ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 8

MÔN: TIẾNG ANH

NĂM HỌC 2018 – 2019
Thời gian: 150 phút ( không kể thời
gian giao đề)

Ngày thi: 28 tháng 3 năm 2019

Part A: PHONETICS (5 points)

Question I: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the
same line.
1. A. beneath B. breath C. breathe D. health
2. A. food B. school C. tool D. good
3. A. bury B. journey C. meant D. steady
Question II: Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each
question.
4. A. instrumental B. communicate C. mathematics D. accidental
5. A. economics B. capability C. optimistic D. passionate
Part B: LEXICAL AND GRAMMAR (35 points)
I/ Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence (15 points)
6. Marry: You look nice today. I like your new dress.
Laura: _________________.
A. I feel interesting to hear that B. Shall I? Thanks
C. Oh, well done D. It’s nice of you to say so
7. There was hardly ____________ money left in my bank account.
A. more B. no C. some D. any
8. She didn’t get ____________ well with her boss, so she left the company.
A. at B. on C. through D. up
9. - “You have been spending too much money lately”.
- “You’re right. I need to ____________ on my expenses”.
A. cut down B. cut up C. cut out D. cut away
10. From the hotel, there is a good____________ of the mountains.
A. vision B. view C. sight D. picture
11. The more waste paper we recycle, ____________.
A. the least trees we preserve B. the most trees we preserve
C. the more trees we preserve D. the many trees we preserve
12. I think Sally is far ____________ her sister.
A. prettier than B. as pretty as C. pretty as D. as pretty
13. It's high time you ____________ harder for your future.
A. to work B. work C. working D. worked
14. Let me help you do it, ?
A. shall we B. shall I C. may I D. do I
15. Harry: “Thank you for your help, Judy.” – Judy: “ ”
A. With all my heart B. Never mention me
C. It’s my pleasure D. No problem
16. Not until 1856 across the Mississippi River.
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 A. the first bridge was built B. was the first bridge built
C. the first building a bridge D. the bridge building was
17. I won't speak to her ______ she apologizes.
A. in case B. in spite of C. so that D. unless
18. I don't mind ______ home but I'd rather ______ a taxi.
A. to walk / to get B. walking / getting
C. walking / get D. walk / getting
19. I don't usually like staying at hotels but last summer we spent a few days at ______ very nice
hotel by______ sea.
A. a / Ø B. a / the C. the / a D. Ø / the
20. John wasn't at work yesterday. He .
A. must have been ill B. must be ill
C. must have ill D. must to be ill
II/ Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form (5 points)
21. What a shame! I’d rather you…………..(not/ dismiss) like that.
22. When I noticed the blank stare he…………… (give) me, I realized that he didn’t understand me.
23. Would you be so kind as……………. (switch off) the lights when leaving?
24. It’s imperative that the wildlife program………………. (broadcast)
25. I’m sorry I wasn’t in when you came round. I would like……………. (see) you.
III/ Supply the correct form of the words in capital letters at the end of each line. There is an
example at the beginning (00) (10 points)
KEEPING WELL

Most people would be in (00) ….agreement… with the idea, often put forward AGREE
by doctors, that we should avoid taking medicines (26)………... Even people NECESSARY
with only limited medical knowledge say that it is not (27) ……… to take ADVISE
aspirin, for example, whenever you have a headache or some other (28) MINORITY
………. ailments. It is certainly true that people have tended to become very DEPEND
(29)………. on pills when in any kind of discomfort, rather than simply
waiting for the symptoms to pass. Many people would do well to take a HEALTH
different attitude to preventing illness. The best way to keep well is to avoid HELP
(30)…..…. foods and habits. It is also (31) ……… to take plenty of exercise, ENCOURAGE
and we should give (32)………. to people of all ages to do this, particularly the
young ones. If we can educate people at an early age to keep fit and to look CARE
after themselves (33) ……………….……, then the (34) ……….of their PROBABLE
having problems in later life will be considerably reduced. However, no matter FORTUNATE
how well we look after ourselves and how much exercise we do, illness, (35)
………, is not always preventable.
IV/ Choose an underlined part which is incorrect in each following sentence and correct it (5
points)
36. My brother doesn’t care how much does the car cost because he is going to buy it anyway.
A B C D
37. There was a slight disagreement between committee members of the Club, regarding their trip
next month.
A B C D
38. I tried to do everything to contact John two weeks ago but so far I don’t receive his reply.
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39. Social stratification can based on many criteria, such as wealth, cultural level, legal status, birth,
personal
A B C
qualities, and ideology.
D
40. Neither Mary nor her friends is going to their friend’s party tonight.
A B C D

Part C: READING (20 points)

I/ Read the following passage and choose the best option (10 points)
The Sun today is a yellow dwarf star. It is fueled by thermonuclear reactions near its center
that convert hydrogen to helium. The Sun has existed in its present state for about 4 billion 600
million years and is thousands of times larger than the Earth.
By studying other stars, astronomers can predict what the rest of the Sun’s life will be like.
About 5 billion years from now, the core of the Sun will shrink and become hotter. The surface
temperature will fall. The higher temperature of the center will increase the rate of thermonuclear
reactions. The outer regions of the Sun will expand approximately 35 million miles, about the
distance to Mercury, which is the closest planet to the Sun. The Sun will then be a red giant star.
Temperatures on the Earth will become too hot for life to exist.
Once the Sun has used up its thermonuclear energy as a red giant, it will begin to shrink.
After it shrinks to the size of the Earth, it will become a white dwarf star. The Sun may throw off
huge amounts of gases in violent eruptions called nova explosions as it changes from a red giant to a
white dwarf.
After billions of years as a white dwarf, the Sun will have used up all its fuel and will have
lost its heat. Such a star is called a black dwarf. After the Sun has become a black dwarf, the Earth
will be dark and cold. If any atmosphere remains there, it will have frozen onto the Earth’s surface.
41. What’s the primary purpose of this passage?
A. To alert people to the dangers posed by the Sun.
B. To discuss conditions on Earth in the far future.
C. To present a theory about red giant stars.
D. To describe changes that the Sun will go through.
42. The word “fueled” in line 1 is closest in meaning to ………….. .
A. powered B. bombarded C. created D. propelled
43. The word “state” in line 2 is closest in meaning to …………… .
A. shape B. condition C. location D. size
44. It can be inferred from the passage that the Sun ………….. .
A. is approximately halfway through its life as a yellow dwarf
B. has been in existence for 10 billion years
C. is rapidly changing in size and brightness
D. will continue as a yellow dwarf for another 10 billion years
45. What will probably be the first stage of change as the Sun becomes a red giant?
A. Its core will cool off and use less fuel.
B. Its surface will become hotter and shrink.
C. It will throw off huge amounts of gases.
D. Its center will grow smaller and hotter.
46. When the Sun becomes a red giant, what will conditions be like on Earth?
A. Its atmosphere will freeze and become solid.
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 B. It will be enveloped in the expanding surface of the Sun.
C. It will become too hot for life to exist.
D. It will be nearly destroyed by nova explosions.
47. As a white dwarf, the Sun will be ….. .
A. the same size as the planet Mercury
B. thousands of times smaller than it is today
C. around 35 million miles in diameter
D. cold and dark
48. According to the passage, which of the following best describes the sequence of stages that the
Sun will probably pass through?
A. Yellow dwarf, white dwarf, red giant, black giant.
B. Red giant, white dwarf, red dwarf, nova explosion.
C. Yellow dwarf, red giant, white dwarf, black dwarf.
D. White dwarf, red giant, black dwarf, yellow dwarf.
49. The word “there” in the last paragraph refers to..................... .
A. our own planet B. the outer surface of the Sun
C. the core of a black dwarf D. the planet Mercury
50. Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage?
A. Alarmed B. Pessimistic C. Comic D. Objective

II/ Fill in each gap with ONE suitable word to complete the text below (10 points)
For over two hundred years, scholars have shown an interest in the way children learn to
speak and understand their first language. Several small-scale studies were ________________ (51)
out, especially towards the end of the nineteenth century, using data recorded in parental diaries. But
detailed, systematic investigation did not begin _________________ (52) the middle decades of the
twentieth century, when the tape recorder ________________(53) into routine use. This made it
possible to keep a permanent record of samples of child speech, so that analysts
________________(54) listen repeatedly to obscure sounds and thus produce a detailed and
accurate description.
The problems _________________ (55) have to be solved when investigating child speech
are quite different from _________________ (56) encountered when working with adults. It is not
possible to carry out some kinds of experiments, because aspects of children's cognitive
development, such as their ability to pay attention or to remember instructions, may not be very
advanced. Nor is it easy to get children to _________________ (57) systematic judgements about
language - a ___________ (58) that is virtually impossible below the age of three. Moreover,
________________ (59) who has tried to make a tape recording of a representative sample of a
child's speech knows how frustrating this can be. Some children, it seems, are innately programmed
to _________________ (60) off as soon as they notice a tape recorder being switched on.

Part D: WRITING (20 points)

I/ Use the words in the right column to rewrite each of the sentences in such the way that it has the same
meaning as the one given before it. Don’t change the words given. (5 points)
61. Martin hasn’t mentioned the party to me at all. WORD
………………………………………………………………………….…………
62. Apparently, Sheila wasn’t listening to me. APPEAR
……………………………………………………………………………..………
63. She failed to persuade her father to buy her a new bike. SUCCEED
……………………………………………………………………..………………
64. “I wouldn’t trust Frank with your money if I were you, Carl.” I said. ADVISED
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65. I don’t know Lee’s reasons for his resigning. IDEA
………………………………………………………………………………..……
II/ Finish the second sentence in such a way that it has the same meaning as the one printed
before it. (5 points)
66. Mary said to Mike, “Don’t touch the electric socket”.
=> Mary warned…………………………………………………………………..….
67. Nam is sorry he didn’t tell us the truth.
=> Nam regrets ………………………………………………………….…………..
68. He looks older when he wears glasses.
=> Glasses……………………………………………………………………………
69. I don’t find it difficult to communicate with foreigners in English.
=> I am…………………………………………………………………….…………
70. Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice.
=> It.................................................................................................................................
71. Remember to check for spelling mistakes before you hand in your composition.
=> Don't ……………………………………………………………………………….
72. Everybody was honoured by the boss with the exception of one clerk.
=> All but......................................................................................................................
73. No matter how difficult that exercise was, my brother could do it quickly.
=> Although..................................................................................................................
74. She is proud of being such a good cook.
=> She prides................................................................................................................
75. 'Nothing will persuade me to sleep in that haunted house,' she said.
=> She flatly.................................................................................................................

III/ Write a paragraph about 100 words to give your opinion on the following topic:(10 points)
“Secondary pupils shouldn’t use mobile phones”

SECTION E – LISTENING (15 pts)

Question I. Listen to the dialogue and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word or number.
THE HOUSE FOR RENT
(1)
Location: …………..…., Vergion Islands.
(2)
Number of bedrooms: ………..…….. .
(3)
Number of bathrooms: …………..…. .
(4)
It’s five ……………..... from the airport.
The house is not (5)………..…….. .
Question II. Listen and decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Write ‘T’, ‘F’ on
your answer sheet.
1. On Friday evening, she often goes out.
2. She does like cooking.
3. On Saturday morning, she goes swimming.
4. She gets up early on Sunday morning.
5. Her sister has 2 children and she lives in the country.
Question III. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer.
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1.When did Mary Kingsley explore Africa?
A. Between 1893 - 1895 B. In 1894 C. In 1895D. Between 1883 - 1893
2. What did she study in West Africa?
A. British Museums. B. Africa museums.
C. African customs, laws, and religion. D. African history.
3. What did she write about in her books?
A. Her impression on Africa. B. Her travels.
C. Her companions. D. Her background.
4. What was the influence of her books?
A. They changed African history.
B. They changed the European's and the African's attitudes.
C. They helped the African know more about the European.
D. They helped the European know more about the African.
5. How old was she when she died?
A. 58 B. 48 C. 38 D. 28

……………The end…………..

ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 8

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 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
NĂM HỌC 2018 – 2019
Thời gian: 150 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề)

Part A: PHONETICS (5 pts- 1 point for each correct answer )

Question I: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest
in the same line.
1. C
2. D
3. B
Question II: Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three
words in each question. (3 pts)
1. B
2. D
Part B: LEXICAL AND GRAMMAR (35 pts -1 point for each correct answer )
I/ Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence
1. D. It’s nice of you to say so
2. D. any
3. B. on
4. A. cut down
5. B. view
6. C. the more trees we preserve
7. A. prettier than
8. D. worked
9. C. may I
10. C. It’s my pleasure
11. B. was the first bridge built
12. D. unless
13. C. walking / get
14. B. a / the
15. A. must have been ill
II/ Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form
21. hadn’t been dismissed
22. was giving
23. to switch off
24. (should) be broadcast
25. to have seen
III/ Supply the correct form of the words in capital letters at the end of each line.
26. unnecessarily
27. advisable
28. minor
29. dependent
30. unhealthy
31. helpful
32. encouragement
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34. probability
35. unfortunately
IV/ Choose an underlined part which is incorrect in each following sentence and correct it
36. B -> the car costs
37. A -> among
38. D -> haven’t received
39. A-> can be based
40. C -> are
Part C: READING (20 pts -1 point for each correct answer)
I/ Read the following passage and choose the best option
41. D 42. A 43. B 44. A 45. D
46. C 47. B 48. C 49. A 50. D
II/ Fill in each gap with ONE suitable word to complete the text
51. carried 52. until 53. came 54. could 55. that/ which
56. those 57. make/express 58. task 59. anyone 60. switch/turn
Part D: WRITING (20 pts )
I/ Use the words in the right column to rewrite each of the sentences in such the way that it has
the same meaning as the one given before it. Don’t change the words given. (5pts - 1 point for
each correct answer )
61. Martin hasn’t said a/ one word with me about the party/ told me a single word about the party.
62. Sheila didn’t appear to be listening to me.
63. She didn’t succeed in persuading her father to buy her a new bike.
64. I advised Carl not to trust Frank with his money.
65. I have no idea why Lee resigned.
II/ Finish the second sentence in such a way that it has the same meaning as the one printed
before it. (5 pts - 1 point for each correct answer )
66. Mary warned Mike not to touch the electric socket.
67. Nam regrets not telling us the truth.
68. Glasses make him look older.
69. I am used to communicating with foreigners in English.
70. It can’t/ cannot be denied that she has a beautiful voice.
1. Don't forget to check for spelling mistakes before you hand in your composition.
2. All but one clerk were honoured by the boss.
3 Although that exercise was difficult, my brother could do it quickly
4. She prides herself on being such a good cook/ her cooking.
5.She flatly refused to sleep in the/ that haunted house.

III/ (10 points) Write a paragraph about 100 words to give your opinion on the following topic:
“Secondary pupils shouldn’t use mobile phones”
1. Format: (2 points)
The paragraph should have 3 parts:
a. Introduction: a topic sentence in which students should express their opinion whether they
agree or not with the given topic.
b. Body: Students should give advantages of mobile phones to secondary pupils if they don’t
agree with the topic or disadvantages of mobile phones to secondary pupils if they agree with the
topic.
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 c. Conclusion (summary of the main advantages or disadvantages of mobile phones to secondary
pupils, students’ opinion on the topic)
2. Content (5 points)
SS should give specific advantages or disadvantages of mobile phones to secondary pupils:
* Some suggested advantages:
- Mobile phones can help secondary pupils keep in touch with family and friends in a quick and
convenient way.
- Mobile phones can help secondary pupils to relax after hard-studying hours by listening to music,
playing games…..
- Mobile phones connected to the Internet can help secondary pupils find useful information quickly
and easily and save information for a long time.
- Mobile phones can help secondary pupils have more friends.
* Some suggested disadvantages:
- Secondary pupils can spend too much time or money on mobile phones and ignore their study.
- Mobile phones connected to the Internet can provide secondary pupils with bad information.
- Some games on mobile phones can be addictive.
3. Language (3 points) (Grammatical accuracy, wide range of vocabularies and structures)
SECTION A – LISTENING (15 pts)

Question I.
1. Tortola 2. three/ 3 3. two/2 4. miles 5. available

Question II.
1. False 2. True 3. False 4. False 5. True

Question III.
1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. C

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