SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KÌ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH

THANH HÓA NĂM HỌC 2020-2021

ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh 9- THCS
Số báo danh Đề thi thử số 1
..................... Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
Ngày thi: ……………
Đề này có 06 trang.

SECTION A – LISTENING (15 pts)

HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN THI NGHE HIỂU
* Bài nghe gồm 2 phần, mỗi phần được nghe 2 lần, mỗi lần cách nhau khoảng 15 giây, mở đầu và kết
thúc mỗi phần nghe có tín hiệu.
* Mở đầu và kết thúc bài nghe có tín hiệu nhạc. Thí sinh có 3 phút để hoàn chỉnh bài trước tín hiệu nhạc
kết thúc bài nghe.
* Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh (bằng tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài nghe.
Part 1. Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct answer for each of the following blanks.
1. When did Toby get a job with Atkins Engineering?
A. when he was a university student
B. as soon as he finished university
C. six months after he finished university
2. What is Toby working on at the moment?
A. a new motorway B. houses and flats C. a new airport
3. When Toby began working, he was surprised to spend so much time
A. talking to other people B. sitting in an office C. designing buildings
4. Young people often don't choose engineering because they think
A. it’s hard to get a job. B. it's probably boring C. it’s not very well paid
5. What is a disadvantage of the job for Toby?
A. He finds it difficult to take holidays
B. He can't organize his spare time
C. He works too many hours
6. When Toby was at school, what job did he want to have?
A. a doctor B. an architect C. an engineer
Part 2. Listen to the recording twice. Complete the form below. Write no more than three words or
numbers for each answer.
Free activities in Burnham area
The caller wants to find out about events on 29 June.
The ‘Family Welcome’ events in the art gallery begins at (7) ………………………….. am.
The film that is shown in the ‘Family Welcome’ events is about ceramics.
Most of the free concerts take place at (8) …………………………...
The 4 pm concert of Latin American music takes place in the (9) …………………………...
The boat race begins at (10) ………………………….. Marina.
One of the boat race teams won a (11) ………………………….. earlier this year.
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 Paxton Nature Reserve
Paxton is a good place for seeing rare (12) ………………………….. all year round.
This is a particularly good time for seeing certain unusual (13) …………………………...
Visitors will be able to learn about (14) ………………………….. and then collect some.
Part of the (15) ………………………….. has been made suitable for swimming.
SECTION B: PHONETICS (5 pts)
Question I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the
same line. (3 pts)
16. A. dealt B. sweater C. heal D. leather
17. A. dimension B. expansion C. confusion D. tension
18. A. recipe B. apostrophe C. catastrophe D. cantaloupe
Question II. Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each
question. (2 pts)
19. A. influential B. creative C. introduction D. university
20. A. significant B. believable C. committee D. quantity
SECTION C: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (30 pts)
Question I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence. (10 pts)
21. I assure you that I _________ no hostile feelings towards you.
A. shelter B. harbour C. embrace D. cover
22. ………………… they’ve already made their decision, there’s nothing much we can do.
A. Seeing that B. On grounds that C. Assuming that D. For reason that
23. He cannot _____ ignorance as his excuse; he should have known what was happening in his own
department.
A. insist B. plead C. refer D. defend
24. I thought I had made it_________ that I didn’t want to discuss this matter.
A. distinct B. plain C. frank D. straight
25. Maria is a very good student. She is, __________, an excellent one.
A. in most parts B. for most parts
C. for the most part D. in most of the parts
26. _________ is a belief generally held by people who live in colder climates.
A. That weather affects a person’s mood B. Weather affects a person’s mood
C. A person’s mood is affected by weather D. Although a person’s mood is affected by weather
27. In the director’s opinion, it was high time the actress began to _________ her age.
A. be B. reach C. act D. perform
28. I’m going on business for a week, so I’ll be leaving everything …………………
A. on your guards B. up to your eyes
C. in your capable hands D. under the care of you
29. Whenever he watched detective films, his imagination ran _________.
A. raging B. riot C. unchecked D. furious
30. He had such a bad stomach that he was _________ with pain.
A. bent down B. folded over C. snapped off D. doubled up
Question II. Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate form. (8 pts)
31. Everyone's future depends on the whole world (concern ) ............................ about the ozone layer.
32. His personal problems seem (distract) ...................................... him from his work lately.
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33. It is necessary that the train (be)....................................... on time.
34. The eaten breakfast was still on the table. She (call). ...................................... away in a hurry.
35. It was a boring show. I would rather (not/go) ……………..………… there.
36. (Bite) …………… twice, the postman refused to deliver our letters unless we chained our dog up.
37. His (take) ……………….……… ill was quite unexpected.
38. The curricula of American public schools (not determine) …………….. by the federal government.
Question III. Supply the correct form of the words given. (7 pts)
39. His family suffered from his (expense) ………………………………….
40. There are people whose (mortal) ……………….…… begins from the moment of their death.
41. The heavy damage to the bone is (repair) …………..……. It is feared that he will have to spend the
rest of his life in a wheelchair.
42. He suffered a(n) (operation) ………………… brain tumor.
43. Dr. Smith, a famous (crime) ………………………, has just published a book about murder.
44. The refugees slept in (make) ……………..…… tents at the side of the road.
45. I was (timid) ………………..……. by Jame’s loud and aggressive vice and so, chose to remain silent
throughout the discussion.
Question IV. There are FIVE mistakes in the text (from 46 to 50). Identify each mistake, write it down
and give your correction. (5pts)
Example: line 1: difficultly→ difficult
1Parents complain that it is difficultly to live with teenagers. Then again, teenagers say exactly the same

thing about their parents! According to a recent survey, the most common arguments between parents and
teenagers are those regarded untidiness and household chores. On the one hand, parents go mad over
untidy rooms, clothes dropped on the floor and their children’s refuse to help with the housework. On the
5other hand, teenagers lose their patience continually when parents tell them off for dropping the towel in

the bathroom, not cleaning up their room or refusing to do the shopping at the supermarket.
The survey, conducted by St George University, showed that different parents have different approaches
for these problems. However, some approaches are much more successful than others. For example, those
parents who yell at their teens for their untidiness, but later clear up after them, have less chances of
10changing their teens’ behaviour. On the contrary, those who let teenagers experience the consequences

of their actions are more successful. For instance, when teenagers which don’t help their parents with the
shopping don’t find their favorite food in the fridge, they are forced to reconsider their actions.
SECTION D: READING COMPREHENSION (30 pts)
Question I. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word
in each space (10pts)
The use of computers has meant students can study language programmes (51) ………. their own
speed when and for how long they want - and no need to worry about the teacher having a favorite or
doing yet another boring lesson. What’s more, in the virtual classrooms of the future the student will (52)
……… on their headset, and be transported into an imaginary (53) …………., choose their class and
hold conversations with other computerised students.
They might choose to pay a (54) …….…. to the supermarket or the train station, the bank or the
restaurant. At the (55) ……..…… of a button they would be transported to such realistic settings (56)
…………. they could practice their English, maybe getting a hand from a virtual English companion.
Exciting? Certainly, and an interesting alternative (57) ……….… traditional classroom lessons.
But would it ever (58) …….…… the classrooms? Hopefully not. Surely the need to relate to real people
(59) ……………. about real issues and generally learning a little more about others will always lead
language learners to (10) ……….… at least a little of their time with real people.
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Question II. Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each
space. (10 pts)
WHY WON’T YOU LISTEN?
Everyone agrees that having well – behaved children is important, which is why the (61)
………… majority of parents create rules in an attempt to teach their children (62) ………… from
wrong. Nevertheless, does a child’s behavior actually improve (63) ……… of obedience when they have
to adhere a set of rules?
It seems that the extent to which children take household rules into consideration depends on how
parents actually deal with their children’s actions and whether or not they (64) ………… past behaviors.
Rebellious behavior on the child’s behalf is often the result of a child’s inability to (65) …………
reasoning behind a rule. Understandably, this can be quite challenging for a parent, which is why making
the threat that they will be “grounded” if they don’t (66) ………… the attention may not have the desired
outcome.
Putting strict conditions on children will most likely prompt them to avoid doing as they are told
and will put more stress on the parent/ child relationship. Getting children to (67) ……… with rules can
be struggle. (68) …………… – parents can make sure they create household rules that encourage their
children into better behavior, as opposed to imposing strict guidelines, which may have the opposite
effect. If parents want to (69) ………… eye to eye with their children about how to behave they should
provide positive by following the rules themselves at home. A home environment with positive
reinforcements not only nourished cooperative behavior, but could have important (70) ……… for a
child’s overall development.
61. A. vast B. wide C. extensive D. huge
62. A. truth B. right C. good D. justice
63. A. in case B. by means C. in terms D. on behalf
64. A. prey on B. call in C. turn over D. weigh up
65. A. seize B. hold C. grip D. grasp
66. A. offer B. pay C. give D. provide
67. A. comply B. maintain C. fulfill D. obey
68. A. but B. so C. besides D. however
69. A. realize B. recognize C. see D. understand
70. A. indications B. conclusion C. predictions D. implications
Question III. Read the passage and choose the best answers to the questions below. (10 pts)
In the West, cartoons are used chiefly to make people laugh. The important feature of all these
cartoons is the joke and the element of surprise which is contained. Even though it is very funny, a good
cartoon is always based on close observation of a particular feature of life and usually has a serious
purpose.
Cartoons in the West have been associated with political and social matters for many years. In
wartime, for example, they proved to be an excellent way of spreading propaganda. Nowadays cartoons
are often used to make short, sharp comments on politics and governments as well as on a variety of
social matters. In this way, the modern cartoon has become a very powerful force in influencing people in
Europe and the United States.
Unlike most American and European cartoons, however, many Chinese cartoon drawings in the
past have also attempted to educate people, especially those who could not read and write. Such cartoons
about the lives and sayings of great men in China have proved extremely useful in bringing education to
illiterate and semi-literate people throughout China. Confucius, Mencius and Laozi have all appeared in

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very interesting stories presented in the form of cartoons. The cartoons themselves have thus served to
illustrate the teachings of the Chinese sages in a very attractive way.
In this sense, many Chinese cartoons are different from Western cartoons in so far as they do not
depend chiefly on telling jokes. Often, there is nothing to laugh at when you see Chinese cartoons. This is
not their primary aim. In addition to commenting on serious political and social matters, Chinese cartoons
have aimed at spreading the traditional Chinese thoughts and culture as widely as possible among the
people.
Today, however, Chinese cartoons have an added part to play in spreading knowledge. They offer
a very attractive and useful way of reaching people throughout the world, regardless of the particular
country in which they live. Thus, through cartoons, the thoughts and teachings of the old Chinese
philosophers and sages can now reach people who live in such countries as Britain, France, America,
Japan, Malaysia or Australia and who are unfamiliar with the Chinese culture.
Until recently, the transfer of knowledge and culture has been overwhelmingly from the West to
the East and not vice versa. By means of cartoons, however, publishing companies in Taiwan, Hong
Kong and Singapore are now having success in correcting this imbalance between the East and the West.
Cartoons can overcome language barriers in all foreign countries. The vast increase in the popularity of
these cartoons serves to illustrate the truth of Confucius’s famous saying “One picture is worth a
thousand words.”
71. Which of the following clearly characterizes Western cartoons?
A. Enjoyment, liveliness, and carefulness. B. Seriousness, propaganda, and attractiveness.
C. Humour, unexpectedness, and criticism. D. Originality, freshness, and astonishment.
72. Chinese cartoons have been useful as an important means of _________.
A. political propaganda in wartime B. amusing people all the time
C. educating ordinary people D. spreading Western ideas
73. The major differences between Chinese cartoons and Western cartoons come from their ______.
A. styles B. values C. purposes D. nationalities
74. The pronoun “this” in paragraph 4 mostly refers to_________.
A. an educational purpose B. a piece of art C. a funny element D. a propaganda campaign
75. The passage is intended to present_________.
A. an opinion about how cartoons entertain people
B. an outline of Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons
C. a description of cartoons of all kinds the world over
D. a contrast between Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons
76. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A. A Very Powerful Force in Influencing People B. Chinese Cartoons and Western Cartoons
C. An Excellent Way of Spreading Propaganda D. Cartoons as a Way of Educating People
77. In general, Chinese cartoons are now aiming at _________.
A. disseminating traditional practices in China and throughout the world
B. spreading the Chinese ideas and cultural values throughout the world
C. bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people in the world
D. illustrating the truth of Chinese great men’s famous sayings
78. The word “imbalance” in paragraph 6 refers to _________.
A. the discrimination between the West culture and the East culture
B. the influence of the East cartoons over the West cartoons
C. the mismatch between the East cartoons and the West cartoons

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D. the dominant cultural influence of the West over the East
79. Which of the following is most likely the traditional subject of Chinese cartoons?
A. Jokes and other kinds of humour in political and social matters.
B. The philosophies and sayings of ancient Chinese thinkers.
C. The illiterate and semi-literate people throughout China
D. The stories and features of the lives of great men the world over.
80. According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. Cartoons will replace other forms of writing. B. Language barriers restricted cartoons.
C. Cartoons can serve various purposes D. Western cartoons always have a serious purpose.
SECTION E: WRITING (20 pts)
Question I. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence printed above it. (5 pts)
81. We aren’t willing to support the strike, we don’t approve it.
→Far from …………………………………………………………………………………..
82. We aren’t responsible for the assembly line in Bristol any longer.
→No longer …………………………………………………………………………………
83. Apart from Phillip, everyone else at the meeting was a Party member.
→With ……………………………………………………………………..………………..
84. Councilor Williamson proposes that the cost of boat rides be increased from 10p to 15p.
→A rise ………………………………………………………………………………..……
85. County and district councils consist of directly-elected councilors.
→ Directly-elected councilors ……………………………………………………………
Question II. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one, using the
words given. (5 pts)
86. The boy was about to cry when he was punished by his mother. (point)
The boy was ……………………………………….. when he was punished by his mother.
87. There aren’t many other books which discuss this problem so well. (discussed)
In few other books…………………………………………………………………..………
88. I thought about what had happened all those years before. (mind)
I cast ………………………………………………………………………………………..
89. I’m sure it wasn’t Mrs. Smith you saw because she’s in Singapore. (been)
It ……………………………………………………………… because she’s in Singapore.
90. Andrew is said to be a very good cook. (reputation)
Andrew ………………………………………………………………… a very good cook.
Question III. Write a paragraph 100 - 150 words (10 pts)
It is said that television brings us both advantages and disadvantages. What do you think about this
statement?
…………….. THE END ……………….