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HUYỆN TRỰC NINH NĂM HỌC 2021- 2022

MÔN TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài 120 phút

Họ và tên: …………………… ………………………..Họ và tên, chữ ký giám thị: Số phách

Ngày sinh: …………………… Số báo danh: ……….
GT 1: …………………………
GT 2: ………………………….
Trường: ………………………….Lớp: ……………...
Đề gồm 06 trang; thí sinh làm bài vào đề thi này.

ĐIỂM BÀI THI Họ tên, chữ ký giám khảo Số phách

Bằng số Bằng chữ GK1: ………………………………………
……….. … …………….. GK2: ………………………………………

PART A. LISTENING (4.0 POINTS)

Hướng dẫn phần thi nghe hiểu:
- Nội dung nghe gồm 2 phần, mỗi phần thí sinh được nghe 2 lần, đĩa CD tự
chạy 2 lần.
- Hướng dẫn làm bài chi tiết cho thí sinh (bằng tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài
nghe.
Part 1. Robert is going to a conference next month. He phones different
places to find accommodation. Listen and choose the correct answer from A,
B or C to complete each of the following sentences.
1.  In the first phone call, Robert calls ________.
A. a guest house  B. a friend  C. his parents 
2.  The conference is ________.
A. 19th - 20th May  B. 19th - 21st May  C. 19th - 23rd May 
3.  Robert cannot stay with Sue because ________.
A. she is visiting her parents.  B. her parents are visiting her. 
C. she doesn’t have a sofa. 
4.  In the second phone call, Robert calls ________.
A. a hotel  B. a bed and breakfast  C. a youth hostel 
5.  Robert wants ________.
A. a single room  B. a twin room  C. a double room 
6.  Robert doesn’t book a room at the hotel because ________.
A. it is too expensive.  
B. he doesn’t want to change rooms.  
C. the hotel is fully booked on all those dates.  
7.  At the guest house, the woman offers Robert ________.
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8.  The room ________.
A. doesn’t have a television. B. has a private bathroom. 
C. is on the top floor.  
9.  The guest house ________.
A. serves breakfast at no extra cost.
B. has a bathroom on every floor. 
C. has a lift.  
10.  To book the room Robert needs to ________.
A. pay the full price now. B. give his credit card details
C. pay a deposit.
Part 2. Listen to the recording. Complete the notes below. Write one word
or a number for each answer.
South City Cycling Club
Example
Name of club secretary: Jim .........Hunter........
Membership
• Full membership costs $260; this covers cycling and (11) ………………………… all
over Australia
• Recreational membership costs $108
• Cost of membership includes the club fee and (12) …………………………
• The club kit is made by a company called (13) …………………………
Training rides
• Chance to improve cycling skills and fitness
• Level B: speed about (14) ………………………… kph
• Weekly sessions
- Tuesdays at 5.30 am, meet at the (15) …………………………
- Thursdays at 5.30 am, meet at the entrance to the (16) …………………………
Further information
• Rides are about an hour and a half
• Members often have (17) ………………………… together afterwards
• There is not always a (18) ………………………… with the group on these rides
• Check and print the (19) ………………………… on the website beforehand
• Bikes must have (20) …………………………

PART B – GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (6.0 points)

I. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions. (1.0 point)
1. The United States consists of fifty states, ____________ has its own
government.
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A. they each B. each of which C. each of that D. each of them
2. Working in a place full of hustle and bustle like this, I can’t help missing my
tranquil and village.
A. modern B. loud C. picturesque D. ugly

3. my brother, who always fails to finish English tests, I am quite

good at this subject.
A. Dislike B. Alike C. Like D. Unlike
4. They received ____________ advice from their parents that they became
successful.
A. such good B. so good C. such a good D. so good an

5. If only they ____________ their tickets. I’ve got two spare ones.
A. didn’t buy B. haven’t bought C. wouldn’t buy D. hadn’t bought

6. She had spent ______________ time writing an essay on her childhood.

A. a few B. a large number of C. a great deal of D. many

7. John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our
environment?”

Laura: “________________.”

A. There's no doubt about it B. Yes, it's an absurd idea

C. Well, that's very surprising D. Of course not. You bet
8. the best of my knowledge, he no longer works for that
company.
A. From B. By C. To D. With
9. , he felt so unhappy and lonely.
A. Rich as was he B. Despite his wealthy
C. Rich as he was D. In spite of his being wealth
10. I didn’t really want to see the film, but my sister was so to
go that I finally agreed.
A. sincere B. keen C. energetic D. willing
II. Give the correct form of the words in brackets to fit in each numbered
space. (2.0 points)
FREUD AND DREAMS
Sigmund Freud is regarded as the (0. FOUND) founder of psychoanalysis. His
work has been (1. INFLUENCE) in many areas but
he is perhaps best known for having drawn for our (2. ATTEND)
to dreams, which he believed were clues to inner conflicts. The fact
that a dream is (3. ESSENTIAL) disguised expression of

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 what is happening in the unconscious mind means that it is difficult for the
dreamer to understand its (4. SIGNIFY) . The Freud
believed that the sleeping mind resorted to a whole range of unconcious wishes
in forms which would prevent the dreamer from having any (5. AWARE)
of their true nature. In Freud’s view, interpreting the meaning
of the dream required a psychoanalyst with an expert (6. KNOW)
of how dream desires. The psychoanalyst’s lack of personal ( 7.
INVOLVE) in the dream would enable to see the
dream objectively. According to Freud, dreams use a (8. MYSTERY)
symbolic language quite different from that of waking life,
but the fact is there is no hard (9. EVIDENT) for
believing that dreams really do reflect our unconscious wishes. Nevertheless,
Freud (10. DOUBT) made a major contribution to
twentieth-century. Thoughts and many useful insights into psychological
processes have been gained through his work.
III. There are 11 errors in this passage underline and correct them. The first
is done as an example. (1point)
Exercise is one of the best way of keeping depression 0. ___ways ____
away. It improves your body and your mind and able you to 1. ____________
perform better in the work at home.
Properly breathing is essential if you want to get the most 2._____________
from exercise and you should also take into considerable your 3._____________
heart rate . It can be harm to do too much, which is why all good 4._____________
fitness instructors emphasize the important of " listening to your 5._____________
body". when you first start you should use good judge because 6._____________
it's easy to make a mistake of using the equipment incorrect or 7._____________
doing too much at one time. Start slowly and build up gradually.
Exercise should not be seen as a demanded task. It can be easy 8._____________
as a quick walk. To increase your fitness steady exercise for 20 9._____________
minutes a day, 4 or 6 times a week and you will notice the 10.____________
difference in your body and mind in a few weeks.

IV. Fill in each space provided in each sentence below with the correct form
of one phrasal verb given in the box. Each phrasal verb can be used ONCE
only. (1.0 points)

break down go off make up for live up to call off

look over make out wear out get over take after

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1. Our car ________________ at the side of the highway in the snowstorm.
2. She ________________ her father; everyone says how alike they are!
3. I’ve been wearing these shoes for years and they’re beginning .
4. The bomb ______________ with a loud bang which could be heard all over the
town.
5. His son's death was a terrible shock and it took him a long time
______________ it.
6. I could hear voices but I couldn't ________________ what they were saying.
7. Let’s make an appointment the house that is for sale.
8. The team were eager ________________  the loss of the previous match.
9. An was unhappy because he failed his parents’ expectations.
10. The football match had to be ________________ because of the bad weather.
V. Supply the correct form of the verbs in the brackets to complete the
sentences below. (1.0 point)

1. Our beautiful forests (destroy)............................if we do nothing to preserve

them.

2. As soon as Mr John arrived d at the airport, he realized that he

( leave).........................................his passport at home

3. Don’t ring me between 8 and 9 tomorrow. I (have)………………… a very

important meeting then.

4. Sarah said that she (work) .............................on a project of charity in Africa

then.

5. It’s high time something (do) ...............................to prevent traffic jams in big
cities.

6. Were you in my position, what you (do).............................?

7. His greatest ambition is (choose) …………….……to take part in the Olympic

Games 2020 in Japan.

8. She is looking forward to (invite) to Linda’s birthday party next Sunday.

9/10. Hardly they (move)……… …………. into the house when their friends
(come)……………………..

PART C. READING COMPREHENSION (5.0 POINTS)

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 I. Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question
(2.0 points)
Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places, it is actually
considered unusual not to use one. In many countries, cell phones are very popular
with young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of
communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health
professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people
may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has
been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about
the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile
phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of
some people who use mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain
and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a
traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He
couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own
son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every
day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his
mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is
radiation. High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from
mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but
they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use
mobile phones less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long
time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be
very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile
phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for
now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often
1. According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people
because __________ .
A. they make them look more stylish.
B. they keep the users alert all the time.
C. they cannot be replaced by regular phones.
D. they are indispensable in everyday communications.
2. The word "means" in the passage most closely means ________ .
A. meanings B. expression C. transmission D. method
3. Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may _________ .
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 A. cause some mental malfunction B. change their users’ temperament.
C. change their users’ social behaviours. D. damage their users’ emotions.
4. "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means _________ .
A. widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones.
B. information on the lethal effects of cell phones.
C. the negative public use of cell phones.
D. poor ideas about the effects of cell phones.
5. The changes possibly caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with
______ .
A. the smallest units of the brain. B. the mobility of the mind and the
body.
C. the resident memory. D. the arteries of the brain.
6. The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often,
________ .
A. had a problem with memory. B. abandoned his family.
C. suffered serious loss of mental ability. D. could no longer think lucidly.
7. The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means _________ .
A. certainly B. obviously C. privately D. possibly
8. According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is
________ .
A. their radiant light. B. their raiding power.
C. their power of attraction. D. their invisible rays.
9. According to the writer, people should __________ .
A. keep off mobile phones regularly.
B. never use mobile phones in all cases.
C. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies.
D. only use mobile phones in urgent cases.
10. The most suitable title for the passage could be __________ .
A. Technological Innovations and Their Price.
B. The Way Mobile Phones Work.
C. The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular.
D. Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time
II. Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap. (1.0 point)
Solar Energy
Solar energy is derived ultimately (1) ……………..…….. the sun. It can be
divided into direct and indirect categories. Most energy sources on Earth are
forms of indirect solar energy, (2) ……………..…….. we usually don’t think of them in that
way. Coal, oil and natural gas derive from ancient biological material (3) ……………..……
.. took its energy from the sun millions of years ago. (4) ……………..…….. the energy in

wood and foodstuffs also comes (5) ……………..…….. the sun. Movement of the wind, and
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the evaporation of water to form rainfall which accumulates in rivers and lakes,
are also powered by the sun. (6) ……………..…….., hydroelectric power and wind and
wave power are forms of indirect solar energy. Direct solar energy is (7) ……………..……..
we usually mean when we speak of solar power – (8) ……………..…….. is the use of
sunlight (9) ……………..…….. heating or generating electricity. Solar energy research and
applications have been receiving increasing attention throughout the world as
solar energy must (10) ……………..…….. a much greater role in the energy mix in
upcoming years.
III. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate
the correct answer to each of the blanks. (2.0 points)
Nature programmes on television become more popular than ever over the
past few years. Part of the (1) for this is the involvement of Hollywood
movie stars in the programmes. Recently we have seen the actor Timothy Dalton
on the (2) of arctic wolves, and Robin Williams diving with dolphins.
The most memorable example of this style of programme came several
years ago when Julia Roberts tracked through the jungles of Borneo in (3)
of orang-utans. The sight of this beautiful actress, normally so
elegant, making her way on foot through the rainforest, made a great (4)
on the viewing public. One special moment came when a baby
orang-utan who was cuddling Julia refused to leave her. That scene (5)
that the programme was a huge hit. A new TV genre was (6)
.
TV companies are keen to (7) that by sending celebrities into the
wild they are trying to do some good in the world. For example, a movie star can
make people (8) of the destruction of certain animal species and their
habitats. The bigger the celebrity, the more people tend to (9) note of any
environmental message in the programme. For the celebrities, the trip is often a
dream come true and they are certainly not doing it for the money. They are given
a small (10) for their services, which they usually donate to charity.
1. A. reason B. excuse C. cause D. motive
2. A. route B. path C. trail D. way
3. A. hunt B. investigation C. quest D. search
4. A. reflection B. impression C. influence D. affect
5. A. ensured B. enforced C. encouraged D. enabled
6. A. raised B. bred C. originated D. born

7. A. come forward B. point out C. see to D. think over

8. A. sensitive B. sensible C. aware D. familiar

9. A. take B. make C. catch D. keep
10. A. charge B. fare C. fee D. wage
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I. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the
same meaning as the first sentence, using the cues as the beginning of each
sentence. (2.0 points) (0, 2 / each correct answer)
0. It takes him at least three hours a day to chat on facebook.
Everyday he spends at least three hours chatting on facebook.
1. As soon as we had finished dinner, the thunderstorm broke.
Hardly …………………………………………………………………….
2. It’s thought that he was staying in London at the time of the assault.
He is ………………………………………………………………………….
3. Elizabeth was shocked when she heard the news of her brother’s arrest.
It came ……………………………………………………………………….
4. The jury couldn’t reach a verdict because of the complexity of the case.
The complexity of the case prevented ……………………………………
5. All the witnesses were called before Mr. Jenkins.
Mr Jenkins was the last ……………………………………………….…..
6. I would prefer you not to discuss details of this case in public.
I’d rather ………………………………………………………………..….
7. Craig claimed that he had not fired the gun.
Craig denied …………………………………………………………………
8. ‘I passed my driving test first time!’ said Sam.
Sam boasted ……………………………………………………………….
9. ‘Been waiting for a bus long?’ the old man in the queue asked me.
The old man …………………………………………………………….…
10. The train left before I got to the station.
By the time ……………………………………………………………….
II. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to
the given sentence, using the word given in capital letters at the end. Do not
change the word given. There is an example at the beginning (0). (1.0 point)

0. They sent him to prison for three years. SENTENCED

He was sentenced to three years in prison.
1. It’s a waste of time trying to get your money back. WORTH
……………………………………………………………………………………..
2. The new equipment means that the work can be done more safely. THANKS
………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Peter was our first visitor in our new home. VISIT
………………………………………………………………………………………
4. He didn’t lock the front door when he left the house. WITHOUT
………………………………………………………………………………………
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5. Pandas need a special diet, without which they die. UNLESS
………………………………………………………………………………………

III. Topic writing. (2.0 points)

Children are facing more pressures. What are the causes of these pressures and
what measures should be taken to reduce this?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
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