Bộ 10 đề ôn thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng anh lớp 9 năm 2023 có đáp án (Đề 2)
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SECTION I: LISTENING
Part 1: Questions from 1 to 6.
Listen to a conversation about a journey. Choose the correct answer A, B or C for each of the following questions.
How many times has Bob been to Canada before?
never
once
twice
The weather in Canada is
very cold.
very warm.
warm during the day and cold at night.
Tom tells Bob to bring
lots of warm clothes.
a present for his mum.
his passport.
Tom thinks the flight will be
long and boring.
comfortable.
frightening.
Tom won’t be able to meet Bob because
he’s playing basketball.
he’s playing football.
he’s playing tennis.
Who is going to meet Bob?
Tom’s mum
Tom’s brother
Tom
Part 2: Questions from 7 to 15.
Listen to the recording twice. Fill in each blank space, with no more than one word or numbers.
REQUEST FOR COMMERCIAL LEASE
Name: Mr. Rick
Company: ICT industries
Preferred location: (7) …………………….. centre
Near: (8) …………………….. centre
Size: (9) …………………….. square metres
Number of staff: (10) ……………………..
Special needs: (11) …………………….. access parking for nobility scooter
Moving date: during month of (12) ……………………..
Requirements:
• Good lift access
• Large lobby
• Removal of some (13) ……………………..
• (14) …………………….. too small - make bigger
• Change office near entry to storeroom
• New:
- paintwork
- lights
- blinds
- (15) ……………………..
• Minimum length of lease 3 years (with right of renewal)
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.
By the end of this month I _______ at this school for two years.
have been studying
will study
will have been studying
will be studying
She got up early; otherwise she ________ her bus.
would have missed
would miss
missed
had missed
Please cut my hair _______ the style in this magazine.
the same length as
the same long as
the same length like
the same long like
The contractor’s recommendation is that the old building ________.
is needed repairing
need repairing
needs to be repaired
need to repair
People of all countries are expected to ________the principles of the United Nations.
uphold
inspect
exaggerate
integrate
They were ________ to sell their house in order to pay their debts.
imposed
necessary
indispensable
obliged
Please, will you just tidy your room, and stop ________ excuses!”
making
doing
having
taking
The Red Cross is _______ to giving medical aid and other help to victims of disasters.
aimed
promoted
dedicated
designed
It is very easy for the undereducated to be ________by slick talking salesmen.
washed up
heard from
taken in
turned over
After three days in the desert, his mind began to play ________on him.
games
jokes
tricks
fun
________in 1636, Harvard is one of the most famous universities in the United States.
Founding
Founded
Being founded
It was founded
The couple decided to ________some money every month for their retirement.
put off
put aside
take on
take against
There is ________in my bedroom.
an old wooden square table
a square wooden old table
a wooden old square table
an old square wooden table
The play is very long but there are three ________.
interval s
breaks
rests
naps
________ , all the students couldn’t do it well.
Giving the test at short notice
The teacher gave the test at short notice
At short notice did the teacher give the test
The teacher giving the test at short notice
Jane promised ________ me up at 5 o’clock.
me to pick
me that she would pick
to me that she would pick
to me to pick
I think you’re being ________ pessimistic.
worthlessly
unduly
undeservedly
abundantly
The ________ of Cat Tien National Park includes 105 listed mammal species, 351 species of birds, over 120 reptile and amphibian species and over 130 species of freshwater fish.
species
creatures
flora
fauna
We must prepare for the attack. Every________ counts.
second
hour
day
minute
Miss McCrea was________ anyone could have had. She never lost her temper with even the stupidest pupils.
as patient teacher as
so patient teacher as
as patient a teacher as
so patient a teacher as
Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45.
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
He tried to look ………………………..….., but it didn't work.
The tension in the room seemed ………………………..…..
Silk is always wonderful too, even if it's totally ………………………..…...
His battle against cancer has ………………………..…..his belief in God.
The music was ………………………..…..loud, you couldn't hear yourself think.
I thought he was being ………………………..…..with me, not rushing me.
The question of whether he was ………………………..…..remained for trial.
All this she heard, even understood, but still she was ………………………..…...
He admired the ………………………..…..of relationships he saw around him.
Some of the houses on the hillside are ………………………..…..to cars.
Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50.
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
The first postage stamps issued in New York City in 1842.
She said her father that she would go shopping with him the following day.
A football match begins with the ball kicking forwards from a spot in the centre of the field.
Students suppose to read all the questions carefully and find out the answers to them.
Dogs that are trained to lead the blind must be loyalty, intelligent and calm.
Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55
Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
We are deeply indebted ………………..…..Dr Allen and the rest of the hospital staff.
What amazes me is her complete disregard ………………..…..anyone else's opinion.
He suffers from back trouble too, so he was very sympathetic ………………..…..my problem.
We invited 40 people to the party but only 23 turned ………………..…...
That fish of yours has been in the fridge for weeks. It must have gone ………………..…..by now.
These large sea animals travel at least that far from their winter home off the (56) _______ of Columbia to their summer feeding areas off Antarctica.
seaside
ground
beach
coast
The distance covered by some types of whale is amazing, especially when you (57) _______ their enormous size.
view
consider
believe
think
It (58) _______ as no surprise, therefore, to hear that ancient folk legends tell of sailors mistaking these creatures for islands.
comes
goes
gets
seems
The more we (59) _______ about whales, the more wonderful they seem.
look out
find out
show up
turn up
They use a system of sounds (60) _______ as echo-location to find the fish they eat and
named
referred
known
called
they have further sounds to keep in (61) _______ with each other.
reach
call
range
touch
The noises they (62) _______ can travel hundreds of miles under water.
produce
provide
process
propose
Some species seem to sing complicated songs which (63) _______ of a number of separate themes,
compose
consist
involve
sung in a specific order which can (64) _______ up to half an hour or more.
last
long
play
give
If you ever get the (65) _______ to see one of these great creatures in the wild, you will understand why they have inspired so many legends.
break
chance
luck
choice
What does the passage mainly discuss?
Causes of food spoilage
Commercial production of ice
Population movements in the nineteenth century
Inventions that led to changes in the American diet
The phrase “in season” in line 1 refers to ________.
a particular time of year
a kind of weather
an official schedule
a method of flavoring
During the 1860’s, canned food products were _________.
unavailable in rural areas
available in limited quantities
shipped in refrigerator cars
a staple part of the American diet.
It can be inferred that railroad refrigerator cars came into use _________ .
before 1860
before 1890
after 1900
after 1920
The word “them” in line 12 refers to _________ .
refrigerator cars
growers
perishables
distances.
The word “fixture” in line 16 is closest in meaning to _________ .
commonplace object
substance
luxury item
mechanical device
The author implies that in the 1920’s and 1930’s home deliveries of ice _________
increased in cost
occurred only in the summer
decreased in number
were on an irregular schedule
The word “ Nevertheless” in line 19 is closest meaning to _________ .
occasionally
however
therefore
because
Which of the following types of food preservation was NOT mentioned in the passage?
Drying
Chemical additives
Canning
Cold storage
Which of the following statements is supported by the passage?
Most farmers in the United States raised only fruits and vegetables.
People who lived in cities demanded home delivery of foods.
Tin cans and iceboxes helped to make many foods more widely available.
Commercial ice factories were developed by railroad owners
During the teenage years, many young people can at (76) ………………….. be difficult to talk to.
They often seem to dislike (77) ………………….. questioned.
This is a normal development at this (78) …………………...
Though it can be very hard for parents to (79) ……………………………..,
it is part of becoming independent of teenagers trying to be adult while they are (80) ………………….. growing up.
Parents should do their (81) ………………….. to talk to their son
and daughter (82) ………………….. school, work, and future plans but should not push them to talk
if they do not (83) ………………….. to.
. Some young people in trying to be (84) ………………….. may experience with sex, drugs, alcohol or smoking.
Parents need to watch for any signs of unusual behavior which may be connected (85) ………………….. these and help if necessary.
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.
“If you don’t try harder, you will be given a sack, John,” the director said angrily.
Tear gas was released as soon as the strikers attacked the riot police.
Lama hates it when people criticize him unfairly.
The only reason the party was a success was that the Prime Minister attended.
The workers collect our rubbish twice a week.
The Picasso painting was so expensive that nobody could buy it.
Because he didn’t study hard, he failed the exam.
She doesn’t intend to meet him any longer.
Michael Jackson was known as the king of Pop.
Couldn’t you have got a bus to the station?
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.
It took Layla five minutes to find her car keys. (spent)
Delia said that she would no longer tolerate her colleagues being rude. (put)
Sarah cried her eyes out immediately she was told she's failed her driving test. (broke)
Simon really ought to make a decision about his future. (mind)
Do you mind if I come over to see you later? (objection)
Steve didn't manage to complete his work. (failed)
They cancelled the meeting because the manager was sick. (called)
My father doesn't like me to wear short skirts to school.(approve)
It wasn't necessary for him to come the day before yesterday. (have)
He regrets not telling the truth to them. (only)
