If you want to learn English better, you have to …... Part V: Read the text and choose the word A,B,C or D that best fits each of the blank spaces.. with Part VI: Read the text and choos
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PHềNG GD&ĐT ĐAKRễNG ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9
Năm học: 2007ư2008
Mụn thi: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phỳt ( khụng kể thời gian giao đề)
Part I: Choose the word whose underlined and bold part is pronounced differently from that of
the other words in each group
1 A book B blood C look D foot
2 A watch B channel C chat D chemistry
3 A reputation B scholar C disagree D grammar
4 A doubt B comb C table D climb
5 A mention B question C collection D information
Part II: Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence below
1 Do you enjoy………… English?
A learn B to learn C learning D learnt
2 If you want to learn English better, you have to … the four main skills a lot
A buy B improve C invite D pronounce
3 The telephoned was……… by a Scottish scientist in 1876
A invented B discovered C thought D brought
4 If I……… you, I would not tell her about that bad thing
A am B was C were D be
5 I do not think you have spent your time like this,……… ?
A do you B do not you C have you D haven/t you
6 What they have……… about is important for all of us to consider
A talked B mentioned C discussed D focussed
7 Gold ………… in California in the nineteenth century
A discovered B was discovered C is discovered D has discovered
8 When we lived in Nha Trang, we go swimming every morning
A are used to B used to C often D usually
9 One of her friends asked me she was learning English and French
A if B what C because D so
10 My mother didn/t cook for me ………… her illness
A because B because of C although D in spite of
Part III: Complete the following sentences by using the correct form of the words in parentheses
It is great to have pen pals In my opinion, (1)……(friend) is among the meaningful relations in our life Many of my friends have pen pals and they correspond (2)…… (regular) A friend of mine once got a letter from the school mailbox and told me a lot of (3)… (interest) things about her pen pal That made me (4)… (excite) and I was eager to have one Therefore, I got online and did some chatting, but I was at first (5)… (luck) to get to know anyone Then, I knew a very nice Australian girl, Jenny She and I are the same (6)… (old)
We often get each other/s (7)….(inform) through the Internet Although my English was not very good, I have tried to get a rapid (8)…… (improve) so that we can understand each other (9)… (good) Thanks to Jenny, I get more (10)….(know) about Australia
Part IV: Use the correct tense or form of the verbs in parentheses
1 Nam usually goes to school by bike but today he……… (ride) a car
2 When we came, he……… (watch) TV
3 David …… (can) swim when he was five
4 This is the most interesting film I………… (ever/see) in my life
5 I did not meet him after I……….(leave) London to Canada
6 There are a lot of new houses…… (build) along the streets
7 I don/t think he ……… (change) his opinions since the last decision
8 We should not spend too much time ………( use) the Internet
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9.We stopped……… (look) for a dictionary and we left the school library early
10 Is is time we ……….(take) serious solutions to reduce garbage
Part V: Read the text and choose the word (A,B,C or D) that best fits each of the blank spaces
Many people now think that teachers give their students too…(1) homework They say that it is
…(2) for children to work at home …(3) their free time Moreover, they argue that most teachers do not properly plan the homework tasks they give to students The results in that students have to repeat tasks which they have already done……(4) school
Recently in Greece many parents complained ……(5) the difficult homework which teacher gave their children Most people agree that homework is unfair A student who can do his homework
in a quiet and comfortable room is in a …(6) better position than a student who does his homework
in a small, noisy room with the television…(7) Some parents help the children …(8) their homework Others take no interest at all in their children/s homework
It is important, however, that teachers talk to parents about homework teacher should suggest suitable tasks for parents…(9) with their children Parents are often better…(10) teaching their own children
1 A much B many C more D less
2 A necessary B necessity C unnecessary D necessarily
3 A in B at C on D onto
4 A at B since C on D from
5 A for B on C with D about
6 A many B much C more D few
7 A in B at C on D with
8 A in B at C on D with
9 A do B to do C doing D does
10 A in B for C at D with
Part VI: Read the text and choose the best answer from A,B,C or D which you
think best fits
Throughout the United States, the number of places where people are allowed to smoke has gradually become smaller and smaller First it was banned on trains, buses and planes, the in public places such as theaters and airports Now you can/t smoke in any workplace Nonsmokers are definitely winning the battle “Why should we breathe their smoke?” they say If they are lucky, smokers can still find some bars and restaurants where they can light up a cigarette, but it may soon
be banned there, too Antismoking groups even think that smoking ought to be banned in people/s homes
Under new plans you won/t be able to smoke in any house where there are more than ten visitors
in a week, or where there are children In 1996, nicotine was classed as drug, like cocaine or heroin
In the country that gave tobaco to the world, smoking might one day be illegal
1 Now you can smoke……… but in the future you can/t
A on trains C on planes
B in theatrers D in bars
2 “Why should we breathe their smoke?” The word their in the sentence means
A smokers/ C nonsmokers/
B other people/ D visitors/
3 Which of the following sentences is true according to the passage?
A The number of smokers has become smaller C You can smoke in your office
B You can smoke in some bars and restaurants D More places for people to smoke
4 “Nonsmokers are winning the battle” means
A there are more nonsmokers C there are fewer places where people can smoke
B there are more smokers D there are more places where people can smoke
5 In the future, smoking in………… may soon be banned
A bars and restaurants C large family/s home
B the country that gave tobaco to the world D all of these places
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Part VII: The letter is not in correct order, you have to number A,B… from 1 to 5 Number 0 is an
example Example: 0 F
A We saw Chinatown, Fisherman/s Wharf and went round San Francisco Bay in a boat
B Then we hired a car and drove to Palm Springs It is about three hours from Los Angeles We played golf there and toured around
C Well, that/s all for now I/ll tell you everything when I get back
D After San Francisco, we went to Los Angeles We loved Hollywood and Universal Studios, but I
did not like the city very much
E From Palm Springs, we went to San Diego It is a beautiful city and very interesting
F We had a great holiday in California We started our trip in San Francisco
Part VIII: Rewrite the following sentences using the words given so that the second sentence
means exactly the same as sentence before it
1 She missed the first class because she got up late (If……… ………… )
2 The Colombia coffee cost less than the Kenyan coffee.(The Colombia coffee
was…… )
3 It was such an interesting film that we watched it several times ( The film was… )
4 He is the most intelligent student in my class (No other students………)
5 We last visited our grandfather three months ago (We haven/t……….… )
Part IX: Find and correct the error in each sentence
1 What will you do tonight?
2 We don/ mind to be asked in the street by visitors
3 They are fond in collecting stamps and watching children/s programs on TV
4 It is necessary for them taking new solutions to the pollution
5 Hue is only a 15minutes drive from Phu Bai Airport
Part X: Write the complete letter by using the words given You should make all the changes and
additions as necessary
Dear Sir,
1 I/see/school/s advertisement/TV/last night
2 I/interested/learn English/and/I/like/information/school
3 I/study/English/four years/but/want/improve/speaking/listening/skills
4 I/be/very grateful/if/you/send/details/courses/fees
5 Look/forward/hear/you/soon
Yours faithfully,
Tran Hai
(Giám thị không được giải thích gì thêm)
THE END
PHÒNG GD&ĐT ĐAKRÔNG
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM VÀ ĐÁP ÁN
BÀI THI HSG LỚP 9 VÒNG I
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PART I: ( 5,0 điểm - Mỗi cõu đỳng được 1,0 điểm)
PART II: ( 10,0 điểm - Mỗi cõu đỳng được 1,0 điểm)
1.C 2 B 3.A 4.C 5.D
6.A 7.B 8.B 9.A 10 B
PART III: ( 15,0 điểm – Mỗi cõu đỳng được 1,5 điểm)
1 friendship 2 regularly 3 interesting 4 excited 5 unlucky
6 age 7 information 8 improvement 9 well 10 knowledge
PART IV: ( 15,0 điểm – Mỗi cõu đỳng được 1,5 điểm)
1 rides 2 was watching 3 could 4 have ever seen 5 had left
6 built 7 has had 8 using 9 looking 10 took
PART V: ( 10,0 điểm - Mỗi cõu đỳng được 1,0 điểm)
1.A 2 C 3.A 4.A 5.D
6.B 7.C 8.D 9.B 10 C
PART VI : ( 5,0 điểm – Mỗi cõu đỳng được 1,0 điểm)
1.D 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.D
PART VII : ( 10,0 điểm – Mỗi cõu đỳng được 2,0 điểm)
1.A 2.D 3.B 4.E 5.C
PART VIII: ( 10,0 điểm – Mỗi cõu đỳng được 2,0 điểm)
1 If she had not got up late, she would have missed the first class of if she had got up earlier, she would not have missed the first class
2 (The Colombia coffee) was cheaper than the Kenyan coffee/ was not as expensive as the Kenyan coffee
3 The film was so interesting that we watched it several times
4 No other students in my class is more intelligent than him/ he is
5 We have not visited our grandfather for three months/ since October
PART IX: ( 5,0 điểm – Mỗi cõu đỳng được 1,0 điểm)
1 will you → are you going to 2 to be asked → being asked
3 in → of 4 taking → to take 5 minutes → minute
PART X: ( 15,0 điểm – Mỗi cõu đỳng được 3,0 điểm)
1 I saw your school/s advertisement on TV last night
2 I am interested in learning English and I would like the (some) information of your school
3 I have studied English for four years but I want to improve my speaking and listening skills
4 I am very grateful if you send me the details of the courses and fees
5 I look forward/Looking forward/I am looking forward to hearing from you soon
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kỳ thi chọn học sinh giỏi lớp 9 thcs
năm học 2008ư2009 Môn thi: tiếng anh Thời gian làm bài 150 phút
(Đề thi gồm 05 trang, thí sinh làm bài ngay vào bộ đề thi này)
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số phách
Điểm của bài thi Họ, tên người chấm thi số 1:
Bằng số:
Bằng chữ:
Họ, tên người chấm thi số 2:
Question I: Put the verbs in the bracket into the correct tense or form (2.5 p)
When the train (1ưreach) the sixth station, Tom (2ưget) off, (3ưfeel) relieved that his journey was so easy But he (4ưalarm) to see that he (5ưget) off at a station that he never (6ưhear) before He (7ưnot know) what (8ưdo) He explained his difficulty to a man who (9ưstand) on the flatform With a look of amusement on his face, the man told Tom that he (10ưtravel) on a train going in the wrong direction
Your answer:
1 2. 3. 4.
5 6. 7. 8.
9. 10.
Question II: Give the correct form of the words in capital letter at the end of each
sentence (2.5 p)
1 The Internet has some It's very time consuming and costly Limit
2 These clothes are attractive but entirely practice
3 What type of clothing is for survival at these altitudes ? need
4 Let me introduce you a university I think it's really reliable repute
5 We'll live a happier and life if we keep our environment clean health
6 The work of the charity is funded by donations volunteer
7 Do you think you have the to pass the test ? able
8 Our school has a lot of teachers qualify
9 Your English is much better, but there's still room for improve
10 Remember to turn off the light If not, it wastes electric
Your answer:
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
9 10.
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Question III: Fill in the gaps with "a, an, the" or no article ( Þ ) (2.5 p)
I went to .(1) Germany with my parents for .(2) holiday .(3) couple of years ago And it was while we were there that I met Sonya She was (4) Swedish and (5) same age as
me We had (6) great time together and when (7) holiday came to (8) end we decided we would keep in touch and she would come to (9) South Africa at Christmas We wrote, emailed and telephoned each other, sometimes two or three times (10) day
Your answer:
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
9 10.
Question IV: Read the passage, if a line is correct, put a ( ) If a line has a mistake, underline and write the correction in the space provided (2.0 p) When a policeman suspects a person in the street, for example, he may approached him and speak to him If the policeman thinks that the person have done something wrong, he will arrest him Sometimes, the person will try to escape The police station is the place where suspects are question Sometimes, they have to attended court In court, a suspect may be accused of committing a crime For example, if he finds guilty of stealing something, he will be charging with this As a punishment, the court can fine him, if the offence is not serious or even sentence him to be several months or years in prison
approach
Question V: Fill in each numbered blank with the most suitable word (2.5 p) Libraries are very important in the life of all people We can't buy all the books we want to read That is (1) we take out books from libraries There are three libraries on our campus There is the main .(2) There is the science library And also .(3) is the art library Books are .(4) in the catalogue They are arranged .(5) subject They are arranged by title For example, you may know the name or the (6) of a book You can look in the (7) catalogue You may want to find books on a certain (8) You can look in the subject catalogue There are many .(9) in the catalogue Each card contains information The information is important in .(10) a book and in helping you decide about the book Your answer: 1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10
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Question VI Read the text and decide which answer A,B,C or D best fits each numbered blank (2.0p)
Most people think of computers as very modern inventions, products of our new technological age But actually, the idea for a computer (1) worked out over two centuries ago by
a man (2) Charles Babbage
Babbage was born .(3) 1791 and grew up to be a brilliant mathematician He drew up plans for several caculating machines (4) he called "engines" But despite the fact that he (5) building some of these, he never finished any of them Over the years people have argued (6) his business would ever work Recently, however, the science Museum in London has finished building .(7) engine based on one of Babbage's designs .(8) has taken six years to complete and more .(9) four thousand parts have been specially made Whether it works or not, the machine will be
on show at a special exhibition in the science Museum (10) remind people of Babbage's work
2 A known B recognized C written D called
3 A on B in C by Dfor
4 Awhose B who C these D which
5 Awanted B made C started D missed
6 Auntil B whether Cwhile D through
7 A some B the C an Dthat
8 A One B He C They DIt
9 A than B therefore C when D then
10 Ato B as Cfor D so
Your answer:
Question VII Read the text and decide which answer A,B,C or D best fits each sentence (1.0p)
Every year people in many countries learn English Some of them are young children Others are teenagers Many are adults Some learn at school Others study by themselves A few learn English just by hearing the language in films, on television, in the office or among their friends But not many are lucky enough to do that Most people must work hard to learn English
Why do all these people learn English ? It's not difficult to answer this question Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their subjects Many adults learn English because it is useful for their work Teenagers often learn English for their higher studies because some of their books are in English at the college or university Other people learn English because they want to read newspapers or magazines in English
1/ According to the writer,
A only young people learn English
B English is useful only for university students
C all people learn English at school
D English is popular all over the world
2/ Most people learn English by
A watching films
B hearing the language on television
C working hard on the lessons
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D speaking English to their friends
3/ Many boys and girls learn English because
A it is included in their study courses
B it's useful for their higher studies
C it's their own language
D they are forced to learn it
4/ Many adults learn English
A in order to be able to read newspapers in English
B because it helps them in their work
C because of their higher studies
D to communicate with their colleagues in the office
5/ Which of the following isn't mentioned ?
A English is widely used
B English is a compulsory subject
C English is spoken in the office
D English is the language of diplomacy
Question VIII Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same (2.5p)
1/ It's very difficult to do that exercise
I find 2/ "Why didn't Mary phone me yesterday ?"
Her brother asked
3/ It rained so heavily that they decided to cancel the match
So heavily
4/ You press this button to stop the machine
If you
5/ The teenagers aren't buying that model these days
That model
6/ He didn't study hard, so he failed his exam
If he
7/ Could I borrow your surfboard ?
Would you
?
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8/ My parents didn't let me stay out late when I was younger
I wasn't
9/ I had expected the weather to be worse
The weather wasn't
10/ The road is so narrow that it's difficult for two
cars to pass each other
It is
Question IX: Make all the changes and additions to produce, from the following sets of words and phrases, sentences which together make a complete letter (2.5 p)
Dear Paul,
1Thank you / much / letter / arrive / few days ago/./
2It / lovely / hear / you /./
3 I / sorry / I / not write / such / long time / but / I / very / busy /./
4 As / you / know / we / buy / new house / september /./
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5It / be / very bad condition / and / it / need / lot / work /./
6We / finish / most / it / now / and / look / very nice /./
7Peter / I / decide / give / housewarming party / May 3rd /./
8You / think / you / able / come /?/
9Please / give / ring / let / know / you / can / make / it /./
10 I / really / look forward / see / you / again /./