Bộ 10 đề ôn thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng anh lớp 9 có lời giải chi tiết (Đề 3)
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SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points) (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 law did the driver break in the school zone?
He didn't yield to children crossing the road.
He parked illegally near the school.
He exceeded the speed limit.
What happened at the intersection?
The driver didn't use his turn signals.
The driver didn't come to a complete stop.
The driver failed to yield to other drivers.
What does the police officer tell the man about his driver's license?
The license is no longer valid.
The driver is using someone else's license.
The license is only good for 6 more months.
What can be implied from the driver's conversation about the officer's name?
The driver plans to report the officer to his superiors.
The driver tells the officer that they have met before.
The driver hints that the officer could let him off.
What happens at the end of the conversation?
The driver gets a ticket.
The officer arrests the driver.
The driver is taken to court.
Part 2. Listen to the recording twice. Complete the form below. Write no more than three words or numbers for each answer.
University Clubs | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday |
Name of club | film | climbing | chess |
Extra activities | discussions | (1) ……………………. trips | (2) ………………………….. |
Current number of members | (3) ………………………….. | 40 | 55 |
Contact | Events organiser | (4) club ………………………….. | Maths tutor |
(5). meets twice a …………………………..
(6). excursion to France in the …………………………..
(7). subscriptions paid …………………………..
Benefits:
(8). discounts on …………………………..
(9). annual …………………………..
(10). free entrance to climbing …………………………..in Cardiff
SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR
Part 1: Questions from 16 to 36.
Choose the best answer to each question.
Neither Tom nor his brothers_________willing to help their mother with the housework.
was
is
are
has been
That cannot be a true story. He _________it up.
must have made
should have made
would have made
can have made
She was _________angry that she could not say a word.
so
such
too much
so many
They are having their house_________by a construction company.
to paint
painted
being painted
painting
The police have begun an_________into the accident which happened this afternoon.
investigation
investigating
investigatory
investigate
This carpet really needs_________. Can you do it for me, son?
cleaning
cleaned
being cleaned
clean
Parts of the country are suffering water_________after the unusually dry summer.
thirst
shortage
supply
hunger
My teacher reminded me _________my essay carefully before handing it in.
checking
to check
to have checked
checked
Sarah: “Oh my God, I’ve missed my bus.” Christ: “_________. Another will come here in ten minutes.”
Thank you
Don’t mention it
I hope so
Don’t worry
No sooner_________my car than the alarm went off.
the thief touched
touched the thief
the thief had touched
had the thief touched
College students are becoming less dependent_________their teachers.
on
of
with
to
A military junta has taken over power in the country after the democratic administration _________.
collapsed
stumbled
vanished
abandoned
She was kept awake for most of the night by the _________of a mosquito in her car.
whine
moan
groan
screech
Getting a good school _________is what you need to do.
report
mark
raise
comment
My decision to leave university after a year is one I now_________regret.
harshly
painfully
keenly
heavily
A. “If only I hadn’t said that to her”. B. “ _________.”
Ah, well, that is life.
Yes, you mustn’t have done like that
No worry, that’s nothing
No, you’ve done a very good job
A. “I apologize to you for not keeping my promise” B. “ _________.”
Well, that’s out of question.
Your apology is accepted.
I am grateful to that.
That was very sweet of you.
A. “How come you didn’t tell me that you would quit the job?” B. “ _________.”
Because I knew you would make a fuss about it.
I would love to. Thank you.
I found the job so demanding.
Because I’m so bored with it.
Stop fighting you two- shake hands and ________your peace with each other!
set
do
make
bring
Fire crews have been operating at full_________.
effort
power
strength
energy
Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45. (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences.
Will you please give us some …………………………..explanation?
You should …………………………..yourselves with the new environment.
She likes going …………………………..with her classmates.
Are there any …………………………..between them?
There’re many …………………………..programs at the Festival in hue.
Although some societies are …………………………..undeveloped, their languages are very complex.
It’s education that helps with the …………………………..of knowledge for the young
He likes watching …………………………..programs on TV.
Many …………………………..say that is the best method to adopt
Esperanto,however,proves to be useless because it’s …………………………...
Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50.
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
She is among the few who wants to quit smoking instead of cutting down.
Five miles beyond the hills were a fire with its flames reaching up to the sky
The main divisions of geologic time, called eras, are subdivided in periods.
She wishes we didn’t sent her the candy yesterday because she’s on a diet.
He passed the exams with high scores, that makes his parents happy.
Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55.
Fill in each of the sentences with correct prepositions.
Many people were attracted ……………………..the shop's special offers.
I don't get …………………..well with my new neighbor. He is so rude!
The local police are talking to Tom. I think he is …………………..suspicion for the crime.
I never found ……………………..about my wife's affairs until well after the divorce.
To help your heart Mr. Jones, I suggest you keep ……………………all fatty foods for a few months.
The popular image of student life is of young people with few responsibilities enjoying themselves and (56) ________ very little work.
producing
doing
making
carrying
Many older people now study at college or university, sometimes (57) ________a part-time basis while having a job and looking after a family.
on
with
for
at
These students are often (58) ________motivated and work very hard.
mainly
absolutely
highly
adequately
Younger students are often thought to be lazy and careless about money but this (59) ________ is changing.
position
condition
state
situation
In Britain reduced government support for higher education means that students can no longer rely on having their expenses (60) ________for them.
to pay
pay
paying
paid
Now most can only get a loan (61) ________has to be paid back
who
what
which
whether
Since 1999 they have paid over º1 000 towards tuition (62) ________and this amount will increase up to a maximum of 3000.
charge
allowances
money
fees
In the US students already (63) ________pay for tuition and room and board.
had better
may
have to
should
Many get a financial aid package which may (64) ________grants, scholarships and loans.
consist
belong
include
compose
The fear of having large debts places (65) ________pressure on students and many take part-time jobs during the term and work full-time in the vacations.
large
generous
considerate
considerable
According to the passage, in what way did the climate changes in the ice ages differ from the modern ones?
They occurred naturally over a long period of time
They were partly intended.
They were wholly the result of human activity.
They were fully monitored by humans.
The word “alarmingly” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________.
disapprovingly
disappointingly
surprisingly
worryingly
According to the passage, agriculture could _________.
make the global warming more serious
be indirectly affected by the global temperature rises
give rise to many ecological disasters
be directly damaged by the rises in global temperature
Greenhouse gases cause the warming up of the Earth because they _________.
are emitted by car engines
trap heat from the sun
do not add to atmosphere pollution
are unusual gases
According to the passage, 1997 witnessed _________.
the largest number of summits on the subject of climate change
the most important summit on climate change taking place in Kyoto, Japan
the highest attendance by representatives from 180 industrialized countries
widespread concern about climate change
It can be inferred from the passage that the countries which are mainly responsible for global warming are _________.
countries with the warmest climate
developing countries
developed countries
the most industrialized countries
The word “There” in paragraph 5 refers to _________.
the world’s industrialized countries
regular summits on climate change
the most industrialized countries
the 1997 summit in Kyoto, Japan
Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
Carbon dioxide is one of the gases that may cause the so-called greenhouse effect.
The so-called sinks created by forests can absorb greenhouse gases.
The problem of rapid climate change has been caused mainly by deforestation.
Politicians are among those who are concerned about climate change.
The word “drastic” in paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to _________.
hard
severe
widespread
obvious
What is probably the writer’s attitude toward global warning?
Optimistic
Pessimistic
Neutral
Positive
Two of their fishing-boats had (76)…………………………..caught in the storm which had blown up during the night.
In the cottages round the harbour people stoodby their door, (77) …………………………..worried to talk
The rest of the fishing fleet had reached the harbour before dark, and the men from these ships waited and watched with the wives and families of (76) …………………………..missing men.
Some had (76) ………………………….. thick blankets and some flasks to hot drinks,
knowing that the men (76) ………………………….. be cold and tried.
As dawn began to break over (76) …………………………..the east,
, a small point if light was (76) …………………………..in the darkness
of the water and a (76) ………………………….. minutes later,
Before long, the two boats (76) ………………………….. turning in, past the lighthouse, to the inside of the harbour.
The men (76) ………………………….. helped out of their boats, and although they were stiff from cold and tiredness, they were all safe.
SECTION IV: WRITING
Part 1: Questions from 86 to 95.
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
My mother was the most warm-hearted person I’ve ever known.
He lost his money simply because he wasn’t careful.
He can speak French well enough to go to the conference.
Martin had difficulty in accepting the loss of his money.
No matter how hard I tried, I could not open the window.
“It certainly wasn’t me who took your English book.” Tom said
She has never been to the ballet before.
The result of the match was never in doubt.
Under no circumstances should you phone the police.
“You broke my bicycle, Minh!” said Hoa.
Part 2: Questions from 96 to 105.
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.
Carol didn't listen to what her teacher said.(attention)
The party was rather disappointing.(time)
Despite the late departure of the flight, it arrived on time. (although)
The coffee machine in our office hasn't worked for three months. (out)
The manager failed to persuade Karen to take the job. (succeed)
He had a very traditional upbringing, didn’t he? (traditionally)
Anthony wasn’t at all discouraged by this bad experience. (put)
I had trouble in following the instructions. (difficult)
My parents were always what to do when I was small. (being)
She seemed quite unhappy when I saw her last week. (look)
