PHÒNGGIÁO DỤC& ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI HUYỆN LỚP 9

NĂM HỌC 2022 - 2023

Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH

(Đề gồm 11 trang) Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)

ĐIỂM HỌ TÊN, CHỮ KÍ GIÁM KHẢO SỐ PHÁCH

Bằng số:……………………..…….. Giám khảo 1:………………………………

Bằng chữ:…………………………. Giám khảo 2: …………………....…………

SECTION A. LISTENING (50 points)

Part 1.(20 points) You will hear Dr Angela Kests talking about the influence of birth order and
complete the text below by writing ONE word or short phrases in the corresponding numbered
boxes provided.
Questions 1-10
BIRTH ORDER EFFECT
Birth order can influence your (1) _______________ and how successful you will be.
Dr Keats uses (2)______________ as an example of other things that influence who you are.
She says that children compete for their (3) ______________ .
The eldest child gets about (4) ________ hours more attention than younger brothers and sisters.
Interestingly, most (5) __________ are the first-born children in their families.
Middle children have very good (6) ___________ skill.
The youngest child get more (7) ________ than the older brothers and sisters because their parents
usually worry less about them.
The youngest child is the most likely to work in entertainment because they usually have the most
creative (8)___________.
You are probably more (9) ____________ than other children if you are an only child.
Dr Keats finds that only children have a hard time (10)___________ friends.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Part 2.(12 points) You will hear a radio interview about a young photographer called Ryan
Parrilla and answer questions 11-15. Write your answers A, B, or C in the corresponding
numbered boxes provided.
Questions 11-15
11. Why did Ryan put his photos on Instagram?
A. A firm he worked for said it would make him famous.
B. It meant he could communicate with people in many countries.
C. Most new photographers use Instagram at first.
12. Ryan most likes to take photos of
A. people and places in New York.
B. wildlife on the coast.
C. famous people he sees in the city.

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13. Ryan believes that he has taken his best photos
A. when unexpected things happened.
B. after making careful preparations.
C. very early in the morning.
14. Ryan first took photos with
A. his father’s camera.
B. his own camera.
C. his sister’s phone.
15. What does Ryan think young photographers should do?
A. Wait until they are older to try to become successful at photography.
B. Find out what type of photography is in fashion.
C. Do the kind of photography that they particularly enjoy.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Part 3.(20 points) Listen to a lecturer in physical sciences talking about space observation and
answer questions 16-25. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.
Questions 16-25: Complete the note below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

SPACE OBSERVATION
Early days
First telescopes - started the (16) _________________
Galileo’s telescope - moved the focus from (17) _______________ to the sky
First (18) ________ - by John William Draper (1839)

Present days
Professional astronomers - aim to get (19) _________________
Amateur astronomers - aim to photograph beautiful images, e.g. (20) ____________ (Greece)

Contribution of amateur astronomers

Specialised knowledge
e.g. * recognise changes in the (21) ____________ of a space object
* are able to produce (22) ___________ of space
Two main types of observation
a. new discoveries, e.g. an (23) __________ or a comet
b. monitor the (24) ____________ of objects in space
Main advantages
* great patience and passion
* can conduct (25) _____________ observattions

Your answers:
16. 17.
18. 19.
20. 21.
22. 23.
24. 25.

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 SECTION B.LEXICO – GRAMMAR (20 points)
Part 1.(12 points)Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. Write A, B,
C or D in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.
1. ______ her absence from class yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.
A. Although B. In spite of C. Because of D. Because
2. ______ , I will give him the report.
A. Before he will return B. When he returns
C. Until he will return D. No sooner he returns
3. ______ , he found everyone waiting for him.
A. Entering the hall B. Entered the hall
C. Being entered into the hall D. To have entered in the hall
4. He is sleeping comfortably in a ______bag.
A. nice big cotton sleeping B. big nice cotton sleeping
C. cotton sleeping big nice D. nice cotton sleeping big
5.Boys often enjoy doing things in a ______ way.
A. create B. creative C. creativity D. creatively
6. Although the coach had not thought her a good tennis player at first, she ______ to be a champion.
A. gave out B. turned out C. held up D. came around
7. You'd better ______ a commitment to being a volunteer on a regular basis.
A. promise B. do C. make D. pull
8. They are conducting a wide ______ of surveys throughout Vietnam.
A. collection B.range C.selection D.group
9. Janet has to travel a lot in her new job. She is on the ______ all the time.
A. field B. mood C. way D. go
Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes the following
exchange.
10Jim is talking to his friend about social network.
Jim: “I think people nowadays prefer instant messaging and social networking to emails.”
Sue: “ ______.”
A. I don't like emails. B. That's true!
C. I'd prefer text messaging D. That's OK!
Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D toindicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in the following sentence.
Employers usually look for candidates who have qualifications andrelevant experience.
11. A. excellent B. rich C. appropriate D. extensive
Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or Dto indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word in the following sentence.
12. I take my hat off to all those people who worked hard to get the contract.
A. encourage B. congratulate C. disrespect D. welcome

Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

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Part 2.(8 points) Read the passage below, identify and write down 8 mistakes and their corrections
in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
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1 "Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Viet Nam is developing rapidly and gradually affirming that it is a
2 pillar and breakthrough technology in the four industrial revolution. Technological powers have
3 long built their own AI development strategies, taken this technology as the core for accelerating
4 economic development." Open Gov reports.
5 Over the last few years, more organizations have started developing and applying AI in varied
6 fields including education, telecommunications, retail, healthcare and others, that have not only
7 gradual dominated the market but also earned huge profits.
8 Viet Nam is not outside this development trend neither. In recent years, Viet Nam's AI industry
9 has made visible strides with increasing AI content in various products, the release noted. Large
10 domestic technology corporations that is interested in investing in and building AI sources
11 implement AI projects. Many domestic companies as well as innovative start-ups, also tend to
12 invest in AI and carry over many new applications in new business models. However, like
13 countries that prioritize AI investment, Viet Nam lacks large databases, infrastructure, resources,
and a solid foundation from AI businesses.
Your answers:
Line Mistakes Corrections Line Mistakes Corrections
1. 5.
2. 6.
3. 7.
4. 8.

SECTION C. READING (70 points)

Part 1.(20 points) Read the passage and choose the best answer. Write your answers A, B, C or D
in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.
HAVING A ROOMATE
Since I can remember I have always shared a bedroom with my older brother. Sharing a room with him
has had both advantages and disadvantages, but (1) ________, I would say I actually quite like it. Our
room is quite large, so we each have our own double bed and a bit of (2) __________ to keep our things.
Fortunately, we also get on fairly well, so we (3)____________ argue, although we do occasionally have
small (4) ____________ about whose turn it is to tidy up. We are quite good at sharing our (5) _______,
like our computer or our toy cars when we were younger, as we have always had to do this.
Nevertheless, we each have our own wall, so we can (6) ________ it the way we want to. For example,
my brother has all his sports medals hung up on his wall, (7) ________ I have posters of my sporting (8)
________ on mine. If I was to move into my own room now, I (9) _________ probably feel a bit lonely,
at least at first, as I am used to my brother’s (10) ________.
1. A. mainly B. overally C. largely D. then
2. A. place B. area C. space D. territory
3. A. usually B. rarely C. scarcely D. extraordinary
4. A. argue B. conversations C. discussions D. disagreements
5. A. possessions B. objects C. items D. gadgets
6. A. ornament B. construct C. decorate D. furnish
7. A. though B. instead C. nevertheless D. whereas
8. A. team B. people C. heroes D. likes
9. A. will B. would C. can D. does
10. A. company B. way C. habit D. existence
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

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Part 2.(10 points)Read the text below and fill in each gap with ONE suitable word. Write your
answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.
THE WORLD OF DREAMS
Most people feel that when they dream, they are off to another world. On the (1)________, dreams are
often connected to our daily lives. When our whole mind (2)_________ filled with something, when we
are either very upset (3)________ when we are in good spirit, a dream will represent (4)_______ reality
in symbols. It is often said that we benefit from dreams because they help the spirit to heal itself when
things (5)__________ wrong. Dreams are therefore a kind of escape, almost a holiday from
(6)__________ life, with its fears and responsibilities. It is, (7)_________, a strange kind (8)_________
holiday because whether we have a wonderful time or whether it turns (9)_________ to be a nightmare,
we quickly forget it. Most dreams disappear forever, (10)_________ you are one of those people
disciplined enough to write them down as soon as you wake up.

Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Part 3.(20 points) Read the following passage and answer the following questions.

Research in Britain has shown that green consumers continue to flourish as a significant group
amongst shoppers. This suggests that politicians who claim environmentalism is yesterday’s issue may
be seriously misjudging the public mood.
A report from Mintel, the market research organization, says that despite the recession and financial
pressures, more people than ever want to buy environmentally friendly products and a ‘green wave’ has
swept through consumerism, taking in people previously untouched by environmental concerns. The
recently published report also predicts that the process will repeat itself with ‘ethical’ concerns,
involving issues such as fair trade with the Third World and the social record of businesses. Companies
will have to be more honest and open in response to this mood.
According to Mintel, the image of green consumerism as associated in the past with the more
eccentric members of society has virtually disappeared. The consumer research manager for Mintel,
Angela Hughes, said it had become firmly established as a mainstream market. She explained that as far
as the average person is concerned, environmentalism has not gone off the boil. In fact, it has spread
across a much wider range of consumer groups, ages and occupations.
Besides, four in ten people are ‘ethical spenders’, buying goods which do not, for example, involve
dealings with oppressive regimes. This figure is the same as in 1990, although the number of ‘armchair
ethicals’ has risen from 28 to 35 percent and only 22 percent say they are unconcerned now, against 30
per cent in 1990. Hughes claims that in the twenty-first century, consumers will be encouraged to think
more about the entire history of the products and services they buy, including the policies of the
companies that provide them and that this will require a greater degree of honesty with consumers.
Among green consumers, animal testing is the top issue – 48 percent said they would be deterred
from buying a product if it had been tested on animals - followed by concerns regarding irresponsible
selling, the ozone layer, river and sea pollution, forest destruction, recycling and factory farming.
However, concern for specific issues is lower than in 1990, suggesting that many consumers feel that
Government and business have taken on the environmental agenda.

Questions 1-7:Choose the most appropriate answers (A, B, C or D) to the questions and write them in
the corresponding numbered boxes provided
1.Which is the most suitable title for the passage?
A. Consumers Are Up in Arms about Animal Testing
B. Politicians Refuse to Cope with Green Wave Head-on
C. Surveys Offer an Insight into the Nature of Consumerism
D. Green Wave Washes Over Mainstream Shopping

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2. According to the passage, politicians may have “misjudged the public mood” because ______.
A. they are pre-occupied with the recession and financial problems
B. there is more widespread interest in the environment agenda than they anticipated
C. consumer spending has increased significantly as a result of ‘green’ pressure
D. shoppers are displeased with government policies on a range of issues
3. The phrase “off the boil” in paragraph 3 mostly means ______.
A. less popular B. more attractive C. more interesting D. less complicated
4. The word “that” in paragraph 4 refers to ______.
A. products B. policies C. companies D. consumers
5. The word “deterred” in paragraph 5 could be best replaced by ______.
A. discouraged B. avoided C. stimulated D. persuaded
6. Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Consumers are turning their back on green products due to economic strains.
B. Environmentalism has appealed to a more diverse consumer demographic.
C. There has been a plunge in the number of “armchair ethical” since 1990.
D. Green consumers are most concerned about a product’s commercial aspect.
7. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Those who are in favour of green consumerism used to be regarded as weird.
B. The majority of politicians are turning a blind eye to environmentalism.
C. Mintel’s primary mission is to promote consumption of environment-friendly products.
D. A lot of companies have started to reveal the history of products and services on offer.

Questions 8-10: Complete the summary.

The Mintel report suggests that in future companies will be forced to practise greater (8)
___________ in their dealings because of the increased awareness amongst (9) __________ of ethical
issues. This prediction is supported by the growth in the number of (10) _______ identified in the most
recent survey published. As a consequence, it is felt that companies will have to think more carefully
about their social record.

Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
8. 9. 10.

Part 4.(20 points)You are going to read about four people who had unexpected experiences while
they were on holiday. For questions 1-10, choose from the people (A-D). The people may be chosen
more than once.
HOLIDAY SURPRISES
A. Anna Jones – Sicily
I travelled to Sicily and had arranged to meet my host family at the airport in Palermo at 8 p.m.
The flight was fine and I had nearly finished my book when the pilot announced that we would be
delayed because of a storm in Palermo. I felt a bit anxious at this point, but the flight continued without
any problems. Then, as we were approaching Palermo, we hit the storm and the pilot announced that the
flight had been redirected to another city in Sicily. We landed there, and then an hour or so later the
plane took off again for Palermo. By the time we finally landed in Palermo it was almost midnight. My
host family had been worried about me. They were very kind to me and we had a delicious late-night
dinner as soon as we got to their house.
B. Callum McKinnon – Japan
I went on a trip to Japan to visit my uncle, who was working in Tokyo. While we wer there, we
all decided to visit a famous site called the Inari Shrine in Kyoto. Unfortunately, we hadn’t arranged
accommodation, and when we arrived, we realised that most of the hotels were fully booked because it
was a national holiday. We decided to visit the shrine anyway and find accommodation later. However,
as we were walking back through the woods, but then we met an American who had a map and helped

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us to get back onto the path and to find our way back to the entrance. He told us that he was staying in a
guest house that might have some rooms available. We received a warm welcome there and met a lot of
nice people.
C. Lucy Parker- Morocco
Last winter I went on an amazing trip with my family. We spent two days in Spain before taking
the ferry to Morroco to visit my aunt and uncle. We had a brilliant time exploding the markets, and
tasting incredible food. We had planned to take the ferry back to Spain on Thursday evening, but we
decided to stay an extra night and leave early the next morning. On our final day in Morroco, we got up
early to catch the train from Fez to Tangier, where we would get the ferry back to Spain and our flight
back to London. Unfortunately, because it was the New year holiday, there was a reduced ferry service
that day. We managed to catch a much later ferry, but by the time we arrived back in Spain, we had
already missed our connection. There were no flights with seats available for two days, but least we got
to spend longer in Spain.
D. Ian Roberts – Iceland
I travelled to the USA with my family last summer, and we chose a flight that had a stopover in
Iceland. We decided to stay there for three nights as we had never been there before and it was a good
oppotunity to visit. Because it was summer, we thought that our light waterproof jackets would be warm
enough for our time there. But when we arrrived in Reykjavik, it was pouring with rain and very cold.
We met a local woman when we were waiting for the bus who kindly gave us her umbrella and told us
where we could buy warm clothes.
We eventually found an outdoor clothing shop and bought warm coats, hats and gloves. We put our new
clothes to good use by doing plenty of activities, including walking, snowmobiling and whale watching.
The stopover really cost us a lot, but it was worth it.
Our warm clothes stayed in the suitcase for the rest of the trip though

Which people mentions ................... Your answers

1. was not prepared for the weather? 1.
2. had transport difficulties because of the time of the year? 2.
3. visited somewhere at a popular time of year? 3.
4. had an unexpected expense? 4.
5. had to wait a long time to arrive at his/her destination? 5.
6. changed their travel plans while on holiday? 6.
7. received assistance from a local person? 7.
8. received assistance from another tourist? 8.
9. had people waiting for him/her? 9.
10. was unable to leave on the day they had planned? 10.

SECTION D. WRITING (60 points)

Part 1.(10 points)Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.
Use from TWO to FIVE words only. DO NOT change the word given.
1. Her wedding dress is going to be made by a famous designer. MADE
=>She is going to ________________________________ by a famous designer.
2. I regret not studying hard at school. HAD
=> If ________________________________ hard at school.

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3. I prefer to go by car rather than go by coach. SOONER
=> I ____________________________ than go by coach.
4. The letter arrived completely unexpectedly this morning. BLUE
=>The letter arrived________________________________ this morning.
5. You’d feel better if you had a quiet holiday. DO
=>A _________________________________good.
Part 2.(20 points)This is part of a letter you have received from an English-speaking friend, Lilly.

I’ve won some prize money in a competition, and I’m not sure what to do. My family think
I should save the money, but I want to spend it all on an exciting holiday. What do you
think I should do?

Write an e-mail to your friend (about 80-100 words) giving her some advice. Use your name as
Mai. DO NOT write any addresses.
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Part 3.(30 points)Your English teacher has asked you to write a story (100-120 words) for your
school story writing competition. Your story MUST begin with the following sentence:

I was glad when my phone started to ring.

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 PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC&ĐÀO KỲ THI HSG HUYỆN LỚP 9 NĂM HỌC 2021-2022
TẠO ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM MÔN TIẾNG ANH

SECTION A – LISTENING (50 pts)

Part 1: 10 x 2 pt = 20 pts
1. personality 2. genetic 3. parents’ attention 4. 3,000 5. astronaut
6. social 7. freedom 8. minds 9. mature 10. making

Part 2. 5 x 2 pts = 10pts

11. B 12. A 13. A 14. A 15. C

Part 3. 10 x 2 pts = 20pts

16. scientific revolution 17. (the) Earth
18. Moon/Moon photo(graph) 19. research data
20. solar eclipse 21. brightness
22. accurate measurement(s) 23. exploding star
24. evolution 25. long term/(long-term)

SECTION B – LEXICO – GRAMMAR (20 pts)

Part 1. 12 x 1 pt = 12 pts
1. C 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. B 6. B
7. C 8. B 9. D 10. B 11. C 12. C

Part 2. 6 x 1 pt = 6 pts
Line Mistakes Corrections Line Mistakes Corrections
1. 2 four fourth 5. 7 gradual gradually
2. 3 taken taking 6. 8 neither either
3. 5 varied various 7. 10 is are
4. 6 that which 8. 12 over out

SECTION C – READING (70 pts)

Part 1. 10 x 2 pt = 20 pts
1. B 2. C 3. B 4. D 5.A 6. C 7. D 8. C 9. B 10. A

Part 2. 10 x 1 pt = 10pts
1. contrary 2. is 3. or 4. this 5. go
6. real 7. however 8. of 9. out 10. unless

Part 3. 10 x 2 pts = 20 pts

1. D 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. A
8. honesty and openness 9. consumers 10. armchair ethicals

Part 4. 10 x 2 pt = 20 pts
1. D 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. A 6. C 7. D 8. B 9. A 10. C

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 SECTION D – WRITING (60 pts)

Part 1. 5 x 2 pts = 10 pts

1. .... have/get her wedding dress made....
2. .....only I had studied ..........
3. ....would sooner go by car
4. ... completely out of the blue
5. ....quiet holiday would do you

Part 2. (20 pts)

1.Length (1pt):80 – 100 words
2.Ideas (10 pts): Giving advice
3.Organization and Style (2pts):informal
4. Vocabulary and Grammar (7pts):appropriate to the level of gifted secondary school students.

Part 3. (30 pts)

1. Length: (2pts): about 100 – 120 words.
2. Ideas (15 pts): ideas are developed with unity, coherence, and cohesion.
3. Organization and Style (3pts):organized and presented with style, and clarity appropriate to writing
stories
4. Vocabulary and Grammar (10pts): a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of
English language gifted secondary school students.

Total: 200 pts/10 = 20 pts

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