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KÌ THI HSG LỚP 9 NĂM HỌC:….
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
KÌ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 9 NĂM HỌC 201…-201…
ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
A. PHONETICS:
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others (2.0 points):
16. A. architect B. parachute C. choir D. psychology
17. A. paragraphed B. coughed C. ploughed D. faced
II. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others (3.0 points):
18. A. congratulate B. celebrate C. compulsory D. communicate
19. A. enjoyment B. pagoda C. collection D. business
20. A. national B. newspaper C. dormitory D. biology
B. GRAMMAR – VOCABULARY – LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS:
I. Choose the word, phrase, or expression that best completes each sentence below (15 points):
21. “Don’t be late for the interview, … people will think you are a disorganized person, Tom,” the mother said.
A. otherwise B. unless C. if not D. or so
22. Mary seldom does morning exercise, ……………… ?
A. does she B. doesn’t she C. is she D. isn’t she
23. The old man persisted ……………… believing that his son was still somewhere in the city.
A. on B. in C. for D. with
24. ……………… on the ice, he wouldn’t have broken his arm.
A. If he didn’t slip B. If he hasn’t slipped C. If he had slipped D. Had he not slipped
25. You will have to ……………… your holiday if you feel too tired.
A. put down B. put out C. put off D. put up
26. Neither Lilly nor her classmates ……………… the National Museum so far.
A. visit B. visited C. has visited D. have visited
27. “Could you please cut the cake into five ……………… pieces?”, Henry said to Jane.
A. like B. same C. alike D. equal
28. The environment is ……………… almost everywhere.

42. Vietnam, where Bob worked as a teacher of English some years ago, has a 4,000-years history.
A B C D
43. The little girl sitting next to me on the plane yesterday was nervous because she has never flown before.
A B C D
44. The teacher told his students to close their books, stand up immediately and listening to his instructions.
A B C D
45. On hearing the good news, all of the children were too exciting to sit still.
A B C D
IV. Match one sentence in column A with one suitable response in column B. Use each response ONCE only.
A B
46. I have passed my final examination.
47. Do you mind if I take a photo here?
48. How would you like your tea, Sir?
49. What a lovely hat you are wearing!
50. Thank you very much for your help, Mr. Smith!
A. Thanks for your nice compliment, Tom.
B. Not too strong, please!
C. Of course, it is very expensive.
D. Oh no. Please do.
E. Great! Congratulations!
F. It's my pleasure!
G. Yes, I do.
C. READING:
I. Read the following passage and then decide which option A, B, C, or D bests fits each space (10 points):
English is the first language of many people in countries outside the United Kingdom. When you (51)…
… speakers of English from around the world, you (52)…… notice that they do not all speak in the same way.
There are also some (53)… … in the words they use, including the names of (54)… … objects that are part of
everyone’s daily life. Although pronunciation and (55)………… are not the same everywhere, it is interesting that
English speakers (56)… …… opposite sides of the world can understand (57)… … other quite easily. It does not
seem to (58)… … where they learnt the language. And of course this is one reason why speakers of other

bones (which varies slightly from that of gelatin made from skin), the grease first must be eliminated. Then the
bones are soaked in a solution of hydrochloric acid in order to rid them of minerals and washed several times in
water. Next, the bones are placed in distilled water, heated to over 90
0
F for a few hours, placed in fresh distilled
water, and then heated again at a little over 100
0
F. A fluid forms from this heating, and it is concentrated, chilled,
and sliced. Finally, it is dried and ground. In its final form, gelatin is white, tasteless, and odorless.
71. It can be inferred from the reading passage that………………
A. fat acids are used in making good gelatin B. one could easily make gelatin at home
C. it is necessary to add minerals to the gelatin
D. gelatin is useful for elderly and ill people because it is easy to chew and high in protein.
72. The word 'fluid' is closest in meaning to………………
A. liquid B. distilled water C. substance D. hard material
73. According to the passage, why is eating gelatin healthy?
A. It is protein rich. B. It has low fat. C. It does not damage the teeth. D. It has no animal byproducts.
74. Which of the following is TRUE? A. When the gelatin is dried, it is in powder form.
B. Grease probably does not aid us in producing gelatin.
C. Gelatin made from skin is produced in the same way as that made from bones.
D. The chemical used in making gelatin helps maintain minerals on the bones.
75. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A. Uses for bones B. Protein Foods C. A great Dessert D. The Process of Making Gelatin
D. WRITING:
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence given
before it (5.0 points):
76. Immediately after her arrival, things started to go wrong.  Hardly…………………………………………
77. Lama could not go to the beach with his friends because of his illness.  Lama's illness………………………
78. But for his encouragement, they wouldn't have been successful.  If…………………………………………
79. It is pity that I cannot speak Japanese well.  I wish……………………………………