Đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi trường lớp môn thi: Tiếng Anh – Phần thi viết

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1. PHÒNG GD&ĐT DIỄN CHÂU ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TRƯỜNG LỚP 9 TRƯỜNG THCS DIỄN TRƯỜNG NĂM HỌC 2019-2020 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH – PHẦN THI VIẾT Thời gian: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Họ và tên thí sinh: . Ngày sinh: . . Học sinh trường: Số báo danh: . Phòng thi: . Họ tên, chữ ký giám thị số 1: SỐ PHÁCH Họ tên, chữ ký giám thị số 2: CHỈ DẪN: 1. Bài thi gồm 08 trang. Thí sinh đọc kỹ yêu cầu làm bài. 2. Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp lên đề thi. 3. Thí sinh giữ gìn cẩn thận bài thi. 4. Thí sinh chỉ được dùng một màu mực, xanh hoặc đen để làm bài. 5. Khi viết sai, dùng thước gạch. Không dùng bút tẩy trắng. 6. Thí sinh không được sử dụng bất kỳ tài liệu nào, kể cả từ điển. 7. Thí sinh làm trái với chỉ dẫn, qui chế thi, bài thi sẽ bị loại.
2. Điểm bài thi: Chữ ký của giám khảo Số phách - Bằng số: Giám khảo 1: - Bằng chữ: . Giám khảo 2: (Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp trên đề thi này). SECTION A: LEXICO AND GRAMMAR I. Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence. Write your answer A, B, C or D in the numbered box (15 points) 1. Bob hasn’t ___up his mind yet. A. made B. gone C. used to D. found 2. Don’t touch that chair. It ___. A. was painted B. is being painted C. is painted D. has just been painted 3. There has been a great___ in his English. A. escalation B. increase C. improvement D. rise 4. We can’t just ___ up at the party without an invitation. A. turn B. go C. arrive D. reach 5. Debbie won’t be able to understand the speakers ___ there is an interpreter. A. if B. unless C. provided D. if only 6. My father usually drives his car to work, but sometimes he goes there by bus. A. often B. frequently C. now and then D. seldom 7. Jane felt ___ because no one had invited her to the party. A. depression B. depressing C. depress D. depressed 8. They asked about the countries ___ their friends visited last month. A. where B. which C. when D. whom 9. John: “I didn’t pass my driving test.” -Anna: “___!” A. Better luck next time B. So poor C. Congratulations D. That was nice of them 10. Mary: “Who is your brother?” Terry: “___.” A. He is the boy wearing a white T-shirt B. He is the boy worn a white T-shirt C. He is the boy is wearing a white T-shirt D. He is the boy is worn a white T-shirt 11. Mr. Tuan has just bought a very ___ apartment for his family. A. lovely new small B. lovely small new C. new lovely small D. new small lovely 12.Nam: “I got wet because I lost my umbrella.” ~ Mom: “You ___ your umbrella.” A. always lose B. are always losing C. are always lost D. always lost 13. Hoi An is___ for its old, small and tile-roofed houses. A. well-done B. well-dressed C. well-organized D. well-known 14. I want to have my suit ___. I’m going to a wedding on Saturday. A. clean B. cleaning C. cleaned D. to clean 15. The very first metro is being built to ___the travel demands of Saigonese. A. solve B. make C. see D. meet Your answer: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. X
3. II. Read the text below. Each line has a mistake. Find and correct them. (10 points) 1 Today, supermarkets are found in almost every large cities in the world. But the first supermarket 2 was opened only fifty years ago. It was opened in New York by a man was named Michael Cullen. 3 A supermarket is different from another types of stores in several ways. In supermarkets, goods are 4 placed on open shelves. The customers choose when they want and take them to the checkout 5 counter. This means that less shop assistants are needed than in other stores. The way products 6 are displayed is another difference between supermarkets and many other types of stores; with 7 example, in supermarkets, there has usually a display of small inexpensive items just in front of 8 the checkout counter such like: candies, chocolates, magazines, cheap foods and so on. Most 9 customers who go to a supermarket buy goods from a shopping list. They know exact what they 10 need to buy. They do the shopping according for a plan. Your answer: Line Mistake Correction Line Mistake Correction 1. 6. 2. 7. 3. 8. 4. 9. 5 10. SECTION B: READING I. Choose the best option (A, B, C, or D) to fill in each blank. (15 points) Neil Armstrong, an American astronaut, is (1) ___ as the first person to walk on the moon. He was born on August 5th, 1930 in Wapakoneta in Ohio. Armstrong developed an (2) ___ in flying at an early age. His love of airplane (3) ___ when he went for his first plane ride in a Ford-Tri Motor, a “Tin Goose.” at the age of 6. From (4) ___ on, he was fascinated by aviation. In 1947, Armstrong (5) ___ Purdue University. He began studies in aeronautical engineering. But in 1949, the United States Navy called him to active duty. Armstrong became a Navy pilot and was (6)___ to Korean in 1950, near the start of Korean War. In Korea, he flew 78 combat missions in Navy Panther jets. In 1952, Armstrong returned to Purdu. He earned a bachelor’s (7)___ in aeronautical engineering there in 1955. Armstrong was a civilian test pilot assigned to test the X-15 rocket airplane before becoming an astronaut in 1962. He (8)___ his first space flight in 1966 in Gemini B with David R. Scott. On July 2, 1969 Armstrong was the first person to (9)___ foot on the moon. Along with Buzz Aldrin, he landed the Apollo 11 lunar module Eagle on the moon. Upon taking his first steps he said, “That’s one small step for a man, one giant (10)___ for mankind.” Armstrong is most (11)___ for being the first person to walk on the moon. Armstrong resigned from the United States astronaut program in 1970. After his (12)___ as astronaut, he became a professor of aerospace engineering at the University of Cincinnati and (13)___ as chairman of the board of Computing Technologies for Aviation, a company (14) ___ develops software for flight scheduling. Armstrong (15)___ on August 25, 2012 1. A. considered B. known C. realized D. thought 2. A. admiration B. addiction C. interest D. ability 3. A. grew B. raised C. rose D. built up 4. A. now B. after C. then D. that 5. A. went B. expelled C. reached D. entered 6. A. threw B. sent C. moved D. pushed 7. A. certificate B. diplomat C. qualification D. degree
4. 8. A. made B. carried C. flew D. played 9. A. walk B. print C. set D. press 10. A. leap B. throw C. hit D. game 11. A. keen B. famous C. fond D. excited 12. A. time B. task C. job D. career 13. A. acted B. performed C. served D. led 14 A. that B. what C. where D. who 15. A. passed B. died C. stopped D. killed Your answer: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. X II. The people on the left all want to go on a day trip. Below you can see details of places to visit. Decide which place would be the most suitable for each person. (10 points) 1. Trevor is an artist and enjoys drawing wildlife. He recently visited a zoo and drew large animals and would like to try sketching something smaller. 2. Ingrid's eldest daughter is learning about English history and would like to go somewhere to bring this subject to life. Ingrid is really interested in flowers. 3. Sarah and her husband would like to spend the day outdoors. They don't like going on rides but are both interested in history and how people used to live. 4. Marco studies physics and is interested in anything to do with science. He'd like to visit somewhere to see some examples of early mechanical engines. 5. Gemma wants to take her 5-year-old son to see some animals. She'd also like to look around some shops to buy something for her mother's birthday. Places to go this summer See what's on in the West Midlands this summer: A: Stratford Butterfly Farm The biggest butterfly farm in Europe. Whatever the weather come and see these beautiful creatures as they would live in their natural environment. Walk around a tropical rainforest as butterflies fly freely around you. See them as they come into the world in the Caterpillar Room. And don't miss Insect City where you can view huge spiders and our very own scorpion colony! B: National Sea-Life Centre You wouldn't expect to bump into a hammerhead shark whilst visiting Brum city centre. But yes, it's true, The National Sea Life Centre in Birmingham is the only aquarium in the UK where you can see this creature along with our Sea Dragons from Australia and baby stingrays from the Amazon. We guarantee an experience you'll never forget. C: Coventry Transport Museum Coventry Transport Museum hosts the world's largest transport collection. A day out here will give you the chance to see some of the earliest motor cars as well as more modern vehicles like the De Lorean 'back from the future' car. You can also design your own car and experience what breaking the sound barrier at 763 miles an hour feels like. D: Warwick Castle Regarded by many as Britain's greatest Medieval Castle. Visit exhibitions, climb the castle towers, relax as you walk around the gardens, designed and created in 1753 by Capability Brown. Experience the preparations for battle in the Kingmaker exhibition or witness a Victorian Royal Weekend. And if your interest is more in the darker side of the Castle's history visit The Castle Dungeon.
5. E: Think Tank At Think Tank you will find four floors of hands-on exhibits and historical collections that will amaze and inspire you, showing you the science of the world all around us from the past, the present and the future. From galleries and exhibitions to an exciting programme of events and activities, there is something for everyone to enjoy, whether your interest is steam engines, looking into deepest space or seeing how doctors perform life-saving surgery. F: Drayton Manner One of the UK's most popular attractions. The park is home to some of the scariest rides you'll find like Storm force 10 and Apocalypse, which has been voted the UK's most frightening ride. You'll also find an indoor and outdoor play area and of course, Drayton Manor Zoo with over one hundred different species, including twelve rare breeds from across the world. . G: Hatton Country World If you're keen on seeing unique crafts and craft work side-by-side with antique shops and a traditional butchers shop, Hatton Country World is the place for you. As well as these wonderful shops you'll be able to enjoy the Farm Park with many farm animals to help keep the kids entertained. H: Black Country Museum It's been called Britain's friendliest open-air museum. Come to Black Country Museum and discover an old-fashioned village by the canal. Look around original old-fashioned shops and houses, see what it's like down a mine and take a ride on a tramcar. Your answer: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. III. Fill in each numbered space with a suitable word. (20 points) Jogging is running slowly for long distance. Most joggers begin (1) ___ they hear jogging is very good exercise. Jogging makes the heart stronger and helps people lose (2) ___. It can also help them (3) ___ better about themselves. Ronald Robbins, (4) ___ is forty-two years old and works in an office, began jogging a few years ago because he felt he was too fat. At (5) ___, he could only run about 100 yards. It (6) ___ him three months to be able to run a mile. But two years (7) ___, he ran (8) ___ a marathon race over twenty-six miles. Many joggers, like Ronald Robbins, feel that (9) ___ they can succeed in jogging, they succeed in other things and quite often this feeling helps them at (10) ___jobs. Your answer: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. IV.You are going to read a passage. Five sentences have been removed from the article. From the sentences A-E, choose the one which fits each gap 1 – 5.(10 points) CLIMATE CHANGE. We hear a lot of today about climate change. (1)___. TV programmes are made about it. Greenhouse gases like CO2 (Carbon dioxide), are released into the atmosphere. The sun’s heat is trapped by these gases and gradually the world is getting warmer. Scientists believe that, as a result, the ice caps will melt, (2)___. We will also see more extreme weather, such as hurricanes, heavy rain, and deforestation. A lot of greenhouse gases are produced when fossil fuels are burnt by power stations factories, cars and aeroplanes. However, (3)___. The world’s forests- especially the tropical rainforests of South America, Africa and South – East Asia – are very important for the Earth’s climate. But every year, over 200,000 square kilometres of forests are destroyed. That’s an area the size of Britain.
6. In some cases, (4)___. It’s used for buildings and furniture. However, in many cases, the land is wanted for farms. The trees are just burnt down, and billions of tonnes of greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere. Twenty- five percent of all CO2 is produced by deforestation. If you want to save the planet, (5)___. A. the biggest cause is deforestation B. You must save the forests C. the trees are cut down and the woods are taken away D. Thousands of articles are written about it in newspapers and magazines E. sea levels will rise and many islands and coasts will disappear under the water Your answer: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. V. Read the passage and choose the best answer for each of the questions below. (10 points) I must tell you about our holiday this year-it was one of the best we’d ever had. No, we weren’t staying in an expensive hotel, but a youth hostel! I know what you are thinking: We must have gone mad. But we haven’t- I just wish we’d discovered youth hostels years ago. Now that I’m back at university again. Luxury hotels are a thing of the past, and I was complaining about this one day to a friend who said that she and her family never stayed anywhere but hostels. I had no idea that hostels could be anything from a cottage to a castle. In fact, there are four different grades- simple, standard, superior and special. So you pay an overnight charge according to the kind of hostels you stay at. You can’t stay more than three nights at a time but that didn’t bother us because we wanted a touring holiday. Basically you look after an evening meal if you arrive early enough. There are a few rules like having to be in by 11 p.m in the evening and out by 10 a.m in the morning but otherwise you’re free to do what you want. Now I really believe that the best thing about this whole holiday was meeting so many different and interesting people. I used to think hostels were only for the young and noisy, but not any more. You can’t imagine what a variety there was! Anyway what are you all doing next year? 1. This is from ___. A. a letter B. a magazine C. a poster D. a diary 2. What is the writer trying to do? A. to make complaints B. to offer instruction C. to give direction D. to give information. 3. Why didn’t the writer stay in the hotel? A. She had to be in by 11p.m and out by 10a.m. B. It was too noisy. C. She couldn’t stay as long as she wished. D. She is studying again. 4. What did the writer most enjoy about holiday? A. She could do anything she liked. B. it was a touring holiday. C. She enjoyed meeting other people staying in the hostel D. the holiday was lying and interesting. 5. The writer was ___ A. a reporter B. a student C. a spokeswoman D. a tour guide Your answer: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. SECTION C: WRITING I. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. (5 points) 1. I'd rather not go out this afternoon. → I do not feel___ 2. “What time do you want to leave for the airport?” Harry said to me. → Harryasked me ___
7. 3. That film was so interesting that we have watched it three times. →It was such ___ 4. John finally managed to get a good job. →John finally succeeded ___ 5. You can ring this number whenever there is any difficulty. → Should there ___ II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use BETWEEN TWO AND FIVE WORDS including the word given. (5 points) 1.I find working here really enjoyable. ENJOY I really ___ here. 2. “I’m sorry that I broke the valuable vase, Tina!” said Tom. FOR Tom ___ having broken the valuable vase. 3. Nick can’t swim as well as Vy. GOOD Nick is not ___ Vy. 4. Mrs Brown lives next door to me. Her daughter works in a bank. WHOSE Mrs Brown, ___ bank, lives next door to me. 5. It was a mistake to enter Brian for the exam. BEEN Brian should not ___ for the exam. III. You recently stayed at the home of an English-speaking friend, Jane, in her country. Write a letter to Jane thanking her and saying how you feel about being at home and what aspect of the visit you particularly enjoyed. (20 points) - Write your letter; use Linh as your name. Do not write any address. - Your letter should have 80 - 100 words. Dear Jane,
8. Linh IV. Your English teacher has asked you to write a story in about 120 – 150 words. (30 points) Your story MUST have this title: An exciting adventure THE END OF THE WRITTEN TEST