Đề thi học sinh giỏi môn Tiếng Anh lớp 9 cấp tỉnh năm 2019-2020 - Phòng GD&ĐT Thọ Xuân

Mời các bạn cùng tham khảo Đề thi học sinh giỏi môn Tiếng Anh lớp 9 cấp tỉnh năm 2019-2020 - Phòng GD&ĐT Thọ Xuân để phục vụ tốt cho công tác giảng dạy, bồi dưỡng học sinh giỏi và học tập môn Tiếng Anh lớp 9. Đây còn là tài liệu tham khảo hữu ích cho các bạn học sinh chủ động củng cố, nâng cao kiến thức tại nhà.

PHỊNG GD&ĐT THỌ XN TP THANH HĨA - TRIỆU SƠN KỲ GIAO LƯU HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2019- 2020 ĐỀ GIAO LƯU Ngày 12/01/2020 Môn: TIẾNG ANH – LỚP THCS Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Đề có câu, gồm trang Họ tên học sinh: SBD: Số báo danh Họ tên, chữ ký giám khảo Họ tên, chữ ký giám khảo Số phách PART A: LISTENING ( 15 points) SECTION ONE You are going to hear a conversation between a hotel receptionist and a customer who has come to make a booking Question 1-6 Complete the form below Write NO MORE THREE WORDS AND OR/NUMBERS for each answer HOTEL INFORMATION Name of accommodation: Length of stay: nights Ages of children: (1) Rooms available: Payment method: _£ Two en-suites at £270 Price inclusive of: (2) Name: (0) Carlton Hotel _ credit card Michael (3 ) _ Date of birth: (4) _ 1968 Address: 273, Stanton Court, London Post code: (5) _ Telephone: 08773 (6) _ Now pause the recording You have 30 seconds to look at questions 7-10 Questions 7-10 Complete the table below Write NO MORE THREE WORDS AND OR/ A NUMBER for each answer TRANSPORT OPTIONS Mode of Transport Cost Arrangements Travel time to town Taxi Approximately Pick up from the hotel 10 minutes Walk down Oak Tree 15 minutes (7) £……………… Bus £2 per person (8) ………………… Walking ……… Walk through (9) ………….……… (10) …………… SECTION TWO Questions 11 – 15 Listen to Paul asking about a club for children For questions 11 – 15, circle A, B or C You will hear the conversation twice 11 The club tries to help children with their……… A studies B sports C painting 12 This month, the children will get a ………… A video B magazine C pen 13 The club has a competition every……… A week B month C year 14 The club is for children under……… A 10 B 13 C 16 B £ a year C £ 12 a year 15 The club costs……… A £ a year PART B: PHONETICS (5 points) Question I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A, B, C or D (3 points) 16 A breath B spread C break D headline 17 A boot B shoot C food D good 18 A ragged B wicked C naked D packed Question II Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others by circling A, B, C or D (2 points) 19 A discriminate B intellectual C hesitation D universal 20 A advocate C neglect D rubbish B nonsense PART C: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (30 points) Question I Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences (10 points) 21 I have just taken a Test of English as a Foreign Language or TOEFL _ short A of B in C on D for 22 Prizes are awarded _ the number of points scored A resulting from B adding up C presented to D according to 23 Those ballpoint pens are made in a large _ of colors and styles A series B range C collection D network 24 The man is so arrogant that he is completely _ to the criticism A impervious B unaware C regardless D unconscious 25 Without written evidence, we don’t have a _ on A leg to stand B foot to stand C leg to lean D foot to lean 26 If the rain doesn’t _soon, we shall have to look for a taxi A let up B set about C slow down D go off 27 _ of the financial crisis, all they could was hold on and hope that things would improve A At the bottom B At the height C On the top 28 Tom: “ Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night.” D In the end -Mary: “ _” A I have nothing to tell you B Oh Poor me! C Never mind! D You was absent - minded 29 You may borrow as many books as you like, provided you show them to _ is at the desk A whoever B who C whom D which 30 She is a kind of woman who does not care much of work but generally _ only with colleagues for meals, movies or late nights at a club A supposes B socializes C attends D discusses Question II Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets (8 points) 31 It is highly desirable that every effort ( be ) made to reduce expenditure ……………………………………………………………………………… 32 + 33 And, paying for what he ( not eat), he went out, ( pass) two acquaintances without sign of recognition ……………………………………………………………………………… 34 He really didn’t expect ( introduce) to the president ……………………………………………………………………………… 35 Should you pay the bill, the electricity ( not cut ) off ……………………………………………………………………………… 36 ( Be) that as it may, our expenditure is bound to increase ……………………………………………………………………………… 37 If you ( finish ) dinner , I’ll ask the waiter for the bill ……………………………………………………………………………… 38 (wait) five months for the fridge to be delivered, I decided to cancel the order ……………………………………………………………………………… Question III Use the words given in bold at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space.(7 points) 39 The unemployment situation has improved ……… …………… EXPECT 40 Every evening you hear ………………… noise of motor-cycles DEAF revving up in the town square 41 Many wild animals are shot by …………………… simply for sport HUNT 42 He tries without success to her memory MISS from his thoughts 43 Travel can …………… ……one’s mind in many ways BROAD 44 The conditions in the man’s prison were …………………….… HUMAN 45 Hundreds of mature trees were …………………… in the storm ROOT Question IV (46-50) Each of the following sentences has a mistake Find it and correct it (5 points) Everyone want to reduce pollution However, the pollution problem is so complicated as it is serious It is complicated because much pollution is caused by things that benefits people For example, exhaust in automobiles causes a large percentage of all air pollution, but automobiles provide transportation for million of people Factories discharge much of the material that pollutes the air and water, but factories give employment to a large amount of people Too much fertilizer or pesticide can ruin soil, but fertilizer and pesticide are important aids to the growing of crops … Example: Line 1: want -> wants 46 ……………………………………… …… 47: …………………………………………… 48: ………………………………………… … 49: ……………………………………… …… 50: ………………………………………… … PART D: READING COMPREHENSION (30 points) Question I Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE word in each space (10 points) Clean freshwater resources are essential for drinking, bathing, cooking, irrigation, industry, and for plant and animal (51)…………… …… …… Unfortunately, the global supply of freshwater is (52) ……………………………… unevenly Chronic water shortages (53) ……………………….…… in most of Africa and drought is common over much of the globe The (54) …………………………….… of most freshwater supplies groundwater (water located below the soil surface), reservoirs, and rivers - are under severe and increasing environmental stress (55)……………… …………… … of overuse, water pollution, and ecosystem degradation Over 95 percent of urban sewage in (56) …………………… countries is (57) ………………… untreated into surface waters such as rivers and harbors; About 65 percent of the global freshwater supply is used in (58)…………………… and 25 percent is used in industry Freshwater (59) …………… … therefore requires a reduction in wasteful practices like (60) ……………… irrigation, reforms in agriculture and industry, and strict pollution controls worldwide Question II Read the following passage and decide which item (A, B, C or D) best fits each blank space (10 points) It is well-known that life expectancy is longer in Japan than in most other countries A (61) report also shows that Japan has the longest health expectancy in the world A healthy long life is the result of the (62) in social environment Scientists are trying to work (63) exactly what keeps elderly Japanese people so healthy, and whether there is a lesson to be learnt from their lifestyles for the rest of us Should we (64) any changes to our eating habits, for instance, or go jogging each day before breakfast? Is there some secret (65) in the Japanese diet that is particularly (66) to the human body? Another factor contributing to the rapid population aging in Japan is a decline in birthrate Although longer life should be celebrated, it is (67) considered a social problem The number of older people had (68) in the last half century and that has increased pension and medical costs The country could soon be facing an economic problem, if there are so many old people to be looked after , and relatively few younger people working and paying taxes to support them (69) the retirement age from 65 to 70 could be one solution to the problem Work can give the elderly a (70) _ of responsibility and mission in life It’s important that the elderly play active roles in the society and live in harmony with all generations 61 A late B recent C contemporary D new 62.A increase B progress C growth D improvement 63.A for B out C in D off 64.A B make C set D give 65 A ingredient B component C portion D helping 66.A helpful B supportive C advantageous D beneficial 67.A therefore B actually C even D however 68 A reduced B added C doubled D multiplied 69.A Putting B Moving C Rising D Raising 70.A sense B sentiment C feeling D characteristic Question III Read the following passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D (10 points) Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on you answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions When jazz began to lose its reputation as "low-down" music and to gain well-deserved acclaim among intellectuals, musicians began to feature many instruments previously considered inappropriate for jazz Whereas before the 1950s, jazz musicians played only eight basic instruments in strict tempo, in this decade they started to improvise on the flute, electric organ, piccolo, accordion, cello, and even bagpipes, with the rhythm section composed for string or piano Big bands no longer dominated jazz, and most changes emerged from small combos, such as the Dave Brubeck Quartet and the Gerry Mulligan Quartet The Gerry Mulligan Quartet proved that a small, modern band could sound complete without a piano; the rhythm section consisted only of a set of drums and a string bass Jazz continued to move in new directions during the 1960s Saxophonist and composer Omette Coleman led a quartet playing "free" jazz that was atonal Planist Cecil Taylor also conducted similar experiments with music, and John Coltrane included melodies from India in his compositions In the 1970s, musicians blended jazz and rock music into fusion jazz which combined the melodies and the improvisations of jazz with the rhythmic qualities of rock "n" roll, with three or five beats to the bar and in other meters The form of jazz music was greatly affected by electric instruments and electronic implements to intensify, distort, or amplify their sounds However, the younger musicians of the time felt compelled to include a steady, swinging rhythm which they saw as a permanent and essential element in great jazz 71 Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A Quintessential Moments in Jazz Music B Popular Beats in Classical and Modern Jazz C The Achievements of Famous Jazz Musicians D The Rising Prestige and Diversity of Jazz 72 The passage implies that representative jazz musicians…………… A concentrated on melodious combination of sound B blended improvisation and sheet music together C created and modernized sophisticated devices D sought novel techniques in form and content 73 According to the passage, the changes in jazz music in the 1970s came from A ambitious aspirations B sound amplifications C another harmonious scale D another musical trend 74 The word “compelled” in the passage is closest meaning to A forced B challenged C obligated D censored 75 The paragraph preceding this passage would most likely describe A Instruments used in jazz B the origins of jazz C Jazz in the 1940s D instrumental pieces in jazz 76 The author believes that the developments in jazz described in the passage………… A appear largely suggestive B may be perceived as discrete C should be considered influential D should be seen as precocious 77 The author of the passage implies that in the 1950s, jazz musicians…………… A strictly adhered to its traditions and compositions B experimented with rhythm and instruments C probably continued with its tempo and instrumentation D increased the tempo to keep up with the changes 78 Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage? A Chronological innovations in jazz music B Definitions of diverse jazz style C A classification of prominent jazz musicians D Descriptions and examples to illustrate jazz rhythm 79 It can be inferred from the passage that small jazz bands A consisted of drums and a string bass B included modern sound systems C were innovative in their music D were dominated by large orchestras 80 The author of the passage mentions all of the following EXCEPT A string bass B harpsichord C bagpipes D percussion PART E: WRITING (20points) Question I Finish the second sentence in such a way that is similar to the original one (5 points) 81 It’s sad, but unemployment is unlikely to go down this year Sad as .…………………… ………………………………………… ……… 82 It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car The man is …………………………………………….………………………….… 83 “ No, I really don’t want to stay the night, Sophia ” Ann said Ann insisted………………………………………………………………………… 84 Falling prompt payment, the goods must be returned by you You must either …………………………………………………….……………… 85 Alice lost all her hope She decided to stop her business Such …………………… ………………………………………… ………… Question II Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given Do not change the word given You must use between three and five words, including the word given (3 points) 86 They chose not to drive because they thought there would be too much snow ( FEAR) They chose not……………… ………………………… …….…to much sow 87 We must continue our efforts whether there are problems or not ( WHATEVER ) Regardless …………………………………… ……….… continue our efforts 88 Prices may go up next year, so you should buy now ( CASE ) You should buy now ………………….…………………….………up next year 89 I feel that I don't fit with the people in the new office ( FISH ) I feel like …………………………………………….……… in the new office 90 I left my last job because I didn’t really agree with my manager’s approach (EYE) I left my last job because I didn’t really ………………………………….…my manager Question III: (10 points) Do you agree or disagree with the idea that English is a very important language Write a paragraph (about 100 to 130 words) to express your personal point of view …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… The end ... on and hope that things would improve A At the bottom B At the height C On the top 28 Tom: “ Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night.” D In the end -Mary: “ _” A I have nothing to tell you... as "low-down" music and to gain well-deserved acclaim among intellectuals, musicians began to feature many instruments previously considered inappropriate for jazz Whereas before the 195 0s, jazz... a word that fits in the space.(7 points) 39 The unemployment situation has improved ……… …………… EXPECT 40 Every evening you hear ………………… noise of motor-cycles DEAF revving up in the town square