Bộ 10 đề ôn thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng anh lớp 9 có lời giải chi tiết (Đề 5)

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.

The woman is going to ___________.

SECTION III: READING

Part 1. Questions 56 – 65

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

Although all Americans do not (56) _________ the same way, their speech  has enough in common that American English can be recognized as a (57) _________ of English distinct from British English, Australian English and other national varieties. American English has grown up with the country.

It began to (58) _________ from British English during its colonial beginnings and (59) _________ regional differences and ethnic flavor. Today it (60) _________ other languages and other varieties of English because it is the medium by which the attractions of American culture - its literature, (61) _________ pictures and television programs - are transmitted to the world.

All speakers of English (62) _________ a common linguistic system and a basic set of words. But American English (63) _________ from British English, Australian English and other national varieties in many of its pronunciations, words, spellings and grammatical (64) ________. Words or phrases of American (65) _________ and those used in America but not so much elsewhere, are called Americanisms.

their speech  has enough in common that American English can be recognized as a (57) _________ of English distinct from British English, Australian English and other national varieties.

It began to (58) _________ from British English

English during its colonial beginnings and (59) _________ regional differences and ethnic flavor.

Today it (60) _________ other languages and other varieties of English because it is the medium by which the attractions of American culture - its literature

61) _________ pictures and television programs - are transmitted to the world.

All speakers of English (62) _________ a common linguistic system and a basic set of words.

But American English (63) _________ from British English, Australian English and other national varieties in many of its pronunciations

words, spellings and grammatical (64) ________.

Words or phrases of American (65) _________ and those used in America but not so much elsewhere, are called Americanisms.

The man receives a text message about ___________. 

Part 2. Questions 66 – 75

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

    May 7, 1840, was the birthday of one of the most famous Russian composers of the nineteenth century Peter Illich Tchaikovsky. The son of a mining inspector, Tchaikovsky studied music as a child and later studied composition at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. His greatest period of productivity occurred between 1876 and 1890, during which time he enjoyed the patronage of Madame von Meck, a woman he never met, who gave him a living stipend of about $1,000.00 a year. Madame von Meck later terminated her friendship with Tchaikovsky, as well as his living allowance, when she, herself, was facing financial difficulties. It was during the time of Madame von Meck's patronage, however, that Tchaikovsky created the music for which he is most famous, including the music for the ballets of Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty.

    Tchaikovsky's music, well known for its rich melodic and sometimes melancholy passages, was one of the first that brought serious dramatic music to dance. Before this, little attention had been given to the music behind the dance. Tchaikovsky died on November 6, 1893, ostensibly of cholera, though there are now some scholars who argue that he committed suicide.

With what topic is the passage primarily concerned?

Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "productivity"?

The phrase "enjoyed the patronage of" probably means _________

Which of the following could best replace the word "terminated"?

According to the passage, all of the following describe Madame von Meck EXCEPT _________

It is known that before Tchaikovsky, _______ .

According to the passage, for what is Tchaikovsky's music most well known?

According to the passage, "Swan Lake" and "The Sleeping Beauty" are _________

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "behind"?

Part 3: Questions 76 – 85

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

          It was the day of my grandmother’s  80^th birthday when the sitting-room ceiling fell down. All the family were there, at my Uncle Philip’s house, (76) _{……………….……….} was a large, old building situated in a small, peaceful village north-west of Oxford. We had already finished lunch and, as it was (77) _{……………….……….} a beautiful afternoon, we were (78) _{……………….……….} outside in the garden, drinking coffee and catching up on all the family news. Grandmother, who was rather deaf, was (79) _{……………….……….} usual, telling stories about her childhood in Manchester, while in the sunshine, laughing children and barking dogs chased (80) _{……………….……….} other around.

          Suddenly, (81) _{……………….……….} was a tremendous crash. We all looked round in astonishment, wondering what on (82) _{……………….……….} had happened. Uncle Philip and my father ran into the house, and then my sister and I followed there, the most extraordinary sight met our eyes. The sitting-room was in ruins and the air was thick (83) _{……………….……….} dust. Uncle Philip was standing in the middle of the room, holding Tabatha, his cat, who looked terrified. “It’s one of the problems of living in a house as (84) _{……………….……….} as this,” he explained calmly. Meanwhile, outside, Grandmother asked (85) _{……………….……….} more coffee and enquired when the cake might be cut.

All the family were there, at my Uncle Philip’s house, (76) _{……………….……….} was a large, old building situated in a small, peaceful village north-west of Oxford.

We had already finished lunch and, as it was (77) _{……………….……….} a beautiful afternoon

Grandmother, who was rather deaf, was (79) _{……………….……….} usual, telling stories about her childhood in Manchester,

while in the sunshine, laughing children and barking dogs chased (80) _{……………….……….} other around.

Suddenly, (81) _{……………….……….} was a tremendous crash.

We all looked round in astonishment, wondering what on (82) _{……………….……….} had happened

The sitting-room was in ruins and the air was thick (83) _{……………….……….} dust. Uncle Philip was standing in the middle of the room, holding Tabatha, his cat, who looked terrified.

“It’s one of the problems of living in a house as (84) _{……………….……….} as this,” he explained calmly.

Meanwhile, outside, Grandmother asked (85) _{……………….……….} more coffee and enquired when the cake might be cut.

The woman wants to _______ because he won't stop texting.

The man and woman are in trouble because _______.

The woman suggests ___________.

Part 2. Listen to the recording. Complete the form below. Write no more than two words or numbers for each of the following blanks.

SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR 

Part 1: Questions from 16 to 36. 

Choose the best answer to each question.

They _________ me believe that they had left the district.

This work needs _________ by ten today.

Would you mind _________ these plates a wipe before putting them in the cupboard.

You must lend me the money for the trip. _________ I won’t be able to go.

_________ of going to the beach, we went up to the mountains.

The Wilsons were lucky when they_________ to sale their house so quickly.

I studied English for seven years in high school. _________, I had trouble talking with people when I was traveling in England

Do you understand_________?

If you had left early, I think_________there in time.

She wondered _________ her father looked like now, after so many years away.

_________ I can’t make the presentation myself, I’ve asked my assistant to be prepared to do it for me.

The fire _________ to have started in the furnace under the house.

Someone comes to visit us soon, _________?

You can borrow my book _________you bring it back by Monday.

He talks so much as if he _________the owner of the party.

We spend some days _________some sightseeings around the town.

I am going to have my car_________by the end of the day.

All his companies had been successful and was known  to be _________ rich.

Mrs Karen went to a lot of_________ and expense to choose and send that present.

I prefer to read about the life stories of real people, _________ the people themselves.

Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45. 

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

You've just received a _{……………………………….}per post. Go on, open it to see what's inside!

Spain's _{……………………………….}on the Catalan economy is pretty obvious.

Oh, hello Mr. Green! It's a _{……………………………….}to have you here.

Her scruffy _{……………………………….}didnd't reflect her personality.

The _{……………………………….}of the games was amazing! It was a good end to the Olympic games ceremony.

Her expression of _{……………………………….}quickly made him stop talking.

This phone doesn't let me download more songs because there is not enough room for _{……………………………….}.

Being fluent in English is a basic _{……………………………….}for this job.

There's a _{……………………………….}of chairs, we're 20 and we only have 12 of them

The fact that the house was decorated the same way as mine gave me a sense of _{……………………………….}.

Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50.

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

Much unknown plants and animals are disappearing as the tropical forests are destroyed.

During the bleak winter, food became too scared that starvation and famine were widespread.

While searching for gold, the Spanish found the Grand Canyon to be an impassably barrier.

Fertilizers are used primarily to enrich the soil and increasing yield.

Clare Boothe Luce wrote and productioned her first play while she was in high school.

Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55.

Fill in each of the sentences with correct prepositions.

They prevented him _{………………….}leaving the country by keeping his passport.

We can’t deal with this problem _{………………….}his help.

He is always quarreling with his sister _{………………….}small little things.

The team leader criticized John _{………………….}not having waited for them.

Over the last two days she has been _{………………….}on business.

Although all Americans do not (56) _________ the same way,

we were (78) _{……………….……….} outside in the garden, drinking coffee and catching up on all the family news.

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.

People think Columbus found America before others.

“Shall we go to the theatre tonight?” said one of the boys.

I was late for the meeting because I missed the bus.

She asked an assistant how much the Colombian coffee cost.

Since we had nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk.

House prices have increased over the past year.

She finds it easy to study maths.

The little girl is always biting her fimiemails.

It started to rain the moment we arrived.

It is nobody’s fault that the meeting was cancelled

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.

It was a mistake not to write the telephone number down. should

There has been a sharp rise in the price of petrol this month. risen

Nick said we should reduce the amount of salt in our food.cut

People think that bilingual children were disadvantaged in the past.thought

I thought you wanted me to invite him.impression

I'm sure he hasn't forgotten about the meeting. (must)

It's a pity we don't have a bigger apartment! (only)

The coffee machine in our office hasn't worked for three months. (out)

Ienjoy watching football more than motor racing.   (rather)

The man said that lie hadn't been involved in the robbery. (denied)