Bộ 10 đề ôn thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng anh lớp 9 có đầy đủ đáp án (Đề 6)
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SECTION I: LISTENING
Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct letter from A, B or C for each of the following questions.
The most famous view in this park is ________.
the largest waterfall worldwide.
the longest river in the world.
the biggest sub-tropical rainforest in the world.
According to the tour guide, what is best to do on top of the mountain?
having a picnic
taking photos
strolling about
What did the tour guide recommend for more experienced walkers?
the mountain trail
the Bush Track
the Creek Circuit
What is mentioned about the transport in the park?
Bicycles can be hired.
Trams are available for tourists.
It is included in the bill.
Which activity is provided for adults all year round?
abseiling
bungee jumping
paragliding
What should the visitors do before they go to the restaurant?
make bookings
inquire about availability
collect the meal ticket at the reception
Listen to the recording twice. Complete the notes below. Write no more than two words or numbers for each answer.
REVISION NOTE
Example
• Problem with: the brochure
• Company name: (7) …………………………. Hotel Chains
- Letters of the (8) …………………………. should be bigger.
- The information of the (9) …………………………. should be removed.
- Change the description under the top photo to reception
- Use the picture with the (10) …………………………. of the hotel.
- The (11) …………………………. should be in red print.
- Translate into (12) ………………………….
• Deadline: by the end of (13) ………………………….
• Address: No. 9 Green Drive, (14) …………………………., NY21300
• Telephone number: (15) ………………………….
SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR
Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to best complete the following sentences.
If we leave now for our trip, we can drive half the distance before we stop _______lunch.
for having
to have
having
having had
It is interesting to take _______ a new hobby such as collecting stamps or going fishing.
over
on
in
up
Jack made me _______ him next week.
promise calling
to promise calling
to promise to call
promise to call
“I passed the TOEFL test, Mom.” -“ _______.”
All right
Thank you
Well done
Good luck
Parts of the country are suffering water _______ after the unusually dry summer.
shortage
supply
thirst
hunger
The bad weather caused serious damage to the crop. If only it _______ warmer.
was
were
has been
had been
My supervisor is angry with me. I didn’t do all the work that I _______ last week.
must have done
can have done
may have done
should have done
Jogging every day will_______ you good.
do
keep
help
make
_______you, I’d think twice about that decision. I could be a bad move.
Were I
Should I be
If I am
If I had been
They are having their house _______ by a construction company.
to paint
being painted
painted
painting
Stay out of this problem and do not interfere, please! It’s none of your _______!
work
job
business
action
Not only _______ to speak to him, but she also vowed never to see him again.
she refused
did she refuse
she did refuse
when she refused
The judge _______ the pedestrian for the accident.
accused
charged
sued
blamed
She had to borrow her sister’s car because hers was _______.
out of work
out of order
off chance
off work
We should participate in the movement _______ to conserve the natural environment.
to organize
organizing
which organized
organized
–“Would you like another coffee?” – “____________.”
Willingly
Very kind of your par
I’d love one
It’s a pleasure
I can’t _________ what he’s doing; it’s so dark down her.
see through
make out
look into
show up
I haven’t _________ any name for puppy. What do you think I should call him.
got round to
made up
come up with
taken up on
Please _________ your luggage and leave now. I can’t stand your presence any more.
throw off
pack up
fit in
pile up
My mother asked me _____
which tertiary institution did I choose
which tertiary institution I choose
which tertiary institution I would choose
which tertiary institution will I choose
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
…………………………., there are black holes in space. (theory)
Many students are suffering severe financial ………………………….. (hard)
Don’t try to do things too quickly. Set yourself a …………………………. target. (really)
His …………………………. arrival surprised all of his friends and family. (expect)
The principal said some …………………………. words to the pupils before the exam. (courage)
There are a lot of ………………………….articles in this newspaper. Why not read it?(news)
Children who grow up in time of war are more likely to be ………………………….than others.
The introduction of insecticides in the 20th Century ………………………….agriculture across the world. (revolution)
The damage caused by the terrible storm two days ago was ………………………….by the government. The real figures go up every minute. (estimate)
Stop sitting there looking so bored and ………………………….get up and find something to do! I don't want you sitting around the house like this all summer. (enthusiasm)
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
In many ways, riding a bicycle is similar with driving a car.
An octopus has three heart to pump blood throughout their body.
Alike light waves, microwaves may be reflected and concentrated elements.
Neither of the man arresting as terrorist would reveal information about his group.
Fertilize farmland is one of the biggest natural resources in the Central States.
Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
Nga is very modest, always playing ………………….her success.
Peter is not a modest boy since he often shows ………………….his prizes.
………………….all means stay the night if it's too difficult to get home.
She ran in a marathon last week but dropped ………………….after ten kilometers.
Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am busy ………………….work at the moment.
Do you expect to understand every single part of it and will you remember anything about it in a fortnight’s (56) ________ ?
time
period
term
gap
Common sense (57) ________ that the answers to these questions depend on “readability”
transmits
suggests
informs
advises
whether the (58) ________ matter is interesting
content
text
subject
topic
the argument clear and the (59) ________ attractive
information
pattern
layout
assembly
But psychologists are trying to (60) ________ why people read – and often don’t read certain things, for example technical information
rate
value
ensure
determine
But psychologists are trying to (60) ________ why people read – and often don’t read certain things, for example technical information
rate
value
ensure
determine
Even the most technically confident people often (61) ________ instructions for the video or home computer in favor of hands- on experience
ignore
pass
miss
omit
Psychologists researching reading (62) ________ to assume that both beginners and competent readers read everything put in front of them from start to finish.
lead
tend
undertake
consent
There are (63) ________ among them about the role of eyes, memory and brain during the process.
contests
objections
separations
arguments
Some people believe that fluent readers take in very letter or word they see; other (64) ________ that reader rely on memory or context to carry them from one phrase to another
direct
press
insist
urge
But they have always assumed that the reading process is the same: reading starts, comprehension (65) ________, then reading stops.
occurs
establishes
issues
sets
What does the passage mainly discuss?
Observations that suggest consciousness in animal behavior.
The use of food in studies of animal behavior.
The role of instinct in animal behavior.
Differences between the behavior of animals in their natural environments and in laboratory experiments.
Which of the following is NOT discussed as an ability animals are thought to have?
Communicating emotions
Remembering past experiences
Selecting among choices
Anticipating events to come
What is the purpose of the honeybee at a site?
To determine the quality of food at a site
To increase the speed of travel to food sources
To identify the type of nectar that is available
To communicate the location of food
The word “yet” is closest in meaning to ___________.
however
generally
since
so far
What did researchers discover in the study of honeybees discussed in paragraph 2?
Bees are able to travel at greater speeds than scientists thought.
The bees were able to determine in advance where scientists would place their food.
Changing the location of food caused bees to decrease their dance activity.
The bees could travel 25% farther than scientists expected.
It can be inferred from the passage that brain size is assumed to ___________.
be an indicator of cognitive ability
be related to food consumption
correspond to levels of activity
vary among individuals within a species
Why are otters and mussel shells included in the discussion in paragraph 3?
To provide that certain species demonstrate greater ability in tool use than other species.
To provide an example of tool use among animals.
To show that animals are very good at using objects in their habitat.
To provide an example of the use of weapons among animals.
The word “rudimentary” in meaning to ___________.
technical
basic
superior
original
The phrase “the one” refer to the ____________.
chimpanzee
pair
ability
study
Scientists concluded from the experiment with chimpanzees and chocolate chips that chimpanzees __________.
prefer to work in pairs or groups
have difficulty selecting when given choices
lack abilities that other primates have
exhibit behavior that indicates certain mathematical abilities
The kangaroo is (76) …………………………. of the Australia’s most iconic animals
Kangaroos of different types live in all areas of Australia, from cold climate areas and desert plains (77)…………………………. tropical rainforests and beaches.
Kangaroos are herbivorous, eating a range of plants and, (78) …………………………. some cases, fungi
Larger (79) …………………………. of kangaroo tend to shelter under trees or in caves.
Most kangaroos are distinguished from (80) …………………………. animals by the way they hop on their strong back legs
Kangaroos have long (81) …………………………. important to the survival of Australia’s indigenous people
(82)…………………………. have hunted them for tens of thousands of years
using (83) …………………………. the meat and the skins
Kangaroos continue to be used as a resource, but only (84) …………………………. strict government controls.
Nowadays only the four most abundant species of kangaroo may be commercially harvested for export, and then only by licensed hunters in accordance (85) …………………………. an approved management plan.
SECTION IV. WRITITNG
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early.
But for his .........................................................................................................................................................................
Melissa’s father was very busy, but he still played with her.
Busy .........................................................................................................................................................................
They cancelled the flight because of the heavy rain.
So heavily .........................................................................................................................................................................
He isn’t present at the meeting, and I’m not either.
Neither he .........................................................................................................................................................................
He hasn’t come back to his home village for over 20 years now.
It’s .........................................................................................................................................................................
Ann said to me “Will you do English test tomorrow?”
Ann asked me .........................................................................................................................................................................
France presented the Statue of Liberty to the United States in 1876.
The Statue of Liberty .........................................................................................................................................................................
It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.
The man ...............................................................................................................................................................
A small church lies at the foot of the hill.
At the foot .........................................................................................................................................................................
He can’t afford to go to America this summer.
He doesn’t ....................................................................
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given.
Many people think Steve stole the money. (believed)
Steve …………………………………………….……………………………….. the money.
I don’t understand one word of this document.(head)
I can’t …………………………………………….……………………………….. this document.
Erika didn’t mention her illness at all. (reference)
Erika …………………………………………….……………………………….. her illness.
Jack really likes football and never misses a match. (crazy)
Jack …………………………………………….……………………………….. football and never misses a match.
Despite knowing this place very well, I got lost. (though)
I got lost …………………………………………….……………………………….. very well.
Were Jack not so affluent a man, she would not be dating with him.(but)
…………………………………………….……………………………….., she would not be dating with him.
I don’t mind whether we go to the seaside or not this year. (difference)
It doesn’t …………………………………………………………..whether we go to the seaside or not this year.
I would prefer you not to phone me at work. (rather)
I …………………………………………….…………….………………………………..at work.
He is determined to campaign for his son’s freedom. (intention)
He has …………………………………………….………………………………..for his son’s freedom.
The film is similar to Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a number of ways (resemblance)
The film …………………………..……………………….……………………………….. Shakespear's Hamlet.








