TRƯỜNG THCS DIỄN ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TRƯỜNG NĂM HỌC 2018 2019 Môn thi TIẾNG ANH 8 – PHẦN THI VIẾT Đề thi có 06 trang Thời gian 100 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) ĐIỂM HỌ TÊN, CHỮ KÝ[.]
TRƯỜNG THCS DIỄN ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TRƯỜNG NĂM HỌC 2018 - 2019 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH – PHẦN THI VIẾT Đề thi có 06 trang Thời gian: 100 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) ĐIỂM HỌ TÊN, CHỮ KÝ GIÁM KHẢO Bằng số Bằng chữ SỐ PHÁCH SECTION A VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR I Choose the correct answer from A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences 1. Many people become _ because of the natural disasters every year A homeless B homesick C homework D homeland Nam: Congratulations! You did great Lan: “ ” A It's nice of you to say so B It's my pleasure C You're welcome D That's okay Typhoon Haiyan made the damage, and of life became great in the Philippines A lose B loses C losing D loss Too much carbon dioxide in the air can be _ for humans to breathe A poisonous B unfriendly C healthy D friendly Alexander Graham Bell was a great , who invented the telephone A developer B conservationist C scientist D explorer His brother is a _ boy He always tells a joke A handsome B humorous C sociable D energetic This jacket is too small I need a size A larger B largest C much more large D larger than _much television is not good for a growing child A Watching B Watch C To be watched D Being watched -Tu: “More sugar, Quan?” - Quan: “ ” A Yes, I B No, I don’t C You’re welcome D Just a little, please! 10 He is _ speaker! People love him very much A so good a B what a good C so a good D how good a 11 They delayed our departure _ the weather condition A in spite of B on account of C instead of D on behalf of 12 Have a good flight and remember to give me a _ as soon as you arrive A call B phone C ring D touch Your answer: 10 11 12 II Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete sentences Life is become easy and through science and technology (comfort) Nuclear waste is _ for both human and the environment (harm) habitats have been destroyed in recent years (nature) Light _makes us unable to see the stars in the sky (pollute) Noise is considered as pollution (environment) Thousands of _ are used in everyday products (chemistry) Many astronauts said that it was to see the Earth from space (wonder) She said that it was _ of him to ask her age (polite) -1- Your answer: SECTION B READING I Complete this conversation using sentences marked by A-F.Write it in‘Your answers’part Nick: What are you doing, Mi Mi: (1) A Yes, it is It’s been held there since 2005 Nick: Is it held in Da Lat? B Yes, I did It’s one of the most interesting Mi: (2) _ festivals I’ve ever attended Nick: Look at these beautiful photos of flowers Where did you get them? From the Internet? B No They’re photos that my parents took at the Mi: (3) _ festival last year Nick: Really? Did you go to the festival too? C It usually takes place at the end of December Mi: (4) _ D I’m preparing for my presentation on the Nick: What you like best about the festival? Mi: (5) _ Flower Festival Nick: When’s the festival usually held, Mi? F I love flower exhibitions and parades I could Mi: (6) _ see hundreds of kinds of flowers there Nick: That’s nice I’ll go there some day Your answers: II Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word For many years, people believed that the cleverest animals after man (1) _ chimpanzees Now, however, there is proof that dolphins may be even cleverer (2) _these big apes (3) _ a dolphin lives in the sea, it is not a fish It is a mammal It is in many ways, therefore, like a human being Dolphins have (4) simple language They are able to talk to one another It may be possible for man to learn (5) _to talk to dolphins But this will not be easy (6) _dolphins can not hear the kind of sounds man can make If man wants to talk to dolphins, therefore, he will have to make a third language which both he (7) _the dolphins can understand Dolphins are also very friendly towards man They often follow ships (8) are many stories of dolphins guiding ships through difficult and dangerous waters Your answers: III Read the passage and choose the best answer from A, B, C or D I often hear or read about ‘natural disasters’ – the eruption of Mount St Helen, a volcano in the state of Washington Hurricane Andrew in Florida, the floods in the America Midwest, terrible earthquakes all over the world, huge fires, and so on But I’ll never forget my first personal experience with the strangeness of nature – ‘the London Killer Fog’ of 1952 It began on Thursday, December 4, when a high-pressure system of warm air covered southern England With the freezing-cold air below, heavy fog formed Pollution from factories, cars and coal stoves mixed with the fog The humidity was terribly high, there was no breeze at all Traffic such as cars, trains, boats stopped People couldn’t see, and some walked onto the railroad tracks or into the river It was hard to breathe, and many people got sick Finally, on Tuesday, December 9, the wind came and the fog went away But after that, even more people got sick Many of them died Which ‘natural disaster’ isn’t mentioned in the passage? -2- A a volcano B a tornado C a flood D a hurricane What is the writer’s unforgettable personal experience? A the London killer B the heavy fog in London in 1952 C a high-pressure system D the strangeness of nature How long did the “London Killer Fog” last? A For four days B For five days C For six days D For a week What didn’t happen during the time of the ‘London Killer Fog’? A Pollution B Heavy rain C Humidity D Heavy fog Why did the traffic stop? A Because of the rain B Because of the windy weather C Because of the humid weather D Because of the heavy fog Your answer: IV Decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space NEW OPPORTUNITY WITH AN OPEN UNIVERSITY DEGREE Like any other universities, the Open University can give you a degree However, you don’t have to (1) _ working to study It can also open up a whole variety (2) interest If you have (3) studied before, you will enjoy the special, new pleasure of (4) your knowledge You will make friends of (5) _ kinds You may also (6) _that your qualification provides new career opportunities You don’t actually (7) _ to the Open University for lectures, but study at home, using television, radio and computer software You can (8) _ one class a month if you wish at an Open University center Of course, there are exams to take, as is (9) _ university If you (10) _ like to know more, all you have to is complete the form below It could be the start of a wonderful new period in your life 1. A stop B end C leave D break 2. A of B from C for D in 3. A ever B always C often D never A growing B changing C adding D increasing 5. A all B each C both D every A suggest B find C wish D want 7. A join B enter C arrive D go 8. A give B attend C learn D study 9. A any B some C many D most 10. A did B will C would D Can Your answers: 10 V The people below all enjoy music On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight places where people can have different musical experiences Decide which place would be the most suitable for the following people For questions – 5, mark the correct letter (A – F) on your answer sheet Joe’s interested in classical music and wants to talk to professional musicians about their work He’d like to find out more about classical instruments, and actually play some music Will wants to learn to play some of his favorite band’s songs, and to know how his favorite singers create their own special sound He’d like to try out some different instruments Jess loves watching spectacular concerts with fantastic dancers, and wants to feel some of the atmosphere of a big musical event She’d like to see performances by famous people she’s heard about James likes exploring the personal backgrounds of his favorite bands, and also the stories behind their well-known songs He has his own band, and wants some advice about performing live on stage Zoe likes listening to all sorts of pop music, and wants a fun way to learn various dance styles She’d like to bring something home to show her friends what she’s learnt during her visit -3- MUSICAL EXPERIENCES A The Core This is the place for musical history You’ll learn where your favorite singers and musicians grew up and discover the processes involved in writing famous songs and producing the videos Find out about their journey to fame, and get some tips on what makes a good concert! There’s all you ever wanted to know about famous musicians! B Rhythm-Studio Get your body moving in the studio and learn to move to rhythms and sounds from the past to now, including Soul and Disco Learn your steps from our professional onscreen dance instructor, then watch your performance and become the star in your own video recording which you can take away! C Universe of Sound Create your own musical experience - record yourself making music with a huge orchestra as they play on the video background screen – you can even download it to disc to take home! You can also learn about violins, flutes, trumpets and many more with our computer demonstrations, and meet real musicians who are present every day D Finale Imagine being in the crowd for amazing performances from the past Enjoy 3D life-size videos from the stars of yesterday and today You can experience the excitement of a massive rock stadium, and the sounds, movement and rhythms that created some of the most exciting music ever known F Rave-on! How about learning new skills on the guitar, drums and keyboard by video? Follow the touchscreen instructions to find lessons on each instrument, or search for a song to practise playing along to Try our Professional Selection, with video clips of band members who will explain the techniques that make their recordings so individual Your answer: SECTION C WRITING I Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one You can improve your English by practicing speaking every day => If Please don’t ask me such silly questions => Would you mind ? "Is your new school big or small?”, Jane said to her friend => Jane asked _ We haven’t decided whether to leave here or not => We haven’t made _ The town was farther than we thought => The town wasn’t as II You are going to stay with an English family This is part of a letter you received from them: Can you tell us about your work or school, your hobbies and interests and say what you hope to while you are in England? Now write a letter to this family (about 100 – 120 words) -4- Dear Mrs Janes, ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Best wishes, Nam III Write an essay (about 120 – 150 words) following the topic below What can young people to help protect and improve their local environment? -5- - THE END - -6- ... dolphins can understand Dolphins are also very friendly towards man They often follow ships (8) are many stories of dolphins guiding ships through difficult and dangerous waters Your answers:... University for lectures, but study at home, using television, radio and computer software You can (8) _ one class a month if you wish at an Open University center Of course, there are exams... increasing 5. A all B each C both D every A suggest B find C wish D want 7. A join B enter C arrive D go 8. A give B attend C learn D study 9. A any B some C many D most 10. A did B will