Đề thi HSG Anh văn -Nghệ An 07-08

Sở GD&ĐT Nghệ An Kì thi chọn học sinh giỏi tỉnh
Năm học 2007-2008
Môn thi: tiếng anh lớp 9 bảng a
(Đề thi có 04 trang)
Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
Họ v tên thí sinh: ......................................................................................................................
Ng y tháng năm sinh: ...........................................................................................................
Số báo danh
Học sinh trờng:.........................................................................................................................
Số phách
Họ tên, chữ ký giám thị 1:
................................................................
Họ tên, chữ ký giám thị 2:
................................................................
Chỉ dẫn:
1. Đề thi gồm 04 trang. Thí sinh kiểm tra số trang trớc khi làm bài.
2. Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào đề thi (ghi câu trả lời vào các ô đợc đánh số phía dới
đề của mỗi phần).
3. Thí sinh giữ gìn cẩn thận bài làm.
4. Nếu thí sinh làm sai, dùng thớc gạch, không dùng bút tẩy màu trắng. Thí sinh
chỉ đợc dùng bút một màu xanh hoặc đen để làm bài. Không dùng mực màu đỏ.
5. Giám thị không giải thích gì thêm.
6. Thí sinh không đợc sử dụng bất cứ tài liệu nào kể cả từ điển.
Đề chính thức
Sở GD&ĐT Nghệ An Kì thi chọn học sinh giỏi tỉnh
Năm học 2007-2008
Môn thi: tiếng anh lớp 9 - bảng a
(Đề thi có 04 trang)
Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
Điểm Họ tên, chữ kí giám khảo Số phách
Bằng số : ..........................................................

Bằng chữ. .........................................................
1 ............................................................
2.............................................................
Section A: phone tic s
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. caused B. increased C. practiced D. promised
2. A. think B. signature C. exist D. circle
3. A. stay B. lake C. climate D. vacation
4. A. caught B. taught C. daughter D. laughter
5. A. hour B. hospitable C. heir D. honest
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
II. Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others
.
6. A. energy B. window C. exercise D. energetic
7. A. answer B. begin C. refuse D. complain
8. A. character B. annoy C. generous D. orphanage
9. A. design B. modern C. purpose D. cotton
10. A. about B. around C. between D. under
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Section B: voc abulary and grammar
I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.
11. She was looking _________ her missing dog when I arrived.
A. after B. for C. up D. forward to
12. Nobody was injured in the accident, _________?
A. was he B. werent they C. were they D. wasnt she
13. Weve _________ of time to catch the bus so theres no need to rush.
A very much B enough C great deal D plenty
14. We spent _________ day sunbathing with our family.
A. whole B. all the C. the whole D. whole of the
15. Fresh vegetables are usually _________ in vitamins.

A. full B. many C. much D. rich
16. The reason I left is _________ I was bored.
A. why B. that C. while D. for
17. Im sure she will do all she can _________ us.
A. for helping B. help C. to help D. to helping
18. There are _________ many people in the room that I can't move.
A. so B. such C. very D. too
19. He wants you to _________ a good hotel.
A. introduce B. direct C. recommend D. tell
20. My brother is really kind, everybody takes _________ of him.
A. profit B. value C. example D. advantage
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Đề chính thức
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
II. Complete the paragraph by using the correct form of the words in brackets.
A STRANGE OBJECT IN THE FIELD
There is a considerable public concern in Shaston following the (21-discover) _________ on
Wednesday evening of a metal (22-contain) _________ filled with (23-poison) _________ liquid. The object
was found by a local (24-reside) _________ when he was walking with his lovely dog in a field behind a
newly- built chemical factory. As yet, the factory has been (25-able) _________ to provide any (26- explain)
_________ as to show how the object came to be in the field. A spokesperson stated that a full investigation
was taking place and that security procedures were being reviewed.
People living in the (27-neighbor) _________ are (28-extreme) _________ angry, as a year ago
they withdrew their objections to the (29- decide) _________ to build the factory here after the company had
stated that no dangerous (30-chemistry) _________ would be produced on this site.
21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
III. Each of the lines in the following passage has a mistake. Find and correct it.

31. In order to request telephone service in the United States, either call nor visit your local

32. telephone store. A sales representative will be glad showing you samples of the designs and colors
33. available. Simple choose the design and color that you prefer, and leave your name, and address
34. and employer’s name with the sales representative. Students with scholarships should provide his
35. sponsor’s name instead with employer’s name.
36. A fifty dollars security deposit must be paid prior to telephone installation, and may be paid by
37. cheque, cash or mastercard. In the date that your telephone is to be installed, a responsible
38. person such as an apartment manager, must be at home to lock the door for the serviceman.
Line Mistake Correction Lin
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Mistake Correction
31. 35.
32. 36.
33. 37.
34. 38.
section c : reading and speaking
I. Read the passage and choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.
LIFE OF A MAN
Thomas is now in his sixties, and is one of the many homeless people who live on the streets; he
buys a newspaper most days. Today, with his fellow tramps, he reads about yesterday’s student
demonstration.
Like many of the tramps that live under the bridge in New York, Thomas was not always so poor. A
long time ago he was in the Navy, and like many who have been to sea for a long time, he has stayed slim
and fit. Despite the strict organization on board ship, he loved the life, and had the opportunity to see many
countries. He visited Poland and Russia; in South Africa he realized what he valued in each country was
the people he met. He was always astonished and delighted by the ways in which the people he met
differed from one country to another. Some day, he hopes, everyone will see the world as he does.
After many happy years in Navy, he had to retire. The good things in life always come to an end.
His mother and father had long since died and he’d lost touch with his other relatives. He came to New
York and became an industrial designer. He was happy, although it wasn’t the same as the sea. He never
wanted to get married and have children.

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And then there was the period of darkness. He smiles sadly. He shrugs his shoulders and looks at
his hands. There are tears in the corners of his eyes. This is something that he cannot bring himself to talk
about. “It all went wrong”, he whispers.
He was silent for a minute; then recovered. He began to talk more loudly. “Look at me now- it
makes me angry. And what about the President? He’s been in power for years, and look what he’s done
for us. Nothing! I’m still out on the streets and live the life of a tramp.”
39. It would appear that Thomas _________
A. has organized a protest recently. B. takes an interest in important events.
C. has no contact with other homeless people. D. is not as poor as he used to be.
40. When Thomas was in the Navy, he _________
A. only visited three countries. B. enjoyed the strict life on board ship.
C. was very well paid for the job he did. D.
liked meeting people from different countries.
41. Thomas changed his job because he _________
A. was too old to stay in the Navy. B. wanted to start a family.
C. wanted to be near his relatives in New York. D. did not enjoy the work any more.
42. Thomas lost his job and became a tramp because _________
A. he did not have any family. B. he was tired of doing normal job.
C. of reasons he does not want to discuss D. of the death of his parents.
43. The text states that Thomas thinks the President _________
A.
should not allow home people to stay on the streets.
B. should increase pensions for old people.
C. has not had enough time to change things. D.
should have done more to help people like him.
39. 40. 41. 42. 43.
II. Rearrange the following sentences in the correct order to make a meaningful dialogue.
A. Will you accept cheque?
B. No, sir. But can you enroll me as a member?

C. Yes, sir. I suppose I need your help.
D. Do you want just to consult the book here, or are you thinking of borrowing it?
E. Certainly. Here is an application form. You have to pay a deposit of 20 dollars.
F. We lend books only to members. Are you a member?
G. Can I help you?
H. No, I am afraid we can’t accept cheque.
I. I want to borrow books.
J. What a pity. I am short of cash.
44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53.
III. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word
Walking in the country
I enjoy walking. It's good exercise and it takes me (54) _________ of the town and into the country. I
think that’s (55) _________ I have a dog. She needs to (56) _________ out and so I have a reason to go for
a walk. I go every Sunday and it doesn't (57) _________ to me if it's cold, windy and raining or a beautiful
sunny day. I just love to get away from people and be (58) _________ for a few hours. I always go home at
the same time every Sunday (59) _________ walk over the hills to a little village in the country. The walk
isn't very (60) _________, only about an hour, but it's quite hard work because I have to walk up the hill and
down the other side. (61) _________ I get to the village, I go to the pub for a beer and (62) _________ food.
After lunch, I walk back long a different path and arrive home in time (63) _________ tea.
54. 55. 56. 57. 58.
59. 60. 61. 62. 63.
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Section D: writing
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one.
64. The book was less expensive than I had expected.
The book didn’t …………………………………………..……………………………………………………………
65. Man has never had such efficient servants as computers.
Computers …………………………………………..……………………….……………………………………………
66. The fire will go out if he doesn’t put more wood on.
Unless …………………………………………..………………………….…………………………………………………

67 “I am myself a stranger here.” said the woman.
The woman said …………………………………………..……………………………………………………………
68. I am sure she was very beautiful when she was young.
She must …………………………………………..……………………….………………………………………………
II. Write about 150 to 200 words to give your own opinion on the following topic
:
“Physical exercises are very useful to our health”
__the end__
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