TUYỂN TẬP ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI HSG TIẾNG ANH LỚP 8 NĂM 2023

PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
NC

ĐỀ THI GIAO LƯU HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 8

Môn: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
(Đề có 06 trang)
SECTION 1. PHONETICS
I. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of
the rest by writing your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the numbered box. (10 points)
1. A. study
B. music
C. funny
D. subject
2. A. theatre
B. bathing
C. breathe
D. southern
3. A. ancient
B. special
C. ocean
D. receive
4. A. particular
B. participate
C. marketing
D. regarding
5. A. code
B. rode
C. modest
D. mode

II. Choose the letter (A, B, C or D) next to the word whose main stress is placed
differently from the others. (10 points)
1. A. surprise
B. escape
C. machine
D. offer
2. A. representative
B. vocabulary
C. anniversary
D. personality
3. A. appliance
B. activity
C. adventure
D. average
4. A. enthusiasm
B. punctuality
C. anniversary
D. multicultural
5. A. suffer
B. differ
C. prefer
D. offer
SECTION 2. LEXICO-GRAMMAR
I. Choose the letter (A, B, C, or D) as the best answer to complete the following sentences.
(50 points)
1. We have decided to …… the money for the local secondary school.
A. beg
B. collect
C. raise
D. rise

2. We hope that the students themselves will enjoy taking ……… in the projects.
A. advantage
B. notice
C. part
D. place
’
3. I hope he doesn t keep us …….
A. waiting
B. to wait
C. wait
D. for waiting
4. Because it had not rained for several months, there was a ….. of water.
A. shortage
B. drop
C. scarce
D. waste
5. My parents used to ……. fables to me when I was small.
A. read
B. reading
C. telling
D. told
6. Please hurry or you will be late …… school.
A. to
B. for
C. in
D. at
7. He was watching television ….. his friends came and congratulated him on his prize.
A. when
B. because
C. until

D. after


8. There is too much noise in this room. I can’t understand what ……
A. is the teacher saying
B. is saying the teacher
C. that the teacher is saying
D. the teacher is saying
’
9. Hurry up! They ve only got ….. seats left.
A. a little
B. a few
C. a lot of
D. plenty of
10. This word is very difficult to say. I always ……. it.
A. unpronounce
B. pronounces
C. mispronounce D. dispronounce
11. Where is Janet? She is out. She said she ….. back soon.
A. is
B. would be
C. was
D. came
’
12. There s a law that says that you ……. throw trash on the streets.
A. don’t have
B. must not
C. couldn’t
D. might not
13. We were so late that we ……… had time to catch the train.

A. nearly
B. almost
C. hardly
D. simply
14. I have just bought __________________ from a book shop near here.
A. two beautiful black leather school bags B. two beautiful leather black school bags
C. beautiful two black leather school bags D. two beautiful black school leather bags
15. Just think! Next month you’ll be _____ and it seems like only yesterday you were a baby.
A. in your teenage
B. in your teens
C. at your teens
D. at your teenage
16. Cattle and sheep are grazing in the _________.
A. bridges
B. rivers
C. fields
D. meadows
17. “_______ bad weather we are having this summer!” said the woman.
A. What a
B. How
C. What
D. How this
18. I often _______ hands with someone when I meet them for the first time.
A. wave
B. shake
C. give
D. clap
19. Cable TV revolutionized communications; ________, the very existence of that service is
now threatened by satellites.
A. moreover

B. consequently
C. eventually
D. nevertheless
20. _________, William Shakespeare is the most widely known.
A. Of all writers in English
B. All writers in English
C. All of the writers in English
D. With all, writers in English
21. It was ________ victory that even Smith’s fans could believe it.
A. such surprising
B. such a surprising
C. too surprising
D. surprising enough
22. Police are reported _______ found illegal drugs in a secret hiding place in the star’s home.
A. they have
B. having
C. to have
D. have had
23. The winners are the first ones ________ a fire.
A. make
B. makes
C. making
D. to make
24. “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.” ~  “_________”
A. Good idea, thanks.    
B. It’s my pleasure.


C. You’re welcome.
D. Thanks, I will.

25. The new shopping mall is quite ……… the present shopping area.
A. different from
B. like to
C. similar
D. the same
II. There is one mistake in each sentence. Find and correct it. (10 points)
1. Each of the students in the class has to type their own report.
2. Many kinds of tigers are at danger now.
3. Mary likes to go shopping lonely on the weekend
4. We believe that she feels very badly about her mistake.
5. The big present is wrapped in red papers is five dollars.
III. Write the correct form of the word to fill in the blanks in the following sentences.
(10 points)
1. The yellow color of five-colored sticky rice ___________earth
SYMBOL
2. Are there many ___________festivals held by the Viet people in spring? RELIGION
3. I haven’t seen my classmate for ___________.
OLD
4. An ___________ man has stolen all our money.
KNOW
5. His health was seriously affected and he suffered from constant_______. SLEEP
IV. Give the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets. (20 points)
1. My room (not clean) __________________ yet.
2. Stay here till the light (turn)____ green.
3. Our teacher never allows (cheat) _______ in exam. It’s shameful.
4.The lamps (make) ____________ in China are very cheap.
5. Did the doctor recommend that you ( stop)…….. smoking? .
6. We couldn’t risk (let)___________ him play alone at home.
7. A number of the residents (tell)________not to go out at nights recently.
8. It’s time we (go) …………….. If we (not leave)________now, we (miss)________ the

train.
SECTION 3. READING
I. Read the following passage, then choose the letter (A, B, C, D) that best fits each of the
blanks. (20 points)
Education is more important today than ever before. It helps people acquire the skills they
need for such everyday (1) _______  as reading a newspaper or managing their money. It also
gives them the specialized training they may need to (2) _______ for a job or career. For
example, a person must meet certain educational requirements and obtain a (3)_______  or
certificate before he can practice law or medicine. Many fields, like computer operation or
police work, (4) _______ satisfactory completion of special training courses.
Education is also important (5) _______ it helps people get more out of life. It increases their
knowledge and understanding of the world. It helps them acquire the skills that make life more
interesting and enjoyable, (6) _______ the skills needed to participate in a sport, paint a
picture, or play a musical (7) _______ -Such education becomes (8) _______ important as
people gain more and more leisure time.


Education also helps people adjust to change. This habit has become necessary because social
changes today take place with increasing speed and (9)_______  the lives of more and more
people. Education can help a person understand these changes and provide him  (10)_______  
the skills for adjusting to them.
1. A. works
B. jobs
C. actions
D. activities
2. A. do
B. prepare
C. make
D. work
3. A. license

B. card
C. diploma
D. paper
4. A. requires
B. requiring
C. require
D. to require
5. A. therefore
B. despite
C. although
D. because
6. A. such as
B. for instance
C. such that
D. for example
7. A. appliance
B. equipment
C. instrument
D. device
8. A. increased
B. increasing
C. increase
D. increasingly
9. A. effect
B. affect
C. affective
D. effective
10. A. with
B. for
C. in

D. to
II. Read the text and questions below.. For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C
or D on your answer sheet. (10 points)
Technology has utterly changed our ability to communicate with each other. Linking to
each other both literally and figuratively, many of us connect through cell phones, email,
instant messaging, blogs, and networking websites, yet we may be less connected to each other
than we think.
According to a study, Americans are becoming increasingly socially isolated. The study
shows, for example, that one quarter of Americans say that they have no one to discuss
important personal issues with, and that the number of close friends that Americans have has
dropped from three to two. Meanwhile, the Boston Globe reports that this spreading isolation
is experienced more sharply among those with less education, people of color, and older
Americans. Unsurprisingly, those who are young, white, and well-educated tend to have
stronger social networks.
From my own experience, I have to say that I’ve never felt more connected, thanks to a
web of friends, family, and colleagues. One of my closest friends is someone I met through
online discussion group who lives hundreds of miles away from me. We have met face-to-face
only twice, yet our regular electronic correspondence and cell phone calls sustain our close
relationship. And, speaking of blogging, my blog has introduced me to people I would never
have met otherwise and has led to enduring and important friendships.
1. What does the passage lead you to believe?
A. Americans are more socially connected today.
B. Americans are more socially isolated today.
C. Technology plays a bigger role in American society.
D. Americans don’t make good use of technology.
2. Which of the following has nothing to do with isolation among Americans?
A. Age
B. Education
C. Skin color
D. Gender

3. The writer himself ________.
A. has a wide range of friends because of technology


B. has failed to take advantage of technology
C. can only find true friendship through the internet
D. can’t make true friends in actual life
4. The word “those” in the second paragraph refers to ______.
A. close friends
B. Americans
C. general people D. networks
5. The word “sustain” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.
A. make something remain secure
B. let someone suffer a lot
C. make something continue to exist
D. support someone emotionally
III. Read the text below and think of one word which best fits each space. (20 points)
It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are.
One thing you have to be (1) _______ of is that you will face criticism along the way. The
world is full of people who would (2)_________ say something negative than positive. If
you’ve made up your (3)_______ to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let
the negative criticism of others (4)_________ you from reaching your target, and let the
constructive criticism have a positive effect on your work. If someone says you’re totally in
the (5)______ of talent, ignore them. That’s negative criticism. If (6), __________, someone
advises you to revise your work and gives you a good reason for doing so, you should consider
their suggestions carefully. There are many film stars (7)__________ were once out of work .
There are many famous novelists who made a complete mess of their first novel – or who
didn’t, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it (8)
________. Being successful does depend on luck, to a (9)________ extent. But things are (10)
________ likely to turn out well if you persevere and stay positive.

SECTION 4. WRITING
I. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence printed above it. (10 points)
1. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.
=> Despite ________________________________________________________.
2. They have reported that the number of people using acupuncture is increasing.
=> The number of __________________________________________________.
3. They are going to repair my car tomorrow.
=> I am going______________________________________________.
4. He speaks more persuasively than his brother.
=> He is a ________________________________________________________.
5. Mary told the police about the burglary.
=> Mary reported __________________________________________________.
II. Complete the second sentence, using the word given in bold. Do not change the word
given. (10 points)
1. It isn’t necessary to book tickets for the show in advance.
need
=> You __________________________________________________.
2. I don’t normally go into town by car.
used


=> I _____________________________________________________.
3. You will have a free ticket if you bring a group with you.
long
→ You __________________________________________________.
4. The guy wore dark glasses so that no one would recognize him. avoid
=> The guy _______________________________________________.
5. Critics found his performance as King Lear disappointing.
at

=> Critics were ________________________________________________.
III. Paragraph writing: (20 points)
Write a paragraph (from 120 – 150 words) about benefits of playing sports.
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THE END
Họ và tên thí sinh:.......................................SBD:..........
Cán bộ coi thi khơng cần giải thích gì thêm.


PHỊNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO NƠNG CỐNG
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI GIAO LƯU HỌC SINH LỚP 9
NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
SECTION 1. PHONETICS
I. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of
the rest by writing your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the numbered box. (10 points)-0.2
points for each correct answer.
1. B
2. A
3. D
4. A
5. C
II. Choose the letter (A, B, C or D) next to the word whose main stress is placed
differently from the others. (10 points)-0.2 points for each correct answer.
1. D

2. B
3. D
4. A
5. C
SECTION 3. LEXICO-GRAMMAR
I. Choose the letter (A, B, C, or D) as the best answer to complete the following sentences.
(50 points)-0.2 points for each correct answer.
1. C
2. C
3. A
4. A
5. A
6. B
7. A
8. D
9. B
10. C
11. B
12. B
13. C
14. A
15. B
16. D
17. C
18. B
19. D
20. A
21. B
22. C
23. D

24. D
25. A
II. Find a mistake in each sentence then correct it. (10 points) -0.2 points for each correct
answer.
Mistake
Correction
No
1.

Their

His/her

2.

In

3.

At
Lonely

Alone

4.

Badly

Bad

5.
Is wrapped
Wrapped
III. Write the correct form of the word to fill in the blanks in the following sentences.
(10 points) -0.2 points for each correct answer.
1. symbolizes
2. religious
3. ages
4. unknown
5. sleeplessness
IV. Give the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets. (20 points)- 0.2 points for
each correct answer.
1. hasn’t been cleaned
2. turns
3. cheating
4. made
5. stop/ should stop
6. letting 7. have been told 8. went; don’t leave; will miss
SECTION 4. READING
I. Read the following passage, then choose the letter (A, B, C, D) that best fits each of the
blanks. (20 points)- 0.2 points for each correct answer.
1. D
2. B
3. A
4. C
5. D


6. A
7. C

8. D
9. B
10. A
II. Read the text and questions below.. For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C
or D on your answer sheet. (10 points)- 0.2 points for each correct answer.
1. B
2. D
3. A
4.B
5. C
III. Read the text below and think of one word which best fits each space. (20 points)-0.2
points for each correct answer.
1. sure
2. rather
3. mind
4. prevent
5. lack
6. however
7. who/ that
8. published
9. certain
10. more
SECTION 5. WRITING
I. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence printed above it. (10 points)-0.2 points for each correct answer.
1. Despite his broken leg/ the fact that his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.
2. The number of people using acupuncture has been reported to be increasing
3. I am going to have my car repaired tomorrow .
4. He is a more persuasive SPEAKER/ ORATOR than his brother.
5. Mary reported the burglar to the police.

II. Complete the second sentence, using the word given in bold. Do not change the word
given. (10 points)-0.2 points for each correct answer.
1. You do not need to/need not book tickets for the show in advance.
2. I am not used to going into town by car.
OR: I don’t get/ become used to going into town by car.
3. You will have a free ticket as long as you bring a group with you..
4. The guy wore dark glasses to avoid being recognized.
5. Critics were disappointed at his performance as King Lear.
III. Paragraph writing: (20 points)
Write a paragraph (from 120 – 150 words) about benefits of playing sports.
- Bố cục rõ ràng, chặt chẽ và đúng cấu trúc viết đoạn văn: 0,5 đ
- Nội dung bài viết đầy đủ thơng tin: 1 đ
- Khơng có lỗi ngữ pháp và chính tả: 0,5 đ
Cách tính lỗi: - 01 lỗi ngữ pháp (cấu trúc, từ vựng…) trừ
0,05
- 01 lỗi chính tả trừ 0,01
- Viết ít hơn số từ qui định trừ 0,5đ
- Viết nhiều hơn số từ qui định trừ 0,5 đ
Tổng điểm: 200 điểm (Quy về thang điểm 20 điểm)
* Lưu ý: Nếu thí sinh có câu trả lời khác với hướng dẫn chấm trên đây nhưng đúng thì
giám khảo vẫn cho điểm tương ứng với câu đó.
THE END


PHÒNG GD&ĐT NGA SƠN
CỤM TIẾN – LIÊN – THÁI
ĐỀ THI GIAO LƯU

ĐỀ THI GIAO LƯU HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 6,7,8
NĂM HỌC 2020 - 2021

Môn thi: Tiếng anh 8
Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
Ngày thi: 17/ 01 / 2021
(Đề thi gồm có 04 trang)

SECTION I: LISTENING
I. Part 1: (5 points)
Listen and check your understanding by choosing TRUE or FALSE
(for eachstatement. You will hear the recording twice.)
1. There are two customers eating together.
2. The two customers order the same starter.
3. Both customers order the Thai chicken for their main course.
4. The customers order soft drinks.
5. Both customers order a dessert.
II. Part 2: (5 points)
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR NUMBERS
( for each answer. You will hear the recording twice.)
Questions: transport from Bayswater
Express train leaves at (6) …………………….
Nearest station is (7) …………………….
Number 706 bus goes to (8) …………………….
Number (9) ……………………. bus goes to station
Earlier bus leaves at (10) …………………….
SECTION II : PHONETICS.
I. Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. missed
B. raised
C. closed
D. planned
2. A.breathing

B. throw
C. there
D. clothing
3. A. form
B. formal
C. information
D. informative
II. Circle the word whose main stress partern is placed differently from the others.
1. A. reserved
B. invent
C. beneath
D. wardrobe
2. A. character
B. transmit
C. opposite
D. dangerous
SECTION III : VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES


I. Circle the best option from A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences.
1 He was offered the job …...……..…. his qualifications were poor.
A. although
B. in spite of
C. because of
D. because
2. It’s no use ……....……. a language if you don’t try to speak it.
A. learned
B. to learn
C. learn
D. learning

3. He ………..…. me to take a lawyer to the court with me.
A. advised
B. suggested
C. threatened
D. insisted
4. I really prefer just about anything ………….... watching TV.
A. from
B. or
C. than
D. to
5. Gold ……………..near San Francisco in 1848 and the gold rush started the following
year.
A. has been discovered B. discovered
C. was discovered D. is discovered
6. There is one television program which is above all _____________in popularity.
A. another
B. other
C. the other
D. others
7. The more you study during the semester,_______ the week before exams.
A. the less you have to study
B. you have to study the less
C. the less have you to study
D. the study less you have
8. I accidentally _______ Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday.
A. lost touch with B. kept an eye on
C. paid attention to
D. caught sight of
9. My uncle bought his wife _________ on his journey to Bangkok.
A. a dress long silk beautiful

B. a beautiful long silk dress
C. a long beautiful silk dress
D. a dress long beautiful silk
10. I couldn’t cut down the grass because the machines ____________ a few days ago.
A. broke down
B. have broken down
C. has broken down
D. break down
II. Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. This house didn’t use to ( paint )___________ green.
2. Air pollution, together with littering, (cause)_____________ many problems in our
large, industrial cities today.
3. When I came to the garage yesterday, my car (repair)______________.
4. They (prove)___________ the effects of cigarette to be extremely harmful.
5. The classroom is still very dirty. I don’t think it ( clean)_____________.
6. To avoid ( attack )_______again , the millionaire hired some guards.
7. Everyone reads this novel , let us ( discuss )__________ it.
V. Write the correct form of the words in block capitals.


1. Viet Nam declared its ......on September 2 nd 1945. ( DEPEND)
2. What do people do for a living in your home village?
The women work at home as housewives and the men are................... (FISH)
3. Don’t talk……… . You should think carefully before saying anything (SENSE)
4. The ......of this factory are widely consumed in this country. ( PRODUCE)
5. The thief got into the house easily because the door was left .................... (LOCK)
6. You'd better drive. I'm too ______for such complicated traffic. (EXPERIENCE)
7. It was an ____remark . It would have been better to keep silent
(NECESSITY)
8. An ......man has stolen all our money. (KNOW)

VI- Find and correct mistakes in the following sentences.
1. Da Lat is known like a city of pines, waterfalls and flowers.
A
B
C
D
2. The river bank was covered by weed.
A B C
D
3. The harder he tried the worst he danced before the large audience.
A
B
C
D
4. A flower growing in the garden is more beautiful than a flower stood in a vase.
A
B
C
D
5.A five - thousand - dollar reward were offered for the capture of the escaped criminals.
A
B
C
D
6. In the mid-nineteenth century, an Englishman had someone designed a Christmas card.
A
B
C
D
7. Mary enjoys to be able to meet a lot of interesting people during her vacation.

A
B
C
D
8. It has been a long time since we last talked together, isn’t it ?
A
B
C
D
9. Lots of information are store in the computer.
A
B
C
D
10.This is the second time I took part in the rice-cooking contest.
A
B
C
D
SECTION IV: READING COMPREHENSION
I.Read the passage and choose the best option for each space.
Around the age (1)……. sixteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life.
Do I stay on at school and hopefully, go on to university later? Do I leave and start work or


beginning a training (2)………? The decision is yours, but it may be (3)………….
remembering two things: There is more
unemployment (4)………. those who haven't been to university, and people (5)……….
have the right skills will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs. If you decide to
go straight into ajob, there

are (6)………. opportunities for training. Getting
qualifications will (7)………. you get on more quickly in many careers, and evening
classes allow you to learn (8)………. you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study
when you are older is (9………. possibility. This way, you can save up money for your
student days, as well as (10)………. practical work experience.
1:
A. at
B. in
C. on
D. of
2:
A. school
B. class
C. course
D. term
3:
A worth
B. necessary
C. important
D. useful
4:
A. between
B. among
C. with
D. through
5:
A. whom
B. which
C. who
D. whose

6:
A. much
B. many
C. little
D. few
7:
A. permit
B. help
C. let
D. give
8:
A. where
B. while
C. when
D. what
9:
A. also
B. again
C. another
D. always
10: A. getting
B. making
C .taking
D. doing
II- Fill in each blank with one suitable word.
It might sound strange to you but these are some important rules. If you want to (1)….
……. examinations, then study grammar. However, if you want to become fluent in
English, try to learn English without (2)……… too much grammar because that will only
slow you down and confuse you. You will think about the rules when creating sentences
instead of speaking naturally like a native (3)………... Some native speakers do not know

so many grammar rules as non-native students do. 
Everyone can speak at (4)…………. one language whether they are intelligent, or lack
some brain power. This could be achieved by being surrounded by that language at all
times. You may notice that there are also some people (5)…..…….. study abroad and learn
very little. That is because they go to an (6)…….…… speaking school, but find friends
from their own country and don’t practice English. Some others can speak English well (7)
…………. they live in an English speaking environment.
Therefore, why (8)………… you surround yourself with English? Make rules with some
friends that you will only speak English when meeting up for a coffee, for (9)…………....
you can also carry around an ipad and listen to English as (10)……….. as possible.
III. Read the following passage carefully. Then choose the best answer to each
question.
In biology and ecology environment is all of the natural materials and living things
on the earth. This is also called the natural environment. Some people called themselves
environmentalist. These people think that harmony with the environment is important.


They think we must protect the environment. They think people should not put so much
pollution into the natural environment. The important things in the environment that we
value are called natural resources. For example fish, sunlight, and forests. These are
renewable natural resources because they grow naturally when we use them. Non –
renewable natural resources are important things in the environment that do not come back
naturally. For example coal and natural gas.
1. What does the word “ environmentalists” in line 3 mean ?
A. living things.
B. people who protect the environment.
C. people who destroy the environment.
D. people who pollute the
environment.
2. One example of renewable natural resources is…………………….

A. sunlight
B. coal
C. oil
D. natural gas
3. One example of non - renewable natural resources is…………
A. fish
B. tree
C. water
D. coal
4. All of the following things are renewable natural resources except…
A. air
B. grass
C. silver
D. animal
5. What does the word “them” in line 7 refer to ?
A. materials.
B. environmentalists.
C. Renewable natural resources.
D. non - renewable natural resources
SECTION V: WRITING
I.Rewrite the following sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.

1.The phone stopped ringing the moment I got down stairs.
No sooner _______________________________________________
2.He is determined to carry on working when he is 65.
He has no ________________________________________________
3.He was very sorry that he didn’t see Audrey on her trip to London.
He greatly ______________________________________________
4. I feel uncomfortable to be in a classroom where everybody is making so much noise.
I can’t stand __________________________________________

5. The test is so difficult that students need three months to prepare.
So _______________________________________________
6. He couldn’t come because of his serious illness.
Because_____________________________________________
7. The journey to the village was very interesting to the boys.
The boys felt_______________________________________________
8. We couldn’t solve the problem until our teacher arrived.
Not until ___________________________________________


9.He hasn’t come back to his home village for over 20 years now.
It’s _______________________________________________
10.Thinking of making toys from used paper was his interesting idea.
It’s interesting that ______________________________________
II. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in capital and so that the
meaning stays the same:
1. During dinner, we discussed what to do next.
(WHILE)
....................................................................................................
2. It was difficult for Susan to believe in the good news
(HARDLY)
………………………………………………………………
3 There aren’t any buses after this one.
(LAST)
……………………………………………………………………………
4. They saw nobody in the room.
(SEE)
…………………………………………………………………………
5. English people like tea more than coffee.
(WOULD PREFER)

………………………………………………………………………
III. Many people say that Facebook is one of the best websites to share everything.
Do you agree ? Write a paragraph ( 120 to 150 words ) to express your idea.
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-----------------------The end-----------------------ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM TIÊNG ANH K8
SECTION A.
I.
1. A 2. B 3. C
II.
1. D 2. B


III.
1.have tried.
will never use
6. being
attacked

2. is causing

7. discuss

3. was being repaired
4. have
5. has been cleaned
proved
8. be painted
9.wouldn’t be
punished
IV.1. A 2.D 3.A 4.D 5.C 6.D 7.A 8.D 9.B 10.A 11.A 12.C 13.B 14.A 15.D
V.
1. confidential 2. fishermen (fishers) 3. Nonsense
4. telecommunications 5. unlocked
6. inexperienced 7. unnecessary
8. unknown
9. products
10. independence
VI. 1.D –as 2 D- with 3B- worse 4.D – standing 5.C – was offered 6.D – design
7. A- being
8. D- hasn’t it
9. C- is stored
10.B-have taken
SECTION B.
1: D. of 2: C. course 3: A worth 4: B. among
5: C. who
6: B. many 7: B. help 8: B. while 9: C. another
10: A. getting
II. 1. Pass 2. studying/ learning 3. speaker
4. least
5. who/ that

6. English 7. because/ as/ since 8. don’t
9. example/ instance 10. much
III.
1. B
2. D
3. A
4. C
5. D
SECTION C.
I.
1 No sooner had I got downstairs than the phone stopped ringing.
2. He has no intention of giving up working/ retiring when he is 65.
3. He greatly regretted not seeing Audrey on her trip to London.
4. I can’t stand being in a classroom where everybody is making so much noise.
5. So difficult is the test that students need three months to prepare.
6. Because he was seriously ill, he couldn’t come.
7. The boys felt interested in the journey to the village
8. Not until our teacher arrived, could we solve our problem.
9. It’s over twenty years since he last came back to his home village.
10.It is interesting that he thought of making toys from used paper.
II.
1.While we were having dinner, we discussed what to do next.
2.Susan could hardly believe in the good news
3.This bus is the last one/ is the last bus
4.They didn’t see anybody/ anyone in the room.
5.English would prefer to dink tea rather than drink coffee
III. Many people say that Facebook is one of the best websites to share everything.
Do you agree ? Write a paragraph ( 120 to 150 words ) to express your idea. (10 points)

Tiêu chí chấm:
1. Bố cục (có đầy đủ câu mở đầu, phát triển ý và kết luân
2. Ý phát triển logic, có dấu hiệu chuyển ý
3. Từ vựng (đa dạng, chính xác)
4. Ngữ pháp (đúng, đa dạng)
Tổng số câu: 100, mỗi câu 1đ
Bài thi chấm theo thang điểm : 20

Điểm bài thi =

Tổng số câu đúng
----------------------------ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP HUYỆN
06
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH, LỚP 8
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)

SECTION 1. LISTENING
I. You will hear some information about Finchester Zoo. Listen and complete the
questions given. (10 points)
FINCHESTER ZOO
Closed on:

0. Monday

Closing time in summer:

1………………………………. p.m.

Meeting place for tour:

2……………………………………..

At 2 p.m., see:

3…………………………….. eat their food.

Zoo shop sells: BOOKS AND

4……………………………………………. 

Child's ticket costs:

5……………………………………. pounds.

II. Listen to Eric talking to Mary about the weekend. Their friend Carlos is coming to
visit them. Choose the best answer (A, B C or D) for each space. (10 points)
1. What does Carlos hate?
 A. shopping
B. museums
C. football
D. walking
2. Where are they going to eat on Saturday evening?
A. At home
B. in an Italian restaurant
C. in a Chinese restaurant
D. in a Japanese restaurant
3. What are they going to do on Sunday morning?
A. go for a walk
B. go for a drive
C. go to the cinema D. get up late

4. Where are they going to have lunch on Sunday?
A. in a café
B. in a pub
C. in a restaurant D. at home
5. They can't go to the cinema on Sunday afternoon because…………..


A. Carlos doesn’t like films

B. Eric doesn’t like films

C. they don’t have time

D. they have a meeting

SECTION 2: PHONETICS
III. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest by
circling A, B, C or D. (6 points)
1.
A. renewable
B. energy
C. plentiful
D. electric
2.
A. rustle
B. whistle
C. subtle
D. castle
3.
A. cussed

B. ragged
C. crooked
D. docked
IV. Choose the word that has different stress pattern by circling A, B, C, or D. (4 points)
4.
A. advantage
B. atmosphere
C. motorbike
D. generate
5.
A picturesque
B. referee
C. undertake
D. caravan
SECTION 3: LEXICO-GRAMMAR
V. Choose A, B, C or D to complete each sentence. There should be some questions that
have more than ONE correct answer. Circle the letter(s) you choose. (70 points)
1. What can we do to prevent people ________throwing drink cans away?
A. in
B. of
C. on
D. from
2. Nam ________last night when the telephone ________
A. was sleeping - rang
B. slept – was ringing
C. slept - rang
D. was sleeping – was ringing
3. Look at these flowers! I think they need ________
A. water
B. to water

C. watering
D. watered
4. Do you know the girl in the red skirt ________to our teacher.
A. is taking
B. talked
C. talking
D. she talks
5. “Where are my jeans?” - “They ________ at the moment.”
A. are washing
B. were washed
C. are washed
D. are being washed
6. I________ some rice on the floor of the chicken coop.
A. scattered
B. grew
C. threw away
D. raised
7. The train ______________ Ho Chi Minh city at 16.30 yesterday.
A. arrived at
B. came
C. got
D. reached
8. Don’t trust Bill. He’s a kind of person who doesn’t do what he says he will. He’s so_____.
A. reliable
B. unreliable
C. easy-going
D. sociable
9. A lot of foreign visitors ________ to Viet Nam in the recent years.
A. has come
B. have come

C. come
D. came
10. Italy __________ against France in tomorrow’s final.
A. has played
B. played
C. is playing
D. play
11. Would you mind ______ me a hand with this bag?
A. making
B. giving
C. to help
D. doing


12. Can you hurry up in the bathroom, I can’t hold _________ any longer.
A. against
B. on
C. onto
D. with
13. __________ the piano but also the violins.
A. Not only she plays
B. She plays not only
C. Neither she plays
D. She plays either
14.
Several governments try to
the use of fossil fuels.
A. reduce
B. increase
C. waste

D. save
15.

Alternative sources of energy

developed in the near future.

A. is
B. was
C. has been
D. will be
16. The Temple of Literature
in 1070.
A. find
B. found
C. was found
D. was founded
17. Of course I’ll play the piano at the party but I am a little ___________.
A. out of use
B. out of reach
C. out of turn
D. out of practice
18. John: “Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?” Peter: “__________.”
A. Do you think I would?
B. I wouldn’t. Thank you.
C. Yes, you’re a good friend.
D. Yes, I’d love to. Thanks.
19. She spoke quietly to him ______ nobody else could hear a word.
A. because
B. in case

C. in order that
D. although
20. Nobody but Tam and Lan _________ interested in Physics.
A. is
B. are
C. have
D. seem
21. They came and informed us ________ their decision.
A. about
B. with
C. for
D. on
22. I regret __________ you that the camping trip has been cancelled.
A. telling
B. having told
C. to tell
D. to telling
23. The more exercise you take, __________ you will feel.
A. better
B. the best
C. the better
D. the more better
24. When the headmaster ______ the room, all the pupils stood up.
A. came
B. arrived
C. appeared
D. entered
25. Two of the boys in the art class were doing self-portraits by looking at_____ in the mirror.
A. each other
B. themselves

C. oneself
D. one another
26. I’ve got so much spare time. Now I’m thinking of taking ___a new hobby like stamp
collecting.
A. in
B. off
C. up
D. over
27. There are many __________ desks in our classroom.
A. nice large round wooden
B. large nice round wooden
C. wooden round large nice
D. nice round large wooden
28. _________of all of us who are here tonight, I would like to thank Mr. Jones for his talk.
A. On behalf
B. On account
C. In person
D. Instead
29. - Jane: “Would you mind if I use your computer for an hour?”
- Tony: “
.”


A. Not at all. I’ve finished my job
C. Of course not. I still need it now

B. Yes, you can use it
D. Yes, it’s all right

30. I’ll come back ____________ New Year, exactly ____________ the morning of January 1 s

A. on/in
B. at/in
C. in/on
D. at/on
31. It was ________that I left before the end.
A. so a film boring
B. so boring a film
C. such boring a film
D. such boring film
32. My brother is saving up. He is going to have a vacation ________next summer.
A. a board
B. abroad
C. oversea
D. on abroad
33. I accidentally _______ Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday.
A. lost touch with B. kept an eye on C. paid attention to D. caught sight of
34. It’s very ______of you to offer me your seat, but really I’m quite happy to stand.
A. sympathetic
B. considerate
C. grateful
D. appreciative
35. The exam is not difficult _________none of us can do it.
A. and
B. but
C. so
D. because
VI. Identify the error in the following sentences by circling A, B, C or D. (10 points)
1. David is particular fond of cooking, and he often cooks really delicious meals.
A
B

C
D
2. Many kinds of tigers are at danger now.
A
B
C
D
3. Kieu Story writing by Nguyen Du is very popular in the world.
A
B
C
D
4. The employer said that he would give them a two - day trip to Nghi Son Refinery
A
B
C
Petrochemical Company next week.
D
5. The new workers will soon be accustomed to work on a night shift.
A
B
C
D
SECTION 4: READING
VII. Read the passage and choose A, B, C, or D to fill in the blank. (20 points)
More than a billion people all over the world are (1)
the threat of desert expansion,
but few of them are aware that they themselves cause it and are also its (2)
. People
cut (3)

trees for fuel and farm land. Their herds eat (4)
the grass covering
valley floors and hillsides. The climate and soil quality, therefore, are affected and forests are
turned into (5)
.
In some places, many people had to leave their homes when their wells became dry and
sand buried their houses and crops. Therefore, government in nearby area shave had local


people (6)
trees and banned burning firewood for fuel. Many techniques have been
(7)
. For example, in Iran, a thin covering of oil was poured on sandy areas to
retain (8)
for planting trees, but this method may harm the environment. Other
countries built long canals or pipelines (9)
water to desert areas.
Unless people find more (10)
methods, their homes and land will be lost. The last
against the desert is continuing.
1. A. of
B. in
C. on
D. under
2. A. victims
B. enemies
C. friends
D. effects
3. A. off
B. back

C. down
D. in
4. A. up
B. away
C. into
D. out
5. A. blanks
B. deserts
C. spaces
D. bareness
6. A. planting
B. plant
C. to plant
D. planted
7. A. using
B. use
C. used
D. uses
8. A. fertilizer
B. soil
C. earth
D. water
9. A. to carry
B. take
C. fetch
D. bring
10. A. great
B. effective
C. major
D. useful

VIII. Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to answer the questions. (10
points)
Halloween Fun
Halloween is one of the most famous holidays in the U.S, and it is on October 31.
People carve pumpkins and make funny faces on them. These are called “Jack-O-Lanterns”.
On October 31, children wear a special costume such as a witch, ghost. They go to many
houses and they knock on the door saying, "Trick or Treat”. It means that if people don't give
them a treat, they will play some kind of trick on the household. So, usually people give candy
to them.
I carved my first Halloween pumpkin at my Friendship Family's house. First, I cut open
the top of the pumpkin and pulled the seeds out. It was not good for me because it was sticky
and smelled awful. I had never carved a pumpkin, so it was interesting for me. Next, I carved
the eyes and the mouth. I wanted to make a face like a pirate. When I finished making the face,
I put a candle inside. It was very beautiful, so I was happy.
I had a good experience because I learned one new idea about American culture by
taking part in it. I think Halloween is an interesting American holiday which involves all
family members and neighbors too!
1. What does them (paragraph 1) refer to?
A. people
B. pumpkins
C. children
D. candies
2. What DO NOT people do on Halloween?
A. making funny faces
B. eating pumpkins
C. wearing special clothes
D. playing tricks on people
3. What do the children say after they knock the door?
A. "Trick or Trick” B. "Trick or Treat" C. "Treat or Trick”
D. "Treat or Treat"