Bộ 10 đề ôn thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng anh lớp 9 năm 2023 có đáp án (Đề 10)

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.

What is the main topic of this conversation?

SECTION III: READING 

Part 1. Questions 56 – 65

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

NEW HUNT FOR LIFE IN SPACE

British space scientists are planning to join the American in the race to find evidence of life on (56)_______ planets. Alan Penny and his team at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory have designed a telescope that is 40 times more powerful than Hubble. Known as ‘Darwin’, his telescope could tell if planets 50 (57)_______ years away have any kind of life on them. Two days (58)_______, NASA scientists had shown a proof that one of Jupiter’s moons could support life, Penny announced that his telescope may be included in a European Space Agency mission. The Darwin project, with a (59)_______ of 500 million, is on a short list of two proposals. If approved it will probably be (60)_______ around 2015, its destination somewhere between Mars and Jupiter. The blueprint is actually for five telescopes positioned 50 meters apart in space, slowly circling a (61)_______ processing station. The combined data from these telescopes would build up a full picture of a planet, picking out faint images that have never been seen before. Darwin would not be able to take detailed photographs of the planets it (62)_______, but Penny believes a second- generation telescope could be sent up to do this. He claims it is worthwhile mapping the universe around our (63)_______ galaxy, even though these planets lie (64)_______ our reach for the moment. The European Space Agency will make its decision (65)______ Darwin within three years.

British space scientists are planning to join the American in the race to find evidence of life on (56)_______ planets.

Known as ‘Darwin’, his telescope could tell if planets 50 (57)_______ years away have any kind of life on them.

Two days (58)_______, NASA scientists had shown a proof that one of Jupiter’s moons could support life, Penny announced that his telescope may be included in a European Space Agency mission.

The Darwin project, with a (59)_______ of 500 million, is on a short list of two proposals

If approved it will probably be (60)_______ around 2015, its destination somewhere between Mars and Jupiter.

The blueprint is actually for five telescopes positioned 50 meters apart in space, slowly circling a (61)_______ processing station.

Darwin would not be able to take detailed photographs of the planets it (62)_______, but Penny believes a second- generation telescope could be sent up to do this.

He claims it is worthwhile mapping the universe around our (63)_______ galaxy

even though these planets lie (64)_______ our reach for the moment.

The European Space Agency will make its decision (65) ______ Darwin within three years.

From the discussion, what did Mr. Taylor probably do for his previous company?

Part 2. Questions 66 – 75 

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

Telecommuting is some form of computer communication between employees’ homes and offices. For employees whose job involve sitting at a terminal or word processor entering data or typing reports, the location of the computer is of no consequence. If the machine can communicate over telephone lines, when the work is completed, employees can dial the office computer and transmit the material to their employers. A recent survey in USA Today estimates that there are approximately 8,7 million telecommuters. But although the numbers are rising annually, the trend does not appear to be as significant as predicted when Business Week published “The Portable Executive” as its cover story a few years ago. Why hasn’t telecommuting become more popular?

Clearly, change simply takes time. But in addition, there has been active resistance on the part of many managers. These executives claim that supervising the telecommuters in a large work force scattered across the country would be too difficult, or, at least, systems for managing them are not yet developed, thereby complicating the manager’s responsibilities.

It is also true that employees who are given the option of telecommuting are reluctant to accept the opportunity. Most people feel that they need regular interaction with a group, and many are concerned that they will not have the same consideration for advancement if they are not more visible in the office setting. Some people feel that even when a space in their homes is set aside as a work area, they never really get away from the office.

With which of the following topics is the passage primarily concerned?

The phrase “of no consequence” means ________.

The author mentions all of the following as concerns of telecommuting, EXCEPT________.

The word “executives” in line 10 refers to ________.

The word “them” in line 11 refers to ________.

The reason why telecommuting has not become popular is that the employees ________.

It can be inferred from the passage that the author is________.

The word “reluctant” in line 13 can best be replaced by________.

When Business Week published “The Portable Executive”, it implied that________.

Part 3: Questions 76 – 85

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

These days it is impossible to open a newspaper (76) _{………………………….} reading about the damage we are doing to the environment. The earth is being threatened  (77) _{………………………….} the future looks bad  (78) _{………………………….} can each of us do? We can not clean  (79) _{………………………….} our polluted rivers and seas over night. Nor we can stop the (80) _{………………………….} of plants and animals. But we can stop adding to the problem  (81) _{………………………….} scientists look for answer. It may not be easy to change your lifestyle  (82) _{………………………….} but some steps are easy to take: cut down the amout of driving you do, or use as little plastic as possible. It is also easy to save (83)  _{………………………….}, which also  (84) _{………………………….} household bills. We all make a personal decision to work for the future of our planet if we want to ensure a better world  (85) _{………………………….} our grandchildren.

These days it is impossible to open a newspaper (76) _{………………………….} reading about the damage we are doing to the environment.

The earth is being threatened  (77) _{………………………….}

the future looks bad  (78) _{………………………….} can each of us do?

We can not clean  (79) _{………………………….} our polluted rivers and seas over night.

Nor we can stop the (80) _{………………………….} of plants and animals.

But we can stop adding to the problem  (81) _{………………………….} scientists look for answer.

It may not be easy to change your lifestyle  (82) _{………………………….} but some steps are easy to take: cut down the amout of driving you do, or use as little plastic as possible.

It is also easy to save (83)  _{………………………….},

which also  (84) _{………………………….} household bills.

We all make a personal decision to work for the future of our planet if we want to ensure a better world  (85) …………………………. our grandchildren.

Mr. Taylor thinks that Java is _________.

What does the man mean when he says, "We'll be in touch" at the end of the conversation?

Choose the best word(s) to describe Mr. Taylor:

Part 2. Listen to the recording twice. Complete the form below. Write no more than three words or numbers for each answer.

BUS PASS APPLICATION FORM

Example:                         Answer
Pass applied for:              1 month

Name:                              Nathalie (6) ………………………………

Address:                          45 (7) ………………………………Newlands, Adelaide

Postcode:                         (8) ………………………………

Date of birth:                   13th May 1982

Tel number:                     (9) ………………………………

University card shown:    Yes

Zones required:                (10) ………………………………

Adelaide Day Trips on the Bus

– The MacDonald Nature Park

Outward Journey Leaves           8.00am
Length of Journey                     2 hours
Return Journey Leaves              (11) ………………………………

Things to do/see                        Walk nature trails + MacDonald River

Bring                                         A camera

Pearl Bay                                 

Outward Journey Leaves           9.00am

Length of Journey                     (12) ………………………………

Return Journey Leaves              4.00pm

Things to do/see                        Walk along (13) ………………………………+ see view

                                                  Lie on the beach + swim

                                                  Bring Swimming gear + a towel

The Huron Gold Mine

Outward Journey Leaves           9.30am

Length of Journey                     Half an hour

Return Journey Leaves              (14) ………………………………pm

Things to do/see                        Go round the museum and tunnels

Find some gold!!

Bring                                         (15) A ………………………………

SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR

Part 1: Questions from 16 to 36.

Choose the best answer to each question.

You have never been to Nha Trang ________?

When ________ a dictionary, you need to be able to understand the symbols and the abbreviations it contains

How can I know ________ book is yours?- They are so alike.

You’d better take his proposal _______ before _______ your final decision.

She will visit us as soon as she arrives ________ Paris.

The secretary to ________ I talked didn’t know where the meeting was.

I find the time of English meals very strange. I’m not used ________ dinner at 5 pm.

If I ________ you, I’d take some rest before the game tomorrow.

I have to be present at eight o’ clock and so ________.

The smaller the room is, the ________ furniture it needs.

________ paul brings the money for lunch, we’ll go right down to the cafeteria.

It is recommended that he _______ this course

Various societies define _______ in many rather complex ways.         

Fort Niagara was built by the French in 1762 on land ______ the Seneca Indians.

Our village had _______ money available for education that the schools had to close.

The stolen jewels were ________ a lot of money.

I don’t see any________ in arriving early at the theatre.

The children loved ________ the old castle.

These figures show a ________ in the number of unemployed people in England and Wales.

After he had broken his leg, Henry could only go up and down stairs ________.

Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45.

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

It's _{………………………………}of you to say that. You know it isn't true! (honest)

We must test the _{………………………………}of the water. (pure)

Three firms are in _{………………………………}for the same contract. (compete)

She is extremely _{………………………………}about the history of art. (know)

I got some very _{………………………………}news this morning. (surprise)

I’m applying for _{………………………………}of this club. (member)

What I hate most about Tom is his _{………………………………}. (reliable)

The boy was not _{………………………………}to admit his mistake. (courage)

This is Alexandra, my personal _{………………………………}. (assist)

The police asked me to give a _{………………………………}of the suitcase I had lost. (describe)

Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50.

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

Rocks can be broken apart by water that seeps into the cracks and freeze in low temperatures.

The teacher told the students don't to discuss the take-home exam with each other.

Knowledges about cultures provides insights into the learned behaviors of groups.

Aluminum has a hard imperious coasting which protects the metal from corrode.

After learned to print, elementary school children learn cursive writing.

Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55.

Fill in each of the sentences with correct prepositions.

In the end, he succeeded _{…………………}solving the problem.

He apologized to her teacher _{…………………}her coming late.

Did he break the window _{…………………}accident or on purpose?

After payment, you'll receive the product _{…………………}10 business days.

He's Italian? For some reason I was _{…………………}the impression that he was Spanish.

How many Americans are involved in telecommuting?

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 wish I had a younger sister.

-> If _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

Although it looks fierce, the dog has never bitten anyone.

-> Fierce       

It is impossible to finish the job today.

-> The job

"You should have waited for us," the team leader said to John.

-> The team leader criticized

They kept his passport so that he couldn't leave the country.

-> They prevented

“Why don't you get your hair cut, Gavin?" said Adam.

-> Adam suggested

Without skillful surgery he would not have survived the operation.

-> But for

I am on the tenth page of the letter I am writing.

-> So far I

Dick is in prison because a detective recognized him.

-> If a detective

The outcome of the election was never in doubt.

-> At no time

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.

Nick said we should reduce the amount of salt in our food.cut
->We _{…………………………………………………………………}of salt in our food, according to Nick.

Brain was really interested in American history in his school days. interest

->Brain _{…………………………………………………………………}American history in his school days.

Do you mind if I come over to see you later? objection

->Do you _{…………………………………………………………………}me coming over to see you later?

The police now think he invented the story to protect his girlfriend. made

->He is now thought to _{…………………………………………………………………}to protect his girlfriend.

It's possible that the thieves entered the building. broken

->The thieves _{…………………………………………………………………}the building.

It will be necessary to pay the full amount when you book. (paid)

-> The full amount will _{…………………………………………………………………}when you look.

You didn't think carefully enough before you decided. (ought)

-> You _{…………………………………………………………………}more carefully before you decided.

We'll have to make up our minds by the end of the week. (be)

-> A decision _{…………………………………………………………………}by the end of the week.

Surely nobody likes it when people make fun of them in public. (being)

-> Surely nobody _{…………………………………………………………………}in public.

Emily was determined to get a higher position. (heart)

-> Emily _{…………………………………………………………………}getting a higher position.