Bộ 10 đề ôn thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng anh lớp 9 có lời giải chi tiết (Đề 8)
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SECTION I: LISTENING (You will hear twice for each part)
Part 1. Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct answers to the questions
He doesn't think it is very special.
Someone else bought it before him.
He has no need for a ring
The ring is too small.
What is the problem with the CD player?
The buttons are scratched.
The CD casing is chipped.
The handle is damaged.
The display is loose.
The man is not interested in the leather jacket because:
it is stained.
he already has one.
its too expensive.
the seams are coming undone.
What is the customer's initial counter offer for the records?
$25
$28
$30
$35
From the conversation, what does the customer probably purchase from the merchant in the end?
only records
only a vase
some records and a vase
nothing
Write no more than two words or number for each answer.
Instruction Manual For
Example electric motorcycle
Model Number: (6) …………………………..
The motorcycle should travel (7) …………………….. km, provided that the battery is charged for (8) …………………………..when the gauge falls below (9) …………………………..volts. The battery weighs (10) ………………………..kg, so care is needed when removing it for charging.
Complaint Form
Name: Jessie (11) …………………………………..
Type of Complaint: (12) …………………………………..
Address: No. 45 (13) …………………………………..
Ph. No: (14) …………………………………..
Best time to ring: (15) …………………………………..
SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR
Part 1: Questions from 16 to 36.
Choose the best answer to each question
To solve this problem, it is advisable _______
a drastic measure to be adopted
that to adopt a drastic measure
that a drastic measure be adopted
that a drastic measure is adopted
John. “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”
Laura. “_______ ”.
Yes, it's an absurd idea
There's no doubt about it
Of course not. You bet
Well, that's very surprising
A few animals sometimes fool their enemies _______ to be dead.
have been appearing
to be appearing
to appear
by appearing
On _______ he had won, he jumped for joy.
he was told
having told
being told
telling
The success of the party was mainly due to the presence of several_______ .
celebrations
celebrated
celebrities
celebrates
When a fire broke out in the Louvre, at least twenty _______ paintings were destroyed, including two by Picasso.
worthless
priceless
valueless
worthy
His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else's point of view. He is very_______.
open – minded
kind – hearted
narrow- minded
absent - minded
In most_______ developed countries, up to 50% of_______ population enters higher education at some time in their lives.
the/ q
q/ q
the/ a
q /the
What chemical is this? It's _______ a horrible smell.
giving over
giving off
giving down
giving up
I have told you not to do it_______ .
hundreds of times
many hundred times
hundred times
a hundred times
“You’ve got a great suntan!” – “I went away for a few days to ________ my batteries.”
recharge
fulfill
surcharge
revitalize
It’s a shame to fall out so badly with your own ________.
heart to heart
flesh and blood
heart and soul
skin and bone
Life’s very easy for you. You were born with a ________spoon in your mouth.
silver
golden
bronze
diamond
There has been a lot of ________surrounding the government’s proposed scheme.
controversy
consent
conformity
consequence
The youth team really ________themselves in the semi-final.
surmounted
excelled
beat
exceeded
I personally don’t believe you can ________of his support.
count
depend
rely
be sure
He opened the account with a(n) ________to running up a healthy overdraft.
aim
view
purpose
plan
The ________feeling at the meeting was that we should go ahead.
predicted
pre-eminent
predominant
prefabricated
The estate agent assured us that we could ________the house at any time.
look over
overlook
oversee
see through
There is little doubt that your daughter has a real ________ with animal.
affinity
intuition
aptitude
flair
Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45.
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences.
He hasn't finished the preparation course, so he's not …………………………………..for this job.
She was …………………………………..by the colour of the plant.
At the auction, Elton John's car was …………………………………..at 1 million euros.
The …………………………………..took place next door at 2 am.
The main …………………………………..of this painting are its bright colours and its sense of perspective.
…………………………………..is important in a relationship
Despite his …………………………………..with that type of vehicle, he had an accident because a cat made him crash into a tree.
At the best moment of its empire, Rome had …………………………………..over all the Mediterranean.
Nowadays almost everything can be …………………………………..thanks to the use of technology.
I wish I had the …………………………………..to do that.
Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
During wedding ceremonies in the United States guests are usually silence.
Every candidate under considering for a federal job must undergo a thorough medical examination.
Major advertising companies have traditionally volunteered its time to public service accounts.
Coconut oil produces a soap whom will lather in salt water as well as fresh.
Rudolph Nureyev has become one of the greatest dancer that the ballet world has ever known.
Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55.
Fill in each of the sentences with correct prepositions.
Why do you insist …………….… going to Spain? We went there last year.
He made a search of the cellar …………….… the help of a torch.
We must dress …………….… for such a formal event like this.
I couldn't make …………….… all the words on the sign because my glasses were dirty.
Tony and Nancy always kiss and make …………….… after their arguments.
These scenes, which are (56) __________ as stunts, are usually performed by stuntmen who are specially trained to do dangerous things safely.
remarked
known
referred
named
. (57) ________ can crash a car,
Everyone
Someone
Anyone
No one
but if you are shooting a film, you have to be extremely (58) __________ sometimes stopping right in front of the camera and film crew
detailed
plain
straight
precise
At an early (59) ___________ in the production,
period
minute
part
stage
an expert stuntman is (60) __________ in to work out the action scenes and form a team.
led
taken
drawn
called
He is the only person who can go (61) __________ the wishes of the director,
over
against
through
across
, although he will usually only do this in the (62) __________ of safety.
interests
needs
purposes
regards
Many famous actors like to do the dangerous parts themselves, which produces better shots, since stuntmen don’t have to (63) _________ in for the actors.
work
get
put
stand
Actors like to become (64) _________ in all the important aspects of the character they are playing, but without the recent progress in safety equipment, insurance companies would never let them take the risk.
connected
arranged
involved
affected
To do their own stunts, actors need to be good athletes, but they must also be sensible and know their (65) ___________.
limits
ends
frontiers
borders
The words “held back” in 1st paragraph means “______”.
forced to study in lower classes
prevented from advancing
made to lag behind in study
made to remain in the same classes
In the passage, the author’s attitude towards “mixed-ability teaching” is ______.
objective
questioning
approving
critical
The author argues that a teacher’s chief concern should be the development of the pupils’ ______.
learning ability and communicative skills
intellectual abilities
personal and social skills
total personality
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
Group work provides the pupils with the opportunity to learn to be capable organizers.
Pupils also learn to develop their reasoning ability.
Group work gives pupils the opportunity to learn to work together with others.
Pupils also learn how to participate in teaching activities
The author’s purpose of writing this passage is to ______.
recommend pair work and group work classroom activities
argue for teaching bright and not-so-bright pupils in the same class
offer advice on the proper use of the school library
emphasize the importance of appropriate formal classroom teaching
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT TRUE?
Pupils cannot develop in the best way if they are streamed into classes of different intellectual abilities.
There is no fixed method in teaching pupils to develop themselves to the full.
It’s not good for a bright child to find out that he performs worst in a mixed-ability class.
Development of pupils as individuals is not the aim of group work.
According to the passage, which of the following is an advantage of mixed-ability teaching
Formal class teaching is the important way to give the pupils essential skills such as those to be used in the library.
A pupil can be at the bottom of a class.
Pupils can be hindered from an all-round development.
Pupils as individuals always have the opportunities to work on their own.
Which of the following statements can best summaries the main idea of the passage?
Children, in general, develop at different rates.
Bright children do benefit from mixed-class teaching.
Various ways of teaching should be encouraged in class.
The aim of education is to find out how to teach the bright and not-so-bright pupils.
According to the passage, “streaming pupils” _____.
is quite discouraging
aims at enriching both their knowledge and experience
is the act of putting pupils into classes according to their academic abilities
will help the pupils learn best
According to the author, mixed-ability teaching is more preferable because ______.
it doesn’t have disadvantages as in streaming pupils
it aims at developing the children’s total personality
children can learn to work with each other to solve personal problems
formal class teaching is appropriate
When the day comes give yourself plenty of time to do everything: have breakfast but don't drink (76) ………………..…….… much; go to the toilet
Try not to talk (77) ………………..…….… the exam before you go in.
In the exam, calm (78) ………………..…….… down by breathing deeply and thinking positively.
Read (79) ………………..…….… exam questions carefully
underline all of the key instruction words (80) ………………..…….… indicate
how the questions should (81) ………………..…….… answered.
If possible start with the ones (82) ………………..…….… can do easily to give you confidence.
Don't panic (83) ………………..…….… 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 (84) ………………..…….… everyone else did
(85) ………………..…….… you want to frighten yourself, and drain your self-confidence for the next exam.
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.
I'd rather not go out this afternoon.
Adele tries hard, but she doesn't get anywhere.
It is thought that the boss is considering raising wages.
His disabilities did not prevent him from sailing around the world.
You can ring this number whenever there is any difficulty.
The police didn't at all suspect that the judge was the murderer.
Don't press this red button in any circumstances.
Although he was tired, he agreed to play tennis.
She has doubts about her own ability.
He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery.
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.
She was so beautiful that I couldn't stop looking at her. (eyes)
We are looking forward to watching the program. (wait)
She started taking ballet lessons ten years ago.(been)
They say that a visitor to the national art gallery damaged an 18th century painting. (alleged)
I really don't mind whether Jill chooses to come on holiday with us or not. (difference)
I sincerely promise you that I’m telling you the truth. (bottom)
The film star wore dark glasses so that no one would recognize him. (avoid)
He has the ability to become world judo champion. (capable)
The two situations are completely different. (common)
The police now think he invented the story to protect his girlfriend. (made)
