Bộ 10 đề ôn thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng anh lớp 9 năm 2023 có đáp án (Đề 1)
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SECTION I: LISTENING Part 1: Questions from 1 to 6
You will hear a woman, called Sarah talking about, a sport called free-diving. Choose the correct answer from A. B or C for each of the following questions.
What does Sarah say about the history of free-diving?
It has always been an extreme sport.
It was once a way of finding food.
It’s less than four hundred years old.
What does Sarah say about free-diving today?
It requires special equipment.
It’s non-competitive.
It has several different names.
How did Tanya Streeter spend a lot of her childhood?
training to be a diver
sailing and fishing
playing in the sea
Tanya realised she was a talented free-diver after
she’d entered her first free-diving competition.
she’d had one lesson in free-diving.
she’d been doing it for a while.
How does Tanya train?
She exercises for five hours every day.
She swims in the sea every day.
She goes running every day.
What advice about free-diving does Sarah give to beginners?
Practise in the sea whenever possible.
Take proper lessons.
Enter as many competitions as you can.
Part 2: Questions from 7 to 15.
Listen to the conversation between Tom and Linda. Fill in each blank with no more than three words.
Tom: You look upset, Linda. What's the matter?
Linda: Nothing serious. Just my parents keep (7)……………………………………… my clothes.
Tom: Why don't they like them?
Linda: They think my trousers are too skinny and my tops are too tight. They don't like my
sparkling clothes or high heels. They want me to wear (8) ………………………………………
stuff such as jeans and T- shirts.
Tom: Well, it depends on where you're going. If you're going to a party, you could dress up,
but I don't think you should wear flashy clothes every day.
Linda: But I really want to look more (9) …………………………………….……………….
Tom: Well, have you thought about the cost? Perhaps your parents can't afford to buy
expensive clothes.
Linda: Maybe you're right. What about you? Do you get into (10) ………………………………………
your parents?
Tom: Not really. But they forbid me to play computer games.
Linda: Sounds bad. What's wrong with computer games?
Tom: They think ail computer games are (11) ………………………………………. They want me to
use my computer for more useful stuff.
Linda: But there are some (12) ……………………………………… of playing computer sanies.
Tom: Yes, there arc. I can read faster because I can concentrate more. Playing computer
games after school also helps me to relax after a hard day.
Linda: But your parents may worry about (13) ……………………………………… if you look at the
computer screen for a long time.
Tom: Yes. They probably worry about it, and want me to have a (14) …………………………………
with more outdoor activities.
Linda: That's right, I think you need to tell your parents that you agree with them, and
explain (15) ……………………………………… of computer games
Tom: That's a good idea. I hope my parents understand that. Thank you.
Linda: No problem. Thanks for your advice, too.
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.
It was the worst winter ______ anyone could remember.
when
that
where
why
The children went _______ with excitement.
wild
wildly
wilderness
wildlife
There was a huge decline _______ the number of tigers.
in
for
of
out
He _______ so much harm on the nation during his regime that it has never fully recovered.
indicted
inferred
induced
inflicted
- Jenny: “Thank you very much for your donation, Mr. Robinson.”
- Mr. Robinson: “_______.”
You can say that again.
I see.
You are right.
Delighted I was able to help.
I don’t think you have been watering the plants near the gate. The soil is _______.
as dry as rice
as dry as a tile
as dry as a bone
as dry as wood
Susan was sad because she wasn’t invited to any social events. She felt ________.
left out
turned out
omitted out
gone out
Henry was really a silly boy when we were at high school. I still remember ________ very stupid questions.
him asking
him to ask
asking him
his being asked
Having been served dinner, _______.
the problem was discussed by the members of the committee.
the committee members discussed the problem.
it was discussed by the committee members the problem.
a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee.
It can take up to more than six months to _______ a man to do this specialized work.
raise
train
learn
practise
_______, they would have had what they wanted.
Supposing they were arriving at the fair early
If they arrived at the fair early
Unless they arrived at the fair early enough
Had they arrived at the fair early
_______ is the most important thing I want to know when living far from them.
What are my parents
My parents are
How my parents are
That my parents are
The longest movie I have ever seen in this cinema _______ for three hours.
stayed
got
lasted
spent
_______ further riot to occur, the government would be forced to use its emergency powers.
Should
Did
Were
Had
“Who is Susan getting married to?” _ “Some guy_______ since her childhood.”
who she has known
have known her
that have known her
she has been known
The marathon runner _______ for nearly one hour and a half when she _______ to the pavement.
has been running / collapses
were running / collapsed
had been running / collapsed
ran / had been collapsing
An artist _______ will do his best to express innocence and inexperience in the child’s face.
portraying a child
who portray a child
he portrays a child
portrayed a child
_______ the invention of the steam engine, most forms of transport were horse-drawn.
With reference
Akin
Prior to
In addition to
The beach was so crowded the other day that we_______ difficulty finding an empty spot.
have
have had
had
have been having
_______ of the shop, my friend Roger went in.
Coming out
On coming out
When coming out
As I came
Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
Ann ………………………… and picked up her riding hat. (mount)
In some areas water has to be boiled to ……………………………… it. (pure)
The conditions in the man’s prison were ………………………………. (human)
She studied ……………………………… psychology at college. (behave)
The breakdown of the negotiations was not ………………………………. (expect)
A visit to Morocco is a truly ………………………………… experience. (forget)
The damage from the 1956 hurricane was ……………………………… greater. (mesure)
He refused to answer questions for fear he might ……………………………… himself. (crime)
The machine refused to work due to a ……………………………… in one of the engines. (function)
He's at that …………………………………age when he's very easily led by other children. (impress)
Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50.
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
I like to go to the countryside and my little sister does, either.
It was a four-days journey from our hotel, so we went by plane instead of the bus.
All the blood in the body passes through the heart at least twice the minute.
Thanks for TV, people can enjoy interesting programs in an inexpensive and convenient way.
Some plants in this store require little care, but this one needs more sunlight than the others ones.
Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55.
Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
Wearing a seat belt can protect you ………………… being killed in a car.
We are pleased ………………… this year's results. They are much better than expected.
We are very happy that interest ………………… our products is rising consistently and continually.
They came ………………… a big fortune when they were young, so they didn’t have to work hard.
David was unemployed so he was financially dependent ………………… his wife.
Engineers have dreaming of an underwater link between Britain and France (56) ______ 1802.
from
during
since
ago
Finally in 1994 the Channel Tunnel (nicknamed “The Chunnel” by the English) was (57) ______ opened.
officially
regularly
correctly
typically
This fifteen billion dollar project took seven years to (58) ______.
perform
achieve
deal with
complete
The trains which go through the Chunnel can travel at up 300 km/h due to the (59) ______electrical system.
forward
advanced
higher
increased
It is also (60) ______for drivers since they can load their cars onto the trains.
benefit
handy
advantage
spare
They don’t need to book in (61) ______
ahead
time
advance
future
… as trains (62) ______ every few minutes.
go away
exit
set out
depart
However, while on the train, there isn’t much to do and many (63) ______
criticise
accuse
complain
blame
(64) ______ the ferries, there is no duty-free shopping, no videogame parlour or refreshment stand.
Opposite
Not alike
Unlike
Dissimilar
(65) ______ can you look outside and enjoy the view.
Nor
Either
Neither
Not
What is the passage mainly about?
The influence of art on urban architecture in United States cities
The growth of public art in United States cities.
The increase in public appreciation of art in the United States
The differences between public art in Europe and the United States.
All of the following are mentioned in paragraph 1 as results of the trend toward installing contemporary art in public places in the United States EXCEPT________.
the transfer of artwork from private to public sites
artworks that represent a city’s special character
greater interest in art by the American public
a broader understanding of the varieties of contemporary art
According to the passage, new settings for public art are appearing as a result of ________.
communities that are building more art museums
artists who are moving to urban areas
urban development and renewal
an increase in the number of artists in the United States.
The author mentions Roy Lichtenstein and Alan Sonfist in line 12 in order to________.
show that certain artist are famous mostly for their public art
introduce the subject of unusual works of art
demonstrate the diversity of artworks displayed in public
contrast the cities of Miami Beach and New York
It can be inferred from the passage that the city of Memphis sponsored a work by Richard Hunt because the city authorities believed that ________.
the sculpture would symbolize the urban renewal of Memphis
Memphis was an appropriate place for a memorial to Martin Luther Ling, Jr.
the artwork would promote Memphis as a center for the arts
the sculpture would provide a positive example to other artists.
The word “enhancement” in line 17 is closest in meaning to ________.
replacement
design
improvement
decoration
The word “revitalize” in line 18 is closest in meaning to ________.
show the importance of
promise to enlarge
bring new life to
provide artworks for
The word “that” in line 22 refers to ________.
contemporary art
opportunity
audience
distinction
The word “executing” in line 22 is closest in meaning to ________.
judging
selling
explaining
producing
According to paragraph 3, artists who work on public art projects are doing all of the following EXCEPT ________.
creating artworks that are unusual in size
raising funds to sponsor various public projects
exposing a large number of people to works of art
using new materials that are long—lasting.
In two years’ (76)……………………… she will have completed her degree.
Then she plans to go to the USA (77) ……………………… she can earn lots of money.
Her dream is to set up her (78) ……………………… business selling the jewellery she designs.
She says that she expects to (79) ……………………… her fortune before
she is thirty (80) …………………… she can retire.
However, in case things don’t work out, she is considering (81) …………………… as a partner in her brother’s firm.
She has worked (82) ………………………… him during
her vacations and she says she (83)……………………… mind doing that again.
Sue thinks she (84) …………………………give it a go.
Otherwise she will just wait and see (85) ………………………comes along.
SECTION IV. WRITITNGPart 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.
Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life.
@ Martin’s poor .............................................................................................................................................
Mary was the only student absent from class.
Jane hasn’t made much progress at school.
My parents find fault with everything I do.
It’s the cheapest watch but it’s the nicest.
The police didn’t at all suspect that the judge was the murder.
“What you have cooked is the best in the world!”, John said to his girlfriend.
Now that his mother was being there, they said nothing about it.
The last storm destroyed Lan’s house.
Everyone thought the book was written by the princess herself.
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.
Could you watch my suitcases while I go and buy my ticket? (eye)
The children paid little attention to the dogs. (notice)
The union leader said the crisis was caused by the banks. (accused)
Being in prison seems to have changed Simon´s behaviour for the better. (leaf)
I am starting to find watching television boring. (fed)
If only I hadn't believed his lies! (taken)
Alison bought the big house because she wanted to open a hotel. (view)
I never thought that I would win a prize. (crossed)
Please don't disappoint me this time. (let)
People said that the mayor planned to demolish the old city tower. (about)
