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KÌ THI KSCL HSG KHỐI THCS Năm học 2022-2023
ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ SỐ
(Thời gian 60 phút)

Score: ………………… Right answers: …………….…

Name:………………………….……………………………………………..………………………………..

A. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 points)
I. Mark the latter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
01. A. runs
B. stands
C. sleeps
D. sprays
02. A. enjoyed
B. walked
C. watched
D. practiced
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
03. A. money
B. student
C. music
D. enjoy
04. A. nation
B. mention
C. federation
D. option
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correct in each of
the following questions.
05. You have read this interesting article on the website, have you?
A
B
C
D
06. Jeans cloth made completely from cotton in the eighteenth century.
A
B
C
D
07. My sister enjoys listening to music and dance with her friends.
A
B
C
D
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
08. I am not in a hurry. I don't mind__________.
A. waiting
B. wait
C. to wait
D. to waiting
09. I wish Ann__________ here. She will be able to help us.
A. were
B. weren't
C. is
D. wasn't
10. Relax for some minutes and you'll feel more__________.
A. comfort
B. uncomfortable
C comfortable
D. comfortably
11. We__________ close friends since we were in grade 6.
A. have been
B. will be
C. were
D. are
12. We were too tired__________ doing the washing up after the meal.
A. out
B. over
C. of
D. on
13. Thanh and Nga are going to Australia__________ learn English.
A. so as to
B. so that
C. so as
D. in order that
14. I was tired, __________ I went to bed early last night.
A. however
B. although
C. because
D. so
15. The children enjoy__________ to the zoo.
A. taking
B. to play
C. being taken
D. took
16. Nam is a student. He always goes to__________ school at 6.30 in the morning.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. 0 (no article)
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following
exchanges
17. Jane invites Mary to go to the cinema.
Jane: “Would you like to go to the cinema with me this weekend?” Mary: “_______________.”
A. Yes, I'd love to
B. Yes, I do
C. I agree with you D. Yes, it is
18. Mr. Smith is have lunch a restaurant.
Mr. Smith: “Could you bring me some water?” Waiter: “__________________”
A. No, I don't
B. I don't wait
C. Certainly, sir
D. No, thanks.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. Ralph Nader was the most prominent leader of the U.S consumer protection movement.
A. casual                   B. significant            C. promiscuous         D. aggressive
20. Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars
according to brightness.
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A. record      
B. shine        
C. categorize             D. diversify
VII. 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.
21. During the five- decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.
A. holding at             B. holding back        C. holding to             D. holding by
22. The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is important.
A. explicit                 B. implicit                 C. obscure                 D. odd
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Mr. Brown and some volunteer conservationists are on a very dirty beach now. Today they
are ready (23)___________ the beach a clean and beautiful place again. After listening to Mr. Brown's
instructions, they are divided (24)___________ three groups.
After listening to Mr. Brown's Group should check the sand, and group 3 has to check
among the rocks. Garbage must be put into plastic bags, and they will be (25)__________ by Mr.
Brown. He will take the bags to the garbage dump. Each member will be given a map to find the
right place. They won't (26)__________ the picnic lunch provided by Mrs. Smith until the whole area
is clean. They are all eager to work hard so as to refresh this (27)__________ Area.
23. A. make
B. making
C. to make
D. made
24. A. in
B. into
C. on
D. to
25. A. collected
B. chosen
C. selected
D. elected
26. A. eat
B. have
C. do
D. cook
27. A. spoil
B. spoils
C. spoiling
D. spoiled
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions.
Sydney was founded as a British colony in 1788. Sydney was the first everlasting European
settlement in Australia and today it is the country's largest city area, with about 4 million
residents. Sydney is the seat of state government as the capital of New South Wales, Australia's
most populous and economically important state. The city is an active cultural centre with a
varied economy based on service industries, tourism, manufacturing, and international
commerce. Its port is one of the leading centers of intercontinental trade in the Asia-Pacific
region. Sydney is located on Australia's southeastern coast at Port Jackson, a large, sheltered,
deep-water inlet of the Tasman Sea.
Sydney is well-known for its Opera House. The Sydney Opera House is the centerpiece of the
city's places for live performances of ballet, opera, and classical music. The Australian Opera,
Australian Ballet, and Sydney Dance companies regularly stage performances there. Moreover,
the place often hosts internationally touring performances. Sydney also has many places for
musical theater, drama, and popular music. The Sydney Theatre Company is one of many
successful theatre companies in the city. Sydney is also home to the internationally praised
Australian Chamber Orchestra and Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
The cultural life of Sydney is exciting and varied, reflecting the multicultural nature of the
city. Many festivals, parades, and outdoor concerts cheer up the city streets in the summer
months. Annual events include the Sydney Festival in January and February, the Gay and Lesbian
Mardi Gras in March, the Royal Easter Show in April, and the multicultural festival Carnival in
September and October. Sydney has also become world renowned for its street parties and
fireworks on New Year's Eve and on Australia Day, celebrated on Sydney's Founding date, January
26.
28. According to the first paragraph, the following are true of Sydney EXCEPT__________.
A. It was set up in the 18th century.
B. Europe had it as the first settlement in Australia.
C. Now Sydney is the capital of Australia.
D. Today it has a population of nearly 4 million people.
29. The word intercontinental in the first paragraph could be best replaced with__________.
A. within continents B. into continents
C. out of continents     D. between continents
30. According to the second paragraph, which of the following is TRUE of the Sydney Opera
House?
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A. International film festivals are held here.           C. Plays are not performed here.
B. This place hosts live modern music programs. D. This building makes Sydney famous.
31. In the last paragraph, the word “annual” means__________.
A. each year                    B. every year               C. yearly                       D. all year round
32. From the passage, it can be inferred that Sydney was established__________.
A. on New Year's Eve, 1791   B. in April, 1789 C. in October, 90       D. in January, 1788
B. WRITING (2.0 points)
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the
root one.
33. “I want to send my son to a university in the UK,” she said.
 She said ...............................................................................................in the UK.
34. Teachers should educate students to preserve traditional values.   
 Students ..............................................................................................teachers.
35. She doesn't know how to get access to the Internet.   
 She wishes..............................................................................................the Internet.
36. I last saw Peter when he attended the school meeting
 I haven't……………………………….....…………………………meeting.
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using
the word in brackets.
37. He read the poem to us yesterday. The poem has been translated into several
languages. (which)
 ......................................................................................................................................
38. Mr. Ba is too old. That's the reason why he cannot continue the work.
(If )
 ......................................................................................................................................
39. The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few customers.
(In spite)
 ......................................................................................................................................
40. The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was too rough.
(too)
 ......................................................................................................................................
______HẾT______
ANSWER KEYS
01. C
02. A
03. D
04. C
05. D
06. A
07. C
08. A
09. A
10. C
11. A
12. C
13. A
14. D
15. A
16. D
17. A
18. C
19. B
20. C
21. B
22. A
23. C
24. B
25. A
26. A
27. C
28. C
29. A
30. B
31. C
32. D
33. She said that she wanted to send her son to a university in the UK.
34. Students should be educated to preserve traditional values by teachers.
35. She wishes she knew how to get access to the Internet.
36. I haven't seen Peter since he attended the school meeting
37. The poem which he read to us yesterday has been translated into several languages.
38. If Mr. Ba were not too old, he could continue the work
39. In spite of its appearance, the new restaurant doesn't appear to attract much business.
40. The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming.

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