Bộ 10 đề ôn thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng anh lớp 9 có đáp án (Đề 7)

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?

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.

          More than two hundred years ago, the term “ enviromental polution” was quite strange to people. They lived healthily, drank (56) ________ water, and breathed fresh air. In those days, industry was not well- developed. Nowadays, the (57) ________ is quite different. The world today is faced with many (58) ________ threats. The most dangerous threat of all is war, and after the threat of war is (59) ________. People all over the world are worried about things that are happening to the environment. 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. Everybody knows that cars emit dangerous gases that cause poisonous (61) ________ and cancer, but no one wants to travel on foot or by bicycles. Manufactures know that (62) ________ from factories make water and (63) ________ polluted, but they do not want to spend a lot of their money on (64) ________ the wastes safely. (65) ________ rubbish is bad for our health, but no one wants to spend time burying it. Is it worth talking a lot about polution?

They lived healthily, drank (56) ________ water, and breathed fresh air.

Nowadays, the (57) ________ is quite different

The world today is faced with many (58) ________ threats

The most dangerous threat of all is war, and after the threat of war is (59) ________.

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

Everybody knows that cars emit dangerous gases that cause poisonous (61) ________ and cancer, but no one wants to travel on foot or by bicycles

Manufactures know that (62) ________ from factories

make water and (63) ________ polluted, but they do not wan

to spend a lot of their money on (64) ________ the wastes safely

(65) ________ rubbish is bad for our health, but no one wants to spend time burying it. Is it worth talking a lot about polution?

On Robin’s last trip to Argentina, the weather was _______.

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

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

Continents and ocean basins represent the largest identifiable bodies on Earth. On the solid portions of the planet, the second most prominent features are flat plains, elevated plateaus, and large mountain ranges. In geography, the term “continent” refers to the surface of continuous landmasses that together comprise about 29.2% of the planet’s surface. On the other hand, another definition is prevalent in the general use of the term that deals with extensive mainlands, such as Europe or Asia, that actually represent one very large landmass. Although all continents are bounded by water bodies or high mountain ranges, isolated mainlands, such as Greenland and India-Pakistan areas are called subcontinents. In some circles, the distinction between continents and large islands lies almost exclusively in the size of particular landmass.

The analysis of compression and tension in the earth’s crust has determined that continental structures are composed of layers that underlie continental shelves. A great deal of disagreement among geologists surrounds the issue of exactly how many layers underlie each landmass because of their distinctive mineral and chemical composition. It is also quite possible that the ocean floor rests on the top of unknown continents that have not yet been explored. The continental crust is believed to have been formed by means of a chemical reaction when lighter materials separated from heavier ones, thus settling at various levels within the crust. Assisted by the measurements of the specifics within crust formations by means of monitoring earthquakes, geologists can speculate that a chemical split occurred to form the atmosphere, sea water, and the crust before it solidified many centuries ago.

Although each continent has its special features, all consist of various combinations of components that include shields, mountain belts, intracratonic basins, margins, volcanic plateaus, and block vaulted belts. The basic differences among continents lie in the proportion and the composition of these features relative to the continent size. Climatic zones have a crucial effect on the weathering and formation of the surface features, soil erosion, soil deposition, land formation, vegetation, and human activities.

Mountain belts are elongated narrow zones that have a characteristic folded sedimentary organization of layers. They are typically produced during substantial crustal movements, which generate faulting and mountain building. When continental margins collide, the rise of a marginal edge leads to the formation of large mountain ranges, as explained by the plate tectonic theory. This process also accounts for the occurrence of mountain belts in ocean basins and produces evidence for the ongoing continental plate evolution.

What does this passage mainly discuss?

According to the passage, how do scientists define continents?

In the first paragraph, the word “bounded” is closest in meaning to ___________.

The author of the passage implies that the disagreement among scientists is based on the fact that ________.

The word “specifics” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to______.

The author of the passage implies that ___________.

According to the passage, what are the differences in the structure of continents?

In the last paragraph, the phrase “This process” refers to ___________.

The author of the passage implies that ___________.

The word “evidence” in the last line is closest in meaning to ___________.

What did Robin buy from the market he _____?

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

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

Fire was very important to man. He needed fire to (76) _{……………………}himself warm at night. He used fire to cook his food. He used fire to (77) _{……………………}away enemies and wild animals. In some parts of the world he used fire to signal messages. 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. He lit the candle and could tell the time by counting the number of parts left of the burning candle. But the candle clock (85) _{……………………}not always work well. If there was a wind blowing on the candle, the flame burned too quickly.

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

John has caught a cold recently. (down)-> John has ……………………… a cold recently.

How did Robin feel during the dance performance he saw?

What did Robin do while he stayed in the village?

What did Robin like about his favourite place?

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

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.

Turn off this machine, please. The harsh sound really _______ me crazy.

Everyone knew that _______ this task would require a considerable effort.

Mr. Tanner did his best to fix the faulty oven, but his _______ at repairing electrical devices wasn't good enough to succeed.

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

Don't get so nervous about his coming late. When you get to know him better, you'll learn to take it _______

The inconsiderate driver was _______ for parking his vehicle in the wrong place.

The idea to _______ a visit to the local council residence was welcomed by all the visitors.

His _______ of the safety regulations really can't be ignored any longer.

Let's _______ the place, it looks so gloomy and unpleasant.

What you are saying is quite _______, so give us, please, more details on the situation.

None of us has ever _______ of taking any rash steps against illegal broadcasting.

The student was _______ of understanding the theory even after the professor's profound explanation.

Patrick is too _______ a gambler to resist placing a bet on the final game.

The government have tried to ________the price of petrol, but they failed.

Never________ such a magnificent firework display.

 _________ back to her hometown, Julia found everything new and attractive.

I have had such important decisions_________ for the last three months

By the time you_________ the shopping, I'll be ready.

________ to the national park before, Sue was amazed to see the geyser.

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.

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.

I was really bored by the film last night. (found)-> I ……………… last night.