Located in Quang Binh Province, Son Doong Cave was discoveredby a local man named Ho Khanh in 1991, and became known internationally in 2009 thanksto British cavers, led by Howard Limber
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Môn: Tiếng Anh lớp 9 Thời gian: 45 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
Họ và tên: ……… Lớp 9.… Trường THCS ………
Số báo danh Họ tên, chữ ký người coi thi Số phách
đường cắt phách
Điểm bài thi Họ tên, chữ ký người chấm thi Số phách
ĐỀ CHẴN
PART A: LISTENING (7 points)
An old man is talking about his school days Listen and fill in the blanks with the correct information with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.
1 Number of students:
2 Some students went to school:
3-4 Lessons focused on: reading, writing, and history; there were no lessons
5 The school was small but it had
6 The students could talk only when they were to by the teacher
7 The students had no homework, no
PART B PHONETICS (4 points)
I Find the word which has a different sound in the underlined part (2 points)
1 A watched B developed C walked D posted
2 A workshop B product C pottery D conical
II Find the word which has a different stress pattern from the others (2 points)
1 A control B access C remote D advance
2 A chemical B bicycle C recycle D mystery
PART C: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (12 points)
I Circle the best answer A, B, C or D (5 points)
1 This is the bicycle I bought yesterday
2 A colorful design was on the sleeve of her blouse
A sewn B carved C embroidered D knit
3 They have lived in this city since 2001, ?
A did they B haven’t they C didn’t they D have they
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4 After his long absence from school he found it difficult to up with the rest of his class
A take B make C work D catch
5 You can’t smoke in here It is _ the law
A against B for C of D among
II Put the correct form of the given verb into the gaps (4 points)
1 She used to get up late in the morning, but now she is used to (get) ……… up
earlier
2 The newspaper (publish) ……… yesterday informed that 30 people were
killed in the car accident on the highway
3 By the time he went to the party, all the guest (leave) ……….
4 The doctor suggested that he (stop) ……… smoking cigarette to improve health.
III Fill in the blank with the correct form of the given word (4 points)
1 Going to Non Nuoc Marble village in Da Nang, we’re impressed by a wide
……… of marble sculptures from Buddha statues to bracelets
vary
2 It is important to you to ask for the adults’ guidance and support to make
……….…… decisions
inform
3 The traffic system in Ha Noi has been ……… ……
upgraded over the last ten years
dramatic
4 The government has ……… many areas in the countryside urban
PART D: READING (8 points)
I Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks (4 points)
Tokyo is Japan’s capital and largest city It’s also one of the largest cities in the world (1) in 1457, Tokyo has grown into a major part of a (2) region that also includes the cities of Yokohama and Kawasaki The metropolitan region, also known as Greater Tokyo, has over 30 million residents, (3) makes it one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world
Tokyo today is a very welcoming metropolis Tourists roam about the streets, taking
in Japanese culture Hundreds of shrines and temples adorn the city Shinto and Buddhism are the major (4) of Japan Tourists can also experience Japanese cuisine There are thousands of restaurants in Tokyo You can choose from noodle shops, sushi bars, or
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1 A Found B Founded C Founding D Finded
2 A metropolitan B influence C attractive D complex
4 A provinces B attractions C festivals D religions
II Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions (4 points)
Son Doong Cave has become more famous after the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) aired a live programme featuring its magnificence on ‘Good Morning America’ in May 2015 Located in Quang Binh Province, Son Doong Cave was discovered
by a local man named Ho Khanh in 1991, and became known internationally in 2009 thanks
to British cavers, led by Howard Limbert The cave was formed about 2 to 5 million years ago by river water eroding away the limestone underneath the mountain It contains some of the tallest known stalagmites in the world - up to 70 metres tall The cave is more than 200 metres wide, 150 metres high, and nearly 9 kilometres long, with caverns big enough to fit
an entire street inside them Son Doong Cave is recognized as the largest cave in the world
by BCRA (British Cave Research Association) and selected as one of the most beautiful on earth by the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
In August 2013, the first tourist group explored the cave on a guided tour Permits are now required to access the cave and are made available on a limited basis Only 500 permits were issued for the 2015 season, which runs from February to August After August, heavy
rains cause river levels to rise and make the cave largely inaccessible.
1 What happened to Son Doong Cave in May 2015?
A It was discovered by a local man named Ho Khanh
B A live programme featuring its magnificence was broadcast on ‘Good Morning America’
by the American Broadcasting Company (ABC)
C It became known internationally thanks to British cavers, led by Howard Limbert
D It was explored by the first tourist group
2 Which statement is NOT true about Son Doong Cave?
A Tourists can explore Son Doong Cave daily throughout the year
B The cave was formed about 2 to 5 million years ago
C It was formed by river water eroding away the limestone underneath the mountain
D Some of the stalagmites in Son Doong Cave are about 70 metres tall
3 The word ‘inaccessible’ in the passage probably means .
A should not be accessed B need to be careful
C cannot be reached D may be flooded
4 From the passage, we know that .
A there is a street inside Son Doong Cave
B the cave is always covered with rain water
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D tourists need permission to explore the cave
PART E: WRITING (8 points)
I Finish each of the following sentences so that its meaning stays the same (4 points)
1 They are going to publish a guidebook to different beauty spots in Vietnam
They are going to bring
2 “Let’s go to the cinema this weekend to see Mat Biec”, Hoa suggested
Hoa suggested
3 People claim that Phong Nha- Ke Bang can be compared to a huge geological museum
It
4 He is sorry to have so little time for his family
He wishes _
II Rewrite the second sentence using the words given so that the meaning stays the same as the first one You must not change the given words (4 points)
1 Mai spent her childhood in a small town in the south UP
Mai
2 They can’t decide who should go first TO
They can’t _
3 In many places in the world, people dyed cloth with natural material USED
In many places in the world, people
4 The number of tourists to Vietnam has increased considerably in the last few months INCREASE
There has _
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Môn: Tiếng Anh lớp 9 Thời gian: 45 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
Họ và tên: ……… Lớp 9… Trường THCS ………
Số báo danh Họ tên, chữ ký người coi thi Số phách
đường cắt phách
Điểm bài thi Họ tên, chữ ký người chấm thi Số phách
đường cắt phách
ĐỀ LẺ
PART A: LISTENING (7 points)
An old man is talking about his school days Listen and fill in the blanks with the correct information with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.
1 Number of students:
2 Some students went to school:
3-4 Lessons focused on: reading, writing, and history; there were no lessons
5 The school was small but it had
6 The students could talk only when they were to by the teacher
7 The students had no homework, no
PART B PHONETICS (4 points)
I Find the word which has a different sound in the underlined part (2 points)
1 A carved B impressed C embroidered D weaved
2 A market B depart C card D scare
II Find the word which has a different stress pattern from the others (2 points)
1 A unique B cotton C picture D challenge
2 A reunite B consider C confusion D attendant
PART C: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (13 points)
I Circle the best answer A, B, C or D (5 points)
1 The girl bicycle was lost received it back yesterday at the police station
2 I never saw anything as beautiful as that stone you were
A moulding B carving C weaving D casting
3 They have never been to Ha Long Bay before, ?
A they have B haven’t they C they haven’t D have they
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4 The people in my village can not earn enough money for their daily life They
can’t _ this traditinal craft They have to find other jobs
A help out B live on C work on D set up
5 Alex’s famaly lives the outskirts of the city
II Put the correct form of the given verb into the gaps (4 points)
1 She is a nurse in a big hospital, so she is used to (work) ……… overtime.
2 These girls (read) ………magazines under the tree are Mrs White’s
daughters, our new neighbors
3 By the time I got to school yesterday, the science test (begin) ……….
4 Mary’s mother suggests that she (concentrate) ……… more on studying.
III Fill in the blank with the correct form of the given word (4 points)
1 People who do skilled work, making things with their hands are ……… art
2 When you reach adolescence, you will experience both physical changes and
……….…… … changes
emotion
3 Vietnam economic situation has improved ……… …… over
the last five years
consider
4 People should ……… … fossil fuels and for next generations economy
PART D: READING (8 points)
I Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks (4 points)
Tokyo is Japan’s capital and largest city It’s also one of the largest cities in the world (1) in 1457, Tokyo has grown into a major part of a (2) region that also includes the cities of Yokohama and Kawasaki The metropolitan region, also known as Greater Tokyo, has over 30 million residents, (3) makes it one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world
Tokyo today is a very welcoming metropolis Tourists roam about the streets, taking
in Japanese culture Hundreds of shrines and temples adorn the city Shinto and Buddhism are the major (5) of Japan Tourists can also experience Japanese cuisine There are thousands of restaurants in Tokyo You can choose from noodle shops, sushi bars, or
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1 A Found B Founded C Founding D Finded
2 A metropolitan B influence C attractive D complex
4 A provinces B attractions C festivals D religions
II Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions (4 points)
Son Doong Cave has become more famous after the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) aired a live programme featuring its magnificence on ‘Good Morning America’ in May 2015 Located in Quang Binh Province, Son Doong Cave was discovered
by a local man named Ho Khanh in 1991, and became known internationally in 2009 thanks
to British cavers, led by Howard Limbert The cave was formed about 2 to 5 million years ago by river water eroding away the limestone underneath the mountain It contains some of the tallest known stalagmites in the world - up to 70 metres tall The cave is more than 200 metres wide, 150 metres high, and nearly 9 kilometres long, with caverns big enough to fit
an entire street inside them Son Doong Cave is recognized as the largest cave in the world
by BCRA (British Cave Research Association) and selected as one of the most beautiful on earth by the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
In August 2013, the first tourist group explored the cave on a guided tour Permits are now required to access the cave and are made available on a limited basis Only 500 permits were issued for the 2015 season, which runs from February to August After August, heavy
rains cause river levels to rise and make the cave largely inaccessible.
1 What happened to Son Doong Cave in May 2015?
A It was discovered by a local man named Ho Khanh
B A live programme featuring its magnificence was broadcast on ‘Good Morning America’
by the American Broadcasting Company (ABC)
C It became known internationally thanks to British cavers, led by Howard Limbert
D It was explored by the first tourist group
2 Which statement is NOT true about Son Doong Cave?
A Tourists can explore Son Doong Cave daily throughout the year
B The cave was formed about 2 to 5 million years ago
C It was formed by river water eroding away the limestone underneath the mountain
D Some of the stalagmites in Son Doong Cave are about 70 metres tall
3 The word ‘inaccessible’ in the passage probably means .
A should not be accessed B need to be careful
C cannot be reached D may be flooded
4 From the passage, we know that .
A there is a street inside Son Doong Cave
B the cave is always covered with rain water
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D tourists need permission to explore the cave
PART E: WRITING (8 points)
I Finish each of the following sentences so that its meaning stays the same (4 points)
1 I’m really excited about the upcoming pottery workshop
I’m looking _
2 “Why don’t we visit Da Lat next month?”, my mother suggested
My mother suggested
3 People believe that the best time to visit the complex of Hue Monuments is in April
It
4 She is unhappy because she lives in a small house
She wishes _
II Rewrite the second sentence using the words given so that the meaning stays the same as the first one You must not change the given words (4 points)
1 We arranged to meet in front of the cinema at 8 o’clock, but she never arrived UP
We arranged _
2 I have no idea when we should leave for the bus TO
I have no idea _
3 Tuberculosis (TB) killed a lot of people; it was a fatal disease USED
Tuberculosis (TB) _
4 Our school has changed significantly since it was founded in 1999 CHANGE
There has
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