Đề thi môn Tiếng Anh - Kỳ thi chọn học sinh giỏi Lớp 9 cấp huyện - Năm học 2017-2018 (Có đáp án)

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1. UBND HUYỆN BÌNH XUYÊN KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 9 CẤP HUYỆN NĂM HỌC 2017-2018 PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC PART A. LISTENING Section 1: questions 1-10 Complete the form below Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer. Questions 7-10: Where does the speaker decide to put the items in? Write the correct letters, A, B, C next to the questions 7-10 A. in emergency pack B. in personal packet C. in storage with the funiture Items 7. cutlery and dishes 8. kettle 9. alarm clock . 10. CD player . Section 2: Questions 11-20 Questions 11-16 Complete the table Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.
2. ANNUAL WULLABALLOO CONFERENCE TIME CONTENT LOCATION Title of the lecture: 11 . 9:00 a.m. Main Hall Lecturer: John Smith from the 12 Garden Room on the ground 10:30 a.m. Presentation of papars floor 11:15 a.m. Coffee break Mail Hall Sea View Restaurant on the 13 . 1:00 p.m. Lunch The lift on the 14 2:00 p.m. Presentation of further papers Ballrooom 15 p.m. Afternoon tea Ballrooom 5:00 p.m. Conference will be finished Main Hall 5:10-6:10 p.m Informationn reception 16 Questions 17-20: Choose the correct letter A, B, or C 17. Tickets are availale A. only at the reception desk B. tomorrow evening C. at any time before the receiption 18. The delegates will be charged for lunch A. $6.30 B. $15.00 C. $25.00 19. The restaurant is famous for A. steak B. fish C. barbeque 20. The trip on Sunday costs A. $35 in total B. $35 plus entrance fees C. $35 plus lunch PART B. USE OF ENGLISH 1. Choose the correct answer to complete each of the following sentences. 1. We would ___ in Liverpool if we hadn’t found someone to buy our previous house. A. still have lived B. still be living C. live still D. have lived still 2. A: “ ___” - B: I’m in teaching A. What do you do for a living? B. What do you earn for a living? C. How do you live? D. What are you working? 3. The ___ on the town - hall clock showed it was nearly midnight. A. pointers B. hands C. fingers D. indicators 4. Because the waiter didn’t ___ what I ordered, he brought me a mutton steak instead of the chicken wings that I’d wanted. A. check up B. stay up C. check in D. write down 5. Several months after the bombing, most of the houses ___ in ruins. A. lied B. lay C. laid D. were laying 6. He ___ me with my homework as soon as he___ writing those reports A. will help/finishes B. will help/has finished C. is going to help/ will finished D. helps/ is going to finish 7. The mechanic said that, before he could tell me what the problem with my Jeep was, he’d have to ___ the engine ___ in his workshop. A. put off B. take apart C. make up D. take off 8. Many of the people who attended Tran Lap’s funeral ___ him for many years. A. didn’t see B. hadn’t seen C. wouldn’t see D. haven’t seen 9. Through the dense fog in the harbor, the captain and crew were barely able to ___ the lights on the dock. A. make out B. look up C. see out D. set off 10. The meeting ___ place in the main hall, but it had to be cancelled. A. will take B. would take C. was to take D. is due to take
3. 11. ___ was Lisa’s disappointment at Julia’s promotion that he didn’t even congratulate his friend. A. How B. Such C. What D. So 12. Mr. Luong Cuong sometimes forgets to wind ___ his alarm clock and then gets to school at the last moment. A. up B. on C. back D. for 13. David set across ___ Linda rather than next to her so that he could gaze ___her eyes. A. to/around B. from/into C. with/at D. by/at 14. In order to avoid ___ unexpected problems on the road, car owners are advised ___ out regular maintenance on the vehicles. A. to be having/ carrying B. to have/to be carried C. having had/carry D. having/to carry 15. He was awarded a medal in ___ of his services to the Queen. A. view B. recognition C. regard D. light 16. As the old silent films were being replaced by spoken ones on the screen, a new cinema form appeared, the musical cinema. A. sounded B. arose C. seemed D. emerged 17. Patient: “Excuse me! Could you tell me when Dr. Smith has office hours?” Nurse: “___.” A. Yes, I could B. Not really, but there’s a sign on the door I think C. By no means D. When he’s not busy 18. Despite all my anxiety, I ___ for the job I wanted. I’m really going to work hard to justify their confidence. A. am hired B. hired C. got hiring D. got hired 19. I must go to the dentist and ___ A. get my teeth to take care of B. get my teeth to be taken care of C. my teeth be taken care of D. get my teeth taken care of 20. Our beloved General Vo Nguyen Giap died at the age of 103 and was buried in his hometown, Yen Island, Quang Binh Province. A. passed away B. went away C. saw off D. laid down 2. Supply the correct form of the word in capital at the end of each 1. Shakespeare is probably the world’s most famous ___. PLAY 2. If you want to stay ___, you should take plenty of exercise. HEALTH 3. If you want to exchange goods, you will need to produce a ___. RECEIVE 4. If things go wrong, don’t be___. ENCOURAGE 5. Being able to type is a ___ office skill. BASE 6. She is an extremely___ sales representative. PERSUASION 7. The damage caused by the terrible storm two days ago was___ by the government. The real figures go up every minute. ESTIMATE 8. Mr. John, who teaches us Latin, usually stresses the need for regular ___ ATTEND 9. The government has yet to make an official ___ on the issue. PRONOUNCE 10. The ___ of Binh Xuyen District has brought about great changes in developing the people’s living condition. INDUSTRY 3. From four underlined parts, choose the one that needs correction and correct it. 1. Each of the nurses report to the operating room when his or her name is called. A B C D 2. Neither of the men arresting as terrorists would reveal information about his group A B C D 3. There are many researches show that various species of animals have been extinct. A B C D 4. The better you are at English, more chance you have to get a job with international organizations. A B C D 5. A balance between cheap production and high quality have been a major concern in the field of crafts. A B C D PART C. READING 1. Choose the word that best fits each of the blanks in the following passage.
4. Vietnamese generally shake hands when greeting and parting. Using both hands shows respect as does a (1) ___ bow of the head. In rural areas, elderly people do not extend their hand are greeted with a bow. Women are more (2) ___ to bow the head than to shake hands. Vietnamese names begin with the family name and are (3) ___ by a given name. For example, in the name Nguyen Van Tien, Nguyen is the family name. People address (4) ___ by their given names, but add a title that indicates their perceived (5) ___ to the other person. These titles are family related rather than professional. Among colleagues, for example, the (6) ___ of the two might combine the given name with the title of Anh ("Older Brother"). A(n) (7)___ greeting combined with the given name and title is Xin chao ("Hello."). Classifiers for gender and familiarity are also combined with the greeting. In formal meetings, business cards are sometimes (8) ___ on greeting. Vietnamese people have a strong (9) ___ of hospitality and feel embarrassed if they cannot show their guests full respect by preparing for their arrival. Therefore, it (10) ___ to visit someone without having been invited. Gifts are not required, but are appreciated. Flowers, incense, or tea may be proper gifts for the hosts. Hosts also appreciate a small gift for their children or elderly parents. 1. A. light B. slight C. lightly D. lighted 2. A. possible B. capable C. probable D. likely 3. A. continued B. chased C. followed D. taken 4. A. each one B. one other C. the other one D. one another 5. A. relation B. relationship C. relations D. relatives 6. A. younger B. most young C. youngest D. young 7. A. easy B. basic C. fundamentally D. elementary 8. A. changed B. transferred C. reversed D. exchanged 9. A. sense B. sensation C. sensitivity D. sensible 10 A. inactive B. inaccurate C. inappropriate D. inexact 2. Read the passage and circle the best option from A, B, C or D Laptop computers are popular all over the world. People use them on trains and airplanes, in airports and hotels. These laptops connect people to their workplace. In the United States today, laptops also connect students to their classroom. Westlake College in Virginia will start a laptop computer program that allows students to do schoolwork anywhere they want. Within five years, each of the 1500 students at the college will receive a laptop. The laptops are part of a $10 million computer program at Westlake, a 100-year- old college. The students with laptops will also have access to the Internet. In addition, they will be able to use email to “speak” with their teachers, their classmates, and their families. However, the most important part of the laptop program is that students will be able to use computers without going to computer labs. They can work with it at home, in a fast food restaurant or under the trees- anywhere at all! Because of the many changes in computer technology, laptop use in higher education, such as colleges and universities, is workable. As laptops become more powerful, they become more similar to desktop computer. In addition, the portable computers can connect students to not only the Internet, but also libraries and other resources. State higher education officials are studying how laptops can help students. State officials are also testing laptop programs at other universities, too. At Westlake College, more than 60 percent of the staff use computers. The laptops will allow all teachers to use computers in their lessons. As one Westlake teacher said, “Here we are in the middle of Virginia and we’re giving students a window on the world. They can see everything and do everything.” 1. The main purpose of the laptop program is to give each student a laptop to ___. A. use for their schoolwork B. access the Internet C. work at home D. connect them to libraries 2. The word “speak” in the second paragraph is similar in meaning to? A. interact B. express C. work D. use 3. Which of the following is TRUE about Westlake College? A. All teachers use computers. B. 1500 students have laptops.
5. C. It is an old college in America. D. Students there can do everything. 4. “A window on the world” in the last paragraph means that students can ___. A. attend lectures on information technology B. travel around the world C. get information from around the world D. have free laptops 5. What can we infer from the passage? A. The program is successful. B. The program is not workable. C. The program is too expensive. D. We don’t know the result yet. 3. Fill in the blank with ONE suitable word to complete the following passage. Agriculture is the world most important industry. It (1) ___ us with almost all our food. It also supplies materials for two other basic human needs-closing and shelter. In (2) ___, agriculture provides materials (3) ___ in making many industrial products such as paints and medicine. About half the world’s workers are employed in agriculture-far more than in (4) ___ industry. Agriculture is one of the world’s oldest industry. It began about 10,000 years ago in Middle East. (5) ___ that time, certain Middle Eastern tribes had discovered how to grow plants from seeds and how to raise (6) ___ in captivity. Having master these skills, they could begin to practice agriculture. Before the development of agriculture, people got all their food by gathering wild plants, hunting and fishing. They had to search for food continually, (7) ___ left them little time for other activities. But as agriculture developed and farm output increased, fewer people were (8) ___ to produce food. The non-farmers could then develop art, trades, and other activities of civilized life. Agriculture, (9) ___, not only greatly affected food supply but also (10) ___ civilization possible. PART D. WRITING: 1. Write the sentence beginning with the word given so that it has the closest meaning to the original one. Write the answers on your answer sheet. 1. She is a far more serious student now than she used to be. → She studies 2. Your hair needs combing properly. → Your hair 3. “Would you mind not smoking in here?” → I’d rather 4. I wasn't a bit surprised to hear that Binh had failed the test. → It came . 5. If someone understands this book, they are more intelligent than I am. → Anyone . 2. Use the suggestions to build the meaningful sentences 1. She/unable/warn/mother/that/she would/late/because/telephone/out/order. 2. Both Italians/Polish/famous/their friendship /good spirit. 3. In / spite/ be / able / speak English/ fluent /, / my son/ still /difficulty /listening. 4. I can’t complete / report / time / the conference/ because/ my broken laptop. 5. The protection/ animal world /be/ pointless/ unless /we also take steps/protect/planet. 3. Essay writing: Nowadays, school violence has been happening more often and more seriously among students. It has become a big problem of families, schools and society. In your opinion, what are the reasons and how to end or reduce this burning problem. Write an essay (120-150 words) to support your ideas.
6. UBND HUYỆN BÌNH XUYÊN HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 9 CẤP HUYỆN NĂM HỌC 2017-2018 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) PART A. LISTENING: 2 points (0.1p/ correct answer) Section 1: Questions 1-10 Section 2: Questions 11-20 1. 94635550 11. Computer as Teacher 2. Clark House 12. University of Melbourne 3. University Drive 13. top floor 4. Monday 14. ground floor 5. Thursday 15. 3:10 6. a/one month 16. Palm Lounge 7. A 17. C 8. C 18. B 9. B 19. B 10. C 20. A PART B. USE OF ENGLISH: 3 points 1. Choose the correct answer to complete each of the following sentences. 1.5 points (0.75p/ correct answer) 1. B 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. D 6. A 7. B 8. B 9. A 10. C 11. B 12. A 13. B 14. D 15. B 16. D 17. B 18. D 19. D 20. A 2. Supply the correct form of the word in capital at the end of each 1 point (0.1p/correct answer) 1. playwright 6. persuasive 2. healthy 7. underestimated 3. receipt 8. attendance 4. discouraged 9. pronouncement 5. basic 10. Industrialization 3. From four underlined parts, choose the one that needs correction and correct it. 0.5 point (0.1p/correct answer) Note: if finding the mistake but cannot correct it: 0.05p. Mistake correction 1. B. report reports 2. B. arresting arrested 3. B. show showing 4. C. more chance the more chance 5. C have has
7. PART C. READING: 2.5 points 1. Choose the word that best fits each of the blanks in the following passage. 1 point (0.1p/ correct answer) 1. B 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. D 6. B 7. B 8. D 9. A 10. C 2. Read the passage and circle the best option from A, B, C or D 0.5 point (0.1p/ correct answer) 1. A 2.A 3. C 4. C 5. A 3. Fill in the blank with ONE suitable word to complete the following passage. 1 point (0.1p/ correct answer) 1. provides 2. addition 3. used 4. other 5. By/At 6. animals 7. which 8. needed 9. therefore 10. made PART D. WRITING: 2.5 points 1.Write the sentence beginning with the word given so that it has the closest meaning to the original one. Write the answers on your answer sheet. 0.5 point (0.1p/correct answer) 1. She studies far/much more seriously than she used to do. 2. Your hair needs to be combed properly. 3. I’d rather you didn’t (did not) smoke in here/ here. 4. It came as no surprise to me to hear that Binh had failed the test. 5. Anyone who understands this book is more intelligent than I am. 2. Use the suggestions to build the meaningful sentences 0.5 point (0.1p/correct answer) 1. She was unable to warn her mother that she would be late because the/her telephone was out of order. 2. Both Italians and Polish are famous for their friendship and good spirit. 3. In spite of being able to speak English fluently, my son still has difficulty in listening. Or: In spite of his ability to speak English fluently, my son still has problem with listening. 4. I can’t complete the report in/on time for the conference because of my broken laptop. 5. The protection of the animal world is/will be pointless unless we also take steps to protect our planet. 3. Essay Writing: 1.5 points Candidates’ essays are evaluated based on the following criteria: Content: (0,7 pts): Arguments are adequately supported (with main ideas, supporting ideas and relevant examples etc.). Language: (0,4 pts): Demonstrate a diverse range of lexical items and grammatical structures. Presentation: (0,4 pts): Write with suitable style, cohesion, coherence including: reasons and solutions Appropriate word count.