UBND QUẬN BÌNH THẠNH ĐÁP ÁN
PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
KỲ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI NĂM HỌC 2016-2017
MÔN TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 9
Thời gian 150 phút (Không kể thời gian phát đề)
Đề thi này gồm có 5 trang
Ghi chú: + Học sinh làm bài trên Phiếu Trả lời, không làm trên đề bài này.
+ Các câu Multiple Choice học sinh trả lời A,B,C hoặc D vào Phiếu Trả Lời (Answer Sheet)
PART A. MULTIPLE CHOICE ( 20 points)
Choose the word, phrase, or sentence that best answers / best completes each unfinished sentence
below or that best keeps the meaning of the original sentence if it is substituted for the underlined word or phrase.
1. The _____ from the gate to the cottage was overgrown with weeds. A. road B. street C. path D. avenue 2.
Do you think there’s any _______ of him passing the exam? (chance/ opportunity/ occasion/ expectancy) A. chance B. opportunity C. occasion D. expectancy 3.
I phoned him this morning but when I said who I was he _______. A. rang up B. shut up C. hung up D. make up
4.I had to have two ______ when I went to the dentist last week. A. refil s B. fil ings C. fixings D. checking-ups
5. We were the _______ students in the class who could speak Spanish. (one/ single/ only/ alone). A. first B. only C. alone D. single
6. He’s _______ First Certificate next June. A. passing B. attending C. taking D. making
7. Our school doesn’t come the end until the end of July. (out/ in/ off/ up) A. break down B. break out C. break off D. break up
8. My boss insists on seeing everything in _________ before he makes a decision. A. dark and white B. up and down C. in and out D. black and white
9.P1: “Could I get you something else to eat?” P2: “_______________”
A. Let’s go to the restaurant B. I’m having a hamburger
C. Let me pay D. No thanks, I’m ful
10. P1 “ Have you finished your homework, Sue and Sam ? ”
P2: “ No, I haven’t and ___________.” A. she hasn’t too
B. neither has she C. she hasn’t neither D. she has either
11. P1: “Do you stil live there Sam ?”
+ P2 : “ No,____________? We’ve just moved to a new house.” A. not now B. I do not live C. never from then D. not yet
12. P1:“ I real y apologize for making your toe hurt.” + P2: “___________”
A. With al my heart B. Never mind me C. It’s my pleasure. D. Al it is for you.
13. We came home late at night because we ____________ a close classmate to The USA. A. brought out B. put into C. saw off D. took over
14. Their school had a day trip to the countryside and students experienced how to do a ____________ farming. A. three-hour B. half-days C. mid-tonight D. quarter-noon
15. This note is only a reminder. It’s __________.
A. no one to see B. nothing to see
C. nothing extra to you D. anything to care
16. Her parents no longer have any real ___________ over her. A. influence B. effect C. request D. permission
17. Wearing school uniforms always helps students ________________.
A. whose feelings are behaved equal y.
B. whom have confidence in study.
C. which easily receive equalization from schools and teachers.
D. that they feel shy and lonely.
18. “ Get in a car. I’l take you to the station.”
A. He offered to drive together to the station.
B. He suggested taking me to the station.
C. He promised to give me a lift to teh station.
D. He agreed to take me to the station.
19. The Prime is unlikely to cal an early general election.
A. It’s likely that the Prime Minister is unlikely wil cal an earlygeneral election.
B. The likelihood is that the Prime Minister wil cal an early general election.
C. There is little likelihood of the Prime Minister cal ing an early general election.
D. In al likelihood, the Prime Minster wil cal an early general election.
20. ______________ my desk in the last twenty years. A. Many a letter has crossed
B. A many letters have scrossed C. Many a letter have crossed
D. Many a letters have scrossed
PART B : WORD FORMS ( 40 points)
Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: NEW
21. How could everything go so _____________ wrong. ( DISASTER )
22.Those who are the ___________ haven’t found any jobs yet. ( EMPLOY )
23. The teacher of these homeless children _______ herself on teaching them successful y. (PROUD)
24. Did I look __________ enough at the ceremony ? ( PRESENT )
25. Don’t make sure that it’s a(an) ___________ to say we’ve had the bird flu under control. ( State )
26. They won the case because of the ___________ in court of the defendant. ( appear )
27. Last year, the head injury __________ her for life. ( DEAF)
28. His busy schedule made him completely ___________ to his students. ( ACCESS )
29. We should real y read the series of Harry Potter books. They’re very ________written. ( imagine )
30. Mai Anh has a very sweet ___________ smile. ( CHILD )
Read the passage and use the correct form of the word given in each blank: NEW
Successful innovations have driven many older (31) __________ (technologic) to extinction and have
resulted in higher (32) __________ ( produce) , greater consumption of energy, increased demand for raw
materials, accelerated flow of material through the economy and (33) _________ (increase) quantities of metals
and other substances in use per capita. The history of industrial development abounds with examples. In 1870,
horses and mules were the prime sources of power on US farms. One horse or mule was required to support for
(34) _________( human), a ratio that remained almost constant for many decades. At that time, had a national
commission been asked to forecast the horse and mule population for 1970, its answer probably would have
depended on whether its (35) _________ ( consult)were of an economic or ( 36) ___________ (technology)turn
of mind. Had they been “economists”, they would probably have projected the 1970 horses and mule population
to be more than 50 mil ion. Had they been “technologists” they would have recognized that the power of steam
had already been (37) __________( harn)to industry and to land ocean transport. They would have recognized
(38) _________ ( far) that it would be only a matter of time before steam would be the prime source of power on
the farm. It would have been difficult for them to avoid the (39) __________(conclude) that the horse and mule
population would decline (40) __________ (rapidity)
PART C: CLOZE TEST (40 points) new
Cloze Test 1 Read the passage and fill in each blank space with ONE appropriate word NEW
Walt Disney was born in 1901 in Chicago, (41) _______ soon moved to a smal farm near Marceline,
Missouri. From this rural and rather humble beginning, he later became one of the most (42) ________ and
beloved motion-picture producers in history. Although he died in 1966, his name and his legacy continue to (43)
_________the lives of mil ions of people throughout the world. After several years of barely making(44)
________ meet as a cartoon artist operating from his Los Angeles garage, Disney had his first success in 1928,
with his release of a Mickey Mouse cartoon. (45) ______ the next decade, he continued to produce a number of
cartoons, and developed more of his highly profitable and enduring creations, such as Donald Duck and Pluto. In
the late 1930s, he (46) _________the first ful -length cartoon film. Snow White became an instant commercial
and critical success. This was only the first of many films, both animated and not, (47) ________ by Disney and
his studio. But as renowned as the Disney name is for cartoons and movies, it is probably best known for a string
of spectacular (48) __________and theme parks. Starting with California's Disneyland in 1955 and culminating
with the fantastical y successful Disney World and EPCOT Center in Florida, Disney became a (49) _______
name. In recent years, the theme park concept has become international, with openings in Tokyo and Paris.
With the continuing success of Disney, the creation of future theme parks are (50)_________ discussion.
Cloze test 2 Read the passage and fill in each blank space with ONE appropriate word NEW
The homing instinct of pigeons has (51)________them popular for the sport of pigeon (52)_______ A young bird's
training begins when it is about seven weeks old. This training (53)_________ of giving it short exercise flights,
teaching it to recognize its owner's cal , and teaching it to enter inside its cote, or home. The next phase of ( 54 )
________ is started when the bird is about four months old. The pigeon is taken short distances from its home and
is released. These flights are gradual y extended (55) ___________three miles to 100 miles as the bird's stamina
increases. When the bird is ready, the owner may enter it in a race against (56)__________ trained pigeons. The
owners take their birds to a central meeting place (57) __________ al the birds are tagged and released
simultaneously. A bird is not considered to be home (58) ________ it has enter its home and its owner has
removed the tag and inserted it (59) _________ a clock that records the bird's arrival time. Because owners live at
varying distances from the release point , the first bird home may not be the (60) ________ flier. The bird that
makes the best time in flying the distance home is the winner.
PART D. READING COMPREHENSION (40 points)
Reading 1: Read the passage and choose the best option (A, B, C and D) for each blank space.
The big issue for plane-maker for the future is size, not speed. With the skies already ful of air trafi c, and
with worsr to come, the iportant questions for the designers are how many passengers the can (61) ________ into
the new super-planes and who wil be able to build them first. (62) ________yourself ten years from now in a
packed airport departure lounge. Eight hundred passengers are waiting with yu for their first flight on one of a
remarkable range of super-planes, and the check-in time (63) _________ have been as much as for hours before
take-off to (64)________ for the extra people. Impossible? Far from it. Designers for theseplanes are already
stored on computer at the world’s top aircraft manufatorures, waiting to be turned (65) _________reality. The
airlines badly need the new jets (66) ________with future increases in passenger memebers. A bil ion passengers
a year are currently carried by plane, but that figure is (67) ______to double by year of 2020. The only practical
way ofavoiding making the skies even busier is to build much bigger planes. The (68) ________ to build the new
jets is the hottestcontest in the airliner business. Manufacturers are working (69) ________ with the major airlines
to produce designs that wil please airlines and passengers (70) ______. 61. A. contain B. fit C. hold D.sit 62. A. Consider B. Suppose C. Imagine D. Regard 63. A. can B. need C. ought D. may 64. A. watch B. al ow C. look D. permit 65. A. as B. by C. into D.for 66. A. deal B. treat C. manage D.succeed 67. A. expected B. thought C. known D. hoped 68. A. game B. sports C. match D. race 69. A. tightly B. strongly C. closely D. firmly 70. A. equal B. alike C. similar D. same
Reading 2: Read the following passage and choose the best answers to the questions. NEW
A music competition is an event in which people compete for prizes by performing music. Music competitions
can be for solo performers or for smal or large groups such as orchestras, bands or choirs. Some competitions
are for young people who are starting to make a professional career in music. Other music competitions may be
for amateurs, which means that professional musicians are not al owed to compete.
The person who decides who is the winner is cal ed the adjudicator. Some big festivals have a team of
several adjudicators who decide together on the winner.
The British and International Federation of Music Festivals organizes music competitions for amateurs in
many parts of the British Isles. Children and adults can take part in competing for music, speech and drama and
dance. Competitions like these are often cal ed “festivals” because the main reason for taking part is to enjoy
performing rather than just to win.
There are many big international competitions for some of the most talented musicians from al over the
world. Winning a big competition can help a young musician to start a successful career. Some people think
that it can also be a bad thing to win a big competition, especial y for musicians who are stil very young. It may
make them a star for a short time but they stil have to get better and mature as a musician and a person.
71: Who are not al owed to compete in competitions for amateurs? A. Old musicians. B. Young musicians. C. Amateur musicians. D. Professional musicians
72: The adjudicator is ……………………..
A. the person who observes the competition
B. the person who decides who is the winner in a competition C. the loser in a competition D. the winner in a competition
73: Why are some music competitions cal ed “festivals”?
A. Because many competitors want to get enjoyment rather than to win.
B. Because there are many competitors in each music competition.
C. Because they are wel -organized.
D. Because people of al ages can take part in the competitions.
74: Why is it sometimes bad for young musicians to win a big competition?
A. Because they can be a star for a short time.
B. Because they get too little money.
C. Because they can think they are the best and don’t learn any more.
D. Because they stil grow up and can play better.
75: The word “talented” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to…………………….. A. wealthy B. gifted C. disabled D. clever
Reading 3 : Read the following passage and choose the best answers to the questions. NEW
When Ari Afrizal went to work on December 26, 2004, he had no reason to expect anything unusual.
The weather was nice, and everything seemed normal. Unfortunately, it was the day the deadly tsunami struck
countries al around the Indian Ocean. Even worse, Ari was in the Aceh province of Indonesia, one of the areas
hardest hit by the disaster. Ari and his col eagues were working on the construction of a house when the
tsunami struck. When they saw the giant wave approaching unexpectedly, swal owing everything in its way,
they dropped their tools and ran as fast as they could toward a nearby hil . The wave caught up with them
quickly, pushing them swiftly inland before pul ing them back out to sea. Ari was separated from his companions
and spent the next days drifting in the water alone.The sea was ful of debris that the tsunami had grabbed from
the land. A stray piece of wood drifted by Ari, and he grabbed on to it. He floated like that until the next day
when he saw a smal boat. It was damaged, but he was able to climb onto it. He stayed there for several days,
but the boat was leaking badly. He knew that he would have to find something better. Final y, a fishing raft came
floating by. Although there were no people on the raft, Ari discovered a smal container of fresh water and some
clothes. He remained on the raft for days and avoided starvation by eating coconuts that were floating in the
sea. Day by day, Ari waved at several boats that came into his view, but none of them saw him. He began to
believe that he would never be rescued. One day, a large ship came by, and Ari waved and whistled at it. This
time he was lucky. The ship picked him up and took him safely back to land. Ari had been floating alone at sea
for two weeks. No other tsunami survivor had been at sea that long.
76. What is the main topic of this passage? A. Places hit by the tsunami B. The cause of the tsunami C. Tsunami rescue workers D. A tsunami victim
77. What is Ari Afrizal’s job? A. Freshman B. House builder C. Ship captain D. Weatherman
78. What did Ari Afrizal find on the raft that helped him survive? A. Fish B. Fresh water C. Coconuts D. Salt
79: How long was Ari Afrizal at sea before being rescued? A. Two hours B. Two days C. Two weeks D. Two months
80. Why did Ari Afrizal leave the smal boat to get on the raft? A. The boat was too little. B. The boat moved too slowly.
C. He thought the boat might sink.
D. There wasn’t any food on the boat.
PART E. ERROR IDENTIFICATION (20 points)
81. Sarah Daniel finds it hard for making friends with al newcomers in his neighborhood. A B C D
82. Hardly he had enetred the office when he realized that he had forgotten his office key. A B C D
83. Students in the United States often support themselves by sharing the voluntary work with public. A B C D
84. After the first score, his exciting fans shouted loudly and ran around the stands satisfactorily. A B C D
85. His wife as wel as his children like going on a picnicking on the beach on the summer vacation. A B C D
86. If athletics are neglected in school, this wil have a big impact on future national team. A B C D
87. No one can recognize that movie star although she is wearing a pair of sunglasses. A B C D
88. That young lady felt satisfied with her new wel -decorating funiture and household appliances. A B C D
89. Ripe fruit is often stored in a place where contains much carbon dioxide so that it won’t decay too rapidly. A B C D
90. To keep our bodies fit and healthy, we’d better make gymnastics every day. A B C D
PART F. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (40 points) A . R
ewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same ( 20pts)
1. After many years of hard work, he retired.
 After he________________________________
2. Susan has difficulty getting up early in the morning.
 Susan can’t get________________________________
1. The news was so worrying that they al kept silent.
 Because of________________________________
2. He had only just finished his breakfast when there was a knock on the door.
 Hardly________________________________
3. A good way of keeping fit is to swim every day.
 Swimming every day ________________________________
4. We wil deliver everything you have ordered.
 Whatever has________________________________
5. He enjoys walking in the rain.
 It is his________________________________
6. We were surprised by his success.
 It came ________________________________
7. The sauce was added to improve the taste but in fact it ruined the meal.
 Far________________________________
8. He didn’t try to conceal his dislike for me.
 He made________________________________
B. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in capitals and stays its same meaning:(20pts)
11. You can’t park in this restricted area. ( allowed )
 No________________________________
12. The family moved to the capital ten years ago. ( home )
 The capital________________________________
13. She only ever has one chocolate at a time. ( permits )
 She never________________________________
14. Everyone knows you are not al owed to smoke on domestic flights these days. ( smoking )
It is common________________________________
15. Danny shouldn’t escape punishment for drug trafficking. ( away )
 Danny shouldn’t________________________________
16. Having a meal in a restaurant is more expensive than eating at home. ( be )
 Eating out has to________________________________
17. I don’t care what you do with money. ( interest )
 What you do________________________________
18. They found his hand writing uneasy to read. ( reading )
 They had________________________________
19. I used to be familiar with every corner of this school. ( hand )
 I used to________________________________
20. The film wasn’t as good as we expected. ( come )
 The film________________________________ The end of the test