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1. PHÒNG GD & ĐT TP ĐỒNG XOÀI KỲ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9 CẤP THÀNH PHỐ Năm học : 2023-2024 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Môn thi: Tiếng Anh (Đề có 8 trang) Thời gian làm bài 150 phút ((không kể thời gian phát đề) Ngày thi: 09/ 11 /2023 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECTION I. LISTENING (3.0 POINTS – 0.2/each) Part 1. Questions from 1 to 10 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each) You will hear a woman talking about her stolen bag. Listen and fill in the gaps with ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. You will listen TWICE. Police Report: Stolen Goods Description of items: Vitoli Bag (1)___________________ on opposite corners Time: about (2)___________________ Place: by the (3)___________________ Contents of the bag: (4)___________________ Traveller’s checks Name: Helen (5)___________________ Nationality: (6)___________________ Address: The Palms, (7)___________________, 75 (8)___________________ Avenue Telephone: (9)___________________ Estimated Value: $ (10)___________________ Part 2. Questions from 11 to 15. (1.0 point - 0.2/ each) You will hear a university tutor interviewing a candidate for a place of graduate diploma course in teaching geography. Listen and choose the best answer in A, B, C, or D. You will listen TWICE. 11. What is Jonathan’s major strand? A. EconomicsB. PoliticsC. GeographyD. Agricultural Science 12. How many years did Jonathan work as a volunteer teacher? A. more than 3 yearsB. near 3 yearsC. almost 2 yearsD. about 4 years 13. What was the organization Jonathan worked for named? A. West AfricaB. Teaching Volunteering C. Teach SouthD. Rural co-operative 14. Of which subject did Jonathan teach Form 2? A. GeographyB. EnglishC. AgricultureD. Science 15. What made Jonathan want to leave after the first year? A. SicknessB. Boring placesC. Low level studentsD. Few teaching materials. SECTION II. LEXICAL-GRAMMAR (7.0 POINTS – 0.1/each) Part 1. Pronunciation: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. 16. A. surplus B. surgery C. surprise D. surface 17. A. houses B. horses C. raises D. rises 18. A. question B. unique C. technique D. antique Part 2. Stress: Choose the word whose main stress pattern is placed differently from the others. 19. A. reliable B. responsible C. independent D. decisiveness 20. A. cognitive B. physical C. medical D. volunteer Part 3. Synonyms: Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences. 21. In 1921, accompanied by her two daughters, Marie Curie made a triumphant journey to the United States to raise funds for research on radium. A. sorrowful B. difficult C. adventurous D. victorious 22. Now imagine being turned down or paying exorbitant sums for life insurance and health coverage by companies that deem you too high a risk even though you feel fit as a fiddle. A. in very bad health B. suitable enough for the job C. in very good health D. qualified for the position 1
2. 23. A number of practices at local festivals have come under strong scrutiny in recent years. A. approval B. attention C. disapproval D. examination Part 4. Antonyms: Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences. 24. Kootenay-Jobin says the cultural integration experience can be exacerbated by challenges such as racism and housing. A. increased B. improved C. provoked D. worsen 25. Always willing to talk to the media, and skilled in putting his view across, he reserved most of his energies for negotiations at the highest political levels. A. communicating his view effectively B. disapproving his opinion C. explaining his ideas clearly D. conveying his view unclearly Part 5. Lexical & Grammar: Questions from 26 to 55. Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions. 26. Sky Airlines _____ safety standards were considered so poor that its planes were banned in Europe in 2002 has improved greatly in recent years. A. who B. whom C. whose D. whoever 27. It was not until they sent me the invitation _____ how meaningful I was to them. A. that I realized B. I realized C. did I realize D. had I realized 28. A trial medication _____ to treat common viral infections has proved to be somewhat effective. A. is used B. used C. using D. that used 29. Consumers often _____ from the increasing competition among supermarkets, which try to attract customers by lowering their prices. A. benefit B. profit C. interest D. suffer 30. For a short while, I managed to catch _____ of the President entering the palace. A. vision B. notice C. view D. sight 31. He taught his children to be respectful _____ other cultures. A. with B. of C. for D. toward 32. Mr. Nixon refused to answer the questions on the _____ that the matter was confidential. A. excuses B. reasons C. grounds D. foundations 33. I'm going for a walk in the park. Would you like to _____ me company? A. follow B. stay C. ward D. keep 34. He works until nine o'clock every evening, and that's quite _____ the work he does over the weekend. A. except for B. apart from C. without D. but for 35. It is mandatory that smoking in public _____. A. is prohibited B. must be prohibited C. prohibit D. be prohibited 36. In her speech the Prime Minister _____ tribute to the valuable contributions to society made by voluntary organizations. A. paid B. sent C. brought D. gave 37. It’s hard to believe that anyone would purposely harm a child, _____ of all its own mother. A. first B. least C. best D. worst 38. In any transport system, the safety of passengers should be _____. A. paramount B. eminent C. chief D. prime 39. He opened the account with a(n) _____ to running up a healthy overdraft. A. aim B. view C. purpose D. plan 40. John _____ from social activity because he felt embarrassed with people. A. held on B. held off C. held back D. held out 41. _____ in our town this year. A. Many a new house has been built B. Many a new house was built C. Many a new house have been built D. Many a new houses were built 42. Antarctica is covered by a huge cap _____ 70 percent of the earth's fresh water. A. contained B. that contain C. containing D. having been contained 43. ______ disadvantaged children learn how to read and write is rewarding work. A. Being helped B. To be helped C. Helping D. Have helped 44. ______, we couldn’t make out the gist of the passage. A. Careful as Jack explained B. As Jack carefully explained 2
3. C. Due to Jack’s careful explanationsD. Though carefully explained by Jack 45. When I arrived, I found out that I _____ the heavy gas bottle on my back because the campsite now had electric cookers. A. needn’t have carried B. didn’t need to carry C. can’t have carried D. might not have carried 46. Forest fire in Brazil is _____ that we hurriedly find the most effective way to stop it; otherwise life on earth would be threatened. A. a so serious disaster B. so a serious disaster C. so serious a disaster D. a such serious disaster 47. When you use the Internet, you have so much information at your _____ . A. fingers B. hands C. thumbs D. fingertips 48. I found the training exhausting as the coach always pushed us to the _____ . A. borderB. frontierC. restrictionD. limit 49. I _____ the book about artificial intelligence by tomorrow, then you can borrow it. A. finishB. will finishC. will be finishing D. will have finished 50. I deeply regret _____ to her so severely last night. She was badly hurt. A. to be speaking B. having spoken C. to speak D. being spoken 51. _____ saying was so important that I asked everyone to stop talking and listen. A. What the woman was B. That the woman was C. The woman was D. When was the woman 52. This song is not _____ as original as their previous ones. A. nearly B. almost C. virtually D. practically 53. The students' plan for a musical show to raise money for charity received _____ support from the school administrators. A. big-hearted B. warm-hearted C. whole-hearted D. light-hearted 54. Paul and Daisy are discussing life in the future. - Paul: “I believe space travel will become more affordable for many people in the future.” - Daisy: “________.” A. It is very kind of you to say so B. It doesn’t matter at all C. I am sorry to hear that D. There’s no doubt about that 55. Hana and Jennifer are talking about the book they have read. - Hana: “The book is really interesting and educational.” - Jennifer: “________.” . A. I'd love to B. Don't mention it C. It's nice of you to say so D. I couldn’t agree more Part 6. Error identification and correction. Questions from 56 to 65. Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them. 56. Each of the nurses report to the operating room when his or her name is called. 57. This book consists about three parts: introduction, development and conclusion. 58. My father used to give me a good advice whenever I had a problem. 59. The earth is the only planet with a large number of oxygen in its atmosphere. 60. The vase has the same design, but it is different shaped from that one. 61. Exercising well is as important to your health as sleep and eating correctly. 62. The assumption that smoking has bad effects on our health have been proved. 63. These windows are very dirty. They need to clean immediately. 64. Had the committee members considered the alternatives more carefully, they would have realized that the second was superior than the first. 65. Our grandfather, who had an excellent memory when young, has become forgettable in recent years due to his old age. Your answers: Questions Errors Correction 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 3
4. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. Part 7. Word formation. Questions from 66 to 75. Use the correct form of the word to complete the following sentences. 66. ______________ to a new environment is a difficult thing for old people. (adapt) 67. Police asked ______________ if they had seen the accident happen. (pass) 68. They frequently ______________ the traffic as they march through the streets. (mobile) 69. He ______________ shows her how to use the washer and dryer, dishwasher, vacuum (repeat) cleaner and computer. 70. The company neglected to ______________ the side effects of the new drug. (public) 71. The money we lost is relatively ______________ but the emotional stress of being (importance) robbed is hard to get over. 72. ______________ are important members of any company since they're responsible for (supervise) managing employees. 73. I was ______________ delayed because of traffic congestion. (avoid) 74. I've______________ my wallet. Have you seen it anywhere? (place) 75. Despite her severe ______________, she fulfilled her goals in life. (disabled) Part 8. Preposition. Questions from 76 to 85. Fill in each of the sentences with the correct prepositions. 76. The certificates can be exchanged _____ goods in any of our stores. 77. The company said that it had always acted in compliance _____ environmental laws. 78. I’m unable to use my computer at present; it’s been _____ repair since last Monday. 79. Ho Chi Minh devoted all his life to the struggle _____ the liberation of our country. 80. He sent her a note of congratulation _____ her election victory. 81. The local people are very hospitable _____ strangers. 82. Don’t look down _____ Peter just because he’s not as good at the job as you are. 83. This reference book is _____ far the best on the subject. 84. He contributed most of his money _____ the World Wildlife Fund. 85. Most of the streets were named _____ national heroes. SECTION III. READING COMPREHESION (6.0 POINTS – 0.2/each) Part 1. Questions 86 – 95 Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question. As the twentieth century began, the importance of formal education in the United States increased. The frontier had mostly disappeared and by 1910 most Americans lived in towns and cities. Industrialization and the bureaucratization of economic life combined with a new emphasis upon credentials and expertise to make schooling increasingly important for economic and social mobility. Increasingly, too, schools were viewed as the most important means of integrating immigrants into American society. The arrival of a great wave of southern and eastern European immigrants at the turn of the century coincided with and contributed to an enormous expansion of formal schooling. By 1920 schooling to age fourteen or beyond was compulsory in most states, and the school year was greatly lengthened. Kindergartens, vacation schools, extracurricular activities, and vocational education and counseling extended the influence of public schools over the lives of students, many of whom in the larger industrial cities were the children of immigrants. Classes for adult immigrants were sponsored by public schools, corporations, unions, churches, settlement houses, and other agencies. Reformers early in the twentieth century suggested that education programs should suit the needs of specific populations. Immigrant women were once such population. Schools tried to educate young women so they could occupy productive places in the urban industrial economy, and one place many educators considered appropriate for women was the home. Although looking after the house and family was familiar to immigrant women, American education gave homemaking a new definition. In preindustrial economies, homemaking had meant the production as well as the consumption of goods, and it commonly included income-producing activities both inside and 4
5. outside the home, in the highly industrialized early-twentieth-century United States, however, overproduction rather than scarcity was becoming a problem. Thus, the ideal American homemaker was viewed as a consumer rather than a producer. Schools trained women to be consumer homemakers cooking, shopping, decorating, and caring for children "efficiently" in their own homes, or if economic necessity demanded, as employees in the homes of others. Subsequent reforms have made these notions seem quite out-of-date. 86. The paragraph preceding the passage probably discusses _______. A. the industrialization and the bureaucratization of economic life the United States in the nineteen century B. the formal schooling in the United States in the nineteen century C. the urbanization in the United States in the nineteen century D. the most important means of integrating immigrants into American society in the nineteen century 87. It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that one important factor in the increasing importance of education in the United States was _______. A. the growing number of schools in frontier communities B. an increase in the number of trained teachers C. the expanding economic problems of schools D. the increased urbanization of the entire country 88. The word “means” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______. A. advantages B. probability C. method D. qualifications 89. The phrase "coincided with" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______. A. was influenced by B. happened at the same time as C. began to grow rapidly D. ensured the success of 90. According to the passage, one important change in United States education by the 1920's was that_______. A. most places required children to attend school B. the amount of time spent on formal education was limited C. new regulations were imposed on nontraditional education D. adults and children studied in the same classes 91. “Vacation schools and extracurricular activities” are mentioned in paragraph 2 to illustrate _______. A. alternatives to formal education provided by public schools B. the importance of educational changes C. activities that competed to attract new immigrants to their programs D. the increased impact of public schools on students 92. According to the passage, early-twentieth century education reformers believed that _______. A. different groups needed different kinds of education B. special programs should be set up in frontier communities to modernize them C. corporations and other organizations damaged educational progress D. more women should be involved in education and industry 93. The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to _______. A. consumption B. production C. homemaking D. education 94. Women were trained to be consumer homemakers as a result of _______. A. scarcity in the highly industrialized early-twentieth-century United States B. economic necessity in the highly industrialized early-twentieth-century United States C. income-producing activities in the highly industrialized early-twentieth-century United States D. overproduction in the highly industrialized early-twentieth-century United States 95. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT _______. A. immigrants played a part in changing American education system in the 20th century B. many foreign people found it easier to settle down in American thanks to schools C. prior to the 20th century, public education had never had any influence on students’ lives D. among the changes in American education system last century, one centred on women Questions 96 – 105. Read the text and fill in one word which best fits each gap. THE BYGONE ERA We live in an era (96) _____by and increasingly dependent on technological innovations. It is for this reason that younger generations find it (97) _____impossible to envision a future devoid of the 5
6. convenience and comfort they provide us with. Small wonder then that when asked to (98) _____what life will be like in the future, they come up with something that sounds as if it has been taken out of a science- fiction book. But this description is actually not the product of an (99) _____imagination. Based on the present speed at which breakthroughs are being (100) _____, it is actually a fairly accurate prediction. It looks as if technology will have the (101) _____hand and that fully automated systems will (102) _____for people in all areas. People will take the back seat and instead of (103) _____away at work we will be able to take advantage of the time made available to us to engage in more recreational activities. (104) _____this time constructively will be a feat in itself. Perhaps, a case of too much of a good thing. Things might just come to the point where, (105) _____time to time, we will reminisce about the good old days. 96. A. rivalled B. dominated C. surpassed D. overtaken 97. A. virtually B. fully C. potentially D. greatly 98. A. perceive B. forecast C. divine D. enact 99. A. intrepid B. ultimate C. inherent D. unbridled 100. A. done B. happened C. made D. occurred 101. A. upper B. back C. first D. high 102. A. emulate B. devise C. substitute D. duplicate 103. A. beavering B. badgering C. hounding D. monkeying 104. A. Utilising B. Manipulating C. Operating D. Manoeuvring 105. A. at B. in C. for D. from Questions 106 – 115 Read the text below to decide if each statement is TRUE (T) or FALSE (F). Are Zoos A Good Thing? Zoos are hugely popular attractions for adults and children alike. But are they actually a good thing? Critics of zoos would argue that animals often suffer physically and mentally by being enclosed. Even the best artificial environments can't come close to matching the space, diversity, and freedom that animals have in their natural habitats. This deprivation causes many zoo animals to become stressed or mentally ill. Capturing animals in the wild also causes much suffering by splitting up families. Some zoos make animals behave unnaturally: for example, marine parks often force dolphins and whales to perform tricks. These mammals may die decades earlier than their wild relatives, and some even try to commit suicide. On the other hand, by bringing people and animals together, zoos have the potential to educate the public about conservation issues and inspire people to protect animals and their habitats. Some zoos provide a safe environment for animals which have been mistreated in circuses, or pets which have been abandoned. Zoos also carry out important research into subjects like animal behavior and how to treat illnesses. One of the most important modern functions of zoos is supporting international breeding programs, particularly for endangered species. In the wild, some of the rarest species have difficulty in finding mates and breeding, and they might also be threatened by poachers, loss of their habitat and predators. A good zoo will enable these species to live and breed in a secure environment. In addition, as numbers of some wild species drop, there is an increased danger of populations becoming too genetically similar. Breeding programs provide a safeguard: zoo-bred animals can be released into the wild to increase genetic diversity. However, opponents of zoos say that the vast majority of captive breeding programs do not release animals back into the wild. Surplus animals are sold not only to other zoos but also to circuses or hunting ranches in the US or South Africa, where some people are willing to pay a lot of money for the chance to kill an animal in a fenced enclosure. Often, these animals are familiar with humans and have very little chance of escaping. So, are zoos good for animals or not? Perhaps it all depends on how well individual zoos are managed, and the benefits of zoos can surely outweigh their harmful effects. However, it is understandable that many people believe imprisoning animals for any reason is simply wrong. 106. Modern zoos can offer animals a living environment that is as good as their natural habitats. 107. Dolphins and whales usually live longer in zoos than in the wild. 108. People who have visited zoos are more likely to support animal conservation and protection. 109. Zoos protect animals from being used for scientific research. 110. Endangered animals kept in zoos are less likely to meet a mate and breed. 111. In their natural habitats, animals suffer problems related to human activity. 112. Endangered species often lack genetic diversity in their population. 113. Zoos promote genetic diversity by breeding animals and then releasing them back into the wild. 6
7. 114. Animals that have been bred in captivity quickly adapt to life in hunting ranches. 115. The author thinks that, on balance, zoos are generally a good thing. Your answers: 106. 107. 108. 109. 110. 111. 112. 113. 114. 115. SECTION IV. WRITING (4.0 POINTS) Part 1. Questions from 116 to 120. (1.0 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. 116. It is a waste of time trying to persuade them to recycle bottles and paper.  There’s .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 117. Mrs. Smith doesn’t feel lonely because her son visits her regularly.  Were it .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 118. The Prime Minister resigned because of his sudden illness.  The Prime Minister’s .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 119. Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test.  As long as ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 120. Experts believe that the landslides were caused by recent floods.  The landslides .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Part 2. Questions from 121 to 125. (1.0 point 0.2/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. 121. When she was awarded a scholarship, she was extremely happy and excited. (cloud)  When she ............................................................................................................................................................................. 122. He became famous in the 90s as a best singer. (fame)  He................................................................................................................................................................................................. 123. I think you should use less of chocolate to keep fit. (on)  I think ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 124. He referred to his notes before answering the questions. (look)  He ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 125. I’m sure Nancy is still presuming that the party starts at nine. (impression)  I’m sure Nancy ................................................................................................................................................ Part 3. 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