sở GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI THÀNH PHỐ LỚP 9 ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9 Năm học 2012 2013 Môn Tiếng Anh Thời gian 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Chú ý Bộ đề thi này gồm có 0[.]
PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HUYỆN THANH OAI ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP Năm học: 2012 - 2013 Môn: Tiếng Anh Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Chú ý: - Bộ đề thi gồm có 06 trang, từ trang 01 đến trang 06 - Thí sinh làm trực tiếp vào đề thi Điểm Họ tên, chữ ký người chấm thi số 1: - Bằng số:…………… ……………………………………… - Bằng chữ:…………… Họ tên, chữ ký người chấm thi số 2: ……………………… ……………………………………… Số phách (Do Chủ tịch hội đồng chấm thi ghi) ………………… I PHONETICS: a Choose one word that has the unđerhned part pronounced differently from tbe others by circling A, B, C, or D: (3 × 0,2 = 0,6 pt) A sleeveless A deposit A guess B media C Internet D designer B respond C documentary D wonderful B teenager C diadvanntage D stage b Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D: (3 × 0,2 = 0,6 pt) A inspiration A commentator A disadvantage B experience B economic B documentary C communicate C banyan C exploration D embroidery D businessman D communicate II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: a Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: (20 × 0,2 = 4,0 pts) I had to get up early, …………… ….I would miss the train A otherwise B if not C so that D but Those police questioned my brother at some length and he didn’t enjoy…………… … A questioning B to be questioned C to questionD D being questioned My parents are going to take three days…………… ….next month to help my brother move his house A at B over C off D out 10 English is used as an access …………… ….a world scholarship and world trade A into B to C for D towards 11 I remembered the correct address only …………… … I had posted the letter A since B afterwards C following D after 12 Our parents have never allowed us…………… … A smoke B to smoke C smoking D smoked 13 I turned down the job …………… ….the attractive salary A despite B because C although D because of 14 Parents love and support their children …………… ….the children misbehave or foolish things A if B since C only if D even if 15 The Historical Museum is becoming …………… … crowded A much and more B more and more C much and much D more and much 16 She never let you cook the meals, …………… ….? A didn’t she B doesn’t she C did she D was she 17 In my class, Trung was responsible …………… … the teacher …………… … keeping the class in order while she went out A to/ for B to/ in C with/ for D for/ for 18 The scheme allows students from many countries to communicate…………… … A with other B themselves C each other D with one another 19 Have you ever read anything…………… ….Earnest Hengmingway? A by B of C from D for 20 Not a good movie,…………… ….? A did it B didn’t it C was it D wasn’t it 21 These days, our shop was always crowded …………… ….last-minute shoppers A in B to C of D with 22 Some of my relatives have come to stay…………… ….me …………… ….Christmas A to/ in B to/ at C with/ in D with/ at 23 The party, at … I was the guest honor, was extremely enjoyable A that B who C which D where 24 Hurry up! They have only got…………… ….seats left A a lot of B plenty of C a little D a few 25 We should talk to a person …………… ….we can trust We’ll feel better we so A which B whose C whom D Ø 26 Hoi An is…………… ….for its old, small and tile-roofed houses A well-done B well-dressed C well-organised D well-known b Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word: (7 × 0,2 = 1,4 pts) Up to now, there are still many people thinking (27)…………….…… … are things that are made to (28)…………….…… … shown on screen for entertainment It is not right There are many other kinds of films that are made for other purposes For examples, educational films are made (29)…………….…… … schools They are about the certain subjects that students are learning Especially, when a person who learns a foreign language, educational films in the target language are very useful Industry needs training films (30) …………….…… … introduce about machinery and equipment, and how to operate and work on them (31)…………….…… … films present factual events and circumstances of a social, political, or historical nature It is films that help us widen our knowledge of countries, cultures and people Sitting on the arm chair in front of a TV set, a (32) …………….…… … can enjoy the beauty of nature all over the world, see many historic spots, and meet a lot of interesting people A film, (33)…………….…… … good or bad, is the result of the collaboration of many individuals with many different specific skills and talents And we, the viewers, should choose only suitable films to enjoy -> Your answers: 27 …….…… … … 28.…….…… … … 29.…….…… … … 30…….…… … … 31 ….…… … … 32 ….…… … … 33 …….…… … … c Complete the following passage with an appropriate form of the word in BLOCK CAPITAL (0) has been done as an example (7 × 0,2 = 1,4 pts) Let me make a suggestion to help you deal with difficult situations If, COMPETE for example, you are taking part in a sports (0) … competition… , meeting someone important, or giving a (34) in front of a large PERFORM audience, you will probably be quiet, (35) , and worry that NERVE you will not be as (36) as you would like to be SUCCEED What you need to is to prepare yourself thoroughly by running through the whole activity over and over again in your mind, (37) going CARE through every detail For example, a famous pianist, (38) for PRISON seven years for (39) reasons, could still play magnificently POLITICS on his release When he was asked how he managed to play so well, his EXPLAIN (40) was that he had practiced every day in his mind -> Your answers: 34 …….…… … … 35 …….…… … … 36.…….…… … … 37…….…… … … 38.…….…… … … 39 …….…… … … 40 …….…… … … d Identify the error in the following sentences (10 × 0,2 = 2,0 pts) 41 A lot of people are still unaware about environmental pollution around us A B C D 42 Lang said that he knows how the procedures for doing the experiment, but when he A began to work in the laboratory, he found that he was mistaken B C D 43 When I came to the store to purchase the printer advertise on television, we found A B that all the printers had been sold C D 44 My company is not only raising his prices but also decreasing the production of his A B C product as well D 45 The harder her sister tried, the worst he danced before the large audience A B C D 46 Ba said if he had to another homework, he’d not be able to attend the performance A B C D 47 The Greens have two sons, neither of them lives with them A B C D 48 I went to the United States six months ago because mine cousin is out there A B C D 49 It’s high time people pay much attention to education A B C D 50 John, I think you should stop playing computer games and concentrate in your study A B C D III READING: a Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage: (10 × 0,2 = 2,0 pts) ANIMALS IN DANGERS Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (51) ………………… Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become extinct if we not (52) …………………an effort to protect them There are many seasons for this In some cases, animals are hunted (53) ………………… their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies Some birds, such as parrots, are caught alive, and sold (54)………………… pets For many animals and birds, the problem is that their (55)……………….- the place where they live – is disappearing More land is (56)…………………for farms, houses or industry, and there are fewer open spaces (57)…………………there once were Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, (58) …………………these chemicals polute the environment and harm wildlife The most successful animals on earth – human (59) …………………- will soon be the only ones left, unless we can (60) ………………… this problem 51 A risk B threat C harm D danger 52 A B make C take D give 53 A for B in C with D about 54 A for B as C such D like 55 A habitat B inhabit C living D inhabitant 56 A done B booked C used D applied 57 A where B more C than D when 58 A but B what C because D despite 59 A person B man C one D beings 60 A take B C solve D begin b Read the passage, and the task below: (5 × 0,2 = 1,0 pt) MEASURING HEAT A meter is a measuring device Just as the speedometer in an automobile tells how fast the car is going, a thermometer records how warm or how cold something is Thermometers measure heat in degrees For example, for comfort indoors the temperature in a room should be about 70o Farenheit A simple room thermometer can tell us how near to this the temperature in a room is Other kinds of thermometers are also used One is used to measure the heat of an oven It shows heat from 100 o to 600o Another may be used on an air-conditioner The thermometers used to measure body heat record temperatures from 92o to 108o Other thermometers can be used to show that water freezes at 32 o The thermometer used to tell temperature outdoors often records from far below 0o to about 120o A thermometer is a much-used measuring device that proves helpful in the home, the office, the factory, the laboratory, the schoolroom, and many other places 61 While not stated in the article, you can tell that A thermometers are always right B thermometers are hard to make C body thermometer does not usually go over 108o F 62 This article as a whole is about A speedometers B thermometers and their uses C outdoor thermometers D measuring heat and weight 63 The word another in the second papragraph, seventh sentence, refers to ………………… 64 Which two of this sentences are not true? A Thermometers measure heat D Speedometers measure heat B Thermometers are used outsides E Thermometers are used only indoors C Heat can be measured 65 What words in the last sentence means often made use of? c Use one of these words in its correct form to complete the text (10 × 0,2 = 2,0 pts) retire, promote, redundant, interview, contract, reference, pensioner, applicant, career, train, employment ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TO START WORK In these days of high (0) unemployment, it is often difficult for young people to find a job If they are lucky enough to be asked to go for a(n) (66)…………………….………… , they may find that there are at least 20 other (67) ……………………… ……for the job If a company is thinking of offering you a job, they will ask you for at least one (68) ……………………… ……from either your previous employer or someone who knows you well Before taking up your job, you may have to sign a (69) ………………………… You will probably have to some (70) ………………………… , which help you to the job more successfully Once you have decided that this is your chosen (71)…………………………, you will then have to work hard to try and get (72) …………………………, which usually brings more responsibility and more money! If you are unlucky, you may be made (73) …………………………, and not be able to find another job It is also a good idea to pay some money into a (74) …………………………scheme, which will help you to look after yourself and your family when you are (75) ………………………… Finally, good luck! -> Your answers: 66…………… 71…………… 67…………… 72…………… 68…………… 73…………… 69…………… 74…………… 70…………… 75…………… IV WRITING: a Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning (5 × 0,2 = 1,0 pt) 76 It’s difficult for older people to learn a language -> Older people have ………………………………………………………………………… 77 Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life -> Martin’s poor health.…………………………………….……………………………… 78 “What you have cooked is the best in the world!”, John said to his girlfriend -> John congratulated …………………………………………………………… ………… 79 “Don’t swim just after you have eaten”, she said to them -> She warned …………………………………………………………………….………… 80 The last storm destroyed Lan’s house -> It’s high time ……………………………………………………………………………… b Write complete sentence using the suggested words (5 × 0,2 = 1,0 pt) 81 I / write / Jim / last week / but / so far / receive / no reply / my letter// -> ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 82 last night/ concert hall / so crowded / I / see / and/ hear / nothing -> ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 83 I / invite / party / occasion / her birthday / last week -> ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 84 Tet / time / Vietnamese people / celebrate / beginning / spring -> ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 85 Although/ he/ be/ injured, continued/ play until/ match/ finished -> ……………………………………………………………………………………………… c Many students say that it’s difficult to learn “Speak” at school Do you agree? Why? or Why not? Write about 200 words (3,0pts) HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP NĂM HỌC: 2012 – 2013 MƠN: TIẾNG ANH (VỊNG 1) I PHONETICS: a Choose one word that has the unđerhned part pronounced differently from tbe others by circling A, B, C, or D (3 × 0,2 = 0,6 pt) B media D wonderful A guess b Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D (3 × 0,2 = 0,6 pt) A inspiration B economic D communicate II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: a Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences (20 × 0,2 = 4,0 pts) A otherwise 11 D after 15 B more and more 19 A by 23 C which D being questioned 12 B to smoke 16 C C did she 20 C was it 24 D a few C off 13 A despite 17 A to/ for 21 D with 25 C whom 10 B to 14 D even if 18 D with one another 22 D with/ at 26 D well-known b Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word: (7 × 0,2 = 1,4 pts) 27 films 28 be 29 for 30 which/ that 31 Documentary 32 viewer 33 either c Complete the following passage with an appropriate form of the word in BLOCK CAPITAL (0) has been done as an example (7 × 0,2 = 1,4 pts) 34 performance 38 imprisoned 35 nervous 39 political 36 successful 37 carefully 40 explanation d Identify the error in the following sentences (10 × 0,2 = 2,0 pts) 41 C 46 B 42 A 47 C 43 B 48 C 44 D 49 B 45 B 50 D III READING: a Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage (10 × 0,2 = 2,0 pts) 51 D danger 56 C used 52 B make 57 C than 53 A for 58 A but 54 B as 55 A habitat 59 D beings 60 C solve b Read the passage, and the task below: (5 × 0,2 = 1,0 pt) 61 C body thermometer does not usually go over 108o F 62 B This article as a whole is about thermometers and their uses 63 The word “another” in the second papragraph, seventh sentence, refers to “thermometers” 64 D Speedometers measure heat E Thermometers are used only indoors 65 much-used c Use one of these words in its correct form to complete the text (10 × 0,2 = 2,0 pts) 66 interview 71 career 67 applicants 72 promotion 68 reference 73 redundant 69 contract 74 pension 70 training 75 retired IV WRITING: a Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning (5 × 0,2 = 1,0 pt) 76 Older people have difficulty in learning a language 77 Martin’s poor health doesn’t prevent him from enjoying life 78 John congratulated his girlfriend on her cooking 79 She warned them not to swim just as they had eaten 80 It’s high time Lan repaired her house /It’s high time for Lan’s house to be repaired b Write complete sentence using the suggested words (5 × 0,2 = 1,0 pt) 81 I wrote to Jim last week, but so far I have received no reply for my letter 82 Last night, the concert hall was so crowded that I saw and heard nothing 83 I was invited to her party on the occasion of her birthday last week 84 Tet is the time when Vietnamese people celebrate the beginning of the spring 85 Although he was injured, he continued to play until the match finished c Write about 200 words (3,0pts) Bài viết phải đảm bảo có phần chi tiết sau: Mở bài: Nêu chủ đề viết (được 0,5 điểm) Thân bài: Nêu ý việc đồng ý hay không đồng ý với quan điểm việc học Tiếng Anh nói chung với việc học phần “Speak” nói riêng, có ví dụ chứng minh thuyết phục quan điểm hay gợi ý cách học nói có hiệu quả, đặc biệt học sinh trường trung học phổ thông (được 2,0 điểm) Kết luận: Tóm tắt, khẳng định lại tất lý trình bày phần Thân (được 0,5 điểm) KỲ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP (VÒNG 1) Năm học: 2012 - 2013 Họ tên, chữ ký người coi thi - Giám thị số 1: ……………………… ……………………… - Giám thị số 2: ……………………… ……………………… MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH Ngày thi: ……….tháng……….năm 2013 Số báo danh: ……… Họ tên thí sinh: ……………………………………………………… Sinh ngày: ……….tháng……….năm ……… Nơi sinh:…………………………………………………………… Nam (nữ)……… Học sinh trường THCS………………………………………………………………… Chú ý: - Thí sinh phải ghi đầy đủ mục phần theo hướng dẫn giám thị - Thí sinh khơng ký tên hay dùng ký hiệu để đánh dấu thi (ngồi việc làm theo yêu cầu đề thi) - Bài thi khơng viết mực đỏ, bút chì, không viết hai thứ mực - Phần viết hỏng, ngồi cách dùng thước để gạch chéo, khơng tẩy xóa cách khác (kể bút xóa) - Trái với điều trên, làm thí sinh bị loại ... điểm) KỲ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP (VÒNG 1) Năm học: 2012 - 2013 Họ tên, chữ ký người coi thi - Giám thị số 1: ……………………… ……………………… - Giám thị số 2: ……………………… ……………………… MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH Ngày thi: ... ……… Họ tên thí sinh: ……………………………………………………… Sinh ngày: ……….tháng……….năm ……… Nơi sinh: …………………………………………………………… Nam (nữ)……… Học sinh trường THCS………………………………………………………………… Chú ý: - Thí sinh phải ghi... hướng dẫn giám thị - Thí sinh khơng ký tên hay dùng ký hiệu để đánh dấu thi (ngoài việc làm theo yêu cầu đề thi) - Bài thi không viết mực đỏ, bút chì, khơng viết hai thứ mực - Phần viết hỏng,