UBND QUẬN NAM TỪ LIÊM ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9

PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO MÔN: TIẾNG ANH

Năm học 2019 - 2020
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút
(Đề thi gồm 8 trang giấy)
ĐIỂM BÀI THI Họ tên và chữ ký giám khảo Số phách

Bằng số: Giám khảo 1: ……………………………

…………… Giám khảo 2: ……………………………
Bằng chữ:
……………
(Học sinh không được sử dụng bất cứ loại từ điển nào)

A. LISTENING
You'll hear a conversation between two people. Listen and fill in the blanks. You will listen
ONCE only.
Complete the information below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A
NUMBER for each answer.

CITY LIBRARY

Head librarian Example: Mrs Philips

Hours 1……………………….…….. to 4.30

Books
Ground floor 2……………………...………..
Second floor Adult collection
Third floor 3……….………………..……..

Books carts
Brown cards books to re – shelve
Black cart books to 4 ……………….………..
White cart books to 5………………….……...

Complete the library schedule below.

Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer

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 Activity Location Day and time

Story time Children’s room 6. ……………. at 11.00

7. ………………………... Reference room Saturday at 8. …………..……
Lecture series 9. ………………….… room Friday at 10. …………………

B. PHONETICS
I. Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from
the rest.
1. A. casebook B. briefcase C. suitcase D. purchase
2. A. graduate B. schedule C. individual D. endanger
3. A. edition B. diameter C. editor D. event
4. A. folk B. milk C. walk D. half

II. Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is different from the rest.
1. A. millennium B. application C. criteria D. curriculum
2. A. deficiency B. psychology C. ecological D. competitor
3. A. encouragement B. interviewer C. acknowledgement D. miraculously

C. LEXICO - GRAMMAR
I. Choose the right option for each gap in the following sentences.
1. Since they aren’t answering their telephone, they ___.
A. must have left B. need have left C. can have left D. should have left
2. Tom: “Is it important?” Tim: “___”
A. It’s a matter of life and death! C. No worry, that’s nothing.
B. Not on your life! D. It’s ridiculous.
3. ___ you read the instructions carefully, you’ll understand what to do.
A. As much as B. As well as C. As far as D. Provided
4. Billy is very proud of himself. His first product is a ___.
A. small hand-painted china vase C. china small hand-painted vase
B. small china hand-painted vase D. hand-painted small china vase
5. She joined the local tennis club, ___ were at least 60.
A. most of which C. most of whose members
B. most members D. most of its members
6. Turn up to page 24 to find out at a ___ which couses are available to you.
A. look B. stare C. glance D. glimpse
7. ___ more help, I’ll call my neighbor.
A. I have needed B. Should I need C. I should need D. Needed
8. Students are usually ___ a lot of study pressure before the important examinations.
A. on B. with C. under D. beneath
9. The city was under ___ for six months before it finally fell.
A. blockade B. cordon C. siege D. closure
10. The man talking to Professor Evers has just been elected to become ___ MP (Member of
Parliament).
A. the B. a C. an D. x
11. Jack: “Well, I have just finished my exam. I’m too tired.” Jill: “___”
A. Well done! You did a really great job. B. Go on! I know you can do it.
C. Stay calm. Everything will be alright. D. If I were you, I would take a break.
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12. By the time Ryan finally graduated from high school, he ___ five different schools because his
parents moved frequently.
A. had attended B. was attending
C. attended D. has been attending
13. Vitamin C ___ by the human body; it gets into the blood stream quickly.
A. absorbs easily B. is easily absorbed
C. is easy to absorb D. absorbed easily
14. This car is much more economical, but it costs ___ the other one.
A. so much as B. as many as
C. twice as much as D. twice as many
15. Jane: “Don’t tell anyone my phone number.” Susan: “___”
A. I wouldn’t. B. I can’t. C. I don’t. D. I won’t.
16. She passed the exam with ___ colours.
A. bright B. flying C. red D. true
17. What a heav fog we have! I’m sure our flight will fall behind ___.
A. plan B. shipment C. time D. schedule
18. The police ___ their attention to the events that led up to the accident.
A. completed B. confirmed C. confined D. contained
19. Hard work is ___ of success.
A. pros and cons B. part and parcel C. chalk and cheese D. back and forth
20. I like that photo very much. Could you make an ___ for me?
A. increase B. extension C. expansion D. enlargement

II. Think of one word only which which can be used appropriately in all three sentences.
1. ___________________
Sally’s front tooth is very ___ . I’m sure it’ll come out soon.
Jane has lost so much weight that al her clothes are too ____.
The horse got ____ from the stable and started trotting towards the road.
2. ___________________
The thief ____ the watch into his pocket when he thought no one was looking.
Several visitors to the castle almost ____ on the newly polished floor.
The speaker ____ a few references to the local football team into his speech, which the audience
appreciated greatly.
3. ___________________
Chris arrived very early for his flight in order to be at the ____ of the queue when the check-in
desk opened.
My sister’s got a really good ____ forfigures, but I’m hopeless at maths.
George has just been promoted to ____ of department so he’ll be even more busy from now on.
III. Fill in each gap with the correct form of the phrasal verbs given. There is one phrasal
verb you don’t need to use.
break up – go off – see through – set in – pass out – put by – face up to
1. They refused to __________________ their responsibilities, with disastrous consequences.
2. Now that winter has__________________, we can expect to spend more money on heating
bills.
3. The road was so congested that he __________________ from the fumes.
4. He decided to __________________ $500 each month for his holidays abroad.
5. She was such a poor liar that everyone __________________ her trick at a glance.
6. Boarding schools are expected to __________________ earlier so students can come back home
in time for Christmas.

IV. Choose the underlined part - A, B, C or D - that needs correcting.

1. Many discoveries have made in the fields of Chemistry and Physics.
A B C D

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2. It was only after he read Julie’s letter did he understood exactly what was wrong.
A B C D
3. I don't know the name of the woman whom I spoke on the phone last night.
A B C D
4. I used to do my own taxes, but now I have done them by an accountant.
A B C D
V. For question 1-5 read the two text below. Use the word in the boxes to form one word that
fits in the same number space in the text. Write the new word in the correct box on your
answer sheet. The exercise begins with an example (0).

Example 0 description
Application details
A full job (0)……………………..… will be sent to all those selected (0) DESCRIBE
for interview, but before sending in your application for this post,
please note that the Overseas Marketing Officer has responsibility
for: (1) RECRUIT
 (1)…………………….…… and enrolment of overseas
student’s suitability for courses. This includes checking
educational qualifications.
 Marketing specialist courses in technical and commmercial
training. (2) REPRESENT
 Giving presentations to staff and (2)……..…………….........
… of overseas organisations. (3) ABLE
 Providing advice and assistance that will (3)……………….
…… students to complete visa and immigration (4) (4) PROCEED
……………………….…… satisfactorily.
 Preparing leaflets, brochures and other informational material
for distribution in overseas markets.
Interviews will be held on 30 July. If you have not heard from us by
20 July, you may assume that your application has been (5) (5) SUCCESS
……………………………..…. on this occasion
D. READING
I. Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap
People become vegetarians for a number of reasons. For some, it’s an ethical (1) ___, as they don’t
like the idea of any animal (2) ___ to provide them with food. For others, it might be for reasons of
health, culture or religion. Vegetarianism has been around for a very long time. The earliest
recorded (3) ___ of vegetarianism were in India, but it was also used in ancient Greece in the 6 th
century BC. In both of these cultures, all (4) ___ of violence towards animals were strongly
discouraged, and vegetarianism was promoted by religious (5) ___ and philosophers. Despite what
some people may think, it has been (6) ___ that a vegetarian diet can be very healthy. If the diet is
(7) ___ properly, then all the necessary nutrients such as proteins can be (8 ) ___ in vegetables,
grains, nuts, eggs, and dairy products.
1. A. subject B. issue C. theme D. topic
2. A. harming B. suffering C. killing D. hurting
3. A. examples B. choices C. samples D. selections
4. A. sizes B. shapes C. forms D. trends
5. A. teams B. gangs C. groups D. bands
6. A. presented B. exhibited C. displayed D. shown
7. A. built B. planned C. created D. made
8. A. met B. recognized C. detected D. found
II. Fill a suitable word in each of the gaps to complete the passage. There is an example at
the beginning (0).
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 The London Marathon
The London Marathon is a long-running story. (0) __It___ was first held in 1981, (1) ________
when more than a million marathon runners of various shapes, sizes and abilities have completed
the challenge of running the full 42 km of the course.
The London Marathon was the brainchild of Chris Brasher. The former Olympic champion
brought the idea home to London (2) __________ completing the New York Marathon in 1979.
‘Could London stage such an event?’ wondered Brasher, answering his (3) ________ question by
organizing the first London Marathon on March 29 1981, (4) ________ 6,255 runners completed
the course.
The event has captured the public imagination and there are always (5) ___________ many people
wanting to take part. Last year an amazing 98,500 people applied to run in it, although only 46,500
(6) ___________ be accepted.
For most of (7) __________ thousands who take part, the day is about fun, achievement and
raising money for charity – with varying degrees of pain! It is the immense community spirit that
(8) _________ the race so special. Clubs, community groups and schools assist and entertain along
the route as runners – many of (9) __________ in fancy dress – run through the streets raising
money for charitable causes. The streets of London are turned (10) __________ the longest street
party in the world as crowds line course to cheer the runners and enjoy the spectacle.

III. Read the following passage and then choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D)
ACADEMICS AREN’T THE PROBLEM
Studies about how students use their time might shed light on whether they face increased
academic and financial pressures compared with earlier eras.
Based on data about how students are spending time, academic or financial pressures don’t seem
to be greater now than a generation ago.
The data show that full-time students in all types of colleges study much less now than they did a
generation ago - a full 10 hours a week less. Students are also receiving significantly higher
grades. So it appears that academic pressures are, in fact, considerably lower than they used to be.
The time-use data don’t suggest that students feel greater financial pressures, either. When the
time savings and lower opportunity costs are factored in, college appears less expensive for most
students than it was in the 1960s. And though there are now full-time students working to pay
while in college, they study less even when paid work choices are held constantly.
In other words, full-time students do not appear to be studying less in order to work more. They
appear to be studying less and spending the extra time on leisure activities or fun. It seems hard to
imagine that students feeling increased financial pressures would respond by taking more leisure.
Based on how students are spending their time then, it doesn’t look as though academic or
financial pressures are greater now than a generation ago. The time-use data don’t speak directly to
social pressures, and it may well be that these have become more intense lately.
In one recent set of data, students reported spending more than 23 hours per week either
socializing with friends or playing on the computer for fun. Social activities, in person or on
computer, would seem to have become the major focus of campus life. It is hard to tell what kinds
of pressures would be associated with this change.
1. Research studies have shown that pressures put on students nowadays are ___.
A. much greater than the past B. not greater than the past
C. getting ever greater D. more diversified
2. Students nowadays seem to be studying less and ___.
A. giving more time to sports B. taking more extracurricular activities
C. spending more time doing odd jobs D. spending more time on leisure
3. The study’s conclusion that students’ workload now is not greater than before is based on ___.
A. how students spend their time B. what students achieve with greater load
C. how students work through college D. what college demands from students
4. Students get higher grades as ___.
A. students study much harder B. academic workload appears less demanding
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C. academic workload appears more attractive D. college’s facilities are much better
5. All factors considered, college now seems ___.
A. ever more expensive B. more costly C. much more expensive D. less expensive
6. The word “focus” in the last paragraph can be replaced with ___.
A. headline B. primary theme C. biggest importance D. central activity
7. The author finds it hard to point out ___.
A. the cause to students’ financial pressure
B. what is associated with the change in students’ campus life
C. how students’ campus life becomes subject to academic pressure
D. how the background of students’ campus life is built
8. According to the author, the fact that more full-time students are working for pay ___.
A. shows that students are financially pressured
B. is not an indication of pressures
C. does not change students’ campus life
D. indicates that students are academically pressured
9. According to the author, the fact that students have more time for leisure is a proof that ___.
A. financial pressure on students isn’t a problem B. they can’t find extra jobs
C. academic work disinterests them D. they’re active with extra-curricular activities
10. The word “Academics” in the title mostly means ___.
A. college students and tutors B. professors and research students
C. students’ workload in college D. graduate students’ workload

IV. You are going to read an article about jobs that involve international travel. Seven
sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-H the one
which fits each gap (1-7). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
A. On the other hand, it does bring personal benefits, and it also has a dramatic effect on
promotion prospects.

B. Making travel your first requirement is not the way to choose a career

C. And realize you might not want to travel for ever

D. Employers look for candidates with an international outlook

E. And there are plenty of opportunities

F. But not all employers are like this

G. Speak to seasoned international business travellers to get an idea of what you will face

H. Employment in communications, banking and finance, and property management is also worth
looking at

WANT TO JOIN THE JET SET?

You could be jetting off to exotic locations, staying in five-star hotels, eating in top-class
restaurants, and it’s all paid for by your employer. Who wouldn’t want a job involves foreign
travel? (1) _________. The number of jobs requiring international travel growing significantly.
And citing business travel experience on your CV can bring enormous professional benefits.
But it’s not always as interesting as it sounds. There is a big difference between travelling to Milan
as a tourist and travelling there to spend a day in the type of hotel meeting room that can be found
anywhere in Europe. It can be very exciting, but you need to keep your feet firmly on the ground
(2) _________. Flights can be delayed, things can go wrong and it’s easy to get exhausted. Many
jobs mean travelling alone, so you can be lonely.
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Simply targeting any job that involves foreign travel is not the way to start. (3) _________. It’s as
illogical as saying you want a job that involves wearing smart clothes. Instead, you should
consider all the usual factors, such as qualifications and experience, and only then choose a sector
or company that offers opportunities for international travel.
The travel and hotel trades are obvious areas, but the commercial sector also offers good prospects
for travel. In the retail sector, buyers often travel, especially if they work in fresh produce, where
they have to check the suitability of crops. (4) ________. Jobs in the engineering and environment
sector can involve travel, too. Almost any career can mean international travel, if you choose the
right company and role. The number of jobs involving travel, especially at middle-management
level, is growing.
So what will help you secure a role with an international flavour? (5) ________. A second
language is a good indication of how well someone will adapt. You need to show you are flexible
and willing to learn. If your company has a sister company in the Czech Republic, for instance,
learning some Czech will boost your chances.
Find out what the company offers as support package. Many now guarantee that you can return
home at the weekends, or they will limit the amount that people travel each year. (6) _________.
One company asked graduates fresh out of university to move to another country over a weekend,
alone, to find their own accommodation.

And it's as well to remember that international travel can be stressful. People can get burned out by
international business travel. You need to be in control of your schedule, rather than leaving to the
company. You must ensure you get time to rest and talk to your employer all the time about how
you are coping. Don't wait for formal appraisals or until they ask for your views. (7) __________
Most sensible companies ask people to commit to two to three years. This increases the likelihood
of success. And most people who travel on business remember it fondly.

ANSWERS:
1. ___ 2. ___ 3. ___ 4. ___ 5. ___ 6. ___ 7. ___

E. WRITING
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the
word given. Do not change the word given
1. It’s unusual for Carol to get angry with her staff. (HARDLY)
Carol ________________________________________________________ temper with her staff.
2. Mozart’s last work was unfinished when he died. (WITHOUT)
Mozart died ____________________________________________________________ last work.
3. You have to be very patient to work as a primary teacher these days. (DEAL)
Working as a primary school teacher calls _________________________________________
these days.
4. Alice bought a big house because she wanted to open a hotel. (VIEW)
Alice bought a big house ____________________________________________________ a hotel.
5. A short meeting of the cast will take place after today’s rehearsal. (BY)
Today’s rehearsal _______________________________________________________ a short
meeting of the cast.
6. Mr. Conrat’s son is becoming quite well-known as an artist. (NAME)
Mr. Conrat’s son is making___________________________________________himself as an
artist.
7. They have had reports that the President is paying a visit to the Temple of Literature. (BE)
The President has ____________________________________ a visit to the Temple of Literature.
8. If only I hadn’t believed his lies. (TAKEN)
I wish ________________________________________________________________ by his lies.

9. It is essential that this door is kept unlocked. (SHOULD)

On no _________________________________________________________________ locked.
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10. It’s a good thing you wrote the letter or we wouldn’t have known what happened. (YOU)
We wouldn’t have known what happened _____________________________________ that
letter.

II. Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentences printed above it
1. This is the worst meal I have ever had.
Never _________________________________________________________________________.
2. We would prefer you to behave in a polite way.
We would rather ________________________________________________________________.
3. Although she sang badly, she was chosen to be in the band.
Badly _________________________________________________________________________.
4. As people grow older, they become more and more forgetful.
The ___________________________________________________________________________.
5. We wish we had gone somewhere else for the holiday.
In fact we ______________________________________________________________________.

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Fill in each gap with the correct form of the phrasal verbs given. There is one phrasal verb
you don’t need to use.
break up – go off – see through – set in – pass out – put by – face up to
1. Now that winter has__________________, we can expect to spend more money on heating
bills.
2. He decided to __________________ $500 each month for his holidays abroad.
3. They refused to __________________ their responsibilities, with disastrous consequences.
4. She was such a poor liar that everyone __________________ her trick at a glance.
5. The road was so congested that he __________________ from the fumes.
6. Boarding schools are expected to __________________ earlier so students can come back
home in time for Christmas.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the
word given. Do not change the word given
1. It’s unusual for Carol to get angry with her staff. (HARDLY)
Carol _______________________________________________________ temper with her staff.
2. A short meeting of the cast will take place after today’s rehearsal. (BY)
Today’s rehearsal ______________________________________________ a short meeting of
the cast.
3. You have to be very patient to work as a primary teacher these days. (DEAL)
Working as a primary school teacher calls _________________________________ these days.
4. Mozart’s last work was unfinished when he died. (WITHOUT)
Mozart died ___________________________________________________________ last work.
5. Alice bought a big house because she wanted to open a hotel. (VIEW)
Alice bought a big house ____________________________________________________ a
hotel.
6. Mr. Conrat’s son is becoming quite well-known as an artist. (NAME)
Mr. Conrat’s son is making___________________________________________himself as an
artist.
7. They have had reports that the President is paying a visit to the Temple of Literature. (BE)
The President has ____________________________________ a visit to the Temple of
Literature.
8. If only I hadn’t believed his lies. (TAKEN)
I wish _______________________________________________________________ by his lies.
9. It is essential that this door is kept unlocked. (SHOULD)
On no _________________________________________________________________ locked.
10. We would prefer you to behave in a polite way.
We would rather _______________________________________________________________.
11. It’s a good thing you wrote the letter or we wouldn’t have known what happened. (YOU)
We wouldn’t have known what happened ___________________________________ that letter.
12. Although she sang badly, she was chosen to be in the band.
Badly ________________________________________________________________________.
13. As people grow older, they become more and more forgetful.
The _________________________________________________________________________.
14. We wish we had gone somewhere else for the holiday.
In fact we ____________________________________________________________________.
Use the word in the boxes to form one word that fits in the same number space in the text.
Application details
A full job (0)……………………..… will be sent to all those selected (0) DESCRIBE
for interview, but before sending in your application for this post,
please note that the Overseas Marketing Officer has responsibility
for: (1) RECRUIT
 (1)…………………….…… and enrolment of overseas
student’s suitability for courses. This includes checking
educational qualifications.
 Marketing specialist courses in technical and commmercial
training. (2) REPRESENT
 Giving presentations to staff and (2)……..…………….........…
(3) ABLE
of overseas organisations.
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  Providing advice and assistance that will (3)………………. (4) PROCEED
…… students to complete visa and immigration (4)
……………………….…… satisfactorily.
 Preparing leaflets, brochures and other informational material
for distribution in overseas markets.
Interviews will be held on 30 July. If you have not heard from us by (5) SUCCESS
20 July, you may assume that your application has been (5)
……………………………..…. on this occasion

Fill a suitable word in each of the gaps to complete the passage.

The London Marathon is a long-running story. (0) __It___ was first held in 1981, (1) ________
when more than a million marathon runners of various shapes, sizes and abilities have completed
the challenge of running the full 42 km of the course.
The London Marathon was the brainchild of Chris Brasher. The former Olympic champion
brought the idea home to London (2) __________ completing the New York Marathon in 1979.
‘Could London stage such an event?’ wondered Brasher, answering his (3) ________ question
by organizing the first London Marathon on March 29 1981, (4) ________ 6,255 runners
completed the course.
The event has captured the public imagination and there are always (5) ___________ many
people wanting to take part. Last year an amazing 98,500 people applied to run in it, although
only 46,500 (6) ___________ be accepted.
For most of (7) __________ thousands who take part, the day is about fun, achievement and
raising money for charity – with varying degrees of pain! It is the immense community spirit that
(8) _________ the race so special. Clubs, community groups and schools assist and entertain
along the route as runners – many of (9) __________ in fancy dress – run through the streets
raising money for charitable causes. The streets of London are turned (10) __________ the
longest street party in the world as crowds line course to cheer the runners and enjoy the
spectacle.

Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap
People become vegetarians for a number of reasons. For some, it’s an ethical (1) ___, as they
don’t like the idea of any animal (2) ___ to provide them with food. For others, it might be for
reasons of health, culture or religion. Vegetarianism has been around for a very long time. The
earliest recorded (3) ___ of vegetarianism were in India, but it was also used in ancient Greece in
the 6th century BC. In both of these cultures, all (4) ___ of violence towards animals were strongly
discouraged, and vegetarianism was promoted by religious (5) ___ and philosophers. Despite
what some people may think, it has been (6) ___ that a vegetarian diet can be very healthy. If the
diet is (7) ___ properly, then all the necessary nutrients such as proteins can be (8) ___ in
vegetables, grains, nuts, eggs, and dairy products.
1. A. subject B. issue C. theme D. topic
2. A. harming B. suffering C. killing D. hurting
3. A. examples B. choices C. samples D. selections
4. A. sizes B. shapes C. forms D. trends
5. A. teams B. gangs C. groups D. bands
6. A. presented B. exhibited C. displayed D. shown
7. A. built B. planned C. created D. made
8. A. met B. recognized C. detected D. found

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