UBND HUYỆN TAM DƯƠNG ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9 VÒNG 2

PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO Năm học: 2012-2013

Môn: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút
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A. LISTENING
Listen to the tape twice and do the task below.
Questions 1-3: Write ONE WORD or A NUMBER for each answer to complete the sentences below.
1. Every year Hallowe'en seems to get _________.
2. The festival of Hallowe'en has its roots in Celtic and Roman _________.
3. The Celts celebrated Samhain to mark the beginning of winter over _________years ago.
Questions 4-8: Choose the best answer A or B, C, D.
4. When was All Saints Day, or "All Hallows"?
A. October 31 B. November 1 C. November 30 D. October 1
5. What did poor people go around houses asking for in the souling in the past?
A. sweets B. pumpkins C. milk D. food
6. Hallowe'en game has been for children in ___________.
A. Asia B. America C. Europe D. Australia
7. How many witches does Shakespeare's play "Macbeth" open with?
A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four
8. When did the "witchcraft trials" take place in the state of Massachusetts?
A. in 1692 B. In 1962 C. In 1269 D. In 1629
Questions 9-10: Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
9. What animals are associated with Hallowe'en? Black cats, ______ ______and______
10. What do vampire bats like doing? _______________ _______________
B. PHONETICS
I. Pronunciation: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. cosmic B. dessert C. dissolve D. Passover
2. A. bureau B. busy C. business D. minute
3. A. plain B. plaid C. acquaintance D. e-mail
4. A. paragraphed B. coughed C. ploughed D. faced
5. A. written B. answer C. sweater D. sword
II. Stress: Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.
1. A. idea B. purpose C. advance D. amount
2. A. because B. behavior C. believe D. benefit
3. A. forum B. deny C. remote D. control
4. A. income B. Internet C. interactive D. interesting
5. A. national B. newspaper C. dormitory D. biology
C. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D to complete each sentence below.
1. The ducks took _________and flew over the park.
A. on B. off C. in D. up
2. The _________of the household is responsible for completing the Council Tax form.
A. head B. leader C. owner D. boss
3. Anyone _________scholastic record is above average can apply for the scholarship.
A. who has a B. has a C. who’s a D. whose
4. Is promoting public health _________as state concern?
A. necessary B. necessary being C. necessarily D. of necessary
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5. You will have to _________your holiday if you are too ill to travel.
A. put down B. put out C. put off D. put up
6. She describes herself _________a fashion designer.
A. by B. in C. as D. from
7. The cooker _________is displayed at that shop looks modern.
A. who B. which C. whom D. whose
8. At four o’clock Mr. Hutchinson still had some _________to do in the garden.
A. work B. effort C. job D. task
9. Not wanting to be late my first day of class, _________to school after I missed my bus.
A. so I ran B. because I ran C. I ran D. therefore, I ran
10. “Is this the address to _________you want the package sent?”
A. where B. that C. which D. whom
11. My father hasn’t had much _________with my family since he moved to New York.
A. connection B. contact C. business D. meeting
12. Anne persisted _________her research for the truth about what had happened.
A. about B. on C. at D. in
13. Hoa can hardly speak any English, _________?
A. can she B. can’t she C. can Hoa D. doesn’t she
14. I was just _________to go out when you telephoned.
A. around B. round C. thinking D. about
15. The police stated that the accident _________soon.
A. will be investigated B. had investigated
C. is being investigated D. would be investigated
II. Choose the underlined words or phrases (A, B, C or D) that are incorrect in standard English.
1. The paintings, that are marked with a small red dot, have already been sold.
A B C D
2. You don’t know of any vacant apartment, do you?
A B C D
3. I was congratulating myself to my lucky escape when disaster struck.
A B C D
4. Ha Long Bay, where we visited some days ago, is one of the most famous places in our country.
A B C D
5. In some countries, children are put under great pressure by their parents getting good exam results.
A B C D
III. Give the correct form of the words in CAPITAL to complete the sentences.
1. We have decided to interview the best six _________for the job. APPLY
2. Phuong arranged flowers the most _________in the contest. ATTRACT
3. Santa Claus is base on the _________of Saint Nicholas in a poem. DESCRIBE
4. We go to the restaurant for _________whenever we’re tired of eating meat. VEGETABLE
5. Exercising daily will help you to work _________. EFFECT
IV. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Can’t you see that I’m busy (write) _________?
2. She locked the door so as (not disturb) _________.
3. His greatest ambition is (choose) _________(take part) _________in the Olympics London 2012.
4. Nothing (do) _________to change the bad situation recently.
D. READING
I. Fill in each of the numbered blanks with ONE suitable word to complete the following passages.
Kobe is a major commercial port city in Japan, the capital of Hyogo Prefecture, southwestern
Honshu Island, on Osaka Bay, near the city (1) _________Osaka. Local agricultural production
includes rice and other grains, fruits and vegetables, and tea. Shipbuilding and production of rubber
goods are of primary (2) _________to the city. Chemicals, machinery, railway cars, electrical
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equipment, textiles, refined sugar, flour, and sake are also (3) _________here. Behind the narrow
coastal site of the city (4) _________the Rokko Mountains, on which there are hot springs and
suburban residences (5) _________hotels. The city did not become important until (6) _________
1860s, when Japan was opened to foreign trade.
(7) _________January 17, 1995, a strong earthquake struck below Awaji Island across the bay
from Kobe. It was the most deadly (8) _________to hit Japan since 1923. The quake caused buildings
and bridges to collapse and fires broke out throughout the city. In all, about 5,000 people died and
more than 21,000 people were (9) _________. More than 30,000 buildings were damaged by the quake
and resulting fires, and hundreds of thousands were left (10) _________.
II. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct option marked A, B, C or D to answer the
questions.
Gelatin is a protein substance that comes from the skins and bones of animals. Most people
know it as the substance used to make a jellylike salad or dessert. Not only is it useful in making these
foods, but it is also beneficial to the consumer because of its high protein content. Gelatin is also
commonly used in the photographic industry and in making medicinal capsules.
The process for producing gelatin is a long and complex one. In the processing of gelatin made
from bones (which varies slightly from that of gelatin made from skin), the grease first must be
eliminated. Then the bones are soaked in a solution of hydrochloric acid in order to rid them of
minerals and washed several times in water. Next, the bones are placed in distilled water, heated to
over 900F for a few hours, placed in fresh distilled water, and then heated again at a little over 1000F. A
fluid forms from this heating, and it is concentrated, chilled, and sliced. Finally, it is dried and ground.
In its final form, gelatin is white, tasteless, and odorless.
1. It can be inferred from this reading passage that_________.
A. fat acids in making good gelatin
B. one could easily make gelatin at home
C. it is necessary to add minerals to the gelatin
D. gelatin is useful for elderly and ill people because it is easy to chew and high in protein
2. The word 'that' refers to _________.
A. skin B. gelatin C. processing D. bones
3. The word 'fluid' is closest in meaning to_________.
A. liquid B. distilled water C. substance D. hard material
4. All of the following industries are mentioned as using gelatin EXCEPT_________.
A. the food industry B. the lawn care industry
C. the pharmaceutical industry D. the photographic industry
5. According to the passage, why is eating gelatin healthy?
A. It is protein rich. B. It is low fat.
C. It does not damage the teeth. D. It has no animal byproducts.
6. The word 'ground' is closest in meaning to_________.
A. refrigerated B. dirtied C. pulverized D. putrefied
7. Why would gelatin be useful for medicinal capsules?
A. It tastes good. B. It won’t melt at high temperature.
C. It is easy to make and thus inexpensive. D. It is a natural substance that is easy to digest.
8. Which of the following is true?
A. When the gelatin is dried, it is in powder form.
B. Grease probably does not aid in producing gelatin.
C. Gelatin made from skin is produced in the same way as that made from bones.
D. The chemical used in making gelatin comes off the surface of the bones by rinsing with.
9. Which of the following would be best title for this passage?
A. Uses for bones B. Protein Foods
C. A great Dessert D. The Process of Making Gelatin

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III. Choose the correct answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D to complete each of the
numbered blanks in the following passage.
Health and fitness are not just for young people. They are for anyone willing to accept the
(1)_________for a good diet and (2)_________exercise. With age, there is a tendency to feel that the
body is no longer able to (3)_________. Aches and pains are (4)_________normal. Instead of pushing
the body to do (5)_________, activities become limited. Yet examples after examples have shown us
that older people can- and should- be (6)_________. Men and women in their sixties have run in
marathons, races of more than twenty- six miles. Some professional athletes stay (7)_________into
their forties and fifties. For most people, simple activities like walking and swimming are all that is
needed to stay in (8)_________. It’s important to include exercise in your daily routine. In the winter,
(9)_________push-ups, sit-ups, and other indoor exercises. Of course, such exercises will be of little
use (10)_________you follow them with sodas and chips.
1. A. strictness B. discipline C. regulation D. ruling
2. A. useful B. little C. regular D. much
3. A. perform B. run C. operate D. malfunction
4. A. believed B. thought C. made D. considered
5. A. weaker B. greater C. faster D. more
6. A. eager B. bold C. active D. passive
7. A. competitive B. comparative C. passive D. equal
8. A. form B. shape C. need D. contact
9. A. get B. do C. make D. work
10. A. although B. unless C. otherwise D. if
E. WRITING
I. Write the sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the original one.
1. He learned to speak English well in only one year.
 It took
2. He spent all his money. He even borrowed some from me.
 Not only
3. I prefer going out for a meal to staying at home.
 I’d rather
4. But for his help we wouldn’t have finished the project on time.
 If it
5. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.
 The man is
II. Use the following set of words and phrases to complete the following sentences. You can put
additional words and make any changes necessary.
1. When you/ be/ orbit/ you will be able/ walk/ walls or / ceiling like/ circus.

2. highest mountains/ moon/ be/ about 26,000 feet/ or / 8,000 meters/ high.

3. There/ be still/ evidence/ people/ believe/ existence/ UFOs.
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4. Block/ rollers/ your fridge/ washing machine/ prevent them/ moving.
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5. energy-saving bulbs/ use/ quarter/ electricity/ standard bulbs/ and last/ eight times longer.
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III. Write an essay about 150 words about the topic: People do many different things to stay
healthy. What do you do for good health? Use specific reasons and examples to support your
answer.

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 UBND HUYỆN TAM DƯƠNG
PHÒNG GD&ĐT KÌ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9 VÒNG 2
Năm học: 2012- 2013
Môn: Tiếng Anh

ĐÁP ÁN + HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM

(01 trang)
A. LISTENING (10 điểm)
1. bigger 2. traditions 3. 2,000
4B 5D 6B 7C 8A
9. frogs- mice- spiders 10. drinking blood

B. PHONETICS (10 điểm)

I. (5) 1D 2A 3B 4C 5C
II. (5) 1B 2D 3A 4C 5D

C. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (30 điểm)

I. (15) 1B 2A 3D 4A 5C 6C 7B 8A 9C 10C
11B 12D 13A 14D 15D
II. (5) 1A 2C 3B 4A 5D
III. (5) 1. applicants 2. attractively 3. description 4. vegetarians 5. effectively
IV. (5) 1. writing 2. not to be disturbed 3. to be chosen- to take part 4. has been done

D. READING (30 điểm)

I. (10) 1. of 2. importance 3. produced 4. are 5. and
6. the 7. On 8. earthquake 9. injured 10. homeless
II. (10) 1D 2C 3A 4B 5A 6C 7D 8B (x2) 9D
III.(10) 1B 2C 3A 4D 5D 6C 7A 8B 9B 10D

E. WRITING (20 điểm)

I. (5) 1. It took him only one year to learn to speak English well.
2. Not only did he spend all his money but he also borrowed some from me.
3. I’d rather go out for a meal than stay at home.
4. If it hadn’t been for his help, we wouldn’t have finished the project on time.
5. The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car.
II. (5) 1. When you are in orbit, you will be able to walk on the walls or on the ceiling like in a circus.
2. The highest mountains on the moon are about 26,000 feet or 8,000 meters high.
3. There is still evidence for people to believe in the existence of UFOs.
4. Block the rollers on your fridge and washing machine to prevent them from moving.
5. The energy-saving bulbs use a quarter of the electricity of standard bulbs and last eight times longer.
III. (10) The candidate’s essay should include the following points:
- (2) Organization: Introduction- body- ending- linking words…
- (6) Content: should be clear, logical and creative with explanations…
- (2) Language skills: should be free of grammatical and spelling errors…

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