Bộ 50 đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi cấp tỉnh môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 9 (Tiếp theo)

TEST 36
PHềNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
 LÂM THAO
BÀI THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI 
MễN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9
A. Section 1. Phonetics:
I. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the rest by writing your answer ( A, B, C or D ) in the numbered box. (1.0 point) 
1. A. thing
B. they
C. there
D. than
2. A. breathed
B. planned
C. placed
D. showed
3. A. longer
B. younger
C. stronger
D. stranger
4. A. pub
B. club
C. climb
D. bulb
5. A. grew
B. knew
C. threw
D. flew
II. Choose the letter ( A, B, C or D ) next to the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others. (1.0 point)
1. A. popular
B. business
C. beautiful
D. efficient
2. A. material
B. discover
C. abandon
D. capital
3. A. explanation
B. experiment
C. experience
D. equipment
4. A. receive	
B. replace
C. regularly
D. reduce
5. A. energy 
B. recycle 	
C. logical 	
D. grocery
B. Section 2. Vocabulary - Grammar:
I. Choose one word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer ( A, B, C or D ) in the numbered box. ( 4.0 points )
1. Can you explain the difference .. these two words? 
 a. from
b. of
c. to
d. between
2. She made .. mistakes on her last examination.
 a. a little
b. few
c. none
d. little
3. It is an impressive building .. on a large square.
 a. to build
b. build
c. builds
d. built
4. It’s not worth  such a bad novel.
 a. reading
b. to read
c. having read
d. to have read
5. He ordered them . it again.
 a. don’t do
b. not do
c. didn’t do
d. not to do
6. I suggest we . outside the cinema tomorrow at 8.30.
 a. meeting
b. meet
c. met
d. will meet
7. Would you mind . these plates a wipe before putting them in the cupboard?
 a. making
b. doing
c. getting
d. giving
8. She did all the work .. her own.
 a. by
b. on
c. for
d. with
9. His eyes were .. bad that he couldn’t read the number plate of the car in front.
 a. such
b. too
c. so
d. very
10. The police have warned tourists to look .. for pickpockets in the town center.
 a. up
b. down
c. forward
d. out
11. They looked very . when they came to see us last night.
 a. cheer
b. cheerful
c. cheerfully
d. cheered
12. “What’s Mai doing?” “ I’m not sure. She .. her homework.”
 a. might do
b. may be doing
c. must be doing
d. must do
13. It took us quite a long time to get here. It was . journey.
 a. three hour
b. a three-hours
c. a three-hour
d. three hours
14. I asked two people the way to the station but .. of them knew.
 a. none
b. either
c. both
d. neither
15. They have to take that English course, . they?
 a. haven’t
b. mustn’t
c. needn’t
d. don’t
16. I had to wear .. uniform when I worked in the hotel.
 a. a
b. some
c. any
d. an
17. He required that everybody . present.
 a. is
b. should be
c. have been
d. was
18. Mike was not feeling well ,so we gave him .. work to do than you.
 a. fewer
b. less
c. little
d. least
19. I don’t see any  in arriving early at the theater if the snow doesn’t start until 9 o’clock .
 a. cause
b. aim
c. point
d. reason
20. The taxi drivers are complaining that their fares are too. .
 a. small b. little c. low d. few
II. Give the correct form of the word in brackets. ( 2.0 points )
1. This form must have the  of the writer. (sign)
2. You should write a letter of  to that institute. (inquire)
3. When I first came here I was really impressed by the ............. of the local residents. ( friend )
4. Jeans made in China are sometimes ................ cheap. (surprise)
5. The cross  . Christianity. ( symbol ) 
6. Being caught in the act, the thief had no . but to admit stealing the money. (alter )
7. He didn’t appear to like to see us. He greeted us with a  smile. ( constrain )
8. This is an informal meeting, therefore, everyone is  dressed. ( casual )
9. He used all his .. to force the door open. ( strong )
10. The wind moved .. through the trees all the night. ( rest ) 
III. There is one mistake in each sentence. Find the mistake and write your correction in the space provided below. ( 2.0 points )
1. The separate of the children made the mother depressed.
2. The book consists four chapters.
3. Your encourage to me is essential for my success.
4. We need solving this problem.
5. She spent a lot of money for clothes.
6. It’s essential that every examinee summarizes the important knowledge for the exam.
7. They got to the nearest village after walk for five hours.	
8. Jane looked sadly and worried this morning. I wonder what happened to her.	
9. The house is not very big but there is a lot of furnitures.
10. The door was too heavy for the child to push it open.
IV. Supply the correct form or tense of the verb in brackets. (2.0 points)
1. I couldn’t resist ( laugh ) at the way he ( answer ) my question. 
2. What tune ( play ) when we ( come ) in? 
3. Nam ( not look ) well since he ( go ) on a diet.
4. The sewing machine which you ( use ) at present ( invent ) in 1830 by a French. 
5. He threatens ( resign ) if we ( not agree ) to his proposal. 
C. Section 3. Reading:
I. Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space given. Write your answer ( A, B, C or D ) in the numbered box. (1.0 point)
	Over the past forty years, TV sets have become standard pieces of equipment in ( 1 ) . and watching TV has become a standard activity for many families. Children in our culture grow up and ( 2 ) . TV in the morning, in the afternoon, and often in the evening as well. ( 3 )  there are many excellent programs for children, many people think that TV may not be good for them.
	( 4 )  TV may be a bad influence ( 5 ) . children for three main reasons. ( 6 )  some programs are not good for children to see. For example, there are many police stories on TV: people are killed ( 7 )  guns, knives and even poisons. Some children might think these things could ( 8 ) .. to them at any time. ( 9 ) . they can become ( 10 ) . .
1. a. each of home
b. all of homes
c. most homes
d. almost homes
2. a. to watch
b. seeing
c. watching
d. watch
3. a. Despite
b. Yet
c. Although
d. But
4. a. So that
b. Though
c. In addition
d. In fact
5. a. on
b. to
c. of
d. about
6. a. The first
b. Firstly of all
c. After all
d. First of all
7. a. by
b. of
c. with
d. to
8. a. be
b. take place
c. happen
d. work
9. a. After all
b. Therefore
c. But
d. Whereas
10. a. fearful
b. frightened
c. frightening
d. fearlessness
II. Fill the blanks with the words given. There is one extra word you do not need to use. (1.0 point)
breathe with do get with rise 
on plant at keep exercise 
	People in the country enjoy some advantages that people in the city cannot enjoy. Firstly, the country has space for people to ( 1 ) .. things. Actually, they have space to ( 2 ) .. flowers and space to ( 3 ) . animals. That is why it is easy for them to ( 4 )  fresh vegetables, fruit, and milk ( 5 ). low prices. Secondly, they are always in close contact ( 6 )  nature. They often make friends ( 7 ) .. trees, soil, cows, and dogs. They ( 8 ) .. fresh air. They fight against strong winds. Thirdly, they get a lot of ( 9 ) . when they work ( 10 ) . the land. They can listen to the song of birds while working. This contact with nature is good for their health. Finally, they can save a lot of money because everything is always cheap in the countryside.
	Living in the countryside brings a lot of useful things. Elderly people are especially fond of its life.
III. Read the passage below and fill each blank with one suitable word. (2.0 points)
	Most students, in their own countries have had little opportunity to practise using English. When foreign learners first have the ( 1 ) . to speak to an English-speaking person they may have a shock: they often ( 2 )  great difficulty in understanding. I’ll just mention three of the possible reasons for this.
	First, it seems to students that English people speak very quickly. ( 3 ) , they speak with a variety of accents. Third, different styles of speech are used. For all of these reasons ( 4 ) .. will have difficulty, mainly because they lack everyday practice in listening to English people speaking English.
	( 5 ) .. can a student do then to overcome these difficulties? Obviously, attend English classes and if a language laboratory is available, use it as ( 6 )  as possible. He should listen to programs in English on the radio and TV. Perhaps, most important of ( 7 )  , he should take every opportunity to meet and speak with native English-speaking people.
	In addition, the student probably has difficulty in speaking English fluently. The advice here will seem ( 8 ) . to follow but it’s necessary. Firstly, he must simplify what he wants to say so that he can express himself reasonably and clearly. Secondly, he must try to think in English, ( 9 )  translate from his mother tongue. This will only begin to take place when his use of English become automatic; using a language laboratory ( 10 ) . listening to as much English as possible will help.
D. Section 4. Writing:
I. Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that the meaning of the second 
1. John lives in a small flat and he doesn’t like it.
=> John wishes 
2. The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect.
=> But for his command .
3. Spending the weekend in the countryside is very wonderful.
=> It’s 
4. Nga is pleased to meet her aunt again soon.
=> Nga is looking 
5. I last saw her three years ago.
=> I haven’t 
6. She went out, but she didn’t say a word.
=> She went out without 
7. It’s such a difficult question that I can’t find the answer.
=> The question is so 
8. People say that these cattles were built in the 19th century.
=> These cattles 
9. Under no circumstances should you phone the police.
=> The last thing..
10. In spite of not speaking Vietnamese, Mr. Anderson decided to settle in Ha Noi.
=> Although .
II. Use the words to make sentences. Make any changes if necessary. (2.0 points)
1. How many novels / Sir Arthur Conan Doyle / you read ?
2. I think / I / go / baker’s / get / some bread.
3. I / enjoy / watch / detective films / but I / not like / read / detective stories.
4. What / be / the tittle / film / you / see / TV / last night ?
5. first car / make / 50 years ago.
6. Last weekend / my family / two-day trip / home village.
7. Please / not go out / until / rain / stop.
8. What mark / you / get / for / last English test ? 
9. Since / beginning / course / I / never / be late / class. 
10. It / embarrassing / enter / classroom / after / lesson / start. 
TEST 36-KEYS
A. Section 1. Phonetics:
I. 1. A	2. C	3. D	4. C	5. B
II. 1. D	2. D	3. A	4. C	5. B
B. Section 2. Vocabulary - Grammar:
I. 1. d
6. b
11. b
16. a
2. b
7. d
12. b
17. b
3. d
8. b
13. c
18. b
4. a
9. c
14. d
19. c
5. d
10. d
15. d
20. c
II. 1. signature 6. alterative
2. inquiry 7. constrained
3. friendliness 8. casually
4. surprisingly 9. strength
5. symbolizes 10. restlessly
III. 1. separate đ separation
2. consists đ consists of
3. encourage đ encouragement
4. solving đ solve
5. for đ on
6. summarizes đ summarize
7. walk đ walking
8. sadly đ sad
9. furnitures đ furniture
10. it đ ặ
IV. 
1. laughing, answered
2. was being played, came
3. has looked, went
4. are using, was invented
5. to resign , don’t agree
C. Section 3. Reading:
I. 
1. c	2. d	3. c 	4. d 	5. a
6. d	7. c	8. c	9. b	10. b
II. 
1. do	2. plant	3. keep	4. get	 5. at
6. with	7. with	8. breathe	9. exercise	 10. on
III
1. opportunity 	2. have	3. Second(ly)	4. students	 5. What
6. much	7. all	8. difficult	9. not	 10. not
D. Section 4. Writing:
I. 
1. John wishes (that) he didn’t live in a small flat.
 he lived in a big(ger) / large(r) flat.
2. But for his command of ( the ) local dialect, we would have been jailed/ put into jail.
3. It’s very wonderful to spend the weekend in the countryside.
4. Nga is looking forward to meeting her aunt again soon.
5. I haven’t seen her for three years.
6. She went out without saying a word.
7. The question is so difficult that I can’t find the answer.
8. These cattles are said to have been built in the 19th century.
9. The last thing you should/ must/ ought to do is to phone the police.
10. Although he didn’t / couldn’t speak Vietnamese, Mr. Anderson decided to settle in Ha Noi. 
II. 
1. How many novels by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle have you read ?
2. I think I’ll go to the baker’s to get some bread.
3. I enjoy watching detective films but I don’t like reading detective stores.
4. What’s the tittle of the film (what) you saw on TV last night?
5. The first car was made 50 years ago. 
6. Last weekend my family had a two-day trip to our home village.
7. Please do not go out until the rain stops.
8. What mark did you get for your last English test ?
9. Since the beginning of the course I have never been late for class. 
10. It is embarrassing to enter the classroom after the lesson has started. 
TEST 37
PHềNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HUYỆN THANH OAI
 ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9 
 Năm học: 2012 - 2013
 Mụn: Tiếng Anh 
 Thời gian: 150 phỳt (khụng kể thời gian giao đề)
I. PHONETICS:
a. Choose one word that has the unđerhned part pronounced differently from tbe others by circling A, B, C, or D: (3 0,2 = 0,6 pt)
1. A. sleeveless	B. media	C. Internet	D. designer
2. A. deposit	B. respond	C. documentary	D. wonderful
3. A. guess	B. teenager	C. diadvanntage	D. stage
b. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D: (3 0,2 = 0,6 pt)
4. A. inspiration	B. experience	C. communicate	D. embroidery
5. A. commentator	B. economic 	C. banyan 	D. businessman 
6. A. disadvantage	B. documentary	C. exploration	D. communicate
II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR:
a. Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: (20 0,2 = 4,0 pts)
7. I had to get up early, ...I would miss the train.
A. otherwise
B. if not	
C. so that
D. but
8. Those police questioned my brother at some length and he didn’t enjoy...
A. questioning
B. to be questioned
C. to question
D. D. being questioned
9. My parents are going to take three days...next month to help my brother move his house.
A. at	
B. over 
C. off
D. out
10. English is used as an access ...a world scholarship and world trade.
A. into
B. to
C. for
D. towards
11. I remembered the correct address only ... I had posted the letter.
A. since
B. afterwards
C. following
D. after
12. Our parents have never allowed us...
A. smoke
B. to smoke
C. smoking
D. smoked
13. I turned down the job ...the attractive salary.
A. despite
B. because
C. although
D. because of
14. Parents love and support their children ...the children misbehave or do foolish things.
A. if
B. since
C. only if
D. even if
15. The Historical Museum is becoming ... crowded.
A. much and more
B. more and more
C. much and much
D. more and much
16. She never let you cook the meals, ...?
A. didn’t she
B. doesn’t she
C. did she
D. was she
17. In my class, Trung was responsible ... the teacher ... keeping the class in order while she went out. 
A. to/ for
B. to/ in
C. with/ for
D. for/ for
18. The scheme allows students from many countries to communicate...
A. with other
B. themselves
C. each other
D. with one another
19. Have you ever read anything...Earnest Hengmingway?
A. by
B. of
C. from
D. for
20. Not a good movie,...?
A. did it
B. didn’t it
C. was it
D. wasn’t it
21. These days, our shop was always crowded ...last-minute shoppers.
A. in
B. to
C. of
D. with
22. Some of my relatives have come to stay...me ...Christmas.
A. to/ in
B. to/ at
C. with/ in
D. with/ at
23. The party, at .. I was the guest honor, was extremely enjoyable.
A. that
B. who
C. which
D. where
24. Hurry up! They have only got...seats left.
A. a lot of
B. plenty of
C. a little
D. a few
25. We should talk to a person ...we can trust. We’ll feel better we do so.
A. which
B. whose
C. whom
D. ỉ
26. Hoi An is...for its old, small and tile-roofed houses.
A. well-done
B. well-dressed
C. well-organised
D. well-known
b. Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word: (7 0,2 = 1,4 pts)
 Up to now, there are still many people thinking (27).... are things that are made to (28).... shown on screen for entertainment. It is not right. There are many other kinds of films that are made for other purposes. For examples, educational films are made (29).... schools. They are about the certain subjects that students are learning. Especially, when a person who learns a foreign language, educational films in the target language are very useful. Industry needs training films (30).... introduce about machinery and equipment, and how to operate and work on them. (31).... films present factual events and circumstances of a social, political, or historical nature. It is films that help us widen our knowledge of countries, cultures and people. Sitting on the arm chair in front of a TV set, a (32).... can enjoy the beauty of nature all over the world, see many historic spots, and meet a lot of interesting people. A film, (33).... good or bad, is the result of the collaboration of many individuals with many different specific skills and talents. And we, the viewers, should choose only suitable films to enjoy.
c. Complete the following passage with an appropriate form of the word in BLOCK CAPITAL. (0) has been done as an example. (7 0,2 = 1,4 pts)
 Let me make a suggestion to help you deal with difficult situations. If, 
for example, you are taking part in a sports (0) ....competition....., meeting
COMPETE
someone important, or giving a ...(34) ................................... in front of a large 
 PERFORM
audience, you will probably be quiet, ..(35) .............................., and worry that
 NERVE
you will not be as ..(36) ................................ as you would like to be.
 SUCCEED
 What you need to do is to prepare yourself thoroughly by running through the
whole activity over and over again in your mind, (37)............................. going 
 CARE
through every detail. For example, a famous pianist, (38)............................. for 
 PRISON
seven years for (39)................................ reasons, could still play magnificently 
 POLITICS
on his release. When he was asked how he managed to play so well, his 
(40) ...................................... was that he had practiced every day in his mind.
EXPLAIN
d. Identify the error in the following sentences. (10 0,2 = 2,0 pts)
41. A lot of people are still unaware about environmental pollution around us.
 A B C D
42. Lang said that he knows how the procedures for doing the experiment, but when he 
 A 
 began to work in the laboratory, he found that he was mistaken.
 	 B 	 C D
 43. When I came to the store to purchase the printer advertise on television, we found 
 A B 
 that all the printers had been sold.
 C 	 D	
44. My company is not only raising his prices but also decreasing the production of his 
 A B C 
 product as well.
 D
45. The harder her sister tried, the worst he danced before the large audience.
 A B C D
46. Ba said if he had to do another homework, he’d not be able to attend the performance.
	 A B C D
47. The Greens have two sons, neither of them lives with them.
 A B C D
48. I went to the United States six months ago because mine cousin is out there.
 A B C D
49. It’s high time people pay much attention to education.
 A B C D
50. John, I think you should stop playing computer games and concentrate in your study. 
 A B C D 
III. READING: 
a. Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage:
10 0,2 = 2,0 pts)
ANIMALS IN DANGERS
 Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (51) Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become extinct if we do not (52) an effort to protect them. There are many seasons for this. In some cases, animals are hunted (53)  their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught alive, and sold (54)pets. For many animals and birds, the problem is that their (55).- the place where they live – is disappearing. More land is (56)for farms, houses or industry, and there are fewer open spaces (57)there once were. Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, (58) these chemicals polute the environment and harm wildlife. The most successful animals on earth – human (59) - will soon be the only ones left, unless we can (60) this problem.
 51. A. risk
B. threat
C. harm
D. danger
 52. A. do
B. make
C. take
D. give
 53. A. for
B. in
C. with
D. about
 54. A. for
B. as
C. such
D. like
 55. A. habitat
B. inhabit
C. living	
D. inhabitant
 56. A. done
B. booked
C. used
D. applied
 57. A. where
B. more
C. than
D. when
 58. A. but
B. what
C. because
D. despite
 59. A. person 
B. man
C. one	
D. beings
 60. A. take
B. do
C. solve
D. begin
b. Read the passage, and do the task below: (5 0,2 = 1,0 pt)
MEASURING HEAT
A meter is a measuring device. Just as the speedometer in an automobile tells how fast the car is going, a thermometer records how warm or how cold something is.
Thermometers measure heat in degrees. For example, for comfort indoors the temperature in a room should be about 70o Farenheit. A simple room thermometer can tell us how near to this the temperature in a room is. Other kinds of thermometers are also used. One is used to measure the heat of an oven. It shows heat from 100o to 600o. Another may be used on an air-conditioner. The thermometers used to measure body heat record temperatures from 92o to 108o. Other thermometers can be used to show that water freezes at 32o. The thermometer used to tell temperature outdoors often records from far below 0o to about 120o.
A thermometer is a much-used measuring device that proves helpful in the home, the office, the factory, the laboratory, the schoolroom, and many other places.
61. While not stated in the article, you can tell that
	A. thermometers are always right.
	B. thermometers are hard to make.
	C. body thermometer does not usually go over 108o F
62. This article as a whole is about
	A. speedometers.	B. thermometers and their uses.
	C. outdoor thermometers.	D. measuring heat and weight.
63. The word another in the second paragraph, seventh sentence, refers to . .
64. Which two of this sentences are not true?
	A. Thermometers measure heat. 	D. Speedometers measure heat.
 B. Thermometers are used outsides.	E. Thermometers are used only indoors.
	C. Heat can be measured.	
65. What words in the last sentence means often made use of?
c. Use one of these words in its correct form to complete the text. (10 0,2 = 2,0 pts)
retire, promote, redundant, interview, contract, reference, pensioner, applicant, 
career, train, employment
ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TO START WORK
In these days of high (0) unemployment, it is often difficult for young people to find a job. If they are lucky enough to be asked to go for a(n) (66). , they may find that there are at least 20 other (67) ..for the job. If a company is thinking of offering you a job, they will ask you for at least one (68) ....from either your previous employer or someone who knows you well. Before taking up your job, you may have to sign a (69) . You will probably have to do some (70)  , which help you to do the job more successfully. Once you have decided that this is your chosen (71), you will then have to work hard to try and get (72) , which usually brings more responsibility and more money! If you are unlucky, you may be made (73), and not be able to find another job. It is also a good idea to pay some money into a (74) scheme, which will help you to look after yourself and your family when you are (75) . Finally, good luck! 
IV WRITING:
a. Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning. (5 0,2 = 1,0 pt)
76. It’s difficult for older people to learn a language.
-> Older people have 
77. Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life.
-> Martin’s poor health....
78. “What you have cooked is the best in the world!”, John said to his girlfriend.
-> John congratulated ..
79. “Don’t swim just after you have eaten”, she said to them.	 
-> She warned .
80. The last storm destroyed Lan’s house.
-> It’s high time 
b. Write complete sentence using the suggested words. (5 0,2 = 1,0 pt)
81. I / write / Jim / last week / but / so far / receive / no reply / my letter//
-> 
82. last night/ concert hall / so crowded / I / see / and/ hear / nothing.
-> 
83. I / invite / party / occasion / her birthday / last week
-> 
84. Tet / time / Vietnamese people / celebrate / beginning / spring.
-> 
85. Although/ he/ be/ injured, continued/ play until/ match/ finished. 
-> 
c. Many students say that it’s difficult to learn “Speak” at school. Do you agree? Why? or Why not? Write about 200 words. (3,0pts) 
TEST 37- KEYS
I. PHONETICS:
a. 
1. B. media
2. D. wonderful
3. A. guess 
b. 
4. A. inspiration
5. B. economic
6. D. communicate 
II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR:
a. 
7. A. otherwise 
8. D. being questioned
9. C. off
10. B. to 
11. D. after 
12. B. to smoke
13. A. despite
14. D. even if 
15. B. more and more 
16. C. C. did she 
17. A. to/ for
18. D. with one another 
19. A. by 
20. C. was it 
21. D. with 
22. D. with/ at 
23. C. which 
24. D. a few 
25. C. whom 
26. D. well-known 
 b. 
27. films
28. be
29. for
30. which/ that 
31. Documentary 
32. viewer
33. either
c. 
34. performance 
35. nervous 
36. successful 
37. carefully
38. imprisoned 
39. political
40. explanation
d. 
41. C
42. A
43. B
44. D
45. B
46. B 
47. C 
48. C 
49. B 
50. D 
III. READING: 
a. 
51. D. danger
52. B. make 
53. A. for
54. B. as
55. A. habitat
56. C. used
57. C. than 
58. A. but 
59. D. beings 
60. C. solve 
 b. 
61. C. body thermometer does not usually go over 108o F
62. B. This article as a whole is about thermometers and their uses.
63. The word “another” in the second paragraph, seventh sentence, refers to “thermometers”.
64. D. Speedometers measure heat.
	E. Thermometers are used only indoors.
65. much-used
c.
66. interview
67. applicants 
68. reference 
69. contract 
70. training
71. career 
72. promotion 
73. redundant 
74. pension 
75. retired 
IV WRITING:
a. Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning. (5 0,2 = 1,0 pt)
76. Older people have difficulty in learning a language
77. Martin’s poor health doesn’t prevent him from enjoying life.
78. John congratulated his girlfriend on her cooking.
79. She warned them not to swim just as they had eaten.
80. It’s high time Lan repaired her house /It’s high time for Lan’s house to be repaired.
b. Write complete sentence using the suggested words. (5 0,2 = 1,0 pt)
81 I wrote to Jim last week, but so far I have received no reply for my letter.
82. Last night, the concert hall was so crowded that I saw and heard nothing.
83. I was invited to her party on the occasion of her birthday last week.
84. Tet is the time when Vietnamese people celebrate the beginning of the spring.
85. Although he was injured, he continued to play until the match finished. 
TEST 38
PHềNG GD&ĐT THANH CHƯƠNG
Đề chớnh thức
KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI 
LỚP 9 THCS NĂM HỌC 2012- 2013
 Mụn thi: TIẾNG ANH (Đề thi cú 04 trang)
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phỳt Ngày thi: 29/10/2012
SECTION I: PHONETICS
Part 1: Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others
1
A. hair
B. honesty
C. honor
D. hour
2
A. great
B. bread
C. break
D. steak
3
A. cleaned
B. repaired
C. planned
D. laughed
4
A. leisure
B. pressure
C. treasure
D. pleasure
5
A. there
B. gather
C. healthy 
D. northern
Part 2: Pick out the word which has the different stress from the others
1
A. independent
B. destination
C. activity 
D. intersection
2
A. assistant
B. conference
C. uniform
D. waterfall
3
A. traditional
B. material
C. minority
D. economic
4
A. dangerous
B. potato
C. collection
D. recycle
5
A. medicine
B. decide
C. distance
D. patient
SECTION II: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
Part 1: Supply the verbs in the brackets with the correct forms
1. She said that she (call)_____________________ back later.
2. As soon as she arrived England, she found that the language was quite different from the English that she (learn)______________________at school.
3. My children enjoy (allow)______________________ to stay up late when there is something special on TV.
4. The last time he (see)_______________________ in public he was wearing a grey suit.
5. The girl (sit) __________________________________ next to the nurse is my cousin.
Part 2: Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. 
1. The clerk said she was tired _____________ hearing complaints day after day.
	A. with	B. for	C. about	D. of 
2. We watch the cat _______________ the tree
	A. climbed	B. climb	C. had climbed	D. was climbing
3. I wish I _____________ all about this matter a week ago
	A. knew	B. know	C. had known	D. A & C are correct
4. I ____________ my house ______________. That is why there is all this mess.
	A. am having/painted	B. have/paint	C. had/paint	D. had had/paint
5. My assistant, __________ worked for him for years, says he’s a wonderful man
	A. that	B. she	C. who	D. whose
6. ____________ he was sick, he still turned up for his guitar lesson.
	A. Although	B. Because	C. Despite	D. Since
7. She’d rather die than _____________Peter.
	A. she married	B. to marry	C. marrying	D. marry
8. I’m sure they were _________________lies
	A. making	B. telling	C. doing	D. saying
9. He asks Eli