Bộ 10 đề ôn thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng anh 9 năm 2023 có đáp án (Đề 5)

SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points) (You will hear twice for each part)

Part 1. Listen to Adam talking to Carol about his day. Choose the correct answer.

Adam went to bed late because ________.

SECTION III: READING (6.0 points)

Part 1. Questions 56 – 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each)

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

          Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (56) ________many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become (57) ________ if we do not make an effort to (58) ________them. There are many reasons for this. In some cases, animals are (59) ________for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught (60) ________, and sold as pets. For many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitat- the place where they live- is (61) ________. More (62) ________is used for farms, for houses and industry , and there are fewer open spaces than there once were. Farmers use powerful chemicals to help  them grow better (63) ________, but these chemicals pollute the environment and (64) ________wildlife. The most successful animals on earth- human beings- will soon be the only ones (65) ________, unless we can solve this problem.

Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (56) ________many species of animals are threatened,

and could easily become (57) _______

if we do not make an effort to (58) ________them

In some cases, animals are (59) ________for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies.

Some birds, such as parrots, are caught (60) ________, and sold as pets.

For many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitat- the place where they live- is (61) ________.

More (62) ________is used for farms, for houses and industry , and there are fewer open spaces than there once were.

Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better (63) ________,

but these chemicals pollute the environment and (64) ________wildlife.

The most successful animals on earth- human beings- will soon be the only ones (65) ________, unless we can solve this problem.

Adam’s son returned to bed at ________.

Part 2. Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)

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

Early peoples had no need of engineering works to supply their water. Hunters and nomads camped near natural sources of fresh water, and populations were so sparse that pollution of the water supply was not a serious problem. After community life developed and agricultural villages became urban centres, the problem of supplying water became important for inhabitants of a city, as well as for irrigation of the farms surrounding the city. Irrigation works were known in prehistoric times, and before 2000 BC the rulers of Babylonia and Egypt constructed systems of dams and canals to impound the flood waters of the Euphrates and Nile rivers, controlling floods and providing irrigation water throughout the dry season. Such irrigation canals also supplied water for domestic purposes. The first people to consider the sanitation of their water supply were the ancient Romans, who constructed a vast system of aqueducts to bring the clean waters of the Apennine Mountains into the city and built basins and filters along these mains to ensure the clarity of the water. The construction of such extensive water-supply systems declined when the Roman Empire disintegrated, and for several centuries local springs and wells formed the main source of domestic and industrial water.

The invention of the force pump in England in the middle of the 16th century greatly extended the possibilities of development of water-supply systems. In London, the first pumping waterworks was completed in 1562; it pumped river water to a reservoir about 37 m  above the levelof the River Thames and from the reservoir the water was distributed by gravity, through lead pipes, to buildings in the vicinity.

 Increased per-capita demand has coincided with water shortages in many countries. Southeast England, for example, receives only 14 per cent of Britain's rainfall, has 30 per cent of its population, and has experienced declining winter rainfall since the 1980s.

In recent years a great deal of interest has been shown in the conversion of seawater to fresh water to provide drinking water for very dry areas, such as the Middle East. Several different processes, including distillation, electrodialysis, reverse osmosis, and direct-freeze evaporation, have been developed for this purpose. Some of these processes have been used in large facilities in the United States. Although these processes are successful, the cost of treating seawater is much higher than that for treating fresh water.

Early peoples didn’t need water supply engineering works because ______.

The word “impound” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to “______”.

Clean water supply was first taken into consideration by ______.

For several centuries after the disintegration of the Roman Empire, the main source of water supply was from ______.

The word “mains” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by “______”.

Which of the following is NOT true about London’s water supply in the middle of the 16th century?

The word “vicinity” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.

One of the causes of water shortages in South-east England is ______.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a process of conversing seawater to freshwater?

In the passage, the author mainly discusses ______.

At ten to eight, ________.

Part 3: Questions 76 – 85 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)

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

For a long time in the past photography was not regarded (76) _{…………………………..} an art. It was simply a skill and it was criticized for being too mechanical and not creative enough. At last, however, photography is now accepted as a unique (77) _{…………………………..} very important form of art.

The photograph's claim to be (78) _{…………………………..} objective record of reality is now seriously challenged, and the important function of photography in modern-day society is consequently (79) _{…………………………..} threat. The threat has suddenly become all the more serious as more and more photographers are turning to the new technology offer (80) _{…………………………..} computers offer. Moreover, an increasing (81) _{…………………………..} of colleges have now begun to courses in computer imaging. All these developments raise a disturbing question. Is photography, as we know it dead?

In (82) _{…………………………..} of its complete transformation by new technological developments, however, photography will continue to play a key (83) _{…………………………..}  in our culture. Although it may (84) _{…………………………..} longer claim to be realistic, modern photography can continue to provide us (85) _{…………………………..} fresh visual information about ourselves and the world in which we live.

For a long time in the past photography was not regarded (76) _{…………………………..}an art

At last, however, photography is now accepted as a unique (77) ………………………….. very important form of art.

The photograph's claim to be (78) _{…………………………..} objective record of reality is now seriously challenged,

and the important function of photography in modern-day society is consequently (79) _{…………………………..} threat.

The threat has suddenly become all the more serious as more and more photographers are turning to the new technology offer (80) _{…………………………..} computers offer.

Moreover, an increasing (81) _{…………………………..} of colleges have now begun to courses in computer imaging

In (82) _{…………………………..} of its complete transformation by new technological developments,

however, photography will continue to play a key (83) _{…………………………..}  in our culture.

Although it may (84) _{…………………………..} longer claim to be realistic,

modern photography can continue to provide us (85) ………………………….. fresh visual information about ourselves and the world in which we live.

In the morning, Adam didn’t have time to ________.

Adam borrowed money to buy ________.

This evening, Adam will________.

Part 2. A man needs to buy a part for his car. He calls a company to order the part. Listen and complete the details in the order form.

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.

Pick me up at 4 p.m. I _________ my bath by then.

She said that she would be punctual for the opening speech, ________ she were late?

What are the main ________ of this illness?

We believe that these animals could be saved if our plan were ________.

Local people are concerned about pollution from ________ oil wells.

The topic ________ at yesterday’s meeting was of great importance.

Evidence came up _________ specific speech sounds are recognized by babies as young as 6 months old.

There have been protests from animal rights group about ________ on animals.

She couldn’t perform well once she was _________.

All the sales people I met always try to _________ buying their products.

There was nothing special about his clothes________ from his flowery tie.

She always________ the crossword in the paper before breakfast.

When the tenants failed to pay their bill, the authorities decided to cut________ the gas supply to the flat.

His parents agreed to ________ him their car while they were away on holiday.          

We try to _________to see our parents at least twice a month.

He has always looked _________ his elder brother.

________ what most people say about him, Paul has a very good sense of humour.

They are happily married although, of course, they argue _________.

The water company will have to ______ off water supply while repairs to the pipes carry out

We could make better ________ of our energy resources.

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 took place at the end of the _{……………………………………} century.

People really _{……………………………………} the party

Meditation is great as a means of _{……………………………………}.

This method is a lot more _{……………………………………} than the previous one

Picasso was a Spanish _{……………………………………} who also lived in France

There has been little _{……………………………………} in the negotiations since January.

_{……………………………………} enough, I didn't know she already had four children.

His voice was _{……………………………………} recognizable.

The only cure for _{……………………………………} is creativity

This is a textile company _{……………………………………} in denim

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.

A dog should be checked regular by a reterinarian to ensure that it remains in good health.

George has not completed the assignment yet , and Mary hasn’t neither.

Although my sister was tired, but she helped me with my homework.

Sinaitic is the name of an alphabet which developed their symbols from Egyptian hieroglyphics.

There are many different ways of comparing the economy of one nation with those of another.

Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55.(1 point - 0.2/ each)

Fill in each of the sentences with correct prepositions.

Did you know that Paul is married _{…………….}Susie last week?

According _{…………….}the timetable, the next train is due in two hours.

Apart _{…………….}you, nobody else knows that I have escaped from prison.

Please go _{…………….}your homework and look for the mistakes once more time.

Volunteers were handing _{…………….}food and clothes after the flood in the mountainous area.

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.

Peter hasn’t had his hair cut for over 3 months.      

People will only become aware of the problem if you increase the publicity.

Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for AIDS.

Success depends on hard work.

If you changed your mind, you would be welcomed to join our class.

That’s the cheapest dish on the menu.

They think the thief got in through the bathroom window.

I haven't enjoyed myself so much for years.

Although the traffic was heavy, I arrived on time.

I was really bored by the film last night. (boring)

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.

He had to give the money back. (obliged)

I didn’t need any help to repair my bicycle. (repaired)

Teachers from the British Council started this school. (set)

I won’t be able to finish the assignment,’ she said. (explained)

I thought I would get the job, but someone else got it instead.(succeed)

There will be no more oil available in this area in 2030.(run)

It's mostly thanks to John that the project succeeded.(credit)

If the bank refuses to lend us money, we might have to ask your parents instead.(behalf)

You were not supposed to tell anyone about my news!(secret)

They are moving our oral examination to an earlier date. (brought)