Đề thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng Anh lớp 9 cấp tỉnh - 30 Đề chọn lọc

 81. Someone stole my brother's purse while he was waiting at the bus-stop.
→ My brother got his purse stolen while he was waiting at the bus-stop.
82. She never seems to succeed, even though she works hard.
→ However hard she works, she never seems to succeed.
83. He was sorry he hadn't said goodbye to her at the airport.
→ He regretted not saying/having said goodbye to her at the airport.
84. We don't have to do so many things to please him.
→ It is unnecessary/ not necessary for us to do so many things to please him.
85. She started to clean up the house just after the guests had left.
→ No sooner had the guests left than she started to clean up the house.
Part 2. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the 
word given. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. You must use between TWO and FIVE 
words, including the word given. (5pts)
86. I would like to be able to speak French. (HAD)
→ I wish I had the ability to speak French.
87. I'm finding it difficult to cope with all the work I have to do. (TOP)
→ All the work I have to do is getting on top of me.
88. The school's management are investigating allegations of teacher brutality. (INTO)
→ Allegations of teacher brutality are being looked into by the school's management.
89. I was so shocked that I couldn't react. (WASN'T)
→ I wasn’t calm enough to react.
90. I tried to talk to Jack about the problem, but he was too busy. (WORD)
→ I tried to have a word with Jack about the problem, but he was too busy.
Part 3. Paragraph writing. (10pts)
 In about 150-200 words, write a paragraph about the benefits of online learning.
 SAMPLE Online learning offers a range of benefits, making it a popular choice for students worldwide. One 
significant advantage is flexibility, allowing learners to study at their own pace and choose schedules that 
fit their routines. This is especially helpful for individuals balancing work, family, or other commitments. 
Additionally, online education eliminates geographical constraints, providing access to high-quality 
courses and institutions from anywhere in the world without requiring relocation. Cost-effectiveness is 
another benefit, as it reduces expenses associated with transportation, accommodation, and printed 
materials. Furthermore, online learning platforms offer diverse resources such as videos, interactive 
exercises, and discussion forums, catering to various learning styles and preferences. These platforms 
also encourage the development of self-discipline and time-management skills, as students must take 
greater responsibility for organizing their studies. Lastly, the integration of advanced technology makes 
online learning engaging and widely accessible, even in remote or underserved areas. With its flexibility, 
affordability, and accessibility, online learning is an excellent tool for personal and professional growth 
in the modern world.
 THE END SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH THCS 
 TỈNH QUẢNG NINH Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH - Bảng B
 Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề
 ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi này có 09 trang)
 Họ tên, chữ kí của giám Họ tên thí sinh: Số báo 
 thị danh
 ........................................................
 1. ...................................
 Ngày sinh: ...............................................................
 ....................................... 
 Nơi sinh: .................................................................. Số phách
 2. ...................................
 Học sinh trường: .....................................................
 ....................................... 
 Hội đồng coi thi: .....................................................
 Phòng thi: ................................................................
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 Số phách Điểm bài thi: Họ tên, chữ kí của giám khảo Số phách
 phúc khảo
 Bằng số: .................................... 1: ................................................ 
 Bằng chữ: ................................. 2: ...............................................
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 Số phách Điểm bài thi chấm phúc khảo: Họ tên, chữ kí của giám khảo 
 phúc khảo chấm phúc khảo
 Bằng số: 
 1: ................................................ 
 Bằng chữ: .
 2: ...............................................
 - Thí sinh làm bài vào đề thi này. Nếu viết sai thì gạch bỏ rồi viết lại;
 - Thí sinh không được sử dụng tài liệu, kể cả từ điển; 
 - Giám thị không giải thích gì thêm.
HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN THI NGHE
 • Bài nghe gồm 3 phần; mỗi phần được nghe 2 lần, mỗi lần cách nhau 05 giây; mở đầu và kết 
 thúc mỗi phần nghe có tín hiệu. 
 • Mở đầu và kết thúc bài nghe có tín hiệu nhạc. 
 • Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh (bằng tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài nghe.
SECTION A. LISTENING (4.0 points) Part 1. You will hear a talk between Curtis and Spencer about clothes and their sense of 
style. Circle the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to each question. (1.0 point) 
1. At university, Spencer ________.
 A. dressed up B. wore casual clothes
 C. only wore jeans D. wore T-shirts and jeans
2. What is Curtis’s fashion sense? 
 A. untidy B. simple C. comfortable D. colourful
3. Both Spencer and Curtis think that heels are ________. 
 A. not nice B. painful C. classy D. dangerous
4. Spencer says heels make people ________. 
 A. walk faster B. less aggressive C. more confident D. less confident 
5. Spencer says it is ________ to find shoes her size. 
 A. hard B. uncomfortable C. time-consuming D. easy
Part 2. You will hear the head teacher of a school talking to a group of parents about an 
international student exchange programme. Complete the table below. Write NO MORE 
THAN TWO WORDS for each answer. (2.0 points)
 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
• The school's exchange programme is called (1) _______________.
• A return visit is then arranged (2) _______________ later.
• Children first get to know their exchange partners by taking part in a (3) _______________
 scheme. 
• The programme is not only intended for students who enjoy using their (4) _______________.
• The two countries most often visited on the programme are France and (5) _______________.
• Some students suffer from problems such as homesickness and (6) _______________.
• To help students who have problems, a professional (7) _______________ is always 
 available.
• Local visits are described as being (8) _______________ and also educationally 
 (9)________________.
• Students enjoy visiting (10) _______________ parks most of all.
Part 3. You will hear five different men talking about visits they have made to a hospital. 
Choose from the list A-F the reasons why each attended the hospital on the occasion 
described. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to 
use. (1.0 point) 
 A. to have a medical check-up Speaker 1: ______
 B. to collect somebody Speaker 2: ______
 C. to deliver supplies Speaker 3: ______
 D. to visit a relative Speaker 4: ______
 E. to have an operation Speaker 5: ______
 F. to do maintenance work 
SECTION B. GRAMMAR AND LEXICO (5.0 points) Part 1. Circle the letter A, B, C or D before the word whose underlined part is 
pronounced differently from the others in each group. (0.5 point)
1. A. longer B. younger C. stronger D. stranger
2. A. comb B. disturb C. climb D. plumb
3. A. commercial B. decorate C. occasion D. consumer
4. A. grocery B. policy C. qualify D. scenery
5. A. manure B. pasture C. adventure D. measure
Part 2. Circle the letter A, B, C or D before the word whose main stress pattern is placed 
differently from the others in each group. (0.5 point)
1. A. control B. remote C. purpose D. respond
2. A. preface B. famous C. forget D. childish
3. A. engineer B. corporate C. difficult D. utterance
4. A. economy B. diplomacy C. punctuality D. formality
5. A. environmental B. conservatively C. approximately D. considerable
Part 3. Circle the letter A, B, C or D before the word or phrase that best completes each 
sentence or answers each question. (2.0 points)
1. He attempted to ________ the painting from the gallery but he was caught. 
 A. rob B. steal C. thief D. kidnap
2. In a report submitted to the government yesterday, scientists ________ that the building of 
the bridge be stopped. 
 A. banned B. complained C. said D. recommended
3. Her mother’s illness cast a cloud ________ her wedding day.
 A. for B. over C. on D. in
4. He confessed _______ being somewhat nervous about having to speak in front of a large crowd.
 A. about B. to C. for D. with
5. I don’t really ________ winter sports very much.
 A. deal with B. face up to C. get round to D. go in for
6. She started the course two months ago but dropped ________ after only a month.
 A. in B. out C. off D. back
7. I’m expecting to have this book ________ soon this year. 
 A. published B. publishing C. to publish D. publish 
8. His personal problems seem to have been ________ him from his work lately.
 A. disrupting B. disturbing C. distracting D. dispersing
9. “I’m ________ to listen to your pathetic excuses,” she said.
 A. sick and tired B. in no mood C. having enough D. sick to death
10. Unfortunately, our local cinema is on the ________ of closing down. 
 A. threat B. danger C. edge D. verge 
11. The teacher made a difficult question, but at last, Joe ________ a good answer.
 A. came up against B. came up with C. came up to D. came up for
12. If only he ________ me a chance, I could have told him the truth.
 A. could B. has given C. had given D. gave
13. She is wearing a ________.
 A. short nice nylon skirt B. nice short nylon skirt
 C. nylon short nice skirt D. nylon nice short skirt 14. Mary attempted to ________ herself with her new boss by volunteering to take on extra work.
 A. gratify B. please C. commend D. ingratiate
15. By the time you finish your job, everyone ________ home.
 A. has gone B. will have gone C. had gone D. was going
16. ________, he couldn't solve that mathematical puzzle.
 A. As intelligent as was he B. Intelligent as he was
 C. So intelligent was he D. Although he is intelligent
17. Stop fighting you two. Shake hands and ________ your peace with each other!
 A. set B. do C. make D. bring
18. When Rita was promoted to sales manager, she was ________.
 A. over the hill B. up in the clouds
 C. over the moon D. in the blue moon
19. John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”
 Laura: “________.”
 A. Yes, it's an absurd idea B. There's no doubt about it
 C. Of course not. You bet D. Well, that's very surprising
20. Jenny: “Oh no! I can’t find my credit card!”
 Mary: “________.”
 A. Thank you for letting me know
 B. Don’t worry. It will be back very soon
 C. It is a nice surprise. You should be glad about it 
 D. Chill out. Try to remember when you last used it
Part 4. Circle the letter A, B, C or D under the underlined word/ phrase in each sentence 
that needs correcting. (1.0 point)
1. Your brother-in-law hardly goes to work by bus, doesn’t he?
 A B C D
2. Elected to serve in the United States House of Representatives in 1968, Shirley Chisholm
 A
 was known for advocacy the interests of the urban poor.
 B C D
3. John’s parents are very glad that he has done lots of progress this school year.
 A B C D
4. The water and land around the chemical factory are serious polluted.
 A B C D
5. The principle of comprehensive inputs states that the language provided for students
 A B
should go only a little beyond their current experience and understanding.
 C D
6. Many people object to use physical punishment in dealing with discipline problem at school.
 A B C D 
7. If you need to get into the flat, there’s a key below the doormat. 
 A B C D
8. Never in the history of humanity has there been more people living on this relatively small planet.
 A B C D
9. Dogs that are trained to lead the blind must be loyalty, intelligent and calm.
 A B C D 10. It is time the government helped the unemployment to find some jobs. 
 A B C D 
Part 5. Use the word in capitals at the end of each of the following sentences to form a 
word that fits suitably in the blank. (1.0 point)
1. All the dancers performed _______________. ATTRACT
2. The ________________ system of some countries used to be based on MONEY
gold. 
3. The _______________ of knowledge for the young is a policy to follow. RICH
4. Thomas _______________ broke the expensive vase. ACCIDENT
5. The economies of Western Europe and Japan experienced _______________ PRECEDE
 growth.
6. Please _______________ our letter of the 25th. We have not had a reply. KNOW
7. A good dictionary can aid the student by _______________ his vocabulary. LARGE
8. There are some _______________ to every grammatical rule. EXCEPT
9. Critics say he has been weak and _______________. DECIDE
10. The damage caused by the earthquake cannot be imagined. It was DESCRIBE
 _______________.
SECTION C. READING (6.0 points)
Part 1. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet 
to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (2.0 points)
 What does it say about a nation that when a national newspaper recently set out to 
establish the best television adverts of all time, as many as 10.000 people responded? The 
answer (1) ________ in the fact that the British have (2) ________ an intense admiration for a 
genre that has developed into an art (3) ________ in its own right. In 1955, when Gibbs SR 
toothpaste broadcast the first TV commercial, it was inconceivable that ads would ever end up 
being (4) ________ as sophisticated and innovative as the programs surrounding them. Yet by 
1978, the author Jonathan Price was able to declare: “Financially, commercials represent the 
pinnacle of our popular culture’s artistic expression. More money and thought per second go 
into their making and more cash (5) ________ from their impact than in the case for any 
movie, opera, stage play, painting or videotape.” 
 Today with the (6) ________ of channels and websites, there is more onus than ever 
on the advertiser to shock, amuse, enthrall, and entertain in its 30 second slot. But are ads 
really worthy of cultural appraisal, in the (7) ________ way programs are? And what make an 
advertisement truly great? Aesthetically, it’s something that is watchable for 1.000 viewings 
and still (8) ________ fresh,” says Robert Opie, the founder of the Museum and Advertising 
and Packaging. “Often, this is to (9) ________ perfect acting and with every single last detail 
being correct. There are so many layers that you can watch it many times, like listening to a(n) 
(10) ________ of classical music.
1. A. lies B. falls C. stays D. goes
2. A. grew B. developed C. thrived D. rose
3. A. means B. kinds C. form D. type 4. A. thought B. aimed C. considered D. referred
5. A. casts B. drips C. leaks D. flows
6. A. explosion B. advent C. burst D. downcast
7. A. most B. same C. different D. alike
8. A. maintains B. retains C. remains D. beholds
9. A. get B. have C. make D. do
10. A. item B. piece C. part D. score
Part 2. Fill in each numbered blank in the following passage with ONE suitable word. (2.0 
points)
 Doctors have reported that vitamins are (1) _______________ required for the proper 
functioning of the body. In this century, thirteen vitamins have been (2) _______________. A 
lack of any vitamins in a person’s body can (3) _______________ diseases. In some cases, an 
excess of vitamins can also lead to illness. For example, sailors in the past were 
(4)_______________ to suffer from scurvy that is a disease resulting from the lack of vitamin 
C. It causes bleeding of the gum, loss of teeth and skin rashes. Sailors suffer from scurvy 
because they did not eat fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables contain vitamin C, 
(5)_______________ is necessary for good health.
 Vitamin B complex is (6) _______________ of eight different vitamins. A lack of any 
of these vitamins will lead to different diseases. For instance, a person who has too 
(7)_______________ vitamin B1 will suffer from beriberi, a disease that causes heart 
problems and mental disorders. A lack of vitamin B2 results in eye and skin problems while 
deficiency of vitamin B6 causes problems of the nervous (8) _______________. Too little 
vitamin B12 will cause anemia. The knowledge (9) _______________ vitamin deficiencies 
caused certain diseases led doctors to cure people suffering from these illnesses by giving them 
doses of the necessary vitamins. Today, vitamins are available in the (10) _______________ of 
pills and can easily be bought at any pharmacy.
Part 3. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the 
correct answer to each of the questions. (2.0 points)
 Today, we take electricity for granted and perhaps we do not realize just how useful this 
discovery has been. Steam was the first invention that replaced wind power. It was used to 
drive engines and was passed through pipes and radiators to warm rooms. Petrol mixed with 
air was the next invention that provided power. Exploded in a cylinder, it drove a motor 
engine. Beyond these simple and direct uses, those forms have not much adaptability.
 On the other hand, we make use of electricity in thousands of ways. From the powerful 
voltages that drive our electric trains to the tiny current needed to work a simple calculator, and 
from the huge electric magnet in steel works that can lift 10 tons to the tiny electric magnet in a 
doorbell, all are powered by electricity. An electric current can be made with equal ease to heat a 
huge mass of molten metal in a furnace, or to boil a jug for a cup of coffee.
 Other than atomic energy, which has not as yet been harnessed to the full, electricity is 
the greatest power in the world. It is flexible, and so adaptable for any task for which it is 
wanted. It travels so easily and with incredible speed along wires and conductors that it can be 
supplied instantly over vast distances. To generate electricity, huge turbines or generators must be turned. In Australia they 
use coal or water to drive this machinery. When dams are built, falling water is used to drive 
the turbines without polluting the atmosphere with smoke from coal.
 Atomic power is used in several countries but there is always the fear of an accident. A 
tragedy once occurred at Chernobyl, in Ukraine, at an atomic power plant used to make 
electricity. The reactor leaked, which caused many deaths through radiation.
 Now scientists are examining new ways of creating electricity without harmful effects 
to the environment. They may harness the tides as they flow in and out of bays. Most 
importantly, they hope to trap sunlight more efficiently. We do not use solar heaters for 
swimming pools but as yet improvement in the capacity of the solar cells to create more 
current is necessary. When this happens, electric cars will be viable and the world will rid itself 
of the toxic gases given off by trucks and cars that burn fossil fuels.
1. The author mentions the sources of energy such as wind, steam, petrol in the first paragraph 
to ________.
 A. suggest that electricity should be alternated with safer sources of energy
 B. emphasize the usefulness and adaptability of electricity
 C. imply that electricity is not the only useful source of energy
 D. discuss which source of energy can be a suitable alternative to electricity
2. Before electricity, what was sometimes passed through pipes to heat rooms?
 A. Gas B. Petrol C. Steam D. Hot wind
3. What does the author mean by saying that electricity is flexible?
 A. It is cheap and easy to use B. It is used to drive motor engines
 C. It can be adapted to various uses D. It can be made with ease
4. What do we call machines that make electricity?
 A. Voltages B. Electric magnets
 C. Generators or Turbines D. Pipes and Radiators
5. The main forms of power used to generate electricity in Australia are ________.
 A. atomic power and water B. water and coal
 C. sunlight and wind power D. wind and gas
6. The word “they” in the last paragraph refers to ________.
 A. harmful effects B. the tides C. scientists D. new ways
7. Electric magnets are used in steel works to ________.
 A. lift heavy weights up to ten tons B. test the steel for strength
 C. heat the molten steel D. boil a jug of water
8. The advantage of harnessing the power of the tides and of sunlight to generate electricity is 
that they ________.
 A. do not pollute the environment B. are more reliable
 C. are more adaptable D. do not require attention
9. Which of the following power sources causes pollution by emitting harmful gases?
 A. Sunlight B. Petrol C. Hydro D. Wind
10. The best title for this passage could be ________.
 A. Types of Power Plants B. Electricity: Harmful Effects on Our Life
 C. How to Produce Electricity D. Why Electricity is So Remarkable
SECTION D. 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 printed before it. (1.6 points)
1. I regret not buying any tickets for the concert.
 I wish ......
2. I am having a lot of trouble now because I lost my passport last week. 
 If I .
3. The phone stopped ringing the moment I got downstairs. 
 No sooner 
4. The film didn't come up to my expectations.
 The film fell .
5. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. 
 Much ...
6. The cost of living has gone up considerably in the last few years.
 There ...
7. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the workshop.
 Rather .
8. You can stay with us for a few days.
 We can ...
Part 2. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first 
sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use no more 
than FIVE words. (1.4 points)
1. It's important to consider everyone's opinion before a final decision is made. (account)
 Everyone's opinion must . . . before a final decision is made.
2. Finally, Barry concluded that he wasn't very likely to get a job in computer animation. (came)
 Finally, Barry . . . that he was unlikely to get a job in 
computer animation.
3. It's nobody's fault that the match was cancelled. (blame)
 Nobody is to . . . of the match.
4. They listened eagerly and attentively to the President’s speech. (ears)
 They . . . . to the President’s speech.
5. By chance I was in that town when the earthquake started. (happened)
 I . . . that town when the earthquake started.
6. Some old people are finding it difficult to adjust to a digital technology. (used)
 Some old people . to a digital technology.
7. We didn’t enjoy our walk along the seafront because it was so windy. (prevented)
 The strong wind . . our walk along the seafront.
Part 3. “How does Artificial Intelligence (AI) benefit students in their study?” Write a 
paragraph of about 180 words to give your opinion about this. (2.0 points)