Read the following passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D (10 points) Some people believe that soon schools will no longer be necessary.. These people say that because of the[r]
(1)Đề thi học sinh giỏi thành phố hảI dơng năm học 2008 2009 (vòng 1)
Môn: Tiếng Anh lớp 9 Thời gian làm bài: 150 phót a Phonetics
I Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group A compulsory B territory C linguistics D comprise
2 A convenient B encourage C material D modernize A national B figure C engineer D scientist A exchange B environment C inhabitant D customer A influence B advantage C examine D percentage
II Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others in each group
1 A parks B countries C girls D regions A symbolB loose C style D design
3 A watched B liked C listened D stopped A shortage B garage C storage D encourage A musician B necessary C recently D since
B vocabulary – grammar
I Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence The famous book ……… of five chapters
A comprises B consists C makes D has
2 School is ……… for all children between the age of five and sixteen A compose B compromise C compulsory D comfort He was so ……… by Cindy’s singing that he asked her to sing on the radio
A shorked B impressed C admiring D surprised Coffee will not grow ……… cold climate
A in B on C at D with
5 Their future ……… on how well they at school
A depends B depend C dependence D dependent I wish I ……… The answer to this question
A know B knew C will know D known
7 All planes ……… before departure
A will check B will has checked C will be checkedD will been checked They wish they ……… able to win the cup next week
A could be B can be C will be D would be
9 In Britain people send each other cards ……… Christmas
A in B on C at D till
10 Five minutes ……… too long to wait
A isn’t B aren’t C wasn’t D weren’t
11 The country’s population consists of three main ……… groups
A ethnic B ethic C ethnicity D ethnical
12 What have you learned since you ……… here?
A come B came C have came D have been coming
13 John ……… me if I liked rock music
A asked B told C said to D ordered
14 Everyone took the test, ……….?
A did he B didn’t he C did they D didn’t they 15 The number of students ……… increasing now
A are B was C were D is
16 ……… their small size, the cameras take great pictures
(2)17 Did ……… Police find ……… Person who stole your motorbike?
A the/ the B a/ a C a/ the D the/ a
18 Our house needs ………
A to paint B to be painting C to be paint D painting 19 This is the second time she has been here, ……….?
A has she B hasn’t she C isn’t this D isn’t it 20 You should have your eyes ……… regularly
A to test B tested C test D testing
II Identify the error in the following sentences
1 Do you know the man he is taliking to the pupils about the regulation? A B C D
2 Hanoi has been the economic, culture and political center of Vietnam A B C D
3 Despite he was very busy, he is always willing to help me with my trouble A B C D
4 It was so nice weather that we would like to go to the beach A B C D
5 Physics were my best subject at school A B C D
6 Remember turning off the television when you leave A B C D
7 This is the most interesting story I have never read A B C D
8 Jim is having his car fix at the moment A B C D
9 All the students in the class are enough good to pass the final exam A B C D
10 He repeated the question slowly that the students would understand A B C D
III Provide the correct form of the words given
1 It’s a lovely old house I agree but can we afford to ……….it? (modern) It’s not easy to get familiar with ……….customs (region)
3 ……….stores are always crowded on the occasion of Christmas (clothes) As he is so ……….with his present job, he decided to leave (satisfaction) It is ……….to study a language if you never use it (point)
6 This ……….made him almost upset (fail) Vietnam is an ……….country (agriculture)
8 The explanation of the accident is very ……… (confuse) The new movie is ……….good (exception)
10 Water pollution has ……….animal life (danger)
IV Complete the sentences below with the correct form of the verbs in bracket
1 Nick ……… (spend) two weeks in London next month He ……… (never/ be) to England before so he ……… (look) forward to his visit He ……… (plan) to stay at a youth hotel as it is convenient and not very expensive While in London Nick ……… (visit) all the museums, supermarkets, galleries and other places of interest
2 The building at the end of High Street is Barforf Hall, which ……… (build) in 1827 Today the Hall ……… (own) by Bardale Council It ……… (use) as a ware house when it (buy) by the Council in 1952, and it (not/ look) after very well Since then a
……… ………
lot of work ……… (do) on it, and these days the Hall ……… (use) as an art center c reading
I Read the passage and choose the best answer
(3)There are certainly many advantages to living in the country First of all, you can enjoy (3) and quiet Moreover, people tend to friendlier A further advantage is that there is ………
less ……… (4), so it is safer for young children
However, there are certain drawbacks to life outside the city Firstly, because there are (5) people, you are (6) to have new friends In addition, entertainment is
……… ………
difficult to find, ……… (7) in the evening Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find ……… (8)
In conclusion, it can be seen that the country is ……… (9) suitable for some people than others On the whole, it is often best place for those who are retired or who have young children In ……… (10), young people who have a career are better provided in the city
1 A which B who C whom D that
2 A benefit B difficulty C hardship D disadvantages A peace B peaceful C silent D still
4 A cars B motors C traffic D vehicles
5 A more B fewer C less D little
6 A like B likely C likelihood D possibly A early B particular C specially D usually
8 A career B job C place D work
9 A many B more C most D much
10.A contrary B contrast C convert D conversion
II Read the passage carefully then choose the best answer below (Circle A, B, C, D) Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1066
Until the 1600s, English wa, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland However, during the course of the next two centuries, English began to spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and anniversity, and missionary work Thus small enclaves of English speakers became establish work and grew in various parts of the world As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy
Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English Two thirds of the world’s science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world
1 What’s the main topic of this passage?
A The number of nonnative users of English B The French influence on the English language
C The expansion of English as an international language D The use of English for science and technology
2 Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England?
A in 1066 B around 1350 C before 1600 D after 1600 The word “emerged” in line could best replaced by which of the following?
A appeared B hailed C frequented D engaged
4 According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world EXCEPT
A the slave trade B the Norman invasion C missionaries D colonization The word “extended” as used in line is most similar to which of the following?
(4)I believe that it is ……… (1) to wear uniforms when students are at school Firstly, (2) encourage the children to take part in being students of the school they are going ………
to ……… (3) they are wearing uniforms with labels bearing their school name
Secondly, wearing uniforms helps students feel ……… (4) in many ways They all start ……… (5) the same place no matter they are rich ……… (6) poor They are really friends to one another ……… (7) one school roof
Last but not least, it is ……… (8) to wear uniforms It doesn’t take you time to think of what to wear every day
In conclusion, all students, from ……… (9) to high schools should ……… (10) uniforms
c writing
I Complete the following sentences
1 I don’t know the man who ……… If I lived in London now, ………
3 She asked me if ………
4 He didn’t tell me where ……… II Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the one given
1 “I’m very busy, I’ll ring you tomorrow” He said
-> He told ………
2 She couldn’t sleep because the traffic was noisy
-> The noise ………
3 They believe that Mary will get the scholarship
-> Mary ………
4 The singer is so famous that everybody admires her
-> She is ………
5 We should something to prevent pollution
-> Something ………
6 It is three years since I last wrote to her
-> I ………
7 We breathe polluted air We feel bad
-> The more ………
8 As a school boy, he often played football in the school team
-> He used ………
9 My advise is to buy yourself a new car
-> If ………
10 He can not walk any longer because of his tiredness
-> He is so ……… III Complete the following letter using the suggested words and phrases
Dear Frank,
1 How/ things/ you/ these days?
-> ………
2 I/ write/ invite/ accompany me/ trip/ Hawaii
-> ……… As/ know/ I/ booked/ two-week/ package tour/ my brother/ myself -> ……… Since then/ I/ dreaming/ exotic scenes/ carefree time/ spend/ Hawaii -> ……… Unfortunately/ brother/ inform/ yesterday/ couldn’t go/ me
-> ………
6 This/ disappointed/ because/ half/ pleasure/ traveling/ sharing experience/ someone/ close -> ………
7 I/ more than happy/ if we/ go/ travel/ together
(5)8 I/ remember/ once/ showed/ interest/ trip
-> ……… If/ still/ interested/ let/ know/ possible
-> ……… 10 I/ looking forward/ reply
-> ……… Your sincerely,
Charles The end
Key (vßng 1) a Phonetics
I Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group (5 points : = point)
1 B D C D A
II Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others in each group
(5 points : = point) A D C B A
B vocabulary – grammar
I Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence (10 points : 20 = 0.5 point)
1 B C B A A B C D C 10 A 11 A 12 B 13 A 14 D 15 D 16 A 17 A 18 D 19 D 20 B II Identify the error in the following sentences
(10 points : 10 = point)
1 C C A A B B C C B 10 C III Provide the correct form of the words given
(10 points : 10 = point) modernise/ modernize failure
2 regional agricultural
3 clothing confusing
4 dissatisfied exceptionally
5 pointless 10 endangered
IV Complete the sentences below with the correct form of the verbs in bracket (6 points : 12 = 0.5 point)
1 is going to spend, has never been, is looking, plans, is going to visit
2 was built, is owned, was used, was bought, wasn’t looked, has been done, is used c reading
I Read the passage and choose the best answer (10 points : 10 = point) D D A C B B C D B 10 B
II Read the passage carefully then choose the best answer below (Circle A, B, C, D) (5 points : = point)
1 C D A B C
(6)(10 points : 10 = point)
1 important or
2 uniforms under
3 because practical
4 equal primary
5 from 10 wear
c writing
I Complete the following sentences (4 points : = point)
(u cầu học sinh hồn thành câu có ý nghĩa ngữ pháp) II Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the one given
(10 points : 10 = point)
1 He told me (that) he was very busy and he would ring me the next day The noise of the traffic prevented her from sleeping
3 Mary is believed to get the scholarship
4 She is such a famous singer that everybody admires her Something should be done to prevent pollution
6 I haven’t written to her for three years
7 The more polluted air we breathe, the worse we feel He used to play football in the school team
9 If I were you, I would buy myself a new car 10 He is so tired that he can’t walk any longer
III Complete the following letter using the suggested words and phrases 15 points: ( C©u = điểm, câu khác = điểm) Dear Frank,
1 How are things with you these days?
2 I am writing to invite you to accompany me on a trip to Hawaii
3 As you know, I have booked a two-week package tour for my brother and myself Since then, I have been dreaming of exotic scenes and the carefree time we could spend in Hawaii
5 Unfortunately, my brother informed me yesterday that he couldn’t go with me
6 This disappointed me, because half the pleasure of traveling is sharing new experience with someone close you
7 I would be more than happy if we could go traveling together I remember that you once showed an interest in this trip If you are still interested, let me know as soon as possible 10 I am looking forward to your reply
Your sincerely, Charles The end
§Ị thi học sinh giỏi thành phố hảI dơng năm học 2008 2009 (vòng 2)
Môn: Tiếng Anh líp 9 Thêi gian lµm bµi: 150 phót a Phonetics
I Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group A communicate B disadvantage C documentary D exploration
(7)4 A excellent B exactly C dangerous D wonderful A behavior B requirement C abundant D estimate
II Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others in each group
1 A gather B earth C theater D thanks
2 A newspaper B magazines C movies D adults
3 A worse B whole C worth D world
4 A remote B respond C access D edition A passion B action C motion D vision
B vocabulary – grammar
I Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence We have many well- ……… teachers here
A qualify B quality C qualified D qualification The novel made him ……… famous in the country
A be B to be C been D being
3 I suggest ……… money for the poor people
A save B to save C saving D saved
4 My TV is broken I wish ……… soon
A it would be repaired B it will be repaired C it is repaired D it was repaired It’s an entertaining ……… documentary
A inform B informed C informative D informal They posted the names of the men ……… the internet
A in B on C at D to
7 He always remembers …… in the garage so that the driveway is free for other cars A parking B being parked C to park D to be parked
8 He hardly has anything nowadays, ……….?
A has he B doesn’t he C doesn’t she D hasn’t she I’m sorry I’m not ……… fast
A used to drive B used to driving C used to drove D used to driven 10 The new models, ……… has just come out, is the best so far
A who B whom C which D that
11 Neither the children nor their mother ……… aware of the danger
A were B was C has been D is
12 There is a very interesting ……… about life in the Aritic
A news B documentary C service D entertainment 13 The accident ……… while he was driving to the office
A occurred B was occur C was occurred D was being occurred 14 Nearly all of the reporters ……… the press conference had questions ………
A attend – asked B attended – to ask
C attending – to ask D would attend – to be asked 15 The little girl looked ……… when she heard the ……… noise
A frightened - terrifying B frightened – terrified C frightened – terrifying D frightening - terrified 16 We will recommend ……… to the director
A the student to speak B that the student speaks C that the student speak D that the student speaking 17 There is a fault at our television station Please not ……… your set
A change B adjust C repair D switch
18 ……… it was raining heavily, he went out without a raincoat
A In spite B In spite of C However D Althought
(8)A seperate B differ C distinguish D solve 20 He is very stubborn, so it is difficult to ……… him to go
A persuade B suggest C make D prevent
II Find a mistake in each sentence and correct them
1 Many people agree that writing letters are a nice way of keeping in touch
-> ………
2 The children are very boring and they don’t know what to
-> ………
3 They regret not to tell their parents about the accidents
-> ………
4 He is sleeping because of he worked very hard this morning
-> ………
5 Hardly she had entered the room when all the lights went out
-> ………
6 The professor explained that the rocks are not safe to climb on
-> ………
7 It will get cold in the desert when the winter will come
-> ………
8 They didn’t seem to take any notice of that the teacher said
-> ………
9 The mother tongue has a great influence in learners pronunciation of English
-> ………
10 The shop assistant to whom I spoke to was very helpful
-> ………
III Give the right form of the verbs in brackets
1 The weather ……… (1 be) terrible lately It ……… (2 rain) on and off for two days, and the temperature ……… (3 drop) at least twenty degrees It is in the low 40ss right now Just three days ago, the sun ……… (4 shine) and the weather was pleasant The weather ……… (5 change) quickly here I never know what ……… (6 expect) Who knows? When I ……… (7 wake) up tomorrow morning, it may ……… (8 snow)
2 If Mr Brown ……… (9 save) some money when he was young, he ……… (10 not/ be) so poor now
IV Complete the sentences below with the correct form of the words in bracket ………., the boy got lost on the way home (lucky)
2 It’s not easy to change one’s ……… (believe)
3 You can never be sure what he is going to He’s so ……… (predict) The cost of the ……… must be paid by the buyers (carry)
5 There is a great ……… between John and his twin brother (similar) Newton made many ……… in Mathematics and physics (discover) It takes a lot of time to speak a foreign language ……… (fluency)
8 In winter it’s important for farmers to provide food and ……….for animals.(warm) Computers were not ……….available until the 1950s (commerce)
10 The old fishing village is very ……… (picture) c reading
I Read the passage and choose the best answer
The history of film
The world’s first film was shown in 1895s by two French brothers, Louis and Auguste Lumiere Although it only ……… (1) of short, simple scenes, people loved it and films have (2) popular ever since The first films were silent, with titles on the screen to (3)
…… ……
(9)Further improvements continued, particularly in America, ……… (7) produced 95% of all films With the arrival of television in 1950s ……… (8) people went to see films but in (9) years cinema audiences have grown again More countries have started to ………
produce films that influence making and there are currently ……… (10) national film industries
1 A consisted B contained C belonged D held
2 A gone B been C made D kept
3 A join B read C explain D perform
4 A your B his C our D their
5 A reason B way C method D result
6 A should B would C might D will
7 A who B where C when D which
8 A other B each C fewer D many
9 A recent B now C modern D present
10.A many B lots C much D plenty
II Read the following passage and then answer the questions below
Greece today is a small country in south-eastern Europe The population is approximately nine million, and the capital city is Athens
High mountains with rich, fertile land between them cover northern Greece The hilly southern part is peninsula called the Peloponnesus Hundreds of islands surround the mainland The largest island is Crete
No part of the nation is far from water The Lonian Sea and the Aegean Sea carved deep bays and gulfs into the long coast line Greece has been a seafaring nation for centuries, and Greece is well-known for its shipping industry
More than three thousand years ago, the Greece people developed a very sophisticated society They had a great civilization, one of the greatest that the Western world has ever seen Greece architecture, thinking and art influenced other languages, iincluding English For example, the English words alphabet, democracy, and arithmetic come from Greece
Today Greece is one of the most popular nations with tourists who visit Europe Thousands of people are attracted to the country because of its beautiful scenery, magnificent ancient buildings, and its excellent summer weather
1 Which part of Greece is good for growing crops?
-> ……… What have the seas done to the coastline?
-> ……… In what fields has Greece influenced other civilization?
-> ……… Why does Greece attract many tourists?
-> ……… When did the Greek civilization begin?
-> ………
III Fill in the graps with one suitable word in each gap in the following passage
You can now phne almost any country in the ……… (1), but in some cases you can (2) call major cities When you can not (3) a direct dialing call, you can ask
……… ………
the ……… (4) operator to help you This is more expensive and ……… (5) more time, but it may be helpful if you want to speak to a particular person and no one else; in this ……… (6) you should ask for a person to person call Even more expensive is a reversed-charge call where the person ……… (7) receives the call pays If the international ……… (8) is busy, you can reserve a call: explain the number you want and the operator will call you ……… (9) when the line is free You can ……… (10) money by calling outside office hours, for example, early in the morning, late at night and on Sundays
c writing
(10)1 He prefers reading to watching TV
A He would rather read a book than watch TV B He had better read a book than watch TV
C He would rather to read a book than to watch TV D He would rather read a book to watching TV We really ought to go home now
A It’s time we’d better go home B It’s time we should go home C It’s time we went home D All are correct
3 They left early because they didn’t want to get caught in the traffic A They left early so that not to get caught in the traffic
B They left early to avoid getting caught in the traffic C They left early so as to not get caught in the traffic D They left early in order to not get caught in the traffic I regret not going to the airport to say goodbye
A I wish I had gone to the airport to say goodbye B I wish I would go to the airport to say goodbye C I wish I went to the airport to say goodbye
D I wish I would have gone to the airport to say goodbye I won’t agree until Tom’s apologized
A Only when Tom’s apologized will I agree B Only when Tom’s apologized I will agree C I only agree when Tom apologises
D I wait for Tom apologise to agree
6 You should have phoned him when you got the news A You should phone him when you heard the news B You phoned him when you heard the news
C It was necessary to phome him then buut you didn’t D You didn’t phone him because you didn’t get the news Please let me borrow your bike he said to her
A He asked her if she could let him borrow her bike B He asked her to borrow your bike
C He asked her whether she would let him borrow her bike D He asked her to let him borrow her bike
8 Though she tried hard, she didn’t succeed
A However she tried hard, she didn’t succeed B However she didn’t succeed, she tried hard C However hard she tried, she didn’t succeed D However she tried hard, but she didn’t succeed The snow makes driving dangerous
A The snow makes it impossible to drive B The snow makes it dangerous to drive C Driving is not easy in snowy weather D It is dangerous to go skiing
10 He was so busy that he couldn’t answer the phone
A He was very busy that he couldn’t answer the phone B He was too busy to answer the phone
C He was too busy not to answer the phone
D He was very busy so that he couldn’t answer the phone
II Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence using the word given
(11)-> They ……… …… as the top team It’s a very interesting game I can’t stop playing it (such) -> It’s ……… I can’t stop playing it They don’t give us enough time to a proper job (little) -> We are given ……… we can a proper job My mother wouldn’t give me permission to go to the disco (let) -> My mother ……… … to the disco Why don’t you buy a new car, Sue? said Mary (should)
-> Mary suggested ……… … a new car Learning new words isn’t easy for me (find)
-> I ……… the new words Let’s go for a walk Jane said (suggest) -> Jane ……… … for a walk
8 People say that nuclear energy has caused lots of problems (supposed) -> Nuclear energy ……… ……… lots of problems Let me try to finish this exercise (chance)
-> Give me ……… this exercise 10 Do politics interest you? (take)
-> Do you take ………… politics?
III Use the given words and phrases to write a meaningful paragraph Necessary changes can be made
1 Three o’clock/ yesterday afternoon/ man/ woman/ climb/ mountain/ Scotland
-> ………
2 Sun/ shine/ sky/ clear
-> ……… Woman/ think/ storm/ come
-> ……… She/ want/ turn back/ companion/ not
-> ……… She/ persuade/ return/ with/ her
-> ……… He/ refuse/ go/ alone
-> ……… Storm/ come/ he/ trap/ mountain/ night
-> ……… Rescue team/ send/ help/ him
-> ……… They/ spend/ four hours/ look/ him
-> ……… 10 Lucky/ morning/ he/ rescue/ helicopter/ take/ hospital
-> ……… The end
Key (vßng 2) a Phonetics
I Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group (5 points : = point)
1 A C C B D
II Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others in each group
(12)1 A D B C D
B vocabulary – grammar
I Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence (10 points : 20 = 0.5 point)
1 C A C A C B C A B 10 A 11 B 12 B 13 A 14 C 15 A 16 C 17 B 18 D 19 C 20 A II Find a mistake in each sentence and correct them
(5 points : 10 = 0.5 point)
1 are > is are > were
2 boring > bored the winter will come > comes not to tell > not telling of that > of what
4 Because of > Because in > on
5 She had entered > had she entered 10 whom I spoke to > whom I spoke III Give the right form of the verbs in brackets
(10 points : 10 = point) 1.
1 has been changes
2 has been raining to expect
3 has dropped wake
4 shone be snowing
2.
9 had saved 10 wouldn’t be
IV Complete the sentences below with the correct form of the words in bracket (10 points : 10 = point)
1 unluckily discoveries
2 belief fluently
3 unpredictable warmth
4 carriage commercially
5 similarity 10 picturesque
c reading
I Read the passage and choose the best answer (10 points : 10 = point) A B C D B B D C A 10 A
II Read the following passage and then answer the questions below (5 points : = point)
1 In rich and fertile areas/ parts between high mountains in northern Greece (Or in Northern Greece)
2 They (have) carved deep bays and gulfs into the coastline Architecture, thinking, art and lanuage
4 Because it has beautiful scenery, magnificent ancient buildings and excellent summer weather
5 (It began) more than three thousand years ago
III Fill in the graps with one suitable word in each gap in the following passage (10 points : 10 = point)
1 world case
2 only who
3 make line
(13)5 costs 10 save c writing
I Choose the sentence which has the same meaning as the original one (10points : 10 = point)
1 A C B A A C D C B 10 B
II Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence using the word given
(10 points : 10 = point) They used to be known as the top team
2 It is such an interesting game that I can’t stop playing it We are given so little time that we can’t a proper job My mother wouldn’t let me go to the disco
5 Mary suggested (that) Sue should buy a new car I find it difficult to learn the new words
7 Jane suggested going for a walk
8 Nuclear energy is supposed to have caused a lot of problems Give me a chance to finish this exercise
10 Do you take an interest in politics?
III Use the given words and phrases to write a meaningful paragraph Necessary changes can be made
(10 points : 10 = point)
At about three o’clock yesterday afternoon, a woman and a man were climbing up a mountain in Scotland The sun was shining and the sky was clear However, the woman thought that a storm was coming and she wanted to turn back, but her companion did not She tried to persuade him to return with her He refused and went on alone The storm came and he was trapped in the mountain during the night A rescue team was sent to help him They spent four hours looking for him Luckily, this morning he was rescued by a helicopter and taken to hospital
The end
§Ị thi häc sinh giái tỉnh hảI dơng năm học 2008 2009
Môn: Tiếng Anh lớp 9 Thời gian làm bài: 150 phót i Phonetics
Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others (5 points). A librarian B entertainment C historical D experiment A chemical B continue C support D biology A primary B various C variety D obviously A favorite B tropical C influence D volcanic A hurricane B determined C generous D orphanage ii grammar – vocabulary – language functions
1 Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete each sentence (10 points) Although he shouted, he could not make his voice _
A hear B to hear C heard D to be heard
7 Would you mind if I got you _ Mr John off at the airport tomorrow?
A see B to see C seeing D seen
(14)A is a B that is a C who is D a I wish I earned more money but I _
A didn’t B hadn’t C don’t D won’t
10 I don’t _ what people think about the way I dress
A matter B care C attend D concern
11 We have _ of time to catch the bus so there’s no need to rush A a great deal B enough C very much D a plenty 12 The reason I left is _ I was bored
A why B that C while D for
13 There are _ many people in the room that I can’t move
A so B such C very D too
14 I’m sure she will all she can _ us
A for helping B help C to help D to helping 15 He wants you to _ a good hotel
A introduce B direct C recommend D tell 2 Give the correct form of the words in brackets (10 points).
16 The result of the match was (surprise)
17 We must get rid of the (poor) which slows our development
18 Nowadays amny parents want to send their children to schools which have excellent (repute) 19 This article gives us (add) information about the current environmental problem
solving
20 The film was so (predict) You knew exactly how it was going to end
21 It has been (science) proven that stroking a cat can lower your blood pressure 22 You need to (clear) the final point of the presentation It’s rather confusing 23 (origin), we intended to go to Portugal, but then we decided to go to Spain 24 You can (sweet) your tea with honey instead of sugar
25 It’s not easy to (memery) all the words in a long poem
3 Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting (5 points).
26 Anyone who scholastic record is above average can apply for the scholarship A B C D
27 She gave me a lot of flowers on my birthday, that was very nice of her A B C D
28 We suggest to plant more trees along the streets to have more shades and fresh air A B C D
29 The water and land around the chemical factory are serious polluted A B C D
30 We are confident that we will be able to persuade our friends of keeping the school clean A B C
D
4 Match each sentence in column A with its suitable response in column B Use each response once only (10 points).
A B
31 How would you like your coffee? 32 Excuse me
33 Have a nice weekend
34 Excuse me Are you ready to order? 35 Does anyone want more dessert? 36 Could I have a glass of water, please? 37 What a lovely coat you’re wearing! 38 Thank you very much, indeed
a I know We really need some sunshine, don’t we?
b Not at all Don’t mention it
c Yes, please I’d love some It’s delicious d Black, no sugar, please
e No of course not We have a dish washer f Same to you
(15)39 I’m fed up with this weather It’s so wet and miserable
40 Do you want help with the washing-up?
h Yes, can I help you?
i Yes, I’d like a steak, please
j Thank you I got it in Paris last year iii reading
1 Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space (10 points).
When man first learned how to make a fire, he began to use fuel for the first time The first fuel he used was (41) _ wood As time (42) _, man eventually discovered that substances such as coal and oil would burn
Coal was not used very widely as a source of energy (43) _ the end of the 19th
century With the coming of the industrial revolution, it was (44) _ realized that production would double if coal was used instead of wood Nowadys, (45) _ the huge factories and electricity generating stations would be unable to function if there was no coal
In the last forty or fifty years, (46) _, the use of coal has declined As a result, there have been changes in the coal industry It is believed that more people would use coal if oil and gas were not readily (47) _
There is more than enough coal in the world for man’s needs for the next two hundred years (48) _ our use of coal doesn’t increase (49) _, however, about half of the world’s coal may never be used (50) _ much of it would be very expensive even if it was possible to use new equipment
41 A surelyB probably C likely D notably
42 A spent B took C passed D consumed
43 A until B as C in D by
44 A soon B early C shortly D immediately
45 A many B lots of C a lot of D many of
46 A therefore B but C however D so
47 A available B plentiful C rich D abundant 48 A whether B unless C otherwise D if
49 A Luckily B Unfortunately C Undoubtedly D Obviously 50.A Exploring B Discovering C Mining D Digging
2 Read the following passage and fill each numbered blank with one suitable word (10 points)
Walking in the country
I enjoy walking It’s good exercise and it takes me (51) _ of the town and into the country I think that’s (52) _ I have a dog She needs to go out and so I have a (53) _ to go for a walk I go every Sunday and it doesn’t (54) _ to me if it’s so cold, windy and raining or a beautiful sunny day I just love to get away from people and be (55) _ for a few hours I always go home at the same time every Sunday (56) _ walk over the hills to a little village in the country The walk isn’t very (57) _, only about an hour, but it’s quite hard work because I have to walk up the hill and (58) _ the other side When I get to the village, I go to the pub for a beer and (59) _ food After lunch, I walk back long a different path and arrive home (60) _ time for tea
3 Read the following passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D (10 points) Some people believe that soon schools will no longer be necessary These people say that because of the Internet and other new technology, there is no longer any need for school buildings, formal classes, or teachers Perhaps this will be true one day, but it is hard for me to imagine a world without schools In fact, we need to look at how we can use new technology to make schools better not to eliminate them We should invent a new kind of school that is linked to libraries, museums, science centers, laboratories, and even corporations
(16)Laboratories could set up web sites to demonstrate new technology so students could view it on the Internet
Is this just a dream? No Already there are several towns where this is beginning to happen Blacksburg, Virginia, is one of them Here the entire city is linked to the Internet, and learning can take place at home, at school, and in the office Businesses provide programs for the schools and the community The schools provide computer labs for people at home Because everyone has Internet access, older people participate as much as younger ones, and everyone can visit distant libraries and museums as easily as nearby ones
How will this new kind of school change learning? It is too early to be sure, but it is very exciting to think about Technology will change the way we learn; schools will change as well as we will all learn something iin the process
61 It can be inferred from the passage that A schools are not necessary
B schools are still necessary
C new technology will replace schools D schools will be eliminated
62 According to the author, the statements below are possible about schools EXCEPT A corporations should get involved
B everyone can visit distant libraries as easily as nearby ones C new technology will replace teachers completely
D new technology will change the way we learn 63 The future schools should be
A linked to all the capital cities the world over
B linked to libraries, museums, science centers, laboratories and even corporations
C for all young international people D for old people only
64 Which of the following statements is true about Blacksburg? A It’s a place where getting access to the Internet is not easy B It’s a school with new technology
C It’s a city where there are no teachers
D It’s a city where learning can take place at home
65 How does the author feel about the change of schools in the future? A pessimistic B positive C depressed D indifferent iv writing
1 Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (10 points)
66 It’s possible that they are having a party next door
-> They may ………
67 I’m only interested in why he did it
-> The only thing ……… 68 We can’t sit on the grass because it is too wet
-> The grass isn’t ……… 69 People know that he is taking a Chinese course
-> He ………
70 My friend began to be interested in healthy eating three years ago
-> My friend has ………
71 Let’s go to somewhere for pleasure
-> What ……… 72 Jane doesn’t look as tired today as yesterday
-> Yesterday Jane ………
73 The first May Day meeting was held in America
(17)74 I won’t give the ball back to you if you don’t stop playing football here
-> Unless ………
75 Although he has an American name, he is in fact French
-> Despite ………
2 Use the suggested words and phrases to write complete sentences of a passage (10 pts) hamburger/ most/ eat/ food/ world
2 first hamburgers/ make/ sell/ Connecticut/ 1895/ America chef/ call/ Luis Lassen Luis/ call/ them/ hamburgers/ because/ he/ give/ recipe/ sailors/ Hamburg/ Germany Hamburgers/ become/ favorite/ America/ early part/ twentieth century
5 popularity/ grow/ even more/ after/ Second World War/ when they/ buy/ large quantities/ teenagers/ prefer/ fast food/ family meals
6 1948/ two brothers/ Dick/ McDonald/ open/ drive-in hamburger restaurant/ San Bernardino/ California
7 Since then/ over 25,000 McDonald’s restaurants/ open/ worldwide/ now/ 35 million McDonald’s hamburgers/ eat everyday/ 115 countries/ India/ the Arctic Circle
3 Imagine you are now on vacation in a certain place in Vietnam Write a postcard to a friend about your trip (10 points)
Your writing should include the information about: - The name of the place you are visiting
- How you feel about the people - What the weather is like
- What you see - What you buy - ………
Begin and end your postcard as follows: Dear Hoa,
……… ……… ……… ……… ……… Love,
Minh
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Lớp thcs năm học 2008 2009 I phonetics
Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others (5 points). 1 point for each correct answer
1 B A C D B
ii grammar – vocabulary – language functions
1 Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete each sentence (10 points). 1 point for each correct answer
6 C B D C 10 B 11 A 12 B 13 A 14 C 15 C 2 Give the correct form of the words in brackets (10 points).
1 point for each correct answer
16 surprising 17 poverty 18 reputation 19 additional 20 predictable 21 scientifically 22 claify 23 Originally 24 sweeten 25 memorize/se 3 Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting (5 points).
(18)26 A 27 C 28 A 29 D 30 C
4 Match each sentence in column A with its suitable response in column B Use each response once only (10 points).
1 point for each correct answer
31 d 32 h 33 f 34 i 35 c 36 g 37 j 38 b 39 a 40 e iii reading
1 Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space (10 points).
1 point for each correct answer
41 B 42 C 43 A 44 A 45 D 46 C 47 A 48 D 49 B 50 C
2 Read the following passage and fill each numbered blank with one suitable word (10 points)
1 point for each correct answer
51 out 52 why 53 reason 54 matter 55 free 56 and 57 long 58 down 59 some 60 in
3 Read the following passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D (10 points) 1 point for each correct answer
61 B 62 C 63 B 64 D 65 B iv writing
1 Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (10 points)
1 point for each correct sentence
66 They may be having a party next door
67 The only thing (that) I am interested in is why he did it
the reason for which he did it 68 The grass isn’t dry enough (for us) to sit on
69 He is known to be taking a Chinese course
70 My friend has been interested in healthy eating for three years taken (an) interest
71 What about going somewhere for pleasure?
72 Yesterday Jane looked more tired than (she does) today
73 America is the country in which the first May Day meeting was held which the first May Day meeting was held in where the first May Day meeting was held 74 Unless you stop playing football here, I won’t give the ball back to you 75 Despite the fact that he has an American name, he is French
(his) having an Amrican name, he is French his/ an American name, he is French
2 Use the suggested words and phrases to write complete sentences of a passage (10 pts) Sentence pointsTotal The hamburger is the most eaten food in the world (1 point) The first hamburgers were made and sold 0.5 point) in Connecticut in 1895 (0.5
point) by an America chef (0.5 point) called Luis Lassen (0.5 point). Luis called them hamburgers (0.5 point) because he was given the recipe (0.5
point) by sailors from Hamburg in Germany (0.5 point). 1.5 Hamburgers became a favorite in America (0.5 point) in the early part of the
twentieth century (0.5 point)
5 Their popularity grew even more after the Second World War (0.5 point) when they were bought in large quantities (0.5 point) by teenagers who (0.5 point)
preferred fast food to family meals (0.5 point)
6 In 1948 two brothers Dick and McDonald (0.5 point) opened a drive-in
(19)7 Since then over 25,000 McDonald’s restaurants have been opened worldwide (0.5 point) and now 35 million McDonald’s hamburgers are eaten everyday (0.5 point)
in 115 countries from India to the Arctic Circle (0.5 point) 1.5 3 Imagine you are now on vacation in a certain place in Vietnam Write a postcard to a friend about your trip (10 points)
* Form: (1 point)
- correct form of a postcard * Task fulfillment: (4 points)
- complete the task with all relevant information - well-organized
Suggested marking
- The name of the place: 0.5 point - How you feel about the people: point
- What the weather: 0.5 point
- What you see: point
- What you buy: point
* Language: (5 points) - accurate grammar - appropriate vocabulary