SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI THÀNH PHỐ

HẢI PHÒNG LỚP 9 NĂM HỌC 2018 – 2019

ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
(Đề thi gồm 08 trang) Ngày thi: 22/3/2019

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Bằng số: ………………….. 1. ……………………………………
Bằng chữ: …………..……. 2. ……………………………………

A. LISTENING COMPREHENSION
I. Listen to the conversation carefully and complete the form. You will hear the recording TWICE.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer in the spaces given. (10 points)

TOM’S COMPUTER MAINTENANCE

Customer Information Form
Date: Sunday, 12th May
Reason for call: computer problem
What happened: the screen (1) ______ went blank
Troubleshooting checklist:
 Restarted computer
 The computer is (2) _______ plugged in ________________- not running on battery
Activity when the problem occurred: (3) ________ on the internet _______________
Possible diagnosis: a virus
Anti-virus programme: (4) ___________ not sure ____________
Appointment
Location: (5) __________ Morningside _____________
Time scheduled for visit: (6) __________7:45 _____________
Street address: (7) __________14 Branston _____________Crescent, 2F3
Customer name: Sandra (8) _________ Sarrencen ______________
Name on buzzer: the sa. me as above
Fee: (9) __________. £60_____________for the first hour’s work, then £40 per hour
Estimated time for job: less than (10) ___ half an hour

II. Listen to the talk and write T (true) or F (false) to the statements. You will hear the recording TWICE.
Write your answers in the spaces given below. (5 points)
1. In a speech to the Congress in 1916, the US President Kennedy asked the nation to put a man on the moon.
2. The crew of Apollo 11 included Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins.
3. Aldrin was only 14 minutes later than Armstrong as he landed on the moon.
4. Armstrong and Aldrin spent more than two hours on the moon's surface.
5. The astronauts left a flag on the moon to complete their historic mission.

1. ____F____ 2. ____T______ 3. ___F__________ 4. _______T___ 5. _______F_____

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III. You will hear short conversations between two people. After each conversation, you will hear a question about the
conversation. Read the four possible answers and choose the best answer. You will hear each conversation TWICE.
Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the spaces given below. (5 points)
1. A. They were in the regular room.
B. The key was misplaced.
C. He’s taking a different class.
D. He has the key to the classroom.
2. A. She thinks it’s an improvement.
B. It resembles the last one.
C. It is the best the man has ever done.
D. The fir trees in it are better.
3. A. She prepared him for what he was going to do.
B. She was unprepared for what she had to do.
C. She probably didn’t spend much time on her presentation.
D. She was really ready for her presentation.
4. A. He’ll continue to stand in line for texts.
B. He has enough to pay for the texts.
C. He agrees with the woman about the texts.
D. He thinks the woman’s in the wrong line to get the texts.
5. A. She doesn’t need a jacket for the game.
B. She was very uncomfortable last time.
C. She will take a jacket with her this time.
D. Her jacket does not feel very comfortable.

1. ________B_____ 2. _______A______ 3. ______D______ 4. _____C_______ 5. _______A_____

B. PHONOLOGY
I. Choose the word whose bold part is pronounced differently from that of others in each group.
Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the spaces given on the right. (5 points)

1. A. charcoal B. chiropody C. cholera D. scholar ____A______

2. A. college B. colleague C. gadget D. gigantic _____A_____
3. A. mournful B. coursebook C. courtesy D. resource _____C_____
4. A. obsess B. comparison C. personify D. resort ______D____
5. A. considerate B. demonstrate C. innate D. debate _____A_____

II. Pick out the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in each group.
Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the spaces given on the right. (5 points)

1. A. natural B. department C. exception D. attentive ____A______

2. A. diameter B. characterize C. alternative D. discriminate _____B_____
3. A. enthusiasm B. unforgettable C. agricultural D. inappropriate _____A_____
4. A. decorative B. infrastructure C. arithmetic D. legislature _____C_____
5. A. mountaineer B. ability C. experience D. material ____A______

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C. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the spaces given on the right. (10 points)
1. - “I’ll never finish this by five.” - “If ______, you will have to work overtime.”
A. is needed B. need to be C. needing D. need be __________
2. I heard he passed his exams, but ______ that I know little else.
A. rather than B. other than C. instead of D. in addition to __________
3. Sportsmen ______ their political differences on the sports field.
A. take place B. keep apart C. take part D. put aside __________
4. There’s a list of repairs as long as ______.
A. a mile B. a pole C. your arm D. your arms __________
5. The weather is going to change soon; I feel it in my ______.
A. legs B. bones C. skin D. body __________
6. ______ provided a living for nearly 90 percent of the population of the American colonies.
A. What was farming B. Farming was C. Farming was what D. What farming __________
7. Right now all the seats on that flight are taken, sir. ______ there is a cancellation, I will call you.
A. In the event that B. Nevertheless C. But D. Even if __________
8. ______ does not circle around the earth was proven by Galileo.
A. That the rest of the universe B. Since the rest of the universe
C. As the rest of the universe D. The rest of the universe __________
9. Jenny and Jane are talking about one of their friends.
- Jenny: “If only I hadn’t lent Harry all my money!”
- Jane: “______”
A. Well, you did, so it’s no use crying over spilt milk. B. All right. You will be OK.
C. Sorry, I have no idea. D. I’m afraid you will have to do it. __________
10. Sarah and Kathy are talking about bad habits of children.
- Sarah: "Children under ten shouldn't stay up late to play computer games."
- Kathy: “______”
A. You can say that again. B. You are absolute right.
C. No, they should be, I think. D. Surely, they shouldn't be. __________
11. ______ electric eels send a series of blips of electricity into the water around them and
they can detect the pattern of electricity of the water changes.
A. Every B. Of each C. All D. All of __________
12. The reporters thought that the football manager would be depressed by his dismissal,
but he just ______.
A. ran it down B. called it off
C. laughed it off D. turned it down __________
13. With a wide range of ______ bags to suit all seasons, we can ensure to give you the best
possible chance for a good night’s sleep.
A. blue polyester sleeping B. polyester sleeping blue
C. sleeping blue polyester D. blue sleeping polyester __________
14. Everybody will be there, ______?
A. will he B. will they C. won’t he D. won’t they __________
15. After arriving late for the fifth time in one week, Jack was finally given the ______ slip.
A. red B. black C. yellow D. pink __________
16. Eva failed to buy that nice dress, for she had forgotten to bring her ______.
A. gloves B. purse C. bonnet D. trousers __________
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Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
17. If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you around the city.
A. confident B. reluctant C. occupied D. free __________
18. Advocates for the poor say the government’s tax cuts will not benefit those that need help most.
A. Spokespersons B. Supporters C. Representatives D. Opponents __________
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. The guards were ordered to get to the king's room on the double.
A. in a larger number B. very quickly
C. on the second floor D. every two hours __________
20. You will need a sound understanding of basic teaching skills if you want to enter the
classroom with great confidence.
A. sufficient B. defective C. inadequate D. thorough __________
II. Give the correct form of the words in brackets.
Write your answers in the spaces given on the right. (5 points)
1. All the newspapers praised the (BRAVE) of the fireman. _____bravery______
2. Advertising is particularly effective on people who are highly (SUGGEST). _____suggestible_______
3. Politeness is one thing. Real kindness is another. You must learn to
(DIFFERENT) between the two. ______differentiate______
4. His (FAMILIAR) with the local languages surprised me. ___familiarity_______
5. Many species of plants and animals found in this area can be dated back to
(HISTORY) times. _____prehistoric_____
6. There isn’t enough coal for the coming winter, so we have to use it (SPARE). ____ sparingly ______
7. Due to (INDUSTRY), we have to cope with the fact that many species are
in danger of extinction. ___ industrialization ______
I watch the news every day because it’s very (INFORM). _ informative
8. _____
9. Although he was older than his wife, he (LIVE) her by ten years. ______outlived_____
10. There is (DOUBT) a great deal of truth in what he says. ____undoubtedly_______

III. Fill each gap in the following sentences with a suitable preposition or an adverb particle.
Write your answers in the spaces given below. (10 points)
1. The water company will have to cut ___off___ water supplies while repairs to the pipes are carried __out____.
2. Each volunteer had to take ___on___ a task to do with a partner who was chosen __at____ random.
3. I'm ___against___ having any more meetings. I’m too tired ___of___ them.
4. This problem is __beyond____ my understanding. I know nothing ___about___ it.
5. The proposal looks good ___on___ paper, but it may not work __in____ practice.
6. She went to London ___with___ the aim ___of___ finding a job.
7. They came up __with____ quite a lot of opposition ___of___ local people.
8. I applied ___to___ a computer company ___for___ the position of sales representative on offer.
9. What is the value ____of__ intelligence unless it is accompanied by a capacity ____for __ hard work?
10. I didn’t have any money ____on__ me, so I had to pay ___by___ cheque.

1. off - out 2. on - at 3. against – of 4. beyond - about 5. on – in

6. with – of 7. against – from 8. to – for 9. of – for 10. on – by
IV. Give the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets.
Write your answers in the spaces given. (10 points)
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1. After (stop) by the police, the man admitted (steal) the car but denied driving at 100 miles an hour.
2. If she (not/ have to) walk home in the rain, she (not/ catch) a terrible cold last Friday.
3. I didn’t feel like (talk) to him after what (happen).
4. Mary (not/ wear) her glasses at that time, so she didn’t notice what kind of car the man (drive).
5. The explorers (walk) for two days without food before they (see) a small cottage under an oak.
6. It is necessary that the campaign (raise) funds (start) at once.
7. It's high time that you (get) down to (mend) the broken fence.
8. A: I (not/ enjoy) the exhibition yesterday very much.
B: Me neither. I would rather they (display) more modern art.
9. You'd better (save) some money for a rainy day. You can't count on (rescue) by your parents every time you get
into financial difficulty.
10. She must (be) sleepless last night. Otherwise, her eyes (not/ be) so red now.
11. 1. being stopped - stealing
12. 2. hadn’t had to - wouldn’t have caught
13. 3. talking - had happened
14. 4. was not wearing - was driving
15. 5. had been walking - saw
16. 6. to raise – be started
17. 7. got - mending
18. 8. didn’t enjoy - had displayed
19. 9. save - being rescued
20. 10. have been - wouldn’t be

V. Point out one of the underlined parts in each sentence that is not correct and get it right.
Write A, B, C or D and your corrections in the spaces provided. Number 0 is an example. (5 points)
0. She hardly never goes to the supermarket without buying some bread and cheese.
A B C D
1. Of the two lectures, the first was by far the best, partly because the person who delivered it had such a dynamic style.
A B C D
2. Humans have done great advances in technology at the expense of the environment.
A B C D
3. My brother stood absolutely motion as the spider crawled along his arm.
A B C D
4. However cheap it is, the poor-quality products cannot always appeal to customers.
A B C D
5. Some of my books are on science; others are on culture.
A B C D
0. __ A__ ___ hardly ever_______ 3. __B___ ______________motionless______
1. ___B___ ___better_________________ 4. ___A__ ________they are____________
2. ___B__ ________have made____________ 5. __C___ ______the others______________

D. READING COMPREHENSION
I. Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each question.
Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the spaces given below. (5 points)
Large animals that inhabit the desert have evolved a number of adaptations for reducing the effects of extreme
heat. One adaptation is to be light in color, and to reflect rather than absorb the Sun's rays. Desert mammals also
depart from the normal mammalian practice of maintaining a constant body temperature. Instead of trying to keep
down the body temperature deep inside the body, which would involve the expenditure of water and energy, desert
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mammals allow their temperatures to rise to what would normally be fever height, and temperatures as high as 46
degrees Celsius have been measured in Grant's gazelles. The overheated body then cools down during the cold
desert night, and indeed the temperature may fall unusually low by dawn, as low as 34 degrees Celsius in the camel.
This is an advantage since the heat of the first few hours of daylight is absorbed in warming up the body, and an
excessive build-up of heat does not begin until well into the day.
Another strategy of large desert animals is to tolerate the loss of body water to a point that would be fatal for non-
adapted animals. The camel can lose up to 30 percent of its body weight as water without harm to itself, whereas
human beings die after losing only 12 to 13 percent of their body weight. An equally important adaptation is the ability
to replenish this water loss at one drink. Desert animals can drink prodigious volumes in a short time, and camels have
been known to imbibe over 100 liters in a few minutes. A very dehydrated person, on the other hand, cannot drink
enough water to dehydrate at one session, because the human stomach is not sufficiently big and because a too rapid
dilution of the body fluids causes death from water intoxication.
The tolerance of water loss is of obvious advantage in the desert, as animals do not have to remain near a water
hole but can obtain food from grazing sparse and far-flung pastures. Desert-adapted mammals have the further ability
to feed normally when extremely dehydrated; it is a common experience in people that appetite is lost even under
conditions of moderate thirst.

1. What is the main topic of the passage?

A. Weather variations in the desert B. Adaptations of desert animals
C. Diseases of desert animals D. Human use of desert animals
2. According to the passage, why is light coloring an advantage to large desert animals?
A. It helps them hide from predators.
B. It does not absorb sunlight as much as dark colors.
C. It helps them see their young at night.
D. It keeps them cool at night.
3. The word "maintaining" is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. measuring B. inheriting C. preserving D. delaying
4. The author uses Grant's gazelle as an example of ___________.
A. an animal with a low average temperature
B. an animal that is not as well adapted as the camel
C. a desert animal that can withstand high body temperatures
D. a desert animal with a constant body temperature
5. When is the internal temperature of a large desert mammal lower?
A. Just before sunrise B. In the middle of the day
C. Just after sunset D. Just after drinking
6. The word "tolerate" is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. endure B. replace C. compensate D. reduce
7. What causes water intoxication?
A. Drinking too much water very quickly B. Drinking polluted water
C. Bacteria in water D. Lack of water
8. What does the author imply about desert-adapted mammals?
A. They do not need to eat much food. B. They can eat large quantities quickly.
C. They easily lose their appetites. D. They can travel long distances looking for food.
9. Why does the author mention humans in the second paragraph?
A. To show how they use camels. B. To contrast them to desert mammals.
C. To give instructions about desert survival. D. To show how they have adapted to desert life.
10. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an adaptation of large desert animals?
A. Variation in body temperatures B. Eating while dehydrated
C. Drinking water quickly D. Being active at night
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1. ______A_______ 2. ________B_____ 3. ______C_______ 4. __________C___ 5.
_____A_______
6. ________A_____ 7. _________A____ 8. ________D_____ 9. ____B_________ 10.
______D______
II. Read the passage and choose the correct word for each blank.
Write your answers (A, B, C, or D) in the spaces given on the right. (5 points)

Making the most of your time

These days we are under pressure to increase the amount of work we can achieve in the shortest time. The pace of
life threatens to leave many of us behind, and (1) _____ of this pressure, we spend time looking (2) _____ short-cuts in
our working lives. However, these time-saving measures may actually cause more problems than they (3) _____.
Some organisations seem to expect staff to work more than the usual eight hours, without (4) _____ the fact that
tiredness causes people to make silly mistakes and leads to inefficient working practices. Try setting clear (5)
_____ in your everyday work, (6) _____ you must be careful that these are not unrealistic and can be achieved within
the working day. We tend to (7) _____ people who can multitask because we think they are working hard - but do all
the electronic gadgets they use increase their efficiency in the long (8) _____? Instead, they may distract them from
the task (9) _____ and cause a loss of concentration. Maybe (10) _____ every email or mobile phone call immediately
is not the best use of anyone's time.
To sum up, my advice is to keep everything simple, and prioritise tasks - you will become happier at work - and so will
your boss!

1. A. as a result B. therefore C. owing D. due __________

2. A. through B. out C. for D. in __________
3. A. answer B. solve C. explain D. settle __________
4. A. recognising B. reminding C. revealing D. repeating __________
5. A. ambitions B. goals C. purposes D. intentions __________
6. A. however B. moreover C. since D. although __________
7. A. look up to B. get through to C. catch up with D. go out with __________
8. A. walk B. run C. race D. hike __________
9. A. in hand B. on hand C. by hand D. to hand __________
10. A. keeping in B. setting out C. dealing with D. taking on __________

III. Fill each blank in the following passage with ONE suitable word.
Write your answers in the spaces given below. (5 points)

The Spanish way of life

The inhabitants of this very varied country have (0) ___few___ things in common (1) __except____ for a natural
sociability and a zest for living. Spaniards commonly put as much energy into enjoying life as they do into their work.
The stereotypical mañana (leave everything (2) _until____ tomorrow) is a myth, but time is flexible in Spain and many
people bend their work so as to fit in with the demands of their social life whenever they can, instead of letting (3)
____themselves__ be ruled by the clock. The day is long in Spain and Spanish has a word, madrugada, for the time
between midnight and dawn, (4) __when____ city streets are often lively.
Spaniards are highly sociable (5) ___in___ that they like nothing better than spending leisure time in the (6)
___company ___ of others. In many places, people still go out in the evening for the paseo, and the streets are
crowded with strollers at this time. Eating is invariably communal and big groups often (7) ___meet___ up for dinner.
Not surprisingly, Spain has more bars and restaurants per head (8) ___than___ any other country.
Traditionally, the state in Spain has been very inefficient at providing public services, although this has improved in the
last 20 years. The Spanish have therefore always relied on their families and personal connections, (9) ___rather___
than institutions, in order to find work or seek assistance in a crisis. This attitude has sometimes (10) ___led___ to a
disregard for general interests – such as the environment – if they come into conflict with private ones.

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1. _____except________ 2. _______until______ 3. ______themselves_______ 4.
_______when______ 5. _______in_____
6. _______company______ 7. _______meet______ 8. ______than_______ 9. ______rather_______ 10.
_______led_____

E. WRITING
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the original one. (10 points)
1. Someone stole the old lady’s handbag.
The old lady was robbed of her handbag.
2. He lost his money simply because he wasn’t careful.
Had it not been for his carelessness,he wouldn’t have lost his money.
3. Although Judy was severely disabled, she participated in many sports.
Despite her severe disability, Judy participated in many sports.

4. The lights failed the moment they started the show.

Hardly had they started the show when the lights failed.

5. When she got to the party, everyone was dancing and singing.
On her arrival at the party, everyone was dancing and singing
6. She is a far more serious student now than she used to.
She studies far more seriously now than she used to.

7. Something must be done quickly to solve the problem of homelessness.

Urgent action must be taken to solve the problem of homelessness.

8. Many people died because of the lack of medical facilities.

It was the lack of medical facilities that the death of many people.

9. That restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there.

It’s such a dirty restaurant that no one wants to eat there.

10. We found it difficult not to laugh whenever he appeared on the screen.

We couldn’t
help laughing whenever he appeared on the screen.

II. Rewrite each sentence in such a way that it means the same as the original one, using the word in the bracket at
the end of each sentence. Do not change this word in any way. (5 points)
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1. “Why don’t we go on a picnic next weekend?” said Linda. (SUGGESTED)
Linda suggested going on a picnic the next weekend..

2. I don’t feel like going out tonight. (MOOD)

I am in no mood for going out tonight
3. You don’t have to buy one if you don’t like it. (OBLIGATION)
1. You’re under no obligation to buy one if you don’t like it.

4. Nga does a very good imitation of her English teacher. (TAKES)

2. Nga takes off her English teacher very well.

5. The fashion show fell short of our expectations. (LIVE)

The fashion show didn’t live up to our expectations
==THE END==

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