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

PART I. LISTENING

I. Section 1: You will hear three different extracts. For questions 1-6, choose the answer which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract.

Extract One

You hear part of a radio discussion about the ongoing telèvision dramas known as soap operas.

1. The man says that soap operas now feature more dramatic events because ____.

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 ______.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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____.