PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI THÀNH PHỐ

THANH HÓA Năm học 2021-2022

ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Môn thi: Tiếng Anh 9- THCS
Số báo danh Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
......... Ngày thi: 25 tháng 9 năm 2021
PART A: LISTENING (15 points)
HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN THI NGHE HIỂU
* Bài nghe gồm 3 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 and choose the best answer A, B or C. You will hear each recording TWICE.
1. How will they book their flights?
A. They book their flights on the internet B. They go to a travel’s agent
C. They phone to the travel’s agent
2. What has the daughter forgotten to bring on holiday?
A. shampoo B. hairbrush C. toothpaste
3. What will the man and woman do on Sunday?
A. stay at home B. go to the beach C. do the housework
4. Which blouse does the girl decide to buy?
A. short sleeves, no collar B. long sleeves with a collar C. without sleeves with a collar
5. When is the girl having a party?
A. Saturday 15th B. Friday 14th C. Thursday 13th
Part 2: Listen to the recording and complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO
WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. You will hear the recording TWICE.
FREE CINEMA TICKETS
Usual price: £5
Name of film: 6. The ………………….....……
Send postcard to: Radio South-West
Address: 7. 27………............………….. Road, Bristol
Before: 8. Saturday………………… July
Number of tickets per family: 9. ……………………………
Everybody will get a: 10. ……………………………
Part 3: A mother speaks to a teacher about her son's progress and behavior. Listen to the
conversation then decide whether the statements given are True (T) or False (F). Put a tick (√) in
the correct box. You will hear the recording TWICE.

Statements T F
11. Billy is better at school this year than he was last year.
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 12. The teacher wants to talk to Billy’s mother about things Billy needs to improve.
13. Billy’s mother was surprised when she read his story on the school newspaper.
14. Billy’s mother often helps him and his sister Kathy with their spelling.
15. The teacher and Billy’s mother agree to make an appointment next week.

. PART B: PHONETICS (5 POINTS)

I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced different from that of the others in the
same line and write A, B, C o D on your answer sheet. (3 points)
16. A. beloved B. prepared C. retired D. improved
17. A. addresses B. abilities C. believes D. lies
18. A. station B. repetition C. dictation D. suggestion
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in the same line and
write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. (2 points)
19. A. ashamed B. absent C. because D. instead
20. A. employee B. Japanese C. economical D. disagree
PART C: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (30 points)
I. Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Write the answers on your answer sheet. (7 points)
21. You’ll recognize Jim when you see him. He (wear) a red hat.
22. The letter to the Prime Minister needs (reword) .
23. Not only she (pass) the exam but she also got a scholarship
24. It is recommended that he (take) his course
25. When we arrived in Paris, it (pour) with rain.
26. He said that the plane had already left and that I (arrive) an hour earlier.
27. He set off alone a month ago, and (not hear) since then.
II. Supply the correct form of the words in capital. Write the answers on your answer sheet. (8
points)
28. Leisure habits won't change much in the (see) future.
29. Going swimming every day can have very (benefit) effects.
30. She sat in terrible (comfort) . on the hard chair for over an hour.
31. These students (volunteer) spent their summer vacations helping the
disadvantaged.
32. (Wise) comes through experience.
33. I really (appreciation) your training hard last month
34. He delivered the (custom) speech of thanks to the chairman
35. Alfred’s irrational reactions may result from the inadequate (bring) that he
was given by his foster parents.
III. The passage below contains 5 mistakes (from questions 36-40). Find out the mistakes and
write the correct answers on your answer sheet. (5 pts)
Example: Line 1: inat
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The World Health Organization (WHO) is warning young people all over the world that they are
also in risk from COVID-19. The WHO said young people can be effected from catching the
coronavirus. Many young people mistaken believe that they will not catch the virus because of their

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age. They think that it is a disease who only older people catch. The WHO said the truth is that
young people are 5catching the coronavirus and becoming ill or dying by it. It added that young
people are also spreading the disease to their parents, grandparents and other people. Doctors also
urged young adults to follow advise to avoid gathering in large groups to message for young people.
IV. Choose the word/ phrase that best fits the gap in each of the following sentences and write A,
B, C or D on your answer sheet. (10 points)
41. A fire in the _________ building could be a problem for firefighters.
A. ninety-storey-tall B. ninety-tall-storey
C. ninety-storeyed-tall D. ninety-storeys-tall
42. Some crimes seem to be __________ in this country than in others.
A. less common enough B. much less common
C. the least common D. very less common
43. You must always have a good breakfast every morning ________ late you are.
A. even if B. whatever C. no matter D. however
44. _______ the onset of heavy rains, the outdoor concert was not cancelled.
A. Although B. Owing to C. Despite D. Due to
45 The United States consists of fifty states, ____________ has its own government.
A. they each B. each of which C. each of that D. each of them
46. ___________ that she burst into tears.
A. Such was angry girl B. So angry was she
C. She was angry so D. Her anger was such
47. I don’t think he’s ever been there, ____________?
A. do I B. don’t I C. has he D. hasn’t he
48. Jane really loves the ________ jewelry box that her parents gave her as a birthday present.
A. wooden brown nice B. nice wooden brown
C. brown wooden nice D. nice brown wooden
49. I have always ________ my older brother for his courage and honesty.
A. taken up B. taken after C. looked up to D. looked after
50. - Jane: “Would you mind if I use your computer for an hour?” - Tony: “________.”
A. Not at all. I’ve finished my job B. Yes, you can use it
C. Of course not. I still need it now D. Yes, it’s all right
PART D: READING (30 points)
I. Read the following passage then fill in each gap with ONE suitable word. Write the answers on
your answer sheet. (10 points)
Vietnamese celebs face scandal over philanthropy
Fans have called on local celebrities to publicize details of the money they solicited for charitable
activities due to the lack of transparency. On Friday, singer Thuy Tien (51) bank
statements of the money she called for in public donations last year.
In 2020, the singer raised VND177 billion ($7.7 million), the largest amount of donations a
Vietnamese artist had raised at the time. Tien directly visited central provinces to hand money and
gifts to people who (52) from flooding and hurricanes. But since then, she has faced a
myriad of questions regarding how she used the public (53) in her bank account. Tien

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and her husband Cong Vinh, a former footballer, have posted many live-streamed videos to claim
they did not benefit (54) donations.
Vinh and Tien are not alone. Many other Vietnamese celebrities have (55) public
criticism after rumors about their charitable use of public donation money. Though many have called
for greater transparency, (56) celebs have been willing to release financial information.
Comedian Tran Thanh was one of the first celebs responding to the public call, posting more than
1,000 pages of bank (57) for VND 9.6 billion donated to support flood victims in
central Vietnam last year. Previously, many people had asked Thanh to publicize these documents,
but it was not (58) the afternoon of Sept. 7 that the artist did so. He said before releasing
the papers, he had consulted with accountants and lawyers, asserting that he did not do anything (59)
.
According to experts, calling for donations sent to personal bank accounts is a risky thing to do for an
artist since it could easily cause them (60) . To avoid scandals, many celebrities said they
have actively announced their disbursement plans.
(source: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/life/trend/vietnamese-celebs-face-scandal-over-philanthropy-
4355786.html)
II. Read the text and choose the most suitable word from the ones given below to fill in each gap.
Write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. (10 points)
Clothing habits are a matter of personal preference in the United States. Most people are free to wear
whatever they want. Business people in large urban areas are (61) ______ to wear suits or dresses,
while clothing in rural areas is less formal. Most Americans (62) ______ to dress casually when not
in formal or business situations.
When eating, most Americans hold a fork in the (63) ______ with which they write. Americans eat
away from home often, and usually they (64) ______ for their own meals when dining with friends.
When Americans greet one another they often (65) ______ a firm handshake. They may greet
strangers on the street by saying “Hello” or “Good morning”. Friends often greet each other (66)
______ “How are you?” and respond “Fine, thanks”. Americans do not really (67)______ any other
answer to the question “How are you?” because it is a way of saying hello. Except in formal
situations, people (68) ______ each other by their given names once they are acquainted.
Although Americans (69) ______ generally informal people, it is best to schedule an appointment
before going to visit someone, especially in business. (70) ______ an appointment has been made, it
is considerate to be prompt.
61. A. likely B. alike C. liking D. like
62. A. need B. tend C. refuse D. admit
63. A. arm B. hand C. finger D. elbow
64. A. prepare B. buy C. pay D. bite
65. A. change B. get C. replace D. exchange
66. A. by B. with C. of D. for
67. A. expect B. need C. prefer D. predict
68. A. understand B. confess C. address D. obey
69. A. make B. have C. get D. are
70. A. Once B. Soon C. During D. Because
III. Read the text and choose the best answer to each question that follows. Write A, B, C or D on
your answer sheet. (10 points)
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Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not
to use one. In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people. They find that the
phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool
and connected.
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried.
Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use
of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone
companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof
that mobile phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use
mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern
scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious
memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own
son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working
week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's
doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech
machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies
agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often.
Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you
really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the
future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now,
it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often.
71. According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because _______.
A. they keep the users alert all the time. B. they make them look more stylish.
C. they cannot be replaced by regular phones.
D. they are indispensable in everyday communications.
72. The word “means” in the passage most closely means _______.
A. method B. expression C. transmission D. meanings
73. Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may _______.
A. change their users’ social behaviours B. change their users’ temperament
C. cause some mental malfunction D. damage their users’ emotions
74. “Negative publicity” in the passage most likely means _______.
A. information on the lethal effects of cell phones. B. the negative public use of cell phones
C. poor ideas about the effects of cell phones
D. widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones
75. The changes possibly caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with _______.
A. the smallest units of the brain B. the mobility of the mind and the body
C. the resident memory D. the arteries of the brain
76. The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often, _______.
A. abandoned his family B. had a problem with memory
C. could no longer think lucidly D. suffered serious loss of mental ability
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77. The word “potentially” in the passage most closely means _______.
A. possibly B. obviously C. privately D. certainly
78. According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is ________.
A. their radiant light B. their raiding power
C. their invisible rays D. their power of attraction
79. According to the writer, people should _______.
A. keep off mobile phones regularly B. never use mobile phones at all
C. only use mobile phones in urgent cases D. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies
80. The most suitable title for the passage could be _______.
A. The Way Mobile Phones Work B. The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular
C. Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time D. Technological Innovations and Their Price
PART E: WRITING (20 points)
I. Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same. Write the
answers on your answer sheet. (10 points)
81. People believe he won a lot of money on the lottery.
 He is .........................................................................................................................................
82. Steve said to Mike, “Don’t touch the electric wires”.
 Steve warned .............................................................................................................................
83. Prices have increased by 5% in the last year.
 There .........................................................................................................................................
84. I have never seen such a mess in my life.
 Never .........................................................................................................................................
85. He finds it hard to drive on the left.
 He is not ....................................................................................................................................
II. Rewrite each of the following sentences using the given word so that it keeps the same
meaning. Write the answers on your answer sheet. (5 points)
86. I don’t think the television’s likely to blow up at any minute. LITTLE
 There is .....................................................................................................................................
87. When I was driving, I realized that the car wasn’t working properly. WRONG
 When I was driving, I realized that ..........................................................................................
88. Sandra said that she was willing to work late. MIND
 Sandra said that.........................................................................................................................
89. Do you think they will let me have a look at the research findings? CAST
 Do you think they will ..............................................................................................................
90. They couldn’t decide where to go on holiday. REACH
 They couldn’t ............................................................................................................................
III. Write a paragraph on the following topic:
Write a paragraph about 120 - 150 words about the following topic: Coronavirus is infectious
widely in many countries in the world including Vietnam. What are measures we can do to protect
ourselves and our families from it?
Clarify your viewpoints and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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