Bộ 10 đề ôn thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng anh lớp 9 năm 2023 có đáp án (Đề 5)

Part 2: Questions from 11 to 15.

Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct letter from A, B or C for each of the following questions.

Before Queen Elizabeth I visited the castle in 1576, ________.

In 1982, the castle was sold to ________

In some of the rooms, visitors can ________.

In the castle park, visitors can ________.

At the end of the visit, the group will have ________.

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.

Carbon emissions from airplanes and other pollutants ________ to global warming.

Hundreds of people in the hardest-hit zone are at ________ from disease unless a tsunami-like aid effort is mobilized.

Parents play a ________ role in a child’s upbringing in the formative years. They are really the driving force behind whatever the children do.

Television came into _________ and became a competitor with the motion pictures.

I sent the prospectus to you by post weeks ago. It ________ by now.

________ global solidarity, the world would not be better prepared for the influenza H1N1 pandemic.

-Pete: "What do you usually do on Sunday night?"

 -Margaret: "________ time I go out with my friends".

________ different in character we are, we have been mutual friends since our childhood.

How was your visit to the dentist?"        "It was painless. I ________ worried".

________ in Paris before, he didn’t know his way around when he took his family there.

________ show lasts three hours.

"It’s beautiful here!"           "I just wish we ________ a camera with us".

_______ as taste is really a composite sense made up of both taste and smell.

Politicians should never lose ______ of the needs of the people they represent.

Six novels a year, you say? He’s certainly a __________ writer.

We’ve bought some ________ chairs for the garden so that they are easy to store away.

“Bob, it’s getting cold._________ take a jacket with you?” -“All right, daddy”

What a ________!

Ninety________the maximum length of time allowed for entrance exams to this school.

- “She’s the best pianist in the school.”          - “________.”

Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45

Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.

We are waiting to hear the final _{…………………..………}of the negotiations. (come)

Housing standards improved _{…………………..………}after the war. (measure)

Thousands of inhabitants were _{…………………..………}killed on May (disaster)

How can we do to keep the environment _{…………………..………}. (pollute)

There is a feeling of isolation and professional _{…………………..………}in schools. (secure)

While she was a high school student, she _{…………………..………}her best friend. (friend)

They lost the battle, despite _{…………………..………}the enemy by two to one. (number)

Two new roads are being built to increase _{…………………..………}to the town centre. (access)

More and more couples are choosing _{…………………..………}over a wedding ceremony. (habitat)

All contracts are translated to avoid any …………………..………between the companies. (understand)

Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50.

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

If I had spoken more confident at the interview, they would have offered me the job.

It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking.

If you have difficulty for finding my house, try to ask someone for help.

One out of the every eight balloons in the world are launched in New Mexico.

The most desert animals avoid the extreme midday heat by feeding at night

Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55

Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.

There's been a big improvement _{………………}the children's behaviour.

Why don’t you lie _{………………}on the sofa a bit until you feel better.

The average costs of a new house go _{………………}by five percent to £276,500.

Nobody knows what the cause _{………………}the explosion was.

At the end of the film, it turned _{………………}that John was a good guy.

Public awareness of the value of recycling materials such (56) ________ plastic, paper, and glass is increasing daily in all corners of the globe.

In some countries these efforts are being (57) ________ by the local governments and in others, by individuals.

In the small town of Truro in eastern Massachusetts, for example, space in the local landfill has run out; therefore, residents have had to think of new ways to (58) ________ of their trash.

With no room for items such as newspaper, bottles, and old lumber at the land fill, local residents have come up with many (59) ________ programs to recycle

and/ or reuse what was once (60) ________ of as only trash.

For instance, yard waste such as leaves and grass which used to be thrown in the landfill is now broken down and made (61) ________ compost used by local people as fertilizer in their gardens.

In addition, (62) ________ plastics, newspapers, bottles and cans are sold to a recycling company, thereby bringing in revenue for the town.

This is a building to which people bring their unwanted clothing, books, and toys so that others who need them can (63) ________ them.

Since there is so much (64) ________ in all the recycling programs, the dump is seen as a place to meet with friends and neighbors and catch up on local news.

As humankind continues to (65) ________ and the population grows, recycling efforts become even more important.

What does the passage mainly discuss?

In line 3, the word "bizarre" is closest in meaning to _______ .

According to the Passage, why is the shape of sea cucumbers important?

The word "this faculty" in line 20 refers to the sea cucumber's ability to _______ .

The fourth paragraph of the passage primarily discusses _______ .

The phrase "casts off" in line 24 is closest in meaning to _______ .

Of all the characteristics of the sea cucumber, which of the following seems to fascinate the author most?

Compared with other sea creatures the sea cucumber is very _______ .

What can be inferred about the defense mechanisms of the sea cucumber?

Which of the following would NOT cause a sea cucumber to release its internal organs into the water?

For the majority it is because they want more space, complimentary food and drink and above all to be treated (76) _{…………..…………}royalty.

If we pay more (77) _{…………..…………}twice as much as standard class passengers we expect to receive impeccable service.

We are (78) _{…………..…………}going to reach our destination any quicker so the difference can only be in the comfort and service we receive,

, (79) _{…………..…………}will make our journey pleasanter.

Unfortunately though it seems we are not always getting (80) _{…………..…………}money's worth.

Most trains (81) _{…………..…………}planes can guarantee more space in first class

although airlines and train services are sometimes unable to meet the expectations of (82) _{…………..…………}first class passengers in terms of complimentary refreshments and high quality service.

Complimentary food and drink is often very disappointing and not quite as ‘unlimited’ as advertised. (83) _{…………..…………}least the economy traveller has some choice of what they buy from the trolley or buffet service

In (84) _{…………..…………}staff can be far from courteous.

However, as a regular first class traveller he acknowledges that (85) _{…………..…………}they do get it right first class, travel can be a truly wonderful experience.

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.

You just can't compare the quality of her work with his.

Paul may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life.

He told me that it was wrong of me to leave early.

If you had the right to vote, I would vote for her.

Joe tried very hard, but he didn’t succeed much.

We have never seen such a wonderful sight before.

Tom’s father used to smoke cigarettes. Now he doesn’t smoke any more.

Tom’s father used to smoke cigarettes. Now he doesn’t smoke any more.

You can ring this number whenever there is any difficulty.

Christ is very proud of his public speaking skills.

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.

The thriller wasn't so interesting as we had expected. (match)

The book was not as good as he had hoped. (come)

Don't run away with the idea that this job is easy. (conclusion)

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

I would like to be able to speak French (had)

The rain was coming down in torrents. (cats)

Dave was ill yesterday so he didn´t go into work. (weather)

I am sure she discussed this with Bob first. (word)

He speaks German extremely well. (command)

It took them hours to discuss the details of the plan. (talk)