Đề thi môn Tiếng Anh - Thi chọn học sinh giỏi Lớp 9 - Năm học 2013-2014 - Trường THCS Tân Ước

PHÒNG GD&ĐT THANH OAI
TRƯỜNGTHCS TÂN ƯỚC
Đề chính thức
ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9 
NĂM HỌC 2015 - 2016
Môn thi: Tiếng anh 9
Thời gian làm bài :150 phút( Không kể thời gian giao đề)
Chú ý: - Bộ đề thi này gồm có 08 trang, từ 01 đến 08.	 
 - Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào bộ đề thi này.
Điểm
Họ tên, chữ ký của người chấm thi số 1:
Số phách
- Bằng số:..
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(Do Chủ tịch hội đồng chấm thi ghi)
- Bằng chữ:
Họ tên, chữ ký của người chấm thi số 2:
..
...
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PART ONE: LISTENING(0,2x15= 3.0pts)	
Hướng dẫn phần thi nghe hiểu:
* Bài nghe gồm 2 phần, mỗi phần được ghi âm 2 lần. Giữa 2 lần ghi âm của mỗi phần và giữa các phần có một khoảng trống thời gian chờ. 
 I. Listen the following announcement about the missing girl and fill in each gap with one missing word. Number 0 has been done for you. (5 x 0.2=1.0 pts)
Attention please! (0) ____Here_________ is a special announcement. A (1)____________ girl is reported missing. She was last seen (2)_____________ minutes ago near the main entrance to the Car Fair. Her name’s Mary and she is 3 years old. She has (3)____________ dark hair. She is wearing short – blue shorts and a long – sleedved white blouse. She’s wearing a (4)______________ of shoes – brown shoes. She may be carrying a large doll.
 If you see Mary, bring her to the (5)______________ Desk. Her father is waiting for her there. Thank you.
II. Listen to the passage and fill in the blank with ONE missing word (2.0 points):
Our oceans are becoming extremely (1)..................... Most of this pollution comes from the land which (2) ..................... it comes from people. Firstly, there is raw sewage which is pumped (3).....................into the sea. Many countries, both developed and developing, are guilty of doing this. Secondly, ships drop about six million tons of (4)..................... into the sea. Thirdly, there are oil spills from ships. A ship has an (5)..................... and oil leaks from the vessel. This not only pollutes the water, but it also (6)..................... marine life. Next, there are waste materials (7) ..................... factories. Without proper regulations, factory owners let the waste run directly into the rivers, which then (8) ..................... to the sea. And (9) ....................., oil is washed from the land. This can be the result of (10) ..................... or a deliberate dumping of waste.
PART TWO:PHONETICS (0.2x10 =2.0 pts).
III. Choose one word that has the unđerhned part pronounced differently from tbe others by circling A, B, C, or D: (5 x 0,2 = 1,0 pt)
1. A. equal
B. fashion
C. champagne
D. match
2. A. economy
B. occasion 
C. freedom
D. logical
3. A. invite
B. river
C. shrine
D. primary
4. A. encourage
B. proud
C. enough 
D. young
5. A. invited
B. arrived
C. mentioned
D. loved
IV. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D: (5 x 0,2 = 1,0pt)
1.A. practical
B. designer
C. minority 
D. occasion
2.A. consist
B. fashion
C. design
D. collect
3.A. enjoyment 
B. pagoda 
C. collection 
D. business
4.A. economical 
B. federation 
C. itinerary 
D. complication
5.A. advertise
B. deposit
C. candidate
D. institute
PART THREE: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: (6.5 pts)
V. Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: (15x 0,1 = 1,5 pts)
1. She persuaded herself that life was worth., not something boring.
A.living 
B. to live 
C. toliving 
D. live
2. The teacher with ________ we studied last year no longer teaches in our school.
A. who 
B. whom 
C. him 
D. that
3. They rarely go skiing in the spring, _____________?
A. do they
B. are they
C. don’t they
D. aren’t they
4. You need a password to get __________ to the computer system . 
A. access
B. information
C. programs
D. connection
5. He has already been _________ as a candidate .
A. called
B. nominated
C. remembered
D. said
6. They live in a house ______ roof could collapse at any time. 
A. that 
B. its 
C. of which
D. whose 
7. After a three hour search, the missing _____was found alive at a friend’s house.
A. ten-year
B. ten-year’s old
C. ten-year-old
D. ten-years-old
8. I hope you are going to give me a good ............. for doing what you did.
A. purpose 
B. reason 
C. effect 
D. cause
9. Shakespeare made a unique contribution..the world of literature.
	A. on 
B. on to
C. in to 
D. to
10. Ba: Do you have any pets?
 Nga: Yes, I have..kittens.
A. two small black
B. small two black 
C. black two small
D. two black small
11. Hardly ..................... at school when it started to rain.
A. did we arrive
B. we arrived
C. we had arrived
D.had we arrived
12. It is high time we.....................something to protect rare animals from extinction. 
A. did 
B. do
C. will do
D.are doing
13. When the boy was told that he had failed the exam, he was extremely ..................... 
A. disappointing
B. disappointedly
C. disappointed
D. disappointment
14. "No, you are not allowed ..................... out tonight, Mike," the father said angrily.
A. to go
B. going
C. to going
D. go
15. I think your health will not improve ..................... you give up smoking.
A. if
B. when
C. unless
D. until
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VI. Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions. (10 x 0,1=1,0 pts) 
1. Most American men earn ........................ average about $110 a week.	
2. He is married ........................ my friend.	
3. You’d better not drink that milk, Joe. It’s gone ........................ .	
4. Are you aware........................ the regulations concerning the use of guns?	
5. I used to watch ........................ the postman's arrival to seize unwanted envelopes and tear off the corner with the stamp stuck on it.
6. Having a balanced diet is the key........................ healthy lifestyle.
7. At the Hi-tech Fair, there is a wide selection of computers........................ display.
8. The party last night, ........................ which I made a speech, was enjoyable.
9. I am going out for a walk. I have read too long  early morning.
10. There’s enough petrol in the tank ......................... another three miles.
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VII. Complete the following passage with an appropriate form of the word in BLOCK CAPITAL. (0) has been done as an example. (10 x 0,2 = 2.0 pts)
0. You must be careful when you open that door.	 (CARE)
1. We can’t sit on this chair because it’s really ___________. COMFORT
 2. This city has over half a million _________. INHABIT
 3. Our state is trying best to help ________ people to apply for jobs. EMPLOY
4. John’s _______ of history is amazing for a boy of his age. KNOW
5. The child should be pulished because of his rude _________. BEHAVE
6. _____________, my grandfather has a hearing problem and he FORTUNE
couldn’t hear what they were saying at the party. 
 7. Nowadays, viewers can watch a ___________ of local and 
 international programs on different channels . VARIOUS 
 8. When my first coming to Singapore, I was __________ by	 IMPRESS
 the cleaness and the beauty of the city . 9.His sudden ________ must be a shock to your family. 	 	 DIE
 10.You don’t have to do that work. In other words, it’s ________ for you. NECESITY
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VIII. Complete the sentences from 1 to 7 with the right from of the verb given in brackets. ( 10 x 0,2 = 2,0 pts)
1. This is the first time I (read) ________(1)_______ a novel (write) ______(2)______ by an English novelist.
2. Seldom we (go) __________(3)_______ _ to the concert these days. 3. If she wins the prize, it (be) ___(4)_____ __ because she writes very well.
4. George as well as John and Paul (like) ________(5)_________ modern music.
5. Just as I (get) ________(6)________ to an interesting part of the story, the doorbell rang. 
6. (Operate) _________(7)____________this machine, press the red button first.
7. The goods that you want can (buy) ________(8)_______________ at this shop. 
8. (lie) _____(9)________ on this beautiful beach is much more pleasant than (sit) __________(10)_______ in the stuffy office with a lot of work.
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 PART FOUR: READING(4.0pts)
IX. Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage:(10 x 0,1 = 1,0pt)
Plants
Plants grow in almost (1)______part of the world. We see (2)______ plants as flowers, grass, and trees nearly every day. Plants grow high on mountain-tops, far in the oceans, and in many deserts and (3)______ regions.
Without plants, there could be no life on earth. Man could not live without air or food, and so he couldn’t live without plants. The oxygen in the air we breathe comes from plants. The food we eat also comes from plants or from animals that eat plants. We build houses and make many useful (4)______ from lumber cut from trees. Much of our clothing is made (5)______ the fibers of the cotton plant.
Scientists believe there are more than 350000 species of plants, but no one knows for (6)______. Some of the smallest plants, called diatoms, can be seen only with a (7)______. A drop of water may hold as many as 500 diatoms. The largest living things are the giant sequoia trees of California. Some of them stand more than 290 feet high and measure over 30 feet wide
Scientists (8)______ all living things into two main groups – plants and animals. It is usually easy to tell the two (9)______. Almost all kinds of plants stay in one place, but nearly all species of animals move about under their own power. Most plants make  their own food from air, sunlight, and water. Animals cannot make their own food. The basic units of all life, called cells, are also different in plants and animals. Most plants have thick walls that (10)______ a material called cellulose. Animal cells do not have this material.
1. A. all 	B. each 	C. every 	D. total
2. A. these 	B. those 	C. all 	D. such
3. A. polar 	B. polarized 	C. poled	D. pole
4. A. products	B. activities	C. games 	D. plays
5. A. in	B. up	C. by	D. from
6. A. certainty	B. guarantee	C. sure	D. certainly
7. A. telescope 	B. periscope	C. stethoscope 	D. microscope
8. A. part 	B. separate	C. divide	D. sort
9. A. difference	B. apart 	C. distinctly 	D. separately
10. A. contain	B. maintain	C. stock	D. incorporate
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X. Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word: (10 x 0,2 = 2.0 pts)
In Britain there is a (1)_________ now which people call Mother’s Day. In the old days many girls from working-class families in towns and cities and from farmers’ families in the country worked in rich houses. They had to do all the (2)_________ and their working day was usually very long, they often (3)_________ on Sundays, too. Once a year, it was usually one Sunday in March, they could (4)_________ their mothers. They went home on that day and (5)_________ presents for their mothers and for (6)_________ members of their families. They could stay at home only one day, and then they went back (7)_________their work. People call that day Mothering Day (8)_________Mothering Sunday.
Later workers at the (9)_________ and girls who worked in the houses of rich families received one free day a week, and Mothering Day became Mother’s Day. It is (10)_________ last Sunday in March.
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XI. Read the following passage and answer the questions from 1 to 5 by choosing A, B, C or D. (5 x 0,2= 1,0 pt) 
	Charlie Chaplin was an English actor, director, productor, and a composer. He is known as the most creative person of the silent-film era. Charlie Chaplin’s portrayal of the tramp won the hearts of people all over the world. Charlie was born in London on the 16th of April, 1889. He spent his childhood in Poverty and hardship. In 1910 he began to perform pantomime in the United States. He firstappeared on screen in 1914. He created his world-famous character, the Tramp, and he played this classic role in more than 70 films during his career. He also composedbackground music for most of his films. In 1972 Chaplin received an Honorary Academy Award for ‘ the incalculable effect he has had in making motion picrures the art form of this century’. Chaplin died on the 25th of December, 1977, at his home in Switzerland.
1. In 1910 he began to perform pantomime in __________________.
 A. the US B. London C. Switzerland D. England
2. When did he start appearing in films?
 A. in 1910 B. in 1914 C. in 1972 D. in 1977
3. Charlie Chaplin is very famous for _______________.
 A. his state performance B. his background music
 C. his character “the Tramp” D. his composing background music
4. Which of the following is not true?
 A. Charlie Chaplin was an English artist B. He played classical music
 C. Charlie Chaplin died at the age of 88 D. He received an award in 1972.
5. The word “carrer” is the closest meaning to ________________
 A. pantomime B. play C. life D. life-work
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PART FIVE:WRITING(4.5pts)
XII. Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning. (5 x0,2 = 1,0 pt)
1. David may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life.
David’s ..
2. Thanks to his aunt’s legacy of £10.000 he was able to buy the house he wanted.
Had his ...
3.The workers only called off the strike after a new pay ofter.
Only after 
4. Mary was the only student absent from class.
Apart ...
5. It’s difficult for older people to learn a language.
Older people have ...
XIII. Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning. 5 x 0.2 =1.0 pts)
1. Susan regrets not going to the airport to say goodbye to her friend. (WISHES) 
 → Susan ................................. the airport to say goodbye to her friend.
2. Despite his age, he’s still working. 	 (RETIRED) 
→ He still . despite his age.
3. Despite knowing the area well, I got lost. 	 (EVEN)	
→ I got lost ..the area well.
4. I do not intend to tell you my plans.	 (OF)
→ I have.................................................... you my plans.
5. Graham spends all his time doing research. 	 (DEVOTED)
→ Graham has  doing research.
XIV. Write a short paragraph about 150 – 200 words to show your opinions. (2.5pts)
 “ What should you do to improve your English?”.(10 points)
--------------------------- Hết -------------------------
Lưu ý: Giám thị coi thi không giải thích gì thêm
Họ và tên thí sinh:........................................................... Số báo danh:....................
Tân Ước, ngày 25 tháng 10 năm 2015
 Duyệt của Ban giám hiệu Duyệt của Tổ chuyên môn Người ra đề
 Lê Thị Ngọc Huyên
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9 NĂM HỌC: 2015– 2016
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH (VÒNG 1)
PART ONE: LISTENING(0,2x15= 3.0pts)
I. Listen the following announcement about the missing girl and fill in each gap with one missing word. Number 0 has been done for you. (5 x 0.2=1.0 point). 
	Attention please! (0) _____Here_______ is a special announcement. A (1)____little____ girl is reported missing. She was last seen (2)__Twenty /20__ minutes ago near the main entrance to the Car Fair. Her name’s Mary and she is 3 years old has (3)___short____ dark hair. She is wearing short – blue shorts and a long – sleedved white blouse. She’s wearing a (4)_____pair_____ of shoes – brown shoes. She may be carrying a large doll. If you see Mary, bring her to the (5)__Information__ Desk. Her father is waiting for her there. Thank you.
	II. Listen to the passage and fill in the blank with ONE missing word (2.0 points):
	1. polluted 2. means 	3. directly 	4. garbage 	5. accident 	6. kills
	7. from 	8. leads 	9. finally 	10. carelessness
PART TWO:PHONETICS (0.2x10 =2.0 pts)
III. Choose one word that has the unđerhned part pronounced differently from tbe others by circling A, B, C, or D: (5 x 0,2 = 1,0 pt)
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. B
5. A
IV. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D. (0.2 x 5 = 1.0pt)
1. A
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. B
PART THREE: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: 0,2 x30 =6.5 pts
V. Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: (15 x 0,1 = 1,5 pts)
1.A. living
2. B. whom 
3. A. do they
4. A. access
5 . B. nominated
6. D. whose
7. C. ten-year-old
8. B. reason
9. D. to
10. A. two small black	
11. D had we arrived	
12. A. did
13. C. disappointed
14. A. to go
15 C. unless
 VI. Complete the following sentences from 1 to 10 with the correct preposition.( 10 x 0,1 = 1,0 pt)
1.on	
2. to	
3. off
4.of
5.for
6.to
7.on
8.at
9.since
10.for
VII. Complete the following passage with an appropriate form of the word in BLOCK CAPITAL. (0) has been done as an example. (10 x 0,2 = 2,0pts)
1.uncomfortable
2. inhabitants
3.unemployed
4. knowledge
5. behavior
6.Unfortunately
7. variety
8. impressed
9.death
10.unnecessary
VIII. Complete the sentences from 1 to 8 with the right form of the verbs given in brackets.( 10 x 0,2 = 2,0 pts)
1. have read 
2. written
3. do we go
4. will be
5. likes
6. was getting
7. To operate
8.can be bought
9. Lying
10.sitting
PART FOUR: READING(4.0pts)
IX. Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage:(10 x 0,1 = 1,0pt)
Questions
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Answers
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A
X. Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word: (10 x 0,2 = 2.0 pts)
1. holiday
2. housework
3. worked
4. visit/ meet/ see
5. brought/bought
6. other
7. to
8. or
9. factories
10. the
XI. Read the following passage and answer the questions from 1 to 5 by choosing A, B, C or D. (5 x 0,2= 1,0 pt) 
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. B
5. D
PART FIVE:WRITING(4.5 pts)
XII. Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning. (5 x0,2 = 1,0 pt)
1. David 's poor health doesn’t prevent him from enjoying life.
2.Had his aunt not died and left him her legacy of £10.000, he wouldn’t have been able to buy the house he wanted.
3.Only after a new pay offer, did the workers call off the strike.
5.Apart from Mary every students was present in class.
6.Older people have difficulty in learning a language.
XIII. Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning. 5 x 0.2 =1.0 pt)
1. Susan wishes she had gone to the airport to say goodbye to her friend.
2.He still has not retired despite his age.
3. I got lost even though I knew the area well.
4. I have no intention of telling you my plans.
5. Graham has devoted all his time to doing research.
XIV. Write a short paragraph about 150 – 200 words to show your opinions. (2.5pts)
Bài viết phải đảm bảo có được những phần và chi tiết sau:
1- Organization: (Bố cục bài luận rõ ràng, đầy đủ 3 phần: mở bài, thân bài, kết luận) (2,0 đ)
2- Discourse: (Thể hiện khả năng viết mạch lạc, chặt chẽ; nối kết câu, chuyển mạch) (2,0 đ)
3- Sentence structure (morphology, vocabulary, spelling): Cấu trúc câu, ngữ pháp, từ vựng; câu linh hoạt (đơn, phức..) (2,0 đ)
4- Ideas: (Ý hay, phong phú, nội dung liên quan chặt chẽ với chủ đề của đề thi) (2,0đ)
5- Length: (Đảm bảo đủ số lượng từ qui định: không quá dài hoặc quá ngắn, viết đúng chính tả, chấm câu phù hợp. (2,0đ)
KỲ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9
(VÒNG 1)
Năm học: 2015- 2016
Họ tên, chữ ký của người coi thi
- Giám thị số 1: 
- Giám thị số 2: 
 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
Ngày thi: .tháng.năm 2015	Số báo danh: .
Họ và tên thí sinh: ..
Sinh ngày: .tháng.năm .
Nơi sinh: Nam (nữ).
Học sinh trường THCS
Chú ý:
- Thí sinh phải ghi đầy đủ các mục ở phần trên theo sự hướng dẫn của giám thị.
- Thí sinh không được ký tên hay dùng bất cứ ký hiệu gì để đánh dấu bài thi (ngoài việc làm bài theo yêu cầu của đề thi).
- Bài thi không được viết bằng mực đỏ, bút chì, không được viết bằng hai thứ mực.
- Phần viết hỏng, ngoài cách dùng thước để gạch chéo, không được tẩy xóa bằng bất kỳ cách gì khác (kể cả bút xóa).
- Trái với các điều trên, bài làm của thí sinh sẽ bị loại.