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ĐỀ THI SỐ 01
Môn: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút

ĐỀ 1

LISTENING
I.

Listen to the radio interview about high-achieving teenagers and choose
the best option to complete the sentences.

1.

Many famous and successful teenagers have

.

A. used new technology
B. worked from an early age
C. been inspired by You Tube videos
2.

Some people say Justin Bieber is the most influential person in the world because
.
A. he has had so many number one song
B. he has so many followers on Twitter
C. he is friends with Barack Obama

3.

A negative consequence of fame for Justin Bieber is

.

A. he has very little privacy

B. people get bored of hearing about him
C. people criticise his appearance
4.

Style Rookie

.

A. allowed readers to post pictures of themselves
B. soon had a lot of readers
C. was noticed by Karl Lagerfeld.
5.

When some people didn’t believe her age, Tavi

.

A. was sad and angry at first
B. decided to attack them in return
C. completely ignored them and continued working
6.

Louise thinks

.

A. it’s difficult for Tavi to have a normal life
B. there’s more pressure when you are a writer
C. there’s more pressure when you are a performer.

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II.

Which sentences are true about memorization? Listen to the radio interview
about improving your memory and circle four correct answers.

A.

We all use memory in the same way.

B.

We learn to use our memory as soon as we are born.

C.

There are two different forms of memorisation.

D.

We are taught how to improve our memory in history lessons.

E.

Writing shopping list can improve your memory.

F.

Teaching helps us to memorise.

G.

We can train our brains to be more effective.

H.

We can only use one image at a time as an aid to memorisation.

III.

Listen and write one word to fill the gaps.

1.

The teacher tells the students to pay

to what she is saying.

2.

For some people, what they do after school

on their exam results.

3.

Students with mostly A answers have a good

towards studying.

4.

Students with mostly B answers can improve and
students.

5.

If ‘C’ students don’t change, they might leave school without any

excellent
.

PHONETICS
I.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
rest of the group. # page “Học với Otto Channel”#

1. A. breather

B. feather

C. heather

D. leather

2. A. audible

B. audience

C. laundry

D. draughty

3. A. vessel

B. passion

C. impression

D. pressure

II.

Choose the word whose stress is different from the rest of the group.

4. A. influential

B. creative

C. introduction

D. university

5. A. significant

B. believable

C. committee

D. quantity

LEXICAL AND GRAMMAR
I.

Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence.

1.

I’d like to take this

of wishing you all the best of luck with your exams.

A. chance

B. possibility

2.

D. opportunity

They said they had the European rights for the product but it was a lie. They were
acting under false
.
A. pretences

3.

C. occasion

B. eel

C. egg

D. wool

Although he has been dead for many years, Elvis Presley is a person
many people continue to be interested.
A. in that

B. in whom

C. whom

D. in him

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4.

5.
6.

7.

When asked
having done so.

she has interviewed with other companies, she denied

A. when

B. whenever

“There’s a car coming!”

“

A. Attention!

C. Look out!

B. Watch!

”
D. Take guard!

A. make ends meet

B. call it a day

C. tighten the belt

D. break the ice

Jackson was trying to

another cyclist when he crashed.
B. overcome

C. overtake

D. overcharge

Before railways were built, many goods were carried on
A. channel

9.

D. whether

My mother had to work 12 hours a day in a factory just to

A. overpass
8.

C. while

You

B. water

C. river

D. canals

have told me that my skirt was split!

A. needn’t

B. must

C. all

D. might

10. I know this is a big disappointment but I don’t take it to
A. heart

B. mind

C. soul

D. spirit

II.

Use the verbs in brackets in the correct tense or form.



It’s vitally important that the order (1. CANCEL)



I think his book will become a best seller when (2. PUBLISH)



The symphonies (3. COMPOSE)



“I had to walk home because my bike was broken.”
“You (4. TELL)

III.

immediately

by Moza are wonderful.

you a lift.”

me, I (5. GIVE )

Supply the correct form of the word in capital letter

1.

She often explains her ideas with (CLEAR)

2.

Without (IMAGINE)

3.

Your constant criticism has (DIE)

4.

The successful candidate will have superb (LEAD)

5.

He felt very (COURAGE)
again.

6.

The teacher warned the children that if they (BEHAVE)
they’d be punished.

7.

Librarians spend a lot of time (CLASS)

8.

A list of (COME)

9.

I was so angry that I was (SPEAK)

, you can hardly become a writer.
to apologize.
skills.

when he saw he had failed the exam
again,
books.

events will be posted on the notice board.

10. Have you read the latest (REVEAL)

about Madonna’s private life.

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Find and correct mistake in each following sentence. # page “Học với Otto
Channel”#

IV.

Mistake
1.

Two days ago, the weather forecast warned us
that a tornado is coming.

2.

For centuries, music have played acoustical
guitars, which produce sound from the vibration
of the strings.

3.

The earliest steam-driven vehicles produced

great amount of noise.

4.

Halley’s Comet is coming back in 2062 after it
will complete another orbit.

5.

Reading several books on that subject, Bill
considered himself an expert.

Correction

READING
I.

Fill in each numbered blank with ONE appropriate word

You not only laugh more when you are relaxed, but you (1)
relax when you laugh, and it has (2)
found that when you’re on holiday it is easier to do both.
But for (3)
people laughter is not just a pleasure, it
is a (4)
of fighting illness. Some hospitals have
begun to bring in clowns to relieve the silent, depressing
atmosphere, especially in children’s wards.
This scheme is called “Medical Smile” and it helps sick
children in a way that doctors, with all (5)

knowledge, can’t do. The effect of the clowns is more (6)
psychological. Laughter helps strengthen the immune system
- that is, the part of our bodies (7)
fight
off disease. We take (8)
more oxygen when we
laugh, and our heartbeat slows down.
Hospital clowns are becoming more and more popular because of the positive effects
they have. They both relieve depression, which tends to (9)
illness
worse, and give people the will to (10)
their illnesses themselves.
II.

Read the following passage and choose the best word for each blank.

Over the last few centuries, great (1)
have been made in the field of medicine.
More treatments have become available, so that a range of illness can be (2)
and the life (3)
of people in developed countries has extended. It is still a matter
of debate, however, whether governments should focus on prevention or cure.

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Nowadays the media is used to promote a (4)
approach to preserving health.
In the other words, people are encouraged to look after not only their bodies, but also
their mental and emotional (5)
. We have had anti-smoking campaigns and
advice on nutrition for decades, and many people have quit their nicotine habit or
reduce their fat intake. Thus, there has been some decline in lung and heart disease.
The government also supports childhood (6)
programmes.
Thus,
few
children suffer from previously fatal illness such as rubella or hepatitis B. Now we also
have leaflets available in doctor’s waiting room on relaxation techniques to reduce
stress. Alongside these are posters recommending how much exercise should be
taken.
However, when it comes to most forms of cancer and inherited genetic disorders, the
only option available is treatment and so it is vital that governments continue to (7)
research into medication. More effective pain (8)
and drugs with
fewer (9)
effects should be available to all citizens, not just to the minority
who can afford the prices that (10)
companies charge. Prevention only
works when a person has active control over the way their body functions.
1.

A. stage

B. advances

C. results

D. answers

2.

A. healed

B. cured

C. dealt

D. aided

3.

A. expansion

B. longevity

C. period

D. expectancy

4.

A. holistic

B. conservation

C. supplementary

D. detailed

5.

A. aspects

B. situation

C. well-being

D. background

6.

A. injection

B. antidote

C. antibiotics

D. immunization

7.

A. pay

B. fun

C. donate

D. afford

8.

A. delay

B. relief

C. support

D. assistance

9.

A. side

B. extra

C. margin

D. down

10.

A. chemistry

B. pharmaceutical C. medicinal

III.

D. surgical

Read the passage and choose the best answers to questions below. # page
“Học với Otto Channel”#

Since the world has become industrialized, there has been an increase in the number
of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction.
Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles
in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300 and by the
year 2025, their population is estimated to be down to zero.
What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that
this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by
poachers who, according to some sources, are not
interested in material gain but in personal gratification. This
is an example of the callousness that is part of what is
causing the problem of extinction.

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Animals like the Bengal tigers, as well as other endangered species, are a valuable
part of the world’s ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must be
enacted to ensure their survival, and the survival of our planet.
Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some
countries, in order to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to
animal reserves. They, then charge admission to help defray the costs of maintaining
the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support. With
the money they get, they can invest equipment and patrols to protect the animals.
Another solution that is an attempt to stem the tide of animal extinction is an
international boycott of products made from endangered species. This seems fairly
effective, but will not by itself, prevent animals from being hunted and killed.
1.

2.

What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The bengal tiger

C. Endangered species

B. International boycotts

D. Problem with industrialization

The word “callousness” in the first paragraph could be best replaced by which
of the following?

A. indirectness

3.

4.

B. independence

C. incompetence

D. insensitivity

The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast

.

A. a problem and a solution

C. a comparison and a contrast

B. a statement and an illustration

D. a specific and general information

What does the word “This” in the first paragraph refers to?
A. Endangered species that are increasing
B. Bengal tigers that are decreasing
C. Poachers who seeks personal gratification
D. Sources that may not be accurate

5.

Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude?
A. forgiving

B. concerned

C. vindictive

D. surprised

WRITING
I.

Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the
same as the sentence printed before it. # page “Học với Otto Channel”#

1.

Nobody knows what caused the collapse of the building.

→

It’s ................................................................................................................

2.

Were Mike not as affluent a man, Ann wouldn’t be dating him.

→

But................................................................................................................

3.

When I made my suggestion, he laughed.

→

He greeted ...................................................................................................

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4.

Jane enjoys looking after young children very much.

→

Jane gets .....................................................................................................

5.

We have no seats left for the concert on December 14th.

→

All the ...........................................................................................................

6.

Mary knew what the answer was after reading the book.

→

By the time ...................................................................................................

7.

The people who were at the meeting will say nothing to the press.

→

Nobody .........................................................................................................

8.

You must never mention this to him.

→

Under ...........................................................................................................

9.

His efforts to find a solution didn’t deserve such savage criticism.

→

He shouldn’t .................................................................................................

10. She took extra night classes, so as not to have to repeat the course.
→
II.

She avoided .................................................................................................
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
one. Do not change the word given. # page “Học với Otto Channel”#

1.

Don’t run away with the idea that this job is easy. (CONCLUSION)

→

Don’t .............................................................................................................

2.

They say the ice in Antarctica is getting thinner all the time. (SAID)

→

The ice .........................................................................................................

3.

It was wrong of you not to tell me that information. (KEPT)

→

You should ...................................................................................................

4.

We managed to escape just before the whole building caught on fire. (HAD)

→

No ................................................................................................................

5.

The coach’s tactics were directly responsible for the team’s defeat.
(CONSEQUENCE)

→

The team’s ...................................................................................................

III.

Essay
Some students prefer to study alone. Others prefer to study with a group of
students. Which do you prefer?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Write an essay in about 120-150 words to express your ideas.

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ĐỀ THI SỐ 02
Môn: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút

ĐỀ 2

LISTENING
I.

Circle the correct information about each invitation.

1.

A. Lynne refuses Dave’s invitation.

3.

5.

2.

A. Paula already has plans.

B. The invitation is for Saturday.

B. They will meet at the bookstore.

C. Lynne will meet Dave’s parents
on Saturday.

C. The invitation is for Friday.

A. Ron accepts the invitation.

4.

A. There will be free drinks and food.

B. Ron has to study for a big exam.

B. Rose refuses the invitation.

C. Ron has to work late.

C. Rose doesn’t think it will be fun

A. They will go downtown after
class.
B. They both hate listening to
music.

6.

A. The invitation is for Sunday.
B. George likes those kinds of shows.
C. They will go to the show in the
morning.

C. The invitation is for next month.
II.

Listen and fill in the blank with a suitable word you hear.

Many (1)
The (3)

believe blood types are linked to (2)
.
started in 1927 by Takeji Furukawa. He came up with the (4)
after working in a high school Takeji was not a (5)
, but his
theory was popular news. Then, in the 1970s, a (6)
wrote
books
about the idea. The books were well- known There is no scientific (7)
supporting the idea that blood types are (8)
to personalities. But the idea is
still (9)
in Japan, and that is why ninety percent of Japanese people know
their blood type.
VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I.

Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
others. # page “Học với Otto Channel”#

1.

A. great

B. bread

C. break

D. veil

2.

A. foreign

B. continent

C. scholarship

D. almost

3.

A. painted

B. looked

C. jumped

D. missed

4.

A. boot

B. shoot

C. good

D. food

5.

A. species

B. pollute

C. accept

D. receipt

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II.

Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others.

6.

A. gravity

B. deposit

C. pyramid

D. colorful

7.

A. industrial

B. exhibition

C. preparation

D. decoration

8.

A. brilliant

B. insect

C. lunar

D. proceed

9.

A. reference

B. important

C. refusal

D. decision

10.

A. curriculum

B. tropical

C. historical

D. grammatical

III.

Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.

1.

She is not

to be at home until six.

A. likely

B. sure

2.

Could you get an extra
A. bar

3.

The human brain

5.
6.

7.

B. it makes up

C. makes it up

D. makes up

C. fact

.

Katie really

her mother. She has got the same character.

A. takes after

B. takes up

C. takes in

D. deed
D. takes on

Some of the passengers spoke to reporters about their
plane.

in

A. knowledge

D. event

She tries to set

B. experience

C. occasion

the

burning

an hour a week for practice.
B. down

C. aside

D. in

stay the night if it’s too difficult to get home.
Robert and his wife

10. Each of the guests
A. are given



only two percent of an adult's body weight.

B. reality

A. came round

IV.

D. packet

A. practice

A. At all costs
9.

C. carton

We have worked out the plan and now we must put it into

A. about
8.

D. certain

of milk for me, please?

B. slice

A. which makes up
4.

C. possible

B. By all means

C. In all

D. On the whole

to my house for tea yesterday evening.
B. came about

C. came down

D. came away

a bunch of flowers.
B. is given

C. were given

D. give

Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets to complete the
following sentences. # page “Học với Otto Channel”#
Can you tell me when the bus for Ho Chi Minh City (1. LEAVE)

?

At 8 every morning.


This is the first time I (2. READ)
an English novelist.

a novel (3. WRITE)

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

I (4. SIT)



I don’t believe it! It’s three in the morning and that party still (6. NOT FINISH)
.



Two miles (7. BE)



Don’t call him at 2.30 p.m. He (8. INTERVIEW)
time.

job applicants at that



I didn’t do the test well. I (9. PREPARE)
home.

it



I don’t mind her (10. APPOINT)

V.

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words in capital letters.

down for a rest while my bike (5. REPAIR)

.

enough for her to go jogging every morning.

very

carefully

at

above me.

From what we had read in the (1. ADVERTISE)
, it promise to be
the holiday of a lifetime – not only a quality hotel in a top (2. SEA)
resort, but also (3. SURPRISE)
cheap with it! We should have known
it was too good to be true! We arrived at the airport to discover we only had (4. STAND)
tickets and there was no guarantee we would be flying. Luckily, two
places became free at the last minute and we took off. The flight lasted at least (5.
TWO)
as long as it should have and by the time we arrived, we were

both feeling rather (6. POOR)
, probably because of the dubious inflight meal we had had. We were met by our guide, who seemed (7. LANGUAGE)
incompetent and understood very little of what we said to him. Instead
of the hotel we had seen in the photograph back home, he took us to a squalid little
guesthouse much (8. FAR)
away from the resort than we were
expecting. We wanted to explain that there had been a (9. DREAD)
mistake but it was (10. USE)
trying to complain – nobody could
understand us.
VI.

Each of the following sentences contains one error. Find and correct it. #
page “Học với Otto Channel”#
Mistake

1.

The King was too happy that he decided to build
a pagoda of lotus shape over water.

2.

If I knew you were coming, I would have met
you at the airport.

3.

The effectiveness of learning with computers
depend on some factors.

4.

For such an experience and able teacher,
discipline was not a problem.

5.

Never before have so many people in the
United States interested in soccer.

Correction

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READING
I.

Read the following passage and choose the word (A, B, C or D) to complete
each blank. # page “Học với Otto Channel”#

“My home is in the air – I do an enormous amount of traveling. It is a fast life and (1)
of work, but I like it and that is the only way (2)
me. Everything is tiring
– music, traveling – but what can I do? I am not (3)
to complaining. It is
hard to imagine now (4)
I will ever be very long in one place. My home town is on
the Caspian Sea. There is sea, wind, sun and (5)
(many tourists and hotels. I
have my own flat with four or five rooms, but I am seldom there. If I am there for a day
or two I prefer to (6)
with my mother and grandmother. They live in a small
house, (7)
it is very comfortable and my mother cooks for me. I like good,
simple food. I have no wife, no brothers or sisters and my father (8)
when
I
was seven. He was an engineer and I don’t (9)
him very well. He liked music
very much and wanted me to (10)
a musician.”

II.

1.

A. most

B. full

C. complete

D. more

2.

A. for

B. to

C. in

D. by

3.

A. wanted

B. taken

C. used

D. known

4.

A. and

B. so

C. while

D. that

5.

A. far

B. too

C. much

D. more

6.

A. stay

B. go

C. do

D. spend

7.

A. but

B. since

C. even

D. which

8.

A. killed

B. gone

C. passed

D. died

9.

A. know

B. remember

C. remind

D. see

10.

A. become

B. turn

C. develop

D. grow

Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

The culture of Vietnam is one of the oldest in the Southeast Asia region. Although
Vietnam lies geographically in Southeast Asia, long periods of Chinese domination and
influence has resulted in the emergence of many East Asian characteristics in
Vietnamese culture, and generally Vietnam is said to be a part of the East Asian
cultural sphere, known widely as Chinese cultural sphere. Despite considerable foreign
influence, Vietnamese people have managed to retain many distinct customs. While
Chinese culture has the largest influence on traditional Vietnamese culture, there is
also a much smaller influence from the Cham and later Western cultures, most notably
of France, Russia and the United States.
In term of prehistory, most Vietnamese historians consider the ancient Dong Son
Culture to be one of the defining aspects of early Vietnamese civilization. Vietnam’s
population in 2006 was 84,402,966, with a population density of 253 people per km 2.
Most people live in or near the densely populous Red River or Mekong deltas. Due to

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the nation’s southward expansion throughout its history, along with the different climate
and environment met by the settlers as they moved further south, slightly different
regional cultures began to emerge, most notably between Northern and Southern
Vietnam.
1.

The culture of Vietnam
A. is the youngest in Asia
B. does not get any Asian characteristics
C. was influenced by that of China
D. was greatly dominated by that of Western

2.

3.

Which culture has not affected the Vietnamese one?
A. of the United States

B. of the United Kingdom

C. of Russia

D. of France

Vietnamese people
A. cannot keep their own culture in their daily life
B. have many diverse nation customs
C. highly appreciate the Western influence on their culture

D. failed to retain the native customs

4.

Through history, Vietnam expended to the
A. south

5.

B. north

C. east

D. west

Which statement is true?
A. The North and the South of Vietnam have the same regional cultures.
B. The Mekong delta is more populous than the Red River one.
C. Red River delta is densely populous.
D. Vietnamese people do not like living in the deltas.

III.

Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage.
Travelling to all corners of the world is (1)
easier and easier. We live (2)
a global village,
but how well do we know and understand each other?
Here is (3)
simple test. Imagine you have

arranged a meeting at 4 p.m. What time should you expect
your foreign business colleagues to arrive? If they are
German, they ‘ll be exactly (4)
time.
If they are American, they ‘ll probably be 15 minutes early.
If they are British, they be 15 minutes (5)
,
and you should allow up to an hour for the Indians.
Therefore, these are some small advice in (6)
not
to behave badly abroad.

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In France you shouldn’t sit down in a cafard until you are shaken hands with everyone
you know. In Afghanistan you’d better spend at last 5 minutes (7)
hello. In
Pakistan you mustn’t wink. It is offensive. In the Middle East you must never use the
left hand for greeting, eating, drinking or smoking. Also, you should care not to admire
(8)
in your host’s home. They will feel that they have to give it to you. In

Russia you must match your hosts drink for drink or they will think you are unfriendly.
In Thailand you should clasp your hands (9)
and lower your head and your
eyes when you greet someone. In America you should eat your hamburger with both
hands and as quickly as (10)
. You shouldn’t try to have a conversation
until it is eaten.
WRITING
I.

Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean the same as those
printed before. # page “Học với Otto Channel”#

1.

My brother studies now harder than he used to.

→

My brother ....................................................................................................

2.

Please don’t ask me that question.

→

I’d rather .......................................................................................................

3.

I last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City.

→

I haven’t ......................................................................................................

4.

John only understood very little what the teacher said.

→

John could hardly .......................................................................................

5.

Tom will be twenty next week.

→

It’s Tom’s .....................................................................................................

6.

She is fond of her nephew although he behaves terribly.

→

She is fond of her nephew in .......................................................................

7.

“Could I borrow five pounds from you, Jane?” asked Nick.

→

Nick asked Jane if ......................................................................................

8.

He didn’t hurry, so he missed the bus.

→

If .................................................................................................................

9.

The train takes longer than the plane.

→

The plane ...................................................................................................

10. I don’t suppose you have change for 2 pounds, do you?
→

Do you happen ...........................................................................................

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II.

Use the given suggestions to complete sentences.

1.

About five million/ bottle/ champagne/ produced/ France/ next year/.

→

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

2.

I/ now/ tired/ since/I /stay/ late/ do/ homework/.

→

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

3.

That/ one/ most/ interesting/ books/I/ read/.

→

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

4.

Know/ how/ use/ computer/ very important/ nowadays/.

→

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

5.

He/ show/ photograph/ hotel/ stay/ holiday/.

→

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

6.

The watch / which / mother / give / me / last week / be / valuable / present.

→

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

7.

Since / beginning / course / she / never / late / school.

→

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

8.

My friend David / cannot / get / used / have meals / with chopsticks.

→

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

9.

Passover / celebrate / every / country / world?

→

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

10. We / be / close friend / because / have / many things / common.
→
III.

.....................................................................................................................
Use the given word to write the second sentence in such a way that it is as
similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do not change the
form of the given word. # page “Học với Otto Channel”#

1.

There’s hardly anything he doesn’t know about whales. (KNOWS)

→

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

2.

He enjoys walking in the rain. (PLEASURE)

→

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

3.

Joanne has a rather unsatisfactory relationship with her sisters. (GET)

→

Joanne .........................................................................................................

4.

The committee decided that the crash was not the pilot’s fault. (BLAME)

→

The committee .............................................................................................

5.

If we tried to force him to repay the debt, we would be wasting of time. (POINT)

→

There was ....................................................................................................

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PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO

ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 8

OTTO CHANNEL

ĐỀ THI SỐ 03
Môn: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút

ĐỀ 3

LISTENING
I.

You are going to listen to a conversation between Carl and Pancho, then
choose the best answer.

1.

Where is Pancho from?
A. Paraguay

2.

5.

D. Vietnam

B. 12

C. 13

D. 14

C. Farmer

D. Police officer

What is his father's job?
A. Taxi driver

4.

C. Portugal

How many brothers and sisters does Pancho have?
A. 11

3.

B. Peru

B. Dentist

What does his mother do?
A. She owns a beauty salon

B. She runs a small family store

C. She works at a bread shop

D. She works in a factory

Which thing does Pancho NOT say?
A. His brothers and sisters help his mom
B. His mom sells food like eggs and sugar
C. His mother enjoys her job very much
D. His father works hard to support the family

II.

Listen to the text and write down the missing words or numbers. (15 points).

Hi, I'm Conrad and I'm going to talk about (1)
. This first sport was invented
by a Canadian man, although most people believe it was invented by an American. In
this sport you need at least (2)
players on each team and the goal is to
shoot a ball into a basket or hoop. In this next sport, there are usually ten rounds. Each
round is three (3)
long. It's man versus man and they are both fighting using
just their (4)
This next sport is in a (5)
It's also a very fast-paced sport where swimmers
are swimming back and forth, also throwing a ball into a net. In this sport lots of things
happen under (6)
that the referee cannot see. It's a very tough sport to play.
This next sport is on a (7)
There is a little white plastic ball that moves very,
very quickly. In Japan there is a famous little girl who plays this sport. Her name is
'love' in English.
This next sport was invented in England. It requires eleven players on each (8)

In this sport you cannot use your hands unless you're the goalie or (9)

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And the last sport I'll talk about also happens in the water. This sport is one of the most
(10)
sports for the summer Olympics. In this sport, there are four main
strokes, and 'crawl' is the most common.
PRONUNCIATION
Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced
differently from the rest. # page “Học với Otto Channel”#
1.

A. resources

B. beaches

C. lakes

D. oranges

2.

A. school

B. balloon

C. flood

D. moon

3.

A. collection

B. question

C. nation

D. inspiration

4.

A. turn

B. burn

C. curtain

D. bury

5.

A. naked

B. looked

C. missed

D. worked

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in the
following questions.
1.

A. argument

B. reject

C. attract

D. install

2.

A. librarian

B. religious

C. commercial

D. Japanese

3.

A. technology

B. activity

C. experience

D. presentation

4.

A. informality

B. entertainment

C. situation

D. appropriate

5.

A. experience

B. cosmetics

C. economics

D. fertility

LEXICO – GRAMMAR
I.

Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following
sentences.

1.

Much of what he said had little

to the issue we were discussing.

A. accordance

C. concern

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

B. involvement

D. relevance

The restless lion kept pacing

along the front of its cage.

A. back and fort

B. up and down

C. on and off

You can have

for the meals during your package vacation.

A. vouchers

B. tags

C. checks

A new motorcycle model has just been
B. designed

C. launched

Why don’t you

a go?

- It’s not difficult!

A. do

B. have

C. set

A. backed out

D. records

on the Internet.

A. delivered

The Prime Minister has
days ago.

D. back and out

D. exploited
D. make

from the dogmatic position he adopted a few

B. backed down

C. backed up

D. backed on

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7.

At the South Pole

, the coldest and most desolate region on Earth.

A. Antarctica lies where

B. Antarctica lies and

C. where Antarctica lies

D. lies Antarctica

8.

in the diet is especially important for vegetarians.
A. Enough protein is obtained

B. Obtaining enough protein

C. They obtain enough protein

D. By obtaining enough protein

9.

over long distances is a fact.
A. That electricity can be transmitted

B. That electricity transmitting

C. That electricity

D. That can be transmitted

10. Don’t leave paraffin heaters in a draught or where they’re
A. dangerously knocked over

B. in danger knocked over

C. in danger of being knocked over

D. in danger of knocking over

11. My father took
A. chance

of the fine weather to a day’s work in his garden.
B. advantage

C. interest

12. By 2050, medical technology

many diseases.

A. has conquered

B. will conquer

C. will have conquered

D. is conquering

13. I realized
A. sooner or later
14.

D. charge

that he was a thief.
B. all along

C. at the beginning D. eventually

his assistance in those days, I would not be so successful now.
A. If it had not for

B. Had it not been for

C. If there were not

D. Unless I had

15. They thought they could deceive me but they were wrong. I could
A. see them off

B. see off them

C. see through them

D. see them through

.

16. Janet will see you if you use the computer without permission. She has eyes like
a
.
A. hawk

B. bird

17. My sister remained very calm. She

C. goose

D. fox

.

A. kept her temper

B. kept her soul

C. kept her head

D. lost her head

18. A network of railroads to unite the continent and encourage Western settlement
before the Civil War by Asa Whitney.
A. when proposed

B. to propose

C. was proposed

D. a proposal

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19. Farmers are at the
A. change

of the bad weather that can destroy their crop.
B. influence

20. He showed his
A. distaste
II.

C. force

D. mercy

for the TV programme by switching it off.
B. discontent

C. annoyance

D. boredom

Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the space.

It was not so long ago that we dealt with colleagues through face-to-face interaction
and with counterparts and customers by phone or letter. But the world of
communication has (1. GO)
a dramatic transformation, not all for the
good. Email, while (2. DOUBT)
a swift means of communication providing
your server is fully (3. FUNCTION)

and that the address you have
contains no (4. ACCURATE)
has had a (5. SIGNIFY)
effect on
certain people's, both at home and in business. For these people, the use of email has
become (6. RESIST)
addictive to the extent that it is (7. THREAD)
their mental and physical health. Addicts spend their day (8.
COMPULSION)
checking for email and have a (9. TEND)
to
panic if their server goes down. It is estimated that one in six people spend four hours
a day sending and receiving messages the equivalent to more than two working days
a week. The negative effect on (10. PRODUCE)
is something employers
are well aware of.
III.

Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable preposition. #
page “Học với Otto Channel”#

1.

I have already told Tim that I won’t go to Spain with him, but he still trying to talk
me
.

2.

receipt of your instructions, I immediately sent a telex message to

Algeria.

3.

Grandfather must be tired. He’s nodding

4.

The applause died

5.

He accepted my advice

reservation.

6.

Our students are orientated

the science subjects.

7.

Cheques should be made

to Wellington.

8.

I’m in no hurry. I’ll hang
here until you’re ready.

9.

She is Polish
birth,
but she has French nationality.

in his chair.

after 5 minutes.

10. Your plan doesn’t allow
changes in the weather.

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READING
I.

Fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable word.
HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE COLLEAGUES

The worst sins that office workers can commit in the eyes of colleagues are interrupting
people on the phone, talking loudly in front of someone’s desk and arriving late (1)
a meeting. It is almost (2)
bad to eat at your desk, make
personal phone calls or leave coffee cups (3)
around, according to Bodytalk,
a guide published by the Industrial Society, (4)
lists the 30 traits most likely to
annoy colleagues.
High on the list are signing on at someone else’s computer terminal (5)
signing off afterwards, messing up the photocopier by jamming the paper or leaving it
set to produce multiple copies. Reading newspaper, doodling, chewing gum, keeping
cuddly toys or ornaments on your desk, and putting up postcards or supposedly witty
slogan (6)
invite disapproval. Also unpopular are (7)
who
never fetch a colleague a drink from the machine, or who (8)
to hold the lift
door open when others are approaching. (9)
conduct, according to the
guide’s author, Judi James, not only gives you an unprofessional image but is
downright anti-social and could result (10)
dismissal.
II.

Fill the gaps in the passage by choosing the best phrases from A-M.

A few years ago one enlightened city decided to ease traffic congestion by (1)
. People would just take a bike, ride it to where they were going and leave it (2)
. The trouble was the citizens naturally found it (3)
to
have
their own free bicycle and (4)
.
That slight detail of human nature apart, it was a good idea and (5)
.
electric cars buzzing round the streets of La Rochelle in France are seen (6)
and, it is clamed, will make it easier (7)
within the city centre.

The

The idea is based on the belief that people like their own space, the freedom to drive
a vehicle themselves (8)
. It’s also based on the fact that cars in towns usually
carry just one person. In effect, it’s (9)
. At the moment, it’s a slightly utopian
view but the concept has grown (10)
.
A. to end the use of private cars

B. rather than crowd on to a bus or train

C. to encourage their use

D. stock swiftly dwindled

E. out of a practical study

F. for someone else to use

G. even more convenient

H. supplying sufficient communal bicycles

I. taking the place of bicycles

J. a sort of do-it-yourself taxi

K. as a supplement to conventional cars

L. instead of car

M. it’s now the basic of a new scheme

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III.

Read the following passage and choose the word A, B, C, or D to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions. # page “Học với Otto
Channel”#

One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a
monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C.
Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly
wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of
stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways
and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world.
The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and
west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and
great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on
astronomical observations.
Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many
intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of
timeline of events – past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted
and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future
generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have
supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate
it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past.
Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to
any known today?
1.

What has research of the base revealed?
A. there are cracks in the foundation
B. Tomb robbers have stolen the Pharaoh’s body
C. The lines represent important events

D. A superior race of people built in

2.

Extraterrestrial beings are

.

A. very strong workers

B. astronomers in the ancient times

C. researchers in Egyptology

D. living beings from other planets

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3.

What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages?

A. To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly
B. To permit the high priests to pray at night
C. To enable the Pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife
D. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the
pharaoh

4.

5.

The word “feat” in the first paragraph is closet in meaning to
A. accomplishment

B. Appendage

C. festivity

D. structure

.

What do the intersecting lines in the base symbolize?
A. Architects’ plan for the hidden passages
B. Pathways of the great solar bodies
C. Astrological computations
D. Dates of important events taking place throughout time

6.

In the second passage, the word ‘prophesied’ is closest in meaning to

A. affiliated

7.

B. precipitated

C. terminated

.

D. foretold

What is the best title for the passage?
A. Symbolism of the Great Pyramid
B. Problems with the Construction of the Great Pyramid
C. Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza
D. Exploration of the Burial Chamber of Cheops

8.

On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculations?
A. Observation of the celestial bodies
B. Advanced technology
C. Advanced tools of measurement
D. knowledge of the earth’s surface

9.

Why was the Great Pyramid constructed?
A. As a solar observatory

B. As a religious temple

C. As a tomb for the Pharaoh

D. as an engineering feat

10. Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one of the seven wonders of the
world?
A. it is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points of the compass and contains
many prophecies
B. It was selected of the tomb of Pharaoh Cheops
C. It was built by a super race
D. It is very old

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IV.

Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete each numbered gap in
the passage below. # page “Học với Otto Channel”#

CARNIVOROUS PLANTS

All plants rely on nutrients taken from the soil in order to survive. However, in areas
where the soil does not contain enough (1)
nutrients, some plants have adapted
to (2)
their diets from another source: living organisms. Though they are few
in number, carnivorous plants are (3)
fascinating beings that “eat” anything
from one-celled organisms to insects in order to survive. They are commonly found in
marshlands. Carnivorous plants feature one of several types of “traps” to ensnare prey,
which they consume to make up for nutrients that may be missing from the soil. While
there are over 400 species of carnivorous plants in the world today, some are more (4)
than others.
The most well-known of these plants are the snap traps,
which include the Venus flytrap. Snap traps are easily
identified by their leaves, which are separated into two
lobes that have the ability to fold together. Inside the
lobes, the surface is covered with tiny hairs that are (5)
to movement. When the plant’s prey brushes
against the hairs, it triggers a closing mechanism that
rapidly brings the two lobes together, trapping the prey
(6)
inside. The response of the traps is
phenomenal (7)
speed: the time between
triggering the hairs and snapping shut is less than a
second.
As the prey struggles inside the trap, it only triggers more hairs, causing the leaves to
tighten their (8)

. The plant then secrets liquid chemicals from special
glands into the trap to dissolve the prey and absorb all of its nutrients. Besides the
Venus flytrap, only one other type of snap trap exists today, (9)
to
as
the
waterwheel plant. The two share a common ancestor and differ only in a few ways. For
instance, the waterwheel is an aquatic plant, while the flytrap is exclusively terrestrial.
In addition, the flytrap feeds primarily on arthropods like spiders, while the waterwheel
lives (10)
simple invertebrates, like certain types of plankton.
1.

A. critical

B. vital

C. crucial

D. indispensable

2.

A. modify

B. enlarge

C. augment

D. supplement

3.

A. nonetheless

B. though

C. contradictorily

D. yet

4.

A. prevalent

B. current

C. domineering

D. prevailing

5.

A. vulnerable

B. liable

C. prone

D. sensitive

6.

A. closely

B. securely

C. irreplaceably

D. steadily

7.

A. in accordance with

B. in preference to C. in regard to

D. on merits of

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8.

A. fist

B. hold

C. seizure

D. grip

9.

A. denoted

B. referred

C. indicated

D. implicated

B. onto

C. though

D. with

10. A. off
WRITING
I.

Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original
sentence, but using the word given. The word must not be altered in any
way.

1.

The new lecturer was unpopular with his students. (TAKE)

→

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

2.

John decided that an actor's life was not of him. (CUT)

→

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

3.

The number of people out of work has been going down little by little. (GRADUAL)

→

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

4.

I really want to see her again. (DYING)

→

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

5.

What did his silence mean? (SIGNIFICANCE)

→

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

II.

Essay

The idea of going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many people.
But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of
the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture.
To what extent do you agree or disagree this statement?
Give reasons for your answer.

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