ĐỀ KIỂM ĐỊNH CHẤT LƯỢNG HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 8 NĂM HỌC

2016-2017
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề)

SECTION A. LISTENING
Question 1 (5 points) You will hear a teacher talking about a camping trip. For each question,
fill in the missing information in the numbered space. There is an example.

CAMPING TRIP
Coach leaves school at (0) ______________________ on Monday morning.
What students should bring: * One bag or suitcase
* A (1) _____________________.
* Warm clothes
* (2) _____________________ things.
* Pocket money to spend on souvenirs and (3)
___________________.
Catch a bus outside the (4) ______________________ to Southport.
The campsite is in the (5) ___________________ of the countryside.
Your Answer:
0. 7.45 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Question 2 (5 points) You will hear an interview with a teenager called Simon about
going to an indoor climbing centre that has a climbing wall. For each question,
choose the correct answer A, B or C. There is an example.
0. Simon’s mum decided to take him to the climbing centre because
A. she had enjoyed going there.
B. her friend had recommended it
C. Simon had been there with his school.
1. Before he went to the centre, Simon was
A. worried about going climbing there.
B. interested in seeing the climbing wall.
C. disappointed to hear it was all indoors.
2. Simon says that at the centre there were
A. lots of people when it opened.
B. many different types of people.
C. no other people of his age.
3. What did Simon think about the climbing wall?
A. He thought it looked very high.
B. He was afraid he might fall.
C. He found the foot holes helpful.
4. Why was Simon unhappy with his first climb?
A. He was slower than everyone else.
B. He found it hurt his arms.
C. He didn’t get to the top.
5. What does Simon feel he learnt from climbing at the centre?
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 A. how to improve his fitness.
B. to think before he does something.
C. the best way to work with other people.
Your Answer:
0. A 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
SECTION B – VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
Question 3. (10 points) Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to complete each of
the following sentences.
1. When you’re learning to play a musical instrument, it’s important to __________
for an hour or two every day.
A. rehearse B. practice C. perform D. train
2. My son was hit ___________ a stick while he was working in the field.
A. with B. by C. without D. of
3. Allan: “Do you mind if I use your dictionary?” Nick: “_______.”
A. I’m afraid not B. Without doubt C. No, feel free D. Straight ahead
4. Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have _____ any
solutions.
A. thought over B. come up with C. looked into D. got round to
5. It was ________ a victory that even Smith's fans couldn't believe it.
A. such surprising B. so surprising C. too surprising D. surprising
6. Ensure there is at least a 3cm space ________ allow adequate ventilation.
A. so as to B. so that C. in view of D. with a view to
7. Anne: "Make yourself at home".         -- John : "_________________"
A. Yes, Can I help you? B. Not at all. Don't mention it.
C. That's very kind. Thank you. D. Thanks! Same to you. 
8. As soon as Kate failed to do the job the third time, she got the ______________.
A. promotion B. recommendation C. rearrangement D. sack
9. Why don't you ask the man where _________ to stay?
A. he would rather B. he feels like C. would he like D. he would like
10. My car is getting unreliable; I think I'll trade it _______ for a new one.
A. off B. away C. in D. up

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Your answers:

Question 4. (10 points) The passage below contains 10 mistakes. Identify the
mistakes and correct them in the space provided.
Line HOME-ALONE FATHERS
1 The number of single fathers has increased considerably in recent years in
2 Britain. We spoke to one such dad, Steve Baker, about what he copes
3 with it all. Steve, 43, has brought up his teenage sons since he and his
4 wife split up two years ago. ‘It’s much difficult for a man than it is for
5 woman,’ says Steve. ‘It’s a full-time job, whatever you are. Fortunately
6 for me, my employers were very sympathetic in the first few month and
7 they let me take time off work to get themselves organized.
8 As far as the housework is concerned, I don’t mind to cook, as I’ve
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 9 always been good at that; it’s the ironing I can’t stand! Generally
10 speaking, the boys and I get on very good together but of course,
11 sometimes we have rows. That’s when I really miss having anyone there
12 with me to help me out. I had had a couple of relationships in the last two
years but they haven’t worked out. That has a lot to do with the fact that I
put my kids before anyone other. I take fatherhood very seriously.’

Your answers
Mistakes Line Corrections Mistakes Line Corrections
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5 10.

SECTION C – READING

Question 5. (10 points) Read the following passage and decide which answer (from
A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. Write your answer in the space provided. There is
an example.
Why are broken mirrors believed unlucky?
Breaking mirrors is said to (0)…….seven years’ bad luck. Although most people may
(1)…………that they are not superstitious, they would nonetheless be a little
uncomfortable if they did break a mirror. This age-old superstition is (2) …………..
to have come from the ancient belief that when a person (3) …………. at their
reflection, they were seeing their own soul. (4)………….. that reflection was broken,
then the soul would be destroyed. The seven- year (5)…………….probably arises
from another ancient belief, that the body replaced itself seven years. After this time
had (6)….. , the soul would then be renewed. Superstitions surrounding mirrors don’t
(7)…………..there. Break one in Yorkshire, and you’ll lose your best friend, and in
America, it’s not bad luck to break one on (8)…………….. If you do accidentally,
simply (9)………….. out a dollar bill and make the sign of the cross. In many
countries it’s a (10)……………..custom to cover any mirrors in the house with a cloth
when someone has died.
0.A. carry B. fetch C. bring D. take
1.A. tell B. claim C. persist D. support
2.A. possible B. likely C. probable D. apparently
3.A. looked B. saw C. watched D. observed
4.A. As B. Should C. If D. Unless
5.A. period B. time C. distance D. date
6.A. left B. spent C. passed D. been
7.A. end B. complete C. go D. begin
8.A. purpose B. accident D. reason D. chance
9.A. remove B. have C. take D. bring
10.A. common B. culture C. plain D. familiar
0. C 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Your anwers:

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Question 6. (10 points) Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. Write
the word in Your answers’ part.
FRIENDS
To many people, their friends are the most important things in their life. Really good
friends (1)………… the good times and the bad times, help you when you’ve got (2)
…………., never judge you and never turn their backs on you. Your best friend may
be (3)………….you’ve known all his life, someone you’ve grown up with and been
through lots of (4)……and downs with.
There are all sorts of things that can bring about this special relationship. It may be the
(5)………. of enjoying the same activities, having the same outlook (6)…….… life,
or sharing similar experiences. Most (7)……… us have met someone that we’ve
immediately felt relaxed with, as if we have known them (8)……… years. (9)
…………., usually it really takes you years to get to know someone well (10)
…………. to consider him your best friend.
Your anwers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Question 7. (10 points). Read the text and choose the best answer from A,B,C or
D.Write the answer in ‘ Your answers’ Part.
How old is the Earth? In the past, scientists came up with many interesting
ways to calculate the Earth’s age. But as we learn more and more about the Earth,
some of the old ideas don’t seem as useful.
One older method of estimating the Earth’s age is by looking at layers of rock.
Rocks that are beneath other rocks must be older. So, when you look at a cliff with
many different layers of rock, the rocks on the bottom must be oldest. But how old are
they? Originally, scientists estimated each layer took about the same amount of time
to form. But now, most scientists agree such estimation is not really accurate. In some
places, rock layers form very rapidly. In other places, they form slowly.
A better way to estimate the Earth’s age is from radiation. From chemistry and
physics, we know a lot about radiation. We know how fast radioactive rocks decay
(give off radioactive particles). By looking at how much radiation certain rocks give
off, scientists can get a much more accurate age for the Earth. Based on analysis of
the radiation from very old rocks, the Earth appears to be about 4,500 million years
old.

1. Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the
sentence “But as we learn more and more about the Earth, some of the old ideas
don’t seem as useful.”?
A. Based on current knowledge, some past methods for dating the Earth were wrong.
B. It is not very useful to try and calculate the age of the Earth.
C. Scientists are more interested in the Earth’s age today than they were in the past.

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D. We will learn more about the Earth as we continue to try and measure the Earth’s
age.
2. What does paragraph 2 mainly discuss?
A. An inaccurate method of dating the Earth B. The Earth’s age
C. The most accurate method of dating the Earth D. Various kinds of rocks
3. The word ‘appears’ in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A. become visible B. has a part in C. seems D. shows up
4. The word ‘form’ as used in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by which of the
following?
A. influence B. make something C. organize D.
take shape
5. Which statement best reflects the author’s opinion?
A. Chemistry and physics are important sciences.
B. Radiation is dangerous, so scientists should be careful when measuring it.
C. The Earth is older than many people think.
D. Methods used to date the Earth today are better than older methods.
Your answers:
1. 2.   3.  4.      5.

SECTION D – WRITING
Question 8. (10 points) Using the word in capital letters, complete the second
sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Do not change the word
given. Write 2-5 words in total.

1. Matthew didn't listen to what his doctor told him?

NOTICE
-> Matthew took ………………………………………………. advice.
2. Let's visit the museum this afternoon. GO
-> Why …………………………………… the museum this a fternoon?
3. Valerie found it hard to concentrate on her book because of the noise.
DIFFICULTY
-> Valarie …………………………….……... her book because of the noise.
4. They couldn't understand the lecturer because she spoke so fast.
TOO
-> The lecturer spoke ………………………………................understand.
5. When he was a child in Australia, Mark went swimming almost every day.
HIS

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-> Mark went swimming almost every day ………………………………in
Australia.

Question 9. (10 points) This is a part of a letter your receive from a pen friend.
You went to a party last week, didn’t you?

Did you have a good time there? In your next

letter, please tell me about that party.

Now write a letter in about 100 words, telling your penfriend about the party.

Dear Mary,

Yours,
Mai

_ THE END_

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PHÒNG GD-ĐT NGHI LỘC KIỂM ĐỊNH CHẤT LƯỢNG HỌC SINH
GIỎI LỚP 8
NĂM HỌC 2016-2017

ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM - MÔN TIẾNG ANH

SECTION A. LISTENING
Question 1. You will hear a teacher talking ………… .. (1 x 5 = 5 marks)

1. sleeping bag 2. swimming 3. drink(s) 4. post office 5. middle

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Question 2 . You will hear an interview………… .. (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
1. C 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. B

SECTION B – VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR

Question 3. Choose the best answer…... (1 x 10 = 10 marks)

1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. B 6. A 7. C 8. D 9. D 10.
C
Question 4. The passage below contains 10 mistakes (1 x 10 = 10 marks)
Mistakes Line Corrections Mistakes Line Corrections
1. what 2 how 6. to cook 7 cooking
2. much 3 more 7. good 9 well
3. whatever 4 whoever 8. anyone 10 someone
4. month 5 months 9. had had 10 have had
5. themselves 6 myself 10. other 12 else

SECTION C – READING
Question 5. Read the text and choose the best answer……… (1 x 10 = 10 marks)

1. B 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. A 6. C 7. A 8. A 9. C 10. A
Question 6. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word (1 x 10= 10
marks)
1. share 2. problems/ 3. someone/ 4. ups 5. result
troubles/difficultie somebody/one
s
6. on 7. of 8. for 9. However 10. enough

Question 7. Read the text and choose the best answer……… (2 x 5 = 10 marks)
1. A 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. D

SECTION D – WRITING
Question 8. Complete the second sentence…………….. (2 x 5 = 10 marks)
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 1. ...... no notice of his doctor's .....
2. ....... don't we go to ......
3. ........ had difficulty (in) concentrating on.........
4. ....... too fast for them to .........
5. ....... in/during his childhood ..........
Question 9 (10 points). Write a letter…
- Organization & presentation, appropriate format : 25 %
- Content: 50 % (All content elements covered appropriately; Message clearly
communicated to reader.)
- Expression: 25%

Total marks: 80/ 4 = 20 marks