SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO PHÚ THỌ KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9 THCS CẤP TỈNH

N¡M HäC 2010-2011

ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC M«n: TiÕng Anh
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I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
others. Circle A, B, C or D. (1 pt)
1. A. persuade B. innovation C. replace D. profitable
2. A. remote B. purpose C. control D. solar
3. A. champagne B. sugar C. singer D. shoes
4. A. plow B. know C. flow D. window
5. a. coach b. cull c. cease d. cut
WRITE YOUR ANSWER HERE
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others. Circle A, B, C
or D. (0.8 pt)
1. A. exchange B. invite C. economic D. embroider
2. A. hamburger B. minority C. material D. linguistics
3. A. intermediate B. documentary C. reputation D. communicate
4. A. benefit B. environment C. wonderful D. category

WRITE YOUR ANSWER HERE

1. 2. 3. 4.

III. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Circle A, B, C or D.
(3.0 pts)
1. Where are the photos ………………… at the Christmas party?
A. taking B. taken C. were taken D. have taken
2. The smaller the room is, the…… . . . . . furniture it needs.
A. fewer B. smaller C. more D. less
3. Nowadays, chatting and eating at recess . . . . . . . . . .the most common activities in the USA.
A. is B. are C. was D. were
4. Let's listen to the radio, . . . . . . . . .?
A. will we B. shall we C. will I D. shall I
5. We don't want . . . . . . . . . . . like that.
A. talking B. being talked C. talked D. to be talked
6. It is easy for people to get . . . . . . . . to internet.
A. contact B. access C. use D. information
7. The two capital cities are ……. . . . . . .
A. similar B. very difference C. the same D. the same to
8. In the past, people got the ……. news from town criers.
A. newest B. newer C. latest D. recent
9. . . . . . . . . . .you don't feel like it, you don't have to take it.
A. What B. If C. How D. Whether
10. . . . . . . . . . . Bahasa Malaysia, English and Chinese are also widely spoken in Malaysia.
A. Moreover B. In addition to C. In addition D. Addition
11. How can I know . . . . . . . .book is yours? They are so alike.
A. what B. which C. whose D. the
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12. Minh is motivated to study . . . . . . . . . he knows that a good education can improve his life.
A. therefore B. however C. because D. so
13. When the tenants failed to pay their bill, the authorities decided to cut . . . . . . the electricity
supply to the flat.
A. down B. out C. across D. off
14. Bob's been ….. …..work for six months now.
A. on B. out of C. over D. under
15. After arriving home, they usually ………………… their uniforms.
A. take out B. put out C. take off D. put off

WRITE YOUR ANSWER HERE

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

IV. Give the correct form of the words in bold in the same line. Write your answers on the
numbered blanks. Example: (0)- increasingly (2.0 pt)
Traffic
Public opinion surveys show that people are becoming (0)
increasingly concerned about a range of problems with traffic. It is clear 0. INCREASE
from simple (1) ______________ that the traffic on our streets is increasing 1. OBSERVE
(2) _________________ year by year. It is also a fact that many drivers 2. DRAMA
don't observe the speed limit in (3) ____________________town centers. 3. OPERATE
In fact, most drivers go (4)_____________ faster. 4. CONSIDER
What is equally (5) _______ to many people is the pollution caused by 5. WORRY
traffic, which causes many health problems. So what should be done about
the problem? One possible (6) __________ to the problem is the (7) 6. SOLVE
_____________ of park- and - Ride schemes by the local councils. These 7. ADOPT
work in the following way: councils provide cheap (8) _______________
facilities on the outskirt of town and free bus services to the town centers. 8. PARK
Another is to stop the building of out-of-town (9) ________ centers, 9. SHOP
which people rely on their cars to get to. A (10) _______________ in the 10. REDUCE
cost of using public transport might also help to persuade us to leave our
cars at home.
WRITE YOUR ANSWER HERE
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
V. Supply the correct form of the VERBS in bracket. Write your answers in the
numbered spaces. (1.6 pt)
A few days a go, I (0. learn) learned that someone plans to knock down the White Horse
Inn. This pub (1. be) ____________ the centre of the village life for centuries. It (2. stand)
_______________ at our crossroad for over 500 years. It (3.be) ____________ famous in the
old days, and Shakespeare once (4.stay) ________________there, they say. I (5.live)
______________in Brickfield all my life. The plans (6.know) ______________ about for less
than a week and already there's a "Save Our Pub" campaign. Last week we (7.be)
____________happy, but this week we are angry. We (8.stop) _________ them, you'll see.
WRITE YOUR ANSWER HERE
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7. 8.
VI. There is one mistake in each sentence, Underline it and write your correction in the
space provided below. (1.0 pt)
1. I’m going out now. If anybody phones while I shall be out, can you take a message?
2. His parents wouldn’t let him to go out alone.

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3. Would you like to work at an university, Mary?
4. I think your garden needs to weed and you had better do it right now.
5. Each student studying chemistry have to spend at least three hours per week in the
laboratory.
WRITE YOUR ANSWER HERE
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

VII. Choose the word that best fits each of the blanks in the following passage. Circle A,
B, C or D to indicate your answers. (3.0 pts)
Visitors to Britain are always complaining about English food. But they do not really
know what they are talking about because they rarely get a chance (1)______ it. Most of the (2)
______ in large towns have foreign (3) ______ who serve foreign food. (4) ______ visitors
are invited (5) ______ in an English home, their (6) ______ often feel they must (7) ______
them something foreign and exotic.
Those of us who (8) ______ know English food are aware that at its best it can be (9)
______ very good. On the other (10) ______ it is true to say that it is sometimes terrible. Part
of the problems is that we are not really interested in food – we eat to live, we do not live to eat.
So we don’t generally (11) ______ the necessary time and effort which are needed to cook
really good meals. We (12) ______ food that is simple and easy to cook (13) ______ ready
prepared food which only needs (14) ______ up before eating.
You can find the best English food in the country away from the large towns, where life
is (15) ______ and people are not in such a hurry. But, of course, most visitors come from
London. They come because they are interested in shopping and sightseeing. They do not come
to find the food. So why should they complain about it?
1. A. to think B. to cook C. to eat D. to fetch
2. A. dining-rooms B. dining-halls C. restaurants D. stores
3. A. owners B. visitors C. eaters D. guests
4. A. The B. When C. No D. Any
5. A. drinking B. eat C. to eat D. to drink
6. A. masters B. owners C. hosts D. keeper
7. A. fetch B. take C. carry D. offer
8. A. do B. did C. don’t D. didn’t
9. A. hardly B. really C. never D. almost
10. A. side B. way C. hand D. point
11. A. cost B. spend C. kill D. occupy
12. A. would rather B. prefer C. hate D. take
13. A. or B. nor C. but D. neither
14. A. heat B. heated C. heating D. hot
15. A. slower B. quicker C. slowly D. quickly
WRITE YOUR ANSWER HERE
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
VIII. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Circle A, B, C or D
to indicate your answers.(1.6 pt)
Alfred Bernhard Nobel, a Swedish inventor and philanthropist, bequeathed most of his
vast fortune in trust as a fund from which annual prizes could be awarded to individuals and
organizations who had achieved the greatest benefit to humanity in a particular year. Originally,
there were six classifications for outstanding contributions designated in Nobel's will,
including chemistry, physics, physiology or medicine, literature and international peace.
The prizes are administered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm. In 1969, a prize for
economics endowed by the Central Bank of Sweden was added. Candidates for the prizes must
be nominated in writing a qualified authority in the filed of competitions. Recipients in physics,

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chemistry, and economics are selected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences; and
physiology or medicine by the Caroline Institute; in literature by the Swedish Academy; and in
peace by the Norwegian Nobel Committee appointed by Norway's parliament. The prizes are
usually in Stockholm on December 10, with the King of Sweden officiating, an appropriate
tribute Alfred Nobel on the anniversary of his death. Each one includes a gold medal, a
diploma, and a cash award of about one million dollars.
1. What does this passage mainly discuss?
A. The Nobel prizes B. Alfred Bernhard Nobel
C. Swedish philanthropy D. Great contributions to mankind
2. Why were the prizes named for Alfred Bernhard Nobel?
A. He won the first Nobel Prize for his work in philanthropy.
B. He is now living in Sweden.
C. He left money in his will to establish a fund for the prizes.
D. He serves as chairman of the committee to choose the recipients.
3. How often are the Nobel prizes awarded?
A. Five times a year B. Once every two years
C. Once a year D. Twice a year
4. The word "will" in line 6 could best be replaced by …………
A. Nobel's wishes B. a legal document C. a future intention D. a free choice
5. The word "one" in paragraph 2 refers to ……………
A. tribute B. anniversary C. candidate D. prize
6. The word "appropriate" in the passage most closely means ………
A. prestigious B. suitable C. customary D. transitory
7. Which individual or organization serves as administrator for the trust?
A. The King of Sweden B. The Nobel Foundation
C. The Central Bank of Sweden D. Swedish and Norwegian academies and institutes
8. Why are the awards presented on December 10?
A. It is a tribute to the King of Sweden.
B. Alfred Bernhard Nobel died on that day.
C. That date was established in Alfred Nobel's will.
D. The Central Bank of Sweden administers the trust.
WRITE YOUR ANSWER HERE
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

IX. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. (2.0 pt)

THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving is a truly American holiday. Nobody should have dinner alone on that
day. That’s (1)………..... Thanksgiving is all about. The first immigrants, who were called
Pilgrims, came to America (2)……….. Europe about three hundred and fifty years (3)…….…
They were good friends (4)……..… the Indians and they tried (5)……....… corn and other stuff
together but it was really hard farming at that time. When they got the first harvest, the Indians
and the (6)……..…... had a big dinner together to (7)………...God for their good luck. And the
foods the American eat now for Thanksgiving are the same kinds of things (8)………..…the
Pilgrims ate: turkey, corn, and squash. The date (9)……….…… changed every year but it’s
always the fourth Thursday of November. In Canada, they (10)………….……it in October.

WRITE YOUR ANSWER HERE

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

X. You are going to read an article about instant messaging, a way of communicating
using the internet. Choose the most suitable heading from the list A - F for each part (1-6)
of the article. There is an example at the beginning (1).(1pt)
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 CHAT WITH FRIENDS IN AN INSTANT (by Chris Toney)

A. Ways to communicate. D. Speed and flexibility.

B. Getting started. E. Communicating with friends online.
C. Choose your category. F. Long - distance solution.

1. D
Instant messaging -or IM- is more immediate than e-mail as you don't have to check
your inbox for new messages - they appear instantly. Another advantage is that more than two
people at a time can join in an IM conversation, so it's ideal for, say, making social
arrangements among groups of friends.
2.
Communication by IM isn't restricted to text. You can send pictures stored on your
computer, and if you have microphones and speakers you can talk - the advantage being that
internet charges are usually cheaper than phone calls. If you and a friend have webcams, you
can also make a video call, in which you can see as well as hear each other.
3.
John Moran, 13, from Southport uses instant messaging to keep in touch with relatives
on the other side of the world. "When I go online I swap messages with my cousins in
Australia", says John. It's much cheaper than phoning them and means I can speak to them
more often". Carol Taylor, 24, who lives in Argentina, agrees. "My parents live in the UK, and
we prefer using an instant messengers to sending email or text messages as it's more like a real
conversation", she says. "I'd rather chat online than call them as it costs so much less".
4.
The fist step in using IM is to download a piece of software from one of the websites
that offer the service. If you already have friends who use IM, find out which program they
have. It's free, doesn't take long to download and the only costs you face are the standard call
charges while you're on line.
5.
Once you've installed this software and connected to the Internet you can start
exchanging messages with your friends online. Each user of the service has their own user
name. If you find out the user name of people you know, you can create a friend lists. Then,
when you go on line, the software tells you which of them are also connected to the Internet,
and you can send them a message.
6.
The features on offer vary depending on which service you opt for, although there is not
much difference between instant messenger packages. As well as allowing you to use
microphones and webcams, most give you a range of options regarding your status. You can
usually appear as "online", "busy" or "away from PC". The "busy" status is useful if you're
online but don't want to be disturbed. The "away from PC" status is usually used by those who
are permanently online (people who have broadband or an office connection) but aren't always
at their computer.
WRITE YOUR ANSWER HERE
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

XI. Finish the second sentence in each pair in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence before it. (2.0 pts)
1. Although the woman was old, she looked very graceful.
Despite ………………………………………………………………………..
2. Wear your fur coat or you will catch a cold.
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Unless …………………………………………………………………………
3. Alcohol is bad for you and so are cigarettes.
Neither ………………………………………………………………………..
4. She wants someone to make her new dress.
She wants ……………………………………………………………………..
5. That's the silliest question I have ever heard.
I've never ………………………………………………………………………
6. "Don't forget to return the book to the library."
He reminded ………………………………………………………………......
7. Their car is Italian. It is big and red.
They have ……………………………………………………………………..
8. Spending a week in New York is going to be great.
I am ……………………………………………………………………………
9. Mr. John played soccer after school every day when he was a school boy.
Mr. John used to ..................................................................................................................
10. He didn’t arrive in time to see her.
He wasn’t early ...................................................................................................................
XII. Write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to
the original sentence. Use the word given in brackets and other words as necessary. Do
not change the form of the given word. (1.0 pt)

1. It’s Peter’s job to look after his little brother. ( responsible)

 Peter ................................................................................ little brother.
2. Mr. Pike missed the ferry because his car broke down. ( if )
 Mr. Pike .................................................................................................. down.
3. You’ll hurt yourself if you are not careful. ( or )
 Be ................................................................................................ yourself.
4. I started working here three years ago. (for)
 I’ve .......................................................................................... three years.
5. The painters painted our house last month. (had)
 We ............................................................................................ last month.
___________the end__________

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 SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO PHÚ THỌ
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM THI HSG LỚP 9 THCS CẤP TỈNH
NĂM HOC 2010-2011
Môn : Tiếng Anh
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC

I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently. (1 pt)

- 0.2 p for each correct answer.
1D 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. C
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others. (0.8
pt)
- 0.2p for each correct answer.
1C 2.A 3. D 4. B
III. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. (3.0 pts)

- 0.2p for each correct answer.

1B 4B 7C 10B 13D
2D 5D 8C 11B 14B
3B 6B 9B 12C 15C
IV. Give the correct form of the words. (2.0 pt)
- 0.2 p for each correct answer.
1. observation 6. solution
2. dramatically 7. adoption
3. operation 8. parking
4. considerably 9. shopping
5. worrying 10. reduction
V. Supply the correct form of the VERBS in bracket. (1.6 pt)
- 0.2p for each correct answer.
1. has been 2. has stood 3. was 4. stayed
5. have lived 6. have been known 7. were 8. will stop
VI. There is one mistake in each sentence, Underline it and write your correction in
the space provided below. (1p) - 0.2p for each correct answer.

1. I’m going out now. If anybody phones while I shall be out, can you take a message?
2. His parents wouldn’t let him to go out alone.
3. Would you like to work at an university, Mary?
4. I think your garden needs to weed and you had better do it right now.
5. Each student studying chemistry have to spend at least three hours per week in the
laboratory.
1 - am 2 - go 3–a 4 – weeding/to be wed 5 - has
VII. Choose the word that best fits each of the blanks. (3.0 pts)

- 0.2p for each correct answer.

1C 4B 7D 10C 13A
2C 5C 8A 11B 14C
3A 6C 9B 12B 15A

VIII. Read the following passage and answer the questions (1.6 pt)
- 0.2 p for each correct answer.
1A 2C 3C 4B 5D 6B 7A 8B
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IX. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. (2.0 pt)
- 0.2 p for each correct answer.
1. what 6. Pilgrims
2. from 7. thank
3. ago 8. which/that
4. of 9. is
5. growing 10. celebrate
X. Choose the most suitable heading from the list A - F for each part. (1.0pt)
- 0.2p for each correct answer.1D(ex)
2A 3F 4B 5E 6C
XI. Finish the second sentence (2.0 pts)
- 0.2p for each correct answer.
1. Despite her old age, the woman looked very graceful./Despite the fact that the woman
was old, she looked very graceful.
2. Unless you wear your fur coat, you will catch a cold.
3. Neither alcohol nor cigarettes are good for you.
4. She wants her new dress to be made.
5. I've never heard a sillier question than that.
6. He reminded me to return the book to the library.
7. They have a big red Italian car.
8. I am going to spend a great week in New York. /I am going to spend a week in New
York, which is great.
9. Mr. John used to play soccer after school when he was a school boy.
10. He wasn’t early enough to see her.
XII. Write the second sentence (1.0 pt) - 0.2p for each correct answer.
1. Peter is responsible for looking after his little brother.
2. Mr. Pike wouldn’t have missed the ferry If his car hadn’t broken down.
3. Be careful or you’ll hurt yourself.
4. I’ve worked here for three years.
5. We had the painters paint our house last month.
Or We had our house painted by the painters last month.

TOTAL MARK: 20 POINTS

___________THE END___________