Đề thi môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 9 năm học 2014-2015 - Đề khảo sát đội tuyển học sinh giỏi đợt 2 - Phòng GD & ĐT Huyện Gia Lộc

PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
HUYỆN GIA LỘC
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT ĐỘI TUYỂN 
HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9 - ĐỢT 2
NĂM HỌC 2014 - 2015 
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút
Đề thi gồm 05 trang
A: LISTENING (20 pts)
I. Listen to the recording and choose the best answer to the questions below. (10 pts) 
What does the speaker say about apes?
Apes can learn even a few words. B. Apes can join words and make sentences.
C. Apes can think as we do. 	 D. Apes think about the past but not the future.
Why are men different from animals according to scientists?
Because men can learn. B. Because men can talk in many different languages.
C. Because men cannot talk about the past or the future.
D. Because men have learnt to use language.
Why can men speak according to the scientists?
Because they have a big brain.	B. Because they teach their children.
C. Because they know how animals learn to speak. 
D. Because they can make sounds and noises. 
How can apes understand some things according to the scientists?
They can’t do as well as men do. B. They can do better than men do.
C. They can do faster than men do. D. They hardly ever do faster than men.
What do men have to develop civilization?
They have a big brain.	B. They have language. 
C. They have a lot of children. 	D. They have a wonderful view about the future.
II. Listen to the recording and fill in each gap with only ONE missing words. (10 pts) 
a/ A tidal wave is a very large and very (6)________________ wall of water that (7)________________in from the ocean toward the shore.
b/ A tidal wave is caused by an (8)______________ earthquake. Scientists call the underwater earthquake a (9)____________.
c/ Tidal waves have taken many (10)_________________ lives in the past. Today scientists can (11)__________________ when a tidal wave will hit land.
d/ A seismograph is an instrument that (12)_________________ the strength, the direction, and the length (13)________________ time of an earthquake.
e/ It is not possible to (14)_______________ back a tidal wave, but is possible to (15)_________________ people that a tidal wave is coming.
B. PHONETICS- GRAMMAR- VOCABULARY: (25 pts)
I. Choose the words that has a different stress pattern from the others: (5 pts)
16.A. practical
B. designer
C. minority 
D. occasion
17.A. consist
B. fashion
C. design
D. collect
18.A. enjoyment 
B. pagoda 
C. collection 
D. business
19.A. economical 
B. federation 
C. itinerary 
D. complication
20.A. advertise
B. deposit
C. candidate
D. institute
II. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence: (15 pts)
21. I was just to go out when you telephoned. 
A. around	B. about	C. thinking	D. planned
22. Peter: “ I enjoy listening to pop music.” Maria: “..”
A. I’m, too	B. I don’t	C. Neither do I	D. So am I
23. Two other in his argument for his country independence are worth a mention. 
A. notices	B. points	C. effects	D. reports
24. I could probablyout the answer if I had a pencil, some paper and a calculator.
A. think	B. study	C. hand	D. work
25. This is a big decision to make. Think it.before you give me your final word tomorrow. 
A. over	B. upon	C. carefully	D. on
26. The soldier was punished for to obey his commanding officer’s order. 
A. refusing	B. regretting	C. objecting 	D. resisting
27. No longer. clean the floor. I have just bought a vacuum cleaner.
 A. do I have to	 B. I do have to	C. I have to	D. have I to do
28. Neither Peter nor his parents . going to spend the summer abroad.
 A. is	 B. are	C. was	D. has been
29. It is essential that every student ..to learn English at university.
 A. to have	 B. have	C. has	D. had
30. .hard I have ever work, I do not get good salary.
 A. If	 B. However	C. Nevertheless	D. Provided that
31. Peter sometimes helps me .. my homework.
 A. to do	 B. do	C. with	D. all are correct
32. Earthworms breathe through their skin ..must be kept moist.
 A. which	 B. for which	C. who	D. whom
33. My mother has just bought ..
 A. two small round green discs	B. two green small round discs
 C. small two round green discs	D. green two small round discs
34. You needn't always.. about the pollution.
 A. to complain	 B. complain	C. complaining	D. complained
35. The cook needs two . of sugar.
 A. sheets	 B. slices	C. loaves	D. spoonfuls
III. Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence. (5 pts)
36. Burning coal is an _______ way of heating a house. Gas is much cheaper. (economy)
37. _______ often walk through the streets shouting or singing about something they sell. (cry)
38. Gas and oil________ always increases in cold weather. (consume)
39. The police are interested in the sudden________ of the valuable painting. (appear)
40. He claimed that his___________ had caused him to become a criminal. (bring up)
C. LANGUAGE FUNCTION: (5pts)
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. (5 pts) 
41. A: Would you like some more tea? 
 B: _______
A. No, thank. 	B. Yes , thanks. C. Yes, please. D. No, please.
42. A: Will it rain on the day of our departure? 
 B: _______
A. I hope not. B. I don’t hope so C. I hope not so. D. I hope it wouldn’t.
43. A: Remember to return the newspaper to my father. 
 B: _________
A. I will 	B. Why not C. I won’t	D. Of course. 
44. A: Will you have time to help us? 
 B: ___________I’m very busy at the moment.
A. I’m afraid not 	B. I think so. 	C. I don’t expect so. D. I hope not.
45. A: “I’d like the blue jacket, pleases! Can I try it on?” 
 B: “Yes, ______________” 
A. you would 	B. you must 	C. certainly D. you do
D. READING: (25 pts)
I. Read the text and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word (10 pts)
Ever since human have inhabited (46) _______ earth, they have made use of various forms (47) _______ communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is (48) _______ language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in (49) _______ motions stand for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had (50) _______ resort to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, (51) _______.
Body language transmits ideas or thoughts (52) _______ certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating (53) _______ the party is only joking. (54) _______ nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.
While verbalization is the most common (55) _______ of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.
II. Read the passage and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space.(10 pts)
 I live in a small village (56)____ Henfield - there are about 500 people here. I love it because it is (57) ____ and life is slow and easy. You never (58) ____ queue in shops or banks. The village is clean - people (59) ____ it and don’t throw their rubbish in the streets. The air is also (60) ____ because there’s not much heavy traffic. It’s much more (61) ____ here than in a city . Everyone knows everyone and (62) ____ someone has problem, there are always people who can help. There are (63) ____ things I don’t like about Henfield. One thing is that there’s not much (64) ____ in the evening - we haven’t got any cinemas or theaters. Another problem is that people always talk about (65) ____ and everyone knows what everyone else is doing. But I still prefer village life to life in a big city.
56. A. was
B. is
C. called
D. name
57. A. quietly
B. quiet
C. noisy
D. noisily
58. A. had
B. should
C. wait
D. have to
59. A. look after
B. find
C. think
D. look for
60. A .dirty
B. not clean 
C. clean
D. dizzy
61. A . friendly
B. unfriendly
C. boring
D. uninteresting
62. A .if
B. and
C. so
D. but
63. A. much
B. a little
C. a few
D. many
64. A. doing
B. to do
C. jobs
D. things
65. A. another
B. every one 
C. each other
D. any one
III. Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question: (5 pts)
	One of the most urgent environmental problems in the world today is the shortage of clean water. Having clean drinking water is basic human right. But acid rain, industrial pollution and garbage have made many sources of water undrinkable. Lakes, reservoirs and even entire seas have become vast pools of poison. Lake Baikal in Russia is one of the largest lakes in the world. It contains a rich variety of animals and plants, including 1,300 rare species that do not exist anywhere else in the world. But they are being destroyed by the massive volumes of industrial effluent which pour into the lake every day. Even where law existed, the government did not have the power to enforce them. Most industries simply ignore the regulations. The Mediterranean Sea occupies 1% of the world’s water surface. But it is the dumping ground for 50% of all marine pollution. Almost 16 countries regularly throw industrial wastes a few miles off shore.
	Water is free to everyone. A few years ago people thought that the supply of clean water in the world was limitless. Today, many water supplies have been ruined by pollution and sewage. Clean water is now scarce, and we are at last beginning to respect this precious source. We should do something now.
66. According to the writer, one environmental problem in the world today is.
A. acid rain	C. safe water shortage B. industrial pollution	D. population	 explosion
67. Many sources of water are not drinkable because of..
A. acid rain	B. industrial pollution	C. garbage	D. all A, B, C are correct.
68. What is serious problem of Lake Baikal in Russia?
A. It contains a rich variety of animals and plants.
B. It is polluted by massive volumes of industrial wastes discharged into it.
C. It has 1,300 rare species that do not exist anywhere else in the world.
D. The government did not have the power to enforce laws and regulations.
69. How many countries throw industrial waste into the Mediterranean Sea regularly?
A. nearly 16	B. exactly 16	C. exactly 15	D. less than 15
70. What is the message to reader?
A. We should take action to protect our water resources.
B. We should take all water resources into account.
C. We should limit the use of water resources.
D. We should encourage people to use safe water.
E. WRITING: (25 pts)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 pts)
71. I’m more interested in the people than the job.
¨ It’s not the.....................................................................................................................
72. I know this reporter’s background well and he’s 100% honest. 
¨This reporter...................................................................................................................
73. We’d never stayed in such an expensive hotel before.
¨ The hotel was more .....
74. I only bought the dog because my children wanted a pet.
¨ If..
75. This is his first visit to England. 
¨ He is ....................................................................................................
II. Use the following suggested words and phrases to complete sentences of a passage. (10pts)
76. Elizabeth Blackwell/ bear/ England/ 1821,/ and/ emigrate/ New York City/ when she/ ten years/.
77. One day/ she/ decide/ that/ she/ want/ become/ doctor.
78. That/ nearly/ impossible/ woman/ middle/ nineteenth century.
79. Afer/ write/ letters/ seek/ admission/ medical schools.
80. She/ finally/ accept/ doctor/ Phinladelphia.
81. so determined/ she/ that/ she/ teach/ school/ and/ give/ music lessons/ earn money/ tuition.
82. 1849/, Ater/ graduate/ from/ medical school/, she/ decide/ further/ education/ Paris.
83. She/ want/ surgeon/, but/ serious/ eye/ infection/ force/ abandon/ idea.
III. Write a paragraph (100-120 words) suppose the argument that secondary schools should hold English speaking contests for students regularly.(10 pts), you may use these cues:
necessary activities to improve students practice speaking skill
improve students' soft skills.
make students feel confident when using English.
outdoor activities are useful
encourage students to enlarge their knowledge and abilities throught out the competitions
give chances for students to communicate with friends.
..
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PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
HUYỆN GIA LỘC
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM
ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT ĐỘI TUYỂN 
HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9 - ĐỢT 2
NĂM HỌC 2014 - 2015 
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
Hướng dẫn chấm gồm 02 trang
Questions
Answer keys
points
A. LISTENING
(20 pts)
A. ( 20 pts)
I. ( 10 pts)
 1. A 	 2. D 3. A 	 4. C 	 5.B 
2 pts for each 
II. (10pts) 
6. destructive 
7. rushes 	
8. underwater 	
9. seaquake 
10. human
11. predict 	
12. records 	
13. of 
14. hold 	
15. warn
1pt for each
B. PHONETICS- GRAMMAR- VOCABULARY
( 25 pts )
B. ( 25 pts )
 I. (5 points)
16. A
17.B
18. D
19. C
20. B
1pt for each
II. (15 pts) 
 21. B
 22. B
 23. B
 24. D
 25. A
 26. A
 27. A
 28. B
 29. C
 30. B
 31. D 
 32. A
 33. A
34. B
35. D 
1 pt for each
III. (5 pts)
 36. uneconomical
 37. Criers
 38. consumption
 39. disappearance
 40. upbringing
1 pt for each
C. LANGUAGE FUNCTION
( 5pts )
C. ( 5pts )
 41. C 42. A 43. D 44.A 45. C
1 pt for each
D. READING
( 25 pts )
D.( 25 pts )
I. ( `10 points )
46. the
47. of
48. a
 49. which
50. to
51. can’t
52. by
53. that
54. a
55. form
1 pt for each
II. ( 10 points )
56. C 
57. B 
 58. D 
 59. A 
60. C 
61. A 
62. A 
63. C 
64. B 
65. C 
1 pt for each
III. ( 5pts )
 66. C 67. D 68. B 69. A 70. A
1 pt for each
E. WRITING
( 25pts )
E. ( 25pts )
I. (5 points )
71. It’s not the job I’m interested in; It’s the people.
72. This reporter, whose background I know well, is 100% honest.
73. The hotel was more expensive than any one we had stayed in before.
74. If my children hadn’t wanted a pet I wouldn’t have bought the dog.
75. He is visiting England for the first time.
1 pt for each
II. (10 points )
76. Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821 (0,5 point), and emigrated to New York City(0,5 point) when she was ten years old. (0,5 point)
77. One day she decided that (0,5 point) she wanted to become a doctor. (0,5 point)
78. That was nearly impossible for a woman (0,5 point) in the middle of the nineteenth century. (0,5 point)
79. Afer writing many letters(0,5 point) seeking admission to the medical schools. (0,5 point).
80. She was finally accepted(0,5 point) by a doctor in Phinladelphia. (0,5 point)
81. so determined was she that(0,5 point) she taught school and gave music lessons(0,5 point) to earn money for her tuition. (0,5 point)
82. In 1849, After graduation from medical school, (0,5 point) she decided to further her education in Paris. (1 point).
83. She wanted to be a surgeon, (0,5 point) but a serious eye infection forced her(0,5 point) to abandon the idea. (0,5 point)
1,5
1
1
1
1
1,5
1,5
1,5
III. ( 10 points )
1. Content: (5p)
2. Language: (5p)
	+ Appropriate vocabulary (2p)
	+ Correct grammar (2p)
	+ Punctuating/ Spelling (1p)
5 pts
5 pts
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