Đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi lớp 9 THCS môn Tiếng Anh - Năm học 2010-2011 - Sở GD&ĐT Ninh Bình (Có đáp án)

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TỈNH NINH BÌNH
KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9 THCS
NĂM HỌC: 2010 - 2011
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC THƯTHỨCTHỨC
 Môn: TIẾNG ANH
 Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút 
 (Không kể thời gian giao đề)
 (Đề thi gồm có 04 phần, 05 trang)
ĐIỂM BÀI THI
HỌ, TÊN VÀ CHỮ KÍ CỦA 
GIÁM KHẢO
SỐ PHÁCH
(Do chủ tịch hội đồng chấm ghi)
Bằng số:..........................
Bằng chữ:.......................
Giám khảo 1:
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Giám khảo 2:
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(Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp trên đề thi này).
PART A. PHONETICS.
I. Pronunciation: Choose the word with the underlined and bold part pronounced differently 
 from that of the others. 
1. A. occasion	B. official	C. collection	D. fashion
2. A. invite	B. river	C. shrine	D. primary
3. A. north	B. south	C. gather	D. month
4. A. needed	B. worked	C. stopped	D. booked
5. A. cook	B. blood	C. wood	D. look
II. Stress: Choose the word in each line that has different stress pattern.
1. A. energy	B. window	C. exercise	D. energetic
2. A. answer	B. begin	C. refuse	D. complain
3. A. design	B. modern	C. purpose	D. cotton
4. A. about	B. around	C. between	D. under
5. A. population	B. occasion	C. immediate	D. activity
PART B. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR:
I. Choose the word or phrase that best substitutes the underlined word(s) or best completes each 
 of the blanks in the sentences below.
1. It was ___________ a hot day that we decided to stay at home and watch television.
 A. such
B. too
C. very
D. so
2. Surveying is the science of calculating exact distances and directions between points on the Earth’s 
 surface.
 A. precise
B. local
C. obscure
D. great
3. Tam has a big__________of foreign stamps.
 A. collector
B. collection
C. collecting
D. collective
4. We couldn’t remember the name of the man ___________ we talked at the meeting yesterday.
 A. who
B. to whom
C. whose
D. that
5. - “Would you like some more coffee?” - “___________.”
 A. No, I wouldn't
B. No, I wouldn't
C. No, Thanks
D. No, I wouldn't like
II. Give the correct form(s) of the words given to finish the sentences below.
1. You must be__________________ when you open that door.	(CARE)
2. The children are more___________________ in cartoons.	(INTEREST)
3. My aunt lives in a__________________ area of the country. 	(MOUNTAIN)
4. A person who is out of work is_________________. 	(EMPLOY)
5. They live__________________ in a small village.	(HAPPY)
6. Customers made a formal________________ about the way they were treated.	(COMPLAIN)
7. Jackson canceled the concert, to the great__________________ of his fans.	(DISAPPOINT)
8. Linda had no__________________ that anything was wrong.	(SUSPECT)
9. Some people claim to be able to__________________ the future. 	(TELL)
10. The evening was__________________ spent playing and talking. 	(ENJOY)
III. Supply the correct form(s) of the verbs in the sentences below.
1. Listen to him! What language he (speak)?	 _______________________
2. Supposing you had wings, what you (do)? 	 _______________________
3. Before she went to bed, she (brush) her teeth. 	 _______________________
4. She said that she (visit) Ninhbinh province in 2000. 	 _______________________
5. She wore sunglasses to avoid (recognize) by her fans. 	 _______________________
IV. Circle the underlined word / phrase in each of the sentences below that needs correcting. 
1. Looking at me, she smiled cheerful. 
 A B C D 
2. The car was too expensive for we to buy. 
 A B C D
3. She is a famous film star. Actually, she is one of the more popular film stars in our country.
 A B C D
4. Sometimes I don’t like to watch TV because of there are a lot of advertisements on. 
 A B C D
5. Without her father’s help, she couldn’t buy the house that she wanted.
 A 	 B 	 C 	 D
PART C. READING.
I. Read the passage below and answer the questions given.
Up to the beginning of the twenty-first century, there have been many advances in science and technology which affect almost all areas of human life. Benzene, an important discovery in chemistry, is the starting point in the production of many dyes, perfumes and explosives. Together with television, motion pictures have shown viewers other people’s cultures and broadened their awareness of different lifestyles. In addition, the development of medical technology has brought more benefits to people’s health. It provides women with effective birth-control methods. The laser beam can be used in treating cancer, and the scanner can help doctors diagnose diseases.
Applied scientists have invented the labor-saving devices for the home, such as vacuum cleaners, washing machines, and dishwashers. These devices have helped women save time in doing their housework and given them more freedom to pursue a career or acquire an education. Telephone lines make communication among people easier and faster. The computer has played an important part in our modern times. The electric mail and the internet, which are closely connected with the computer, have become very popular means of communication around the world.
Scientific progress is constantly opening up new horizons, bringing us new needs and new opportunities. Enjoying the benefits of scientific and technological achievements, most people have a higher living standard with modern conveniences. 
Questions:
1. Why is benzene an important discovery in chemistry?
___________________________________________________________________________
2. How many benefits to people’s health are mentioned above? (Use only ONE word in your answer).
___________________________________________________________________________
3. How have women benefited from the labor-saving devices for the home?
___________________________________________________________________________
4. The phrase “around the world” is closest in meaning to_____________.
 A. nationally	B. regionally	C. continentally	D. internationally
5. Decide if the statement below is true (T) or false (F) by putting a tick (ü) in the box.
 “Thanks to the benefits of scientific and technological achievements, most people have a better life”. 
 - True ¨ 	- False	 ¨
II. Read the passage below and fill in each gap with ONE suitable word.
Jack Tippit and his wife, Isabel, who is Spanish, both work at the Regent Hotel in the centre of London. Jack is a receptionist and (1) _______________ works in the hotel bar.
Jack says: “Ten million people visit London every year. Our hotel (2) ______________ sixty rooms, and visitors (3) _______________ from all over the world, especially from America and Japan. I speak English, German, and Spanish. I don’t speak Japanese but I want to learn it. Isabel (4) _____________ English, French and Spanish, of course. Our visitors like doing many things. They often (5) _____________ breakfast in the hotel, an English breakfast (6) ______________ eggs, bacon, and toast. Then perhaps after breakfast, they (7) ______________ the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace and (8) ______________ shopping in Harrods. They come back to the hotel at four o’clock and (9) ______________ tea and relax. Then in the evening, they go to the theatre. Isabel and I work long hours. We work from six o’clock in the morning till three in the afternoon, (10) _______________ we love our work”.
III. Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each of the blanks following.
	Most people think of computers as very modern inventions, products of our new technological age. Actually, the idea for a computer (1) __________ worked out over two centuries ago by a man (2) __________ Charles Babbage.
	Babbage was born (3) __________ 1791 and grew up to be a brilliant mathematician. He drew up plans for several calculating machines (4) __________ he called “engines”. Despite the fact that he (5) __________ building some of these he never finished any of them. Over the years people have argued (6) __________ his machines would ever work. Recently, however, the science museum in London has finished building (7) __________ engine based on one of the Babbage’s designs. (8) __________ has taken six years to complete and more (9) __________ four thousand parts have been specially made. Whether it works or not, the machine will be on show at a special exhibition in the science museum (10) __________ remind people of Babbage’s work.
1. A. has
2. A. known
3. A. on
4. A. whose
5. A. wanted
6. A. until
7. A. some
8. A. One
9. A. than
10. A. to
B. was
B. recognized
B. in
B. who
B. made
B. whether
B. the 
B. He
B. as
B. therefore
C. had
C. written 
C. by
C. these 
C. started 
C. while
C. an
C. They
C. for
C. when
D. is
D. called
D. for
D. which
D. missed
D. though
D. that
D. It
D. then
D. so
PART D. WRITING.
I. Rewrite the sentences below without changing their meanings, using the cues given.
1. His parents made him study hard for his exam.
→ He was made __________________________________________________________________.
2. We spent two hours getting to London.
→ It took ________________________________________________________________________.
3. Peter doesn’t play football any more.
→ Peter used _____________________________________________________________________.
4. I haven’t seen my sister since 2000.
→ I last _________________________________________________________________________.
5. “It was nice of you to help me. Thank you very much”, Tom said to me.
→ Tom thanked __________________________________________________________________.
II. Rewrite the sentences below without changing their meanings, using the cues given.
1. The water is very cold. We can’t swim in it. (too)
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. This dictionary is very expensive. I can’t buy it. (so__________that)
_________________________________________________________________________________
3. Mary is intelligent. She is beautiful. (not only________but also)
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. Lan last saw Nga five weeks ago. (for)
_________________________________________________________________________________
5. This kind of food is supposed to be good for you. (do)
_________________________________________________________________________________
III. Complete the sentences below, using the cues given. (Any changes can be made, but no 
 omission of the words or phrases given is acceptable).
1. Hanoi / capital / Vietnam / famous / all over / world //.
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. I / look forward / see you / when you come / here / in summer //.
_________________________________________________________________________________
3. Don't turn on / many lights / the same time //.
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. Last Wednesday / I have / accident / when I / drive / work //.
_________________________________________________________________________________
5. Three months ago / I / buy / new / washing machine / your shop //. _________________________________________________________________________________
The end.