De thi hsg mon Anh 8

®Ò thi chän häc sinh giái TiÕng Anh Líp 8
Thêi gian lµm bµi: 150 phót. Tæng ®iÓm: 100
Section 1: listening At the travel agent s’
Listen and complete the chart with the information about the three customers: (30 pts).
1 2 3
Which place does each
customer want to visit?
When does s/he want to go?
How long does s/he want to go
for?
How many people is it for?
Transport?
Section 2: reading
Part 1 Read the text below and decide which word A, B, C or D best fits each space
then circle it. (10 pts).
Can you imagine what our present life would be like if there were no telephones? We could not
speak to our friends (1)_________ the phone. If a fire (2)_________ out in our house, we
could not call the fire department. If somebody were sick, we could not call a doctor. In our
daily life we need to communicate with (3)_________ . We do this mostly by speaking to other
people and listening to (4)_________ they say to us and then we are close (5)_________ them
we can do this very easily. However, our voices will not travel very car even when we shout.
The man who (6)_________ this possible was Alexander Graham Bell, a Scotsman, born
in Edinburgh in 1847. Bell (7)_________ all his spare time on experiments. He was
(8)_________ enthusiastic in his research for a means for sending speech (9)_________
electricity that he spent (10)_________ time on his day-to-day work and at one time was
almost penniless.
1. A on B in C up D for
2. A makes B begins C breaks D looks
3. A you B other C them D each another
4. A this B what C that D which
5. A to B for C with D from

6. A did B had C made D brought
7. A cost B spent C took D wasted
8. A so B too C such D very
9. A in B on C by D with
10. A many B some C enough D much
part 2
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Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D for the following questions: (5
pts)
For many people traveling by plane is an exciting experience. Others, however, find the
whole idea quite terrifying, as flying is no more dangerous than any other forms of travel and
some experts say it is considerably safer. It is known, however, that most accidents occur
during take-off and landing when a pilot’s decisions are vitally important.
The people whose job is to look after the passengers – the stewards and stewardesses
– play an important part in helping passengers to feel safe and comfortable. Indeed for many
passengers being given such care of is all part of the total experience. No other form of travel
involves waiting on people in quite the same way, with food, drink, newspaper, magazines,
music and even video film.
1. Traveling by airplane is an exciting experience
A. for all people
B. for some people
C. for a lot of people
D. for almost every one.
2. Some people find terrifying……………
A. the whole thing
B. their idea
C. traveling
D. traveling by plane
3. According to some experts, traveling by plane is
A. more dangerous than traveling by train.

B. more dangerous than any other forms of transport.
C. as safe as traveling by other forms of transport.
D. safer than other means of transport.
4. According to the writer, flight attendants
A. take an active role on the plane.
B. take care of passengers when they are ill.
C. can help passengers feel safe and comfortable.
D. take an important part.
5. On a plane
A. food and drinks are served to passengers.
B. you are supplied with newspapers and magazines.
C. you can even watch a video film
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D. all the above answers are correct.
Section 3: Writing
Part 1 Complete the second sentence so that is has a similar meaning to the first
sentence. (10 pts).
1. I haven’t seen Anne for years.
It’s years………………………………………………………………………..
2. Walking home late in the evening is dangerous.
It is ……………………………………………………………………………
3. I am quite happy to look after the baby for you.
I don’t mind……………………………………………………………………
4. Mum says that I can be picked up at school every day by the driver.
Mum says that the driver………………………………………………………
5. Tom said: “ Can you help me with my pronunciation, Jane?”.
Tom told ………………………………………………………………………
6. Although he was ill, he visited his grandmother.
In spite of………………………………………………………………………
7. People think that doing morning exercises is good for health.

It is ……………………………………………………………………………
8. At the moment, I can’t do anything for you.
I wish…………………………………………………………………………
9. You need clean the floor, it’s so dirty.
The floor needs…………………………………………………………………
10. This flat is too small for my family to live in.
This flat isn’t…………………………………………………………………..
Part 2 Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in
the space in the same line. (10 pts)
1. I don’t like stories which have ______________ ending. HAPPY
2. The little village is very quiet and ______________ PEACE
3. Would you like to book a ______________ to Hong Kong? FLY
4. It was extremely ______________ of you to leave your CARE
library book on the bus.
5. The child should be punished because of his bad ____________ BEHAVE
6. We’ve decided to interview the best six ___________ for the job. APPLY
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7. People use first-aid to ease the victim’s pain and ___________ . ANXIOUS
8. The train made a late ______________ DEPART
9. My aunt lives in a ______________ area of the country. MOUNTAIN
10. Ha Long Bay was ______________ by UNESCO as RECOGNITION
a World Heritage Site.
Part 3 Complete each sentence of the following letter . (10 pts).
Dear Maria,
1. I write/ tell/ how much/ enjoy/ few hours/ spend/ you/ family/ yesterday evening.
___________________________________________________________________
2. I/ be/ England/ since/ beginning/ October/ and this/ be/ first invitation/ dinner/
English family.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

3. I find/ conversation/ most interesting/ and/ glad/ practice/ English.
4. I also like/ congratulate/ you/ excellent cooking.
___________________________________________________________________
5. I/ very grateful/ all/ helpful information/ you give/ courses/ English.
___________________________________________________________________
6. I hope/ find/ suitable school/ next few days.
___________________________________________________________________
7. and/ English courses/ not/ too hard/ me/ study.
___________________________________________________________________
8. You/ give/ best wishes/ husband/ children?
___________________________________________________________________
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9. Thank you/ again/ extreme/ pleasant/ evening.
___________________________________________________________________
10. I/ look forward/ see/ you/ next month.
___________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Clair
Section 4: pronunciation
Read the words below and decide which word A, B, C or D in each group that has
underlined pronounced differently from the others. (5 pts).
1. A sugar B sure C sea D shore
2. A improved B carried C declined D washed
3. A books B pipes C rooms D hats
4. A child B church C chemist D cheer
5. A rice B driven C shine D twice
Section 5: grammar
Part 1 Choose the best answer, circle the letter A, B, C, D (10 pts).
1. Their work ....... ............. ....... since yesterday.
A. has been done B. were done C. was done D. did

2. They used .. ............. ............ to work by bike when they were in the country.
A. worked B. going C. to go D. go
3. How .......... ............. .... since we ... ............. ........... school?
A. are you - left B. have you been – have left
C. were you - left D. have you been - left
4. She walked ... ............. ........... the mountain to visit the shrine
A. on B. in C. up D. to
5. “ My watch is broken.” – “Why don’t you ........ ............. ...... ?”
A. have it repair B. have it repaired
C. is it repaired D. has it repaired
6. Would you mind .... ............. .......... the window? It's hot in here.
A. open B. to open C. opened D. opening
7. Their furniture ..... ............. ......... since yesterday.
A. have been cleaned B. have cleaned C. has been cleaned D. cleaned
8. Would you mind if I .. ............. ............ a photo?
A. taking B. took C. am taking D. take
9. Let's go to the country side, .......... ............. .... ?
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