Bộ 10 đề ôn thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng anh lớp 9 có lời giải chi tiết (Đề 1)

SECTION I: LISTENING (You will hear twice for each part)

Part 1. Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct answer for each of the following blanks.

What thing caused a mess in the dryer?

SECTION III: READING

Part 1. Questions 56 – 65

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

Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made (56)_________ of various forms of communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral (57)_________. When there is a language (58)_________, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions (59)_________ for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to (60)_________ to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot. Body language (61)_________ ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod (62)_________ approval, while shaking the head (63)_________ a negative reaction. Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be (64)_________ in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people. (65)_________ verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.

Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made (56)_________ of various forms of communication.

Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral (57)_________.

When there is a language (58)_________,

communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions (59)_________ for letters, words, and ideas.

Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to (60)_________ to this form of expression.

Body language (61)_________ ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally.

A nod (62)_________ approval

while shaking the head (63)_________ a negative reaction.

Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be (64)_________ in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals.

(65) _________ verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.

Part 2. Questions 66 – 75

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

     In the world today, particular in the two most industrialized areas, North America and Europe, recycling is the big news. People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the environment. Recycling means finding ways to use products a second time. The motto of the recycling movement is “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”.

     The first step is to reduce garbage. In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings. A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box and a bag. All that packaging is wasted resources. People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils. Another way to reduce waste is to buy high-quality products. When low-quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy. For example, if a customer buys a high-quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message. In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers. To reduce garbage, the throw-away must stop.

     The second step is to reuse. It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles. After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the stores. The manufacturers of the drinks collect bottles, wash them, and then fill them again. The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved. In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice. In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throw-away bottles.

     The third step being environmentally sensitive is to recycle. Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again. Aluminum cans are expensive to make. It takes the same amount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours. When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world’s

precious resources.  

It is a waste when customers buy low-quality products because _______.

The word “motto” is closest in meaning to _______.

People can do the following to reduce waste EXCEPT _______.

What is the topic of the passage?

Which area is considered one of the most industrialized?

The word “practice” is closest in meaning to _______.

What does the word “sensitive” means?

What best describe the process of reuse?

What are the two things mentioned as examples of recycling?

Garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because _______.

What clothing did the woman have in the dryer?

Part 3: Questions 76 – 85

Read the text and fill in one word which best fits each gap.

LOOKING FOR A JOB

I finished university six month (76) _{……………………….…}, I’ve got a degree in business administration. I enjoyed the course very much although I realize I should have studied a lot harder! A few of my friends have (77) _{……………………….…}got full-time jobs but most of us are still waiting (78) _{……………………….…} something suitable to turn up. Meanwhile, I make sure that I keep myself busy. I look through the job advertisements (79) _{……………………….…}the newspapers every day and I also ask all the people I know to tell me if they hear of any vacancies (80) _{……………………….…} they work . What I am looking for is something challenging and I would certainly be happy to move to another city or even work abroad for a while. The (81) _{……………………….…} is not so important at this stage, provided I earn enough to live on, (82) _{……………………….…} I don’t want to continue having to depend on my parents , although they are (83) _{……………………….…}generous to me. At the moment, I’m working in a nearby restaurant two evenings (84) _{……………………….…} week, washing up and generally helping out, which brings a little money. The other people working there are very friendly, and many of them are in the same (85) _{……………………….…}as me, so we have lots of to talk about.

I finished university six month (76) _{……………………….…}, I’ve got a degree in business administration.

A few of my friends have (77) _{……………………….…}got full-time jobs

but most of us are still waiting (78) _{……………………….…} something suitable to turn up.

I look through the job advertisements (79) _{……………………….…}the newspapers every day and I also ask all the people

I know to tell me if they hear of any vacancies (80) _{……………………….…} they work .

The (81) _{……………………….…} is not so important at this stage,

provided I earn enough to live on, (82) _{……………………….…} I don’t want to continue having to depend on my parents

although they are (83) _{……………………….…}generous to me.

At the moment, I’m working in a nearby restaurant two evenings (84) _{……………………….…} week, washing up and generally helping out, which brings a little money.

The other people working there are very friendly, and many of them are in the same (85) _{……………………….…}as me, so we have lots of to talk about.

Who does the man need to call?

Where is the man going to get new clothes for his wife?

What happens at the end of the conversation?

Part 2. Complete the form below.Write no more than three words or numbers for each answer.

DRURY’S ELECTRICAL STORE 
WORK FORM

Example                          Answer
Customer’s Name:         Phillipa Hutton

Address:                         13 Glen AvenueWestley

Postcode:                        (6)_{……………………….………………}

Home Tel:                       01748 524965

Mobile Tel:                     (7)_{……………………….………………}

Customer Receipt:         Yes/ No

Date of Repair Enquiry:          (8)_{……………………….………………}

Job Number:                  J25

Problem:                         New TV doesn’t work

Questions 4 – 5. Circle the correct letter A – D.

Which room did Jane want to use the new television?

What will Jane do while the man is looking at her new television?

Questions 6-10. Answer the questions below. Write no more than three words or a number for each answer.         

What was the problem with the television?

What day is Jane’s nephew’s birthday next week?

How old will Jane’s nephew be next week?

What does Jane think her nephew would like for his birthday?

What time will Jane go back to the shop tomorrow?

SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR

Part 1: Questions from 16 to 36. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each)

Choose the best answer to each question.

I could not turn in my paper on time because my word processor _______.

You must always ­­_______ us the truth” the judge said to the man.

Her father is a _______ drinker. He is always drinking.

Don’t set off fireworks too closely to your house, _______?

Trains stop here in order to _______ passengers only.

In recent years, more and more people _______ for things with credit cards.

He was the first person _______ the fire.

Who was the man with you yesterday?”   - “He was _______.”

John: “I didn’t pass my driving test.”   -Anna: “_______!”

You can _______ your sister to our party tonight.

You need more exercise, so you should _______ golf.

I like that photo very much. Could you make an _______ for me?

His roses won the first ________in the local flower competition.

I got impatient waiting for my turn to _________.

This is not a good essay”, said the lecturer. “I find your arguments ________.”

We try to help our mother _______ household chores.

It’s high time we _______ something about the pollution.

I _______ my hand to draw her attention but she took no _______ of me.

There are many ways________to Rome

What chemical is this ? It is ________a horrible smell.

Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45.

Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences.

_{……………………….…………}is her biggest flaw, and it has made her lose lots of friends.

There's no _{……………………….………………}that he's the actual murderer.

His yawning in class was a clear sign of his _{……………………….………………}; he never slept more than 5 hours.

My mum asked me to give her an _{……………………….……………}for my poor behaviour.

His parents' _{……………………….………………}made him feel really unloved.

There's another _{……………………….………………}of the story.

You would _{……………………….………………}too many people off with that speech

There is already enough _{……………………….………………}without that, you know.

I feel _{……………………….………………}about including the last sentence.

Now surely our _{……………………….………………}government must go.

Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50

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

Ginger is three times so hot as cumin, but not as hot as chili powder.

Some of the people were standing in the street watched the parade, while others were singing songs.

It is the writing English that causes difficulties to foreigners.

Iwouldhavetowalkformilestotakethatpackagewereyou not tobringthemherenow.

She is too beautiful that I cannot stop looking at her.

Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55.

Fill in each of the sentences with correct prepositions.

We all dream of a salary that is commensurate _{……………………….…}our skills and experience.

She was conscious _{……………………….…}the fact that everone was staring at her.

A diet deficient _{……………………….…}witamin D may cause the disease rickets.

A good teacher is always attentive _{……………………….…}their student's needs.

A suspect has been detained _{……………………….…}the police for questioning.

SECTION IV: WRITING

Part 1: Questions from 86 to 90.

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

I was so tired that I don’t feel like eating.

I will not come if his friend does not invite me.

You have to pay a lot for this motorbike.

You remembered to post the letter, didn’t you?

Laurence hasn’t seen his sister since she left for Japan.

But for his encouragement, they wouldn’t have been successful.

The cost of living has gone up considerably in the last few years.

“Why didn’t I learn to drive before?” thought the manager.

My parents find fault with everything I do.

The man continued to feel unsafe until they crossed the border.

Part 2: Questions from 91 to 92.

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.

Peter was the first person I asked for advice. whose

If you are not satisfied with the hotel service, you should say so. make

As long as I know you'll support me, I won't worry about money. count

Driving a car without insurance is illegal.law

They've postponed the meeting until January. off

If you need any help, you can always call me. (hesitate)

Whose idea was it to organise a party for her? (came)

The assistant said that it was not possible for me to get a refund. (given)

Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves (descended)

That woman looks a lot like my mother. (bears)