10 Đề thi học sinh giỏi cấp tỉnh môn Tiếng Anh Khối 9

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1. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! PHẦN LISTEN VÀ KEY CÁC BẠN BẤM CTRL VÀ CLICK CHUỘT VÀO ĐƯỜNG LINK CUỐI MỖI ĐỀ NHÉ CÁC BẠN CÓ THỂ BẬT PHỤ ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH TRÊN YOUTUBE TRONG PHẦN LISTEN ĐỂ LUYỆN NGHE DỄ DÀNG HƠN NHÉ. B1: Vào cài đặt B1: Vào phụ đề B3: Chọn ngôn ngữ phụ đề 1
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3. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! Đề số 11 Kỳ thi: HSG lớp 9 Môn thi: Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút A. LISTENING (3pts) Part 1. Question 1-5 You will hear five short conversations. You will hear each conversation twice. There is one question for each conversation. For questions 1-5, put a tick under the right answer. 3
4. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! Part 2. Question 6-10 Listen to Jane telling her father about the extra subjects she is doing at school. What subject does she do on each day? For question 6-10, write the letter A-H next to each day. You will hear the conversation twice. 4
5. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! Part 3: Question 11-15 Listen to Peter talking to a friend about a school trip. For question 11-15, put a tick A, B or C. You will hear the conversation twice. 5
6. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! B. LANGUAGE FOCUS. (6pts) Part 1. Choose the word which best completes each of the following sentences. (2pts) 1 he comes in half an hour, we shall go alone A. Because B. If C. Unless D. When 2. I don’t believe a word she says, I think she A. lied B. I laying C. is telling lie D. is lying 3 , a bat sends out a series of signals, which bounce off any object in its path. A. When in flying B. While it is flying C. When they are flying D. Once flying 4. Mr John does not know the lawn mower after they had finished using it. A. where did they put B. where they did put C. where they put D. where to put 6
7. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! 5. The noise startled the woman. A. frightened B. frighten C. frightening D. fright 6. Jack’s shoes are very dirty. They need A. cleaning B. cleaner C. to clean D. clean 7. His pronunciation causes me a lot of A. difficulties B. difficult C. difficulty D. difficultly 8. We lived in that on the corner. A. old house brick small. C. small old brick house B. brick small old house. D. house brick small old 9 around us gives us vital information about our environment A. The sounds are heard. C. Hearing the sounds. B. That the hearing of sound. D. Whatever the sounds are heard. 10. He took his seat quietly, A. in order that not to disturb their conversation. C. in order not disturb their conversation. B. so as to disturb their conversation D. so as not to disturb their conversation. Part 2: Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting (2pts) 1. I suggested that you taking his advice to treat your cough. A B C D 2.Even though studying hard, he failed his exam last year. A B C D 3.The pollution of the sea can be the result of careless or dumping of waste. A B C D 4. If today is Sunday, we would have a lot of fun at the camping. A B C D 5. She apologized for being many rude to me. A B C D 6. The children were playing last night outdoor when it began to rain hard. A B C D 7. The bridge was hitting by a large ship during a sudden storm last week. A B C D 8. Even though she looks very young, she is twice older than my twenty - year - old sister. A B C D 9. One of the most urgent problem, facing us now is the need to control population growth. A B C D 7
8. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! 10. Tom has not completed the assignment yet, and Maria hasn’t, neither. A B C D Part 3. Provide the correct form of the words given (2pts) THE ENVIRONMENT - OUR RESPONSIBILITY These days it is (0). impossible to open a newspaper without reading 0. possible about the damage we are doing to the environment. The earth is being (1) and the future looks bad. What can each of us do? 1. threat We can not clean up our (2) rivers and seas overnight. 2. pollution Nor can we stop the (3) of plants and animals. But we can stop 3. appear adding to the problem while (4) search for answers, and 4. science laws are passed in nature’s (5) It may not be easy to 5. defend change your lifestyle (6) , but some steps are easy to take: cut 6. complete down the amount of (7) you do, or use as little plastics as possible 7. drive It is also easy to save energy, which also reduces (8) bills. We must all make a personal (9) to work for the 8. house future of our planet if we want to (10) a better world for 9. decide our grand - children. 10. sure C. READING (5pts) Part 1: Choose the word or phrase which best completes each blank in the following passage (2pts): My home is in the air - I do an enormous amount of travelling. It is a fast life and (1) of work, but I like it and that is the only way (2) me. Everything is tiring - music, travelling- but what can I do? I am not (3) to complaining. It is hard to imagine now (4) I will ever be very long in one place. My home town is on the Caspian Sea. There is sea, wind, sun, and (5) many tourists and hotels. I have my own flat with four or five rooms, but I am seldom there. If I am there for a day or two I prefer to (6) with my mother and grandmother. They live in a small house, (7) it is very comfortable and my mother cooks for me. I like good, simple food. I have no wife, no brothers or sisters and my father (8) when I was seven. He was an engineer and I don’t (9) him very well. He liked music very much and wanted me to (10) a musician. 1. A. most B. full C. complete D. more 2. A. for B. to C. in D. by 3. A. wanted B. taken C. used D. known 4. A. and B. so C. while D. that 5. A. far B. too C. much D. more 6. A. stay B. go C. do D. spend 7. A. but B. since C. even D. which 8
9. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! 8. A. killed B. gone C. passed D. died 9. A. know B. remember C. remind D. see 10. A. become B. turn C. develop D. grow Part 2: Read the passage and choose the best answer (1pt) Man discovered fire many thousand years ago. The first time he saw fire was probably when a tree was struck by lightning. He soon learned how to make fire for himself. However, man probably made his fire by rubbing two sticks together. Fire was very important to man. He needed fire to keep himself warm at night. He used fire to cook his food. He used fire to frighten away enemies and wild animals. In some parts of the world he used fire to signal messages. Red Indians, for example, used fire to make smoke signals. In some other countries people lit fires to warn their friends of danger. Fire was very also used to give light. Before the invention of oil lamp, men used burning sticks as torches. And before man discovered gas and electricity, he hung small fires in wire baskets from posts to light the streets. One man even used fire to tell the time. He invented a candle clock. He made a candle that took exactly twelve hours to burn. Then he marked this candle in twelve equal parts. He lit the candle and could tell the time by counting the number of parts left of the burning candle. But the candle clock did not always work well. If there was a wind blowing on the candle, the flame burned too quickly. 1. Man probably first made fire A. from a tree struck by lightning B. by rubbing two sticks together. C. from wire baskets hung on poster. D. from a candle. 2. Man probably first used fire A. to tell the time. B. to send signal. C. to light the streets. D. to keep warm at night. 3. Fire was used by Red Indians A. to make gas and electricity. B. to burn down trees C. to send messages D. to frighten away enemies. 4. The first street lights were A. large bonfires. B. small fires in hanging baskets. C. burning trees. D. candles. 5. The candle clock burned for A. twelve hours. B. one hour. C. a day. D. twelve days. Part 3: Fill each the numbered blanks in the following passage with ONE suitable word (2pts) Food plays an important part in the development of nations. In countries where food is (1) people have to spend most of their time getting enough to eat. This usually slows down progress, because men have little time to (2) to science, 9
10. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! industry, government, and art. In nations where food is (3) and easy to get, men have more time to spend in activities that lead to progress and (4) of leisure. The problem of (5) good food for everybody has not yet been solved. Many wars have been (6) for food. But it is no longer necessary to go to war for food. Nations are beginning to put (7) knowledge to work for a (8 ) of their food problems. They work (9) in the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to help hungry nations (10) more food. C. WRITING (6pts) Part 1: Complete the second sentence in such a way that it is almost the same as the first (2pts): 1. “You’d better not lend that man any more money, Mary” - said John. -> John advised 2. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert. -> Despite 3. “It is ages since Alan visited his parents. -> Alan 4. Handicapped people find shopping in supermarkets difficult. -> It is 5. “You’d better go to the doctor if you’ve got a pain in your back, Anne”- Herry said. -> Herry suggested 6. “Could I borrow five pounds from you, Jane?”- asked Nick. -> Nick asked Jane if 7. It isn’t necessary to book tickets for the show in advance. -> You need 8. Don’t you regret not learning to swim? -> Don’t you wish ? 9. We got lost because we didn’t have a map. -> Had 10. They manage to finish the project in time for the presentation. -> They succeeded Part 2: Use the suggested words and phrases to write a complete letter (2pts). Dear Mother and father, a. You/ be pleased/ hear/ I/ meet/ London Airport/ Mr and Mrs Robinson and/ son/ Michael. b. Before I arrive/ it rain/ a week/ but/ Sunday/ sun shine/ first time. c. Last Tuesday they take me/ Buckingham Palace/ I see the Changing of the Guard and listen/ the band. 10
11. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! d. Then we go/ Hyde Park/ have lunch/ a restaurant. e. After we/ eat/ we go/ a walk/ see the Serpentine Lake. f. While we/ walk/ I buy a postcard/ I enclose/ this letter. g. London have many interesting places/ see/ and I/ enjoy/ be here very much/ h. Mr and Mrs Robinson and Michael ask me/ give/ their kind regards. Love, Carly Part 3: Write a paragraph (100 - 120 words) about a festival or a celebration in your country, using the following brief notes: (2pts). + Opening: - Which festival? - Where? When? Why? + Main body: - How is it celebrated? (general). - What happens? (details). - Food and drink? + Ending: How does it end? KEY+AUDIO ĐỀ SỐ 12 Kỳ thi: Chọn Học sinh giỏi lớp 9 cấp tỉnh Môn thi: Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút A: LISTENING (4/20 points) Part 1: Questions 1-5: Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each asnwer (2.0points) VISA APPLICATION FORM Name: Kelly (1) Address: 106 (2) ., Hawaii. Nationality: (3) . Age: (4 11
12. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! Marital status: (5) . Questions 6- 8: Circle the correct letter A, B or C. 6. According to the applicant, who lives in Australia? A. His counsin B. His uncle C. His sister-in- law 7. The applicant wants to visit Australia because he wants to . A. do some travelling B. develop his business C. work 8. The aplicant can have a visa for A. 6 months B. 12 months C. 30 days Questions 9-10: Complete the sentences by writing NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer. 9. The applicant must go to the visa office between . and . 10. What two things must the applicant take to the visa office? . and . . Part 2: You will hear an interview with a woman called Helen Hunter who runs a summer camp for teenagers. Complete the sentences by writing NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS and/ or a NUMBER in the space provided. (1.0 point) SUMMER CAMPS 1. Helen says that people taking part in the summer camp usually sleep in a 2. The summer camp is a chance for teenagers to meet people and learn 3. As an example of a practical activity, Helen tells us about a team which built a 4. In the next camp, teams will work out problem-solving activities such as a with clues. 5. Helen gives the example of as the only typical sporting activity at the camp. 6. The day when teams can choose their own activities is called “ ” 7. The summer camp is good for people who don’t have opportunities or have little . 8. On ‘Battle of the Bands’ day, the teams make a pop record and a 9. For the teenagers taking part, the camp lasts for 10. You can book for a summer camp that will be held in the month of Part 3: Circle the appropriate letter A, B or C. (1.0 point) 12
13. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! 1. Where in Australia were Asian honey bees found? A. Queensland B. New South Wales C. several states 2. A problem with Asian honey bees is that they A. attack bees B. carry parasites C. damage crops 3. What point is made about Australian bees? A. Their honey varies in quality B. Their size stops them from pollinating some flowers. C. They are sold to customers abroad. 4. Grant Freeman says that if Asian honey bees got into Australia, A. the country’s economy would be affected B. they could be used in the study of allergies. C. certain areas of agriculture would benefit. 5. In order to set up her research programme, Shona got A. advice from personal friends in other countries. B. help from students in other countries. C. information from her tutor’s contacts in other countries. PART B: PRONUNCIATION AND STRESS ( 1 Point) I. Which word is stressed differently from the others? (0,5 P) 1. A. picnic B. fishing C. arrive D. movie 2. A. tomorrow B. badminton C. aerobic D. usually 3. A. frequently B. gymnastic C. adjective D. difference 4. A. activity B. destination C. independent D. intersection 5. A. recycle B. potato C. collection D. dangerous II. Which underlined part is pronounced differently? (0,5P) 6. A. drop B. joke C. top D. confidence 7. A. ground B. found C. though D. sound 8. A. normal B. order C. oven D. origin 9. A. honesty B. hair C. honor D. hour 10. A. sugar B. steam C. press D. waste PART C: LEXICO- GRAMMAR (5.0points) Part 1: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer questions. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. (1.5P). 1. Please wait for a moment. It___heavily A. is raining B. rainsC. rainingD. is rainy 2. I would appreciate it ___what I have told you a secret. A. you can keep B. that you kept C. you will keep D. if you kept 3. Andrew is a very disciplined employee. He ___ great importance to coming to work in time. A. playsB. admitsC. attachesD. attributes 4. “Will Sam adapt well to his new position?” 13
14. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! “It is ___ that I really don’t know if he’ll be able to.” A. such a drastical change B. so drastic a change C. so drastic change D. so drastically changing 5. Don’t ___to phone Mary, I’ve already talked to her. A. concernB. forgetC. botherD. worry 6. She moved to the city last year___she was tired of driving so far to work. A. althoughB. soC. butD. because 7. I could not turn in my paper on time because my word processor ___. A. fell down B. turned downC. broke downD. tore down 8. We shall review the salary arrangements___ due course. A. on B. byC. withD. in 9. Very little was said about his failure, ___? A. was itB. wasn't itC. was there D. wasn't he 10. “Could I use your telephone?” – “___” A. I’m sorry to hear that B. Please, feel free C. Certainly. I do D. That’s very kind of you. 11.___ is visiting important and historic places in a city or an area as a tourist. A.Travelling B.Sightseeing C.Wandering D.Sunbathing 12.All ___ must complete a visa form upon arrival at Singapore airport. A.tourists B.departures C.customers D.passengers 13.Travellers are advised to find an alternative ___ during road repairs. A.field B.direction C.route D.itinerary 14.All food products should carry a list of ___ on the packet. A.elements B.materials C.foods D.ingredients 15.Traditionally, an ‘English breakfast’ is a large cooked breakfast, usually ___ bacon and eggs, toast, baked beans, black pudding, and tea or coffee. A.making of B.having C.consisting of D.existing of Your answers: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Part 2: Write the correct form of each bracketed word in the corresponding numbered boxes. (1.0 p) 14
15. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! BLOGGING AND THE MEDIA The growing number of weblogs - or blogs, as they are (1- AFFECTION) ___ known - on the internet has become a cause for concern among mainstream media organizations. Within a few years, blogs have developed from (2- PERSON) ___musing on daily events to full-blown critical commentaries ___ which are often well-informed and eloquently expressed. With an estimated fifty-two million bloggers writing on almost every (3- CONCEIVE) ___ subjects each day, cooperate media can no longer ignore them or treat them with disrespect. The ubiquity of blogs means that they are increasingly (4- INFLUENCE) ___ as can be seen in the number of news stories that have been discredited or called into question by bloggers in recent years. For bloggers have a freedom unavailable to mainstream journalists. They (5- PASS) ___ both editor and (6-PUBLISH) ___, who by their presence (7- INEVITABLE) ___distort stories by “tailoring” them to suit their own ends. The material on blogs is raw, unmodified by editors, and often harsh and direct in its (8- CRITICIZE) ___of the way news is reported by the media. The advantages of this for the reading public are obvious. Bloggers act as a kind of media watchdog, able to check facts and verify or disprove information in a way that journalists are often (9- ABLE) ___ to, and this is shaking mainstream media out of its (10- COMPLACENT) ___. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Part 3: The passage below contains 10 errors. Underline the errors and write the corrections in the corresponding numbered boxes. (1.0p) Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But the pollution problem is as complicated as it is serious. It is complicated because of much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. For example, exhaust of automobiles causes a large percent of all air pollution. However, the automobile provides transportation for million of people. Factories discharge much of material that pollutes air and water, but factories give employment to the large number of people. Thus, to end or great reduce pollution immediately, people would have to stop using many things that benefit them. Most the people do not want to do that, of course. Nevertheless, pollution can be gradual reduced in several ways. Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to less the way of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and enforce laws that request businesses and traffic to stop, or to cut down on certain polluted activities. Your answers: 15
16. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Part 4: Complete each sentence with the correct form of ONE of the phrasal verbs below. Write your answers in the numbered spaces provided below the passage. Each verb is used only once. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. (1,5 P) try out slip up carry on get by put out take after get down look up go through run for 1. If you’re finding it difficult to ___ on your salary, why don’t you ask for a raise? 2. I know what you’re ___ and I feel really sorry for you. 3. In many ways you ___ your father. 4. If you ___ you’ll get into trouble. 5. Hilary Clinton has decided to ___the American presidency in the election that will take place next year. 6. You’d better ___ your cigarette because smoking isn’t allowed in here. 7. If you ___ working so hard, you’ll make yourself ill. 8. Stop worrying about it. Don’t let this failure ___ you ___. 9. The car’s in quite good condition but you can ___ it ___ before you make any decision to buy, 10. When I was in New York, I was able to ___ several old friends I hadn’t seen for years. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. PART D: READING (5 points) Part 1: Read the following passages and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each gap. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. (1.0 point) SMILE POWER The expression on your face can actually dramatically alter your feelings and perceptions, and it has been proved that deliberately smiling or frowning can create corresponding emotional responses. The idea was first (1) ___ by a French physiologist, Israel Waynbaum, in 1906. He believed that different facial expressions affected the flow of blood to the brain, and that this could create positive or negative feelings. A happy smile or irrepressible (2) ___ increased the blood flow and contributed to joyful feelings. However, sad, angry expressions decreased the flow of oxygen-carrying blood, and created a vicious (3) ___ of gloom and depression by effectively (4) ___ the brain of essential fuel. Psychologist Robert Zajonc rediscovered this early (5) ___, and suggests that the temperature of the brain could affect the production and synthesis of neurotransmitters which 16
17. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! definitely influence our moods and energy levels. He argues that an impaired blood flow could not only deprive the brain of oxygen, but create further chemical imbalance by inhibiting these vital hormonal messages. Zajonc goes on to propose that our brains remember that smiling is associated with being happy, and that by deliberately smiling through your tears you can (6)___ your brain to release uplifting neurotransmitters - replacing a depressed condition (7) ___ a happier one. People suffering from psychosomatic (8)___, depression and anxiety states could (9) ___ from simply exercising their zygomatic- (10) ___ which pull the corners of the mouth up and back to form a smile several times an hour. 1. A. given outB. sent forC. handed in D. put forward 2. A. laughterB. sadnessC. humourD. depression 3. A. cycleB. spiral C. circleD. vortex 4. A. cutting B. starvingC. removingD. eliminating 5. A. resultB. subject C. researchD. experiment 6. A. allow B. persuadeC. letD. decide 7. A. throughB. byC. after D. with 8. A. disease B. illnessC. infectionD. ailment 9. A. recover B. improve C. benefitD. progress 10. A. musclesB. nervesC. veinsD. bones Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Part 2: Fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable word and write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. There is an example at the beginning (0) (2.0 pts) Conversations are such common, everyday events that we easily take them for (1)___ and assume that they require no special (2)___ but at some time or other , most of us have had problems talking with other people. You may find (3)___unable to get word in edgeways, and feel foolish and inadequate. Sometimes you have to interrupt rudely, and are (4) ___ feeling that, to other people, you must seem unpleasantly aggressive. Or (5) ___ been desperate to speak, you do not know how to stop and risk (6)___ considered boring. Everyone sometimes finds it difficult to strike up conversations. The importance of being able to start conversations is obvious. To have relationships, you have to meet people and get to know them. To get to know them, you have to talk to them. At some point, (7) ___ has to be an opening line, but how do you know what to say? Conversations often begin (8) ___ one person remarks, ‘Beautiful weather, isn’t it?’ or asks some other clichéd question. Conversation openers are rarely original – the anxiety of (9) ___ the first approach is not conducive to creative thought – but this does not matter what does matter is that these openers are recognized as what they are – attempts at starting a conversation. The (10)___ are unimportant, the fact that they have been spoken is. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 17
18. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Part 3: Read the following passage and then choose the best answers to the questions. Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the corresponding numbered boxes. (2.0 p) While most desert animals will drink water if confronted with it, for many of them the opportunity never comes. Yet all living things must have water, or they will expire. The herbivores find it in desert plants. The carnivores slake their thirst with the flesh and blood of living prey. One of the most remarkable adjustments, however, has been made by the tiny kangaroo rat, who not only lives without drinking but subsists on a diet of dry seeds containing about 5% free water. Like other animals, he has the ability to manufacture water in his body by a metabolic conversion of carbohydrates. But he is notable for the parsimony with which he conserves his small supply by every possible means, expending only minuscule amounts in his excreta and through evaporation from his respiratory tract. Investigation into how the kangaroo rat can live without drinking water has involved various experiments with these small animals. Could kangaroo rats somehow store water in their bodies and slowly utilize these resources in the long periods when no free water is available from dew or rain? The simplest way to settle this question was to determine the total water content in the animals to see if it decreases as they are kept for long periods on a dry diet. If they slowly use up their water, the body should become increasingly dehydrated, and if they begin with a store of water, this should be evident from an initial high water content. Results of such experiments with kangaroo rats on dry diets for more than 7 weeks showed that the rats maintained their body weight. There was no trend toward a decrease in water content during the long period of water deprivation. When the kangaroo rats were given free access to water, they did not drink water. They did nibble on small pieces of watermelon, but this did not change appreciably the water content in their bodies, which remained at 66.3 to 67.2 during this period. This is very close to the water content of dry-fed animals (66.5), and the availability of free water, therefore, did not lead to any “storage” that could be meaningful as a water reserve. This makes it reasonable to conclude that physiological storage of water is not a factor in the kangaroo rat’s ability to live on dry food. 1. What is the topic of this passage? A. Kangaroo rats B. Water in the desert C. Desert life D. Physiological experiments 2. The word “expire” is closest in meaning to A. become ill B. die C. shrink D. dehydrate 3. Which of the following is NOT a source of water for the desert animals? A. Desert plants B. Metabolic conversion of carbohydrates in the body 18
19. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! C. The blood of other animals D. Streams 4. The word “it” refers to A. water B. the desert C. the opportunity D. a living thing 5. The author states that the kangaroo rat is known for all of the following EXCEPT A. the economy with which it uses available water B. living without drinking water C. breathing slowly and infrequently D. manufacturing water internally 6. The word “parsimony” is closest in meaning to A. intelligenceB. desireC. frugalityD. skill 7. It is implied by the author that desert animals can exist with little or no water because of A. less need for water than other animals B. their ability to adjust to the desert environment C. their ability to eat plants D. many opportunities for them to find water 8. The word “deprivation” is closest in meaning to A. preservationB. renewalC. examinationD. loss 9. According to the passage, the results of the experiments with kangaroo rats showed that A. kangaroo rats store water for use during dry periods. B. kangaroo rats took advantage of free access to water. C. there was no significant change in body weight due to lack of water or accessibility to water. D. a dry diet seems detrimental to the kangaroo rat’s health. 10. The tone of the passage is A. critical B. scientificC. optimistic D. negative Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. PART E: WRITING (5points) Part 1: Sentence transformation (1.0points) For questions 1–5, finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the first sentence 1. “If I were you, I wouldn’t accept his marriage proposal”, said Nam to Lan. Nam 2. I was strongly determined to complete my assignment before the end of the month. I had 3. Ann speaks French much better than her sister does. Ann’s sister . 4. We have never visited such a charming place. Never . 19
20. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! 5. You’ll be in serious trouble unless you apologize to Mrs. Dempsey. You’ll get For questions 6–10, 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. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. (1.0 point) 6. Are you sorry that you invited Liam to join us on our trip? Do ___ Liam to join us on our trip? REGRET 7. Considering that Luke is so young, you must admit he’s making excellent progress as a musician. If you ___young Luke is, you must admit he’s making excellent progress as a musician. ACCOUNT 8. My new MP3 player was twice the price of yours. Your MP3 player was ___mine. EXPENSIVE 9. The website wouldn’t allow me to access certain pages. The website ___ certain page. DENIED 10. The police managed to prevent the fighting between the two gangs by arresting the masterminds. The police managed to ___ fight by arresting the masterminds. PUT For questions 11-15, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence but using the word given. This word must not be altered in any way. (1.0 point) 11. The fridge is completely empty. (LEFT) ___. 12. It is pointless to have that old typewriter repaired. (WORTH) ___. 13. Frank never pays any attention to my advice. (NOTICE) ___. 14. Even if we don't like the idea, we'll have to obey his orders. (WHETHER) ___. 15. I knew nothing about the rebellion that they were planning (DARK) ___. 20
21. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! Part 2: Writing an argument (2.0points) “It is said that game online is one of the topics worrying many parents these days?” Do you agree or disagree with the statement above? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience Your writing must be between 200 and 250 words. KEY 21
22. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! ĐỀ SỐ 13 ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9 CẤP HUYỆN Môn: TIẾNG ANH (Thời gian làm bài 150 phút không kể thời gian giao đề) SECTION A. LISTENING 1.0P 22
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26. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! Part 4. 1.0P SECTION B. PHONETICS I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently. Write your answers in the space provided below. (0.5p) 26
27. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! 1. A. authentic B. thread C. thereby D. theory 2. A. wandered B. embroidered C. preserved D. sacred 3. A. meat B. leader C. heat D. sweater 4. A. good B. mood C. noon D. pool 5. A. hurt B. nurse C. bury D. curly Your answers: 1 2 3 4 5 II. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others. Write your answers in the space provided below. (0.5p) 1. A. comprise B. amaze C. surprise D. backstage 2. A. property B. pollution C. religion D. attainment 3. A. electrician B. Japanese C. comfortable D. possibility 4. A. celebrate B. consider C. expression D. criteria 5. A. population B. intelligent C. opportunity D. economics Your answers: 1 2 3 4 5 SECTION C. LEXICO & GRAMMAR I. Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. Write your answers in the space provided below. (3.0p) 1. ___ you do better work than this, you won’t pass the exam. A. When B. Although C. If D. Unless 2. It’s difficult to pay one’s bills when prices keep___. A. growing B. gaining C. rising D. raising 3. Not only ___ us light, but it also gives us heat. A. the sun gives B. the sun has given C. has the sun given D. does the sun give 4. "Did you like the novel that I gave you last week?” -“ ___ the novels that I’ve read, I enjoyed this one the most.” A. All of B. Of all C. For all D. From all 5. “Excuse me, is this seat free?” - “___” A. No, you can’t sit here. C. Sorry, it is taken. B. Yes, it is seated by a boy. D. Yes, but I don’t know so. 6. Her marriage has been arranged by her parents. She is marrying a man___ . A. she hardly knows him B. whose she hardly know him 27
28. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! C. she hardly knows D. that she hardly has known 7. It was___ serious accident that he was kept in hospital for a month. A. such B. such a C. so D. so a 8. I had my younger brother___ the newspaper to me while I was abroad. A. send B. sent C. to send D. sending 9 . He hurt his leg ___ in order to miss the exam. A. at purpose B. for purpose C. in purpose D. on purpose 10. It ___ to me whether we meet them or not. A. makes no difference B. is not a difference C. is indifferent makes D. not a difference 11. The builders say they will have finished the roof ___ . A. by Tuesday B. as soon as they can C. at the end of last year D. without any more delay 12. The reason why he gets into trouble so often is that he has a ___ temper. A. fast B. rapid C. speedy D. quick 13. You can take part in sport activities or not. That depends on you. It is ___ A. compulsory B. required C. optional D. forceful 14. In the kitchen, there is a___ table. A. beautiful large round wooden. B. large beautiful wooden round C wooden round large beautiful D. round large wooden beautiful 15. This is ___ the most difficult job I’ve ever had to do. A. by heart B. by chance C. by far D. by myself Your answers: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 II. Put the verbs given in the brackets into their appropriate tenses or forms. Write your answers in the space provided below. (1.0p) 1. Peter did not get used to (get) up early when he first came to Vietnam. 2. By the time your brother (return) here next year, the city will have changed a lot. 3. No sooner the president (arrive) than they had an important discussion. 4. Were I (know) you are not at home today, I wouldn’t ask him to call you. 5. What is the name of the musician (compose) this piece of music? 6. Look! The yard is wet. It (rain) last night. 7. - Is it true that spaghetti didn’t originate in Italy? - Yes. The Chinese (make) spaghetti dishes for a long time before Marco Polo brought it back to Italy. 28
29. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! 8. It’s no good (call) the police. 9. The environment in our city (pollute) by exhaust gases from cars. We must do something to stop this. 10. The teller was made (lie) down on the floor. Your answer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 III. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the words in parentheses. Write your answers in the space provided below. (1.0p) THE HOLIDAY OF A LIFETIME If you want a truly (1. memory) holiday, book with us now! We can offer you a (2. person) service that no other company can. Our expert staff will provide you with useful (3. inform) about all of the (4.history) buildings and areas that you can visit. On some excursions, for a small (5. add) change, we can even provide you with your own individual guide. A trip with us will give you an insight into the (6. cultural) of the region. We try to make sure that nothing is (7. miss) in order to make your trip a (8. marvel) one that you will talk about for ages. We have something to offer both those (9. look) for a peaceful time taking it easy, and more (10. energy) people looking for the adventure of a lifetime. Your answers: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 IV. Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting. Write A, B, C or D in the box. (1.0p) 1. They asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them. A B C D 2. Air pollution, together with littering, are causing many problems in our large, industrial cities today. A B C D 3. One of the most urgent problem facing us now is the need to control population growth. A B C D 4.Each year people around the world spending billions of dollars buying goods on the Internet A B C D 29
30. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! 5. Uniform is a style of clothing that identifies people as members of a group or as workers in a A B C particularly field. D 6. Many kinds of tigers are at danger now. A B C D 7. Our environment is being damaged, thus something should do. A B C D 8. She didn’t find it easily to keep the children amused. A B C D 9. I like to go to the countryside and my little sister does, either. A B C D 10. There were interesting news on the radio this morning about the earthquake in Japan. A B C D Your answers: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 SECTION D. READING I. Read the passage and choose the best answer to each of the following questions. Write your answers in the space provided below.(1.0p) Just before and during World War I, a number of white musicians came to Chicago from New Orleans playing in an idiom they had learn from blacks in that city . Five of them formed what eventually became known as Original Dixieland Band. They moved to New York in 1917 and won fame there. That year they recorded the first phonogragh record identified as Jazz. The first important recording by black musicians was made in Chicago in 1923 by King Oliver’s creole Jazz Band, a group that featured some of the foremost jazz musicians of the time, including trumpet player Louis Armstrong. Armstrong’s dynamic trumpet style became famous worldwide. Other band members had played in Fate Marable’s band, which travel up and down the Mississippi River entertaining passengers on riverboats. The characteristics of this early types of jazz, known as Dixieland jazz, included a complex interweaving of melodic lines among the coronet or trumpet, clarinet and trombone, and a steady chomp- chomp beat provided by the rhythm section, which include the piano, bass and drums. Most bands used no written notations, preferring arrangements agreed on verbally. 30
31. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! Improvisation was an indispensable element. Even bandleaders such as Duke Ellington, who provided his musicians with written agreements, permitted them plenty of freedom to improvise when playing solos. In the late 1920s, the most influential jazz artists in Chicago were members of small bands such as the Wolverines. In New York, the trend toward larger groups. These groups played in revues, large dance hall s and theaters. Bands would become larger still during the next age of jazz, the Swing era. 1. What is the main topic of the passage? A. The early history of Jazz. B. The music of World War I. C. The relationship of melody and rhythm in jazz. D. The New York recording industry in the 1920s. 2. The musicians who made the earliest jazz recordings was originally from A. New Orleans. B. Chicago. C. New York. D. Mississippi. 3. When was the first important recording by black jazz musicians made? A. 1917. B. 1923. C. in the late 1920s. D. The early 1930s. 4. According to the passage , Louis Armstrong was a member of which of the following? A. The Original Dixieland Band. B. Fate Marable’s river boat band. C. King Oliver’s Creole Jazz band. D. The Wolverines. 5. The word “ steady” is closet in meaning to A. constant. B. basic. C. urgent. D. happy. 6. Duke Ellington is given as an example of bandleader who A. could not read music. B. did not value improvisation. C. discouraged solo performances. D. used written arrangements. 7. Which of the following phrases would be LAEST like to be applied to Dixieland jazz ? A. relatively complex 31
32. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! B. highly improvisational C. rhythmic and melodic D. rigidly planned 8. According to the passage, who were the Wolverines? A. A band that played in large dance hall. B. A New York group. C. A Swing band. D. A small group. 9. The author provides the most detailed descriptions of early jazz music in the A. First paragraph B. Second paragraph C. Third paragraph D. Fourth paragraph 10. The paragraph following this one most likely deals with A. The music of small band. B. The Swing era. C. Music that influenced Dixieland music. D. Other forms of music popular in the 1920s. Your answer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II. Fill a suitable word in each blank to complete the passage. Write your answers in the space provided below. (2.0p) Many thousands of children have (1) in their homes. The most common accidents are with (2) and hot water. Small children often touch pots of (3) water on the stove. The pots fall over and the hot water falls on the children and (4) them. Some children like to (5) with fire. They enjoy striking matches or throwing things on fire to make it burn brightly. If the fire gets too big, it gets out of (6). Then the house (7) fire. It is very (8) to play with matches. When a child strikes a match, the flame soon burns near his (9). Then he (10) the match on the floor. Many houses catch fire in this way. Your answer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 III. You are going to read an article about a sailing race. Choose the most suitable heading from the list A-H for each paragraph from 1-5 of the article. There are two extra headings which you do not need to use. There has been an example for you. (1.0p) Headings 32
33. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! A. The consequences of poor performance. E. Benefiting from the power of nature. B. An unexpectedly demanding way of life. F. Cooperating to overcome the power of nature. C. A solution that seems to work. G. It’s not what people think. D. The terrible consequences of making a mistake. H. No way out if you don’t like it. Paragraph 0: D Imagine for a moment, spending the night on board of a large yacht, being roughly woken in the pitch dark and ordered on deck. Every so often you will be totally drenched, very suddenly, in salt water. You will be sharing the same cramped space with 14 other people for a whole year. Your stomach, when not affected by seasickness, will be hit by the competitive tension and nervousness that afflicts all sportspeople. You will be obliged to concentrate without cease. The slightest loss of focus could cost someone their life. Paragraph 1: For the eight crews taking part in the Round-the-world yachting race, this has been daily life since they left Britain eleven months ago. Now, after racing 50,000 across kilometers of ocean, they are soon due home. While most of us have worked, slept, taken a holiday, these crews have sailed and sailed, day after day, night after night, in weather conditions that would test any human. This is the reality of ocean yacht racing, which bears little resemblance to the popular image of sailing - the quick sprint around a lake before returning ashore for a meal and a warm bath. Paragraph 2: Racing 20-metre yachts around the world is a story of unrelenting hard work, pushing yourself to the limits of endurance. But it is also a story of the vastness and beauty of the sea, of seeing the sun rise and set on hundreds of desolate horizons, and of the supreme satisfaction of arriving somewhere knowing that wind alone has taken you there. Paragraph 3: Unlike the captains, who are professional sailors, the crews all consist of amateur volunteers who have actually paid for the privilege of taking a year off from their work and enduring these difficult conditions. On board London Light the ages range from 21 to 65. For the youngest member, Susan Porter, the trip is about the excitement of both the racing and the elements “Being able to pitch yourselves as a team against a storm gives you a huge sense of achievement”, she says. Paragraph 4: Jerry Wallace, a marketing director, found sailing a refreshing change from the selfish individualism of business. Although he was prepared for the discomfort, the mental stress of long distance racing was not what he has anticipated, “A grand Prix driver has a few hours of focus, a footballer 90 minutes, but we have been racing for 11 months. This is something I didn’t really appreciate before I start.” 33
34. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! Paragraph 5: Inevitably, there are tensions. The kind of people who choose to take part in races like this tend to motivated and strong-willed. On a trivial level, there are the usual arguments about things like cleaning, tidying, personal hygiene, even the way people snore. Row on a boat must be addressed immediately. Left to develop, they get much worse. On London Light they have done this by having a meeting where problems can be discussed and resolved by majority vote. Cooperation is the key, and everyone can have their say. The London is one of the few boats that has never lost any crew early because of a personality clash. SECTION E. WRITING I. Rewrite the following sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same. (2.0p) 1. It was wrong of you to allow a four-year-old child to walk home alone. - > Youshould 2. I could hold a big party due to my Mom’s help. -> Had it 3. Mrs. Green is proud of her son’s contribution to the play. -> Mrs. Green is proud of what 4. Only two out of the five rooms we have booked have air conditioning. -> We have booked five rooms, only 5. Success depends on hard work. -> The harder , the more 6. Although Minh was not guilty they executed him . (innocence) 34
35. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! -> In 7. Please don't make me annoyed by such silly questions. -> I'd rather . 8. People think that the prisoner was recaptured while drinking in the pub. -> The prisoner 9. Have a cigar! -> You 10. “ OK . It was my mistake . I’m sorry ”, Peter said. -> Peter admitted . II. Do not change the given word, use it to rewrite each of the following sentences so that each has as a similar meaning as the original one. (1.0p) 1. Dicken’s last novel was unfinished when he died. (WITHOUT) - > 2. When he drinks a lot, he gets very bad. (MORE) - > 3. John was shocked to hear that he had failed his driving test. (CAME) 35
36. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! - > 4. David finds it easy to make friends. (DIFFICULTY) - > 5. The last political scandal of this kind took place fifty years ago. (SINCE) - > III. Write a paragraph about 180- 200 words. (2.0p) Topic: There are 4 skills in English: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. Which skill is the most difficult to you? Why? THE END KEY+AUDIO 36
37. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! Đề số 14 Kỳ thi : Chọn học sinh giỏi cấp tỉnh Môn thi : Tiếng Anh 9 - Thời gian làm bài:150 phút SECTION A: LISTENING (2.0 points) Part I: You will hear someone talking to a group of students about a visit to an arts centre. Listen and tick A, B or C for each question (1.0 points) 1. There are still tickets for A. The piano concert B. Twelfth night C. Spider and Rose 2. The coach will leave at 3.30 because A. they don’t want to miss the show B. They want free time at the Arts centre C. It’s a long journey to the Arts centre 3. You have to pay to see A. the Russian ballet exhibition B. the Scottish jewellery C. the South American photographs 4. You can buy clothes A. on the first floor B. in the souvenir shop C. close to the Arts centre 5. Everyone should get back on the coach at A. 10.10 B. 10.15 C. 10.20 Part II: You will hear some information about an air museum. Listen and complete questions(1.0 points) Air Museum - Museum has : 140 planes - Museum is near village of (1) - From village, get bus number: (2) 37
38. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! - Summer opening time:10 a.m to (3) .pm - Price of family ticket: £ (4) - Day for plane trips: (5) SECTION B. PHONETICS (2.0 points) Part I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest. (1.0 points) 1. A. village B. passage C. teenage D. message 2. A. mutual B. nation C. capture D. nature 3. A. chapter B. chemist C. christmas D. character 4. A. wandered B. embroidered C. ordered D. laughed 5. A. new B. blew C. flew D. threw Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Part II. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in the group. (1.0 points) 6. A. authenticity B. cooperative C. metropolitan D. multicultural 7. A. fabulous B. skyscraper C. lacquerware D. determine 8. A. dogsled B. downtown C. igloo D. fatal 9. A. gather B. listen C. publish D. supply 10. A. engineer B. distinguish C. opinion D. preserve Your answers: 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. SECTION C. LEXICO AND GRAMMAR (7.0 points) Part I. Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence. (2.0 points) 38
39. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! 1. Cyclists must for pedestrians when they are cycling along the country lane. A. see off B. look out C. avoid D. observe 2. tell me the way to the Museum of Fine Arts?. A. Excuse me, can you B. Sorry, but could you C. Excuse me, should you D. Hey, do you think you can 3. That was a ceremony A. prepared-well B. prepare-well C. well-prepared D. well-prepare 4. The more important an exam is, A. the more you’ll get nervous B. the more nervous will you get C. the most nervous you’ll be D. the more nervous you’ll get 5. Is this the address to you want the package sent ? A. where B. which C. that D. whom 6. She remembered the gas before going out. A. turn on B. turning on C. turn off D. turning off 7. Julia: “Peter failed in the final examination last term.” - Linda: “ .” A. Sorry to hear that. B. Really? C. What’s wrong? D. I can’t believe it. 8. It is high time you .hard for the exam. A. to study B. study C. studied D. studying 9. Are you used to the left in England, Nam? A. to drive B. to driving C. to be driven D. to drove 10. I am afraid that these regulations have to be with. A. complied B. provided C. faced D. met 11. When Bill saw my new car, he was with envy. A. blue B. green C. yellow D. white 12 When I came in, the lesson A. was teaching B. was taught C. was being taught D. taught 13. He climbed up the tree to pick the apples before the wind blew them off. A. in order B. sothat C. so D. for 14. I very well with my father now, we never have any arguments. A. go on B. carry on C. get on D. put on 15. It is no use what has been done. A. to regret B. regretting C. regretted D. regret 16. stay the night if it’s too difficult to get home. A. At all costs B. By all means C. In all D. On the world 17. I don’t suppose you have change for 2 pounds, ? A. do you B. don’t you C. do I D. did I 39
40. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! 18. The boss said that he would fly to Ho Chi Minh City . day. A. next B. the previous C. the following D. the before 19. Not until 2008 .across the river. A. the first bridge was built B. the first building of a bridge was C. built the first bridge D. was the first bridge built 20. . It is raining dogs and cats outside. Don’t go out A. hardly B. slightly C. heavily D. slowly Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Part II. Give the correct form of the words to complete each sentence. (2.0 points) 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 (1) in front of a large PERFORM audience, you will probably be quiet, (2) , and worry that NERVE You will not be as (3) as you would like to be. SUCCEED What you need to do is to prepare yourself thoroughly by running through the whole (4) over and over again in your ACT mind , (5) going through every detail. CARE For example, a famous pianist, (6) for seven years PRISON for (7) reasons, could still play magnificently on his POLITICS Release. When he was asked how he managed to play so well, his EXPLAIN (8) was that he had practised every day in his mind. Your answers: 1. 5. 2. 6. 3. 7. 4. 8. 40
41. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! Part III. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correction (1.0 points). 1. You'll have to work hard to catch up for the rest of the class as they started A B C D studying before you. 2. In some countries children are put under great pressure by their parents getting A B C D good exam results. 3. The study of these animals are truly fascinating, and many books have been A B C written about them. D 4. She was waiting nervous in the waiting room for the interview. A B C D 5. Ha Long Bay, where we visited some days ago, is one of the most famous places A B C D in our country. Part IV. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets. (2.0 points) 1. The man at the corner table (1. glance) my way to see if I (2. listen) 2. When I (3. look) at my suitcase, I could see that somebody (4. try) to open it. 3. I don’t know what’s the matter with him. He (5. act) funny since you (6. be) away. 4. Scarcely they (7. move) . into the new house when their friends (8. come) . in. 5. Just as I (9. wonder) what to do next, the phone (10. ring) . Your answers: 1. 6. 2. 7. 3. 8. 4. 9. 5. 10. SECTION D. READING COMPREHENSION (5.0 points) 41
42. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! Part I. Fill in each gap with ONE suitable word to complete the following paragraph (2.0pt) ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TO START WORK In these days of high unemployment, it is often difficult (1) young people to find a job. If they are lucky (2) . to be asked to go for an interview, they may find (3) . there are at least 20 other applicants for the (4) . If a company is thinking of offering (5) a job, they will ask you for at least one reference from either your previous employer (6) someone who knows you well. (7) taking up your job, you may have to sign a contract. You will probably have to do some training, (8) help you to do the job more successfully. Once you have decided that this is your chosen career, you will then have to work (9) to try and get promotion, which usually brings more responsibility and more money! If you are unlucky, you may be made redundant, and not be able to find (10) job. It is also a good idea to pay some money into a pension scheme, which will help you to look after yourself and your family when you are retired. Finally, good luck! Your answers: 1. 6. 2. 7. 3. 8. 4. 9. 5. 10. Part II. Choose the best word A, B, C or D to fill in spaces in the following passage. (2.0pts) Man has always depended on plants (1) food and many other useful products. For this reason, farming is one of the world's most important industries. At first, (2) man did not know how to plant seeds and raise crops. He (3) wild fruits and vegetables where he found them. Then man discovered how to grow his own food. He (4) .seeds and waited for the crop to grow. For the first time, he could be reasonably sure of his food supply. He could settle down and set up shelters in the places (5) . he grew food. As populations began to increase, the (6) for food became greater. Old- fashioned tools and farming methods were insufficient in (7) the demand, so man cultivated more and more land and invented complicated machines to make his work easier. Tractors replaced horses and other farm animals. Scientists studied and (8) with plants. They told farmers how to control plant diseases, and 42
43. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! how to grow bigger and better crops. Now one man, (9) a wide knowledge of plants and the help of machines, can cultivate hundreds of acres. He can raise plants which did not originally grow in the soil or (10) of his community. 1. A. about B. with C. for D. to 2. A. early B. initial C. primary D. original 3. A. collected B. gathered C. assembled D. amassed 4. A. brought up B. raised C. grew D. planted 5. A. which B. where C. that D. when 6. A. demand B. request C. requirement D. necessity 7. A. taking B. getting C. meeting D. achieving 8. A. practiced B. tried on C. tested D. experimented 9. A. on B. in C. at D. with 10. A. situation B. condition C. climate D. weather Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Part III. Read the following text, then choose the best phrase from A-G to fill in each of the gaps. There is one extra phrase you don’t need to use. Write your answers in the numbered table. There is an example at the beginning. (1.0 point) A. Choose your author B. If necessary, be brutal C. You don’t have to finish every book D. You can read wherever you are E. Change your free time F. The importance of reading 0. F. The importance of reading Nobody would argue that reading books is a bad thing. We may feel that Arnold Bennett was going slightly over the top when he said that the man who does not read books is merely not born. He can’t see, he can’t hear, he can’t feel, in any full sense. He can only eat his dinner but more often than not, we would agree, reading a book is normally better than watching television. So, most of us would really quite like to read. 1. A recent government survey of what we actually do revealed that the average woman spends the equivalent of only five days a year reading ( the 43
44. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! average man four days), compared to 56 days watching television. Cutting down on time spent in front of the box should give you some spare hours, and if you are male you’re even luckier. The same survey also discovered that the average man spends 17 days a year ‘doing nothing at all’. 2. . If you examine your day for reading opportunities, you will discover lots of free time. Standing at the dentist’s waiting room, queuing up for things: the occasional 10-20 minutes here and there quickly add up. But the time will fly if you always have your book with you. 3. . Books are there to be read. You can generally buy classics for £1, so don’t be overprotective with them. Read in the bath (in the shower may not be such a good idea). I once found myself with 75 pages of a Dickens novel left to read, and a plane to catch. Rather than spend a two-week holiday lumbered with a 900-page book I pulled the last 100 pages out and took them with me. 4. . There are 106,000 books published in Britain every year. The best of seven centuries worth of literature is published in paperback. There has to be something you would like. Identifying it may take time. Be guided by what you have enjoyed in the past and branch out from there: Roald Dahl ? Then try R. L Stine. Stephen King ? Then try Clive Barker. Agatha Christie? Then try Patricia Highsmith or Ruth Rendell. 5. . If you are not particularly enjoying a book, you are guaranteed to find 143 other things to do instead of reading. Consequently, it will take months to finish and put you off picking up another. When you find this happening, stop reading this book and start another immediately. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. SECTION E. WRITING (4.0 points) Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (1.0 point) 1. It is supposed that the thief stole everything in the house. => The thief 2. While mending the road, they accidentally blocked our water pipes. 44
45. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! => They accidentally cut 3. My advice for you is to get there on time. => I’d rather 4. Neither Tim nor Mary can speak Portugese. => Both 5. She hasn’t met Tim for 2 months. =>The last time Part II. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means exactly the same as the given one. Using the given word in brackets. Do not change the word. (1.0 point) 1. Don’t run away with the idea that this work is easy. (conclusion) 2. I’m trying to concentrate, but all that noise you’re making is distracting me. (putting) 3. Nobody expected her to lose, but she did. (against) 4. He doesn’t want to become an artist though he’s interested in arts. ( spite) . . 5. My colleague said that she was willing to work late. ( mind . Part III. Writing a paragraph (2.0 points) In 120-150 words, write a paragraph about the negative effects of tourism on your country. . . . 45
46. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! . KEY+AUDIO ĐỀ SỐ 15 KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH Môn: Tiếng Anh 9 Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points) (You will hear twice for each part) Part 1. you will hear a doctor talking about how people can lead a healthier life. For each question, put a tick in the correct box. 1. To become healthier you should ___. A. dramatically change your life B. change some daily habits. C. eat hardly anything. 2. If you don't manage to exercise as much as you should ___. A. leave the gym. B. try not to be negative about it. C. be angry with yourself. 3. To improve your mood you should ___. A. drink more tea and coffee. B. only eat vegetables. C. increase the amount of vegetables you eat. 4. The survey ___. 46
47. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! A. showed quite dramatic results. B. didn't have strong results. C. didn't give any useful information. 5. Youshould always ___. A. do important jobs first. B. do everything as quickly as possible. C. try to finish what you start 6. The doctor says ___. A. you should never have a late night B. lack of sleep causes brain disease. C. it's okay to go to bed late sometimes. Part 2. You will hear a tour guide giving information about an old British house. For each question. fill in the missing information in the numbered space. - The house was built in the (7) - The Reynold family lived in the house until (8) - The servants had rooms in the (9) - The art collection is in the (10) - George Reynold was a (11) - George's son Michael died from (12) - Wife died while giving birth to their (13) Emily. - George's brother died in a (14) riding accident. - George died of a heart attack at the age of (15) SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points) Part 1: Questions from 16 to 36. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each) 47
48. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! Choose the best answer to each question. 16. As a citizen, it is normal to ___ to the laws and rules made by the society. A. conformB. resistC. hinder D. obey 17. He attempted to ___the painting from the gallery but he was caught. A. robB. stealC. thief D. kidnap 18. Once the computer virus was removed, a lot of information ___. A. is disappearing B. will have disappeared C. disappearsD. disappeared 19. Telecommuter boosters will often mention ___convenient it is for people wishing to cut down on their work hours. A. howB. thereforeC. only D. most 20. A: “Will the Jackson be invited?”– B: “I___.” A. expect so notB. so expectC. expect so D. don’t expect 21. I read the contract again and again ___avoiding making spelling mistakes. A. with a view toB. on account ofC. by means of D. in terms of 22. In a report submitted to the government yesterday, scientists ___that the building of the bridge be stopped. A. bannedB. complained C. said D. recommended 23. Anyone ordering a new MP3 player ___ the end of the month will receive a free extra set of headphones. A. atB. inC. upon D. before 24. I enjoyed reading that story. It was rather sad, ___. 48
49. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! A. alsoB. thoughC. but D. so 25. My job is so ___ that I don’t think I’ll be able to take a summer break. A. persistingB. hardC. demanding D. tough 26. A number of students ___ for a rise since last year A. askedB. has askedC. ask D. have asked 27. I have been fascinated by ___ since I was at secondary school. A. photographicB. photographerC. photograph D. photography 28. She has difficulty ___ and ___ English. A. speak-writingB. to speak- to writeC. speak-write D. speaking- writing 29. Her mother’s illness cast a cloud___her wedding day A. forB. overC. on D. in 30. I don’t really___winter sports very much A. deal withB. face up toC. get round to D. go in for 31. The meeting was ___ off at the last minute because the papers were not ready. A. stopped B. brokenC. calledD. turned 32. There are still, however, rather a lot of obstacles to ___. A. overcome B. come overC. solveD. resolve 33. ___ the barrier at the side of the road, the car would have crashed into the valley below. A. But for B. Apart fromC. Except forD. Unless 34. She has quite a good ___ of English. 49
50. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! A. result B. pass C. understandingD. head 35. According to the ___ of the contract, tenants must give six months notice if they intend to leave. A. laws B. rules C. termsD. details Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45. (2 points - 0.2/ each) Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences. 36. There are some to every grammatical rule. EXCEPT 37. The engineering sector achieved significant last year. GROW 38. I have a of old records from my grandma. COLLECT 39. He'll be coming later. SURE 40. Eric Clapton's guitar solos are . LEGEND 41. It was one of the most plays I've seen recently. ENJOY 42. In her time, Marilyn Monroe was a very actress. GLAMOUR 43. It's to tell whether he's lying or not. POSSIBLE 44. He's no worldwide star, but he had very humble . BEGIN 45. They took of noise levels inside the building. MEASURE Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50.(1 point - 0.2/ each) Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them. 46. Caroline refused taking the job given to her because the salary was not good. 47. While the brows were away on holiday, their house was broke into. 48. Why don’t you congratulate our son about passing his final exam? 49. There is such few ink that it will be impossible tofinish addressing the envelopes. 50
51. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! 50. I found it wonderfully to travel abroad. Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55.(1 point - 0.2/ each) Fill in each of the sentences with correct prepositions. 51. Have you heard? Sam's got engaged . Susan. 52. Let me run a few of the benefits our scheme offers you. 53. I think that the circumstances it would be a good idea if you stayed at home for a few days. 54. Therefore, accordance with our regulations, you will be issued with a formal written warning. 55. Following the financial scandal he left the job . disgrace. SECTION III: READING (6.0 points) Part 1. Questions 56 – 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each) Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each of the following blanks. SOUND ADVICE FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS A recent survey of a language learning magazine has consulted a number of experts in the (56) ___ of a second language acquisition. Their advice may prove invaluable for those (57) ___ a language course. One suggestion is that you (58) ___ whether you are likely to be successful at learning a language? Did you enjoy studying languages at school, for example? The major (59) ___ will be your own time and effort. Therefore, you must be sure that the course on offer leads to a (60) ___qualification. Also, be realistic in your (61) ___. If you don’t set achievable aims, you are more likely to give up. Do not be deceived (62) ___ thinking that the most expensive courses are the best. (63) ___ around to get the best possible value for money. You should also bear in mind that the faster you learn a language, the more quickly you forget it. Sandra Miller, a French teacher, tried to teach herself German by rolling on a (64) ___ course. Already fluent in four languages 51
52. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! and with a sound knowledge of teaching methodology her chances of (65) ___ progress were high. Three years on she remembers very little. She feels her biggest mistake was not to follow up her first experience. “I should have consolidated what I’d learnt by continuing to study, even if it were by myself.” 56. A. branch B. field C. areaD. domain 57. A. considering B. wondering C. thinkingD. looking 58. A. survey B. review C. balanceD. assess 59. A. price B. charge C. costD. valuation 60. A. valued B. regarded C. understoodD. recognised 61. A. ends B. sights C. goalsD. objects 62. A. into B. about C. byD. in 63. A. Nose B. Shop C. PushD. Run 64. A. rapid B. quick C. fastD. crash 65. A. achieving B. making C. doingD. gaining Part 2. Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each) Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question (The ability to conduct electricity is one of the key properties of a metal. Other solid material such as silicon can conduct electricity but only effectively at certain temperatur_1). Also, some substances such as salt (sodium chloride) can conduct when molten or when dissolved in water. The (ability of metals to conduct electricity is due to how their atoms bond together_2). In order to bond together the metal atoms lose at least one of their outermost electrons. This leaves the metal atoms with a positive charge and they are now strictly ions. The lost electrons are free to move in what are known as a sea of electrons. (Since the electrons are negatively charged they attract the ions and this is what keeps the structure together_4). 52
53. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! An electric current is a flow of charge and since the electrons in the sea of electrons are free to move they can be made to flow in one direction when a source of electrical energy such as a battery is connected to the metal. Hence we have an electric current flowing through the wire, and this is what makes metals such good conductors of electricity. The only other common solid conducting material that pencil users are likely to encounter is graphite (what the ‘lead’ of a pencil is made from). Graphite is a form of carbon and again the carbon atoms bond in such a way that there is a sea of electrons that can be made to flow as an electric current. Likewise, if we have an ionic substance like salt we can make the electrically charged ions flow to create a current but only when those ions are free to move, either when the substance is a liquid or dissolved in water. (In its solid state an ionic substance like salt cannot conduct electricity as its charged ions cannot flow_5). Electrical insulators are substances that cannot conduct electricity well either, because they contain no charged particles or any charged particles they might contain do not flow easily. (Water itself is a poor conductor or electricity as it does not contain a significant amount of fully charged particles_7) (the ends of a water molecule are partly charged but overall the molecule is neutral). However, most water we encounter does contain dissolved charged particles, so it will be more conductive than pure water. (Many of the problems that occur when touching electrical devices with wet hands result from the ever-present salt that is left on our skin_8) through perspiration and it dissolves in the water to make it more conductive. 66. Electrical conductivity is ___. A. one of the most important properties of metals B. one of the key properties of most solid materials C. impossible for any substance when it is dissolved in water D. completely impossible for silicon 67. According to the passage, a metal can conduct electricity due to ___. A. the absence of free electronsB. its atoms with a positive charge 53
54. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! C. the way its atoms bond togetherD. the loss of one electron in the core of its atoms 68. The word “outermost” in paragraph 1 mostly means ___. A. the lightest. B. nearest to the inside. C. furthest from the inside. D. the heaviest. 69. The atoms of a metal can bond together because ___. A. the lost electrons cannot move freely in the sea of electrons B. electrons can flow in a single direction C. they lose all of electrons D. negatively charged electrons attract positive ions 70. Salt in its solid state is not able to conduct electricity because ___. A. it has free electrons B. its charged ions can flow easily C. it cannot create any charge ions D. it charged ions are not free to move 71. The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to ___. A. charged ions B. electric currents C. charged particles D. electrical insulator 72. Water is a poor conductor because it contains ___. A. no positive or negative electric charge B. only a small amount of fully charged particles C. only a positive electric charge D. only a negative electric charge 73. We can have problems when touching electrical devices with wet hands because ___. 54
55. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! A. the eater itself is a good conductor of electricity B. the water dissolves the salt on our skin and becomes more conductive C. the water contains too many neutral molecules D. the water containing no charged particles makes it more conductive 74. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A. Pure water is much more conductive than most water we encounter every day. B. Graphite is a common solid substance that can conduct electricity. C. Salt can conduct electricity when it is molten or dissolved. D. Some materials are more conductive than others. 75. Which of the following could best serve as the title of the passage? A. Electrical Energy B. Electrical DevicesC. Electrical Insulators D. Electrical Conductivity Part 3: Questions 76 – 85 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each) Read the text and fill in one word which best fits each gap. These days it is impossible to open a newspaper (76) reading about the damage we are doing to the environment. The earth is being threatened (77) the future looks bad (78) can each of us do? We cannot clean (79) our polluted rivers and seas overnight. Nor we can stop the(80) of plants and animals. But we can stop adding to the problem (81) scientists look for answer. It may not be easy to change your lifestyle (82) but some steps are easy to take: cut down the amount of driving you do, or use as little plastic as possible. It is also easy to save (83) , which also (84) household bills. We all make a personal decision to work for the future of our planet if we want to ensure a better world (85) our grandchildren. Part 1:Questions from 86 to 90.(1 point- 0.2/ each) 55
56. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. 86. It was careless of you to allow your 16-year-old son to drive your car.  You should . 87. I shall never lend John any money, no matter what happens.  Under no . 88. “You broke my bicycle, Minh!” said Hoa.  Hoa accused . 89. I regret not buying any tickets for the concert.  I wish . 90. Tim looks nothing like his father.  Tim . Part 2:Questions from 91 to 92.(2 points - 0.4/ 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. 91. I don’t intend to apologize to either of them. (intention)  I have .to either of them 92. “It was my fault to break your vase yesterday” said Jane to her brother. (admitted)  Jane .brother’s vase yesterday. 93. You should think about the price before you decide whether to buy it or not. (consideration)  You should .before you decide whether to buy it or not. 94. I find driving on the left in England very strange. ACUSTOMED 56
57. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ!  I .on the left in England. 95. She always has a good relationship with the children. gets  She always .the children. THE END KEY+AUDIO Đề số 16 KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH Môn: Tiếng Anh 9 Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points) (You will hear twice for each part) Part 1. You will hear a man, David, being interviewed about his life as a professional footballer, for each question, put a tick in the correct box. 1. How long has David been a professional football play A. One matchB. Two years C. four years 2. What is in a normal day for David? A. Fitness training and tactics. B. fitness training and a full match. C. Fitness, training tactics and a full match. 3. What do the team not watch videos about? A. The opposition.B. Warming up. C. Their own performance. 57
58. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! 4 . What does David say about the diet of a footbalier? A. it is often unpleasant and bad. B. It has lots of rice, meat and pasta. C. Footballers have to be careful about what they eat. 5. What is true about David's free time? A. He spends most of his free time with his friends B. He has very little free time, except in the summer. C. He usually does not manage to see his family. 6. What does David say about his future ambitions? A. He firstly wants to secure a regular place in the team. B. He wants to play for a European tearn in the next two years. C. He never thinks about playing in the World Cup. Part 2. You will hear a woman talking on the radio about fours of historic houses in the south of England, for each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space. HISTORIC TOURS South Elmharn House. Built: (7) . century by the bishops of Norwich Improved: 16th century by a group of rich (8) . Features: many old, valuable, wall paintings. Remains of a small Norman (9) . Tours: Including a walk 2 p.m £ 12. tea / coffee, meal bookable. Haughley Hall 58
59. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! Built: 14th century outside ruined castle Improved: 18th century. Features: Once owned by (10) .II, currently owned by a Lord. Secret (11) .in the walls Two tunnels now closed Tours 11.30 or 2 p.m £ with traditional (12) ., £ 12 with tea. Group welcome. Bedfield House Built: (13) . century by the church. Improved: Mid 15th century. Features Signs that protect against witchcraft are on (14) . and surfaces. Gardens are joins by (15) . Tours: 10.30 a.m or 2.30 p.m, £13.50 with tea/coffee and cakes. Groups welcome. SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points) Part 1: Questions from 16 to 36. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each) Choose the best answer to each question. 16. I'm expecting to have this book___soon this year. A. published B. publishing C. to publish D. publish 17. ___ your advice, I was able to avoid lots of trouble on my trip abroad. A. Thanks to B. Despite C. Even though D. Instead of 18. We have a party tonight and Daisy is worried about ___. A. what to wear B. which wearing C. that she wearsD. these wearing 59
60. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! 19. As a rule, new comers ___ a party at the end of the first month of their stay. A. was held B. holdC. have heldD. will hold 20. The most interesting films ___ for the festival will be shown next week. A. are chosen B. having chosenC. chosenD. being chosen 21. However ___ about the results, the children still talk merrily. A. disappointed are theyB. disappointing they are C. disappointmentD. disappointed they are 22. A child ___ to talk does not learn by being corrected all the time. A. learned B. learnsC. learningD. to learn 23. Some businesses use famous cartoon ___ to advertise their products. A. person B. peopleC. charactersD. samples 24. The first thing you should do when you lose your bank card is to call your bank and ask them to close your ___. A. account B. houseC. loanD. debt 25. “Oh no! I can’t find my credit card!” “___.” A. Thank you for letting me know B. Don’t worry. They will be back very soon C. It is a nice surprise. You should be glad about it D. Chill out. Try to remember when you last used it 26. – “What would you like to drink? “ – “ ___.” A. Yes, pleaseB. Milk, pleaseC. No, thanksD. OK 60
61. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! 27. The number of cars on the roads ___ increasing, so we need to build more roads. A. is B. wasC. wereD. are 28. ___ the class size is our school’s immediate aim. A. Reduces B. ReduceC. ReducingD. Reduced 29. He ___ being given a receipt for the bill he had paid. A. asked to B. demanded C. insisted on D. required 30. Some___ actions have been taken to help protect wildlife at this national park. A. survival B. disposal C. postal D. remedial 31. The demand for energy is ___more rapidly than ever. A. exported B. decreased C. raising D. increasing 32. His performance was___; the audience was delighted. A. unmarked B. faultlessC. worthless D. imperfect 33. But why did the police suspect you? It just does not make___ to me. A. reason B. right C. sense D. truth 34. In the end I ___the form in disgust, and threw it away. A. filled in B. worked out C. tore up D. put off 35. His company, ___him with a car and samples of their products. A. gives B. suppliesC. replies D. places Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45. (2 points - 0.2/ each) Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences. 36. These high-heeled shoes are for such rough terrain. SUIT 61
62. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! 37. Colds are caused by viruses, so in the of a virus, you can't ABSENT catch a cold. 38. You're too young. This film is for children your age. APPROPRIATE 39. now think that we may have viruses in our bodies already. SCIENCE 40. In cold weather, for example, blood vessels in the nose get smaller FORTUNATE to stop heat escaping. , this also allows the cold virus to attack the nose or throat more easily. 41. Victoria Falls in Africa is one of the most sights in the SPECTACLE world. 42. It's also an place for water sports. CREDIBLE 43. We need you to provide an accurate of the situation. DESCRIBE 44. On arrival, it's the noise that makes the greatest IMPRESS 45. The s landscape is also well worth a visit. SURROUND Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50.(1 point - 0.2/ each) Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them. 46. Hung really wishes that he can take part in the game. 47. They’re going to get their house decorate for the May Day. 48. I used to sit next to a man who name is Almed. 49. I’d rather typing this letter than write it because it’s faster. 50. He drives too fast that no one likes to ride with him. Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55.(1 point - 0.2/ each) Fill in each of the sentences with correct prepositions. 62
63. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! 51. It's time you told him the truth! 52. The soccer player was ejected because he had done something that was the rules. 53. Being a nurse is hard work, especially if you're call all the time. 54. You’ll have to work very hard if you want to catch up the rest of your classmates. 55. I came my lost earring while I was sweeping in the floor. SECTION III: READING (6.0 points) Part 1. Questions 56 – 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each) Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question. The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an employee? The schools teach a (56) ___ many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or electrician. Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it is perhaps most valuable for the future employee to know. But very few students bother (57) ___it. This basic is the skill ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking. This means that your success as an employee will depend on your ability to communicate, with people and to (58) ___ your own thoughts and ideas to them so they will (59) ___ understand what you are driving at and be persuaded. Of course, skill in expression is not enough (60) ___ itself. You must have something to say in the first place. The effectiveness of your job depends (61) ___ your ability to make other people understand your work as they do on the quality of the work itself. Expressing one's thoughts is one skill that the school can (62) ___ teach. The foundations for skill in expression have to be (63) ___ early: an interest in and an ear (64) ___ language; experience in organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression. If you do not lay these 63
64. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! foundations (65) ___ your school years, you may never have an opportunity again. 56. A. largeB. greatC. farD. lots 57. A. learningB. to learnC. with learningD. learn 58. A. interpretB. give outC. transferD. present 59. A. bothB. notC. as wellD. either 60. A. onB. forC. byD. in 61. A. on mostB. most onC. much onD. on much 62. A. quiteB. hardlyC. trulyD. really 63. A. liedB. laidC. lainD. lay 64. A. byB. inC. forD. of 65. A. duringB. ofC. forD. when Part 2. Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each) Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question In 1826, a Frenchman named Niépce needed pictures for his business. He was not a good artist, so he invented a very simple camera. He put it in a window of his house and took a picture of his yard. That was the first photograph. The next important date in the history of photography was 1837. That year, Daguerre, another Frenchman, took a picture of his studio. He used a new kind of camera and a different process. In his pictures, you could see everything clearly, even the smallest details. This kind of photograph was called a daguerreotype. Soon, other people began to use Daguerre's process. Travelers brought back daguerreotypes from all around the world. People photographed famous buildings, cities, and mountains. 64
65. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! In about 1840, the process was improved. Then photographers could take pictures of people and moving things. The process was not simple and photographers had to carry lots of film and processing equipment. However, this did not stop photographers, especially in the United States. After 1840, daguerreotype artists were popular in most cities. Matthew Brady was one well-known American photographer. He took many portraits of famous people. The portraits were unusual because they were lifelike and full of personality. Brady was also the first person to take pictures of a war. His 1862 Civil War pictures showed dead soldiers and ruined cities. They made the war seem more real and more terrible. In the 1880s, new inventions began to change photography. Photographers could buy film ready-made in rolls, instead of having tomake the film themselves. Also, they did not haveto process the film immediately. They could bring it back to their studios and develop it later. They did not have to carry lots of equipment. And finally, the invention of the small handheld camera made photography less expensive. With a small camera, anyone could be a photographer. People began to use cameras just for fun. They took pictures of their families, friends, and favorite places. They called these pictures "snapshots". Documentary photographs became popular in newspapers in the 1890s. Soon magazines and books also used them. These pictures showed true events and people. They were much more real than drawings. Some people began to think of photography as a form of art. They thought that photography could do more than show the real world. It could also show ideas and feelings, like other art forms. 66. The first photograph was taken with ___. A. a small handheld camera B. a very simple camera C. a daguerreotype D. new types of film 65
66. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! 67. Daguerre took a picture ofhis studio with ___. A. a new kind of camera B. a very simple camera C. special equipment D. an electronic camera 68. The word “this” in the passage refers to the ___. A. carrying of lots of film and processing equipment B. stopping of photographers from taking photos C. fact that daguerreotype artistswere popular in most cities D. taking of pictures of people and moving things 69. The word “ruined” in the passage is closest in meaning to “___”. A. poorly-painted B. heavily-polluted C. terribly spoiled D. badly damaged 70. The word “lifelike” in the passage is closest in meaning to “___”. A. moving B. realistic C. touching D. manlike 71. The latest invention mentioned in the passage is the invention of ___. A. handheld cameras B. processing equipment C. daguerreotypes D. rolls of film 72. The word “handheld” in the passage is closest in meaning to “___”. A. handling manually B. held by hand C. controlling hands D. operated by hand 73. Matthew Brady was well-known for ___. A. inventing daguerreotypes B. the small handheld camera C. taking pictures of French cities D. portraits and war photographs 66
67. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! 74. As mentioned in the passage, photography can ___. A. print old pictures B. convey ideas and feelings C. show the underworld D. replace drawings 75. Which of the following could best serve as the title of the passage? A. Different Steps in Film Processing B. Story of Photography C. Photography and Painting D. Story of Famous Photographers Part 3: Questions 76 – 85 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each) Read the text and fill in one word which best fits each gap. SAFE CAMPING Camping in the country is usually great fun, but sometimes things can go wrong. Accidents can happen, so it is essential to think about safety both before you go (76) while you are there. This will prevent your fun camping trip turning (77) something less pleasant. Firstly, you need to plan ahead. Check out the weather (78) a few days in advance and watch out for any reports of fires in the area you are thinking of going to. Bring an emergency kit in (79) you or anyone with you has an accident or illness while you are there. Choose your camp (80) carefully, avoiding any places where there is risk of flooding before you put up your tent, make (81) there are no sharp objects on the ground, or ants’ or wasps’ nests nearby. In order to keep insects out of the tent, close it whenever you go in or out. If you need a camp (82) for cooking, be careful not to build it anywhere near your tent, and before you go to bed, remember to put it (83) completely, preferably with lots of water. 67
68. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! After meals, pick up any bits of food that may (84) left on the ground, as these can attract insects – or larger creatures. It also makes senses, for the same reason, to keep unused food in closed containers away from the camp. You don’t want a hungry bear or another (85) suddenly appearing in your tent! SECTION IV: WRITING (4.0 points) Part 1: Questions from 86 to 90. (2 point- 0.4/ each) Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. 86. The result of the match was never in doubt.  At no . 87. I didn’t know you were coming, so I didn’t wait for you.  If I . 88. When I picked up my pen I found that the nib hadbroken  On . 89. Sally finally managed to get a job.  Sally finally succeeded . 90. Fiona was so disappointed that she could not keep on working.  Such . Part 2: Questions from 91 to 92.(2 pointS - 0.4/ 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. 91. I haven’t decided to continue my study in a foreign country. made 68
69. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ!  I haven’t . my study in a foreign country. 92. I can't understand Doris and what she has done. sense I can't . Doris and what she has done. 93. I think you should complain about that horrible meal. were  If I . a complaint about that horrible meal. 94. I have a good relationship with my neighbors. on  My neighbors . together 95. I don’t usually remember people’s surnames. memory  I don’t . people’s surnames. KEY+AUDIO 69
70. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! Đề số 18 KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH Môn: Tiếng Anh 9 Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points) (You will hear twice for each part) Part 1. You will hear a radio interview with the manager of a summer activity course. For each question, choose the correct answer. 1. This year, the course will run for ___. A. six weeks. B. seven weeks. C. eight weeks. 2. The problem last year was that___. A. few people wanted to attend. B. there were too few workers. C. there was nothing to do on rainy days. 3. This year for the first time, children will___. A. do creative activities. B. do new outdoor sports. C. organise events. 4. Molly doesn’t think children will come for six weeks because___. A. it’s too expensive. B. they will do the same activities again and again. C. their parents will want to spend time with them. 5. The course isn’t open to teenagers because ___. A. Molly thinks they aren’t interested in the activities which are available. B. Molly thinks they should spend time with young people of a similar age. C. Molly’s staff think that teenagers are difficult to please. 6. It’s important that parents of children attending the course___. A. pay the full amount immediately. B. choose the activities the child wants to do when they apply. C. inform Molly about any food the child cannot eat. 70
71. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! Part 2. You will hear a radio announcer giving details about a local Motor Show. For each question, fill in the missing information in the spaces. Write no more than three words and/or a number. Eastbrook Motor Show Date: (7) Location: (8) Show Ground Displays: (9) and buses Cars of the (10) Famous People: Jack Tyler from the Television Show (11) Top Racing Driver Michael Boreman For Ladies: Stalls selling (12) , jewellery and clothes Competition - Guess the number of (13) in the car £: (14) pounds for adults and six pounds for children. Price of Family Ticket: £: for two adults and up to three children for (15) SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points) Part 1: Questions from 16 to 36. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each) Choose the best answer to each question. 16. He confessed ___ being somewhat nervous about having to speak in front of a large crowd. A. aboutB. toC. for D. with 17. In a money-oriented society, the average individual cares little about solving ___ problem. A. any other B. any other’s C. anyone else’s D. anyone’s else 18. Would you please leave us details of your address ___ forwarding any of your mail to come? A. for the purpose ofB. as a consequence of C. for the sake of D. by means of 71
72. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! 19. The woman they finally choose was much older than the other___ for the job. A. informant B. participants C. applicants D. consultants 20. He can’t find money for life necessities, ___ such luxuries as wine and tobacco. A. leave aloneB. buy aloneC. mention alone D. let alone 21. Cigarette smoking has been ___ breast as well as lung cancer. A. concerned toB. originated fromC. caused by D. associated with 22. The general is always ___ about his past campaigns. A. boastingB. praisingC. complimenting D. congratulating 23. ___ of the Chairman, the Executive Director will be responsible for chairing the meeting. A. For the absence B. On the absence C. In the absence D. To the absence 24. "I'm ___ to listen to your pathetic excuses," she said. A. sick and tiredB. in no moodC. having enough D. sick to death. 25. Unfortunately our local cinema in on the ___ of closing down. A. threatB. dangerC. edge D. verge 26. I was early for the meeting so I went to a bookshop to ___ time. A. killB. wasteC. spend D. make 27. This ticket ___ one person to the museum. A. allows B. enters C. permits D. admits 28. You must ___ allowances for him; he is not very healthy. A. get B. makeC. do D. have 72
73. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! 29. As the drug took ___, the boy became quieter. A. force B. influence C. action D. effect 30. The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted ___ a good answer. A. put up with B. keep pace with C. made way for D. came up with 31. His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else's point of view. He is very ___. A. kind - hearted B. narrow- minded C. open - mindedD. absent - minded 32. The players’ protests___ no difference to the referee’s decision at all A. didB. madeC. caused D. created 33. “I’m tired of the same old routine.” _ “I know how you feel. I get tired of doing the same things day in___.” A. and day offB. and day onC. and day of D. and day out 34. The ___of plastic bags gathered was nearly the same in both years. A. numberB. lot C. percent D. amount 35. After the accident, the injured cyclist was in great___. A. agony B. suffering C. hurt D. pain Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45. (2 points - 0.2/ each) Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences. 36. This cloth is made from fibers. NATURE 37. If you want to take care of the environment, it's important to CYCLE 38. In the next few years, will hopefully have found a cure for malaria. SCIENCE 39. According to the , the epidemic started in Kuala Lumpur. SEARCH 40. from family and friends can lead to feelings of anxiety. ISOLATE 73
74. LEARNING ONLINE 2020 NHỚ LIKE+SUB KÊNH BẠN NHÉ! 41. I was to understand what the problem was. ABLE 42. There will be a of solo games and competitive games available. MIX 43. Participants will later be asked for on the event. FEED 44. It was an reunion and we were all really touched when we remembered how we had met. EMOTION 45. I am writing to ask for further on your Open Day. INFORM Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50.(1 point - 0.2/ each) Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them. 46. We understand them as well as they understand we. 47. I am not sure where he’s from. He’s either Spanish nor Italian. 48. She said that she didn’t know what her father was alike because he died when she was still young. 49. Before to go out, remember to turn off the lights. 50. Her sister knows how for prepare Chinese foods. Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55.(1 point - 0.2/ each) Fill in each of the sentences with correct prepositions. 51. Although he studied hard, he couldn't succeed . getting a high score in his test. 52. Most people agree that kindergarten contributes the child's mental development. 53. I plan to keep up my friend when we go running. I don't like to get behind him. 54. Sue's put in the position of assistant teen reporter. 55. The dinosaurs died . millions of years ago. SECTION III: READING (6.0 points) Part 1. Questions 56 – 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each) 74