SECTION A: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences 1. I wish_______an astronaut on the future A. were B. to be C. would be D. will be 2. Let’s wait for them here. I’m sure that they will _____soon. A. turn off B. turn up C. turn down D. turn over 3. Mr. and Mrs. Blake were delighted when they _____to sell their house so quickly. A. succeeded B. could C. risked D. manage 4. Students _____on campus are close to their classroom and the library. A. who lived B. living C. live D. who living 5. I didn’t know your parents were asleep. Otherwise, I ______so much noise when I arrived A. don’t make B. wouldn’t make C. won’t make D. wouldn’t have made 6. Tom failed the exam______ he was so lazy. A. such B. that C. like D. as 7. You have never been to Singapore before, ______? A. have you B. haven’t you C. do you D. don’t you 8. We used to ______ living be delivering milk to every house early in the morning. A. earn B. gain C. get D. make 9. John:”Shall we go to Cuong Temple on the weekend.” Ann:”_____.” A. That’s a fine day B. Yes, let’s C. Yes, Please D. That’s a good trip 10. That guy looks very familiar. I remember ______ him somewhere. A. see B. to see C. seeing D. saw 11. The UK ______ for the United Kingdom. A. makes B. sits C. stands D. explains 12. That is _______ book I’ve ever read. A. the most boring B. the most bored C. the borest D. the boring Your answer: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. II. Supply the correct verb of forms 1. Some employees (a. tell) ______ not to be late for work again by their boss yesterday. 2. My cousin spends a lot of time (b. study) ______ English everyday, I think he (c. pass) ______ the coming exams easily. 3. Linh asked her roomate (d. not make) ______ noise because she (e. study) _________ at that time. 4. Is this the best film you (f. see) ________, Thanh? 5. Not (g. know) _______ the language, we all found (h. get) _______ jobs in this town impossible a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. Your answer: III. Fill each gap in each sentences with the correct form of the word in capital letters. 1. We can’t sit on this chair because it’s really ___________ COMFORT 2. This city has over half a million _________ INHABIT 3. Our state is trying best to help ________ people to apply for jobs EMPLOY 4. John’s _______ of history is amazing for a boy of his age. KNOW 5. The child should be pulished because of his rude _________. BEHAVE 6. _____________, my grandfather has a hearing problem and he couldn’t hear what they were Saying at the party. FORTUNE 7. Nowadays, viewers can watch a ___________ of local and international programs on different channels VARIOUS 8. When my first coming to Singapore, I was __________ by the cleaness and the beauty of the city IMPRESS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Your answers: IV. Each sentence has 1 mistake. Find and correct it. 1. That man, who daughter we play badminton with every day, is a very skillful engineer. 2. Mr. Kim is a doctor. He works all day. I have never seen anybody working as hardly as him. 3. Frank asked his little sister what can he do to help her. 4. The water and the land around the chemical factory are extremely polluted. 5. To Hoai is one of the most popular writer in the country. 6. All the students are looking forward spending their free time enjoying their Tet holiday. 7. My close friend gave me a new pair of glasses on my twentyone birthday. 8. People live in the Central of Viet Nam often suffer a lot from the terrible flood. Your answer: Mistake Correction Mistake Correction 1. 5. 2. 6. 3. 7. 4. 8.
PHÒNG GD&ĐT DIỄN CHÂU ĐỀ THI VÒNG I, CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI HUYỆN LỚP NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH – PHẦN THI VIẾT Thời gian: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Họ tên thí sinh: Ngày sinh: Học sinh trường: Số báo danh: Phòng thi: Họ tên, chữ kí giám thị số 1: Họ tên, chữ kí giám thị số 2: SỐ PHÁCH CHỈ DẪN: Bài thi gồm trang Thí sinh đọc kĩ yêu cầu làm Thí sinh làm trực tiếp lên đề thi Thí sinh giữ gìn cẩn thận thi Thí sinh dùng màu mực, xanh đen để làm Khi viết sai, dùng thước gạch Không dùng bút tẩy trắng Thí sinh không sử dụng tài liệu nào, kể từ điển Thí sinh làm trái với dẫn, qui chế thi, thi bị loại SECTION A: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I Choose the best answer to complete the sentences I wish _an astronaut on the future A were B to be C would be D will be Let’s wait for them here I’m sure that they will _soon A turn off B turn up C turn down D turn over Mr and Mrs Blake were delighted when they _to sell their house so quickly A succeeded B could C risked D manage Students _on campus are close to their classroom and the library A who lived B living C live D who living I didn’t know your parents were asleep Otherwise, I so much noise when I arrived A don’t make B wouldn’t make C won’t make D wouldn’t have made Tom failed the exam he was so lazy A such B that C like D as You have never been to Singapore before, ? A have you B haven’t you C you D don’t you We used to living be delivering milk to every house early in the morning A earn B gain C get D make John:”Shall we go to Cuong Temple on the weekend.”- Ann:” _.” A That’s a fine day B Yes, let’s C Yes, Please D That’s a good trip 10 That guy looks very familiar I remember him somewhere A see B to see C seeing D saw 11 The UK for the United Kingdom A makes B sits C stands D explains 12 That is _ book I’ve ever read A the most boring B the most bored C the borest D the boring Your answer: 10 11 12 II Supply the correct verb of forms Some employees (a tell) not to be late for work again by their boss yesterday My cousin spends a lot of time (b study) English everyday, I think he (c pass) the coming exams easily Linh asked her roomate (d not/ make) noise because she (e study) _ at that time Is this the best film you (f see) , Thanh? Not (g know) _ the language, we all found (h get) _ jobs in this town impossib Your answer: a e b f c g d h III Fill each gap in each sentences with the correct form of the word in capital letters We can’t sit on this chair because it’s really _ COMFORT This city has over half a million _ INHABIT Our state is trying best to help people to apply for jobs EMPLOY John’s _ of history is amazing for a boy of his age KNOW The child should be pulished because of his rude _ BEHAVE _, my grandfather has a hearing problem and he couldn’t hear what they were Saying at the party FORTUNE Nowadays, viewers can watch a _ of local and international programs on different channels VARIOUS When my first coming to Singapore, I was by the cleaness and the beauty of the city IMPRESS Your answers: IV Each sentence has mistake Find and correct it That man, who daughter we play badminton with every day, is a very skillful engineer Mr Kim is a doctor He works all day I have never seen anybody working as hardly as him Frank asked his little sister what can he to help her The water and the land around the chemical factory are extremely polluted To Hoai is one of the most popular writer in the country All the students are looking forward spending their free time enjoying their Tet holiday My close friend gave me a new pair of glasses on my twenty-one birthday People live in the Central of Viet Nam often suffer a lot from the terrible flood Your answer: Mistake Correction Mistake Correction SECTION B: READING I Read the passage carefully and fill in each blank with one suitable word Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about However, in reality, it has both its advantages (1) disadvantages There are certain many advantages of living in the country First of all, you can (2) peace and quiet Moreover, people tent to be friendlier and (3) open A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer (4) young children On the other hand, there are certain drawbacks to life outside the city Firstly, because There are fewer people, you are likely to (5) have fewer friends (6) Addition, entertainment is hard to find, particularly in the evening Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that (7) is harder to find work As a result, you may have to travel a long way to work, which can be extremely expensive In conclusion, it can (8) _ seen that the country is more suitable for some People (9) _ others On the whole, it is often the best place for those (10) _ are retired or who have young children In contrast, young, single people Who have career are better provided in the city Your answer: 10 II Read the following passage, then choose the best answer Charlie Chaplin was an English actor, director, productor, and a composer He is known as the most creative person of the silent-film era Charlie Chaplin’s portrayal of the tramp won the hearts of people all over the world Charlie was born in London on the 16th of April, 1889 He spent his childhood in Poverty and hardship In 1910 he began to perform pantomime in the United States He first appeared on screen in 1914 He created his world-famous character, the Tramp, and he played this classic role in more than 70 films during his career He also composed background music for most of his films In 1972 Chaplin received an Honorary Academy Award for ‘ the incalculable effect he has had in making motion picrures the art form of this century’ Chaplin died on the 25th of December, 1977, at his home in Switzerland In 1910 he began to perform pantomime in A the US B London C Switzerland D England When did he start appearing in films? A in 1910 B in 1914 C in 1972 D in 1977 Charlie Chaplin is very famous for _ A his state performance B his background music C his character “the Tramp” D his composing background music Which of the following is not true? A Charlie Chaplin was an English artist B He played classical music C Charlie Chaplin died at the age of 88 D He received an award in 1972 The word “carrer” is the closest meaning to A pantomime B play C life D life-work Your answer: III Read the following passage then choose the most suitable answer to fill in each blank BIRTH OF THE COMPUTER Most people think of computers are very modern (1) , products of our new Technological age But actually the idea for a computer (2) worked out over two centuries ago by a man (3) _ Charles Babbage Babbage was born in 1791 and grew up to be a brilliant mathematician He drew up plans for several calculating machines (4) he called “engines” But despite the fact that he started building some of these he never finished (5) of them Over the years people have argue (6) _ his machines would ever work (7) _, however, the Sience Museum in London has finished building an engine based on one of Babbage’s designs (8) has taken six years to complete and more than four thousand part have been specially made Whether it work or not, the machine will be (9) show at a special exhibition in the Science Museum to remind people (10) Babbage’s work A discoveries A was A known A whose A some A until A Fortunately A One A in 10 A for Your answer: B inventions B has B recognized B who B any B whether B Traditionally B He B at B of C equipments C had C written C which C both C while 10 D.means D is D named D these D most D though C Recently C They C on C about D Hardly D It D from D with SECTION C: WRITING I Complete the second sentence in such a way that it is almost the same as the first Remember to check your flight number → Don’t “I’m sorry I didn’t phone you earlier, Mr Brown”, Mary said → Mary apologized Collecting dolls from foreign countries makes Jane interested → Jane is The children couldn’t go swimming because the water was extremely cold → The water was I would prefer you to phone the police right now → I would rather you He ran quickly but he couldn’t catch the bus → However II Write a letter to your friend to tell him/ her about your interesting trip/picnic you had last Summer (about 150-180 words) (You are not allowed to write your name, your school’s name and your adress as well) .THE END! SECTION D: LISTENING Part I Listen the following announcement about the missing girl and fill in each gap with one missing word Number has been done for you Attention please! (0) Here _ is a special announcement A (1) girl is reported missing She was last seen (2) _ minutes Ago near the main entrance to the Car Fair Her name’s Mary and she is years old She has (3) dark hair She is wearing short – blue shorts and a long – sleedved white blouse She’s wearing a (4) of shoes – brown shoes She may be carrying a large (5) _ If you see Mary, bring her to the (6) Desk Her father is waiting for her There Thank you Part II Read the questions Listen and write a name or a number There are two examples: What’s the girl’s name? May _ How old is she? 10 _ Questions: What’s the name of May’s sister? _ Where does May live? _Street What number is May’s house? _ What’s the name of May’s grand father? Mr. How many children are there in May’s class? _ ĐÁP ÁN CHẤM THI HỌC SINH GIỎI HUYỆN VÒNG NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH SECTION A: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I Choose the best answer to complete the sentences (12 points) B B D B D A A B 10 C 11 C II Supply the correct verb of forms (8 points) a were told e was studying b studying f have seen c will pass g knowing D 12 A d not to make h getting III Fill each gap in each sentences with the correct form of the .(8 points) uncomfortable behavior inhabitants Unfortunately unemployed variety knowledge impressed IV Each sentence has mistake Find and correct it (8 points) Mistake Correction Mistake Correction who whose writer writers hardly hard looking forward looking forward to can he he could twenty- one twenty- first extreme extremely live living/who live SECTION B: READING I Read the passage carefully and fill in each blank with one suitable word (10 points) and In enjoy it more be for than have/make 10 who II Read the following passage, then choose the best answer (5 points) A B C B D III Read the following passage then choose the most suitable answer (10 points) SECTION C: WRITING I Complete the second sentence in such a way that it is almost the same (6 points) Don’t forget to check your flight number Mary apologized to Mr Brown for (his) not phoning him earlier Jane is interested in collecting dolls from foreign countries The water was too cold for the children to go swimming/ so cold that the children couldn’t go swimming I would rather you phoned the police right now However quickly he ran, he couldn’t catch the bus II Write a letter to your friend to tell him/ her about your interesting trip/picnic you had last Summer (about 150-180 words) (11 points) ĐÁP ÁN CHẤM THI HỌC SINH GIỎI HUYỆN VÒNG NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH SECTION D: LISTENING Part I Listen the following announcement about the missing girl and fill in each gap with one missing word Number has been done for you (12 points) B A D C B B C D C 10 A Attention please! (0) _Here _ is a special announcement A (1) little girl is reported missing She was last seen (2) Twenty /20 minutes ago near the main entrance to the Car Fair Her name’s Mary and she is years old She has (3) _short dark hair She is wearing short – blue shorts and a long – sleedved white blouse She’s wearing a (4) _pair _ of shoes – brown shoes She may be carrying a large (5) _doll If you see Mary, bring her to the (6) Information Desk Her father is waiting for her there Thank you Part II Read the questions Listen and write a name or a number There are two examples: What’s the girl’s name? May _ How old is she? 10 _ Questions: What’s the name of May’s sister? Where does May live? What number is May’s house? What’s the name of May’s grand father? How many children are there in May’s class? PHÒNG GD&ĐT DIỄN CHÂU _Kim _Cross_Street _ _5/five _ Mr. Young _17/seventeen _ ĐỀ THI VÒNG II, CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI HUYỆN LỚP NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH – PHẦN THI VIẾT Thời gian: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Họ tên thí sinh: Ngày sinh: Học sinh trường: Số báo danh: Phòng thi: Họ tên, chữ kí giám thị số 1: Họ tên, chữ kí giám thị số 2: SỐ PHÁCH CHỈ DẪN: Bài thi gồm trang Thí sinh đọc kĩ yêu cầu làm Thí sinh làm trực tiếp lên đề thi Thí sinh giữ gìn cẩn thận thi Thí sinh dùng màu mực, xanh đen để làm Khi viết sai, dùng thước gạch Không dùng bút tẩy trắng Thí sinh không sử dụng tài liệu nào, kể từ điển Thí sinh làm trái với dẫn, qui chế thi, thi bị loại SECTION A: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence (15 points) Last year, Phuc participated in _ funds for streets children A making B raising C gathering D taking Is it true the law says there is no smoking in restaurants in this city? A that what B what C if D that Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning and research, and to developing leaders in many areas make a difference globally A which B what C who D whose In my mother’s _, it is essential to eat a big breakfast A thinking B idea C opinion D words _ can come to the club You don’t need to be a member A Anyone B Someone C Each one D Every Lan: ‘Make yourself at home!’ ~ Maryam: ‘ _.’ A Not at all Don’t mention it B Tanks Same to you C That’s very nice Thank you D Yes Can I help you? People don’t like the way he shows off, ? A don’t they B they C does he D doesn’t he If Lan comes to England, it will be a good _ for her to improve her English A opportunity B possibility C advantage D experience We all suffered from food poisoning on holiday I’m OK now, but my dad and mom still haven’t _ it A got from B got off C got away D got over 10 Long wishes he _ have to clean all the windows A didn’t B doesn’t C don’t D wasn’t 11 I took someone else’s coat from the restaurant by _ A one’s self B mistake C error D hand 12 They have never _ any experience of living in the city A wished B done C had D made 13 Mai forgot to bring the raincoat this morning; _, she got wet A unless B because C although D therefore 14 The criminal to be living abroad now A believed B is believed C is believing D has believed 15 He was fined _ having used alcoholic drinks while driving A with B at C by D for Your answer: 10 11 12 13 14 15 X II Give the correct form of words in the brackets (8 points) People collect a large variety of objects: Stamps, postcard, dolls, shells, ect Some people collect things (1 connect) with historical events or with (2 fame) _ people But one of the strangest (3 collect) is that of fish posters My friend, Jack Simpton, collects posters, but not any posters, just the ones about fish At present he has over 550 fish posters from around the world Not (4 surprise) _ his favorite poster is one of the strangest and most (5 color) _ fishes His hobby began several years ago when he saw a few good-looking fish posters on (6 sell) at a local shop he started collecting them Others like his fish posters, too, “I have just bought a (7 replace) for one of my favorites, which (8 mystery) _ disappeared last week”, he said Yours answer: III If a line is correct, put tick (√) next to the number If there is an extra word in a line, Write it next to the number The first two lines have been done for you (10 points) A few years ago I had a real disappointment My favorite singer, Mariah Carey, 00 √ was planning to hold on an open-air concert in a city near the town where I live I on was so excited! I was the first in the queue for tickets and make it sure that I got a good seat near the front The concert was being held on Saturday and all week I couldn’t think about anything other else I couldn’t concentrate on my schoolwork and my teachers all said that I was daydreaming, but I didn’t care At the last, I was going to see Mariah! Friday came and I called my best friend, Tina, who she was going to the concert with me She answered the phone and sounded really unhappy so that I asked her what wrong She told me to turn on the TV and watch the weather I did as she told to me The forecast for the weekend was thunderstorms The concert would have to be called off if it rained! I hardly didn’t sleep at all that night and at three in the morning I heard a loud crack of thunder The forecast had been right 10 and the concert was cancelled! SECTION B: READING I Fill in the blank with one suitable word (10 points) Dear Bob, I am very sory I can not come to meet you at the airport because I have to take my brother (1) from hospital at that time Our neighbor Peter Pike has kindly offered to meet you and (2) you home As you have never met him before, I shall (3) him to you Peter Pike (4) tall and slim He is a young man in his early twenties (5) _ short hair and a fair complexion He (6) _ a round face and appears cheerful by nature It is easy to recognize him (7) _ he is usually dressed in jeans and a T-shirt and (8) boots I hope you manage to recognize my neighbor (9) any difficulty and I look (10) _ to seeing you when he brings you to my flat Yours sincerely, John Your answer: 10 II Read the text below carefully and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap There is an example (0) at the beginning (10 points) ALASKA When Alaska became one of the United States in 1959, it (0) _ the size of the USA a fifth Yet this huge state, with the largest mountain in North America, has the second smallest population This (1) _ that there are still large numbers of wild animals (2) _ as polar bears, moose and seals, and trapping and hunting are major industries The largest group of (3) _ people living in Alaska is the Inuit, who used to be (4) _ as Eskimos Most of them hunt or fish, but some of those living in cities are (5) _ in government work Anchorage is the largest city in the state, with a (6) _ of around 230,000 people In 1964, large areas of the city centre were (7) _ in an earthquake but the people soon rebuilt the offices and apartment buildings Although it is only 571 kilometers south of the Arctic Circle, Anchorage has a surprisingly mild (8) Because of its remote lacation Anchorage (9) _ many tourists who want to (10) life in the wild A considerable number of them fly into Anchorage International Airport before hiring a pilot and setting off into the remote areas of Alaska A increased B grew C formed D developed A demands B proves C means D shows A similar B such C same D like A original B native C first D starting A recognized B claimed C called D known A involved B occupied C focused D included A popularity B residence C people D population A destroyed B dropped C collapsed D broken A weather B temperature C climate D warmth A appeals B attracts C brings D fetches 10 A contact B realize C look D experience Your answer: A 10 X III Read the following passage, then choose the best answer (5 points) In the United States and Canada, it is very importants to look a person in the eyes when you are having a converstation with him or her If you look down or to the side when ther other person is talking, that person will think that you are not interested in what he or she is saying This of course, is not polite If you look down or to the side when you are talking, you may appear hiding something, that is, it might seem that you are not honest However, people who are speaking will sometimes look away for a few seconds when they are thinking or trying to find the right word But they always turn immediately back to look the listener in the eye These social rules are the same for two women, two men, a woman and a man, or an adult and a child When you are talking to an American or Canadian, you should _ A look down B look directly at him/her C avoid looking directly at him/her D look to the side It is very _ of you not to look in the eyes of the listener while talking A polite B honest C dishonest D impolite Looking down or to the side when you are spoken to means A you feel bored with him/her words B you are paying antention to her/him C you respect of him/her D you are afraid of him/her People can look away for a few seconds while speaking A to hide their feelings B to find the correct word C to find something D to hide something These social rules are used for _ A everybody B two men C a man and a woman D two women Your answer: SECTION D WRITING I 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 You must use between two and five words, including the word given (10 points) The teacher advised the class to use a dictionary you “If I a dictionary”, said the teacher to the class You should learn to drive time It’s _ to drive Nick can’t swim as well as Vy good Nick is not Vy I don’t mind walking to school because I it all the time used I’m _ to school, so I don’t mind doing it I last wrote to my grandma about two months ago since It I last wrote to my grandma Promise to look after it and you can borrow my tennis racquet long You can borrow my tennis racquet as _ to look after it Karen had difficulty carrying all the suitcases difficult Karen found _ all the suitcases It’s a waste of time for you to get the train tickets in advance point There is _ the train tickets in advance Mr Edward isn’t happy even though he has such a lot of money despite Mr Edward isn’t happy _ much money 10 Does your brother use the Internet everyday? doesn’t Your brother he? II How the Media help you in your study? Write a composition about 150-200 words (12 points) The end of written test! SECTION D: LISTENING Part I Listen to the dialogue then match the places in the box to the correct positions on the map by filling each gap with a number There is an example (0) (8 marks) Places bus station temple pagoda hotel restaurant Your answer: 4(hotel) - b - a - c - d - e Part II You will hear some information about “South Seas Travel Agency” Listen and complete the table with one suitable word for each number There is an example (0) (12 marks) South Seas Travel Agency The new phone number: 847 2296 New address: 98, Road Near: the Opposite: the Opens on: May _ Book a holiday for: ₤ _ or more and get a free The end of listening test! ĐÁP ÁN CHẤM THI HỌC SINH GIỎI HUYỆN VÒNG 2-NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH SECTION A: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence (15 points) B D C C A C B A D 10 A 11 B 12 C 13 D 14 B 15 D X II Give the correct form of words in the brackets (8 points) connected famous collections surprisingly colorful sale replacement mysteriously III If a line is correct, put tick (√) next to the number If there is an extra word in a line (10 points) 00 √ on it √ other the she that √ to hardly 10 √ SECTION B: READING I Fill in the blank with one suitable word (10 points) home bring/take describe is with has because wear without 10 forward II Read the text below carefully and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) (10 points) A C B B D A D A C B 10 D X III Read the following passage, then choose the best answer (5 points) B C A B A SECTION D WRITING I Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence (10 points) “If I were you, I would use a dictionary” said the teacher to the class It’s time you learned/learnt to drive.( It’s time for you to learn to drive) Nick is not as good at swimming as Vy I am used to walking to school, so I don’t mind doing it It is about two months since I last wrote to my grandma You can borrow my tennis racquet as long as you promise to look after it Karent found it difficult to carry all the suitcases There is no point in getting the train tickets in advance Mr Edward isn’t happy despite (his) having much money 10 Your brother uses the Internet everyday, doesn’t he? SECTION D: LISTENING I Listen to the dialogue then match the places in the box to the correct positions on the map (8 points) 4(hotel) - b 5- a - c 3 - d - e II Listen and complete the table (12 points) Warnock park bank 21st 350 (travel) bag Total:100/5=20points [...]... neighbor (9) any difficulty and I look (10) _ to seeing you when he brings you to my flat Yours sincerely, John Your answer: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II Read the text below carefully and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap There is an example (0) at the beginning (10 points) ALASKA When Alaska became one of the United States in 195 9, it (0) _ the size of the USA a fifth Yet this huge... increased B grew C formed D developed 1 A demands B proves C means D shows 2 A similar B such C same D like 3 A original B native C first D starting 4 A recognized B claimed C called D known 5 A involved B occupied C focused D included 6 A popularity B residence C people D population 7 A destroyed B dropped C collapsed D broken 8 A weather B temperature C climate D warmth 9 A appeals B attracts C brings... There is an example (0) (12 marks) South Seas Travel Agency 0 The new phone number: 847 2 296 1 New address: 98 , Road 2 Near: the 3 Opposite: the 4 Opens on: May _ 5 Book a holiday for: ₤ _ or more 6 and get a free The end of listening test! ĐÁP ÁN CHẤM THI HỌC SINH GIỎI HUYỆN VÒNG 2-NĂM HỌC 2013-2014 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 9 SECTION A: VOCABULARY... hardly 10 √ SECTION B: READING I Fill in the blank with one suitable word (10 points) 1 home 2 bring/take 3 describe 4 is 5 with 6 has 7 because 8 wear 9 without 10 forward II Read the text below carefully and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) (10 points) 0 A 1 C 2 B 3 B 4 D 5 A 6 D 7 A 8 C 9 B 10 D X III Read the following passage, then choose the best answer (5 points) 1 B 2 C 3 A 4 B 5 A SECTION... told to me The forecast for the weekend was thunderstorms The concert 8 would have to be called off if it rained! I hardly didn’t sleep at all that night and at 9 three in the morning I heard a loud crack of thunder The forecast had been right 10 and the concert was cancelled! SECTION B: READING I Fill in the blank with one suitable word (10 points) Dear Bob, I am very sory I can not come to meet you... 0 A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 X III Read the following passage, then choose the best answer (5 points) In the United States and Canada, it is very importants to look a person in the eyes when you are having a converstation with him or her If you look down or to the side when ther other person is talking, that person will think that you are not interested in what he or she is saying This of course, is not... being held on Saturday and all week I 2 couldn’t think about anything other else I couldn’t concentrate on my schoolwork 3 and my teachers all said that I was daydreaming, but I didn’t care At the last, I was 4 going to see Mariah! Friday came and I called my best friend, Tina, who she was going to 5 the concert with me She answered the phone and sounded really unhappy so that I 6 asked her what wrong... windows A didn’t B doesn’t C don’t D wasn’t 11 I took someone else’s coat from the restaurant by _ A one’s self B mistake C error D hand 12 They have never _ any experience of living in the city A wished B done C had D made 13 Mai forgot to bring the raincoat this morning; _, she got wet A unless B because C although D therefore 14 The criminal to be living abroad now A believed B is... are not interested in what he or she is saying This of course, is not polite If you look down or to the side when you are talking, you may appear hiding something, that is, it might seem that you are not honest However, people who are speaking will sometimes look away for a few seconds when they are thinking or trying to find the right word But they always turn immediately back to look the listener in... look to the side 2 It is very _ of you not to look in the eyes of the listener while talking A polite B honest C dishonest D impolite 3 Looking down or to the side when you are spoken to means A you feel bored with him/her words B you are paying antention to her/him C you respect of him/her D you are afraid of him/her 4 People can look away for a few seconds while speaking A to hide their feelings