Bộ 10 đề ôn thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng anh lớp 9 năm 2023 có đáp án (Đề 3)
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SECTION I: LISTENINGPart 1: Questions from 1 to 6.
Where does Sandra work?
she’s still at college
at an independent film company
at a television company
What does Sandra do every day?
She meets famous people.
She helps the film crew and learns about making films.
She films documentaries.
What does Sandra like about her work?
It’s really interesting – every day is different.
She drives around in expensive cars.
She meets a lot of good-looking people.
How did Sandra find out about the internship?
Her English teacher told her about it.
She saw an advert in a newspaper.
Her mum told her about it.
What are Sandra’s plans for the future?
She would like to do another year’s internship with the same company.
She would like to go to film school.
She would like to find work with a film company.
Why does Sandra want to make money?
She wants to buy a new car.
She needs it for her future studies.
She wants to move out of her mum’s house.
Part 2: Questions from 7 to 15.
Notes on Adult Education Classes
Number of classes per week: 7
Tuesday:
(7) Writing ………………………….. 6 - 7.30 pm
— Limited space: no more than (8) ………………………….. participants
Book Club
— Must read prescribed books
(9) ………………………….. Group
— Learn about local events last century
Wednesday:
Scrabble Club (10) ………………………….. pm
— popular
Thursday:
Chess Night
— serious
(11) …………………………………………..
— For special occasions
Adult Learners' Week
No cost but must make (12) …………………………………………..
— September 1-8
Techno Expo
— Learn how to use (13) ………………………………………….. tools
— Learn about online security issues and online entertainment
— Monday, 1-4.30 pm
(14) …………………………………………..
- Consider values
- Learn how to attain harmony
- Wednesday, 1-4.30 pm
Venue: (15) …………………………………………..
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.
Once the story ________ the headlines, everyone was talking about it.
smashed
hit
crashed
struck
The clown was wearing a ________ wig and a red nose.
red funny plastic French
French funny plastic red
funny red French plastic
red French plastic funny
Hillary was an effective speaker and her audience seemed to ________ on her every word.
hang
cling
hold
catch
In 1837 the University of Michigan became the first state university ______ by a board of regents elected by the voters of the state.
being controlled
it was controlled
to be controlled
under the control
We all believe that a happy marriage should be ___ mutual love.
based on
concerned with
confided in
obliged to
If Lucy's car ____ down, she would be here right now.
wouldn't have been
hadn't broken
doesn't break
didn't break
The child w as______for getting his shoes and socks wet.
corrected
suffered
scolded
complained
We _____ the nearest village before sunset.
came
arrived
got
reached
_____ water is one of the factors that have driven many species to the verge of extinction.
Contaminating
Contaminate
Contamination
Contaminated
In the meeting, Huong always listens______to the people’s opinions.
attentionally
attentively
attention
attending
Her husband has just died of cancer. It will take her a long time to ______ this shock.
get over
turn into
turn down
get in
I shall do the job to the best of my ______.
capacity
ability
knowledge
talent
The job of student lodgings officer______a great many visits to landladies.
concerns
offers
asks
involves
The police are looking for a man of ______height.
tall
extra
medium
special
Have you got time to have a chat now or are you____ to leave?
thinking
planned
around
about
They have never_____any experience of living overseas.
had
wished
done
made
This is not the right____ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen.
moment
situation
opportunity
circumstance
He______being given a receipt for the bill he had paid.
asked to
demanded
insisted on
required
It is ________ knowledge in the village that Mr and Mrs Thome quarrel violently several times a week.
common
complete
normal
usual
Children with _____ diseases should not be allowed to go to school.
contact
infectious
constant
influential
Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45.
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
He's definitely someone very nervy, very jumpy and basically
But the level of social welfare was so high that poverty was
The first thing he discovered was that Newley had not died
This makes even the most honest of answers seem ………………………………… and uncertain.
It is …………………………… how any tournament player can make such a mistake.
But then, he was in ………………………..……, so you had to make allowances.
The economies of Western Europe and Japan experienced ………………….………… growth.
The evidence from ………………….………… times can seldom be interpreted with any certainty.
A ………………….………… was also held and souvenirs were distributed to mark the centenary.
Airlines will start pulling out of ………………….………… routes rather than fighting for market share.
Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50.
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
The more frequent you exercise, the greater physical endurance you will have
The oceans contain many forms of life that has not yet been discovered.
The assumption that smoking has bad effects on our health have been proved.
Information on the Romans can find not only in these books but also on the Internet.
The explanation that our instructor gave us was different than the one yours gave you.
Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55.
Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
Have you ever read any books ……………………… Mark Twain?
Do you think we’ll find a solution ……………………… this problem?
It’s unreasonable ……………………… you to expect her to love you at first sight.
They broke ……………………… last month, after being together for over ten years.
The alarm clock didn't go ……………………… that morning. There was something wrong.
If you’re thinking of studying (56) ________, there’s no end to the places you can go, things you can see, and subjects you can study.
away
outdoor
outside
abroad
At many top schools, such as Duke, Tufts, or Brown, over a third of the junior class take the opportunity to complete part of their (57) ________ outside of the United States.
educator
educating
education
educations
Multiple benefits accrue to those who spend significant (58) ________ in another country
time
lifetime
moment
period
and a significant proportion of students see the experience as an important (59) ________ of their college years.
way
thing
part
terminal
Employers are looking for graduates who can (60) ________ well with others, both in person and in writing.
communicate
work
talk
do
They know the (61) ________ of cross-cultural understanding and an appreciation for different points of view.
relation
link
reason
importance
They gravitate toward students who demonstrate maturity, initiative, and (62) ________.
creating
creation
creativity
creative
All of these assets can be demonstrated through study abroad, but it’s going to be much (63) ________ to set yourself apart if you’ve taken the easy route.
faster
shorter
harder
quicker
In this scenario, it doesn’t (64) ________ which country you go to because all your classes will be in English, and possibly even taught by your American professors.
matter
show
problem
trouble
You’ll undoubtedly have a somewhat different experience, but to do the “easy route” is to forego some of the major (65) ________ of your time away
waste
advantages
experience
giving
Which of the following is the title for the passage?
The history of Disney World and Disneyland.
Walt Disney’s Boyhood Years
Walt Disney and his Legacy
Walt Disney and Animated Cartoons
The word humble in bold in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to __________.
boring
shy
simple
respectful
What is the author’s attitude toward the accomplishments of Walt Disney?
critical
respectful
ambivalent
approving
In paragraph 2 barely making ends meet in bold is closest in meaning to __________.
meeting personal failure.
producing only a few cartoons.
not making much money.
trying new businesses.
The word enduring in bold in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.
lasting
suffering
famous
difficult
The word renowned in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________.
possessed
talked about
useful
well-known
It can be inferred from the passage that ________.
Snow White was Disney’s most successful film.
Disney created cartoon movies and “non cartoon” movies.
the Tokyo theme park is in financial difficulty.
the California theme park is now closed.
The word concept in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________.
idea
location
birth
demand
According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
Disney’s first achieved success after his death.
Mickey Mouse was Disney’s only cartoons creation.
Snow White was the first full-length cartoon film.
Disney’s first concern was always profitability.
In future years it is most likely that ___________.
the Disney name will stay well–known.
Disney will produce only cartoons.
the Paris theme park will become successful
the remaining theme parks will also close
If they are lucky enough to be asked to go for a(n) (76) ……………………….. ,
they may find that there are at least 20 other (77) ……………………….. for the job.
If a company is thinking of offering you a job, they will ask you for at least one reference from either your previous (78) ……………………….. or someone who knows you well.
Before taking up your job, you may have to sign a (79) ………………………...
You will probably have to do some training, which help you to do the job (80) more successfully.
Once you have decided that this is your chosen (81) ………………………..,
you will then have to work hard to try and get (82) ……………………….., which usually brings more responsibility and more money!
If you are unlucky, you may be made (83) ……………………….., and not be able to find another job.
It is also a good idea to pay some money into a (84) ……………………….. scheme,
which will help you to look after yourself and your family when you are (85) ……………………….. Finally, good luck!
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.
Why does everything seem to be difficult to me?
You didn't think carefully enough before you decided.
You must do exactly what the manager tells you.
Marie distrusts modern technology strongly.
We only deliver after we have received the money.
Handicapped people find shopping in supermarkets difficult.
He never suspected that the bicycle had been stolen.
None of the passengers was injured because of the driver's quick reaction.
Most of the students ignored the teacher's instruction.
Smoking in the cinema is forbidden.
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.
School girls have to wear Ao Dai on Monday. (obliged)
I was about to leave the house when I heard the phone ring. (verge)
My friend persuaded me to go to the party in fancy dress. (into)
You'll have to work harder if you want to pass your exams. (socks)
The audience didn't enjoy his performance. (down)
She made me foolish in front of all my friends. (monkey)
“Can I stay with you in Chicago for a few days?” he said to Nancy (put)
I couldn't stop thinking about the final exam. (mind)
I always try to be optimistic about things. (bright)
I hate it when my colleagues try to get involved in my own business. (finger)
