Đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 9 - Đề tham khảo - Năm học 2024-2025 - SGD&ĐT Phú Thọ

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1. SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THAM KHẢO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI PHÚ THỌ LỚP 9 THCS NĂM HỌC 2024 - 2025 Môn: TIẾNG ANH ĐỀ THAM KHẢO Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề (Đề thi có 06 trang) I. LISTENING (20 points) Part 1. You will hear a radio interview with a teenage boy called Matthew who has invented a game. For each question, write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet in the corresponding numbered boxes. 1. How old was Matthew when his game was first sold? A. ten B. thirteen C. fourteen 2. When Matthew tried to sell his idea to companies? A. he had no replies. B. some companies asked to see the game. C. none of them was interested. 3. Matthew borrowed money from ______. A. a bank B. some relatives C. a businessman 4. How did Matthew get his idea for a second product? A. An American company made a suggestion. B. Some other children told him about it. C. He watched his sisters playing. 5. According to Matthew, most ten-year-olds are interested in ______. A. games which test what they know. B. games which are about their every day lives. C. games which use their imagination. Part 2. You will hear a telephone conversation between the owner of a restaurant and a customer who is calling to find out information about food and prices at the restaurant. Listen and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer in the corresponding numbered boxes. Belluci’s Restaurant Sam’s suggestions Would go best with Lasagna: Other side dishes that Sam mentions: (6)_________ Tomato bread with herbs Greek salad (7)_______ with ________ CUSTOMER DETAILS Booking made on: 5th August Date when customers will be at the restaurant: (8)_________ Time: 7:00 pm Number of people: (9)_________ Email address: (10)_________.com Customer phone number: 014453336451 II. PHONETICS (10 points) Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three of the group. 1. A. surprised B. promised C. devised D. realised 2. A. cherish B. chorus C. chaos D. scholar 3. A. danger B. ancient C. chamber D. advert Trang 1/6
2. Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest. 4. A. argumentative B. psychological C. hypersensitive D. contributory 5. A. blackmail B. firewood C. worldclass D. wheelchair III. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (60 points) Part 1. Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best completes each of the following sentences. (40 points) 1. You must go to the doctor because your heath is getting worse, ______? A. needn’t you B. need you C. do you D. don’t you 2. The unemployed ______ to live on the unemployment benefits now. A. has B. have C. had D. are 3. They arrived on ______ Saturday as far as I can remember. A. Ø B. a C. the D. either 4. We might not stay at this hotel if Debbie ______ it to us. A. would not recommend B. did not recommend C. would have recommended D. hadn’t recommended 5. Among bees ______ a highly elaborate form of communication. A. occur B. occurs C. it occurs D. they occur 6. ______, they have to get down to business right away. A. There being no time left B. There is no time left C. As there was no time left D. There to be no time left 7. She ______ have played really well to win. I wish I’d seen the match. A. should B. could C. might D. must 8. I had two copies of it originally, but I can’t find ______one now. A. another B. the other C. the others D. other 9. Thuong’s father gave her a(n) ______ scarf as a present on her 17th birthday. A. beautiful red Italian woollen B. beautiful Italian red woollen C. Italian beautiful woollen red D. woollen red beautiful Italian 10. Mr. Smith is a ______ person. If he says he will do something, you know that he will do. A. dependent B. independent C. depending D. dependable 11. - James: “How often do you visit your parents?” - Peter: “______ so often, even though they live some distance away.” A. Even B. Ever C. Never D. Every 12. The series became so popular that it was moved to the ______ time spot of 8 pm. A. leading B. prime C. main D. major 13. Martha, Julia and Mark are 17, 19 and 20 years old ______. A. respectively B. separately C. respectfully D. independently 14. The dealer wanted $400, I wanted to pay $300, and we finally agreed to ______ the difference. A. divide B. split C. drop D. decrease 15. He’s regarded as the ______ favorite to win the prize. A. warm B. hot C. ardent D. fiery 16. Her political future is now hanging by a ______. A. rope B. cord C. string D. thread 17. My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but she rose to the ______ wonderfully. A. event B. performance C. incident D. occasion 18. She wanted to buy a dress in case someone asked her to the dance, but I told her not to count her ______ before they’re hatched. A. ducklingsB. chickensC. puppiesD. birds Trang 2/6
3. 19. Lucia was surprised when her guests ______ late for the party A. came up B. turned up C. looked up D. put up 20. As they come under the heavy fire, the captain ordered his men to ______. A. fall away B. fall back C. fall over D. fall out Part 2. Read the text and use the bold words in brackets to form words that fit in the numbered blanks from 21 to 25. (10 points) There are a myriad of lifestyle issues (21.effect)______ the youth of today. Such is the pressure heaped on many school-goers to achieve academic excellence by their parents that these (22.real)______ expectations are causing children to become hopelessly depressed. Indeed, some, in their (23.despair)______ to escape and their sense of guilt at being unable reach the levels of success demanded of them by their pushy parents, either rebel in what is tantamount to a cry for help, or, worse still, engage in (24.harm)______. It is no coincidence that suicide rates, (25.special)______ amongst young males, have been rising steadily for some time now. These are tough times to be a teen. Part 3. Identify 5 mistakes in the following passage and correct them. (10 points) Global warming is a major problem that effect the entire world. The primary reason for it is the emission of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide. This gases trap the heat from the sun, resulting in the Earth becoming warmer. The consequence of this is the melting of polar ice caps and the rising of sea levels. This is lead to extreme weather conditions like hurricanes, droughts, and floods. We all need to take actions to reduce our carbon footprint, such as using energy-efficient appliances and drive less. If we don’t, the impacts will be severe, and our future generations will suffer. It’s important that everyone understand the urgency of the situation and take responsibility of their actions. IV. READING (60 points) Part 1. Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks. MUDDINGFIELD POP FESTIVAL Every year, hordes of people in their teens and twenties travel (1)______ the country and descend on the tranquil village of Muddingfield for a three-day music festival, where they (2)______ away their time listening to their favorite rock musicians. Attracted by the spectacular rural (3)______ and an impressive line-up of performing artists, the numbers of pop fans attending has (4)______ in recent years, leaving narrow country lanes (5)______ up with traffic and the local police contending with an ever-increasing (6)______ of complaints and disturbances to deal with. Two years ago, however, things finally came to (7)______. Whereas in previous years, there had always been ample space at the festival site, in 2006, an estimated crowd of ninety thousand were crammed into three fields and there was a(n) (8)______ lack of basic facilities such as toilets. Fortunately, it was decided that (9)______ the scale and evident popularity of the festival, it could not simply be called off. Working together, the local council and the festival organisers drew up a scheme to move the festival to a new location in national parkland on the lower slopes of the Grey Mountains, a mere (10)______ throw away from Muddingfield Village. In this way, it was eventually possible to alleviate overcrowding while maintaining the essential character of the event. 1. A. over and out B. over and under C. in and out D. up and down 2. A. draw B. pass C. while D. drive 3. A. sitting B. sighting C. setting D. locating 4. A. accelerated B. exploded C. bounded D. outburst 5. A. lined B. burdened C. saturated D. choked 6. A. litany B. diary C. testimony D. pattern 7. A. a power B. a head C. a stretch D. a crunch 8. A. necessary B. anxious C. worried D. serious 9. A. given B. seeing C. provided D. owing 10. A. boulder’s B. rock’s C. stone’s D. pebble’s Trang 3/6
4. Part 2. Read the passage below and fill each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes on your answer sheet. Self-driving cars, also (11)______ as autonomous vehicles, represent a shift in the automotive industry, ushering in a new era of transportation. (12)______ technologically advanced vehicles utilize a combination of sensors, cameras, radar, and artificial intelligence to navigate and operate (13)______ direct human input. The promise of self-driving cars lies not only in convenience but also in the potential to revolutionize (14)______ on the roads. By eliminating human errors, a major contributor to accidents, self-driving cars aim to significantly reduce traffic incidents (15)______ fatalities. The core technology behind self-driving cars involves intricate machine learning algorithms (16)______ enable vehicles to interpret and respond to their surroundings in real- time. This includes identifying pedestrians, cyclists, other vehicles, and various road conditions. Companies (17)______ the forefront of this innovation, such as Tesla, Waymo, and Uber, have invested heavily in research and development to perfect the autonomous driving experience. Tesla, for (18)______, employs a combination of cameras, ultrasonic sensors, and a powerful onboard computer to provide its vehicles with a comprehensive view of their environment. (19)______ safety, self-driving cars have the potential to transform urban planning, reduce traffic congestion, and enhance accessibility for individuals with mobility challenges. The concept of shared autonomous vehicles could reshape the traditional car ownership model, (20)______ to more sustainable and efficient transportation systems Part 3. Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions. In addition to their military role, the forts of the nineteenth century provided numerous other benefits for the American West. The establishment of these posts opened new roads and provided for the protection of daring adventurers and expeditions as well as established settlers. Forts also serve as bases where enterprising entrepreneurs could bring commerce to the West, providing supplies and refreshments to soldiers as well as to pioneers. Posts like Fort Laramie provided supplies for wagon trains traveling the natural high ways toward new frontiers. Some posts became stations for the pony express; still others, such as Fort Davis, were stagecoach stops for weary travelers. All of these functions, of course, suggest that the contributions of the forts to the civilization and development of the West extended beyond patrol duty. Through the establishment of military posts, yet other contributions were made to the development of western culture. Many posts maintained libraries or reading rooms, and some - for example, Fort Davis - had schools. Post chapels provided a setting for religious services and weddings. Throughout the wilderness, most bands provided entertainment and boosted morale. During the last part of the nineteenth century, to reduce expenses, gardening was encouraged at the forts, thus making experimental agriculture another activity of the military. The military stationed at the various forts also played a role in civilian life by assisting in maintaining order and civilian officials often called on the army for protection. Certainly among other significant contributions the army made to the improvement of the conditions of life was the investigation of the relationships among health, climate and architecture. From the earliest colonial times throughout the nineteenth century, disease ranked as the foremost problem in defense. It slowed construction of forts and inhibited their military function. Official documents form many regions contained innumerable reports of sickness that virtually incapacitated entire garrisons. In response to the problems, detailed observations of architecture and climate and their relationships to the frequency of the occurrence of various diseases were recorded at various posts across the nation by military surgeons. 21. Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the passage? A. By the nineteenth century, forts were no longer used by the military. B. Surgeons at forts could not prevent outbreaks of disease. C. Forts were important to the development of the American West. D. Life in nineteenth-century forts was very rough. 22. The word daring in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______. A. lost B. bold C. lively D. foolish Trang 4/6
5. 23. Which of the following would a traveler be LEAST likely to obtain at Fort Laramie? A. Fresh water B. Food C. Formal clothing D. Lodging 24. The word others in paragraph 1 refers to ______. A. posts B. wagon trains C. frontiers D. highways 25. The word boosted in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______. A. influenced B. established C. raised D. maintained 26. Which of the following is the most likely inference about the decision to promote gardening at forts? A. It was expensive to import produce from far away. B. Food brought in front outside was often spoiled. C. Gardening was a way to occupy otherwise idle soldiers. D. The soil near the forts was very fertile. 27. According to the passage, which of the following posed the biggest obstacle to the development of military forts? A. Insufficient shelter B. Shortage of materials C. Attacks by wild animals D. Illness 28. The word inhibited in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______. A. involved B. exploited C. united D. hindered 29. How did the military assist in the investigation of health problems? A. By registering annual birth and death rates. B. By experimenting with different building materials. C. By maintaining records of disease and potential causes. D. By monitoring the soldiers’ diets. 30. The author organizes the discussion of forts by ______. A. describing their locations B. explaining their damage to the environment C. comparing their sizes D. listing their contributions to western life V. WRITING (50 points) Part 1. Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions. (10 points) 1. a. Photosynthesis is a vital process that occurs in plants, algae, and some bacteria. b. During photosynthesis, light energy is converted into chemical energy stored in glucose molecules. c. This process takes place in the chloroplasts of plant cells, specifically in the thylakoid membranes. d. Chlorophyll, the green pigment found in chloroplasts, plays a crucial role in capturing light energy. e. In the first stage of photosynthesis, known as the light-dependent reactions, light energy is used to split water molecules into oxygen, protons, and electrons. A. a – e – c – d – b B. c – a – e – d – b C. a – c – d – e – b D. e – a – c – d – b 2. a. The Renaissance, a period of cultural rebirth in Europe, had a profound impact on the art world. b. Artists during the Renaissance sought to revive the classical styles of ancient Greece and Rome. c. This period witnessed a shift from the medieval focus on religious themes to a broader exploration of humanism and naturalism. d. Renaissance artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo revolutionized the art world with their mastery of technique and innovative approaches to composition. e. One of the most notable developments of the Renaissance was the emergence of linear perspective, which created the illusion of depth and space in paintings. A. a – b – c – d – e B. a – c – b – e – d C. b – a – c – d – e D. b – c – a – e – d 3. a. On May 16th, 20xx, I visited your store and encountered several issues that need to be addressed. b. I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the recent service I received at your establishment. c. Lastly, the overall cleanliness and hygiene standards of the premises were subpar, which is unacceptable for a business of your caliber. d. To begin with, the staff members were rude and unhelpful, displaying a lack of professionalism. Trang 5/6
6. e. Besides, the service I received was of poor quality and did not meet my expectations. A. b – a – c – d – e B. b – a – d – c – e C. a – b – d – c – e D. b – a – d – e – c 4. a. Teenagers face a myriad of challenges as they navigate the complexities of adolescence. b. One significant issue is peer pressure, which often leads to risky behaviors such as substance abuse and delinquency. c. Additionally, adolescents frequently grapple with academic stress, as they strive to meet high expectations from parents, teachers, and society. d. Mental health concerns, including anxiety and depression, are also prevalent among teenagers, exacerbated by societal pressures and hormonal changes. e. Furthermore, the advent of social media has introduced new challenges, such as cyberbullying and unrealistic body image standards, which can negatively impact teenagers’ self-esteem and well-being. A. a – b – c – d – e B. b – a – d – c – e C. a – c – d – b – e D. a – b – d – c – e 5. a. “Have you decided where you want to go for vacation this year?” b. “I’m thinking about visiting Italy. The food and culture there seem amazing.” c. “That sounds like a great idea! I’ve heard Italy is beautiful.” d. “Yeah, I’ve been doing some research on different cities to visit, and there’s so much to see.” e. “Let me know when you finalize your plans. I might join you!” A. a – d – b – c – e B. d – b – a – c – e C. b – a – c – d – e D. c – b – a – d – e Part 2. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points) 6. “If Brian doesn’t train harder, I won’t select him for the team,” said the manager. → The manager threatened ............................................................................................................................. 7. People report that the fire has damaged the building completely. → The building ............................................................................................................................................... 8. I gave myself no concern about whether he will come to power or not. → It makes ...................................................................................................................................................... 9. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his mother. → The boy was on .......................................................................................................................................... 10. The response to their appeal was so great that they had to take on more staff. → Such ............................................................................................................................................................ Part 3. Using the word given in each bracket and other words to complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first. You must use between THREE AND FIVE WORDS. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN IN CAPITAL. (10 points) 11. House prices have risen dramatically this year. (INCREASE) → There has ........................................................................................................... in house prices this year 12. No one listened to what the politician was saying last night. (EARS) → What the politician was saying .................................................................................................. last night. 13. After the scandal, he was asked to resign. (HAND) → After the scandal, he was .................................................................................................. his resignation. 14. Don’t you remember anything about your lifetime in London as a child? (RECOLLECTION) → Haven’t you had ............................................................................of your lifetime in London as a child? 15. I wish they wouldn’t talk during the performance - it makes me really uptight. (NERVES) → It really ...........................................................................................when they talk during a performance. Part 4. Paragraph writing (20 points) Write a paragraph of 120 to 150 words concerning the following topic: “Fast food is becoming increasingly popular with teenagers. What are the negative effects of eating too much fast food on them?” ---Hết--- Trang 6/6