Bộ 10 đề ôn thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng anh 9 năm 2023 có đáp án (Đề 4)
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SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points) (You will hear twice for each part)
Part 1. You will hear a radio interview with the manager of a summer activity course. For each question, choose the correct answer.
This year, the course will run for ________.
six weeks.
seven weeks
eight weeks.
The problem last year was that________.
few people wanted to attend.
there were too few workers.
there was nothing to do on rainy days.
This, year, for the first time, children will________.
do creative activities.
do new outdoor sports.
organise events.
Molly doesn’t think children will come for six weeks because________.
it’s too expensive.
they will do the same activities again and again.
their parents will want to spend time with them.
The course isn’t open to teenagers because________.
Molly thinks they aren’t interested in the activities which are available.
Molly thinks they should spend time with young people of a similar age.
Molly’s staff think that teenagers are difficult to please.
It’s important that parents of children attending the course________.
pay the full amount immediately.
choose the activities the child wants to do when they apply.
inform Molly about any food the child cannot eat.
Part 2. You will hear a radio announcer giving details about a local Motor Show. For each question, fill in the missing information in the spaces. Write no more than three words and/or a number.
Eastbrook Motor Show
Date: | (7) …………………………… |
Location: | (8) …………………………… Show Ground |
Displays: | (9) …………………………… and buses |
Famous People: | Jack Tyler from the Television Show(11) …………………………… |
For Ladies: | Stalls selling (12) ……………………………, jewellery and clothes |
Price of Family Ticket: | £: (14) ……………………………pounds for adults and six pounds for children. £: (14) ……………………………for two adults and up to three children for thirty pounds |
SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points)
Part 1: Questions from 16 to 36. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each)
Choose the best answer to each question.
He confessed _____ being somewhat nervous about having to speak in front of a large crowd.
about
to
for
with
In a money-oriented society, the average individual cares little about solving _____ problem.
any other
any other’s
anyone else’s
anyone’s else
Would you please leave us details of your address _______ forwarding any of your mail to come?
for the purpose of
as a consequence of
for the sake of
by means of
The woman they finally choose was much older than the other_______ for the job.
informant
participants
applicants
consultants
He can’t find money for life necessities, ______ such luxuries as wine and tobacco.
leave alone
buy alone
mention alone
let alone
Cigarette smoking has been ______ breast as well as lung cancer.
concerned to
originated from
caused by
associated with
The general is always ______ about his past campaigns.
boasting
praising
complimenting
congratulating
________ of the Chairman, the Executive Director will be responsible for chairing the meeting.
For the absence
On the absence
In the absence
To the absence
I'm ________ to listen to your pathetic excuses," she said.
sick and tired
in no mood
having enough
sick to death
Unfortunately our local cinema in on the ________ of closing down.
threat
danger
edge
verge
I was early for the meeting so I went to a bookshop to ______ time.
kill
waste
spend
make
This ticket _____ one person to the museum.
allows
enters
permits
admits
You must _____ allowances for him; he is not very healthy.
get
make
do
have
As the drug took _____, the boy became quieter.
force
influence
action
effect
The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted _________ a good answer.
put up with
keep pace with
made way for
came up with
His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else's point of view. He is very ________.
kind - hearted
narrow- minded
open - minded
absent - minded
The players’ protests_____ no difference to the referee’s decision at all
did
made
caused
created
I’m tired of the same old routine.” _ “I know how you feel. I get tired of doing the same things day in_____.”
and day off
and day on
and day of
and day out
The ________of plastic bags gathered was nearly the same in both years.
number
lot
percent
amount
After the accident, the injured cyclist was in great________.
agony
suffering
hurt
pain
Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45. (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences.
This cloth is made from ……………………………fibers.
If you want to take care of the environment, it's important to ……………………….
In the next few years, ………………………will hopefully have found a cure for malaria.
According to the ……………………………, the epidemic started in Kuala Lumpur.
……………………………from family and friends can lead to feelings of anxiety
I was ……………………………to understand what the problem was
There will be a ……………………………of solo games and competitive games available.
Participants will later be asked for ……………………………on the event
It was an ……………………………reunion and we were all really touched when we remembered how we had met.
I am writing to ask for further ……………………………on your Open Day.
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.
We understand them as well as they understand we.
I am not sure where he’s from. He’s either Spanish nor Italian.
She said that she didn’t know what her father was alike because he died when she was still young.
Before to go out, remember to turn off the lights.
Her sister knows how for prepare Chinese foods.
Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55.(1 point - 0.2/ each)
Fill in each of the sentences with correct prepositions.
Although he studied hard, he couldn't succeed …………… getting a high score in his test.
Most people agree that kindergarten contributes ………………the child's mental development.
I plan to keep up ………………my friend when we go running. I don't like to get behind him.
Sue's put in ………………the position of assistant teen reporter.
The dinosaurs died ………………millions of years ago.
One (56) ________, however,
alteration
alternate
alternative
alternation
depends much (57) ________ on technology - organic farming. Many organic farmers use machinery,
more
less
better
worse
but (58) ________ chemical fertilizers or pesticides
also
for
not
all
(59) ________ chemical soil enrichers, they use animal manure and plant parts not used as food -,natural,
In .spite of
On account of
In favour of
Instead of
organic fertilizers that are clearly a renewable (60) ________.
resource
source
matter
substance
Organic farmers also use alternatives (61) ________ pesticides; for example they may rely on natural predators of certain insect pests.
of
to
for
from
(62) ________ the need arises, they can buy the eggs and larvae of these natural predators and introduce them into their crop fields.
Then
If
Because
Though
They use (63) ________ techniques to control pests as well, like planting certain crops together because one crop repels the other's pests.
others
another
the others
other
Organic farmers do not need a lot of land;(64) ________ organic
instead
in one way
on one hand
in fact
farming is perfectly (65) ________ to small farms and is relatively inexpensive.
suitable
open
likely
suited
What topic is this passage primarily concerned with?
rules of etiquette
instruction in proper etiquette
the importance of good manners
variable and universal standards of etiquette
According to the passage, which of the following is a universal rule of etiquette?
tucking a napkin in your shirt
not throwing food on the floor
reading a magazine at a coffee shop
eating in rustic settings
According to the passage, ________ requires sensitivity and experience.
learning the proper etiquette
asking for instructions
knowing the type of restaurant
knowing about an area
The word "rustic" in the passage is closest in meaning to ________.
agricultural
ancient
unsophisticated
urban
The word "tuck" in the passage is closest in meaning to ________.
put
set
hold
fold
The word "sophisticated" in the passage could best be replaced by ________
expensive
cultured
famous
exclusive
The author uses the phrase "safe to say" in order to demonstrate that the idea is ________.
somewhat innocent
quite certain
very clever
commonly reported
The word "indiscriminately" could best be replaced by ________.
randomly
angrily
noisily
destructively
The word "draw" in the passage is closest in meaning to ________.
pick out
drag away
evoke
infer
What is the author's main purpose in this passage?
to assist people in learning sophisticated manners
to describe variations in restaurant manners
to simplify rules of restaurant etiquette
to compare sophisticated and rustic restaurants
Most of this (76) ………………….……… comes from the land, which means it comes from people.
Firstly, there is raw (77) ………………….………,
which is pumped directly (78) ………………….……… the sea.
Many countries, both developed and developing, are guilty (79) ………………….……… doing this.
Secondly, ships drop about 6 million tons of garbage into the (80) ………………….……… each year.
A ship has (81) ………………….……… accident and oil leaks from the vessel
This not (82) ………………….……… pollutes the water, but it also kills marine life.
Next, there (83) ………………….……… waste materials from factories.
Without proper regulations, factory owners let the waste run directly into the rivers, (84) ………………….……… then leads to the sea.
This can be (85) ………………….……… result of carelessness or a deliberate dumping of waste.
SECTION IV: WRITING (4.0 points)
Part 1: Questions from 86 to 90.(2 point- 0.4/ each)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
It is said that he escaped to a neutral country.
Although he was very tired, he agreed to play tennis.
“You have done really well to pass your driving test so quickly.” She said to me
I regret not going to the airport to say goodbye her.
As he grew older, he became more and more forgetful.
When I picked up my pen I found that the nib hadbroken
I didn’t know you were coming, so I didn’t wait for you.
You broke my bicycle, Minh!” said Hoa.
The result of the match was never in doubt.
I don’t intend to apologize to either of them.
Part 2: Questions from 91 to 92.(2 points - 0.4/ each)
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.
You must never let anyone use your Identity Card. should
Many people believe that Edison has the ability to become world judo champion.capable
My passport needs renewing because I´m going abroad this summer.get
Clara said that she had not seen the missing letter. having
It's important to consider everyone's opinion before a final decision is made.account
I've never seen such a pretty girl. (ever)
The football club is now being run by an experienced accountant. (taken)
Most of the students ignored what the teacher was saying
I was busy doing my housework when she came. (middle)
We paid someone to fix the roof for us last summer. (had)
