Bộ 10 đề ôn thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng anh lớp 9 năm 2023 có đáp án (Đề 2)

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?

SECTION III: READINGPart 1. Questions 56 to 65

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

How far would you travel for a good meal? If you were a humpback whale, the answer would be five thousand miles. 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.

The distance covered by some types of whale is amazing, especially when you (57) _______ their enormous size. The blue whale is the largest animal that has ever lived on earth and it can weigh as much as thirty elephants. It (58) _______ as no surprise, therefore, to hear that ancient folk legends tell of sailors mistaking these creatures for islands.

The more we (59) _______  about whales, the more wonderful they seem. Some species can hold their breath for more than an hour and dive to a depth of over 200 meters. They use a system of sounds (60) _______ as echo-location to find the fish they eat and they have further sounds to keep in (61) _______ with each other. The noises they (62) _______ can travel hundreds of miles under water. Some species seem to sing complicated songs which (63) _______ of a number of separate themes, sung in a specific order which can (64) _______ up to half an hour or more. 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.

The weather in Canada is

Part 2. Questions 66 – 75

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

          Before the mid-nineteenth century, people in the United States ate most foods only in season. Drying, smoking and salting could preserve meat for a short time, but the availability of fresh meat, like that of fresh milk, was very limited; there was no way to prevent spoilage. But in 1810, a French inventor named Nicolas Appert developed the cooking-and-sealing process of canning. And in the 1850’s an American named Gail Borden developed a means of condensing and preserving milk. Canned goods and condensed milk became more common during the 1860’s, but supplies remained low because cans had to be made by hand. By 1880, however, inventors had fashioned stamping and soldering machines that mass-produced cans from tinplate. Suddenly all kinds of food could be preserved and bought at all times of the year.

          Other trends and inventions had also helped make it possible for Americans to vary their daily diets. Growing urban population created demand that encouraged fruit and vegetable farmers to raise more produce. Railroad refrigerator cars enabled growers and meat packers to ship perishables great distances and to preserve them for longer periods. Thus, by the 1890’s, northern city dwellers could enjoy southern and western strawberries, grapes, and tomatoes, previously available for a month at most, for up to six months of the year. In addition, increased use of iceboxes enabled families to store perishables. As easy means of producing ice commercially had been invented in the 1870’s, and by 1900 the nation had more than two thousand commercial ice plants, most of which made home deliveries. The icebox became a fixture in most homes and remained so until the mechanized refrigerator replaced it in the 1920’s and 1930’s.

          Almost everyone now had a more diversified diet. Some people continued to eat mainly foods that were heavily in starches or carbohydrates, and not everyone could afford meat. Nevertheless, many families could take advantage of previously unavailable fruits, vegetables, and dairy products to achieve more varied fare.

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.

The distance covered by some types of whale is amazing, especially when you (57) _______ their enormous size.

It (58) _______ as no surprise, therefore, to hear that ancient folk legends tell of sailors mistaking these creatures for islands.

The more we (59) _______  about whales, the more wonderful they seem.

They use a system of sounds (60) _______ as echo-location to find the fish they eat and

they have further sounds to keep in (61) _______ with each other.

The noises they (62) _______ can travel hundreds of miles under water.

Some species seem to sing complicated songs which (63) _______ of a number of separate themes,

sung in a specific order which can (64) _______ up to half an hour or more.

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.

Tom tells Bob to bring

Part 3: Questions 76 – 85.

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

During the teenage years, many young people can at (76) ………………….. be difficult to talk to. They often seem to dislike (77) ………………….. questioned. They may seem unwilling to talk about their work at school. 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. Young people are usually unwilling to talk if they believe that questions are trying to check up on them.

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. Parents should also watch for danger signs. 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.

What does the passage mainly discuss?

The phrase “in season” in line 1 refers to ________.

During the 1860’s, canned food products were _________.

It can be inferred that railroad refrigerator cars came into use _________ .

The word “them” in line 12 refers to _________ .

The word “fixture” in line 16 is closest in meaning to _________ .

The author implies that in the 1920’s and 1930’s home deliveries of ice _________

The word “ Nevertheless” in line 19 is closest meaning to _________ .

Which of the following types of food preservation was NOT mentioned in the passage?

Which of the following statements is supported by the passage?

Tom thinks the flight will be

Tom won’t be able to meet Bob because

Who is going to meet Bob?

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.

She got up early; otherwise she ________ her bus.

Please cut my hair _______ the style in this magazine.

The contractor’s recommendation is that the old building ________.

People of all countries are expected to ________the principles of the United Nations.

They were ________ to sell their house in order to pay their debts.

Please, will you just tidy your room, and stop ________ excuses!”

The Red Cross is _____­­__ to giving medical aid and other help to victims of disasters.

It is very easy for the undereducated to be ________by slick talking salesmen.

After three days in the desert, his mind began to play ________on him.

________in 1636, Harvard is one of the most famous universities in the United States.

The couple decided to ________some money every month for their retirement.

There is ________in my bedroom.

The play is very long but there are three ________.

________ , all the students couldn’t do it well.

Jane promised ________ me up at 5 o’clock.

I think you’re being ________ pessimistic.

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.

We must prepare for the attack. Every________ counts.

Miss McCrea was________ anyone could have had. She never lost her temper with even the stupidest pupils.

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.

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)