Question III: 15 points Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.. Question VII: 10 points Fill in the gap with one suitable word to complete the paragraph.. You turn on a TV an
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đề thi học sinh giỏi lớp 9 thcs cấp huyện
Năm học 2012 - 2013 Môn thi: tiếng anh
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút
Ngày thi: 26 tháng 11 năm 2012
Question I: Phonetics (5 points)
a, Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1 A ranger B teammate C parent D behavior
2 A overhead B repeat C cheap D treatment
3 A victim B resident C migrant D citizenship
b, Pick out the word whose main stressed syllable is different from the rest
1 A appear B escape C highlight D enroll
2 A academic B application C education D selection
Question II: (10 points) Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate form.
1 Her mother ( cook) dinner at 5 o’clock pm yesterday
2 My friend, Ba, was going to school, when he ( meet) _ me yesterday morning
3 The classroom always ( clean) before class
4 One of my classmates advised me ( not chat) on line It is waste of time
5 Before class he ( not finish) his homework yet
6 We ( not see) _ him for many years
7 This is one of the best books that I ( ever read)
8 Would you mind ( open) the window? It is too hot
9 I’d rather you (learn) harder for the exam
10 Your writings must ( write) in ink
Question III: (15 points) Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.
1 I never learn how to play guitar
2 His father sometimes gives him stamps other countries
3 I am very glad _ from you
4 A- “ I eat a little in the morning”
B - “ _”
A Neither do I B So do I C I eat a little, either D Yes I do
5 Jane wrote a notice on the board _ inform her classmates about the change in schedule
6 Excuse me, Sir! Could you show me to the nearest post office?
7 I am going to have a short rest as I a headache
Đề chính thức
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9 , after trying three times, he passed the examination
10 It was raining very so I took my umbrella
11 This is the oldest building the village
12 She never says a word: she’s as as a mouse
13 Surely David’s not going to drive, _ he?
14 This cloth very thin
15 you hurry, you will not catch the bus
Question IV: (10 points) Give the correct form of the word in the bracket.
Example: He said “ Good morning” a most friendly way.( FRIEND)
1 The girls _ chess are intelligent girls ( PLAY)
2 Did you watch the film on TV last night I am in it ( INTEREST)
3 He suggested out for dinner (GO)
4 He used all his to move the box ( STRONG)
5 The gas from the chemical factory was extremely ( HARM)
6 Their are too young to earn money for their living (CHILD)
7 I am looking forward to you ( MEET)
8 A Vietnamese girl Hong is living next door ( NAME)
9 It was a(n) day I never forget it ( ENJOY)
10 The big room makes us feel ( COMFORT)
Question V: (10 points) Rewrite each sentence, starting as shown, so that the meaning stays the same
Example: I have not enjoyed myself so much for years - It is
Answer: It is years since I enjoyed myself so much.
1 I don’t remember your phone number
- I wish
2 Did the Robinsons visit Tri Nguyen Aquarium?
- Was
3 “ What are you doing now ?” Mr Brown said to me
- Mr Brown asked
4 “ Do you often come back home after 11 pm ?” I asked Jack
- I asked Jack
5 My sister will stay on at school unless she finds a good job before September
- If my sister
6 The way to the beach is such a long way that it took them an hour to walk there
Trang 3- The way to the beach
7 It always takes me fifteen minutes to have breakfast
- I always spend
8 How long have they built this house?
- When ?
9 Dogs can swim better than cats can
- Cats can not
10 Tim will be eighteen next week
- It’s Tim’s
Question VI: (10 points) Find out one mistake in each sentence and correct it Example: The man is driving car very fastly fastly fast
1 Hoa is studying hardly for her exams
2 We feel very happily today
3 They will probably translate her new book in some foreign languages
4 He told to me that our teacher was sick
5 I think physics are more difficult than other subjects
6 The all students go home after school
7 Would you like going with us to the art club after finishing this exercise?
8 Could you help to carry some luggages for me, please?
9 Remember brushing your teeth before you go to bed
10 Soccer is the most popular in England It always takes places at weekends
Question VII: (10 points) Fill in the gap with one suitable word to complete
the paragraph
Example : 0 = problems
Energy is one of the (0) that many people are interested (1) It is not an unfamiliar word It is heard, said, discussed day after day It is close to everyone’s (2) life You turn on the lamp and it is (3) that gives you light You turn on a
TV and it is energy that gives you pictures and sound You ride a motorcycle and it is energy that gives you (4) You cook your meals and it is energy that gives you heat to boil rice
The problem is that the demand for energy is rising and that the price of energy is getting(5) and higher The supply of energy on earth is limited It cannot provide
us all forever The (6) of energy in the future is inevitable Therefore, saving energy is a must if we want to (7) to live in a safe and sound world
If we save energy, the(8) will be less polluted and our health will be better and we will live a more meaningful life and more happily Perhaps the best(9)
to the problem of energy is a source of clean energy coming from the sun: solar energy This kind of energy is easily available, free, and inexhaustible Furthermore,
it does not cause(10)
Question VIII: (5 points) Read the passage and choose the best answer:
I was born in Newcastle, a city in the North East of England Newcastle is on the bank of the River Tyne It is quite big, with a population of about 200,000 people
Trang 4There is a cathedral and a university There are five bridges over River Tyne, which link Newcastle to the next town, Gateshead, where there is one of the biggest shopping centers in the world A few years ago, the main industries were shipbuilding and coalmining, But now the chemical and soap industries are important I moved to London ten years ago but I often return to Newcastle I miss the people, who are very friendly, and I miss the beautiful countryside near the city, where there are so many hills and streams
1 Newcastle is
A a city near the North East of England B a small town in England
C a city in the North East of England D a city in the North of England
2 The population of Newcastle is
A 200,000 people B much less than 200,000 people
C much more than 200,000 people D about 200,000 people
3 Gateshead has one of in the world.
A the largest rivers B the most important shipbuilding industries
C the most beautiful countryside D the biggest shopping centers
4 According to the passage, the writer
A is still living in Newcastle B has never returned to Newcastle
C doesn’t live in Newcastle any more D has come back to live in Newcastle
5 Which of the following is NOT true about Newcastle ?
A Its people are friendly B Its main industry now is shipbuilding
C It has a cathedral and a university D It is next to Gateshead
Question IX: (5 points) Fill in each gap with a suitable preposition to complete the following sentences:
1 My village is about 120 kilometers…………the west of Ho Chi Minh city
2 We can see many international programs………… different channels
3 What can we do to spend less……… lighting?
4 I’m surprised …… the amount of traffic today I didn’t think it would be so busy
5 You remind me ……… somebody I knew a long time ago You look just like her -The end
-Họ tên thí sinh:……… , Số báo danh:…………