PHÒNG GD- ĐT PHÙ MỸ ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9
TRƯỜNG THCS THỊ TRẤN PHÙ MỸ MÔN ANH VĂN NĂM HỌC 2010-2011
Phân môn: Đọc hiểu – Viết
Thời gian làm bài: 140 phút
( Không kể thời gian giao đề)
I. READING: ( 12ms)
PART 1: In this section you must choose the word or phrase that has the same meaning or that
best completes each sentence. Write your answers in the spaces below. Number O is an example .
(1m)
0: He a teacher.
A: is B: are C: be D: will
The correct answer is A
1. Scientists are searching…… some other kinds of energy.
A. at B. in C. about D. for
2. Income tax rates are usually ……………. to one’s annual income?
A. related B. dependent C. associated D. adapted
3. Money is said to be the………………… of all evils.
A. source B. reason C.cause D. root
4. I………thirty cigarettes a day, but now I have cut down to ten.
A. am smoking B. am used to smoke C. get used to smoke D. used to smoke
5. Please shut the gate …….the dog won’t get out.
A. in order for B. in order to C. so as to D. so that
6. One ……of their new house is that it has no garden.
A. pity B. dislike C. complaint D. disadvantage
7. Two other ……in his argument for his country independence are worth a mention.
A. notices B. points C. effects D. reports
8. I could probadly………out the answer if I had a pencil, some paper and a calculator.
A. think B. study C. hand D. work
9. This is a big decision to make. Think it…….before you give me your final word tomorrow.
A. over B. upon C. carefully D. on
10. The soldier was punished for ……to obey his commanding officer’s order.

address as well as for certain other information. It will also ask how you will pay for your ticket
(by cheque or by credit card). Next the computer confirms the booking and makes a request for
payment. When you have paid for your ticket, the travel agent types the information into the
computer as well. Finally, some computers print out a ticket before you leave the travel agent’s.
A. Details about the flights and seats available are sent back.
B. The computer then wants information about the method of payment.
C. The tickets are issued either at that time or later.
D. The computer asks for personal details.
E. Make your request to the travel agent and give him/her all the details.
F. Your request is then checked and sent to the main computer.
G. Go to a travel agent.
H. The computer asks for payment.
I. The computer asks for the flight number.
J. The travel agent fills your initial request into a small computer.
K. The booking is typed into the small computer.
L. The booking is confirmed.
1. G 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11
YOUR ANSWERS:
1… … ….2… …….3… … …4… …… 5………
6… … 7… …8…… 9…… ….10………
PART 4. Read the passage and choose the best answer: ( 1m)
Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch is the book
which will (1) you in the fight for survival that (2) many of our endangered animals and
show how they struggle on the edge of extinction. As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150
colour photographs, you will have the (3) of knowing that part of your purchase money is being
used to help animals (4) From the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the
world’s animals close-up and explore their habitats. You will also discover the terrible results of human
(5) for land, flesh and skins.
Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover their black

Many people now think that _____________(1) . They say that it is unnecessary for children to
work at home in thar free time. Moreover, they argue that ____________(2) they give to students.
The result is that students have to repeat tasks which they have already done at school.
Recently in Greece many parents complained about the difficult homework_____________(3).
The parents said that ______________(4) and they wanted to stop it. Spain and Turkey are two
countries which stopped homework recently. In Denmark, West Germany and several other countries
in Europe, teachers ____________(5) . In Holland, teachers allow students to say at school to do their
homework. The children are free to help one another. Similar arrangements also exist in some British
schools.
Most people agree that homework is unfair. A student ____________(6) in a quiet and
comfortable room is in a much better position than a student who ___________(7) , noisy room with
the television on. _____________(8) with their homework. Other parents take no interest at all in their
children's homework.
It is important, however, that teachers talk to parents about homework. A teacher__________(9)
for parents to do with their children. Parents _________(10) their own children!
YOUR ANSWERS:
1… … ….2… …….3… … …4… …… 5………
6… … 7… …8…… 9…… ….10………
PART 6 Read the passage and then decide whether the statements are True( T) ,False ( F) :( 1m)
I lived in the Middle east for a while, and when I went out, I had to obey the local custom of
wearing something over my head and wearing a dress that covered my whole body. At first, I found it a
real nuisnce, but after a while, I got used to it and even started to like it. you feel really secure, and also
you don't have to worry about what to wear al, the time.
1. The writer lives in the Middle East now.
2. She was constrained to wear national costume.
3. She was very annoyed at the costume.
4. She felt confident and safe when she wore the costume.
5. She didn't have to think of what to wear everyday.
YOUR ANSWERS:
1… … ….2… …….3… … …4…

….10
Part 9: Read the following passage and choose the correct answers: (1m)
Over a period of time, many habitats change with respect to the types of plants and animals that live
there. This change is known as succession.
Succession occurs because plants and animals cause a change in the environment in which they live.
The first weeds and grasses that appear on a bare field, for example, change the environment by
shielding the soil from the direct sunlight. As these plants spread, the ground surface becomes cooler
and moisture than it was originally. Thus, the environment at the ground surface has been changed.
The new surface conditions favor the sprouting of shrubs. As shrubs grow, they kill the grasses by
preventing light from reaching them and also build up the soil in the area. In addition, they attract
animals that also enhance the soil. Pine seedlings soon take hold and as they grow, they in turn shade
out the shrubs. They are not able to shade out oak and hickory seedlings, however, they have found the
forest floor suitable. These seedlings grow into large trees that eventually shade out the pines.
( hickory (n): cây hồ đ ào, oak (n): c ây sồi, shrub (n): cây bụi )
1. What is the best title of this passage?
A. The importance of weeds and grasses. B. How environmental habitats change.
C. The success of oak and hickory. D. Animal and plant habitat.
2. Which is the correct order of plant succession in the example in the passage?
A. Weeds, pine, shrubs, oak. B. Oak, pines, shrubs, weeds.
C. Weeds, shrubs, pines, oak. D. Shrubs, weeds, pines, oaks.
3. According to the passage, how do weeds and grasses affect the soil?
A. They make it cooler and wetter. B. They attract animals to it.
C. They spread seeds on it. D. They add nutrients to it.
4. It can be inferred from the passage that.
A. oak and hictoky trees grow taller than pines B. weeds and grasses prefer cold climate.
C. pines and grasses can exist together D. birds discourage the growth of shrubs
5. Which of the following is a stage of succession as described in the passage?
A. A forest cut down to build an airport B. A flood washing away a crop of wheat.
C. wildflowers growing in an unused parking lot D. Animals being tamed by children.
6. Which of the following encourages the life of animals?

tennis player.Today she still looks like a sportswoman. She is 1.6 meters tall, weighs 52 kilos, and very
fit.While she was till a student, she became a very successful tennis player. She thought on becoming a
professional sportswoman but she decided to continue with her studies at college, and later at
university.
YOUR ANSWERS:
1… … ….2… 3… … …4… …… 5………
6… 7… …….8…… ….9…… ….10
B: WRITING: (6ms)
PART I: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as
the sentence printed before it:(2ms)
1. The remark was so unexpected that she didn’t know what to say.
* It was………………………………………………………
2. He only felt entirely relaxed with close friends and family.
* Only with…………………………………………………….
3. Although I did various things, no one paid any attention.
* No matter………………………………………………….
4. Mary said that what happened was Jim’s fault.
* Mary blamed……………………………………………….
5. We were prevented from having a camping because of the awful weather.
* The awful weather made……………………………………………………
6. We can’t believe that she won the first prize in the Enlish speaking contest.
* We find……………………………………………………………………
7. I realized how much I loved the city only after I had left it.
* Only………………………………………………………………………
8. Wasn't there anyone else in the house when the fire broke out.
* Were you…………………………………………………….?
9. Do you have a good relationship with your boss?
* Are……………………………………………………………?
10.Their attitude caused us great disappointment.
* We were………… …………………………………………… PART 4: Write a composition on the following topic: ( write about 150 words) (2ms)
TET HOILIDAY

Part 8: ( 1m) ( moói ủaựp aựn ủuựng ủửụùc 0.1 ủieồm.)
1. on 2. to 3. when/if 4. is 5. or 6. this 7. from 8. go 9. a
10. real 11. however 12. type/sort/kind 13 out 14. unless 15. them
Part 9: ( 1m) ( moói ủaựp aựn ủuựng ủửụùc 0.1 ủieồm.)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
B C A A C D C B B A
Part 10:( 2ms) ( moói ủaựp aựn ủuựng ủửụùc 0.2 ủieồm.)
Part 3: ( 0.2 x 10 )
1. attracting attractive 2. like likes 3. much many
4. astronaut astronauts 5. days day 6. grows grew
7. his her 8. but and 9. while when 10. on of/about
B. WRITING : ( 6MS)
Part 1: ( 2ms) ( moói ủaựp aựn ủuựng ủửụùc 0.2 ủieồm.)
1. It was such an unexpected remark that she didnt know what to say.
2. Only with close friends and family did he entirely feel relaxed.
3.No matter what I did, no one paid any attention.
4. Mary blamed Jim for what had happened.
5 The awful weather made it impossible for us to have a camping.
6. We find it unbelievable that she won the first prize in the Enlish speaking contest.
7. Only after I had left the city did I realize how much I loved it.
8 . Were you in the house when the fire broke out.?
9. Are you getting along with your boss?
10. We were very disappointed by their attitude.
Part 2: ( 1m) ( mỗi đáp án đúng được 0.2 điểm.)
1. This record used to be a favourite of mine when I was younger.
2. She denied meeting him before.
3. He ran too slowly, didn’t he?
4. He apologized as soon as he realized his mistakes.
5. I find it difficult to learn new words.
Part 3: ( 1m) Tuỳ vào cách viết của học sinh