Đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi vòng II môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 9 - Năm học 2012-2013 - Phòng GD&ĐT Bình Giang (Kèm hướng dẫn chấm)

PHÒNG GD&ĐT BÌNH GIANG
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI VÒNG II
NĂM HỌC: 2012-2013
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 9
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút
(Đề thi gồm 04 trang) 
Học sinh làm bài vào tờ giấy thi, không làm bài vào đề thi này.
Phần trắc nghiệm: Chỉ cần viết phương án chọn A hoặc B, C, D...
Phần tự luận : Viết đầy đủ theo yêu cầu của đề bài.
(Thí sinh không được sử dụng bất cứ tài liệu gì)
A. LISTENING 
Listen to a woman talking about her routine and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F). You will listen to the talk twice. (10 pts)
1. She often gets up at 5.30 a.m.
2. She usually does some exercise before breakfast. 
3. She doesn’t like apples. 
4. She has breakfast before having a shower, cleaning her teeth and getting dressed. 
5. All the teachers in her school have to wear a special uniform. 
6. She travels to work by bus. 
7. She often leaves her house at about 6.00 in the morning.
8. She is never late for work.
9. She only has 3 classes in the morning.
10. By lunchtime, she is often very hungry. 
B. PHONETICS
Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in the group. (5 points)
11. A. comfort	B. matter	C. reduce	D. punish
12. A. literature	B. preventive	C. measurement	D. temperature
13. A. economical	B. activity	C. personality	D. entertainment
14. A. investment 	B. occasion	C. announcement	D. television 
15. A. visitor	B. performance	C. remember	D. announcement
C. GRAMMAR-VOCABULARY-LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS 
I. Choose the option A, B, C or D which best completes or responds to each sentence. (15 points)
16. Nobody is hungry,_________?
A. is he 	B. isn’t he 	C. are they 	D. aren’t they
17. David: “___________________________ ”
 Tom:” He’s tall and thin with blue eyes.” 
A. What does Jack look like? 	B. Who does Jack look like?
C. How is Jack doing?	D. What does Jack like?
18. Why don’t people put their rubbish in the litter ________?
 	A. bottles	B. boxes	C. stops	D. bins
19. Each of the viewers _________ a pair of glasses.
A. are given	B. were given	C. is given	D. give
20. Pat: ‘‘Did you find any pencils?’’
Diana: ‘‘____________________’’
A. Yes, I lost my favorite pen.	B. Yes, in the box.
C. Yes, those pencils are expensive.	D. Yes, pencils are useful.
21. ________ scientists have observed increased pollution in the water supply.
A. late	B. later	C. Lately	D. Latter	
22. Ellen: “Could you bring me some more coffee?”
 Waiter: “__________________________.”
A. Certainly, sir 	B. I don’t want to 	C. Yes, I can 	D. No, I can’t
23. Go to bed early, _________ you?
A. don’t 	B. shall 	C. will 	D. do
24. We have had the roof of our house _________.
A. to replace 	B. replace 	C. been replaced 	D. replaced
25. This is the oldest building ________ the village.
A. of	B. by	C. in	D. to
26. Viet: ‘‘____________________________’’
Quyen: “It sure is”.
A. Do you know how to use a search engine?	B. How often do you use the Internet?
C. Do you get a lot of emails?	D. Is the Internet a good source of news information?
27. Everyone thought she would accept their offer. _________, she politely refused it.
A. However 	B. So 	C. Too 	D. Moreover
28. Maria: “Would you like something to drink?”
 Kathy : “__________. I’m not thirsty now.”
A. Yes, it is 	B. No, thanks 	C. Yes, I would 	D. No, no problem
29. You will have to ________ your holiday if you are too ill to travel.
 A. cut down	B. put off	C. put out	D. put up
30. The children loved ________the old castle.
 A. exploring	B. discovering	C. hunting	D. detecting
II. Provide the correct form of the words in capital letters to complete the sentences. (10 points)
31. In winter it is important for farmers to provide food and ________ for their animals. (WARM)
32. He said “Good morning” in a most ________ way. (FRIEND)
33. The police are interested in the sudden _________ of the valuable paintings. (APPEAR) 
34. Could you _________ the picture over the sofa? (STRAIGHT)
35. It was _________, so they had to drive very slowly. (FOG)
36. Playing for the national team for the first time was an ________ experience for him. (FORGET)
37. I found the visit most _________. (EDUCATION)
38. Traditional _________are a good source of fun and entertainment. (CELEBRATE)
39. The public were angry with the Minister’s _________ to tell the truth about the bribery. (REFUSE)
40. Our house is ____________ by several burglar alarms. (PROTECTION)
III. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting. (5 points)
41. Alex has lived in London for 3 years, but now he lives in Detroit.
 A B C D
42. We are going to purchase the washing machine advertise on TV last night.
 A B C D
43. The test administrator ordered that we not to open our books until he told us to do so. 
 A B C D
	44. The holiday was so excited that we decided to stay there for two days more.
 A B C D
45. Martin rarely goes to school on weekends, doesn’t he?
 A B C D
D. READING
I. Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C, D best fits each space. (10 points)
Do you think computer games are just for kids? Then you should think again. You might be (46)________ to learn that the game industry now makes more money than Hollywood. (47)________ a family buys a new PC, all they want to do is to play games. It is hardly surprising that video (48)________ has become one of the most popular (49)________ of entertainment today. A good game is like a good film; it will hold your (50)________, capture your imagination and play with your emotions.
The big (51)________, however, is that watching a movie is a passive (52)________ you have no say in how the plot develops or which characters dominate the story. With computer games, you direct your (53)________ and that is what makes them so exciting. Finding the (54)________ game is likely to signal the beginning of a lasting love affair with the interactive (55)________ of make-believe.
It is wrong to think of gaming as something simply for children and teenagers. In fact, the biggest growth area of the market is the 25-35 age group.
46. A. concerned     	B. admired   	C. surprised     	D. startled
47. A. as soon as  	B. as well as     	C. as far as    	D. as long as
48. A. game	B. games    	C. gamers     	D. gaming
49. A. places     	B. branches      	C. shapes     	D. forms 
50. A. gaze    	B. attention	C. breath     	D. control
51. A. gap	B. variety 	C. difference  	D. direction 
52. A. pastime 	B. task      	C. routine 	D. employment
53. A. movement     	B. change     	C. performance	D. action      
54. A. accurate     	B. right     	C. complete      	D. proper
55. A region     	B. area     	C. world	D. society     
II. Read the following passage and fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. (10 points)
Many species are now in (56) ________ of being extinct. Among the threats to endangered species are businesses that buy and (57) _______ animals for their skin and other (58) ______. Unfortunately, the people who run these businesses are not discouraged by fines, which they see as just another business expense. A (59) _______way to control the problem would be to force whoever (60) _________ caught buying or selling products made from endangered species (61)______ do community service. Their community service should require work that helps (62) ______ the animals they are harming. Such a law should be quite effective. If people trafficking in (63) _______ animal products were forced to help endangered species, they might understand (64) ________destructive their business is. Also, their community service tasks turn them into helpers rather (65) _______ destroyers ... 
III. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (10 points)
 In many ways, the increasingly rapid pace of climate change is a direct result of the growth of the human population. In the last 100 years, the world population has more than tripled. Obviously, this has meant that the world has needed to produce three times as much food, energy, and other natural resources.
 In addition, the average person uses more energy and natural resources than the average person one hundred years ago, meaning that the rates of consumption are actually much higher than just the increase in population would imply. 
All of these activities: food production, energy usage, and the use of natural resources, contribute to climate change in some way. The greater amounts of oil and other fuels burned to create energy release chemicals which add to global warming. In order to produce more food, farmers cut down trees to gain more land for their fields. In addition, we cut down trees to build the houses needed for a larger population. Those trees are an essential part of controlling global warming.
 In addition to a growing population, the world also has a population that desires a higher standard of living than in the past, and a higher standard of living requires the use of even more natural resources. For example, China is the world’s most populous nation, with 1.3 billion people. Currently, the standard of living for most of those people is far below that of people in first world nations. Therefore, the average Chinese citizen uses far fewer natural resources and less energy than the average citizen of the US or Japan. If every Chinese person attains a first world lifestyle, the amount of energy and natural resources needed in the world will double, even if the standard of living in every other nation on Earth remains the same as it is today.
66. The word “pace” in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.
A. growth	B. speed	C. problem	D. pollution
67. The word “consumption” in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.
A. development	B. usage	C. population	D. increase
68. According to the passage, how does food production contribute to global warming?
A. Food production requires that the forests be cleared to create farmland.
B. Food production uses many chemicals which add to global warming.
C. Producing more food leads to growth in the world population.
D. Food production decreases the ability of the air to release heat.
69. According to the passage, how does the standard of living affect global warming?
A. Higher standards of living are better for the environment.
B. First world nations create less population than developing nations.
C. The use of natural resources is directly related to the standard of living.
D. High standards of living lead to increases in world population.
70. Why does the author discuss China, Japan and the United States?
A. To compare the standards of their citizens.
B. To explain why China will not be able to become a first world nation.
C. To explain why the world’s use of energy will need to double soon.
D. To better illustrate the effects of an increase in standards of living.
E. WRITING
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 points)
71. “Would you like to go to the concert with us tonight?” they said to me.
à They invited _______________________________________________________________.
72. The story of their sufferings was painful to listen to.
à It was____________________________________________________________________.
73. The last time James met Tom was in 2008.
à James hasn’t ______________________________________________________________.
74. Mrs. Green is proud of her son’s contribution to the play.
à Mrs. Green is proud of what __________________________________________________.
75. I had to cancel the birthday party because my closest friend is seriously ill.
 àI had to cancel _____________________________________________________________.
II. Use the following sets of words and phrases to write a letter from Hung to Nam. (10 points)
 Dear Nam,
76. school year / going / come / to an end.
77. I / look / forward / summer vacation.
78. this occasion / I / go / your country.
79. I / intend / stay / house / two / weeks.
80. I hope / your / parents / kind / provide / food / accommodation.
81. this opportunity / we / amuse / ourselves / heartily.
82. first day / morning / long walk / country.
83. and / evening / swim / river.
84. following days / help / parents / farm work / and
85. give / regards / everybody / hope / see / soon.
 Affectionately yours, 
 Hung
III. It is said that English is a useful language. Do you think so? Write a passage of about 120 -150 words to express your opinion about this saying. (10 points)
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 Họ và tên thí sinh: ................................................... Số báo danh ................
 Họ tên, chữ ký giám thị 1: .............................................................................
 Họ tên, chữ ký giám thị 2: .............................................................................
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI HUYỆN VÒNG II
NĂM HỌC: 2012-2013 
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 9 
A. LISTENING (10 points)
Listen to a woman talking about her routine and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F). You will listen to the talk twice. (10 pts)
Tổng 10 điểm, mỗi câu đúng cho 1 điểm
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
T
F
F
T
F
F
T
F
F
T
B. PHONETICS (5 points)
Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in the group. 
Tổng 5 điểm, mỗi câu đúng cho 1 điểm
11
12
13
14
15
C
B
B
D
A
C. grammar – vocabulary – language functions
I. Choose the option A, B, C or D which best completes or responds to each sentence. (15 points)
Tổng 15 điểm, mỗi câu đúng cho 1 điểm
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
C
A
D
C
B
C
A
C
D
C
D
A
B
B
A
II. Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences (10points).
Tổng 10 điểm, mỗi câu đúng cho 1 điểm
31
warmth
36
unforgettable 
32
friendly
37
educational
33
disappearance
38
celebrations
34
straighten
39
refusal
35
foggy
40
protected
III. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correction (5 points).
Tổng 5 điểm, mỗi câu đúng cho 1 điểm
41
42
43
44
45
A
C
B
B
D
D. READING
I. Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C, D best fits each space (10 points).
Tổng 10 điểm, mỗi câu đúng cho 1 điểm
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
C
A
D
D
B
C
A
D
B
C
II. Read the following passage and fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word (10 points)
Tổng 10 điểm, mỗi câu đúng cho 1 điểm
56
danger
61
to
57
sell
62
protect
58
parts
63
illegal
59
better
64
how
60
is
65
than 
III. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D (10 points)
Tổng 10 điểm, mỗi câu đúng cho 2 điểm
66
67
68
69
70
B
B
A
C
D
E. WRITING
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (5 points). 
Tổng 5 điểm, mỗi câu đúng cho 1 điểm
Possible answer:
71. They invited me to go to the concert with them that night.
72. It was painful to listen to the story of their sufferings.
73. James hasn’t met Tom since 2008. 
74. Mrs. Green is proud of what her son can contribute to the play.
OR: Mrs. Green is proud of what her son contributes /contributed to the play
75. I had to cancel the birthday party because of my closest friend’s serious illness.
II. Use the following sets of words and phrases to write a letter from Hung to Nam. (10 points)
Tổng 10 điểm, mỗi câu đúng cho 1 điểm. 
1. The school year is going to come to an end.
2. I’m looking forward to the/this summer vacation.
3. On this occasion, I will go to your country.
4. I intend to stay at/in your house for two weeks.
5. I hope your parents will be kind enough to provide me with food and accommodation.
6. In this opportunity, we’ll amuse ourselves heartily.
7. On the first day in the morning, we’ll go for a long walk around the country.
OR: On the first day in the morning, we’ll take a long walk around the country.
8. And in the evening, we’ll swim in the river.
9. On the following days, we’ll help your parents with their farm work, and
OR: On the following days, we’ll help your parents do their farm work, and
10. Please give my regards to everybody. I hope to see you soon.
III. It is said that English is a useful language. Do you think so? Write a passage of about 120 -150 words to express your opinion about this saying. (10 points)
1. Content: (5.0 pts)
1.1. Passage structure for one side of the argument:
+ Introduction: topic + your opinion (either agree or disagree) (1.0 pt)
+ First idea to support your opinion
+ Second idea to support your opinion
+ Second idea to support your opinion (3.0 pts)
..
+ Conclusion: repeat your opinion (1.0 pt)
1.2. Passage structure for giving both sides:
+ Introduction: topic + say that you 'partly agree' (1.0 pt)
+ On the one hand,... (1.5 pt)
+ On the other hand,... (1.5 pt)
+ Conclusion: repeat that you accept elements of both arguments (1.0 pt)
2. Language: (5.0 pts)
+ Appropriate vocabulary (1.5 pt)
+ Correct grammar (2.5 pts)
+ Punctuating/ Spelling (1.0 pt)
Chú ý: Tổng số điểm là 100, sau đó qui về thang điểm 10 và làm tròn đến số thập phân thứ nhất.