Thí sinh không được viết trên phần này, vì đây là phách sẽ rọc đi Page 1/8 SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO GIA LAI KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH LỚP 9 NĂM HỌC 2010 – 2011 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Ngày thi: 29/03/2011 Đề thi có 08 trang và thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp trên đề thi này * Thí sinh không được sử dụng tài liệu, kể cả từ điển. * Giám thị không giải thích gì thêm. Part One: Listening (10 phút) Bài thi nghe gồm 3 phần. Mỗi phần được nghe 2 lần. Kết thúc mỗi phần nghe có tín hiệu nhac. Kết thúc bài nghe, thí sinh có 30 giây để hoàn chỉnh bài làm. Thí sinh phải đọc kỹ yêu cầu bài làm (bằng tiếng Anh) trong đề. Listen and number each five- day forecast (1 pt) a. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday b. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday c. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday d. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday e. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Thí sinh không được viết trên phần này, vì đây là phách sẽ rọc đi Page 2/8 Listen to people discussing their vacation plans. Check ( ) all of the places they will visit (0.8pt) 1. Singapore 2. London 3. Los Angeles Seoul Oxford San Francisco Hong Kong Cambridge Denver China France Dallas Thailand Germany Washington, D.C Tokyo Switzerland New York Malaysia Italy Boston Choose the best answer (A, B or C) for each of the following questions (1.2pt) 1. What’s the possible relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Former classmates and friends. C. Colleagues 2. When were they in college? A. Twenty years ago. B. Twenty-five years ago. C. Thirty years ago. 3. What does Martin remember most about the college day? Thí sinh không được viết trên phần này, vì đây là phách sẽ rọc đi Page 3/8 A. Curtis’ hair down to his waist B. How Grace looked C. The air-conditioned blue jeans. 4. What is Grace’s best memory? A. The time they were driving home from college for a spring break. B. The peace demonstration C. The graduation day. 5. Who of the three went to the graduation ceremony? A. Martin B. Curtis C. None of them 6. How did Grace spend her graduation day? A. She went for a picnic with Martin and Curtis B. She attended the graduation ceremony. C. She drank wine in bar. Part Two: Phonetics Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words in each group (0.5pt) 1. A. pronounce B. other C. won D. ton 2. A. guilty B. suitcase C. suitable D. recruit 3. A naked B. needed C. sacred D. served 4. A. headache B. flame C. shame D. shadow 5. A. coughs B. hopes C. thoughts D. ploughs Choose the word whose stress is different from that of the other words in each group (0.5pt) 6. A. military B. accurate C. preferential D. delicate 7. A. human B. treatment C. miracle D. disease 8. A. occasion B. discover C. industry D. arrange 9. A. revolution B. independence C. associate D. operation 10. A. technology B. educational C. accessible D. miraculous Part Three: Vocabulary and Grammar Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence (1.5pt) 1. The child was told to eat all his vegetables or he would get no ice-cream. A. else B. instead C. in fact D. in case 2. His new appointment takes …………… from the beginning of next month. A. place B. effect C. post D. possession 3. There was no in waiting longer than half an hour so we left. A. good B. point C. worth D. use 4. I to other people borrowing my books: they always forget to return them. A. disagree B. avoid C. dislike D. object 5. The discovery was a major for research workers A. break-in B. break-out C. break-through D. break-down Thí sinh không được viết trên phần này, vì đây là phách sẽ rọc đi Page 4/8 6. …………… known as “Stonehenge” has never been determined. A. That the stone circle B. The stone circle C. There is the stone circle D. Who built the stone circle 7. I hope we will be able to avoid anyone A. disappointment B disappointing C. disappointed D. disappoint 8. Ben was stopped by a police officer last night. He must …………… too fast. A. drive B. be driving C. has driven D. have driven 9. I failed the physics exam because it was …………… difficult for me. A. too B. such C. very D. very much 10. There were over 30,000 at the football match. A. spectators B. viewers C. witnesses D. watchers 11. I suggest we outside the English speaking club tomorrow at 8.30 A. meeting B. meet C. met D. will meet 12. …………… next Sunday. A. I would rather you had come B. I would rather you have come C. I would rather you came D. should rather you came 13. The rise in house prices …………… him to sell his house for a large profit. A. managed B. succeeded C. enabled D. achieved 14. I will show you around the city when you to visit me. A. coming B. will be coming C. will come D. come 15. No sooner had he sat down to lunch there was a knock at the door. A. as B. that C. when D. than Part four: Error identification In most lines of the text, there is one unnecessary word. It is either grammatically incorrect or does not fit in with the sense of the test. Underline this word and write it in the gap or put a tick ( ) if a line is correct. 0 and 00 are examples (1.5pt) COMMUNICATION Managers spend most of their time communicating - reading, and writing talking or listening - yet the evidence is that they do not always do this as successfully. One reason that has been suggested for this is that, in the past, communication was regarded as a natural process, not been taught in any formal sense. This theory has been changing, and with the concept of communication as an “art” now appears regularly in the management courses and seminars. Communication is probably only one of the least appreciated aspects of management, and more and more organizations are realizing that effective communication involves telling staff why all things are happening. This not only helps day-to-day working but allows changes to be introduced more smoothly, and sometimes leads to improvements for being mentioned by staff. Both the morale and efficiency of an organization are depend to a great extent on the abilities of its staff to communicate effectively. Communication is not something that should be undertaken only when trouble occurs. It should be a daily habit if the organization is to run 0 … and…… 00 … …. … 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Thí sinh không được viết trên phần này, vì đây là phách sẽ rọc đi Page 5/8 smoothly and avoid difficulties and, of course, it should be both a two-way process, involving listening to as well as talking. Regular exchanges of ideas between managers and staff will help to create good teamwork. 14. 15. Part five: Word transformation Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line (1pt) FIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY * Pay better attention at the time. Rehearse the information (1) afterwards, allowing (2) longer gaps between each (3) Thus, when you hear a name, say it to yourself, then say it again a minute later, and so on. * Tax your brain in a (4) of ways. One researcher found that rats (5) interesting things to do had better memories than bored rats * Attach meaning to memory - the more (6) an event is, the better it will be remembered. * Attach what you want to remember to something already familiar to you. Let’s say you need to remember ten words; start by (7) things that are well-known to you (8) , such as objects in your house, then associate one of the words with each. *Have (9) in your ability to remember things around you. Don’t (10) your brain. IMMEDIATE INCREASE REPEAT VARY GIVE SIGNIFY MEMORY PERSON CONFIDE ESTIMATE Part six: Reading Read the passage and fill in each gap with ONE SUITABLE WORD (1.6 pt) I live in a small village (1) Asuka- there are about 450 people there. I love it because it is (2) and life is slow and easy. You never (3) to queue in shops or banks. The village is (4) People (5) after it and never (6) rubbish in the streets. The air is pure because there’s not much (7) traffic. It’s much more (8) here than in the city. Everyone knows each other and if someone has (9) , there are always people who can help. There aren’t (10) things I don’t like (11) Asuka. One thing is that there’s not (12) to do in the evening- we haven’t got any (13) or theaters. (14) problem is that people always talk about every one and they almost know (15) every one else is doing. (16) those facts, I still prefer village life to life in a big city. Complete the letter by writing ONE SUITABLE VERB in each space. A contraction (don’t) counts as one word (0.9pt) Dear Tom, Well, this time next week you’ll be somewhere in Europe on a train. I’m sure any mum would (17) ! Actually, you’re very lucky. I’d love to be able to go off around the world. I often wish I (18) traveled more when I was younger. I really hope you (19) yourself, but do be careful, won’t you? You’re only 18 after all. Do take care with your money, won’t you? And I’d rather you Thí sinh không được viết trên phần này, vì đây là phách sẽ rọc đi Page 6/8 (20) spend too many nights in your tent alone. It’s so dangerous. I suggest you only (21) your tent in a proper campsite. I wish you(22) going quite so soon. It’s a pity you (23) stay until after Dad’s 50 th birthday. But never mind. I wish Dad (24) be at the airport to see you off, but he’s got some really important business that day. Suppose we (25) out to see you in June. Just a thought. Anyway, just remember, if you get into any trouble, we’re only a phone call anyway, and come what may , we’ll always be there for you. Love, Mum Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow by circling A, B, C, D to indicate your answer. ( 1 pt) CONSERVING THE WORLD’S NATURAL RESOURCES In the decade of the 1970s, the United Nations organized several important meeting on the human environment to study a very serious problem. We humans are destroying the world around us. We are using up all of our natural resources. We must learn to conserve them, or life will be very bad for our children and our grandchildren. There are several major parts to this problem. 1. Population. Most problems of the environment come from population growth. In 1700 there were 1.6 billion, in 1950 2.5 billion, and in 1980 4.4 billion. In the year 2000 there will be 6.3 billion. More people need more water, more food, more wood, and more petroleum. 2. Distribution. Scientists say there is enough water in the world for everyone, but some countries have a lot of water and some have only a little. Some areas get all their rain during one season. The rest of the year is dry. There are huge forests in the Amazon area of Brazil. In other parts of the world there is only desert. 3. Petroleum. We are using up the world’s petroleum. We use it in our cars and to heat our building in winter. Farmers use petrochemicals to make the soil rich. They use them to kill insects that eat plants. These chemicals go into rivers and lakes and kill the fish there. Thousands of people also die from these chemicals every year. Chemicals also go into the air and pollute it. Winds carry this polluted air to other countries and other continents. 4. Poverty. Poor farmers use the same land over and over. The land needs a rest so it will be better next year. However, the farmers must have food this year. Poor people cut down trees for fire wood. In some areas, when the trees are gone, the land become desert. However, people need wood to cook their food now. Poor people cannot save the environment for the future. We now have the information and the ability to solve these huge problems. However, this is not a problem for one country or one area of the world. It is a problem for all humans. The people and the nations of the world must work together to conserve the world’s resources. No one controls the future, but we can help make it. 26. We are using up all of our A. oceans B. homes C. farms D. natural resources 27. Most environmental problems come from A. forests B. population growth C. too much rain D. poor distribution 28. Good distribution means A. having things in the right places at the right time B. cutting down forests and selling them to other countries C. building water systems to carry water to farms D. conserving our natural resources. Thí sinh không được viết trên phần này, vì đây là phách sẽ rọc đi Page 7/8 29. Poor farmers don’t give their land a rest because A. They don’t have petrochemicals to kill insects. B. They don’t have enough land to let some of it rest each year. C. They need more water. D. They need firewood 30. Which one of these statements is not true ? A. People must work together to save the environment B. We have the ability to solve environmental problems C. We control the future. D We help make the future. Part seven: Writing Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it (1.5 pt) 1. Harry broke his leg, and also injured his shoulder. Not only 2. I will bring some water because I am afraid that there is no water supply. In case …………………………………………………………………… 3. But for the bad weather, it would have been a superb weekend. If …………………………………………………………………………………… 4. You can take any of the routes; it will still take you about three hours to get there. Whichever ……………………………………………………………………………… 5. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this disease. Enormous effort ……………………………………………………………………… Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Use the word given and other words as necessary. Do not change the form of the given word. (4 pts) 6. If you should hear anything, let me know. Should 7. 'You broke my camera!' Susan said to Richard. accused Susan ……………………………………………………………… her camera. 8. You're going too fast for me. keep I ……………………………………………………………… ………….… you! 9. I don't know Watanabe's reasons for her resigning. idea I ………………………………………………………………… Watanabe resigned. 10. Have you any desks in stock which are cheaper than this? desk Is this ……………………………………………………………… … … in stock? 11. If you found the missing money, what would you do? were What would you do gone missing? 12. We have agreed to meet again in a fortnight. been It has meet again in a fortnight. 13. Quite a few books are missing from the class library. returned Several members library books. 14. About 100 people were waiting for the late bus. arrived By about 100 people waiting. 15. Her car was the last car you’d expect to be stolen. very Thí sinh không được viết trên phần này, vì đây là phách sẽ rọc đi Page 8/8 Hers you’d expect to be stolen. Composition: (3pts) Some researches on how people live today state that life is much better today than it was in the past. Write a composition to express your opinion. Your composition should be about 200 words; you may compare the past and present living conditions, means of transport, communication, entertainment; you can express your agreement or disagreement with the statement. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… The end . – 2011 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Ngày thi: 29/03/2011 Đề thi có 08 trang và thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp trên đề thi này. thí sinh có 30 giây để hoàn chỉnh bài làm. Thí sinh phải đọc kỹ yêu cầu bài làm (bằng tiếng Anh) trong đề. Listen and number each five- day forecast (1 pt) a. Monday Tuesday