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VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí TEST FOR GIFTED STUDENTS (GRADE 9) Time allowed: 90 minutes PHONETICS Question I: Choose one word that is pronounced differently group by circling the letter (A, B, C or D) (1 point) A town B how C grow A exciting B bridge C combine A washed B worked C watched A card B dark C adventure A notice B shopping C topic from the others in each D cow D die D naked D harvest D crossing II Circle the word which has the different stressed syllable with the others (1 point) A picnic B fishing C movie D arrive A homeless B serious C become D weather A notice B peaceful C region D divide A finish B design C control D provide A paper B tonight C lecture D story VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR Question I: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences (2 points) How many people took part the contest? A in B from C with D to I am better English than Nam A than B with C at D for You will not pass the exam working harder A unless B without C if D although It was raining very so I had to wear my raincoat A wet B bad C hard D heavy Mr Dung said he 35 the following week A was B is C will be D would be Don’t let the good chance go A by B on C over D off I wish I to him Now it’s too late A listened B has listened C had listened D would have listened No one knows her name, ………………? A is he B don’t they C isn’t he D they The man our teacher is taking to is the headmaster of our school A who B which C whom D whose 10 What is , a dog or a cat? A intelligent B more intelligent C as intelligent D the most intelligent Question II: Supply the correct form of the verbs in the brackets (2 points) His hair is short He (have) ……………….his hair cut yesterday He said that he (see)………………… that man before If today (be)………………… Sunday, we would go on a picnic I hope the dog (feed)……………… well This house didn’t use to (paint)……………… green My father told me (not stay)…………… up too late She wishes she (be) ………………… better tomorrow The rooms in this hotel (clean)…………… every day When I met him, he (talk) to his friends in the bookstore 10.It’s ages since I last (have)…………… Chinese food Question III: Supply the correct form of the words in brackets (2 points) This dictionary is not so big but it is (inform) She looks in her new dress (attract) The have to cook rice in this contest (participate) Old people often have in breathing (difficult) There were two yesterday: Boxing and Swimming (compete) I don’t think she has the to this work (able) How of you to break that glass! (care) Some of my live in a village outside Thanh Hoa city (relate) The house is large but it is terribly to live in (comfort) 10 We should learn about keeping our environment (pollute) READING COMPREHENSION: Question I: Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word (2 points) Dear Thuy, We are having an .(1) time in Hoi An The streets here are so (2) that cars are not allowed to the center of the (3) Therefore we have to (4) The houses are very (5) but beautiful However, I don’t like the way they business here It seems that every house has a shop to sell (6) and other stuffs The people are very (7) and helpful The food looks funny but it (8) quite nice I haven’t (9) anything for you But I will buy you some little (10) lanterns See you next week Love, Mathew Question II: Read the passage, then choose the best answer for each question (2 points) CHRISTMAS Two popular traditions at Christmas are: decorating the home and singing the Christmas carols The home is the center of the Christmas celebration Inside, an evergreen tree is usually placed in the corner of the Living room Children and their VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí parents wrap string of colorful lights around the tree, they hang ornaments on the branches A star or angle often crowns the top Carefully wrapped gifts are placed beneath Outside, families often string lights around the windows and wind light around trees and shrubs in the front yard As the families decorate their homes, they often put on Christmas record Almost every family has at least one favorite album or compact disc School children of all ages perform Christmas concerts for their parents and communities On Christmas’ Eve, family members gather around Christmas tree to sing traditional songs Such as Jingle bells and Silent night and then give presents to each other What are the popular traditions at Christmas? a) Decorating the home b) Singing Christmas carols c) Eating Christmas pudding d) a and b are correct Where is the evergreen put? a) In the middle of the living room c) In the middle of the bedroom b) In the corner of the living room d) In the corner of the bedroom How they decorate the Christmas tree? a) They wrap string of colorful lights around the tree b) They hang ornaments on branches c) They crown a star on the top d) a, b and c are correct What the family members often on Christmas’ Eve? a) They gather around Christmas tree b) They sing traditional songs c) They gather around the tree, sing traditional song and get presents d) They give presents to each other What they as they decorate their home? a) They sing traditional songs c) They eat Christmas pudding b) They put on Christmas record d) a, b and c are correct Question III: Read the passage and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space (2 points) I live in a small village (1) Henfield - there are about 500 people here I love it because it is (2) and life is slow and easy You never (3) queue in shops or banks The village is clean - people (4) it and don’t throw their rubbish in the streets The air is also (5) because there’s not much heavy traffic It’s much more (6) here than in a city Everyone knows everyone and (7) someone has problem, there are always people who can help There aren’t (8) things I don’t like about Henfield One thing is that there’s not much (9) in the evening - we haven’t got any cinemas or theaters Another problem is that people always talk about (10) and everyone knows what everyone else is doing But I still prefer village life to life in a big city A was B is C called D name A quietly B quiet C noisy D noisily A had A look after A dirty A friendly A if A much A doing 10 A another B should B find B not clean B unfriendly B and B a little B to B every one C wait C think C clean C boring C so C a few C jobs C each other D have to D look for D dizzy D uninteresting D but D many D things D any one WRITING: Question I: Rewrite the following sentences so that they stay the same meaning as the first one (2 points) A painter painted our house last month - We had Who wrote this story? - By ? I have never seen a more beautiful house than this - This “ Do you have to your homework tonight?”, she said to me - She asked I don’t have a bigger problem than listening - My “Why don’t we go out for a walk?” - My father suggested We couldn’t drive fast because of the fog - The fog prevented Unless he phones immediately, he won’t get any information - If Nobody gave me any presents for my birthday - I 10 It’s a pity I didn’t go with her last night - I wish Question II Use the suggested words to write meaningful sentences (2 points) He/ ill/ so/ he/ couldn’t/ get up - …………………………………………………………………………………………… What/ Mr Brown/ do/ living/ town? - …………………………………………………………………………………………… Many Hanoi people/ go/ countryside/ weekends/ have/ rest ` - …………………………………………………………………………………………… We/ wish/ there/ be/ more/ fresh air/ city/ - …………………………………………………………………………………………… Liz/ look forward/ hear/ friend in Britain/ soon/ - …………………………………………………………………………………………… We/ not used/ wear/ jeans/ when/ study/ primary school VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí - …………………………………………………………………………………………… A new style/ clothes/ design/ his shop/ every week - …………………………………………………………………………………………… Wear/ uniforms/ encourage/ students/ proud/ school - …………………………………………………………………………………………… sister/ wear/ new Ao Dai/ only twice/ since/ she/ buy/ it - …………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 Ba/ said/ buy/ new dictionary/ following day - …………………………………………………………………………………………… Question III Write a paragraph of about 100 words that you support the argument that secondary school students should wear uniforms when they are at school (2 points) …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… THE END ĐÁP ÁN - BIỂU ĐIỂM PHONETICS Question I: Choose one word that is pronounced differently from the others in each group by circling the letter (A, B, C or D) (1 point) 1-C 2-B 3-D 4-C 5-A II Circle the word which has the different stressed syllable with the others (1 point) 1-D 2-C 3-D 4-A 5-B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR Question I: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences (2 points) 1- A 2-C 3-B 4-C 5-D 6-A 7-C 8-D 9-C 10 - B Question III: Supply the correct form of the verbs in the brackets (2 points) had not to stay had seen would be were are cleaned will be fed was talking be painted 10 had Question III: Supply the correct form of the words in brackets (2 points) informative ability attractive careless participants relatives difficulty uncomfortable competitions 10 unpolluted READING COMPREHENSION Question I: Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word (2 points) great/ wonderful/ excellent/ interesting souvenirs narrow friendly town is/ tastes walk bought old 10 colorful Question II: Read the passage, then choose the best answer for each question (2 points) 1-d 2-b 3-d 4-c 5-b Question III: Read the passage and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space (2 points) 1-C 6-A 2-B 7-A 3-D 8-D 4-A 9-B 5-C 10 - C VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí WRITING Question I: Rewrite the following sentences so that they stay the same meaning as the first one (2 points) We had our house painted last month Who wrote this story? By whom was this story written? This is the most beautiful house I have ever seen She asked me if I had to my homework that night My biggest problem is listening My father suggested going out for a walk The fog prevented us from driving fast If he doesn’t phone immediately, he won’t get any information I wasn’t given any presents for my birthday 10 I wish I had gone with her last night Question II Use the suggested words to write meaningful sentences (2 points) He was ill, so he couldn’t get up What does Mr Brown for his living in town? Many Hanoi people go to the countryside on the weekends to have a rest We wish there were more fresh air in the city Liz looks/ is looking forward to hearing from her friend in Britain soon We didn’t use to wear jeans when we studied at primary school A new style of clothes is designed in/ for his shop every week Wearing uniforms encourages students to be proud of their school My sister has worn her new Ao Dai only twice since she bought it 10 Ba said he would buy a new dictionary the following day Question III Write a paragraph of 100 words that you support the argument that secondary school students should wear uniforms when they are at school (2 points) - Introduction: 0.4 - Arguments: x 0.4 - Conclusion: 0.4 I think/ My opinion is Firstly, Secondly, Finally, In conclusion,/ Therefore, ... they decorate their home? a) They sing traditional songs c) They eat Christmas pudding b) They put on Christmas record d) a, b and c are correct Question III: Read the passage and decide which answer... In the corner of the living room d) In the corner of the bedroom How they decorate the Christmas tree? a) They wrap string of colorful lights around the tree b) They hang ornaments on branches... yesterday: Boxing and Swimming (compete) I don’t think she has the to this work (able) How of you to break that glass! (care) Some of my live in a village outside Thanh Hoa city (relate)