Đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 9 (Vòng 1) - Năm học 2013-2014 - Phòng Giáo dục và đào tạo huyện Thanh Oai (Có đáp án)

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1. PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9 HUYỆN THANH OAI NĂM HỌC: 2013 - 2014 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (VÒNG 1) ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Chú ý: - Bộ đề thi này gồm có 06 trang, từ trang 01 đến trang 06. - Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào bộ đề thi này. Điểm Họ tên, chữ ký của người chấm thi số 1: Số phách (Do Chủ tịch hội - Bằng số: đồng chấm thi ghi) - Bằng chữ: Họ tên, chữ ký của người chấm thi số 2: A. PHONETICS: I. Choose the word in each group which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others: (3 0,2=0,6 pt) 1. A. weather B. breathe C. healthy D. although 2. A. casual B. equal C. gradual D. mutual 3. A. moustache B. championship C. machinery D. champagne II. Choose the word that has the main stress is in a different position from the others: (3 0,2 = 0,6 pt) 4. A. necessary B. inform C. interest D. dangerous 5. A. agree B. internet C. radio D. travel 6. A. competition B. importance C. participate D. disqualify B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: I. Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: (20 0,2 = 4,0 pts) 7. You can’t go to the fair today . you finish the homework. A. without B. don’t C. except D. unless 8. I’m afraid we shall have to . the meeting until next Monday. A. reorganize B. postpone C. replace D. forward 9. Nobody helped me; I did it . A. myself all B. by myself all C. all by myself D. by all myself 10. Mr. Nam . the travel agent as soon as he saw the advertisements. A. had phoned B. phoned C. am phoning D. have phoned 11. I’m surprising their performance went so well after only two . A. rehearsals B. applauses C. auditions D. directions 12. The . area of our city is not very attractive. A. industry B. industrialism C. industrialization D. industrial 13. My elder sister . as a teacher for seven years so far. A. has worked B. is working C. worked D. has working 14. People who are out of work are . A. employee B. unemployed C. employment D. unemployed 1
2. 15. Peter fell off his motorbike, and he’s been in bad .for some days now. A. circumstance B. situation C. condition D. development 16. You need to talk to a person . you can trust. You will feel better. A. whom B. which C. whose D. where 17. Her parents died when she was very young, so she was . by her cousin. A. grown up B. brought up C. taken after D. taken care 18. It’s very . of you to lend me your car for the whole week. A. thoughtless B. ambitious C. modest D. generous 19. They are going to take some days next month to help me move my house. A. over B. out C. off D. up 20. The man .his car outside hasn’t come back for it yet. A. whom he left B. who he left C. who left D. whose left 21. . I’m eating less than usual, I still seem to be gaining weight. A. Because B. If C. Unless D. Although 22. Those policemen have questioned us at some length and we don’t enjoy . A. being questioned B. to question C. to be questioning D. to be questioned 23. Jack’s shoes are very dirty . They need A. cleaning B. cleaner C. to clean D. clean 24. Don't touch the wall. It ___. A. was just painted B. just painted C. has just painted D.has just been painted 25. If we hurry, we might get there ___ to catch the early train. A. right B. in time C. at time D. before time 26. Each of the guests ___ a bunch of flowers. A. are given B. is given C. were given D. give II. Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word: (7 0,2 = 1,4 pts) Breakfast is one of those meals that varies from person to person, and country (27) country. For some people it means a slice of toast and some coffee. In various places I’ve also been (28) . cheese and fruit. Bussinessmen executive might eat breakfast at the office, while for many school children, (29) . is a glass of milk at home, and then a long wait until the first break of the morning, when (30) . eat sandwiches or a chocolate bar. Some families sit down and eat together in the (31) . , and listen to (32) . news on the radio or watch early morning television. For other people, the early morning is a rush (33) . work or school, and there just simply isn’t time. -> Your answers: 27. . 28. . 29. . 30. . 31. . 32. . 33. . III. Supply the correct forms of the words in brackets: (7 0,2 = 1,4 pts) 34. They remain close friends, despite having had many . (ARGUE) 35. It’s a lovely place all year round because of the great . of flowers and trees which grow in the city center. (VARY) 2
3. 36. The accident was tragic because of its suddenness causing the . of many passengers who would otherwise have been saved. (DEAD) 37. Contrary to popular . , Walt Disney’s first theme park was not Disneyland. It was a garden in Bel Air, California. (BELIEVE) 38. There are many . on television, on the radio and on the Internet nowadays. (ADVERTISE) 39. The weather made our progress imppossible. It was raining . . all night, so we had to be careful as we walked through the thick jungle. (HEAVY) 40. Most . who visit Britain are surprised to find that its inhabitants are more informal than they had imagined. (FOREIGN) -> Your answers: 1. 34. . 2. 35. . 3. 36. . 4. 37 . 5. 38. . 6. 39. . 40 . 7. IV. Fill in the missing preposition or adverb: (10 0,2 = 2,0 pts) 41. My father’s birthday is . July 18. 42. The law limiting the amount . foreign exchange you can take out of the country should have been done away with years ago. 43. Last night I spoke to my grandparents . my hobby. 44. Mrs. Lan’s school is preparing . the coming Teachers’ Day. 45. The teacher divided the class . two groups. 46. Do you go to school . bicycle or . foot? 47. Every body was very surprised . the news on the TV this morning. 48. This picture reminds me . my childhood in the countryside. 49. Two years ago, they rented a very big house next door . mine. 50. He doesn’t take much exercise apart . walking. -> Your answers: 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. C. READING: I. Read the passage and circle the best option to complete the passage: (10 0,2 = 2,0 pts) The Pacific Ocean is the world’s largest body of water. It (51) a third of the Earth’s surface, having an area of 179,7 million (52) kilometers, significantly larger than Earth’s entire landmass, with room for another Africa to spare. (53) approximately 15,500 kilometers from the Bering Sea in the Arctic to the icy margins of Antarctica’s Ross Sea in the south, the Pacific (54) about 25,000 islands. Some scientists state that the Pacific Ocean may be shrinking while the Atlantic Ocean is increasing (55) size. However, the Pacific is not always (56) The lands around the Pacific are (57) volcanoes and often affected by the earthquakes. Tsunamis, caused by (58) earthquakes, have devastated many islands and destroyed entire towns. The Pacific ocean is generally believed (59) warmer than the Atlantic ocean. The ocean was sighted by Europeans early in the 16th century, first by Vasco Balboa (1513) and then by Ferdinand Magellan, (60) crossed the Pacific during his circumnavigation from 1519 to 1522. 51. A. discovers B. covers C. recovers D. takes 52. A. square B. round C. rectangle D. sphere 3
4. 53. A. Widening B. Broadening C. Enlarging D. Extending 54. A. confirms B. controlled C. contains D. consists 55. A. in B. at C. of D. for 56. A. peace B. peaceful C. peacefully D. peacefulness 57. A. crowded with B. familiar with C. accustomed D. full of 58. A. underground B. undercharge C. undersea D. undercoat 59. A. to be B. be C. being D. been 60. A. that B. who C. what D. whom II. Choose the best item (A, B, C or D) that best completes the unfinished statement (or best answers the question) about each passage: (5 0,2 = 1,0 pt) Dear Grandma and Grandpa, Thank you both for the wonderful present. Both Jill and I have always wanted to go to France and visit the many museums. We were so shocked when we first saw the airplane tickets that we almost fainted! It was more than we could have hoped to receive airplane tickets to France as a present! Paris is wonderful! The only trouble is trying to decide where to go. I want to go to the museums, but Jill wants to see more of the beautiful traditional churches. In the end, we decided to see the churches in the morning when the weather is cool, and the museums in the afternoon because they’re air-conditioned. This allows us to get the most sight-seeing done during our two-week stay. There are many coffee shops, too. Jill likes sitting outsite and watching people, but I like sitting inside where I can enjoy the smell of the coffee. French coffee is so much more aromantic and stronger than the coffee we used to have at home. We sent you a postcard, it is a picture of the Eiffel Tower. I think we will arrive home right after you get it. Thanks again for the lovely trip! Love, Freddy and Jill 61. What did Freddy’s grandparents give him and Jill for a wedding present? A. Tickets to a museum B. A cake C. Some coffee D. A trip to France 62. Based on this letter, which of the following could be inferred? A. Freddy and Jill hate to travel. B. Freddy is an indoor person, and Jill is an outdoor person. C. Freddy is an outdoor person, and Jill is an indoor person. D. Both Freddy and Jill are indoor people. 63. Why did they decide to visit the museum in the afternoon? - Because A. the art is better in the afternoon. B. they could get a discounted price in the afternoon. C. the museums are closed in the mornings. D. the weather is hot and the museums have air conditioning. 64. How long was their trip? A. The reading does not say B. One week C. Two weeks D. One month 65. Freddy likes sitting inside the coffee shops . A. because he enjoys the smell of French coffee. B. because it often rains outside. C. because it’s too cold to sit outside. D. because he likes to enjoy the music -> Your answers: 61 62 63 64 65 4
5. III. Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage: (10 0,2= 2,0 pts) ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TO START WORK On these days of high unemployment, it is often difficult (66) ___ young people to find a job. If they are lucky (67) ___ to be asked to go for an interview, they may find (68) ___ there are at least 20 other applicants for the (69) ___. If a company is thinking of offering (70) ___ a job, they will ask you for at least one reference from either your previous employer (71) ___ someone who knows you well. (72) ___ taking up your job, you may have to sign a contract. You will probably have to do some training, (73) ___ help you to do the job more successfully. Once you have decided that this is your chosen career, you will then have to work (74) ___ 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 (75) ___ 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: 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 D. WRITING: I. Rewrite the sentences using the words in bold, in such a way that it means the same as the one given. Do not change the forms of these words in any way: (5 0,2 = 1,0 pt) 76. Nobody expected her to lose, but she did. (against) -> 77. The boss was annoyed because his secretary came to work late. (objected) -> 78. The plane couldn’t take off because of the bad weather. (prevented) -> 79. We can’t buy the house because we don’t have enough money. (had) -> 80. The demand for tickets was so great that people queued day and night. (such) -> II. Write complete sentences, using the suggested words: (5 0,2 = 1,0 pt) 81. Remember / post / this letter / when/ you / go / post office. -> 82. My grandfather / give up / smoke /recently. -> 83. This morning, when / I / write / letter / penpal in America, / the phone/ ring. -> 84. My younger brother, Trung / spend / most / free time / look / the information / Internet/ last year. -> 85. Mr. Hoang/use /walk/school/when /little boy. -> 5
6. III. Write a paragraph, about 200 words to describe the seasons in Viet Nam (3 pts): 6
7. HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9 NĂM HỌC: 2013 – 2014 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (VÒNG 1) A. PHONETICS: I. Choose the word in each group which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others: (3 0,2=0,6 pt) 1. C. healthy 2. B. equal 3. B. championship II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others: (3 0,2 = 0,6 pt) 4. B. inform 5. A. agree 6. A. competition B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: I. Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: (20 0,2 = 4,0 pts) 7. D. unless 8. B. postpone 9. C. all by myself 10. B. phoned 11. A. rehearsals 12. D. industrial 13. A. has worked 14. D. unemployed 15. C. condition 16. A. whom 17. B. brought up 18. D. generous 19. C. off 20. C. who left 21. D. Although 22. A. being questioned 23. A. cleaning 24. D. has just 25. B. in time 26. B. is given been painted II. Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word: (7 0,2 = 1,4 pts) 27. to 28. offered 29. breakfast 30. they 31. morning 32. what 33. to III. Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (o): (7 0,2 = 1,4 pts) 8. 34. arguments 9. 35. variety 10. 36. dealth 11. 37. belief 12. 38. advertisements 13. 39. heavily 40. foreigners 14. IV. Fill in the missing preposition or adverb: (10 0,2 = 2,0 pts) 41.on 42. of 43. about 44. for 45. into 46. by on 47. at 48. of 49. to 50. from C. READING: I. Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage: (10 0,2 = 2,0 pts) 51. B. covers 52. A. square 53. D. Extending 54. C. contains 55. A. in 7
8. 56. B. peaceful 57. D. full of 58. C. undersea 59. A. to be 60. B. who II. Choose the best item (A, B, C or D) that best completes the unfinished statement (or best answers the question) about each passage: (5 0,2 = 1,0 pt) 61. D. A trip to France 62. B. Freddy is an indoor person, and Jill is an outdoor person. 63. D. The weather is hot and the museums have air conditioning. 64. C. Two weeks 65. A. because he enjoys the smell of French coffee. III. Use one of these words in its correct form to complete the text: (10 0,2 = 2,0 pts) 66. for 67. enough 68. that 69. job 70. you 71. or 72. Before 73. which 74. hard 75. another D. WRITING: I. Rewrite the sentences using the words in bold, in such a way that it means the same as the one given. Do not change the forms of these words in any way: (5 0,2 = 1,0 pt) 76. Against everybody’s expectation, she lost. 77. The boss objected to his secretary’s coming to work late. 78. The bad weather prevented the plane from taking off. 79. If we had enough money, we could buy the house. 80. It was such a great demand for tickets that people queued day and night. II. Write complete sentence using the suggested words: (5 0,2 = 1,0 pt) 81. Remember to post this letter when you go to the post office. 82. My grandfather has given up smoking recently. 83. This morning, when I was writing a letter to my penpal in America, the phone rang. 84. My younger brother, Trung spent most of his free time looking for the information on the Internet last year. 85. Mr. Hoang used to walk to school when he was a little boy. III. Write a paragraph, about 200 words to describe the seasons in Viet Nam (3 pts): Mở bài: Nêu được chủ đề của bài viết 0,5 điểm. Thân bài: Kể tên được các mùa trong năm ở Việt Nam; đặc tính, tình hình thời tiết của từng mùa riêng biệt ảnh hưởng tới con người, mùa màng vv như thế nào; nêu một số ví dụ minh hoạ. Ví dụ như ta thường làm gì trong mùa hè khi trời nóng, thời tiết này kéo dài trong bao lâu, từ tháng mấy đến tháng mấy 2,0 điểm. Kết luận: Tóm tắt nội dung bài viết. 0,5 điểm. 8