Phòng giáo dục & đào tạo thiệu hóa (Đề thi gồm có 04 trang) đề thi học sinh giỏi lớp 9 thcs cấp huyện Năm học 2012 - 2013 Môn thi: tiếng anh Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút Ngày thi: 26 tháng 11 năm 2012 Question I: Phonetics (5 points) a, Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. 1. A. ranger B. teammate C. parent D. behavior 2. A. overhead B. repeat C. cheap D. treatment 3. A. victim B. resident C. migrant D. citizenship b, Pick out the word whose main stressed syllable is different from the rest. 1. A. appear B. escape C. highlight D. enroll 2. A. academic B. application C. education D. selection Question II: (10 points) Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate form. 1. Her mother ( cook) ____ dinner at 5 oclock pm yesterday. 2. My friend, Ba, was going to school, when he ( meet) ___ me yesterday morning. 3. The classroom always ( clean) ____ before class. 4. One of my classmates advised me ( not chat) on line. It is waste of time. 5. Before class he ( not finish) ____ his homework yet. 6. We ( not see) ___ him for many years. 7. This is one of the best books that I ( ever read). 8. Would you mind ( open) the window? It is too hot. 9. Id rather you (learn) ____ harder for the exam. 10. Your writings must ( write) in ink. Question III: (15 points) Choose the best answer to complete each sentence. 1. I never learn how to play ____ guitar. A. a B. C. an D the 2. His father sometimes gives him stamps ____ other countries. A. from B. of C. in D. by 3. I am very glad _____ from you. A. looking B. to look C. to hear D. hearing 4. A- I eat a little in the morning. B - _____. A. Neither do I B. So do I C. I eat a little, either D. Yes. I do 5. Jane wrote a notice on the board ___ inform her classmates about the change in schedule. A. in order B. so as to C. so D. so that 6. Excuse me, Sir! Could you show me ____ to the nearest post office? A. how to get B. getting C. to get D. got 7. I am going to have a short rest as I ____ a headache. A. take B. have C. feel D. suffer 1 Đề chính thức 8. Do come ____ instead of standing there on the doorstep ____ the rain A. into/ in B. in/ under C. in/ in D. by/ in 9. ____, after trying three times, he passed the examination. A. Lastly B. Last of all C. Last D. At last 10. It was raining very ____ so I took my umbrella. A. wet B. badly C. hard D. firmly 11. This is the oldest building ____ the village. A. in B. of C. by D. to 12. She never says a word: she’s as ____ as a mouse. A. quiet B. small C. slight D. noiseless 13. Surely David’s not going to drive, _____ he? A. does B. is C. isn’t D. will 14. This cloth ____ very thin. A. touches B. holds C. handles D. feels 15. ____ you hurry, you will not catch the bus. A. Because B. In spite of C. Except D. Unless Question IV: (10 points) Give the correct form of the word in the bracket. Example: He said “ Good morning” a most friendly way.( FRIEND) 1. The girls _____ chess are intelligent girls . ( PLAY) 2. Did you watch the film on TV last night. I am ____ in it. ( INTEREST) 3. He suggested ____ out for dinner (GO) 4. He used all his ____ to move the box. ( STRONG) 5. The gas from the chemical factory was extremely ____. ( HARM) 6. Their ____ are too young to earn money for their living. (CHILD) 7. I am looking forward to ____ you. ( MEET) 8. A Vietnamese girl ____ Hong is living next door. ( NAME) 9. It was a(n) ____ day. I never forget it. ( ENJOY) 10. The big room makes us feel ____. ( COMFORT) Question V: (10 points) Rewrite each sentence, starting as shown, so that the meaning stays the same. Example: I have not enjoyed myself so much for years. - It is Answer: It is years since I enjoyed myself so much. 1. I don’t remember your phone number. - I wish . 2. Did the Robinsons visit Tri Nguyen Aquarium? - Was . 3. “ What are you doing now ?” Mr. Brown said to me. - Mr. Brown asked . 4. “ Do you often come back home after 11 pm ?” I asked Jack. - I asked Jack . 5. My sister will stay on at school unless she finds a good job before September. - If my sister . 6. The way to the beach is such a long way that it took them an hour to walk there. 2 - The way to the beach . 7. It always takes me fifteen minutes to have breakfast. - I always spend . 8. How long have they built this house? - When ? 9. Dogs can swim better than cats can. - Cats can not . 10. Tim will be eighteen next week. - It’s Tim’s . Question VI: (10 points) Find out one mistake in each sentence and correct it. Example: The man is driving car very fastly. fastly  fast 1. Hoa is studying hardly for her exams. 2. We feel very happily today. 3. They will probably translate her new book in some foreign languages. 4. He told to me that our teacher was sick. 5. I think physics are more difficult than other subjects. 6. The all students go home after school. 7. Would you like going with us to the art club after finishing this exercise? 8. Could you help to carry some luggages for me, please? 9. Remember brushing your teeth before you go to bed. 10. Soccer is the most popular in England. It always takes places at weekends. Question VII: (10 points) Fill in the gap with one suitable word to complete the paragraph. Example : 0 = problems Energy is one of the (0) that many people are interested (1) . It is not an unfamiliar word. It is heard, said, discussed day after day. It is close to everyone’s (2) life. You turn on the lamp and it is (3) that gives you light. You turn on a TV and it is energy that gives you pictures and sound. You ride a motorcycle and it is energy that gives you (4) You cook your meals and it is energy that gives you heat to boil rice. The problem is that the demand for energy is rising and that the price of energy is getting(5) and higher. The supply of energy on earth is limited. It cannot provide us all forever. The (6) of energy in the future is inevitable. Therefore, saving energy is a must if we want to (7) to live in a safe and sound world. If we save energy, the(8) will be less polluted and our health will be better and we will live a more meaningful life and more happily. Perhaps the best(9) to the problem of energy is a source of clean energy coming from the sun: solar energy. This kind of energy is easily available, free, and inexhaustible. Furthermore, it does not cause(10) Question VIII: (5 points) Read the passage and choose the best answer: I was born in Newcastle, a city in the North East of England . Newcastle is on the bank of the River Tyne . It is quite big, with a population of about 200,000 people. 3 There is a cathedral and a university. There are five bridges over River Tyne, which link Newcastle to the next town, Gateshead, where there is one of the biggest shopping centers in the world. A few years ago, the main industries were shipbuilding and coalmining, But now the chemical and soap industries are important . I moved to London ten years ago but I often return to Newcastle. I miss the people, who are very friendly, and I miss the beautiful countryside near the city, where there are so many hills and streams. 1. Newcastle is A. a city near the North East of England B. a small town in England. C. a city in the North East of England D. a city in the North of England . 2. The population of Newcastle is . A. 200,000 people B. much less than 200,000 people C. much more than 200,000 people D. about 200,000 people. 3. Gateshead has one of in the world. A. the largest rivers B. the most important shipbuilding industries C. the most beautiful countryside D. the biggest shopping centers 4. According to the passage, the writer A. is still living in Newcastle B. has never returned to Newcastle C. doesn’t live in Newcastle any more D. has come back to live in Newcastle. 5. Which of the following is NOT true about Newcastle ? A. Its people are friendly. B. Its main industry now is shipbuilding. C. It has a cathedral and a university. D. It is next to Gateshead Question IX: (5 points) Fill in each gap with a suitable preposition to complete the following sentences: 1. My village is about 120 kilometers…………the west of Ho Chi Minh city 2. We can see many international programs………… different channels 3. What can we do to spend less……… lighting? 4. I’m surprised …… the amount of traffic today. I didn’t think it would be so busy. 5. You remind me ……… somebody I knew a long time ago. You look just like her. 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