SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 9 CẤP TỈNH

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ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 20 Môn: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút
(không kể thời gian giao đề)

SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points) (You will hear twice for each part)
Part 1. Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct answer for each of the following blanks.
1. What thing caused a mess in the dryer?
A. chewing gum B. a pen C. colored paper
2. What clothing did the woman have in the dryer?
A. shorts B. jeans C. sweaters
3. Who does the man need to call?
A. his friends B. a repair company C. his office
4. Where is the man going to get new clothes for his wife?
A. He's going to take her to a local store.
B. They're going to order some clothing online.
C. His wife is going to borrow clothes from her sister.
5. What happens at the end of the conversation?
A. The couple argue about the situation.
B. The woman is angry and leaves the house.
C. The man apologizes for his mistake.
Part 2. Complete the form below. Write no more than three words or numbers for each answer.
DRURY’S ELECTRICAL STORE
WORK FORM
Example Answer
Customer’s Name: Phillipa Hutton
Address: 13 Glen Avenue Westley
Postcode: (6) WE5 8GF
Home Tel: 01748 524965
Mobile Tel: (7) 07745 276 145
Customer Receipt: Yes/ No
Date of Repair Enquiry: (8) 7th June
Job Number: J25
Problem: New TV doesn’t work
Questions 4 – 5. Circle the correct letter A – D.
(9). Which room did Jane want to use the new television?
A. The dining room B. The kitchen C. The bedroom D. The study
(10). What will Jane do while the man is looking at her new television?
A. She’ll wait in the shop B. She’ll come back tomorrow
C. She’ll go shopping and come back in half an hour
D. She’ll go shopping and come back in an hour
Questions 6-10. Answer the questions below. Write no more than three words or a number for each
answer.
(11). What was the problem with the television? a loose wire
(12). What day is Jane’s nephew’s birthday next week? Thursday
(13). How old will Jane’s nephew be next week? 11
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(14). What does Jane think her nephew would like for his birthday? a computer game
(15). What time will Jane go back to the shop tomorrow? 12 o’clock
SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points)
Part 1: Questions from 16 to 36. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each)
Choose the best answer to each question.
16. I could not turn in my paper on time because my word processor _______.
A. fell down B. turned down C. tore down D. broke down
17. “You must always _______ us the truth” the judge said to the man.
A. tell B. confess C. speak D. say
18. Her father is a _______ drinker. He is always drinking.
A. strong B. heavy C. addictive D. capable
19. Don’t set off fireworks too closely to your house, _______?
A. do you B. don’t you C. will you D. won’t you
20. Trains stop here in order to _______ passengers only.
A. pick up B. get off C. pull up D. pull in
21. In recent years, more and more people _______ for things with credit cards.
A. pay B. are paid C. are paying D. have been paying
22. He was the first person _______ the fire.
A. discover B. to discover C. discovering D. discovered
23. “Who was the man with you yesterday?” - “He was _______.”
A. the next door man B. the man next to the door
C. the man next by the door D. the man next door
24. John: “I didn’t pass my driving test.” -Anna: “_______!”
A. Better luck next time B. So poor
C. Congratulations D. That was nice of them
25. You can _______ your sister to our party tonight.
A. bring B. carry C. take D. get
26. You need more exercise, so you should _______ golf.
A. carry out B. take in C. turn up D. take up
27. I like that photo very much. Could you make an _______ for me?
A. increase B. enlargement C. expansion D. extension
28. His roses won the first ________in the local flower competition.
A. prize B. award C. cup D. reward
29. I got impatient waiting for my turn to _________.
A. go out B. set out C. come out D. work out
come out lộ ra, lộ diện, đến lượt
30. “This is not a good essay”, said the lecturer. “I find your arguments ________.”
A. convincing B. convincingly C. unconvincing D. unconvincingly
unconvincing (a) không thuyết phục
31. We try to help our mother _______ household chores.
A. make B. take C. build D. do
do chores (v) làm việc nhà
32. It’s high time we _______ something about the pollution.
A. did B. had done C. made D. had made
do something (v) làm một việc gì đó chung chung
33. I _______ my hand to draw her attention but she took no _______ of me.
A. waved/ notice B. shook/ noticed C. waved/ attention D. shook/ attention

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 take notice of (v) để ý đến
34. There are many ways________to Rome.
A. is leading B. are leading C. leading D. led
Mọi con đường đều dẫn đến thành Rôm.
35. What chemical is this ? It is ________a horrible smell.
A. giving down B. giving off C. giving up D. giving out
give off (v) tỏa ra (mùi thơm, mùi hôi)
Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45. (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences.
Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45. (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences.
36. Selfishness is her biggest flaw, and it has made her lose lots of friends. self
37. There's no evidence that he's the actual murderer. evident
38. His yawning in class was a clear sign of his tiredness; he never slept more than 5 hours. tired
39. My mum asked me to give her an explanation for my poor behaviour. explain
40. His parents' carelessness made him feel really unloved. care
41. There's another interpretation of the story. interpret
42. You would frighten too many people off with that speech. fright
43. There is already enough pressure without that, you know. press
44. I feel hesitant about including the last sentence. hesitate
45. Now surely our discredited government must go. credit
Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50.(1 point - 0.2/ each)
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
46. Ginger is three times so hot as cumin, but not as hot as chili powder. as
47. Some of the people were standing in the street watched the parade, while others were singing songs.
 watching
48. It is the writing English that causes difficulties to foreigners.
=> written
49. I would have to walk for miles to take that package were you not to bring them here now.
=> it
50. She is too beautiful that I cannot stop looking at her.
=> so
Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55.(1 point - 0.2/ each)
Fill in each of the sentences with correct prepositions.
51. We all dream of a salary that is commensurate with our skills and experience.
52. She was conscious of the fact that everone was staring at her.
53. A diet deficient in witamin D may cause the disease rickets.
54. A good teacher is always attentive to their student's needs.
55. A suspect has been detained by the police for questioning.
SECTION III: READING (6.0 points)
Part 1. Questions 56 – 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made (56) _________ of various forms of
communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral (57)
_________. When there is a language (58) _________, communication is accomplished through sign
language in which motions (59) _________ for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute
have had to (60) _________ to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very

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picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot. Body language (61)
_________ ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a
way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod (62) _________ approval, while shaking
the head (63) _________ a negative reaction. Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be (64)
_________ in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and
smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people. (65) _________
verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human
thoughts and feelings.
56. A. usage B. use C. utility D. employment
57. A. speech B. claims C. utterance D. address
58. A. separation B. obstacles C. divisions D. barrier
59. A. imply B. signify C. stand D. point
60. A. resort B. rotate C. revolve D. refer
61. A. progresses B. transmits C. remits D. emits
62. A. presents B. signs C. registers D. signifies
63. A. predicates B. indicates C. abdicates D. implicates
64. A. found B. trailed C. explored D. traced
65. A. Until B. Because C. While D. As
Part 2. Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question
In the world today, particular in the two most industrialized areas, North America and Europe,
recycling is the big news. People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be
sensitive to the environment. Recycling means finding ways to use products a second time. The motto of
the recycling movement is “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”.
The first step is to reduce garbage. In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and
expensive plastic wrappings. A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually
paper, a box and a bag. All that packaging is wasted resources. People should try to buy things that are
wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils. Another way to reduce waste is to buy high-quality
products. When low-quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a
loss of more resources and more energy. For example, if a customer buys a high-quality appliance that
can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message. In the same way, if a customer
chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers.
To reduce garbage, the throw-away must stop.
The second step is to reuse. It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles. After
customers empty the bottles, they return them to the stores. The manufacturers of the drinks collect
bottles, wash them, and then fill them again. The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved. In
some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice. In those places, the garbage
dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throw-away bottles.
The third step being environmentally sensitive is to recycle. Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used
again. Aluminum cans are expensive to make. It takes the same amount of energy to make one aluminum
can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours. When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new
cans), they help save one of the world’s
precious resources.
66. It is a waste when customers buy low-quality products because _______.
A. they will soon throw them away B. they have to be repaired many times
C. customers always change their idea D. they are very cheap
67. The word “motto” is closest in meaning to _______.

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 A. meaning B. belief C. value D. reference
68. People can do the following to reduce waste EXCEPT _______.
A. buy high-quality products B. buy simply-wrapped things
C. buy more hamburgers D. reuse cups
69. What is the topic of the passage?
A. How to reduce garbage disposal. B. How to live sensitively to the environment.
C. What is involved in the recycling movement. D. What people understand the term “recycle”.
70. Which area is considered one of the most industrialized?
A. South America B. Europe C. Middle East D. Asia
71. The word “practice” is closest in meaning to _______.
A. training B. exercise C. belief D. deed
72. What does the word “sensitive” means?
A. friendly B. cautious C. logical D. responding
73. What best describe the process of reuse?
A. The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again.
B. The bottles are washed, returned filled again and collected.
C. The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed.
D. The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed.
74. What are the two things mentioned as examples of recycling?
A. Aluminum cans and spent motor oil. B. Hamburger wrappings and spent motor oil.
C. Aluminum cans and plastic wrappings. D. TV sets and aluminum cans.
75. Garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because _______.
A. people are ordered to return bottles B. returned bottles are few
C. few bottles are made of glass or plastic D. each returned bottle is paid
Part 3: Questions 76 – 85 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the text and fill in one word which best fits each gap.
LOOKING FOR A JOB
I finished university six month (76) ago, I’ve got a degree in business administration. I enjoyed
the course very much although I realize I should have studied a lot harder! A few of my friends have (77)
already got full-time jobs but most of us are still waiting (78) for something suitable to turn up.
Meanwhile, I make sure that I keep myself busy. I look through the job advertisements (79) in the
newspapers every day and I also ask all the people I know to tell me if they hear of any vacancies (80)
where they work. What I am looking for is something challenging and I would certainly be happy to
move to another city or even work abroad for a while. The (81) salary is not so important at this stage,
provided I earn enough to live on, (82) because / as / since I don’t want to continue having to depend on
my parents , although they are (83) very generous to me. At the moment, I’m working in a nearby
restaurant two evenings (84) a / per week, washing up and generally helping out, which brings a little
money. The other people working there are very friendly, and many of them are in the same (85)
situation as me, so we have lots of to talk about.
SECTION IV: WRITING (4.0 points)
Part 1: Questions from 86 to 90.(2 point- 0.4/ each)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed
before it.
86. I was so tired that I don’t feel like eating.
 So tired was I that I don’t feel like eating.
87. I will not come if his friend does not invite me.
 Unless his friend invites me, I will not come.

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88. You have to pay a lot for this motorbike.
 This motorbike is very expensive/costly.
89. You remembered to post the letter, didn’t you?
 You didn’t forget to post the letter, did you?
90. Laurence hasn’t seen his sister since she left for Japan.
 Laurence last saw his sister when she left for Japan.
91. But for his encouragement, they wouldn’t have been successful.
 If it hadn’t been for his encouragement, they wouldn’t have been successful.
92. The cost of living has gone up considerably in the last few years.
 There has been a considerable increase/rise in the cost of living in the last few years.
93. “Why didn’t I learn to drive before?” thought the manager.
 The manager wondered why he hadn't learnt to drive before.
94. My parents find fault with everything I do.
 No matter what I do, muy parents find fault with it.
95. The man continued to feel unsafe until they crossed the border.
 Not until they crossed the border did the man feel safe.
Part 2: Questions from 91 to 92.(2 points - 0.4/ each)
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.
96. Peter was the first person I asked for advice. whose
 Peter was the first person whose advice I asked for.
97. If you are not satisfied with the hotel service, you should say so. make
 You should make complaint about the hotel service if you are not satisfied with it.
98. As long as I know you'll support me, I won't worry about money. count
 Provided I can count on you to support me, I won't worry about money.
99. Driving a car without insurance is illegal. law
 It is against the law to drive a car without insurance.
100. They've postponed the meeting until January. off
 The meeting has been put / called off until January.
101. If you need any help, you can always call me. (hesitate)
→ If you need any help, don’t /do not hesitate to call me.
102. Whose idea was it to organise a party for her? (came)
→ Who came up with the idea of organising a party for her.
103. The assistant said that it was not possible for me to get a refund. (given)
→ The assistant said that I couldn’t be given my money back.
104. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves (descended)
 All dogs are thought to have been descended from wolves.
105. That woman looks a lot like my mother. (bears)
 That woman bears a (close / striking/uncanny) resemblance to my mother.
Part 3: Many people think modern communication technology is having some negative effects on social
relationships. Do you agree or disagree?

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