Đề thi sinh giỏi cấp trường môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 9 - Năm học 2016 -2017

ĐỀ THI SINH GIỎI CẤP TRƯỜNG
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh lớp 9 năm học 2016 -2017
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút
PART I: LISTENING 
I. Listen to part of passage. Choose the best answer for each question below. (1 pt)
1. How many percents do graduate schools in the United States increase in applications from international students this year? 
A. seven percents	B. eight percents	C. nine percents	D. ten percents
2. When is the increase the same as?
A. two years ago	B. three years ago	C. four years ago	D. five years ago	
3. Which countries showed the biggest increases in applications to enter master’s and doctoral programs this fall? 
A. China	B. China, Mexico	
C. Mexico and Brazil 	D. China, Mexico and Brazil
4. Which is the top area of study for international students?
A. Engineering	B. Business 	C. Physical 	D. Earth sciences
5. Who made the survey?
A. South Korea	B. The Council of Graduate Schools	
C. India	D. Brazil
II. Listen a conversation between two people. Listen and fill in the blanks (2 pts)
This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report.
Some(1). in the Netherlands are spending(2) hundred thirty thousand dollars on a(3)... The people are scientists at the University of Maastricht. They want to (4).. that they can make a hamburger that tastes good and does not require an animal to be (5).
Researcher Mark Post and his team have been growing muscle-tissue cells in a laboratory with muscle taken from a(6)
MARK POST: “We have committed ourselves to make a couple of thousand of these small tissues and then assemble them(7) a hamburger.” Several teams around the world are trying to (8).. meat without killing animals. So far the Dutch team appears to have (9) the most progress.
Mr. Post says he wants to show that the world’s growing demand for meat could be(10) more efficiently and with less harm to the environment.
PART II: GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY 
Question 1: Phonetics
A- Choose the word whose underlined part is differently from that of the others (1pt)
	1. A- death	B- cream	C- ready	D- peasant
	2. A- used	B- worked	C- watched	D- practiced
	3. A- chemistry	B- prepare	C- receive	D- degree
4. A- heir B- honesty C- historic D- exhibition
B- Choose the word whose main stress partern is placed differently from the others.(0,5pt) 
	1. A. background 	B. career	C. secondary	D. private
	2.A. design	B. prefer	C.mention 	D. inspire
Question 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence. (2,5pts)
1. Hoa prefers colorful dances in Thailand..........shadow puppet shows in Indonesia.
A.to 	B. than	C.as	D.for
2. Do you know when .............. ?
A. did Thomas Edison born 	B. was Thomas Edison born
C. Thomas Edison was born	D. born was Thomas Edison 
3. When I was a child, .............. the violin.
A. 	I was playing	B. I am playing	C.I have played	D.I played
4. Should all motorcyclists be ................to wear helmets ?
A.interested 	B. dangerous	C.impressed	D. compulsory
5. Sarah didn’t hear the phone. She .................
A. sleeps	B. slept	C. used to sleep	D.was sleeping
6. - Can’t we do something about the situation? – Something..............right now.
A.is doing 	B.is done	C.is being done	D. has been done
7. We rarely see each other anymore. 
A. sometimes	B.occasionally	C.frequently 	D.seldom
8. She got ..............as soon as the clock went.................
A.over/on 	B. up/out	C.up/off	D.on/off
9. Vietnam is a rice-..........country.
A.export	B.exported	C.exporting	D.exports
10. Let’s go swimming, ....? The weather is beautiful today.
A.shall we 	B.don’t we	C. will you	D. won’t you
Question 3: Supply the correct form of the words in the brackets to complete the sentences below.(1,5pts)
Trinh Cong Son is one of the most well-known __________ in Vietnam. (music)
They live in a _____________ area in the North-east of the country.(mountain)
The Internet has_____________developed in every field.	(increase)
His sudden ___________ must be a shock to your family. 	(die)
When she was young, Mrs Nhung wanted to be an________	 	(act)
The scouts also help the ___________ and street children. 	(old)
Question 4: Supply the correct form of the verbs in the brackets to complete the sentences below.(1,5pts)
Minh (know) a little English, so he wishes he (can) speak it fluently.
I (have) my car (steal) when I parked it in the street.
Whenever we meet, we stop (talk).
Nothing (do) since I (move) here.
Listen to those people! What language they (speak)?
To avoid (recognise), the movie star wore dark glasses when he (go) out.
 1...	2...	3...	4...	5...	6...	
PART III: READING 
I. Fill in each numbered space with ONE appropriate word. (2 pts)
Computers are helpful in many ways. First, they are fast. They can work with information much more quickly than a person. (1)., computers can work with lots of information at the (2). time. Third, they can keep (3). for a long time. They do not forget things as the way (4). do. Also, computers are almost always correct. They are not (5). of course, but they usually don’t make mistakes. 
These days, (6). is important to know something about computers. There are a number of ways to (7)........ Some companies have classes at work. Also, most universities offer day and (8). courses in computer science. Another way to learn is (9). libraries. Or you can learn from a friend. After a few hours of practice you can work with (10). You may not be an expert, but you can have fun!
1...	2...	3...	4...	5...	6...	7...	8...	9...	10....
II. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (2 pts)
In the western customs (1).. hands is the customary form of greeting, but in China a nod of the head or (2). bow is sufficient. Hugging and kissing when greeting are uncommon. Business cards are often (3).. and yours should be printed in your own language and in Chinese. Also, it is more respectful to present your card or a gift or any other article using (4).. hands. The Chinese are (5). applauders. You may be greeted with group clapping, even by small children. When a person is applauded in this practice it is the custom for that person to return the applause or a "thank you." When walking in public places, direct eye (6) or staring is uncommon in the large cities, especially in those areas accustomed to foreign visitors. (7), in smaller communities, visitors may be the subject of much curiosity and therefore you may notice some stares. (8). speaking, the Chinese are not a touch-oriented society, especially true for visitors. So, avoid (9) or any prolonged form of body contact. Public displays of affection are very rare. On the other hand, you may note people of the same sex walking hand-in-hand, which is simply a gesture of friendship. Do not worry about a bit of pushing and shoving in stores or when groups board public buses or trains. In this case, (10) are either offered or expected. The Chinese will stand much closer than Westerners.
1. A. taking 	B. shaking 	C. grasping 	D. hugging
A. small 	B. bit 	C. slight 	D. light
A. exchanged 	B. changed 	C. transferred 	D. converted
A. pair 	B. couple 	C. double 	D. both
A. enthusiast 	B. enthusiastic 	C. enthusiasm 	D. enthusiastically
A. contact 	B. look 	C. stare 	D. watch
A. Moreover 	B. Furthermore 	C. However 	D. Whatever
A. Generally 	B. Successfully 	C. Fortunately 	D. Expectedly
A. touch 	B. to touch 	C. touched 	D. touching
10. 	A. contacts 	B. apologies 	C. gestures 	D. saying goodbye
1.	2..	3.	4.	5.
6.	7..	8.	9.	10.
III. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.
(1 pts)
	Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication. English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that was introduced following the Norman invasion of 1066. Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as Wales, Scotland or Ireland. However, during the course of the next two centuries, English began to spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work. Thus, small enclaves of English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world. As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking and diplomacy.
	Currently, about 80% of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English. Two – thirds of the world’s science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers. Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are non-native speakers, constituting the largest number of non-native users than any language in the world.
1. What is the main topic of this passage?
A. The number of non-native users of English
B. The French influence on the English language
C. The expansion of English as an international language
D. The use of English for science and technology
2. The word “emerged” in paragraph 1 means________.
A. appeared	B. hailed	C. frequented	D. engaged 
3. Approximately, when did English begin to be used beyond England?
A. in 1066	B. around 1350	C. before 1600	D. after 1600
4. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “stored” in paragraph 2?
A. bought	B. saved	C. spent	D. valued
5. According to the passage, approximately how many non-native users of English are there in the world today?
A. a quarter million	B. half a million	C. 350 million	D. 700 million
1.	2..	3.	4.	5.
PART IV. WRITING:
Question 1: Rewrite the following sentences, beginning as showns, so that the meaning stays the same.(2pts)
He has just sold his old car.
à His.....................................................................................................
He spends an hour a day looking after the dog.
àLooking...............................................................................................
You will catch a cold if you don’t keep your feet dry
àUnless................................................................................................
He grows up more. He is more intelligent.
àThe more...........................................................................................
Mr. John is a better driver than Mr. Pike.
àMr Pike can’t ......................................................................................
When he is asked about his past, he hates it.
àHe hates ............................................................................................
“If I were you, I wouldn’t attend this course.” Lan said to me.
à Lan advised ...........................................................................................
Although Macy was sad at losing the contest, she managed to smile.
àIn spite..............................................................................................
It is a pity that the weather isn’t fine today.
à I wish ..............................................................................................
10. Walking in the rain gives my pen pal pleasure.
àMy pen pal..........................................................................................
Question 2: Use the words given to the complete the sentences.(1pt)
I/ not/ see/ grandfather/ since / I / leave / school.
...............................................................................................................................
He / can’t / go / work/ bike / because / he / live / far / factory.
................................................................................................................................
exercises / too difficult / students/ do / without / make / mistakes.
..............................................................................................................................
English / French / speak / Canada.
...............................................................................................................................
If / Bob/ have / a lot / money / he / buy / car / and / travel/ around / world.
.
Question 3: Write a paragraph(120 – 150 words) about how to save home energy. (2 pts)
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI
Môn Tiếng anh lớp 9
Năm học: 2016 - 2017
 PART I: LISTENING (3 pts)
 I. Listen to part of passage. Choose the best answer for each question below. 
(5 × 0,2 = 1pt)
 1. C	2. A	3. D	4. A	5. B
 II. You'll hear a conversation between two people. Listen and fill in the blanks 
(10 × 0,2 = 2pt)
1. people 	 2. three	3. hamburger	4. prove	5. killed	
6. cow	 7. Into	8. produce	9. made	10. satisfied
 PART II: GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY 
 Question 1: (6 × 0,25 = 1,5pt)
A. 1. B	 2. A	3. A 4. B. 
B. 1. B	 2. C
 Question 2: (10 × 0,25 = 2,5pt)
 1.A 2.C 3.D 4.D 5.D 
 6.C 7.D 8.C 9.C 10. A 
 Question 3: (6 × 0,25 = 1,5pt)
musicians
 mountainous
increasingly
death
actress
elderly
Question 4: (6 × 0,25 = 1,5pt)
knows/could
had/stolen
to talk
has been done/ moved
are...speaking
being recognized/ went
PART III: READING 
I. Fill in each numbered space with ONE appropriate word. (10 × 0,2 = 2pts)
 1. Second	 2. same	3. information	
we/ humans	5. perfect	6. it	
learn	8. evening	9. from	10. Computers
II. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. 
 (10 × 0,2 = 2pts)
B	2. C	3. A	4. D	5. B	
6. A	7. C	8. A	9. D	10. B
III. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. 
 (5 × 0,25 = 1pt)
1. C	2. A	3. D	4. B	5. C
PART IV: WRITING:
 Question 1: (10 × 0,2 = 2pt)
His old car has just been sold. 
Looking after the dog takes him an hour a day.
Unless you keep your feet dry, you will catch a cold .
(or Unless you don’t keep your feet, you won’t catch a cold.)
The more he grows up, the more intelligent he is.
Mr Pike can’t drive as well as Mr John.
He hates being asked about his past.
Lan advised me not to attend that/the course.
In spite of being sad at losing the contest, she managed to smile.
( In spite of Macy’s sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile.
 In spite of the fact that Macy was sad at losing the contest, she managed to smile.)
I wish the weather were fine today.
My pen pal enjoys/likes/ is interested in walking in the rain.
Question 2: (5 × 0,25 = 1pt)
I haven’t seen my grandfather since I left school.
He can’t go to work by bike because he lives far (away)from the/ his factory.
The/ These/ Those exerecises were/are difficult for the students to do without making mistakes.
English and French are spoken in Canada.
If Bob has a lot of money, he will buy a car and travel around the world.
(Or If Bob had a lot of money, he would buy a car and travel around the world).
 Question 3: (2pts)
Phải kể ra được việc tiết kiệm năng lượng tại gia đình, có mở rộng việc tiết kiệm năng lượng đối với xã hội.
Câu, từ phải đúng chính tả, ngữ pháp.
Trình bày sạch, đẹp.
Viết đúng quy định của đề bài.
	Tổng số 20 điểm.
ĐÁP ÁN
PART I: LISTENING (15 pts)
I. Listen to part of passage. Choose the best answer for each question below. (5 pts)
1. C	2. A	3. D	4. A	5. B
II. You'll hear a conversation between two people. Listen and fill in the blanks (10 pts)
1. people 	2. three	3. hamburger	4. prove	5. killed	
6. cow	7. Into	8. produce	9. made	10. satisfied
PART II: GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY 
I. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (5 pts)
1. A	2. B	3. C	4. A	5. D
II. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others. (5 pts)
1.A	2.D	3. A	4. B. 	5. D
III. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. (10 pts)
D	2. D	3. A	4. A	5. D	
6. A	7. C	8. B	9. A	10. D
IV. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition. Write the letter on the space provided. (5 pts)
1. off 	2. at	3. from	4. of 	5. on
V. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words in capital letters. (5 pts)
industrious	2. exceptionally	3. intentional	
4. perfectionist 	5. imaginary
VI. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets to complete the following sentences. (10 pts)
be sent/ should be sent	2. to have stolen	3. wouldn’t have been	4. is	
has/getting	6. to discover/had lied	7. made	
8. are always complaining
VII. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Underline and correct it. (5 pts) 
1. times → time 	2. Through → During 	3. is → was 	
4. going → to go 	5. wondering → wonder 	
PART III: READING 
I. Fill in each numbered space with ONE appropriate word. (10 pts)
Second	2. same	3. information	
we/ humans	5. perfect	6. it	
learn	8. evening	9. from	
Computers
II. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (10 pts)
B	2. C	3. A	4. D	5. B	
6. A	7. C	8. A	9. D	10. B
III. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (5 pts)
1. C	2. A	3. D	4. B	5. C
PART IV: WRITING 
I. Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words. (5 pts)
The last time I went to the cinema was two months ago.
There must be better hotels than this one in the city
Brilliant as /though your scheme is/ may be, I do not think it will work
At no time did the two sides look likely to reach an agreement
No sooner had I put up my umbrella than the rain came down in torrent.
II. Use the given suggestions to complete sentences. (5 pts)
No matter how hard Fred tried (to start his / the car), he didn’t succeed.
I wasn’t in favor of the idea.
I’m fed up with going to the same place all the time
I’m (very) grateful to you for your help
My grandfather learnt to swim at the age of sixty 
III. Use the given word to write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do not change the form of the given word. (5 pts)
I wrote to Jim last week, but so far I have received no reply for my letter.
Last night, the concert hall was so crowded that I saw and heard nothing.
I was invited to her party on the occasion of her birthday last week.
Tet is the time when Vietnamese people celebrate the beginning of the spring.
Although he was injured, he continued to play until the match finished.