SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 9 CẤP TỈNH

________________ NĂM HỌC ………………………….

ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 16 Môn: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút
(không kể thời gian giao đề)

SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points)

Part 1: Questions from 16 to 35. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each)
Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to best complete the following sentences.
16. ________ , I would give a party.
A. Were she to come to visit us B. She were to come to visit us
C. If she comes to visit us D. Should she come to visit us
Đảo ngữ ĐK2: If clause: Were + S + to V Main clause: S + would/could/might + V
17. The parcel I sent you ________ by now.
A. is supposed to arrive B. should arrive
C. should have arrived D. would arrive
18. , he remained optimistic.
A. Though badly wounded he was B. Badly wounded as he was
C. As he was badly he wounded D. As badly wounded he was
Though/Although/Even though + S + be + (Adv) Adj
= (Adv) Adj + as/though + S + be

E.g: Although she was really sad = Really sad as/though she was
Even though he is optimistic about life = Optimistic about life as/though he is
19. -“Eric is really upset about losing his job.” –“Well, ________once myself, I can understand.”
A. having been fired B. Fire C. having fired D. being fired
Upset about sth: thất vọng về cgi
20. During the rush hour the traffic________ in the city centre is terrible.
A. condensation B. congestion C. accumulation D. concentration
Condense (v) đặc -> condensation (n) quá trình kết đặc
Accumulate (v) thu thập, tích luỹ -> accumulation (n) quá trình tích luỹ
21. Martin was very __________ of what he had done
A. shame B. shameful C. ashamed D. ashame
Shameful (adj)
Ashamed (adj) quê, nhục, tự nhục
22. UNICEF has assumed the responsibility of aiding children in need.
A. evaded B. affected C. violated D. taken on
Take on: chịu trách nhiệm
23. ________ with her boyfriend yesterday, she doesn't want to answer his phone call.
A. Having quarreled B. Because having quarreled
C. Because of she quarreled D. Had quarreled
She went to school late, she was late for the first lecture.
=> Having gone to school late, she was late for the first lecture.
=> She went to school late, late for the first lecture.
24. I don’t think she can get her message _______ to the students. She seems too nervous.
A. across B. around C. out D. over
Get sth across: truyền đạt, truyền tải một thứ gì

25. Of the ten beauty spots my brother visited, ________ left a lasting impression on him.
Page 1
 A. none of which B. not one of them C. which none D. and none of them
26. I will back you up in whatever you do.
A. disturb you B. help you C. sue you D. support you
Back sb up = support sb
27. There were very large rooms with ________in the house.
A. beautiful decorating walls B. beautiful walls decorating
C. beautifully decorated walls D. beautifully decorating walls
28. The project was rejected because of_________ funds.
A. inconsiderable B. incomplete C. unavailable D. insufficient
Inconsiderable (adj) không thể cân nhắc
Incomplete (adj) chưa hoàn thành
Unavailable (adj) không có sẵn
Insufficient (adj) không dồi dào
29. When we arrived in Paris, it was_________ with rain.
A. running B. failing C. dropping D. pouring
(to) pour with rain: đổ mưa
30. My sister is an expert on wildlife and its_________.
A. conserve B. preserve C. conservation D. reservation
Preserve -> preservation
Conservation: bảo tồn
Reservation: đặt bàn, đặt chỗ
31. She_________ her husband’s job for his ill-health
A. accused B. caused C. blamed D. claimed
Accuse: buộc tội
Cause: gây ra
Blame: đổ lỗi, chỉ trích, than phiền
Claim: khẳng định
=> blame sth1 for sth2: đổ lỗi, chỉ trích, than phiền rằng sth1 là do sth2 gây ra
32. This ring is only made of plastic so it's quite_________.
A. priceless B. invaluable C. worthless D. valuable
Priceless: “vô giá” = cực kỳ quý giá
Value (n) giá trị -> valuabe (adj) < invaluable (adj) cực kỳ quý giá
Worth (v,n) giá trị -> worthless: vô giá trị
33. ________ the age of 21, he was able to gamble in Las Vegas.
A. When reached B. Upon reaching C. Reached D. As reaching
On/Upon + V_ing = When + S + V
Upon singing the song = When he sang the song
On getting to the party = When she got to the party

As + V_ing = Because of V_ing

As + SVO = Khi SVO
34. Any candidates caught________ in the examination will be disqualified.
A. cheating B. deceiving lừa lọc C. conjuring D. deluding

35. Helen: “I love your gardens. The plants are well taken care of!”
Page 2
 Ingrid: “Thanks. Yes, I suppose I’ve always __________.”
A. let nature take its course B. had green fingers
C. made it down on my luck D. drawn the short straw
Let nature take its course: hãy để nó để nó diễn ra tự nhiên, đừng động chạm
Have green fingers: có khiếu làm vườn
Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45. (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
-ship: chức danh, danh hiệu
Leader -> leadership
Member -> membership
Owner -> ownership

-some: gây ra, có nhiều

Troublesome: gây ra phiền toái
Fearsome: gây ghê sợ, đáng sợ, đáng gờm
(member)
36. How much does ………membership……….of this club cost?
(know)
37. She is extremely ……knowledgeable…….about the history of art.
(trouble)
38. Traveling in big cities is becoming more and more …troublesome…every day.
(employ)
39. He is completely …unemployable….! Not only is he lazy but he is dishonest
too. Unemployable (adj) khó, không kím đc việc làm
(responsible)
40. His boss told him off because he had behaved …irresponsibly..
41. He won the discus event at the Olympic Games but was later …… (qualify)
disqualified……when a medical check proved that he had been taking drugs.
42. Women who are slimming can never enjoy a meal without being afraid of (organise)
……disorganizing…. their diet.
(consist)
43. The trouble with Mr. Brown is that he’s so …inconsistent….. One minute he
goes mad when you come late; the next he says nothing. You never know where
you are! Consistent: đều đặn
44. It is forbidden to hunt for that kind of bird. It has been listed as one of the … (danger)
endangered….species. danger (n) -> endanger (v) gây nguy hiểm -> endangered
(adj) bị gây nguy hiểm -> dangerous
45. I didn’t know who it was – with a mask on she was completely … (recongnise)
unrecognisable: khoong the nhan ra 😊…..
Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50. (1 point - 0.2/ each)
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
46. He promised to mend the broken wheel next day without failure.
47. There are any tips on how to save money and protect yourself when shopping on-line.
48. My brother has always helped me in time of need, and I wish that he was here now.
49. Natural gas was probably formed from plants and animals that decayed million of years ago.
50. Luther Burbank earned the funds to go west by sale his new ideas about growing potatoes.
Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55. (1 point - 0.2/ each)
Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
51. I think your mother should let you make ………………….your own mind.
52. The English contest organized ………………….our teachers is an annual event in my school.
Page 3
53. Do you think we’ll find a solution ………………….the problem?
54. They succeeded ………………….escaping the burning house.
55. I don’t approve ………………….your smoking. I wish you would give that habit.
SECTION III: READING (6.0 POINTS)
Part 1. Questions 56 to 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
The heart has long been considered to be (56) ________ feelings of love dwell. In love
songs throughout the ages, love almost always goes together (57) ________ the heart. The
heart has continuously been viewed (58) ________ the place where love begins and
develops. Even the Bible gives (59) ________ to love and the heart. The role of the heart in
love must come from what happens to it when a person feels strongly (60) ________ to
someone. The strong feelings (61) ________ the other person, especially in the early stages
of a relationship, have the results that the heart starts beating faster and breathing starts
speeding (62) ________ .According to psychologists, a love relationship is a situation that
(63) ________ a lot of stress and the body reacts to this by getting ready to face the
unknown. This has been called the "fight or flight" (64) ________, meeting danger by
fighting it or running away. So with love, the heart accelerates and (65) ________ becomes
quick.
56. A. when B. where C. that D. what
57. A. to B. from C. with D. at
58. A. like B. as though C. as D. as if
59. A. reference B. citation C. preference D. quote
60. A. attracting B. attractive C. attract D. attracted
61. A. of B. for C. to D. with
62. A. up B. forward C. on D. upon
63. A. comprises B. arouses C. involves D. includes
64. A. reactionary B. reactor C. reaction D. reacting
65. A. exhaling B. breathing C. inhaling D. sweating
Part 2. Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
The air above our head is becoming cleaner. A breath of fresh air has been running right
round the planet for the past five years. The planet is apparently purging itself of pollution.
Paul Novell of the University of Colorado, the co-author of a report on this phenomenon says,
“It seems as if the planet’s own cleaning service has suddenly got a new lease of life. Suddenly,
there are a lot of changes going on up there”.
Estimates of the death toll from urban smog have been steadily rising, so the new cleaner
trend could have significant consequences for life expectancy in cities as well as for the planet
itself. The sudden and unexpected reversal of several decades of worsening pollution extends
from the air in city streets to the remotest mid-Pacific Ocean and Antarctica.
Among the pollutants which have begun to disappear from the atmosphere are carbon
monoxide, from car exhaust and burning rain forests, and methane from the guts of cattle, paddy
fields, and gas fields. Even carbon dioxide, the main gas behind global warning, has fallen
slightly.
There are two theories about why pollution is disappearing. First that there is less
pollution to start with due to laws to cut down urban smogs and acid rain starting to have a
global impact. Second, that the planet may be becoming more efficient at cleaning up.
The main planetary clean-up agent is a chemical called hydroxyl. It is present throughout
the atmosphere in tiny quantities and removes most pollutants from the air by oxidizing them.
The amount of hydroxyl in the air has fallen by a quarter in 1980s. Now it may be reviving for
Page 4
two reasons: ironically, because the ozone hole has expanded, letting in more ultraviolet
radiation into the lower atmosphere, where it manufactures hydroxyl. Then the stricter controls
on vehicle exhausts in America and Europe may have cut global carbon monoxide emissions,
thereby allowing more hydroxyl to clean up other pollutants.
66. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The changing pollutants in the atmosphere.
B. The decreasing pollution of the atmosphere.
C. Hydroxyl’s influence on the atmosphere.
D. The oxygenation of the atmosphere.
67. The word “purging” in line 2 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. filtering B. refining C. destroying D. ridding
68. According to the passage, life expectancy partly depends on people having __________.
A. recommendations from university research
B. improvement in atmosphere conditions
C. access to details about atmospheric pollution
D. changes in their lifestyle
69. The word “toll” in line 6 could best be replaced by__________.
A. count B. damage C. costs D. loss
70. What does the author suggest is the main cause of pollution reduction?
A. Fewer cattle and gas fields B. A smaller number of cars
C. A curtailment of chemicals D. Less impact from burning forests
71. The word “it” in paragraph 5 refers to __________.
A. urban smog B. the ozone hole C. acid rain D. a clean-up agent
72. It can be inferred from the passage that the cleansing of the planet is __________.
A. inexplicable B. predictable C. surprising D. confusing
73. Based on information in the passage, all of the following information referring to hydroxyl
is true EXCEPT __________.
A. oxidization of pollutants is carried out by hydroxyl.
B. there is difficulty in destroying carbon dioxide by hydroxyl.
C. ultraviolet radiation increases production of hydroxyl.
D. the reduction in the ozone layer is beneficial to hydroxyl.
74. The word “reviving” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. reproducing B. repeating C. reappearing D. refreshing
75. The passage supports which of the following conclusions?
A. The decrease of methane has enabled ultraviolet radiation to enter the atmosphere.
B. The beneficial effect of hydroxyl has aided the cleaning process.
C. The reduction in carbon dioxide has produced a cleaner atmosphere.
D. An expansion in hydroxyl has enlarged the ozone hole.
Part 3: Questions 76 – 85. (2.0 points- 0.2/ each).
Read the text and think of one word which best fits each gap.
GETTING ENOUGH EXERCISE
While most people want to have a toned healthy body, not everyone enjoys (76)
………………….out at the gym. In fact, many of us (77) ………………….rather avoid any kind of vigorous
exercise altogether, and may not even feel it is necessary. Over the years, various health experts
have assured us (78) ………………….keeping fit simply requires a total of 30 minutes of moderate
activity most days of the week. Many people believe that a walk to the shops or some light
housework constitutes moderate activity, (79) ………………….it turns out this may not be the case.
According to the British Association of Sport and Exercise, it is high (80) ………………….more
specific advice were given about what actually constitutes moderate activity. Housework, it
Page 5
seems, does (81) ………………….fall into this category. Anyone who devotes a great deal of time
every day (82) ………………….dusting and vacuuming no doubt wishes that it did, but research has
shown that women who spend over eight hours a day (83) ………………….housework actually tend to
be slightly more overweight than those (84) ………………….do none whatsoever. The association,
therefore, would prefer it if the public were instructed as to exactly what (85) ………………….of
physical activity to aim for.
SECTION IV. WRITITNG (4 points)
Part 1: Questions 86 – 95. (2 points- 0.2/ each)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
86. “I am sorry that I broke the glass” said Jim.
 Jim apologised for having broken the glass
apologise for V_ing: xin loi vì làm gì
87. I really think you ought to take some exercises.
 It is high time you took some exercises.
It’s (high) time + S + V2

88. It's pity that you wrote that letter.

 I'd rather you hadn’t written that letter
would rather hai chủ ngữ (would rather = wish): S1 + would rather + S2 + V2 (hiện tại)

+ had PP (quá khứ)

I don’t want Henry to always hang out with his friends at 7’

=> I would rather Henry didn’t hang out with …

89. It was such a dirty beach that we decided not to stay.
 The beach was so dirty that we decided not to stay … (so Adj that …)
=> So ……dirty was the beach that … …….. (đảo ngữ so … that …)
=> Such ……was a dirty beach that … ……… (đảo ngữ such … that …) Such + be + S + that
…
90. I’m sure that he missed the seven o’clock train.
 He must have missed the seven o’clock train. Must have PP: dự đoán một khả năng ở quá
khứ (80-90% đã xảy). May have PP: (50%)
91. Seeing his friend cry like that made him feel guilty.
 S: (What made him feel guilty) was seeing his friend cry like that.
92. Although he was exhausted, he agreed to join the team to do the task.
 Exhausted as/though he was, he agreed …
94. Martin had to clear the room before he could start painting the walls.
 Only when he cleared the room could he start painting the walls.
94. The only way you can become a good athlete is by training hard every day.
 Only by training hard every day can you become a good athlete.
95. He got down to writing the letter as soon as he returned from his walk.
 No sooner he had returned form his walk than he got down to ….
No sooner + S + (QKHT) had PP + than + S + V2
Part 2: Questions 96 – 105. (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using
the word given. Do not change the word given.
Page 6
96. I’d discuss this with Phil before making a final decision. (discussion)
 I’d ……………………………………………………………….. this before making a final decision.
97. I’m sure she discussed this with Bob first. (word)
 She……………………………………………………………….. with Bob about this first.
98. She finally persuaded her father to lend her his car. (into)
 She finally ……………………………………………………………….. her his car.
99. It is not necessary for you to promise - I know I can trust you. (word)
 You do not ………………………………………………………………... I know I can trust you.
100. A friend of ours fixed our car for us yesterday. (had)
 We ……………………………………………………………….. our car yesterday.
101. Reports say that police have arrested a number of people since the robbery. (reported)
 A number of people ……………………………………………………………….. since the robbery by the police.
102. It's been months since I last spoke with Paul. (contact)
 I haven't ……………………………………………………………….. Paul for months
103. You won't be able to enter the country unless you have a visa. (prevented)
 Passengers without a visa will ……………………………………………………………….. the country.
104. I can't understand a bit of what he says. (sense)
 I can't ……………………………………………………………….. what he says.
105. She always speaks about her children’s achievements with great pride. (boasts)
 She always ……………………………………………………………….. achievements.

Page 7