SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 9 CẤP TỈNH

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ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 23 Môn: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút
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SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points) (You will hear twice for each part)
Part 1. Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct answer for each of the following
blanks.
1. What law did the driver break in the school zone?
A. He didn't yield to children crossing the road.
B. He parked illegally near the school.
C. He exceeded the speed limit.
2. What happened at the intersection?
A. The driver didn't use his turn signals.
B. The driver didn't come to a complete stop.
C. The driver failed to yield to other drivers.
3. What does the police officer tell the man about his driver's license?
A. The license is no longer valid.
B. The driver is using someone else's license.
C. The license is only good for 6 more months.
4. What can be implied from the driver's conversation about the officer's name?
A. The driver plans to report the officer to his superiors.
B. The driver tells the officer that they have met before.
C. The driver hints that the officer could let him off.
5. What happens at the end of the conversation?
A. The driver gets a ticket.
B. The officer arrests the driver.
C. The driver is taken to court.
Part 2. Listen to the recording twice. Complete the form below. Write no more than three
words or numbers for each answer.

University Clubs Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Name of club film climbing chess
Extra activities discussions (6) weekend trips (7) competitions
Current number of
(8) 125 40 55
members
Contact Events organiser (9) club secretary Maths tutor

(10). meets twice a month

(11). excursion to France in the spring
(12). subscriptions paid weekly
Benefits:
(13). discounts on equipment
(14). annual magazine
(15). free entrance to climbing exhibition in Cardiff
SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points)
Part 1: Questions from 16 to 36. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each)

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Choose the best answer to each question.
16. Neither Tom nor his brothers_________willing to help their mother with the housework.
A. was B. is C. are D. has been
17. That cannot be a true story. He _________it up.
A. must have made B. should have made C. would have made D. can have made
18. She was _________angry that she could not say a word.
A. so B. such C. too much D. so many
19. They are having their house_________by a construction company.
A. to paint B. painted C. being painted D. painting
20. The police have begun an_________into the accident which happened this afternoon.
A. investigation B. investigating C. investigatory D. investigate
21. This carpet really needs_________. Can you do it for me, son?
A. cleaning B. cleaned C. being cleaned D. clean
22. Parts of the country are suffering water_________after the unusually dry summer.
A. thirst B. shortage C. supply D. hunger
23. My teacher reminded me _________my essay carefully before handing it in.
A. checking B. to check C. to have checked D. checked
24. Sarah: “Oh my God, I’ve missed my bus.” Christ: “_________. Another will come here in ten
minutes.”
A. Thank you B. Don’t mention it C. I hope so D. Don’t worry
25. No sooner_________my car than the alarm went off.
A. the thief touched B. touched the thief
C. the thief had touched D. had the thief touched
26. College students are becoming less dependent_________their teachers.
A. on B. of C. with D. to
27. A military junta has taken over power in the country after the democratic administration _________.
A. collapsed B. stumbled C. vanished D. abandoned
28. She was kept awake for most of the night by the _________of a mosquito in her car.
A. whine B. moan C. groan D. screech
29. Getting a good school _________is what you need to do.
A. report B. mark C. raise D. comment
30. My decision to leave university after a year is one I now_________regret.
A. harshly B. painfully C. keenly D. heavily
31. A. “If only I hadn’t said that to her”. B. “ _________.”
A. Ah, well, that is life. B. Yes, you mustn’t have done like that
C. No worry, that’s nothing. D. No, you’ve done a very good job
32. A. “I apologize to you for not keeping my promise” B. “ _________.”
A. Well, that’s out of question. B. Your apology is accepted.
C. I am grateful to that. D. That was very sweet of you.
33. A. “How come you didn’t tell me that you would quit the job?” B. “ _________.”
A. Because I knew you would make a fuss about it. B. I would love to. Thank you.
C. I found the job so demanding. D. Because I’m so bored with it.
34. Stop fighting you two- shake hands and ________your peace with each other!
A. set B. do C. make D. bring
35. Fire crews have been operating at full_________.
A. effort B. power C. strength D. energy
at full strength toongr luc, toan luc
Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45. (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences.
36. Will you please give us some further explanation? far
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37. You should familiarize yourselves with the new environment. family
38. She likes going picnicking with her classmates. picnic
39. Are there any similarities between them? similar
40. There’re many cultural programs at the Festival in hue. culture
41. Although some societies are technologically undeveloped, their languages technology
are very complex.
42. It’s education that helps with the enrichment of knowledge for the young. rich
43. He likes watching entertaining programs on TV. entertain
44. Many scientists say that is the best method to adopt. science
45. Esperanto, however, proves to be useless because it’s unpopular. popular
Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50.(1 point - 0.2/ each)
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
46. She is among the few who wants to quit smoking instead of cutting down à want
47. Five miles beyond the hills were a fire with its flames reaching up to the sky. à was
48. The main divisions of geologic time, called eras, are subdivided in periods. à into
49. She wishes we didn’t sent her the candy yesterday because she’s on a diet. à hadn’t
50. He passed the exams with high scores, that makes his parents happy. à Which
Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55.(1 point - 0.2/ each)
Fill in each of the sentences with correct prepositions.
51. Many people were attracted by the shop's special offers.
52. I don't get on well with my new neighbor. He is so rude!
53. The local police are talking to Tom. I think he is under suspicion for the crime.
54. I never found out about my wife's affairs until well after the divorce.
55. To help your heart Mr. Jones, I suggest you keep off all fatty foods for a few months.
SECTION III: READING (6.0 points)
Part 1. Questions 56 – 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
The popular image of student life is of young people with few responsibilities enjoying
themselves and (56) ________ very little work. This is often not true. Many older people now study
at college or university, sometimes (57) ________a part-time basis while having a job and looking
after a family. These students are often (58) ________motivated and work very hard.
Younger students are often thought to be lazy and careless about money but this (59)
________ is changing. In Britain reduced government support for higher education means that
students can no longer rely on having their expenses (60) ________for them. Formerly, students
received a grant towards their living expenses. Now most can only get a loan (61) ________has to
be paid back. Since 1999 they have paid over 1 000 towards tuition (62) ________and this amount
will increase up to a maximum of 3000. In the US students already (63) ________pay for tuition
and room and board. Many get a financial aid package which may (64) ________grants,
scholarships and loans. The fear of having large debts places (65) ________pressure on students
and many take part-time jobs during the term and work full-time in the vacations.

56. A. producing B. doing C. making D. carrying

57. A. on B. with C. for D. at
58. A. mainly B. absolutely C. highly D. adequately
59. A. position B. condition C. state D. situation
60. A. to pay B. pay C. paying D. paid
61. A. who B. what C. which D. whether
62. A. charge B. allowances C. money D. fees

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63. A. had better B. may C. have to D. should
64. A. consist B. belong C. include D. compose
65. A. large B. generous C. considerate D. considerable
Part 2. Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question
Experts in climatology and other scientists are becoming extremely concerned about the
changes to our climate which are taking place. Admittedly, climate changes have occurred on our
planet before. For example, there have been several ice ages or glacial periods.
These climatic changes, however, were different from the modern ones in that they occurred
gradually and, as far as we know, naturally. The changes currently being monitored are said to be
the result not of natural causes, but of human activity. Furthermore, the rate of change is becoming
alarmignly rapid.
The major problem is that the planet appears to be warming up. According to some experts, this
warming process, known as global warming, is occurring at a rate unprecedented in the last 10,000
years. The implications for the planet are very serious. Rising global temperatures could give rise to
such ecological disasters as extremely high increases in the incidence of flooding and of droughts.
These in turn could have a harmful effect on agriculture.
It is thought that this unusual warming of the Earth has been caused by so-called greenhouse
gases, such as carbon dioxide, being emitted into the atmosphere by car engines and modern
industrial processes, for example. Such gases not only add to the pollution of the atmosphere, but
also create a greenhouse effect, by which the heat of the sun is trapped. This leads to the warming
up of the planet.
Politicians are also concerned about climate change and there are now regular summits on the
subject, attended by representatives from around 180 of the world’s industrialized countries. Of
these summits, the most important took place in Kyoto in Japan in 1997. There it was agreed that
the most industrialized countries would try to reduce the volume of greenhouse gas emissions and
were given targets for this reduction of emissions.
It was also suggested that more forests should be planted to create so-called sinks to absorb
greenhouse gases. At least part of the problem of rapid climate change has been caused by too
drastic deforestation.
Sadly, the targets are not being met. Even more sadly, global warnings about climate changes
are often still being regarded as scaremongering.
66. According to the passage, in what way did the climate changes in the ice ages differ from the
modern ones?
A. They occurred naturally over a long period of time
B. They were partly intended.
C. They were wholly the result of human activity.
D. They were fully monitored by humans.
67. The word “alarmingly” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. disapprovingly B. disappointingly C. surprisingly D. worryingly
68. According to the passage, agriculture could _________.
A. make the global warming more serious
B. be indirectly affected by the global temperature rises
C. give rise to many ecological disasters
D. be directly damaged by the rises in global temperature
69. Greenhouse gases cause the warming up of the Earth because they _________.
A. are emitted by car engines B. trap heat from the sun
C. do not add to atmosphere pollution D. are unusual gases
70. According to the passage, 1997 witnessed _________.
A. the largest number of summits on the subject of climate change
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 B. the most important summit on climate change taking place in Kyoto, Japan
C. the highest attendance by representatives from 180 industrialized countries
D. widespread concern about climate change
71. It can be inferred from the passage that the countries which are mainly responsible for global
warming are _________.
A. countries with the warmest climate B. developing countries
C. developed countries D. the most industrialized countries
72. The word “There” in paragraph 5 refers to _________.
A. the world’s industrialized countries B. regular summits on climate change
C. the most industrialized countries D. the 1997 summit in Kyoto, Japan
73. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Carbon dioxide is one of the gases that may cause the so-called greenhouse effect.
B. The so-called sinks created by forests can absorb greenhouse gases.
C. The problem of rapid climate change has been caused mainly by deforestation.
D. Politicians are among those who are concerned about climate change.
74. The word “drastic” in paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. hard B. severe C. widespread D. obvious
75. What is probably the writer’s attitude toward global warning?
A. Optimistic B. Pessimistic C. Neutral D. Positive
Part 3: Questions 76 – 85 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the text and fill in one word which best fits each gap.
In a village on the east coast of Scotland, people were waiting anxiously for news. Two of
their fishing-boats had (76) been caught in the storm which had blown up during the night. In the
cottages round the harbour people stood by their door, (77) too worried to talk. The rest of the
fishing fleet had reached the harbour before dark, and the men from these ships waited and watched
with the wives and families of (78) the missing men. Some had (79) brought thick blankets and
some flasks to hot drinks, knowing that the men (80) would be cold and tried. As dawn began to
break over (81) in the east, a small point if light was (82) seen in the darkness of the water and a
(83) few minutes later, (84) there was a shout. Before long, the two boats were turning in, past the
lighthouse, to the inside of the harbour. The men (85) were helped out of their boats, and although
they were stiff from cold and tiredness, they were all safe.
SECTION IV: WRITING (4.0 points)
Part 1: Questions from 86 to 90. (2 point- 0.4/ each)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
86. My mother was the most warm-hearted person I’ve ever known.
@ I’ve never known a more warm-hearted person than my mother.
87. He lost his money simply because he wasn’t careful.
@ If he had been (more) careful, he wouldn’t have lost his money.
88. He can speak French well enough to go to the conference.
@ His French is fluent enough to go to the conference.
89. Martin had difficulty in accepting the loss of his money.
@ It was hard for Martin to accept the loss of his money.
90. No matter how hard I tried, I could not open the window.
@ However hard I (might) try, I could not open the window.
91. “It certainly wasn’t me who took your English book.” Tom said
 Tom denied taking / having taken my English book.
92. She has never been to the ballet before.
@ It is the first time she has been to the ballet.
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93. The result of the match was never in doubt.
@ At no time was the result of the match in doubt.
94. Under no circumstances should you phone the police.
@ The last thing you should/ ought to/ must do is (to) phone the police.
95. “You broke my bicycle, Minh!” said Hoa.
@ Hoa accused Minh of breaking her bicycle
@ Hoa accused Minh of having broken her bicycle
Part 2: Questions from 91 to 92. (2 points - 0.4/ 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.
96. Carol didn't listen to what her teacher said. (attention)
 Carol didn't pay (any) attention to what her teacher said.
97. The party was rather disappointing. (time)
 We didn't have a good/great time at the party.
98. Despite the late departure of the flight, it arrived on time. (although)
 Although the flight departed late , it arrived on time.
99. The coffee machine in our office hasn't worked for three months. (out)
 The coffee machine in our office has been out of order for three months.
100. The manager failed to persuade Karen to take the job. (succeed)
 The manager didn't succeed in persuading Karen to take the job.
101. He had a very traditional upbringing, didn’t he? (traditionally)
 He was very traditionally brought up, wasn’t he?
 He was brought up very traditionally, wasn’t he?
102. Anthony wasn’t at all discouraged by this bad experience. (put)
 This bad experience didn't put Anthony off in the least.
103. I had trouble in following the instructions. (difficult)
 I found it difficult to follow the instructions.
104. My parents were always what to do when I was small. (being)
 I was always being told what to do when I was small.
105. She seemed quite unhappy when I saw her last week. (look)
 When I saw her last week, she didn't look happy at all.