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

NĂM HỌC 2014-2015

Môn: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề

HƯỚNG DẪN THÍ SINH LÀM BÀI THI

(Giám thị hướng dẫn cho thí sinh 5 phút trước giờ thi)

A. CẤU TẠO ĐỀ THI: Đề thi gồm có 5 phần chính:

I. NGHE HIỂU (Listening) Gồm có 2 phần (10 câu)
II. NGỮ ÂM (Phonetics): Gồm có 2 phần (10 câu)
III. TỪ VỰNG VÀ NGỮ PHÁP (Lexico-grammar): Gồm có 4 phần (35 câu)
IV. ĐỌC HIỂU (Reading): Gồm có 4 phần (25 câu)
V. VIẾT (Writing): Gồm có 2 phần (20 câu)
B. HƯỚNG DẪN THÍ SINH LÀM BÀI:
 Thí sinh làm toàn bộ bài thi trên đề thi theo yêu cầu của từng phần. Thí sinh phải viết câu
trả lời vào phần trả lời được cho sẵn ở mỗi phần. Trái với điều này, phần bài làm của thí
sinh sẽ không được chấm điểm.
 Đề thi gồm có 8 trang. Thí sinh phải kiểm tra số tờ đề thi trước khi làm bài.
 Thí sinh không được ký tên hoặc dùng bất cứ dấu hiệu gì để đánh dấu bài thi ngoài việc làm
bài theo yêu cầu của đề ra. Không được viết bằng mực đỏ, bút chì, không viết hai thứ mực
trên tờ giấy làm bài. Phần viết hỏng, ngoài cách dùng thước để gạch chéo, không được tẩy
xóa bằng bất kỳ cách gì khác (kể cả bút xóa màu trắng). Trái với điều này bài thi sẽ bị loại.
 Thí sinh nên làm nháp trước rồi ghi chép cẩn thận vào phần bài làm trên đề thi. Giám thị sẽ
không phát giấy làm bài thay thế đề và giấy làm bài do thí sinh làm hỏng.
 Giám thị không giải thích gì thêm về đề thi. Thí sinh không được sử dụng bất cứ tài liệu gì kể
cả từ điển.
SECTION 1. LISTENING
I. Part 1. Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR
NUMBERS for each answer. You will hear the recording twice. (10 points)

VIDEO LIBRARY APPLICATION FORM

Example Answer
Surname Jones
First names: Louise Cynthia
Address: Apartment 1, 72 (1) _____________ Street, Highbridge
Post code: (2) _____________
Telephone: 98356712 (home)
(3) ________________ (work)
Driver's licence number: (4) ___________
Date of birth: Day: 25th Month: (5) _____________ Year: 1977

Write your answers here:

1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ___________ 4. ___________ 5. ___________

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Part 2: You will hear an interview with a woman called Rachel who is talking about the
shows she puts on for children. As you listen choose the best answer to each question. You
will hear the recording twice. (10 points)
1. Rachel gave up her career because ________
A. she didn’t like it B. she taught art classes C. She had to look after her children
2. Who first thought of doing a show at a party?
A. Rachel’s husband B. Rachel’s parents C. Rachel’s children
3. How did the children feel when Rachel did a play about a lion?
A. irritated B. frightened C. surprised
4. How do Rachel’s daughters help her?
A. They show new dolls to their school friends
B. They think of ideas for new stories
C. They give her their opinions on her new plays
5. Rachel thinks her shows are successful because ________
A. she enjoys doing them so much
B. she does a show daily
C. they are suitable for all ages
Write your answers (A, B, C) here:

1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ___________ 4. ___________ 5. ___________

SECTION 2. PHONETICS
III. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently. Write your answers
in the sp ace provided. (10 points)
1. A. popular B. problem C. product D. procedure
2. A. exercise B. increase C. because D. choose
3. A. bathe B. through C. breath D. something
4. A. spread B. feature C. pleasure D. unleaded
5. A. primary B. priority C. digestion D. medicine
Write your answers (A, B, C or D) here:

1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ___________ 4. ___________ 5. ___________

IV. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three of the group.
Write your answers in the space provided. (10 points)
1. A. difference B. encourage C. character D. constitute
2. A. surprise B. machine C. escape D. offer
3. A. emergency B. photography C. accuracy D. geography
4. A. Vietnamese B. equipment C. understand D. volunteer
5. A. recent B. humane C. enough D. ashamed
Write your answers (A, B, C or D) here:

1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ___________ 4. ___________ 5. ___________

SECTION 3. LEXICO - GRAMMAR
V. Choose the correct answer(s) to complete each of the following sentences. THERE CAN
BE MORE THAN ONE CORRECT ANSWER TO SOME QUESTIONS. Write your
answers in the space provided. (40 points)
1. The students were all surprised ________ the result of the final examination.
A. at B. with C. by D. to
2. Because his argument was so confusing, ________ people understood it.
A. few B. a few C. little D. a little
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3. ________ about genetic diseases has increased is welcome news.
A. Scientific knowledge B. It was scientific knowledge
C. Though scientific knowledge D. That scientific knowledge
4. Peter: " Thanks for your help, John."
John: "________ "
A. With all my heart B. Never remind me C. It's my pleasure D. As you wish
5. ________ from Tom, all the workers said they would go.
A. Only B. Except C. Apart D. Separate
6. Could you ________ me to take back those library books tomorrow?
A. memorize B. remind C. remember D. recall
7. _______ they offer him a partnership, will the young architect stay with this firm.
A. Even if B. Unless C. Only if D. In case
8. It's essential that every student ______ the exam before attending the course.
A. pass B. passes C. would pass D. passed
9. The more you study during the semester,______ the week before exams.
A. the less you have to study B. you have to study the less
C. the less have you to study D. the study less you have
10. Which sentence is correct?
A. We bought some German lovely old glasses.
B. We bought some lovely old German glasses.
C. We bought some German old lovely glasses.
D. We bought some old lovely German glasses.
11. The weather is very nice. Let’s go for a walk, ______?
A. shall we B. will we C. do we D. have we
12. She often uses her goods as _______ as she can.
A. economic B. economically C. economical D. economicly
13. _______ through a telescope, Venus appears to go through changes in size and shape.
A. It is seen B. Seeing C. When seen D. When it is seen
14. I must run, I’m rather _______ for time at the moment.
A. busy B. depressed C. puzzled D. pressed
15. The house that we used to live in is in a very ____ state.
A. neglectful B. negligible C. neglected D. negligent
16. They didn’t find ______ in a foreign country.
A. it easy to live B. it easy live C. easy to live D. it to live easy
17. – “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.” -– “______.”
A. It’s my pleasure B. You’re welcome
C. Thanks, I will D. Good idea, thanks
18. _______, the young woman was visibly very happy after the birth of her child.
A. Tired though she was B. She was tired C. As tired D. Though tired
19. “Please, will you just tidy your room, and stop ______ excuses!”
A. making B. doing C. having D. taking
20. I'll never forget _____ you have told me.
 A. anything  B. what  C. anything that  D. whose
Write your answers (A, B, C, D) here:

1. __________ 2. __________ 3. __________ 4. __________ 5. __________

6. __________ 7. __________ 8. __________ 9. __________ 10. __________
11. __________ 12. __________ 13. __________ 14. __________ 15. __________
16. __________ 17. __________ 18. __________ 19. __________ 20. __________
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VI. There is one mistake in each sentence. Identify the mistake and write your correction in
the space provided. (10 points)
1. In order to earn enough money to complete his education John worked like a lifeguard at a
girl's camp last summer.
2. Man cannot live on bread alone; or can he live without bread.
3. However type of raw materials is used in making paper, the process is essentially the same.
4. Since ancient times, some people wore amulets, objects that are supposed to give the wearer
magical powers.
5. Unlike competitive running, race walkers must always keep some portion of their feet in
contact with the ground.

Write your answers here:

1 2 3 4 5

Mistake ………………. ……………… …………… ……………… ……………

Correction ……………… ……………… …………… ……………… ……………

VII. Supply the correct form of the words in bracket. Write your answers in the space
provided under this passage. (10 points)
1. The headmistress praised her for her ________behavior. (EXAMPLE)
2. The soldier was given a medal for his _________. (BRAVE)
3. Because he is so _________, it’s difficult to discuss anything with him at the moment.
(PLEASURE)
4. The old hotel we used to stay at has now been completely________ (MODERN)
5. The ________of an epidemic will be unavoidable unless measures are taken to prevent the
rural population from drinking the contaminated water. (BREAK)

Write your answers here:

1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ___________ 4. ___________ 5. ___________

VIII. Supply the correct form and tense of the verbs in brackets (10 points)
- It is a waste of time (1. recommend)……………..him (2. start)……………his new life in
New York.
- Thousands of people (3. see)………………. this exhibition by the end of the month.
- Over the past seventy years or so, there (4. be)………………… a massive increase in one
type of crime, which is what's known as "corporate crime".
- They further anticipated that the hurricane (5. last)……………………. for three days.

Write your answers here:

1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ___________ 4. ___________ 5. ___________

SECTION 4. READING
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IX. Exercise 1: Read the passage and choose the best option to complete the passage (20
points)
The Great Outdoors

Climbing Everest and walking up a mountain in Scotland may seem like completely
different activities, but both require (1) ______ preparation. Serious injury and even death
can occur, even on an apparently easy route if a few basic guidelines are not followed.
Firstly, and perhaps most importantly, (2) ______ the weather forecast before you (3)
______. If you have any doubts at all, (4) ______ your trip until conditions improve.
Ensure that you have the (5) ______ equipment. Your list should (6) ______ a good pair of
walking boots, a thick jumper and a good quality waterproof jacket. Be (7) ______ to take
food supplies in case you (8) ______ against problems on the mountainside and end up
having to spend the night there. An emergency first aid kit, a torch and a whistle are also
(9) ______ . As long as you are (10) ______ , the great outdoors has a lot to offer.
1. A. exact B. carefree C. careful D. cautious
2. A. hear B. check C. listen D. examine
3. A. set up B. set to C. set off D. set down
4. A. put off B. put down C. put up D. put on
5 A. needed B. accurate C. specific D. proper
6. A. involve B. include C. entail D. insert
7. A. definite B. sure C. able D. clever
8. A. come on B. come down C. come up D. come through
9. A. essential B. needy C. wanted D. in need
10. A. senseless B. sensitive C. sensual D. sensible

Write your answers (A, B, C, D) here:

1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ___________ 4. ___________ 5. ___________

6. ___________ 7. ___________ 8. ___________ 9. ___________ 10. __________

X. Exercise 2: Read the following passages and choose the best answer to each question. (10
points)
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a
monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 BC. Despite
its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction make it one of the truly great wonders of the
world. The thirteen - acre structure near the Nile River is the solid mass of stone blocks
covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber
for the pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are
aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west – an incredible engineering feat. The
ancient Egyptians were sun worshipers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great
Pyramid were based on astronomical observations.
Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many
interesting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of
events – past, present, and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to
coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are
currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this
one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of the
ancient past.
Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to
any known today?
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1. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Symbolism of the Great Pyramid.
B. Problems with the construction of the Great Pyramid.
C. Explorations of the Burial Chamber of Cheops.
D. Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
2. Why was the Great Pyramid constructed?
A. As a tomb for the pharaoh
B. As a religious temple
C. As a solar observatory
D. As an engineering feat
3. What has research of the base revealed?
A. The lines represent important events.
B. Tomb robbers have stolen the pharaoh’s body.
C. There are cracks in the foundation.
D. A superior race of people built it.
4. What do the interesting lines in the base symbolize?
A. Architect’s plans for the hidden passage.
B. Date of important events taking place throughout time.
C. Astrological computations.
D. Pathways of the great solar bodies.
5. The word “prophesied” is closest in meaning to ______
A. precipitated B. terminated C. foretold D. afforded

Write your answers (A, B, C, D) here:

1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ___________ 4. ___________ 5. ___________

XI. Exercise 3: Gap-filling. Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. (20
points)
SAVING THE WHALE
As part of Project Pelagos, a marine reserve covering the same area (1) ______ Switzerland
and located in the Ligurian Sea is being planned. The programme was devised by
environmentalists from the University of Genoa (2) ______ response to growing concern
about the number of whales and dolphins (3) ______ harmed in those waters.
Every year large numbers of dolphins and finback whales migrate to this area from Atlantic
waters in search of food. (4) ______, studies estimate that correspondingly large numbers
never return (5) ______ mate in native waters. The deaths are being caused by the presence of
DDT, a pernicious insecticide voluntarily banned in Britain, in the seas off the Ligurian coast.
Its (6) ______ on marine animals is cumulative rather (7) ______ instantaneous, so whales
returning to the same area year (8) ______ year are particularly vulnerable. The other major
problem is the use of large fishing nets to trap dolphins and whales. Very recent laws prohibit
Italy’s fishing boats, some of (9) ______ have drag nets up to 10 kilometres in length, from
entering the area, but as yet there is nothing to (10) ______ foreign boats from fishing there .
The nets are a particular problem and it has been estimated that approximately 400 dolphins
perish in them each year.
Write your answers here

1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ___________ 4. ___________ 5. ___________

6. ___________ 7. ___________ 8. ___________ 9. ___________ 10. __________

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SECTION 5. WRITING
XII. Sentence transformation (20 points)
Complete the second sentence, using the word given in bold. Do not change the word
given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given. There is an
example at the beginning (0).

Write only the missing words in the space provided.

0. I last saw him at my 21st birthday party. since

haven’t seen him since
I …………………………………. my 21st birthday party.

1. She has always had a good relationship with the children. got
She has always…………………………………………………………the children.
2. Local residents said they were against the new traffic scheme. disapproval
Local residents ……………................................................. the new traffic scheme.
3. It's such a wonderful opportunity that we mustn't miss it. us
It's too……………………………………………………………………….to miss.
4. It seems that her playing has developed amazingly in the past year. have
Her playing …………………………………………… amazingly in the past year.
5. The Prime Minister resigned because of his sudden illness. from
The……………………………………………………………… his sudden illness.
6. As the class representative, I would like to welcome you all. behalf
On……………………………. …………………, I would like to welcome you all.
7. I was once addicted to playing computer games. days
Gone ……………………………………I was addicted to playing computer games.
8. I think it preferable for all students to write in ink. rather
I .........................................................................................................................in ink.
9. He had just begun his speaking when there was a noise of breaking glass off stage. sooner
No…………………………………………..…there was a noise of breaking glass off stage.
10. The number of people who attended the fair exceeded our expectations. expected
More people …………………………………….. ……………………….the fair.
XIII. Sentence building. (20 points)
Complete these sentences using the words given. Make all the changes and additions if
necessary.
1. computer / that / the marvel / machine age / use / since 1946.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. students /should/ notes / carefully / attend / lectures.

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……………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. without / pull / earth / we / weightless.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. regular exercise / only help in / control weight/ but / prevent / illness.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. thanks/ labor-saving devices / women /more/ free time.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. SARS / epidemic / threat / everybody / early / the 21st century.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. only / person / I / expect / see / now/ my son.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. women / the US / independent / than / other countries.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. when/ buy/ a new motorbike/ take/ petrol consumption/ account.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. I / no idea / do/ scientific research.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………

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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP
PHÚ THỌ TỈNH
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 NĂM HỌC 2014-2015
Môn: TIẾNG ANH THCS
(Hướng dẫn chấm có 02 trang)

SECTION ONE. LISTENING

I. Part 1: (5X2 = 10 points)

1. Black 2. 2085 3. 94561309 4. 2020 BD 5. July

II. Part 2: (5X2 = 10 points)

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

SECTION TWO. PHONETICS

III. Pronunciation: (5X2 = 10 points)

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

IV. Stress: (5X2 = 10 points)

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

SECTION THREE. LEXICO-GRAMMAR

V. Multiple choice: (20X2 = 40 points)

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

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

11. A 12. B 13. C, D 14. D 15. C

16. A 17. C 18. A, D 19. A 20. A, B, C

VI. Error identification: (5x2 = 10 points)

(1 error x 1) + (1 correction x 1)
1 2 3 4 5

Mistake like or However wore running

Correction as nor Whatever have worn runners

VII. Word form: (5x2 = 10 points)

1. exemplary 2. bravery 3. displeased 4. modernized 5. outbreak

VIII. Verb form: (5x2 = 10 points)

1. recommending 2. to start 3. will have seen 4. has been 5. would last

SECTION FOUR. READING

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 IX. Exercise 1: (10x2 = 20 points)

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

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

X. Exercise 2: (5x2 = 10 points)

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

XI. Exercise 3: Gap-filling. (10x2 = 20 points)

1. as 2. in 3. being 4. However 5. to

6. effect/ impact 7. than 8. after 9. which 10. prevent/ stop

SECTION FIVE. WRITING

XII. Sentence transformation: (10x2 = 20 points)
1. got on/along (well) with
2. expressed/ showed/ voiced their disapproval of
3. wonderful an opportunity for us
4. seems to have developed
5. Prime Minister’s resignation resulted from
6. behalf of the class
7. are the days when
8. would rather (that) all students wrote
9. sooner had he begun speaking than
10. than we expected attended
XIII. Sentence building: (10x2 = 20 points)
1. The computer that is/ was the marvel of the machine age has been used since 1946.
2. Students should take notes carefully when attending lectures/ they attend lectures.
3. Without the pull of the earth, we would be weightless.
4. Regular exercise not only helps in controlling weight but also prevents illness.
5. Thanks to labor-saving devices, women had more free time.
6. SARS is an epidemic that was a threat to everybody early in the 21st century.
7. The only person I expect to see now is my son.
8. Women in the US are more independent than those/ women in other countries
9. When you buy a new motorbike, (you should) take (its) petrol consumption into account.
10. I have no idea how to do scientific research

THE END.
Tổng: 200 points; Điểm bài thi được quy về: 200/10 = 20.
Ghi chú: Nếu thí sinh có câu trả lời khác so với hướng dẫn chấm trên đây nhưng đúng thì
giám khảo vẫn cho điểm tương ứng với câu đó.

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