SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI VĂN HÓA LỚP 9 THCS

QUẢNG TRỊ NĂM HỌC 2022-2023

Khóa thi ngày 15 tháng 3 năm 2023
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề

(Đề thi có 12 trang)

Mã phách
Họ, tên chữ ký
Do Chủ tịch Hội đồng phách ghi

Giám thị 1:

Giám thị 2:

HỌ VÀ TÊN THÍ SINH:

SỐ BÁO DANH:

PHÒNG THI SỐ:

HỘI ĐỒNG THI:

HƯỚNG DẪN

- Thí sinh ghi đầy đủ thông tin: họ tên, số báo danh, phòng thi, hội đồng thi ở phần trên.
- Không được ghi kết quả bài làm lên trang này hoặc mặt sau của trang này.
- Thí sinh phải kiểm tra số trang đề thi trước khi làm bài (12 trang không kể trang phách).
- Ghi kết quả trả lời của từng câu hỏi vào ô trống đã cho ở dưới các phần.
- Trong phần ghi kết quả, thí sinh không được ghi bút đỏ, bút chì hoặc bút xóa.
- Thí sinh không được sử dụng tài liệu và giám thị không giải thích gì thêm.
 PHẦN ĐỀ VÀ BÀI LÀM CỦA THÍ SINH

Điểm Điểm Mã phách

Họ, tên chữ ký
1.Lis:……... (bằng số) (bằng chữ) Chủ tịch HĐ phách ghi
2.UoL:……
3.Read:….. Giám khảo 1:
4.Write:…..
Giám khảo 2:

SECTION 1: LISTENING COMPREHENSION (5.0 POINTS)

• Bài nghe gồm 4 phần, mỗi phần được nghe hai lần. Thí sinh có 20 giây để xem qua mỗi phần trước khi nghe.
• Mở đầu và kết thúc bài nghe có tín hiệu nhạc.
• Thí sinh ghi đáp án vào phần trả lời ở cuối bài nghe.

Part 1: Listen to the recording and choose the best answer A, B or C to each situation. Write your
answers on the corresponding numbered boxes below.
You will hear each situation twice.

1. You will hear a man talking to his wife about a podcast.

The man thinks
A. their daughter wouldn't enjoy it.
B. it would be useful for their daughter's studies.
C. it's free.
2. You will hear two friends talking about a new mobile phone.
The woman says
A. it's not much better than her last one.
B. it doesn't seem to be working properly.
C. the screen is damaged.
3. You will hear a woman talking to her husband about washing clothes.
The man says the washing machine
A. could be fixed quite cheaply.
B. has never worked properly.
C. doesn't need replacing.
4. You will hear two friends talking about living in the countryside.
What does the woman say?
A. It would be good for her health.
B. It's difficult to do your shopping.
C. It can feel lonely.
5. You will hear two friends talking about travelling by plane.
The man thinks
A. we should take more holidays at home.
B. flights are too expensive.
C. flying is faster than going by train.

Part 2: You will hear a telephone conversation between an officer of a small claims tribunal and a
consumer who wants to make a claim.
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each
answer. Then write your answers on the corresponding numbered boxes below.

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 Small claims tribunal – Claim form
Claimant’s name: Emily-Jane Appleby
Address: 1 Yeronga Street, (1) .........................................
Postcode: 4105
Telephone No. (home): (2) .........................................
Respondent: (3) .........................................
Company name: ABC (4) ......................................... ltd
Address: (5) .........................................avenue, Bardon
Postcode: 4065
Telephone no. (work): 72324681
Date (of transaction): 3rd Feb, 2011
Guarantee: (6) .........................................

Part 3: You will hear an interview with a woman called Sally Wainwright, who recently started
singing classes.
Listen and choose the best answer. Then write your answers on the corresponding numbered
boxes below.
1. Sally explained that
A. people kept telling her to try something different.
B. she didn’t enjoy art classes.
C. she had never been to a singing class.
2. Sally wanted to sing because
A. her husband wanted her to.
B. her mother told her she would love it.
C. she didn’t want to feel embarrassed about singing.
3. What does Sally say she likes about the group?
A. The people are very kind.
B. You don’t need to show you can sing well to join.
C. You only sing on your own if you want to.
4. What does Sally say about the first session?
A. She had problems with her car.
B. She felt better after talking with the organiser.
C. She was asked to stand at the back.
5. Since she has been singing with the group
A. Sally now sings with her children.
B. Sally has achieved all her goals.
C. Sally is more confident about singing on her own.
6. What does Sally say about singing?
A. It can make you physically stronger.
B. She is sure it is good for her health.
C. She ends a session feeling cheerful.

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Part 4: You will hear a lecture about kite making. Listen and write ONE WORD ONLY in each gap.
Then write your answers on the corresponding numbered boxes below.

Kite-making by the Maori people of New Zealand

Making and appearance of the kites:
- the priests who made the kites had rules for size and scale
- (1) …………….…………... was not allowed during a kite’s preparation
Kites:
- had frames that were decorated with grasses and (2) …………….…………...
- had a line of noisy (3) …………….…………... attached to them
- could be triangular, rectangular or (4) …………….…………... shaped
- Had patterns from clay mixed with (5) …………….…………... oil
- sometimes had human head masks with (6) …………….…………... and a tattoo
Purpose and function of kites:
- a way of sending (7) …………….…………... to gods
- a mean of (8) …………….…………... if enemies were coming

Write your answers here:

Part 1: 0.2/each
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Part 2: 0.2/each
1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

Part 3: 0.2/each
1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

Part 4: 0.2/each
1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 8.

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SECTION 2: USE OF LANGUAGE (3.0 POINTS)
Part 1: Choose the answers (A, B, C or D) that would best complete the following sentences.

1. By the time we ______ the resort, I think the rain will have stopped.
A. arrive B. come C. get D. reach
2. As his car had broken down she gave him a ______ to work.
A. drive B. way C. lift D. passage
3. Helen’s parents were very pleased when they read her school ______.
A. report B. papers C. diploma D. account
4. Don’t forget to ______ your alarm clock for 5:30.
A. put B. set C. ring D. go off
5. Jack ______ $ 500 out of the bank every week.
A. pulls B. draws C. moves D. removes
6. I don't think that purple shirt ______ with your yellow skirt.
A. suits B. goes C. fits D. wears
7. It is very difficult ______ to a conversation with all the noise around us.
A. bring up B. get through C. account for D. carry on
8. We feel very proud of the people who ______ to charity. It’s really great.
A. spend B. devote C. donate D. lend
9. Jason did not hear the bell because he was completely ______ in his reading.
A. absorbed B. received C. confirmed D. suspended
10. Mandy and her fiancé have ________ after their quarrel last week.
A. let down B. fallen out with C. made up D. dealt with

Write your answers (A, B, C or D) here (0.1/each):

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Part 2: There is one mistake in each sentence. Underline and correct it.

Example: I haven’t heard from the Maria since a long time.

Answer: I haven’t heard from the Maria since a long time.
Write the correction in the corresponding numbered box: FOR

1. I wish I have more time to look after my family.

2. The menu has already changed, but the customers are still complaining about the lack of variety.
3. When I introduced Tom to Bob, they were shaking hands.
4. She suggests that the whole class go to Ngon Restaurant to enjoy food from all in Vietnam.
5. Dragon Bridge in Da Nang is the must-see for all lovers of architecture.
6. In 1939, no more than 15 percent of all school-age children received any kind of school.
7. A new rail system in Hanoi is expected to complete in the next few years.
8. Stronger measures will have to be made to reduce the environmental pollution in rivers.

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9. A new advanced water treatment plant serving 300,000 customers is now on construction.
10. It is thought that the first temple was built at the current site in the 15th century.

Write your answers here (0.1/each):

Sentence 1 2 3 4 5

Correction

Sentence 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Correction

Part 3: Provide the correct form of the word in CAPITALS to fit each gap in the following sentences.
1. The man drives so _________ that he has a very bad accident. CARE
2. We really admire him for his recent _________. SUCCEED
3. I always remember _________ with you as we worked in group. DISCUSSION
4. You will feel very _________ when you finish this exam. SATISFY
5. We do not like the people who are often _________. FRIEND
6. He is a pleasant child, but often rowdy,_________ and rough with others. OBEY
7. They sell the best cigars at the _________ round the corner. TOBACCO
8. To our relief, her _________ attempt to commit suicide failed. DESPAIR
9. Will you make a brief _________ of the fellow? CHARACTER
10. Her last diary _________ revealed her deep sorrow. ENTER

Write your answers here (0.1/each):

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

SECTION 3: READING COMPREHENSION (5.0 POINTS)

Part 1: Read the text below and fill in the gap with one suitable word. For each question, write the
answer on the space provided.
Every day millions of people travel by plane. However, a small percentage of passengers go weak at
the knees just thinking about flying, (1)____________others suffer acute physical discomfort, which
is mostly brought (2)____________by the change in air pressure.
So what can be done to prevent problems? If you move about as often as (3)____________that is walk
up and down the aisle, you (4)____________ prevent sluggish circulation and stiff joints.
In (5)____________ of breathing difficulties, you will be able to ease the problem only if you increase
your oxygen intake before boarding. A good thirty-minute brisk walk should help.

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If you intend to fly, it would also be wise to follow some general advice. Firstly, if you suffer from any
serious health problems, ask your doctor if it's safe for you to travel or not. If you have a medical
condition, don't forget to bring your medicine (6)____________. It has been suggested that if you can
climb a dozen stairs without getting (7)____________ of breath, it is safe for you to fly. Should you
have a heavy cold or a bad cough, try to avoid flying.
As long as you follow this advice, you will have no problem during your flight.

Write your answers here (0.1/each):

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Part 2: For each question, choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) and write it on the provided space.
Slacklining
Slacklining is an increasingly popular activity in London's parks. All you need if you want to make a
go at slacklining is a two trees about fifteen metres apart, a five-centimetre-wide strap of around the
same length and the equipment to (1) _____ the strap to the trees.
The slackline is not a rope, but a flat piece of strong webbing material. The (2) _____ is to try to walk
along the line without (3) _____ your balance. As the line is usually (4) _____ about a metre or so
above the ground, there is no (5) _____ risk of injury if you don’t (6) _____ to stay on the line. Other
street sports, such as skateboarding and parkour are much more dangerous.
Basically, slacklining (7) _____ quite a lot of practice, but it is something you can learn to do. At
first, most people like to (8) _____ on to a friend's hand until getting used to the feeling of the moving
line under their feet.
1. A. join B. attach C. unite D. stick
2. A. aim B. target C. plan D. schedule
3. A. dropping B. missing C. losing D. slipping
4. A. positioned B. stood C. settled D. arranged
5. A. deep B. great C. wide D. tall
6. A. realise B. achieve C. manage D. succeed
7. A. asks B. requests C. calls D. requires
8. A. keep B. hold C. touch D. stay

Write your answers (A, B, C or D) here (0.1/each):

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Part 3: For each person, choose the most suitable programme.

The people below (1-5) all want to watch something on TV.
There are descriptions of eight TV programmes (A-H).
Decide which programmes would be the most suitable for the people below.

1. Lorraine is having a day off work with a cold. She wants to watch a quiz show during the
afternoon especially one with cash prizes.
2. Gary can't sleep and wants to see if there is anything on TV. He’d like to watch a film and enjoys
crime thrillers or anything with lots of action.
3. Isabelle is babysitting a seven-year-old girl. She’s looking for a children’s programme that has

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anything to do with drawing or cooking so they can do it together.
4. Raj and his wife Grace are spending the evening at home and are keen to watch a film together.
They would like to watch something romantic and not anything that’s too long.
5. Robert has some friends coming round for the evening. He would like a programme showing
live football that has experts discussing the game afterwards.

A. Show Me How
In today's programme Gemma and her best friend Louise will show you how to make a delicious banana
bread. Mums or dads should remember to get the ingredients ready so you can follow the friends'
instructions during the show.
B. The Big Chase
When the police start their investigation into a series of robberies, they expect to be making an early
arrest. However, they are not prepared for the danger around every corner. A very exciting story that is
sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. This week’s late-night film starts at 12.30.
C. Brain of Britain
On this week’s quiz show for the very clever we have a taxi driver, a lawyer, a journalist and a gardener
answering questions. The winner will go through to the final next month with the chance of being
crowned Brain of Britain. See how many questions you can answer!
D. Front Row
Join our team of experts as they discuss the draw for the next round of the FA Cup. Find out who will
be playing who when they meet for the next round in two weeks’ time. We’ll have reporters out and
about interviewing players on their opinions of the draw.
E. 5.2.1
Join your host Sam Daniels as a team of friends from university try to answer questions on general
knowledge and their favourite subjects. Can they win the top prize of £20,000? Join US just after the
lunchtime news at 1.30.
F. Molly and Me
In this week's programme Molly reads another story from a well-known children's author. For five- to
eight-year-olds - sit together with your child and enjoy some quiet time as you follow the story with
Molly and her friends.
G. Last Summer
When Greg and Sandra meet on a coach journey to Athens, they quickly realise they have so much in
common. They decide to spend the following two weeks together, fall in love and dream of a future
together. However, life gets in the way. A short but very enjoyable 90-minute film.
H. Midweek
In tonight's game you can see two teams both playing at their very best. The programme begins at 7.00
and the game starts at 7.30. stay around after the match for views from our team of professional players
and managers as they discuss the result and choose their man of the match.

Write your answers (A, B, C or D) here (0.2/each):

1 2 3 4 5

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Part 4: Read the text and then choose the best answer (A-H) to complete each gap.
Five sentences have been removed from the text below.
For each question, choose the correct answer.
There are three extra sentences which you do not need to use.
A. For example, some people bring clothes that are damaged.
B. Do this with another person so everyone knows it has been done fairly.
C. Then when you're ready, the swap can begin.
D. Why not organise a clothes exchange or clothes swap party?
E. Firstly, people can recycle clothes that would otherwise end up as rubbish.
F. That's why you'll have to find another location.
G. With small numbers you can hold the event in your home.
H. However, the idea became very popular with university students.

Clothes exchange
Are you like me and have clothes in your wardrobe that you have hardly ever worn? Perhaps you even
have something with the label still attached. Before you put them in a bag and take
them to your local charity shop or throw them away, consider another possibility. (1) ________
Clothes swaps are becoming very popular as they give people the chance to offer their clothing they
don't want in exchange for something they'd like to have for themselves. These parties
are great for the environment. (2) ________ They also allow you to update what's in your wardrobe
and to do it without spending any money at all.
If you're thinking of organising one yourself, it's best to keep the event quite small, just inviting friends
and relatives. (3) ________ In order to make sure there's something for everyone, and that
everyone feels included, invite people who are of a similar size and age. Either that or make sure there'll
be a wide range of sizes on offer. Finally, decide on the number of items that everyone
should bring before the event.
On the day, each person is given a button for every item they bring. These are used instead of money.
You might decide before you start that some high-quality items should be worth more buttons than a
much cheaper item. (4) ________
Make sure items are presented nicely, not thrown on a table in a pile. The idea is to make the whole
experience feel professional, almost as enjoyable as looking round your local clothes shop.
Allow 15 minutes at the beginning for people to look at what is on offer. (5) ________ Make sure
nobody tries to take anything before the swap is supposed to start or it may result in an argument!

Write your answers here (0.2/each):

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Part 5: You are going to read an article about cycling. For questions 1-10, choose from the cyclists
(A-D). The cyclists may be chosen more than once.
When talking about their bike, which cyclist
1. accepts the need to wear uncomfortable safety equipment?

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 2. advises people to make sure a new bike is comfortable to ride?
3. believes that false information was given by the seller?
4. disagrees with other people’s opinion of one of the bike’s features?
5. hopes not to get caught in bad weather on the bike?
6. feels that cycling is less frustrating than driving?
7. finds some cycle journeys easier than others?
8. feels that the bike matches the owner’s character?
9. was once the victim of bike crime?
10. was a professional cyclist for a short time?

I love my bike
Four young Dubliners talk about the joys of cycling in the city
A. Erin
This old second-hand bike gets me from A to В all right because you don’t need flashy sets of gears or
anything like that in a city this size and it makes it less of a target for thieves. But having said that,
mine’s a very bright colour - it cheers me up, especially when I have to cycle home in the pouring rain.
I’ve always thought that the bike was a good reflection of the real me actually, and I usually wear jeans
when I’m cycling. I might need to rethink that though because I’ve just started my own company, and
my outlook on life has changed a little. There may be times when I need to turn up looking a bit more
elegant! I’d say to anyone thinking of getting a bike, make sure the saddle’s right before you part with
your money. If you’re going to use it a lot, you don’t want to get sore.
В. Luke
I bought my bike from an Internet auction site and had to have it shipped from Germany in pieces. I
then paid to have it assembled here in Dublin - but it was worth it. I use it every day and tend to wear
everyday clothes and try and dodge the showers. I cycle all over the city because it’s much quicker than
walking and you don’t get snarled up in the traffic, which can be a pain in a motor vehicle. At least on
a bike you can keep moving. The only tip I’d give to novice cyclists round here is keep a lookout for
drivers turning left, it’s easy for them to miss you because you can see what they’re doing but they
can’t necessarily see you. I worked briefly as a cycle courier — delivering letters and stuff. It was fun,
but I wouldn’t recommend making a career out of it!
C. Claire
My parents picked this bike up for me in New York. It’s a red and black cruiser with a burger-shaped
bell some of my friends think that’s a bit uncool, but I don’t really go along with that idea. I’ve got two
helmets, a summer and a winter version but I still get too hot on really sunny days. Still, you can’t really
do without one, can you? I cycle down to college in no time at all, but the uphill trek home takes me
around thirty-five minutes. I only take the bus if it’s wet. It’s quicker, but on the bike, I can make my
own mind up about when I travel. I cycle in high heels, which you might think would be tricky, but is
actually easier than walking any distance in them. But I wouldn’t really recommend them to other
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D. Kieran
My bike’s an early 1980s racer and I bought it off an old man who sells junk out of his garage. He
reckoned it had once belonged to a professional cycling champion, but I think he was making it up. I
was looking for old cameras, but when I saw it I couldn’t resist it. It did get stolen on one occasion, but
then later that week I saw someone riding it up my street. I grabbed him and gave him his taxi fare
home so that I could take it back. My advice to cyclists would be to wear fluorescent armbands,
especially at night or in poor weather conditions. They’re less uncomfortable than the waistcoats or
jackets in the same material. I’ve just invested in special raingear actually, but I don’t find it very
comfortable, to be honest, because as soon as the sun comes out, you feel overdressed.

Write your answers (A, B, C or D) here (0.15/each):

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

SECTION 4: WRITING (5.0 POINTS)

Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first one. Do not change the
word given at the end of each line. You must use BETWEEN 3 AND 5 WORDS including the given word
(0.2/each).
1. The rescue workers had too little food to feed everyone. NOT
 There ................................................................................................ the rescue workers to feed everyone.
2 There’s far less noise in this street than there used to be. NEARLY
 In this street, there isn’t ...................................................................................................... there used to be.
3. Julie doesn’t like playing the guitar as much as she likes singing. RATHER
 Julie prefers .........................................................................................................................................the guitar.
4. By the look on their faces, you’d assume they had seen a ghost. THOUGH
 They looked ........................................................................................................................................... a ghost.
5. You have to wear safety helmets at all times. WORN
 Safety helmets ................................................................................................................................ at all times.
6. The amount of money spent on the project makes it very important. OF
 This project ............................................................................................... owing to the money spent on it.
7. It remains to be seen if it was a good decision or not. TIME
 Only time ....................................................................................................................................correctly or not.

Part 2: Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one (0.2/each).
1. “Hand over the bag or I’ll kill you”, the robber said to the girl.
 The robber threatened .................................................................................................................................. .
2. I have never watched a more interesting film than this one.
 This is .............................................................................................................................................................. .

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3. The mouse runs so fast that the cat can’t catch.
 So ...................................................................................................................................................................... .
4. People said that Tom had won a lottery ticket.
 Tom ................................................................................................................................................................... .
5. He tried to study hard. However, he did not pass the exam.
 No matter .......................................................................................................................................................... .
6. We couldn’t relax until all the guests had gone home.
 Only................................................................................................................................................................... .
7. I have never seen such man here before.
 Never before...................................................................................................................................................... .
8. We weren’t surprised by his success.
 It came .............................................................................................................................................................. .

Part 3: Write an essay of about 250 words (2.0/essay).

With a smartphone, users can use artificial intelligence (AI) like Chat GPT to search for any
answers they like. Thus, some people believe that it will be helpful for school learners while others
claim it can do more harm than good for their learning.
What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages if school children use AI to learn
school subjects?
Notes: Don’t use real proper names of people, schools.
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