PHÒNG GD & ĐT TP ĐỒNG XOÀI KỲ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9 CẤP THÀNH PHỐ

Năm học : 2024-2025

ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Môn thi: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài 150 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)
Ngày thi: 26 / 11 /2024

(Đề có 10 trang)

ĐIỂM TOÀN BÀI THI GIÁM KHẢO SỐ PHÁCH

(Họ tên và chữ ký) ( Do chủ khảo ghi)
Bằng số Bằng chữ Giám khảo 1:

Giám khảo 2:

(Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào đề thi này)

SECTION I. LISTENING (3.0 POINTS – 0.2/each)
Part 1: Questions from 1 to 6. (1.2 points)

Listen to Greta, talking to Jayden, about school work. Choose the correct answer for each of the
following questions.
1. What school work is the most important to Greta at the moment?
A. art B. music C. maths
2. What was Greta's brother doing while she was doing her homework?
A. packing a suitcase B. looking at maps C. playing on the computer
3. What did Greta want to find out about?
A. the rainforest B. deserts C. climate change
4. When is Greta taking part in the public speaking debate?
A. Wednesday afternoon B. Thursday morning C. Thursday afternoon
5. What would Greta like to be one day?
A. a farmer B. a scientist C. a photographer
6. Jayden thinks Greta is ___________.
A. popular and kind B. popular and polite C. kind and polite
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Part 2: Questions from 7 to 15. (1.8 points)

You will hear two flatmates, Tom and Richard, talking about their new flatmate, who has just
moved in the week before. Fill in each blank with no more than three words.
Example
Name of new tenant: Anders
Good Points About Him Bad Points About Him
Behaviour He is quiet He is (7) ___________
His Friends His friends visit (8) ___________ They (9) ___________
Other He pays rent (10) ___________ He doesn't (11) ___________
Issues to Discuss
Communication: (12) ___________
Friends: (13) ___________
Cigarettes: (14) ___________
Cleaning: (15) ___________

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 Your answers:
7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

12. 13. 14. 15.

SECTION II. LEXICAL-GRAMMAR (7.0 POINTS – 0.1/each)

Part 1. Pronunciation: (0.3 point)
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
16. A. prescription B. preparation C. preliminary D. presumption
17. A. ploughed B. ragged C. crooked D. wretched
18. A. adventure B. advantage C. addition D. advertise
Part 2. Stress: (0.2 point)
Choose the word whose main stress pattern is placed differently from the others.
19. A. disastrous B. humourous C. unanimous D. ambiguous
20. A. consequently B. habitable C. externally D. business

Your answers:
16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

Part 3. Synonyms: (0.2 point)

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following
sentences.
21. Even faced with a barrage of criticism, she stood her ground, refusing to back down from her
principles.
A. changed her decision B. felt sorry for herself
C. wanted to continue D. refused to change her decision
22. In my book, honesty and integrity are the most important qualities in a friend.
A. As for my reading B. In my opinion
C. In my retrospection D. In my subjection
Part 4. Antonyms: (0.3 point)
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the
following sentences.
23. Medical experts are predicting a massive rise in obesity-related illnesses.
A. novices B. specialists C. acquaintances D. professors
24. The captain ordered the soldiers to gather on the double, even though they were sleeping.
A. intensively B. increasingly C. hesitantly D. immediately
25. Constant immediate correction by a language teacher is often counter-productive, as students
may become discouraged to speak at all.
A. isolated B. unproductive C. unfruitful D. effective

Your answers:
21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
Part 5. Lexical & Grammar: Questions from 26 to 55. (3.0 points)
Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
26. I wrote down the names of all the places that I had ever been to in order to ____________ his
memory, but to no avail.
A. raise B. force C. arouse D. jog
27. A new generation of performers, ____________ those who by now had become household names,
honed their skills before following the same path onto television.
A. no less talented than B. together with talented with
C. along with talented with D. having been more talented with
28. A new government report delivers ____________ warnings about climate change and its impacts
on the planet.
A. ominous B. dire C. fateful D. acute
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29. A large proportion of the households in this area will be ____________ to the Internet thanks to a
generous foreign donor.
A. linked with B. wired up C. hooked up D. crossed with
30. The van eventually exploded, ____________.
A. one of whose wheels came off B. with one of its wheels came off
C. and sent one of its wheels to fly D. sending one of its wheels flying
31. It ____________ be Annie who is crossing the street, Annie is taller.
A. mustn’t B. can’t C. wouldn’t D. shouldn’t
32. Everyone has to hand in their assignments by noon but ____________ Sam, I’ll make an
exception.
A. in case of B. the case being C. in the case of D. in any case for
33. Mr. Smith is held in high ____________ for his dedication to the school.
A. respect B. esteem C. honor D. homage
34. - John: “I hear Paul has a job at a restaurant.”
- Kelly: “Well, it’s ____________ a restaurant as a café nearby.”
A. much more B. nothing like C. far more of D. not so much
35. The old woman is reported ____________ found a huge sum of money in a secret hiding place in
the attic.
A. she has B. having C. to have D. have had
36. She worried ___________ about her exam and couldn't focus on her revision.
A. constantly B. practically C. decidedly D. effectively
37. When I came into the class I realized I knew ___________.
A. all them B. all of they C. they all D. them all
38. When he was a student, his father gave him a monthly ___________ towards his expenses.
A. salary B. permission C. allowance D. wage
39. I know his name, but I can't recall it at the moment. It's ___________.
A. on the tip of brain B. on the tip of tongue
C. on the tip of mind D. on the tip of memory
40. Carbon dioxide is released through ___________ processes such as respiration and volcano
eruptions and through ___________ activities such as deforestation, land use changes, and burning
fossil fuels.
A. human natural B. natural-human C. man-made- ordinary D. ordinary-man-made
41. In the middle of the blue river ___________.
A. does a tiny violet flower emerge B. did a tiny violet flower emerge
C. emerge a tiny violet flower D. emerged a tiny violet flower
42. It is strange, his sister is blonde, ___________ he is very dark.
A. therefore B. in order to C. whereas D. however
43. Clothing made of plastic fibers has certain advantages over ___________ made of natural fibers
like cotton, wool, or silk.
A. what B. the one C. that D. which
44. ___________ you give the answer, ___________.
A. The more quickly - the better marks you can get.
B. The quicker - the better you can get marks.
C. More quickly- better marks you can get.
D. The quickest- the best marks you can get.
45. Frankly, you’re completely wrong and you haven’t got a ______ to stand on.
A. foot B. leg C. podium D. platform
46. I don’t suppose you’ll go, but ______ go, let me know.
A. should B. ought you to C. should you D. ought you
47. Why did you have to _________ the fact that Dennis has lost his job?
A. bring up B. brush up C. take up D. turn up
48. I passed all my exams - I'm _________!
A. out of this world B. the sky's the limit
C. over the moon D. once in a blue moon
49. Could you show me how to get a good rate of _________ for my money?

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 A. interest B. debt C. bargain D. credit
50. Teachers in modern classrooms are _________ because their main task is to set goals and
organise the learning process accordingly.
A. decision-makers B. facilitators C. facilities D. directions
51. Ella is asking Eric about self-study.
- Ella: "Do you think people with self-education can succeed nowadays?"
- Eric: "___________ because they tend to be very independent and self-disciplined."
A. I'm not so sure about that B. That's what I was thinking
C. It's out of the question D. I don't think it's right
52. Claire is talking to her classmate, Simon.
- Claire: "How much time do you spend doing your homework every day?"
- Simon: "___________"
A. Two hours B. One kilometer C. Not too tired D. Very interesting
53. Adam and Janet are at the school canteen.
- Adam: "___________"
- Janet: "Yes, please."
A. It's a bit hot in here, isn't it? B. Do you mind if I sit here?
C. Can you pass me the salt, please? D. Would you like a cup of coffee?
54. Mrs. Skate’s in a fashion store.
- Mrs. Skate: “How can this dress be so expensive?”
- The shop assistant: “___________”
A.You’re paying for the brand . B. Yes, it’s the most expensive.
C. What an expensive dress! D. That’s a good idea.
55. Mai is talking to Mark about sharing the chores.
Mai: “From my point of view, all family members should share the chores equally.”
Mark: “_________.”
A. It’s a breathtaking view B. You lied to me
C. But you're right D. There’s no doubt about it

Your answers:
26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35.
36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45.
46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55.

Part 6. Error identification and correction. Questions from 56 to 60. (1.0 point/0.2 each)
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
56. Every candidate under considering for a federal job must undergo a thorough medical
examination.
57. Both a term paper and a final exam is often required for a college class.
58. Art tends to be price more after the dead of the artists, but most literary works tend to decrease in
value when the writer dies.
59. On the average, a healthy heart should to pump five tablespoons of blood with every beat.
60. Because the expense of traditional fuels and the concern that they might run out, many countries
have been investigating alternative sources of power.
Your answers:
Questions Errors Correction
56.
57.
58.
59.
60.

Part 7. Word formation. Questions from 61 to 70. (1.0 point/ 0.1 each)
Use the correct form of the word to complete the following sentences.
61.They all cheered _____________ as their team came out. (ENTHUSIASM)
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62. Don't worry. I'll be waiting for you at the _____________ to the pagoda. (ENTER)
63. I try not to remember this _____________ experience that only leaves me with unhappy thoughts.
(FRIGHTEN)
64. I don't find her very _____________. (COMMUNICATE)
65. The aid programme was _____________, resulting in large quantities of food failing to reach the
famine victims. (CONDUCT)
66. The state of Colorado is known for its spectacular scenery and _____________ view. (BREATH)
67. Thousands of students who want summer jobs start filling in _____________ forms and worrying
about how to write a good CV. (APPLY)
68. November through April, snow conditions are _____________ and reliable, featuring Colorado's
legendary "champagne powder" snow. (CONSIST)
69. Melbourne is the most _____________ in Australia. (LIVE)
70. That young man used to suffer from his life-time physical _____________. (NORMAL)

Your answers:
61. 62. 63. 64. 65.

66. 67. 68. 69. 70.

Part 8. Preposition. Questions from 71 to 80. (1.0 point/ 0.1 each)

Fill in each of the sentences with the correct prepositions.
71. He made a search of the cellar …………….… the help of a torch.
72. Tony and Nancy always kiss and make …………….… after their arguments.
73. He is impervious ………………… criticism to and rational argument.
74. I confided ………………… her because I thought I could trust her.
75. Tom checked ………………… of the hotel and took a taxi to the airport.
76. We'll have to set ………………… very early to avoid the rush-hour traffic.
77. We can’t deal with this problem ………………….his help.
78. He is always quarreling with his sister ………………….small little things.
79. The team leader criticized John ………………….not having waited for them.
80. Over the last two days she has been ………………….on business.

Your answers:
71. 72. 73. 74. 75.
76. 77. 78. 79. 80.

SECTION III. READING COMPREHESION (6.0 POINTS – 0.2/each)

Part 1. Questions 81 – 90
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions. Write
your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the numbered boxes provided.

The work of the railroad pioneers in America became the basis for a great surge of railroad
building halfway through the nineteenth century that linked the nation together as never before.
Railroads eventually became the nation's number one transportation system, and remained so until the
construction of the interstate highway system halfway through the twentieth century. They were of
crucial importance in stimulating economic expansion, but their influence reached beyond the
economy and was pervasive in American society at large.

By 1804, English as well as American inventors had experimented with steam engines for
moving land vehicles. In 1920, John Stevens ran a locomotive and cars around in a circular track on

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his New Jersey estate, which the public saw as an amusing toy. And in 1825, after opening a short
length of track, the Stockton to Darlington Railroad in England became the first line to carry general
traffic. American business people, especially those in the Atlantic coastal region who looked for
better communication with the West, quickly became interested in the English experiment. The first
company in America to begin actual operations was the Baltimore and Ohio, which opened a thirteen-
mile length of track in 1830. It used a team of horses to pull a train of passenger carriages and freight
wagons along the track. Steam locomotive power didn't come into regular service until two years
later.

However, for the first decade or more, there was not yet a true railroad system. Even the
longest of the lines was relatively short in the 1830's, and most of them served simply to connect
water routes to each other, not to link one railroad to another. Even when two lines did connect, the
tracks often differed in width, so cars from one line couldn't fit onto tracks of the next line. Schedules
were unreliable and wrecks were frequent. Significantly, however, some important developments
during the 1830's and 1840's included the introduction of heavier iron rails, more flexible and
powerful locomotives, and passenger cars were redesigned to become more stable, comfortable, and
larger. By the end of 1830 only 23 miles of track had been laid in the country. But by 1936, more than
1,000 miles of track had been laid in eleven States, and within the decade, almost 3,000 miles had
been constructed. By that early age, the United States had already surpassed Great Britain in railroad
construction, and particularly from the mid-1860's, the late nineteenth century belonged to the
railroads.

81. The word "stimulating" in line 6 is closest in meaning to _________________.

A. helping B. changing C. promoting D. influencing
82. The word "their" in line 6 refers to _________________.
A. railroad pioneers B. railroads
C. the interstate highway system D. American society
83. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The United States regarded Great Britain as a competitor in developing the most efficient
railroad system
B. Steam locomotive power was first used in 1832
C. American businessmen saw railroads as a threat to established businesses
D. Steam locomotives replaced horses because of the distances across the country
84. The author concludes that for the first decade or more, there was not yet a true railroad system
because _________________.
A. passenger cars were not stable, comfortable or large
B. locomotives were not powerful enough
C. schedules were unreliable and wrecks were frequent
D. lines were relatively short and not usually linked
85. The word "schedules" in line 23 is closest in meaning to _________________.
A. safety procedures B. employees
C. timetables D. railroad tracks
86. Which of the following is NOT true about the 1830's and 1840's (line 25)?
A. passenger cars became larger B. schedules were reliable
C. locomotives became more powerful D. tracks were heavier
87. The word "stable" in line 26 is closest in meaning to _________________.
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 A. fixed B. supportive C. reliable D. sound
88. By what time had almost 3,000 miles of track been laid?
A. 1830 B. 1836 C. 1840 D. mid-1860s
89. The word "surpassed" in line 30 is closest in meaning to _________________.
A. exceeded B. beaten C. overtaken D. equalled
90. Why does the author include details about Great Britain in the passage?
A. To compare developments in both the United States and Great Britain
B. To illustrate the competitiveness between the two countries
C. To show where Americans got their ideas and technology from
D. To provide a more complete historical context

Your answers:
81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90.

Part 2. Questions 91 – 100.

Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap. Write your
answer in the numbered boxes.
Starting work
In recent years, job markets have become so competitive that choosing the right ___91___ path has
become crucial for many young people. The goal of most young people is to find a ___92___ that
offers some decent benefits. The most basic of these is a good ___93___ but also includes such things
as paid holiday___94___, health insurance and a pension fund. But often the reality is somewhat
different. Many young people are having to work for a low ___95___ of pay, with no extra payment
for ___96___ and with the threat that they could be ___97___ redundant at any time. It’s no wonder
that there is low ___98___ among many employees these days. This has led to a growing number of
young people to show ___99___ and start up their own businesses offering a whole range of projects
to people who live in their local communities. It requires a lot of ___100___ and some luck but it can
pay off in the end.
91. A. job B. career C. vocation D. occupation
92. A. station B. spot C. position D. location
93. A. salary B. earnings C. return D. compensation
94. A. leave B. absence C. package D. going
95. A. figure B. rate C. charge D. cost
96. A. functions B. work C. occasions D. overtime
97. A. taken B. made C. done D. forced
98. A. morale B. income C. bonus D. moral
99. A. operation B. adventure C. concern D. enterprise
100. A. exercise B. strain C. force D. effort

Your answers:
91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100.

Part 3. Questions 101 – 110

Read the text below to decide if each statement is TRUE (T), or FALSE (F), or NOT GIVEN
(NG)
Finland versus Singapore: Good Places for Lifelong Learning
In Finland, the tradition of community colleges and public education has existed longer than
the country itself – civilizing the whole population is a national project ongoing since the late
1800s. The country’s oldest educational organization, the Finnish Lifelong Learning Foundation,
just turned 142 years, whereas Finland celebrated a centenary of its independence in 2017.
Meanwhile, in Singapore the concept of lifelong learning is in itself relatively new. The
Lifelong Learning Council that operates under the auspices of the Singaporean Ministry of
Manpower was established two years ago to develop and foster for adult education.
In order to develop the work of the Council, the Singaporean adult education experts seek
inspiration, good practices and contacts from abroad. The knowledge and experience of the

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Finnish colleagues is collected to further develop their own system – for which they do not lack
enthusiasm. “It is never too early or too late to learn,” one member of the delegation summarizes.
The visit of the Singaporeans confirms that the essential issues of lifelong learning are global.
At quick glance, Finland and Singapore have only one thing in common: the size of the
population, which is a little less than five and a half million. But they do face the same challenges.
For example, online learning needs to be developed; the elderly need to be involved in learning
knowledge and skills; and the digital skills of the population must be ensured throughout life,
especially after the end of a vocational career.

101. Finland is the country with the oldest system of lifelong learning in Europe.
102. Finland became an independent nation in 1917.
103. Finland’s community colleges and public education started in 1800.
104. Lifelong learning in Singapore is still young.
105. The Lifelong Learning Council is supported by the Singaporean Ministry of Manpower.
106. The Singaporean experts of lifelong learning sought experiences or pieces of advice from
other countries.
107. The young system in Singapore makes people lack enthusiasm.
108. The Finnish colleagues helped their Singaporean counterparts with a lot of help.
109. Lifelong learning in Singapore is new because many people think they are too old to learn.
110. The elderly don’t have to take part in learning knowledge and skills due to their age.

Your answers:
101. 102. 103. 104. 105.
106. 107. 108. 109. 110.

SECTION IV. WRITING (4.0 POINTS)

Part 1. Questions from 111 to 115. (1.0 point - 0.2/each)
Finish the second sentence in such a way that is similar to the original one, using the given words.
(1.0 pt)
111. I’d never let anyone use a photograph of my children in an advertisement.
→ I’d never have a ..........................................................................................................................................
112. I am having a lot of trouble now because I lost my passport last week.
→ If I ...............................................................................................................................................................
113. Two weeks passed before the letter arrived.
→ Not until......................................................................................................................................................
114. It’s widespread assumption that George was wrongly accused.
→ George ........................................................................................................................................................
115. The sports centre presents a certificate of attendance to every student when they leave.
→ All students at the sports centre..................................................................................................................
Part 2. Questions from 116 to 120. (1.0 point 0.2/each)
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given.
116. She has seen the film MAI three times because she enjoys it so much. (ENJOYABLE)
→ She finds……………………………………………………………that she has seen it three times.
117. Golf is becoming increasingly popular in Britain. ( INCREASE)
→ The………………………………………………………………….…………………….in Britain.
118. "You should have crafted the whole report for the beginning." the team leader said to John.
(SCRATCH)
→ The team leader criticized John………….…………………………………………………………
119. The result of the match was never in doubt. (CAST)
→ At no…………………………………….…………………………………………….of the match.
120. I can’t understand what Doris has done at once. (SENSE)
→ It will be a……………………….……………………………………………what Doris has done.

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Part 3. Write a paragraph to answer the following question in about 200 words (2.0 points)

Is it necessary for students to take part in community activities today?

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 ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI HSG LỚP 9 CẤP THÀNH PHỐ
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
NĂM HỌC: 2024-2025

SECTION I. LISTENING (3.0 POINTS – 0.2/each)

Part 1: Questions from 1 to 6. (1.2 points – 0.2/each)

1. C 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. C 6. A
Part 2: Questions from 7 to 15. (1.8 points- 0.2/each)

7. impolite 8. rarely 9. smoke 10. 11. co-operate

promptly

12. attend meeting 13. follow rules 14. strictly 15. must be done
forbidden

SECTION II. LEXICAL-GRAMMAR (7.0 POINTS )

Part 1 & 2: Pronunciation & Stress: (0.5 POINT/0.1 each)

16. B. 17. A 18. D 19. B 20. C

Part 3 & 4: Synonyms & Antonyms: (0.5 POINT/0.1 each)

21. D. 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. D

Part 5: Lexical & Grammar: Questions from 26 -55. (3.0 POINTS/ 0.1 each)

26. D 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. D 31. B 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. C
36. A 37. D 38. C 39. B 40. B 41. D 42. C 43. C 44. A 45. B
46. C 47. A 48. C 49. A 50. B 51. B 52. A 53. D 54. A 55. D

Part 6. Error identification and correction. Questions from 56 -60 (1.0 POINT/0.2 each)
Tìm ra lỗi sai (0.1 point), sửa lỗi sai thành từ đúng (0.1 point)

Questions Errors Correction

56. considering consideration
57. is are
58. price worth
59. should ought/ bỏ to
60. Because Because of

Part 7. Word formation. Questions from 61 to 70 (1.0 point/0.1 each)

61. enthusiastically 62. entrance 63. frightening 64. communicative 65. misconducted

66. breathtaking 67. application 68. consistent 69. liveable 75. abnormalities

Part 8. Preposition. Questions from 76 to 85. (1.0 point/0.1 each)

71. with 72. up 73. to 74. in 75. out

76. off 77. without 78. about 79. for 80. away
SECTION III. READING COMPREHESION (6.0 POINTS – 0.2/each)
Part 1: Questions 81 – 90

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81. C 82. B 83. B 84. D 85. C 86. B 87. D 88. C 89. A 90. D

Part 2: Questions 96 – 100

91. B 92. C 93. A 94. A 95. B 96. D 97. B 98. A 99. D 100. D

Part 3: Questions 101 – 110

101. NG 102. T 103. F 104. T 105. T

106. T 107. F 108. NG 109. F 110. F

SECTION IV. WRITING (4.0 POINTS)

Part 1 & 2: Questions from 111 to 120. (2.0 points - 0.2/each)
111. I’d never have a photograph of my children used in an advertisement.
112. If I hadn’t lost my passport last week, I wouldn’t be having so much trouble now.
113. Not until two weeks had passed did the letter arrive.
114. Geogre is widely assumed to have been wrongly accused.
115. All students at the sports centre are presented with a certificate of attendance when they
leave.
116. She finds the film MAI so enjoyable that she has seen it three times.
117. The popularity of golf is on the increase in Britain.
118. The team leader criticized John for not crafting/ having crafted the whole report from
scratch.
119. At no time did they/ we/ people cast doubt/ suspicion on the result of the match
120. It will be a long time (that/ before) I can make (any) sense of what Doris has done.

Part 3. Write a paragraph to answer the following question in about 200 words (2.0 points)

Is it necessary for students to take part in community activities today?

SAMPLE

It is necessary for students to take part in community activities today. These activities provide
numerous benefits that help students grow personally and academically. By participating, students
develop essential skills like teamwork, leadership, and communication, which are crucial for their
future careers. Community involvement also fosters a sense of responsibility, encouraging students to
contribute positively to society and understand the impact of their actions. Furthermore, engaging in
these activities allows students to apply what they learn in the classroom to real-world situations,
enhancing their understanding of various subjects. In addition, community service helps students
build valuable social networks and improves their ability to work with diverse groups of people. It
can also strengthen their résumés, giving them an advantage when applying for scholarships or jobs.
More importantly, taking part in community activities promotes empathy, cultural awareness, and a
sense of belonging. In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, it is vital for students to be
actively involved in their communities to develop a broader perspective on life and the issues faced
by society. Overall, community participation is crucial in shaping responsible, well-rounded
individuals ready to contribute to the world.

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