Đề thi thử học sinh giỏi cấp tỉnh môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 9 - Đề số 44 - Năm học 2019-2020

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1. SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 9 CẤP TỈNH ___ NĂM HỌC . ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 44 Môn: Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points) (You will hear twice for each part) Part 1: Questions from 1 to 6. (1.2 points -0.2/ each) You will hear part of a radio interview, with a woman called Mary, who is talking about her gardening business. Choose the correct answer from A, B or C for each of the following questions. 1. When did Mary first become interested in gardening? A. as a child B. when she got married C. when she bought a house 2. When did she decide to start her business? A. after she lost her job B. after she read an article in a magazine C. after she spoke with a friend 3. What caused her most problems at the beginning? A. the weather B. customers' comments C. finding customers 4. She gets most of her new customers ___. A. by advertising. B. from old customers who recommend her to others. C. by knocking on doors. 5. If the work is very heavy ___. A. her husband helps her. B. she pays someone to help her. C. the customer sometimes helps her. 6. In the future she plans to ___. A. keep the business small. B. take on employees. C. go back to working in an office. Part 2: Questions from 7 to 15. (1.8 points - 0.2/ each) Listen to the recording twice. Complete the form below. Write no more than two words or a number for each answer. Name: Sanjay (7) Age: 27 Occupation: (8) Other expeditions: • has crossed (9) • has climbed Mount (10) Special skills: • has done a (11) course • can speak (12) Qualifications: • degree in (13) Free-time activities: • likes (14) Page 1
2. • spend time at (15) SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points) Part 1: Questions from 16 to 35. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each) Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to best complete the following sentences. 16. All of students in the country have been away from school for the last four weeks because of ___ of Covid-19. A. a break-out B. a breakthrough C. an outburst D. an outbreak 17. The success of both the women’s and men’s football teams has proven to be a ___ moment in the country’s participation at the SEA Games. A. historically B. historic C. history D. historical 18. Vietnam is expected to enjoy a trade surplus for the fourth ___ year and the nation’s total export and import value may attain US$ 500 billion this year. A. success B. succeed C. successive D. successful 19. The win represents the first time that the Vietnamese men ___ a gold medal in the men’s football event in the history of the SEA Games. A. have won B. win C. won D. had won 20. Vietnamese football enjoyed a hugely ___ 2019 and are now the undisputed king of ASEAN football. A. success B. successfully C. successful D. succeed 21. “Please, will you just tidy your room, and stop ___excuses!” A. making B. doing C. having D. taking 22. To do ___professionally requires a lot of skills. A. photographer B. photographic C. photography D. photograph 23. The business ___after new incentives were introduced. A. thrilled B. urged C. boomed D. persisted 24. In her time, Isadora Duncan was ___today a liberated woman. A. what calling we would B. who would be calling C. what we would call D. she would call her 25. - “If only I hadn’t lent him all my money!” - “___.” A. Well, you did, so it’s no use crying over spilt milk. B. Sorry, I have no idea. C. All right. You will be OK. D. I’m afraid you will have to do it. 26. All of students in the country have been away from school for the last four weeks because of ___ of Covid-19. A. a break-out B. a breakthrough C. an outburst D. an outbreak 27. The Red Cross is ___to giving medical aid and other help to victims of disasters. A. aimed B. promoted C. dedicated D. designed 28. “Shall we wait a little longer?” –“___.” A. No, we don’t B. No, I’d rather not C. No, it’s still early D. Yes, it’s very late now 29. The school principal ___that all students hand in their cell phones to teachers during school years. A. strongly advised B. urgently asked C. firmly told D. firmly insisted 30. The pub was so crowded that he could ___ get to the bar. A. quite B. almost C. barely D. merely 31. It is not surprising that he became a writer because he always longed to see his name ___. A. in edition B. in letters C. in print D. in type Page 2
3. 32. "Don’t forget to do as I have told you." - "___." A. No, I will remember B. Yes, I will C. Yes, I won’t D. No, I won’t 33. His house is nothing out of the ___; it's just an average five-room house. A. typical B. usual C. normal D. ordinary 34. The move to a different environment had brought about a significant ___in Mary’s state of mind. A. influence B. impact C. change D. effect 35. Is he really ___to judge a brass band contest? A. skillful B. efficient C. competent D. capable Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45. (2 points - 0.2/ each) Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence. 36. baggage is subject to extra charges. (weigh) 37. The Earth is experiencing a major in the climate. (heave) 38. The Army tried unsuccessfully to the Government. (throw) 39. He was thinner than he had been the year before. (decide) 40. They all cheered as their team came out. (enthusiasm) 41. Our school set up a project to the library system. (computer) 42. There was a dissatisfaction with the government’s policies. (wide) 43. He examined the parcel , as he had no idea what it could be. (suspect) 44. Like oil, gas is a fossil fuel and is thus a source of energy. (renew) 45. The steak was really so I sent it back with instructions to cook (do) it for another five minutes. Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50. (1 point - 0.2/ each) Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them. 46 More than ten students have failed the exam, that surprised the class teacher. 47 It was so an exciting novel that I do not want to stop reading it. 48 A laser vaporizes the bone without touch any of the surrounding tissue. 49 The assumption that smoking has bad effects on our health have been proved. 50. Million of people who work in the city live in the surrounding suburbs. Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55. (1 point - 0.2/ each) Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition. 51. Go to our website to get the address your nearest branch. 52. There’s been a steady increase the value of the euro. 53. I'm going to call the cinema to find what time the film starts. 54. Joe ran as fast as he could and managed to get the bus just before it left. 55. There is a growing awareness the impact of climate change among the young. SECTION III: READING (6.0 POINTS) Part 1. Questions 56 to 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each) Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question. TORNADOES AND TYPHOONS People often confuse typhoons and tornadoes, even though they are very different. Both are extremely destructive weather phenomina, with very (56) ___ winds, but the similarity ends there. Typhoons, also known as hurricanes, form only on water. They are such large storms that we can see them clearly only from space. In a satellite photograph, a typhoon (57) ___like an enormous circular blanket of thick cloud. It may have a small hole in the centre, (58) ___ an “eye”. Page 3
4. Tornadoes, on the other hand, are much smaller. A person on the ground can easily (59) ___ a photo of a tornado, although it might be a dangerous thing to do. It would be much wiser to look for (60) ___ than to hunt for your camera if a tornado is coming your (61) ___. Unlike typhoons, tornadoes can form over both land and water. When a tornado (62) ___ over a lake or the sea, it can create a waterspout which can be well over a kilometre in (63) ___. Just like a tornadoes over land, waterspouts can (64) ___ and transport some interesting objects. There have, for instance, been reports of fish being carried through the air and (65) ___ onto boats. 56. A. strong B. big C. huge D. firm 57. A. sees B. looks C. views D. watches 58. A. called B. titled C. said D. told 59. A. fix B. take C. pull D. make 60. A. shelter B. asylum C. hiding D. defence 61. A. road B. direction C. route D. way 62. A. gains B. increases C. develops D. finds 63. A. level B. altitude C. summit D. height 64. A. come across B. pick up C. set out D. drop off 65. A. thrown B. dumped C. dropped D. fallen Part 2. Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each) Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question. Although noise, commonly defined as unwanted sound, is a widely recognized form of pollution, it is very difficult to measure because the discomfort experienced by different individuals is highly subjective and, therefore, variable. Exposure to lower levels of noise may be slightly irritating, whereas exposure to higher levels may actually cause hearing loss. Particularly in congested urban areas, the noise produced as a by-product of our advancing technology not only causes physical and psychological harm but it also detracts from the quality of life for those exposed to it. Unlike the eyes, which can be covered by the eyelids against strong light, the ear has no lid, and is, therefore, always open and vulnerable. Noise penetrates without protection. Noise causes effects that the hearer cannot control and to which the body never becomes accustomed. Loud noises instinctively signal danger to any organism with a hearing mechanism, including human beings. In response, heartbeat and respiration accelerate, blood vessels constrict, the skin pales, and muscles tense. In fact, there is a general increase in functioning brought about by the flow of adrenaline released in response to fear, and some of these responses persist even longer than the noise, occasionally as long as thirty minutes after the sound has ceased. Because noise is unavoidable in a complex, industrial society, we are constantly responding in the same way that we would respond to danger. Recently, researchers have concluded that noise and our response may be much more than an annoyance. It may be a serious threat to physical and psychological health and well-being, causing damage not only to the ear and brain but also to the heart and stomach. We have long known that hearing loss is America’s number one non-fatal health problem, but now we are learning that some of us with heart disease and ulcers may be victims of noise. Investigations on human subjects have demonstrated that babies are affected by noise even before they are born. Fetuses exposed to noise tend to be overactive, they cry easily, and they are more sensitive to gastrointestinal problems after birth. In addition, the psychological effect of noise is very important. Nervousness, irritability, tension, and anxiety increase, affecting the quality of rest during sleep, and the efficiency of activities during walking hours, as well as the way that we interact with one another. 66. Which of the following is the author’s main point? A. Hearing loss is America’s number one non-fatal health problem. Page 4
5. B. Loud noises signal danger. C. Noise may pose a serious threat to our physical and psychological health. D. The ear is not like the eye. 67. According to the author’s definition, what is noise in urban areas? A. A by-product of technology. B. Physical and psychological harm. C. Congestion. D. Unwanted sound. 68. Why is noise difficult to measure? A. It causes hearing loss. B. All people do not respond to it in the same way. C. It is unwanted. D. People become accustomed to it. 69. The word “congested” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by ___ A. hazardous B. crowded C. polluted D. rushed 70. The word “it” refers to ___. A. the quality of life B. our advancing technology C. the noise D. physical and psychological harm 71. According to the passage, people respond to loud noise in the same way that they respond to ___. A. annoyance B. danger C. damage D. disease 72. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “accelerate”? A. cease B. raise C. swell D. increase 73. The phrase “as well as” in paragrah 4 is the closest in meaning to which of the following? A. after all B. instead C. also D. regardless 74. It can be inferred from this passage that the eye ___. A. responds to fear. B. enjoys greater protection than the ear. C. increases functions D. is damaged by noise 75. With which of the following would the author most probably agree? A. Noise is an unavoidable problem in an industrial society. B. Noise is not a serious problem today. C. Noise is America’s number one problem. D. Noise is a complex problem. Part 3: Questions 76 – 85. (2.0 points- 0.2/ each). Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap. A NEW CRUISE SHIP One of the biggest passenger ships in history, (76) Island Princess, carries people on cruises around the Caribbean. More than double the weight of the Titanic (the large passenger ship which sank in 1912), it was (77) large to be built in one piece. Instead, 48 sections in total (78) made in different places. The ship was then put together at a shipbuilding yard in Italy. The huge weight of the Island Princessis partly due to her enormous height, (79) is an incredible 41 metres. When compared with the Titanic, she is also a much broader ship. As (80) as length is concerned, there’s little difference - the Island Princess is over 250 metres (81) , similar to the length of the Titanic. The Island Princesscan carry up to 2,600 passengers (82) has 1,321 cabins, including 25 specially designed for use by disabled passengers. There is entertainment on board to suit (83) age and interest, from dancing to good drama. The Island Princess seems very likely to be a popular holiday choice for many years to come even though most people will (84) to save up in order to be (85) to afford the trip. SECTION IV. WRITITNG (4 points) Part 1: Questions 86 – 95. (1 point- 0.2/ each) Page 5
6. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. 86. I only realised that I had forgotten to close the door when she told me.  Only when 87. Despite Jack’s strange clothes, everybody ignored him.  Nobody took 88. We will not delay our voyage whether there is a rain or not.  Regardless 89. That’s the strangest film I’ve ever seen.  I have 90. Mai said “It is raining heavily outside.”  Mai said that 91. Have you ever played a computer game before?  Is 92. The water was so cold that the children couldn’t swim in it.  The water wasn’t 93. Because of the traffic jam, Andrew couldn't get to the interview on time.  The traffic jam prevented 94. If you changed your mind, you would be welcome to join us.  Were you 95. We regret to inform you that your application for a job has not been successful.  Much to our Part 2: Questions 96 – 105. (1 point - 0.2/ each) Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. 96. Tim looks nothing like his father at all. (take)  Tim his father at all. 97. I regret not studying hard at school. (only)  If hard at school. 98. The warmth of her welcome surprised me. (aback)  I her warm welcome. 99. The motor in this machine needs cleaning once a week. (has)  The motor in this machine once a week. 100. The staff in that office all have great respect for their boss. (look)  The staff in that office their boss. 101. It is not likely that the effects of global warming can be reversed. (likelihood)  There is reversing the effects of global warming. 102. I saw Jude Law for a brief second in the street. (glimpse)  I Jude Law in the street. 103. We feel uncomfortable in this weather. (fish) => We feel in the house. 104. Alison bought a house because she wanted to open a hotel (view)  Alison bought a house a hotel. 105. He determined to become a doctor (heart)  He a doctor. Page 6