, the first Strauss Livings of $35,000 a year
went to short-story writer Raymond Carver and novelist-essayist Cynthia Ozick. By
1988, the fund had grown enough so that two winners, novelists Diane Johnson and
Robert Stone, each got $50,000 a year for five years.
25. What does the passage mainly discuss?
(A) Award-winning works of literature (B) An organization that supports the arts
(C) The life of an artist (D) Individual patrons of the arts
26. The word "sole" in line 1 is closest in meaning to
(A) only (B) honorable (C) common (D) official
27. The word "subsidizes" in line 6 is closest in meaning to
(A) assures (B) finances (C) schedules (D) publishes

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28. Which of the following can be inferred about Alice Walker's book in Love and Trouble?
(A) It sold more copies than The Poorhouse Fair.
(B) It described the author's visit to Rome.
(C) It was a commercial success.
(D) It was published after The Poorhouse Fair.
29. Each year the awards and prizes offered by the Academy-Institute total approximately
(A) $12,500 (B) $53,000 (C) $50,000 (D) $750,000
30. The word "many" in line 13 refers to
(A) practitioners (B) advantages (C) awards (D) strugglers
31. What is one of the advantages of the Academy-Institute awards mentioned in passage?
(A) They are subsidized by the government.
(B)They are often given to unknown artists.
(C)They are also given to Academy-Institute members.
(D) They influence how the National Endowment for the Arts makes its award decisions.
32. The word "rotates" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) alternates (B) participates (C) decides (D) meets
33. The word "they" in line 25 refers to
(A) Mildred and Harold Strauss (B) years
(C) writers (D) plays
34. Where in the passage does the author cite the goal of the Academy-Institute?
(A) Lines 1-3 (B) Lines 12-13 (C) Line 19-20 (D) Line 22-23
PHẦN 6: HOÀN THÀNH HỘI THOẠI
Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng ở mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống.
35. Hien: Is that your old school?
Huong: Yes, I __________ there until my family moved to Hanoi.
A. learned B. attended C. belonged D. registered

36. Duong: Why don’t you let your child play with your iPad?
Minh: I am afraid that it can _____________ his eyes.
A. damage to B. injure to C. be bad for D. do harm with

37. Teacher: Your son did not behave well in class today.
Mother: Thank you. I will _______________ with him.
A. say something B. have a word C. speak it out D. share your
idea

38. Reporter: Has the injury ____________ a decision?

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 Man: Yes, they think the man is guilty.
A. reached B. found C. settled D. drawn

39. Chi: I don’t want to ___________ you, but there’s a spider behind you.
A. bother B. offend C. disturb D. alarm

PHẦN 7: SẮP XẾP HỘI THOẠI

Chọn 01 lựa chọn đúng ở mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống.
40.
a. That’s good news.
b. You got a new phone.
c. Guess what?
d. No.My sister is getting married.
A. c-b-d-a B. a-c-b-d C. b-a-c-d D. c-d-b-a

41.
a. Are you studying chemistry?
b. It’s not required for French majors.
c. Fortunately, I don’t need to.
d. How did you get so lucky?
A. d-c-a-b B. a-b-d-c C. d-b-a-c D. a-c-d-b

42.
a. No, what?
b. Have you heard the news?
c. Cool. I want to hear it when you’re done.
d. Maroon 5 came out with a new album.
e. Have you heard it?
f. Not yet. I’m downloading it now.
A. e-a-b-d-c-f B. b-f-d-e-a-c C. b-a-d-e-f-c D. e-f-b-a-d-c

43.
a. I was playing soccer and tripped.
b. Should I go see the doctor?
c. What were you doing when you got hurt?
d. I think I twisted my ankle.
e. No, there’s no need for that.
f. Well, let’s put some ice on it.
A. d-c-a-f-b-e B. c-d-b-e-a-f C. a-f-c-d-f-b-e D. b-e-d-f-c-a

44.
a. No, just curious.
b. Is Lisa dating Joe?
c. Well, maybe a little.
d. Why? Are you jealous?
e. No, You’re green with envy!
f. Don’t worry. She’s not that attached to him.
A. b-a-d-c-f-e B. b-d-a-e-c-f C. b-c-d-f-a-e D. b-f-d-a-e-c
PHẦN 8: PHÁT HIỆN LỖI SAI

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45. One and more sentences related to the same topic form a paragraph.
A B C D
46. The water of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Ocean make up 70.8 per cent to the
A B C
Earth’s surface.
D
47. A sore throat interferes with daily life by making swallow difficult.
A B C D
48. The human ear cannot hear a sound that vibrates less than 16 times the second.
A B C D
49. When the Second World War, almost a third of a million people were killed.
A B C D
50. It is imperative that Peter wears his uniform at school.
A B C D
PHẦN 9: VIẾT LẠI CÂU
Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với câu đã cho trong câu hỏi.
51. By the time he retired at the end of 2010, he had worked for 30 years.
A. Until the year 2010, he was employed for 30 years, so he's retiring.
B. In the late 2010s, he decided to retire after working for 30 years.
C. In the late 2010s, he retired after having worked for 30 years.
D. He had worked for 30 years till the end of 2010 when he retired.
52. If I had known you needed a hand with your homework, I'd have offered you my help.
A. I didn't give you a hand with your homework as I didn't know your needs.
B. I was about to lend you a hand with your homework whenever I was asked.
C. I had no idea you needed help with your homework, or I'd have helped you.
D. I would certainly help you with your homework if you ever let me know.
53. Maybe I shouldn't have applied to that university as studying there is tiring me out.
A. Maybe it would have been good if I hadn't applied to that university for I am now pretty upset.
B. Learning at that university makes me exhausted; thus, perhaps I made a mistake by applying to it.
C. I shouldn't have got admitted to that university since I am now getting so tired of studying there.
D. I have no regrets for choosing that university though studying there seems to be exhausting to me.
54. What constitutes biological barriers for animals and plants depends on the species an dispersal.
A. The species of plants and animals and how they disperse make an influence on their biological
barrier.
B. The way animals and plants disperse in their natural habitats forms what is called biological barriers
for themselves.
C. Plants and animals are restricted by what is known as biological barriers, depending on their own
ways or distribution.

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D. The formation of biological barriers for animals andplants and their methods of dispersal are
55. The new employee gets bewildered for not getting his head around all the new rules in the office.
A The new employee fails to get the picture of all the office rules to stay lucid in his new job.
B. The new employee can't make sense of all thenew rules in the office, hence, he gets confused.
C. Getting the wrong end of the stick when it comes to rules results from the new employee’s
confusion.
D. Getting confused by the new office rules brings about a grey area in the new employee’s hand.
PHẦN 10: KẾT HỢP CÂU
Chọn câu đồng nghĩa hoặc cận nghĩa nhất với câu đã cho trong câu hỏi.
56. Venice is in danger of being flooded. We should definitely visit Venice once.
A. Venice is likely to be heavily flooded so it can be dangerous to pay a visit there.
B. Venice, which should definitely be paid a visit once, is in danger of being flooded.
C. We should definitely stop by Venice some time in our life though it is endangered.
D. The danger of flooding encourages us to visit Venice right away before it is too late.
57. Global warming in the Arctic is getting serious. More ice in the North Pole melts.
A. The more severse global warming in the Arctic is becoming, the more ice in the North Pole melts.
B. Serious global warming in the Arctic results from the quick melting of ice the North Pole.
C. More ice melting in the North Pole puts global warming in the Arctic under serious threat.
D. The danger of ice melting in the North Pole makes global warming more and more serious.
58. In 1722, the first Westerner arrived on the isolated island of Easter. Before that, its existence had
been unknown to the rest of the world.
A. Not until the first Westerner arrived on the isolated island of Easter in 1722 was its existence
revealed to the rest of the world.
B. Only after the first Westerner landed on the isolated island of Easter in 1722, its existence became
known to the rest of the world.
C. No sooner had the first Westerner reached the isolated island of Easter in 1722 when the rest of the
world knew its existed.
D. Barely had the first Westerner came to the isolated island of Easter in 1722 than the rest of the world
knew its existence.
59. The Antarctic Treaty was signed in 1961 and expanded in 1991. This ensures scientific
collaboration, protects the environment and prohibits military activities.
A. That the Antarctic Treaty was signed in 1961 and expanded in 1991guarantees not only cooperation
among scientists, but also environmental protection and the prohibition of military activity.
B. Since The Antarctic Treaty was signed in 1961 and expanded in 1991, scientists and
environmentalists have worked hand in hand with military activists to ensure efficient environment
protection.
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C. The signature in 1961 and expansion in 1991 of the Antarctic Treaty enables effectively both
collaboration and environment protection among global scientists and military activists.
D. What is highly expected for scientists to collaborate, protect the environment and ban military
activities is the Antarctic Treaty, which was signed in 1961 and expanded in 1991.
60. Thomas developed a strong sense of self-reliance from a young age. He made every attempt to
accomplish his tasks without seeking assistance.
A. Thomas’ strong sense of independence was formed at such an early age that he never sought
assistance in striving to fulfill every task.
B. Thomas’ strong sense of self-reliance from a young age inhibited him from seeking assistance
whenever he made an effort to accomplish his tasks.
C. Without seeking assistance, Thomas coped with fulfilling his tasks owing to the development of a
strong sense of independence at an early age.
D. But for the assistance, Thomas succeeded in giving it a go in his tasks with the help of his strong
sense of self-reliance at an early age.
PHẦN 11: HOÀN THÀNH VĂN BẢN
Chọn 01 cụm từ hoặc câu trong 04 lựa chọn cho sẵn trong mỗi câu hỏi để điền vào chỗ trống
tương ứng trong bài luận đã cho.
Recent tragedies, like the one at Sea World in Orlando, Florida, where a trainer was dragged to her
death by a whale, (61) ________. The most common argument for the benefit of zoos is that
theyprovide a chance for the public to closely view animals which they might never see in their daily
life. (62) _____________, many studies indicate that the educational value of zoos is minimal.
Individuals can actually learn much more from watching documentaries of wild animals filmed in their
natural habitats than visiting a zoo. Zoo officials also insist that animals in captivity are well cared for
and are made comfortable in natural-like settings. The truth is that although the zoological industry
goes to great expense to provide animals with a simulation of a natural habitat, (63) _______________.
Animals do not typically have access to vegetation; dirt and grass contain harmful bacteria, and animals
do fight among themselves. Another argument for the existence of zoos is that they are ideally located
for scientific monitoring stations. Zoos network to build up a collection of serum banks and develop
medical record-keeping systems. This has proven extremely beneficial to identifying and monitoring
the spread of deadly, infectious diseases. (64)_____________, the West Nile Virus was first identified
at a zoological institution. The problem with this argument is that public-health officials do not
presently work with zoo agencies in this capacity. If funding can be found for such a partnership, why
can it not be used to monitor animals in their natural habitat for signs of diseases? To recap,
(65)____________________.
61.
A. have called for careful examination on the need of keeping wild animals in zoos
B. have raised the urgent need for ensuring the safety of zoo keepers
C. have demanded effective measurements to improve life for wild animals in zoos
D. have proved the inhumane aspect of locking up wild animals in zoos
62.
A. Likewise
B. Furthermore
C. Therefore
D. However

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63.
A. it is spending too much on unnecessary things
B. it still needs to invest more to achieve its target
C. it is just a costly but ineffective enterprise
D. it should allocate the expenses more appropriately
64.
A. In reality
B. For example
C. Consequently
D. Additionally
65. A. supporters should raise their voice to stress the importance and value of zoos against widespread
criticism
B. the government is required to monitor closely the operation of zoos to defend wild animals' rights
C. citizens are advised to be cautious in expressing their viewpoint towards the existence of zoos as
homes for wild animals
D. society does need to re-evaluate the use of zoos to determine how to end or modify their present
existence.
PHẦN 12: Đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng nhất (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) cho mỗi chỗ
trống.
Smart shoes that adjust their size throughout the day could soon be available. A prototype has already
been produced and a commercial (66).....may be in production within a few years. The shoe contains
sensors that constantly check the amount of room left in it. If the foot has become too large, a tiny valve
opens and the shoe (67).....slightly. The entire control system is about 5 mm square and is located inside
the shoe. This radical shoe (68).....a need because the volume of the (69)...... foot can change by as
much as 8% during the course of the day. The system is able to learn about the wearer's feet and
(70)......up a picture of the size of his or her feet throughout the day. It will allow the shoes to change in
size by up to 8% so that they always fit (71)....... They are obviously more comfortable and less likely
to cause blisters. From an athlete's point of view, they can help improve (72)......a little, and that is why
the first (73).....for the system is likely to be in a sports shoe.
66. A. assortment B. version C. style D. variety
67. A. amplifies B. develops C. expands D. increases
68. A. detects B. finds C. meets D. faces
69. A. average B. general C. usual D. medium
70. A. build B. pick C. grow D. set
71. A. exactly B. absolutely C. completely D. totally
72. A. achievement B. performance C. success D. winning
73. A. purpose B. exercise C. use D. Operation

PHẦN 13: HOÀN THÀNH CÂU

74. Many people think it is very __________ to maintain the equal education policy in secondary
education, as students’ abilities and talents begin to diversify greatly.
A. active B. impending C. impractical D. possible
75. Fantasy films, which embrace ____________ and unrealistic themes that often defy conventional
ideas, have gained great popularity in recent years in society.
A. bizarre B. usual C. indifferent D. serious
76. Unfortunately, the ___________ plan to reform national universities is making little progress in the
face of opposition from students, faculty members and employees.

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A. addictive B. ambitious C. tedious D. vital
77. My professor is competent and can be stubborn when it comes to his beliefs, but he is also
_________ and listens to the opinion of the students and colleagues.
A. conceited B. light-headed C. flexible D. vague
78. Actually everyone knows what is unacceptable, and what needs to be _________. But we simply
don’t know what could replace the things that are removed.
A. maintained B. eliminated C. taken for granted D. ensure
79. The city has a high _________ of young consumers who are sensitive to trends, and can therefore
help industries predict the potential risks and success of products.
A. proportion B. tendency C. income D. trend
80. The police spokesman said he was.......to believe that the arrested man was the serial killer they had
been looking for.
A. supposed B. seemed C. suspected D. inclined

B: PHẦN TỰ LUẬN
Viết một văn bản khoảng 250 từ về chủ đề sau:
School grades are no longer the only aspect that learners spend effort on. Pupils, especially those who
want to apply for scholarships, tend to pay more attention to voluntary work to create an impressive
profile. Discuss the benefits that doing voluntary work may bring to pupils.
THE END

Học sinh không viết vào đề, làm bài xong thu lại đề, giám thị không giải thích gì thêm.

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