UBND HUYỆN THANH THỦY ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9 THCS CẤP HUYỆN

PHÒNG GD&ĐT NĂM HỌC 2021 - 2022

Môn: Tiếng Anh 9
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề.
(Đề thi có 08 trang)

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SECTION 1: LISTENING (2.0 POINTS)

I. You will hear a conversation between a girl, Jill, and a boy, Guss, about an adventure park they have
both visited. Choose the correct answer from A, B or C for each question. (1.0 point)
1. What is Guss’s uncle uninterested in?
A. Thunder Mountain B. saving money C. going on rides
2. How many times has Jill gone on the Thunder Mountain?
A. one B. two C. three
3. Jill might visit the park again on a rainy day because___________.
A. she loves getting wet
B. Guss might go riding with her
C. fewer people will wait in line for the ride
4. Which part of the park may Guss visit on his next trip?
A. Future World B. the Jungle Walk C. the Sea Life Theatre
5. Certain areas of the park___________.
A. are under construction B. have been closed down C. are not on the map
II. You will hear a man called Markus Fischer talking about mooncake, a traditional Asian bakery
product. Complete the sentences with ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each blank. (1.0 point)
MOONCAKE
6. Markus was staying in ___________ when he first tried mooncake.
7. Mooncake is popular during the Moon Festival, which last year was held in ___________ .
8. The people Markus was staying with received mooncake from their ___________ .
9. His host family gave Markus a mooncake that had a slightly ___________ flavour.
10. Markus was told that, many years ago, people used to send secret messages written on the top of
___________ mooncakes.
SECTION 2: PHONETICS (1.0 POINT)
III. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently. (0.6 point)
11. A. frustrated B. inexperienced C. photographed D. embarrassed
12. A. picnics B. communicates C. sculptures D. conflicts
13. A. authenticity B. specific C. memorable D. ceremony
IV. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others. (0.4 point)
14. A. fabulously B. confidently C. beautifully D. traditionally
15. A. adolescence B. development C. emergency D. embroidery
SECTION 3: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (7.0 POINTS)
V. Choose the word, phrase or sentence (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence. (6.0 points)
16. A number of students in this school__________ progress for their study since last year.
A. made B. has made C. make D. have made
17. Traffic rules__________ strictly by all the people.
A. followed B. must be followed C. must followed D. must follow
18. Jenny didn’t remember what I__________ her the day before.
A. have told B. told C. was telling D. had told
19. Our visit to America was canceled__________ the Covid-19 pandemic.
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A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
20. Is it necessary that we__________ here tomorrow?
A. are being B. will be C. be D. would be
21. This car is much more user- friendly, but it costs__________ the other one.
A. so much as B. twice as much as C. twice as many D. as many as
22. The elevator isn’t running today. It is__________ order.
A. to B. out C. in D. out of
23. He seldom helps his mother at home,__________?
A. does he B. doesn’t he C. did he D. didn’t he
24. This organization is quick__________ sending relief goods to the flooded areas.
A. with B. for C. at D. on
25. __________ university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic
degrees.
A. No article B. The C. An D. A
26. Each of us must take__________ for our own actions to prevent Covid-19 pandemic now.
A. responsibility B. ability C. possibility D. probability
27. The children in my village used to go__________ , even in winter. Now they all have shoes.
A. played around B. bare-footed             C. playing around         D. on foot
28. TOEFL stands for__________ .
A. Teaching of English like a Foreign Language B. Testing of English as a Foreign Language
C. Teaching of English as a Foreign Language D. Test of English as a Foreign Language
29. Viet Nam__________ decades of fighting for freedom before the country became totally independent.
A. was experienced  B. had experienced 
C. has experienced D. has been experienced

30. The recent heavy rain has helped to ease the water__________ .
A. shortage B. poverty C. abundance D. plenty
31. On her 28th birthday, Mary was given a__________ jacket by her husband.
A. fashionable black Italian long B. black fashionable Italian long
C. fashionable long black Italian D. long fashionable black Italian
32. __________ lending me your laptop a couple of days?
A. Would you mind B. Could you C. Can you D. Would you
33. I have never enjoyed eating durian. It isn’t really my__________ .
A. piece of cake B. sweets and candy C. biscuit D. cup of tea
34. My parents are always__________ of what I do.
A. supportive B. supporting C. support D. supportively
35. Penicillin is perhaps the drug__________ more lives than any other in the history of medicine.
A. what has saved B. which saved C. which has saved D. who saves
36. Not until__________ himself serious ill.
A. did he complete the task he had found B. had he completed the task did he find
C. he completed the task did he find D. he had completed the task did he find
37. __________ you read the instructions carefully, you will understand what to do.
A. Provided that B. As well as C. As far as D. As soon as
38. She__________ out last night but at the last minute she__________ that I had an exam this morning.
A. was going to go - realized B. went - realized
C. had gone - would realize D. would go - have realized
39. Not only__________ in the project, but she also wanted to become the leader.
A. did Laura involve B. had Laura been involved
C. was Laura involved D. Laura was involved
40. In no circumstance__________ on campus.
A. smoking should be allowed C. should allow smoking
B. we should allow to smoke D. should smoking be allowed
41. Local people often sell __________ like bracelets, scarves and hats to tourists.
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A. lacquerware B. artisans C. handicrafts D. sculptures
42. James and Nancy are talking about environmental protection.
James: “We should limit the use of plastic bags”
Nancy: “__________. We can use paper bags instead”
A. I completely agree B. It’s not true
C. I don’t quite agree D. You’re wrong
43. Jenny is telling Kate about her exam result.
Jenny: “__________.”
Kate: “That’s great! Congratulations!”
A. I hope I’ll pass the exam tomorrow B. I’ve pass the exam with an A
C. I’ll get the exam result tomorrow D. I didn’t do well in the exam
*Write your answer (A, B, C or D) in the numbered box to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in the following sentence.
44. They offered him a place at the company but he refused.
A. turned it down B. pressed the switch C. passed down D. took up
*Write your answer (A, B, C or D) in the numbered box to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in the following sentence.
45. We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours.
A. an active society    B. an inactive society   
C. a physical society        D. a working society  
VI. There is one mistake in each sentence. Identify the mistake and write your answer in the space
provided. (1.0 point)
46. My brother usually asked me for help when he has difficulty with his homework.
A. asked B. help C. when D. difficult
47. News about Covid-19 had been updated every hour recently.
A. about Covid-19 B. had C. updated D. every
48. The test was more difficult than I expected. I could finish it at least 20 minutes early.
A. more B. than I expected C. could D. at least
49. This sign says that we should read the instructions careful before proceeding.
A. says B. instructions C. careful D. proceeding
50. Because the expense of traditional fuels, many countries has been investigating in alternative
sources of energy.
A. Because B. traditional C. alternative D. sources
SECTION 4: READING (6.0 POINTS)
VII. Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) that fits the blank in the following passage. (2.0 points)
Water is one of our most precious resources; put it simply, without water there would be no life.
Unfortunately, many of us seem to have (51)__________ this fact, and as a result the world is
(52)__________ the danger of running (53)__________ water. The actual (54)__________ of water on
earth has changed little since the time of dinosaurs. The problem has been (55)__________
by people's misuse of our water supply. This not only means that we have polluted our rivers and seas,
but also that we are (56)__________ a great deal of this precious resource. Unfortunately the
destruction of the rain forests has (57)__________ this problem worse since much of the rain that falls is
lost because it runs off into the sea. The population of the earth is increasing daily, so it is vital that we
(58)__________ a solution to this problem before it is too late. The first step is to educate people,
especially by reminding them of the (59)__________ of water. For most of us it is available whenever we
require it, whether to bathe in or to drink, so we seldom bother to think about it. People then need to be
thought how to reuse bath or shower for household cleaning. Whatever methods we decide to use, we
must comprehend the worth of water and (60)__________ we can conserve it.
51. A. looked over B. omitted C. forgotten D. missed
52. A. facing B. witnessing C. viewing D. noticing
53. A. out of B. into C. off D. away with
54. A. sum B. total C. number D. amount
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55. A. brought out B. caused C. done D. happened
56. A. exploiting B. wasting C. spending D. throwing
57. A. caused B. done C. created D. made
58. A. recover B. work C. find D. come up
59. A. value B. cost C. price D. wealth
60. A. what B. how C. where D. when

VIII. Read the following passage and choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the
questions about it. (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.
61. The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often, ____________.
A. suffered serious loss of mental ability B. abandoned his family.
C. had a problem with memory D. could no longer think lucidly
62. Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may ____________.
A. change their users’ temperament B. have damaged their users’ emotions
C. cause some mental malfunction D. change their users’ social behaviors
63. 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 certain cases
64. The changes possibly caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with ____________.
A. the resident memory B. the smallest units of the brain
C. the mobility of the mind and the body D. the arteries of the brain
65. According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because
____________.
A. they keep the users alert all the time B. they make them look more stylish
C. they are indispensable in everyday communications D. they cannot be replaced by regular phones
66. The word "means" in the passage most closely means ____________.
A. transmission B. method C. meanings D. expression
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67. The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means ____________.
A. possibly B. certainly C. obviously D. privately
68. According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is ____________.
A. their power of attraction B. their raiding power
C. their radiant light D. their invisible rays
69. The phrase "negative publicity" in the passage most likely means ____________.
A. poor ideas about the effects of cell phones
B. the negative public use of cell phones
C. widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones
D. information on the lethal effects of cell phones
70. The most suitable title for the passage could be____________.
A. The reason why Mobile Phones are popular
B. Technological Innovations and their price
C. The way Mobile Phones work
D. Mobile phones: A must of our time
IX. Fill in each of the numbered blanks passages below with ONE suitable word. (2.0 points)
Nowadays, Facebook is the most popular (71)__________ media which helps to connect people.
Not only adults but also teenagers (72)__________ using Facebook. There are many ways to
communicate on Facebook. You can post messages to the public or to your friends. If you want a private
conversation, you can send a direct message to a friend and start (73)__________. If you want to meet
new people with same interests, you can join in Facebook groups or Facebook pages.
When friends and family members move to a different place or even different country, Facebook
can help you keep (74)__________. In addition to communicating directly through posting and
messaging, you can play games with them, making them seem closer (75)__________ the distance.
Facebook can also help reduce or eliminate the (76)__________ to meet new people. For example,
if you feel (77)__________ about asking someone in class about a homework assignment, you may feel
more comfortable sending (78)__________ to that person on Facebook. That way, you can think over
what you write and can avoid any embarrassment in face-to-face (79)__________ . That's the reason why
shy people spend (80)__________ time on Facebook than sociable people.
SECTION 5: WRITING (4.0 POINTS)
X. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it. (1.0 point)
81. Thanks for reminding me about her birthday, otherwise I would have missed it.
→ If you hadn’t ___________________________________________________________________
82. I realized how much I loved my country only after I had left it.
→ Only__________________________________________________________________________
83. Jenny has visited Hung King Temple once before.
→ This is the _____________________________________________________________________
84. I have forgotten that goal keeper’s name but he is playing for the Vietnam National Futsal Team.
→ That goal keeper,________________________________________________________________
85. People must wear face masks when going out during the Covid-19 pandemic.
→ People are______________________________________________________________________
XI. Complete the second sentence in such a way that it has the same meaning as the one before it,
using the word given in brackets. Do not change the word. (1.0 point)
86. The prospect of moving to a new house on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City made me much happier.
(cheered)
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87. I have no idea when I should take that English Speaking Contest. (to)
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88. I didn’t realize it was Jenifer until she took off her face mask. (when)
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89. My younger sister has got two teenage children, but they don't seem to have a good relationship with
each other. (get)
_________________________________________________________________________________
90. I don’t understand one word of this document. (head)
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