Đề Thi HSG K9

Part 2: Questions 6 to 10 You will hear a radio presenter talking about The Jazz Club.. When can you hear live music at the club.. PART 2: Questions 51 - 55 People below want to do an

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THÀNH PHỐ CẦN THƠ

ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC

( Đề thi gồm có 10 trang)

KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9

NĂM HỌC : 2011-2012 KHÓA NGÀY: 13 / 4 / 2012 MÔN THI : TIẾNG ANH

Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề

I LISTENING ( 15 points)

Hướng dẫn phần thi nghe:

 Bài nghe khoảng 15 phút gồm 3 phần Trong mỗi phần thí sinh được nghe 2 lần mỗi lần cách nhau

10 giây

 Thí sinh có 5 phút để đọc qua các phần trước khi nghe.

 Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh( bằng tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài nghe.

Part 1:

 There are 5 questions in this part

 For each question there are four pictures and a short recording

 You will hear each recording twice

 Choose the correct picture and put a tick in the box below it

Example : What time is Tom going to the theatre?

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Part 2: Questions 6 to 10

 You will hear a radio presenter talking about The Jazz Club

 Write your answers in the numbered box below

6 What makes the club different from other clubs in the area?

A It has live entertainment B There are regular comedy shows

C There is a restaurant D It only plays jazz

7 When can you hear live music at the club?

A on Thursdays and Sundays B once a month C four times a week D twice a month

8 On Mondays, people who aren't eating may arrive from

A 7.30 p.m B 8.00 p.m C 9.00 P.M D 10.00 P.M

9 In December there will be

A fewer bands playing at the club B a change to when live music is played

C more facilities available at the club D a difference in the kind of band playing

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10 When is entrance always free?

A on Tuesdays B on Saturdays C on Wednesdays D on Sundays

Part 3: Questions 11-15

• Look at the notes about things to do on the Isle of Wight Some information is missing

• You will hear a presenter talking on the radio about the different activities

• For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space

Days out on the Isle of Wight

Cowes Week

The America's Cup Jubilee The first America's Cup Challenge was in (11) _

Osborne House Garden Show

Exhibitions from: Chelsea Flower Show

Hampton Court Flower Show

Local garden centres and (13)

Ventnor Botanic Gardens Visitor centre includes: exhibition area, gift shop, cafe, (14) _

Robin Hill Country Park Cost: (15) £ _per car and four people

II/ LEXICO- GRAMMAR: (30 points)

PART 1: Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence Write your answer

( A, B, C, or D) in the numbered box.

16: Let's _this rubbish and put it in the bin.

17:-Shop assistant: “Can I help you?”

-Customer: “Yes, I’m looking for a present for my girlfriend on the Valentine’s Day -Shop assistant: “Roses and chocolate are the best gifts.”

A What do you recommend? B What would you like?

C What do you have in your shop? D How much can you spend?

18: I don't know what the solution _this problem is.

19: Climate change could have _ effects on Earth.

20: The article was about the different of Spanish spoken in South America.

21: It may rain so bring along the raincoat just .

A for safety B in protection C in case D in prevention

22: Higher taxes will reduce _spending.

A consuming B consumptive C consumption D consumer

23: This job is than the last one!

A more hard B more hardly C much harder D hardest

24: We have to work longer each day in my old job.

25: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others

26: My bike ! Call the police!

A has been stolen B stole C was stealing D was being stolen

27: The secretary signed the letters _behalf of the manager.

28: Our area is _ a hot wave at the moment It's unusually hot and it hasn't rained for several weeks.

29: Sorry, can you read this? I’m blind as without my glasses.

30: Small children have difficulty fiction from reality.

31: A massive dust storm _ the coastal areas yesterday, bringing down the visibility level to as

low as 200 metres

32: She has been _as Best Actress for her part in the film “Forever Together”

33: I don't know much about computers, so I asked the assistant for advice.

34: The problem of pollution _ worse these days.

35: She was lying on her bed about the party.

36: Could you help me this “DO NOT LITTER’ sign?

37: Pick out the word which has different stress pattern from that of the rest.

38: Helen: “ _” - Ms.Brown: “And you See you around.”

A Never mind I’m just OK B Nice talking to you

C I’m fine Thank you very much D It’s my pleasure

39: Tim: “We’d be better off staying in that youth hostel!”

Tony: “ _”

A It’s far from the truth B Thank you very much C I’m not convinced! D Let’s find one now 40: Sarah's calendar was _date, so she bought a new one.

41: In the town singing contest, the judges were strongly by her beautiful voice.

42: The weather was horrible on Saturday It was raining _all day.

A cats and dogs B ducks and chicks C fish and birds D pigs and horses

43: I’ve never met such a _man like him.

44: He slept like after a long journey.

45: I know London quite well because I _ there.

A used live B used to live C was used to live D used to living

III READING : (35 points)

A You may not leave your rubbish here at all.

B Picnic food is provided here

C Picnics are not allowed in this area

D You should clear away your rubbish

PART I : Questions 46 - 50

• Look at the sign in each question

• Someone asks you what it means

• Write your answers in the numbered box (Các bảng hiệu dưới đây có nghĩa gì ? Chọn câu giải thích đúng A, B, C hay D tương ứng bên cột phải câu số 0 đã được làm mẫu ) Example: Question 0 - A

0.

46

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PART 2: Questions 51 - 55

 People below want to do an evening activity

 On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight ideas for evening activities

 Decide which place (letters A-H) would be the most suitable for the following people (51-55)

 Write your answers in the numbered box below

51 Mandy works until 8 p.m every evening except for Wednesdays when she works until 10 p.m She would like to join some kind of exercise class twice a week

52 Simon plays the guitar in a band He has always played rock music but has never had lessons

He would now like to learn how to play classical music

53 Jim wants to meet people He doesn't want to do a sport and he's not interested in languages He'd like to do something educational

54 Liz enjoys art and literature She's not a very active person and doesn't drive She enjoys talking to people and doesn't want to do anything too academic

55 Kate would like to take some exercise but doesn't want to join a regular class She would like to make new friends through a sporting activity

A Getting fit doesn't have to be dull Work out to the

sound of your favourite music with a group of keen,

active people and top trainers Classes on Mondays

and Wednesdays 7 p.m -8 p.m

B Study French at all levels with qualified teachers

We have regular French cultural social events both on

site and at other local places of interest, including

restaurant and cinema trips We also hold a yearly

French weekend away Contact us for details of class

times

C We'd like to set up a team of keen volleyball

players for fun matches with other leisure centres

Don't worry if you've never played, we'll show you

how

Sessions: Wednesdays and Fridays 7.30 p.m -8.30

p.m Lots of time off the court for weekend social

events too

D Study classical music - learn about the history of

classical music and about many famous composers

Enjoy frequent visits to concerts and meals afterwards

to discuss your ideas Classes take place on Tuesdays

E If you want to trv something different why not

have a go at swimming pool aerobics? Our classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8.30 p.m - 9.00 p.m Swimming pool aerobics

is an excellent and enjoyable way to keep fit and is recommended for people of all ages

F Join our friendly walking group for walks in the

countryside We are a fairly experienced crowd, so please make sure you have the right equipment and the right level of fitness We don't want to leave you behind! Walks arranged every other weekend

G One to one teaching - piano, violin, guitar,

trumpet, etc Take the opportunity to practise basic skills and then move on to more difficult classical pieces Reasonable prices Hours are arranged with individual tutors

H Join our reading group for relaxed discussions

All you have to do is read a book a week and be prepared to invite a group of friendly people into your home for a chat about books Every Monday

PART 3: Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question Write your answer in the

numbered box.

Job Interviews

Many people have unsuccessful interviews because they aren't fully prepared This may be because they haven't done their research properly and can't answer questions about the company they are hoping to join Or it may be because they are nervous and don't perform well Going for a job interview is never easy whether it's for a full-time career, or a part-time job during the holidays However, it is possible to learn how to do well in an interview simply by following a few basic rules

Firstly, find out as much as you can about the company or the organisation Write notes about the job you are trying to get and make a list of questions you can ask Then make sure you know exactly when and where the interview is Look up the location on a map Find out about bus and train timetables if necessary and try to predict exactly how long the journey will take If you are really worried, make the journey a few days before your interview so you can find out

Another important rule is to plan what you are going to wear well in advance Make sure it's clean, it fits and it's comfortable! Clean your shoes and sort out what you are taking in your bag or briefcase All you should do the night before is have a quick look at your notes Go to bed early so you can get up in good time and calmly get yourself ready When you walk into the interview room look directly at your interviewers and shake their hands Finally, be calm and relaxed, and speak clearly

56 What is the writer's main aim in writing the text?

A to describe what to say in an interview B to give advice on having a successful interview

C to talk about a particular interview D to complain about how difficult interviews are

57 Which of the following does the text suggest you should do if you want to be successful in an

interview?

A avoid answering questions B avoid being nervous

C not research the company D not prepare for the interview

58 Why does the writer suggest visiting the interview site?

A to get information about the company B to find out how good the public transport is

C to find out the length of the journey D to practise using a map

59 What does the writer advise doing the night before?

A prepare your interview clothes B make a few more notes

C organise what you are going to take D read through what you have written previously

60 Which would be most appropriate as another heading?

A C.

B D.

PART 4:Questions 61 - 70: Read the following passage and decide which answer (A,B,C or D) best fits

each gap Write your answer in the numbered box

Technology and the young Modern technology is changing and improving all the time Every month, scientists (61) new gadgets and (62) to help us with our daily lives, and (63) ways to make existing technology faster and better Our homes are full of hardware (such as DVD players and computers) and (64) (such as computer games and MP3s)

(65) suggests, however, that it's young people who are best able to deal with this change Whereas teenagers have no problem (66) a DVD player, their mums and dads and grandparents often find using new technology (67) and difficult But if you're a teenager who criticises your parents for their (68) of technological awareness, don't be too hard on them! Some time (69) the future, when you've got children of your own, your ability to deal with new technology will probably (70) and your children will feel more comfortable with new technology than you do

You won't want them to criticise you, will you?

62 A experiments B effects C laboratories D equipment

66 A involving B operating C discovering D inventing

IV / WRITING : (20 points)

PART 1: (6 pts)

For questions 71-76, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given

Here is an example: How long is it since they bought the house?

 When did they buy the house?

71 If the traffic isn't bad, she'll be here at six o'clock.

Unless

72 He suggested going somewhere different for a change.

He said, "Why……….?

73 My dad is finding out how much a three-month English course costs.

My dad is finding out the

74 Spiders don't frighten me!

I am

75.I haven't seen Melanie for three years.

The last

76 In spite of losing her job, she didn't get depressed.

Although

PART 2: ERROR IDENTIFICATION

Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting: (Có một lỗi sai ở A,B,C hoặc D, hãy chọn phần cần sửa)

77 A small stone had struck the windshield while we were driving down the gravel road last night.

A B C D

78: You should work more hardly if you want to pass the final examination.

A B C D

79: The town authority must discuss about the compensation of land with the local farmers

A B C

as soon as possible

D

80 The drainage of wetlands, cutting of forests, urbanization and road construction have destroyed

A B

or serious damaged natural habitats

C D

PART 3:

Your English friend wants to buy a new mobile phone but isn't sure which one to get

Write an email to your friend In your email you should

 offer to go shopping with your friend to help him/her choose a phone

 tell some information about the phone you advise him/her to buy

 suggest a day and a place to meet your friend

 Finish the letter on your answer sheet, using at least 150 words

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