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

UBND HUYỆN ĐOAN HÙNG
PHÒNG GD & ĐT 
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
(Đề thi có 08 trang)
ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI THCS CẤP HUYỆN 
 NĂM HỌC 2016 - 2017
 Môn: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
Họ và tên thí sinh:..............................................................................................................
Ngày tháng năm sinh: .......................................................................................................
Trường THCS: ................................................ Lớp:........ Số báo danh: 
Giám thị số 1:...............................................................
Giám thị số 2: ..............................................................
 Số phách do Chủ tịch HĐ ghi
Chú ý: - Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào đề thi.
- Số lần nghe là 02 lần đĩa tự động phát: Các yêu cầu bằng Tiếng Anh, đầu mỗi đoạn có 01 phút để thí sinh đọc yêu cầu của bài tập. Giữa 2 lần nghe có thời gian trống là 10 giây. Thời gian trống giữa 2 đoạn là 2 phút để thí sinh làm bài. 
- Thí sinh không được sử dụng bất cứ tài liệu gì, kể cả từ điển.
Điểm bằng số: Số phách do Chủ tịch HĐ ghi
Điểm bằng chữ: ........................................................................
Giám khảo số 1:........................................................................
Giám khảo số 2:.........................................................................
SECTION A. LISTENING:
I. Part 1 .You will hear a woman called Sarah talking to a group of people about her painting. Choose A, B or C (0,8pt)
1. How often does Sarah paint now?
A. three days a week.	 B.five days a week C.every evening
2. Sarah earns enough money from her painting to
A. give up her computing job. B. pay for her flat and car. C. pay for her artist's materials.
3. When she was at primary school, Sarah.
A.painted pictures people.	 B.learnt to use chalk.	 C.drew scenes in pencil
4. What pleased Sarah most about her painting holidays?
A. meeting other artists	 B.seeing beautiful scenery C.receiving individual teaching
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II. Part 2: 
*You will hear a radio programme giving you information about the city of Glasgow.
*For each question,fill in the missing information in the numbered space (1,2 pt)
GLASGOW
Arrival by car
*City centre car parks are (1) Leave car at hotel.
'Discovering Glasgow' tour bus
*Departs from George (2)..every 30 minutes
*Buy tickets from (3)..
Walking
*Go to Welcome Centre for information - free (4).......available.
Places to visit
*Glasgow Cathedral- built in fifteenth century.
*Merchant City area-shops selling (5)..and clothes.
*Byres Road-student area.
*Botanic Gardens-glasshouses close at (6).
SECTION B. PHONETICS:
III. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the rest by writing your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the numbered box. (0,6 pt)
1. A. refuse
B. enthusiasm
C. unselfishness
D. universal
2. A. charity
B. scholarship
C. chemistry
D. orchestra
3. A. pratical
B. logical
C. rivalry
D. champagne
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IV. Choose the letter (A, B, C or D) next to the word whose main stress is placed differently. (0,4 pt)
1. A. ignorant 	B. decisive 	C. horizon 	D. museum
2. A. suffice 	B. product 	C. nuclear 	D. province
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SECTION C. LEXICO- GRAMMAR:
V. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the numbered box ( 5,0 pts)
1. Environmental groups want a total prohibition .. the dumping of nuclear waste.
A. for B about C. on D. with
2. William got an excellent grade in his examination . the fact that he had not worked particularly hard.
A. on account of B. because of C. in spite of D. although
3. I believe that everyone has had  experiences in their life.
A. memorable B. acceptable C. reflexible D. observable
4. It is customary to eat banh chung on the Lunar New Year in Viet Nam.
A. often B. traditional C. unusual D. important
5. I don’t think human beings ever walked on the moon, .?
A. do I B. don’t I C. did they D. didn’t they.
6. I don’t know much about computers, so I asked the assistant for  advice.
A. a lot B. many C. a few D. a little 
7. In my experience,  are very friendly.
A. English B. an English C. the English D. this English 
8.  who saw the robbery should contact the police.
A. Somebody B. One C. Anyone D. Someone
9. My father could not get his motorbike . this morning.
A. start B. started C. to start D. starting
10. Everyone apart Anna has accepted our invitation.
A. of B. off C. to D. from
11. The new play at the National Theater is well worth 
A. to see B. have seen C. to be seen D. seeing
12. The child was made .. everything on his plate.
A. eating B. ate C. to eat D. eats
13. He is not only indifferent to other people; he is often extremely rude .. them as well.
A. for B. with C. to D. of
14. Jack’s shoes are very dirty. They need 
A. cleaning B. cleaner C. to clean D. to cleaned
15. The bill had already been paid, so I .. do it.
A. hadn’t to B. didn’t need to C. needn’t D. haven’t to
16. I’m sure they will be here . .
A. surely B. shortly C. nearly D. almost
17. She is attending the seminar with a view to .. more qualifications.
A. acquire B. having acquired C. acquiring D. being acquired.
18. My brother, together with his friends, always .round collecting wood for bonfire night.
A. go B. goes C. going D. gone
19. I’ve never seen anyone so  to their job as Philip is.
A. eager B. keen C. dedicated D. interested
20. The new Garden City is well worth .. if you’re in the area.
A. being seen B. a visit C. to visit D. the sight
21.  tasteful furniture you have bought!
A. What a B. What C. So D. How
22. It’s rather difficult to distinguish the two pictures. They are almost 
A. like B. same C. as D. alike
23. She is far too .. to be in charge of all those children.
A. disresponsible B. unresponsible C. irresponsible D. inresponsible
24.When I questioned him, he finally . stealing my pen.
A. admitted B. accused C. accepted D. confessed 
25. Neither the boy’s teacher nor his parents . with his progress.
A. is satisfied B. are satisfied C. has satisfied D. have satisfied
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VI. There is one mistake in each sentence. Find the mistake and write your choice (A,B,C or D) in the space provided below choose the one that needs correction. (1,0 pt)
1. I tried to do everything to contact John two weeks ago but so far I don’t receive his reply.
 A B C D
2. It was such a worrying news that they all kept silent on being informed.
 A B C D
3. Joe’s mother told him not to talk with your mouth full.
 A B C D
4. Do you know to pronounce this word in American English accent?
 A B C D
5. It was not until John came then the students stopped talking.
 A B C D
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VII. Complete the sentences by filling in each blank with the correct form of the word in italic. (1,0 pt)
1. The government should  the system of traffic MODERN
2. Honesty is an  quality. ADMIRE
3. Teenagers always try to show that they are . of their parents. DEPEND
4. ., there are no such so - called ghosts. SCIENCE
5. She should practice speaking English regularly in order to . her speaking skill. GOOD
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VIII. Complete the sentences with the right form of the verbs in bracket. (1,0 pt)
1. He suggested that we (1. leave) the following morning. 
2. Mr Park (2. walk).home from work when he saw the accident. 
3. My children enjoy (3. allow) 4. stay). up late when there is something special on TV. 
4. We’d better not try any more. It’s too late for anything (5. do) .. now.
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SECTION D. READING:
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. (2,0 pts) 
Parents and friends
	We can choose our friends, but we can’t choose our (1). . That doesn’t mean, though, that members of our family can’t also be our friends. Many children have such a good relationship (2) their parents that they see them as friends. Of course, when you’re a teenager, you’ll have (3). with your parents. There will be times when you don’t (4) on very weel with them. That’s only natural. There will be times when you want to be (5) and solve your problems (6)yourself. You’ll also (7). your parents down sometimes. After all, nobody’s perfect and we all make mistakes. But your parents understand that. And as you grow (8) and become an adult, you’ll probably realise you have lots of things in (9).. with your mum and dad and become even (10) to them.
1. A couples
B. guests
C. strangers
D. relations
2. A. by
B. for
C. with
D. from
3. A. moods
B. arguments
C. lies
D. dishonesty
4. A. get
B. take
C. put
D. set
5. A. divorced
B. single
C. grateful
D. independent
6. A. on
B. by
C. for
D. with
7. A. let
B. make
C. take
D. fall
8. A. on
B. over
C. out
D. up
9. A. private
B. common
C. contact
D. love
10. A. fonder
B. more proud
C. closer
D. more ordinary
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X. Fill in each numbered blank ONE suitable word. (2,0 pts)
MTV stands for Music Television. It's a television (1).............dedicated to pop music. It was (2).............. on 1st August 1981 in the United States. Because of MTV's instant success in the US, the company expanded into other areas. MTV Europe (3)............ operating on 1st August 1987. MTV Europe (4) .................. 24 hours a day from its London studios. It can be seen in 33 countries and reaches an estimated (5).............. of 110 million viewers.
	People of 19 different nationalities work at London headquarters, and they try to offer a mixture of music from all over Europe. The channel broadcasts in (6)............. but Germany provides the biggest number of viewers. Currently, one fifth of the (7)...is by German artists.
	Most of TV output is video and concerts, but there is also a program (8)............. Unplugged, where major artists play (9) .......... and acoustic in front of a small studio audience.
	In addition to music, the channel's programs (10). with news, movie information and comedy. MTV has also broadcast special report on racism, immigration and unemployed teenagers.
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XI. Read the following passage and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (1,0 pt)
I first met Trevor at a rehearsal for a cabaret. We were both teachers at the time, and the show was for the staff Christmas party. Trevor had volunteered to write it, direct it and act in it, while I was going to play the piano. I remember very little about the actual show, but I know that Trevor and I got on tremendously, right from the start.
	To look at, he was not a very attractive person. He was about average height, in his twenties, with untidy dark hair and a pale, unhealthy complexion. In fact, his whole complexion gave the impression of untidiness: his clothes were shabby, and he was never to be seen without a cigarette hanging from his lips.
	Nevertheless, people did find him attractive and still do. He has a good sense of humour, and is very easy to get on with. And the fact that he is no longer an underpaid teacher but a prosperous businessman means that his complexion is healthier and he can afford clothes that fit him better.
1. Which of the following titles can best be the title for the whole passage?
	A. A good friend.	 B. One of your teachers. 
 C. An old friend. D. A businessman
2. What is the second paragraph about?
	A. Trevor’s clothes	 B. Trevor’s untidiness 
 C. Trevor’s height D. Trevor’s appearance
3. Which sentence is true?
	A. Trevor was very tall.	 B. Trevor was the shortest
	C. Trevor was not very tall.	D. Trevor was very short.
4. Write the words that describe Trevor’s character:
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5. Find the word in the text that means.
A. the colour of the skin: 	..
B. rich: ..
C. to have a good relationship with somebody:..
D. old and torn: ..
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SECTION E. WRITING:
XII. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it or using the given words. (2,0 pts)
1. Do you have a postman deliver the newspaper every day ?
-> Do you have the ..
2. Their car is Italian. It is big and red.
-> They have 
3. You can try to get Tom to lend you his car but you won’t succeed.
-> There’s no ..
4. I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.
-> Hardly ........................................................................................................................
5. He never has enough money.
-> He is always ..............................................................................................................
6. They were unable to finish their game of badminton because of the heavy rain.
-> The heavy rain 
7. As he has behaved badly, he must be punished.
-> Because ..
8.He hates people staring at him while he is out in the street.
-> He hates 
9. The lecturer didn’t prepare his speech carefully, so he did it very badly.
-> If .
10. Jack’s proud of being a good computer programmer.
-> Jack takes 
XIII. Write a paragraph of 120-150 words to support the argument that secondary school students shouldn’t spend too much time playing computer games. (2,0 pts)
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