‘$0 GIAO DUC VA BAO TAO KY THI HQC SINH GIO! CAP THANH PHO LOP 9 - THCS TP HO CHI MINH KHOA NGAY: 17/3/2021 — NAM HOC: 2020-2021 MON: TIENG ANH Thoi gian lain bai: 120 phat DE CHINH THUC ‘Dé nay gdm 4 trang LISTENING (20 pts) There are two recordings. You will listen to each recording twice. SECTION 1. Listen to the recording. Choose the correct answer (A. 8 or C) fo each of the questions. 4. In 1983 Dan Pearman went to Ecuador ‘A. as a tourist guide. B. as partof his studies. 8 voluntary worker. 2. Dan's neighbour was successful in business because he ‘A. employed carpenters from the area B. was the most skilled crafteman in the town, CC. found it easy to reach customers, 3. Dan says the charity relies on A geting enough bicycles to send regularly. B. finding new areas which need the bicycles. . charging for the bicycles it sends abroad 4. What does Dan say about the town of Rivas? A Ithas received the greatest number of bikes. B. It has almost as many bikes as Amsterdam. C. Its economy has been totally transformed. ‘5, What problem did the charity face in August 2000? A. It coulkn't mest its overheads. B.Ithad to delay sending the bikes, C. Itwas criticised in the British media SECTION 2. Listen to the recording, Givo briof answers to the questions. 6. What were the two things Speaker 1 changed about herself? 7. What did Speaker 2 throw out, and what did he buy? 8. Where did Speaker 3 use to live and where does she live now? - 9. How do Speaker 3 and her friends continue their relationship? 40. When did Speaker 4 change schools, and why did he have to do so? USE OF ENGLISH (20 pts) Choose the word or phrase (4, 8, C, or D) that best completes the sentence. 1. Those creative kids make saving quite a lot of money for their parents, A. by themselves the toys playin B. their own toys to play . the toys to play D. themselves playing toys 2. The students are so__-_ the field trp that they are talking about ital afternoon, A interested to go of B. interested in going on C. taking an interest in going on D. interesting in going on si he might feel after his ilness, he managed to fnish the assignment on schedule. A Though weak B Weakly though _C. Despite weakness D. Weak as 4. You me such a big cake on my last birthday; ive on my own any way. A didnithave to buy B. shouldn't buy —_C. needn't have bought D. wouldn't have bought 5. during the meeting, ‘Nota word did he say 8. No word that he said C. Without words said he __. He did't say no words 6. The final match ofthe tournament at 4 pm tomorrow. Wil you watch it on TV? Awill start Bic goingioctart —C. willhave started D. starts 7. The tour guide warns us. of our belongings during the visit to the open market. A taking extra care B to take extra care C. extra care be taken D. against the extra care 8 ; the teacher decided to punish him severely. Having made a terrible mistake B. A serious mistake having been made by the student C. Because the student had made a serious mistake _D. The student had made a terrible mistake 8. Do you really realize all he has done for you? A what B. of which C. that D. of the fact 10. Lisa rarely goes on holiday without her mother by her side, ‘A. doesnit she B. does she C. does Lisa D. doesnt Lisa 41. | am a bit sluggish this morning just because I did't sieep last night A aneye Ban hour . an eye shut D.awink 12. At that instant, Jenny saw a(n) in the distant sky ‘A bolt of lightning B Thunder and lightning C. forked lightning D. flashing light1. The in the periodic table are in order by increasing atomic number. A parts B. factors CC. components D. elements. 14. Most commercials. people into buying things that they don't really need. A makes B. blackmails, C. brainwashes: D. threatens 45. Going green is one of the best ways to ‘a healthy lifestyle. ‘A. remain B.hold C. maintain D. operate Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that is incorrect. 46. The Formula 1 race car was waved into the pit, which a group of mechanics was ready to replace the tires. A B c D 17. Sir Isaac Newton may be most known as the man who came up with the theory of gravity, but he also made A B c numerous other important contributions. D 418, School subjects as science and technology are practical for students in today’s world, c D A B 49. Newspapers in Japan recently reported that standard tests show that the average Japanese teenager is ‘significant A B c Weaker than the average teenager forty years ago’. D 20. Researchers in USA have discovered a powerful drug, pregnenolone, that can improve memory in mice. A B c D WORD FORMS (40 pts) Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the word given in brackets. 4. In some cases, the source of pollution is not quite clearly (identity) 2 ‘organizations help fo preserve the ecology of an area by Keeping track of endangered species. (conserve) 43 Tiind her rudeness to other members of her family _._ (breath) 4. Look atthe way she's ‘withthe children over there. Ijustlove it. (act) 5 Some beleve thatthe nuclear family is rapidly becoming a thing ofthe past. (social) 6. After the teachers lengthy explanation, we stil saw a(n). __onte student’ face. (confuse) . 7 The ‘campaign seems to be achieving some encouraging results. (smoke) 8, That eficient worker seems to be resourceful. (end) 9. Thoy say Mike is really a ‘Person who even works on weekends. (work) 10, The manual includes a section to help you with any problems you might have with the computer. (trouble) Put the words given in the correct blanks. You have to use th ‘There are two extra words that you cannot use. ‘correct forms to make a meaningful passage. [found ‘member danger preserve profit warm hurt ‘support talent __harm politics _| Scientists Rave been warning us about the problems of global (11)____and other environmental issues for years. However, the environment stil hasnt become the top priority of many (12). around the world. As a result, another group cf people have decided to show their concer in quite a diferent way. “The Artists for Conservaton Foundation (AFC) has been (13)____ environmental issues such as wildlife and habitat, conservation since its (14) ‘The group, which started more Than ten years ago, is a (16). international ‘organization based in Vancouver, Canada, Over the years, it has attracted a (18)____ of about 600 of the world's most (17)__nature artists from about thirty diferent counties. Hundreds of pieces of (18), have been sold through its website and the artists have contributed over $13 milion to over 100 conservation organizations around the world. The pictures not only show the beauty of nature, but they also show the problems of climate change and the threat to (19), ‘species. Through their art, they are helping to communicate what ‘scientists have been saying for decades that we must stop (20) nature if we want to keep our planet. GUIDED CLOZE TEST (30 pts) Read the passage and choose the best option (A, B, C or D) for each blank space. ‘In addition to the challenge to be excellent, American schools have been facing (1) problems. They must cope with an Influx of immigrant children, many of whom speak litle or no English. They must respond (2) demands that the (3 reflect the various cultures ofall children. Both state and (4), ‘schools must make sure that Students develop basic skis forthe job 6) ‘and they must consider the needs of (6) Students, such as teenage mothers. ‘Schools are (7) these problems in ways that reflect the (8) of the US educational system. They are hiting or training large numbers of teachers of English (@)___a second language and, in some communities, setting up bilingual schools. They are (10) Up the radtional Evropean-Cantered curriculum to embrace material from Affican, Asian, and other cultures. ‘Schools aré also teaching cognitive skis to (11). {40 percent of American students who do nt go on ta higher education. A recent report by the Commission on (12) [Nebsseary Skils (CANS) stated, “A strong back, the willingness to work, and a high ‘school diploma were once all that was necessary to (13), a start in America. They are no longer. A well-developed mind, @ continued vrlingness to leam and the abilty to put knowledge to work are the new (14), to the future of our young people, the success of our business, and the economic (76)__of tie naton.” 54.8. anxious B novel ©. similar D. common 2A with for Cto D- into 3.A subject 8. program syllabus D. curriculum 4.8 comprehensive 8B. publicized nursery D. independent 5.A choice 5 market C: prospect application A. nontraditional B strange C specialist D- mentally i 7.A addressing BB. delivering distributing D discharging B.A diversity B rigidity © altemative D. uniqueness. 8. A tke Bas C. for D. with 10. coming 8, opening checking D-leting 11.4 more 5 mostly C fairy D.nearly 42. A Having B Gaining Mastering Achieving 13. A make’ B take C get D. bring 14.4 keys B directions . chances D ways 18. A recession B.welkbeing € probability D. flexibility READING COMPREHENSION (20 pts) Choose the item (A, B, C oF D) that best completes the unfinished statement about the passage. ‘The 1920s saw major developments in popular music in the United States. Some af the most important were technological: the establishment of commercial radio stations and the development ofthe publc-address system, the sound track for fim, and the electrical recording process used for producing phonograph records. All used the microphone and the sound amplfr. with significant impact on the nature of orchestration and popular vocal style, and consequently on the ideas of performers, arrangers, and even ‘songwriters. Al tended to broaden the audience for popular music —in @ sense to nationalize tut at the same time they tended to make it a more passive one, an audience of steners rather than particioants. This process tended to heighten the importance of professionalism and sophistication among both performers and arrangers; tals tended to increase commercialism in the transmiss:on (the “distbution’) of popular music tits audience. Thus, the era ofthe American popular music industry was born —an inevitable recut ofthe electronic age's "mass media’ (though the term was net yet coined). ‘New York ity was the center of the popular music industry during the 1920's: it had Broadway and Schubert Alley, center of the American popular musical theater, and it had Tin Pan Alley, center of the songwriting business and the stil-powerful sheet music publishers. The recording studios and radio networks were also based in New York In addition, recordings and radio opened up new possiblities fora striking new development. They made available kinds of jopular music heard previously only in limited geographical areas or by spectic ethnic and social groups ~ especialy the blues, gospel ‘songs, and jazz of Affican Americans and the tradtional music of the southern Appalachian Mountains and other rural areas of the ‘southem and western United States. The latter music was not to affect the mainstream of American popular music until much later, but the former influenced American popular music of the 1820's in many ways. In fact, novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald could even call the era “The Jezz Age — which eflettd ine roads of Aican Armercan musical nfuence on he natn at rue What aspect of music in the 1920's in the United States does the passage mainly discuss? (A) The growth of musical theater (6) The effect of technology on the popular music industry (C) Technological advances in sound recording for films (0) The infiuence of professional songwriters on popular music 2. The word ‘establishment’ in ine 2 is closest in meaning to (A) necessity () formation (©) connection (©) enrichment 3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a technological development of the 1920's? (A) The public-address syste (8) Film sound tracks (C) Magnetic recording tape (0) The electrical recording process 4. According to the passage, what was the importance of the microphone and the sound amplifier mentioned in paragraph’? (A) They caused major changes in the creation and performance of popular music (8) They helped the performance of people who were not professionals. (C) They were used to preserve a historical record of older styles of music and performance: (D) They heiped performers meet audience demand for louder music. 5. The word “consequently in line 4 is closest in meaning to (A) otherwise (8) in fact (©) therefore (0) athough 6. The word “it in ine 7 refers to the (A) ausience (8) process (©) importance (©) commerciatism 7. The word “heighten inline 6 is closest in meaning to (A) consider (©) announce (©) increase (©) adjust 8. Why does the passage mention New York City in paragraph 2? (A) Itwas a major center forthe invention of new technology. (B) Ithad a significant concentration of performing, composing, and music business activity, (C) Ithad the broadest range of audiences of any city in the United States. (0) Itwas the source of a popular regional style of music. 9. What is the new development that the author discusses in paragraph 37 (A) A lending of traditional musical styles occurred. (8) Popular music performers began to avoid using elements of traditional music. (C) The center of the recording industry moved south, (0) Music styles formerly known only to a few people became known to many people.410. The word “era in line 17 is closest in meaning to (A) period, (8) nation (©) movement (©) book OPEN CLOZE TEST (40 pts) Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word to make @ meaningful passage. PASSAGE A Michelangelo (1475-1564) was one of the most inspired creators in the history of (1) architect, a painter, and a poet, he had a tremendous (2) on all his contemporaries. He was born near Arézzo, but it was Florence that he considered to be his home town. What he loved (3) all was the citys ar, architecture, and culture. Initially, he concentrated on sculpture, In 1501, he began to (4), 2 figure of David from a huge block of marble. ‘This was finished in 1804, when he was 29, David is shown with a sling on his shoulder, (5) into the distance. Later, Michelangelo was asked by Pope Julius I to paint the (6). ofthe Sistine Chapel. Every day for four years, from 1508 til 1512, he worked on this task, (7) ‘on his back a the Top of high scaffolding, his neck stiff, with paint trickling onto his face He designed many buildings, but it was his work at St Peter's Basilica that represented his greatest achievement as an architect. His dome became the (8) for domes all over the Western world, ‘There is a small group of artisis such as Shakespeare and Beethoven, who, through their work, have been able to ‘As a sculptor, an ©. the deepest experiences of humanity. Michelangelo (10) to this group. PASSAGE B Scientists have long stated that the main effect of global warming is the metting of the (11) ice caps, resulting in a rise in sea levels. However, as we observe the theory become 3 reality, it is becoming apparent that this phenomenon also ‘has multifarious secondary (12) Fresh water from melting ic8 caps flows into the sea reducing the (13)___of salt in the water and thus the seas density. Saline-dense water would normally sink to the (14), ‘and then travel to warmer equatorial regions. Concurrently, the warmer, less densely saline water in warmer parts of the world would travel along the sea surface to the poles, (15) its salinity would increase and the water would consequently sink. However, as the salinity of polar water decreases, this ocean process (16), down. This cycle is vital, however, as it has an oxygenating effect on the water and also carries nutrients, from deeper water to the surface. (17)___, any siowing down of the cycle may have dramatic consequences for sea ie. ‘A second alarming discovery 1s that the sea (18), has traditionally played a role in reducing global warming, ‘Oceans hold within them a certain amount of carbon dioxide. As the temperature of the sea rises, its (19)__ to hold CO2 falls, thus the problem of global warming is further exacerbated. However, there is a piece of good news to counter this: melting ce caps and lower saline levels (20), the sea to hold more carbon dioxide, so the problem could be offset to some ‘extent SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (30 pts) Rewrite each sentence in such a way that it means almost the same as the one printed before it. Use the word in brackets without making any change to it. 1. You can't say anything that would persuade me to quit my ob. (into) > No matter 2. They managed To work outa practical solution tothe problem ofthefis inthe School. (coming) > They were 3. '6-6o anything to be able to travel to aly. (ehance) > There's nothing 4. There should be a good explanation for all the recent abst > Linsist on 65, Will you please stay with me fora litle while? (company) > Why 6. twill Be best they agree on the paint soon. (reached) > The sooner 7. The actors fame sulfered as a result ofthe scandal. The scandat 8, Those schools will probably accept the FOE certificate instead ofthe IELTS one. (alternative) > Kis pot as 8 Roger didnt parliipate inthe Toumament because he Thought his Iyury MIGHT become worse. (take) > Forfar 10. Rafa ard Nols are big opponents, > Despite, = (etecty thay are Trendy to ‘THE END OF THE TEST