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UBND THÀNH PHỐ CAO LÃNH
ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9
PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
CẤP THÀNH PHỐ, NĂM HỌC 2024-2025
Môn: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút
Đề chính thức
(Không kể thời gian phát đề)
(Đề thi gồm có 08 trang)
Ngày thi: 15/12/2024
I. LISTENING (4.0 points)
PART 1. You will hear two teachers, Andrew and Katie, discussing the coming excursion
of their language class twice and complete the notes below. Write on your answer sheet NO
MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each blank. (1.2 points)
School Excursion
Day: Wednesday (Example)
Destination: 1…………….………….
Weather: 2………………………….
Arrival time: 3……………………...
Activities Planned
See: 4…………………………….….
At: Catered lunch
Attend: 5…………………..……….
Return time: 6………….………….
(Source:https://ieltstrainingonline.com)
PART 2. You will hear a man called David talking on the radio about his work as a
lifeboat volunteer and mark the correct answer A, B, or C on your answer sheet. You will
listen to the recording twice. (1.2 points)
1. What made David leave London and move to Northsea?
A. He was eager to develop a hobby.
B. He wanted to work shorter hours.
C. He found his job in website design unsatisfying.
2. The Lifeboat Institution in Northsea was built with money provided by_____________.
A. a local organisation.
B. a local resident.
C. the local council.
3. In his health assessment, the doctor was concerned about the fact that David________.
A. might be colour blind.
B. was rather short-sighted.
C. had undergone eye surgery.
4. After arriving at the lifeboat station, they aim to launch the boat within _____________.
A. five minutes.
B. six to eight minutes.
C. eight and a half minutes.
5. As a ‘helmsman’, David has the responsibility of deciding __________________.
A. who will be the members of his crew.
B. what equipment it will be necessary to take.
C. if the lifeboat should be launched.
6. As well as going out on the lifeboat, David ________________________.
A. gives talks on safety at sea.
B. helps with fundraising.
C. recruits new volunteers.
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PART 3. Listen to the conversation twice and complete the passage below.Write on your
answer sheet with ONE WORD for each answer. (1.6 points)
ORGANISING YOUR TIME
The Pomodoro Technique is designed to help people work effectively and avoid
wasting (1)____________. It helps you to get the maximum (2)____________in the time you
have. First you have to break down each (3)____________ into steps. Then you use a
(4)____________ to organise your time into intensive work and (5)____________. You write
a list of the things you need to do, set the timer to twenty-five minutes and start working on
the first (6)____________ on your list. When the timer goes off you stop work for
(7)____________ minutes. Then you repeat these steps four or five times, ticking off items on
your (8)____________ as you finish them. After a few short breaks you can take a longer
break and then you start again. It works really well.
(Source:https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org)
II. VOCABULARY – GRAMMAR (4.0 points)
A. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following sentences.(2 points)
1. The seller suggested _________ I should buy a tablet instead of a laptop.
A. what B. me C. that D. which
2. Tourists like to the historic district to see the old buildings, museums, and
local attractions that tell the city's story.
A. look around B. hand down C. come around D. come down with
3. ____________ the truth yesterday, I would have saved myself a lot of time over the years.
A. If I know B. If I would know C. Had I known D. Did I know
4. Nobody lives in this house, ___________?
A. don’t they B. doesn’t it C. does it D. do they
5.The headmaster had a long talk with Mai and Ann, _________ are having to make career
choices soon.
A. which B. that C. whose D. who
6.The new smartphone has _______ many functions ________ it can replace many other
devices like a camera or an iPod.
A. such - that B. so - that C. too -that D. enough - that
7. I said that I remembered _____ with him in a handicraft village, but he said I was mistaken.
A. to work B. working C. work D. worked
8.____________ academic subjects are important, students should also learn skills to prepare
for their future career.
A. Although B. Because C. As D. Despite
9. _________ breakfast is __________ most important meal in a day, so you eat many
nutritious foods.
A. The-the B. Ø - Ø C. Ø -the D. The - Ø
10. My uncle is an active ____________ of the local fauna and flora preservation scheme.
A. support B. supporter C. supportive D. supported
11. “ Is Ganh Da Dia in Phu Yen Province, Phong?” – She asked Phong _________________.
A. was Ganh Da Dia B. If Ganh Da Dia is
C. if it is Ganh Da Dia D. whether Ganh Da Dia was
12. Young people need to be aware of the risks ___________ with smoking and taking drugs.
A. related B. associated C. maintained D. appeared
13. The longer the talk about the matter is, _____________.
A. the situation seems worse B. the worse seem the situation
C. the worse the situation seems D. the situation seems the worse
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14. His mind ____________ when I asked him how to do the homework.
A. went empty B. went out C. went blank D. became exhausted
15. The city has an exceptionally rich ____________ of historic buildings.
A. heritage B. tradition C. custom D. culture
16. Nam and his friends felt _____________ when they couldn't put up a tent by themselves.
A. pleasant B. embarrassing C. embarrassed D. unpleasant
17. Karen is good at keeping calm in any situations, but yesterday she really_____________
when her roomate broke her favorite antique vase.
A. got on with B. looked up to C. kept in touch D. lost her temper
18. As soon as I shut the front door I realised that I ____________ my key in the house.
A. have left B. left C. was leaving D. had left
19. __________ from Bill, all the students said they would go.
A. Except B. Only C. Apart D. Separate
20. You __________ so politely at the party. Everyone was casully dressed.
A. mustn’t have dressed B. couldn’t have dressed
C. needn’t have dressed D. didn’t need to dress
B. Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a
word that fits in the space in the same line. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (0.5
point)
JUDO
Judo is a sport that has achieved great popularity in many parts of the world. It
was (1)_________ developed in Japan in the late 19th century based on ancient
methods of self-defence. There are two (2)_________. Although they use
physical violence against each other, they are respectful to their opponent and
bow to each other before and after each contest. Judo is an (3)_________ sport
to take up because the only equipment you need is the special loose-fitting suit.
It is very suitable for (4)_________ if they join a club where the instructions
are properly qualified and pay enough attention to safety. Although Judo is a
physically demanding sport which requires a lot of (5)_________ practice, and
skill, there are many people who find it enjoyable as a means of relaxation in
their spare time.
ORIGIN
FIGHT
EXPENSIVE
YOUNG
STRONG
C. Read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct, but
some have a word which should not be there. If a line is correct, put a tick () in the space
provided on your answer sheet. If a line has a word which should not be there, write the
word in the space provided on your answer sheet. (1 point)
A LATE NIGHT
Thank you for the book which you had sent me for my birthday last week. I
am certain I will really enjoy reading it as the book is one I have been
intending to buy ever since it was being published about two and a half years
ago. On Thursday, instead of buying for me a present, my sister took me out
for a meal in a restaurant which had been highly recommended her in a local
newspaper. The restaurant, which had been open for only two months, was
about 25 kilometres away and we went to there in my sister's car. The meal
was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves the evening.
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Unfortunately, after we left the restaurant, we had a problem with the car as
that it would not start. We could not find out what the trouble was and decided
to leave it behind in the car park until the following day. We asked of a waiter
to call a taxi but had to wait over an hour for it to arrive, and so we did not get
back home until very late. I certainly did not feel at all like getting up and
going to work next morning.
D. Fill in each of the numbered blanks with ONE suitable word. Write your answers on the
answer sheet.(0,5 point)
DEALING WITH WASTE PLASTIC
Every year people throw away millions of tonnes of plastic bottles, boxes and wrapping.
These create huge mountains of waste that are extremely hard to get (1) _________ of. Now a
new recycling process promises to reduce this problem by turning old plastic (2) _________
new. Scientists have taken a long time to develop their ideas because waste plastic (3)
_________ always been a bigger problem than substances like waste paper. You can bury
plastic, but it is years (4) _________ it breaks down. If you burn it, it just becomes another
form of pollution. A few products, for example bottles, can be re-used, but it is expensive or
difficult to do this (5) _________ a lot of plastic products.
III. READING (5.0 points)
A. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1 point)
The world is full of lively cities, and each offers a unique blend of culture, infrastructure,
and opportunities. However, some cities (1)___________ for their exceptional liveability.
Vienna, the capital city of Austria, consistently ranks as the most liveable city in the world. It
boasts excellent education, health services, and a rich culture.Copenhagen, the capital city of
Denmark, is considered one of the best places to live in the world. It is known
(2)___________its high quality of life, sustainable practices, and beautiful architecture.
Melbourne and Sydney, two Australian cities, are famous for their high living standards,
excellent education systems, and wonderful places for (3)___________ .
Vancouver, Canada, is praised for its stunning natural beauty, clean environment, and a
rich culture. Zürich, Switzerland, offers a high standard of living, excellent services, and a
strong (4)___________ These cities, while diverse in culture and geography,
(5)___________ common traits that make them highly liveable. They offer a balance of
economic prosperity, cultural richness, safety, and a high quality of life. However, what
makes a city "liveable" can vary greatly depending on personal preferences and needs.
1. A. go out B. look out C. stand out D. find out
2. A. of B. for C. by D. about
3. A. facility B. entertainment C. pollution D. stress
4. A. economic B. economical C. economically D. economy
5. A. share B. get C. give D. do
B. Read the following passage and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word
in each. (2 points)
Digital citizenship
Everyone's talking about 'digital citizenship', but what is it?
We use the word 'digital' to talk about computer technology. Being a 'citizen' means that you
belong to a (1)_________ of people.
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Digital citizens can use technology to (2)_________ with others online and know how to use
the internet in a safe and responsible way.
Are you a good digital citizen? Here are some ways to be safe and responsible online.
1. Stay safe
To stay safe, never give your (3)_________ information online, such as your address or the
name of your school.
Make sure (4)_________ you create strong, secure passwords and keep them secret. Don't tell
your friends your passwords.
2. Show respect
Just (5)_________ in real life, it's important to behave well online. For example, if you want
to post a photo of someone, make sure you ask for their permission first.
Remember that everybody can have their (6)_________ opinion. It's OK to disagree, but
always be polite!
3. Be kind
Before you post a comment online, stop and think. Is it positive? (7)_________ will your
words make someone feel? Don't say something online that you wouldn't say in real life.
Never forward nasty messages. If you see that someone's (8)_________ bullied online, tell a
parent, teacher or another adult.
4. Be careful
Don't trust everyone or everything online. Remember that people online are not always
(9)_________ they say they are.
Never open emails from strangers, click on strange links or download apps (10)_________
asking an adult. They could contain viruses. If you're not sure, ask your parents or teacher!
Spending time and learning online can be great if we're good digital citizens. So, be safe, be
responsible and have fun!
C. Read the paragraphs A-E . Choose the correct heading for paragraphs A-E from the
list of headings below.(1 point)
Traffic Jams- No End in Sight
A.
There are no easy answers to the problems of traffic congestion. Traffic congestion affects
people throughout the world. Traffic jams cause smog in dozens of cities across both the
developed and developing world.
In the U.S., commuters spend an average of a full work week each year sitting in traffic,
according to the Texas Transportation Institute. While alternative ways of getting around are
available, most people still choose their cars because they are looking for convenience,
comfort and privacy.
B.
The most promising technique for reducing city traffic is called congestion pricing, whereby
cities charge a toll to enter certain parts of town at certain times of day.
In theory, if the toll is high enough, some drivers will cancel their trips or go by bus or train.
And in practice it seems to work: Singapore, London and Stockholm have reduced traffic and
pollution in city centers thanks to congestion pricing.
C.
Another way to reduce rush hour traffic is for employers to implement flexitime, which lets
employees travel to and from work at off-peak traffic times to avoid the rush hour.