Bộ 10 đề ôn thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng anh lớp 9 có đáp án (Đề 1)
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SECTION 1 LISTENING
Part 1. Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct answer A, B, or C for each of the following questions.
What kind of clothes do Linda’s parents want her to wear?
shiny trousers
tight tops
casual clothes
Chọn đáp án C
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.
Television is one of man’s most important (56) ________ of communication . It brings (57) ________and sounds from around the world into millions of homes. A person with a television set can sit in his house and watch the President (58) ________a speech or visit a foreign country. He can see a war being fought and watch statesmen try to (59) ________about peace. (60) ________television, home viewers can see and learn about people, places, and things in faraway lands. TV even takes its viewers out of this world. It brings them (61) ________of America’s astronauts as the astronauts explore out of space. In (62) ________to all these things, television brings its viewers a steady stream of programs that are (63) ________to entertain. In fact, TV provides many more (64) ________programs than any other kinds. The programs include action packed dramas, light comedies, sporting (65) ________and motion pictures.
Television is one of man’s most important (56) ________ of communication
ways
manners
means
fields
Chọn đáp án C
It brings (57) ________and sounds from around the world into millions of homes
news
pictures
characters
messages
Chọn đáp án B
A person with a television set can sit in his house and watch the President (58) ________a speech or visit a foreign country.
make
speak
say
do
Chọn đáp án A
He can see a war being fought and watch statesmen try to (59) ________about peace.
talk
cause
bring
tell
Chọn đáp án C
(60) ________television, home viewers can see and learn about people, places, and things in faraway lands
By
Because
Thanks
Through
Chọn đáp án D
It brings them (61) ________of America’s astronauts as the astronauts explore out of space
coverage
lot
information
amount
Chọn đáp án A
In (62) ________to all these things,
order
spite
addition
exchange
Chọn đáp án B
In fact, TV provides many more (64) ________programs than any other kinds.
entertainment
music
film
news
Chọn đáp án A
The programs include action packed dramas, light comedies, sporting (65) ________and motion pictures.
games
plays
happens
events
Chọn đáp án D
What is Tom's opinion about Linda's choice of clothes?
He thinks that her parents are right.
He sym pathises with Linda.
He disagrees with Linda’s parents
Chọn đáp án A
Part 2. Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
Today we take electricity for granted and perhaps we do not realize just how useful this discovery has been. Steam was the first invention that replaced wind power. It was used to drive engines and was passed through pipes and radiators to warm rooms. Petrol mixed with air was the next invention that provided power. Exploded in a cylinder, it drove a motor engine. Beyond these simple and direct uses, those forms have not much adaptability.
On the other hand, we make use of electricity in thousands of ways. From the powerful voltages that drive our electric trains to the tiny current needed to work a simple calculator, and from the huge electric magnet in steel works that can lift 10 tons to the tiny electric magnet in a doorbell, all are powered by electricity. An electric current can be made with equal ease to heat a huge mass of molten metal in a furnace, or to boil a jug for a cup of coffee.
Other than atomic energy, which has not as yet been harnessed to the full, electricity is the greatest power in the world. It is flexible, and so adaptable for any task for which it is wanted. It travels so easily and with incredible speed along wires and conductors that it can be supplied instantly over vast distances.
To generate electricity, huge turbines or generators must be turned. In Australia they use coal or water to drive this machinery. When dams are built, falling water is used to drive the turbines without polluting the atmosphere with smoke from coal.
Atomic power is used in several countries but there is always the fear of an accident. A tragedy once occurred at Chernobyl, in Ukraine, at an atomic power plant used to make electricity. The reactor leaked, which caused many deaths through radiation.
Now scientists are examining new ways of creating electricity without harmful effects to the environment. They may harness the tides as they flow in and out of bays. Most importantly, they hope to trap sunlight more efficiently. We do not use solar heaters for swimming pools but as yet improvement in the capacity of the solar cells to create more current is necessary. When this happens, electric cars will be viable and the world will rid itself of the toxic gases given off by trucks and cars that burn fossil fuels.
The author mentions the sources of energy such as wind, steam, petrol in the first paragraph to________.
suggest that electricity should be alternated with safer sources of energy.
emphasize the usefulness and adaptability of electricity.
imply that electricity is not the only useful source of energy.
discuss which source of energy can be a suitable alternative to electricity.
Chọn đáp án B
Before electricity, what was sometimes passed through pipes to heat rooms?
Gas
Petrol
Steam
Hot wind
Chọn đáp án C
What does the author mean by saying that electricity is flexible?
It is cheap and easy to use
It is used to drive motor engines
It can be adapted to various uses
It can be made with ease
Chọn đáp án C
What do we call machines that make electricity?
Voltages
Electric magnets
Generators or Turbines
Pipes and radiators
Chọn đáp án C
The main forms of power used to generate electricity in Australia are ________.
atomic power and water
water and coal
sunlight and wind power
wind and gas
Chọn đáp án B
The word “they” in the last paragraph refers to ________.
harmful effects
the tides
scientist
new ways
Chọn đáp án B
Electric magnets are used in steel works to ________.
lift heavy weights up to ten tons
test the steel for strength
heat the molten steel
boil a jug of water
Chọn đáp án A
The advantage of harnessing the power of the tides and of sunlight to generate electricity is that they ________.
do not pollute the environment
are more reliable
are more adaptable
do not require attention
Chọn đáp án A
Which of the following power sources causes pollution by emitting harmful gases?
Sunlight
Petrol
Water
Wind
Chọn đáp án B
The best title for this passage could be ________.
Types of Power Plants
Electricity: Harmful Effects on Our Life
How to Produce Electricity
Why Electricity is So Remarkable
Chọn đáp án D
What do you think Linda will do after talking to Tom?
She may start saving money to buy clothes.
She may follow her parents' advice.
She may offer her parents some advice.
Chọn đáp án B
Part 3: Questions 76 – 85. (2.0 points- 0.2/ each).
Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap.
My mother and my father are very different people. Mum is always very calm; not exactly easy-going, because she (76) …………………..things very seriously sometimes, but she doesn’t get excited. When we (77) …………………..small she almost never shouted at us. When we (78) …………………..something wrong, she talked to us about it very firmly, but in a soft tone of (79) …………………... If we shouted and cried, she made us go and sit (80) …………………..ourselves in her sewing-room (81) …………………..we calmed down. So when the news came, she reacted in her usual way, quietly seeing what she could do to prepare (82) …………………..the changes that were coming. Dad, on the other (83) ………………….., shouted, kicked a chair, and went for along walk to try cool off. During the next few days he was cross with us, as nothing was our fault. All of our kids were worried (84) …………………..what was going to happen, and a (85) …………………..afraid, but we didn’t talk to our parents much. We were also were sad about having to leave all of our school friends.
Mum is always very calm; not exactly easy-going, because she (76) …………………..things very seriously sometimes, but she doesn’t get excited.
Mum is always very calm; not exactly easy-going, because she (76) consider things very seriously sometimes, but she doesn’t get excited
When we (77) …………………..small she almost never shouted at us
When we (77) were small she almost never shouted at us.
When we (78) …………………..something wrong
When we (78) did something wrong, she talked to us about it very firmly
she talked to us about it very firmly, but in a soft tone of (79) …………………...
she talked to us about it very firmly, but in a soft tone of (79) voice.
If we shouted and cried, she made us go and sit (80) …………………..ourselves
If we shouted and cried, she made us go and sit (80) by ourselves
in her sewing-room (81) …………………..we calmed down
in her sewing-room (81) until we calmed down.
So when the news came, she reacted in her usual way, quietly seeing what she could do to prepare (82) …………………..the changes that were coming
So when the news came, she reacted in her usual way, quietly seeing what she could do to prepare (82) for the changes that were coming.
Dad, on the other (83) ………………….., shouted, kicked a chair, and went for along walk to try cool off.
Dad, on the other (83) hand, shouted, kicked a chair, and went for along walk to try cool off.
During the next few days he was cross with us, as nothing was our fault. All of our kids were worried (84) …………………..
. During the next few days he was cross with us, as nothing was our fault. All of our kids were worried (84) about
what was going to happen, and a (85) …………………..afraid, but we didn’t talk to our parents much. We were also were sad about having to leave all of our school friends.
what was going to happen, and a (85) little afraid, but we didn’t talk to our parents much. We were also were sad about having to leave all of our school friends.
Why don't Tom’s parents want him to play computer games?
They think some of the gam es are harmful.
They think playing com puter gam es makes him neglect his studies.
They think none of the gam es are useful.
Chọn đáp án C
What do Tom’s parents want him to do?
Play a musical instrument.
Do more outdoor activities.
Browse the Internet to find information.
Chọn đáp án B
Part 2. Listen to the recording twice. Complete the table below. Write one word or a number for each answer.
COOKERY CLASSES
Cookery Class | Focus | Other Information |
Example | how to (6) …………………………. | * small classes * also offers (7) ………………………….classes * clients who return get a (8) ………………………….percent discount |
Bond’s Cookery | food that | * includes recipes to strengthen * they have a free (11) ………………………….every Thursday |
The | mainly (13) …………………………. | * located near the (14) …………………………. |
COOKERY CLASSES
Cookery Class | Focus | Other Information |
Example | how to (6) choose | * small classes * also offers (7) private classes * clients who return get a (8) 20 percent discount |
Bond’s Cookery | food that | * includes recipes to strengthen * they have a free (11) lecture every Thursday |
The | mainly (13) vegetarian | * located near the (14) market |
SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 POINTS)
Part 1: Questions from 16 to 35. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each)
Choose the best answer to each question.
I had two copies of it originally, but I can’t find ________ one now.
another
the other
the others
other
Chọn đáp án B
Professor Moore doesn’t work at the school ________.
also
too
still
any more
Chọn đáp án D
If only he ________me a chance, I could have told him the truth.
could
has given
had given
gave
Chọn đáp án C
The Chief of police, ________work is very important, takes care of the public safety.
who
whom
whose
which
Chọn đáp án C
She is wearing a ________.
short nice nylon skirt
nice short nylon skirt
nylon short nice skirt
nylon nice short skirt
Chọn đáp án B
To get touch with someone is ________.
to touch him
criticize
respect him
communicate with him
Chọn đáp án D
The ________ items in the cake are flour, sugar and shortening.
alternative
enviable
commercial
essential
Chọn đáp án D
I hung the picture ________ the fireplace.
on
under
between
above
Chọn đáp án D
Older people rarely approve ________ habits of the youngr generation.
for
to
of
with
Chọn đáp án C
She had changed so much that ________ anyone recognized her.
almost
hardly
never
no
Đáp án: B
Giải thích:
A. almost: hầu như
B. hardly: hầu như không
C. never: không bao giờ
D. no: không (no anyone không phải cách diễn đạt tự nhiên)
Chọn B.
Dịch: Cô ấy đã thay đổi quá nhiều đến nỗi hầu như không ai nhận ra cô ấy.
The teacher was not invited. She ________ come, otherwise.
will
would
would have
had
Chọn đáp án C
Please go to the ________ to look for your hand luggage.
lost and found
barber’s
butcher’s
grocer’s
Chọn đáp án A
He’d better look for a different job, ________ he?
shouldn’t
hadn’t
better not
wouldn’t
Chọn đáp án B
________ traveling is educational, it can also be stressful and expensive.
Since
Providing
While
Even
Chọn đáp án C
She insisted that the report ________ as his source of information.
not be mentioned
not to mention
not mentioning
not mention
Chọn đáp án A
Don't count your________ before they hatched.
ducklings
chickens
puppies
birds
Chọn đáp án B
The day their first child was born, the new parents were ________ with joy.
overpowered
overtaken
overcome
overthrow
Chọn đáp án C
By the time you finish your job, everyone ________ home.
has gone
will have gone
had gone
was going
Chọn đáp án B
The ________ child is forever asking questions. He's incredibly curious.
acquisitive
acquitted
inquisitive
exquisite
Chọn đáp án C
________, he couldn't solve that mathematical puzzle.
As intelligent as was he
Intelligent as he was
So intelligent was he
Although he is intelligent
Chọn đáp án B
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.
All the dancers performed …………………..………….. (attract)
All the dancers performed attractively. (attract)
It is …………………..…………. to live in the country than in the city. (health)
It is healthier to live in the country than in the city. (health)
Farmers have to use …………………..…………. to protect their crops. (herb)
Farmers have to use herbicide to protect their crops. (herb)
He is a …………………..…………. scientist although he is still young. (know)
He is a well-known scientist although he is still young. (know)
The …………………..…………. his father created in him helps him to be a good doctor. (inspire)
The inspiration his father created in him helps him to be a good doctor. (inspire)
Those remote areas are still …………………..…………. to the Internet. (access)
Those remote areas are still inaccessible to the Internet. (access)
He made quite a number of …………………..…………. in his career as a footballer. (succeed)
He made quite a number of successes in his career as a footballer. (succeed)
The …………………..…………. of knowledge for the young is a policy to follow. (rich)
The enrichment of knowledge for the young is a policy to follow. (rich)
No …………………..…………. details about the celebration have been given. (far)
No further details about the celebration have been given. (far)
Would you like to go …………………..…………. with us this Sunday? (picnic)
Would you like to go picnicking with us this Sunday? (picnic)
Part 3:Questions from 46 to 50. (1 points - 0.2/ each)
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
Most people are surprising to see how rapidly bacteria can multiply under favorable conditions
Most people are surprising to see how rapidly bacteria can multiply under favorable conditions
Little land animals live in the polar regions which covered with snow years round.
Little land animals live in the polar regions which covered with snow years round.
A dolphin, often called a “porpoise”, is considered to be one of the bright among animals.
A dolphin, often called a “porpoise”, is considered to be one of the bright among animals.
It looks as if those kids can never keep quietly for just a while.
It looks as if those kids can never keep quietly for just a while.
We found an interesting piece of furnitures in that old house we bought.
We found an interesting piece of furnitures in that old house we bought.
Part 4:Questions from 51 to 55. (1 point - 0.2/ each)
Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
Don’t look down …………………..Peter just because he’s not as good at the job as you are.
Don’t look down on Peter just because he’s not as good at the job as you are.
Could you slow………………….., please. I don’t like driving so fast on country roads.
Could you slow down, please. I don’t like driving so fast on country roads.
Our car broke …………………..at the side of the highway in the snowstorm.
Our car broke down at the side of the highway in the snowstorm.
She ran in a marathon last week but dropped …………………..after ten kilometers.
She ran in a marathon last week but dropped out after ten kilometers.
Billy hasn't been working; he won't get …………………..his examinations.
Billy hasn't been working; he won't get through his examinations.
SECTION IV. WRITITNG (4 POINTS)
Part 1: Questions 86 – 95. (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.
“That’s a lovely new dress, Jean,” said her mother.
->Jean’s mother complimented................
“That’s a lovely new dress, Jean,” said her mother.
->Jean’s mother complimented her on her lovely new dress.
I’m absolutely sure he took the money on purpose.
-> He couldn’t possibly ………………….......................................................................
He couldn’t possibly have taken the money by mistake.
His disabilities didn’t prevent him from sailing around the world.
->Although …..............
His disabilities didn’t prevent him from sailing around the world.
->Although he was disabled, he sailed around the world.
You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out.
->No matter……
You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out.
->No matter how long you use it, it won’t wear out.
The cost of living has gone up considerably in the last few years.
->There …………………..
The cost of living has gone up considerably in the last few years.
->There has been a considerable increase in the cost of living.
The boss made them work very hard.
->They …………………..
The boss made them work very hard.
->They were made to work very hard by the boss.
I am sorry I didn’t succeed in finding the solution
->If only …………………..
I am sorry I didn’t succeed in finding the solution.
->If only I had succeeded in finding the solution.
I advise you to be patient in this situation.
->If I …………………..
I advise you to be patient in this situation.
->If I were you, I would be patient in this situation.
The book was so good that I couldn’t put it down.
->It was …………………..
The book was so good that I couldn’t put it down.
->It was such a good book that I couldn’t put it down.
We stayed in this hotel last summer.
-> It is …………………..
We stayed in this hotel last summer.
->It is the hotel where we stayed last summer.
Part 2: Questions 90 – 93. (2 point - 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.
Mai caught a bad cold yesterday. (down)
Mai caught a bad cold yesterday. (down)
->Mai came down with a cold yesterday.
He is looking forward to going on the picnic this weekend. (wait)
He is looking forward to going on the picnic this weekend. (wait)
->He can’t wait to go on the picnic this weekend.
look forward to + V_ing = can’t wait + V to infi
Nobody could possibly believe the story he told us. (beyond)
Nobody could possibly believe the story he told us. (beyond)
->The story he told us was beyond belief.
They share a lot of hobbies and interests. (common)
They share a lot of hobbies and interests. (common)
->They have a lot of hobbies and interest in common.
The painting is worth $25,000. (valued)
The painting is worth $25,000. (valued)
->The painting has been valued at $25,000.
My bank manager and I get on together very well. (terms)
My bank manager and I get on together very well. (terms)
->I am on very good terms with my bank manager.
->My bank manager is on very good terms with me.
->My bank manager and I are on very good terms with each other.
be on good terms with someone: có quan hệ tốt với ai
I was about to leave when you arrived. (point)
I was about to leave when you arrived. (point)
->I was on the point of leaving when you arrived.
be on the point of doing sth – be about / going to do sth – intend to do sth
He didn't succeed in convincing his boss to give him a pay rise. (failed)
He didn't succeed in convincing his boss to give him a pay rise. (failed)
He failed to convince his boss to give him a pay rise.
not succeed in doing sth – fail to do sth – not manage to do sth
I won't tolerate his bad manners any longer. (up)
I won't tolerate his bad manners any longer. (up)
->I won't put up with his bad manners any longer.
tolerate - put up with
Nobody could think of a solution to the problem we were faced with. (come)
Nobody could think of a solution to the problem we were faced with. (come)
->Nobody could come up with a solution to the problem we were faced with.
think of – come up with








