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TRƯỜNG THCS LÊ QUÝ ĐÔN NĂM HỌC 2020-2021

ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Môn: Tiếng Anh 9
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SECTION 1: LISTENING (2.0 POINTS)

I. You will hear a recorded message about an arts festival. Choose the correct answer by circling the
letters A, B or C for each question.
1. The festival takes place from _______.
A. 12 to 18 May. B. 12 to 20 May. C. 12 to 28 May.
2. What is on at the Theatre Royal on 19 May?
A. jazz B. opera C. classical music
3. During lunchtime jazz concerts at the Corn Exchange they sell _______.
A. soft drinks and sandwiches. B. wine and sandwiches. C. soft drinks and light meals.
4. What is on at the cathedral?
A. music B. poetry C. films
5. What does the festival program offer at Ickworth?
A. a walk and a book reading B. a concert and a meal C. a walk and a concert

Write your answers here:

1 __________ 2__________ 3__________ 4 __________ 5__________

II. You will hear someone talking on the radio about a Language Study Fair. For each question, fill in
the missing information in the numbered space.
THE LANGUAGE STUDY FAIR
Dates: 17th to 19th (6) __________________________________.
Place: National Education Centre
Fair includes: stands with textbooks
(7) __________________________________ by educational speakers exhibition of furniture
demonstrations of latest (8)__________________________________.
Opening hours: 9.30 a.m.-5.00 p.m. Thursday and Friday
9.30 a.m.-4.00 p. m (9) __________________________________.
Tickets: £5 or £3 for full time student
Tickets can be booked by ringing the hotline on (10) __________________________________.

Write your answers here:

6 ____________________________________
7 ____________________________________
8 ____________________________________
9 ____________________________________
10 ___________________________________

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SECTION 2: PHONETICS (1.0 POINT)
III. Choose the words that has the underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. south B. southern C. scout D. drought
2. A. environment B. comment C. development D. improvement
3. A. considerate B. intermediate C. proportionate D. celebrate
Write your answers here:
1 __________ 2__________ 3__________

IV. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others.
1. A. explain B. involve C. purpose D. excite
2. A. important B. government C. festival D. concentrate
Write your answers here:
1 __________ 2__________

SECTION 3: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (8.0 POINTS)

V. Choose the word, phrase or sentence (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence (7.0 points).
1. According to the boss, John is the most ___________for the position of executive secretary.
A. supportive B. caring C. suitable D. comfortable
2. The children went ___________with excitement.
A. wild B. wildly C. wilderness D. wildlife
3. You should concentrate ___________what the interviewer is saying during the interview and try to
answer all the interviewer's questions.
A. at B. about C. of D. on
4. David: Would you like fish or meat? Mary: I ___________fish, please.
A. would rather B. would prefer C. suppose D. believe
5. Many teenagers show signs of anxiety and ___________when being asked about their future.
A. depress B. depression C. depressed D. depressing
6. There was a huge decline ___________the number of tigers in India.
A. in B. for C. of D. out
7. I'd prefer you ___________anything about the garden until the weather improves.
A. not to make B. not to do C. didn't do D. didn't make
8. Apart - time job gives me the freedom to ___________my own interests.
A. pursue B. chase C. seek D. catch
9. The new road currently under ___________will solve the traffic problems in the town.
A. design B. progress C. construction D. work
10. - Daisy: "What a lovely house you have!" - Mary: ___________."
A. Lovely, I think so B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in
C. Of course not, it's not costly D. No problem
11. There is a rumor that the National Bank is going to ___________the company I am working for.
A. take on B. take out of C. take off D. take over
12. It would be lovely if the children could see and, ___________, touch the animals.
A. eventually B. if possible C. at last D. finally
13. ___________he failed in the entrance exam caused his family much sadness.
A. Which B. That C. The thing D. What

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14. “Do you ____________ your new roommate, or do you two argue?
A. get used to B. on good terms with
C. keep in touch with D. get along with
15. The old woman came in, ___________ by a young man.
A. accompany B. to be accompanied C. accompanying D. accompanied
16. I've applied for the job I saw ___________ in the newspaper last month.
A. advertised B. advertising C. be advertised D. being advertised
17. No, I didn't know his number; ___________ I'd have phoned him.
A. otherwise B. so C. therefore D. unless
18. The minister made no___________ of any further negotiations.
A. mention B. comment C. indication D. remark
19. A: Do you think it will rain tonight? B: ___________. I am attending the evening class.
A. I don't hope so B. I hope so C. I hope not D. I am not hoping
20. Ninety___________ the maximum length of time allowed for entrance exams to this school.
A. minute is B. minutes are C. minute are D. minutes is
21. I couldn’t make___________ what he had talked about because he isn’t used to his accent.
A. across B. into C. out D. up
22. America, as well as Japan, England, and Germany___________.
A. are developed countries B. are developing countries
C. is a developed country D. is developing countries
23. He walked from the court as a free man, having been___________ of murder.
A. unconvinced B. discharged C. liberated D. acquitted
24. Since they aren't answering the phone, they___________.
A. need have left B. can't have left C. must have left D. should have left
25. I'd sooner they ___________ deliver the new furniture tomorrow.
A. mustn't B. shouldn't C. didn't D. wouldn't
26. If we___________ the first bus, we wouldn't be late now.
A. will take B. took C. had taken D. take
27. John: "Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?"
Laura: "___________"
A. Yes, it's an absurd idea C. Of course not. You bet
B. There's no doubt about it D. Well, that's very surprising
28. A few animals sometimes fool their enemies ___________to be dead.
A. to be appearing B. to appear C. by appearing D. have been appearing
29. ___________to his brother's graduation party, George wouldn't have met Mary
A. Had he not gone B. Hadn't he gone C. lf he has not gone D. lf he shouldn't have gone
30. Nowadays children would prefer history ___________in more practical ways.
A. to be taught B. teach C. be taught D. to be teaching
31. I thought you said she was going away the next Sunday, ___________?
A. wasn't she B. didn't you C. didn't I D. wasn't it
32. In our team, no person ___________John could finish this tough task in such a short time.
A. other than B. rather than C. but for D. outside
33. The assistant suggested ___________ the next day when the manager would be there.
A. we are coming back B. to come back C. we will come back D. we came back

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34. “There is no further treatment we can give”, said Dr. Jekyll. “We must let the disease take
its___________.
A. end B. course C. term D. way
35. Can you take___________ of the shop while Mr. Bent all is away?
A. management B. running C. charge D. operation
Write your answers here:
1 __________ 2__________ 3__________ 4 __________ 5 __________
6 __________ 7__________ 8__________ 9 __________ 10__________
11 __________ 12__________ 13__________ 14 __________ 15__________
16 __________ 17__________ 18__________ 19 __________ 20__________
21 __________ 22__________ 23__________ 24 __________ 25__________
26 __________ 27__________ 28__________ 29 __________ 30__________
31 __________ 32__________ 33__________ 34 __________ 35__________

VI. There is one mistake in each sentence. Identify the mistake and write your answer in the space
provided. (1,0 point)
1. We wish today was sunny so that we could spend the day in the countryside to communicate with
nature. A B C D
2. Julia has such many things to do that she has no time to go out.
A B C D
3. Our friends suggested to spend the summer holiday on an island in the Pacific Ocean.
A B C D
4. In some countries, octopuses and snails are considered being delicacies to eat.
A B C D
5. There weren’t chairs enough for the people attending the medical congress.
A B C D
Write your answers here:
1 __________ 2___________ 3___________ 4 ___________ 5___________

SECTION 4. READING (5.0 POINTS)

I. Read the following passage and choose the item ( A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the
questions about it (1.0 point)
The United States is presently facing serious water problems. Rain and snow do not fall evenly across
the country. The Northwest receives an abundance of rain, more than eighty inches each year in some
areas. In contrast, parts of the West and Southwest receive less than ten inches per year. The Northeast
and Midwest traditionally have had sufficient supplies of water, but recently both regions have begun to
experience water shortages.
The Southwest receives its water from primarily two sources: large, underground reserves of water,
called aquifers, and the 1,400- mile- long Colorado River. The aquifers, which were formed over
thousands of years ago, are being consumed slowly but surely. More water is taken out than nature can
replace.
The beautiful Colorado River has caused nearly as many fights in the West and Southwest as gold or
whiskey ever did. This precious source of water flows through Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, California, and
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Mexico. Each of the seven states as well as Mexico has a legal right to a portion of its water; however, for
years, California has been using not only its share of water but also a part of Arizona's to supply water for
Los Angeles and the surrounding area. People from Arizona and the mountain states resent this and feel
their water is being stolen. By the time the river actually reaches its goal, the Gulf of California, there is
no longer much water left to fight over. After Mexico claims its ten percent share for irrigation, the once
mighty Colorado becomes a trickle and gradually disappears into the sand.
1. Which of the following statements about the Colorado River is false?
A. It flows through two countries.
B. It has been the cause of many fights in the Southwest.
C. Its water is divided equally among seven states.
D. The mouth of the river is on the Gulf of California.
2. What does the word "evenly" in the first paragraph mean?
A. exactly B. horizontally C. equally D. vertically
3. The word "its" in the last paragraph refers to………..
A. Colorado River B. America C. each of the seven states as well as Mexico D. Mexico
4. To say that" the Colorado River has caused nearly as many fights as gold or whiskey ever did "
implies that………
A. the water of the Colorado is extremely valuable.
B. it costs a lot to get a drink of water on the Colorado River.
C. historically, there have been many fights near the river.
D. people have fought for gold, whiskey, and the water of the Colorado
5. In paragraph 3, the passage states that the Colorado River has become a trickle. In this context, the
word "trickle" means………….
A. to flow slowly B. a thin stream C. a drop of water D. a lake
Write your answers here:
1 __________ 2___________ 3___________ 4 ___________ 5___________

VII. Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) that fits the blank in the following passage (2.0 points).
Few people now question the reality of global warming and its effects on the world's climate. Many
scientists (1) ______ the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase (2) ______ the world's
temperatures and are convinced that, more than ever before, the Earth is at (3) ______ from the force of
the wind, rain and sun. (4) _____ to them, global warming is making extreme weather events; such as
hurricanes and droughts, even more (5) ______ and causing sea levels all around the world to (6) ______.
Environmental groups are putting (7) ______ on governments to take action to reduce the amount of
carbon dioxide which is given (8) ______ by factories and power plants, thus attacking the problem at its
source. They are in (9) ______ of more money being spent on research into solar, wind and wave energy
devices, which could then replace existing power stations. Some scientists, (10) ______, believe that even
if we stopped releasing carbon dioxide and other gases into the atmosphere tomorrow, we would have to
wait several hundred years to notice the results. Global warming, it seems, is to stay.
1. A. give B. put C. take D. have
2. A. in B. at C. by D. to
3. A. threat B. danger C. risk D. harm
4. A. Concerning B. Regarding C. Depending D. According
5. A. strick B. strong C. severe D. heavy
6. A. raise B. arise C. lift D. rise

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 7. A. force B. pressure C. persuation D. encouragement
8. A. off B. away C. up d. over
9. A. belief B. request C. favor D. suggestion
10. A. because B. however C. despite D. although
Write your answers here:
1 __________ 2___________ 3___________ 4 ___________ 5___________
6 __________ 7___________ 8___________ 9 ___________ 10__________

VIII. Fill in each of the numbered blanks passages below with ONE suitable word (2.0 points).
MY HOME TOWN
I was born in one of the most interesting cities in Malaysia. It has a rich, colourful history and
many parts of the city have hardly changed at (1) …………………….. during the last five centuries. However,
nowadays, it is (2) …………………….. longer the trade centre that it used to (3) ……………………... It is difficult to
imagine that at one time its harbour used to be visited (4) …………………….. over 2,000 ships a week, and that
the huge warehouses along the quayside would have (5) …………………….. full of spices and silks, jewels and
tea.
The old city centre is small, which (6) …………………….. it very easy to explore (7) …………………….. foot. A
river neatly divides the town, (8) …………………….. only physically but in spirit as well. On one side, you find
many grand houses, but on crossing the river, you find yourself in ancient Chinatown, where you really
take a step back into the past.
It is great fun to wander through the colourful, noisy backstreets. As well as having shops that sell
a wide range of clothes and shoes, some of these streets are also famous (9) …………………….. high quality
antiques. Unfortunately, most of the bargains disappeared many years ago. However, if you look (10)
…………………….. carefully, you can still come across an interesting souvenvir.

Write your answers here:

1 __________ 2___________ 3___________ 4 ___________ 5___________
6 __________ 7___________ 8___________ 9 ___________ 10__________

SECTION 5: WRITING (4.0 POINTS)

IX. 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)
1. My sister had no intention of going to the USA to study although she got the scholarship.
→ My sister didn’t _______________________________________________________________
2. I had to wait for my friend for over an hour.
→ My friend kept ________________________________________________________________
3. We couldn’t relax until all the guests had gone home.
→ Only_________________________________________________________________________
4. I only recognized him when he came into the light.
→ Not until______________________________________________________________________
5. A house in that city will cost you at least 50,000$.
→ You won’t be able______________________________________________________________

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X. 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)
1. He speaks English extremely well. (command)
2. I don’t think there will be any applicants for this post. (likelihood)
3. It was difficult for Jenifer to believe in the good news. (hardly)
4. Because of his illness he could not study effectively. (impossible)
5. Although he took a taxi, Jack still arrived late for the meeting. (spite)

XI. Write a paragraph (more than 150 words) about advantages and disadvantages of Facebook. (2.0
points)
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___The end____
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM
ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TRƯỜNG
NĂM HỌC 2020-2021
Môn: Tiếng Anh 9

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SECTION 1: LISTENING (2.0 POINTS)
I. You will hear a recorded message about an arts festival. Choose the correct
answer by circling the letters A, B or C for each question.
1. C 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. C
II. You will hear someone talking on the radio about a Language Study Fair. For each
question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space.
6. March
7. talk
8. computer program
9. Saturday
10. 984 7711.

SECTION 2: PHONETICS (1.0 POINTS)

III. Choose the words that has the underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

1. B 2. B 3. D
IV. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others.

4. C 5. A

SECTION 3: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (8.0 POINTS)

V. Choose the word, phrase or sentence ( A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence (7.0 points).
1. C 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. B
6. A 7. B 8. A 9. C 10. B
11. D 12. B 13. B 14. D 15. D
16. A 17. A 18. A 19. C 20. D
21. D 22. C 23. C 24. C 25. C
26. C 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. A
31. B 32. C 33. D 34. B 35. C

VI. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting (1.0 point).
1. D 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. B

SECTION 4: READING (5.0 POINTS)

I. Read the following passage and choose the item ( A, B, C or D) that best answers
each of the questions about it (1.0 point).
1.C 2.C 3.A 4.A 5.B
VII. Choose the best option(A, B, C or D) that fits the blank in the following passage (2.0 points).
1. B. put 2. A. in 3. C. risk 4. D. According 5. C. severe
6. D. rise 7. B. pressure 8. A. off 9. C. for 10. B. however

VIII. Fill in each of the numbered blanks in the passages below with ONE suitable
word (2.0 points).
1. all 2. no 3. be 4. by 5. been

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 6. makes 7. on 8. not 9. for 10. around

SECTION 5: WRITING (4.0 POINTS)

IX. 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)
1. My sister didn’t intend to go to the USA to study although she got the scholarship.
3. My friend kept me waiting for over an hour.
3. Only after/when all the guests had gone (home) could we relax / were we able to relax
4. Not until he came into the light did I recognize him.
5. You won’t be able to buy/get a house in that city for less than/under $50.000.
X. 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)
1. He has an excellent command of English.
2. There is little/no likelihood that there will be applicants for this post.
3. Jenifer could hardly believe in the good news.
4. Her illness made it impossible for her to work effectively.
Her illness made her impossible to work effectively.
5. In spite of (his/Jack’s) taking a taxi, Jack/he arrived late for the meeting.
In spite of the fact that he took a taxi, Jack still arrived late for the meeting.

XI. Write a paragraph (more than 150 words) about advantages and disadvantages of Facebook. (2.0
points)
Suggested writing
Today, facebook is so popular around the world, however, it has both positive and negative
effects. Facebook brings people three main advantages in communication, education and business. People
can contact with far-away friends via video calls, messages or statuses in facebook. Facebook users can
also join in study groups or follow educational pages to discuss and learn from them. Similarly, online
shops are available for buyers and sellers which is very convenient. However, many people are captured
in the bad sides of facebook. Facebook is too addictive that many youngsters spends hours surfing
facebook, instead of going out, learning or helping their family. Besides, information on facebook may be
incorrect and cause wrong assumptions that can enhance or mock at someone. There, privacy is not
ensured. Users’ information, pictures can be leaked out to the public everytime. In sum, using facebook
should be adjusted moderately for its duplicity
___The end___

Listening transcripts
Part 1
Message:

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 This is the Arts Festival Box Office. There is no one here to take your call, but do not hang up, as
further information follows. The Festival begins on the 12th of May and continues to the 28th. There are
things happening in several parts of the town itself, and
outside it. At the Theatre Royal, there will be a series of concerts, starting with jazz singer Elaine Delmar
on the 12th of May. George Melly brings his own special kind of jazz and fun to the theatre on the 13th of
May. On Thursday the 19th of May, there is the opera Faust. For
classical music fans, the Brodsky String Quartet appear on the 23rd of May. There are also concerts at the
Corn Exchange. For people who prefer dance music, we have the London All Stars Steel Band on Sunday
the 15th of May. On Thursday the 19th of May we welcome
back the Viennese Gala Orchestra, who are regular performers at the Festival. Finally, also at the Corn
Exchange, there will be a series of jazz concerts each Friday at 1 o’clock. During these lunch-time
concerts a bar will be open for the sale of wine and we are offering free soft drinks. Sandwiches will also
be on sale. Light meals can be bought in the restaurant afterwards. There are various other musical
performances in the cathedral, and poetry readings in one of the town’s churches. The Film Society has
arranged to show a film of Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni at the theatre. Our programme has full details.
Ickworth House, just outside the town, is joining in the Festival as usual. There is a guided walk around
Ickworth Park on Sunday the 15th, which will last about two and a half hours. Also, on the 19th of May,
we have a special concert of piano music, given by Oliver Davies in the beautiful Ickworth Library. The
price of tickets includes coffee and biscuits and you are advised to book early, as this is always especially
popular. For more information, send for our Festival programme or visit the Box Office from 10.00 a.m.
to 8 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, or 12.00 to 8 p.m. on Saturdays. Bookings can be made in person (cash,
cheque
or credit card), by post (cheques only), or by telephone (credit cards only). We also accept credit card
bookings by fax, on 0284 706035. For these bookings, you must use our booking form. Thank you for
calling.

Part 2.
Organiser: If you're studying English, the Language Study Fair that’s being held this month will
certainly interest you. The show is taking place between the 17th and 19th of March at the National
Education Centre. It aims to answer all your questions about self-study (that’s studying by yourself),
whatever your level. The Language Study Fair provides a perfect opportunity for you to see, compare and
get advice on everything that’s available to help you improve the way you study. Over 350 leading
producers of educational materials will be present. Come along to this, and you won’t waste your money
in the future on materials that are out-of- date, or books that you just don’t need. We’ve got lots of
different things for you to see and hear. There will be stands showing different types of self-study
textbooks and talks by educational speakers on the best ways to study by yourself. You’ll be able to see
the latest furniture available for people who study at home. We’re sure you’ll also enjoy watching people
using the latest computer programs, which can make studying English alone so much easier. This is your
chance to make good decisions about what you buy. You can attend the fair between nine-thirty and five
on Thursday and Friday, and from nine-thirty to four on Saturday. Tickets cost £5 each, or £3 if you’re a
full-time student. All tickets can be booked by ringing the ticket hotline. The number is 984 7711.
Parking can be really difficult around the National Education Centre. However, an all-day space can be
booked for only £2.50 per vehicle. So, we look forward to seeing you there!

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