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Full name:.....................
School:.........................
ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐỘI TUYỂN TỈNH LỚP 9
MÔN: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài 150 phút (bao gồm cả phần nghe)
Điểm Họ tên, chữ ký giám khảo Số phách
Bằng số:
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Bằng chữ:
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Giám khảo 1: …………………………….
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Giám khảo 2: …………………………….
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SECTION A. LISTENING
Part 1: (20 points) Questions 1-10. You will hear part of a talk about the invention of the microwave
oven. Complete the sentences below. Write no more than two words or a number for each answer.
THE INVENTION OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN
The invention of the microwave oven began when a (1) ______ peanut bar melted in Percy Spencers pocket.
Spencer had previously invented a method for (2) ____________ the tubes used in radar equipment.
Spencer’s first experiment involved putting (3) _____________ near some radar equipment. They
immediately started popping round the lab.
In his next experiment, (4) __________ was put into a kettle and it exploded.
The first microwave oven was set up (5) in ____________ in Boston for testing in (6) __________.
The first microwave oven got its name as a result of a (7) ___________ at the company.
A main (8) __________ with the first microwave oven was that (9) ____________ did not change
colour in it and food emerged limp and flabby.
When a microwave oven that could be placed on top of a (10) ________________ was produced, sales
began to rise.
Your answers:
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.
Part 2: (10 points). Questions 11-14. Listen and complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE
THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
11. Every year more than __________________ people try to climb Mont Blanc.
12. Approximately ____________________ reach the top every day in the summer months.
13. In July 2007 there were 30 fatalities, chiefly due to __________________
14. One danger is _____________ caused by other climbers.
Your answers:
11. 12. 13. 14.
Questions 15-17
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
15. How did Katherine do her most recent climb?
A. in a group B. with a guide C. on her own
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16. Why did Katherine find her first climb on Mont Blanc difficult?
A. because of poor weather conditions B. because of the time she was climbing
C. because the route was crowded
17. What did Katherine do on her second climb that made it easier?
A. she spent a few days in Charnonix before hand
B. she did the climb over two days
C. she climbed smaller peaks for training
Your answers:
15. 16. 17.
Questions 18-20
Choose THREE letters A-F.
What has experience taught Katherine about climbing Mont Blanc?
A. be in good physical condition
B. have the right climbing equipment
C. wear several layers of clothing
D. protect yourself from the sun
E. climb with others
F. acclimatize yourself to the altitude first
Your answers:
18. 19. 20.
Part 3: (20 points). Questions 21-30. Listen to the descriptions from the museum tour and indicate
whether the following statements are true or false by writing T for true and F for false in the boxes below.
21. Van Gogh lived in Paris for three years.
22. He had a lot of money at that time.
23. He wanted to try different ways of painting.
24. Van Gogh was wearing an elegant suit and taking a bag in picture 27.
25. He did not find the colour grey interesting.
26. He uses the colour red to create a special effect.
27. In the felt hat picture, he is wearing fashionable clothes.
28. Van Gogh never painted other people.
29. A straw hat would not normally be worn with a suit at that time.
30. The main purpose of picture number 28 was to paint a suit.
Your answers:
21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
SECTION B: VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
Part 1: (10 points). Choose the correct answer from A, B, C or D to complete each of the following
sentences. Write it in ‘Your answers’ part.
1. He didn't achieve much at school in academic terms but he was ________ of his elders and listened to them.
A. respectful B. respective C. respectable D. respected
2. The sight of his face brought _______ to me how ill he really was.
A. place B. house C. life D. home
3. We two eat out ______ day, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays.
A. each other B. the other C. every other D. all other
4. When ______ through a circuit, the current will lose part of its energy.
A. flowing B. being flowed C. flowed D. have flowed
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5. We couldn’t afford that house because it _________.
A. was over my head B. paid through the nose
C. cost an arm and a leg D. blew my own trumpet
6. We are all ________ eaters in my family, so none of us is thin.
A. big B. heavy C. grand D. strong
7. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of
the following exchanges.
Kathy and Kim are friends. They have just finished lunch in a restaurant.
Kathy: “The food is great. I’ll get the bill.”
Jim: “_______”
A. Yes, speak to you soon. B. Don’t mention it.
C. It’s nothing. D. No, it is on me.
8. Choose the best answer from A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined words in the following question.
The film was taken apart on the grounds that it glorifies violence.
A. greatly admired B. excellently cast C. badly reviewed D. criticized severely
9. Choose the best answer from A, B, C, or D to indicate the words OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined words in the following question.
On hearing the proposal of the project, all staff threw cold water on his initial plans, which caused
him a complete upset.
A. disagreed with him about his initial plans B. turned down his initial plans
C. gave his initial plans great support D. sponsored him with initial plans
10. Having passed the graduation examination, ___________ go away for a long holiday.
A. his parents allowed him to B. he had been allowed
C. he was allowed to D. his parents allow him to
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part 2: (10 points). There are 10 mistakes in the following passage. Identify the mistakes and write
the corrections in your answers in ‘Your answers’ part.
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A MODERN-DAY PROBLEM
In the hustle and bustle of today’s hectic world, all of us, without exception, has to contend
with some level of stress. Obvious, the source and amount of stress are relative to the individual.
Just as causes and quantities of stress is subject to personal factors, so is the way in which a
person deals with them. It is a well-known fact that some people flourish when faced with a
potentially stress-causing task or situation. On the another hand, the majority of people are
adversely affected when confronted with a serious dilemma. Abnormal levels of stress can be a
serious healthy hazard and may prove detrimental to one’s physical health. Stress is said being
the culprit in a high percentage of heart problems and stomach disorders. Even certain types of
cancer are, reportedly, linked to stress. Know that stress is a modern-day malady which we all,
to a greater or lesser extent, suffer from, has prompted many people to begin looking seriously
at ways of control stress. Due to the inevitable fact that stress will always play a part in our
lives, it is of paramount important that strategies of stress management be found.
Your answers:
Line Mistakes Corrections Line Mistakes Corrections
1. 6.
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2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.
SECTION C. READING COMPREHENSION
Part 1: (15 points). Read the passage below and decide which answer (from A, B, C or D) best fits
each gap. Write your answers in ‘Your answers’ part.
Holiday Complaints
There are too many people in Britain today who are ready to complain rather than enjoy their
holidays and who (1) ________ the word about how easy it is to (2) ________ money back from the
travel industry which appears to have become paralysed with fear over bad (3) ________.
I recently heard a middle-aged woman protesting bitterly that she had had to pay for the (4)
________of a golf cart during an all-inclusive golfing holiday in Jamaica and demanded back all the
money spent on the cart (5) ________ with more for the 'distress' she had been (6) ________ . A friend
of mine recently (7) ________ a group of young lads deciding, before they even (8) ________ the
aircraft, what they were going to complain about to get a (9) ________ on the cost of their holiday and
which high-value item would be 'lost' during the (10) ________.
Last month a Manchester man led a 'mutiny' of 200 passengers on a (11)
________ ship because, he said, the bingo prize was not big enough. This week I heard details of a
honeymoon (12) ________ who were sent a big bouquet of flowers by the tour operator and then
complained that it was too big and (13) ________ them from moving freely about their hotel room.
These types, who we have all met in airport (14) ________, just make the (15) ________ of us suffer,
when they lie and fool tour operators into handing cash back.
1. A. give B. spread C. pass D. tell
2. A. get B. take C. ask D. award
3. A. review B. publicity C. media D. reputation
4. A. loan B. rent C. let D. hire
5. A. plus B. together C. as D. extra
6. A. caused B. suffered C. done D. made
7. A. listened B. overheard C. remarked D. suspected
8. A. took B. landed C. boarded D. caught
9. A. deposit B. guarantee C. refund D. cut
10. A. travel B. ride C. excursion D. trip
11. A. ferry B. tour C. cruise D. cargo
12. A. pair B. couple C. duo D. double
13. A. harmed B. prevented C. limited D. reduced
14. A. lounges B. spaces C. halls D. sitting-rooms
15. A. others B. rest C. else D. left
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Part 2: (15 points). You are going to read some information teenagers put on a website about their
experiences on summer camps (special educational holiday programs) for teenagers, abroad. For
questions 1-15, choose from the people (A - D). The people may be chosen more than once. Write
your answers in ‘Your answers’ part.
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A. Kate, 17, Summer camp in Madrid, Spain
Spain was amazing. I'd give anything to be back there right this second. I met the most incredible
people from all around the world. The classes weren't stressful at all, the people in charge were really
lovely, and the city and night life alone made Spain worth going to. The only drawback is that you
might get attached to the people you meet, not to mention Madrid itself. Going home nearly broke my
heart.
The location and atmosphere were really nice. Lessons weren't a burden at all. Just make sure you get
placed at the right level. The people you meet in Spain will be some of the most incredible people you
meet in your entire life. There isn't any sort of language or country barrier at all; I'd say some of my
very best friends in the whole world are now Spanish.
As for sports and activities, we had a pool and a basketball court, took day trips, and also had free days
where we could go into the city unaccompanied and sit in a nice café or do anything else we pleased.
My advice? Just... go. I promise you won't regret it.
B. Jake, 14, Summer camp in Cap D’Ail, France
I recommend this camp to everyone! I just had the best time of my life there! I met so many new people
and made tons of new friends. Everyone is amazingly friendly there and on my first day there at least 30
people had introduced themselves to me! Everyone is very independent but you'll never be alone. There
are discos almost every night and the camp is a short bus ride from many nice cities around the area.
There are top-quality rooms which are very nice but very expensive. I was in a medium one which is
still not that bad. There were five people in my room and it was big enough and still had lots of extra
space. I also had a bathroom and shower in the room, just no wifi connection. The brochures from the
company were very helpful and that's what made my mum let me go. Thank you very much to all of
you that helped me get there! Thank you!
My advice? Hmm ... just be open to try new things and remember: “It's not better or worse - it's just
different”. I heard that somewhere and I think it's a good quote, ha ha!
C. Lauren, 15, Summer camp in Montreal, Canada
The entire experience was amazing. My host family was extremely nice, and very helpful. My host
sister helped me to feel at home by taking me out with her friends, so I got to meet other kids my age
who were outside the program. My host mother supplied me with everything I needed and requested.
However, it was a bit challenging because she worked nights, so I didn't get to see her that often.
The school location was great, and I loved my professor, except everything got changed around on my
last week there. Make sure to bring pictures and little mementos from home. They will become
wonderful conversation pieces as well as objects that will make you feel better should you become
homesick.
On the first day, face up to your feelings of awkwardness and go around and introduce yourself to
almost everyone. You will appreciate it later on as it’ll help you develop a varied group of friends to do
things with.
D. Andrea, 17, Summer camp in Barcelona, Spain
The school was beautiful. There were a huge number of classrooms, and I never had more than eight
people in my class. The teachers were awesome, and I had really good relationships with all of them.
The school was equipped with computers with internet access, which was very convenient. There was
also a nice cafeteria with a terrace outside and a cook, who served excellent Spanish cuisine!
The apartment was great, there was a terrace and nice living room with a television, a small bedroom
each for the six of us who were sharing, a couple of bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. My
housemates were all amazing and made sure I felt completely at home when I arrived. I was able to do
the same with the new students. This experience taught me so much.
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The environment was very laid-back, and I felt immediately accepted in the Barcelona lifestyle. I can
only say positive things about all aspects of the program - it was truly incredible. The best thing was
that there were so many people ranging across all ages, and from all over the world. You'll be having
conversations with very diverse people, from all over Europe, Asia, North and South America. It's very
exciting!
Which person says
A. Kate B. Jake C. Lauren D. Andrea
they received persuasive advance information? 1.
the main thing they enjoyed was being in an international group? 2.
it may be difficult at the school at the very beginning? 3.
they didn’t want to leave at the end of the camp? 4.
they appreciated the size of the teaching groups? 5.
it is important to accept different ways of living? 6
taking familiar objects with you can be comforting? 7.
they enjoyed the food? 8.
they had to share a room? 9.
they made new friends thanks to someone they were living with? 10.
the place where they stayed was very conveniently located? 11.
it is important to get into the correct class on the course? 12.
they had less contact with someone than they would have liked? 13.
it was easy to go online during the course? 14.
they enjoyed having a degree of independence? 15.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
15.
8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
Part 3: (10 points). Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) according
to the passage. Write your answers in ‘Your answers’ part.
Staggering tasks confronted the people of the United States, North and South, when the Civil War
ended. About a million and a half soldiers from both sides had to be demobilized, readjusted to civilian
life, and reabsorbed by the devastated economy. Civil government also had to be put back on a peace
time basis and interference from the military had to be stopped.
The desperate plight of the South has eclipsed the fact that reconstruction had to be undertaken also
in the North, though less spectacularly. Industries had to adjust to peacetime conditions: factories had to
be retooled for civilian needs.
Financial problems loomed large in both the North and the South. The national debt had shot up
from a modest $65 million in 1861, the year the war started, to nearly $3 billion in 1865, the year the
war ended. This was a colossal sum for those days but one that a prudent government could pay. At the
same time, war taxes had to be reduced to less burdensome levels.
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Physical devastation caused by invading armies, chiefly in the South and border states, had to be
repaired. This herculean task was ultimately completed, but with discouraging slowness.
Other important questions needed answering. What would be the future of the four million Black
people who were freed from slavery? On what basis were the Southern states to be brought back into
the Union?
What of the Southern leaders, all of whom were liable to charges of treason? One of these leaders,
Jefferson Davis, president of the Southern Confederacy, was the subject of an insulting popular
Northern song, "Hang Jeff Davis from a Sour Apple Tree", and even children sang it. Davis was
temporarily chained in his prison cell during the early days of his two-year imprisonment. But he and
the other Southern leaders were finally released, partly because it was unlikely that a jury from Virginia,
a Southern Confederate state, would convict them . All the leaders were finally pardoned by President
Johnson in 1868 in an effort to help reconstruction efforts precede with as little bitterness as possible.
1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Wartime expenditures
B. Problems facing the United States after the war
C. Methods of repairing the damage caused by the war
D. The results of government efforts to revive the economy
2. The word "Staggering" is closest in meaning to
A. specialized B. confusing C. various D. overwhelming
3. The word "devastated" is closest in meaning to
A. developing B. ruined C. complicated D. fragile
4 According to the passage, which of the following statements about the damage in the South is correct?
A. It was worse than in the North. B. The cost was less than expected.
C. It was centred in the border states. D. It was remedied rather quickly.
5. The passage refers to all of the following as necessary steps following the Civil War EXCEPT
A. helping soldiers readjust B. restructuring industry
C. returning government to normal D. increasing taxes
6. The word "task" refers to
A. raising the tax level B. sensible financial choices
C. wise decisions about former slaves D. reconstruction of damaged areas
7. Why does the author mention a popular song ?
A. To give an example of a Northern attitude towards the South
B. To illustrate the Northern love of music
C. To emphasize the cultural differences between the North and the South
D. To compare the Northern and Southern presidents
8. The word "them” refers to
A. charges B. leaders C. days D. irons
9. Which of the following can be inferred from the phrase "...it was unlikely that a jury from Virginia, a
Southern Confederate state, would convict them"?
A. Virginians felt betrayed by Jefferson Davis. B. A popular song insulted Virginia.
C. Virginians were loyal to their leaders.
D. All of the Virginia military leaders had been put in chains.
10. It can be inferred from the passage that President Johnson pardoned the Southern leaders in order to
A. raise money for the North
B. repair the physical damage in the South
C. prevent Northern leaders from punishing more Southerners
D. help the nation recover from the war
Your answers:
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part 4: (10 points). Fill ONE suitable word into each numbered blank. Write your answers in ‘Your
answers’ part.
For Birds, For People, Forever
Since it was founded in 1889 in London, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (1) _______
grown into Europe’s largest wildlife conservation charity, with more than a million (2) _______. It has
offices across the UK and its activities include a huge (3) _______ of issues.
Originally set up to protect the Crested Grebe, whose numbers had been reduced due to demand
for its (4) _______ for hats in the late 19th century, the RSPB has spent most of (5) _______ 104-year
history buying land for nature reserves. In (6) _______ way, it has prevented the extinction of rare species,
as well as increasing public awareness of the (7) _______ faced by bird life in Britain and Europe. The
RSPB has (8) _______ managed to have very important laws passed by Parliament to ensure the
conservation of birds in Britain. The success of societies such as the RSPB proves that there are indeed
many people out (9) _______ who do care about the world around them.
The Society’s achievements clearly show that it has become one of the most influential (10)
_______organizations in Europe.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part 5: (20 points). Read the following text and do the tasks that follow.
Coinage in Ancient Greece
A. There are more than 170 official national currencies currently in circulation around the world –
and while they may differ greatly in value, most show a high degree of commonality when it comes to
their design. Typically, a coin or banknote will feature the effigy of a notable politician, monarch or other
personality from the country of origin on one side and a recognisable state symbol (e.g. a building or an
animal) on the reverse. This pattern, which has been around for more than 21 centuries, originated in
ancient Greece.
B. Prior to the invention of legal tender, most transactions in the ancient world took the form of
trading a product or service for another. As sea trade grew in the Mediterranean, however, the once
popular barter system became hard to maintain for two reasons: firstly, because it was tricky to calculate
the value of each item or service in relation to another, and secondly, because carrying large goods (such
as animals) on boats to do trade with neighbouring cities was difficult and inconvenient. Therefore, the
need soon arose for a commonly recognised unit that would represent a set value – what is known today
as a currency. As Aristotle explains in Politics, metal coins naturally became the most popular option due
to the fact that they were easy to carry, and didn’t run the risk of expiring. According to ancient Greek
historian Herodotus, the first coins were invented in 620 BC in the town of Lydia, although some theorise
that they actually originated in the city of Ionia. (Coins had already existed for nearly 400 years in China,
unbeknownst to Europeans.)
C. Much like with every other form of ancient Greek art, the history of ancient Greek coins can be
divided into three distinct chronological periods: the Archaic (600- 480 BC), the Classic (480-330 BC)
and the Hellenistic Period (330-lst century BC). As ancient Greece was not a united country like today, but
rather comprised of many independent city-states known as poleis, each state produced its own coins. The
island of Aegina was the first to mint silver coins, perhaps adopting the new system upon witnessing how
successfully it had facilitated trade for the Ionians. Aegina being the head of a confederation of seven
states, it quickly influenced other city-states in the Mediterranean and the new method of trade soon
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became widespread. Up until approximately 510 BC, when Athens began producing its own coin, the
Aegina coin – which featured a turtle on its surface – was the most predominant in the region.
D. The tetradrachm, Athens’s new coin bearing the picture of an owl on its obverse as a tribute to
the citys protector, the goddess Athena, brought with it a shift in the world of coinage. Prior to the
tetradrachm, Athenians had been using simple iron rods known as ‘obols‘ for currency. As the average
human hand could grasp about six obols, that number soon came to represent a ‘drachma’ (from the Greek
verb ‘dratto‘, which means ‘to grasp’) so the new tetradrachm had the same value as 24 obols. With
Athens continually growing in power, the tetradrachm soon replaced the Aegina ‘turtle as the most
preponderant coin in the region. It was around that time that an agreement akin to way the EU’s euro
currency functions also appeared, with different coins from all over the Mediterranean being made to the
same standards as the Athenian coin (albeit with each citys own symbols on them) and being used
interchangeably among the trading city-states.
E. Coinage soon spread beyond those city-states. Romans abandoned the bronze bars they’d been
using in favour of coins around the year 300 BC, and Alexander the Great and his father King Philip of
Macedonia began to produce massive quantities of coins to fund their military escapades around the same
time. It was with the death of the latter, in 336 BC, that the Hellenistic Period began. Two things
characterise the Hellenistic Period: the introduction of a “type” (the design that coins were stamped with)
on the reverse of the coins, and mass production, which mostly took place in kingdoms beyond the Greek
city-states, such as Egypt, Syria and the far east. Another new feature, which was heavily criticised by the
Greeks, was the introduction of profiles of kings and other important living figures as stamps in lieu of the
traditional symbols of animals and buildings. Athens, still a powerful city at the time, eschewed these
designs and continued to produce its own tetradrachm coins, even introducing a new style coin
characterised by broad, thin flans a design which became popular across the Agean and lasted until the
spread of Roman rule over Greece.
F. Its not difficult to see why ancient Greek coins continue to fascinate coin collectors and
historians today. They marked the beginning of a new era in business and introduced a model of trade in
Europe that is still present nowadays; they greatly influenced the design of modern coinage, with symbols
such as the owl (which can be seen on the Greek version of the euro today) and portraits of important
personalities; and, since they were hand-made to high technical standards representative of ancient Greek
perfectionism, many are even remarkable in their own right, as tiny metal works of art.
Questions
The reading passage has six paragraphs, A-F. Choose the correct heading for paragraphs A-F from
the list of headings below.
List of Headings
I The beginning of the Archaic period
II The Athenian obol replaces the turtle
III How product exchange became insufficient
IV Roman and Macedonian coins
V The relevance of ancient Greek coins today
VI New cities introduce new design rules
VII A precursor of the modern euro
VIII The difference between Ionian and Lydian coins
IX Modern coin designs and their origin
1. Paragraph A __
2. Paragraph B __
3. Paragraph C __
4. Paragraph D __
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5. Paragraph E __
6. Paragraph F __
Answer the questions below with words taken from Reading Passage.
Use NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
7 .What were the ancient Greek city-states commonly known as? ______
8. Which type did the Aegina coin use? ______
9. What was the value of a drachma in ancient Athens? ______
10 .What did the Romans use prior to the introduction of coins? ______
Your answers:
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.
SECTION D. WRITING
Part 1: (10 points). Use the word in brackets; complete the second sentence so that it has a similar
meaning to the first one. DO NOT change the word given.
1. Their chances of success are small. (UNLIKELY)
It __________________________________________________ succeed.
2. Mai felt entirely comfortable when her boss was around. (EASE)
Mai felt entirely ______________________________________ her boss.
3. He thinks his friends do not appreciate him. (FOR)
He dislikes ________________________________________ his friends.
4. It is said that he was born in Segovia. (REPUTED)
He is ________________________________in Segovia.
5. In this area, Vietnam is much better than all other countries in football. (SHOULDERS)
In this area, Vietnam ____________________________________________ in football
Part 2 : (20 points). This is part of a letter you received from an English-speaking friend, Kate.
We might have a school trip to your country next year. What do you think is the best time of year to
visit? Should we spend time in a city or in the countryside? What are the most interesting things for
teenagers to do at that time?
Write your letter (about 80-100 words), answering your friends’ questions. DO NOT write any
addresses. (Your name must be Nam)
Dear Kate,
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Part 3 (30 points). Your English teacher has asked you to write a story (100-120 words) for your
school story writing competition. Your story MUST begin with the following sentence:
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ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐỘI TUYỂN TỈNH LỚP 9
School:......................... MÔN: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài 150 phút (bao gồm cả phần nghe) Đề thi thử
(Đề thi gồm 11 trang) Điểm
Họ tên, chữ ký giám khảo Số phách Bằng số:
Giám khảo 1: …………………………….
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………………………………..… ………………….. SECTION A. LISTENING
Part 1: (20 points) Questions 1-10. You will hear part of a talk about the invention of the microwave
oven. Complete the sentences below. Write no more than two words or a number for each answer.

THE INVENTION OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN
The invention of the microwave oven began when a (1) ______ peanut bar melted in Percy Spencer’s pocket.
Spencer had previously invented a method for (2) ____________ the tubes used in radar equipment.
Spencer’s first experiment involved putting (3) _____________ near some radar equipment. They
immediately started popping round the lab.
In his next experiment, (4) __________ was put into a kettle and it exploded.
The first microwave oven was set up (5) in ____________ in Boston for testing in (6) __________.
The first microwave oven got its name as a result of a (7) ___________ at the company.
A main (8) __________ with the first microwave oven was that (9) ____________ did not change
colour in it and food emerged limp and flabby.
When a microwave oven that could be placed on top of a (10) ________________ was produced, sales began to rise. Your answers: 1. 6. 2. 7. 3. 8. 4. 9. 5. 10.
Part 2: (10 points). Questions 11-14. Listen and complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE
THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
11. Every year more than __________________ people try to climb Mont Blanc.
12. Approximately ____________________ reach the top every day in the summer months.
13. In July 2007 there were 30 fatalities, chiefly due to __________________
14. One danger is _____________ caused by other climbers. Your answers: 11. 12. 13. 14. Questions 15-17
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
15. How did Katherine do her most recent climb? A. in a group B. with a guide C. on her own Page 1 of 11
16. Why did Katherine find her first climb on Mont Blanc difficult?
A. because of poor weather conditions
B. because of the time she was climbing
C. because the route was crowded
17. What did Katherine do on her second climb that made it easier?
A. she spent a few days in Charnonix before hand
B. she did the climb over two days
C. she climbed smaller peaks for training Your answers: 15. 16. 17. Questions 18-20 Choose THREE letters A-F.
What has experience taught Katherine about climbing Mont Blanc?
A. be in good physical condition
B. have the right climbing equipment
C. wear several layers of clothing
D. protect yourself from the sun E. climb with others
F. acclimatize yourself to the altitude first Your answers: 18. 19. 20.
Part 3: (20 points). Questions 21-30. Listen to the descriptions from the museum tour and indicate
whether the fol owing statements are true or false by writing T for true and F for false in the boxes below.
21. Van Gogh lived in Paris for three years.
22. He had a lot of money at that time.
23. He wanted to try different ways of painting.
24. Van Gogh was wearing an elegant suit and taking a bag in picture 27.
25. He did not find the colour grey interesting.
26. He uses the colour red to create a special effect.
27. In the felt hat picture, he is wearing fashionable clothes.
28. Van Gogh never painted other people.
29. A straw hat would not normally be worn with a suit at that time.
30. The main purpose of picture number 28 was to paint a suit. Your answers: 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
SECTION B: VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
Part 1: (10 points). Choose the correct answer from A, B, C or D to complete each of the following
sentences. Write it in ‘Your answers’ part.
1. He didn't achieve much at school in academic terms but he was ________ of his elders and listened to them. A. respectful B. respective C. respectable D. respected
2. The sight of his face brought _______ to me how ill he really was. A. place B. house C. life D. home
3. We two eat out ______ day, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays. A. each other B. the other C. every other D. all other
4. When ______ through a circuit, the current will lose part of its energy. A. flowing B. being flowed C. flowed D. have flowed Page 2 of 11
5. We couldn’t afford that house because it _________. A. was over my head B. paid through the nose C. cost an arm and a leg D. blew my own trumpet
6. We are all ________ eaters in my family, so none of us is thin. A. big B. heavy C. grand D. strong
7. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the following exchanges.
Kathy and Kim are friends. They have just finished lunch in a restaurant.
Kathy: “The food is great. I’ll get the bill.” Jim: “_______” A. Yes, speak to you soon. B. Don’t mention it. C. It’s nothing. D. No, it is on me.
8. Choose the best answer from A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined words in the following question.
The film was taken apart on the grounds that it glorifies violence. A. greatly admired B. excellently cast C. badly reviewed D. criticized severely
9. Choose the best answer from A, B, C, or D to indicate the words OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined words in the following question.
On hearing the proposal of the project, all staff threw cold water on his initial plans, which caused him a complete upset.
A. disagreed with him about his initial plans
B. turned down his initial plans
C. gave his initial plans great support
D. sponsored him with initial plans
10. Having passed the graduation examination, ___________ go away for a long holiday. A. his parents allowed him to B. he had been allowed C. he was allowed to D. his parents allow him to Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part 2: (10 points). There are 10 mistakes in the following passage. Identify the mistakes and write
the corrections in your answers in ‘Your answers’ part.
A MODERN-DAY PROBLEM 1
In the hustle and bustle of today’s hectic world, all of us, without exception, has to contend 2
with some level of stress. Obvious, the source and amount of stress are relative to the individual. 3
Just as causes and quantities of stress is subject to personal factors, so is the way in which a 4
person deals with them. It is a well-known fact that some people flourish when faced with a 5
potentially stress-causing task or situation. On the another hand, the majority of people are 6
adversely affected when confronted with a serious dilemma. Abnormal levels of stress can be a 7
serious healthy hazard and may prove detrimental to one’s physical health. Stress is said being 8
the culprit in a high percentage of heart problems and stomach disorders. Even certain types of 9
cancer are, reportedly, linked to stress. Know that stress is a modern-day malady which we all, 10
to a greater or lesser extent, suffer from, has prompted many people to begin looking seriously 11
at ways of control stress. Due to the inevitable fact that stress will always play a part in our 12
lives, it is of paramount important that strategies of stress management be found. Your answers: Line Mistakes Corrections Line Mistakes Corrections 1. 6. Page 3 of 11 2. 7. 3. 8. 4. 9. 5. 10.
SECTION C. READING COMPREHENSION
Part 1: (15 points). Read the passage below and decide which answer (from A, B, C or D) best fits
each gap. Write your answers in ‘Your answers’ part.
Holiday Complaints
There are too many people in Britain today who are ready to complain rather than enjoy their
holidays and who (1) ________ the word about how easy it is to (2) ________ money back from the
travel industry which appears to have become paralysed with fear over bad (3) ________.
I recently heard a middle-aged woman protesting bitterly that she had had to pay for the (4)
________of a golf cart during an all-inclusive golfing holiday in Jamaica and demanded back all the
money spent on the cart (5) ________ with more for the 'distress' she had been (6) ________ . A friend
of mine recently (7) ________ a group of young lads deciding, before they even (8) ________ the
aircraft, what they were going to complain about to get a (9) ________ on the cost of their holiday and
which high-value item would be 'lost' during the (10) ________.
Last month a Manchester man led a 'mutiny' of 200 passengers on a (11)
________ ship because, he said, the bingo prize was not big enough. This week I heard details of a
honeymoon (12) ________ who were sent a big bouquet of flowers by the tour operator and then
complained that it was too big and (13) ________ them from moving freely about their hotel room.
These types, who we have all met in airport (14) ________, just make the (15) ________ of us suffer,
when they lie and fool tour operators into handing cash back. 1. A. give B. spread C. pass D. tell 2. A. get B. take C. ask D. award 3. A. review B. publicity C. media D. reputation 4. A. loan B. rent C. let D. hire 5. A. plus B. together C. as D. extra 6. A. caused B. suffered C. done D. made 7. A. listened B. overheard C. remarked D. suspected 8. A. took B. landed C. boarded D. caught 9. A. deposit B. guarantee C. refund D. cut 10. A. travel B. ride C. excursion D. trip 11. A. ferry B. tour C. cruise D. cargo 12. A. pair B. couple C. duo D. double 13. A. harmed B. prevented C. limited D. reduced 14. A. lounges B. spaces C. halls D. sitting-rooms 15. A. others B. rest C. else D. left Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Part 2: (15 points). You are going to read some information teenagers put on a website about their
experiences on summer camps (special educational holiday programs) for teenagers, abroad. For
questions 1-15, choose from the people (A - D). The people may be chosen more than once. Write
your answers in ‘Your answers’ part.
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A. Kate, 17, Summer camp in Madrid, Spain
Spain was amazing. I'd give anything to be back there right this second. I met the most incredible
people from all around the world. The classes weren't stressful at all, the people in charge were really
lovely, and the city and night life alone made Spain worth going to. The only drawback is that you
might get attached to the people you meet, not to mention Madrid itself. Going home nearly broke my heart.
The location and atmosphere were really nice. Lessons weren't a burden at all. Just make sure you get
placed at the right level. The people you meet in Spain will be some of the most incredible people you
meet in your entire life. There isn't any sort of language or country barrier at all; I'd say some of my
very best friends in the whole world are now Spanish.
As for sports and activities, we had a pool and a basketball court, took day trips, and also had free days
where we could go into the city unaccompanied and sit in a nice café or do anything else we pleased.
My advice? Just... go. I promise you won't regret it.
B. Jake, 14, Summer camp in Cap D’Ail, France
I recommend this camp to everyone! I just had the best time of my life there! I met so many new people
and made tons of new friends. Everyone is amazingly friendly there and on my first day there at least 30
people had introduced themselves to me! Everyone is very independent but you'll never be alone. There
are discos almost every night and the camp is a short bus ride from many nice cities around the area.
There are top-quality rooms which are very nice but very expensive. I was in a medium one which is
still not that bad. There were five people in my room and it was big enough and still had lots of extra
space. I also had a bathroom and shower in the room, just no wifi connection. The brochures from the
company were very helpful and that's what made my mum let me go. Thank you very much to all of
you that helped me get there! Thank you!
My advice? Hmm ... just be open to try new things and remember: “It's not better or worse - it's just
different”. I heard that somewhere and I think it's a good quote, ha ha!
C. Lauren, 15, Summer camp in Montreal, Canada
The entire experience was amazing. My host family was extremely nice, and very helpful. My host
sister helped me to feel at home by taking me out with her friends, so I got to meet other kids my age
who were outside the program. My host mother supplied me with everything I needed and requested.
However, it was a bit challenging because she worked nights, so I didn't get to see her that often.
The school location was great, and I loved my professor, except everything got changed around on my
last week there. Make sure to bring pictures and little mementos from home. They will become
wonderful conversation pieces as well as objects that will make you feel better should you become homesick.
On the first day, face up to your feelings of awkwardness and go around and introduce yourself to
almost everyone. You will appreciate it later on as it’ll help you develop a varied group of friends to do things with.
D. Andrea, 17, Summer camp in Barcelona, Spain
The school was beautiful. There were a huge number of classrooms, and I never had more than eight
people in my class. The teachers were awesome, and I had really good relationships with all of them.
The school was equipped with computers with internet access, which was very convenient. There was
also a nice cafeteria with a terrace outside and a cook, who served excellent Spanish cuisine!
The apartment was great, there was a terrace and nice living room with a television, a small bedroom
each for the six of us who were sharing, a couple of bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. My
housemates were all amazing and made sure I felt completely at home when I arrived. I was able to do
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The environment was very laid-back, and I felt immediately accepted in the Barcelona lifestyle. I can
only say positive things about all aspects of the program - it was truly incredible. The best thing was
that there were so many people ranging across all ages, and from all over the world. You'll be having
conversations with very diverse people, from all over Europe, Asia, North and South America. It's very exciting! Which person says A. Kate B. Jake C. Lauren D. Andrea
they received persuasive advance information? 1.
the main thing they enjoyed was being in an international group? 2.
it may be difficult at the school at the very beginning? 3.
they didn’t want to leave at the end of the camp? 4.
they appreciated the size of the teaching groups? 5.
it is important to accept different ways of living? 6
taking familiar objects with you can be comforting? 7. they enjoyed the food? 8. they had to share a room? 9.
they made new friends thanks to someone they were living with? 10.
the place where they stayed was very conveniently located? 11.
it is important to get into the correct class on the course? 12.
they had less contact with someone than they would have liked? 13.
it was easy to go online during the course? 14.
they enjoyed having a degree of independence? 15. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Part 3: (10 points). Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) according
to the passage. Write your answers in ‘Your answers’ part.

Staggering tasks confronted the people of the United States, North and South, when the Civil War
ended. About a million and a half soldiers from both sides had to be demobilized, readjusted to civilian
life, and reabsorbed by the devastated economy. Civil government also had to be put back on a peace
time basis and interference from the military had to be stopped.
The desperate plight of the South has eclipsed the fact that reconstruction had to be undertaken also
in the North, though less spectacularly. Industries had to adjust to peacetime conditions: factories had to
be retooled for civilian needs.
Financial problems loomed large in both the North and the South. The national debt had shot up
from a modest $65 million in 1861, the year the war started, to nearly $3 billion in 1865, the year the
war ended. This was a colossal sum for those days but one that a prudent government could pay. At the
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Physical devastation caused by invading armies, chiefly in the South and border states, had to be
repaired. This herculean task was ultimately completed, but with discouraging slowness.
Other important questions needed answering. What would be the future of the four million Black
people who were freed from slavery? On what basis were the Southern states to be brought back into the Union?
What of the Southern leaders, all of whom were liable to charges of treason? One of these leaders,
Jefferson Davis, president of the Southern Confederacy, was the subject of an insulting popular
Northern song, "Hang Jeff Davis from a Sour Apple Tree", and even children sang it. Davis was
temporarily chained in his prison cell during the early days of his two-year imprisonment. But he and
the other Southern leaders were finally released, partly because it was unlikely that a jury from Virginia,
a Southern Confederate state, would convict th
em . All the leaders were finally pardoned by President
Johnson in 1868 in an effort to help reconstruction efforts precede with as little bitterness as possible.
1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Wartime expenditures
B. Problems facing the United States after the war
C. Methods of repairing the damage caused by the war
D. The results of government efforts to revive the economy
2. The word "Staggering" is closest in meaning to A. specialized
B. confusing C. various D. overwhelming
3. The word "devastated" is closest in meaning to A. developing B. ruined C. complicated D. fragile
4 According to the passage, which of the following statements about the damage in the South is correct?
A. It was worse than in the North.
B. The cost was less than expected.
C. It was centred in the border states.
D. It was remedied rather quickly.
5. The passage refers to all of the following as necessary steps following the Civil War EXCEPT
A. helping soldiers readjust
B. restructuring industry
C. returning government to normal D. increasing taxes 6. The word "task" refers to
A. raising the tax level
B. sensible financial choices
C. wise decisions about former slaves
D. reconstruction of damaged areas
7. Why does the author mention a popular song ?
A. To give an example of a Northern attitude towards the South
B. To illustrate the Northern love of music
C. To emphasize the cultural differences between the North and the South
D. To compare the Northern and Southern presidents
8. The word "them” refers to A. charges B. leaders C. days D. irons
9. Which of the following can be inferred from the phrase "...it was unlikely that a jury from Virginia, a
Southern Confederate state, would convict them"?
A. Virginians felt betrayed by Jefferson Davis.
B. A popular song insulted Virginia.
C. Virginians were loyal to their leaders.
D. All of the Virginia military leaders had been put in chains.
10. It can be inferred from the passage that President Johnson pardoned the Southern leaders in order to
A. raise money for the North
B. repair the physical damage in the South
C. prevent Northern leaders from punishing more Southerners
D. help the nation recover from the war Your answers: Page 7 of 11 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part 4: (10 points). Fill ONE suitable word into each numbered blank. Write your answers in ‘Your answers’ part.
For Birds, For People, Forever
Since it was founded in 1889 in London, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (1) _______
grown into Europe’s largest wildlife conservation charity, with more than a million (2) _______. It has
offices across the UK and its activities include a huge (3) _______ of issues.
Originally set up to protect the Crested Grebe, whose numbers had been reduced due to demand
for its (4) _______ for hats in the late 19th century, the RSPB has spent most of (5) _______ 104-year
history buying land for nature reserves. In (6) _______ way, it has prevented the extinction of rare species,
as well as increasing public awareness of the (7) _______ faced by bird life in Britain and Europe. The
RSPB has (8) _______ managed to have very important laws passed by Parliament to ensure the
conservation of birds in Britain. The success of societies such as the RSPB proves that there are indeed
many people out (9) _______ who do care about the world around them.
The Society’s achievements clearly show that it has become one of the most influential (10)
_______organizations in Europe. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part 5: (20 points). Read the following text and do the tasks that follow.
Coinage in Ancient Greece
A. There are more than 170 official national currencies currently in circulation around the world –
and while they may differ greatly in value, most show a high degree of commonality when it comes to
their design. Typically, a coin or banknote will feature the effigy of a notable politician, monarch or other
personality from the country of origin on one side and a recognisable state symbol (e.g. a building or an
animal) on the reverse. This pattern, which has been around for more than 21 centuries, originated in ancient Greece.
B. Prior to the invention of legal tender, most transactions in the ancient world took the form of
trading a product or service for another. As sea trade grew in the Mediterranean, however, the once
popular barter system became hard to maintain for two reasons: firstly, because it was tricky to calculate
the value of each item or service in relation to another, and secondly, because carrying large goods (such
as animals) on boats to do trade with neighbouring cities was difficult and inconvenient. Therefore, the
need soon arose for a commonly recognised unit that would represent a set value – what is known today
as a currency. As Aristotle explains in Politics, metal coins naturally became the most popular option due
to the fact that they were easy to carry, and didn’t run the risk of expiring. According to ancient Greek
historian Herodotus, the first coins were invented in 620 BC in the town of Lydia, although some theorise
that they actually originated in the city of Ionia. (Coins had already existed for nearly 400 years in China, unbeknownst to Europeans.)
C. Much like with every other form of ancient Greek art, the history of ancient Greek coins can be
divided into three distinct chronological periods: the Archaic (600- 480 BC), the Classic (480-330 BC)
and the Hellenistic Period (330-lst century BC). As ancient Greece was not a united country like today, but
rather comprised of many independent city-states known as poleis, each state produced its own coins. The
island of Aegina was the first to mint silver coins, perhaps adopting the new system upon witnessing how
successfully it had facilitated trade for the Ionians. Aegina being the head of a confederation of seven
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became widespread. Up until approximately 510 BC, when Athens began producing its own coin, the
Aegina coin – which featured a turtle on its surface – was the most predominant in the region.
D. The tetradrachm, Athens’s new coin bearing the picture of an owl on its obverse as a tribute to
the city’s protector, the goddess Athena, brought with it a shift in the world of coinage. Prior to the
tetradrachm, Athenians had been using simple iron rods known as ‘obols‘ for currency. As the average
human hand could grasp about six obols, that number soon came to represent a ‘drachma’ (from the Greek
verb ‘dratto‘, which means ‘to grasp’) – so the new tetradrachm had the same value as 24 obols. With
Athens continually growing in power, the tetradrachm soon replaced the Aegina ‘turtle’ as the most
preponderant coin in the region. It was around that time that an agreement akin to way the EU’s euro
currency functions also appeared, with different coins from all over the Mediterranean being made to the
same standards as the Athenian coin (albeit with each city’s own symbols on them) and being used
interchangeably among the trading city-states.
E. Coinage soon spread beyond those city-states. Romans abandoned the bronze bars they’d been
using in favour of coins around the year 300 BC, and Alexander the Great and his father King Philip of
Macedonia began to produce massive quantities of coins to fund their military escapades around the same
time. It was with the death of the latter, in 336 BC, that the Hellenistic Period began. Two things
characterise the Hellenistic Period: the introduction of a “type” (the design that coins were stamped with)
on the reverse of the coins, and mass production, which mostly took place in kingdoms beyond the Greek
city-states, such as Egypt, Syria and the far east. Another new feature, which was heavily criticised by the
Greeks, was the introduction of profiles of kings and other important living figures as stamps in lieu of the
traditional symbols of animals and buildings. Athens, still a powerful city at the time, eschewed these
designs and continued to produce its own tetradrachm coins, even introducing – a new style coin
characterised by broad, thin flans – a design which became popular across the Agean and lasted until the
spread of Roman rule over Greece.
F. It’s not difficult to see why ancient Greek coins continue to fascinate coin collectors and
historians today. They marked the beginning of a new era in business and introduced a model of trade in
Europe that is still present nowadays; they greatly influenced the design of modern coinage, with symbols
such as the owl (which can be seen on the Greek version of the euro today) and portraits of important
personalities; and, since they were hand-made to high technical standards representative of ancient Greek
perfectionism, many are even remarkable in their own right, as tiny metal works of art. Questions
The reading passage has six paragraphs, A-F. Choose the correct heading for paragraphs A-F from the list of headings below. List of Headings
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The beginning of the Archaic period
II The Athenian obol replaces the turtle
III How product exchange became insufficient
IV Roman and Macedonian coins
V The relevance of ancient Greek coins today
VI New cities introduce new design rules
VII A precursor of the modern euro
VIII The difference between Ionian and Lydian coins
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Answer the questions below with words taken from Reading Passage.
Use NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
7 .What were the ancient Greek city-states commonly known as? ______
8. Which type did the Aegina coin use? ______
9. What was the value of a drachma in ancient Athens? ______
10 .What did the Romans use prior to the introduction of coins? ______ Your answers: 1. 6. 2. 7. 3. 8. 4. 9. 5. 10. SECTION D. WRITING
Part 1: (10 points). Use the word in brackets; complete the second sentence so that it has a similar
meaning to the first one. DO NOT change the word given.

1. Their chances of success are small. (UNLIKELY)
It __________________________________________________ succeed.
2. Mai felt entirely comfortable when her boss was around. (EASE)
Mai felt entirely ______________________________________ her boss.
3. He thinks his friends do not appreciate him. (FOR)
He dislikes ________________________________________ his friends.
4. It is said that he was born in Segovia. (REPUTED)
He is ________________________________in Segovia.
5. In this area, Vietnam is much better than all other countries in football. (SHOULDERS)
In this area, Vietnam ____________________________________________ in football
P art 2 : (20 points). This is part of a letter you received from an English-speaking friend, Kate.
We might have a school trip to your country next year. What do you think is the best time of year to
visit? Should we spend time in a city or in the countryside? What are the most interesting things for teenagers to do at that time?
Write your letter (about 80-100 words), answering your friends’ questions. DO NOT write any
addresses. (Your name must be Nam)
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P art 3 (30 points). Your English teacher has asked you to write a story (100-120 words) for your
school story writing competition. Your story MUST begin with the following sentence:

When I opened the letter I found a plane ticket with my name on it ....................................................................................
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