PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC- ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI NĂM HỌC 2009 -2010 HUYỆN TRỰC NINH Môn : Tiếng Anh 9 Thời gian : 120 phút ( không kể thời gian giao bài ) ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Chú ý : Thí sinh làm bài vào tờ giấy này Họ và tên thí sinh dự thi . Ngày tháng năm sinh . Trường THCS . Họ tên chữ ký GT1 . Họ tên chữ ký GT2 . Họ, tên và chữ ký 2 giám khảo Giám khảo 1: . Giám khảo 2 : I. Circle the letter A, B, C or D before the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in each line. 1- A. candy B. sandy C. many D. handy 2- A. given B. risen C. ridden D. whiten 3. A. vacation B. association C. language D. separate 4. A. comprise B. Chinese C. primary D. addition 5. A. wealth B. meat C. peaceful D. beaches II. Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences. 1. Sending emails is a/ an . way to communicate with other people. A. effective B. dangerous C. interested D. happy 2. I had my watch ………… . A. steal B. to steal C. be stolen D. stolen 3. There is a river …………… across the village. A. flowing B. to flowing C. flow D. flowed 4. The material used to make jeans was very . and it didn’t wear out easily. A. hardly B. difficult C. strong D. solid 5. During the trip to Japan, we . a lot of pictures. A. took B. did C. made D. got 6. Because the weather is very hot, she is not feeling today A. well B. bad C. strong D. healthy 7. He never goes fishing in winter, . ? A. doesn’t he B. isn’t he C. does he D. hasn’t he 8. Her parents never . her to go out after 8 p.m. A. make B. let C. allow D. agree 9. She is accustomed …………… getting up early. A. with B. by C. for D. to 10. Lot of people yoga to relax and improve their health. A. give up B. take up C. make D. practice III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete the passage: Singapore is an island country and the smallest country in South East Asia. Singapore (1) ___ of 63 island, including the main island itself. The (2) ___ of Singapore is about 697.2 Sq km, about Số báo danh Điểm của bài thi Bằng số : Bằng chữ: . 1 23% of Singapore’s land area comprises forests and (3) _____ reserves. The capital and largest city is Singapore City and the (4)___ in June 2006 was about 4 million. Singapore has a tropical rainforest (5) ___, its temperatures range from 22 degree Celsius to 34 degree Celsius, Singapore is also a (6) ______ country with Buddhism and Muslims, Taoism, Sikhism, Hinduism and others. The (7) ________ language of Singapore is Malay, English, Chinese and Tamil are also official languages. Today, Singapore has one of the highest (8) ________ of living in Asia , with its (9) ____ centered on the production of electronic items, ship building, petroleum refining, (10) ___, and international trade. 1. A. includes B. comprises C. consists D. combines 2. A. area B. region C. field D. land 3. A. nature B. natural C. naturalized D. naturally 4. A. separation B. association C. minorities D. population 5. A. weather B. climate C. atmosphere D. temperature 6. A. multiracial B. multicolored C. multireligious D. multicultural 7. A. nation B. nation’s C. national D. international 8. A standards B. aspects C. levels D. samples 9. A. economic B. economy C. economical D. economics 10. A. tour B. tourist C. touristy D. tourism IV. Fill in each blank with one suitable word. I strongly believe that it is important to (1. ___________) uniforms when students are at school. Firstly, uniforms (2. ______________) the children to take pride (3. ___________) being students of the school they are going to because they are wearing uniforms with (4. ____________ bearing their school’s name. Secondly, wearing uniform helps students feel (5. ____________) in many ways. They all start from the same place no matter they are (6._____________) or unweathy. They are really friends to one another (7. ___________) one school roof. Last but not least, it is practical (8.____________) wear uniforms. It doesn’t take you time to think of (9. ____________) to wear every day. In conclusion, all students, from (10._____________) to high schools should wear uniforms. V. Give the correct form of the bolded words in brackets. 1. Bien Hoa is an _________________ city in the south of VietNam. ( industry ) 2. She felt alone and _______________. ( friend ) 3. English and French are Canada’s _____________ language. ( office ) 4. He wants to make a good _____________ on everyone he meets.( impress ) 5. I had my trouser __________________ because it is too short. ( long ) 6. How serious is her ________________ ? ( ill ) 7. _________________ is a source of income for radio, TV and newspapers. ( advertise ) 8. My sister wears nice and new clothes. She looks very ______________. (fashion ) 9. There used to be a big tree at the ________________ to this village. ( enter ) 10. Jeans made in China are sometimes _______________ cheap. ( surprise) 2 VI. Each sentence has one mistake, underline it then correct it. ( Do as example ) 0. My brother are going to the cinema at the moment 0…. is ………. 1- I haven’t seen my grand parents since a quarter of a year. 1 2- A new shop was opening on Main Street last week . 2 3- His teacher encouraged him taking part in the competition. 3 . 4- My family used to be having dinner at 7 o’clock in the evening. 4 5- I wish I can go with you to the countryside next week. 5 VII. Read this passage carefully then answer the questions below. Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is a city of contrasts. It is an exciting, crowded, modern city and at the same time, a city that is full of history. The streets of Bangkok are usually noisy and crowded with people. Some are selling food, other selling clothing, cassette tapes, flowers, or souvenirs. Visitors love the river markets, the beautiful temples and architecture, and the nightlife. They also enjoy the food, the shopping, and the friendly Thai people. Everyone seems to smile there. Most of the year, Bangkok is hotter than any other capital city in Asia, but from December to February, the weather is cooler and much more comfortable. Actually, it is an interesting city to visit at any time of the year. The shopping is excellent, and the price is cheaper than in many other large cities in south-east Asia. There is always plenty to do in Bangkok any time of the day or night from watching Thai dancing or boxing to taking a boat trip on the river or trying some of the delicious and spicy food. And if you get tired of the city and the traffic, there are beautiful beaches only two hours away by bus. 1. Where is Bangkok? ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2. How are the streets of Bangkok? ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3. What is the weather like in Bangkok in January? ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4. Can visitors come to visit Bangkok all the year round? ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5. How long does it take visitors from Bangkok to the beaches by bus? ………………………………………………………………………………………………. VIII. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first, you must use between two and five words. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. Write the answer on the spaces provided. 1. I’m sorry I can’t speak English perfectly. (wish) I . English perfectly. 2. Walking among the green trees gave Liz pleasure. (enjoyed) Liz green trees 3. Mai began singing when she was eleven. (able) Mai has . she was eleven. 4. He speaks too quickly for me to understand. (enough) He doesn’t to understand. 5. It’s a pity the weather isn’t better today. (only) If better today. 6. “ Would you like to come on a picnic with me” Mike said to me. (invited) Mai ………………………………………….a picnic with him. 7. The last time we visited Kuala Lumpur was two years ago. (since) It’s visited Kuala Lumpur 8. Minh last wrote to his pen pal five months ago. (for) Minh hasn’t .five months 3 9. They usually wore jeans when they were young. (used) They . they were young. 10. Our house is going to be painted by a local firm.(have) We are going .by a local firm. IX. Rewrite the following sentences in such another way that it has the same meaning as the first sentence with the given words. 1. Is this the only way to reach the city center? Isn’t there ? 2. Is it essential to meet your aunt at the station? Does your aunt ? 3. I’d like to visit India more than any other country in the world. India is 4 .“ When is the first day of your holiday, Peter ?” Martha asked. Martha asked Peter when 5. The boy spends 3 hours a day learning the English lesson. It 6. Diana finds it easy to make friends. Diana has no 7. My car broke down, so I missed the beginning of the film. The reason why . 8. Nobody has invited me, so I am not going to the party. Because I . 9. It was such a good show that they decided to go and see it again. The show . 10. How long is it since they bought the house? When . X- Complete the letter by using the suggested words 1. I / be / glad / receive / letter. . 2. I / just / get / wonderful / news. 3. I / pass / final examination / university. . 4. My / father / be / very pleased/ when he/ hear this. . 5. He/ already / promise / pay holiday / abroad / if / I pass. . 6. So/ I / come / England. 7. I / like / study / English / school / near / home. 8. I / look / for / advance course / perhaps / three / four / hours / day. . 9. You / help / me / find / one /? / . 10. I / look / forward / see / you / soon. . -------------The end------------ 4 ®¸p ¸n ®Ò thi häc sinh giái tiÕng anh-H .truc ninh N¨m häc 2009 2010– I.Circle the letter A, B, C or D before the word whose underlined part is differently pronounced with the rest in each line. ( 1p) ( Mỗi câu chọn đúng cho 0.2 điểm ) 1.C 2.D 3. C 4. D 5. A II. Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences: (2ps ) ( Mỗi câu chọn đúng cho 0.2 điểm ) 1. A 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. A 6. A 7. C 8. C 9. D 10. B III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete the passage: (2ps) ( Mỗi câu chọn đúng cho 0.2 điểm ) 1. C 2. A 3. A 4. D 5. B 6. C 7. C 8. A 9. B 10. D IV. Fill in the blank with one suitable word.(3ps) ( Mỗi chỗ điền đúng cho 0.3 điểm ) 1.wear 2. encourage 3. in 4. labels 5 equal 6. wealthy 7. under 8. to 9. what 10. secondary V. Give the correct form of the bowed words in brackets: (2ps) ( Mỗi câu làm đúng cho 0.2 điểm ) 1. industrial 2. friendless 3. official 4. impression 5.lengthened 6. illness 7. advertisement 8.fashionable 9. entrance 10.surprisingly VI. Each sentence has one mistake underlined it then correct it: (1p) ( Mỗi câu sửa đúng cho 0.2 điểm ) 1-I haven’t seen my grand parents since a quarter of a year. 1 … for … 2- A new shop was opening on Main Street last week . 2 … opened … 3- His teacher encouraged him taking part in the competition. 3 …to take … 4- My family used to be having dinner at 7 o’clock in the evening. 4 … to have 5- I wish I can go with you to the countryside next week. 5 … could … VII. Read this passage carefully then answer the questions below: (2ps ) ( Mỗi câu trả lời đúng cho 0.4 điểm ) 1. Bangkok is in Thailand. 2. They / the streets of Bangkok are usually noisy and crowded with people. 3. The weather in Bangkok in January is cool. ( 0,4) The weather is cooler and much more comfortable. ( 0.2) 4. Yes, they can 5. It takes them / visitors (only) two hours to go to the beaches by bus. VIII. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first, you must use between two and five words. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. Write the answer on the spaces provided.( 2ps) ( Mỗi câu viết đúng cho 0.2 điểm ) 1. I wish I could speak English perfectly. 2. Liz enjoyed walking among the green trees 3. Mai has been able to sing since she was eleven. 5 4. He doesn’t speak slowly enough for me to understand. 5. If only the weather were better today. 6. Mai invited me to come on a picnic with him. 7. It’s two years since we last visited Kuala Lumpur. 8. Minh hasn’t written to his pen pal for five months. 9. They used to wear jeans when they were young. 10. We are going to have our house painted by a local firm. IX. Rewrite the following sentences in such another way which has the same meaning with the first sentence with the given word.( 2ps) ( Mỗi câu viết đúng cho 0.2 điểm ) 1. Isn’t there any other / another way to reach the city center? 2. Does your aunt need to be met at the station? Does your aunt have to be met at the station? 3. India is the country I’d like to visit most / best 4. Martha asked Peter when the first day of his holiday was. 5. It takes the boys three hours a day to learn the English lesson. 6. Diana has no difficult in making friends. 7. The reason why I missed the beginning of the film is that my car broke down. 8. Because I haven’t been invited, I am not going to the party. 9. The show was so good that they decided to go and see it again. 10. When did they buy the house? X- Write a complete letter using the suggested words: ( 3ps) ( Mỗi câu viết đúng cho 0.3 điểm ) 1. I am / was very glad to receive your letter. 2. I have just got (gotton) a wonderful news. 3. I have passed my / the final examination at university. 4. My father will be very pleased when he hears this. 5. He has already promised to pay a holiday abroad if I pass. 6. So I will come to England. 7. I would like to study English at a school near my home. 8. I am looking for an advance course perhaps three or four hours a day . 9. Can you help me ( to ) find one ? 10. I am looking forward to seeing you / soon. I look forward to seeing you soon. * Note: Điểm tổng của toàn bài được làm tròn tới 0.25 điểm 15,1 = 15,0 15.55 = 15.0 15,15 = 15.25 15.6 = 15.0 15.2 = 15.25 15,65 = 15.75 15.3 = 15.25 15.7 = 15.75 15.35 = 15.25 15.8 = 15.75 15.4 = 15.5 15.85 = 15.75 15.45 = 15.5 15.9 = 16.0 15.95 = 16.0 -----------The end------------ 6 7 . A, B, C or D before the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in each line. 1- A. candy B. sandy C. many D. handy 2- A. given. flow D. flowed 4. The material used to make jeans was very . and it didn’t wear out easily. A. hardly B. difficult C. strong D. solid 5. During