Bộ 10 đề ôn thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng anh lớp 9 có lời giải chi tiết (Đề 6)
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SECTION I: LISTENING
Part 1: Questions from 1 to 5
Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct letter A, B or C for each of the following questions.
Why does the speaker recommend the Sky Hotel?
Because it is quite comfortable.
Because it provides ski and snowboard equipment rentals.
Because it has health and sports club.
What is new in this year’s exhibition?
photos of top ski resorts worldwide
computer simulation
ski equipment
How do people enter the skiing and snowboarding competition?
They can send emails to the committee.
They can fill out the back of the entrance ticket.
They can check out the exhibition newsletter
What did the media focus on this year?
not enough snow
reduction in fee
the decline of participants
Why does the speaker recommend the ski program?
The instructors are quite friendly and patient.
It includes lessons and sessions that suit only beginners
It provides special offers at the moment.
Part 2: Questions from 6 to 15.
Listen to the dialogue between a receptionist and a customer about hotel reservation. Complete the note below. Write only one word or numbers for each answer.
HOTEL RESERVATION Example Location: north from the coast Four-bed room available in (6) ……………………….….. Room price: • in high season: (7) € ……………………….….. • cheaper if you booked (8) ……………………….….. in advance Meal included in price: (9) ……………………….….. Must bring your own: (10) ……………………….….. Hotel facilities: • a lounge with a variety of (11) ……………………….….. • (12) ……………………….….. room • (13) ……………………….….. Activities available: • collect (14) ……………………….….. • hire (15) ……………………….….. |
SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR
Part 1: Questions from 16 to 35.
Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to best complete the following sentences.
Not until the end of the 19th century ______ become a scientific discipline.
plant breeding has
did plant breeding
plant breeding had
has plant breeding
When friends insist on ______ expensive gifts, it makes most people uncomfortable.
them to accept
they accepting
their accepting
they accept
_________ that she burst into tears.
Such was angry girl
So angry she was
She was so angry
Her anger was such
They always kept on good ______ with their next-door neighbors for the children’s sake.
will
friendship
terms
relations
They stayed for hours, ______ my mother was very annoyed about.
that
which
this
whom
The vase is definitely not_______, but just a very good imitation.
real
factual
genuine
true
__________the storm, the ship couldn't reach its destination on time.
Because of
In case of
In spite of
But for
The problem is difficult, therefore ______ students could answer it.
a great number of
a lot of
few
a few
The twins look so much alike that almost no one can____ them____
take/apart
tell/away
tell/apart
take/on
Everyone can join our club, ______ age and sex.
not mention
in case of
in place of
regardless of
The strike was caused by the_________ of two workers.
dismiss
dismissing
dismissed
dismissal
Look! The yard is wet. It______ last night.
must rain
couldn't have rained
must have rained
should have rained
'These tablets really are ______. My headache’s much better now.'
affective
effective
efficient
affected
“I understand you don’t like operA. _____ I go at least once a month.”
On contrast
In contrast
In the contrast
On the contrast
He has always looked _______ his elder brother.
up to
back on
into
up and down
“Would you mind closing the window?” – “______________”
Not at all. I will close it now.
Yes, very soon.
Yes, certainly.
Yes, I would. Go ahead.
Ellen: "_________________?" - Tom : "He's tall and thin with blue eyes."
What does John look like
Who does John look like
How is John doing
What does John like
We _____ for three hours and are very tired.
are walking
have been walking
were walking
had been walking
___________ from Bill, all the students said they would go.
Except
Only
Apart
Separate
Not until a monkey is several years old_________ to exhibit signs of independence from its mother.
beginning
does it begin
and begin
it begins
Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45.
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
In some places the weather changes so quickly that it’s very ……………………………….….. . (predict)
There are only more than 5,000 ……………………………….….. on the island. (inhabit)
He gave some very ……………………………….….. explanations, and was not punished. (persuade)
My sister is a very ……………………………….….. person. She keeps changing her mind. (decide)
We ……………………………….….. completed the project on time. Everyone was happy. (succeed)
The economy is bad at the moment so there is a lot of ……………………………….…... (employ)
It was ……………………………….….. that they were concerned about the move. (understand)
We need to ……………………………….….. the table legs, otherwise it will collapse. (strong)
His sudden appearance was quite ……………………………….…... We all thought he had left. (expect)
The damage caused by the earthquake cannot be imagined. It was ………………………………. (describe)
Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50.
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
Stuart stopped write his letter because he had to leave for the hospital.
People tend to make a lot of shopping at Xmas time.
Of all the reference materials, the encyclopedia is the one that most people using.
Of all the reference materials, the encyclopedia is the one that most people using.
My big dog is perfectly harmful, and has never been known to attack anyone.
Hewarnedmetomakeaneyeonmyluggageasthat placewasfull of thieves.
Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55
Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
His father always taught him not to look down ……… those people with less.
We’re going to have to put ……… our trip to Spain until September.
I ran ……… Amir today at the supermarket. It was great to see him.
I thought I would drop ……… for a cup of coffee. Is that okay?
Don't use pencils. Please write the letter ……………. ink.
Researchers are questioning whether exposure to these radio waves might (56) _______ to brain cancer
cause
bring
produce
lead
The scientific evidence does not (57) _______ us to say with certainly
make
let
enable
able
that mobile phones are categorically (58) _______.
risky
secure
unhealthy
safe
On the other hand, current research has not yet (59) _______ clear adverse effect associated with the prolonged use of mobile phones.
created
proved
demonstrated
caused
Numerous studies are now going (60) _______ in various countries.
on
about
through
by
(61) _______, these studies are preliminary and the issue needs further, long – term investigation.
While
Though
Additionally
However
(62) _______ the scientific data is more definite,
Until
When
Provide
As
it is prudent for people to try not to use mobile phone for long (63) _______ of time.
quantities
periods
amounts
intervals
At the moment, research is in fact showing the (64) _______ and they may be just as dangerous.
way
truth
opposite
fact
It is also thought that young people (65) _______ bodies are still growing may be at particular risk.
whose
that
with
as
What aspect of computer animation does the passage mainly discuss?
The production procession
The equipment needed
The high cost
The role of the artist
According to the passage, in computer-assisted animation the role of the computer is to draw the _________.
first frame
middle frames
last frame
entire sequences of frames
The word “they” in the second paragraph refers to _________.
formulas
objects
numbers
database
According to the passage, the frame buffers mentioned in the third paragraph are used to _________.
add color to the images
expose several frames at the same time
store individual images
create new frames
According to the passage, the positions and colors of the figures in high-tech animation are determined by _________.
drawing several versions
enlarging one frame at a lime
analyzing the sequence from different angles
using computer calculations
The word “captures” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to _________.
separates
registers
describes
numbers
The word “Once” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to _________.
before
since
after
while
According to the passage, how do computer-animation companies often test motion?
They experiment with computer-generated line drawings.
They hand-draw successive frames.
They calculate high-resolutions images.
They develop extensive mathematical formulas.
The word “task” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to _________.
possibility
position
time
job
Which of the following statement is supported by the passage?
Computers have reduced the costs of animation.
In the future, traditional artists will no longer be needed.
Artists are unable to produce drawings as high in quality as computer drawings.
Animation involves a wide range of technical and artistic skills.
When the day comes give yourself plenty of time to do everything: have breakfast but don’t eat too much; go to the toilet; arrive on time, but not (76)………………………early
Try not to talk (77) ……………………… the exam before you go in.
In the exam, calm yourself (78) ……………………… by breathing deeply and thinking positively.
Read the exam questions carefully and underline all of the key instruction words (79)……………………… indicate
how the questions should be (80) ……………………….
If possible start with the ones (81)……………………… can do easily to give you confidence.
Don’t panic (82) ……………………… everyone around you seems to start writing furiously straight away and don’t be tempted to follow their example.
Finally, after the exam, don’t join in a discussion about (83)……………………… everyone else did, unless you want to frighten yourself, and drain your self-confidence for the next exam.
Above (84) ………………………, remember that exams are not designed to catch you out,
but to find (85) ……………………… what you know, what you understand and what you can do.
SECTION IV. WRITITNG
Part 1: Questions 86 – 95.
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
I'm sure he didn't understand what I was saying to him.
I'm sure it wasn't Julie who made the mistake.
This is the worst coffee I have ever drunk.
As he grew older, he became more and more forgetful.
You shouldn't tell her what happened.
Tom failed to break the world record.
The rescue team set off despite the heavy snow.
Although they tried hard, they couldn't win the gold medal.
I left the bank and I immediately heard an explosion.
Tom asked a carpenter to repair the roof.
Part 2: Questions 96 – 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.
Even if she runs really fast, Tina won't get to school on time. (how)
Unfortunately I don't have enough time to visit the gym regularly. (able)
My friends are trying to persuade me to have a party on Saturday. (talk)
We have had reports that the Prime Minister is making a surprise visit to Syria.
The majority of people like to observe customs and traditions. (favour)
We are not often invited to meetings at the college. (familiar)
My sister finds commuting everyday really annoying. (put)
The say that a visitor to the national art gallery damaged an 18th century painting. (alleged)
We had to think about a lot of things before leaving this city. (obligated)
I know that it was wrong of me to shout in front of you. (raised)
