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1. PHÒNG GD & ĐT KỲ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9 CẤP THÀNH PHỐ TP ĐỒNG XOÀI Năm học : 2024-2025 Môn thi: Tiếng Anh ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài 150 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề) (Đề có 10 trang) Ngày thi: 26 / 11 /2024 (Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào đề thi này) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SECTION I. LISTENING (3.0 POINTS – 0.2/each) Part 1: Questions from 1 to 6. (1.2 points) Listen to Greta, talking to Jayden, about school work. Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions. 1. What school work is the most important to Greta at the moment? A. art B. music C. maths 2. What was Greta's brother doing while she was doing her homework? A. packing a suitcase B. looking at maps C. playing on the computer 3. What did Greta want to find out about? A. the rainforest B. deserts C. climate change 4. When is Greta taking part in the public speaking debate? A. Wednesday afternoon B. Thursday morning C. Thursday afternoon 5. What would Greta like to be one day? A. a farmer B. a scientist C. a photographer 6. Jayden thinks Greta is . A. popular and kind B. popular and polite C. kind and polite Part 2: Questions from 7 to 15. (1.8 points) You will hear two flatmates, Tom and Richard, talking about their new flatmate, who has just moved in the week before. Fill in each blank with no more than three words. Example Name of new tenant: Anders Good Points About Him Bad Points About Him Behaviour He is quiet He is (7) impolite His Friends His friends visit (8) rarely They (9) smoke Other He pays rent (10) promptly He doesn't (11) co-operate Issues to Discuss Communication: (12) attend meeting Friends: (13) follow rules strictly Cigarettes: (14) forbidden Cleaning: (15) must be done SECTION II. LEXICAL-GRAMMAR (7.0 POINTS – 0.1/each) Part 1. Pronunciation: (0.3 point) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. 1 | P a g e
2. 16. A. prescription B. preparation C. preliminary D. presumption 17. A. ploughed B. ragged C. crooked D. wretched 18. A. adventure B. advantage C. addition D. advertise Part 2. Stress: (0.2 point) Choose the word whose main stress pattern is placed differently from the others. 19. A. disastrous B. humourous C. unanimous D. ambiguous 20. A. consequently B. habitable C. externally D. business Part 3. Synonyms: (0.2 point) Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences. 21. Even faced with a barrage of criticism, she stood her ground, refusing to back down from her principles. A. changed her decision B. felt sorry for herself C. wanted to continue D. refused to change her decision 22. In my book, honesty and integrity are the most important qualities in a friend. A. As for my reading B. In my opinion C. In my retrospection D. In my subjection Part 4. Antonyms: (0.3 point) Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences. 23. Medical experts are predicting a massive rise in obesity-related illnesses. A. novices B. specialists C. acquaintances D. professors 24. The captain ordered the soldiers to gather on the double, even though they were sleeping. A. intensively B. increasingly C. hesitantly D. immediately 25. Constant immediate correction by a language teacher is often counter-productive, as students may become discouraged to speak at all. A. isolated B. unproductive C. unfruitful D. effective Part 5. Lexical & Grammar: Questions from 26 to 55. (3.0 points) Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions. 26. I wrote down the names of all the places that I had ever been to in order to ________ his memory, but to no avail. A. raise B. force C. arouse D. jog - jog s.o's memory = nhắc cho người nào nhớ lại 27. A new generation of performers, ________those who by now had become household names, honed their skills before following the same path onto television. A. no less talented than B. together with talented with C. along with talented with D. having been more talented with 28. A new government report delivers ________warnings about climate change and its impacts on the planet. A. ominous B. dire C. fateful D. acute - dire warning/prediction/forecast = a warning about sth terrible that will happen in the future 2 | P a g e
3. 29. A large proportion of the households in this area will be ________to the Internet thanks to a generous foreign donor. A. linked with B. wired up C. hooked up D. crossed with 30. The van eventually exploded, ________. A. one of whose wheels came off B. with one of its wheels came off C. and sent one of its wheels to fly D. sending one of its wheels flying 31. It ________ be Annie who is crossing the street, Annie is taller. A. mustn’t B. can’t C. wouldn’t D. shouldn’t 32. Everyone has to hand in their assignments by noon but ________ Sam, I’ll make an exception. A. in case of B. the case being C. in the case of D. in any case for 33. Mr. Smith is held in high ________ for his dedication to the school. A. respect B. esteem C. honor D. homage 34. - John: “I hear Paul has a job at a restaurant.” - Kelly: “Well, it’s ________ a restaurant as a café nearby.” A. much more B. nothing like C. far more of D. not so much 35. The old woman is reported ________ found a huge sum of money in a secret hiding place in the attic. A. she has B. having C. to have D. have had 36. She worried ________ about her exam and couldn't focus on her revision. A. constantly B. practically C. decidedly D. effectively 37. When I came into the class I realized I knew ________ . A. all them B. all of they C. they all D. them all 38. When he was a student, his father gave him a monthly ________ towards his expenses. A. salary B. permission C. allowance D. wage 39. I know his name, but I can't recall it at the moment. It's ________ . A. on the tip of brain B. on the tip of tongue C. on the tip of mind D. on the tip of memory 40. Carbon dioxide is released through ________ processes such as respiration and volcano eruptions and through ________ activities such as deforestation, land use changes, and burning fossil fuels. A. human / natural B. natural / human C. man-made / ordinary D. ordinary / man-made 41. In the middle of the blue river ________. A. does a tiny violet flower emerge B. did a tiny violet flower emerge C. emerge a tiny violet flower D. emerged a tiny violet flower 42. It is strange, his sister is blonde, ________ he is very dark. A. therefore B. in order to C. whereas D. however 43. Clothing made of plastic fibers has certain advantages over ________ made of natural fibers like cotton, wool, or silk. A. what B. the one C. that D. which 44. ________ you give the answer, ________. A. The more quickly - the better marks you can get. 3 | P a g e
4. B. The quicker - the better you can get marks. C. More quickly- better marks you can get. D. The quickest- the best marks you can get. 45. Frankly, you’re completely wrong and you haven’t got a ________ to stand on. A. foot B. leg C. podium D. platform 46. I don’t suppose you’ll go, but ________ go, let me know. A. should B. ought you to C. should you D. ought you 47. Why did you have to ________ the fact that Dennis has lost his job? A. bring up B. brush up C. take up D. turn up 48. I passed all my exams - I'm ________! A. out of this world B. the sky's the limit C. over the moon D. once in a blue moon 49. Could you show me how to get a good rate of ________ for my money? A. interest B. debt C. bargain D. credit 50. Teachers in modern classrooms are ________ because their main task is to set goals and organise the learning process accordingly. A. decision-makers B. facilitators C. facilities D. directions 51. Ella is asking Eric about self-study. Ella: "Do you think people with self-education can succeed nowadays?" Eric: "________ because they tend to be very independent and self-disciplined." A. I'm not so sure about that B. That's what I was thinking C. It's out of the question D. I don't think it's right 52. Claire is talking to her classmate, Simon. Claire: "How much time do you spend doing your homework every day?" Simon: "________." A. Two hours B. One kilometer C. Not too tired D. Very interesting 53. Adam and Janet are at the school canteen. Adam: "________." Janet: "Yes, please." A. It's a bit hot in here, isn't it? B. Do you mind if I sit here? C. Can you pass me the salt, please? D. Would you like a cup of coffee? 54. Mrs. Skate’s in a fashion store. Mrs. Skate: “How can this dress be so expensive?” The shop assistant: “________.” A. You’re paying for the brand. B. Yes, it’s the most expensive. C. What an expensive dress! D. That’s a good idea. 55. Mai is talking to Mark about sharing the chores. Mai: “From my point of view, all family members should share the chores equally.” Mark: “________.” A. It’s a breathtaking view B. You lied to me C. But you're right D. There’s no doubt about it Part 6. Error identification and correction. Questions from 56 to 60. (1.0 point/0.2 each) Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them. 56. Every candidate under considering for a federal job must undergo a thorough medical examination. 57. Both a term paper and a final exam is often required for a college class. 4 | P a g e
5. 58. Art tends to be price more after the dead of the artists, but most literary works tend to decrease in value when the writer dies. 59. On the average, a healthy heart should to pump five tablespoons of blood with every beat. 60. Because the expense of traditional fuels and the concern that they might run out, many countries have been investigating alternative sources of power. Your answers: Questions Errors Correction 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. Part 7. Word formation. Questions from 61 to 70. (1.0 point/ 0.1 each) Use the correct form of the word to complete the following sentences. 61. They all cheered _____________ as their team came out. (enthusiasm) 62. Don't worry. I'll be waiting for you at the _____________ to the pagoda. (enter) 63. I try not to remember this _____________ experience that only leaves me with (frighten) unhappy thoughts. 64. I don't find her very _____________. (communicate) 65. The aid programme was ____________, resulting in large quantities of food (conduct) failing to reach the famine victims. 66. The state of Colorado is known for its spectacular scenery and _____________ (breath) view. 67. Thousands of students who want summer jobs start filling in _____________ (apply) forms and worrying about how to write a good CV. 68. November through April, snow conditions are _____________ and reliable, (consist) featuring Colorado's legendary "champagne powder" snow. 69. Melbourne is the most ______________ in Australia. (live) 70. That young man used to suffer from his life-time physical_______________. (normal) Part 8. Preposition. Questions from 71 to 80. (1.0 point/ 0.1 each) Fill in each of the sentences with the correct prepositions. 71. He made a search of the cellar ________ the help of a torch. 72. Tony and Nancy always kiss and make ________ after their arguments. 73. He is impervious________ criticism to and rational argument. 74. I confided ________ her because I thought I could trust her. 75. Tom checked ________ of the hotel and took a taxi to the airport. 76. We'll have to set________ very early to avoid the rush-hour traffic. 77. We can’t deal with this problem________ his help. 78. He is always quarreling with his sister________ small little things. 79. The team leader criticized John________ not having waited for them. 5 | P a g e
6. 80. Over the last two days she has been________ on business. SECTION III. READING COMPREHESION (6.0 POINTS – 0.2/each) Part 1. Questions 81 – 90 Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions. Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the numbered boxes provided. The work of the railroad pioneers in America became the basis for a great surge of railroad building halfway through the nineteenth century that linked the nation together as never before. Railroads eventually became the nation's number one transportation system, and remained so until the construction of the interstate highway system halfway through the twentieth century. They were of crucial importance in stimulating economic expansion, but their influence reached beyond the economy and was pervasive in American society at large. By 1804, English as well as American inventors had experimented with steam engines for moving land vehicles. In 1920, John Stevens ran a locomotive and cars around in a circular track on his New Jersey estate, which the public saw as an amusing toy. And in 1825, after opening a short length of track, the Stockton to Darlington Railroad in England became the first line to carry general traffic. American business people, especially those in the Atlantic coastal region who looked for better communication with the West, quickly became interested in the English experiment. The first company in America to begin actual operations was the Baltimore and Ohio, which opened a thirteen- mile length of track in 1830. It used a team of horses to pull a train of passenger carriages and freight wagons along the track. Steam locomotive power didn't come into regular service until two years later. However, for the first decade or more, there was not yet a true railroad system. Even the longest of the lines was relatively short in the 1830's, and most of them served simply to connect water routes to each other, not to link one railroad to another. Even when two lines did connect, the tracks often differed in width, so cars from one line couldn't fit onto tracks of the next line. Schedules were unreliable and wrecks were frequent. Significantly, however, some important developments during the 1830's and 1840's included the introduction of heavier iron rails, more flexible and powerful locomotives, and passenger cars were redesigned to become more stable, comfortable, and larger. By the end of 1830 only 23 miles of track had been laid in the country. But by 1936, more than 1,000 miles of track had been laid in eleven States, and within the decade, almost 3,000 miles had been constructed. By that early age, the United States had already surpassed Great Britain in railroad construction, and particularly from the mid-1860's, the late nineteenth century belonged to the railroads. 81. The word "stimulating" in line 6 is closest in meaning to ___________. A. helping B. changing C. promoting D. influencing 82. The word "their" in line 6 refers to ___________. A. railroad pioneers B. railroads C. the interstate highway system D. American society 83. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A. The United States regarded Great Britain as a competitor in developing the most efficient railroad system B. Steam locomotive power was first used in 1832 C. American businessmen saw railroads as a threat to established businesses D. Steam locomotives replaced horses because of the distances across the country 6 | P a g e
7. 84. The author concludes that for the first decade or more, there was not yet a true railroad system because ___________. A. passenger cars were not stable, comfortable or large B. locomotives were not powerful enough C. schedules were unreliable and wrecks were frequent D. lines were relatively short and not usually linked 85. The word "schedules" in line 23 is closest in meaning to ___________. A. safety procedures B. employees C. timetables D. railroad tracks 86. Which of the following is NOT true about the 1830's and 1840's (line 25)? A. passenger cars became larger B. schedules were reliable C. locomotives became more powerful D. tracks were heavier 87. The word "stable" in line 26 is closest in meaning to ___________. A. fixed B. supportive C. reliable D. sound 88. By what time had almost 3,000 miles of track been laid? A. 1830 B. 1836 C. 1840 D. mid-1860s 89. The word "surpassed" in line 30 is closest in meaning to ___________. A. exceeded B. beaten C. overtaken D. equalled 90. Why does the author include details about Great Britain in the passage? A. To compare developments in both the United States and Great Britain B. To illustrate the competitiveness between the two countries C. To show where Americans got their ideas and technology from D. To provide a more complete historical context Part 2. Questions 91 – 100. Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap. Write your answer in the numbered boxes. STARTING WORK In recent years, job markets have become so competitive that choosing the right (91) ________ path has become crucial for many young people. The goal of most young people is to find a (92) ________ that offers some decent benefits. The most basic of these is a good (93) ________ but also includes such things as paid holiday (94) ________, health insurance and a pension fund. But often the reality is somewhat different. Many young people are having to work for a low (95) ________ of pay, with no extra payment for (96) ________ and with the threat that they could be (97) ________ redundant at any time. It’s no wonder that there is low (98) ________ among many employees these days. This has led to a growing number of young people to show (99) ________ and start up their own businesses offering a whole range of projects to people who live in their local communities. It requires a lot of (100) ________ and some luck but it can pay off in the end. 91. A. job B. career C. vocation D. occupation 92. A. station B. spot C. position D. location 93. A. salary B. earnings C. return D. compensation 94. A. leave B. absence C. package D. going 95. A. figure B. rate C. charge D. cost 7 | P a g e
8. 96. A. functions B. work C. occasions D. overtime 97. A. taken B. made C. done D. forced 98. A. morale B. income C. bonus D. moral 99. A. operation B. adventure C. concern D. enterprise 100. A. exercise B. strain C. force D. effort Part 3. Questions 101 – 110 Read the text below to decide if each statement is TRUE (T), or FALSE (F), or NOT GIVEN (NG) Finland versus Singapore: Good Places for Lifelong Learning In Finland, the tradition of community colleges and public education has existed longer than the country itself – civilizing the whole population is a national project ongoing since the late 1800s. The country’s oldest educational organization, the Finnish Lifelong Learning Foundation, just turned 142 years, whereas Finland celebrated a centenary of its independence in 2017. Meanwhile, in Singapore the concept of lifelong learning is in itself relatively new. The Lifelong Learning Council that operates under the auspices of the Singaporean Ministry of Manpower was established two years ago to develop and foster for adult education. In order to develop the work of the Council, the Singaporean adult education experts seek inspiration, good practices and contacts from abroad. The knowledge and experience of the Finnish colleagues is collected to further develop their own system – for which they do not lack enthusiasm. “It is never too early or too late to learn,” one member of the delegation summarizes. The visit of the Singaporeans confirms that the essential issues of lifelong learning are global. At quick glance, Finland and Singapore have only one thing in common: the size of the population, which is a little less than five and a half million. But they do face the same challenges. For example, online learning needs to be developed; the elderly need to be involved in learning knowledge and skills; and the digital skills of the population must be ensured throughout life, especially after the end of a vocational career. 101. Finland is the country with the oldest system of lifelong learning in Europe. 102. Finland became an independent nation in 1917. 103. Finland’s community colleges and public education started in 1800. 104. Lifelong learning in Singapore is still young. 105. The Lifelong Learning Council is supported by the Singaporean Ministry of Manpower. 106. The Singaporean experts of lifelong learning sought experiences or pieces of advice from other countries. 107. The young system in Singapore makes people lack enthusiasm. 108. The Finnish colleagues helped their Singaporean counterparts with a lot of help. 109. Lifelong learning in Singapore is new because many people think they are too old to learn. 110. The elderly don’t have to take part in learning knowledge and skills due to their age. SECTION IV. WRITING (4.0 POINTS) Part 1. Questions from 111 to 115. (1.0 point - 0.2/each) Finish the second sentence in such a way that is similar to the original one, using the given words. (1.0 pt) 111. I’d never let anyone use a photograph of my children in an advertisement.  I’d never have a photograph of my children used in an advertisement. 8 | P a g e
9. 112. I am having a lot of trouble now because I lost my passport last week.  If I hadn’t lost my passport last week, I wouldn’t be having so much trouble now. 113. Two weeks passed before the letter arrived.  Not until two weeks had passed did the letter arrive. 114. It’s widespread assumption that George was wrongly accused.  Geogre is widely assumed to have been wrongly accused. 115. The sports centre presents a certificate of attendance to every student when they leave.  All students at the sports centre are presented with a certificate of attendance when they leave. Part 2. Questions from 116 to 120. (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. 116. She has seen the film MAI three times because she enjoys it so much. (enjoyable)  She finds the film MAI so enjoyable that she has seen it three times. 117. Golf is becoming increasingly popular in Britain. (increase)  The popularity of golf is on the increase in Britain. 118. "You should have crafted the whole report for the beginning." the team leader said to John. (scratch)  The team leader criticized John for not crafting the whole report from scratch.  The team leader criticized John for not having crafted the whole report from scratch. 119. The result of the match was never in doubt. (cast)  At no time did they/ we/ people cast doubt/ suspicion on the result of the match 120. I can’t understand what Doris has done at once. (sense)  It will be a long time (that/ before) I can make (any) sense of what Doris has done. Part 3. Write a paragraph to answer the following question in about 200 words (2.0 points) Is it necessary for students to take part in community activities today? == THE END == 9 | P a g e