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

SECTION 1 LISTENING

Part 1. Listen to the recording and choose the best answer A, B, C or D for the following questions from 1 to 5. You will listen to the recording twice.

Where is Arches National Park situated?

Part 2. Listen to the recording and fill in each blank with one suitable word or numbers. You will hear the recording twice. One  has been done as an example. (10 pts)

One-Way Ticket to Mars Mission

      NASA is looking for people to go to Mars, and never come back. This appealing career is for people who want a permanent change of scenery and planet. It is part of an (6) _{…………………..} new project to colonize Mars called the Hundred Years Starship. (7) _{…………………..} would travel to the Red Planet and live there forever. NASA says it would be too expensive to bring humans back to Earth. The space agency can afford, however, to send supplies to the (8) _{…………………..} pioneers. NASA has started the project with a modest $ (9) _{…………………..}, but hopes to attract investment from space-loving billionaires. Google (10) _{…………………..} Larry Page told NASA he’d be interested if they could get the cost of a one-way ticket down from $10 billion to $2 billion.

          The journey to Mars could take just four months. Settling on the planet would be (11) _{…………………..}, hazardous, especially the freezing temperatures and carbon dioxide atmosphere. Many scientists think (12) _{…………………..} space is essential. Stephen Hawking believes we must move to other planets to survive as a (13) _{…………………..}. He said: “Once we spread out into space and establish independent colonies, our future should be safe.” Dirk Schulze-Makuch and Paul Davies call it a “(14) _{…………………..} goal” and part of our desire to explore saying: “It would require not only major international cooperation, but a return to the (15) _{…………………..} spirit and risk-taking character of the great period of Earth exploration, from Columbus to Amundsen.”

 It is part of an (6) _{…………………..} new project to colonize Mars called the Hundred Years Starship

(7) _{…………………..} would travel to the Red Planet and live there forever.

The space agency can afford, however, to send supplies to the (8) _{…………………..} pioneers.

NASA has started the project with a modest $ (9) _{…………………..}, but hopes to attract investment from space-loving billionaires.

Google (10) _{…………………..} Larry Page told NASA he’d be interested if they could get the cost of a one-way ticket down from $10 billion to $2 billion.

Settling on the planet would be (11) _{…………………..}, hazardous, especially the freezing temperatures and carbon dioxide atmosphere

Many scientists think (12) _{…………………..} space is essential. Stephen Hawking believes we must

move to other planets to survive as a (13) _{…………………..}. He said: “Once we spread out into space and establish independent colonies, our future should be safe

Davies call it a “(14) _{…………………..} goal” and part of our desire to explore saying: “It would require not only major international cooperation,

but a return to the (15) _{…………………..} spirit and risk-taking character of the great period of Earth exploration, from Columbus to Amundsen.”

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.

Society has changed in many ways since the (56) ________ of computers, and people’s lives at home and at the office have been (57) ________. Most people are working for fewer hours per week than they used to, and manufacturers and advertising agencies are becoming much more interested in how people spend this extra leisure time. One recent report stated that, (58) ________ the number of hobbies had not increased, each hobby had become much more specialized.

A second finding is that nowadays, many managers would (59) ________ spend time with their families than stay late in the office every day. Home life is seen (60) ________ as important as working. Some companies now make managers take their annual holidays (61) ________ they don’t want to, because this leads to quite an improvement in their (62) ________ if they have some rest.

(63) ________ these changes, some people are working harder than (64) ________. The standard of exams is getting higher, and increased competition is making it harder to get into university than it was 20 years ago. Schoolchildren and students are now having to work (65) ________ hard that in many cases they work longer hours than their parents.

Society has changed in many ways since the (56) ________ of computers

and people’s lives at home and at the office have been (57) ________.

One recent report stated that, (58) ________ the number of hobbies had not increased, each hobby had become much more specialized.

A second finding is that nowadays, many managers would (59) ________ spend time with their families than stay late in the office every day

Some companies now make managers take their annual holidays (61) ________ they don’t want to

(63) ________ these changes, some people are working harder than

(64) ________. The standard of exams is getting higher, and increased competition is making it harder to get into university than it was 20 years ago

Schoolchildren and students are now having to work (65) ________ hard that in many cases they work longer hours than their parents.

When can  people visit Arches National Park?

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

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

It was once believed that being overweight was healthy, but nowadays few people subscribe to this viewpoint. While many people are fighting the battle to reduce weight, studies are being conducted concerning the appetitle and how it is controlled by both emotional and biochemical factors. Some of the conclusions of these studies may give insights into how to deal with weight prolems. For example, when several hundred people were asked about their eating habits in times of stress, 44 percent said they reacted to stressful situations by eating. Further investigations with both humans and animals indicated that it is not food which relieves tension but rather the act of chewing.

A test in which subjects were blindfolded showed that obese people have a keener sense of taste and crave more flavorful food than non-obese people. When deprived of the variety and intensity of tastes, obese peole are not satisfied and consequently eat more to fulfill this need. Blood samples taken from people after they were shown a picture of food revealed that overweight people reacted with an increase in blood insulin, a chemical associated with appetite. This did not happen to average-weight people.

In another experiment, results showed that certain people have a specific, biologically induced hunger for carbohydrates. Eating carbohydrates raise the level of serotonin, a neurotransmitter in the brain. Enough serotonin produces a sense of satiation, and hunger for carbohydrates subsides.

Exercise has been recommended as an important part of a weight-loss program. However, it has been found that mild exercise, such as using the stairs instead of the elevator, is better in the long run than taking on a strenuous program, such as jogging, which many people find difficult to continue over long periods of time and which also increases appetite.

(Adapted from Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL Test by Jolene Gear)

“Subscribe to” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to __________.

The word” crave” in bold in paragraph 2, can best be replaced with __________.

It can be inferred from the passage that __________.

It can be inferred from the passage that __________.

According to the passage, insulin __________.

It can be inferred that for certain people __________.

What can be said about serotonin?

The word ‘mild’ in the last paragraph can best be replaced with __________.

In order to lose weight, it would be a good idea for heavy people to __________.

Which one of the following exercises might be best for an overweight person to engage in daily?

How can people get to some farther arches?

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

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

          There are about 3,000 living languages in the world, but only six of them are the (76) _{…………………..} important ones. Two-thirds of the world’s population speaks (77) _{…………………..} languages. More than 400 million people speak English (78) _{…………………..} their mother tongue. Another 400 million speak it as a second language. No one knows (79) _{…………………..} many people speak it as a foreign language. Chinese is the language with more speakers (80) _{…………………..} English, but it is only the language for over one billion Chinese people. English is the (81) _{…………………..} language on one-fifth of the land area the world over. It is (82) _{…………………..} in North America, Great Britain, Australia, and New Zealand. In South Africa and India, it is one of the official languages. In many countries, the textbooks in universities are (83) _{…………………..} in English. More than three-fifths of the radio stations (84) _{…………………..} programs in English. More than half of the scientific and research journals  are (85) _{…………………..} English. English is the language of international communication.

There are about 3,000 living languages in the world, but only six of them are the (76) _{…………………..} important ones.

Two-thirds of the world’s population speaks (77) _{…………………..} languages.

More than 400 million people speak English (78) _{…………………..} their mother tongue. Another 400 million speak it as a second language

No one knows (79) _{…………………..} many people speak it as a foreign language.

Chinese is the language with more speakers (80) _{…………………..} English, but it is only the language for over one billion Chinese peopl

English is the (81) _{…………………..} language on one-fifth of the land area the world over.

It is (82) _{…………………..} in North America, Great Britain, Australia, and New Zealand

In many countries, the textbooks in universities are (83) _{…………………..} in English

More than three-fifths of the radio stations (84) _{…………………..} programs in English.

More than half of the scientific and research journals  are (85) _{…………………..} English. English is the language of international communication.

What is NOT mentioned as necessary things we should bring along with when hiking in Arches National Park ?

According to the narrator, why should we bring a detailed map along with a compass and/or a GPS when hiking in this park?

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’d like to _____ this old car for a new model but I can’t afford it.

By the end of next year, we _____ this advanced training course.

Having passed the entrance exam, _____ go away for a holiday.

Although he claims to have lef t his job voluntarily, he was actually _____ for misconduct.

Many minerals near the earth’s surface exist in small _____.

The director retired early _____ ill -health.

Coffee is the second most valuable ________ after oil

The government is determined to ________terrorism.

Out ________for a walk after she finished doing her homework

Lucia was surprised when her guests ________late for the party

He's left his book at home; he's always so________.

We are going to build a fence around the field with________to breeding sheep and cattle

When his parents are away, his oldest brother ________.

If he had been more careful, he ________.

      A. won’t fall                B. wouldn’t fall          C. wouldn’t have fallen D. would haven’t fallen

We should participate in the movements________the natural environment.

Over 20 years ________but I never forgot the time we first met each other.

The new manager explained to the staff that she hoped to ________new procedures to save time and money.

I don’t think you have been watering the plants near the gate. The soil is ________.

The company has just got a big order and the workers are working round the ________.

The university is proud of their students, ________earn national recognition.

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.

After the storm life _{…………………..} got back to normal.     (quick)

The music show was really _{…………………..}. (entertain)

We are waiting to have the new _{…………………..} installed. (equip)

He expressed strong _{…………………..} to the plan. (object)

Many young people _{…………………..} work for charity organization. (volunteer)

There are some music _{…………………..} between the two lectures. (perform)

The _{…………………..} of Vietnamese trademarks has been remarkably increasing. (popular)

It is important to create a safe, _{………………….. ………}environment for children. (threat)

He was an _{…………………..} successful mayor from 1981 to 1984. (stand)

They were unprepared to accept all of the conditions of the contract. (prepare)

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.

Unless we polish metals frequently, they rust or tarnish when exposure to air.

Will Linh mind if I took his motorbike without asking him?

Julie failed her driving test because she hasn’t practiced enough.

Several people have apparent tried to change the man’s mind, but he refuses to listen.

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

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

Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.

Going to Australia has always appealed _{…………………..} me.

Jamie insisted _{…………………..} helping me clean up after the party.

The winning numbers for the National Lottery are chosen _{…………………..} random.

I’ve known her _{…………………..} sight for a long time, but I haven’t been introduced to her yet.

Although there isn’t a ban _{……….…..} cars, they prefer people to use public transport to get to work.

 Home life is seen (60) ________ as important as working.

because this leads to quite an improvement in their (62) ________ if they have some rest.

SECTION IV. WRITITNG (4 POINTS)

Part 1: Questions 86 – 95. (2 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.

He hasn’t written to his parents for two months.->The last time.................

I would like you to help me to put these things away. ->Would................

The boring documentary made her feel asleep.-> The documentary was so..............

Life is meaningless if we don’t live for others.-> Unless we..........

People say that Jenny lived in Texas, America for 8 years.-> Jenny...........

They don’t let anyone enter the area.-> Nobody ................

It rained heavily, so the football match was cancelled.-> But for.......

Kate is the only real friend that Dolly has.-> Except......

They recommended opening new factories in the depressed area.-> They.......

She never seems to succeed even though she studies much.-> Much.....

Part 2: Questions 96 – 105. (2 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.

As a result of the strong wind last night, several tiles came off the roof. (because)

-> Several tiles came off the roof _{…………………………………………………..} so strong last night.

Simona last wrote to me seven months ago. (heard)-> I ……….. Simona for seven months.

I don’t recommend hiring skis at this shop. (advisable)-> It’s …………….. skis at this shop.

Mike's father started the company that Mike now runs. (set)

-> The company that Mike now runs _{…………………………………………………..} his father.

The number of car owners has risen over the past five years. (rise)

-> Over the past five years, there _{…………………………………………………..} in the number of car owners

Naomi said that she would never talk to anyone else about the matter. (discuss)-> Naomi promised never ………….. anyone else.

“This is the best hotel I’ve ever stayed in” my colleague said. (never)-> “I’ve ……………………….. a good hotel.” my colleague said.

There were very few people at the concert last night. (came)-> Hardly ……………….. the concert last night.

Why has he put off all the meetings recently? (been)-> Why ………………….. recently?

It is advisable to type your application immediately. (be)-> It is advisable that your ………………….. immediately.