Name: ENGLISH TEST A9 Date: 12/01.2021 A LISTENING P1 There are seven questions in this part For each question there are three pictures and a short recording Choose the correct picture and put a tick (√) in the box below it P2: You will hear an English woman called Britta talking to an interviewer about her life in Berlin, the capital of Germany For each question, put a tick ( √) in the correct box How long has Britta lived in Berlin? A four years B six years C twenty years What does Britta say about living in Berlin? A She can’t sleep at night because of the traffic noise B She misses the museums and theatres in Bonn C She likes living in a big, busy city 10 The area of Berlin where Britta lives is A a rather expensive place to live B a good place to eat out C a long way from the city centre 11 How does Britta usually travel around in Berlin? A She walks B She uses her bicycle C She uses her tram or bus 12 Britta says that her nephew, Philippe, likes going… A to the park with her B to the shops with his parents C to a gallery with her 13 Britta has lots of friends who…A live near her B work with her C are still in England P3: You will hear a man called Stephen Millas talking to a group of people about a trip to India to see tigers For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space THE TIGER TOUR Stephen’s profession: (14) _ Date of departure: (15) Number of tourists in group: (16) Type of accommodation: (17) Means of transport in the park: - Open truck in the north, (18) _in the south Meal NOT include: (19) P4: You will hear a conversation between a boy, Carl, and a girl, Susanna, about a school concert Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect 20 Susanna feels shy about playing violin in public 21 Carl and Susanna share the same opinion about practising their instruments regularly 22 Susanna’s parents refuse to allow her to give up violin lessons 23 Carl aim is to have a career in music 24 Susanna thinks she would enjoy working in another country 25 Carl persuades Susanna to take part in the concert B GRAMMAR - VOCABULARY - LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS I Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences 11 They accused him _ stealing their dictionary A for B of C with D about 12 Remember to call me when you _ in New York A arrive B arrived C will arrive D arrives 13 My digital camera away I can't find it A is taken B took C was taken D has been taken 14 Susan couldn't help _when I told her the job A laugh B to laugh C laughing D laughed 15 Everyone was attracted by her graceful… A.performer B.performing C.performed D.performance 16 My parents always allow me _ what I think I should A B to C doing D done 17 The children won't go to bed _ we leave a light on outside their bedroom A except B otherwise C unless D but 18 The foods that contain _ are made of animal fat whereas vegetables have the least energy A as much energy as B the more energy C the most energy D more energy than 19 I’m disappointed _ people have spoiled this area A that B when C if D with 20 Where are the photos _ at the Christmas party ? A.taking B.taken C.were taken D have taken II Give the correct form of the verb in brackets: I would rather you (go)……………………………to bed now Have they got used to (live)……………………………….in the city? The woman (sit)……….………in front of me was wearing a big hat, so I couldn’t see anything …………………telephone (invent)……….…………………….by Alexander G Bell? While I was studying last night, Fred (drop)……………… ………… by to visit me George together with his family often (go)…………………….to spain for holidays yearly Aluminium is a valuable metal that (can, use)……………………………….again and again III Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in Standard English (10 points) 26 She was waiting nervous in the waiting room for the interview 27 The children are very boring and they don't know what to 28 People will usually give to smoking if they are told to by their doctor 29 In many countries, it is very common that women to go out to work 30 They asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them 31 I would like to inform you that the representatives have been arrived and they are all very happy 32 The majority to the news is about violence or scandal 33 He never is late for work His boss always appreciates him 34 She felt tired but she went to bed earlier than usual 35 Since the age of ten, he lived in this town with his grandparents IV Use the correct form of the word in brackets for each gap 36 When you take an exam, you are an _ (examine) 37 It's my great _to meet you at this important meeting (please) 38 On of the causes of air pollution is _waste (industry) 39 It is very _to live in a damp room (health) 40 She was really _by the beauty of Ha Noi capital (impress) 41 If your work is _you won't get a raise satisfy 42 Do you really think that the candidate is _to be President ? (qualification) 43.This book give us _information about ASEAN (add) 44 His _has not improve much (behave) 45 There are _about wearing uniforms at school (argue) C READING - I Read the text carefully, then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D Although no one knows for certain who the original Saint Valentine was, once a year, on February 14th, there is a day in his honor Some historian believed that the original Saint Valentine was a priest who lived in the city of Rome about three hundred years after the birth of Christ The emperor of Rome was not a Christian and refused to allow people to be married in a Christian ceremony Saint Valentine didn't obey the emperor and performed many Christian marriages in spite of the emperor's order When the Romans found out, they sent Saint Valentine to prison and later killed him While his romantic efforts to help many Christians in love cost him his life, he was honored in his own days But his story has been mostly forgotten after people have come to celebrate Valentine's Day as special time for sweethearts On Valentine's Day people express their affections by sending Valentine cards to friends, family, and boyfriends and girlfriends 46 This writing is mostly about A Christian marriages B why we celebrate Valentine's Day C different kinds of Valentine card D the history of Rome 47 Long ago, February 14th was made a special day _ A to honor Saint Valentine B just for sweethearts C for everyone to go out and express love D to honor the Roman emperor 48 The emperor of Rome _ A was a good Christian and made Valentine a saint B established Saint Valentine's Day is his honor C refused to allow people to be married in a Christian ceremony D didn't believe in marriages 49 St Valentine was killed because he .A was a Christian priest B was not a follower of Christ C had a secret sweetheart, which was illegal D continued to perform Christian wedding ceremonies against the emperor's wishes 50 All the above story of Saint Valentine _ A really happened long ago B is just a guess from some historians C is only an invented story D cannot be believed at all II Read the following passage and choose the correct word for each space Although some groups of people have always lived outdoors in tents, camping as we know it today only began to be (51) _ about 50 years ago The increase in the use of cars and improvements in camping (52) _ have allowed more people to travel longer (53) _ into the countryside and to stay there in greater comfort Many campers like to be (54) _ themselves in quiet area, so they (55) _ their tent and food and walk or cycle into the forests or the mountains Others, preferring to be near people, drive to a public or privately-owned campsite (56) _ has up-to-date facilities, (57) _ hot showers and swimming pools Whether campers are (58) _ in the mountains or on busy site, they should remember to (59) _ the area clean and tidy In the forests, they must put out any fires and keep food hidden to avoid attracting (60) _ animals 51 A famous B popular C favorite D current 56 A where B who C which D when 52 A.tools B.baggage C.equipment D.property 57 A such B like C as D just 53 A ways B directions C voyages D distances 58 A lonely B single C separate D alone 54 A on B by C at D of 59 A remain B stay C leave D let 55 A take B make C pick D 60 A wild B natural C loose D free III Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word George Washington was born on February 22nd, 1732 in Virginia His (61) were Augustine and Mary Washington George (62) up on a farm in Virginia Little is (63) of his early childhood He attended (64) irregularly from his 7th to his 15th year His (65) subject was mathematics He learned to be a surveyor of land when he grew up He (66) the army and was a leader during the American Revolution He later became the first (67) of the United States George Washington is (68) by his people the "Father of our country" The Americans (69) _ his birthday on Presidents' Day in February His (70) is on the one-dollar bill D WRITING-I Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one 71 They haven't phoned us for a year.→The last time …………………………………………………… 72 You'd better not spend any more time in the sun, Kate," said Ann Ann advised …………………………………………………………………………………………… 73 They kept his passport so that he couldn't leave the country They prevented ………………………………………………………………………………………… 74 The train was so crowed that I couldn't get a seat → There were so ……………………………… 75 People think Columbus found America before others America ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 76 He is getting them to mend the windows →He is having 77 In spite of his illness, he managed to finish his job in time Although ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 78 If you not try hard, you can't pass the examination Unless ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 79 It is often easier to prevent a disease than to cure it It is often less…………………………………………………………………………………………… 80 I wish I had enough money to buy that house → If only ………………………………………… II- Use the given word to write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence Do not change the form of the given word 81 They have to finish all the reports before the meeting (NECESSARY) => It's all the reports before the meeting 82 Washing dishes after meals is my mission (RESPONSIBLE) => I after meals 83 Don't draw pictures on these walls (TO DRAW) => You are on these walls 84 Are the children keen on sports activities ? (PART) => Do the children enjoy sports activities 85 There are a lot of old people who need looking after (TAKE) => Many old people need someone them ĐÁP ÁN A9 Listening 1.B 2.B 3.C 4.B 8.A 9.C 10.B 11.B 5.A 6.A 12.C 7.A 13.A 14 ARTIST/PAINTER 15 6th (of) November 16 18/ EIGHTEEN 17 HOTEL(S) 18 ELEPHANT(S) 19 LUNCH 20.B 21.B 22.A 23.B 24.A 25.B B GRAMMAR – VOCABULARY – LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS I 10 points: 1.0 point for each correct answer 11 B 12 A 13 D 14 C 15 D 16 B 17 C 18 C 19 A 20 B II Give the correct form of the verb in brackets: (1,0 point) went living sitting Was…invented dropped goes can be used III 26 B nervously 27 B bored 28 A give up 29 D go 30 B what happened 31 C have arrived 32 B of 33 A is never 34 B so 35 C has lived IV 10 points: 1.0 point for each correct answer 36 examinee 37 pleasure 38 industrial 39 unhealthy 40 impressed 41 unsatisfactory 42 qualified 43 additional 44 behavior/behaviour 45 arguments C READING I 46 B 47 A 48 C 49 D 50 A II 51 B 52 C 53 D 54 B 55 A 56 C 57 B 58 D 59 C 60 A III 61 parents 62 grew 63 known 64 school 66 joined 67 President 68 called 69 celebrate D WRITING I 10 points: 1.0 point for each correct sentence 71 The last time they phoned us was a year ago 72 Ann advised Kate not to spend any more time in the sun 73 They prevented him from leaving the country by keeping his passport 74 There were so many people on the train that I couldn't get a seat 75 America is thought to have been found by Columbus before others 76 He is having the windows mended 77 Although he was ill, he managed to finish his job in time 78 Unless you try hard, you can't pass the examination 79 It is often less difficult to prevent a disease than to cure 80 If only I had enough money to buy that house II- 81 It's necessary for them to finish all the reports before the meeting 82 I am responsible to wash dishes after meals 83 You are not allowed to draw pictures on these walls 84 Do the children enjoy taking part in sports activities? 85 Many old people need someone taking care of them 65 favorite/best 70 picture/photo III- Nowadays many people say that “ Computers have made our world a better place to live.” Do you agree with this statement? Write a passage (at least 150 words) using clear reasons and examples to express your opinion about the good and bad influences of computers on our daily life ( points) THI SPEAKING Bước 1: Học sinh gọi tên vào phòng thi từ phòng chờ Bước 2: Học sinh bốc thăm chủ đề nói Bước 3: Học sinh nhận giấy nháp chuẩn bị cho phần trình bày (thời gian chuẩn bị 05 phút theo mặc định phần mềm thi nói) Bước 4: Học sinh trình bày theo đề tài, thời gian tối đa 05 phút Bước 5: Hết 05 phút trình bày (nếu học sinh hồn thành phần trình bày trước phút phải ngồi chờ hết 05 phút), học sinh giám thị lưu nói vào máy, tên file SBD học sinh Folder: HSG 2018 lập sẵn hội đồng thi Bước 6: Giám thị cho học sinh nghe lại nói kí tên nộp Bước 7: Tiếp theo Giám thị Copy nói vào USB (khơng CUT mà Copy) Bước 8: Khi hoàn thành hết phần thi tất học sinh phòng thi Thư kí Phó chủ tịch đến phịng thi chép tất thi từ Folder.HSG vào USB tổng HĐ xóa hết tất thi máy Thực hành nói tiếng Anh: Phịng 01 (25 thí sinh); Chia phòng Thời gian Nội dung 7h00 Tập trung thí sinh 7h15 Tất thí sinh vào phịng chờ 7h30 Thí sinh thứ (P1, P2) bóc thăm chủ đề Thí sinh thứ (P1, P2) tiến hành thi phần nói 7h45 Thí sinh thứ hai (P1, P2) bóc thăm chủ đề … Lâp lại phần