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(1)SỞ GD&ĐT NGHỆ AN
-KỲ THI CHỌN HSG TỈNH LỚP 9 NĂM HỌC 2015 - 2016
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP - BẢNG A
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút (bao gồm phần nghe)
Điểm Họ tên, chữ ký giám khảo Số phách
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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.
1 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
5 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
(2)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:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 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.
WHY AM I LEARNING ENGLISH?
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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 asmore 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 businessin Europe but it is not half as easy 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
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Question (10 points) Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences Write it in ‘Your answers’ part.
1 The babysitter said, “Your kids have been a bit (TROUBLE) today.”
2 My grandmother’s health got worse
because she had suffered from constant (SLEEP) .
3 John felt very (COURAGE) when he failed the driving test the third time.
4 What I hate about Kate is her (RELY) .
5 Ants and bees are often described as the most
popular (INDUSTRY) insects
6 Many zoos fund (SCIENCE) research into animals and their behavior. 7 In fact, she is of mixed Mexican and Korean (PARENT) . 8 You can never be sure what he is going to He is so (PREDICT), I’m afraid. 9 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:
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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? Ben: Oh, not so good (1) _
A He always watches me and asks me why I’m not working
(4)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 do 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
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
Your answers:
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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
(5)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 cross-examining 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
(6)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.
1 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
2 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
3 What does the writer assume about his readers?
A They are able to change their intonation. B They need to develop good posture. C They use only words to communicate. D They know something about the subject.
(7)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
5 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
6 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.
7 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.
8 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:
(8)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) _ 25th 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:
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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.
1 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
(9)It doesn't here after p.m
4 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.
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Best wishes, Tom
Question (20 points) Write about 180-200 words to give your opinion on the following topic:
Should smart phones be banned among students?
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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
People Jobs
0 Sally A bank clerk
1 Paul B doctor
2 David C farmer
3 Paul’s father D shop assistant Paul’s mother E stopped work
5 Bill F student
G teacher
H writer Your answers:
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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.
1 What does Carlos hate?
A football B museums C shopping
2 When is the football match?
A Saturday morning B Saturday afternoon C Sunday afternoon Where are they going to eat on Saturday evening?
(11)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:
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(12)ANSWER KEYS SECTION A VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
Question (10 points) Choose the correct answer from A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences
1 B 2 D 3 A 4 D 5 D 6 A 7 C 8 C 9 A 10 B
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
1 The not 3 √ 4. more
5 such 6 √ 7 so 8. been
9 √ 10 as
Question (10 points) Give the correct form of the words in brackets.
1 troublesome 2 sleeplessness discouraged 4 unreliability industrious 6 scientific 7 parentage 8.
unpredictable
9 questionnaire 10 exception
SECTION B READING COMPREHENSION
Question (7 points) Complete this conversation using sentences marked by A-L There are FIVE extra sentences which you not need to use
1 F A H L J D I
Question (8 points) Read the passage below and choose the correct answer for each question
1.A 2.B 3.C 4.C 5.C 6.B 7.D 8.C
Question (10 points) Fill ONE suitable word into each numbered blank
1 involve 2 in 3 the 4 instead/then 5 Whatever
(13)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.
1 didn’t / did not seem ][ to be have run ][ out of
3 cost anything ][ to park
4 should be booked ][ in advance live up ][ to your expectation
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.
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Các ý cần có: Cảm ơn việc gì/ Ở đâu/ Cảm xúc thân…: điểm.
Question (20 points) Write about 180-200 words to give your opinion on the following topic: Should smart phones be banned among students?
Length: điểm Ideas: điểm
Organisation & Style: điểm Grammar & Vocabulary: điểm SECTION D LISTENING
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 There are TWO extra letters you don’t need to use
1 A G B E F
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.
1.C B C A B
Tổng: 100 điểm/5 = 20