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Đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi lớp 9 tỉnh Nghệ An năm học 20152016 hayQuestion 1 (10 points). Choose the correct answer from A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences. Write it in ‘Your answers’ part.1. I dont think we have very much ______; we have very different opinions. A. together B. in common C. the sameD. similar 2. I’ve been working ______ quite a lot of pressure lately. A. in B. withC. on D. under3. Tom: He’s the best guitarist in our school. Mary: ______A. You can say that again. B. That’s fine. C. That’s OK D. Never mind.4. The pop group ______ for photographs with their fans.A. joinedB. setC. affordedD. posed 5. Mr. Larry Page______ to the last meeting, but he didnt because of sickness. A. must goB. had to goC. should goD. should have gone 6. It’s vital that our children’s handwriting should be ______.A. legible B. legitimateC. literateD. illiterate7. She bought ______ jacket when she was in Paris last year.A. a brown leather expensiveB. a leather brown expensiveC. an expensive brown leatherD. an expensive leather brown8. He had spent ______ time writing an essay on his childhood. A. a fewB. too manyC. a great deal of D. a large number of9. “My daughter, Jenny, tries to ______ to see me at least once a week,” Mrs. Jones told me.A. drop inB. go upC. come onD. call up10. ______, we eventually got home after the outdoor show.A. Soak to the skinB. Soaked to the skinC. Being soaking to the skinD. Our skin being soaked
Bài thi môn: TIẾNG ANH LỚP – BẢNG A Thời gian làm 150 phút (bao gồm phần nghe) Điểm Bằng số: ……………………….………… Bằng chữ: ……………………………… … Họ tên, chữ ký giám khảo Giám khảo 1: …………………………… ………………… Giám khảo 2: …………………………… ………………… Số phách SECTION A VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR Question (10 points) Choose the correct answer from A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences Write it in ‘Your answers’ part I don't think we have very much ; we have very different opinions A together B in common C the same D similar I’ve been working quite a lot of pressure lately A in B with C on D under Tom: He’s the best guitarist in our school Mary: A You can say that again B That’s fine C That’s OK! D Never mind The pop group for photographs with their fans A joined B set C afforded D posed Mr Larry Page to the last meeting, but he didn't because of sickness A must go B had to go C should go D should have gone It’s vital that our children’s handwriting should be A legible B legitimate C literate D illiterate She bought jacket when she was in Paris last year A a brown leather expensive B a leather brown expensive C an expensive brown leather D an expensive leather brown He had spent time writing an essay on his childhood A a few B too many C a great deal of D a large number of “My daughter, Jenny, tries to to see me at least once a week,” Mrs Jones told me A drop in B go up C come on D call up 10 , we eventually got home after the outdoor show A Soak to the skin B Soaked to the skin C Being soaking to the skin D Our skin being soaked Your answers: 10 Question (10 points) Read the text below and look carefully at each line Some of the lines are correct, and some have a word which should not be there If a line is correct, put a tick (√) by the number If a line has a word which should not be there, write it in ‘Your answers’ part Number and 00 have been done for you 0 WHY AM I LEARNING ENGLISH? English is the most widely spoken language in the world today It is a quite amazing how the use of English language has become so widespread The English is not as easy as Esperanto, which was especially written to be as easy as possible for people to learn, and not yet Esperanto is spoken by very few people around the world For many people English is not as more beautiful a language as French but it seems too late for French to catch up with English such as an international language German is quite a useful language if you are in business in Europe but it is not half as easy Sở GD&ĐT Nghệ An - Kỳ thi chọn HSG tỉnh lớp năm học 2015-2016 ……….√………… ……… a… …… …………………… …………………… …………………… …………………… …………………… …………………… Page of 7 10 to learn so as English, and people say it doesn't sound as pleasant as English English has been become so important that it is becoming more and more essential to get if you want to get a good job It is too early to say whether English will remain as influential as it is today but it looks like as it will be an international language for a long time Your answers: …………………… …………………… …………………… …………………… 10 Question (10 points) Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences Write it in ‘Your answers’ part The babysitter said, “Your kids have been a bit (TROUBLE) today.” My grandmother’s health got worse because she had suffered from constant (SLEEP) John felt very (COURAGE) when he failed the driving test the third time What I hate about Kate is her (RELY) Ants and bees are often described as the most popular (INDUSTRY) insects Many zoos fund (SCIENCE) research into animals and their behavior In fact, she is of mixed Mexican and Korean (PARENT) You can never be sure what he is going to He is so (PREDICT), I’m afraid Please complete and return the enclosed (QUESTION) _ by Friday 10 With the (EXCEPT) _ of the dessert, it was one of the most delicious meals we’ve ever had Your answers: 10 SECTION B READING COMPREHENSION Question (7 points) Complete this conversation using sentences marked by A-L Write it in ‘Your answers’ part There are FIVE extra sentences which you not need to use Jim: Hi, Ben How are you? A He always watches me and asks me why I’m Ben: Oh, not so good (1) _ Jim: Why? What’s the matter? Ben: I don’t think Mr Jackson likes me (2) _ Jim: Why would he that? Ben: I don’t know When he tells me to something, I it as fast as I can (3) _ Jim: Maybe Mr Jackson thinks you take too many breaks Ben: (4) _ Jim: Yes, and that’s good (5) _ But when you finish something, you should ask Mr Jackson if there’s anything else he wants you to Ben: Do you mean I should ask for more work? Jim: (6) _, he’ll see you have initiative Ben: Well, OK then (7) _ I’ll see you tomorrow Thanks Your answers: not working B You’re a great teacher C I’m very furious now D If you let him know you can handle more work E I’m not sure I can that I’m often exhausted after work, you know F I’m a little concerned about my job G Are you kidding me? H When I finish, I take a break until he gives me something else to I I guess I’ll think about what you’ve said J You’re a fast worker K If you don’t try harder L But I everything he tells me to Sở GD&ĐT Nghệ An - Kỳ thi chọn HSG tỉnh lớp năm học 2015-2016 Page of Question (8 points) Read the passage below and choose the correct answer for each question Write it in ‘Your answers’ part BODY TALK By Leonardo Lawrence You will probably laugh when I tell you that my interest in body language was sparked by a favorite professor of mine at university He mentioned “Pinocchio Syndrome” to me one wintry morning after claiming that I was rubbed my nose when giving excuses for being late to his lectures Apparently, when someone tells a lie, the person’s blood rushes to the nose and the extra blood makes it itchy So if you think someone is not being entirely honest with you, perhaps like my professor you should watch to see if they scratch their nose! This little example of non-verbal communication inspired me to become a body language expert Now, I earn my living by training people in non-verbal communication Knowing when someone is lying and knowing how to convince people you’re telling the truth are two of the most important skills you’ll ever learn For example, lawyers build their reputation on their deductive skills when crossexamining in court, while politicians need to rely on their powers of persuasion to gain support I have dedicated my life to studying the ways the human body gives more reliable information than the words we speak The words say one thing but the body may say something completely different This is the theory of body language and most of us are familiar with the basics We know that crossed arms can be seen as their defensive or aggressive, but what about facial expressions, gestures, posture, and the intonation of our speech? All of these volumes can be understood if you only know how to make sense of the signs Take the eyes, for instance If you told a lie, you would probably expect me to look away rather than look you full in the face However, this is not, as commonly thought, the sure sign of a lie, but the reflexive movements we make when we are trying to remember something Because of this, glancing away is not as easy to interpret as you might believe A good liar is not searching his memory for the truth, so he can quite easily look you straight in the eyes as he speaks to make the lie more convincing Here’s a tip, though Watch the pupil of the eye; does it change size? If it gets bigger, this is probably an involuntary sign that something is being hidden Body language is something that the majority of us cannot control; it’s what escapes when we’re concentrating on something else I might think I’m creating a good impression because my voice is strong and steady and my speech is clear, but the sweat pouring off my forehead and my constantly moving feet say otherwise Business clients are constantly in need of my services and I try to improve their confidence in themselves by teaching them about body language I give advice about handshakes, which should always be firm that people who live in warm climates stand a lot closer to one another than in cooler climates They may seem like minor matters, but these codes of behavior can be the key to making or breathing a business deal My working life gives me a great deal of satisfaction I feel that I’m providing a public service, but it is a service that has had its downside Whenever I meet someone new and I tell them what I for a living, they immediately put their guard up and they’re no longer relaxed They quite literally freeze in the attempt to hide all the signals that they assume I’m reading It makes life difficult at times, but I consider it a small price to pay for a job I enjoy so much The writer originally became interested in body language because _ A of a comment someone made to him B he wanted to know why people tell lies C he wanted to learn more about “Pinocchio Syndrome” D his professor recommended it to him According to the writer, non-verbal communication is important because _ A it helps lawyers to be more skillful B it can help make people believe what you want to tell them C politicians need to know when people are lying D it provides a unique way of earning one’s living Sở GD&ĐT Nghệ An - Kỳ thi chọn HSG tỉnh lớp năm học 2015-2016 Page of What does the writer assume about his readers? A They are able to change their intonation C They use only words to communicate B They need to develop good posture D They know something about the subject According to the writer, it is not easy to recognize when someone is lying because _ A they have an honest look on their face B they move their eyes very rapidly C listeners read their body language incorrectly D listeners not look into their eyes To have a positive effect on someone, you should try to avoid _ A making any facial expressions B having any involuntary reactions C giving the impression of not caring D moving your legs about too much What is the most important thing for businessmen to learn? A The laws of a particular country B The correct way to behave C The necessity of being polite D The skill of appearing confident Why people react in a negative way when they meet the writer? A They think he is too self-confident B They assume that he is always lying C They have heard about him previously D They believe he is studying them What we learn about the writer from the passage? A He makes a lot of money from his job B He travels the world giving advice C He is dedicated to his work D He trains body language experts Your answers: Question (10 points) Fill ONE suitable word into each numbered blank Write it in ‘Your answers’ part APRIL FOOLS' DAY On April Fools' Day, people in many countries play tricks on each other Usually, the tricks (1) making friends believe something ridiculous On this day you could, for example, tell a friend there is a huge spider on their shoulder If they believe you, you have succeeded (2) fooling them, and even if you only trick them for a second, you have (3) right to shout "April Fool!" This day, 1st April, is also known as All Fools’ Day In some countries, such as Ireland or Cyprus, you can only try to fool someone before twelve noon If you play tricks after midday, you will become the fool (4) So it is advisable for you to that in the morning (5) you for, all you want is fun rather than harm to others And if you don’t want to be foolish, be sensitive! But how did this (6) _ begin? Some say April Fools’ Day originated in France when that country adopted the new Gregorian calendar In the previous calendar, New Year was celebrated (7) _ 25 th March until 1st April, not on 1st January, as in the Gregorian calendar Some people refused to (8) _ the new calendar, and continued to celebrate the New Year in spring Other people made fun of them and laughed at them (9) _ they were old-fashioned and didn't want to change Now April Fools' Day has become a global tradition, and no one is safe! People play tricks on anyone, not just on (10) who don't want to change with the times Your answers: Sở GD&ĐT Nghệ An - Kỳ thi chọn HSG tỉnh lớp năm học 2015-2016 10 Page of SECTION C WRITING Question (5 points) Using the word in capital letters, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one Do not change the word given Write 2-5 words in total I got the impression that they weren't enjoying themselves SEEM They enjoying themselves We don't have any sugar left, so we must go and buy some RUN We sugar, so we must go and buy some Parking here is free after p.m PARK It doesn't here after p.m You should book your ticket beforehand if you want to get a good seat ADVANCE Your ticket if you want to get a good seat Was the film as good as you expected it to be or was it disappointing? LIVE Did the film .of it or was it disappointing? Question (10 points) Imagine you are an American student, who stayed in Mrs Lan’s house during your two-week volunteer campaign in a remote village Now you have backed home Write a letter to thank her for her special help and care to you and your friends during the time you stayed there You should write about 70-80 words Dear Mrs Lan, …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… … ………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………… ………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… Best wishes, Tom Sở GD&ĐT Nghệ An - Kỳ thi chọn HSG tỉnh lớp năm học 2015-2016 Page of Sở GD&ĐT Nghệ An - Kỳ thi chọn HSG tỉnh lớp năm học 2015-2016 Page of Question (20 points) Write about 180-200 words to give your opinion on the following topic: Should smart phones be banned among students? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………… ………………………………… ………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………… ………………………………… ………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………… ………………………………… ………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………… ………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… Sở GD&ĐT Nghệ An - Kỳ thi chọn HSG tỉnh lớp năm học 2015-2016 Page of ………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………… ………………………………… ………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………… Sở GD&ĐT Nghệ An - Kỳ thi chọn HSG tỉnh lớp năm học 2015-2016 Page of SECTION D LISTENING Listen to the recording and answer the questions that follow You will hear each recording THREE TIMES Question (5 points) Listen to Paul talking to a friend about his family What does each person do? Write a letter (A-H) next to each person Write it in ‘Your answers’ part There are TWO extra letters you don’t need to use Number has been done for you Your answers: H People Sally Paul David Paul’s father Paul’s mother Bill Jobs A bank clerk B doctor C farmer D shop assistant E stopped work F student G teacher H writer Question (5 points) Listen to Eric talking to Mary about the weekend Their friend, Carlos, is coming to visit them Choose the correct answer A, B, or C Write it in ‘Your answers’ part What does Carlos hate? A football B museums C shopping When is the football match? A Saturday morning B Saturday afternoon C Sunday afternoon Where are they going to eat on Saturday evening? A at home B in an Italian restaurant C in a Chinese restaurant What are they going to on Sunday morning? A go for a drive B get up late C go to the cinema Where are they going to have lunch on Sunday? A in a café B in a pub C at home Your answers: _THE END_ Sở GD&ĐT Nghệ An - Kỳ thi chọn HSG tỉnh lớp năm học 2015-2016 Page of