Bộ 10 đề ôn thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng anh lớp 9 có đáp án (Đề 7)
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SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 POINTS) (You will hear twice for each part)
Part 1: Questions from 1 to 6. (1,2 points -0.2/ each)
You will hear a radio interview with a man called Robin Marshall, who has written a book about Argentina. Choose the correct answer from A, B or C for each of the following questions.
What was Robin’s job in Argentina?
translator
tour guide
travelling salesman
On Robin’s last trip to Argentina, the weather was _______.
colder than he expected.
suitable for what he planned.
different from the forecasts he heard.
What did Robin buy from the market he _____?
a picture visited
a chair
a record
How did Robin feel during the dance performance he saw?
He wanted to get up and dance.
He wished he had continued his dance classes.
He was sad he didn’t dance well
What did Robin do while he stayed in the village?
He went on a bus tour.
He went into the forest.
He went on a river trip.
What did Robin like about his favourite place?
the wildlife
the views
the peace
Part 2: Questions from 7 to 15. (1.8 point - 0.2/ each)
Listen to the recording twice. Complete the form below. Write no more than two words or a number for each answer.
HEALTH CLUB CUSTOMER RESEARCH
Example | Answer |
Name: | Selina Thompson |
Occupation: | (7) …………………………… |
Age group: | (8) …………………………… |
Type of membership: | (9) …………………………… |
Length of membership: | (10) …………………………… years |
Why joined: | Recommended by a (11) …………………………… |
Visits to club per month: | Eight (on an average) |
Facility used most: | (12) …………………………… |
Facility not used (If any): | Tennis courts (because reluctant to pay) |
Suggestions for improvements: | Have more (13) …………………………… |
| Install (14) …………………………… in the gym. |
| Open (15) …………………………… later at weekends. |
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.
If you go on _______ me like this, I will never be able to finish writing my report.
disturbing
afflicting
concerning
affecting
Turn off this machine, please. The harsh sound really _______ me crazy.
takes
worries
drives
bothers
Everyone knew that _______ this task would require a considerable effort.
working
engaging
making
completing
Mr. Tanner did his best to fix the faulty oven, but his _______ at repairing electrical devices wasn't good enough to succeed.
service
skill
technique
craft
Judy didn't _______ for a second to agree to Mike's proposal as she had been in love with the boy for a long time
decide
linger
hesitate
await
Don't get so nervous about his coming late. When you get to know him better, you'll learn to take it _______
easy
loose
nice
fine
The inconsiderate driver was _______ for parking his vehicle in the wrong place.
inflicted
condemned
harassed
fined
The idea to _______ a visit to the local council residence was welcomed by all the visitors.
do
pay
go
walk
His _______ of the safety regulations really can't be ignored any longer.
disregard
unfamiliarity
carelessness
inattention
Let's _______ the place, it looks so gloomy and unpleasant.
miss
abandon
depart
disappear
What you are saying is quite _______, so give us, please, more details on the situation.
famous
accustomed
obvious
familiar
None of us has ever _______ of taking any rash steps against illegal broadcasting.
declared
persisted
approved
concluded
The student was _______ of understanding the theory even after the professor's profound explanation.
incompetent
incapable
helpless
unsuccessful
Patrick is too _______ a gambler to resist placing a bet on the final game.
instant
spontaneous
compulsive
continuous
The government have tried to ________the price of petrol, but they failed.
bring on
put in
bring down
get over
Never________ such a magnificent firework display.
have I seen before
have before seen I
have before I seen
before have I seen
_________ back to her hometown, Julia found everything new and attractive.
When arrived
As she arrive
On arrivin
On arrival
I have had such important decisions_________ for the last three months
to do
to make
to give
to put
By the time you_________ the shopping, I'll be ready.
did
will have done
have done
will do
________ to the national park before, Sue was amazed to see the geyser.
Being not
Not having been
Not being
Having not been
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.
……………… is a very serious problem in many countries (employ)
First ………………… are extremely important in the interview process (impress)
The lizards are classed as an …………… species in my country. (danger)
Several …… ………… have been killed by their own bombs.(terror)
Many people are very concerned about the ……………………………of the rainforests (destroy)
The recently political struggles could threaten the peace and …………… of the region. (stable)
His attitudes towards our teacher today are completely ………(defend)
As a student she lived very …………………, rarely going out and buying very few clothes.
I didn’t know who it was- with a mask on she was completely …………(recognise)
The new film was …………………………… good. (exception)
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.
The Department of Foreign Languages are not located in the new block.
The vase has the same design, but it is different shaped from that one.
Labor Day is always celebrated on first Monday in September
Before the nineteenth century it was rarely to find organized systems of adult education.
Exercising well is as important to your health as sleep and eating correctly.
Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55. (1 point - 0.2/ each)
Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
Sharon did not attend the meeting because she was ……………………the weather.
He is intent on passing the examination, but I’m doubtful ……………………his chances.
Following recent optimism ……………rising sales we have decided to sell products outside Europe
There is no comparison …………………the losses we made last year to the disaster of this year!
There has been a lot of opposition …………………… our decision to cut jobs next year.
They lived healthily, drank (56) ________ water, and breathed fresh air.
fresh
pure
clean
boiled
Nowadays, the (57) ________ is quite different
situation
case
circumstance
occasion
The world today is faced with many (58) ________ threats
chief
significant
major
main
The most dangerous threat of all is war, and after the threat of war is (59) ________.
contamination
polution
dirtying
poisoning
Actually, it is man that is (60) ________ the surroundings with many kinds of wastes from the devices that make human lives more comfortable and convenient
poisoning
destroying
dirtying
contaminating
Everybody knows that cars emit dangerous gases that cause poisonous (61) ________ and cancer, but no one wants to travel on foot or by bicycles
steam
vapor
air
moisture
Manufactures know that (62) ________ from factories
wastes
junks
garbage
litters
make water and (63) ________ polluted, but they do not wan
land
ground
soil
earth
to spend a lot of their money on (64) ________ the wastes safely
solving
dealing
processing
treating
(65) ________ rubbish is bad for our health, but no one wants to spend time burying it. Is it worth talking a lot about polution?
throwing
scattering
distributing
pouring
What does this passage mainly discuss?
Continental drift and division
Various definitions of the term “continent”
Continental structure and crust
Scientific analyses of continental crusts
According to the passage, how do scientists define continents?
As masses of land without divisions
As extensive bodies of land
As the largest identifiable features
As surgical compositions and ranges
In the first paragraph, the word “bounded” is closest in meaning to ___________.
covered
convened
delimited
dominated
The author of the passage implies that the disagreement among scientists is based on the fact that ________.
each continent has several planes and shelves
continents have various underlying layers of crust
continents undergo compression and experience tension
continents have different chemical make up
The word “specifics” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to______.
specialties
speculations
exact details
precise movements
The author of the passage implies that ___________.
it is not known exactly how the continental crust was formed
geologists have neglected the exploration of the ocean floor
scientists have concentrated on monitoring earthquakes
the earth’s atmosphere split into water and solids
According to the passage, what are the differences in the structure of continents?
The proportional size of continents to one another
Ratios of major components and their comparative size
The distinctive features of their elements
Climatic zones and their effect on the surface features
In the last paragraph, the phrase “This process” refers to ___________.
continental collision
mountain ranges
the rise of margins
plate tectonic theory
The author of the passage implies that ___________.
the process of mountain formation has not been accounted for
mountain ranges on the ocean floor lead to surface mountain building
faulting and continental margins are parts of plate edges
the process of continent formation has not been completed
The word “evidence” in the last line is closest in meaning to ___________.
eventually
confirmation
exemplification
challenge
Fire was very important to man. He needed fire to (76) ……………………himself warm at night.
He used fire to (77) ……………………away enemies and wild animals.
Red Indians, for (78) ……………………, used fire to make smoke signals
In some (79) ……………………countries people lit fire to warm their friends of danger
Fire was (80) ……………………used to give light.
Before the invention of the oil (81) ……………………, men used burning sticks as torchs.
And before man discovered gas (82) ……………………electricity, he hung small fires in wire baskets from posts to light the streets
One man even used fire to (83) ……………………the time. He invented a candle clock.
He made a candle that took exactly twelve hours to burn. Then he marked this candle in twelve (84) ……………………parts
But the candle clock (85) …………………… not always work well. If there was a wind blowing on the candle, the flame burned too quickly.
SECTION IV. WRITITNG (4 POINTS)
Part 1: Questions 86 – 95.
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. (2 point- 0.2/ each)
She is shy. That’s .why she didn’t go to your party last night.-> If................
Although he is industrious, he hasn’t succeeded.-> Industrious...................
“You are wearing a beautiful dress today!” Susan said to Mary.-> Susan complimented.................
“Don’t leave the house until I get back, William,” his mother said.-> William’s mother told...................
My protests were ignored by everybody.-> Nobody took..................
We left quietly so that we wouldn’t disturb her.-> So as.................
I haven't enjoyed myself so much for years.-> It's................
How long is it since they bought the car?-> When..................
He has helped me many times with my homework.-> Many a.............
Although he is young, he has won the Nobel Prize.-> Young.................
Part 2: Questions 96 – 105. (2 points - 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.
They are demolishing the old town hall on Friday. (pulled)-> The old town hall is ………………… on Friday.
I was angry when Sandra was rude to me this morning. (made)-> Sandra´s rudeness ……………… temper this morning.
I´m not like my grandfather, who could play the piano really well. (after)-> I ……………….………my grandfather, who could play the piano really well.
I´m going to throw away all those old newspapers tomorrow. (rid)-> I´m going to ………………… all those old newspapers tomorrow.
Peter has always admired his uncle for everything he has achieved. (looked)-> Peter has …………………… his uncle for everything he has achieved.
I couldn´t remember the way there, so I got a taxi. (forgotten)-> I ……………… get there, so I got a taxi
I'm not going to tolerate this untidiness any longer. (up)-> I have no ……………….………… this untidiness any longer.
It's ages since my sister and I had an argument. (out)-> My sister and I …………….………… ages.
John has caught a cold recently. (down)-> John has ……………………… a cold recently.
I was really bored by the film last night. (found)-> I ……………… last night.
