Bộ 10 đề ôn thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng anh lớp 9 có lời giải chi tiết (Đề 6)

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?

SECTION III: READING 

Part 1. Questions 56 to 65

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

      Mobile phones emit microwave radio emissions. Researchers are questioning whether exposure to these radio waves might (56) _______ to brain cancer. So far, the data are not conclusive. The scientific evidence does not (58) _______ us to say with certainly that mobile phones are categorically (57) _______. On the other hand, current research has not yet (59) _______ clear adverse effect associated with the prolonged use of mobile phones.

      Numerous studies are now going (60) _______ in various countries. Some of the results are contradictory but others have shown an association between mobile phone use and cancer. (61) _______, these studies are preliminary and the issue needs further, long – term investigation.

      (62) _______ the scientific data is more definite, it is prudent for people to try not to use mobile phone for long (63) _______ of time. Don’t think that hands free phones are any safer either. At the moment, research is in fact showing the (64) _______ and they may be just as dangerous. It is also thought that young people (65) _______ bodies are still growing may be at particular risk.

Researchers are questioning whether exposure to these radio waves might (56) _______ to brain cancer

The scientific evidence does not (57) _______ us to say with certainly

that mobile phones are categorically (58) _______.

On the other hand, current research has not yet (59) _______ clear adverse effect associated with the prolonged use of mobile phones.

Numerous studies are now going (60) _______ in various countries.

(61) _______, these studies are preliminary and the issue needs further, long – term investigation.

(62) _______ the scientific data is more definite,

it is prudent for people to try not to use mobile phone for long (63) _______ of time.

At the moment, research is in fact showing the (64) _______ and they may be just as dangerous.

It is also thought that young people (65) _______ bodies are still growing may be at particular risk.

What is new in this year’s exhibition?

Part 2. Questions 66 – 75

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

Animation traditionally is done by hand-drawing or painting successive frame of an object, each slightly different than the proceeding frame. In computer animation, although the computer may be the one to draw the different frames, in most cases the artist will draw the beginning and ending frames and the computer will produce the drawings between the first and the last drawing. This is generally referred to as computer-assisted animation, because the computer is more of a helper than an originator.

In full computer animation, complex mathematical formulas are used to produce the final sequences of pictures. These formulas operate on extensive databases of numbers that defines the objects in the pictures as they exist in mathematical space. The database consists of endpoints, and color and intensity information. Highly trained professionals are needed to produce such effects because animation that obtains high degrees of realism involves computer techniques fro three-dimensional transformation, shading, and curvatures.

High-tech computer animation for film involves very expensive computer systems along with special color terminals or frame buffers. The frame buffer is nothing more than a giant image memory for viewing a single frame. It temporarily holds the image for display on the screen.

A camera can be used to film directly from the computer’s display screen, but for the highest quality images possible, expensive film recorders are used. The computer computers the positions and colors for the figures in the picture, and sends this information to the recorder, which captures it on film. Sometimes, however, the images are stored on a large magnetic disk before being sent to the recorder. Once this process is completed, it is replaced for the next frame. When the entire sequence has been recorded on the film, the film must be developed before the animation can be viewed. If the entire sequence does not seem right, the motions must be corrected, recomputed, redisplayed, and rerecorded. This approach can be very expensive and time- consuming. Often, computer-animation companies first do motion tests with simple computer-generated line drawings before selling their computers to the task of calculating the high-resolution, realistic-looking images.

What aspect of computer animation does the passage mainly discuss?

According to the passage, in computer-assisted animation the role of the computer is to draw the _________.

The word “they” in the second paragraph refers to _________.

According to the passage, the frame buffers mentioned in the third paragraph are used to _________.

According to the passage, the positions and colors of the figures in high-tech animation are determined by _________.

The word “captures” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to _________.

The word “Once” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to _________.

According to the passage, how do computer-animation companies often test motion?

The word “task” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to _________.

Which of the following statement is supported by the passage?

How do people enter the skiing and snowboarding competition? 

Part 3: Questions 76 – 85.

Read the text and think of one word which best fits each gap.

Exam Tips

         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 or you will find yourself getting more and more nervous while you wait to start. 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. Remember what you’ve learnt from practising questions and doing mock exams previously and plan your use of time. 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.

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.

What did the media focus on this year?

Why does the speaker recommend the ski program?

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.

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.

When friends insist on ______ expensive gifts, it makes most people uncomfortable.

_________ that she burst into tears.

They always kept on good ______ with their next-door neighbors for the children’s sake.

They stayed for hours, ______ my mother was very annoyed about.

The vase is definitely not_______, but just a very good imitation.

__________the storm, the ship couldn't reach its destination on time.

The problem is difficult, therefore ______ students could answer it.

The twins look so much alike that almost no one can____ them____

Everyone can join our club, ______ age and sex.

The strike was caused by the_________ of two workers.

Look! The yard is wet. It______ last night.

'These tablets really are ______. My headache’s much better now.'

“I understand you don’t like operA. _____ I go at least once a month.”

He has always looked _______ his elder brother.

“Would you mind closing the window?” – “______________”

Ellen: "_________________?" - Tom : "He's tall and thin with blue eyes."

We _____ for three hours and are very tired.

___________ from Bill, all the students said they would go.

Not until a monkey is several years old_________ to exhibit signs of independence from its mother.

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.

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)