Circle the letter before the word or phrase that best fits each of the blanks( 15 points)1. He got a new alarm clock ...[r]
Trang 1phòng gd-đt kỳ thi chọn học sinh giỏi lớp 9
ngô quyền năm học 2007 - 2008
Môn thi : Tiếng Anh
Thời gian: 150 phút
(Bài thi gồm 7 trang Tổng điểm: 100)
Điểm bài thi: Bằng số: _ Bằng chữ: _
Tên, đơn vị công tác của hai người chấm thi:
1: _
2: _
Số phách:
(do Chủ tịch Hội đồng chấm thi ghi)
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I Circle the letter before the word in each group that has underlined part pronounced differently from the rest (5 points )
II Circle the letter before the word or phrase that best fits each of the blanks( 15 points)
1 He got a new alarm clock he'd get up on time
a although b so that c since d so
2 He hasn't written to us he left
a as long as b since c by the time d as soon as
3 She'll only do the job you pay her more
a before b after c if d while
4 I never take an umbrella it's raining heavily
a when b whenever c if d unless
5 You should say and do
a many / little b much / few c few / many d little / much
6 We were surprised the way he behaves It was quite out of character
a about b with c at d b & c are correct
7 I felt sorry the children when they went holiday It rained every day and they had to spend most of the time indoor
a for / on b about / on c about / in d for / in
Trang 28 It wasn't polite him to leave without saying a word.
9 Two things are very alike They are the each other
a same with b same as c same like d same about
10 You like chocolate,
a and I do either b and me too c and I too d and so do I
11 If you don't like this one, try something
a other b more c else d another
12 "Do you think I to send my her a gift on her birthday?" Peter asked
a should b had better c ought d must
13 I can't see him today I'll have to see him day
a another b other c the next d the other
14 Take a map with you you lose your way
a in case b so c because d although
15 the rice so that it won't boil over
a Set fire to b Put an eye on c Pay attention to d Put an end to
III Circle the letter under the underlined part that is incorrect (10 points).
1 More electricity you use, the higher your bill will be
2 It is too nice weather that I would like to go to the beach
3 Without a doubt, the best way to do well in college to keep up constantly with the
A B C
homework and read everything that is required
D
4 Many discoveries have made in the fields of chemistry and physics
A B C D
5 Nam got used to cooking his own food when he studied at Australia
A B C D
6 My brother used to sleeping late on weekends when he doesn't have to work
A B C D
7 He was so nervous that he doesn't know what to do
A B C D
8 My father says he will never forget the day on which he joined the army
A B C D
9 It is surprising that most tourists which come to the town visit this small temple
A B C D
10 The young man finds it difficult to act natural in front of the camera
A B C D
Trang 3IV Supply the correct form of the word in brackets to fill the gap of the sentences (10 points)
1 He used all his to open the door (strong)
2 Playing rugby is a popular in America (act)
3 Hung is good at English (learn)
4 In Britain, Snow White toys and books were on everywhere (sell)
5 My friend has a fine of coins (collect)
6 And if you like … , you can relax by playing computer games (entertain)
7 I get no from doing my homework (satisfy)
8 The tour guide always tries to make his guests feel (comfort)
9 It took him a long time to be used to on the left (drive)
10 It’s no use these books (read)
V Circle the letter before the word or phrase that best fits each blank ( 25 points).
Passage A:
Langston Hughes was one of the (1) American writers of the twentieth century He was born in Joplin, Missouri, and moved to Cleveland at the (2) of fourteen Several years later he spent one year in Mexico before (3) Columbia University in New York For a few years after that he went to many places in the world as a seaman, visiting ports around the world and writing (4) poetry He returned to the United States and
went to Lincoln University, where he (5) the Witter Bynner Prize for undergraduate
(6) After graduating in 1928, he traveled to Spain and to Russia (7) the help of a
Guggenheim fellowship His novels included Not Without Laughter and The Big Sea.
He wrote an autobiography in 1956 and also (8) several collections of poetry The
collections include The Weary Blue, The Dream Keeper, Shakespeare in Harlem,
One Way Ticket, and Selected Poems A man of many (9) Hughes was also a lyricist,
librettist, and journalist As an old man in the 1960s, he spent much of his time (10) poems from Africa and from African-Americans to popularize black writers
1 A greatest B broadest C widest D largest
3 A attend B attending C attendant D attends
Trang 47 A for B in C with D from
8 A devoted B created C memorized D published
9 A talents B presents C stories D lies
10.A collect B to collect C collecting D collected
Passage B:
DOUBLE-DECKER BUSES
People think that double-decker buses can only be found in Britain, but in fact, 1 many years now, they have been used in cities around the world The first double-deckers were nothing 2 the modern ones They were pulled by horses, and 3 had no roof Originally built to carry visitors to the Great Exhibition of 1851, they were then used 4 to take Londoners to the areas 5 They preferred the lower deck, 6 heating and comfortable seats 7 , visitors to London preferred the top deck, where they had the 8 to see the sights better Of course, if there was a sudden shower, they ran the risk 9 ! Double-deckers now have roofs, and are still the best way to see London But if you have an appointment, don't assume that the bus will get you there on time It could well get 10 in one of London's terrible traffic jams
2 A the same as B similar to C identical to D like
4 A in a regular way B by regular arrangement
C on a regular basis D in a regular pattern
C in which they worked in D in where they worked
7 A Moreover B In addition C On the other hand D Therefore
9 A to be soaked B of being soaked C through soaking D that they were soaked
Passage c:
Do you, learners of English, ever wonder whether repeating and trying to
remember various everyday English expressions, such as 'Excuse me, could you tell
me where the nearest taxi rank is?' has any value other than in exams? Well, I must
admit that such things didn't cross my mind until last February when I got a letter from the British Council, saying that I had won a language course in England The polite question mentioned was the one I had to ask on arrival in Parkstone, a picturesque part of Poole with lots of semi-detached houses on either side of each street What struck me most was the kindness of an old lady, who happened to leave
Trang 5Safeway's just after my getting off the coach Not only did she show me where to phone for a taxi, but she also gave me a hand with the luggage I was really surprised, too, when the taxi driver got out of the car and helped me put the bags into the boot I immediately thought of Polish taxi drivers who usually do not make the slightest effort to help you, apart from pressing the right button and waiting for the boot to open In spite of all the stereotypes about reluctance towards foreigners, the English turn out to be an extremely polite and open nation
1 According to the passage, where does the author come from?
2 How did the old lady help the author?
A showed her where to phone for a taxi
B gave her a hand with the luggage
C put her luggage in the boot
D both A and B are correct
3 What does the author think of the English?
A they are very polite and open
B they are always reluctant towards
foreigners
C they are kind-hearted
D they care a lot about others' business
4 What did the author see when arriving in Parkstone?
A the picturesque part of Poole
B the semi-detached houses
C the British council building
D the coach
5 What is NOT true according to the passage?
A the author won a language course in England
B the author met a kind lady when she first arrived in Parkstone
C the author thinks' that everyday English expressions have no practical values
D the author was surprised by the enthusiastic help of the British driver
VI Fill each gap in the passage with a suitable word ( 10 points)
Lakes in North
Many rivers and lakes around the world are polluted The discharge of 1……… materials by factories and households 2……… pollution to rivers and lakes The Rhine River in Europe and the Great Lakes in North America are good examples of a river and lakes that are polluted Their 3……… cannot be drunk The 4……… thing is happening to the sea In one instance, certain factories in Japan dumped industrial waste 5……… the sea Many people suffered 6……… lead or mercury poisoning after eating fish 7……… in such polluted waters Pollution in certain areas of the sea is now reaching dangerous levels Many ships discharge their waste 8……… and unwanted engine oil into the sea These wastes 9……… lead and mercury which are poisonous
Trang 6Sometimes, accidents to oil tankers can cause oil to be discharged into the sea and 10……… the beach
VII Complete the following unfinished sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the ones before (15 points).
1 I am so busy I can't go to join your trip today
If I
2 Have you got a smaller hat than this?
Is this
3 I'm sorry I didn't finish my homework last night
I wish
4 Nothing could be done to help him
They
5 We went out in spite of the heavy rain
Although
6 I work in a factory which has more than 500 workers
There
7 Mr Quang mended the watch for me
I had
8 You remembered to post the letter, didn't you?
You didn't
9 Huong hasn't seen her younger sister since she left for Australia
Huong last
10 After taking the pills, I began to feel much better
Since taking
11 They have told me not to say any more
I have
12 I might be late If so, start without me
If I
Trang 713 Someone broke into John's flat last week.
John’s flat
14 A friend lent George the motorbike he rode in the race The motorbike George rode in the race
15 I have an appointment for a haircut this afternoon I'm having
VIII You are Tom and you have just come back from a holiday Now you write a letter (about 150 words) to John to tell him about your holiday (Where did you spend your holiday? Whom did you go with? What did you do during your holiday? How did you feel?) (10 points) You start your letter like this: Dear John,
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Love Tom
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phòng gd-đt kỳ thi chọn học sinh giỏi lớp 9
ngô quyền năm học 2007 - 2008
Môn thi : Tiếng Anh
Thời gian: 150 phút
( B i thi g m 7 trang T ng i m: 100 à ồ ổ đ ể )
I Circle the letter before the word in each group that has underlined part pronounced differently from the rest (5 points )
II Circle the letter before the word or phrase that best fits each of the blanks( 15 points)
III Circle the letter under the underlined part that is incorrect (10 points).
IV Supply the correct form of the word in brackets to fill the gap of the sentences (10 points)
1 strength 2 activity 3 learning 4 sale 5 collection
6 entertainment 7 satisfaction 8 comfortable 9 driving 10 reading
V Circle the letter before the word or phrase that best fits each blank ( 25 points).
Passage A: 10 points
Passage B: 10 points
Trang 93 D still 8 A chance
Passage c: 5 points
VI Fill each gap in the passage with a suitable word ( 10 points)
VII Complete the following unfinished sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the ones before (15 points).
1 If I were not so busy, I could go to join your trip today
2 Is this the smallest hat you‘ve got?
3 I wish I had finished my homework last night
4 They could do nothing to help him
5 Although it rained/ was raining heavily, we went out
6 There are more than 500 workers in a factory (which/ that) I work
7 I had my watch mended by Mr Quang
8 You didn't forget to post the letter, did you?
9 Huong last saw her younger sister when she left for Australia
10 Since taking the pills, I have been feeling/have felt much better
11 I have been told not to say any more
12 If I am late, start without me
13 John’s flat was broken into last week
14 The motorbike George rode in the race was lent to him by a friend.
15 I'm having a haircut this afternoon
VIII You are Tom and you have just come back from a holiday Now you write a letter (about 150 words) to John to tell him about your holiday (Where did you spend your holiday? Whom did you go with? What did you do during your holiday? How did you feel?) (10 points)
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