Kỳ thi chọn học sinh giỏi lớp 9 năm học: 2012-2013 môn: tiếng anh

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4. Since vitamins are contained in a wide variety of foods, people seldom lack of most of them.
IV. Complete the sentences by filling in each blank with the correct form of the word in itali(1pt)
Rob was dismissed by his________ that he must leave in a month’s time. (EMPLOY)
The judge told him it was ___________ to drink and drive, and banned him for a year. (RESPONSIBLE)
English is a ___________easy language for us to learn. (COMPARE)
Some young people today have a very strange ___________. (APPEAR) 
SECTION 3. READING:
V. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to(2.5pts)
	Television is one of man’s important means of communication. It brings events and sounds around the world into million of homes. A person with the television set can sit in his house and watch the president making a speech or visit a foreign country. He can see war being fought and watch statesmen try to bring peace. Through TV, home viewers can see and learn about people, places, and things in faraway lands. Television even takes its viewers out of this world. It brings them coverage of America’s astronauts as the astronauts explore outer space.
	 In addition to these things, TV brings its viewers a steady stream of programs that are designed to entertain. In fact, TV provides many more entertainment programs than any other kinds. The programs include action packed dramas, light comedies, sporting events and motion pictures.
What does television bring us?
A. Noise from around the world.	B. Man’s most important means of talking.
C. Events and sounds around our globe.	D. President making speech.
What can’t viewers do with the TV at home?
A. watch a president giving a talk.	
B. see a war being fought.
C. watch a statesmen making attempt to bring about peace.
D. see heavens and hells.
Which of the following is NOT true?
A. TV can bring us entertainment.
B. By watching TV, people can widen their knowledge.
C. People know events and sounds from different world.
D. People can meet presidents without going out.
According to the passage, what don’t entertainment programs include?
A. dramas	B. tragedies	C. musicals	D. motion pictures.
With TV set a person can.....................
A. watch president making a speech.	B. see a foreign country.
C. learn things in faraway lands.	D. all of them (A, B, C).
VI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answers(2.5pts)
 Crime Prevention
You can make life more difficult for thieves by (1)_________ your wallet in an inside pocket instead of a back pocket. But make sure that you still have it if someone bumps into you in a (2)_________. Most pickpockets are very skillful. Never let your handbag out of your (3)_________. On public transport, (4)_________ hold of it. You are also (5) _________ to take travelers’ checks rather than cash when you go abroad, and to use cash dispenses which are on (6)_________ streets, or are well lit at night.
A quarter of all crimes are car thefts or things from cars, like radio and cassette players. If your car is (7)_________, you may not get it back. One in four are never found, and even if it is, it may be badly (8) _________. Always lock all doors and windows and think about fitting a car alarm too. If you are buying a new radio cassette player, it is (9_________ choosing one that is security-code or removable by the drive. These precautions will help to (10)_________ thieves.
A. taking	B. holding	C. carrying	D. bringing
A. mass	B. band	C. crowd	D. group
A. view	B. sight	C. visibility	D. vision
A. keep	B. catch	C. take	D. have
A. suggested	B. told	 C. informed	D. advised
A. main	B. important	C. principal	D. major
A. robbed	B. burgled	C. stolen	D. hijacked
A. hurt	B. damaged	C. spoilt	D. injured
A. beneficial	B. practical	C. worthwhile	D. sensible
A. put off	B. put down	C. put out	D. put back
VII. Fill in each numbered blank ONE suitable word.(2.5pts)
 	Learning a foreign language is, in some ways, like learning how to fly or (1) _____ the piano. There are important differences, but there (2) ______ a very important similarity. It is this: learning how to do such things needs lots (3) ______ practice. It is never enough simply to “know” something. You must be able to “do” things with (4) ______ you know. For example, it is not enough simply to read a book on (5) _____ to fly an aero plane. A book can give you lots of information (6) _____ how to fly, but you only read a book and then try to (7) _____ without a great deal of practice first, you will crash and kill (8) ______. The same is true of (9) ______ the piano. So you think it is enough simply to read about it? Can you play the piano (10) _______ having lots of practice first?
Write your answers here:
SECTION 4. WRITING:
Question IX: Complete the second sentence in such a way that it is almost the same as the first (2.5pts):
1. “ You’d better not lend that man any more money, Mary” - said John.
 John advised............................................................................................................... 
2. Although he took a taxis, Bill still arrived late for the concert .
 Despite ........................................................................................................................
3. “It is ages since Alan visited his parents. 
 Alan ............................................................................................................................ 
4. Handicapped people find shopping in supermarkets difficult.
 It is ...............................................................................................................................
5. “You’d better go to the doctor if you’ve got a pain in your back, Anne”- Herry said.
 Herry suggested .......................................................................................................
6. “ Could I borrow five pounds from you, Jane ?”- asked Nick.
 Nick asked Jane if ....................................................................................................... 
7. It isn’t necessary to book tickets for the show in advance.
 You need ....................................................................................................................... 
8. Don’t you regret not learning to swim ? 
 Don’t you wish ..............................................................................................................? 
9. We got lost because we didn’t have a map.
 Had ................................................................................................................................. 
10. They manage to finish the project in time for the presentation.
 They succeeded ................................................................................................................
Question X: Use the suggested words and phrases to write a complete letter(4pts).
Dear Mother and father,
a. You/ be pleased/ hear/ I / meet/ LonDon Airport/ Mr and Mrs Robinson and/ son / Michael.
b. Before I arrive/ it rain/ a week/ but/ Sunday/ sun shine/ first time.
c. Last Tuesday they take me/ Buckingham Palace/ I see the Changing of the Guard and listen / the band.
d. Then we go/ Hyde Park/ have lunch/ a restaurant.
e. After we / eat/ we go/ a walk/ see the Serpentine Lake.
f. While we / walk/ I buy a postcard/ I enclose/ this letter.
g. London have many interesting places/ see/ and I/ enjoy/ be here very much/
h.Mr and Mrs Robinson and Michael ask me/ give/ their kind regards.
 Love. / Carl
Keys.
I. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the rest .
A
D
A
B
II. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer .
D
B
C
A
B
D
B
C
III. There is one mistake in each sentence. Find the mistake and write your correction in 
Mistake
when
That
their
lack of
Has
Correction
while/whereas
Those
his/her
lack
Had
IV. . Complete the sentences by filling in each blank with the correct form of the word in itali.
employer(s)
irresponsible
comparatively
4.appearance
V. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer 
C
D
D
B
D
VI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer 
C
C
B
C
D
A
C
B
C
A
VII. Fill in each numbered blank ONE suitable word 
play
is
of
what
how
about
fly
yourself/yourselves
playing
without
VIII.Complete the second sentence in such a way that it is almost the same as the first .
John advised Mary not to lend that man any more money.
Despite (his)taking/ having taken a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.
Alan has not visited his parents for ages.
It’s difficult for handicapped people to shop/ go shopping.
Herry suggested that Anna went/ should go... to the doctor .
Nick asked Jane if she could lend him five pounds.
You need not book tickets for the show in advance.
Don’t you wish you had learnt to swim ? 
Had we had a map, we wouldn’t have got lost.
They succeeded in finishing the project in time for the presentation./.
VIIII: Use the suggested words and phrases to write a complete letter
a. You’ll be pleased to hear that I was met at LonDon Airport by Mr and Mrs Robinson and their son Michael.
b. Before I arrived it had been raining for a week but on Sunday the sun shone for the first time.
c. Last Tuesday they took me to Buckingham Palace where I saw the Changing of the Guard and listened to the band.
d. Then we went to Hyde Park to have lunch in a restaurant.
e. After we had eaten we went for a walk to see the Serpentine Lake.
f. While we were walking I bought a postcard which I enclose with this letter.
g. London has many interesting places to see and I am enjoying being here very much. 
h.Mr and Mrs Robinson and Michael ask me to give you their kind regards.
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