Bộ 10 đề ôn thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng anh 9 năm 2023 có đáp án (Đề 2)

SECTION I: LISTENING(You will hear twice for each part)

Part 1. You will hear a man, David, being interviewed about hislife as a professional footballer, foreach question, put a tick in the correctbox.

How long has David been a professional football play?

SECTION III: READING

Part 1. Questions 56 – 65 

Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.

The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an employee? The schools teach a (56) ________ many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or electrician. Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it is perhaps most valuable for the future employee to know. But very few students bother (57) ________it. This basic is the skill ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking. This means that your success as an employee will depend on your ability to communicate, with people and to (58) ________ your own thoughts and ideas to them so they will (59) ________ understand what you are driving at and be persuaded.

Of course, skill in expression is not enough (60) ________ itself. You must have something to say in the first place. The effectiveness of your job depends (61) ________ your ability to make other people understand your work as they do on the quality of the work itself.

Expressing one's thoughts is one skill that the school can (62) ________ teach. The foundations for skill in expression have to be (63) ________ early: an interest in and an ear (64) ________ language; experience in organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression. If you do not lay these foundations (65) ________ your school years, you may never have an opportunity again.

The schools teach a (56) ________ many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or electrician.

But very few students bother (57) ________it. This basic is the skill ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking.

This means that your success as an employee will depend on your ability to communicate, with people and to (58) ________ your own thoughts

and ideas to them so they will (59) ________ understand what you are driving at and be persuaded.

Of course, skill in expression is not enough (60) ________ itself.

The effectiveness of your job depends (61) ________ your ability to make other people understand your work as they do on the quality of the work itself.

The foundations for skill in expression have to be (63) ________ early: an interest in

and an ear (64) ________ language; experience in organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression.

If you do not lay these foundations (65) ________ your school years, you may never have an opportunity again.

What is in a normal day for David?

Part 2. Questions 66 – 75

Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question

In 1826, a Frenchman named Niépce needed pictures for his business. He was not a good artist, so he invented a very simple camera. He put it in a window of his house and took a picture of his yard. That was the first photograph. The next important date in the history of photography was 1837. That year, Daguerre, another Frenchman, took a picture of his studio. He used a new kind of camera and a different process. In hispictures, youcould see everything clearly, even the smallest details. This kind of photograph was called a daguerreotype.

Soon, other people began to use Daguerre's process. Travelers brought back daguerreotypes from all around the world. People photographed famous buildings, cities, and mountains.

In about 1840, the process was improved. Then photographers could take pictures of people and moving things. The process was not simple and photographers had to carry lots of film and processing equipment. However, this did not stop photographers, especially in the United States. After 1840, daguerreotype artists were popular in most cities.

Matthew Brady was one well-known American photographer. He took many portraits of famous people. The portraits were unusual because they were lifelike and full of personality. Brady was also the first person to take pictures of a war. His 1862 Civil War pictures showed dead soldiers and ruined cities. They made the war seem more real and more terrible.

In the 1880s, new inventions began to change photography. Photographers could buy film ready-made in rolls, instead of having to make the film themselves. Also, they did not have to process the film immediately. They could bring it back to their studios and develop it later. They did not have to carry lots of equipment. And finally, the invention of the small handheld camera made photography less expensive.

With a small camera, anyone could be a photographer. People began to use cameras just for fun. They took pictures of their families, friends, and favorite places. They called these pictures "snapshots". Documentary photographs became popular in newspapers in the 1890s. Soon magazines and books also used them. These pictures showed true events and people. They were much more real than drawings. Some people began to think of photography as a form of art. They thought that photography could do more than show the real world. It could also show ideas and feelings, like other art forms.

The first photograph was taken with ______.

Daguerre took a picture of his studio with ______.

The word “this” in the passage refers to the ______.

The word “lifelike” in the passage is closest in meaning to “______”.

The latest invention mentioned in the passage is the invention of ______.    

The word “handheld” in the passage is closest in meaning to “______”.

Matthew Brady was well-known for ______.

As mentioned in the passage, photography can ______.

Which of the following could best serve as the title of the passage?

What do the team not watch videos about?

Part 3: Questions 76 – 85 

Read the text and fill in one word which best fits each gap.

SAFE CAMPING

          Camping in the country is usually great fun, but sometimes things can go wrong. Accidents can happen, so it is essential to think about safety both before you go (76) _{…………………..………}while you are there. This will prevent your fun camping trip turning (77) _{…………………..………}something less pleasant.

          Firstly, you need to plan ahead. Check out the weather (78) _{…………………..………}a few days in advance and watch out for any reports of fires in the area you are thinking of going to. Bring an emergency kit in (79) _{…………………..………}you or anyone with you has an accident or illness while you are there.

          Choose your camp (80) _{…………………..………}carefully, avoiding any places where there is risk of flooding before you put up your tent, make (81) _{…………………..………}there are no sharp objects on the ground, or ants’ or wasps’ nests nearby.

          In order to keep insects out of the tent, close it whenever you go in or out. If you need a camp (82) _{…………………..………}for cooking, be careful  not to build it anywhere near your tent, and before you go to bed, remember to put it (83) _{…………………..………}completely, preferably with lots of water.

          After meals, pick up any bits of food that may(84) _{…………………..………}left on the ground, as these can attract insects – or larger creatures. It also makes senses, for the same reason, to keep unused food in closed containers away from the camp. You don’t want a hungry bear or another (85) _{…………………..………}suddenly appearing in your tent!

Accidents can happen, so it is essential to think about safety both before you go (76) _{…………………..………}while you are there.

This will prevent your fun camping trip turning (77) _{…………………..………}something less pleasant.

Check out the weather (78) _{…………………..………}a few days in advance and watch out for any reports of fires in the area you are thinking of going to.

Bring an emergency kit in (79) _{…………………..………}you or anyone with you has an accident or illness while you are there.

Choose your camp (80) _{…………………..………}carefully, avoiding any places where there is risk of flooding before you put up your tent

make (81) _{…………………..………}there are no sharp objects on the ground, or ants’ or wasps’ nests nearby.

If you need a camp (82) _{…………………..………}for cooking, be careful  not to build it anywhere near your tent,

and before you go to bed, remember to put it (83) _{…………………..………}completely, preferably with lots of water.

After meals, pick up any bits of food that may(84) _{…………………..………}left on the ground, as these can attract insects – or larger creatures.

You don’t want a hungry bear or another (85) _{…………………..………}suddenly appearing in your tent!

What does David say about the diet of a footballer?

What is true about David's free time?

What does David say about his future ambitions?

Part 2. You will hear a woman talking on the radio about fours of historic houses in the south of England, for each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space.

HISTORIC TOURS

South Elmharn House.

Built:                    (7) _{…………………..………} century by the bishops of Norwich

Improved:             16th century by a group of rich (8) _{…………………..………}

Features:               many old, valuable, wall paintings.

                             Remains of a small Norman (9) _{…………………..………}

Tours:                   Including a walk 2 p.m £ 12. tea / coffee, meal bookable.

Haughley Hall

Built:                     14^th century outside ruined castle

Improved:             18^th century.

Features:               Once owned by (10) _{…………………..………} II, currently owned by a Lord.

                             Secret (11) _{…………………..………} in the walls

                             Two tunnels now closed

Tours                    11.30 or 2 p.m £ with traditional (12) _{…………………..………}, £ 12 with tea. Group

                             welcome.

Bedfield House

Built:                     (13) _{…………………..………}century by the church.

Improved:             Mid 15^th century.

Features                Signs that protect against witchcraft are on (14) _{…………………..………}and surfaces.

                             Gardens are joins by (15) _{…………………..………}

Tours:                   10.30 a.m or 2.30 p.m, £13.50 with tea/coffee and cakes. Groups welcome.

SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR

Part 1: Questions from 16 to 36. 

Choose the best answer to each question.

I'm expecting to have this book__________ soon this year.

________ your advice, I was able to avoid lots of trouble on my trip abroad.

We have a party tonight and Daisy is worried about ________.

As a rule, new comers ________ a party at the end of the first month of their stay.

The most interesting films ________ for the festival will be shown next week.

However ________ about the results, the children still talk merrily.

A child ________ to talk does not learn by being corrected all the time.

Some businesses use famous cartoon ________ to advertise their products.

The first thing you should do when you lose your bank card is to call your bank and ask them to close your ________.

Oh no! I can’t find my credit card!”     “________.”

– “What would you like to drink? “     – “ __________.”

The number of cars on the roads ______ increasing, so we need to build more roads.

______ the class size is our school’s immediate aim.

He ________ being given a receipt for the bill he had paid.

Some________ actions have been taken to help protect wildlife at this national park.

The demand for energy is ________more rapidly than ever.

His performance was________; the audience was delighted.

But why did the police suspect you? It just does not make________ to me.

In the end I ________the form in disgust, and threw it away.

His company, ________him with a car and samples of their products.

Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45.

Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences.

These high-heeled shoes are _{…………………..………}for such rough terrain

Colds are caused by viruses, so in the _{…………………..………}of a virus, you can't catch a cold.

You're too young. This film is _{…………………..………}for children your age.

_{…………………..………}now think that we may have viruses in our bodies already.

In cold weather, for example, blood vessels in the nose get smaller to stop heat escaping. _{…………………..………}, this also allows the cold virus to attack the nose or throat more easily. 

Victoria Falls in Africa is one of the most _{…………………..………}sights in the world.

It's also an _{…………………..………}place for water sports.

We need you to provide an accurate _{…………………..………}of the situation

On arrival, it's the noise that makes the greatest _{…………………..………}.

The _{…………………..………}landscape is also well worth a visit.

Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50

Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.

Hung really wishes that he can take part in the game.        _{…………………..……}

They’re going to get their house decorate for the May Day.          _{…………………..………}

I used to sit next to a man who name is Almed.       _{…………………..………}

I’d rather typing this letter than write it because it’s faster.          _{…………………..………}

He drives too fast that no one likes to ride with him.         _{…………………..………}

Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55. 

Fill in each of the sentences with correct prepositions.

It's _{…………..………}time you told him the truth!

I came _{…………………}my lost earring while I was sweeping in the floor.

Being a nurse is hard work, especially if you're _{……………………}call all the time.

You’ll have to work very hard if you want to catch up _{…………..………}the rest of your classmates.

The soccer player was ejected because he had done something that was _{…………..………}the rules.

Expressing one's thoughts is one skill that the school can (62) ________ teach.

SECTION IV: WRITING

Part 1:Questions from 86 to 90. 

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.

The result of the match was never in doubt.

I didn’t know you were coming, so I didn’t wait for you.

When I picked up my pen I found that the nib hadbroken

Sally finally managed to get a job.

Fiona was so disappointed that she could not keep on working.

We had hardly had time to settle down when he sold the house.

We have no seats left for the concert on December 14^th.

They did not realize that the film had been nominated for an Oscar.

He was so enthusiastic that he apparently ignored any warning signs.

It is a difficult question. I’m trying to puzzle it out. Nobody has answered it yet.

Part 2:Questions from 91 to 92.

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.

I haven’t decided to continue my study in a foreign country.(made)             

I can't understand Doris and what she has done. (sense)

I think you should complain about that horrible meal. (were)

I have a good relationship with my neighbors. (on)

I don’t usually remember people’s surnames. (memory)

The President was impeached because of his financial misconduct. (grounds)

The new ambassador is well-informed about current affairs. (wide)

I know I can convince Dave that I'm right about this matter. (bring)

My advice is that you get straight to the point in the next report (bush)

The stadium was always full on the day of the cupfinal.(used)

Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50.(1 point - 0.2/ each)

Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.

The novel writing by Charles Dickens attracts a lot of children.

Thank you very much for your letter, who came yesterday.