Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 9 TP Hà Nội năm 2023 có đáp án

The two speakers agree that soaps should not ____.

Extract Two

You overhear a conversation in a shop between a jewellery-maker and a customer.

3. The jeweller took up her craft because ____

When asked about her attitude to her craft, the jeweller reveals

Extract Three

You overhear two colleagues, Richard and Kate, discussing a round-the-world trip Kate is planning to go on.

5. When talking to Kate about her trip, Richard is ____

When asked about her fellow travelers, Kate reveals ______.

Section 2: You will hear part of a radio programme in which an expert on theatre history is talking about the life of a famous actress called Helen Perry. For questions 7-15, fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS according to what you hear.

The common view that acting was an unsuitable career for a woman was shared by

(7) ____ Helen admitted that her greatest problems in acting involved (8) _____. In her fifties, Helen had to have a dangerous (9) ______ which saved her career. Helen's broad popularity reflects her skill as both a (10) _____ and a classical actress. Helen was so popular that a brand of (11) _____was named after her. Evidence of Helen's skill as a writer can be found in some of the (12) _____ that she wrote. We can get an idea of the quality of her later performances from (13) _____ of the time. What pleased Helen most was the attention she received from (14) _____ and that was all the (15) _____ she really needed.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A, B, C, or D.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A, B, C, or D.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A, B, C, or D.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A, B, C, or D.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A, B, C, or D.

Choose the word whose main stress pattern is different from that of the others by circling A, B, C or D.

Choose the word whose main stress pattern is different from that of the others by circling A, B, C or D.

Choose the word whose main stress pattern is different from that of the others by circling A, B, C or D.

Choose the word whose main stress pattern is different from that of the others by circling A, B, C or D.

Choose the word whose main stress pattern is different from that of the others by circling A, B, C or D.

PART III. VOCABULARY - GRAMMAR

I. Circle the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences.

 26. Sky Airlines ___ safety standards were considered so poor that its planes were banned in Europe in 2002 has improved greatly in recent years.

A prize of $25,000 is offered to whoever ____ the one-hour cycling record of 90 kilometres.

It was not until they sent me the invitation ____ how meaningful I was to them.

I ____ cycling by accident, but once I have started, I loved it.

A trial medication ____ to treat common viral infections has proved to be somewhat elective.

Consumers often ____ from the increasing competition among supermarkets, which try to attract customers by lowering their prices.

For a short while, I managed to catch ___ of the President entering the palace.

He taught his children to be respectful ____ other cultures.

This is _____ the most difficult job I've ever had to do.

Mr. Nixon refused to answer the questions on the ____ that the matter was confidential.

His new play is not only interesting but also unique. It is really off the beaten _____.

I'm going for a walk in the park. Would you like to ___ me company?

_____, the stranger knew my name.

He works until nine o'clock every evening, and that's quite ____ the work he does over the weekend.

It is mandatory that smoking in public_____.

II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the words) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

41. Before the advent of the railways, communications were slow and difficult.

"Wow, you've already finished your assignments? They are not due until next week; you are really on the hall. I wish I could be more organized."

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

43. Wealthy families find it easier to support their children financially.

When I suggested he was mistaken, John got hot under the collar and stormed out of the room.

A live broadcast of any public event, such as a space flight or sporting occasion, is almost (45) ______ (VARIABLE) accompanied by the thoughts of a commentator.

This may be on television, along with the relevant pictures, or (46) ____ (ALTERNATE) on radio.

The technique involved differs between the two media, with radio broadcasters needing to be more explicit and (47) _____ (DESCRIBE) because of the absence of visual information.

TV commentators do not need to paint a picture for their audience; instead their various (48) ______ (OBSERVE) should add to the images that are already there.

Both types of commentators should try to be informative but should avoid sounding (49) ______ (OPINION).

In sports commentary, fairness and impartiality to both sides are vital, but spontaneity and (50) ______ (ENTHUSE) are valued by those watching or listening.

Because of the (51) _____ (PREDICT) nature of live events, thorough preparation in advance is vital.

Anyone interested in becoming a commentator should have excellent organizational skills, a willingness to work (52) ____ (REGULAR) hours, and a strong voice.

V. Complete each sentence using a verb from column A in the correct form and a particle from column B. You use each verb and particle once ONLY.

53. Mary isn't very wasteful with her income, she prefers to ____ some money for her studies in Oxford.

At the age of seventeen, Ronald was ______ and stationed in Oklahoma.

We are hoping the campaign will _____ well or else we'll lose our trading partners.

Another twenty well-trained engineers have been _____ to accelerate the design work in the assembly department.

It's no use _____ on the past only.

Father says he's too ______ after working the nightshift.

Believe it or not, but the prices of the domestic cereal products have ____ too much to be competitive with the imported ones.

Doctor Carter will be ______ for Doctor Smith in the maternity ward during September.

VI. Think of one word which can be used appropriately in all three sentences.

 61. ________

A. The bill includes a 10% service _____.

B. The manager is away at a conference and has left her deputy in ____.

C. The youngest daughter took ______ of the family business when her father retired.

________

A. There will be a question-and-answer session at the end of the conference which will _____ delegates the opportunity to get more information.

B. I'd love a holiday on the Galapagos Islands, but I really can't _____ it.

C. The managing director warned that the company cannot ______ any more bad publicity.

________

A. The tutor said the organisation of ideas in my essay was _____, but I needed to do more work on the conclusion.

B. They say that the secret of a _____ skin is drinking plenty of liquids and eating lots of fruit and vegetables.

C. It was a long time before the road was _____ of traffic, so that she could overtake the lorry.

________

A. I don't look very respectable. Can you wait a couple of minutes while I ____?

B. Brendan's gone to the library to ____ his books.

C. It's going to be a difficult journey since I ____ three times.

________

A. Mrs. Lorene ____ me a copy of the books she had written many years ago.

B. The results of the survey ____ that people are eating more healthily than five years ago.

C. Petra ____ no interest in science when she was at school.

You don't need a big garden - even a small space can be used to (66) ____

all kinds of delicious herbs and vegetables and the (67) ____ will brighten up even the dullest balcony or patio.

There's nothing like cutting a few fresh (68) ____ of mint or parsley to add to your summer salads!

Fill an old egg tray with soil. (69) ____ one seed in each of the separate egg compartments.

Lightly cover the tray with a piece of cling film in order to (70) _____ moisture - at this stage

a(n) (71) _____ atmosphere is best.

Put the tray on the windowsill in the sunshine and your seeds will soon begin to (72) ___.

Be careful though - if the weather is (73) ____ move the tray to a cooler spot.

When the first (74) ____ begin to show through the soil, transfer them into larger pots.

Avoid harmful chemicals by collecting all the vegetable and fruit peelings from your kitchen and creating your own organic (75) ____ with which to fertilize your new plants!

she has been building (76) ___ data on him.

Pepperberg, whose recently published book The Alex Studies makes fascinating reading, claims Alex doesn't copy speech but intentionally uses words to get (77) ____ it is what he wants.

In actual (78) _____, some of his cognitive skills are identical to those of a five-year-old child.

(79) _____ a child's, Alex's learning has been a steady progression.

Early on, he (80) _____ vocalize whether two things were the same or different.

Presented (81) _____ different-colored balls and blocks and asked the number of the red blocks, he'll answer correctly.

82) _____ he asks to sit on your shoulder and you put him

(83) _____ else, he'll complain: "Wanna go shoulder."

A few experts remain skeptical, seeing very (84) ____ in Alex's performance beyond learning by association, by means of intensive training.

As parrots live for 60 years or more, Alex may surprise (85) _____ all further.

A disadvantage of fast communication

High-speed communication and its benefits

Our shrinking world

Communication devices

A brief history of communication development

Modem communications have _____.

Before the invention of communication devices, ____.

A negative aspect of fast communication is that it, ____.

There were instances in which lives could have been saved if ____.

The speed of communication has helped create opportunity for____.

PART V. WRITING

I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that is similar to the original one.

96. A country cannot be prosperous if it's not quite independent.

=> Only ______________________________________.

I'm quite sure that she didn't steal the necklace.

=> She can’t ___________________________________.

My mom said to me, "Why don't you go by train? It's much less tiring than driving."

=> My mom suggested ____________________________.

I'm sure Rachel will become a famous model one day.

=> I think it's only ________________________________.

After leaving home, she walked to a spot near the motorway.

=> After leaving home, she made _____________________.

II. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning using the words in the brackets. Do not change the words given.

101. His arrival was completely unexpected to us. (took)

What has this experience taught you? (drawn)

The offer to go and work in England was a complete surprise. (blue)

I remember that my father took me to town to see that film. (being)

It was overeating that caused his heart attack. (hadn't)