Bộ 10 đề ôn thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng anh lớp 9 có lời giải chi tiết (Đề 3)

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?

Part 1. Questions 56 – 65 

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

          The popular image of student life is of young people with few responsibilities enjoying themselves and (56) ________ very little work. This is often not true. Many older people now study at college or university, sometimes (57) ________a part-time basis while having a job and looking after a family. These students are often (58) ________motivated and work very hard.

          Younger students are often thought to be lazy and careless about money but this (59) ________ is changing. In Britain reduced government support for higher education means that students can no longer rely on having their expenses (60) ________for them. Formerly, students received a grant towards their living expenses. Now most can only get a loan (61) ________has to be paid back. Since 1999 they have paid over º1 000 towards tuition (62) ________and this amount will increase up to a maximum of 3000. In the US students already (63) ________pay for tuition and room and board. Many get a financial aid package which may (64) ________grants, scholarships and loans. 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.

The popular image of student life is of young people with few responsibilities enjoying themselves and (56) ________ very little work.

Many older people now study at college or university, sometimes (57) ________a part-time basis while having a job and looking after a family.

These students are often (58) ________motivated and work very hard.

Younger students are often thought to be lazy and careless about money but this (59) ________ is changing.

In Britain reduced government support for higher education means that students can no longer rely on having their expenses (60) ________for them.

Now most can only get a loan (61) ________has to be paid back

Since 1999 they have paid over º1 000 towards tuition (62) ________and this amount will increase up to a maximum of 3000.

In the US students already (63) ________pay for tuition and room and board.

Many get a financial aid package which may (64) ________grants, scholarships and loans.

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.

What happened at the intersection?

Part 2. Questions 66 – 75

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

     Experts in climatology and other scientists are becoming extremely concerned about the changes to our climate which are taking place. Admittedly, climate changes have occurred on our planet before. For example, there have been several ice ages or glacial periods.

     These climatic changes, however, were different from the modern ones in that they occurred gradually and, as far as we know, naturally. The changes currently being monitored are said to be the result not of natural causes, but of human activity. Furthermore, the rate of change is becoming alarmignly rapid.

     The major problem is that the planet appears to be warming up. According to some experts, this warming process, known as global warming, is occurring at a rate unprecedented in the last 10,000 years. The implications for the planet are very serious. Rising global temperatures could give rise to such ecological disasters as extremely high increases in the incidence of flooding and of droughts. These in turn could have a harmful effect on agriculture.

     It is thought that this unusual warming of the Earth has been caused by so-called greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, being emitted into the atmosphere by car engines and modern industrial processes, for example. Such gases not only add to the pollution of the atmosphere, but also create a greenhouse effect, by which the heat of the sun is trapped. This leads to the warming up of the planet.

     Politicians are also concerned about climate change and there are now regular summits on the subject, attended by representatives from around 180 of the world’s industrialized countries. Of these summits, the most important took place in Kyoto in Japan in 1997. There it was agreed that the most industrialized countries would try to reduce the volume of greenhouse gas emissions and were given targets for this reduction of emissions.

     It was also suggested that more forests should be planted to create so-called sinks to absorb greenhouse gases. At least part of the problem of rapid climate change has been caused by too drastic deforestation.

     Sadly, the targets are not being met. Even more sadly, global warnings about climate changes are often still being regarded as scaremongering.

According to the passage, in what way did the climate changes in the ice ages differ from the modern ones?

The word “alarmingly” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________.            

According to the passage, agriculture could _________.

Greenhouse gases cause the warming up of the Earth because they _________.

According to the passage, 1997 witnessed _________.

It can be inferred from the passage that the countries which are mainly responsible for global warming are _________.

The word “There” in paragraph 5 refers to _________.

Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?

The word “drastic” in paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to _________.

What is probably the writer’s attitude toward global warning?

What does the police officer tell the man about his driver's license?   

Part 3: Questions 76 – 85

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

In a village on the east coast of Scotland, people were waiting anxiously for news. 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, (76) there was a shout. 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.

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.

What can be implied from the driver's conversation about the officer's name?

What happens at the end of the conversation?

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

(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.

That cannot be a true story. He _________it up.

She was _________angry that she could not say a word.

They are having their house_________by a construction company.

The police have begun an_________into the accident which happened this afternoon.

This carpet really needs_________. Can you do it for me, son?

Parts of the country are suffering water_________after the unusually dry summer.

My teacher reminded me _________my essay carefully before handing it in.

Sarah: “Oh my God, I’ve missed my bus.” Christ: “_________. Another will come here in ten minutes.”

No sooner_________my car than the alarm went off.

College students are becoming less dependent_________their teachers.

A military junta has taken over power in the country after the democratic administration _________.

She was kept awake for most of the night by the _________of a mosquito in her car.

Getting a good school _________is what you need to do.

My decision to leave university after a year is one I now_________regret.

A. “If only I hadn’t said that to her”.             B. “ _________.”

A. “I apologize to you for not keeping my promise” B. “ _________.”

A. “How come you didn’t tell me that you would quit the job?”         B. “ _________.”

Stop fighting you two- shake hands and ________your peace with each other!

Fire crews have been operating at full_________.

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.

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)