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THI KHẢO SÁT CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI

Môn thi: Tiếng Anh lớp 9
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút

PART I: LISTENING (15 pts)

I. Listen to part of passage. Choose the best answer for each question below. (5 pts)

1. How many percents do graduate schools in the United States increase in applications from international
students this year?

A. seven percents B. eight percents C. nine percents D. ten percents

2. When is the increase the same as?

A. two years ago B. three years ago C. four years ago D. five years ago

3. Which countries showed the biggest increases in applications to enter master’s and doctoral programs
this fall?

A. China B. China, Mexico

C. Mexico and Brazil D. China, Mexico and Brazil

4. Which is the top area of study for international students?

A. Engineering B. Business C. Physical D. Earth sciences

5. Who made the survey?

A. South Korea B. The Council of Graduate Schools

C. India D. Brazil

II. You'll hear a conversation between two people. Listen and fill in the blanks (10 pts)

This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report.

Some …(1)… in the Netherlands are spending …(2)… hundred thirty thousand dollars on a …(3)
…. The people are scientists at the University of Maastricht. They want to …(4)… that they can make a
hamburger that tastes good and does not require an animal to be …(5)….

Researcher Mark Post and his team have been growing muscle-tissue cells in a laboratory with muscle
taken from a …(6)….

MARK POST: “We have committed ourselves to make a couple of thousand of these small tissues
and then assemble them …(7)… a hamburger.” Several teams around the world are trying to …(8)… meat
without killing animals. So far the Dutch team appears to have …(9)… the most progress.
 Mr. Post says he wants to show that the world’s growing demand for meat could be …(10)… more
efficiently and with less harm to the environment.

PART II: GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY

I. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (5 pts)

1. A. regime B. passenger C. geology D. engine

2. A. priority B. enquiry C. sacrifice D. Valentine

3. A. banquet B. handkerchief C. husband D. concord

4. A. drought B. sought C. wrought D. nought

5. A. resign B. resound C. resonant D. resource

1…………. 2……….. 3…………. 4…………. 5………….

II. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others. (5 pts)

1. A. original B. comprehensive C. complementary D. illustration

2. A. electrician B. Japanese C. possibility D. comfortable

3. A. inspiration B. experience C. communicate D. embroidery

4. A. commentator B. economic C. banyan D. businessman

5. A. disadvantage B. documentary C. exploration D. communicate

1…………. 2……….. 3…………. 4…………. 5………….

III. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. (10 pts)

1. Don't go too fast! I can't…………. up with you.

A. go B. walk C. run D. keep

2. He is a specialist…………. modern Vietnamese literature.

A. of B. at C. for D. in

3. David has not seen Linda for fifteen years and has………….of her address.
A. no idea B. nothing C. no thought D. no mind

4. The population of the world is growing at an alarming…………….

A. rate B. measure C. step D. cost

5. Miss Trang is wearing a………….dress.

A. beautiful blue new B. new beautiful blue
 C. blue beautiful new D. beautiful new blue

6. "How about going fishing this Sunday?" - "……………"

A. That's a good idea. B. Never mind.

C. Yes, I am fishing. D. That's my pleasure.

7. That’s a nice coat, and the colour……………. you well.

A. matches B. fits C. suits D. agrees

8. I’ve never……very well with my brother. We’ve got completely different personalities.
A. got off B. got on C. got away D. got up

9. Books are no longer the only……………of stories and information .

A. source B. style C. basis D. site

10. You’ll have to…………….a better idea than that if you want to win .
A. come in for B. get down to C. bring out D. come up with

1…………. 2……….. 3…………. 4…………. 5………….

6…………. 7……….. 8…………. 9…………. 10………….

IV. Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition. Write the letter on the space. (5 pts)

1. The conference had to be put ……….until a later date.

2. The party last night, …….. which I made a speech, was enjoyable.

3. Take an umbrella with you. It will save you………getting wet on the way home.

4. She never trusted me. She was suspicious…….. my intention.

5. …….entering the hall, she found everyone waiting for her.

1…………. 2……….. 3…………. 4…………. 5………….

V. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words in capital letters. (5 pts)

1. She was a much less (industry)……………….. student than her sister.

2. The movie we have just watched is (exception)…………… good.

3. Even though the remark was not (intend)……………., it caused embarrassment.

4. It is difficult for a sloppy person to live with a (perfect)……………….

5. They said my illness was (imagine)……………. Don’t they realize I’m in a lot of pain?

1………….…………….. 2………….…………….. 3………….……………..

4………….…………….. 5………….……………..
VI. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets to complete the following sentences. (10
pts)

1. It is imperative that the letter (send) at once

2. That guy admitted (steal) the gold watch.

3. Had you listened carefully to the instructions, you (not be) that confused now.

4. Neither Jane nor Peter (be) coming to the club tonight.

5. Mr. Bill often (have) difficulty (get) along with his friends due to his irritating manner.

6. I was terribly disappointed (discover) that he (lie) to me.

7. The lamps (make) in China are very cheap.

8. You always (complain) about my cooking.

1………….…………….. 2………….……………..
3………….…………….. 4………….……………..
5………….………/…….………….. 6………….……/………………..

7………….…………….. 8………………….……………..

VII. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Underline and correct it. (5 pts)

1. If we have times, I promise you that we'll do the best we can to call you in you next time.

2. Through the war the soldiers had tried several times to capture the enemy leader but had never
managed to do so.

3. It was concluded after the investigation that nobody is to be regarded as at fault concerning the
accident.

4. I had a big surprise this morning because in the post there was an invitation to a wedding and of
course I agreed going.

5. I just don't understand it and wondering why she did it.

1………….……………..…………..….. 2………….……………..…………..…..
3………….……………..…………..….. 4……………………..…...……………..
5………….…………………..…..……..

PART III: READING

I. Fill in each numbered space with ONE appropriate word. (10 pts)

Computers are helpful in many ways. First, they are fast. They can work with information much
more quickly than a person. (1)…………., computers can work with lots of information at the (2)
…………. time. Third, they can keep (3)…………. for a long time. They do not forget things as the way
(4)…………. do. Also, computers are almost always correct. They are not (5)…………. of course, but
they usually don’t make mistakes.
 These days, (6)…………. is important to know something about computers. There are a number of
ways to (7)……........ Some companies have classes at work. Also, most universities offer day and (8)
…………. courses in computer science. Another way to learn is (9)…………. libraries. Or you can learn
from a friend. After a few hours of practice you can work with (10)…………. You may not be an expert,
but you can have fun!

1………….…………….. 2………….…………….. 3………….……………..

4………….…………….. 5………….…………….. 6………….……………..
7………….…………….. 8………….…………….. 9………….……………..
10………….……………...

II. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (10 pts)

In the western customs (1)…….. hands is the customary form of greeting, but in China a nod of the
head or (2)……. bow is sufficient. Hugging and kissing when greeting are uncommon. Business cards are
often (3)…….. and yours should be printed in your own language and in Chinese. Also, it is more
respectful to present your card or a gift or any other article using (4)…….. hands. The Chinese are (5)
………. applauders. You may be greeted with group clapping, even by small children. When a person is
applauded in this practice it is the custom for that person to return the applause or a "thank you." When
walking in public places, direct eye (6)……… or staring is uncommon in the large cities, especially in
those areas accustomed to foreign visitors. (7)………, in smaller communities, visitors may be the subject
of much curiosity and therefore you may notice some stares. (8)………. speaking, the Chinese are not a
touch-oriented society, especially true for visitors. So, avoid (9)……… or any prolonged form of body
contact. Public displays of affection are very rare. On the other hand, you may note people of the same sex
walking hand-in-hand, which is simply a gesture of friendship. Do not worry about a bit of pushing and
shoving in stores or when groups board public buses or trains. In this case, (10)……… are either offered
or expected. The Chinese will stand much closer than Westerners.

1. A. taking B. shaking C. grasping D. hugging

2. A. small B. bit C. slight D. light

3. A. exchanged B. changed C. transferred D. converted

4. A. pair B. couple C. double D. both

5. A. enthusiast B. enthusiastic C. enthusiasm D. enthusiastically

6. A. contact B. look C. stare D. watch

7. A. Moreover B. Furthermore C. However D. Whatever

8. A. Generally B. Successfully C. Fortunately D. Expectedly

9. A. touch B. to touch C. touched D. touching

10. A. contacts B. apologies C. gestures D. saying goodbye

1…………. 2……….. 3…………. 4…………. 5………….

 6…………. 7……….. 8…………. 9…………. 10………….

III. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (5 pts)

Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the
dominant language of international communication. English as we know it today emerged around 1350,
after having incorporated many elements of French that was introduced following the Norman invasion of
1066. Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended even
as far as Wales, Scotland or Ireland. However, during the course of the next two centuries, English began
to spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and
missionary work. Thus, small enclaves of English speakers became established and grew in various parts
of the world. As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of
international business, banking and diplomacy.

Currently, about 80% of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English.
Two – thirds of the world’s science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology,
advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers. Today there are more than 700 million
English users in the world, and over half of these are non-native speakers, constituting the largest number
of non-native users than any language in the world.

1. What is the main topic of this passage?

A. The number of non-native users of English

B. The French influence on the English language

C. The expansion of English as an international language

D. The use of English for science and technology

2. The word “emerged” in paragraph 1 means________.

A. appeared B. hailed C. frequented D. engaged

3. Approximately, when did English begin to be used beyond England?

A. in 1066 B. around 1350 C. before 1600D. after 1600

4. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “stored” in paragraph 2?

A. bought B. saved C. spent D. valued

5. According to the passage, approximately how many non-native users of English are there in the world
today?

A. a quarter million B. half a million C. 350 million D. 700 million

1…………. 2……….. 3…………. 4…………. 5………….

PART IV: WRITING

I. Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words. (5pts)
 1. I haven’t been to the cinema for two months.

=> The last time .................................................................................................

2. I can't believe this is the best hotel in the city!

=> There must .....................................................................................................

3. Your scheme is brilliant, but I do not think it will work.

=> Brilliant ..........................................................................................................

4. The two sides never looked likely to reach an agreement.

=> At .........................................................................................................................

5. I just had time to put up my umbrella before the rain came down in torrents.

=> No sooner ......................................................................................................

II. Use the given suggestions to complete sentences. (5 pts)

1. Fred tried hard to start the car, but without success. (MATTER)

=> ..................................................................................................

2. I didn’t agree with the idea. (FAVOR)

=> ..................................................................................................

3. I’ve lost interest in going to the same place all the time. (FED UP)

=> ..................................................................................................

4. It was very kind of you to help me. (GRATEFUL)

=> ..................................................................................................

5. My grandfather was sixty when he learnt to swim. (AGE)

=> ..................................................................................................

III. 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. (5 pts)

1. I / write / Jim / last week / but / so far / receive / no reply / my letter.

=> ..................................................................................................

2. last night/ concert hall / so crowded / I / see / and/ hear / nothing.

=> ..................................................................................................

3. I / invite / party / occasion / her birthday / last week.

 => ..................................................................................................

4. Tet / time / Vietnamese people / celebrate / beginning / spring.

=> ..................................................................................................

5. Although/ he/ be/ injured, continued/ play until/ match/ finished.

=> ..................................................................................................

ĐÁP ÁN
PART I: LISTENING (15 pts)

I. Listen to part of passage. Choose the best answer for each question below. (5 pts)

1. C 2. A 3. D 4. A 5. B

II. You'll hear a conversation between two people. Listen and fill in the blanks (10 pts)

1. people 2. three 3. hamburger 4. prove 5. killed

6. cow 7. Into 8. produce 9. made 10. satisfied

PART II: GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY

I. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (5 pts)

1. A 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. D

II. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others. (5 pts)

1.A 2.D 3. A 4. B. 5. D

III. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. (10 pts)

1. D 2. D 3. A 4. A 5. D

6. A 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. D

IV. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition. Write the letter on the space provided. (5 pts)

1. off 2. at 3. from 4. of 5. on
V. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words in capital letters. (5 pts)

1. industrious 2. exceptionally 3. intentional

4. perfectionist 5. imaginary

VI. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets to complete the following sentences. (10
pts)

1. be sent/ should be sent 2. to have stolen 3. wouldn’t have been 4. is

5. has/getting 6. to discover/had lied 7. made

8. are always complaining

VII. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Underline and correct it. (5 pts)

1. times → time 2. Through → During 3. is → was

4. going → to go 5. wondering → wonder

PART III: READING

I. Fill in each numbered space with ONE appropriate word. (10 pts)

1. Second 2. same 3. information

4. we/ humans 5. perfect 6. it

7. learn 8. evening 9. from

10. Computers

II. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (10 pts)

1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. B

6. A 7. C 8. A 9. D 10. B

III. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (5 pts)

1. C 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. C

PART IV: WRITING

I. Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words. (5 pts)

1. The last time I went to the cinema was two months ago.

2. There must be better hotels than this one in the city

3. Brilliant as /though your scheme is/ may be, I do not think it will work
 4. At no time did the two sides look likely to reach an agreement

5. No sooner had I put up my umbrella than the rain came down in torrent.

II. Use the given suggestions to complete sentences. (5 pts)

1. No matter how hard Fred tried (to start his / the car), he didn’t succeed.

2. I wasn’t in favor of the idea.

3. I’m fed up with going to the same place all the time

4. I’m (very) grateful to you for your help

5. My grandfather learnt to swim at the age of sixty

III. 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. (5 pts)

1. I wrote to Jim last week, but so far I have received no reply for my letter.

2. Last night, the concert hall was so crowded that I saw and heard nothing.

3. I was invited to her party on the occasion of her birthday last week.

4. Tet is the time when Vietnamese people celebrate the beginning of the spring.

5. Although he was injured, he continued to play until the match finished.