ỦY BAN NHÂN DÂN HUYỆN KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP HUYỆN LỚP 9

PHÒNG GD & ĐT NĂM HỌC 2019 – 2020

ĐỀ ÔN THI SỐ 07 ĐỀ THI MÔN ANH VĂN
(Đề thi gồm 6 trang) Thời gian làm bài 120 phút
(Không kể thời gian phát đề)
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SECTION I. LISTENING. (3 points – 0.2/each)
There are two parts in this section. You will hear each part twice. After each part, you will have a
fifteen-second pause to do.
Part 1. Questions from 1 to 5. (1.0 points - 0.2/each)
Listen to Dawn talking about her trip to California. Choose the correct answer from A, B or
C for each of the following questions. You will hear the conversation twice.
1. Dawn booked the concert ticket ________.
A. on the internet B. over the phone C. by post
2. Dawn’s plane ticket cost ________.
A. £230 B. £300 C. £350
3. Dawn stayed in ________.
A. a student hotel B. a family friend’s home C. a campsite
4. Dawn thought the concert was ________.
A. not very good B. too short C. too noisy
5. Most of the time, Dawn was ________.
A. on the beach B. on a tour bus C. in the shops
Part 2. Questions from 6 to 15. (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
You will hear a woman telephoning a car rental company to ask about car renting services.
For each blank, write no more than one word or numbers.
CAR RENTAL INQUIRY
* Nationality: America
* Contact number: (6) ………………………………...
* Send written quote by: (7) ………………………………...
* Price for renting: 3(8) $ ………………………………...per day.
Special requirements for the room:
* an another (9) ………………………………...
* most important facility: (10) ………………………………...
Extra equipment:
* they should have a (11) ………………………………...
* as well as a (12) ………………………………...
* Pick them free up from the (13) ………………………………...
* The caravan driver’s age: (14) ………………………………...
* The registered licence issued in: (15) ………………………………...
SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points)
Part 1: Questions from 16 to 35. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
16. She ________ $ 20 out of the bank every Monday.
A. pulls B. draws C. moves D. removes
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17. The thief was ________to six months' imprisonment.
A. given B. sent C. sentenced D. changed
18. Laura and Mitchell are talking about their school curriculum.
- Laura: ''I think Art should be a compulsory subject.''
- Mitchell: ''________. Art helps develop creativity.''
A. I quite agree B. You must be kidding
C. I'm of the opposite opinion D. I don't think that's a good idea
19. – “________.” – “Thank you.”
A. What a lovely house! B. Thanks for coming
C. Please help me with this D. Sorry
20. Don’t worry. They will do the job as ________ as possible.
A. economically B. economical C. economic D. uneconomically
21. It really gets me ________having to work so much overtime.
A. up B. on C. by D. down
22. It’s imperative that this letter ________immediately.
A. were sent B. sent C. be sent D. send
23. Most people in cities should ________cycling instead of using cars.
A. rely on B. take up C. set up D. get round to
24. It looks ________ the game will be cancelled ________the rain stops.
A. like/ unless B. that/ as long as C. as/ for fear that D. as if/ unless
25. Qualifications and _______ are two most important factors that help you get a good job.
A. politeness B. experience C. attention D. impression
26. None of us has ever _______ of taking any rash steps against illegal broadcasting.
A. declared B. persisted C. approved D. concluded
27. There was no ________in waiting longer than half an hour, so we left.
A. good B. use C. worth D. point
28. ________she’s got a job that she likes, she’s a lot happier.
A. Since when B. Just as C. Now that D. Just now
29. ________goes the bus; now we will have to walk!
A. On time B. At once C. There D. Early
30. It was impossible for her to tell the truth so she had to ________a story.
A. invent B. combine C. manage D. lie
31. A letter of _______ is sometimes really necessary for you in a job interview.
A. recommend B. recommended C. recommender D. recommendation
32. She ________her husband’s job for his ill health.
A. accused B. blamed C. caused D. claimed
33. Is Marsha still here?' 'No. She was the first ________.
A. leaving B. that she left C. to leave D. in leaving
34. In the hotel lobby the detective caught ________of the man he had been hired to follow.
A. glance B. view C. vision D. sight
35. She resented_________ waiting for hours in front of the cinema.
A. to be kept B. keeping C. being kept D. being keeping
Part 2. Questions from 36 to 45. (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
36. We find country life ………………………………...to live in the city. (prefer)

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37. ………………………………...people stand to benefit most from these policies. (employ)
38. At present, solar cells are too expensive and ………………………………...to be used (effeciency)
in the commercial generation of electricity.
39. His English is not the ………………………………...in the class. (bad)
40. Visitors said that the ………………………...of the people in Vietnam was most (hospitable)
unforgetable.
41. One of the ……………...of English is that it is becoming simpler and simpler. (strong)
42. The explaination of the accident is very ……………………………….... (confuse)
43. Freedom of ………………………………... is one of the fundamental rights. (speak)
44. Don't be so …………………………. We've only been waiting for a few minutes. (patient)
45. ………………………………...acology will lead to a lot of natural disasters. (balance)
Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50. (1 points - 0.2/ each)
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
46. Mr. Logan’s instructions were such clear that no one had any questions.
47. That the trees lose their leaves are a sign of winter.
48. There are thousands of kinds of bacteria, many of whom are beneficial.
49. On heard the phone ring, I answered it immediately.
50. I’d rather you don’t talk so loudly while I’m studying.
Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55. (1 point - 0.2/ each)
Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
51. It's very difficult to get in touch …………………...her because she works all day.
52. Your request for an extension of credit is …………………...of question.
53. She always has confidence …………………...her students’ abilities.
54. Did you know that Linda is engaged …………………...a friend of mine ?
55. The bank manger wants to go …………………...the details of the loasn before he approves it.
SECTION III: READING (6.0 POINTS)
Part 1. Questions 56 to 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
English is the first language of many people in countries outside the United Kingdom. When
you (56) ________ speakers of English from around the world, you (57) ________ notice that they
do not all speak in the same way. There are also some (58) ________ in the words they use,
including the names of (59) ________objects that are part of everyone’s daily life. But although
pronunciation and (60) ________ are not the same everywhere, it is interesting that English
speakers (61) ________ opposite sides of the world can understand (62) ________other quite
easily. It does not seem to (63) ________where they learnt the language. And of course this is one
reason why speakers of other languages are keen (64) ________ learning English too. If you know
English, you are more (65) ________ to be able to study or work in all sorts of exciting places,
such as the United States or Australia.
56. A. recognise B. meet C. find D. attend
57. A. originally B. strangely C. curiously D. immediately
58. A. mistakes B. corrections C. changes D. differences
59. A. common B. popular C. favourite D. general
60. A. reading B. composition C. dictation D. vocabulary
61. A. of B. in C. from D. at
62. A. each B. one C. the D. some

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63. A. mine B. care C. matter D. worry
64. A. by B. on C. to D. for
65. A. likely B. probably C. possibly D. luckily
Part 2. Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question
Dinosaurs were reptiiles that live during a period of earth’s history called the Mesozic Era,
which is also known as the age of Reptiles. The first dinosaurs appeared more than 200 million
years ago. For many millions of years, they dominated the land with their huge size and strength.
Then about 65 million years ago, they died out reather suddenly, never reemerge.
The word “Dinosaurs” comes from two Greek words meaning “terrible lizard”. Dinosaurs
were not lizards, but their appearance could be truly terrifying. The biggest one weighed more than
ten times as much as a mature elephant and nearly equaled the size of most modern-day whales.
The famous kinds of dinosaurs, including the brontosaurus and tyrannosaurus rex, reached 80 to 90
feet in length. Not all dinosaurs were giants, however, some were actually not larger than a
chicken.
Scientists still do not know what caused dinosaurs to disapear. One theory involves a change
in the earth’s climate. It is believed that temperatures dropped significantly towards the end of the
Cretaceous protection, it is possible that the climate became too chilly for dinosaurs. In contrast,
other species having protection, such as the mammals and birds, were able to survive/
66. What is the best tittle for this passage?
A. History of the earth B. Earth’s largest Reptiles
C. The Metabolism of Dinosaurs D. The Domination of the land
67. It can be inferred from the passage that the Age of Reptiles lasted about ________.
A. 135 million years B. 200 million years C. 80 million years D. 65 million years
68. The author uses the phrase “never reemerge” to indicate that the dinosaurs_________.
A. went into hide B. became extinct C. lost their way D. never died out
69. The word “one” in line 6 prefers________.
A. lizards B. terrible lizard C. dinosaurs D. appearance
70. The statements are true except:9
A. The famous kinds of dinosaurs were brontosaurus and tyrannosaurus rex.
B. Dinosaurs had been living during the Mesozic Era.
C. All dinosaurs were giants.
D. Scientists haven’t known what caused dinosaurs to disapear.
71. The word “chilly” in line 12 means __________
A. very hot B. warm C. freezing D. rather hot
72. According to the passage, what is true about the size of dinosaurs?
A. it was rather uniform B. It guaranteed their survival
C. It varied quiet greatly
D. It made them the largest creatures ever on earth
73. For many millions of years, dinosaurs dominated the land because of their____________
A. size B. appearance
C. length D. strength and huge appearance
74. While dinosaurs became extinct, other species such as the mammals and birds, were able to
survive because they were___________
A. fat B. adaptable C. giant D. thin

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75. The paragraph following the passage most likely disscuses __________.
A. the ability of mammals to survive
B. other changes in the climate
C. protection of other species
D. another theory about the disappearance dinosaurs
Part 3: Questions 76 – 85. (2.0 points- 0.2/ each)
Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap.
Fitness experts are now telling us that cycling is (76) ………………..………...of the best forms of
exercise. As well as making you stronger and (77) ………………..………...energetic, cycling also helps to
improve your breathing. Not only does correct breathing help your lungs develop, but it is (78)
………………..………...good for your general well-being. But for cycling to have the right effect on the
body, you should cycle as often (79) ………………..………...you can, because the more you practice, the
better the results will be.
For people (80) ………………..………...are not accustomed to doing exercise, cycling is a great start.
It also has (81) ………………..………...advantages. Because it is an outdoor sport, it allows you to spend
time in the open air, and the idea of being able to escape (82) ………………..………...the noise and traffic of
the city is very attractive to many people. In countries like Germany and Holland, (83) ………………..
………...cycling is extremely popular, special cycling lanes are often built along the side of the road.
This not only gives the cyclist more freedom, but it prevents accidents as (84) ………………..………...,
which are often caused by impatient drivers who can't wait to overtake a slow cyclist. More and
more people are taking (85) ………………..………...cycling in other countries too, even if there are no
special cycle lanes.
SECTION IV. WRITITNG (4 points)
Part 1: Questions 86 – 90. (1 point- 0.2/ each)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
86. Adeles tries hard, but she doesn't get anywhere.
 However........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
87. It is thought that the boss is considering raising wages.
 The boss is..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
88. He speaks more persuasively than his brother does.
 He is..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
89. “I hear you won the championship. Congratulations!” Jane said to John.
 Jane congratulate.................................................................................................................................................................................................................
90. If I were you, I wouldn't tell anybody about the discovery.
 You’d...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Part 2: Questions 91 – 95. (1 point - 0.2/ each)
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the given
word. Do not change the given word.
91. The manage failed to persuade her to take the job. (succeed)
@ The manager ……………………………………………………………… her to take the job.
92. The witness described the assassin in detail. (description)
@ The witness ……………………………………………………………… of the assassin.
93. “Don’t swim just after you have eaten.” she said to them. (warned)
 She ……………………………………………………………… just as they had eaten.

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94. He doesn’t get on well with his colleagues. (terms)
 He is ……………………………………………………………… his colleagues.
95. Her parents didn't let her go to the rock concert. (allowed)
 She ……………………………………………………………… to the rock concert.
Part 3: Paragraph writing. (2.0 points)
People think that secondary school students should only learn such subjects as literature,
mathematics, and English. Write a paragraph of about 120-150 words to let people know your
point of view. Your paragraph should include at least 3 arguments.
(You are not allowed to include your name, address or any personal information in the essay).
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