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BÀI THI TUYỂN HỌC SINH GIỎI VÒNG THI CẤP HUYỆN
MÔN TIẾNG ANH LỚP 8
Thời gian: 150 phút
LISTENING
Part 1: You will hear FIVE short conversations. You will hear each conversation twice. There is ONE
question for each conversation. Listen and put a tick () under the right answer.
0. What time is it?
1. What was the weather like on Wednesday?
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2. How much did Mark’s pullover cost?
3. What did Raquel buy today?
4. How many students are there at the college?
5. What is David going to buy?
Part 2: Listen to Chloe talking to a man about a sailing holiday. Listen and tick () A, B or C. There is ONE
example (0).
0. Chloe wants to go to...............
A. Italy B. Sweden C. Switzerland
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1. How many times has Chloe been sailing before ?
A. never B. once C. twice
2. How much can Chloe spend?
A. £300 B. £380 C. £450
3. Chloe will go in...........
A. August B. September C. October
4. Chloe would like to sail on............
A. a lake B. the sea C. a river
5. How does Chloe want to pay?
A. by cheque B. with cash C. by credit card
Part 3: You will hear some information about a cinema. Listen and complete questions 1-5. You will hear the
information twice.
CINEMA
Name of cinema: North London Arts Cinema
Next week’s film: (1)...........................Meeting
From Monday to (2).....................
Times: 6:45 p.m and (3).................
Student ticket costs: (4) £....................................
Nearest car park: (5).............................Street.
PART ONE: PHONOLOGY
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others in each group.
Write your answers A, B, C or D in the spaces given on the right. (5 pts)
0. A. move B. lose C. love D. tomb C
1. A. character B. ache C. channel D. chorus
2. A. bomb B. debt C. cucumber D. doubt
3. A. thorough B. within C. threaten D. breath
4. A. wicked B. united C. increased D. attended
5. A. wound B. shoulder C. soul D. poultry
II. Choose the word whose stress position is different from the others’ in each group.
1. A. industry B. interview C. inherit D. interesting
2. A. manufacture B. museum C. congratulate D. promotion
3. A. because B. concentrate C. society D. enormous
4. A. university B. volunteer C. responsible D. economic
5. A. literature B. temperature C. convenient D. preference
PART TWO: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the word or phrase that fits each sentence.
Write your answers A, B, C or D in the spaces given on the right (10 pts)
1. It's an excellent.....holiday.
A. package B. party C. group D. team
2. Nobody likes to pay..... prices.
A. high B. tall C. big D. expensive
A. More B. Much C. Very D. Many

4. I haven't met our new secretary yet......?
A. What's she like? B. How is she? C. How is she like? D. How does she like?
A. finished B. have finished C. are finished D. finishing

6. There is no.....in going to school if you're not willing to learn.
A. reason B. aim C. point D. purpose
27. .....his advice, I would never have got the job.
A. Except B. Apart from C. But for D. As for
8. .....Richard is a businessman, his brother is a rock singer.
A. However B. Yet C. Whereas D. Despite
9. There is no water on the moon, nor.....an atmosphere around it.
A. there is B. it is C. there is not D. is there
10. Cancer is a ..... disease.
A. killing B. death C. dead D. kill
11. Under the sun’s heat, water......
A. melts B. evaporates C. rises D. floats
12. The new restaurant is .....at the comer of a busy street.
A. put B. located C. stood D. placed
13. She read a newspaper on the plane to ..... away the time.
A. waste B. throw C. quicken D. while
14. It isn't quite.....that he will be present at the meeting.
A. sure B. certain C. exact D. doubtftd
15. The weather in the far north is not..... it is near the Equator.
A. like humid as B. as humid as C. humid as D. so humid that
16. There will be plenty of food for everybody,..... nobody takes more than his share.
A. except that B. provided that C. despite that D. even if
17. I would like to offer a small..... to anyone who finds my missing dog.
A. receipt B. repayment C. expense D. reward
18. John's score on the test is the highest in class; .........
A. he should study last night B. he should have studied last night
C. he must have studied last night D. he must had to study last night
19. Biologists tell us that the earth has seen 500 million species of animals.........or so.
A. during the last 3 billion years B. it was during the last 3 billion years
C. while the last 3 billion years D. since the last 3 billion years
20. Would you mind helping me with this book-case? It's too heavy for me to........
A. be moved by me B. move on my own
C. move on myself D. be moved by myself
III Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word given. (10 pts)
1. You'd better drive. I'm too...........................for such complicated traffic. EXPERIENCE
2. I wish you a very happy................... . RETIRE
3. Telling lies is.......................... . MORAL
4. We need to push up the................................of our country. INDUSTRY
5. Now that she got a job, Lena is.......................of her parents. DEPEND
6. Your money will be refunded if the goods are not to your.................... SATISFY
7. Please...................your seat belt. The plane is taking off. FAST
8. UNO stands for United...............................Organization. NATIONAL
9. The water in this area is.....................and should not be drunk. PURE
10. The situation is getting...........................difficult for us. INCREASE
III. Fill each gap in the following sentences with a suitable preposition or adverb particle. (10pts)
1. I talked..........her............the phone yesterday.
2. It’s very kind.............you to help me..............my homework.
3. Shall we stop.............the book store..............the way home?
4. He has been absent.............class because..............his illness.
5. We complained.............the boss..............the bad working conditions.
6. What’s wrong...............you? - I’ve got a pain..............my back.
7. I’d like to thank you............. everything you have done..............me.
8. The storm swept.............the village..............the night.
39. When his aunt passed............., he came.............a lot of money.
10. Is it all right if I pay............. cheque or.............. cash?
IV. Give the correct forms of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences.
Write your answers in the spaces that follow. (10 pts)
1. She (wear).........................her new hat when I (meet)....................her yesterday.
2. Whenever it (rain).........................she (carry).........................an umbrella.
3. The house (be)........................much smaller than we (think)...........................at first.
4. Before you (mention)........................him, I (never hear)......................... of that author.
5. After some years (live).......................in this country, you’ll get used to (eat)....................
Chinese food.
6. When we (get)...................to the station, the train (leave).....................for 10 minutes.
7. I (sit).......................down for a rest while the shoes............................(repair).
8. I think it’s time he (start)............................(write).............................the report.
9. At this time next week, we (stay)...........................at the holiday resort (enjoy)..................ourselves.
10. The teacher asked those who (complete)...............their tests (turn)................................in their papers.
V. Identify one of the four underlined parts in each sentence that is not correct. Then get it right.
Write your identification (A, B, C or D) and corrections in the spaces that follow. (10 pts)
0. Is this (A) the address to (B) whom you (C) want the package (D) sent?
1. David is (A) particular fond of cooking, (B) and he (C) often cooks (D) really delicious meals.
2. Sandra has (A) not rarely missed a (B) play or concert (C) since she (D) was seventeen years old.
3. There (A) was (B) a very interesting news on (C) the radio this morning (D) about the earthquake in Italy.
4. The bridge (A) hit by a large ship (B) during a (C) suddenly storm (D) has been mended.
5. As soon (A) as I arrive (B) at my hotel, I’ll contact (C) with you (D) by phone.
6. Jim was upset last night (B) because he (C) had to do a lot of (D) homeworks.
7. Jane (A) told me that she (B) will (C) have to go to London the (D) following day.
8. Tom, (A) together with his two sisters, (B) are going (C) to join our trip (D) next weekend.
9. Peter is the boy (A) whom (B) I think scored the (C) winning points (D) for the basketball team.
10. Our new neighbors (A) had been living in Arizona (B) for ten years (C) after (D) moving to their present
house.
PART THREE: READING COMPREHENSION

I. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer for each of the questions.
Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the spaces that follow. (5 pts)
I arrived in London at last. The railway station was big, black and dark. I did not know the way to my hotel, so I
asked a porter. I not only spoke English very carefully, but very clearly as well. The porter, however, could not
understand me. I repeated my questions several times and at last, he understood. He answered me, but he spoke
neither slowly nor clearly. "I am a foreigner," I said. Then he spoke slowly, but I could not understand him. My
teacher never spoke English like that! The porter and I looked at each other and smiled. Then he said something and
I understood it. "You'll soon learn English!" he said. I wonder. In England, each man speaks a different language.
The English understand each other, but I don't understand them! Do they speak English?
[Source: L.G. Alexander, New Concept 2,. Longman, 1974]
1. The writer asked the porter......
A. how to speak English B. where the railway station was
C. the direction to the hotel D. if he could speak English
2. The porter couldn't understand the writer because......
A. the writer did not speak English very carefully B. the writer repeated the questions several times
C. the porter didn't know English D. the writer's English was unusual
3. The writer's teacher of English.....
A. spoke English differently from English people B. never spoke English in class
C. didn't speak English slowly D. didn't work as a porter
3. In England......
A. people don't speak English at all
B. people speak English, which is not like the one the writer studied at school
C. people understand one another without speaking English
D. each person speaks a different language
4. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. At last the writer understood what the porter said.
B. The writer expected everyone in England to speak like his teacher.
C. The porter didn't feel angry with the writer.
D. The porter always spoke English slowly and clearly.
II. Read the dialogue and choose the correct word or phrase to complete each numbered blank.
When you go to another country, it is important to follow the (1)......of that country. If you are invited to a home in
England, here is some (2)....... . (3).........you are invited, it is good manners to tell whether you will go or not, either
by (4)... ...or through telephoning. When you go to the party, it is better to (5).....on time. It is good manners to shake
hands with your host and other guests. You can take a (6)......if you like, possibly a bottle of wine or a box of
chocolates or some flowers. However, it is bad manners to take (7)....... . It is not (8)......to stay too late after the
other guests have gone. (9)......., it is good manners to write a short letter or make a telephone call a day or two later
to (10).......your host.
1. A. customs B. language C. people D. map
2. A. news B. information C. service D. advice
3. A. Before B. Though C. While D. As soon as
4. A. car B. bus C. writing D. speaking
5. A. reach B. leave C. come D. arrive
6. A friend B. present C. parent D. child
7. A. nothing B. cheap thing C. everything D. expensive things
8. A. correct B. well C. polite D. necessary
9. A. Of course B. So C. However D. But
10. A. welcome B. thank C. praise D. please
III. Fill each blank in the following passage with ONE suitable word. (10 pts)
When Bill was eight years old, in 1908, he used to work for an old lady who lived in his village. Every day, before
and after school, he (1)................to chop wood, light fires, and go shopping for her. He was paid 5p
(2)................week which was (3)...............very much even then. This old lady kept (4)............many cats that she did
not know exactly (5)............many (6)...........day, one of these cats was found dead in the garden and the lady,
(7)..............was very upset, asked Bill to dig a grave and bury it. Bill did this and.. (8)…given lOp. He couldn't
(9)..............noticing that he (10).................as much for burying the cat (11)..................for a whole week’s work
(12)..............made him think. He had many friends (13).................fathers, the local farmers, often had to shoot cats
to protect their chickens. He offered his friends 2p for every dead cat they (14)................him. He would
(15)...................place the cat in the old lady's garden where she would find it, think it (16)...................one of her own
and (17).................Bill 10p for burying it. (18)..............the time he left school, Bill (19)...................saved quite a lot
of money. Later in life, he became a very (20)...........businessman.
PART FOUR: WRITING

I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence before it (10 pts)
1. What is the depth of this lake?
How.................................................................?
2. How interesting the film is!
What.................................................................
3. The furniture was so expensive that we didn’t buy it.
The furniture was not........................................
4. I'm sorry that I didn't go to the party last Sunday.
I regreted..............................................................
5. He said, "You stole my record, Bill."
He accused...........................................................
6. So that he can speak English fluently, he reads lots of books and sees lots of English films.
So as...................................................................
7. He doesn’t have enough money. He can’t buy a big house.
If........................................................................
8. The teacher asked me whether I had brought my dictionary.
My teacher asked, "............................................."
9. People say she is the most beautiful girl in the village.
She is ....................................................................
10. Do you know who wrote this novel?
Do you know by.....................................................?
II. Rewrite each sentence so that it means the same as the original one. Use the word given but do not change
this word in any way. (5 pts)
1. This is my first visit to Japan. Time
...............................................................
2. How long have Helen and Robert been married? Get
...............................................................
3. I haven't been to an Indian restaurant for 2 years. Since
...............................................................
4. John failed to complete the job on time. Succeed
...............................................................
5. Laura is too young to vote in the election. Old
...............................................................
III. Use the words and phrases given below to write complete sentences. (5 pts)
1. I / no intention / come / terrible place / again.
2. Age / 30 / Mr Smith / write / 2 best selling books.
3. Two girls / have nothing / common.
4. We / stay / sun / such / long time / became sunburned.
5. My boss / get / well / all / employees.
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BÀI THI TUYỂN HỌC SINH GIỎI VÒNG THI CẤP HUYỆN
MÔN TIẾNG ANH LỚP 8
Thời gian: 150 phút
LISTENING
Part 1: You will hear FIVE short conversations. You will hear each conversation twice. There is ONE question for
each conversation. Listen and put a tick (() under the right answer.
0. What time is it?
1. What was the weather like on Wednesday?
2. How much did Mark’s pullover cost?
3. What did Raquel buy today?
4. How many students are there at the college?
5. What is David going to buy?
Part 2: Listen to Chloe talking to a man about a sailing holiday. Listen and tick (() A, B or C. There is ONE example
(0).
0. Chloe wants to go to...............
A. Italy B. Sweden C. Switzerland
1. How many times has Chloe been sailing before ?
A. never B. once C. twice
2. How much can Chloe spend?
A. £300 B. £380 C. £450
3. Chloe will go in...........
A. August B. September C. October
4. Chloe would like to sail on............
A. a lake B. the sea C. a river
5. How does Chloe want to pay?
A. by cheque B. with cash C. by credit card
Part 3: You will hear some information about a cinema. Listen and complete questions 1-5. You will hear the
information twice.
CINEMA
Name of cinema: North London Arts Cinema
Next week’s film: (1)...........................Meeting
From Monday to (2).....................
Times: 6:45 p.m and (3).................
Student ticket costs: (4) £....................................
Nearest car park: (5).............................Street.
PART ONE: PHONOLOGY
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others in each group.
1. A. character B. ache C. channel D. chorus

2. A. bomb B. debt C. cucumber D. doubt
3. A. thorough B. within C. threaten D. breath
4. A. wicked B. united C. increased D. attended
5. A. wound B. shoulder C. soul D. poultry
II. Choose the word whose stress position is different from the others’ in each group.
1. A. industry B. interview C. inherit D. interesting
2. A. manufacture B. museum C. congratulate D. promotion
3. A. because B. concentrate C. society D. enormous
4. A. university B. volunteer C. responsible D. economic
5. A. literature B. temperature C. convenient D. preference
PART TWO: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I. Choose the word or phrase that fits each sentence.
Write your answers A, B, C or D in the spaces given on the right (10 pts)
1. It's an excellent.....holiday.
A. package B. party C. group D. team
2. Nobody likes to pay..... prices.
A. high B. tall C. big D. expensive
3. How are you feeling today?.... better, thank you.
A. More B. Much C. Very D. Many
4. I haven't met our new secretary yet......?
A. What's she like? B. How is she? C. How is she like? D. How does she like?
5. You can go home, if you.....your work.
A. finished B. have finished C. are finished D. finishing
6. There is no.....in going to school if you're not willing to learn.
A. reason B. aim C. point D. purpose
27. .....his advice, I would never have got the job.
A. Except B. Apart from C. But for D. As for
8. .....Richard is a businessman, his brother is a rock singer.
A. However B. Yet C. Whereas D. Despite
9. There is no water on the moon, nor.....an atmosphere around it.
A. there is B. it is C. there is not D. is there
10. Cancer is a ..... disease.
A. killing B. death C. dead D. kill
11. Under the sun’s heat, water......
A. melts B. evaporates C. rises D. floats
12. The new restaurant is .....at the comer of a busy street.
A. put B. located C. stood D. placed
13. She read a newspaper on the plane to ..... away the time.
A. waste B. throw C. quicken D. while
14. It isn't quite.....that he will be present at the meeting.
A. sure B. certain C. exact D. doubtftd
15. The weather in the far north is not..... it is near the Equator.
A. like humid as B. as humid as C. humid as D. so humid that
16. There will be plenty of food for everybody,..... nobody takes more than his share.
A. except that B. provided that C. despite that D. even if
17. I would like to offer a small..... to anyone who finds my missing dog.
A. receipt B. repayment C. expense D. reward
18. John's score on the test is the highest in class; .........
A. he should study last night B. he should have studied last night
C. he must have studied last night D. he must had to study last night
19. Biologists tell us that the earth has seen 500 million species of animals.........or so.
A. during the last 3 billion years B. it was during the last 3 billion years
C. while the last 3 billion years D. since the last 3 billion years
20. Would you mind helping me with this book-case? It's too heavy for me to........
A. be moved by me B. move on my own
C. move on myself D. be moved by myself
III Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word given. (10 pts)
1. You'd better drive. I'm too...........................for such complicated traffic. EXPERIENCE
2. I wish you a very happy................... . RETIRE
3. Telling lies is.......................... . MORAL
4. We need to push up the................................of our country. INDUSTRY
5. Now that she got a job, Lena is.......................of her parents. DEPEND
6. Your money will be refunded if the goods are not to your.................... SATISFY
7. Please...................your seat belt. The plane is taking off. FAST
8. UNO stands for United...............................Organization. NATIONAL
9. The water in this area is.....................and should not be drunk. PURE
10. The situation is getting...........................difficult for us. INCREASE
III. Fill each gap in the following sentences with a suitable preposition or adverb particle. (10pts)
1. I talked..........her............the phone yesterday.
2. It’s very kind.............you to help me..............my homework.
3. Shall we stop.............the book store..............the way home?
4. He has been absent.............class because..............his illness.
5. We complained.............the boss..............the bad working conditions.
6. What’s wrong...............you? - I’ve got a pain..............my back.
7. I’d like to thank you............. everything you have done..............me.
8. The storm swept.............the village..............the night.
39. When his aunt passed............., he came.............a lot of money.
10. Is it all right if I pay............. cheque or.............. cash?
IV. Give the correct forms of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences.
Write your answers in the spaces that follow. (10 pts)
1. She (wear).........................her new hat when I (meet)....................her yesterday.
2. Whenever it (rain).........................she (carry).........................an umbrella.
3. The house (be)........................much smaller than we (think)...........................at first.
4. Before you (mention)........................him, I (never hear)......................... of that author.
5. After some years (live).......................in this country, you’ll get used to (eat)....................
Chinese food.
6. When we (get)...................to the station, the train (leave).....................for 10 minutes.
7. I (sit).......................down for a rest while the shoes............................(repair).
8. I think it’s time he (start)............................(write).............................the report.
9. At this time next week, we (stay)...........................at the holiday resort (enjoy)..................ourselves.
10. The teacher asked those who (complete)...............their tests (turn)................................in their papers.
V. Identify one of the four underlined parts in each sentence that is not correct. Then get it right.
Write your identification (A, B, C or D) and corrections in the spaces that follow. (10 pts)
0. Is this (A) the address to (B) whom you (C) want the package (D) sent?
1. David is (A) particular fond of cooking, (B) and he (C) often cooks (D) really delicious meals.
2. Sandra has (A) not rarely missed a (B) play or concert (C) since she (D) was seventeen years old.
3. There (A) was (B) a very interesting news on (C) the radio this morning (D) about the earthquake in Italy.
4. The bridge (A) hit by a large ship (B) during a (C) suddenly storm (D) has been mended.
5. As soon (A) as I arrive (B) at my hotel, I’ll contact (C) with you (D) by phone.
6. Jim was upset last night (B) because he (C) had to do a lot of (D) homeworks.
7. Jane (A) told me that she (B) will (C) have to go to London the (D) following day.
8. Tom, (A) together with his two sisters, (B) are going (C) to join our trip (D) next weekend.
9. Peter is the boy (A) whom (B) I think scored the (C) winning points (D) for the basketball team.
10. Our new neighbors (A) had been living in Arizona (B) for ten years (C) after (D) moving to their present house.
PART THREE: READING COMPREHENSION

I. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer for each of the questions.
Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the spaces that follow. (5 pts)
I arrived in London at last. The railway station was big, black and dark. I did not know the way to my hotel, so I
asked a porter. I not only spoke English very carefully, but very clearly as well. The porter, however, could not
understand me. I repeated my questions several times and at last, he understood. He answered me, but he spoke
neither slowly nor clearly. "I am a foreigner," I said. Then he spoke slowly, but I could not understand him. My
teacher never spoke English like that! The porter and I looked at each other and smiled. Then he said something and
I understood it. "You'll soon learn English!" he said. I wonder. In England, each man speaks a different language.
The English understand each other, but I don't understand them! Do they speak English?
[Source: L.G. Alexander, New Concept 2,. Longman, 1974]
1. The writer asked the porter......
A. how to speak English B. where the railway station was
C. the direction to the hotel D. if he could speak English
2. The porter couldn't understand the writer because......
A. the writer did not speak English very carefully B. the writer repeated the questions several times
C. the porter didn't know English D. the writer's English was unusual
3. The writer's teacher of English.....
A. spoke English differently from English people B. never spoke English in class
C. didn't speak English slowly D. didn't work as a porter
3. In England......
A. people don't speak English at all
B. people speak English, which is not like the one the writer studied at school
C. people understand one another without speaking English
D. each person speaks a different language
4. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. At last the writer understood what the porter said.
B. The writer expected everyone in England to speak like his teacher.
C. The porter didn't feel angry with the writer.
D. The porter always spoke English slowly and clearly.
II. Read the dialogue and choose the correct word or phrase to complete each numbered blank.
When you go to another country, it is important to follow the (1)......of that country. If you are invited to a home in
England, here is some (2)....... . (3).........you are invited, it is good manners to tell whether you will go or not, either
by (4)... ...or through telephoning. When you go to the party, it is better to (5).....on time. It is good manners to shake
hands with your host and other guests. You can take a (6)......if you like, possibly a bottle of wine or a box of
chocolates or some flowers. However, it is bad manners to take (7)....... . It is not (8)......to stay too late after the
other guests have gone. (9)......., it is good manners to write a short letter or make a telephone call a day or two later
to (10).......your host.
1. A. customs B. language C. people D. map
2. A. news B. information C. service D. advice
3. A. Before B. Though C. While D. As soon as
4. A. car B. bus C. writing D. speaking
5. A. reach B. leave C. come D. arrive
6. A friend B. present C. parent D. child
7. A. nothing B. cheap thing C. everything D. expensive things
8. A. correct B. well C. polite D. necessary
9. A. Of course B. So C. However D. But
10. A. welcome B. thank C. praise D. please
III. Fill each blank in the following passage with ONE suitable word. (10 pts)
When Bill was eight years old, in 1908, he used to work for an old lady who lived in his village. Every day, before
and after school, he (1)................to chop wood, light fires, and go shopping for her. He was paid 5p
(2)................week which was (3)...............very much even then. This old lady kept (4)............many cats that she did
not know exactly (5)............many (6)...........day, one of these cats was found dead in the garden and the lady,
(7)..............was very upset, asked Bill to dig a grave and bury it. Bill did this and.. (8)…given lOp. He couldn't
(9)..............noticing that he (10).................as much for burying the cat (11)..................for a whole week’s work
(12)..............made him think. He had many friends (13).................fathers, the local farmers, often had to shoot cats
to protect their chickens. He offered his friends 2p for every dead cat they (14)................him. He would
(15)...................place the cat in the old lady's garden where she would find it, think it (16)...................one of her own
and (17).................Bill 10p for burying it. (18)..............the time
she left school, Bill (19)...................saved quite a lot of money. Later in life, he became a very
(20)...........businessman.
PART FOUR: WRITING

I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence before it (10 pts)
1. What is the depth of this lake?
How.................................................................?
2. How interesting the film is!
What.................................................................
3. The furniture was so expensive that we didn’t buy it.
The furniture was not........................................
4. I'm sorry that I didn't go to the party last Sunday.
I regreted..............................................................
5. He said, "You stole my record, Bill."
He accused...........................................................
6. So that he can speak English fluently, he reads lots of books and sees lots of English films.
So as...................................................................
7. He doesn’t have enough money. He can’t buy a big house.
If........................................................................
8. The teacher asked me whether I had brought my dictionary.
My teacher asked, "............................................."
9. People say she is the most beautiful girl in the village.
She is ....................................................................
10. Do you know who wrote this novel?
Do you know by.....................................................?
II. Rewrite each sentence so that it means the same as the original one. Use the word given but do not change this
word in any way. (5 pts)
1. This is my first visit to Japan. Time
...............................................................
2. How long have Helen and Robert been married? Get
...............................................................
3. I haven't been to an Indian restaurant for 2 years. Since
...............................................................
4. John failed to complete the job on time. Succeed
...............................................................
5. Laura is too young to vote in the election. Old
...............................................................
III. Use the words and phrases given below to write complete sentences. (5 pts)
1. I / no intention / come / terrible place / again.
2. Age / 30 / Mr Smith / write / 2 best selling books.
3. Two girls / have nothing / common.
4. We / stay / sun / such / long time / became sunburned.
5. My boss / get / well / all / employees.
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PHÒNG GD & ĐT HƯNG HÀ
KIỂM TRA CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI HUYỆN HƯNG HÀ
Năm học 2017-2018
Môn kiểm tra :Tiếng Anh 8
Thời gian làm bài 120ms
( Đề gồm 6 trang, thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào đề)
I. Nghe Hiểu (0,2 x 10 =2.0 pts)

A.Nghe và khoanh tròn đáp án đúng
1.Chu Van An was born in………………………………
A.Thang Xuan District B.Thanh Ba district C.Thanh Tri district D.Thanh Xuân district
2.He passed the……………………………………………………
A.Doctoral exam B.Royal exam C.Regional exam D.National exam
3.He began his career as a………………………………………….
A.Worker B.Teacher C.Doctor D.Farmer
4.He returned to………………………………….
A.His city B.His home C.His village D.B and C are correct
5.He died in…………………………………………..
A.1370 B.1373 C.1337 D.1327
B.Nghe lai bài đọcrồi trả lời các câu hỏi sau
1.When was Chu Van An born?
………………………………………………………………….
2.Was he a famous teacher or not ?
………………………………………………………………………
3.What was he like?
………………………………………………………………………..
4.What did he do later in his life?
………………………………………………………………………………
5.How old was he when he die?
………………………………………………………………………..
II.NGỮ ÂM:
A. Tìm từ có phần gạch chân phát âm khác với phần gạch chân của các từ còn lại. (1,2đ)
1. A. control B. enroll C. solve D. petrol
2. A. heritage B. cage C. cottage D. luggage
3. A. useful B .promise C. advise D. increase
4. A. sunbathing B. southern C. breathe D. thunder
5. A. guitar B. building C. suitable D. biscuit
6. A. enough B. mountain C. country D. young
B. Find the word whose main stress falls on a different syllable from the rest. (0.8 VND)
7.A. expect B. local C. happen D. wander
8.A. despite B. dentist. C. destroy D. describe
9.A. message B. furniture C. cousin D. invent
10.A. difficult B. environment C. certainly D. vegetables
III.NGỮ PHÁP –TỪ VỰNG:
A. Cho dạng đúng của từ trong ngoặc. (2,0đ)
1. There is still room for (far) improvement in your English
2. Life in the country is (simple) than that in the city.
3. Many of the (village) have lived here all their lives.
4. He left the room without (explain).
5. The (tire) boy sat down and asked for a drink.
6. Mr. Thanh is having (treat) for his bad back.
7. Twenty (compete) have taken part in the English - Speaking Contest.
8. He does not agree with the (believe) that there is life on another planet.
9. A letter should always end with the (sign) of the writer.
10.He looks (magnificence) in his new suit.
11.Your answers :
1..................... 2..................... 3..................... 4..................... 5.....................
6..................... 7..................... 8..................... 9..................... 10....................
B. Chia động từ trong ngoặc. (2,0đ)

1. The train to Lao Cai (leave) at platform 2 this evening.
2. (Tell) not to say out anything, she refused to answer his questions.
3. There is nobody here. Everyone (just go) out.
4,5She with her mother (buy) something when they (see) in the supermarket.
6.Mrs. Brown’s children are used to (pick) up after school every day.
7,8The thieves (catch) when they (leave) the bank.
9.It is time something (do) to stop accidents.
10,Would you mind if I (lay) the books here.6.Mrs. Brown’s children are used to (pick) up after school every day.
Answer:
1..................... 2..................... 3..................... 4..................... 5.....................
6..................... 7..................... 8..................... 9..................... 10....................
C. Điền 1 giới từ thích hợp vào chỗ trống trong mỗi câu sau.(2,0đ)
1. Eating well is the key……. good health.
2. Mai is ……her sister in many ways. They are both beautiful and intelligent.
3. “ Romeo and Juliet” is a play..… Shakespeare
4. The present wrapped..…red paper is mine.
5,6Have you been ..…the theatre recently? Yes. I was ...… the Old Vic last night.
7.My father is a retired worker and is now living …………………his pension.
8.The teacher was listened to ………..a great interest.
9.The school cafeteria only opens…… lunchtime.
10.Translate it………………….Viet Nam.
D. Chọn đáp án thích hợp nhất để hoàn thành mỗi câu sau. (1,0đ)
1. They gave ...... looking for her when it grew dark.
A. in B. off C. up D. out
2. My sister and I do not look .......
A. alike B. same C. similar D. like
3. The last time I saw Trung, he looked very relaxed. He explained that he’d been on holiday
the ….... week.
A. earlier B. following C. previous D. next
4. –“Would you like some corn?”
A. No, thanks. I am full B. OK. I don’t like corn
C. All right D. Yes, I would
5. “What-------?” – “She is very nice”
A. did Sandra like B. is Sandra like
C. does Sandra like D. was Sandra like
E. Mỗi câu có một lỗi sai Em hãy gạch chân rồi sửa lại cho đúng. (2,0đ)
1. He drinks a lot of mineral waters in a day.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………
2. There are a large, modern bathroom and a kitchen in the apartment.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……....
3. His drawings are as perfect as his instructor.
………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. The price of oil used to be a great deal lower than now, wasn’t it?
……………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. They were swimming in the ocean when the storm comes.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………….
6. She eats only little food that she weighs only 40 kilos.
………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. You know, the room is so untidy that it needs to clean without delay.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………
8. The wind started to blow and the rain became more heavily.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….......
...
9. Da Lat is widely known like the city of Eternal Spring.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………
10. My mother has cooked the meal for a quarter of an hour.
………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
IV ĐỌC HIỂU:
A. Đọc đoạn văn rồi trả lời các câu hỏi sau. (1,0đ)
If we took a look at how people in Europe communicated just one hundred years ago,
we would be very surprised to find out that English was hardly used outside the United
Kingdom. The language most commonly used between people of different nationalities, and
particularly the aristocracy, was French. In fact, French was the language of diplomacy, culture
and education. However, that is not the case nowadays. English has replaced French as the
international language of communication. Today, there are more people who speak English as
a second language than people who speak it as a first language. There are many reasons why
English has become the language of international communication. Britain’s colonization of
many parts of the world had something to do with it, but it is mainly due to America’s rise to
the position of major world power. This helped spread popular American culture throughout
the world bringing the language with it. But is it good that English has spread to all parts of the
world so quickly? Language specialists seem to be divided over this issue. There are those who
claim that it is important to have a language that the people in our increasingly globalize world
have in common. According to others, English is associated with a particular culture and
therefore promotes that culture at the expense of others. Linguists have suggested “Esperanto”,
an artificially put-together language, as a solution to international communication problems but
without success. So English will continue being the world language until some other language,
maybe Chinese, which is the most widely-spoken native language in the world, takes over as
the world’s international language instead of English.
1. Was English spoken worlwide in the past?

…………………………………………………..………………………………………………
2. What was the language most commonly used between people of different nationalities and
particularly the aristocracy in Europe one hundred years ago?
…………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. How many reasons why English has become the language of international communication?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………
4. What is chiefly responsible for the growth in popularity of English?
……………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. What do some language specialists think when English has spread to all parts of the world
so quickly?
……………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
B. Điền một từ thích hợp vào mỗi chỗ trống để hoàn thành đoạn văn sau:(2,0đ)
was - care – aware – cure – solve – diseases – live – changed – medical – much – whenmany
Health is something we tend to ignore when we have it. When our body is rather well,
we're hardly ever (1)..................of it. But illness can come, even (2)....................... we are young. In fact,
childhood has been a very vulnerable time. Many (3).................attacked children in particular and
people knew very little about how to prevent such illness or how to (4)...................... them once they
struck. The result was that many children died. About century ago, however, scientists found
out about germs, and then everything (5).................... The cause of many diseases (6)............... known, and
cures were developed. As this medical knowledge spread the world became (7)................... safer for
children. The result is that whereas a hundred years ago the average man lived for 35 years.
Nowadays, in many places of the world, people can expect to (8)................... for years. And what do we
except by the years 2010? Undoubtedly, (9)................. science will continue to advance. Some people
will be able to (10) ................... medical problems that are unavoidable today.
V. VIẾT:
A. Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa không đổi, bắt đầu bằng từ cho sẵn. (2,0đ)
1. Our mother didn’t use to make us clean the house.
We ..........................................................................................................................................
2. A train leaves at ten o’clock every morning.
- There is a ......................................................
3. When did you last see her?
- How long is ............................................................................. ?
4. There is more heavy traffic on the road now than there used to be
There didn’t ............................................................................................................................
5. He is going to ask someone to redecorate his room with some furniture.
He is going .............................................................................................................................
6. The rain began to fall during my walk in the country.
While......................................................................................................................................
7. Green Peace will organize a meeting at the Town Hall next Tuesday.
There will be...........................................................................................................................
8. The water was so cold that the children could not swim in it.
The water was not...................................................................................................................
9. “Do you realize what the time is, Steve?” asked Chris.
Chris asked..................................................................................................................……………
10.I study abroad so as to improve my English.
I study abroad so.....................................................................................................................
B. Viết một đoạn văn ngắn khoảng 150 đến 200 từ nói về cách học tiếng Anh của em
PHÒNG G&ĐT QUẾ VÕ
TRƯỜNG THCS PHÙ LÃNG
ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP HUYỆN
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 8
Thời gian làm bài 150 phút
(Đề gồm 05 trang)
QuestionI.Circle the word that has the underlined parts pronounced differently
from the others (5pts)
1.A.southern B.sunbathing C.breath D.thunder
2.A.island B.rescue C.institute D.limestone
3.A.jungle B.gist C.grind D.emigrate
4.A.stretcher B.chemistry C.Christmas D.character
5.A.heritage B.shortage C.teenage D.luggage
QuestionII.Circle the word that has the stress on a different syllable from the rest
in each group: (5 pts).
1.A.reserved B.invent C.beneath D.wardrobe
2.A.character B.transmit C.opposite D.dangerous
3.A.festival B.heritage C.resident D.selection
4.A.expensive B.sensitive C.negative D.sociable
5.A.morning B.college C.arrive D.famous
Question III. Circle the word or phrase which best completes each sentence
(15pts):
1.He had his father ___________his watch.
A.fixed B.fixing C.to fix D.fix
2.Million of Christmas cards __________every year.
A.were sent B.are sent C.send D.is sending
3.Switzerland is well-known for his impressive mountainous ________ .
A.view B.scenes C.scenery D.sights
4.Normally he is rather _____________but sometimes he talks freely about himself
A.sociable B.reserved C.serious D.peaceful
5.They had lunch together in the school__________ .
A.cafe B.restaurant C.canteen D.bar
6.He was seen crying, and his face _________red with shame.
A.caught B.broke C.turned D.suffered
7. I saw him _______the flowers in the garden.
A.watering B.watered C.be watered D.be watering
8.As she was running, suddenly she stumbled _______ a rock and fell ______ .
A.at/off B.in/out C.over/down D.of/down
9.Jane really enjoys __________to dinner parties
A.inviting B.being inviting C.being invited D.be invited
10.After a month, Hoa got used to _______in her new school.
A.study B.studying C.studied D.is studying
11.Which girl is Hoa? She is the one with ___________ .
A.long curly black hair B.curly long black hair
C.long black curly hair D.curly long black hair
12.He worked hard __________he could pass the final exam.
A.so that B.in order to C.so as to D.as result
13.Children are not old enough to look after __________ .
A.himself B.ourselves C.herself D. themselves
14.Chicago is ___________right on the shore of Lake Michigan.
A.placed B.situated C.laid D.set
15.My sister likes sweets ____________from chocolate.
A.making. B.made C.to make D.make
Question IV. Each of the following sentence has one mistake. Identify and correct
the mistakes (10pts):
1.The doctor advised him to cover the burn area with a thick sterile dressing.
2.Everybody I know like to eat chocolates and ice-cream.
3.Smoking cigarettes are not allowed in this hospital.
4.These bags are too expensive for we to buy at this time .
5.The film is too interesting that I’ve seen it twice.
6.The old man opened the door by his keys.
7. She got up early in order to not be late for school.
8.The boys hurt himself when they jumped down from the tree.
9.Would you mind if I turn down the radio?
10.The returned ticket is more expensive than the single one
Question V.Give the correct form/tense of the verbs in brackets: (10 pts).
1.His new novel ___(publish)___ in two months .
2.After (hear) the codition, I decided _____(not enter)___ the competition.
3.Yesterday Hoang _____(spend)____ two hours ____(repair)____ his computer set.
4.All the beautiful buildings in our cities ___(destroy)___ by exhaust gases from cars .
We must ___(do)___ something to stop this .
5.A:__________you __(pay)__ your electricity bill yet?
B: No, I haven’t, but I must ___(pay)___ it today.If I don’t , my electricity ____(shut)
Question VI. Provide the correct form of the words in brackets (10pts):
1.They were the oldest _(INHABIT)__ of the island.
2.Fishing is my favorite __(RELAX)____ .
3.They only had a day to visit all the tourist _(ATTRACT)__ .
4,The school was _(ORIGINAL)__quite small .
5.It was raining cats and dogs when he _(DEPARTURE)__ .
6.He always gets bad marks because he is a __(CARE) _student.
7.Bell experimented with ways of transmitting _(SPEAK)_over a long distance.
8.How many _(CELEBRATE) ___are there in Viet Nam in a year?
9. No one knows the exact _(DEEP) _of this river .
10.This statue is a __(MEMORY) __to a great statesmanQuestion VI. Provide the correct form of the words in
brackets (10pts):
1.They were the oldest _(INHABIT)__ of the island.
2.Fishing is my favorite __(RELAX)____ .
3.They only had a day to visit all the tourist _(ATTRACT)__ .
4,The school was _(ORIGINAL)__quite small .
5.It was raining cats and dogs when he _(DEPARTURE)__ .
6.He always gets bad marks because he is a __(CARE) _student.
7.Bell experimented with ways of transmitting _(SPEAK)_over a long distance.
8.How many _(CELEBRATE) ___are there in Viet Nam in a year?
9. No one knows the exact _(DEEP) _of this river .
10.This statue is a __(MEMORY) __to a great statesman
Question VII . Fill in each space with one suitable preposition.(5pts)

1.We are thinking _________importing flowers__________China.
2.Carry it _______ both hands !
3.She came ________ her old friends on the street yesterday morning.
4. He fell ___________ the river yesterday.
Question VIII . Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each
space (10 pts)
Tommy Milligan started his working life as a factory worker in a small___(1)___ , and
by working hard , he became the ____(2)____ after a few years . The company
continued to do well , and mostly ____(3)_____ Tommy believed in good conditions
for his _____(4)______ . There was a friendly atmosphere , and people enjoyed their
work. When someone reached 60 or 65 and _____(5)______ , Tommy always gave a
party for them , and a generous present. At break-times there was always a fresh
____(6)______ of tea or coffee ready for the workers , and if anyone fell ill , Tommy
sent him or her straight to the doctor’s _______(7)______ by taxi. Local people knew
what a good _____(8)_____ he was , and whenever there was a ______(9)______
available at Tommy’s factory , a lot of people _______(10) _____for it
1 A.office B.factory C.studio D.room
2 A.manager B.employee. C.engineer D.mechanic
3 A.although B.therefore C.but D.because
4 A.assistants B.employers C.boss D.staff
5 A.resigned B.applied C.retired D.retreated
6 A.glass B.pot C.carton D.box
7 A.hospital B.studio C.clinic D.surgery
8 A.boss B.chief C.patron D.staff
9 A.work B.employ C.job D.profession
10 A.resigned B.applied C.retired D.demanded
Question IX. Fill in each space in the following passage with one suitable word:
(10 pts).
Two .....(1)…… were going along Pasteur Street. A man was riding a red Dylan, and a
….(2)….. was riding a white Spacy. The man was riding very slowly and carefully. The
young boy ….(3) …..driving carefully. He was looking at an ….(4) ……girl. She was
walking along street. She was wearing a long blue skirt and she was carrying a handbag.
The traffict lights were green. A dog was sitting beside them. A cat was sitting in the
opposite corner. The dog was thinking about a…(5)… Suddenly the dog saw the cat.
….(6)….. ran ….(7)…… the street. The man saw the dog .He braked quikly. The Spacy
……..(8)….. into the Dylan. The …..(9) …… and the boy lay on the street. The girl
saw the ……(10) ……. She ran to the telephone box . The police and an ambulance
came at once .
Question X: Complete the second sentence in such a way that it is almost the same
as the first (10pts):
1.People believe that 13 is an unlucky number.
13 is ________________________________________________________________
2.Nam spent more money than Minh.
 Minh spent ___________________________________________________________
3.My uncle likes gardening more than fishing.
 My uncle prefers ______________________________________________________
4.How long is the River Hong?
 What’s ______________________________________________________________
5.Lan will be eighteen next week.
 It’s Loan’s ___________________________________________________________
6.Are you going to plant more trees in that region.
 Are _________________________________________________________________
7.I’m very sad that I wasn’t accepted in that group.
 I’m very sad not _______________________________________________________
8.Nam is so intelligent that he can answer all my questions.
 Nam is ______________________________________________________________
9.Why isn’t this TV working?
 What ________________________________________________________________
10.My father made me clean the house.
 I ___________________________________________________________________
Question XI. Use the given words or phrases to make complete sentences ( 10pts )
1.Would/you/mind/sit/front seat/taxi/?
______________________________________________________________________
2.Last Sunday, Mai /fall/bike/hit/head/road.
______________________________________________________________________
3.Flight 710/Chicago/take off/ ten /minutes.
______________________________________________________________________
4.Compost/can/make/household/garden waste.
______________________________________________________________________
5.Our school/hold/flower-arranging contest/ March 8th/every year
______________________________________________________________________
6.Two girls /have/make/fire/rub/pieces/bamboo/together.
______________________________________________________________________
7.We/ought/use/cloth bags/instead/reuse/plastic bags.
______________________________________________________________________
8.Shoes/sandals/make/recycled car tires.
______________________________________________________________________
9.People /believe/well-paying jobs /plentiful/city.
______________________________________________________________________
10.I /used/live/grandmother/I /young.
______________________________________________________________________
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PHÒNG GD & ĐT QUẢNG ĐIỀN ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI NĂM HỌC: 2017-2018
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 8
THỜI GIAN: 120 PHÚT
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Part 1:Choose one word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others by
circling A, B, C, or D. (5 points)
1. A. mechanicB. character C. christmasD. choptick
2. A. bookB. floodC. coopD. boot
3. A. sugarB. seasideC. seatD. summer
4. A. spendsB. carvesC. laughsD. swims
5. A. advisedB. brushesC. promisedD. talked
Part 2: Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C or D.
(5points)
1. A. traditionalB. neccessary C. televisionD. photograph
2. A. materialB. ambulanceC. minimizeD. handkerchief
3. A. hospitalB. volunteerC. vegetableD. difference
4. A. towelB. socketC. canoeD. injure
5. A. oceanic B. memoryC. similarD. semester
C: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: (35 points)
Part 1: Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences. (10 points)
1. What can we do to prevent people .............throwing drink cans away.
A. in B. of C. on D. from
2. There are flights daily to Ho Chi Minh city ....................Monday.
A. besides B. after C. except D. on
3. We are all ________ that you passed your English exam. Congratulation!
A. delighted B. afraid C. relieved D. certain
4. Look at these flowers! I think they need...............................
A. water B. to water C. watering D. be watered
5. The lecture asked the children ..................to him carefully.
A. listen B. to listen C. should listen D. must listen
6. We are looking forward .......................about our exam results.
A. hear B. to hear C. hearing D. to hearing
7. Wait! Bill and Tom ....................here in a few minutes.
A. come B. are come C. will come D. came
8. Lan always gets good marks ...........writing English because she never ..........any mistakes.
A. in - makes B. on - make C. in - does D. on - does
9. I’m very .....................at the information you have just given me.
A. concerned B. surprised C. interested D. worried
10. You have to work ..................... for the coming exam.
A. harder B. hardlier C. more hardly D. more harder
Part 2: Give correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the following passage. (15 points)
1. The students are usually interested in reading poems (write) .......................by Nguyen Du.
2. Last night at 8 o’clock, my father (read)...................................... a newspaper while my mother (watch)
........................television.
3. The water bill was enormous, so she suggested (save) ..................................water by taking a shower.
4. The flight to Florida have to (change) ............................because of the rough weather.
Part 3: Complete the sentences by filling in each blank with the correct form of the word in capitals.
(10 points)
1. Mr Brown made a lot of ..........................in the field of electricity.(invent)
2. Hard working all day brings...........................................(succeed)
3. He is one of the best ..................................in the world.(photo)
4. The book was so ..............................that we didn’t want to read it. (interest)
5. Ha Long Bay was ....................by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. (recognition)
6. Nowadays, people dress less ……………………….(tradition)
7. They formed a close .......................................at school. (friend)
8. The waste from the chemical factory is very ...................................(harm)
9. We can find terraced fields in the northern ………………….regions.(mountain)
10. They are very busy with ............................the Teachers’ Day.(celebrate)
D: READING (20 POINTS)

Part 1: Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space (10 points)
For many people sport is a popular part of school life and (1).............in one of the school teams and
playing in matches is very important. If someone is in a (2) .............it means a lot of extra practice and often
spending a Saturday or Sunday away (3)................home, as many matches are played then.
It can also invole traveling to (4) ..................towns to play against other school teams and then staying on
after the match for a (5) ...................or a drink. Some parents, friends or other students will travel with the
team to support (6) ...................own side.
When a school team wins a match, it is the whole school which feels proud, (7) ..............only the players. It
can also mean that a school becomes (8) ..................for being good at certain sports and people from that
school may end up playing for national (9) ..............international teams so that the school has some really
(10) ...............names associated with it.
1. A. having. B. being C. taking D. putting
2. A. group B. team C. play D. field
3. A. at B. on C. for D. from
4. A. others B. another C. other D. one
5. A. play B. meal C. walk D. swim
6. A. their B. its C. our D. whose
7. A. but B. however C. and D. not
8. A. well-ma. B. well-equipped C. well-done D. well-known
9. A. because B. but C. and D. so
10. A. old B. new C. common D. famous
Part 2: Fill in each gap with one suitable word. (10 points)
The cook stole a leg from a beautiful toast stork just (1)...........................it was served to the king. The
king asked him angrily (2).............................the bird had only one leg. The cook replied “Storks only ever
have (3) ...............................leg. Come to the river with me tomorrow (4).........................I will show you,
your majesty”. Next morning, the cook and the king went down (5) ..........................the river and
(6).......................the storks all standing on one leg. The king clapped his (7)..........................and the birds
flew (8) ........................ “There” he said “You see, they all have (9)........................legs the moment I clap”.
“But your majesty. You (10)............................clap last night”.
E: WRITING (25 POINTS)
Part 1: Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same (10 points)
1. It is over two years since they left their homeland.
=> They haven’t ………………………………………..………………………………….….
2. “How many students were absent in your class yesterday, Minh?”
=> I asked ………………….......................................................................................................
3. No one introduced me to newcomers in the festival.
=> I ……………………………………………………….……………………………………
4. The food was too bad for the children to eat.
=> The food was so ………………………………………………..…………………………
5. Peter spent three hours repainting his house.
=> It ……………………………………………………….………………………………..…
6. Old car tires are recycled to make shoes and sandals.
=> People ……………………………………………………….…………………………..…
7. We arrived too late to see the film.
=> We didn’t ………………………………………………….…………………………..…
8. “Do you know to speak English?” He asked me.
=>. He asked me ………………………………………………….…………………………..
9. The last time we met each other was ten years ago.
=> We haven’t ………………………………………………….…………………………..…
10 That’s the strangest film I’ve ever seen.
=>I have never.............................................................................................
Part 2: “What do you usually do to celebrate your Tet festival ?”

Write a paragraph of about 150 words to report things you do at tet. (15 points)
PHÒNG GD&ĐT THUẬN THÀNH

TRƯỜNG THCS NGHĨA ĐẠO
KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH – LỚP 8
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút
I- Choose the words that has the underline pronounced differently from the others. (5pts)
1. A. looked B. watched C. carried D. stopped
2. A. study B. success C. surprise D. sugar
3. A. unite B. underline C. university D. uniform
4. A. danger B. angry C. language D. passage
5. A. character B. children C. teacher D. change
II- Choose the word that has the stress pattern is different from the others. (5pts)
1. A. realize B. improve C. possible D. comfortable
2. A. important B. especially C. prefer D. influence
3. A. general B. opinion C. abroad D. surprise
4. A. comfort B. nation C. apply D. moment
5. A. medical B. advise C. vegetables D. physical
III- Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences. (15pts)
1. Are you interested...........playing badminton after class?
A. in. B. with C. on D. for
2. “What.........going to Hanoi tomorrow?”

A. to B. in C. about D. for
3. Hoa works very..........so she always gets good marks.
A. badly B. good C. hardly D. hard
4. The building was built .........1962 and 1969.
A. between B. from C. since D. for
5. This school..........in 1997.
A. built B. is built C. was built D. has built
6. Of all my friends, Hoa is.............
A. the tallest B. the most tallest C. taller D. more taller
7. Would you mind if I………a photo ?
A. take B. took C. would take D. am going to take
8. Last week I ………my children to the biggest zoo in town.
A. got B. brought C. fetch D. took
9. Are you proud………your country and its tradition ?
A. about B. on C. of D. for
10. Do you collect stamps or other things? - Yes, I am a stamp………….
A. collecting B. collector C. collect D. collection
11. It is very dangerous …….. in the polluted environment.
A. to live B. lives C. living D. live
12. Our ………….. resources are limited so we should recycle all used things.
A. nature B. natural C. naturing D. naturally
13. His car is the same color ……. my uncle’s.
A. alike B. as C. like D. to
14. This ruler …….. of plastic.
A. make B. made C. is making D. is made
15. I take part ……. most youth activities of my school.
A. in B. of C. on D. at
IV- Give the correct forms of the verbs in parentheses. (10pts)

Nowadays, a lot of important inventions (1- carry out)….. by scientists (2- work) …..for large
industrial firms. However, there (3- be)….. still opportunities for other people (4- invent)…..
various things. In Britain, there is a weekly TV program which (5- attempt)….. to show all the
devices which people (6- invent )….. recently. The people (7- organize)….. the program receive
information about 700 inventions per year. New ideas can (8- develop)….. by private inventors.
However, it is important (9- consider)….. these questions: Will it work? Will it (10- want)…..? Is
it new?
V- Read the passage then say whether the statements are true (T), false (F) or no
information (N). (10pts)
Last week I went with my elder brother to visit our National Library. We came there early in
the morning and the library was crowded with school children. It was a Saturday morning. Before
our country became free, it was known as “Raffles Library”. It is said to be one of the modern
libraries in Asia.
The library is situated in Stamford Road beside our National Museum. There are hundred
thousands of books in the library including valuable reference books, for university students.
Almost all secondary school students are members of the library and they are allowed to borrow
four books at a time.
STATEMENTS
1. They went to the library last month
2. There were a lot of school children in the library
3. They came there on Sunday
4. That library used to have another name
5. It is the most well-known library in the world.
6. It is in front of the Nation Museum
7. There are few books in the library
8. Most of the members of the library are secondary school students
9. They can borrow four books in a school-year.
10. They will come there tomorrow
VI- Give the correct forms of the words in parentheses. (10pts)

1. We have two postal ___________________ a day.(DELIVER)
2. He left the room without ___________________ . (EXPLAIN)
3. Playing tennis is one of his favorite ______________ . (ACT)
4. We started our trip on a beautiful ______________ morning. (SUN)
5. They left the house in a __________________ mess. (FRIGHT)
6. He said “ Good morning” in a most ______________ way.(FRIEND)
7. There is no easy ______________ to this problem.(SOLVE)
8. He always drives more ________________ at night.(CARE)
9. Does this _______________ suit you?(ARRANGE)
10. He is a very _________________ carpenter. (SKILL)
VII- Underline the mistake then correct it. (10pts)

Example: 0. I haven’t saw you for two month 0/ seen
Nam is a student. This year he had a very interested summer. 1/ ________________
holiday. He traveled, with him classmates, to a mountainous area. 2/ ________________
in Hoa Binh province. They gone there to help make a road 3/ ________________
through a forest among two villages. “ It was very difficult 4/ ________________
because there had no water to drink and no shops where we 5/ ________________
could bought food,”said Nam. “ It was very cold and wet 6/ ________________
in the mountains. It is one of the wetter places in the country.” 7/ ________________
Nam stayed in the mountains since six weeks. It was hard work, 8/ ________________
But he says it was the best thing he has ever did. He is hoping 9/ _______________
to return next year to do any more work there 10/ _______________
VIII- Fill in the blank with a suitable word. (10pts)

Learning a language is, in some way, like (1) __________________ how to fly
or play the piano. There (2) _________________ important differences, but there is a very
important similarity. It is this: learning how to do such things needs lots (3) ___________
practice. It is never simply to “know” something. You must be able to “do” things with what (4)
___________ know. For example, it is not enough simply to read a book on (5) ______________
to fly an aeroplane. A (6) ___________ can give you lots of information about how to fly, but if
only read a book and then try to (7) _____________ without a great deal of practice first, you
will crash and kill (8) ____________ . The same is true of (9) ______________ the piano. So you
think it is enough simply to read about it? Can you play the piano without having lots of (10)
_________________ first?
IX- Combine two sentences into one as directed. (5pts)

1. Minh does morning exercises regularly. He wants to be healthy. (so as to)
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. I’m learning English. I want to read book in English. (in order to)
………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. She said nothing. She didn’t want to make him angry. (so as to)
…………………………………………………………………………………………
4.The man was taken to the local hospital. He was injured in the accident. (past participle)
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. The musician is internationally famous. He appeared in the concert last night. (present
participle)
………………………………………………………………………………………….
X- Rewrite these following sentences without changing the meaning. (10pts)

1. No one helped Ba draw that picture.
=> Ba drew........................................................................................................................
2. We have been here since last week.
=> We came.......................................................................................................................
3. It’s one year since I last saw him
=> I haven’t........................................................................................................................
4. Hoa went to school late this morning because of watching TV late last night.
=> .............................................................because ...........................................................
5. He was delighted to receive his aunt’s letter.
=> He was delighted that ………………………………………………………………..
6. Old car tires are recycled to make shoes and sandals.
=> People ………………………………………………………………………………..
7. I’m very sad that I wasn’t accepted in that group.
=> I’m very sad not …………………………………………………………………….
8. Tam doesn’t type as fast as she used to.
=> Tam used …………………………………………………………………………..
9. Lan will be fifteen next week.
=> It is Lan’s ……………………………………………………………………………..
10. How long is it since you used the pen?
=> When ………………………………………………………………………….?
XI- Put the words in the right order to make meaningful sentences. (10pts)
1. stamps / a child / Minh / since / collected / was / has / he.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
2. tomorrow / can / not / we / somewhere / I / so / working / go / am.
……………………………………………………………………………………..
3. back / in / months / England / going / two / are / to / they.
………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. information / entertainment / also / is / TV / only / but / not / bringing .
………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. struggle / on / always / nature / home / life / at / is / the farm / with / a.

……………………………………………………………………………………….
6. community meeting/ They/ organized/ the situation/ discuss/ have/ in order to/ the situation.
...........................................................................................................................................
7. he/ loves/ but/ Ba/ like/ playing/ doesn’t/ glasses/ video games/ gathering.
...........................................................................................................................................
8. close friends/ the same/ Do/ characters/ and/ have/ you/ or/ different/ your. ?
....................................................................................................................................... ?
9. cook/ you’ll/ yourself/ I’m/ have/ but/ dinner/ to/ sorry.
...........................................................................................................................................
10. example sentences/ the words/ They/ remember/ one or two/ the right way/ each new word/
write/ how to use/ with/ in order to/ in.
............................................................................................................................................................
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1. What was the weather like on Wednesday?

3. What did Raquel buy today?

4. How many students are there at the college?

5. What is David going to buy?

A. More B. Much C. Very D. Many

A. finished B. have finished C. are finished D. finishing

PART THREE: READING COMPREHENSION

PART FOUR: WRITING

2. Age / 30 / Mr Smith / write / 2 best selling books.

3. Two girls / have nothing / common.

4. We / stay / sun / such / long time / became sunburned.

5. My boss / get / well / all / employees.

1. What was the weather like on Wednesday?

2. How much did Mark’s pullover cost?

3. What did Raquel buy today?

4. How many students are there at the college?

5. What is David going to buy?

1. A. character B. ache C. channel D. chorus

PART TWO: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

PART THREE: READING COMPREHENSION

PART FOUR: WRITING

I. Nghe Hiểu (0,2 x 10 =2.0 pts)

B. Chia động từ trong ngoặc. (2,0đ)

1. Was English spoken worlwide in the past?

2.Everybody I know like to eat chocolates and ice-cream.

3.Smoking cigarettes are not allowed in this hospital.

4.These bags are too expensive for we to buy at this time .

5.The film is too interesting that I’ve seen it twice.

6.The old man opened the door by his keys.

7. She got up early in order to not be late for school.

9.Would you mind if I turn down the radio?

10.The returned ticket is more expensive than the single one

2.Fishing is my favorite __(RELAX)____ .

3.They only had a day to visit all the tourist _(ATTRACT)__ .

4,The school was _(ORIGINAL)__quite small .

5.It was raining cats and dogs when he _(DEPARTURE)__ .

6.He always gets bad marks because he is a __(CARE) _student.

7.Bell experimented with ways of transmitting _(SPEAK)_over a long distance.

8.How many _(CELEBRATE) ___are there in Viet Nam in a year?

9. No one knows the exact _(DEEP) _of this river .

Question VII . Fill in each space with one suitable preposition.(5pts)

MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 8

THỜI GIAN: 120 PHÚT

C: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: (35 points)

D: READING (20 POINTS)

Part 2: “What do you usually do to celebrate your Tet festival ?”

PHÒNG GD&ĐT THUẬN THÀNH

2. “What.........going to Hanoi tomorrow?”

IV- Give the correct forms of the verbs in parentheses. (10pts)

VI- Give the correct forms of the words in parentheses. (10pts)

VII- Underline the mistake then correct it. (10pts)

VIII- Fill in the blank with a suitable word. (10pts)

IX- Combine two sentences into one as directed. (5pts)

X- Rewrite these following sentences without changing the meaning. (10pts)

5. struggle / on / always / nature / home / life / at / is / the farm / with / a.

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2.Fishing is my favorite (RELAX)__ .