Thân bài: Nêu được ít nhất 5 ý về việc đồng ý hay không đồng ý với quan điểm trong bài về việc học Tiếng Anh nói chung và với việc học phần “Speak” nói riêng, có ví dụ chứng minh thuyết [r]
Trang 1ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9
Năm học: 2012 - 2013 Môn: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
I PHONETICS:
a Choose one word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others by circling A, B, C, or D: (3 0,2 = 0,6 pt)
1 A sleeveless B media C Internet D designer
2 A deposit B respond C documentary D wonderful
3 A guess B teenager C disadvantage D stage
b Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D: (3 0,2 = 0,6 pt)
4 A inspiration B experience C communicate D embroidery
5 A commentator B economic C banyan D businessman
6 A disadvantage B documentary C exploration D communicate
II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR:
a Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: (20 0,2 = 4,0 pts)
7 I had to get up early, ……… ….I would miss the train
A otherwise B if not C so that D but
8 Those police questioned my brother at some length and he didn’t enjoy……… …
A questioning B to be questioned C to question D D being questioned
9 My parents are going to take three days……… ….next month to help my brother move his house
A at B over C off D out
10 English is used as an access ……… ….a world scholarship and world trade
A into B to C for D towards
11 I remembered the correct address only ……… … I had posted the letter
A since B afterwards C following D after
12 Our parents have never allowed us……… …
A smoke B to smoke C smoking D smoked
13 I turned down the job ……… ….the attractive salary
A despite B because C although D because of
14 Parents love and support their children ……… ….the children misbehave or do foolish things
A if B since C only if D even if
15 The Historical Museum is becoming ……… … crowded.
A much and more B more and more C much and much D more and much
16 She never let you cook the meals, ……… ….?
A didn’t she B doesn’t she C did she D was she
17 In my class, Trung was responsible ……… … the teacher ……… … keeping the class in order while she went out
A to/ for B to/ in C with/ for D for/ for
18 The scheme allows students from many countries to communicate……… ….
PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
HUYỆN THANH OAI
Trang 2A with other B themselves C each other D with one another
19 Have you ever read anything……… ….Earnest Hengmingway?
20 Not a good movie,……… ….?
A did it B didn’t it C was it D wasn’t it
21 These days, our shop was always crowded ……… ….last-minute shoppers.
22 Some of my relatives have come to stay……… ….me ……… ….Christmas
A to/ in B to/ at C with/ in D with/ at
23 The party, at … I was the guest honor, was extremely enjoyable
A that B who C which D where
24 Hurry up! They have only got……… ….seats left
A a lot of B plenty of C a little D a few
25 We should talk to a person ……… ….we can trust We’ll feel better we do so
A which B whose C whom D Ø
26 Hoi An is……… ….for its old, small and tile-roofed houses
A well-done B well-dressed C well-organised D well-known
b Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word: (7 0,2 = 1,4 pts)
Up to now, there are still many people thinking (27)……….…… … are things that are made to (28)……….…… … shown on screen for entertainment It is not right There are many other kinds
of films that are made for other purposes For examples, educational films are made (29)………
…… … schools They are about the certain subjects that students are learning Especially, when a person who learns a foreign language, educational films in the target language are very useful Industry needs training films (30)……….…… … introduce about machinery and equipment, and how to operate and work on them (31)……….…… … films present factual events and circumstances of
a social, political, or historical nature It is films that help us widen our knowledge of countries, cultures and people Sitting on the arm chair in front of a TV set, a (32)……….…… … can enjoy the beauty of nature all over the world, see many historic spots, and meet a lot of interesting people A film, (33)……….…… … good or bad, is the result of the collaboration of many individuals with many different specific skills and talents And we, the viewers, should choose only suitable films to enjoy -> Your answers:
27 …….…… … … 28.…….…… … … 29.…….…… … … 30…….…… … …
31 ….…… … … 32 ….…… … … 33 …….…… … …
c Complete the following passage with an appropriate form of the word in BLOCK CAPITAL (0) has been done as an example (7 0,2 = 1,4 pts)
Let me make a suggestion to help you deal with difficult situations If,
for example, you are taking part in a sports (0) … competition… , meeting COMPETE
someone important, or giving a (34) in front of a large PERFORM
audience, you will probably be quiet, (35) , and worry that NERVE
you will not be as (36) as you would like to be SUCCEED
What you need to do is to prepare yourself thoroughly by running through the
whole activity over and over again in your mind, (37) going CARE
Trang 3through every detail For example, a famous pianist, (38) for PRISON
seven years for (39) reasons, could still play magnificently POLITICS
on his release When he was asked how he managed to play so well, his
(40) was that he had practiced every day in his mind EXPLAIN
-> Your answers:
34 …….…… … … 35 …….…… … … 36.…….…… … … 37…….…… … … 38.…….…… … … 39 …….…… … … 40 …….…… … …
d Identify the error in the following sentences (10 0,2 = 2,0 pts)
41 A lot of people are still unaware about environmental pollution around us
A B C D
42 Lang said that he knows how the procedures for doing the experiment, but when he
A began to work in the laboratory, he found that he was mistaken
B C D
43 When I came to the store to purchase the printer advertise on television, we found
A B
that all the printers had been sold
C D
44 My company is not only raising his prices but also decreasing the production of his
A B C
product as well
D
45 The harder her sister tried, the worst he danced before the large audience
A B C D
46 Ba said if he had to do another homework, he’d not be able to attend the performance
A B C D
47 The Greens have two sons, neither of them lives with them
A B C D
48 I went to the United States six months ago because mine cousin is out there
A B C D
49 It’s high time people pay much attention to education
A B C D
50 John, I think you should stop playing computer games and concentrate in your study
A B C D
III READING:
a Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage:
(10 0,2 = 2,0 pts) ANIMALS IN DANGERS
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (51)……… Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become extinct if we do not (52) ………an effort to protect them There are many seasons for this In some cases, animals are hunted (53)
……… their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies Some birds, such as parrots, are caught alive, and sold (54)………pets For many animals and birds, the problem is that their (55)……….- the place where they live – is disappearing More land is (56)………for farms, houses or industry, and there are fewer open spaces (57)………there once were Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, (58) ………these chemicals
Trang 4polute the environment and harm wildlife The most successful animals on earth – human (59)
………- will soon be the only ones left, unless we can (60) ………this problem
52 A do B make C take D give
53 A for B in C with D about
54 A for B as C such D like
55 A habitat B inhabit C living D inhabitant
56 A done B booked C used D applied
57 A where B more C than D when
58 A but B what C because D despite
59 A person B man C one D beings
60 A take B do C solve D begin
b Read the passage, and do the task below: (5 0,2 = 1,0 pt)
MEASURING HEAT
A meter is a measuring device Just as the speedometer in an automobile tells how fast the car is going, a thermometer records how warm or how cold something is
Thermometers measure heat in degrees For example, for comfort indoors the temperature in a room should be about 70o Farenheit A simple room thermometer can tell us how near to this the temperature
in a room is Other kinds of thermometers are also used One is used to measure the heat of an oven It shows heat from 100o to 600o Another may be used on an air-conditioner The thermometers used to
measure body heat record temperatures from 92o to 108o Other thermometers can be used to show that water freezes at 32o The thermometer used to tell temperature outdoors often records from far below 0o
to about 120o
A thermometer is a much-used measuring device that proves helpful in the home, the office, the factory, the laboratory, the schoolroom, and many other places
61 While not stated in the article, you can tell that
A thermometers are always right
B thermometers are hard to make
C body thermometer does not usually go over 108o F
62 This article as a whole is about
A speedometers B thermometers and their uses
C outdoor thermometers D measuring heat and weight
63 The word another in the second papragraph, seventh sentence, refers to ……… .
64 Which two of this sentences are not true?
A Thermometers measure heat D Speedometers measure heat
B Thermometers are used outsides E Thermometers are used only indoors
C Heat can be measured
65 What words in the last sentence means often made use of?
c Use one of these words in its correct form to complete the text (10 0,2 = 2,0 pts)
retire, promote, redundant, interview, contract, reference, pensioner, applicant,
career, train, employment
Trang 5ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TO START WORK
In these days of high (0) unemployment, it is often difficult for young people to find a job If they are
lucky enough to be asked to go for a(n) (66)……….………… , they may find that there are
at least 20 other (67) ……… ……for the job If a company is thinking of offering you a job, they will ask you for at least one (68) ……… ……from either your previous employer or someone who knows you well Before taking up your job, you may have to sign a (69)
……… You will probably have to do some (70) ……… , which help you to do the job more successfully Once you have decided that this is your chosen (71)
………, you will then have to work hard to try and get (72) ………, which usually brings more responsibility and more money! If you are unlucky, you may be made (73)
………, and not be able to find another job It is also a good idea to pay some money into a (74) ………scheme, which will help you to look after yourself and your family when you are (75) ……… Finally, good luck!
-> Your answers:
66……… 67……… 68……… 69……… 70……… 71……… 72……… 73……… 74……… 75………
IV WRITING:
a Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning (5 0,2 = 1,0 pt)
76 It’s difficult for older people to learn a language
-> Older people have ………
77 Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life
-> Martin’s poor health.……….………
78 “What you have cooked is the best in the world!”, John said to his girlfriend
-> John congratulated ……… …………
79 “Don’t swim just after you have eaten”, she said to them
-> She warned ……….…………
80 The last storm destroyed Lan’s house
-> It’s high time ………
b Write complete sentence using the suggested words (5 0,2 = 1,0 pt)
81 I / write / Jim / last week / but / so far / receive / no reply / my letter//
-> ………
82 last night/ concert hall / so crowded / I / see / and/ hear / nothing
-> ………
83 I / invite / party / occasion / her birthday / last week
-> ………
84 Tet / time / Vietnamese people / celebrate / beginning / spring
-> ………
85 Although/ he/ be/ injured, continued/ play until/ match/ finished
-> ………
c Many students say that it’s difficult to learn “Speak” at school Do you agree? Why? or Why
not? Write about 200 words (3,0pts)
Trang 6HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9 NĂM HỌC: 2012 – 2013
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (VÒNG 1)
I PHONETICS:
a Choose one word that has the unđerhned part pronounced differently from tbe others by circling A, B, C, or D (3 0,2 = 0,6 pt)
1 B media 2 D wonderful 3 A guess
Trang 7b Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D (3 0,2 = 0,6 pt)
4 A inspiration 5 B economic 6 D communicate
II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR:
a Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences (20 0,2 = 4,0 pts)
7 A otherwise 8 D being questioned 9 C off 10 B to
11 D after 12 B to smoke 13 A despite 14 D even if
15 B more and more 16 C C did she 17 A to/ for 18 D with one another
19 A by 20 C was it 21 D with 22 D with/ at
23 C which 24 D a few 25 C whom 26 D well-known
b Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word: (7 0,2 = 1,4 pts)
27 films 28 be 29 for 30 which/ that 31 Documentary 32 viewer 33 either
c Complete the following passage with an appropriate form of the word in BLOCK CAPITAL (0) has been done as an example (7 0,2 = 1,4 pts)
34 performance 35 nervous 36 successful 37 carefully
38 imprisoned 39 political 40 explanation
d Identify the error in the following sentences (10 0,2 = 2,0 pts)
46 B 47 C 48 C 49 B 50 D
III READING:
a Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage
(10 0,2 = 2,0 pts)
51 D danger 52 B make 53 A for 54 B as 55 A habitat
56 C used 57 C than 58 A but 59 D beings 60 C solve
b Read the passage, and do the task below: (5 0,2 = 1,0 pt)
61 C body thermometer does not usually go over 108o F
62 B This article as a whole is about thermometers and their uses
63 The word “another” in the second papragraph, seventh sentence, refers to “thermometers”.
64 D Speedometers measure heat
E Thermometers are used only indoors
65 much-used
c Use one of these words in its correct form to complete the text (10 0,2 = 2,0 pts)
Trang 866 interview 67 applicants 68 reference 69 contract 70 training
71 career 72 promotion 73 redundant 74 pension 75 retired
IV WRITING:
a Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning (5 0,2 = 1,0 pt)
76 Older people have difficulty in learning a language
77 Martin’s poor health doesn’t prevent him from enjoying life.
78 John congratulated his girlfriend on her cooking.
79 She warned them not to swim just as they had eaten.
80 It’s high time Lan repaired her house /It’s high time for Lan’s house to be repaired.
b Write complete sentence using the suggested words (5 0,2 = 1,0 pt)
81 I wrote to Jim last week, but so far I have received no reply for my letter
82 Last night, the concert hall was so crowded that I saw and heard nothing
83 I was invited to her party on the occasion of her birthday last week
84 Tet is the time when Vietnamese people celebrate the beginning of the spring
85 Although he was injured, he continued to play until the match finished
c Write about 200 words (3,0pts)
Bài viết phải đảm bảo có được những phần và chi tiết sau:
1 Mở bài: Nêu được chủ đề của bài viết (được 0,5 điểm)
2 Thân bài: Nêu được ít nhất 5 ý về việc đồng ý hay không đồng ý với quan điểm trong bài về việc
học Tiếng Anh nói chung và với việc học phần “Speak” nói riêng, có ví dụ chứng minh thuyết phục về những quan điểm đó hay gợi ý cách học bài nói có hiệu quả, đặc biệt đối với học sinh các trường trung
học phổ thông (được 2,0 điểm)
3 Kết luận: Tóm tắt, khẳng định lại tất cả lý do đã trình bày ở phần Thân bài
(được 0,5 điểm)
PHÒNG GD-ĐT PHÙ CÁT KÌ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP HUYỆN.
NĂM HỌC 2011-2012
Môn thi : TIẾNG ANH 9 (Đọc hiểu-Viết) Thời gian : 150 phút ( Không tính thời gian phát đề )
Ngày thi : 12/11/2011
Họ tên và chữ kí của giám khảo sau khi chấm
Trang 9I/Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences.(2ms)
01 My house _in 1986
A is built B was building C was built D has been built
02 The doctor _me not to stay up too late at night
A advised B suggested C insisted D forced
03 Tomorrow we'll go to Noi Bai Airport to meet Maryam, _comes from Malaysia
04 His house looks very large and beautiful It is _house
A a seven-room B a seven-rooms C seven room D seven rooms
05 If you get up early, you _late
A weren't B wouldn't be C aren't D won't be
06 It's very hot today I wish I _on the beach now
07 When he lived in the city, he _to the theater twice a week
A uses to go B has gone C used to go D was going
08 My father asked us _too much time playing computer games
A not to spending B did not spend C not to spend D to not spent
09 Hoai can not remember the name of the restaurant _she ate her favorite roasted duck
A which B whose C whom D where
10 If I were a flower, I _a sunflower
A was B were C will be D would be
11 Nobody went to the party, _?
A does he B do they C didn’t they D did they
12 It is nearly 3 months _he visited his parents
A while B during C since D when
13. _population is another unpleasant result we have to solve.
A Increased B Increasing C The increase D To increase
14 If we _enough time, we’ll study this exercise more carefully
A will have B have C had D would have
15 What would you do, if you _a UFO?
A see B saw C would see D had seen
16 _ people go to soccer matches now than twenty years ago
A Less B Lesser C Fewer D Few
17 You’ve heard she isn’t coming to the meeting , ?
A is she B haven’t you C aren’t you D hasn’t she
18 I’ll try to _her to go with us
A-persuade B suggest C propose D offer
19 This semester in geography we have studied rock
A information B formal C informal D formation
20 We’re going to make a two-day _to visit Huong Pagoda
A travel B excursion C voyage D gone
YOUR ANSWER.
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Answer
II/ Put the verbs in bracket in correct tenses or forms.(2 ms)
1 There used (be) ……… a bookstore near my school, but it closed last week.
2 I wish Lan (not sit) ……… next to me She’s annoying.
3 It’s necessary (review) ……… the previous lessons before school.
4 Did she agree (go) ………camping with you?
5 She advised her brothers (give) ……… up smoking.
6 The doctor made my sister (stay) ……… in bed until she felt better.
7 Traditionally, Vietnamese men and women ( wear ) …… the ao dai
8 Neither John nor his friends (come) ……… yet.
9 Do you have your house (paint) ……… at the moment?
10 Water can’t (find) ……… here People must go to a lake nearby to get it.
YOUR ANSWER.
III/ Supply the correct form of the word in bold ( 2 ms )
01 It’s not ……to wear short skirts at the moment ( fashion )
02 He needs all the support and … he can get ( encourage )
03 She was dressed……in shorts and a T-shirt ( casual )
04 “Kieu story” is written in richly……language ( poetry )
05 My brother is a keen stamp …… ( collect )
06 She’s such a good teacher, her lessons are really…… ( enjoy )
07 Maryam can’t speak a word of Vietnamese so everyone can tell she is a …… as soon as she
09 There was a conflict between ……and national interests ( region )
10 Poets drew their………from the countryside ( inspire )
YOUR ANSWER.
IV/Read the information and choose the best option A, B, C or D to suit the meaning.(1m)
01
TWO TABLETS TO BE TAKEN
THREE TIME A DAY.
A Take two tablets a day
B Take three tablets a day
C Take five tablets a day
D Take six tablets a day