Bộ 10 đề ôn thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng anh lớp 9 năm 2023 có đáp án (Đề 7)
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SECTION I: LISTENING
Part 1: Questions from 1 to 10.
Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct answer from A, B or C for each of the following blanks.
The teacher wants the students to ________.
take notes after she has finished speaking.
take notes while she is speaking.
forget about taking notes.
The teacher suggests eating ________.
sugary snacks.
only apples.
fruit and cereals.
The teacher suggests finding a study place with a lot of ________.
light.
space.
books.
If students feel stressed they should ________.
go to bed.
go out for a walk.
drink some water.
Students are advised to ________.
select the important things to learn.
read through everything once.
make notes about every topic.
The teacher understands that repeating things can be ________.
difficult.
uninteresting.
tiring.
Students can do past exam papers ________.
in the library only.
at home if they take photocopies.
in the after-school study group.
The teacher recommends a break of five minutes every ________.
hour.
two hours
thirty minutes.
It’s important to ________.
keep hydrated
sleep when you feel tired
eat regularly
The teacher is sure that the students will ________.
pass their exams.
fail their exams.
do their best.
Part 2: Questions from 11 to 20.
Part 2. Listen to the recording twice. Complete the form below. Write no more than two words or numbers for each answer.
PHONE INTERVIEW | |
Name: | John Murphy |
Example | Answer |
Position applying for: | lifeguard |
Street Address: | (11) 45 …………………………………..Court |
Contact phone number: | (12) ………………………… |
Current part-time job: | (13) ………………………… |
Previous job at Ridgemont High School: | (14) ………………………… |
Additional relevant work experience: | (15) ………………………………….. |
Relevant skills/qualifications: | CPR certification & (16) ………………………………….. |
CPR certification expiration date: | (17) ………………………………….. |
Preferred weekly shift: | (18) ………………………………….. |
Time available to start work: | (19) …………………………………..o’clock |
Advertisement source: | (20) ………………………………….. |
SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR
Part 1: Questions from 20 to 40.
Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to best complete the following sentences.
________ the time you get to the theatre, the play will have finished.
Until
In
By
On
They are going to make ________ excursion next month.
a two-week
two-weeks
two weeks'
a two-week's
He refused to give up work , ________ he had won a million pounds.
despite
however
even though
as though
The new system didn’t ________ our expectations.
catch up with
bring about
come across
come up to
You ________ better be careful not to miss the train.
would
should
had
did
Helen asked me ________ the film called “Stars Wars”.
have I seen
have you seen
if had I seen
If I had seen
The noise ________ from the boat engine might disturb sea animals.
comes
came
coming
has come
We are very happy to have received a(n) ________of 500 dollars from a foreign company.
charity
donation
hospital
organisation
How many ________are there in the competition?
participants
participations
participative
participates
We don't allow ________in the classrooms.
people smoke
smoke
people to smoke
to smoking
The party ________ I was the guest of honors was extremely enjoyable.
by which
at which
for which
to which
It’s a good idea to see your doctor regularly for ________.
a revision
a control
an investigation
a check-up
He said that the plane had already left and that I ________arrived an hour earlier.
must have
had to
should have
was supposed to
Anne: “Make yourself at home”. - John: “________”
Yes, can I help you
Not at all. Don’t mention it
Thanks! Same to you
That’s very kind. Thank you
Yuri Gagarin was the first person . ________into space.
flew
to fly
flown
fly
Many parents do not let their children make a decision ________their future career.
in
about
out
on
________ saying was so important that I asked everyone to stop talking and listen.
What the woman was
The woman was
That the woman was
What was the woman
In 1870, ________, John D. Rockefeller and others created the Standard Oil Company.
in spite of oil prices fluctuated
despite fluctuating oil prices
but the oil prices fluctuated
oil prices were fluctuating
We delayed our departure ________the weather condition.
in spite of
on account of
instead of
on behalf of
- “Would you like to have noodles, spaghetti or something different?” - “________.”
Anything will do
Yes, please
Never mind
I don’t mind
Part 2: Questions from 41 to 50.
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
Many people make their living on theater. In essence the theater is not only for entertainment, it is a …………………………...
They never dare to leave their only child ………………………….for even a moment.
What I don’t like about school uniform is that it completely destroys all …………………………..
The main reason I believe children shouldn’t be exposed to violence on TV is that they are so ………………………….at that age.
His ………………………….of his opponent led to his biggest failure.
The curriculum is ………………………….developed; therefore, students benefit a great deal.
The mother is usually the homemaker and the father is the ………………………….
There was a donation of $100,000 made by an anonymous ………………………….
Being the hardest natural substance, diamond is practically …………………………..
The government’s …………………………………….approach has brought criticism.
Part 3: Questions from 51 to 55.
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
Landscape painting was a dominant art forms during much of the nineteenth century.
Almost American Indian culture have been agricultural societies since 2000 B.C.
The symptoms of diabetes in the early stages are too slight that people don't notice them.
The shore patrol has found the body of a man who they believe to be the missing marine biologist.
The athlete, together with his coach and several relatives, are traveling to the Olympic Games.
Part 4: Questions from 56 to 60.
Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
I vouched …………………….Tom as I trust him and believe he is an honest person.
The instructor warned the students…………………….swimming alone in the pool.
She had fainted, but we managed to bring her …………………….by splashing water on her face.
We have called ………………….the meeting until we can find someone who can write a protocol.
Prices have gone ……….….in the supermarket, so everything is much more expensive than a year ago.
The computer is undoubtedly one of the most (61) _________ and important inventions of the twentieth century.
shocking
amazing
astonishing
surprising
Boring or time-consuming jobs which, in the past, would have been (62) _________by hundreds of workers can now be done by one small computer.
done out
made out
carried out
figured out
What does the passage mainly discuss?
Educational changes in Canadian society
Canada during the Second World War
Population trends in postwar Canada
Standards of living in Canada
According to the passage, when did Canada's baby boom begin?
In the decade after 1911
After 1945
During the depression of the 1930's
In 1966
However, the (63) _________of the computer has not been entirely problem-free.
usage
experiment
introduction
operation
The word "five" in line 2 refers to _______.
Canadians
years
decades
marriages
Many people feel that we are already too (64) _________on computers.
dependent
based
influenced
carried
The word "surging" in line 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
new
extra
accelerating
surprising
They think that computers themselves are (65) _________too powerful, and that people are no longer in control of them.
becoming
getting
running
turning
The author suggests that in Canada during the1950's _______.
the urban population decreased rapidly
fewer people married
economic conditions were poor
the birth rate was very high
One of the problems with a computer is that, like any other machines, it can (66) _________.
break up
break down
break into
break out
The word "trend" in line 9 is closest in meaning to _______.
tendency
aim
growth
directive
If a computer is (67) _________, the information it is storing can be lost.
changed
modified
contaminated
damaged
The word "peak" in line 12 is closest in meaning to _______.
pointed
dismal
mountain
maximum
If a computer program has a(n) (68) _________in it,
foul
abnormality
wrongdoing
error
When was the birth rate in Canada at its lowest postwar level?
1966
1957
1956
1951
the computer’s calculation can be seriously (69) _________.
devalued
affected
fooled
broken
Why does the author mention humans in the second paragraph?
people being better educated
people getting married earlier
better standards of living
couples buying houses
A faulty program in a hospital or police computer could (70) _________terrible mistakes.
do
produce
find
cause
It can be inferred from the passage that before the Industrial Revolution _______.
families were larger
population statistics were unreliable
the population grew steadily
economic conditions were bad
Hawaii is famous all (81) …………………….the world for its stable climate.
The temperature never changes that much and ocean currents keep it cool, even (82) …………………….the area lies within the tropics.
The western sides of the islands are dry, while further to the north, (83) …………………….the island is more mountainous,
there is a high (84) …………………….of rainfall, in some places higher than anywhere else in the world.
The stable climate and the fertile soil are the reasons (85) …………………….agriculture being an important source of income.
Pineapples and sugar (86) …………………….grown all year round.
Tourism is also important, although it is banned on (87) a few of the islands.
Hawaii is covered with flowers the (88) …………………….year round.
There are more than 1700 species of flowering plants and trees and many of them (89) …………………….been imported from around the world.
You will (90) …………………….forget a visit to this island paradise in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
SECTION IV. WRITITNG
Part 1: Questions 91 – 100.
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
If we can solve the problem soon, it will be better for all concerned.
-> The sooner
The demand was so great that they had to reprint the book immediately.
-> So
I prefer going out for a meal to staying at home.
-> I’d rather ................................................................................................................................................................................
The value of these goods has fallen considerably in the past week.
-> There
While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time.
-> Despite
Shall we go to Paris for the weekend, John?” Mary asked.
->Mary suggested ................................................................................................................................................................................
It is thought that the accident was caused by human error.
-> The accident
Agree to be back by midnight and you can go.
-> Providing
I would suggest seeing a doctor if it doesn't clear up.
-> You’d ................................................................................................................................................................................
Tom insisted on being told the complete story.
-> Nothing but ................................................................................................................................................................................
Part 2: Questions 101 – 110.
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.
I offered to help her but she said “No, thanks” (turned)
-> She ………………………………………………………………………. to help.
I would prefer you not to phone me at work. (rather)
-> I’d ………………………………………………………………………. me at work.
. He is determined to campaign for his son’s freedom. (intention)
-> He has ………………………………………………………………………. for his son’s freedom.
“It is not worth worrying about the past” I told him. (point)
-> I told him that ………………………………………………………………………. about the past.
I tried as hard as I could, but I just couldn’t get the money. (matter)
-> No ………………………………………………………………………., I couldn’t get the money.
You’ve got to persuade the editor not to publish that story. (out)
-> You’ve got to ………………………………………………………………………. that story.
It was wrong of you to borrow my book without asking me first. (have)
-> You ………………………………………………………………………. before you borrowed my book
I sincerely promise you that I am telling you the truth (bottom)
->I promise you ………………………………………………………………………. that I'm telling you the truth
We were just about to leave for the airport when hearing about the explosion. (point)
-> We were ………………………………………………………for the airport when hearing about the explosion.
We should use gasoline sparingly. (economize)
-> We ………………………………………………………………………. gasoline.
