ĐỀ THI HSG lớp 9 môn TIẾNG ANH (6)

BÀI TẬP HỌC SINH GIỎI 9 I. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR Part 1 : Supply the correct verb tense. Last week I (walk)(1) home after playing tennis when it (start) (2) raining very heavily. "Oh, no. I (get)(3) soaked before I (reach)(4) home." I thought " I wish I (remember)(5) to bring my raincoat." But unfortunately I (leave)(6) it at home. " How stupid of me! I always (get)(7) to bring it with me." Luckily just then a friend of mine passed in her car and offered me a lift. "(You go)(8) home? she asked me, "or (you want)(9) to go for a drink?" " I think I'd rather you (take) (10) me home." I said. Part 2: Complete each sentence with a phrase from box A followed by a phrase from box B. Do not use any phrase more than once. A B clear up keep on advertising picked out rush into ring you back burst into tears is getting on well will be taking off got over brought him up as she waved goodbye. when I get home. anything in his new job. her tragic loss. until we find someone suitable. on her farm in Cornwall. in two hours' time the best display. his room before doing his homework 1. I'll 2. The plane 3. The boy was told to 4. Tom's grandmother 5. It was a long time before she 6. John 7. We'll have to 8. The competition judges 9. Daisy 10. Think about it. Don't II. READING Part 1: Read the following passages carefully, then choose the ONE best answer to each question Passage 1: At the age of sixty-five, Laura Ingalls Wilder began writing a series of novels for young people based on her early experiences on the American frontier(linh vuc) . Born in the state of Wiscosin in 1867, she and her family were rugged (khó nhọc) pioneers(người đi đầu) . Seeking(theo đuổi ) better farm land, they went by covered wagon(xe ngựa) to Missouri in 1869, then on to Kansas the next year, returning to Wisconsin in 1871, and traveling on to Minnesota and Lowa before settling(bố trí) permanently(cố định) in South Dakota in 1879. Because of this continuing moving, Wilder's early education took place sporadically(không thương xuyên) in a succession of one-room schools. From age thirteen to sixteen she attended school more regularly although she never graduated. At the age of eighteen, she married Almanzo James Wilder. They bought a small farm in the Ozarks, where they remained for the rest of their lives. Their only daughter, Rose, who had become a nationally known journalist, encouraged her mother to write. Serving as agent and editor, Rose negotiated(đàm phán thương lượng) with Harper's to publish her mother's first book, Little House on the Big Woods. Seven more books followed, each chronicling her early life on the plains. Written from the perspective(triển vọng, tiền đồ) of a child, they have remained popular with young readers from many nations. Twenty years after her death in 1957, more than 20 million copies had been sold, and they had been translated into fourteen languages. In 1974, a weekly television series, "Little House on the Prairie ", was produced based on the stories from the Wilder books. 1. What is the main topic of the passage? A. American pioneer life B. Children's literature C. A weekly television series D. Wilder' s career 2. Laura Ingalls Wilder began writing novels A. when she was a child on the frontier B. right after she moved to the Ozarks C. when she was a young mother D. after her sixty-fifth birthday 3. The author mentions all of the following events in the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder EXCEPT A. She went west by covered wagon B. She graduated from a one-room school C. She married Almanzo Wilder D. She had one daughter 4. Wilder's early education took place A. with great success B. for a long time C. at irregular intervals D. in a very efficient way 5. Written from the perspective of a child, they have remained popular THEY refers to A. the plains B. many nations C. more books D. young readers 6. It can be referred from the passage that A. Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote scripts for the television series. B. the Wilders were not happy living in the Ozarks. C. Wilder's daughter was not a successful writer. D. the Wilders books have a universal appeal. 7. Laura Ingalls Wilder died in A. 1967 B. 1957 C. 1947 D. 1977 8. Laura Ingalls Wilder's family lived forever in South Dakota since A. 1867 B. 1869 C. 1879 D. the age of 65 Passage 2: As trees grow old they add a new ring for each year, this discovery, it seems, was first made by Leonardo da Vinci, the famous Italian painter and scientist. It took a long time, however, before the serious study of tree rings started; this was done in Arizona by Andrew Ellicott Douglas. Douglas developed a simple technique for dating trees called cross-dating and for a period of over twenty years continued the study of tree rings. He spent much of his time in logging camps near Flagstaff. The Douglas method has been used by many scientists. Some of them used it to examine logs in Indian pueblo ruins; they were able to date the buildings right back to the tenth century. Others used it to date the world's oldest living trees, the bristlecone pines. 1. What can be inferred from the first paragraph? A. Leonardo made many discoveries. B. Leonardo was famous as a painter C. Leonardo was interested in the aging process D. Leonardo became famous because of his tree ring discovery. 2. What also can be inferred from the first paragraph? A. Leonardo started the serious study of tree rings. B. Leonardo's discovery was not developed for many years. C. Tree rings were studied in Arizona for a long time after Leonardo. D. Douglas was a famous Arizona scientist. 3. What can be inferred from the second paragraph? A. The term cross-dating was invented by Douglas. B. An uncomplicated method of tree-dating was discovered by Douglas. C. It took Douglas 20 years to developed a tree-dating technique. D. The technique of cross-dating was developed near Flagstaff. 4. What also can be inferred from the second paragraph? A. Logging camps are good places for studying tree rings. B. Douglas spent 20 years near Flagstaff. C. Douglas spent most of his life studying tree rings. D. There are courses for studying tree rings near Flagstaff. 5. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. The Douglas method has been used since the 10 th century. B. Indians used the Douglas method to examine loggs. C. The earliest known trees can be dated by the Douglas method. D. Indians used bristlecone pines to construct their buildings 6. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. American Indians lived in the region investigated nearly a thousand years ago. B. The Douglas method can be used to date all the 10 th century ruins. C. Scientists dated the bristlecone pine to the 10 th century. D. The Indian pueblo ruins were not as old as the bristlecone pines. 7. What was involved in the passage? A. Leonardo spent much of his time in logging camps near Flagstaff. B. Leonardo spent much of his time in logging. C. Leonardo spent much of his time in examining logs. D. None is correct. Part 2: Fill in each numbered space with ONE suitable word Six years ago when I was a student, I was (1) of money. So once a week I (2) to go home to see my parents and get a decent meal. Although I had a good relationship with my mother, I never got (3) well with my father. I could never live up to his high expectations of me. One day I did a (4) terrible thing. I stole some money from him. I asked him if he (5) lend me ten pounds. He refused saying he had (6) given me enough and it was (7) I became more responsible with money. You know what it is like (8) a student. I'd run out of money and wanted to take a girl out. When he refused I (9) him of being mean. and we had a terrible row. He left the house and I was (10) angry that I stole ten pounds from his wallet. When he (11) out that the money was gone, he (12) who had (13) it and banned me from the house. (14) then I have returned but he has never really forgiven me and still (15) down on me for (16) I did. My mother is very upset and I really (17) to work towards creating a happy relationship with my father for (18) own sakes. Half of me wants to say: " Sorry, Dad" while (19) other half still thinks he is ridiculous (20) having kept this attitude up for so long. III. WRITING Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. 1. In the briefcase you will find a map, a file and a calculator. The briefcase 2. Pierre emigrated to Brazil in 1991 and is still there. Pierre has 3. Are you sure that jacket is the right size for you? Does that jacket ? 4. There may be some delay in obtaining the permit. Perhaps there 5. I gave Ted the message, but he already knew about it. I needn't 6. He is a fascinating lecturer because he knows a lot about his subject. His wide 7. I'd prefer you to sign the contract without any further delay. I'd rather 8. Lola said she was sorry she had not attended the meeting. Lola apologized for 9. We know that feudalism lasted for hundreds of years in Europe. Feudalism 10. I was very sorry I wasn't able to see him off at the station. If only Part 2: In most lines of this text there is one unnecessary word. It is either grammatically wrong or does not make sense. Write the unnecessary words on the spaces on the right. Tick () any lines that are correct. In the United Kingdom women can see 1 their doctor on the average five times a 2 year, compared with a men who visit 3 their doctor about three times a year. 4 Two out of three women leave from their 5 GP's surgery clutching a prescription. Yet 6 women have been taking tablets without 7 knowing that what effect they may have on 8 their bodies, because of a scientific anomaly – 9 the most drugs are tested on the men. In addition, 10 there are well-known examples of the way drugs 11 and other substances should work differently 12 in women. The different balance of the fat and 13 muscle in men's and women's bodies affects to 14 the speed with which alcohol is absorbed and 15 broken down, for example. It is being predicted 16 that natural remedies will continue to gain 17 in the popularity as women, in particular, are 18 become more aware of the possible side-effects 19 of which the powerful drugs currently being prescribed 20 DẤP ÁN I. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR Part 1. 1. was walking 3. will get 5. had remembered 7. am always getting 9. do you want 2. started 4. reach 6. had left 8. Are you going 10. took Part 2. 1. I'll ring you back when I get home. 2. The plane will be taking off in two hours' time. 3. The boy was told to clear up his room before doing his homework. 4. Tom's grandmother brought him up on her farm in Cornwall. 5. It was along time before she got over her tragic loss. 6. John is getting on well in his new job. 7. We'll have to keep on advertising until we find someone suitable. 8. The competition judges picked out the best display. 9. Daisy burst into tears as she waved goodbye. 10. Think about it. Don't rush into anything. II. READING: 35 points Passage 1. (8 points) Q # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Key D D B C C D B C Passage 2. (7 points) Q # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Key C B B A C B D Part 3. 1. short 4. very 7. time 10. so 13. done 16. what 19. the 2. had 5. could 8. being 11. found 14. since 17. try 20. in 3. on 6. already 9. accused 12. knew 15. looked 18. our III. WRITING 1. In the briefcase you will find a map, a file and a calculator. The briefcase 1. The briefcase contains a map, a file and a calculator. 2. Pierre emigrated to Brazil in 1991 and is still there. Pierre has 2. Pierre has been living/lived in Brazil since 1991. 3. Are you sure that jacket is the right size for you? Does that jacket ? 3. Does that jacket really fit you? 4. There may be some delay in obtaining the permit. Perhaps there 4. Perhaps there will be some delay in obtaining the permit. 5. I gave Ted the message, but he already knew about it. I needn't 5. I needn't have given Ted the message because he already knew about it. 6. He is a fascinating(hấp dẫn, lôi cuốn ) lecturer because he knows a lot about his subject. His wide 6. His wide knowledge of his subject makes him/means he is a fascinating lecturer. 7. I'd rather you signed the contract without any further delay. I'd rather 7. I'd prefer you to sign the contract without any further delay. 8. Lola said she was sorry she had not attended the meeting. Lola apologized for 8. Lola apologized for not attending/ having attended the meeting. 9. We know that feudalism lasted for hundreds of years in Europe. Feudalism 9. Feudalism is known to have lasted for hundreds of years in Europe. 10. I was very sorry I wasn't able to see him off at the station. If only 10. If only I had been able to see him off at the station. Part 1 . (10 points) Part 2. (20 points) 1 can 11  2 the 12 should 3 a 13 the . 4  14 to 5 from 15  6  16 being 7  17  8 that 18 the 9 19 are 10 the 20 which Đề số 21: Trờng thcs nguyễn du Đề thi Quảng Xơng chọn đội tuyển đi thi học hsg cấp huyện lớp 9 THCS Năm học 2005-2006 Môn tiếng anh Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút ( Không kể thời gian giao đề ) Question 1: Supply the correct forms of the verbs in brackets. 1. People always (blame) their circumstances for what they are. 2. Over the years, She (collect) thousands of stamps. 3. "Where is Jane?" "Down stairs sir" ."She (greet) the guests." 4. We dont enjoy (use) as cheap labour. 5. I can't help (feel) sorry for the hungry children. If only there (be) peace in the world. 6. I am sure the letter won't arrive in time unless it (send) by air 7. The vase (break) when it (move) to the other room. 8. I was just about (leave) the office when the phone rang. Question 2: Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete sentences 1. That company has 2000 (employ) 2. I dont know why they call him a (lie) 3. The old hotel we used to stay at has been (modern) 4. Conservationists believe that we should preserve the rainforests in the world. ( tropic) 5. The little village is very quiet and at night. (peace) 6. Women nowadays have more to participate in social activities (free) 7. The of the new guest caused trouble to my aunt. (arrive) 8. She cut herself and it's quite badly. (blood) 9. His parents are very of him (pride) 10. Every week, there are two from Ha Noi to Nha Trang. (fly) Question 3: Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D ) for each space Jeans are very popular with young people all (1) the world. Some people say that jeans are the "uniform" of (2) But they haven't always been popular. The story of jeans started (3) two hundred years ago. People in Genoa, Italy made pants. The cloth (4) in Genoa was called "jeanos". The pants were called "jeans". In 1850, a saleman (5) California began selling pants made of canvas. His name was Levi Strauss. (6) they were so strong, "Levi's pants" became (7) with gold miners; farmers and cowboys. Six years (8) ; Levis began making his pants with blue cotton (9) called denim. Soon after, factory workers in the United States and Europe began (10) jeans. Young people usually didn’t wear them. 1. A.in B. on C.over D.above 2. A.youth B. young C. youger D.youngest 3. A.lots B. much C. most D. almost 4. A.make B. makes C. making D. made 5. A.in B. on C. at D. with 6. A.Although B. But C. Because D. So 7. A.famous B. popular C. good D. wonderful 8. A.late B. later C. latest D. last 9. A.cloth B. clothing C. cloths D. clothes 10. A.wear B. wearing C. wore D. worn Question 4: Choose the one sentence that has same meaning to the root one. 1. Would you mind waiting outside the office? A. Did you wait outside the office? B. Did you see anyone waiting outside the office? C. Will you wait outside the office? D. Do you enjoy waiting outside the office? 2. I used to go to the cinema on Saturdays . A. I usually went to the cinemal on Saturdays. B. I got used to going to the cinema on Saturdays. C. I didn’t go to the cinema on Saturdays D. I usually go to the cinema on Saturdays. 3. You feel unhealthy because you don’t take any exercise. A. if you took more exercise, you would feel healthier. B. If you take more exercise, you will feel healthier. C. If you were healthier, you would take more exercise. D. If you don’t take any exercise, you will feel unhealthy. 4. "Do you know Trang's address?" he asked me. A. He asked me for Trang's address. B. He asked me if someone knew Trang's address. C. He asked me if I know Trang's address. D. He asked me if I knew Trang's address. Question 5: a/ There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the mistakes and correct it. [...]... thi chọn đội tuyển đi thi học hsg cấp huyện lớp 9 THCS Năm học 2005-2006 Môn tiếng anh Question 1: Supply the correct forms of the verbs in brackets 1 2 3 4 5 They (see) to go out three times a day Passengers (travel) on this bus bought their tickets in books Writing many letters (make) her happy Do you hear someone (cry) softly in the next room? I (have) my house (paint) That's why there is all this... long as You donot have to pay for elementary education in Viet Nam Elementary education 9. He was a fool to say that It is 10.Living in the city is exciting Some people find Đề số 23: Phòng Giáo Dục Quảng Xơng Đề thi chọn đội tuyển đi thi học hsg cấp tỉnh lớp 9 -thcs Năm học 2004-2005 Môn tiếng anh Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút ( Không kể thời gian giao đề ) Question 1: Supply the correct... to be (9 - succeed), as the inhabitants of No.13 refused to talk to them So on the (10 - advise) of local police, the matter is now in the hands of the court Question 3: Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word When you hear the word "bank", what do you think of ? A (1) to put money? The land on the edge of a river? To depend on something or someone ? If you choose any of (2) things,... difficulty) 10.The farmers had applied new technology in their fields The output of rice was raised (Combine with: Thanks to which ) Đề số 24: Phòng Giáo Dục Quảng xơng Đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi lớp 9 THCS Năm học 2003 - 2004 môn Tiếng Anh Thời gian : 120 phút ( Không kể thời gian giao đề) Question 1: a-Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form 1 ( father to his children) : You may go out now but... computer may control the printing 9 can be no doubt about it., producing a newspaper in an entirely different 10 .now 1.a.before b after c.ago d yet 2.a.a b.some c.an d.over 3.a.to b.by c.through d.with 4.a.hardly b.mostly c partly d.very 5.a.They b.Which c.This d.All 6.a.switched b.started c.stopped d.moved 7.a.gives b.occurs c.goes d.happens 8.a.computer b.editor c.typist 9. a.It b There c.You 10.a.skill... out (4) meaning is appropriate Choosing the correct meaning of a word depends on .(5) things First, it depends on the words and (6) surrounding your particular word The other words and sentences give you context clues .(7), the meaning depends on how the word is (8) in the sentence Is it a noun, a verb, (9) adjective or part of a phrase? Knowing the word's part of speech will (10) you discover... you give this book back to me?" speech) 5 Seldom did people travel far from home years ago ( change into Reported (Use the ordinary word order) 6 He was given a gift So were you.( Join into one sentence, using "as well") 7 You may be intelligent, but you should be careful about this ( start with "No matter " 8 He made a great discovery He was very proud of it ( Combine into one sentence) 9 Lan found... prepositions 1 Translate this article English for me, please 2 Donna is thinking of importing flowers Vietnam 3 They have only been there a few minutes 4 The canoe overturned and evryone fell the deep water 5 I'll come to pick her at 8 o'clock Question 6: Change the following sentences into reported speech 1 "Please call me at 6 o'clock tomorrow morning", said Mai 2 "Are you interested in this Language... Everything is all right, ? 4 Everyone took the test, ? Question2: Complete the following sentences with an appropriate form of the word in the brackets 1 It is very to live in a damproom ( health ) 2 Many families have to live in hostels ( home ) 3 Artists are people ( creat ) 4 I this morning, and was late for school (sleep) 5 We have a newspaper (week) 6 A person is one who is kind (think)... ought to get it cut Your hair is long It 3 Does this camera belong to you ? Do 4 I will call the police if you don't leave me alone ! Unless 5 Couldn't you find a better hotel ? Is this 6 It took us 3 hours to open the door We 7 Mark is too young to get married Mark is not 8 He never has enough money He's always 9 He could not afford to buy the car The car 10 She . 8 that 18 the 9 19 are 10 the 20 which Đề số 21: Trờng thcs nguyễn du Đề thi Quảng Xơng chọn đội tuyển đi thi học hsg cấp huyện lớp 9 THCS Năm học 2005-2006 Môn tiếng anh Thời gian làm. Laura Ingalls Wilder died in A. 196 7 B. 195 7 C. 194 7 D. 197 7 8. Laura Ingalls Wilder's family lived forever in South Dakota since A. 1867 B. 18 69 C. 18 79 D. the age of 65 Passage 2: As trees. Nam. Elementary education 9. He was a fool to say that It is 10.Living in the city is exciting Some people find Đề số 23: Phòng Giáo Dục Đề thi chọn đội tuyển đi thi học hsg cấp tỉnh lớp 9 -thcs Quảng