46 Đề thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng Anh 9 năm 2025-2026

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KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH PHÚ THỌ
LỚP 9 THCS NĂM HỌC 2025-2026 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH ĐỀ THAM KHẢO
(Đề tham khảo gồm 10 trang)
I. LISTENING (4.0 points)
Part 1. You are going to hear a conversation. For questions 1 to 10, listen and complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each gap. (2.0 points) Costwise car hire form Booking reference No: (1) ____________ Office:
just by (2) ____________ Opening hours:
6.45 a.m. to (3) ____________ After-hours charge:
(4) ____________ dollars Cheapest car model:
(5) ____________ (available) Booking information:
(6) ____________ is needed. Length of hire period: (7) ____________ Reduced cost:
by driving under (8) ____________ per week Insurance:
does not cover the (9) ____________ Other notes:
after hours put keys in box near the office on the (10) ____________
Part 2. You will listen to a man called Karl, and his wife Jenny, talking about the holiday they have just
had. For questions 11 to 15, decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F). (1.0 point)
11. Jenny and Karl are both pleased to be home after their holiday.
12. Jenny thinks the weather forecast they heard for their holiday week was correct.
13. Jenny and Karl both liked the way their hotel served meals.
14. Jenny thinks they had a better room on this holiday than last year.
15. Karl was angry about the state of the hotel sports equipment.
Part 3. You will hear part of a radio interview in which David Evans, a chef in a British school, is talking
about his work. For questions 16 to 20, choose the answer (А, В, C, or D) which fits best according to
what you hear. (1.0 point)
16. What was the students’ initial reaction to the food they were served?
A. They didn’t like being the subjects of an experiment.
B. They would rather have eaten traditional British food. 1
C. They were not sure whether it was good or bad.
D. They felt that it was an adventure for them.
17. According to David, why do some students have difficulty in accepting the “restaurant system”?
A. They are uncomfortable eating meals with adults.
B. They are not used to having meals with others.
C. They don’t like talking about food.
D. It takes too long to be served their food.
18. What main role do the staff play in the school restaurant?
A. They check that students are eating their meals.
B. They learn about the students’ home lives.
C. They deal with students’ complaints about the food.
D. They help students learn about a balanced diet.
19. In David’s view, which of his previous jobs prepared him best for his work as a school chef? A. teacher B. manager C. waiter D. cook
20. Why does David think that his approach could be difficult to introduce on other schools?
A. Many students are resistant to change.
B. Not all students see healthy eating as important.
C. Other schools don’t see healthy eating as a priority.
D. Parents would be unwilling to accept it.
II. LANGUAGE (6.0 points)
Part 1. Phonetics (1.0 point)
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from the rest. 21. A. advertise B. exercise C. supervise D. overdose 22. A. demon B. leopard C. vessel D. essay 23. A. congress B. language C. challenge D. mango
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress pattern is different
from the other three of the group. 24. A. politic B. polite C. severe D. efficient 25. A. cancel B. defeat C. visit D. damage
Part 2. Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that 2
best completes each of the following sentences. (3.0 points)
26. Veterans were honored at the A80 event ____________ their bravery during the fierce battle at Quảng Trị Citadel in 1972. A. of B. on C. for D. in
27. - “Are you working late again tonight?” - “Yes, I’ll be here ____________ the report.” A. until I finish B. since I’ve finished C. when I’ve finished
D. by the time I’ve finished
28. The students ____________ a charity fair at school to raise money for poor children, but all of a sudden,
a heavy rain occurred the very morning, which destroyed their plan. A. would organize B. were going to organize C. had organized D. were organizing
29. That ChatGPT is so intelligent an AI that it can be able to perform well nearly all tasks ____________ us
worried about our future jobs. A. make B. made C. are making D. makes
30. Her dream of studying abroad finally led ____________ a scholarship in Australia. A. to receive B. in receiving C. to her receiving D. her to receive
31. ____________ congested with rush-hour traffic, the new metro line was seen as the only viable solution
to ease transportation in the city. A. The city having been B. The city was C. Having the city D. The city has been
32. We’ll keep you ____________ on any further changes in the examination specifications. A. noticed B. announced C. mailed D. posted
33. We must be sure to make the right decision because there is a lot at ____________. A. range B. stake C. chance D. will
34. Successful athletes cannot afford to be ____________; they need to stay cool and focused. A. highly-paid B. highly-motivated C. highly-trained D. highly-strung
35. Had Lam read Unit 7 “Recipes and eating habits” before his class, he ____________ unruffled now. A. wouldn’t feel B. wouldn’t have felt C. would have felt D. would feel
36. Organizers pulled together thousands of performers and delegates to ____________ a spectacular show of national pride and unity. A. put on B. blow out C. take over D. bring up
37. The message notification went off, and ____________ out of his bed, though it was three in the morning. A. up got he B. got up he C. did he get up D. up he got
38. Harry finds that eating out suits him down to the ____________ as he just lives alone in a small, rented 3 room. A. hair B. ground C. paper D. music
39. Two children are talking about doing the chores.
- Mary: “How do you and your family share the chores?” - Peter: “____________.”
A. Sometimes my parents do more when I have exams.
B. My mom will do the shopping, and my dad does the cooking
C. We all try to do something, so the housework is easier for everyone.
D. My brother usually waters the plants in the garden.
40. Two students are talking about an upcoming test.
- Romy: “You didn’t come to the study group yesterday. I was expecting you!” - Ann: “______.”
A. Sorry, I couldn’t get over it
B. My apologies, something turned out
C. Sorry, I wouldn’t see you out
D. Sorry, something cropped up
Part 3. Read the text and use the bold words in brackets to form words that fit in the numbered blanks. (1.0 point)
A recent comprehensive report on the (41. DIET) ____________ habits of British children reveals a
worrying trend in the food preferences of young people aged three to sixteen. The findings indicate that many
children display a pronounced dislike for vegetables, favoring highly processed or sugary foods instead. As a
result, children consume (42. SUFFICE) ____________ amounts of fruit and vegetables only on special
occasions, such as Christmas, when a wider variety of foods is served. Health experts caution that this limited
(43. NUTRITIOUS) ____________ intake may lead to serious impacts not only on a child’s physical growth
and immune function but also on their cognitive ability, speech development, and academic performance.
Although one temporary solution may be to (44. STRONG) ____________ children’s diets with iron and
vitamin supplements, researchers argue that this approach is less effective than incorporating nutritious foods regularly.
(45. FORTUNE) ____________, many parents opt for convenient pre-packaged foods rather than
whole, fresh options, prioritizing ease over nutrition, which can lead to ingrained, lifelong habits that are difficult to change.
Part 4. Identify 5 mistakes in the following passage and correct them. (1.0 point)
0. suit => suits
The term ‘Appropriate technology’ has come to mean not just technology which suit the needs and
capabilities of the users, but also technology that takes particular account into environmental and cost
considerations. For this reason, it is often found in rural communities in developing or more industrialized 4