Bộ 10 đề ôn thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng anh lớp 9 có đầy đủ đáp án (Đề 4)

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

TORNADOES AND TYPHOONS

People often confuse typhoons and tornadoes, even though they are very different. Both are extremely destructive weather phenomina, with very (56) ________ winds, but the similarity ends there.

Typhoons, also known as hurricanes, form only on water. They are such large storms that we can see them clearly only from space. In a satellite photograph, a typhoon (57) ________like an enormous circular blanket of thick cloud. It may have a small hole in the centre, (58) ________ an “eye”.

Tornadoes, on the other hand, are much smaller. A person on the ground can easily (59) ________ a photo of a tornado, although it might be a dangerous thing to do. It would be much wiser to look for (60) ________ than to hunt for your camera if a tornado is coming your (61) ________.

Unlike typhoons, tornadoes can form over both land and water. When a tornado (62) ________ over a lake or the sea, it can create a waterspout which can be well over a kilometre in (63) ________. Just like a  tornadoes over land, waterspouts can (64) ________ and transport some interesting objects. There have, for instance, been reports of fish being carried through the air and (65) ________ onto boats.

Both are extremely destructive weather phenomina, with very (56) ________ winds, but the similarity ends there.

In a satellite photograph, a typhoon (57) ________like an enormous circular blanket of thick cloud.

It may have a small hole in the centre, (58) ________ an “eye”.

A person on the ground can easily (59) ________ a photo of a tornado, although it might be a dangerous thing to do.

It would be much wiser to look for (60) ________ than to hunt for your camera

if a tornado is coming your (61) ________.

When a tornado (62) ________ over a lake or the sea

it can create a waterspout which can be well over a kilometre in (63) ________.

Just like a tornadoes over land, waterspouts can (64) ________ and transport some interesting objects.

There have, for instance, been reports of fish being carried through the air and (65) ________ onto boats.

SECTION I: LISTENING

You will hear part of a radio interview, with a woman called Mary, who is talking about her gardening business. Choose the correct answer from A, B or C for each of the following questions.

When did Mary first become interested in gardening?

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

Although noise, commonly defined as unwanted sound, is a widely recognized form of pollution, it is very difficult to measure because the discomfort experienced by different individuals is highly subjective and, therefore, variable. Exposure to lower levels of noise may be slightly irritating, whereas exposure to higher levels may actually cause hearing loss. Particularly in congested urban areas, the noise produced as a by-product of our advancing technology not only causes physical and psychological harm  but it also detracts from the quality of life for those exposed to it.

Unlike the eyes, which can be covered by the eyelids against strong light, the ear has no lid, and is, therefore, always open and vulnerable. Noise penetrates without protection.

Noise causes effects that the hearer cannot control and to which the body never becomes accustomed. Loud noises instinctively signal danger to any organism with a hearing mechanism, including human beings. In response, heartbeat and respiration accelerate, blood vessels constrict, the skin pales, and muscles tense. In fact, there is a general increase in functioning brought about by the flow of adrenaline released in response to fear, and some of these responses persist even longer than the noise, occasionally as long as thirty minutes after the sound has ceased.

Because noise is unavoidable in a complex, industrial society, we are constantly responding in the same way that we would respond to danger. Recently, researchers have concluded that noise and our response may be much more than an annoyance. It may be a serious threat to physical and psychological health and well-being, causing damage not only to the ear and brain but also to the heart and stomach. We have long known that hearing loss is America’s number one non-fatal health problem, but now we are learning that some of us with heart disease and ulcers may be victims of noise. Investigations on human subjects have demonstrated that babies are affected by noise even before they are born. Fetuses exposed to noise tend to be overactive, they cry easily, and they are more sensitive to gastrointestinal problems after birth. In addition, the psychological effect of noise is very important. Nervousness, irritability, tension, and anxiety increase, affecting the quality of rest during sleep, and the efficiency of activities during walking hours, as well as the way that we interact with one another.

Which of the following is the author’s main point?

According to the author’s definition, what is noise in urban areas?

Why is noise difficult to measure?

The word “congested” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by __________

The word “it” refers to __________.

According to the passage, people respond to loud noise in the same way that they respond to __________.

Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “accelerate”?

The phrase “as well as” in paragrah 4 is the closest in meaning to which of the following?

It can be inferred from this passage that the eye __________.

With which of the following would the author most probably agree?

When did she decide to start her business?

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

A NEW CRUISE SHIP

          One of the biggest passenger ships in history, (76) …………………… Island Princess, carries people on cruises around the Caribbean. More than double the weight of the Titanic (the large passenger ship which sank in 1912), it was (77) …………………… large to be built in one piece. Instead, 48 sections in total (78) …………………… made in different places. The ship was then put together at a shipbuilding yard in Italy.

          The huge weight of the Island Princessis partly due to her enormous height, (79) …………………… is an incredible 41 metres. When compared with the Titanic, she is also a much broader ship. As (80) …………………… as length is concerned, there’s little difference - the  Island Princess is over 250 metres (81) ……………………, similar to the length of the Titanic.

          The Island Princesscan carry up to 2,600 passengers (82) …………………… has 1,321 cabins, including 25 specially designed for use by disabled passengers. There is entertainment on board to suit (83) …………………… age and interest, from dancing to good drama. The Island Princess seems very likely to be a popular holiday choice for many years to come even though most people will (84) …………………… to save up in order to be (85) …………………… to afford the trip.

One of the biggest passenger ships in history, (76) _{……………………} Island Princess, carries people on cruises around the Caribbean  

More than double the weight of the Titanic (the large passenger ship which sank in 1912), it was (77) _{………………} large to be built in one piece

Instead, 48 sections in total (78) _{……………………} made in different places

The huge weight of the Island Princessis partly due to her enormous height, (79) _{……………………} is an incredible 41 metres

As (80) _{……………………} as length is concerned

there’s little difference - the Island Princess is over 250 metres (81) _{……………………}, similar to the length of the Titanic.

The Island Princesscan carry up to 2,600 passengers (82) _{……………………} has 1,321 cabins, including 25 specially designed for use by disabled passengers

There is entertainment on board to suit (83) _{……………………} age and interest, from dancing to good drama.

The Island Princess seems very likely to be a popular holiday choice for many years to come even though most people will (84) _{……………………}to save up

in order to be (85) _{……………………}to afford the trip.

What caused her most problems at the beginning?

She gets most of her new customers ________.

If the work is very heavy ________.

In the future she plans to ________.

Listen to the recording twice. Complete the form below. Write no more than two words or a number for each answer.

                 Name:             Sanjay (7) _{…………………………..}

                 Age:                27

                 Occupation:    (8) _{…………………………..}

                 Other expeditions:

                                         • has crossed (9) _{…………………………..}

                                         • has climbed Mount (10) _{…………………………..}

                 Special skills:

                                         • has done a (11) _{…………………………..}course

                                         • can speak (12) _{…………………………..}

                 Qualifications:

                                         • degree in (13) _{…………………………..}

                 Free-time activities:

                                         • likes (14) _{…………………………..}

                                         • spend time at (15) _{…………………………..}

SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR 

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

All of students in the country have been away from school for the last four weeks because of ________ of Covid-19.

The success of both the women’s and men’s football teams has proven to be a ________ moment in the country’s participation at the SEA Games.

Vietnam is expected to enjoy a trade surplus for the fourth ________ year and the nation’s total export and import value may attain US$ 500 billion this year.

The win represents the first time that the Vietnamese men ________ a gold medal in the men’s football event in the history of the SEA Games.

Vietnamese football enjoyed a hugely ________ 2019 and are now the undisputed king of ASEAN football.

“Please, will you just tidy your room, and stop ________excuses!”

To do ________professionally requires a lot of skills.

The business ________after new incentives were introduced.

In her time, Isadora Duncan was ________today a liberated woman.

- “If only I hadn’t lent him all my money!” - “________.”

All of students in the country have been away from school for the last four weeks because of ________ of Covid-19.

The Red Cross is ________to giving medical aid and other help to victims of disasters.

“Shall we wait a little longer?” –“________.”

The school principal ________that all students hand in their cell phones to teachers during school years.

The pub was so crowded that he could __________ get to the bar.

It is not surprising that he became a writer because he always longed to see his name ________.

"Don’t forget to do as I have told you." - "________."

His house is nothing out of the ________; it's just an average five-room house.

The move to a different environment had brought about a significant ________in Mary’s state of mind.

Is he really ________to judge a brass band contest?

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

_{…………………………}baggage is subject to extra charges. (weigh)

The Earth is experiencing a major _{…………………………}in the climate. (heave)

The Army tried unsuccessfully to _{…………………………} the Government. (throw)

He was _{…………………………} thinner than he had been the year before. (decide)

They all cheered _{…………………………} as their team came out. (enthusiasm)

Our school set up a project to _{…………………………} the library system. (computer)

There was a _{…………………………} dissatisfaction with the government’s policies. (wide)

He examined the parcel _{…………………………}, as he had no idea what it could be. (suspect)

Like oil, gas is a fossil fuel and is thus a _{…………………………} source of energy. (renew)

The steak was really _{…………………………} so I sent it back with instructions to cook it for another five minutes. (do)

Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.

More than ten students have failed the exam, that surprised the class teacher.

It was so an exciting novel that I do not want to stop reading it.

A laser vaporizes the bone without touch any of the surrounding tissue.

The assumption that smoking has bad effects on our health have been proved.

Million of people who work in the city live in the surrounding suburbs.

Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.

Go to our website to get the address _{……………………} your nearest branch.

There’s been a steady increase _{……………………} the value of the euro.

I'm going to call the cinema to find _{……………………} what time the film starts.

Joe ran as fast as he could and managed to get _{……………………} the bus just before it left.

There is a growing awareness _{……………………} the impact of climate change among the young.

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

IonlyrealisedthatIhadforgottentoclosethedoorwhenshetoldme.

Onlywhen_{.........................................................................................................................................................................}

DespiteJack’sstrangeclothes,everybodyignoredhim.

Nobodytook_{.........................................................................................................................................................................}

We will not delay our voyage whether there is a rain or not.

→ Regardless _{.........................................................................................................................................................................}

That’s the strangest film I’ve ever seen.

→ I have _{.........................................................................................................................................................................}

Mai said “It is raining heavily outside.”

→ Mai said that _{.........................................................................................................................................................................}

Have you ever played a computer game before?

→ Is _{.........................................................................................................................................................................}

The water was so cold that the children couldn’t swim in it.

→The water wasn’t _{.........................................................................................................................................................................}

Because of the traffic jam, Andrew couldn't get to the interview on time.

→ The traffic jam prevented _{.........................................................................................................................................................................}

If you changed your mind, you would be welcome to join us.

→Were you _{.........................................................................................................................................................................}

We regret to inform you that your application for a job has not been successful.

→ Much to our _{.........................................................................................................................................................................}

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.

Tim looks nothing like his father at all. (take)

→ Tim _{…………………………………………………………………} his father at all.

I regret not studying hard at school.   (only)

→ If _{…………………………………………………………………} hard at school.

The warmth of her welcome surprised me. (aback)

→ I _{…………………………………………………………………} her warm welcome.

The motor in this machine needs cleaning once a week. (has)

→ The motor in this machine _{…………………………………………………………………} once a week.

The staff in that office all have great respect for their boss. (look)

→The staff in that office _{…………………………………………………………………} their boss.

It is not likely that the effects of global warming can be reversed. (likelihood)

→ There is _{…………………………………………………………………} reversing the effects of global warming.

I saw Jude Law for a brief second in the street. (glimpse)
→ I _{…………………………………………………………………} Jude Law in the street.

We feel uncomfortable in this weather. (fish)

 => We feel _{…………………………………………………………………} in the house.

Alison bought a house because she wanted to open a hotel (view)

→ Alison bought a house _{…………………………………………………………………} a hotel.

He determined to become a doctor (heart)

→He _{…………………………………………………………………} a doctor.