Đề thi tiếng anh lớp 9 học sinh giỏi sưu tầm tham khảo các huyện (18)

UBND HUYỆN TAM DƯƠNG
PHÒNG GD&ĐT
ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9
Năm học 2011- 2012
Môn: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút
Đề thi này gồm 04 trang
A. LISTENING
I. You will hear five short conversations. There is one question for each conversation. For
questions 1 to 5, choose the right answer A, B, C or D. You will hear each conversation three times.
0. How many people were at the meeting?
A. 3 B. 13 C. 30 D. 33
1. Where is the woman going to go on holiday this year?
A. Canada B. Italy C. England D. Turkey
2. What time was the man’s appointment?
A. Half past ten B. Eleven C. Eleven forty D. Half past eleven
3. What will the weather be like?
A. snowy B. sunny C. rainy D. windy
4. How far is the nearest supermarket?
A. 5 km B. 3 km C. 1 km D. 7 km
5. Which table does Sally like?
A. a small round one B. a big round one C. a small square one D. a big square one
II. Listen to Tom talking to a friend about a sports afternoon. What sport did each person do?
For questions 6 to 10, write a letter A to H next to each person. You will hear the conversation three times.
People Sport
0. Tom D
6. Sam
7. Jane
8. Paul
9. Susan
10. Anne

0. Tom
6. Sam
7. Jane
8. Paul
9. Susan
10. Anne
A. basketball
B. football
C. golf
D. horse-riding
E. skiing
F. table tennis
G. tennis
H. volleyball
B. PHONETICS
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others in each group.
1. A. returned B. cursed C. started D. learned
2. A. construction B. physical C. industry D. satisfy
3. A. recent B. receive C. faucet D. efficient
4. A. eruption B. tradition C. suggestion D. addition
5. A. beard B. search C. pearl D. heard
II. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group.
1. A. communicate B. effectively C. efficiency D. innovation
2. A. occasional B. industrial C. information D. variety
3. A. plentiful B. adequate C. relative D. electric
4. A. distinguish B. compliment C. slavery D. excellent
5. A. compost B. migrant C. typhoon D. natural
C. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D to complete each sentence below.
1. You have never been to England, __________you?

A. haven’t B. have C. never D. ever
2. Many students go there on weekends to have a rest after a __________week.
A. working hard B. hardly C. hard working D. worked
3. Ba dropped his watch when he was __________the bus.
A. turning off B. getting off C. taking off D. going off
4. Mary’s eyes are weak. __________, she has to wear glasses.
A. But B. However C. And D. Therefore
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5. Scientists are looking for an __________way to reduce energy consumption.
A. effective B. affection C. effect D. effectively
6. __________to have a lunch at 12 o’clock every day?
A. Did she used B. Was she used C. Is she used D. Did she use
7. The lion – tamer and his lion __________we saw on the stage came from Moscow.
A. who B. which C. that D. whom
8. Energy-saving bulbs should be used__________electricity .
A. to save B. saving C. save D. to saving
9. Analysts suggested the country __________its infrastructure to get foreign investment.
A. improve B. to improve C. improves D. improving
10. The report showed the U.S. trade deficit __________in February.
A. shrink B. shrunk C. shrunken D. shrinking
11. The controversial film was nominated __________eight Academy Awards.
A. of B. about C. with D. for
12. Union members __________the privatization of the country’s airports.
A. replied B. annoyed C. protested D. identified
13. The advertising executive resigned over his inappropriate __________made at a conference.
A. dress B. acting C. welcome D. remarks
14. Thieves made __________over twenty thousand pounds.
A. off with B. off C. up D. up with
15. The children __________to the zoo.

A. were enjoyed taken B. were enjoyed taking
C. enjoyed being taken D. enjoyed taking
II. Choose the underlined words or phrases (A, B, C or D) that are incorrect in standard English.
1. It took me so many time to learn that lesson three months ago.
A B C D
2. My father has retired since three years and he is now living on his pension.
A B C D
3. Mrs. Brown’s children are used to be picked up after school everyday.
A B C D
4. My father asked us not to spend too much time play computer games.
A B C D
5. They played so good game of tennis last night that they surprised their audience.
A B C D
III. Give the correct form of the words in CAPITAL to complete the sentences.
1. These _________will conserve the earth. INNOVATE
2. We should be more _________with our electricity. ECONOMIC
3. A list of _________events for the autumn is being prepared. COME
4. The _________of forests has brought about serious floods recently. DESTROY
5. My neighbors are very kind. They are _________to me during my parents’ absence. SUPPORT
IV. Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage.
Last week I was walking home after playing tennis when it started raining very heavily. “Oh no, I
will get soaked before I reach home”, I thought. I wish I (1)_______ (remember) to bring my raincoat. But
unfortunately I had left it at home. How stupid of me! I always forget to bring it with me. Luckily just then
a friend of mine passed in her car and offered me a lift.
“Are you going home? Or do you want to go for a drink?” she asked. “I think I’d rather you
(2)_______ (take) me home,” I said. “If I don’t change my clothes, I know I (3)_______ (fall) ill, and then
I won’t be able to play in the tennis tournament next week. And I (4)_______ ( practice ) hard for the last
month.” “I will wait for you to change if you like” she told me. “I think it’s time you (5)_______ (relax)
for a change. You have been worrying too much, which makes you fall ill more easily. It’s got nothing to
do with the rain!”

D. READING
I. Choose the best options A, B, C or D to answer the following questions.
The growth of cities, the construction of hundreds of new factories, and the spread of railroads in
the United Stases before 1850 had increased the need for better illumination. But the lighting in American
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homes had improved very little over that of ancient times. Through the colonial period, homes were lit
with tallow candles or with a lamp of the kind used in ancient Rome- a dish of fish oil or other animal or
vegetable oil in which a twisted rag served as a wick. Some people used lard, but they had to heat charcoal
underneath to keep it soft and burnable. The sperm whale provided superior burning oil, but this was
expensive. In 1830 a new substance called “camphene” was patented, and it proved to be an remained
expensive, had an unpleasant odor, and also was dangerously explosive.
Between 1830 and 1850 it seemed that the only hope for cheaper illumination in the United States
was the wider use of gas. In the 1840s American gas manufacturers adopted improved British techniques for
producing illuminating gas from coal. But the expense of piping gas to the consumer remained so high that
until mid- century gas lighting was feasible only in urban areas, and only for public buildings for the wealthy.
In 1854 a Canadian doctor, Abraham Gesner, patented a process for distilling a pitch like mineral found in
New Brunswick and Nova Scotia that produced illuminating gas and an oil that he called “kerosene” (from
“keros”, the Greek word for wax, and “ene” because it resembled camphene). Kerosene, though cheaper
than camphene, had an unpleasant odor, and Gesner never made his fortune from it. But Gesner had aroused
a new hope for making illuminating oil from a product coming out of North American mines.
1. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason why better lighting had become necessary by the
mind- nineteenth century?
A. development of railroads B. demand for better medical facilities
C. increases in the number of new factories D. growth of cities
2. The phrase “served as” is closest meaning to __________.
A. differed from B. functioned as C. rested upon D. reacted to
3. The word “this” refers to __________.
A. lard B. charcoal C. wick D. oil
4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a disadvantage of camphene?
A. high cost B. bad smell C. potential to explode D. greasy texture

5. What can be inferred about the illuminating gas described in the paragraph?
A. It was first developed in the United States. B. It was not allowed to be used in public buildings.
C. It was not widely available until mid- century.D. It had an unpleasant smell.
6. The word “resembled” is closest in meaning to__________.
A. was similar to B. cost the same as C. was made from D. sounded like
7. According to the passage, what advantage did the kerosene patented by Gesner have over camphene?
A. Kerosene had a more pleasant smell. B. Kerosene was less expensive.
C. Kerosene burned more brightly. D. Kerosene was safer to use.
8. The word “it” refers to__________.
A. fortune B. odor C. camphene D. kerosene
9. Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?
A. a description of events in chronological order B. a comparison of two events
C. an analysis of scientific findings D. the statement of a theory and possible explanations
II. Arrange these sentences of a review in the correct order.
A. He writes a letter to the company accepting the job and gives it to his son, Bobby, to post.
B. My award goes to young Justin Time, who plays Bobby.
C. Bob isn’t too pleased, because he’d rather play football with his friends, but he sets off on the long
walk to the post office.
D. Local playwright Hanna has given her hometown a chance to see her most successful play, The Letter,
at the Lexford Playhouse.
E. The Letter is on for just one more week, so don’t miss it.
F. The story is set in the 1930
G. Unaware of its importance, Bobby gives them the letter and runs off happily to play football.
H. The play is excellent, and the lighting, scenery, and sound effects are all very good. The cast perform it
brilliantly.
I. If you want to know what happens next, you’ll have to go and see the play for yourself, but believe me,
you won’t regret it.
J. John Barlow, who has been out of work for several months, is offered a job by a large engineering firm.
K. On the way he meets two older boys who offer to post the letter for him.
0. D 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

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III. Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C, D best fits each space.
SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS
Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch is the book which
will (1)_______you in the fight for survival that (2)_______many of our endangered animals and show
how they struggle on the (3)_______of extinction.
As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 color photographs, you will have the (4)_______of
knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to (5)_______animals (6)_______from the comfort
of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world’s animals close-up and explore their habitats. You will
also discover the terrible results of human (7)_______for land, flesh and skins.
Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover their black
noses (8)_______their (9)_______so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example?
Or that (10) ________ each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
1. A. combine B. involve C. bring D. lead
2. A. meets B. opposes C. forces D. faces
3. A. edge B. start C. limit D. end
4. A. virtue B. enjoyment C. satisfaction D. value
5. A. enable B. help C. allow D. assist
6. A. preserve B. conserve C. revive D. survive
7. A. greed B. interest C. care D. concern
8. A. from B. by C. for D. with
9. A. feet B. paws C. claws D. toes
10. A. for B. at C. from D. to
E. WRITING
I. Rewrite the following sentences using the words in bold, in such a way that it means the same as the
one given. Do not alter these words in any way.
1. “Please don’t smoke in the house.” she said to us. (to)
 She told
2. They’re telling me that I must make a decision soon. (pressure)
 They are

3. I only found out the truth because I heard the two of them talking. (found)
 If I
4. I bought myself some good new clothes. I need them for my new job. (which)
 I bought myself
5. I’m trying to concentrate, but all that noise you’re making is distracting me. (putting)
 I’m trying to concentrate, but all that noise
II. Use the following set of words and phrases to complete the following sentences. You can put
additional words and make any changes necessary.
1. Tidal waves/ be/ result/ abrupt shift/ underwater movement/ Earth.

2. Jeans/ never be/ out/ fashion, today/ young generation/ still/ fond/ wear/ them.

3. North American/ European/ countries/be/ interested/ save money / natural resources.

4. One percent/ solar energy/ that/ reach/ Earth/ be/ enough/ provide power/ total population.

5. Passover/be/ late March/ early April/. /This festival/ celebrate/ Israel/ and/ all Jewish people.

III. There were a great number of road accidents in the last Tet Holiday. Write a short passage (in
about 100- 120 words) on what you saw or heard then give your comments.
HẾT
Cán bộ coi thi không giải thích gì thêm
Họ tên thí sinh…………………………………………………………….SBD……………………
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UBND HUYỆN TAM DƯƠNG
PHÒNG GD&ĐT
KÌ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9
Năm học: 2011- 2012
Môn: Tiếng Anh
ĐÁP ÁN + HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM

(Đáp án+Hướng dẫn chấm này gồm 02 trang)
A. LISTENING (10 điểm)
I.(5) 1D 2B 3A 4B 5C
II.(5) 6E 7H 8C 9B 10F
(Nội dung bài nghe ở trang sau của Đáp án+Hướng dẫn chấm này)
B. PHONETICS (10 điểm)
I.(5) 1A 2B 3D 4C 5A
II.(5) 1D 2C 3D 4A 5C
C. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (30 điểm)
I.(15) 1B 2C 3B 4D 5A 6D 7C 8A 9A 10B 11D 12C 13D
14A 15C
II.(5) 1B 2B 3C 4D 5A
III.(5) 1. innovations 2. economical 3. forthcoming 4. destruction 5. supportive
IV.(5) 1. had remembered 2. took 3. will fall 4. have been practicing 5. relaxed
D. READING (30 điểm)
I.(10) 1B(2) 2B 3D 4D 5C 6A 7B 8D 9A
II.(10) 1F 2J 3A 4C 5K 6G 7I 8H 9B 10E
III.(10)1B 2D 3A 4C 5B 6D 7A 8D 9B 10C
E. WRITING (20 điểm)
I.(5) 1. She told us not to smoke in the house.
2. They are putting pressure on me to make a decision soon.
3. If I hadn’t heard the two of them talking, I wouldn’t have found out the truth.
4. I bought myself some good new clothes which I need for my new job.
5. I’m trying to concentrate, but all that noise you’re making is putting me off.
II.(5) 1. Tidal waves are the result of an abrupt shift in the underwater movement of the Earth.
2. Jeans have never been out of fashion, and today young generation is still fond of wearing
them.
3. North American and European countries are interested in saving money and natural resources.
4. One percent of the solar energy that reaches the Earth is enough to provide power for the
total population.

5. Passover is in late March or early April. This festival is celebrated in Israel and by all
Jewish people.
III.(10) Viết một đoạn văn mô tả tình trạng tai nạn xe cộ trong những ngày Tết qua những thông
tin bạn nghe được hoặc chính bạn trông thấy, sau đó nói lên một vài ý kiến riêng của bạn.
Ý tưởng (5 điểm): Mô tả được tình trạng tai nạn giao thông gia tăng đột biến trong những
ngày Tết: số lượng tai nạn gia tăng, nhiều người phải vào bệnh viện, nhiều xe hư hỏng, đặc biệt có
nhiều người chết. Nêu lên nhận xét tình trạng nhiều người chưa đủ tuổi lái xe, say rượu, bia hoặc
không chấp hành luật giao thong ra đường gây tai nạn. Nêu một vài ý kiến riêng về vấn đề trên.
Kỹ thuật (5 điểm): Viết được đoạn văn dài khoảng 100- 120 từ, có bố cục rõ ràng. Câu văn
viết mạch lạc, đúng ngữ pháp, dùng từ chính xác, phong phú.
Tùy mức độ học sinh viết được, giám khảo dựa vào thang điểm để quyết định.
Tổng điểm toàn bài: 100 điểm
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Sau đó quy ra thang điểm 10
TAPESCRIPT
I. You will hear five short conversations. There is one question for each conversation. For
questions 1-5, choose the right answer A, B, C or D. You will hear each conversation three times.
1. Where is the woman going to go on holiday this year?
A: Are you going to go on holiday with your sister again this year?
B: Yes, she comes home from Canada tomorrow, and then we're going to go away next week.
A: Where are you going?
B: I've booked a hotel in Turkey. My sister wanted to go to Italy again, so I hope she doesn't mind.
2. What time was the man’s appointment?
A: Hello – I have an appointment to see the dentist at eleven.
B: Oh dear, you're very late. That was over half an hour ago.
A: What time is it now?
B: It's eleven forty.
3. What will the weather be like?
A: I hope you have a nice holiday with lots of sun.
B: Thanks, but I heard the weather forecast and it isn't very good.

A: Is it going to rain?
B: It's worse than that. It's going to snow!
4. How far is the nearest supermarket?
B: How far is the nearest supermarket?
A: Well, Johnson's is the best one but that's nearly five kilometers away.
B: Isn't there one nearer?
A: Well, there is one three kilometers away but it's not very good.
5. Which table does Sally like?
A: What are you looking for, Sally?
B: A table for my bedroom.
A: There are some small round ones there.
B: I think I’d prefer that small square one.
II. Listen to Tom talking to a friend about a sports afternoon. What sport did each person do?
For questions 6-10, write a letter A-H next to each person. You will hear the conversation three times.
Girl Did you go to the sports afternoon last Friday, Tom? I couldn't go.
Tom Yes, we had a great afternoon. We all did a new sport. I had some horse-riding lessons.
Girl Really! What did the others do?
Tom Well, Sam was happy. There's a dry ski slope there so he went skiing.
Girl Really? Did Jane do the same thing?
Tom She didn't want to. She played volleyball with some other people. She was tired after the game.
Girl What about Paul and Susan?
Tom Well, Paul wanted to try basketball, but they don't do that on Fridays - so he did golf. And Susan
did very well. She played in a football team and got two goals!
Girl Great Did anyone play tennis?
Tom Nobody did that. Anne didn't want to do anything but she had to play something so she had a game
of table-tennis.
Girl Did she like that?
Tom Yes- I think so.
Girl Well, I hope I can go next time.
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