Đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi cấp huyện Tiếng anh lớp 9 - Năm học 2016-2017 - Phòng GD & ĐT Cam Lộ

PHÒNG GD&ĐT CAM LỘ 
ĐỀ THI HSG VĂN HÓA CẤP HUYỆN
NĂM HỌC 2016 - 2017
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh Lớp 9
Thời gian 120 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề
I. PHONETICS (10pts):
Question 1. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others by circling A, B, C or D. (5 pts)
1.
A. inspiration
B. label
C. occasion
D. logical
2.
A. grow
B. novel
C. cotton
D. contest
3.
A. modern
B. pattern
C. confident
D. equal
4.
A. musician
B. necessary
C. recently
D. since
5.
A. design
B. loose
C. style 
D. symbol
Question 2. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C or D. (5 pts)
1
A. admired
B. gather
C. blanket
D. quarter
2
A. humor
B. casual
C. comprise
D. income
3
A. batterry
B. appliance
C. institute
D. separate
4
A. slavery
B. candidate
C. humorous
D. deposit
5
A. conservation
B. territory
C. innovation
D. limitation
II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (10pts):
Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps.
 1. She speaks Chinese as .. as I do
A. good
B. better
C. very good
D. well
 2. I knew they were talking about me  they stopped when I entered the room.
A. because
B. so that
C. despite
D. therefore
 3. The librarian told us not  reference books out of the library.
A. to take
B. taking
C. take
D. took
 4. When I came to visit her last night , she . a bath .
A. had
B. was having
C. were having
D. is having
 5. Nobody liked the film,.?
A. does he 
B. doesn’t he
C. did they
D. didn’t they
 6. Although he loved his country,...most of his life abroad.
A. but spent	B. but he spent	C. he spent	D. so he spent
 7. Many students aren't keen .their study at school.
A. about	B. for	C. with	D. on 
 8. She hasn't written to me we met last time.
A. before	B. since	C. ago	D. for
9. You can rely ................Jack. He always keeps his promise.
	 A. in	 	B. for	C. on	D. with 
10. I will have your car ................soon
	A. repaired	B. repairing	C. to repair	D. being repaired 
III. USE OF ENGLISH: (10pts)
Question 1: Complete the following sentences with an appropriate form of the word in the brackets. ( 5pts)
They got the ........................ of receiving new bikes. (satisfy)
Are there any.................... between Hong and Hoa? 	 (similar)
We must make a  about where to go. (decide)
All students have great ...................when going to school. (expect)
, the weather was so bad that we couldn’t go out. (fortune)
Question 2: Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting (10 pts):
She was waiting nervous in the waiting room for the interview.
 A 	 B 	 C D 
The children are very boring and they don’t know what to do .
 A 	 B 	 C 	 D 
I haven’t come back to London for my father last visited me.
 A B 	 C 	 D 
They asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them.
 A 	B 	 C 	 D 
Do you know how getting to the post office from here?
 A 	 B 	 C D 
Tom wishes his neighbors don’t make so much noise.
 A B C D 
Mary and Henry always goes out for a meal on their wedding anniversary.
 A B 	 C 	 D 
Bill asked me if I was going to visit my aunt the day before.
 A B C 	 D 
The policeman told her not to driving her car so fast again.
 A 	 B 	 C D 
 I will lend you this money if you will promise to pay it back.
 A 	 B C D 
IV. READING (25 pts)
Question 1. Look at the sign in each question; Some one asks you what it means; Mark the letter next to the correct explanation A, B, C or D. (5 pts)
1.
ABC University
There are some parking spaces available for visitors. Please ask at reception.
 Visitors are requested to park outside 
the reception area.
Please tell reception where you have 
parked your car.
Visitors who wish to park should ask 
at reception
Details of parking for students are 
available from the reception. 
2.
WE ARE CLOSED FOR STAFF TRAINING UNTIL 9.30
We can train you to work here.
We are not open today because of staff training.
The shop is run by trained staff.
The shop will open at 9.30 today.
3.
From 17 September please use the new Ticket Office
This ticket office will close on 16 September
This ticket office will be closed for one day.
The new ticket office is now open.
There will be 2 ticket offices after 17 September
4.
SWITCH OFF PRINTER BEFORE REMOVING BACK COVER
Switch this printer off at the back.
Do not take the back cover off the printer until 
it is turned off.
Do not touch the switch at the back of this printer.
Cover this printer up before you switch it on.
 5. 
LATECOMERS:
USE BACK ENTRANCE UPSTAIRS PLEASE
Latecomers must sit at the back. 
Latecomers must wait on the stairs. 
If you are late, you must use a different 
entrance.
If you are late, you must go back to the entrance.
Question 2 
Read the text and questions below, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each space. (10 pts)
FURTHER EDUCATION
Around the age of sixteen you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university (1) ..............? Do I leave and start work or begin a training (2) ..............? The decision is yours, but it may be (3) .............. remembering two things: there are more unemployment (4) .............. people who haven’t been to university, and people who have the right (5).............. will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs. 
If you decide to go (6).............. into a job, there are many opportunities for training. Getting qualifications will (7).............. you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (8).............. you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when you’re older is (9)..............possibility. This way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (10).............. practical work experience.
1. A after	B later	C then	D past
2. A school	B class	C course	D term
3. A worth	B necessary	C important	D useful
4. A between	B among	C with	D through
5. A notes	B papers	C arts	D skills
6. A straight	B just	C direct	D rather
7. A make	B help	C let	D give
8. A where	B while	C when 	D what
9. A also	B again	C another	D always
10. A getting	B making	C taking	D doing
Question 3
Fill in each blank with a suitable word. (10 pts)
THE FIRST WOMAN SCIENTIST
Hypatia was born in Alexandria, in 370 A.D. For many centuries she was (1) ................. only woman scientist to have a place in the history books. 
Hypatia’s father was director of Alexandria University, and he (2) ............ sure his daughter had the best education available. This was unusual, as most women then had few opportunities to study.
After studying in Athens and Rome, Hypatia returned to Alexandria where she began teaching mathematics. She soon became famous (3)............ her knowledge of new ideas.
We have no copies of her books, (4) ............ we know that she wrote several important mathematical works. Hypatia was also interested in technology and invented several scientific tools to help with her work.
At the time many rulers were afraid of science, and (5)............connected with it was in danger. One day in March 415, Hypatia was attacked in street and killed.
V. WRITING (20pts)
Question 1:Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. (7pts)
1. John is interested in knowing more about astronomy. (like)
 John ...........................more about astronomy.
2. Because of the parade, we weren’t allowed to park in the High Street. (let)
 Because of the parade, the police wouldn’tin the High Street.
3. ‘Did you see that film on the television on Saturday?’ Susan asked me. (seen)
 Susan wanted to know ................................................... that film on television on Saturday.
4. “I’m afraid these jeans have a hole in them.” (there)
 “I’m afraid that  these jeans.”
5. They cancelled the match because of the bad weather. (called)
 The match .. because of the bad weather.
6. Dan never takes any notice of my advice. (attention)
 Dan never  my advice.
7. It’s more than a year since I saw Lucy. (for)
 I.... more than a year
Question 2: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. (5 pts)
 1. It was such a boring film that she fell asleep.
The film was .................................................................................................................... 
 2. I am very pleased that we will meet again soon.
I am looking....................................................................................................................
3. Hong couldn't get his parents' permission to buy a computer. 	
Hong’s parents......................................................................................................
4. "You only think of yourself," she told him.
She accused..........................................................................................................
5. Although her leg hurt, Van finished the marathon race. 
In...........................................................................................................................
Question 3: Make all the changes and additions to produce, from the following sets of words and phrases, sentences which together make a complete letter. (8pts)
 Dear Nakata, 
1. I/ very please/ receive, parcel/ send.
What/ good idea/ send/ selection/ different kinds/ food/ your country.
I/ enjoy/ eat/ very much/ so/ my family. 
It/ not possible/ buy/ things/ England/ except/ perhaps/ London.
You/ say/ your letter/ you/ like/ send/ parcel/ English food.
I/ just/ post/ one/ you.
I/ not arrive/ same time/ this letter/ send/ sea-mail.
In/ parcel/be / information/ prepare/ eat/ food.
Love, 
VI. LISTENING (20 pts)
PART 1 (5 pts)
Questions 1-5
You will hear five short conversations.
You will hear each conversation twice
There is one question for each conversation.
For question 1-5, put a tick (ü) under the right answer
Example
0. How many were at the meeting?
30
13
3
A £ B £ C R
1. Which is the woman’s friend?
2. What animals has Sue got?
3. What time will they go to the cinema?
 4. What is Joe going to do at the weekend?
5. Which man is the English teacher?
PART 2 (5pts)
 Questions 6 – 10 
 Listen to Steve telling Olga about his birthday presents.
 Which presents did each person give him?
 For questions 6 – 10, write a letter (A-H) next to each person.
 You will hear the conversation twice.
 Example:
0. Mary - D
 People
 Presents
6
Harry
A
book
7
Linda
B
camera
8
Thomas
C
chocolates
9
Victoria
D
jacket
10
James
E
pen
F
socks
G
sweater
H
video
6..; 7..; 8...; 9.; 10
PART 3 (10 pts)
Questions 11 – 15
Listen to Paul asking about a club for children.
For questions 11 – 15, tick (P) A, B or C
You will hear the conversation twice.
Example:
 	0. The Children’s Fun Club has offices in.
A. the U.S o B. India o 	C. London þ 
 11. The club tries to help children with their.. 
 	A. studies o 	B. sports o	 	C. painting o
 12. This month, the children will get a 
 A. video o 	B. magazine o 	C. pen o
 13. The club has a competition every
A. weeko 	 B. month o	C. year o
 14. The club is for children under..
A. 10 o	B. 13o	C. 16 o
 15. The club costs. 
A. £ 3 a year o	 B. 5 £ a year o 	C. £ 12 a year o	
PHÒNG GD&ĐT CAM LỘ
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM 
ĐỀ THI HSG TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9 CẤP HUYỆN
NĂM HỌC 2016–2017
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I. PHONETICS (10pts):
Question 1. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others by circling A, B, C or D. (5 pts)
1. D	2. A	3. D	4. A	5. A
Question 2. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C or D. (5 pts)
1. A	2. C	3.B	4. D	5. B
II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (10 pts):
Choose the best answers to complete the sentences:
 1. D 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. C 6. C 7. D 8. B 9. C 10. A
III. USE OF ENGLISH:(15 pts)
Question 1: Complete the following sentences with an appropriate form of the word in the brackets.(5 pts)
1- satisfaction 	2- similarities	 3- decision	 4- expectation 5- unfortunately	
Question 2: Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting (10 pts):
1. B 2. B 3. C 4. B 5. B 6. C 7. B 8.D 9. B 10. D
IV. READING: (20 pts) 
Question 1. (5 pts)
 	1. C	2. D	3. A	4. B	5. C
Question2.(10pts)
 	1. B 2.C 3.A 4.B 5.D 6.A 7.B 8.B 9.C 10.A 	
Question 3. (10 pts)
 1. the	 2. was 	 3. for 4. but	 5. anyone
V. WRITING (20pts)
Question 1: Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. (7pts)
 1. John would like to know more about astronomy.
 2. Because of the parade, the police wouldn’t let us park (our car) in the High Street.
 3. Susan wanted to know if I had seen that film on television on Saturday.
 4. “I’m afraid that there is a hole in these jeans”.
 5. The match was called off because of the bad weather.
 6. Dan never pays (any/much)attention to my advice.
 7. I haven’t seen Lucy for more than a year
Question 2: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. (5 pts)
 1. The film was so boring that she fell asleep.
 2. I am looking forward to meeting/seeing you.
3. Hong’s parents didn’t allow her to buy a computer.
4. She accused him of being selfish.
5. In spite of her hurt leg, Van finished the marathon race.
Question 3: Make all the changes and additions to produce, from the following sets of words and phrases, sentences which together make a complete letter. (8 pts)
 Dear Nakata, 
1. I am/ was very pleased to receive/ have received/ when I receive the parcel you sent me.
2. What a good idea to send a selection of different kinds of food from/ of your country.
3. I enjoyed eating them/it/this very much and so did my family. 
4. It would not be/ is not possible to buy these/ such things in England except perhaps in London.
5. As you said/ say in your letter, you would like me to send a parcel of English food to you/ to send you a parcel of English food.
6. I have just posted one to you.
7. I will/ may not arrive at the same time as this letter because/ since I sent it/ it was sent by sea-mail.
8. In the parcel there is some information about/on preparing and eating this (kind of) food.
Love,
VI. LISTENING (20 pts)
PART 1 (5 pts)
1
B
2
C
3
A
4
B
5
C
PART 2 (5 pts)
6
B
7
G
8
H
9
E
10
F
PART 3 (10 pts)
11
A
12
B
13
C
14
C
15
B