Đề thi HSG Tiếng Anh 9 tỉnh Hải Dương năm 2017 - 2018

A. LISTENING
I. You will hear five short conversations (twice for each). There is one question for each conversation. Choose the right answer A, B, C or D. (5 points)

1. What has the boy lost?
A. a map
B. a camera
C. a wallet

2. What time does the race begin?
A. a quarter to two
B. half past two
C. a quarter past three

3. Which musical instrument does the boy play now?
A. the trumpet
B. the piano
C. the drum

4. What will the weather be like tomorrow afternoon?
A. showery
B. windy
C. bright sunny

5. What is the subject of James Wilson’s book?
A. Computers
B. Photography
C. Cookery


II. You will hear a radio announcer talking about Plymouth Sea Life Centre.
For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space. You will hear the information twice. (5 points) (NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS)

PLYMOUTH SEA LIFE CENTRE


COST
Adults 3.70 pounds, children 2.00 pounds.
Special prices for over (6) _________ and school groups.
OPENING TIMES
Every day except 25 and 26 December.
FOR CHILDREN - (special quiz)
Animals are fed every hour from (7) __________ a.m.
Slide and (8) __________ shows from 10.00 am.
GROUPS
Guided tours available - ask at the (9) ______________ desk.
NEW ATTRACTION
Walk through the big tunnel made of (10) _____________.
REFRESHMENTS
Family area sells snacks, cold drinks, ice creams.
FOR MORE INFORMATION TELEPHONE 01743 564219



III. You will hear the conversation between Clare and Mark. Fill in the missing information in the numbered space. You will hear the conversation twice. (5 points) (NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS)

11. Clare has got a _______________ on Friday. Mark is helping her.
12. He looks at her _____________ from today.
13. He explains she doesn’t need to _______________, just the important words.
14. She can ____________________, too.
15. Pictures help you _______________ facts.

IV. You will hear a tour of London between a tour guide and the tourists. For each question, choose the right answer A, B, C or D. You will hear the conversation twice. (5 points)

16. How long does the tour take?
A. 2 hours
B. 3 hours
C. 4 hours
D. 5 hours

17. What can you see at Madame Tussaud’s ?
A. maps of London
B. models of famous people

C. famous shops
D. a bridge

18. What is Oxford Street famous for?
A. drinking tea
B. eating
C. shopping
D. relaxing

19. Where does the Queen live?
A. Buckingham Palace
B. the Tower of London

C. Tower Bridge
D. the Houses of Parliament

20. Where can you see great views of London?
A. Oxford Street
B. the Houses of Parliament

C. London Eye
D. Big Ben


B. GRAMMAR-VOCABULARY-LANGUAGE FUNCTION
I. Choose the best answer to fill in each blank. (10 points)
21. Peter: “I’m sorry. I broke the vase.” ~ Mary: “Oh, __________. It wasn’t very expensive.”
A. that’s all right
B. great
C. I can’t believe
D. thank you

22. The doctors are examining the dog ___________ the child for rabies, which is a dangerous disease ___________ immediate treatment.
A. bitting_required
B. bitten_required

C. bitten_requiring
D. bitting_requiring

23. Peter: “If you ask me, action movies are great.” ~ Margaret: “__________”
A. You can say that again.
B. Never mind!

C. That’s that.
D. Sure, it’s my pleasure.

24. Daisy: “I had a really good weekend at my uncle’s.” ~ Tim: “__________.”
A. Oh, that’s very nice of you
B. Congratulations

C. It’s pleasure
D. Oh, I’m glad to hear that

25. There are __________ as many houses in this area as there used to be.
A. double
B. twice
C. much
D. a lot

26. Susan: “Do you want to watch this or the news?”
Kate: “Oh, ___________ . It’s up to you.”
A. I agree
B. I couldn’t agree more

C. Don’t mention it
D. I