HSG 8 2022

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KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI HUYỆN
LỚP 8 THCS NĂM HỌC 2021 - 2022
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút

Thí sinh khơng sử dụng bất kể tài liệu nào, kể cả từ điển.
Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào đề thi, ghi câu trả lời vào các ô cho sẵn ở cuối các phần.
Riêng phần trắc nghiệm thí sinh chỉ ghi đáp án A, B, C hoặc D vào ơ cho sẵn.
Giám thị khơng giải thích gì thêm.

Điểm của toàn bài thi
(Bằng số)
(Bằng chữ)

Các giám khảo
(Ký và ghi rõ họ tên)
Giám khảo 1:

Số phách
(Do Trưởng Ban chấm thi ghi)

Giám khảo 2:

SECTION A: PHONETICS
Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from others.
1. A. castle
B. whistle
C. hostel
D. listen
2. A. jungle
B. emigrate
C. gallery
D. generous
3. A. neighbor
B. receive
C. weight
D. great
4. A. food
B. mood
C. foot
D. shoot
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A. daughter
B. laughter
C. taught
D. caught
.
Your answers:
1.
2.
3.
4.

5.
SECTION B – VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences.
1. Among the ……......., the Tay people have the largest population.
A. groups
B. majorities
C. ethnic minorities
D. ethnic cultures.
2. The flowers ………….. in the red paper have been sold to a young lady.
A. wrapping
B. wrapped
C. wrap
D. are wrapping
3. Could you ………. me a favor? Please take me to the city.
A. do
B. take
C. make
D. have
4. He can’t earn money ………. he has a job.
A. if
B. until
C. unless
D. without
5. My sister has a ………. baby.
A. two-months old
B. two-month old
C. two-month olds
D. two-months olds
6. On the side of the road, a herd boy was herding …………….
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A. kites
B. hay
C. cattle
D. blackberries
7. “Let it be” is a famous song ……….. It is one of the best works by this band.
A. singing by the Beatles
B. was sung by the Beatles
C. sung by the Beatles
D. sang by the Beatles
8. The new manager explained to the staff that she hoped to ………….. new procedures to
save time and money.
A.manufacture
B. establish
C. control
D. restore
9. They took pride ………… being the best players of the school.
A. in
B. with
C. on
D. for
10. He ……………. to have a very big fortune and a beautiful wife.
A. rumors
B. rumored
C. has rumored
D. was rumored
11. The players were cheered by their …………. as they came out of the pitch.
A. audience
B. supporters

C. viewers
D. public
12. Peter always tells …………… truth. He never tells …………… lies.
A. the- the
B. a- 
C.  - 
D. the -
13. He spent …………… dollars on food and drinks.
A. only few
B. only a few
C. very a few
D. only a little
14. Linda: "Could you turn down the radio, please?"
Henry: " ………..."
A. Yes, I can
B. I am, of course
C. I feel sorry
D. Yes, with pleasure
15. Either John or his friends ………….. in the class now.
A. is
B. are
C. were
D. have been
16. She is wearing a/an …………. ring.
A. expensive nice gold
B. nice gold expensive
C. gold nice expensive
D. nice expensive gold
17. ‘Children in my village often fly their kites in dry rice fields.’ ‘…………..’
A. It’s right up my street!

B. That’s awesome.
C. Exactly what I want.
D. How interesting!
18. Nuclear waste is the pollutant of ……………….
A. air pollution
B. water pollution
C. radioactive pollution
D. soil pollution
19. If someone...……………. into the store, smile and say, “May I help you?”
A. comes
B. came
C. come
D. should come
20. She knows that he worked really .................. this semester.
A. good
B. hardly
C. better
D. hard
Your answers:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
II. Supply the correct word form to complete the passage.
At a meeting held in Oxwell last Thursday evening a wide (1- VARY) .............. of
opinions was expressed on plans to build a large supermarket in the town. A (2DIRECT) ............... of the supermarket group stated that the supermarket would benefit the (3INHABIT) ................ of Oxwell as it would give people more (4- CHOOSE) .................. when
shopping and would lead to a (5- GROW) .............. in the number of jobs available in the
town, which has a high rate of (6- EMPLOY) .......................Although there was (7AGREE) ............on the need for new jobs, some of the those present claimed that the
supermarket would lead to a (8- LOSE) ......... of jobs as small shops, (9- ABLE) ................ to
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compete with supermarket prices, would be forced to close. The final (10DECIDE) .................. on whether or not to build the supermarket will be made next month.
Your answer:
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10.

III.

Complete the sentences with the correct form or tense of the verbs in the box.

respect

wrap

worship

pass

take

reflect

reunit

break

1. She ___________ the present in red paper and tied it with yellow ribbon.
2. All students should ___________ their teachers.
3. The culture of xoe dancing ___________Thai people’s lifestyle and culture.
4. We decided ___________ with tradition and go away for Tet holidays.
5. In my family the tradition that has been ___________ down is eating together every
Sunday.
6. Almost every Vietnamese household sets an altar ___________ their ancestors.
7. It is considered very impolite not _________ off your shoes before entering a house in
Japan.
8. Lots of people come back ___________ their families during Tet holiday

Your answers:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

6.

7.

8.

IV. The following passage contains 11 errors. Find and correct them.
It is a custom in Britain and in most European country to celebrate a person’s birthday.
Members of the family and close friends are supposed being present at the party. If they
couldn’t come, they may send a gift by post. At the birthday party, the person who give
birthday party opens all the gifts in front of all the people present and thank him for the gifts.
The mother usually made a birthday cake, or if she can’t, she may order one from a cake –
shop. A number of candles are placing on top of the cake and would be lighted when the party
starts. The number of the candles is also the old of that person. After the light is off they all
sing a song “Happy birthday to you ….”. Then they play any games or sing or dance together.
Your answers: 0. country -> countries
1
->
6
->
2
->
7

->
3
->
8
->
4
->
9
->
5
->
10.
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SECTION C. READING
I. Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C, or D best fits each space.
WORKING MOTHERS

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Reliable studies have shown that the children of working mothers have no more
problems than children whose mothers stay at home. My personal view is that mothers should
work if they wish.
Some women have invested so much in a career that they cannot (1) ……… to give it
up. Others have to work because of economic (2) …………., and there are also those who are
simply not (3) …………… out to be full – time parents.
There appear to be several options when it (4) …………. to choosing childcare. These
range from child minders through to granny. (5) …………., however, many parents don’t have
any choice; they have to accept anything they can get.
No matter how good the available childcare may be, some children protest if their

parents are not around. This is a(an) (6) …….... normal stage in a child’s development. Babies
over the age of six months become dependent on mum and close family (7) …………… so
make sure that you allow (8) …………time to help your child settle in.
And don’t forget if you want to (9) ………… the best for your children, it’s not the
quantity of time you spend with them, it’s the (10) ……….. that matters.
1. A. bear
B. decide
C. hope
D. expect
2. A. reason

B. duty

C. necessity

D. task

3. A. made

B. cut

C. brought

D. born

4. A. refers

B. concerns

C. turns

D. comes

5. A. In addition

B. In practice

C. In order

D. In contrast

6. A. perfectly

B. extremely

C. probably

D. certainly

7. A. people

B. adults

C. members

D. grown - ups

8. A. little

B. no

C. lots

D. plenty of

9. A. make

B. give

C. have

D. do

10. A. quality

B. attitude

C. behaviour

D. manner

Your answers:
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

II. Read the passage and answer the questions below.
Winter Driving
Winter is dangerous because it’s so difficult to know what is going to happen and
accidents take place so easily. Fog can be waiting to meet you over the top of a hill. Ice might
be hiding beneath the melting snow, waiting to send you off the road. The car coming towards
you may suddenly slide across the road.
Rule Number One for driving on icy roads is to drive smoothly. Uneven movements can
make a car suddenly very difficult to control. So every time you either turn the wheel, touch
the brakes or increase your speed, you must be as gentle and slow as possible. Imagine you are
driving with a full cup of hot coffee on the seat next to you. Drive so that you wouldn’t spill it.
Rule Number Two is to pay attention to what might happen. The more ice there is, the
further down the road you have to look. Test how long it takes to stop by gently braking.
Remember that you may be driving more quickly than you think. In general, allow double your
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normal stopping distance when the road is wet, three times this distance on snow, and even
more on ice. Try to stay in control of your car at all times and you will avoid trouble.

1. What is the writer trying to do the text?
A. complain about bad winter driving.
B. give information about winter weather
C. warn people against driving in winter
D. advise people about safe driving in winter
2. Why would somebody read this text?
A. to find out about the weather
B. for information on driving lessons
C. to learn about better driving
D. to decide when to travel.
3. What does the writer think?
A. People should avoid driving in the snow
B. Drivers should expect problems in winter
C. People drive too fast in winter
D. Winter drivers should use their brakes less
4. Why does the writer talk about a cup of coffee?
A. to explain the importance of smooth movements
B. because he thinks refreshments are important for driver
C. because he wants drivers to be more relaxed
D. to show how it can be spilled.
5. Which traffic sign show the main idea of the text?
A. Drive Carefully – Ice On Road Ahead
B. Reduce Speed Now – Fog Ahead
C. Drive Carefully – Road Repairs Ahead
D. Slow Down – Accident Ahead
Your answers:
1.
2.
3.
4.

5.
III. Read the following text and then choose from the list A-F the best sentence given
below to fill each of spaces. There is one extra sentence which you do not need.
A. But now I realize that he's so hooked on them, he'll even steal from his own mother in order
to pay for the habit.
B. Even if he wanted to, he couldn't - and he doesn't.
C. I often leave it there so that I won't forget it when I go out.
D. He had taken some money out of it and was just about to put it in his pocket.
E. But that isn't all- last Sunday, I got up earlier than usual.
F. But now his work has become so bad that his teachers say that he is just wasting his time
there.
I have recently become very worried about my 15- year old son, Nick. Although he was never
brilliant at school, he always used to get reasonable good marks. (1) .........................
He used to be such a good swimmer that he won several prizes. But now he has given up
training. And instead of the neat clothes he used to wear, all he ever puts on is the same pair of
shabby old jeans and a dirty sweatshirt.
(2) ............... . Nick was in the kitchen. The radio was on so loud that he didn't hear me come
in behind him. My handbag was on the table. (3) ..........................
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We had a terrible row. Finally, he broke down and confessed everything. He has been going
every day to a big amusement arcade near his school and playing electronics games with
names like Space Warrior and Alien Invaders. I had always thought they were harmless.
(4) .........................................
He has promised he won't go there again, but I think he's too addicted to stop.
(5) ................................... . What can I do to help him?
Your answers:
1.
2.

3.
4.
5.
IV. Complete the paragraph below, using ONE word for each gap.
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?
Your answers:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
D. WRITING
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it has the same meaning as the first one.
1. We haven't seen her for a year.
-> The last time .................................................................................
2. Someone stole my bike last night.
-> My bike .......................................................................................

3. Is this the best price you can offer?
-> Can’t you ……………………………………………………….
4. It was so late that nothing could be done.
-> It was too ……………………………………………………….
5. Smoking is not allowed in the house.
-> Would you ……………………………………………………….?
6. He is such a slow speaker that his students get bored.
-> He speaks ……………………………………………………….
7. I was late for the meeting because the traffic was heavy.
-> Because of……............................................................................
8. She said nothing. She didn’t want to make him angry
-> She said nothing.............................................................................
II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five
words, including the word given.
1. It’s impossible for me not to laugh when he starts singing.
-> I can’t ....................................................... when he starts singing.

(help)
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2. I’m going to start playing golf this year.
-> I’m going .................................................................. this year.
3. Mr. Lam teaches English. Mr Hai teaches Math.
-> Mr Lam doesn’t ………………………………Mr Hai

(take)
(subject)

4. “You’d better not lend that man any more money, Mary” - said John. (advised)
-> John ........................................................ that man any more money.
5. She doesn't find her present job very interesting.
-> She..................................................................her present job.

(bored)

III. Write an essay about 180 words on the following topic:
“Helping the poor in Vietnam is everyone’s responsibility. What should students do to help
the poor?”
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