PART C: READING (6 points)

Part 1: Read the following passages and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each gap. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. (1.0 point)
SMILE POWER
The expression on your face can actually dramatically alter your feelings and perceptions, and it has been proved that deliberately smiling or frowning can create corresponding emotional responses. The idea was first (1) _______ by a French physiologist,
Israel Waynbaum, in 1906. He believed that different facial expressions affected the flow of blood to the brain, and that this could create positive or negative feelings. A happy smile or irrepressible (2) _________ increased the blood flow and contributed to
joyful feelings. However, sad, angry expressions decreased the flow of oxygen-carrying blood, and created a vicious (3) _________ of gloom and depression by effectively (4) _________ the brain of essential fuel.
Psychologist Robert Zajonc rediscovered this early (5) _________, and suggests that the temperature of the brain could affect the production and synthesis of neurotransmitters which definitely influence our moods and energy levels. He argues that an
impaired blood flow could not only deprive the brain of oxygen, but create further chemical imbalance by inhibiting these vital hormonal messages. Zajonc goes on to propose that our brains remember that smiling is associated with being happy, and that by
deliberately smiling through your tears you can (6)_________ your brain to release uplifting neurotransmitters - replacing a depressed condition (7) ________ a happier one. People suffering from psychosomatic (8)_______, depression and anxiety states
could (9) _______ from simply exercising their zygomatic- (10) _________ which pull the corners of the mouth up and back to form a smile several times an hour.
1. A. given out B. sent for C. handed in D. put forward
2. A. laughter B. sadness C. humour D. depression
3. A. cycle B. spiral C. circle D. vortex
4. A. cutting B. starving C. removing D. eliminating
5. A. result B. subject C. research D. experiment
6. A. allow B. persuade C. let D. decide
7. A. through B. by C. after D. with
8. A. disease B. illness C. infection D. ailment
9. A. recover B. improve C. benefit D. progress
10. A. muscles B. nerves C. veins D. bones
Your answers :
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part 2: Fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable word and write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
There is an example at the beginning (0) (2.0 pts)
Conversations are such common, everyday events that we easily take them for (1)__________ and assume that they require no special (2)_______________ but at some time or other , most of us have had problems talking with other people. You may find
(3)________unable to get word in edgeways, and feel foolish and inadequate. Sometimes you have to interrupt rudely, and are (4) __________ feeling that, to other people, you must seem unpleasantly aggressive. Or (5) __________ been desperate to
speak, you do not know how to stop and risk (6)______ considered boring. Everyone sometimes finds it difficult to strike up conversations. The importance of being able to start conversations is obvious. To have relationships, you have to meet people and
get to know them. To get to know them, you have to talk to them. At some point, (7) __________ has to be an opening line, but how do you know what to say? Conversations often begin (8) __________ one person remarks, ‘Beautiful weather, isn’t it?’ or
asks some other clichéd question. Conversation openers are rarely original – the anxiety of (9) __________ the first approach is not conducive to creative thought – but this does not matter what does matter is that these openers are recognized as what
they are – attempts at starting a conversation. The (10)________ are unimportant, the fact that they have been spoken is.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

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NAM ĐỊNH
ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC NĂM HỌC 2015 - 2016
Môn: TIẾNG ANH - Lớp 9 THCS
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút
Đề thi gồm 08 trang

Phòng thi số: …………

Điểm bài thi

Họ tên, chữ ký của giám khảo
Số phách

Số phách
 Bằng số
Bằng chữ
1. ...........................................

2. ...........................................

Lưu ý: Thí sinh làm bài vào đề thi này.

PART A: LISTENING (4/20 points)

Hướng dẫn phần thi nghe hiểu:
- Nội dung phần nghe gồm 03 phần, mỗi thí sinh được nghe 2 lần, đĩa CD tự chạy 2 lần.
- Mở đầu và kết thúc phần nghe có tín hiệu nhạc.
- Hướng dẫn làm bài chi tiết cho thí sinh ( bằng Tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài nghe.
Part 1: Questions 1-5: Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each asnwer (2.0points)
VISA APPLICATION FORM
Name: Kelly (1)……………………………………………
Address: 106 (2)… ………………………………………., Hawaii.
Nationality: (3) ………………………………………………….
Age: (4……………………………………………………
Marital status: (5)………………………………………………….
Questions 6- 8: Circle the correct letter A, B or C.
6. According to the applicant, who lives in Australia?
A. His counsin B. His uncle C. His sister-in- law
7. The applicant wants to visit Australia because he wants to………………………….
A. do some travelling B. develop his business C. work
8. The aplicant can have a visa for………………………………
A. 6 months B. 12 months C. 30 days
Questions 9-10: Complete the sentences by writing NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.
9. The applicant must go to the visa office between …………….……………………… and…………….…………..
10. What two things must the applicant take to the visa office? …………….…………..and…………….………….
Part 2: You will hear an interview with a woman called Helen Hunter who runs a summer camp for teenagers. Complete the sentences by writing NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS and/ or a NUMBER in the space provided. (1.0 point)
SUMMER CAMPS
Helen says that people taking part in the summer camp usually sleep in a (11) ……..………………………………
The summer camp is a chance for teenagers to meet people and learn (12) ……..………………………………
As an example of a practical activity, Helen tells us about a team which built a (13) ……..…………………………
In the next camp, teams will work out problem-solving activities such as a (14) ……..……………………with clues.
Helen gives the example of (15) ……..……………………………… as the only typical sporting activity at the camp.
The day when teams can choose their own activities is called (16) “……..………………………………”
The summer camp is good for people who don’t have opportunities or have little (17) ……..……………………….
On ‘Battle of the Bands’ day, the teams make a pop record and a (18) ……..………………………………………..
For the teenagers taking part, the camp lasts for (19) ……..…………………………………………………………...
You can book for a summer camp that will be held in the month of (20) ……..………………………………………
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Họ và tên:……………….………………….. Số báo danh ………………… Họ tên, chữ ký của 2 giám thị

Ngày sinh: ………………………………………………………lớp………… 1..................................................................................

Trường THCS.......................................................................................... 2...................................................................................

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Part 3: Circle the appropriate letter A, B or C. (1.0 point)

21. Where in Australia were Asian honey bees found?
A. Queensland B. New South Wales C. several states
22. A problem with Asian honey bees is that they
A. attack bees B. carry parasites C. damage crops
23. What point is made about Australian bees?
A. Their honey varies in quality
B. Their size stops them from pollinating some flowers.
C. They are sold to customers abroad.
24. Grant Freeman says that if Asian honey bees got into Australia,
A. the country’s economy would be affected
B. they could be used in the study of allergies.
C. certain areas of agriculture would benefit.
25. In order to set up her research programme, Shona got
A. advice from personal friends in other countries.
B. help from students in other countries.
C. information from her tutor’s contacts in other countries.
PART B: LEXICO- GRAMMAR (5.0points)
Part 1: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer questions. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. (1.0point).
1. Please wait for a moment. It________heavily
A. is raining B. rains C. raining D. is rainy
2. I would appreciate it ________what I have told you a secret.
A. you can keep B. that you kept C. you will keep D. if you kept
3. Andrew is a very disciplined employee. He ________ great importance to coming to work in time.
 A. plays B. admits C. attaches D. attributes
4. “Will Sam adapt well to his new position?”
“It is ________ that I really don’t know if he’ll be able to.”
A. such a drastical change B. so drastic a change
C. so drastic change D. so drastically changing
5. Don’t ________to phone Mary, I’ve already talked to her.
A. concern B. forget C. bother D. worry
6. She moved to the city last year________she was tired of driving so far to work.
A. although B. so C. but D. because
7. I could not turn in my paper on time because my word processor ________.
A. fell down B. turned down C. broke down D. tore down
8. We shall review the salary arrangements________ due course.
A. on B. by C. with D. in
9. Very little was said about his failure, ________?
A. was it B. wasn't it C. was there D. wasn't he
10. “Could I use your telephone?” – “_________”
A. I’m sorry to hear that B. Please, feel free C. Certainly. I do D. That’s very kind of you.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Part 2: Write the correct form of each bracketed word in the corresponding numbered boxes. (1.0 p)
BLOGGING AND THE MEDIA
The growing number of weblogs - or blogs, as they are (1- AFFECTION) ___________ known - on the internet has become a cause for concern among mainstream media organizations. Within a few years, blogs have developed from (2- PERSON)
___________musing on daily events to full-blown critical commentaries ___________ which are often well-informed and eloquently expressed. With an estimated fifty-two million bloggers writing on almost every (3- CONCEIVE) ___________ subjects each
day, cooperate media can no longer ignore them or treat them with disrespect. The ubiquity of blogs means that they are increasingly (4- INFLUENCE) ___________ as can be seen in the number of news stories that have been discredited or called into
question by bloggers in recent years.

For bloggers have a freedom unavailable to mainstream journalists. They (5- PASS) ___________ both editor and (6-PUBLISH) ___________, who by their presence (7- INEVITABLE) ___________distort stories by “tailoring” them to suit their own
ends. The material on blogs is raw, unmodified by editors, and often harsh and direct in its (8- CRITICIZE) ___________of the way news is reported by the media. The advantages of this for the reading public are obvious. Bloggers act as a kind of media
watchdog, able to check facts and verify or disprove information in a way that journalists are often (9- ABLE) ___________ to, and this is shaking mainstream media out of its (10- COMPLACENT) ___________.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Part 3: The passage below contains 10 errors. Underline the errors and write the corrections in the corresponding numbered boxes. (1.0p)
Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But the pollution problem is as complicated as it is serious. It is complicated because of much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. For example, exhaust of automobiles causes a large percent of all air
pollution. However, the automobile provides transportation for million of people. Factories discharge much of material that pollutes air and water, but factories give employment to the large number of people.
Thus, to end or great reduce pollution immediately, people would have to stop using many things that benefit them. Most the people do not want to do that, of course. Nevertheless, pollution can be gradual reduced in several ways. Scientists and engineers
can work to find ways to less the way of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and enforce laws that request businesses and traffic to stop, or to cut down on certain polluted activities.
Your answers:

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

6. ……………… 7. ……………… 8. ……………… 9. ……………… 10. ………………

Part 4: Complete each sentence with the correct form of ONE of the phrasal verbs below. Write your answers in the numbered spaces provided below the passage. Each verb is used only once. Write your answers in the corresponding
numbered boxes. (2.0pts)
try out slip up carry on get by put out
take after get down look up go through run for
1. If you’re finding it difficult to _______ on your salary, why don’t you ask for a raise?
2. I know what you’re _______ and I feel really sorry for you.
3. In many ways you _______ your father.
4. If you _______ you’ll get into trouble.
5. Hilary Clinton has decided to _______the American presidency in the election that will take place next year.
6. You’d better _______ your cigarette because smoking isn’t allowed in here.
7. If you _______ working so hard, you’ll make yourself ill.
8. Stop worrying about it. Don’t let this failure _______ you _______.
9. The car’s in quite good condition but you can _______ it _______ before you make any decision to buy,
10. When I was in New York, I was able to _____ several old friends I hadn’t seen for years.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

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Part 2: Writing an argument (2.0points)

“It is said that game online is one of the topics worrying many parents these days?”
Do you agree or disagree with the statement above?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Your writing must be between 200 and 250 words.
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THE END

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NAM ĐỊNH
ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI
NĂM HỌC 2015 - 2016
Môn: TIẾNG ANH - Lớp 9 THCS
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút
Đề thi gồm 08 trang

Phòng thi số:

…………

Điểm bài thi

Họ tên, chữ ký của giám khảo
Số phách

Số phách

Bằng số
Bằng chữ
1. ...........................................

2. ...........................................

Part 3: Read the passage and then choose from the list A- I given below the best phrase to fill each of the spaces. Some of the suggested answers do not fit at all. Write your answers in the corresponding boxes. (0) has been done as
example. (1.0point)
Example: 0 : I
PEDAL POWER.
If you are trying to get around central London when the traffic is bad and you can’t find a taxi, (0) _________: pedal-powered rickshaws are becoming increasingly popular in the capital. In fact, it is estimated that 350 of them now cruise the streets, though
there is no official licensing procedure for these diminutive vehicles, so precise numbers are not available. And this exactly the problem; it is claimed by residents’ associations and taxi drivers. Since rickshaws are not subject to the same regulations as other
vehicles, (1) ________. Consequently, the areas around popular tourist sights are sometimes packed with stationary pedicabs, as the rickshaws are also known. And (2) _________ as no specific law is being broken.
On the other hand, (3) _________, which naturally get stuck in traffic jams like other motor vehicle. And unlike traditional London cabs, pedal-powered rickshaws cause no pollution whatsoever. Many tourists like them because they are an amusing,
unusual way to get around. But are they potentially dangerous? Well, (4) _________.Some taxi drivers claim the three- wheeled vehicles are inherently unstable and may tip over if the driver takes a corner too quickly. Rickshaw drivers insist that they drive
almost exclusively in the narrow streets of the city centre, where (5) _________. There as yet been no serious accident involving a pedicab, but the government is considering some form of regulation just to be on the safe side.
A. it could hardly be any different in this context
B. it is difficult for traffic police to do anything about them
C. it never seems to cause too much inconvenience
D. it very much depends who you talk to
E. it annoys pedestrians as much as motorists
F. it is clear that there is a need for an alternative to taxi
G. it is impossible to gain enough speed for this to be a problem
H. it is not clear whether they are subject to parking restrictions
I. it is tempting to try an alternative
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Part 4: Read the following passage and then choose the best answers to the questions. Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the corresponding numbered boxes. (2.0 p)
While most desert animals will drink water if confronted with it, for many of them the opportunity never comes. Yet all living things must have water, or they will expire. The herbivores find it in desert plants. The carnivores slake their thirst with the flesh
and blood of living prey. One of the most remarkable adjustments, however, has been made by the tiny kangaroo rat, who not only lives without drinking but subsists on a diet of dry seeds containing about 5% free water.
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Họ và tên:……………….………………….. Số báo danh ………………… Họ tên, chữ ký của 2 giám thị

Ngày sinh: ………………………………………………………lớp………… 1..................................................................................

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Like other animals, he has the ability to manufacture water in his body by a metabolic conversion of carbohydrates. But he is notable for the parsimony with which he conserves his small supply by every possible means, expending only minuscule amounts
in his excreta and through evaporation from his respiratory tract.
Investigation into how the kangaroo rat can live without drinking water has involved various experiments with these small animals. Could kangaroo rats somehow store water in their bodies and slowly utilize these resources in the long periods when no
free water is available from dew or rain? The simplest way to settle this question was to determine the total water content in the animals to see if it decreases as they are kept for long periods on a dry diet. If they slowly use up their water, the body should
become increasingly dehydrated, and if they begin with a store of water, this should be evident from an initial high water content. Results of such experiments with kangaroo rats on dry diets for more than 7 weeks showed that the rats maintained their body
weight. There was no trend toward a decrease in water content during the long period of water deprivation. When the kangaroo rats were given free access to water, they did not drink water. They did nibble on small pieces of watermelon, but this did not
change appreciably the water content in their bodies, which remained at 66.3 to 67.2 during this period.
This is very close to the water content of dry-fed animals (66.5), and the availability of free water, therefore, did not lead to any “storage” that could be meaningful as a water reserve. This makes it reasonable to conclude that physiological storage of
water is not a factor in the kangaroo rat’s ability to live on dry food.
1. What is the topic of this passage?
A. Kangaroo rats B. Water in the desert
C. Desert life D. Physiological experiments
2. The word “expire” is closest in meaning to
A. become ill B. die C. shrink D. dehydrate
3. Which of the following is NOT a source of water for the desert animals?
A. Desert plants B. Metabolic conversion of carbohydrates in the body
C. The blood of other animals D. Streams
4. The word “it” refers to
A. water B. the desert C. the opportunity D. a living thing
5. The author states that the kangaroo rat is known for all of the following EXCEPT
A. the economy with which it uses available water
B. living without drinking water
C. breathing slowly and infrequently D. manufacturing water internally
6. The word “parsimony” is closest in meaning to
A. intelligence B. desire C. frugality D. skill
7. It is implied by the author that desert animals can exist with little or no water because of
A. less need for water than other animals B. their ability to adjust to the desert environment
C. their ability to eat plants D. many opportunities for them to find water
8. The word “deprivation” is closest in meaning to
A. preservation B. renewal C. examination D. loss
9. According to the passage, the results of the experiments with kangaroo rats showed that
A. kangaroo rats store water for use during dry periods.
B. kangaroo rats took advantage of free access to water.
C. there was no significant change in body weight due to lack of water or accessibility to water.
D. a dry diet seems detrimental to the kangaroo rat’s health.
10. The tone of the passage is
A. critical B. scientific C. optimistic D. negative
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

PART D: WRITING (5points)

Part 1: Sentence transformation (3.0points)
For questions 1–5, finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the first sentence
1. “If I were you, I wouldn’t accept his marriage proposal”, said Nam to Lan.
Nam ……………………………………………………………………………………..
2. I was strongly determined to complete my assignment before the end of the month.
I had……………………………………………………………………………………..
3. Ann speaks French much better than her sister does.
Ann’s sister……………………………………………………………………………..
4. We have never visited such a charming place.
Never ………………………………………………………………………………….
5. You’ll be in serious trouble unless you apologize to Mrs. Dempsey.
You’ll get………………………………………………………………………………..

For questions 6–10, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. (1.0 point)

6. Are you sorry that you invited Liam to join us on our trip?
Do ___________________________________________ Liam to join us on our trip? REGRET
7. Considering that Luke is so young, you must admit he’s making excellent progress as a musician.
If you _________________________________________young Luke is, you must admit he’s making excellent progress as a musician. ACCOUNT
8. My new MP3 player was twice the price of yours.
Your MP3 player was ___________________________________________ mine. EXPENSIVE
9. The website wouldn’t allow me to access certain pages.
The website _________________________________________________ certain page. DENIED
10. The police managed to prevent the fighting between the two gangs by arresting the masterminds.
-> The police managed to __________________________________________ fight by arresting the masterminds. PUT

For questions 11-15, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence but using the word given. This word must not be altered in any way. (1.0 point)

11. The fridge is completely empty. (LEFT) _________________________________________________________________.

12. It is pointless to have that old typewriter repaired. (WORTH)
_________________________________________________________________.
13. Frank never pays any attention to my advice. (NOTICE)
________________________________________________________________.
14. Even if we don't like the idea, we'll have to obey his orders. (WHETHER)
 ________________________________________________________________.
15. I knew nothing about the rebellion that they were planning (DARK)
_________________________________________________________________.

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