-Page 1 of 10- SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO THÀNH PHỐ CẦN THƠ ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC ( Đề thi gồm có 10 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9 NĂM HỌC : 201 1-2012 KHÓA NGÀY: 13 / 4 / 2012 MÔN THI : TI ẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề I. LISTENING ( 15 points) Hướng dẫn phần thi nghe: Bài nghe khoảng 15 phút gồm 3 phần. Trong mỗi phần thí sinh được nghe 2 lần mỗi lần cách nhau 10 giây. Thí sinh có 5 phút để đọc qua các phần trước khi nghe. Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh( bằng tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài nghe. Part 1: There are 5 questions in this part. For each question there are four pictures and a short recording You will hear each recording twice Choose the correct picture and put a tick in the box below it. Example : What time is Tom going to the theatre? 1. -Page 2 of 10- Part 2: Questions 6 to 10 You will hear a radio presenter talking about The Jazz Club. . Write your answers in the numbered box below. 6. What makes the club different from other clubs in the area? A. It has live entertainment. B. There are regular comedy shows. C. There is a restaurant. D. It only plays jazz. 7. When can you hear live music at the club? A. on Thursdays and Sundays B. once a month C. four times a week D. twice a month 8. On Mondays, people who aren't eating may arrive from A. 7.30 p.m B. 8.00 p.m C. 9.00 P.M D. 10.00 P.M 9. In December there will be A. fewer bands playing at the club. B. a change to when live music is played. C. more facilities available at the club. D. a difference in the kind of band playing. 2. 3. 4. 5. -Page 3 of 10- 10. When is entrance always free? A. on Tuesdays B. on Saturdays C. on Wednesdays D. on Sundays Part 3: Questions 11-15 • Look at the notes about things to do on the Isle of Wight. Some information is missing. • You will hear a presenter talking on the radio about the different activities. • For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space. Days out on the Isle of Wight Cowes Week Dates: 4 th – 10 th August The America's Cup Jubilee The first America's Cup Challenge was in (11)___________________ Osborne House Garden Show Dates: 28th - 29th (12)________________________ Exhibitions from: Chelsea Flower Show Hampton Court Flower Show Local garden centres and ( 13)____________________ Ventnor Botanic Gardens Visitor centre includes: exhibition area, gift shop, cafe, (14)_____________________ Robin Hill Country Park Cost: (15) £ _______________________per car and four people II/ LEXICO- GRAMMAR: (30 points) PART 1 : Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. Write your answer ( A, B, C, or D) in the numbered box. 16: Let's _______this rubbish and put it in the bin. A. turn off B. clear up C. look for D. keep out 17:-Shop assistant: “Can I help you?” -Customer: “Yes, I’m looking for a present for my girlfriend on the Valentine’s Day. __________ -Shop assistant: “Roses and chocolate are the best gifts.” A. What do you recommend? B. What would you like? C. What do you have in your shop? D. How much can you spend? 18: I don't know what the solution _______this problem is. A. about B. of C. for D. to 19: Climate change could have _______ effects on Earth. A. endangered B. positive C. damaged D. disastrous 20: The article was about the different ______ of Spanish spoken in South America. A. things B. choices C. links D. varieties 21: It may rain so bring along the raincoat just________. A. for safety B. in protection C. in case D. in prevention 22: Higher taxes will reduce _______spending. A. consuming B. consumptive C. consumption D. consumer 23: This job is ______than the last one! A. more hard B. more hardly C. much harder D. hardest 24: We have to work longer each day ________in my old job. A. with B. that C. than D. from 25: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A. leech B. choice C. charity D. chaos -Page 4 of 10- 26: My bike ________! Call the police! A. has been stolen B. stole C. was stealing D. was being stolen 27: The secretary signed the letters_________behalf of the manager. A. on B. from C. by D. under 28: Our area is _____ a hot wave at the moment. It's unusually hot and it hasn't rained for several weeks. A. living B. providing C. trying D. experiencing 29: Sorry, can you read this? I’m blind as ________without my glasses. A. a bat B. a night C. a mouse D. a snake 30: Small children have difficulty ______ fiction from reality. A. telling B. seeing C. distinguishing D. analysing 31: A massive dust storm _______ the coastal areas yesterday, bringing down the visibility level to as low as 200 metres. A. erupted B. struck C. moved D. caused 32: She has been _______as Best Actress for her part in the film “Forever Together” A. initiated B. nominated C. choosing D. acting 33: I don't know much about computers, so I asked the assistant for ______advice. A. a little B. many C. a few D. a lot 34: The problem of pollution_________ worse these days. A. got B. is getting C. will get D. have got 35: She was lying on her bed __________about the party. A. think B. to think C. thinking D. being thought 36: Could you help me ______ this “DO NOT LITTER’ sign? A. take up B. put up C. give up D. hang up 37: Pick out the word which has different stress pattern from that of the rest. A. referee B. activist C. reference D. programme 38: Helen: “ _______________” - Ms.Brown: “And you. See you around.” A. Never mind. I’m just OK. B. Nice talking to you C. I’m fine. Thank you very much D. It’s my pleasure 39: Tim: “We’d be better off staying in that youth hostel!” Tony: “_______________” A. It’s far from the truth B. Thank you very much C. I’m not convinced! D. Let’s find one now 40: Sarah's calendar was _______date, so she bought a new one. A. out of B. at C. for D. off 41: In the town singing contest, the judges were strongly ______ by her beautiful voice. A. depressed B. shocked C. impressed D. confessed 42: The weather was horrible on Saturday. It was raining _________all day. A. cats and dogs B. ducks and chicks C. fish and birds D. pigs and horses 43: I’ve never met such a _______man like him. A. boring B. bored C. being bored D. boredom 44: He slept like ______after a long journey. A. a stone B. a dead person C. a cow D. a log 45: I know London quite well because I _________ there. A. used live B. used to live C. was used to live D. used to living III. READING : (35 points) -Page 5 of 10- A. You may not leave your rubbish here at all. B. Picnic food is provided here. C. Picnics are not allowed in this area. D. You should clear away your rubbish PART I : Questions 46 - 50 • Look at the sign in each question. • Someone asks you what it means. • Write your answers in the numbered box (Các b ảng hiệu dưới đây có nghĩa gì ? Chọn câu giải thích đúng A, B, C hay D tương ứng b ên cột phải. câu số 0 đã được làm mẫu ). Example: Question 0 - A 0. 46 47. 48. 49. 50. -Page 6 of 10- PART 2: Questions 51 - 55 People below want to do an evening activity. On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight ideas for evening activities. Decide which place (letters A-H) would be the most suitable for the following people (51-55). Write your answers in the numbered box below. 51. Mandy works until 8 p.m. every evening except for Wednesdays when she works until 10 p.m. She would like to join some kind of exercise class twice a week. 52. Simon plays the guitar in a band. He has always played rock music but has never had lessons. He would now like to learn how to play classical music. 53. Jim wants to meet people. He doesn't want to do a sport and he's not interested in languages. He'd like to do something educational. 54. Liz enjoys art and literature. She's not a very active person and doesn't drive. She enjoys talking to people and doesn't want to do anything too academic. 55. Kate would like to take some exercise but doesn't want to join a regular class. She would like to make new friends through a sporting activity. A . Getting fit doesn't have to be dull. Work out to the sound of your favourite music with a group of keen, active people and top trainers. Classes on Mondays and Wednesdays 7 p.m. -8 p.m. B. Study French at all levels with qualified teachers. We have regular French cultural social events both on site and at other local places of interest, including restaurant and cinema trips. We also hold a yearly French weekend away. Contact us for details of class times. C. We'd like to set up a team of keen volleyball players for fun matches with other leisure centres. Don't worry if you've never played, we'll show you how. Sessions: Wednesdays and Fridays 7.30 p.m -8.30 p.m. Lots of time off the court for weekend social events too. D. Study classical music - learn about the history of classical music and about many famous composers. Enjoy frequent visits to concerts and meals afterwards to discuss your ideas. Classes take place on Tuesdays 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visits to concerts are usually arranged for weekends. E. If you want to trv something different why not have a go at swimming pool aerobics? Our classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Swimming pool aerobics is an excellent and enjoyable way to keep fit and is recommended for people of all ages. F. Join our friendly walking group for walks in the countryside. We are a fairly experienced crowd, so please make sure you have the right equipment and the right level of fitness. We don't want to leave you behind! Walks arranged every other weekend. G. One to one teaching - piano, violin, guitar, trumpet, etc. Take the opportunity to practise basic skills and then move on to more difficult classical pieces. Reasonable prices. Hours are arranged with individual tutors. H. Join our reading group for relaxed discussions. All you have to do is read a book a week and be prepared to invite a group of friendly people into your home for a chat about books. Every Monday night. -Page 7 of 10- PART 3: Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question. Write your answer in the numbered box. Job Interviews Many people have unsuccessful interviews because they aren't fully prepared. This may be because they haven't done their research properly and can't answer questions about the company they are hoping to join. Or it may be because they are nervous and don't perform well. Going for a job interview is never easy whether it's for a full-time career, or a part-time job during the holidays. However, it is possible to learn how to do well in an interview simply by following a few basic rules. Firstly, find out as much as you can about the company or the organisation. Write notes about the job you are trying to get and make a list of questions you can ask. Then make sure you know exactly when and where the interview is. Look up the location on a map. Find out about bus and train timetables if necessary and try to predict exactly how long the journey will take. If you are really worried, make the journey a few days before your interview so you can find out. Another important rule is to plan what you are going to wear well in advance. Make sure it's clean, it fits and it's comfortable! Clean your shoes and sort out what you are taking in your bag or briefcase. All you should do the night before is have a quick look at your notes. Go to bed early so you can get up in good time and calmly get yourself ready. When you walk into the interview room look directly at your interviewers and shake their hands. Finally, be calm and relaxed, and speak clearly. 56. What is the writer's main aim in writing the text? A. to describe what to say in an interview B. to give advice on having a successful interview C. to talk about a particular interview D. to complain about how difficult interviews are 57. Which of the following does the text suggest you should do if you want to be successful in an interview? A. avoid answering questions B. avoid being nervous C. not research the company D. not prepare for the interview 58. Why does the writer suggest visiting the interview site? A. to get information about the company B. to find out how good the public transport is C. to find out the length of the journey D. to practise using a map 59. What does the writer advise doing the night before? A. prepare your interview clothes B. make a few more notes C. organise what you are going to take D. read through what you have written previously 60. Which would be most appropriate as another heading? A. C. B. D. -Page 8 of 10- PART 4:Questions 61 - 70: Read the following passage and decide which answer (A,B,C or D) best fits each gap. Write your answer in the numbered box. Technology and the young Modern technology is changing and improving all the time. Every month, scientists (61)______new gadgets and (62)______to help us with our daily lives, and (63) ______ways to make existing technology faster and better. Our homes are full of hardware (such as DVD players and computers) and (64)______(such as computer games and MP3s). (65)______suggests, however, that it's young people who are best able to deal with this change. Whereas teenagers have no problem (66)______a DVD player, their mums and dads and grandparents often find using new technology (67) ______and difficult. But if you're a teenager who criticises your parents for their (68) ______of technological awareness, don't be too hard on them! Some time (69)______the future, when you've got children of your own, your ability to deal with new technology will probably (70)______and your children will feel more comfortable with new technology than you do. You won't want them to criticise you, will you? 61. A estimate B. invent C. involve D. experiment 62. A experiments B. effects C. laboratories D. equipment 63. A involve B. discover C. decrease D. connect 64. A screens B. gadgets C. software D. laptops 65. A Research B. Experiment C. Program D. Technology 66. A involving B. operating C. discovering D. inventing 67. A automatic B. unique C. sudden D. complicated 68. A research B. experiment C. effect D. lack 69. A. to B. in C. on D. at 70. A decrease B. involve C. lack D. estimate IV / WRITING : (20 points) PART 1: (6 pts) For questions 71-76, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Here is an example: How long is it since they bought the house? When did they buy the house? 71. If the traffic isn't bad, she'll be here at six o'clock. Unless 72. He suggested going somewhere different for a change. -Page 9 of 10- He said, "Why…………………………………………………….? 73. My dad is finding out how much a three-month English course costs. My dad is finding out the 74. Spiders don't frighten me! . I am 75.I haven't seen Melanie for three years. The last 76. In spite of losing her job, she didn't get depressed. Although PART 2: ERROR IDENTIFICATION Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting: (Có một lỗi sai ở A,B,C hoặc D, hãy chọn phần cần sửa) 77. A small stone had struck the windshield while we were driving down the gravel road last night. A B C D 78: You should work more hardly if you want to pass the final examination. A B C D 79: The town authority must discuss about the compensation of land with the local farmers A B C as soon as possible D 80. The drainage of wetlands, cutting of forests, urbanization and road construction have destroyed A B or serious damaged natural habitats. C D PART 3: Your English friend wants to buy a new mobile phone but isn't sure which one to get. Write an email to your friend. In your email you should offer to go shopping with your friend to help him/her choose a phone. tell some information about the phone you advise him/her to buy. suggest a day and a place to meet your friend. Finish the letter on your answer sheet, using at least 150 words. -Page 10 of 10- The End THE END Dear , ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………… …………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………… . GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO THÀNH PHỐ CẦN THƠ ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC ( Đề thi gồm có 10 trang) KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9 NĂM HỌC : 201 1-2012 KHÓA NGÀY: 13 / 4 / 2012 MÔN THI : TI ẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài:. 35: She was lying on her bed __________about the party. A. think B. to think C. thinking D. being thought 36: Could you help me ______ this “DO NOT LITTER’ sign? A. take up B. put up C. give up. 2012 MÔN THI : TI ẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề I. LISTENING ( 15 points) Hướng dẫn phần thi nghe: Bài nghe khoảng 15 phút gồm 3 phần. Trong mỗi phần thí sinh được