Bộ 10 đề ôn thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng anh 9 năm 2023 có đáp án (Đề 8)

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

Part 1: Questions from 1 to 5. (1 point -0.2/ each)

You will hear an interview, in which a businesswoman called, Carla Smith is talking about her life and work. Choose the correct answer, A, B or C for each of the following questions.

Why did Carla change the way she worked?

SECTION III: READING (6.0 POINTS)

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

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

The importance of science

          The aim of science is to (56) ________ out how the world and everything in it, and beyond it, works. Some people, though, (57) ________ that much of what is done in the name of science is a waste of time and money. What is the (58) ________ in investigating how atoms behave or in studying stars billions of kilometres away? Science, they argue, is of (59) ________ only if it has some practical use. When the Scottish scientist James Clerk Maxwell (60) ________ experiments with electricity and magnetism in the late 19th century, he had no particular end in (61) ________ and was certainly not (62) ________ to make money; he was simply trying to reveal more about how the world works. And yet his work laid the (63) ________ for our modern way of life. Computers, the internet, satellites, mobile phones, televisions, medical scanners all owe their (64) ________ to the fact that a scientist (65) ________ the need to understand the world a little better.

The aim of science is to (56) ________ out how the world and everything in it, and beyond it, works

Some people, though, (57) ________ that much of what is done in the name of science is a waste of time and money

What is the (58) ________ in investigating how atoms behave or in studying stars billions of kilometres away?

Science, they argue, is of (59) ________ only if it has some practical use.

When the Scottish scientist James Clerk Maxwell (60) ________ experiments with electricity and magnetism in the late 19th century,

he had no particular end in (61) ________

and was certainly not (62) ________ to make money; he was simply trying to reveal more about how the world works.

And yet his work laid the (63) ________ for our modern way of life.

Computers, the internet, satellites, mobile phones, televisions, medical scanners all owe their (64) ________ to the fact that

a scientist (65) ________ the need to understand the world a little better.

What does Carla say about running her own business?

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

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

      Cell phones are an integrated part of our society at this point, and their main use is com m unication. They keep students in touch with the rest of the world by giving them the power to interact with  it.  In my day, if you forgot your lunch you were  at the mercy of the office calling home for you. Now, students have the ability to solve their own problems and handle certain "emergencies" on their own.

      Cell phones also allow students the ability when the time is right, to keep in touch with students at other schools or friends that don't go to school. While not an educational benefit directly, better relationships can lead to higher self-esteem and reduce isolation, which is good for everybody. In the same way, camera phones allow students to capture the kinds of memories that help build a solid school culture, and, in some cases, can act as documentation of misbehavior in the same way that store cameras provide evidence and deter bad behavior.

      Academically, the cell phone can act as to record video of a procedure of explanation that may need to be reviewed later. It could be used to record audio of a lecture, as well, for later review. And just imagine if class could be easily "taped" for students who are absent? What if they could even be streamed and seen from home instantly?

      The iPod is a little trickier, because its function varies greatly by model.  At its heart,  it is a media player, and I know for a fact that many students work better while listening to music. For this reason, they can have a good effect by keeping students from getting too distracted while working  (ironic, because we mostly think of them AS distractions!). If it is a WIFI compatible model, and wireless internet is available, the iPod can be a great tool for looking up information or digging into things more deeply. Depending on the model, it may be able to act as a camera and video recorder as well (with the same benefits as the cell phone).

      Devices like the Kindle could, conceivably, make learning a lot easier. Imagine carrying all your textbooks in the palm of your hand, rather than strapped to your back! Though expensive, compared to buying new textbooks, the Kindle is a bargain. Many of the books used in high school English classes are actually FREE on the Kindle.

The passage mainly discusses ______ .

The word "it" in the passage refers to ______.

The phrase "at the mercy of" mostly m eans______ .

According to the passage, cell phones do NOT ______ .

The word "which" in the passage refers to ______

Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "taped "?

The phrase "At its heart" mostly refers to ______ .

The word "ironic" is closest in meaning to ______ .

Which of the following is NOT true about the iPod according to the passage?

Which of the following is true about the Kindle according to the passage?

What changes did Carla make to her exercise routine?

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

Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap.

Food preservation

          Keeping food for long periods (76) _{…………………………} time was historically a huge problem. This proved especially crucial (77) _{…………………………} times when agricultural production (78) _{…………………………} severely limited by weather or crop failure. People commonly used ice to (79) _{…………………………} food fresh but, of course, ice itself melts relatively quickly. In 1859 an American, John Mason, (80) _{…………………………} a glass jar with a metal screw-on lid, creating a perfect seal and making (81) _{…………………………} possible to preserve food that would previously not have remained edible. Mason’s jar is still (82) _{…………………………} use throughout the world. An even (83) _{…………………………} successful method for keeping food by canning it in metal containers was perfected between 1870 (84) _{…………………………} 1920 by Englishman Bryan Donkin. This preserved food beautifully, though the early iron cans were expensive, heavy and difficult to open. A breakthrough came in the 1880s with the development of lighter materials (85) _{…………………………} also enabled mass production of cans.

Keeping food for long periods (76) _{…………………………} time was historically a huge problem.

This proved especially crucial (77) _{…………………………} times

when agricultural production (78) _{…………………………} severely limited by weather or crop failure.

People commonly used ice to (79) _{…………………………} food fresh but, of course, ice itself melts relatively quickly.

In 1859 an American, John Mason, (80) _{…………………………} a glass jar with a metal screw-on lid,

creating a perfect seal and making (81) _{…………………………} possible to preserve food that would previously not have remained edible

Mason’s jar is still (82) _{…………………………} use throughout the world.

An even (83) _{…………………………} successful method for keeping food by canning

it in metal containers was perfected between 1870 (84) _{…………………………} 1920 by Englishman Bryan Donkin.

A breakthrough came in the 1880s with the development of lighter materials (85) _{…………………………} also enabled mass production of cans.

How does Carla feel about her health and eating habits?

Where does Carla spend time with her sisters?

Part 2: Questions from 6 to 15. (2 points - 0.2/ each)

Listen to the conversation betwween Linda and Matt. Complete the notes below. Write one word or a number for each answer.

SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points)

Part 1: Questions from 16 to 35. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each)

Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to best complete the following sentences.

The other party has raised a number of __________ to the reforms in the tax system.

The jury __________ her compliments on her excellent knowledge of the subject.

The professor wasn't __________ with the current political affairs in his country after his long stay abroad.

It's not easy to make Stanley furious, the boy is very gentle by __________.

The Martins have confirmed their strong __________ to charity actions by donating a lump sum of money again.

I think he’s from America, ________?

All__________ barristers are expected to study at the Inns of Court

Out of the classroom ______ when the school bell rang.

The government is determined to ________terrorism.

The team had ben trying to win the competition for years. Last year they finally __________.

I would like to take this opportunity to__________ my gratitude for your ongoing support.

This book is so interesting that I can’t_________ .

His country has__________ climate.

The accident ______ was the mistake of the driver.

The family could not ______ because they had forgotten their passports.

John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”

Mary: “______”

We expected him at eight, but he finally__________ at midnight.

The reviewer ______ Mathew's new novel as a new style of modern science fiction.

It was so foggy that the climbers couldn’t ______ the nearest shelter.

If it’s raining tomorrow afternoon, we’ll have to ______ the match till next Sunday.

Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45. (2 points - 0.2/ each)

Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.

Thomas _{…………………………} broke the expensive vase. (accident)

He will have to find a _{…………………………} for his gardener. (place)

It would be _{…………………………} of her for not keeping her promise. (honor)

He is in his late 50s and yet his energy seems _{…………………………}. (exhaust)

The water in this lake is totally contaminated. It’s _{…………………………}. (drink)

She was very _{…………………………} by the results of the final examination. (heart

Colleges and universities have been _{…………………………} funded for years. (adequate)

We apologize for the _{…………………………} caused to the passengers. (convenient)

The government has recently _{…………………………} the country’s railway systems. (nation)

The Prime Minister appeared on TV last night to _{…………………………} his new policy. (public)

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 teacher found a great deal of mistakes in his students’ writing.

Hardly had  he entered the office than he realized that he had forgotten his wallet.

Exercising well is as important to your health as sleep and eating correctly.

The Department of Foreign Languages are not located in the new block.

If either of you take a vacation, we will not be able to finish the work.

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

Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.

She told me to find _{…………………………} the name of the new hairdresser.

She’s absolutely _{…………………………} the moon about her new job.

There is no comparison _{…………………………} the losses we made last year to the disaster of this year!

Sharon did not attend the meeting because she was _{…………………………} the weather.

He is intent on passing the examination, but I’m doubtful _{…………………………} his chances.

SECTION IV. WRITITNG (4 points)

Part 1: Questions 86 – 90. (1 point- 0.2/ each)

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

People say that nuclear energy has caused lots of problems

You can ring this number whenever there is any difficulty.

I am sorry I didn’t succeed in finding the solution.

We stayed in this hotel last summer vacation.

Although the ticket may seem expensive, it is good value formoney.

You should have waited for us,” the team leader said to John.

I only realized what I had missed when they told me about it later.

When the Minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment.

I’m absolutely sure that they weren’t playing in this weather.

They thought that John had stolen the diamond.

Part 2: Questions 91 – 95.(1 point - 0.2/ 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.

The teacher postponed the class trip until the summer term. (off)

A famous architect designed Dr Schneider’s house for her. (had)

Peter, you’ve eaten all the ice cream!” said his mother. (accused)

It was wrong of you to borrow my jacket without asking. (ought)

Jim fell off his bike because he wasn’t watching carefully the way. (paid)

She stressed the importance of keeping the family together. (emphasis)

The Prime Minister resigned because of his sudden illness. (resulted)

Don't conclude that learning English is easy. (come)

In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in football. (shoulders)

Someone has just informed me that you're looking for a new job. (been)