Bài thi môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 9 - Đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi cấp Huyện - Nam học 2015-2016 - Phòng GD & ĐT Châu Thành

PHÒNG GD-ĐT CHÂU THÀNH
ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP HUYỆN
Năm học: 2015-2016
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh 9
 Ngày thi: 24/3/2016
Thời gian: 150 phút ( không kể thời gian phát đề)
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ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
PART I: LISTENING (4.0 POINTS)
Listen to the teacher giving advice for exams and fill in the missing information in the sentences below. (4.0 points)
1. The teacher wants the students to make some ... while she
is speaking.
2. The teacher suggests eating ...... and cereals.
3. Students are advised to .. the important things to learn.
4. The teacher recommends a break of five minutes every ... minutes.
5. The teacher is sure that the students will .
PART II: GRAMMAR- VOCABULARY (5.0 POINTS)
A. Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (2.0 points)
Sometimes you know things about people the first time you (1) (see) them, for example, that you want (2) . (be) friends with them or that you (3). (not trust) them. But perhaps this kind of intuition isn't as hard (4) (explain) as it may seem. For instance, people give out body language signals all the time. The way you hold your body, head and arms (5).(tell) people about your mood. If you hold your arms tightly at your sides, or fold them across your chest, people (6) 
(feel) that you are being defensive.(7).. (hold) your head to one side shows interest in the other, while an easy, open posture indicates that you are self-confident. All this affects the way you feel about someone.
Also, a stranger may remind you of a meeting with someone. This may be because of something as simple as the fact that he or she is physically similar to someone who (8) (treat) you well or badly. Your feelings about a stranger could (9) (influence) by a smell in the air that brings to mind a place where 
you were happy as a child. Since even a single word can bring back a memory such as that, you may never realize it (10) ... (happen).
B. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition to complete the sentences. (2.0 points)
1. We have to cope .... many environmental problems nowadays.
2. I’m not ashamed . what I did.
3. It would be better if we don’t throw trash .. the water.
4.. living in London for two months, my brother got used to driving 
on the left.
5. It’s really dark in here. Please turn ... the lights.
6. I read the paper .. the taxi on the way home.
7. I’m sorry .... shouting at you yesterday.
8. Who is that guy dressed . black?
9. Do you got ... well with your sister?
10. I met him . midday yesterday.
C. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the words in brackets. (1.point)
1. It is very .... to live in a damp room. (health)
2. Teachers should do something to .. students to read. (courage)
3. He broke the vase because of his .. (care)
4. The driver of the car was .. injured in the accident. (serious)
5. These days, beaches are covered with ... (pollute)
PART III: READING (6.0 POINTS)
Read the text and the questions below. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. ( 2.0 points)
EARTH DAY
We celebrated Earth Day in my city last week. The idea of this special day began in 1960s when life was very different. Few people talked, or even thought, about the environment. Most people had no idea how dirty our air and water were. This attitude bothered Gaylord Nelson, who was a senator in the US government, and he had an idea. If people around the world knew the planet was in danger, they might work harder to save it, so he just needed to get their attention. The first Earth Day was just in the United States but it led to events every year around the world on April 22 or the nearest weekend, depending on where you are.
In my town, last Saturday afternoon lots of people rode their bikes from the park, around the town together and back to the park, taking as much time as they possibly could, so that the cars had to wait. Then we talked to all the drivers in cars which just had one person in them, to explain how wasteful that is and how much pollution it causes. The idea was to make people think about how much they use their cars. In other places, people collected plastic bags for a week and then made a pile of them in the town square. You can do anything as long as it makes people of all ages come together for a few hours and talk about the environment. Last year we had a big music event for young people. Some people said it was a waste of time, but there was information for people to read and announcements between the bands about how to help people protect the environment.
1. What is the writer trying to do?
encourage people to take part in this year's Earth Day
explain why Earth Day happens every year
compare the success of different events on earth day
offer advice to people on arranging an Earth Day event
2. Earth Day began because
people had started to worry about the damage to the environment.
different governments decided it was a good idea.
one man wanted people to know about the planet's problems.
people were working hard to make the water and air cleaner.
3. What happened on Earth Day this year in the writer's city?
Cars were not allowed in the city centre.
There was a talk about the pollution made by cars.
Cars had to have more than one person in them.
People cycled slowly through the streets.
4. What does the writer think it is the most important thing about Earth day events?
that people should become involved in them
that they should attract young people
that there should be some music
that they should last all day
5. Which of the following sentences appeared in a newspaper article about Earth Day?
 A. Gaylord Nelson travelled around the world to persuade people to arrange events on the first Earth Day.
 B. Earth Day events are on the same day in countries around the world.
 C. Many more countries take part in Earth Day now than when it first began.
 D. The first Earth day was a disappointment to the organizers.
B. Read the text below and then choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) for each space. (4.0 points)
WILLIAM THE HERO!
Brave William Baldock, (1) .. is six years old, is a hero after helping his mother when she fell downstairs. William quickly rang for an ambulance when he discovered his mother had broken her leg. In spite of being frightened, he (2)the emergency services what had happened and answered all the questions they asked him. He also telephoned his father (3) ... work, then his grandmother, to explain what he had (4) While waiting for (5)... people to come, William looked after his 18-month-old sister. 
When ambulance man Steve Lyn went to the house, he was amazed: “It’s (6) . that a young boy of six knew the right number to (7), and was able to give us the correct information. ((8).. of William’s quick thinking, we were able to (9). there immediately.”
Mrs Baldock left hospital yesterday, very (10)  to both William and the ambulance service.
1. 	A. which 	B. that	C. who	D. whose
2.	A. said	B. talked	C. spoke	D. told
3. 	A. in 	B. at	C. on	D. by
4.	A. done	B. made	C. acted	D. worked
5. 	A. these	B. every	C. each	D. this
6.	A. pleased	B. great	C. clever	D. fine	
7.	A. put	B. set 	C. dial	D. hit
8. 	A. Since	 	B. As	 	C. Although	D. Because
9.	A. get	B. find	C. manage	D. reach
10.	A. agreeable	B. happy	C. grateful	D. approving
PART IV: WRITING (5.0 POINTS)
A. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meanings. (1.0 point)
1. We can never live without air and water.
à Never..
2. Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test.
àAs long as ..
3. It’s the first time I’ve been to a flower show.
à I .
4. Lan will miss the last bus if she doesn’t hurry.
à Unless 
5. Nearly every seat was taken in the cinema.
à There ..
B. Write a paragraph about 90 words to describe your most memorable memory of your father. (4.0 points)
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THE END.