Đề luyện thi HSG Anh 9 cấp Tỉnh

Đề số 18

KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH
Môn: Tiếng Anh 9
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút

SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points) (You will hear twice for each part)
Part 1. You will hear a radio interview with the manager of a summer activity
course. For each question, choose the correct answer.
1. This year, the course will run for ________.
A. six weeks.
B. seven weeks.
C. eight weeks.
2. The problem last year was that________.
A. few people wanted to attend.
B. there were too few workers.
C. there was nothing to do on rainy days.
3. This year for the first time, children will________.
A. do creative activities.
B. do new outdoor sports.
C. organise
events.
4. Molly doesn’t think children will come for six weeks because________.
A. it’s too expensive.
B. they will do the same activities again and again.
C. their parents will want to spend time with them.
5. The course isn’t open to teenagers because ________.
A. Molly thinks they aren’t interested in the activities which are available.
B. Molly thinks they should spend time with young people of a similar age.
C. Molly’s staff think that teenagers are difficult to please.
6. It’s important that parents of children attending the course________.

A. pay the full amount immediately.
B. choose the activities the child wants to do when they apply.
C. inform Molly about any food the child cannot eat.

Part 2. You will hear a radio announcer giving details about a local Motor Show.
For each question, fill in the missing information in the spaces. Write no more
than three words and/or a number.
Eastbrook Motor Show
Date:
(7) …………..
Location:
(8) …………..Show Ground
Displays:
(9) …………..and buses
Cars of the (10) …………..
Famous People:
Jack Tyler from the Television Show (11) …………..
Top Racing Driver Michael Boreman
For Ladies:
Stalls selling (12) ………….., jewellery and clothes
Competition - Guess the number of (13) …………..in the car


Price of Family
Ticket:

£: (14) …………..pounds for adults and six pounds for
children.
£: for two adults and up to three children for (15) …………..

SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points)
Part 1: Questions from 16 to 36. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each)
Choose the best answer to each question.
16. He confessed _____ being somewhat nervous about having to speak in front of a
large crowd.
A. about
B. to
C. for
D. with
17. In a money-oriented society, the average individual cares little about solving
_____ problem.
A. any other
B. any other’s
C. anyone else’s
D. anyone’s else
18. Would you please leave us details of your address _______ forwarding any of
your mail to come?
A. for the purpose of B. as a consequence of C. for the sake of D. by means of
19. The woman they finally choose was much older than the other_______ for the job.
A. informant
B. participants
C. applicants
D. consultants
20. He can’t find money for life necessities, ______ such luxuries as wine and
tobacco.
A. leave alone
B. buy alone
C. mention alone
D. let alone
21. Cigarette smoking has been ______ breast as well as lung cancer.

A. concerned to
B. originated from
C. caused by
D. associated
with
22. The general is always ______ about his past campaigns.
A. boasting
B. praising
C. complimenting D.
congratulating
23. ________ of the Chairman, the Executive Director will be responsible for chairing
the meeting.
A. For the absence B. On the absence
C. In the absence
D. To the
absence
24. "I'm ________ to listen to your pathetic excuses," she said.
A. sick and tired
B. in no mood
C. having enough D. sick to death.
25. Unfortunately our local cinema in on the ________ of closing down.
A. threat
B. danger
C. edge
D. verge
26. I was early for the meeting so I went to a bookshop to ______ time.
A. kill
B. waste
C. spend
D. make

27. This ticket _____ one person to the museum.


A. allows
B. enters
C. permits
D. admits
28. You must _____ allowances for him; he is not very healthy.
A. get
B. make
C. do
D. have
29. As the drug took _____, the boy became quieter.
A. force
B. influence
C. action
D. effect
30. The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted _________ a good answer.
A. put up with
B. keep pace with
C. made way for
D. came up with
31. His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else's point of view. He is very
________.
A. kind - hearted
B. narrow- minded C. open - minded
D. absent minded
32. The players’ protests_____ no difference to the referee’s decision at all
A. did
B. made

C. caused
D. created
33. “I’m tired of the same old routine.” _ “I know how you feel. I get tired of doing
the same things day in_____.”
A. and day off
B. and day on
C. and day of
D. and day out
34. The ________of plastic bags gathered was nearly the same in both years.
A. number
B. lot
C. percent
D. amount
35. After the accident, the injured cyclist was in great________.
A. agony
B. suffering
C. hurt
D. pain
Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45. (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences.
36. This cloth is made from ……….. fibers. NATURE
37. If you want to take care of the environment, it's important to ………...
CYCLE
38. In the next few years, ……….. will hopefully have found a cure for malaria.
SCIENCE
39. According to the ……….., the epidemic started in Kuala Lumpur. SEARCH
40. ……….. from family and friends can lead to feelings of anxiety.
ISOLATE
41. I was ……….. to understand what the problem was. ABLE
42. There will be a ……….. of solo games and competitive games available. MIX

43. Participants will later be asked for ……….. on the event.
FEED
44. It was an ……….. reunion and we were all really touched when we remembered
how we had met. EMOTION
45. I am writing to ask for further ……….. on your Open Day. INFORM
Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50.(1 point - 0.2/ each)
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
46. We understand them as well as they understand we. 
47. I am not sure where he’s from. He’s either Spanish nor Italian. 


48. She said that she didn’t know what her father was alike because he died when she
was still young. 
49. Before to go out, remember to turn off the lights. 
50. Her sister knows how for prepare Chinese foods. 
Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55.(1 point - 0.2/ each)
Fill in each of the sentences with correct prepositions.
51. Although he studied hard, he couldn't succeed ……. getting a high score in his
test.
52. Most people agree that kindergarten contributes ……..the child's mental
development.
53. I plan to keep up …….. my friend when we go running. I don't like to get behind
him.
54. Sue's put in …….. the position of assistant teen reporter.
55. The dinosaurs died ……. millions of years ago.
SECTION III: READING (6.0 points)
Part 1. Questions 56 – 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
Choose the best answer to fill in each blank.
From the seeds themselves to the machinery, fertilizers and pesticides - The Green

Revolution regimen depend heavily on technology. One (56) ________, however,
depends much (57) ________ on technology - organic farming. Many organic farmers
use machinery, but (58) ________ chemical fertilizers or pesticides. (59) ________
chemical soil enrichers, they use animal manure and plant parts not used as food
-,natural,organic fertilizers that are clearly a renewable (60) ________. Organic
farmers also use alternatives (61) ________ pesticides; for example they may rely on
natural predators of certain insect pests. (62) ________ the need arises, they can buy
the eggs and larvae of these natural predators and introduce them into their crop
fields. They use (63) ________ techniques to control pests as well, like planting
certain crops together because one crop repels the other's pests. Organic farmers do
not need a lot of land; (64) ________ organic farming is perfectly (65) ________ to
small farms and is relatively inexpensive. Finally, many organic farmers' average
yields compare favorably with other farmers' yields.
56. A. alteration
B. alternate
C. alternative
D. alternation
57. A. more
B. less
C. better
D. worse
58. A. also
B. for
C. not
D. all
59. A. In .spite of
B. On account of
C. In favour of
D. Instead of
60. A. resource

B. source
C. matter
D. substance
61. A. of
B. to
C. for
D. from
62. A. Then
B. If
C. Because
D. Though
63. A. others
B. another
C. the others
D. other


64. A. instead
B. in one way
C. on one hand
D. in fact
65. A. suitable
B. open
C. likely
D. suited
Part 2. Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question
The rules of etiquette in American restaurants depend upon a number of factors
the physical location of the restaurant, e.g., rural or urban; the type of restaurant, e.g.,
informal or formal; and certain standards that are more universal. In other words,

some standards of etiquette vary significantly while other standards apply almost
anywhere. Learning the proper etiquette in a particular type of restaurant in a
particular area may sometimes require instruction, but more commonly it simply
requires sensitivity and experience. For example, while it is acceptable to read a
magazine in a coffee shop, it is inappropriate to do the same in a more luxurious
setting. And, if you are eating in a very rustic setting it may be fine to tuck your
napkin into your shirt, but if you are in a sophisticated urban restaurant this behavior
would demonstrate a lack of manners. It is safe to say, however, that in virtually
every restaurant it is unacceptable to indiscriminately throw your food on the floor.
The conclusion we can most likely draw from the above is that while the types and
locations of restaurants determine etiquette appropriate to them, some rules apply to
all restaurants.
66. What topic is this passage primarily concerned with?
A. rules of etiquette
B. instruction in proper etiquette
C. the importance of good manners
D. variable and universal standards
of etiquette
67. According to the passage, which of the following is a universal rule of etiquette?
A. tucking a napkin in your shirt
B. not throwing food on the floor
C. reading a magazine at a coffee shop
D. eating in rustic settings
68. According to the passage, ________ requires sensitivity and experience.
A. learning the proper etiquette
B. asking for instructions
C. knowing the type of restaurant
D. knowing about an area
69. The word "rustic" in the passage is closest in meaning to ________.
A. agricultural

B. ancient
C. unsophisticated
D. urban
70. The word "tuck" in the passage is closest in meaning to ________.
A. put
B. set
C. hold
D. fold
71. The word "sophisticated" in the passage could best be replaced by ________
A. expensive
B. cultured
C. famous
D.
exclusive
72. The author uses the phrase "safe to say" in order to demonstrate that the idea is
________.
A. somewhat innocent
B. quite certain


C. very clever
D. commonly reported
73. The word "indiscriminately" could best be replaced by ________.
A. randomly
B. angrily
C. noisily
D.
destructively
74. The word "draw" in the passage is closest in meaning to ________.
A. pick out

B. drag away
C. evoke
D. infer
75. What is the author's main purpose in this passage?
A. to assist people in learning sophisticated manners
B. to describe variations in restaurant manners
C. to simplify rules of restaurant etiquette
D. to compare sophisticated and rustic restaurants
Part 3: Questions 76 – 85 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the text and fill in one word which best fits each gap.
Our oceans are becoming extremely polluted. Most of this (76) ……… comes
from the land, which means it comes from people. Firstly, there is raw (77) ……..,
which is pumped directly (78) …….. the sea. Many countries, both developed and
developing, are guilty (79) …….. doing this. Secondly, ships drop about 6 million
tons of garbage into the (80) …….. each year. Thirdly, there are oil spills from ships.
A ship has (81) …….. accident and oil leaks from the vessel. This not (82) ……..
pollutes the water, but it also kills marine life. Next, there (83) …….. waste materials
from factories. Without proper regulations, factory owners let the waste run directly
into the rivers, (84) …….. then leads to the sea. And finally, oil is washed from the
land. This can be (85) …….. result of carelessness or a deliberate dumping of waste.
SECTION IV: WRITING (4.0 points)
Part 1: Questions from 86 to 90.(2 point- 0.4/ each)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as
the sentence printed before it.
86. It is said that he escaped to a neutral country.
 He ………………………………………………………………..
87. Although he was very tired, he agreed to play tennis.
 Tired ………………………………………………………………..
88. “You have done really well to pass your driving test so quickly.” She said to me
 She congratulated ………………………………………………………………..

89. I regret not going to the airport to say goodbye her.
 I wish ………………………………………………………………..
90. As he grew older, he became more and more forgetful.
 The older ………………………………………………………………..
Part 2: Questions from 91 to 92.(2 points - 0.4/ each)
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.


91. You must never let anyone use your Identity Card. should
 Under ………………………………………let anyone else use your identity card.
92. Many people believe that Edison has the ability to become world judo champion.
capable
 Many people believe that Edison …………………………………the world
championship in judo.
93. My passport needs renewing because I´m going abroad this summer. get
 I need ………………………………………because I´m going abroad this
summer.
94. Clara said that she had not seen the missing letter. having
 Clara ………………………………………the missing letter.
95. It's important to consider everyone's opinion before a final decision is made.
account
 Everyone's opinion must ………………………………………before a final
decision is made.
……………………THE END ……………………...

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