ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9 (THAM KHẢO)

ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9

Năm học: 2012 - 2013

Môn: Tiếng Anh

Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)

Chú ý: - Bộ đề thi này gồm có 06 trang, từ trang 01 đến trang 06.

- Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào bộ đề thi này.

Điểm	Họ tên, chữ ký của người chấm thi số 1:	Số phách
- Bằng số:……………..	………………………………………...	(Do Chủ tịch hội đồng chấm thi ghi)
- Bằng chữ:……………	Họ tên, chữ ký của người chấm thi số 2:	…………………..
………………………...	………………………………………...

I. PHONETICS:

a. Choose one word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others by circling A, B, C, or D: (3 0,2 = 0,6 pt)

1. A. sleeveless B. media C. Internet D. designer

2. A. deposit B. respond C. documentary D. wonderful

3. A. guess B. teenager C. disadvantage D. stage

b. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D: (3 0,2 = 0,6 pt)

4. A. inspiration B. experience C. communicate D. embroidery

5. A. commentator B. economic C. banyan D. businessman

6. A. disadvantage B. documentary C. exploration D. communicate

II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR:

a. Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: (20 0,2 = 4,0 pts)

7. I had to get up early, ……………..….I would miss the train.

A. otherwise

B. if not

C. so that

D. but

8. Those police questioned my brother at some length and he didn’t enjoy……………..….

A. questioning

B. to be questioned

C. to question

D. D. being questioned

9. My parents are going to take three days……………..….next month to help my brother move his house.

A. at

B. over

C. off

D. out

10. English is used as an access ……………..….a world scholarship and world trade.

A. into

B. to

C. for

D. towards

11. I remembered the correct address only ……………..…. I had posted the letter.

A. since

B. afterwards

C. following

D. after

12. Our parents have never allowed us……………..….

A. smoke

B. to smoke

C. smoking

D. smoked

13. I turned down the job ……………..….the attractive salary.

A. despite

B. because

C. although

D. because of

14. Parents love and support their children ……………..….the children misbehave or do foolish things.

A. if

B. since

C. only if

D. even if

15. The Historical Museum is becoming ……………..…. crowded.

A. much and more

B. more and more

C. much and much

D. more and much

16. She never let you cook the meals, ……………..….?

A. didn’t she

B. doesn’t she

C. did she

D. was she

17. In my class, Trung was responsible ……………..…. the teacher ……………..…. keeping the class in order while she went out.

A. to/ for

B. to/ in

C. with/ for

D. for/ for

18. The scheme allows students from many countries to communicate……………..….

A. with other

B. themselves

C. each other

D. with one another

19. Have you ever read anything……………..….Earnest Hengmingway?

A. by

B. of

C. from

D. for

20. Not a good movie,……………..….?

A. did it

B. didn’t it

C. was it

D. wasn’t it

21. These days, our shop was always crowded ……………..….last-minute shoppers.

A. in

B. to

C. of

D. with

22. Some of my relatives have come to stay……………..….me ……………..….Christmas.

A. to/ in

B. to/ at

C. with/ in

D. with/ at

23. The party, at ….. I was the guest honor, was extremely enjoyable.

A. that

B. who

C. which

D. where

24. Hurry up! They have only got……………..….seats left.

A. a lot of

B. plenty of

C. a little

D. a few

25. We should talk to a person ……………..….we can trust. We’ll feel better we do so.

A. which

B. whose

C. whom

D. Ø

26. Hoi An is……………..….for its old, small and tile-roofed houses.

A. well-done

B. well-dressed

C. well-organised

D. well-known

b. Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word: (7 0,2 = 1,4 pts)

Up to now, there are still many people thinking (27)…………….……..…. are things that are made to (28)…………….……..…. shown on screen for entertainment. It is not right. There are many other kinds of films that are made for other purposes. For examples, educational films are made (29)…………….……..…. schools. They are about the certain subjects that students are learning. Especially, when a person who learns a foreign language, educational films in the target language are very useful. Industry needs training films (30)…………….……..…. introduce about machinery and equipment, and how to operate and work on them. (31)…………….……..…. films present factual events and circumstances of a social, political, or historical nature. It is films that help us widen our knowledge of countries, cultures and people. Sitting on the arm chair in front of a TV set, a (32)…………….……..…. can enjoy the beauty of nature all over the world, see many historic spots, and meet a lot of interesting people. A film, (33)…………….……..…. good or bad, is the result of the collaboration of many individuals with many different specific skills and talents. And we, the viewers, should choose only suitable films to enjoy.

-> Your answers:

27. …….……..…..…	28.…….……..…..…	29.…….……..…..…	30…….……..…..…
31. ….……..…..…	32. ….……..…..…	33. …….……..…..…

c. Complete the following passage with an appropriate form of the word in BLOCK CAPITAL. (0) has been done as an example. (7 0,2 = 1,4 pts)

Let me make a suggestion to help you deal with difficult situations. If, for example, you are taking part in a sports (0) …....competition…....., meeting	COMPETE
someone important, or giving a ...(34) ................................... in front of a large	PERFORM
audience, you will probably be quiet, ..(35) .............................., and worry that	NERVE
you will not be as ..(36) ................................ as you would like to be.	SUCCEED
What you need to do is to prepare yourself thoroughly by running through the
whole activity over and over again in your mind, (37)............................. going	CARE
through every detail. For example, a famous pianist, (38)............................. for	PRISON
seven years for (39)................................ reasons, could still play magnificently	POLITICS
on his release. When he was asked how he managed to play so well, his (40) ...................................... was that he had practiced every day in his mind.	EXPLAIN

-> Your answers:

34. …….……..…..…	35. …….……..…..…	36.…….……..…..…	37…….……..…..…
38.…….……..…..…	39. …….……..…..…	40. …….……..…..…

d. Identify the error in the following sentences. (10 0,2 = 2,0 pts)

41. A lot of people are still unaware about environmental pollution around us.

A B C D

42. Lang said that he knows how the procedures for doing the experiment, but when he

A

began to work in the laboratory, he found that he was mistaken.

B C D

43. When I came to the store to purchase the printer advertise on television, we found

A B

that all the printers had been sold.

C D

44. My company is not only raising his prices but also decreasing the production of his

A B C

product as well.

D

45. The harder her sister tried, the worst he danced before the large audience.

A B C D

46. Ba said if he had to do another homework, he’d not be able to attend the performance.

A B C D

47. The Greens have two sons, neither of them lives with them.

A B C D

48. I went to the United States six months ago because mine cousin is out there.

A B C D

49. It’s high time people pay much attention to education.

A B C D

50. John, I think you should stop playing computer games and concentrate in your study.

A B C D

III. READING:

a. Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage:

(10 0,2 = 2,0 pts)

ANIMALS IN DANGERS

Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (51)………………… Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become extinct if we do not (52) …………………an effort to protect them. There are many seasons for this. In some cases, animals are hunted (53) ………………… their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught alive, and sold (54)…………………pets. For many animals and birds, the problem is that their (55)……………….- the place where they live – is disappearing. More land is (56)…………………for farms, houses or industry, and there are fewer open spaces (57)…………………there once were. Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, (58) …………………these chemicals polute the environment and harm wildlife. The most successful animals on earth – human (59) …………………- will soon be the only ones left, unless we can (60) …………………this problem.

51. A. risk	B. threat	C. harm	D. danger
52. A. do	B. make	C. take	D. give
53. A. for	B. in	C. with	D. about
54. A. for	B. as	C. such	D. like
55. A. habitat	B. inhabit	C. living	D. inhabitant
56. A. done	B. booked	C. used	D. applied
57. A. where	B. more	C. than	D. when
58. A. but	B. what	C. because	D. despite
59. A. person	B. man	C. one	D. beings
60. A. take	B. do	C. solve	D. begin

b. Read the passage, and do the task below: (5 0,2 = 1,0 pt)

MEASURING HEAT

A meter is a measuring device. Just as the speedometer in an automobile tells how fast the car is going, a thermometer records how warm or how cold something is.

Thermometers measure heat in degrees. For example, for comfort indoors the temperature in a room should be about 70^o Farenheit. A simple room thermometer can tell us how near to this the temperature in a room is. Other kinds of thermometers are also used. One is used to measure the heat of an oven. It shows heat from 100^o to 600^o. Another may be used on an air-conditioner. The thermometers used to measure body heat record temperatures from 92^o to 108^o. Other thermometers can be used to show that water freezes at 32^o. The thermometer used to tell temperature outdoors often records from far below 0^o to about 120^o.

A thermometer is a much-used measuring device that proves helpful in the home, the office, the factory, the laboratory, the schoolroom, and many other places.

61. While not stated in the article, you can tell that

A. thermometers are always right.

B. thermometers are hard to make.

C. body thermometer does not usually go over 108^o F

62. This article as a whole is about

A. speedometers. B. thermometers and their uses.

C. outdoor thermometers. D. measuring heat and weight.

63. The word another in the second papragraph, seventh sentence, refers to …………………. .

64. Which two of this sentences are not true?

A. Thermometers measure heat. D. Speedometers measure heat.

B. Thermometers are used outsides. E. Thermometers are used only indoors.

C. Heat can be measured.

65. What words in the last sentence means often made use of?

c. Use one of these words in its correct form to complete the text. (10 0,2 = 2,0 pts)

retire, promote, redundant, interview, contract, reference, pensioner, applicant, career, train, employment

ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TO START WORK

In these days of high (0) unemployment, it is often difficult for young people to find a job. If they are lucky enough to be asked to go for a(n) (66)…………………….………… , they may find that there are at least 20 other (67) ………………………..……for the job. If a company is thinking of offering you a job, they will ask you for at least one (68) ………………………....……from either your previous employer or someone who knows you well. Before taking up your job, you may have to sign a (69) …………………………. You will probably have to do some (70) ………………………… , which help you to do the job more successfully. Once you have decided that this is your chosen (71)…………………………, you will then have to work hard to try and get (72) …………………………, which usually brings more responsibility and more money! If you are unlucky, you may be made (73)…………………………, and not be able to find another job. It is also a good idea to pay some money into a (74) …………………………scheme, which will help you to look after yourself and your family when you are (75) …………………………. Finally, good luck!

-> Your answers:

66……………..	67……………..	68……………..	69……………..	70……………..
71……………..	72……………..	73……………..	74……………..	75……………..

IV WRITING:

a. Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning. (5 0,2 = 1,0 pt)

76. It’s difficult for older people to learn a language.

-> Older people have …………………………………………………………………………

77. Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life.

-> Martin’s poor health.…………………………………….………………………………..

78. “What you have cooked is the best in the world!”, John said to his girlfriend.

-> John congratulated ……………………………………………………………..…………

79. “Don’t swim just after you have eaten”, she said to them.

-> She warned …………………………………………………………………….…………

80. The last storm destroyed Lan’s house.

-> It’s high time ………………………………………………………………………………

b. Write complete sentence using the suggested words. (5 0,2 = 1,0 pt)

81. I / write / Jim / last week / but / so far / receive / no reply / my letter//

-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………

82. last night/ concert hall / so crowded / I / see / and/ hear / nothing.

-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………

83. I / invite / party / occasion / her birthday / last week

-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………

84. Tet / time / Vietnamese people / celebrate / beginning / spring.

-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………

85. Although/ he/ be/ injured, continued/ play until/ match/ finished.

-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………

c. Many students say that it’s difficult to learn “Speak” at school. Do you agree? Why? or Why not? Write about 200 words. (3,0pts)

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