Đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi cấp huyện đợt 1 môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 9 - Năm học 2015-2016 - Đề 15 (Có hướng dẫn chấm)

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ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CÁP HUYỆN ĐỢT 1
Năm học 2015 - 2016
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 9
Thời gian làm bài:120. phút (không kể thời gian giaođề)
Part I. Phonetics: (1,0 point )
A. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.(0,5 pt)
A. regime	B. passenger	C. geology	D. engine
A. priority	B. enquiry	C. sacrifice	D. Valentine
A. banquet	B. handkerchief 	C. husband	D. concord	
A. drought	B. sought	C. wrought	D. nought
A. resign	B. resound	C. resonant	D. resource
B. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others. (0,5 pt)
A. original	B. comprehensive	C. complementary	D. illustration
A. electrician 	B. Japanese	C. possibility	D. comfortable
A. inspiration	B. experience	C. communicate	D. embroidery
A. commentator	B. economic 	C. banyan 	D. businessman 
A. disadvantage	B. documentary	C. exploration	D. communicate
Part II. Vocabulary and grammar : (3,0 points)
1. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. (1,0 pt)
Don't go too fast! I can't. up with you.	
A. go 	B. walk 	C. run	D. keep 
He is a specialist. modern Vietnamese literature.	
A. of 	B. at 	C. for 	D. in
David has not seen Linda for fifteen years and has.of her address.	
A. no idea	B. nothing	C. no thought	D. no mind
The population of the world is growing at an alarming.	
A. rate 	B. measure	C. step	D. cost
Miss Trang is wearing a.dress.	
A. beautiful blue new	B. new beautiful blue	
C. blue beautiful new	D. beautiful new blue 
"How about going fishing this Sunday?" - ""	
That's a good idea. 	B. Never mind.	
C. Yes, I am fishing. 	D. That's my pleasure.
That’s a nice coat, and the colour. you well. 	
A. matches 	B. fits 	 C. suits 	D. agrees 
I’ve neververy well with my brother. We’ve got completely different personalities.	
A. got off 	B. got on 	C. got away 	D. got up
Books are no longer the onlyof stories and information . 	
A. source 	B. style 	C. basis 	D. site 
You’ll have to.a better idea than that if you want to win . 	
A. come in for 	B. get down to 	C. bring out 	D. come up with
2. Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition. Write the letter on the space. (0,5 pt)
The conference had to be put .until a later date.
The party last night, .. which I made a speech, was enjoyable.
Take an umbrella with you. It will save yougetting wet on the way home.
She never trusted me. She was suspicious.. my intention.
.entering the hall, she found everyone waiting for her.
3. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words in capital letters. (0,5 pt)
She was a much less (industry).. student than her sister.
The movie we have just watched is (exception) good. 
Even though the remark was not (intend)., it caused embarrassment.
It is difficult for a sloppy person to live with a (perfect).
They said my illness was (imagine). Don’t they realize I’m in a lot of pain?
4. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets to complete the following sentences. (1,0 pt)
It is imperative that the letter (send) at once
That guy admitted (steal) the gold watch.
Had you listened carefully to the instructions, you (not be) that confused now.
Neither Jane nor Peter (be) coming to the club tonight.
Mr. Bill often (have) difficulty (get) along with his friends due to his irritating manner.
I was terribly disappointed (discover) that he (lie) to me.
The lamps (make) in China are very cheap.
You always (complain) about my cooking.
Part III. Reading comprehension : (3,0 points)
1. Read the passage below then state whether the following sentences are TRUE or FALSE. (1,0 pt)
TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS
 Every nation and every country has its own customs and traditions. In Britain, traditions play a more important part in the life of the people than in other countries. 
Englishmen are proud of their traditions and carefully keep them up. It has been the law for about three hundred years that all the theatres are closed on Sundays. No letters are delivered, only a few Sunday papers are published.
 To this day, an English family prefers a house with a garden to a flat in a modern house with central heating. English people like gardens. Sometimes the garden in front of the house is a little square covered with cement painted green in imitation of grass and a box of flowers.
 Holidays are especially rich in old traditions and are different in Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England. Christmas is a great English national holiday, and in Scotland it is not kept at all, except by clerks in banks; all the shops, mills and factories are working. But six days later, on New Year’s Eve the Scotch begin to enjoy themselves. All the shops, mills and factories are closed on New Year’s Day. People invite their friends to their houses and “ sit the Old Year out and the New Year in”. When the clock begins to strike twelves, the head of the family goes to the entrance door, opens it wide and holds it until the last stroke. Then he shuts the door. He has let the Old Year out and the New Year in. Now greetings and small presents are offered.
 A new national tradition was born in Britain. Every year, a large number of ancient motor-cars and motor-cycles, sometimes described as Old Crocks-drive from London to Brighton. “Crocks” means something or someone who is “ crocked up”, broken down and in bad condition. Englishmen keep up the old veterans. Veteran cars are those which were made before the year 1904. Some cars look very funny,some are steered by a bar, like a boat. Some cars are driven by steam-engines ( by boiling water and not by petrol ). This run from London to Brighton is a colourful demonstration. People are dressed in the clothes of those times. The cars start from Hyde Park only in the morning, the oldest cars are leading. It is not a race, and most of the cars come to Brighton, which is sixty miles from London, only in the evening. This demonstration takes place on the day of the announcement of the law in 1896 which said that a man with a red flag must walk in front of every motor-car when it moved along the streets. These were the early days of motor-cars and people were afraid of them.
In Britain, traditions are very important in the life of people.
Englishmen have always changed their traditions.
English families prefer living in modern flats to in houses with gardens.
Christmas is the biggest holiday in Scotland.
People in Britain like celebrating “ sit the Old Year out and the New Year in”.
A demonstration of ancient motor-cars and motor-cycles is held in England every year.
This is a national race for ancient motor-cars and motor-cycles from London to Brighton.
On the early days of motor-cars, drivers had to wear red clothes when driving their cars.
2. These announcements appear at some places only. Match each announcement ( 1 – 8 ) with a proper place ( A – J ) where it usually appears. (1,0 pt)
 Announcements
 Appearing places
No smoking – Inflamable !
Keep silent
Keep out of reach of children
For over 18 years old only
No smoking – Fasten your seat belt
Be aware of bears ! 
Dangerous ! High voltage !
No picture allowed 
 In a school-yard
 B. On an airplane
 C. At a gas station
 On the fence of a military base
 On a box or bottle of medicine
 At the gate of a supermarket
 In a hospital
 On electric posts
 At the entrance of forest
At movie or cinema halls
3. Fill in each numbered blank with ONE word chosen from the list below to complete the meaning of the passage. (1,0 pt)
baked , single , rich , restaurants , besides , includes , leaves , they , children , favorite
 BIRTHDAYS IN ENGLAND
 Birthdays are celebrated with friends and family, and are usually geared towards children although adults also enjoy celebrating their birthdays. A lot of people who have young( 1 )... no longer have birthday parties at home.Now they go to fast-food( 2 ) like McDonald’s or Wacky Warehouse because children’s playgrounds are there. Also ( 3 )hold them in pubs or community centers which can hold more guests.
 Food served at these parties usually( 4 )a birthday cake, which is sometimes called “ Fortune Telling Cake” because small charms are mixed into the batter before the cake is...( 5 )These little objects all have symbolic meanings. For instance, a slice of cake with a coin in it means you will be( 6 ).Trifle, sausage rolls, cheese and pineapple on a stick, cocktail sausages and sandwiches are other( 7 )party foods. Today’s popular birthday gifts might be computer games like Nintendo, Sony or Sega( 8 )the traditional gifts of books or clothing or money.
Part IV. Writing: (3,0 points)
1. Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same. (1,0 pt)
I have an appointment for a haircut this afternoon. àI am .
"Don’t open the door please" said Mary. à Mary told .
Staying at home would be better than going out tonight. à I'd rather........................
The last time it rained here was a fortnight ago. à It .......................................
5. My neighbors have three small children. The children make a lot of noise. My neighbors never apologize me. à My neighbors.............
6.They said that Mr Tuan is a good teacher. à Mr Tuan .....................................................
7.My French friend finds driving on the left difficult. à My French friend isn't ..............
8.I think that no city in the world is more beautiful than Paris. à I think Paris ....................
9.The flight to Moscow lasted three and half hours. à It took..............................
10. Rich as he was, he never helped the poor. à No............................
2. Complete the following letter using the words or phrases provided. (2pts)
 50 Batement Street
 Oxford
Dear Jane,
I write/tell/how much/enjoy/few hours I spend/you and your family last week.
1) ..
I/be/England since/beginning/October and this/be/first invitation to dinner/English family.
2)
I find/conversation/interesting/and I/glad/practice/English.
3)
I’d also/like/congratulate you/excellent cooking.
4)
I/grateful/helpful information/you/give/courses/English.
5)
I hope/find/suitable school/next few days.
6)
You give/best wishes/parents?
7)
I/look/see/you next month.
8)
Yours sincerely,
Richard
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Môn thi:Tiếng Anh - Lớp 9
Part I. Phonetcs: ( 1 point) 
A. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. ( 0,5 pt) ( Mỗi đáp án đúng 0,1 điểm)
1. A	2. B	3. C	4. A	5. D
B. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others. ( 0,5 pt)( Mỗi đáp án đúng 0,1 điểm)
1.A	2.D	3. A	4. B. 	5. D
Part II. Vocabulary and grammar : (3,0 points)
1. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. (1,0 pt)( Mỗi đáp án đúng 0,1 điểm)
D	2. D	3. A	4. A	5. D	
6. A	7. C	8. B	9. A	10. D
2. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition. Write the letter on the space provided.
(0,5 pt)) ( Mỗi đáp án đúng 0,1 điểm)
1. off 	2. at	3. from	4. of 	5. on
3. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words in capital letters. ( 0,5 pt))( Mỗi đáp án đúng 0,1 điểm)
industrious	2. exceptionally	3. intentional	
4. perfectionist 	5. imaginary
4. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets to complete the following sentences. (1,0 pt))( Mỗi động từ đúng 0,1 điểm)
be sent/ should be sent	 2. to have stolen	 3. wouldn’t have been	 4. is	
has; getting	 6. to discover; had lied	 7. made	
 8. are always complaining
Part III. Reading comprehension : (3,0 points)
1. Read the passage below then state whether the following sentences are TRUE or FALSE. (1,0 pt)( Mỗi đáp án đúng 0,125 điểm)
 1. True 2. False 3. False 4. False
 5. True 6. True 7. False 8. False
 2. These announcements appear at some places only. Match each announcement ( 1 – 8 ) with a proper place ( A – J ) where it usually appears. (1,0 pt)( Mỗi đáp án đúng 0,125 điểm)
 1. C 2. G 3. E 4. J
 5. B 6. I 7. H 8. D
3. Fill in each numbered blank with ONE word chosen from the list below to complete the meaning of the passage. (1,0 pt) ( Mỗi đáp án đúng 0,125 điểm)
 1. children 2. restaurants 3. they 4. includes 
 5. baked 6. rich 7. favorite 8. besides
Part IV. Writing: (3,0 points)
1. Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same. (1,0 pt)
( Mỗi câu viết đúng 0,1 điểm)
I am having / am going to have my hair cut this afternoon.
Mary told me/us not to open the door.
I'd rather stay at home than go out tonight.
It hasn’t rained here for a fortnight.
My neighbors, whose three small children make a lot of noise, never apologize me.
Mr Tuan was said to be a good teacher.
My french friend isn't used to driving on the left.
I think Paris is the most beautiful city in the world.
It took three and half hours to fly to Moscow.
No matter how rich he was, he never helped the poor.
2. Complete the following letter using the words or phrases provided. ( 2 pts) ( Mỗi câu viết đúng 0,25 điểm)
1. I am writing to tell you how much I enjoyed the few hours I spent with you and your family.
2. I have been in England since the beginning of October and this was my first invitation to dinner with an English family.
3. I found the conversation interesting and I was glad to practise my English.
4. I would also like to congratulate you on your excellent cooking .
5. I was/am very grateful for the helpful information you gave (to) me .
6. I hope to find a suitable school in the next few days .
 (I hope I will find a suitable school in the next few days.) 
7. Would you please give my best wishes to your parents?
8. I look forward to seeing you next month .
 (I am looking forward to seeing you next month.)
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