Sở Giáo dục và đào tạo
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CH NH TH C
Kỳ thi chọn học sinh giỏi tỉnh
Nm hc: 2008-2009
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh
Lớp 9 THCS
Ng y thi: 28/03/2009
Thi gian: 150 phỳt (khụng k thi gian giao )
ny cú 80 cõu, gm 04 trang.
Question 1: (7.points)
a) Choose the word whose part underlined is pronounced differently from the
others in each group.
1. A. drive B. decide C. shine D. give
2. A. under B. umbrella C. unit D. mum
3. A. prefer B. clerk C. certain D. refer
4. A. car B. park C. farm D. warm
5. A. cold B. close C. cost D. show
b. Pick out the word with the position of stressed syllable different from that of
the others.
1. A. machine B. trouble C. daughter D. circle
2. A. animal B. professor C. champion D. yesterday
Question 2: Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets.(9 points)
1. He is allowed (open) a new restaurant on the main road by the city council.
2. You should practise (speak) English everyday.
3. I (not use) the car this evening, so you can have it.
4. People always (blame) their circumstances for what they are.
5. The children enjoy (allow) (stay) up late when there's something special on TV.
6. Do as you ( tell) and stop arguing said my friend.
7. The radio (play) since 7 a.m. I wish someone would turn it off.
8. I still remember (hear) her sing this song.

8. The exhibition ............ place twice a year.
A. makes B. has C. does D. takes
9 . What is your ............ sport?
A. interesting B. favorite C. liking D. exciting
10. How much does that watch ............ ?
A. cost B. pay C. spend D. fix
Question 5: Fill in each blank with one suitable word (10points)
One of the(1)...... beautiful part of Britain is the lake district. The Lake
district is situated in the north-west of England.(2)...... consists of high hills,
Mountains and,(3)....... course, lakes. There are sixteen(4)....... in all. The largest
one(5)...... .Lake Windermere. Every year more than fourteen million
people(6)......Britain and abroad visit the Lake District. They go there to enjoy the
fresh air and the scenery. Some go(7)........ walk in the mountains (8)........ sail
boats on the Lakes or simply sit admiring the magnificent views. Unfortunately,
the region is becoming the victim of its own success in attracting(9)....... There are
so(10)............people coming to the lake District. They threaten to destroy the
peace and quiet which many are searching for there
Question 6: Read the passage and then answer the questions below.(5 points)
During the teenager year, many young people can at times be difficult to talk
to. They often seem to dislike being questioned. They may seem unwilling to talk
about their work in school. This is a normal development at this age, though it can
be very hard for parents to understand, It is a part of becoming independent of
teenagers trying to be adult while they are still growing up. Young people are
usually more willing to talk if they believe that questions are asked out of real
interest and not because people are trying to check up on them.
Parents should do their best to talk to their son or daughter about school work
and future plan but should not push them to talk if they don’t want to. Parents
should also watch for the danger signs: some young people in trying to be adult
may experiment with drugs, alcohol or smoking. Parents need to watch for any
signs of unusual behavior which may be connected with these and get help if

4. The house is dirty. We haven't cleaned it since ages
5. There were not people enough to have a meeting
6. The oceans contain many forms of life that has not yet been discovered
Question 8. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition (10 points)
1. His sense of the humor distinguishes him ...................the others
2. It took hours to free the victims.............the collapsed building
3. I congratulate Susan ...............passing her exam.
4. They read the news .............the internet.
5. The music is too loud. Can you turn it .................little
6. You shouldn’t laugh ...............the disabled
7. Why are you always jealous ..other friends.……
8. He is confident ..his success in the final examination.………
9. Jackson was late because he was not aware ..........the time
10. A lot of people are dying ..........AIDS.
Question 9. Use the following sets of words and phrases to write complete
sentences. (6 points)
1. It / take / me / half an hour / figure out / answer / question.
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2. The teams / play / an hour.
3. The story / so / good / I / read / twice.
4. When / I /arrive / the students / already gone / class.
5. I / promise /do so / and / have to keep / promise
6. Manager / get long well with/ employees.
Question 10: Complete the second sentence with the same meaning.(10 points)
1. Harry broke his leg, and also injured his shoulder
 Not only .........................
2. I’m always nervous when I travel by air.
Traveling .............................................
3.He said: "We must have a party to celebrate this"
He said that ...............