Đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi lớp 9 môn Tiếng Anh năm 2009 - Bắc Giang

Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently fromthe rest. Circle A , B , C or D.

Choose the word that has the stress on a different syllable from the rest in each group.

Choose the correct answer, circling letter A, B, C or D.

Read the following passage then give the correct form/tense of the verbs in brackets.

Although some groups of people_____ (1. always live) outdoors in tents, camping as we_____(2. know) it today _______(3. begin) to be popular about 50 years ago. The increase in the use of cars and improvements in camping equipment_____(4. allow) more people to travel longer distances into the countryside and____ (5. stay) there in greater comfort.

Many campers like_____(6. be)themselves in quiet areas, so they take their tent and food and walk or cycle into the forests or the mountains. Others,___(7. prefer)to be near people, ______(8. drive) to a public or privately-owned campsite which_____ (9. have) up-to-date facilities, like hot shower and swimming pools.

Whether campers are separate in the mountain or on a busy site, they should remember to keep the area clean and tidy. In the forests, they must put out any fires and keep food hidden to avoid ____(10. attract) animals.

Give the correct form of the words in capital in brackets.

Fill in the blank with one preposition.

Read the pasage carefully then answer the questions below it.

The Battle of Dien Bien Phu ended the Indochina War. Today Dien Bien Phu is a tourist destination. Many visitors are battle veterans or members of their families. As well as visiting the battle site, tourists can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Muong Thanh Valley, visit the neighboring villages, and share the hospitability of the local people.

Most of the people who live in the area are members of the Thai or H’Mong ethnic minorities. However, they do not depend on tourism alone to live. As Dien Bien Phu is only 30 kilometers from Laos border, it is an important trading center. Food leaves here for Laos and Thailand and goods arrive back to provide for the northern provinces of Vietnam.

Fill in each space in the following passage with one suitable word.

Miss Darby was one of those people who never threw anything away. "You never know when you might need it” was_____ (1) of her favourite sayings. She lived ______(2) herself in a large Victorian house across the road from us. ______(3) I never went to her house, I knew it was full of antique furniture. Persian carpets and so on. In every room, there were dozens of paintings so that her house was_____ (4) an art gallery. I remember my father ______(5) that she was a “Straffordshire Darby” but I ____(6) no idea of what he meant. I ______(7) out years later that the Darby family had made their money from coal-mining in Straffordshire. We used to make ______(8) stories about her. My sister, Alice, ______(9) was a romantic girl, told us that Miss Darby once had a lover, but he walked out one day and she _____(10) saw him again!

Read the passage then choose the correct answer to each question. Circle A, B ,C or D.

The play now on at the New Theater as part of the Eastern Arts Festival is not among the best plays for which the director, Army Fielding, has been responsible.The action takes place in the home of Professor Spear. One night his landlady comes to the house for a chat. After inviting her in, the professor hears a sound and thinking it is a burglar coming to rob the house, fires his gun. By mistake the wrong person is shot and the thief gets away. The scene of the second act is a law court, in which everyone waits to find out if the professor is guilty of murder.

I did not care for the acting in some cases. Norman Jones is normally seen in some comedies and it is not satisfactory as the professor. He doesn’t look like a wise old man. Also Simon Fry, as the servant, shouted at the top of his voice through the play. The hit of the evening, however, was James Smith as the judge. On the whole, the play appeared to be a little out of date. I can think of many other plays which would have been more suitable for a group of clever young actors to perform. The play continues until the end of the month.

Read the passage then choose the word or phrase that best fits each space by circling A, B, C or D.

WHAT IS THE BEAUTY IN A PERSON?

It is said that what one ______(1) considers beautiful may not be beautiful to another, _____(2) beauty is something that _____(3) not only to the eyes, but also the other senses. I think true beauty makes you see beyond the lovely sight. It will give you insight or realization of something_____ (4) beyond the appearance.

When we talk about beauty in people, we often refer to their ____(5) attractiveness. Of course, a beautiful or handsome face is pleasant to_____ (6).But I find that the most memorable ”beautifi4l people" are those who have good personalities behind their pretty faces.

______(7) kind of beauty in people that attracts us greatly is what known as the inside beauty. People with this kind of beauty have attained inner peace. They usually care about their fellow -man, and try to right the justice in this world. As you know, Nelson Mandela, Princess Diana and Mother Teresa are well-known for these personalities.

In fact, around us, we know many people who are always ready to lend____ (8)to people in trouble. Many people in our city provide_____ (9) of floods in Mekong Delta, the disabled or the poor.... with clothes, money and food. Many young go to rural, mountainous or island areas to help people there... We greatly admire the beauty of these people because they make the world better. This inner beauty gives a certain radiance to their looks.

In short, everyone has _____(10) idea of beauty, and we need to have things, people and places of beauty in our everyday life. Do you think so?

There are ten mistakes in the following passage. Find them and write your corrections in the numbered space provided.

It is very important for use water carefully. Here are some way you can use less water. First, you should be surely you turn of the faucets tightly. They should not drip in the bathroom or kitchen sink. Second, you should not keep the water on in a long time. You should turn it off while you are doing something else. It should be off while you are shaving or washing your teeth. It should also be off while you are washing the dishes. Final, in the summer you should watering the garden in the evening. That way you will not lose a lot water. During the day the sun dries up the earth too fastly.

Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. Use the words given and do not change their form.

Rewrite the sentences so that the meanings stay the same.

Complete the sentences using the given words. Make any changes if necessary.