Đề thi học sinh giỏi môn Tiếng Anh lớp 9 với đáp án cập nhật mới nhất

1. Đề thi học sinh giỏi môn Tiếng Anh lớp 9 với đáp án cập nhật cho năm học 2023 - 2024

Phần I. TỪ VỰNG: (30 điểm)

Phần 1: Khoanh tròn chữ cái (A, B, C hoặc D) bên cạnh từ hoặc cụm từ phù hợp nhất để hoàn thành mỗi câu.

1. It’s advisable to consult your doctor regularly for ................... .

A. a review

B. a monitoring

C. an examination

D. a check-up

2. The previous year's potato yield was quite underwhelming, but it seems that this year we might have a more promising ................... .

A. product

B. result

C. quantity

D. harvest

3. As soon as the starter gave the ..................., all racers began to circle the track.

A. signal

B. alert

C. shot

D. performance

4.................... Bill, every student indicated they would attend

A. Except

B. Only

C. Apart

D. Separate

5. The new manager informed the team that she intended to ................... new processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

A. create

B. implement

C. oversee

D. update

6. There is an issue at our TV station. Please refrain from .................... your television set.

A. replacing

B. adjusting

C. fixing

D. turning off

7. The audience at a football game is frequently ................. .

A. thrilled

B. thrilled

C. thrilling

D. thrill

8. I'm quite .................... in the details you’ve provided.

A. worried

B. astonished

C. uninterested

D. captivated

9. I noticed a thief grab Peter's wallet, so I chased ................... him, but I couldn't catch up.

A. into

B. after

C. over

D. close

10. Should it rain tomorrow, we'll need to ................... the match until Sunday.

A. delay

B. cancel

C. hold

D. postpone

Answer:

Section 2: Read the following passage. Use the provided capitalized word at the end of each line to create a fitting word for the blank space in the same line.

Children spend more time watching TV

A research on children's TV (0) viewing patterns shows VIEW

that kids with parents who possess a high degree of (1) _________________ EDUCATE

tend to have lower TV viewing habits compared to children from less educated

families(2) ________________ . The study further indicates that high TV consumption among children in economically disadvantaged (3) _________________ regions SUBURB

and rural areas, as opposed to those residing in major cities, is often attributed to (4) _________________ and the absence of other recreational options POOR

(5) _________________ in the vicinity. Disco, cinema, theater, and sports ENTERTAIN

are less available for entertainment in such areas.

(6) ________________ provide urban children with a broader selection of ACTIVE

activities, resulting in significantly (7) ______________ amounts of time being spent FEW

in front of the television. (8) ______________, comedies and adventure films COMMERCE

are the most (9) _______________ programs for children, while twenty percent FAVOUR

of them indicated a preference for (10) _______________ films and thrillers. VIOLENCE

Answer:

Research on children's TV (0) viewing patterns shows VIEW

that kids whose parents have a high level of (1) ___education_______ EDUCATE

tend to spend less time watching TV compared to those from less educated

family(2) ______backgrounds_____. The study also indicates that a high level of BACK

TV consumption among children in less affluent (3) _____suburban_____ areas SUBURB

and rural regions, compared to those in major urban centers,

often stems from (4) _____poverty______ and the absence of other types of POOR

(5) _____entertainment_____ options in the locality. Disco, cinema, theatre, and sports ENTERTAIN

(6) ____activities___ provide urban children with a broader selection ACTIVE

of activities, leading to significantly (7) _____fewer_____ hours spent FEW

in front of the screen. (8) ___Commercials_____, comedies, and adventure films COMMERCE

are the (9) _____favourite____ programmes for children, while twenty percent FAVOUR

of children indicated a preference for (10) _____violent______ movies and thrillers. VIOLENCE

Section 3: Match each phrasal verb with its correct meaning

Answer:

II. GRAMMAR (33 points)

Section 1: Select the correct option from A, B, C, or D. (10 points)

1. After the party had _____ we assisted them in tidying up the house.

A. up B. off C. out D. over

2. Jack can’t recall _____ the phone number down.

A. write B. to write C. writing D. written

3. Has Sue completed _____ yet?

A. washing up B. to wash up C. wash up D. wash upping

4. Jane halted the car _____ a newspaper.

A. purchasing B. to purchase C. purchase D. purchased

5. I _____ your name. Could you repeat it?

A. am forgetting B. ’ve been forgetting C. ’ve forgotten D. was forgetting

6. There you are! I _____ for the past two hours. Where have you been?

A. am waiting B. wait C. waited D. have been waiting

7. This position ______ requires working long hours.

A. entails B. consists C. encompasses D. comprises

8. “Have they caught the thieves yet?” “It’s just a _______ of time.”

A. matter B. question C. period D. duration

9. Just imagine, ______ two years, we’ll be 18!

A. beneath B. above C. before D. within

10. I’ll give you ten minutes to come ______ with a better solution.

A. up B. with C. out D. by

Answer:

Part 2: Fill in the interview using the past simple, present perfect simple, or present perfect continuous. More than one tense may be applicable (15 points)

James: Dave, it’s been ages since I last saw you.

Dave: Oh, well, I _____________ (1 have been living) in West London for the past few

years.

James: I see! So, what _____________ you _____________ (2 have been doing)?

Dave: Actually, I _______________ (3 have been working) for a film company for the last two years.

James: Amazing! Working for a film company sounds so exciting!

Dave: Actually, it’s quite demanding. I work as an assistant director.

James: _______________ you ___________ (4 had the chance to meet) any celebrities?

Dave: Yes, indeed! I _____________ (5 have collaborated) with some notable people during my time there. Last year, we __________ (6 produced) a film featuring Jack Anderson.

James: That’s incredible! I _______ (7 saw) him in a movie last week. He’s exceptional!

Dave: A few months back, I _________ (8 film) alongside Belinda Barker.

James: You're so fortunate!

Dave: Additionally, I __________ also_________ (9 become) pals with Matt

Harper. We __________________ (10 meet) during my last film project.

James: What ___________ have you ____________ (11 do) this year?

Dave: Recently, I _________________ (12 finish) working on a comedy, and over the past

few weeks, I've been _________________ (13 helping) the director to cast for a new

romantic comedy.

James: What ____________ are you _______________ (14 working) on today?

Dave: I'm sorry, but I can't reveal that. It's a secret! Anyway, enough about me! What

What ___________ have you _____________ (15 been doing) recently?

Answers:

1. ’ve been living 2. have ....been doing 3. ’ve worked/’ve been working

4. Have .... met 5. ’ve worked 6. made 7 saw

8. filmed 9 ’ve become 10. met

11 have .... completed/have .... been working 12. finished/ ’ve completed

13. ’ve been assisting 14. have been engaged 15. have .... been working

Part 3: Create words from the capitalized terms to fit into the blanks 1–8 in the passage. (8 points)

(0) The original Olympic Games began in Ancient Greece in ORIGIN

BC 776 in Olympia. The Games were widely popular and took place

(1) ................................. every four years until AD 393, when they were REGULAR

canceled by the Roman Emperor. The contemporary games were reintroduced

in Athens in 1896.

The Games have become the world's foremost international

athletic (2) ...................... , where top athletes dedicate years to training COMPETE

in (3) ..................................... for this grand event. Sports include PREPARE

everything from basketball to horseback riding. The most (4) ....................... track and CHALLENGE

field competition might be the decathlon. Athletes compete in ten varied events of running,

jumping, and throwing.

Almost every country sends a team to the Olympic Games, and

one of the concepts is that the Games foster (5) ............................... FRIENDSHIP

among nations. (6) ............................. enthusiasts travel great distances to DEDICATED

attend the Games, and most (7) ........................... competitors aspire to the AMBITIONS

opportunity to secure an Olympic medal. Such an (8) .............................. can ACHIEVE

bring them global recognition.

Đáp án:

1. routinely 2. rivalry 3. groundwork 4. demanding 5. camaraderie 6. Committed 7. driven 8. accomplishment

III. READING (25 points)

Part 1: Insert ONE appropriate word into each blank

Miss Darby was one of those individuals who never discarded anything. “You never know when you might need it” was (1) ...................................... one of her favorite expressions. She resided (2) ...................................... alone in a large Victorian residence across from us. Even though I never visited her home, I was aware it was packed (3) ...................................... antique furniture, Persian rugs, and more. Each room was adorned with numerous paintings, making her home resemble (4) ...................................... an art gallery. I recall my father (5) ...................................... referring to her as a “Staffordshire Darby,” but I had (6) ...................................... no clue what he meant. I (7) ...................................... discovered years later that the Darby family had amassed their wealth from coal mining in Staffordshire. We often created stories (8) ...................................... about her. My sister Alice, (9) ...................................... who was quite a romantic, told us that Miss Darby once had a lover who left one day and she (10) ...................................... never saw him again!

Đáp án:

1. a 2. through 3. from 4. similar 5. phrase 6. zero 7. discovered 8. concerning 9. that 10. always

Part 2 : Examine the following text and respond to the questions.

The world's oceans are so immense that they can handle the current levels of pollution. Yet, the long-term consequences of this gradual contamination remain largely unknown. The major issue of our era is that humanity is depleting the planet's natural resources and converting large expanses into barren land. Consequently, it is increasingly challenging to produce enough food to sustain the swiftly growing global population. Additionally, a solution to safeguard all wildlife must be sought as many species are at risk of vanishing entirely. For instance, the smoke in the atmosphere is escalating to the point where sunlight has diminished in numerous cities. Human activity is significantly altering the environment.

1) What term describes the process of making something dirty?

........................................................................................................................................................

2) Locate a term or expression from the text that corresponds to the air, water, and land we inhabit?

.......................................................................................................................................................

3) What is the name of the layer of air encircling the Earth?

........................................................................................................................................................

4) What might be a preferable substitute for wealth, goods, or items people find useful?

.........................................................................................................................................................

5) What is a challenge that requires careful consideration and focus?

........................................................................................................................................................

Answer:

1) Pollution is the act of making something dirty.

2) The term that describes the air, water, and land we inhabit is environment.

3) The layer of air that surrounds our planet is known as the atmosphere.

4) Resources could be ideally replaced by wealth, goods, or items that people can utilize.

5) A challenge that demands careful consideration and reflection is termed a problem.

Part 3: Read the passage and determine the best answer. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D next to your choice.

Paper derives its name from papyrus, a reed-like plant utilized by ancient Egyptians over 5000 years ago. The paper we use today was developed by the Chinese around 2000 years ago.

A sheet of paper consists of tiny fibers, unlike a fabric piece. These fibers are plant-based, with millions packed into a single sheet. Additionally, dyes and additives like resin may be incorporated. Dyes alter the paper's color, while resin can modify its weight and texture.

Where are these fibers sourced? Most paper is produced from tree fibers. Although many trees are cut down, new ones are replanted. Paper can also be made from old rags or fabric scraps. Used paper can be recycled into new paper, conserving forests, saving energy, and reducing air and water pollution.

1. According to the passage, who first invented the paper that we use today?

A. the Chinese B. the Egyptians C. early civilizations D. foresters

2. What is the primary component in most paper?

A. resin B. cardboard C. plant fiber D. papyrus

3. According to the passage, the main source of the plant fiber used in paper is ________

A. rags B. trees C. fabric D. recycled paper

4. The passage indicates that paper recycling is ______________

A. harmful to the environment C. beneficial to the environment

B. inefficient D. cost-effective

5. As stated in the passage, paper recycling achieves all of the following EXCEPT ______________.

A. lessen the ink requirement C. conserve energy

B. preserve forests D. lessen air pollution

Answer:

1.A. 2. C. 3. B. 4. C. 5. A.

SECTION IV: LISTENING (20 points)

Part 1: Listen to the conversation with Saul Robbins about his daily routine and select the correct response. The recording will be played three times. (6 points)

1. Saul resides in ..................

A. Paris B. London C. New York

2. His profession is a ................

A. director B. reporter C. producer

3. He is employed by ................

A. a newspaper B. a radio station C. a television channel

4. He starts his work at .................. in the afternoon.

A. two B. four C. five

5. The first thing he does after getting up is ...................

A. brushing his teeth B. taking a shower C. getting dressed

6. He eats .................. for breakfast.

A. some toast B. some ice-cream C. a cup of coffee

7. He commutes to work ..................

A. on foot B. by car C. by train

8. He wraps up his workday at ................ in the morning.

A. two B. four C. five

9. After finishing work, he goes for a .................. with his friends.

A. walk B. drink C. meal

10. He ................. travels to other countries.

A. sometimes B. usually C. never

11. He ................his work.

A. enjoys B. dislikes C. detests

12. During his leisure time, he engages in ...................

A. tennis B. football C. badminton

Answer:

Part 2: Listen and transcribe the times in words. The recording will be played three times. (9 points)

1................................................ 6. ..........................................................

2. .............................................. 7. ..........................................................

3 ............................................... 8. ...........................................................

4................................................ 9. ...........................................................

5................................................

Answer:

1. One o’clock and five minutes.

2. Exactly ten o’clock.

3. Nine twenty.

4. Two twenty-three.

5. Three eighteen.

6. Seven forty-five.

7. Seven thirty.

8. Eleven twenty-five.

9. Eleven fifty.

Part 3: Listen to the interview and respond to the questions. You will hear the recording three times. (5 points)

1. Where did Julia spend her holiday? ........................................................................

2. What mode of transportation did she use to get there? ................................................................................

3. What was the duration of the journey? ..............................................................................

4. Where did she lodge? ...............................................................................

5. What activities did she engage in? ...............................................................................

Answers:

1. Scotland.

2. By train.

3. Approximately five hours.

4. At the flat of her friends.

5. She explored the castles and went on a shopping spree.

2. Various methods to excel in English

To master English effectively, here are some strategies and suggestions you might find useful:

Firstly, create an English learning environment: Integrate English into your daily routine by listening to English music, watching English movies or TV shows, reading English books, newspapers, and magazines, and engaging in English communication activities.

Secondly, study grammar and vocabulary: Grammar and vocabulary are essential for accurate understanding and use of English. Allocate time to study and review grammar and vocabulary, and apply them in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Thirdly, practice listening and pronunciation: Accurate listening and pronunciation are crucial for effective English comprehension and communication. Listen to recordings, watch films, enjoy English songs, and practice listening through teaching materials or online lessons.

Fourthly, practice speaking: Seek opportunities to practice speaking English by joining English learning groups, finding conversation partners, or enrolling in speaking courses. Be confident and don’t fear making mistakes.

Fifthly, read and write: Engage in reading books, newspapers, and stories, and write exercises, notes, or journals in English. This practice will enhance your reading comprehension and writing skills in English.