Đề thi học sinh giỏi môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 9 - Vòng 1 - Năm học 2016-2017 - Phòng GD&ĐT Hải Dương (Kèm đáp án)

016-2017
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút
(Đề gồm 8 trang)
A. LISTENING (20 points)
Part 1. Listen to five short conversations and choose the correct answer. There's one question for each conversation.( 5 points) 
1. What was the weather like when the holiday began?
A. It was rainy	B. It was sunny	C. It was cloudy
2. What did Peter buy today?
A. A T-shirt	B. A hat	C. A pair of Jeans
3. How far is it to the beach?
A. 5kms	B. 7kms	C. 10kms
4. What do Tim and his dad play today?
A. tennis	B. football	C. golf
5. What does the woman want?
A. A cup of coffee	B. A bill	C. A menu
Part 2. You will hear a telephone conversation about a washing machine. Listen and complete the questions. (5 points) 
WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS
Customer's name : 	Angela White
6. ....................................not working
Problem with machine: 
7. ...............................................
Time- of appointment:
8. 24.....................................Street
Customer's address:
9. ..........................................................
Customer's phone number:
10. ..............................................................
Name of re-pair man:
Part 3. You will hear some recorded information about a museum. For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space. You should write no more than two words for each space.( 5 points) 
Central Museum
The museum gardens were first created in the year (11)....................................	
There are exhibitions of English furniture and (12)............................. art.
In the museum shop, visitors can buy (13)..............................., cards and books.
Cars can be parked at the hotel near the museum.
Regular buses to the museum leave from both the city centre and the (14).........................
Call 451858 to find out more about (15)....................................	visits or room hire.
Part 4. You will hear a speaker talking to a class on a trip to Dubai. Choose the correct answer. ( 5 points)
16. What is Dubai like?
A. Dubai is one of the world’s most influential business centers.
B. Dubai is a popular island.
C. Dubai has the largest population among all the cities in the world.
D. Dubai is the largest city in the world.
17. What did most of the people NOT do in Dubai in the early 20th century?
A. Fishermen	B. Artists	C. Animal raisers	D. Merchants
18. Where do most of the city’s annual earnings come from?
A. Oil	B. Tourism	C. Building	D. Business
19. What is the feature of population in Dubai?
A. Most people are foreigners.	B. Most are native people.
C. Most people live on the man-made islands.	D. Most people are visitors.
20. What do the native people think of the city’s change?
A. More and more native people are concerned about the change.
B. Most native people don’t like the foreigners.
C. All the native people welcome the change.
D. Most foreigners forget their homelands.
B. GRAMMAR-VOCABULARY-LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS (20 points)
Part 1. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. (10 points) 
21. The ending of the movie was so sad that many people _________ into tears.
A. caught	B. burst	C. got	D. made
22. Tuan: “Can you make it at 3 p.m. on Friday for our meeting?” –Phuong: “_________”
A. Ok, that’s fine.	B. You have a point there, but I don’t think so.
C. Very well, thanks.	D. That’s not true. I met him three days ago.
23. Did you have any problems_________ our house?
A. for finding	B. find	C. finding	D. to find
24. Have you had much experience _________ computers?
A. on	B. in	C. with	D. about
25. – Ann: "Why don't you borrow Sarah's bicycle?" - Daisy: "__________"
A. Her bicycle has a flat tyre. 	B. Yes, please 
C. Yes, I hope so 	D. That's not mine
26. Huong: “I’m sorry to interrupt, but...”- Mai: “_________”
A. Oh, you don’t need to 	B. It is not your fault. 
C. I am not sure.	D. Yes, how can I help you?
27. This is _________ the most difficult job I’ve ever had to do. 
A. by heart 	B. by chance 	C. by far 	D. by myself 
28. A fire must have a readily available supply of oxygen. _________, it will stop burning.
A. Consequently 	B. Furthermore 	C. Otherwise 	D. However
29. I suggested he _________ an English course last summer. 
A. take 	B. took 	 C. takes 	D. taking 
30. Vitamin D is necessary to aid the ______ of calcium from food.
	A. absorbance B. absorbent	C. absorbency	D. absorption
31. Neither the students nor the teacher________ come.
A. has 	 	B. have 	C. is 	D. are 
32. On the way to the town, they stopped_______ a rest. 
A. taking 	B. to take 	C. to buy 	D. buying
33. We saw many soldiers and tanks _______ were moving to the front.
A. whose 	B. that 	C. who 	D. which
34. Paul: “ I suggest staying at home for a few days.”
 Kate: “__________________”
A. Yes. Let’s do that 	B. Yes, let’s 
C. That’s a good idea 	D.A,B and C are correct 
35. Lan couldn’t decide _____ to work with on the project.
A. who 	B. what 	C. how 	D. when 
36. He admitted not______ his colleagues well.
A. to treat 	B. treating	 	C. treat 	D. to treating 
37. It’s the first time that he’s ever eaten such a delicious dish.
A. isn’t it 	B. wasn’t it 	C. hasn’t he 	D. isn’t he 
38. Nam: “ Could you do me a favor, please?”
 Quang: “ _______________”
A. Yes. That’s very kind of you 	B. Yes. Thank you 
C. Sure. What can I do for you? 	D. No. Thank you. I’m fine. 
39. I’m interested in doing________ so I can stay at home
A. night- shifts 	B. an evening course 
C. something adventurous 	D. a nine-to five job
40. She avoided _______ by wearing a face mask last week.
A. being recognized 	B. having been recognized 	
C. to have recognized 	D. having recognized 
Part 2. Each of the following sentences has one mistake. Identify and correct it. ( 5 points) 
41. These products are called lacquer ware because they are decorative covered with lacquer.
 A B C D
42. When I go somewhere on holiday, I usually buy paintings like souvenirs because I love 
 A B C 
works of art.
 D
43. During the storm, most of the major roads and bridges were destroyed, and houses were 
 A B 
collapsed while nearly 2,000 people were killed
 C D
44. Farms using pesticides to kill insects and herbicides to kill weeds can also lead in water pollution.
 A B C D
45. Scotland is famous for its rich culture as well its amazing natural beauty.
 A B C D
Part 3. Provide the correct form of the words in brackets. ( 5 points) 
46. (HOME)..................... is a problem in many big cities in the world.
47. Humans can even die if they drink (CONTAMINATE)................ water.
48. The university has( AUTHOR) .............. the use of dictionaries during languague examinations. 
49. A campaign has been launched to (COURAGE) .................. smoking among teenagers.
50. He is very generous and everyone admires his (SELF) ......................
C. READING (30 points)
 Part 1. Read the text in each question. What does it say? Choose the best explanation for each text. ( 5 points) 
51.
Who should Lisa contact if she wants to go to the concert?
A. Yvonne 
B. Marie 
C. Sally
52.
A. Ruth has kept to her plan despite the change in the weather.
B. Ruth may not visit the coast if the bad weather continues.
C. Ruth intends to leave the mountains early to visit the coast.
53.
A. Remove this food from the container before placing in a microwave oven.
B. It is advisable to use a suitable container for cooking this food.
C. You should avoid putting this food in a microwave oven.
54.
A .You will have to pay more to borrow DVDs after 1st January.
B. Please return all borrowed DVDs before 1st January,
C. There will be additional DVDs to borrow from 1st January
55.
A. The members of the gym think the music system is very useful.
B. When using the music system in the gym, please remember to switch it off.
C. It you put on some music, consider the other people in the gym.
Part 2. Read the passage below and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space( 10 points) 
What scientific research tells us about peer influence
According to Dr. B. J. Casey from the Weill Medical College of Cornell University, teens are very quick and accurate in (56) __________ judgments and decisions on their own and in situations (57) __________ they have time to think. (58) __________, when they have to make decisions in the heat of the moment or in social situations, their decisions are often influenced by external (59) __________ like peers. In a study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), teen volunteers played a video driving game, (60) __________ alone or with friends watching. (61) __________ the researchers discovered was that the number of risks teens (62) __________ in the driving game more than doubled when their friends were watching as (63) __________ to when the teens played the game alone. This outcome (64) __________ that teens may find (65) __________ to control impulsive or risky behaviors when their friends are around, or in situations that are emotionally charged.
56. A. doing 	B. getting	C. making 	D. giving
57. A. where	B. when 	C. what	D. which
58. A. Moreover 	B. Although	C. Therefore 	D. However
59. A. aspects 	B. factors	C. elements 	D. setting
60. A either	B. both	C. neither	D. whether
61. A. Which	B. This	C. What	D. How
62. A. made	B. did	C. took 	D. perfomed
63. A. comparing 	B. comparison	C. compare 	D. compared 
64. A. realizes 	B. indicates	C. tells	D. describes
65. A is more difficult 	B. more difficult it is	C. more difficult	D. it more difficult
Part 3. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer. ( 10 points) 
Without the Nile River, the great civilization of ancient Egypt may never have existed. Until about nine thousand years ago, all of Egypt was under water. When the climate began to turn dry, tribes moved from North Africa to land near the river. Small villages appeared along the banks of the Nile. Each village had a chief who would battle other villages. Around 3300 BCE, these tribes came together to form the civilization of ancient Egypt.
One reason ancient Egypt was built around the Nile River was because its yearly flood made farming possible. The flood was so important that religious leaders would perform ceremonies that were believed to cause the river to rise and flood. The flood made the land very good for growing grains such as wheat and barley. Farmers began to plant these crops in November, right after the flood. Because of the Nile, they were usually able to grow a lot of crops. If the grain was not used, it would be stored for later use. Historians believe this is one reason that ancient Egypt became a powerful and wealthy nation.
The Nile also served as an important means of transportation. Ancient Egypt did not have the wheel, so there were no wagons or carts back then. However, ancient Egyptians learned to build boats so that when the Nile flooded they could use the river as a main road throughout Egypt. It is said that without the Nile, there would be no pyramids. This is because historians think that the huge stones were carried on the river by boat. This would explain why the pyramids sit close to the river on its west bank.
66. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Ancient Egyptian civilization	
B. The formation of ancient Egypt
C. The importance of the Nile River in ancient Egypt
D. The importance of farming in ancient Egyptian civilization
67. According to the passage, when did people begin to move to the Nile?
A. Nine thousand years ago	B. After the climate became dry
C. When the river began to flood	D. After the first crops began to grow
68. Which of the following facts about ancient Egyptians is NOT mentioned?
A. They were tribes led by chiefs.	B. They lived along the Nile River.
C. They moved from North Africa.	D. They first arrived on boats.
69. Why does the author mention religious leaders?
A. To explain why the Nile flooded every year
B. To stress the importance of the Nile’s floods
C. To suggest that ancient Europe was a religious society
D. To note the role they played in ancient Egyptian society
70. According to the passage, how did the Nile’s floods affect farming along the river?
A. They made the land good for growing crops.
B. They caused the crops to grow earlier in the year.
C. They allowed farmers to plant crops every few years.
D. They drowned all the crops, except for wheat and barley.
71. In the second paragraph, the word they refers to
A. crops	B. farmers	C. historians	D. religious leaders
72. In the second paragraph, the word stored is closest in meaning to	.
A. planted 	B. carried	C. burned	D. saved
73. According to the passage, why were there no carts or wagons in ancient Egypt?
A. They could not carry large stones.	B. There were no horses to pull them.
C. Ancient Egyptians did not need them.	D. There were no wheels in ancient Egypt
74. Why did ancient Egyptians learn to build boats?
A. There were no roads through ancient Egypt.
B. They wanted to build their pyramids far away.
C. Boats were easier to make than carts and wagons.
D. They needed boats to transport things on the river.
75. What does the author imply about the pyramids sitting close to the Nile?
A. The pyramids’ stones were used to make Egypt’s main roads.
B. Historians think it is proof that the stones were carried on the Nile.
C. The pyramids’ stones were too big for carts and wagons to carry.
D. Historians think there were also pyramids far away from the Nile.
Part 4. Read the text and decide if each sentence is True or False. Write T (True) or F (False) in the numbered space. ( 5 points) 
The Seashore Ecosystem
 The seashore or coastline is the unique area where seawater borders land to create a diverse and very important ecosystem. It is special in that the freshwater carried along by rivers and streams flows into the ocean and mixes with salt water to provide rich nutrients and food to a variety of marine plants and animals. The wildlife along the coast is part of a never-ending food chain as each tiny insect depends on its nourishment on other even smaller creatures; therefore, any human interference in the life cycle of the seashore will cause irreparable damage to the environment in the long run.
To better understand how people can destroy seashores without any chance of recovery one needs to take a better look at how this area is formed. Seashores are ever-changing environments that depend on the constant movement of tidal waves. According to the placement of the moon in relation to the sun, the waves that pound and beat the shore can either come up to the land or move away from it. This movement is called a tide, and when the sea rises and drowns the land, there is high tide, while the reverse is a low tide. The area of the seashore that is submerged during high tides and above water at low tides is called the inter-tidal zone. Subtidal zones are always under water.
Both these areas, as well as the upper shores support an abundance of marine wildlife. Many types of seaweed cling to rocks by using their ‘holdfast’ at the base of the stem, while others live in deep water and are often washed ashore by high tides. Several crabs and prawns feed on seaweed, while humans also use this plant as food, fertilizer or medicine. Sea otters often wrap their bodies with seaweed before dozing off so as not to accidentally move into the ocean while sleeping.
Other fascinating creatures are sea anemones, sponges and corals, which may look like delicate and colorful flowers, but are actually animals. Anemones catch and eat other animals with their parts like flowers, while corals are indeed hardened colonies of marine creatures, which offer rich feeding grounds for fish and also regulate the water’s carbon dioxide content. 
Seashores are popular areas for people to come and collect shells, which used to provide protection for soft-bodied creatures called mollusks. Mollusks can move at a snail’s pace only. This slow movement is due to the fact that they have only one muscular footlike body part to help them move along. Commonly eaten mollusks are clams, oysters and scallops, as well as squid and octopuses, which come without hard shells. Besides mollusks, people also gather sea urchins, which look like balls covered with many long and sharp needles. The small sea urchins use their needles to scrape and dig holes inside rocks, where they lay their eggs. These eggs are a very sought-after restaurant delicacy.
76. _______ Seashores are unique areas because the combination of freshwater and salt water
	 supports the existence of diverse wildlife.
77. _______ Inter-tidal zone is an area that is under water only when the tide is high.
78. _______ If there was no seaweed on the seashore, otters would lack vital support while
	 taking a rest
79. _______ Anemones and corals are plants.
80. _______ Both mollusks and sea urchins have a similar body structure.
D. WRITING (30 points)
Part 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it.(5 points) 
71. I wish I had bought some tickets for the concert. 
=> I regret ....................................................................................................................
72. Although he was able to do the job, he wasn't given the position. 
=>Despite ..................................................................................................................
73. As soon as I had left my house, it began to rain.
=> No sooner ...............................................................................................................
74. I would never want to leave my pet dog, Rover. 
=>Nothing could ever .......................................................................................................
75. Are they likely to pass the exam? 
=>Is there any ........................................................................................................... ? 
II. Use the suggested words and phrases to write a complete letter (10 points). 
	Dear Mom and Dad ,
1. You / be pleased /hear/ I / meet / London Airport / Mr. and Mrs. Robinson and / son / Michael.
2. Before/ I arrive / it / rain / for a week but / Sunday the sun/ shine / first time.
3. Last Tuesday / they / take / Buckingham Palace / I / see / the changing / guard / listen / band
4. Then we go / Hyde Park / have lunch / restaurant.
5. After we / eat / we go / walk / see / Serpentine Lake.
6. While we / walk / I/ buy / postcard / enclose / letter.
7.London/ have / interesting places / see / I / enjoy/ be / here / much. 
8. I / very/ happy/ you / come / London.
9. Mr./ Mrs. Robinson / Michael / look / forward / meet / you / soon.
10. They / ask / me / give / kind regards.
Love,
Carl 
Part 3. Write a paragraph of about 150 words to answer the following question ( 15 points) 
“ What should you do to reduce the air pollution in Hai Duong City?” 
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