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THANH HÓA NĂM HỌC 2020-2021

ĐỀ 41 Môn thi: Tiếng Anh 9- THCS
Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
Ngày thi: ……………
Đề này có 06 trang.
SECTION A – LISTENING (15 pts)
HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN THI NGHE HIỂU
* Bài nghe gồm 3 phần, mỗi phần được nghe 2 lần, mỗi lần cách nhau khoảng 15 giây, mở đầu và kết thúc
mỗi phần nghe có tín hiệu.
* Mở đầu và kết thúc bài nghe có tín hiệu nhạc. Thí sinh có 3 phút để hoàn chỉnh bài trước tín hiệu nhạc kết
thúc bài nghe.
* Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh (bằng tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài nghe.
Part 1. Listen to Suzy talking to a friend about a new shop. Choose the correct option from A, B or C. You
will hear the conversation twice.
Example:
0. When did the new shop open?
A. today B. yesterday C. last week
1. Where is the new shop?
A. near the college B. outside the town centre C. opposite the newsagent’s
2. In the shop you cannot buy ________.
A. bags B. clothes C. boots
3. What time does the shop close on a Thursday?
A. 6 p.m. B. 8 p.m. C. 10 p.m.
4. What days does the shop open?
A. Tuesday to Sunday. B. every day. C. Monday to Friday.
5. What should Suzy’s friend do if she wants a job?
A. phone the manager. B. go to the shop. C. write a letter.
Part 2. Listen to the recording twice. Complete the notes below. Write one word only for each answer.
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Example
The library re-opened last ............month.............
The library now has
• a seating area with magazines
• an expanded section for books on (6) …………………………..
• a new section on local (7) …………………………..
• a community room for meetings (also possible to (8) …………………………..there)
• a new section of books for (9) …………………………..
For younger children
• the next Science Club meeting: experiments using things from your (10) …………………………..
• Reading Challenge: read six books during the holidays
For adults
• this Friday: a local author talks about a novel based on a real (11) …………………………..
• IT support is available on Tuesdays - no (12) …………………………..is necessary
• free check of blood (13) …………………………..and cholesterol levels (over 60s only)
Other information
• the library shop sells wall-charts, cards and (14) …………………………..
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• evenings and weekends: free (15) …………………………..is available
SECTION B: PHONETICS (5 pts)
Question I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same
line. (3 pts)
16. A. inadequate B. navigate C. necessitate D. debate
17. A. default B. decimal C. decay D. decent
18. A. prejudice B. preface C. preservation D. presentiment
Question II. Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each
question. (2 pts)
19. A. unique B. income C. extinct D. bamboo
20. A. respectable B. affectionate C. occasional D. kindergarten
SECTION C: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (30 pts)
Question I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence. (10 pts)
21. We knew Tom was looking for the right tool from the ………….. of sounds which came from the send.
A. sputter B. clatter C. mutter D. flutter
22. The vegetation on the island was …………….……….
A. exuberant B. chivalrous C. overcast D. ingenious
23. Despite the high divorce rate, the ……………….. of marriage remains popular.
A. practice B. habit C. institution D. state
24. Before the invention of the Internet, people couldn’t ………. of such universal access to information.
A. reminisce B. conceive C. contemplate D. access
25. A new computer has been produced, which will ………………. all previous models.
A. overdo B. supersede C. excel D. overwhelm
26. Most teenagers go through a rebellious ……………. for a few years but they soon grow out of it.
A. stint B. span C. duration D. phase
27. The match ………….. in the darkness.
A. glared B. flared C. glowed D. gleamed
28. The use of vitamin …………………. and herbs has become increasingly popular among Americans.
A. components B. materials C. ingredients D. supplements
29. As a matter of ………………………., we have six security guards on the premises at all times.
A. wisdom B. prudence C. foresight D. acumen
30. She marched into the shop, as bold as ……………………., and demanded for her money back.
A. bass B. grass C. brass D. glass
Question II. Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate form. (8 pts)
31. What explosion? I didn’t hear any. You (hear) ………………….……. it. The whole town heard it.
32. This lovely beach won’t exist forever. Eventually, it (probably erode) ……………………….. away by
the sea, and there will be nothing left but bedrock.
33. The portrait is widely known (paint) …………………………….…. by an Italian.
34-35. When Ann said that she (come) ………………………. to see me the next day, I wondered what
flowers she (bring) ……………….……….
36. You (not buy)…………………….…………your umbrella for we are going by car.
37. The police are stopping all the cars. They (look for)………………..………..the escaped prison.

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38. It seems strange to be standing here, (look)…………………………………out at Sydney Harbor.
Question III. Supply the correct form of the words given. (7 pts)
39. What makes the computer a ………………………….…… device? (MIRACLE)
40. ………………………….. speaking, his life was a blessing to all. (PHILOSOPHY)
41. She never gets anywhere on time. She’s hopelessly ………………………… (ORGANIZE)
42. The cancellation of the case resulted from the ……………….… in court of the defendant. (APPEAR)
44. It may be ………………….……. to force them into making a decision, and if you upset them they’re
quite likely to overact. (PRODUCE)
45. Essentially, ……………………… is a measure of whether a product will appeal to buyers. (MARKET)
Question IV. There are FIVE mistakes in the text (from 46 to 50). Identify each mistake, write it down
and give your correction. (5pts)
Example: Line 1: lockinglocked
RAIN MAKING
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When it rains, it doesn't always pour. During a typical storm, a comparative small amount of the locking up
moisture in each cloud reaches the ground like rain. So the idea that human intervention a rain dance,
perhaps - might encourage the sky to give up a little additional water has been around in prehistoric times.
More recently, would-be rain-makers have attempted direct intervention, by lobbing various chemicals out
of 5aeroplanes in an effort to wring more rain from the clouds, a practice knowing as 'cloud seeding'.
Yet such techniques, which were first developed in the 1940s, are notoriously difficult to evaluate. It is hard
to ascertain, for example, how much rain would have fallen anyway. So, though much anecdotal evidence of
the advantages of cloud seeding, that has led to its adoption in more than 40 countries around the world, as
far as scientists are concerned, results are still inconclusive. That could be about to changing. For the past
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three years researchers have been carrying out the most extensive and rigorous evaluation to date of a
revolutionary new technique which will substantially boost the volume of rainfall.
The preliminary findings of their experiments indicate that solid evidence of the technique's effectiveness is
now within the scientists' grasp.
SECTION D: READING COMPREHENSION (30 pts)
Question I. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in
each space (10pts)
SAVING THE WHALE
As part of Project Pelagos, a marine reserve covering the same area (51) …………. Switzerland and
located in the Ligurian Sea is being planned. The programme was devised by environmentalists from the
University of Genoa (52) ……..…… response to growing concern about the number of whales and dolphins
(53) …………….…. harmed in those water.
Every year large number of dolphins, rorquals and finback whale migrate to this area from Atlantic
waters in search of food. However, studies estimate that correspondingly large numbers never return to mate
in native waters. The deaths are being caused by the presence of DDT, a pernicious insecticide voluntarily
banned in Britain, in the sea off the Liguarian coast, (54) ……….. effect on marine animals is cumulative
rather than instantaneous, so whales returning to the same area year (55) ………… 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 (56) ………. have drag nets up to 10 kilometers in length, from
entering the area, but as (57) ……….. There is nothing to prevent foreign boats from fishing there. The nets
are a particular problem and it has been estimated that approximately 400 dolphins perish in (58) ………
each yare.

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 The project aims to develop a safe area for these animals, but the administrators admit that funding is a
problem, To remedy (59) ………….., they have set up an adoption scheme (60) ………….. which there is a
fixed registration fee. Donations have been averaging $25 and for this participants receive certification of
their involvement in the scheme, an information pack about their dolphin or whale, plus regular updates. In
addition, there are plans afoot to allow some volunteers to accompany scientists going out on observation
trips.
Question II. Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each
space. (10 pts)
Nature programmes on television become more popular than ever over the past few years. Part of the
(61) for this is the involvement of Hollywood movie stars in the programmes. Recently we have
seen the actor Timothy Dalton on the (62) 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 (63) of orang-utans. The sight of this beautiful
actress, normally so elegant, making her way on foot through the rainforest, made a great (64) on
the viewing public. One special moment came when a baby orang-utan who was cuddling Julia refused to
leave her. That scene (65) that the programme was a huge hit. A new TV genre was (66) .
TV companies are keen to (67) 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 (68) of the destruction
of certain animal species and their habitats. The bigger the celebrity, the more people tend to (69)
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 (70) for their services,
which they usually donate to charity.
61. A. reason B. excuse C. cause D. motive
62. A. route B. path C. trail D. way
63. A. hunt B. investigation C. quest D. search
64. A. reflection B. impression C. influence D. affect
65. A. ensured B. enforced C. encouraged D. enabled
66. A. raised B. bred C. originated D. born
67. A. come forward B. point out C. see to D. think over
68. A. sensitive B. sensible C. aware D. familiar
69. A. take B. make C. catch D. keep
70. A. charge B. fare C. fee D. wage
Question III. Read the passage and choose the best answers to the questions below. (10 pts)
In the twentieth century, people demand on unlimited energy to power their everyday lives. A wide
range of energy-run devices and modern conveniences are taken for granted, and although it may seem that
we will never be in danger of living without those conveniences, the fact is that many supplies of energy are
dwindling rapidly. Scientists are constantly searching for new sources of power to keep modern society
running. Whether future populations will continue to enjoy the benefits of abundant energy will depend on
the success of this research.
Coal, oil, and natural gas supply modern civilization with most of its power. However, not only are
supplies of these fuels limited, but they are a major source of pollution. If the energy demands of the future
are to be met without seriously harming the environment, existing alternative energy sources must be
improved or further explored and developed. These include nuclear, water, solar, wind, and geothermal
power, as well as energy from new, nonpolluting types of fuels. Each of these alternatives, however, has
advantages and disadvantages.
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 Nuclear power plants efficiently produce large amounts of electricity without polluting the
atmosphere; however, they are costly to build and maintain, and they pose the daunting problem of what to
do with nuclear wastes. Hydroelectric power is inexpensive and environmentally safe, but impractical for
communities located far from moving water. Harnessing energy from tides and waves has similar
drawbacks. Solar power holds great promise for the future but methods of harnessing wind power.
Every source of energy has its disadvantages. One way to minimize them is to use less energy.
Conservation efforts coupled with renewable energy resources, such as a combination of solar, water, wind,
and geothermal energy and alternative fuels, such as alcohol and hydrogen, will ensure supplies of clean,
affordable energy for humanity’s future.
71. The passage mainly discusses ______________________.
A. the current situation of energy demands
B. the way to use less energy
C. the difficulties in finding new sources of energy
D. the advantages and disadvantages of some source of energy
72. The word “dwindling” in paragraph 1 is closet in meaning to ________________.
A. rocketing B. declining C. doubling D. distributing
73. According to the passage, which of the following is the limitation of natural gas?
A. It is difficult to be collected. B. It is expensive.
C. It is polluted. D. It is inaccessible for people who live far away the cities.
74. What does the word “its” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. modern civilization B. oil C. natural gas D. coal
75. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Just like coal, nuclear energy is a pollutant to the air.
B. It is hard for people away from the water to use hydroelectric power.
C. Scientists are on their way to look for alternative sources of energy.
D. Wind power and solar power have the same problem.
76. What does the word “they” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. nuclear power plants B. amounts of electricity
C. advantages and disadvantages D. nuclear wastes
77. The word “drawbacks” in paragraph 3 is closet in meaning to ________.
A. objections B. methods C. disabilities D. problems
78. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Scientists will not resume their search for new types of energy until they have found a perfect one.
B. Using hydroelectric energy can be harmful to our atmosphere.
C. It is impossible for some groups of people to enjoy water energy.
D. The only way to decrease the disadvantages of sources of energy is to use themselves.
79. What can be inferred about wind power?
A. Combining it and solar energy can ensure humanity’s future energy demands.
B. People living away from rivers and oceans cannot benefit it.
C. It is promising but very expensive.
D. An effective way to harmless wind power has not been figured out.
80. The author of the passage is trying to _______________________.
A. support scientists in their search for new sources of energy
B. present some new sources of energy

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C. explain the benefits and shortcomings of some kinds of energy
D. calculate the energy demands of the future
SECTION E: WRITING (20 pts)
Question I. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence printed above it. (5 pts)
81. He declared his disapproval of the behavior of some of his supporters.
He let it …………………………………………………………………………………………..………
82. The box smelled faintly of fish. (GAVE)
The box …………………………………………………………………………………………………
83. Janet persuaded me not to sell my house. (OUT)
Janet ………………………………………………………………………………….…………………
84. My salary is half what I would be in the job I was offered in January.
If …………………………………………………………………………………………….…………
85. Theo is the most infuriating person I’ve ever met.
I’ve yet………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Question II. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one, using the
words given. (5 pts)
86. The young actress was very nervous before the audition (BUTTERFLIES)
The young actress had ………………………………………………………………………………….
87. She was so beautiful that I couldn’t stop looking at her (EYES)
She was ………………………………………………………………………………………………..
88. They had to dismantle the vehicles to get them across the gorge (PIECES)
They had to …………………………………………………………………………………………..
89. I do wish you would stop biting your nails, Brian It really annoys me (NERVES)
I do wish you would stop biting your nails, Brian It ………………………………….……………
90. The young man was very embarrassed because his proposal was turned down. (REJECTION)
The ………………………………………………………………………………………….……….
Question III. Write a paragraph 100 - 150 words (10 pts)
“It is said that school extra activities are beneficial to students”.
Do you agree or disagree?
Write an essay about the above topic. Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your
own knowledge or experience.
Your writing must be between 180 and 220 words.

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