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- ĐỀ THI CHỌN ĐỘI TUYỂN LỚP 9 SỐ 2
PART I. LISTENING
Julia is a student at university. She is looking for a room to rent. She has seen an advertisement and has
decided to phone the landlord. As you listen, fill in the form below.
Caller’s name (1) ……………………………….
Address of accommodation (2) ……………………………….
Telephone number (3) ……………………………….
The rent (4) ……………………………….
Type of room available (5) ……………………………….
Rooms shared: (6) A. living room B. bathroom C. kitchen D. bedroom
Deposit (7) ……………………………….
House rules (8) ……………………………….
Is it close to public transportation? (9) ……………………………….
Appointment time (10) ……………………………….
PART II. PHONETICS
Pick out the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the
other words. (5 pts)
11. A. advance B. advertise C. attend D. amount
12 A. aspect B. edition C. experience D. examine
13. A. campus B. until C. supply D. publish
14. A. polite B. candidate C. deposit D. persuasive
15. A. amount B. found C. course D. council
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
16. A. completely B. decided C. company D. develop
17. A. average B. aquatic C. athletic D. accustomed
18. A. schedule B. report C. promise D. orbit
19. A. potential B. delicate C. apprentice D. astonished
20. A. technique B. treatment C. guidance D. plastic
PART III. LEXICO-GRAMMAR
I. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence. (10 pts)
21. As a citizen, it is normal to _________ to the laws and rules made by the society.
A. conform B. resist C. hinder D. obey
22. He attempted to _________the painting from the gallery but he was caught.
A. rob B. steal C. thief D. kidnap
23. Once the computer virus was removed, a lot of information ________.
A. is disappearing B. will have disappeared C. disappears D. disappeared
24. Telecommuter boosters will often mention _______convenient it is for people wishing to cut down on
their work hours.
A. how B. therefore C. only D. most
25. A: “Will the Jackson be invited?”– B: “I_________.”
A. expect so not B. so expect C. expect so D. don’t expect
26. I read the contract again and again ___________avoiding making spelling mistakes.
A. with a view to B. on account of C. by means of D. in terms of
27. 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
28. Anyone ordering a new MP3 player _______ the end of the month will receive a free extra set of
headphones.
A. at B. in C. upon D. before
29. I enjoyed reading that story. It was rather sad, _________.
A. also B. though C. but D. so
30. My job is so ________ that I don’t think I’ll be able to take a summer break.
A. persisting B. hard C. demanding D. tough
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- 31. My relationship with Mr. Brown started as a business relationship and became a … .
A. friends B. friendly C. friendless D. friendship
32. Mr. Lrr is considered one of the most sincere … hard – working clerks in the store.
A. but B. or C. and D. with
33. Workers eat lunch at the company cafeteria at least … .
A. often B. sometimes C. once D. twice a week
34. All employees have to turn off the air conditioners … they leave the office.
A. afterwards B. before C. while D. because
35. … it was Ms. Johnson’s birthday, her employees sent her a gift.
A. But B. Even though C. Since D. While
36. I couldn’t find the address … telephone number in this directory.
A. or B. although C. but D. even though
37. This company requires all employees to have a physical examination … .
A. rarely B. never C. annually D. seldom
38. … Ms Brown is on the phone now, could you wait for a minute?
A. Although B. During C. Before D. Because
39. I remember __________ this film when I was a small child.
A. to watch B. watched C. watching D. to be watching
40.… Ms Brain was the only one who was familiar with the town, she drove the car.
A. Although B. Since C. But D. Therefore
II. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to complete the following passage.
SOUND ADVICE FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS
A recent survey of a language learning magazine has consulted a number of experts in the (41) _____
of a second language acquisition. Their advice may prove invaluable for those (42) _____ a language
course. One suggestion is that you (43) _____ whether you are likely to be successful at learning a
language? Did you enjoy studying languages at school, for example? The major (44) ______ will be your
own time and effort. Therefore, you must be sure that the course on offer leads to a (45) _____
qualification. Also, be realistic in your (46) ______. If you don’t set achievable aims, you are more likely
to give up. Do not be deceived (47) ______ thinking that the most expensive courses are the best.
(48)_______ around to get the best possible value for money. You should also bear in mind that the faster
you learn a language, the more quickly you forget it. Sandra Miller, a French teacher, tried to teach
herself German by rolling on a (49) ______ course. Already fluent in four languages and with a sound
knowledge of teaching methodology her chances of (50) ______ progress were high. Three years on she
remembers very little. She feels her biggest mistake was not to follow up her first experience. “I should
have consolidated what I’d learnt by continuing to study, even if it were by myself.”
41. A. branch B. field C. area D. domain
42. A. considering B. wondering C. thinking D. looking
43. A. survey B. review C. balance D. assess
44. A. price B. charge C. cost D. valuation
45. A. valued B. regarded C. understood D. recognised
46. A. ends B. sights C. goals D. objects
47. A. into B. about C. by D. in
48. A. Nose B. Shop C. Push D. Run
49. A. rapid B. quick C. fast D. crash
50. A. achieving B. making C. doing D. gaining
III. There are TEN mistakes in this paragraph. Write them down & give the correction. Write your
answers in the space provided.
Skiing is one of the most popular sports in the world. According to recent estimation, about one
hundred million of people ski regularly or occasionally.
Sliding across the snow on skis is also one of the most ancient methods of transport known to the
man. It has demonstrated that men were already traveling across the snow by means of primitive skis
before the invention of the wheel. In the Asiatic region of Altai and in Scandinavia, for example, the
remains of skis have been found which dated back to 4,000 BC. Further evidence is supplied by ancient
cave paintings which depict people skiing, and a Norweg saga which tells the story of an invasion of its
territory 8,000 years ago by a tribe of skiers who came from the north.
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- Nowadays, skiing, apart from a sport, has become a big industry and a notable feature of leisure culture.
Ski resorts and all the activity that they generate is the main source of wealth in many mountain regions,
which were previously remote and accessible. And far from its once elitist image, skiing is now enjoyed
by an increasingly broader spectra of society.
IV. Provide the correct form of the words in brackets (10p):
61. My tooth was really ______, so I went to see the dentist. (PAIN)
62. She extremely ______ about the history of art . (KNOW)
63. I’m afraid you aren’t suitably _____ for the job . (QUALIFICATION)
64. Thousands of people are living in ______ after earthquake . (MISERABLE)
65. She has an ______ command of the language. (IMPRESS)
66. You can always rely on Barbara. She is very _____ . (DEPEND)
67. I watch the news everyday because it’s very _____ . (INFORM)
68. A holiday in America can be _____ cheap. (SURPRISE)
69. I am thankful to my teacher who always gives me lots of ___ to better my knowledge.
(COURAGE).
70. Many chemicals have a _____ effect on the environment . (DISASTER)
PART IV: READING
I. Read the following passage and choose the best answer.
As Christmas evolved in the United States, new customs were adopted and many old ones were
reworked. The legend of Santa Claus, for example, had origins in Europe and was brought by Dutch
settlers to New York in the early 18 th century. Traditionally, Santa Claus - from the Dutch Sinter Klaas -
was depicted as a tall, dignified, religious figure riding a white horse through the air. Known as Saint
Nicholas in Germany, he was usually accompanied by Black Peter, an elf who punished disobedient
children. In North America he eventually developed into a fat, jolly old gentleman who had neither the
religious attributes of Saint Nicholas nor the strict disciplinarian character of Black Peter.
Santa’s transformation began in 1823, when a New York newspaper published the poem A Visit
from Saint Nicholas, which Clement Clark Moore had written to amuse his daughter. The poem
introduced many Americans to the story of a kindly saint who flew over housetops in a reindeer-drawn
sleigh. Portraits and drawings of Santa Claus by American illustrator Thomas Nast further strengthened
the legend during the second half of the 19 th century. Living at the North Pole and assisted by elves, the
modern Santa produced and delivered toys to all good children. By the late 19 th century he had become
such a prominent figure of American folklore that in 1897, when Virginia O’Hanlon wrote to the New
York Sun newspaper asking if Santa was real, she received a direct answer: “Yes, Virginia, there is a
Santa Claus”.
71. Who brought the legend of Santa Claus to the USA according to the passage?
A. Sinter Klaas B. Saint Nicholas C. A German D. Dutch settlers
72. Santa Claus was traditionally described as a __________.
A. tall man who could walk through the air B. fat, jolly, old man
C. religious figure D. fat man riding a white horse
73. Santa Claus in North America was depicted as ___________.
A. a man with the strict disciplinarian character of Black Peter
B. a good old man with less religious character
C. one with religious attributes of Saint Nicholas D. a jolly man on horseback
74. Who was Black Peter?
A. an elf accompanying Saint Nicholas C. one of the disobedient children
B. an elf who rode a white horse D. a popular traditional figure
75. What word is closest in meaning to “attributes”?
A. symbols of a person B. natural qualities C. effects D. outer appearance
76. Where did the legend of Santa Claus come from?
A. the North Pole B. Europe C. North America D. the City of New York
77. 1823 was mentioned as a year when ____________.
A. Clement Clark Moore wrote his first poem B. Clement Clark Moore’s poem made him popular
C. Saint Nicholas visited New York D. the image of Santa Claus was transformed
78. According to Clement Clark Moore’s poem,
A. Santa Claus had nothing different in appearance from the traditional one.
B. Santa Claus had wings and could fly. C. Santa Claus liked poetry.
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- D. Santa Claus was a kindly saint who flew over housetops in a sleigh.
79. The answer “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” is an illustration for the fact that________.
A. the New York Sun was popular with children B. Santa Claus was a prominent figure at that time
C. newspapers are unreliable D. Virginia O’Hanlon was a reader of the New York Sun
80. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Santa Claus was an imaginary old man created by artists based on traditional figures.
B. Living in the North Pole, Santa Claus visited children at Christmas.
C. Santa Claus was a real figure living in northern America.
D. Santa Claus was a story based on Saint Nicholas and Black Peter.
II. Read the passage, then choose the best answer by circling the letter A, B, C or D ( 15p ):
THE DRIVING INSTRUCTOR
I’m a driving test examiner. I (0 )……A….my own driving school for twelve years before
applying to become an examiner in 1966. Since then I’ve (81) …… to examine lorry and bus driver and
instruct trainee examiners. I (82) ……that I’ve assessed 16.000 people and passed around half of them.
The first lorry driver I passed (83) ……tears. However, the most (84)…….reasons for failing are not
being ready and being too (85)……In wardly I’m telling the candidates not to do something stupid
like(86)……out into moving traffic, but I’m not (87) …..to tell them how to drive.
When I (88) ….my own test I was extremely nervous and had to (89) …..with a very strict and
unfriendly examiner. We’re taught nowadays to put people at their (90) ….We pass everyone who’s up to
(91) …., but people often present themselves too soon. I’ve never been offered money to pass anyone,
(92)…..one man asked me if he could make me change my (93)…. .I then (94)……him to the police. My
ambition is to be a supervising examiner in (95)…..off test center in a lager area.
0 (example)
A. Run B. Help C. Kept D. Possessed
81. A. Resulted B. Succeeded C. Qualified D. Mastered
82. A. Count B. Number C. Judge D. Estimate
83. A. Burst into B. Turned back C. Carried on D. Set off
84. A. Simple B. Regular C. Average D. Common
85. A. Tense B. Tight C. Stretched D. Stiff
86. A. Make B. Pull C. Pick D. Stand
87. A. Admitted B. Let C. Allowed D. Enable
88. A. Took B. Performed C. Achieved D. Effected
89. A. Suffer B. Meet C. Experience D. Deal
90. A. Rest B. Ease C. Peace D. Leisure
91. A. Limit B. Test C. Measure D. Stand
92. A. While B. Even C. Although D. Despite
93. A. Mind B. Thoughts C. Attitude D. View
94. A. Reported B. Declared C. Announced D. Notified
95. A. Responsible B. care C. Duty D. Charge
PART IV: WRITING
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same meaning as the sentence printed
before it.
96. He’s getting someone to mend the window. - He is having …………………………………
97. He not only failed in his exam but also had a road accident. - Not only……………………….
98. If you changed your mind, you’d be welcome to join us. - Were you …………………………
99. Lan did not reach home until midnight. - It ................................................
100. Mary may not be able to give the concert. - The concert …………………………….………
101. They had hardly left home when it started to rain . - No sooner …………………………….
102. You can use my car , but have to keep it carefully . - Provided …………………………….
103. It would be nice to be able to fly. - I wish ………………………………………….
104. The book was so interesting that people couldn’t put it down. - It was ……………………….
105. We really must discuss this again. - It’s important that ……………………………….
II. Write (150-180 words)
“Today Mobil phone is very useful for our daily life”. Do you agree with this statement? Use specific
reasons and examples to support your opinion.
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- ANSWER KEY
PART II. LISTENING
1. Julia Smith 2. 46 West Avenue Acton 3. 6593427 4. £ 50 per week
5. single 6. B, C 7. one month’s rent in advance
8. deposit for front door key. Guests must leave by 11 pm
9. yes 10. 4.30 pm tomorrow.
PART I. PHONETICS
11. B 12. A 13. A 14. A 15. C
16/ C 17/ A 18/ B 19/ B 20/ A
PART III. LEXICO-GRAMMAR
I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D
21. A 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. A 27. D 28. D 29. B 30. C
31. D 32. C 33. D 34. B 35. C
36. A 37. C 38. D 39. C 40.B
II. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to complete the passage
41. B 42. A 43. D 44. B 45. D 46. C 47. A 48. B 49. D 50. B
III. There are TEN mistakes in this paragraph. Write them down & give the correction. Write your
answers in the space provided. (5p.) 0.5p for each correct answer.
Line Mistake Correction
51. 2 estimation estimates
52. 2 one hundred million of people one hundred million people
53. 5 the man Man
54. 5 has demonstrated has been demonstrated
55. 6 dated Date
56. 10 Norway Norwegian
57. 13 from a sport from being a sport
58. 15 is are
59. 16 accessible inaccessible
60 17 spectra Spectrum
IV : 10 points (1p for each correct answer)
61. painful 62. knowledgeable 63. qualified 64. misery 65. impressive
66. dependable 67. informative 68. surprisingly 69. encouragement 70. disastrous
PART THREE: READING (30p.)
I. Read the following passage and choose the best answer. (10pts)
71. D 72. C 73. B 74. A 75. A
76. B 77. D 78. D 79. B 80. A
II. Read the passage, then choose the best answer by circling the letter A, B, C or D ( 15p):
81. C 82. D 83. A 84. D 85. A
86. B 87. C 88. A 89. D 90. B
91. D 92. C 93. A 94. A 95. D
SECTION D :WRITING
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same meaning as the sentence printed
before it.
I. (1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points)
71 .He is having his window mended.
72. Not only did he fail in his exam but (he) also had a road accident.
73.Were you to change your mind, you’d be welcome to join us.
74. It was not until midnight that Lan reached home.
75. The concert may have to be cancelled/ postponed by Mary.
76. No sooner had they left home than it started to rain .
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- 77. Provided that you keep my car carefully you can use it
78. I wish I could fly.
79. It was such an interesting book that people couldn’t put it down.
80. It’s important that we should discuss this again.
II. (15 points)
No one can deny that there are a lot of new means of communication which have made our life so simple
and easy going. Mobile phone can be seen as the most used present day phenomenon in this fast growing
time. Mobile phones play an important role in our daily life. Almost everyone own a mobile phone
nowadays they think mobile phone is an essential tool. (There must be reasons why we have become to
dependent on mobile phones.)
Firstly, they are portable. Therefore, it is convenient for us to carry mobile phones and keep in contact
with others at any time, anywhere. We often use them. For example, when we are outdoors and no
telephones, we can use our mobile phone. Moreover, It can be used as computer and a whole world in
one's hand. We can not only send and get information easy and fast but also entertain with various
different kinds of entertainment such as watching film, playing games or chatting with our friends ….
Secondly, It performs a lot of useful functions like calendar, making notes, alarm clock, timer and
calculator.
Thirdly, mobile phone is able to help us seek help immediately during emergency cases, if you have an
accident or a crime, you can call the police immediately using your mobile phone.
In conclusion, Nowadays I think that mobile phones are necessary tools that we cannot live without it. we
should realize about the advantages and disadvantage of mobile phone before they buy mobile phone.
And I believe that everyone have mobile phone. It depend on us to have benefits or wicked things. And
use it correctly and appropriately.
I strongly believe mobiles are of great use for our society, where we need to exchange
information faster day by day and where keeping in touch with the others is vital for all of
us. A wiser utilize of these precious devices might solve many problems without having to
get rid of our “friend”, even though keeping it switched off, sometimes, might make our
lives more interesting, for us and for the others.
Mobile phone becomes an important thing on our daily life.
Mobile phones play an important role in our daily life. Almost everyone own a mobile phone nowadays
they think mobile phone is an essential tool. There must be reasons why we have become to dependent on
mobile phones. Firstly, they are portable. Therefore, it is convenient for us to carry mobile phones and
keep in contact with others at any time. We often use them. For example, when we are outdoors and no
telephones, we can use our mobile phone. Secondly, mobile phone is able to call for help time of
emergency, if you have an accident or a crime, you can call the police immediately using your mobile
phone. On the other hand, there are disadvantages of using mobile phone too. Not only mobile phone are
convenient, but also they can mislay because it is small. In addition, mobiles give radioactive waves and
some scientists believe that this radioactive waves can cause cancer and damage our ears. The
convenience of mobile phones can cause a lot of problems. For instance, it’s easy to cheating on tests for
students to access the internet when have the exam. And this may affect the students at school they may
play games and chat with social network during lessons. They can cause students do not concentrate to
study. In conclusion, Nowaday I think that mobile phones are necessary tools in teenager that we cannot
live without it. we should realize about the advantages and disadvantage of mobile phone before they buy
mobile phone. And I believe that everyone have mobile phone. It depend on us to have benefits or wicked
things. And use it correctly and appropriately.
ADVANTAGES
It keeps us in constant contact with people you consider important
It can help us seek help immediately during emergency cases
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- Its a sense of being financially uplifted.
Through mobile phones you can lessen your boredom, example listen to your favorite music and as well
as watching movies through downloading.
It can take photos
Mobile phones also give us easier access on the internet.
You can carry it anywhere
It performs a lot of useful functions like calendar, making notes, alarm clock, timer and calculator.
No doubt, our mobile phone makes our life more convenient, but as the saying goes every technology has
it's equal negative side and mobile phones are not so especial to be exempted.
DISADVANTAGES
Expensive.
People spend less time bonding with their family and friends.
People just contact through phone and become too lazy meeting outside
Disturb us on our works and studies
People spend lots and lots of money buying the latest model
Affects our body because of radiation it produces
Easily broken and gets spoilt on falling of water.
mobile phone makes it easier to invade privacy
In the end, I hope you can weigh the advantages and the disadvantages I have mentioned to help you
use your mobile phone in a responsible manner.
We humans created mobile phones and it is all up to our control...
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