Đề thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng Anh lớp 9 chọn lọc số 24

UBND TỈNH HẢI DƯƠNG
SỞ GIÁO DỤC – ĐÀO TẠO
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KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH LỚP 9 THCS
NĂM HỌC 2013 – 2014
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút
Ngày thi: 20/3/2014
(Đề thi gồm có 05 trang)
Thí sinh làm bài vào tờ giấy thi.
Phần trắc nghiệm: Chỉ cần viết chữ cái A hoặc B, C, D.
Phần tự luận: Viết đầy đủ theo yêu cầu của bài.
(Thí sinh không được sử dụng bất cứ tài liệu gì.)
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A. LISTENING:
Hướng dẫn làm bài nghe:
- Bài nghe gồm có 02 phần, mỗi phần thí sinh được nghe 02 lần. Mở đầu và kết thúc có tín
hiệu nhạc.
- Thí sinh đọc kỹ yêu cầu của mỗi bài trước khi nghe.
I. Listen to the people named A, B, C, D and E talking about where they like to read. Complete
the sentences with the correct speakers, A, B, C, D or E. (5.0 points):
1. ______ doesn’t usually have much time for reading.
2. ______ gets travel sick.
3. ______ always carries a book with her / him.
4. ______ sometimes reads something he / she hasn’t bought.
5. ______ likes to read at the end of the day.
II. Listen to the conversation and complete the sentences with the missing information (10 points):
a. Adam’s great-grandmother, Sheena, wasn't born (6) ………………
b. His great-grandmother moved to the Sates when she was (7)………………
c. They went to the USA because they wanted to find (8)………………
d. They lived in New York when they (9)………………

e. Her (10)……………… stayed there but Sheena decided to go to (11)………………
f. She wanted to work in (12)………………
g. She wanted to be an (13)……………… but she wasn’t (14)………………
h. She died at the age of (15)………………
B. PHONETICS:
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
(2.0 points):
16. A. architect B. parachute C. choir D. psychology
17. A. paragraphed B. coughed C. ploughed D. faced
II. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others (3.0 points):
18. A. congratulate B. celebrate C. compulsory D. communicate
19. A. enjoyment B. pagoda C. collection D. business
20. A. national B. newspaper C. dormitory D. biology
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C. GRAMMAR – VOCABULARY – LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS:
I. Choose the word, phrase, or expression that best completes each sentence below (15
points):
21. “Don’t be late for the interview, ……………… people will think you are a disorganized person,
Tom,” the mother said.
A. otherwise B. unless C. if not D. or so
22. Mary seldom does morning exercise, ……………… ?
A. does she B. doesn’t she C. is she D. isn’t she
23. The old man persisted ……………… believing that his son was still somewhere in the city.
A. on B. in C. for D. with
24. ……………… on the ice, he wouldn’t have broken his arm.
A. If he didn’t slip B. If he hasn’t slipped C. If he had slipped D. Had he not slipped
25. You will have to ……………… your holiday if you feel too tired.
A. put down B. put out C. put off D. put up
26. Neither Lilly nor her classmates ……………… the National Museum so far.

A. visit B. visited C. has visited D. have visited
27. “Could you please cut the cake into five ……………… pieces?”, Henry said to Jane.
A. like B. same C. alike D. equal
28. The environment is ……………… almost everywhere.
A. threatening seriously B. seriously threatening
C. seriously threatened D. serious threat
29. When in the army, we were made……………… to bed at 10 p.m.
A. go B. to go C. going D. to going
30. The police stated that the car accident would be ……………… soon.
A. investigate B. investigated C. investigating D. investigation
31. This cooker,……………… looks beautiful, doesn’t work properly.
A. who B. that C. it D. which
32. Sarah said that if her boyfriend ……………… his promise, she ……………… to him again.
A. broke / would never speak B. breaks / will never speak
C. broke / will never speak D. broken / would never speak
33. The older my grandpa gets, ……………… he becomes.
A. the weakest B. the weaker C. weaker D. the weak
34. Last night when I ……………… along the river, I ……………… my old teacher.
A. walked / met B. was walking / was meeting
C. walked / was meeting D. was walking / met
35. Yesterday I went to the garage near my house to ………………
A. have my car serviced B. servicing my car
C. get my car to service D. get my car service
II. Give the correct form of the words in brackets (5.0 points):
36. The university has …………the use of dictionaries during language examinations.
37. It is said that the …………of Swiss watches is perfect.
38. A holiday in Sapa in late summer can be …………cheap.
39. They have decided to interview three …………for the post.
40. The village I spent my childhood in has changed so much that it is almost …………
AUTHOR

PRECISE
SURPRISE
APPLY
RECOGNIZE
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III. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that need correcting (5.0 points):
41. Although smoking cigarettes make Mr. Thomson cough a lot, he cannot give it up.
A B C D
42. Vietnam, where Bob worked as a teacher of English some years ago, has a 4,000-years history.
A B C D
43. The little girl sitting next to me on the plane yesterday was nervous because she has never flown
A B C D
before.
44. The teacher told his students to close their books, stand up immediately and listening to his
instructions.
A B C D
45. On hearing the good news, all of the children were too exciting to sit still.
A B C D
IV. Match one sentence in column A with one suitable response in column B. Use each
response ONCE only (5.0 points):
A B
46. I have passed my final examination.
47. Do you mind if I take a photo here?
48. How would you like your tea, Sir?
49. What a lovely hat you are wearing!
50. Thank you very much for your help, Mr. Smith!
A. Thanks for your nice compliment, Tom.
B. Not too strong, please!
C. Of course, it is very expensive.
D. Oh no. Please do.

E. Great! Congratulations!
F. It's my pleasure!
G. Yes, I do.
D. READING:
I. Read the following passage and then decide which option A, B, C, or D bests fits each space
(10 points):
English is the first language of many people in countries outside the United Kingdom. When
you (51)……………… speakers of English from around the world, you (52)……………… notice that
they do not all speak in the same way. There are also some (53)……………… in the words they use,
including the names of (54)……………… objects that are part of everyone’s daily life. Although
pronunciation and (55)……………… are not the same everywhere, it is interesting that English
speakers (56)……………… opposite sides of the world can understand (57)……………… other
quite easily. It does not seem to (58)……………… where they learnt the language. And of course
this is one reason why speakers of other languages are keen (59)……………… learning English too.
If you know English, you are more (60)……………… to be able to study or work in all sorts of
exciting places, such as the United States or Australia.
51. A. recognize B. meet C. find D. attend
52. A. originally B. strangely C. curiously D. immediately
53. A. mistakes B. corrections C. changes D. differences
54. A. common B. popular C. favorite D. general
55. A. reading B. composition C. dictation D. vocabulary
56. A. of B. in C. from D. at
57. A. each B. one C. the D. some
58. A. mind B. care C. matter D. worry
59. A. by B. on C. to D. for
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60. A. likely B. probably C. possibly D. luckily
II. Read the following passage and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word (10 points):
The Culture House at my neighborhood regularly organizes a wide (61)……………… of
activities for people of different age groups in the community. Last week, school children and their

parents participated (62) ……………… an activity called "Walk & Talk”. (63) ……………… activity
aimed to promote active lifestyles, educate road safety and improve family relationships. The (64)
……………… gathered at the yard in front of the Culture House at 7.00 a.m. After listening to a
brief speech (65) ……………… by the organizer, they started a walk around the local area for about
two hours. They were encouraged to observe the (66) ……………… around them, collect the
objects like bottles, plastic bags etc. along the way and talk about (67) ……………… they could see,
hear and smell. (68) ……………… walked, ran, talked to their friends and their parents. Parents
discovered that their children (69) ……………… very active and happy because their parents
listened to them and did not say "Hurry up, we’re late”. All participants were interested in the activity
(70) ……………… it was practical, educational and easy to organize.
III. Read the passage below and choose the correct answer for each question (5.0 points):
Gelatin is a protein substance that comes from the skins and bones of animals. Most people
know it as the substance used to make a jellylike salad or dessert. Not only is it useful in making
these foods, but it is also beneficial to the consumer because of its high protein content. Gelatin is
also commonly used in the photographic industry and in making medicinal capsules.
The process for producing gelatin is a long and complex one. In the processing of gelatin
made from bones (which varies slightly from that of gelatin made from skin), the grease first must be
eliminated. Then the bones are soaked in a solution of hydrochloric acid in order to rid them of
minerals and washed several times in water. Next, the bones are placed in distilled water, heated to
over 90
0
F for a few hours, placed in fresh distilled water, and then heated again at a little over 100
0
F.
A fluid forms from this heating, and it is concentrated, chilled, and sliced. Finally, it is dried and
ground. In its final form, gelatin is white, tasteless, and odorless.
71. It can be inferred from the reading passage that………………
A. fat acids are used in making good gelatin
B. one could easily make gelatin at home
C. it is necessary to add minerals to the gelatin

D. gelatin is useful for elderly and ill people because it is easy to chew and high in protein.
72. The word 'fluid' is closest in meaning to………………
A. liquid B. distilled water C. substance D. hard material
73. According to the passage, why is eating gelatin healthy?
A. It is protein rich. B. It has low fat.
C. It does not damage the teeth. D. It has no animal byproducts.
74. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. When the gelatin is dried, it is in powder form.
B. Grease probably does not aid us in producing gelatin.
C. Gelatin made from skin is produced in the same way as that made from bones.
D. The chemical used in making gelatin helps maintain minerals on the bones.
75. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A. Uses for bones B. Protein Foods
C. A great Dessert D. The Process of Making Gelatin
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E. WRITING:
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence given before it (5.0 points):
76. Immediately after her arrival, things started to go wrong.
 Hardly…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
77. Lama could not go to the beach with his friends because of his illness.
 Lama's illness………………………………………………………………………………………………
78. But for his encouragement, they wouldn't have been successful.
 If……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
79. It is pity that I cannot speak Japanese well.
 I wish………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
80. Although tired, Peter managed to walk home.
 In spite of………………………………………………………… …………………………………………
II. Use the suggested words and phrases to write complete sentences of a passage (10
points):

81. Bill Gates / born / 1955 / Washington State. He / grow up / rich family.
82. His parents / send / him / private school. There / he / meet / business partner / Paul Allen.
83. When / they / be / 8
th
grade, they / write / programs / business / computers.
84. 1973 / Bill Gates / accept / Harvard University. Parents / happy.
85. Two years later / Bill Gates / drop out / of Harvard / work / computer program / his friend Allen.
86. 1975 / they / create / company / Microsoft / sell / their products.
87. A few years later / Microsoft / become / giant company.
88. 1990 / Bill Gates / youngest / billionaire / United States / age / 34.
89. He / achieve / success / a lot of hard work. He / be / “King of software”
90. 1997 / he / richest / man / United States.
III. It is said that television brings us both advantages and disadvantages. What do you think
about this statement? Write a passage of about 150 - 170 words to support your opinion (10
points).
__________THE END__________
Họ và tên thí sinh:………………………………………………… Số báo danh……………………….
Họ và tên Giám thị 1……………………………………………….Chữ ký:…
Họ và tên Giám thị 2……………………………………………….Chữ ký:…
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UBND TỈNH HẢI DƯƠNG
SỞ GIÁO DỤC – ĐÀO TẠO
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ĐÁP ÁN BIỂU ĐIỂM VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM
BÀI THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH LỚP 9 THCS
NĂM HỌC 2013 – 2014
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút
Ngày thi: 20/3/2014
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A. LISTENING:
I. (5.0 points): One point for each correct answer:
1. D 2. C 3. E 4. A 5. B
III. (10 points): One point for each correct answer:
6. in the United States 7. still a little child
8. a better life 9. first arrived
10. parents 11. Hollywood
12. films 13. actress
14. successful 15. 96
B. PHONETICS:
I. (2.0 points): One point for each correct answer:
16. B 17. C
II. (3.0 points): One point for each correct answer:
18. B 19. D 20. D
C. GRAMMAR – VOCABULARY – LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS:
I. (15 points): One point for each correct answer:
21. A 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. C
26. D 27. D 28. C 29. B 30. B
31. D 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. A
II. (5.0 points): One point for each correct answer:
36. AUTHORIZED 37. PRECISION / PRECISENESS 38. SURPRISINGLY
39. APPLICANTS 40. UNRECOGNIZABLE
III. (5.0 points): One point for each correct answer:
41. B 42. D 43. D 44. D 45. C
IV. (5.0 points): One point for each correct answer:
46. E 47. D 48. B 49. A 50. F
D. READING:
I. (10 points): One point for each correct answer:
51. B 52. D 53. D 54. A 55.D
56. C 57. A 58. C 59. B 60. A

II. (10 points): One point for each correct answer:
61. RANGE 62. IN 63. THE /THIS 64. PARTICIPANTS
65. GIVEN / MADE 66. ENVIRONMENT 67. WHAT 68. CHILDREN
69. WERE 70. BECAUSE
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III. (5.0 points): One point for each correct answer:
71. D. 72. A 73. A 74. B 75. D
E. WRITING:
I. (5.0 points): One point for each correct answer:
76. Hardly had she arrived when things started to go wrong.
77. Lama's illness prevented / stopped him from going to the beach with his friends.
78. If he hadn't encouraged / had discouraged them, they wouldn't have been successful.
If it hadn't been for his encouragement, they wouldn't have been successful.
79. I wish I could speak Japanese well.
80. In spite of being / feeling tired, Peter managed to walk home.
In spite of Peter's tiredness, he managed to walk home.
In spite of the fact that Peter was / felt tired, he managed to walk home.
II. (10 points):
81. Bill Gates was born in 1955 in Washington State (0.5 p). He grew up in a rich family (0.5 p).
82. His parents sent him to a private school (0.5 p). There, he met a / his business partner (0.5 p).
(who was) called / named Paul Allen (0.5 p).
83. When they were in 8
th
grade (0.5 p), they wrote programs for business computers (0.5 p).
84. In 1973, Bill Gates was accepted to Harvard University (0.5 p). His parents were happy (0.5 p).
85. Two years later, Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard (0.5 p) and worked on a computer program
with his friend Allen (0.5 p).
86. In 1975, they created a company (0.5 p) (which was) called / named Microsoft (0.5 p) to sell their
products (0.5 p).

87. A few years later, Microsoft became a giant company (0.5 p).
88. In 1990, Bill Gates was / became the youngest billionaire (0.5 p) in the United States at the age of
34 (0.5 p).
89. He achieved success with a lot of hard work (0.5 p). He was (called) the “King of software” (0.5
p).
90. In 1997, he was / became the richest man in the United States (0.5 p).
III. (10 points).
1. Task fulfillment: 6.0 points
+ Complete the task with relevant information
+ Well-organized
2. Language: 4.0 points
+ Appropriate vocabulary
+ Correct grammar
+ Punctual / Spelling
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