SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH LỚP 9

HÀ TĨNH NĂM HỌC 2019 - 2020

PHẦN THI CÁ NHÂN

ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
(Đề thi có 9 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút

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 Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào đề thi, ghi câu trả lời vào các chỗ trống hoặc các ô cho sẵn.
 Riêng phần trắc nghiệm thí sinh chỉ ghi đáp án A, B, C hoặc D.
 Giám thị không giải thích gì thêm.

Điểm của toàn bài thi Các giám khảo Số phách

(Bằng số) (Bằng chữ) (Ký và ghi rõ họ tên) (Do chủ tịch hội đồng ghi)
Giám khảo 1:

Giám khảo 2:

SECTION I. LISTENING(3.0 POINTS)

Part 1. Listen to a talk and choose the correct answer A, B or C. You will hear the recording
TWICE.
1. How old was Laura Jane when she took part in the programme?
A. 12 B. 20 C. 22
2. How did Laura Jane and the programme-makers first make contact?
A. The programme-makers emailed lots of choir singers, including Laura Jane.
B. Laura Jane went to see the TV company.
C. The programme-makers went to see her choir.
3. Laura Jane was amazed that _______.
A. the programme-makers were interested in a Cambridge student.
B. so many people from the company went to see her.
C. the programme-makers started filming too soon.
4. Laura Jane’s new identity was going to be_______.
A. BJ, leader singer of the band remake
B. JJ, leader singer of the band reload.
C . LJ, leader singer of the band rehab.
5. According to Laura Jane, why were arguments with Harry inevitable?
A. Harry leads a real rock singer’s lifestyle.
B. Harry and Laura Jane both have strong opinions.
C. They only had four weeks for all the training.
6. When did Laura and Harry first go to see American rock star Marilyn Manson?
A. On the first day of the training period.
B. On the second day of the training period.
C. On the third day of the training period.
7. Laura Jane thought her first rock concert _______.
A. was not very safe.

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C. was fun but not something she would want to do again.
8. Who was employed to help Laura change and develop her style of singing.
A. Nikki Lambourne B. the film maker C. the WHO
9. In what sense was Laura’s training was a failure?
A. She didn’t really change her style or attitude.
B. She didn’t enoy the whole experience becoming a rock singer.
C. She didn’t make the jugdes believe that she was a real rock singer.
10. One positive of the experience is that it made Laura Jane________.
A. change her view on life B. become a more confident person.
C. change her opinion of rock singers.
Your answers:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Part II. You are going to listen to the conversation between two women about health system in
England, listen and answer the questions (from 11 to 20). You will hear the recording TWICE.
Questions 11 and 12 Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
11. Who is Mrs Sutton worried about?
………………………………………………….
12. What is the name for a group of family doctors working in the same building together?
………………………………………………….
Questions 13-17 Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Name of
Information about
Health Number of doctors Other information
doctors
Centre
Dr Jones is good with
Appointment system
16.............................patients.
Dean End 13............................. 15...................
Dr Shaw is good with small
than South Hay
children.
Dr Williams helps people with
Building less modern
South Hay 14............................. 17.............................
than Dean End
Questions 18-20
Question 18: Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER.
Doctors start seeing patients at the Health Centre from........................o’clock.
Question 19: Choose TWO letters A-E.
Which TWO groups of patients receive free medication?
A people over 17 years old
B unemployed people
C non-UK residents
D people over 60 years old
E pregnant women

Question 20: Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER

The charge for one item of medication is about £..................................
Your answers:
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12. 17.
13. 18.
14. 19.
15. 20.

SECTION II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR(6.0 POINTS)

Part 1: Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence. Write your answer A, B, C
or D in the numbered boxes.
21. _______ a new client, you may get promoted.
A. When to find B. If you can find C. That you are finding D. Is finding
22. The money ______ in the match yesterday has been given to the victims.
A, raise B. raised C. which raised D. raising
23. The purpose of this study is _______ energy content in foods.
A. improvement for B. the improving C. improves D. the improvement of
24. They would have been here by now if they _______the early train.
A. caught B. had caught C. catch D. would catch
25. The president of the company _______ personally for the tragic accident.
A. accused B. congratulated C. apologized D. threatened
26. _______ the long distance that she had run, Lucy was not tired.
A. Because of B. Even C. Despite D. Regardless
27. Figure skating is a beautiful _______ dangerous sport.
A. without B. however C. yet D. besides
28. In his final essay, Ahmed completed all of the revisions asked _______.
A. to him do B. him C. him to do D. of him
29. She finally remembered what _______.
A. she intends to say B. did she intend to say
C. was she going to say D. she was going to say
30. We feature an ________ on the mothers whose babies were swapped at birth.
A. exclusiveness B. exclusive C. exclusively D. exclusion
31. If you work more hours, you will _______ more money.
A. win B. account C. create D. earn
32. Mike has a unique _______ of life; he doesn’t feel the need to follow the usual social customs.
A. judgment B. logic C. wisdom D. philosophy
33. I can’t give you the answer on the _______; I will have to think about it for a few days.
A. place B. minute C. scene D. spot
34. The president _______ Kristie to be in charge of financial planning.
A. adopted B. employed C. rented D. delegated
35. The purpose of the survey was to _______ the inspector with local conditions.
A. notify B. instruct C. acquaint D. inform
36. Hana and Jennifer are talking about the book they have read.
Hana: ‘The book is really interesting and educational.’ Jennifer:‘_______.’
A. I'd love to B. Don't mention it
C. It's nice of you to say so. D. I can't agree with you more.
37. Bill is talking to his colleague.
Bill: “_______, Jack?” Jack: “Fine! I have just got a promotion.”
A. What happened B. What are you doing
C. How are you doing D. How come
38. They hoped to _______ the help of the public in solving the crime.
A. enact B. enlist C. involve D. recruit
39. The sight of his face brought _______ to me how ill he really was.

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A. place B. house C. life D. home
40. He praised his wife for her dignity under the _______ of the tabloid press.
A. onslaught B. assault C. onset D. offensive

Your answers:

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

Part 2: Complete each sentence with suitable prepositions or particles. Write your answers in the
numbered boxes.
41. I think my English teacher spends too much time _______ current events.
42. The Japanese market accounts _______ 35% of the company's revenue.
43. Students should aim to become more independent _______ their teachers.
44. Following years of intense training, the accomplished athlete carried _______ the medal
triumphantly.
45. We hadn't bargained _______ this sudden change in the weather which completely ruined our trip.
Your answers:

41. 42. 43. 44. 45.

Part 3: Complete the highlighted phrases so that their meaning is similar to the phrases in
brackets. USE FROM TWO TO THREE WORDS.
46. A few months after the scandal, new information came . (was revealed)
47. We were in a hurry so we had to make ___________________ a quick snack. (manage with
something)
48. I think it’s time we put to this silly argument between us. (ended)
49. A hammer always comes in every household. (is useful)
50. He wanted to get the boy who stole his bike. (take revenge on)
Your answers:

46. 47. 48. 49. 50.

Part 4: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals.

51. Even though alternative medicine is practised by some doctors, a lot of people remain
that it is effective. CONVINCE
52. The man claimed he was a magician who possessed _______________ powers. NATURAL
53. There are different of this painting, and some of them are really
interesting. INTERPRET
54. Nobody thought he would ever recover from his illness, but one day he __________________
walked out of the hospital. MIRACLE
55. To set out on such a dangerous journey you need to have a lot of determination and
. ENDURE
56. She became a millionair when she was the sole _____________of her father’s will. BENEFIT
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57. Mike was by the art exhibition; he said he had seen far better
ones in the past. IMPRESS
58. Michelle is a very friendly individual who enjoys with people. SOCIAL
59. We all take pride in our ___________________ friendship. DESTROY
60. Just out of , how much did your new haircut cost? CURIOUS
Your answers:

51. 52. 53. 54. 55.

56. 57. 58. 59. 60.

SECTION III. READING(6.0 POINTS)

Part 1: Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap.
Write your answer in the numbered boxes.

PROOF THAT SILENCE IS GOLDEN FOR STUDY

The combination of music and study has long been a source of disagreement between adults
and children. Parents and teachers alike maintain that silence is important when learning, (61) _____
youngsters insist that their favourite sounds help them concentrate.
Now a study shows that the grown-ups have been (62) _____ all along. Psychologists in Florida tested
how fast students wrote essays with and without music in the (63) _____. They found that the sounds
(64) _____ progress down by about sixty words per hour. ‘This demonstrates clearly that it is difficult
to (65) _____ with listening and writing at the same time,’ said Dr Sarah Randall. She also (66) _____
to the conclusion that it is a myth that instrumental music is less distracting than vocals. ‘All types of
music (67) _____ the same effect,’ she said in her report. ‘One’s ability to pay attention and write
fluently is likely to be (68) _____ by both vocal and instrumental music,’ she added.
Dr Randall claimed the research (69) _____ that the idea that music could improve performance was
wrong. ‘Writing an essay is a complex (70) _____. You are recalling information and putting it in
order. An additional stimulus in the form of music is bound to distract.’
61. A. whereas B. unlike C. besides D. despite
62. A. precise B. right C. valid D. true
63. A setting B. background C. surrounding D. circumstances
64. A. slowed B. reduced C. lowered D. decreased
65. A. manage B. support C. cope D. stand
66. A. reached B. drew C. arrived D. came
67. A. made B. had C. brought D. kept
68. A. disturbed B. interfered C. bothered D. shocked
69. A. pointed B. displayed C. demonstrated D. presented
70. A. project B. concern C. scheme D. task

Your answers:

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66. 67. 68. 69. 70.

Part 2: Read the following passage and answer the questions by circling the letter A, B, C, or D.

The Timber rattlesnake, once widespread throughout the eastern United States, is now on the
endangered species list and is extinct in two eastern states in which it once thrived. Compared to its
western cousins, the Timber rattlesnake may be especially vulnerable because of certain behaviors
adapted for coping with the cold climate in which it lives. Rattlesnakes are generally found in warm
climates because, like all reptiles, they cannot generate or regulate their own body temperature
internally and must rely on the sun's warmth for heat. But Timber rattlesnakes migrated into colder
northern areas about 8,000 years ago when glaciers retreated. In these northern regions, the snakes
developed a number of adaptive strategies to survive, but ultimately these behaviors make them more
vulnerable to human predation, their main threat.

One survival strategy the snakes have developed is hibernation. For approximately eight months of
the year, the rattlers remain motionless in deep frost-free crevices, with their body temperature
dropping as low as 40 degrees. In the spring when they emerge, they must warm their chilled bodies
by sunning for three or four days on rocks in the open. This behavior, coupled with the fact that
Timber rattlesnakes tend to concentrate in large numbers at their wintering sites, makes them easy
prey. Gestating females are particularly vulnerable because they spend much of their time basking in
the sun in order to produce live young from eggs. In addition, females have very long interbirth
intervals, producing live young only every three to five years. If a frost or cold spell comes late in the
year, the entire litter of six to twelve young may die. Efforts are underway to protect the Timber
rattlesnake and its habitat from further human depredation, but in many states it is already too late.

71. What is the main topic of the passage?

A. Why Timber rattlesnakes hibernate.
B. How Timber rattlesnakes are surviving.
C. How Timber rattlesnakes adapted to northern climates.
D. Why Timber rattlesnakes are endangered.
72. Which of the following is true about Timber rattlesnakes?
A. They migrated to eastern states. B. They migrated northward during a warming period.
C. They migrated to escape a cold climate. D. They migrated to the South to seek a warmer climate.
73. Which of the following could best replace the word "emerge"?
A. come out B. set off C. get up D. see through
74. In which of the following places might a person be most likely to find Timber rattlesnakes in the
spring?
A. in the woods B. in meadows C. in bushy areas D. in canyons
75. Which of the following could best replace the phrase "coupled with"?
A. compared with B. combined with C. controlled with D. supported with
76. The phrase "easy prey" could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. hunters B. protectors C. victims D. predators
77. Which of the following words can best replace the word "basking"?
A. washing B. eating C. sleeping D. lying
78. According to the passage, which of the following does NOT contribute to the rattlesnake being an
endangered animal?
A. hibernating for eight months B. basking in the sun
C. congregating together D. having long intervals between births
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79. Which of the following could best replace the word "depredation"?
A. fear B. habitation C. destruction D. depression
80. What is the author's tone attitude toward the topic?
A. accusative B. nostalgic C. regretful D. humorous

Your answers:
71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80.

Part 3: For questions 81-90, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use
only one word in each space. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Example: 0 or
Sharks

For anyone who wants either to film 0 _______ study great white sharks, Australian expert, Rodney
Fox, is the first contact. Fox knows exactly where the sharks will be at different times of the year; and
can even predict 81 _______they will behave around blood, divers and other sharks. He understands
them as well as 82 _______ else alive. In fact, he’s lucky to be alive; a “great white” once 83 _____ to
bite him in half.
Three decades 84 _______this near-fatal attack, Fox still carries the physical scars, but feels
85_______ hate for his attacker. Instead, he organises three or four trips a year to bring scientists and
photographers to the kingdom of the great white shark. The main aim of these trips is to improve
people’s understanding of an animal 86 _______ evil reputation has become an excuse for killing it.
Great white sharks are not as amusing as dolphins and seals, but their role in the ocean is critical. They
87 _______ off sick animals, helping to prevent the spread 88 _______disease and to maintain
the balance in the ocean’s food chains. Fox feels a responsibility to act 89 _______ a guardian of
great white sharks. When the scientists, film makers and photographers can communicate
their sense of wonder 90 _______ other people, he is confident that understanding will replace hatred.

Your answers:
81. 82. 83. 84. 85.
86. 87. 88. 89. 90.

SECTION IV. WRITING(5.0 POINTS)

Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence before it.

91. He is a man of extreme honesty.

 He is an _________________________________________________
92. Lan regrets wearing such informal clothes to the party.
 Lan wishes_______________________________________________
93. She was so famous that it was inevitable for her to be recognised in public places.
 Such ____________________________________________________
94. Success in the academic field depends on your ability to amass qualifications.
 The more ________________________________________________
95. There is a rumour that he was sacked for his behaviour.
 He is _________________________________________________
Part 2: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the
word given. Do not change the word given in any way. You must use between three and six
words including the word given.
96. His efforts to find a solution to the problem didn’t deserve such savage criticism. SAVAGELY
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 He shouldn’t____________________________for his efforts to find a solution to the problem.
97. Surely nobody likes it when people make fun of them in public. BEING
 Surely nobody likes ____________________________________ in public.
98. I find Linda’s behaviour quite incomprehensible. LOSS
 I find myself _____________________________________ to understand Linda’s behaviour.
99. I wish coffee didn’t affect me. EFFECT
 If only __________________________________________________me.
100. I personally would feel terribly embarrassed wearing a dress like the one Sally wore to the party
yesterday night. DEAD
 I personally_____________________________________ wearing a dress like the one Sally wore to
the party yesterday night.
Part 3: Write an essay about the following topic from 230 to 250 words:

Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
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