Đề thi HSG cấp tỉnh lớp 9 môn anh chuyên năm 2016 2018

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH SÓC TRĂNG Năm học 2017-2018 Đề thức Mơn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp (Thời gian làm 150 phút, không kể phát đề) Đề thi có trang - Thí sinh làm giấy làm - Thí sinh làm phần nghe hiểu trước A Listening (3.0 points) Part You will hear five short conversations You will hear each conversation twice There is one question for each conversation For questions 1- Put a tick () under the right answer (1.0 point) Example: What time does the earliest train to Nottingham leave? Who is the woman’s brother? How many pets does David have? What is their flight number? What did the woman order? Which shirt will the man wear? Part Listen to John talking to a friend about a school sports day For questions 6-10, write a letter (A-H) next to each person You will hear the conversation twice (1.0 point) D Example: John PEOPLE Susan Jenny Peter Sam 10 Amy SPORTS      A football B tennis C swimming D 100 meter / metre race E high jump F hockey G high jump H table tennis Part Listen to Aisling telling Michael about a new supermarket For questions 11-15 tick A, B, or C You have 20 seconds to look at the questions You will hear the conversation twice (1.0 point) Example: A yesterday  When did the new supermarket first open? B last month  C last week  11 Who did Aisling find out about the supermarket from? A her mother  B her teacher  C her best friend  12 What does Michael think of the new supermarket building? A It’s modern looking  B It’s very big  C It’s very ugly looking  13 Where can shoppers buy furniture? A on the ground floor  B on the first floor  C on the second floor  14 What does Aisling say about the special offer? A It starts next week  B People aren’t interested in it  C It will be popular  15 How far away is the nearest bus stop? A less than 100 meters  B half a kilometer  C about a kilometer  B Grammar and use (7.0 points) Part Circle the best answer (2.0 points) Be quiet, please Our principal would like to a few words A tell B talk C mention D say being ill, she still went to class yesterday A Because B Despite C Since D Even though Can you give me the for carrot soup? A recipe B method C formula D order Phu: “I’m sorry about that!” - Quang: “ _!” A You’re welcome B That’s right C It’s OK D Of course Australia is one of the countries A English speaking B English spoken C spoken English D speaking English It’s a good idea for Mr Bill to see his doctor regularly for a medical A control B revision C check up D investigation Lan’s sister bought jacket when she was in Taiwan last month A a leather brown expensive B a brown leather expensive C an expensive leather brown D an expensive brown leather Kathy: “Have a nice weekend!” - Amy: “ ” A I’m going to take it easy B Thanks You too! C Are you going anywhere? D Do you have any plan? A new study group has been by the United Nations A made up B put up C set up D drawn up 10 Jane’s parents wouldn’t her go to the demonstration A let B permit C allow D agree Part Use the correct form of the words in parentheses (1.4 points) Hoang has the _ to become a professional badminton player (ABLE) We don’t know why they call Peter a (LIE) My grandfather wants me to have this photograph _ (LARGE) Tony is very generous Everyone admires his _ (SELFISH) Ants and bees are described as insects (INDUSTRY) They are awaiting the test results (ANXIETY) The article I read the day before was quite That’s why I keep it for later reference (INFORM) Part Identify the one underlined word or phrase A, B, C or D that should be corrected or rewritten (1.4 points) Some people believe that (A) humans will never (B) use away (C) all the natural resources of (D) the earth Each year (A) people around the world spending (B) billions of dollars buying (C) goods on the internet (D) Lora hardly never (A) misses an (B) opportunity to play (C) in (D) the tennis tournaments Alex always wishes (A) that he owned (B) a modern racing car (C), but he didn’t (D) It was (A) an extremely (B) frightened (C) experience in (D) his life It was surprising (A) that the storm (B) had caused (C) little destroy (D) in the area She was (A) waiting nervous (B) in the waiting (C) room for (D) the interview Part Circle the correct form or tense of the verb (1.2 points) Would you mind if I some photos of you? A to take B taking C took D take The road to those villages several times this year A has been repaired B are repaired C is repaired D have been repaired Mrs Nga’s children are used to up after school every day A pick B being picked C be picked D picking I would rather you me the truth A to tell B tell C telling D told When Phuc came in, the lesson A taught B was being taught C was teaching D was taught The holiday’s over, but I wish we somewhere else A had gone B have gone C was going D went Part Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part of the following sentences (1.0 point) All students can take part in the annual English-speaking competition A happening once a month B happening once a term C happening once a year D happening twice a year Sue was offered a job as a translator but she turned it down A got it B refused it C accepted it D considered it We spent an enjoyable afternoon boating in the river A free B comfortable C boring D pleasant Tidal waves are the result of an abrupt shift in the underwater movement of the earth A sudden B slight C clear D impressive Finally, we’ll have to make the decision ourselves A Basically B Ultimately C Generally D Consequently C Reading (4.0 points) Part Read the passage below and circle the correct answer A, B, C, or D (1.0 point) The media are the means by which people learn what is (1) in the city, in the country and in the world The news media can be classified (2) two general categories: the categories of print media and electronic media Print media use the written material to communicate news to (3) Electronic media use air waves to (4) news to homes, offices and public places Print media are usually divided into magazines and newspapers Most newspapers are printed news daily For example, the newspaper “The New York Time” is (5) daily However, Newsweek and Time magazines are published once a week The electronic media are (6) divided into radio and television (7) news is news that you listen to In the United States many radio (8) broadcast five minutes of news every hour Television news is news that you not only listen to but also watch In Canada and the United States, for example, many people watch an hour of news on TV at six o’clock in the evening In the future, new categories of news media will (9) even today computers are beginning to influence the transmission and reception (10) news A showing A for A spectators B making B into B viewers C doing C about C readers D happening D to D listeners A send A taken A generally A Magazines A buildings A invent 10 A at B get B published B completely B Print B houses B discover B of C receive C brought C carefully C Radio C offices C develop C for D offer D made D especially D Newspaper D stations D disappear D into Part Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE word in each space (2.0 points) SAFE CAMPING Camping in the country is usually great fun, but sometimes things can go wrong Accidents can happen, so it is essential to think about safety (1) before you go and while you are there This will prevent your fun camping trip turning into something less pleasant Firstly, you need to plan ahead Check out the weather forecast a few days in (2) _ and watch out for any reports of fires in the area you are thinking of going to (3) _ an emergency kit in case you or anyone with you has an accident or illness while you are there Choose your campsite carefully, avoiding any places (4) _ there is risk of flooding before you put up your tent, make (5) _ there are no sharp objects on the ground, or ants or wasps’ nests nearby In order to keep insects out of the tent, close it whenever you go in or out If you need a camp fire for cooking, be (6) _ not to build it anywhere near your tent, and before you go to bed, remember to put it out completely, preferably (7) _ lots of water After meals, pick up any bits of food that (8) _ be left on the ground, as these can attract insects - or larger creatures It also makes senses, for the same reason, to keep (9) _ food in closed containers away from the camp You don’t want a hungry bear or another (10) _ suddenly appearing in your tent! Part Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answers (1.0 point) The search for alternative sources of energy has led in various directions Many communities are burning garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity Converting waste products to gases or oil is also an efficient way to dispose of wastes Experimental work is being done to derive Synthetic fuels from coal, oil shale and coal tars Other experiments are underway to harness power with giant windmills Geothermal power is also being tested Some experts expect companies to revive hydroelectric power derived from streams and rivers Fifty years ago hydroelectric power provided one third of the electricity used in the United States, but today it supplies only four percent The oceans are another potential source of energy Scientists are studying ways to convert the energy of ocean currents, tides and waves to electricity Experiments are also underway to make use of the temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy Which is the best title of the passage? A New Discoveries in Geothermal Power B The Use of Water Production for Energy C The Search for Alternative Sources of Energy D Efficient Ways of Disposing of Waste Fifty years ago one third of the electricity in the United States was provided by A water B waste products C wind D oil In the second paragraph, the phrase “Synthetic fuels” could be best replaced by which of the following? A Low burning fuels B Artificial made fuels C Biological fuels D Fast burning fuels Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an alternative source of energy? A Synthetic fuels B Burning of garbage C Geothermal power D Electricity According to the author, the impracticality of using coal, shale oil and coal tars as sources of energy is due to A the lack of technology B the scarcity of sources C their being money consuming D their being time consuming D Writing (6.0 points) Part Rewrite the following sentences so that they are the nearest in meaning to the sentences before them (2.0 points) Mai’s presence made him feel better * He felt _ He dislikes it when people criticize him unfairly * He objects She regrets speaking to him so rudely yesterday * She wishes _ Tommy understood very little what the teacher said * Tommy could hardly _ His lawyer said he shouldn’t say anything to the police * His lawyer advised _ Part Rewrite the following sentences, using the word given in capital Do not change this word in any way (2.0 points) Ex: I hadn’t made speeches before, so I was very nervous (USED)  Because I wasn’t used to making speeches, I was very nervous Fresh fruit is plentiful at this time of year (SHORTAGE) * There is _ Tung’s effort really impressed the audience and judges (LEFT) * It was We have to go to bed early (ALLOWED) * We The first May Day meeting was held in America (IN) * America is If you worry, you will find it difficult to get to sleep (MORE) * The Part Write a paragraph with 150 words about the importance of fresh water in our life (2.0 points) * Note: Don’t write your name or your school’s name - THE END - SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO SÓC TRĂNG KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH Năm học 2016-2017 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp (Thời gian làm 150 phút, không kể phát đề) Đề thi có trang - Thí sinh làm giấy làm - Thí sinh làm phần nghe hiểu trước A Listening (3.6 points) Part You will hear people talking in eight different situations For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B or C) (1.6 points) You hear a woman leaving a message on an answer phone What does she want to do? A postpone a meeting B cancel a meeting C change the location of a meeting You overhear a woman talking about a meal she had in a restaurant What does she say about her meal? A The food looked unappetizing B She did not finish the main dish C It was not good value for money You hear a man remembering something that once happened to him What is he talking about? A a meeting that led to his becoming a famous model B the part that he played in the development of a toy C the opportunity to take up a new profession You overhear a conversation at a reception desk in a sports club What is the woman trying to do? A clarify some information B obtain some literature C correct a mistake On the radio, you hear a man talking about new research into the human body According to the man, when is the best time to take exercise? A in the morning B in the afternoon C in the evening You hear a man and a woman talking about their daughter’s school ski trip being cancelled Which view is expressed? A The school should have been able to solve any problems B The teachers concerned should go ahead with the trip C It may be possible to arrange an alternative trip You hear a man who designs websites, talking about his work Which client is he designing a website for at the moment? A a football club B an artist C a hotel You overhear a woman talking on the phone Why didn’t she catch her usual train? A She had the wrong ticket B She was standing on the wrong platform C She was waiting at the wrong time Part On a travel programme, you will hear a man, Jeremy Clark, reporting from Mapé, a tropical island where people go on holiday For questions 9-18, complete the sentences (2.0 points) Mapé - a tropical island Jeremy has spent a (9) _ on the holiday island of Mapé, and he’d like to stay longer Most tourists arrive at Mapé in what’s called a (10) _ which connects it to another island On one side of Jeremy’s hotel there is the beach; on the other there is a (11) The best thing about Port Mapé is the wonderful (12) _ which is held in the evening Jeremy travelled around the island on a (13) _ which he hired The northern part of the island has both beautiful (14) _ and frightening roads Jeremy was particularly impressed by the (15) _ of the fish he saw from the beach In a bay near Jeremy’s hotel, it’s possible to windsurfing and (16) _, but not other sports Jeremy describes the locally produced hotel food as both (17) _ and _ Jeremy mentions (18) _ as a type of food unavailable on the island B Grammar and use (6.4 points) Part Choose the best answer (2.0 points) It’s too early in the to expect many visitors to the town A time B calendar C season D term Please move in more people can get on the bus A when B even though C or else D so that Girl: “Would you like a cup of coffee?” - Boy: “ .” A Yes, that’s right B Yes, please C Yes, I would D Yes, I He read his article on the website last night, ? A doesn’t he B did he C didn’t he D hasn’t he Our house needs _ A painting B to paint C be painted D paint Jack: “Congratulations on passing the final examination.” - Lily: “ _.” A You can say that again B Never mind C You are welcome D Thanks It’s very kind of you to say so All the _ of the dances went to charity A finances B rewards C results D points my shyness, they refused to give me the job as a receptionist A Instead of B As for C Despite D Due to I couldn’t her She is a fast runner A get away B catch up with C come up with D bring back 10 Margaret didn’t remember what I her the day before A had told B told C have told D would tell Part Use the correct form of the words in parentheses (1.6 points) Scott built his own boat in a _ in his garden (WORK) Don’t depend on him; he’s a very _ person (RELY) Housework has _ been regarded as women’s work (TRADITION) It’s hard to imagine the _ of hand phones nowadays (POPULAR) He’s quite an person He plays lots of sports and goes running every day (ENERGY) Some designers have _ the Ao dai by printing lines of poetry on it (MODERN) Her father is a famous _ (LINGUISTICS) _, we intended to go to Japan, but then we decided to go to Korea (ORIGIN) Part Identify the one underlined word or phrase A, B, C or D that should be corrected or rewritten (1.6 points) Florida has become (A) the twenty - seventh (B) state (C) in the United States on (D) March 3, 1845 All the students are looking forward to (A) spending (B) their free time relax (C) in the sun (D) this summer John’s parents (A) are very glad that he has done (B) lots of (C) progress (D) this school year Some relatives of mine (A) like staying (B) at their cabin on (C) Lake Omega every summer holidays (D) Could (A) you please look at (B) my children when (C) I’m away (D)? Because of (A) the long questions (B), Peter could not hardly (C) finish the test on time (D) The Smiths are very proud of (A) that their (B) son always gets high marks in (C) his courses (D) The teacher told (A) his students to close their (B) books, stand up immediately (C) and listened to (D) his instructions Part Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part of the following sentences (1.2 points) He doesn’t like to work for his wife’s mother A mother of his wife’s B mother of his C mother-in-law D mother of his wife The UFO stayed in the sky for about thirty seconds, and then it went away A disappeared B appeared C flew D traveled He was proud of his son’s accomplishment A endurance B determination C first attempt D achievement The roof collapsed under the weight of snow A put away B fell in C pulled down D broke off It’s risky to climb to the top of that tree A dangerous B brave C normal D unusual I must think that matter over carefully before I answer you A memorize B remember C consider D decide C Reading (4.0 points) Part Read the passage below and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D (2.0 points) Everyone wants to reduce pollution but the pollution (1) is as complicated as it is serious It is complicated (2) much pollution is caused by things that benefit people For example, (3) from automobiles causes a large percentage of air pollution But the automobile (4) transportation for millions of people Factories (5) many of materials that pollute the air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people Thus, to end (6) greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to stop using many things that (7) them Most of the people not want to that, of course But pollution can be (8) reduced in several ways Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the amount of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause Governments can pass and enforce laws that (9) businesses and (10) to stop, or cut down on certain polluting activities A work A while A liquid A provides A bring A or A motivate A so A request 10 A surrounding B problem B so B fire B affords B discharge B that B harm B little B require B traffic C accident C that C exhaust C takes C cause C to C benefit C that C forbid C commercials D event D because D gas D carries D offer D so D encourage D gradually D prevent D individuals Part Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE word in each space (2.0 points) I’d like to talk about some of the problems that students face (1) they follow a course of study through the medium of English (2) English is not their mother tongue The problems can be (3) into three broad categories: psychological, cultural and linguistic The first two categories mainly affect those (4) come to study in Britain I’ll comment only briefly on these two categories and then spend most of the time looking at linguistic difficulties apply to everyone Some of the common psychological problems really involve fear of the unknown: for (5) , whether one’s academic studies will be too difficult Looking at the cultural problems, we can see that some of them are of a very practical nature, e.g arranging satisfactory accommodation Others are less easy to define (6) largest category seems to be linguistic Let’s look at this (7) some details Most students, in their (8) countries, will have little opportunity to practise using (9) When foreign learners first have the opportunity to speak to an English-speaking person they may have a shock: they often have great (10) in understanding D Writing (6.0 points) Part Rewrite the following sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentences before them (2.0 points) Nam finds it hard to drive on the left * Nam is not He is trying to give up smoking * He is making She wore dark glasses and a wig so that no one could recognize her * To avoid Mary was the only student absent from class * Apart Success depends on hard work * The harder Part Rewrite the following sentences, using the word given in capital Do not change this word in any way (2.0 points) Ex: I hadn’t made speeches before, so I was very nervous (USED)  Because I wasn’t used to making speeches, I was very nervous You will start to feel better as soon as this drug is effective (EFFECT) * The moment She is proud of being able to communicate in English effectively (PRIDES) * She My dad is now abroad and I am in charge of the office (UNDER) * My dad has As long as you keep calm, you can pass the driving test (SECRET) * Keeping calm 5 The exam wasn’t as hard as I expected (THAN) * The exam Part It is said that English is a useful language Do you think so? Write a passage (not more than 180 words) about your idea (2.0 points) * Note: Don’t write your name or your school’s name - THE END Họ tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: Chữ ký Giám thị 1: Chữ ký Giám thị 2: ... DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO SÓC TRĂNG KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH Năm học 2016- 2017 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Mơn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp (Thời gian làm 150 phút, không kể phát đề) Đề thi có trang - Thí sinh làm... can happen, so it is essential to think about safety (1) before you go and while you are there This will prevent your fun camping trip turning into something less pleasant Firstly, you... said he shouldn’t say anything to the police * His lawyer advised _ Part Rewrite the following sentences, using the word given in capital Do not change this word in any way (2.0