Đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi cấp huyện Tiếng Anh Lớp 9 - Năm học 2021-2022 - Phòng GD&ĐT Thanh Thủy

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1. UBND HUYỆN THANH THỦY ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9 THCS CẤP HUYỆN PHÒNG GD&ĐT NĂM HỌC 2021 - 2022 Môn: Tiếng Anh 9 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề. (Đề thi có 08 trang) Điểm bài thi Họ tên, chữ ký Số phách Bằng số: Giám khảo 1 Giám khảo 2 Bằng chữ: . . SECTION 1: LISTENING (2.0 POINTS) I. You will hear a conversation between a girl, Jill, and a boy, Guss, about an adventure park they have both visited. Choose the correct answer from A, B or C for each question. (1.0 point) 1. What is Guss’s uncle uninterested in? A. Thunder MountainB. saving money C. going on rides 2. How many times has Jill gone on the Thunder Mountain? A. oneB. two C. three 3. Jill might visit the park again on a rainy day because___. A. she loves getting wet B. Guss might go riding with her C. fewer people will wait in line for the ride 4. Which part of the park may Guss visit on his next trip? A. Future World B. the Jungle WalkC. the Sea Life Theatre 5. Certain areas of the park___. A. are under construction B. have been closed down C. are not on the map Write your answers here: 1. ___ 2.___ 3.___ 4. ___ 5.___ II. You will hear a man called Markus Fischer talking about mooncake, a traditional Asian bakery product. Complete the sentences with ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each blank. (1.0 point) MOONCAKE 6. Markus was staying in ___ when he first tried mooncake. 7. Mooncake is popular during the Moon Festival, which last year was held in ___ . 8. The people Markus was staying with received mooncake from their ___ . 9. His host family gave Markus a mooncake that had a slightly ___ flavour. 10. Markus was told that, many years ago, people used to send secret messages written on the top of ___ mooncakes. Write your answers here: 6. ___ 7. ___ 8. ___ 9. ___ 10. ___ 1
2. SECTION 2: PHONETICS (1.0 POINT) III. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently. (0.6 point) 11. A. frustrated B. inexperienced C. photographed D. embarrassed 12. A. picnics B. communicates C. sculptures D. conflicts 13. A. authenticityB. specific C. memorable D. ceremony Write your answers here: 11. ___ 12.___ 13.___ IV. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others. (0.4 point) 14. A. fabulously B. confidently C. beautifullyD. traditionally 15. A. adolescence B. developmentC. emergencyD. embroidery Write your answers here: 14. ___ 15.___ SECTION 3: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (7.0 POINTS) V. Choose the word, phrase or sentence (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence. (6.0 points) 16. A number of students in this school___ progress for their study since last year. A. made B. has madeC. make D. have made 17. Traffic rules___ strictly by all the people. A. followedB. must be followed C. must followed D. must follow 18. Jenny didn’t remember what I___ her the day before. A. have toldB. told C. was telling D. had told 19. Our visit to America was canceled___ the Covid-19 pandemic. A. becauseB. because of C. although D. in spite of 20. Is it necessary that we___ here tomorrow? A. are beingB. will beC. beD. would be 21. This car is much more user- friendly, but it costs___ the other one. A. so much as B. twice as much as C. twice as many D. as many as 22. The elevator isn’t running today. It is___ order. A. to B. out C. in D. out of 23. He seldom helps his mother at home,___? A. does he B. doesn’t he C. did he D. didn’t he 24. This organization is quick___ sending relief goods to the flooded areas. A. with B. for C. at D. on 25. ___ university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees. A. No article B. The C. An D. A 26. Each of us must take___ for our own actions to prevent Covid-19 pandemic now. A. responsibilityB. ability C. possibility D. probability 27. The children in my village used to go___ , even in winter. Now they all have shoes. A. played around B. bare-footed C. playing around D. on foot 28. TOEFL stands for___ . A. Teaching of English like a Foreign Language B. Testing of English as a Foreign Language C. Teaching of English as a Foreign Language D. Test of English as a Foreign Language 29. Viet Nam___ decades of fighting for freedom before the country became totally independent. A. was experienced B. had experienced C. has experienced D. has been experienced 2
3. 30. The recent heavy rain has helped to ease the water___ . A. shortage B. povertyC. abundance D. plenty 31. On her 28th birthday, Mary was given a___ jacket by her husband. A. fashionable black Italian long B. black fashionable Italian long C. fashionable long black Italian D. long fashionable black Italian 32. ___ lending me your laptop a couple of days? A. Would you mind B. Could you C. Can you D. Would you 33. I have never enjoyed eating durian. It isn’t really my___ . A. piece of cake B. sweets and candyC. biscuit D. cup of tea 34. My parents are always___ of what I do. A. supportive B. supporting C. support D. supportively 35. Penicillin is perhaps the drug___ more lives than any other in the history of medicine. A. what has saved B. which saved C. which has saved D. who saves 36. Not until___ himself serious ill. A. did he complete the task he had found B. had he completed the task did he find C. he completed the task did he find D. he had completed the task did he find 37. ___ you read the instructions carefully, you will understand what to do. A. Provided that B. As well as C. As far as D. As soon as 38. She___ out last night but at the last minute she___ that I had an exam this morning. A. was going to go - realized B. went - realized C. had gone - would realize D. would go - have realized 39. Not only___ in the project, but she also wanted to become the leader. A. did Laura involveB. had Laura been involved C. was Laura involved D. Laura was involved 40. In no circumstance___ on campus. A. smoking should be allowed C. should allow smoking B. we should allow to smoke D. should smoking be allowed 41. Local people often sell ___ like bracelets, scarves and hats to tourists. A. lacquerware B. artisans C. handicraftsD. sculptures 42. James and Nancy are talking about environmental protection. James: “We should limit the use of plastic bags” Nancy: “___. We can use paper bags instead” A. I completely agree B. It’s not true C. I don’t quite agree D. You’re wrong 43. Jenny is telling Kate about her exam result. Jenny: “___.” Kate: “That’s great! Congratulations!” A. I hope I’ll pass the exam tomorrow B. I’ve pass the exam with an A C. I’ll get the exam result tomorrow D. I didn’t do well in the exam *Write your answer (A, B, C or D) in the numbered box to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following sentence. 44. They offered him a place at the company but he refused. A. turned it down B. pressed the switch C. passed down D. took up *Write your answer (A, B, C or D) in the numbered box to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following sentence. 45. We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours. A. an active society B. an inactive society C. a physical society D. a working society Write your answers here: 3
4. 16. ___ 17. ___ 18. ___ 19. ___ 20. ___ 21. ___ 22. ___ 23. ___ 24. ___ 25. ___ 26. ___ 27. ___ 28. ___ 29. ___ 30. ___ 31. ___ 32. ___ 33. ___ 34. ___ 35. ___ 36. ___ 37. ___ 38. ___ 39. ___ 40. ___ 41. ___ 42. ___ 43. ___ 44. ___ 45. ___ VI. There is one mistake in each sentence. Identify the mistake and write your answer in the space provided. (1.0 point) 46. My brother usually asked me for help when he has difficulty with his homework. A. asked B. helpC. when D. difficult 47. News about Covid-19 had been updated every hour recently. A. about Covid-19 B. hadC. updated D. every 48. The test was more difficult than I expected. I could finish it at least 20 minutes early. A. more B. than I expectedC. could D. at least 49. This sign says that we should read the instructions careful before proceeding. A. says B. instructionsC. careful D. proceeding 50. Because the expense of traditional fuels, many countries has been investigating in alternative sources of energy. A. Because B. traditionalC. alternative D. sources Write your answers here: 46. ___ 47. ___ 48. ___ 49. ___ 50. ___ SECTION 4: READING (6.0 POINTS) VII. Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) that fits the blank in the following passage. (2.0 points) Water is one of our most precious resources; put it simply, without water there would be no life. Unfortunately, many of us seem to have (51)___ this fact, and as a result the world is (52)___ the danger of running (53)___ water. The actual (54)___ of water on earth has changed little since the time of dinosaurs. The problem has been (55)___ by people's misuse of our water supply. This not only means that we have polluted our rivers and seas, but also that we are (56)___ a great deal of this precious resource. Unfortunately the destruction of the rain forests has (57)___ this problem worse since much of the rain that falls is lost because it runs off into the sea. The population of the earth is increasing daily, so it is vital that we (58)___ a solution to this problem before it is too late. The first step is to educate people, especially by reminding them of the (59)___ of water. For most of us it is available whenever we require it, whether to bathe in or to drink, so we seldom bother to think about it. People then need to be thought how to reuse bath or shower for household cleaning. Whatever methods we decide to use, we must comprehend the worth of water and (60)___ we can conserve it. 51. A. looked over B. omitted C. forgotten D. missed 52. A. facing B. witnessing C. viewing D. noticing 53. A. out of B. into C. off D. away with 54. A. sum B. total C. number D. amount 55. A. brought out B. caused C. done D. happened 56. A. exploiting B. wasting C. spending D. throwing 4
5. 57. A. caused B. done C. created D. made 58. A. recover B. work C. find D. come up 59. A. value B. cost C. price D. wealth 60. A. what B. how C. where D. when Write your answers here: 51. ___ 52.___ 53.___ 54. ___ 55.___ 56. ___ 57.___ 58.___ 59. ___ 60.___ VIII. Read the following passage and choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions about it. (2.0 points) Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected. The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health. On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree. What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about. As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often. 61. The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often, ___. A. suffered serious loss of mental abilityB. abandoned his family. C. had a problem with memory D. could no longer think lucidly 62. Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may ___. A. change their users’ temperament B. have damaged their users’ emotions C. cause some mental malfunction D. change their users’ social behaviors 63. According to the writer, people should ___. A. keep off mobile phones regularlyB. never use mobile phones in all cases C. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies D. only use mobile phones in certain cases 64. The changes possibly caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with ___. A. the resident memory B. the smallest units of the brain C. the mobility of the mind and the body D. the arteries of the brain 65. According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because ___. 5
6. A. they keep the users alert all the time B. they make them look more stylish C. they are indispensable in everyday communications D. they cannot be replaced by regular phones 66. The word "means" in the passage most closely means ___. A. transmission B. method C. meanings D. expression 67. The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means ___. A. possibly B. certainly C. obviously D. privately 68. According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is ___. A. their power of attraction B. their raiding power C. their radiant light D. their invisible rays 69. The phrase "negative publicity" in the passage most likely means ___. A. poor ideas about the effects of cell phones B. the negative public use of cell phones C. widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones D. information on the lethal effects of cell phones 70. The most suitable title for the passage could be___. A. The reason why Mobile Phones are popular B. Technological Innovations and their price C. The way Mobile Phones work D. Mobile phones: A must of our time Write your answers here: 61. ___ 62. ___ 63. ___ 64. ___ 65.___ 66. ___ 67. ___ 68. ___ 69. ___ 70.___ IX. Fill in each of the numbered blanks passages below with ONE suitable word. (2.0 points) Nowadays, Facebook is the most popular (71)___ media which helps to connect people. Not only adults but also teenagers (72)___ using Facebook. There are many ways to communicate on Facebook. You can post messages to the public or to your friends. If you want a private conversation, you can send a direct message to a friend and start (73)___. If you want to meet new people with same interests, you can join in Facebook groups or Facebook pages. When friends and family members move to a different place or even different country, Facebook can help you keep (74)___. In addition to communicating directly through posting and messaging, you can play games with them, making them seem closer (75)___ the distance. Facebook can also help reduce or eliminate the (76)___ to meet new people. For example, if you feel (77)___ about asking someone in class about a homework assignment, you may feel more comfortable sending (78)___ to that person on Facebook. That way, you can think over what you write and can avoid any embarrassment in face-to-face (79)___ . That's the reason why shy people spend (80)___ time on Facebook than sociable people. Write your answers here: 71. ___ 72.___ 73.___ 74. ___ 75.___ 76. ___ 77.___ 78.___ 79. ___ 80.___ SECTION 5: WRITING (4.0 POINTS) 6
7. X. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (1.0 point) 81. Thanks for reminding me about her birthday, otherwise I would have missed it. → If you hadn’t ___ 82. I realized how much I loved my country only after I had left it. → Only___ 83. Jenny has visited Hung King Temple once before. → This is the ___ 84. I have forgotten that goal keeper’s name but he is playing for the Vietnam National Futsal Team. → That goal keeper,___ 85. People must wear face masks when going out during the Covid-19 pandemic. → People are___ XI. Complete the second sentence in such a way that it has the same meaning as the one before it, using the word given in brackets. Do not change the word. (1.0 point) 86. The prospect of moving to a new house on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City made me much happier. (cheered) ___ ___ 87. I have no idea when I should take that English Speaking Contest. (to) ___ ___ 88. I didn’t realize it was Jenifer until she took off her face mask. (when) ___ ___ 89. My younger sister has got two teenage children, but they don't seem to have a good relationship with each other. (get) ___ ___ 90. I don’t understand one word of this document. (head) ___ ___ XII. Write a paragraph (from 120 - 150 words) about “What should students do to protect our environment?” (2.0 points) 7
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