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 unde[.]
PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO NC ĐỀ THI GIAO LƯU HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP Môn: Tiếng Anh Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) (Đề có 06 trang) SECTION 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) A study B music C funny D subject A theatre B bathing C breathe D southern A ancient B special C ocean D receive A particular B participate C marketing D regarding 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) A surprise B escape C machine D offer A representative B vocabulary C anniversary D personality A appliance B activity C adventure D average A enthusiasm B punctuality C anniversary D multicultural A suffer B differ C prefer D offer SECTION LEXICO-GRAMMAR I Choose the letter (A, B, C, or D) as the best answer to complete the following sentences (50 points) We have decided to …… the money for the local secondary school A beg B collect C raise D rise We hope that the students themselves will enjoy taking ……… in the projects A advantage B notice C part D place ’ I hope he doesn t keep us …… A waiting B to wait C wait D for waiting Because it had not rained for several months, there was a … of water A shortage B drop C scarce D waste My parents used to …… fables to me when I was small A read B reading C telling D told Please hurry or you will be late …… school A to B for C in D at He was watching television … his friends came and congratulated him on his prize A when B because C until D after 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 ’ 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) Each of the students in the class has to type their own report Many kinds of tigers are at danger now Mary likes to go shopping lonely on the weekend We believe that she feels very badly about her mistake 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) The yellow color of five-colored sticky rice _earth SYMBOL Are there many _festivals held by the Viet people in spring? RELIGION I haven’t seen my classmate for _ OLD An _ man has stolen all our money KNOW 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) My room (not clean) yet Stay here till the light (turn) green Our teacher never allows (cheat) _ in exam It’s shameful 4.The lamps (make) in China are very cheap Did the doctor recommend that you ( stop)…… smoking? We couldn’t risk (let) _ him play alone at home A number of the residents (tell) not to go out at nights recently It’s time we (go) …………… If we (not leave) now, we (miss) the train SECTION 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 A. works B. jobs C. actions D. activities A. do B. prepare C. make D. work A. license B. card C. diploma D. paper A. requires B. requiring C. require D. to require A. therefore B. despite C. although D. because A. such as B. for instance C. such that D. for example A. appliance B. equipment C. instrument D. device A. increased B. increasing C. increase D. increasingly 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 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 Which of the following has nothing to with isolation among Americans? A Age B Education C Skin color D Gender 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 The word “those” in the second paragraph refers to A close friends B Americans C general people D networks 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 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) Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car => Despite They have reported that the number of people using acupuncture is increasing => The number of They are going to repair my car tomorrow => I am going He speaks more persuasively than his brother => He is a 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) It isn’t necessary to book tickets for the show in advance need => You I don’t normally go into town by car used => I _ You will have a free ticket if you bring a group with you long → You The guy wore dark glasses so that no one would recognize him avoid => The guy _ 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 ………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… THE END Họ tên thí sinh: .SBD: Cán coi thi không cần giải thích thêm PHỊNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO NÔNG CỐNG HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI GIAO LƯU HỌC SINH LỚP NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH SECTION 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 B A D A 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 D B D A C SECTION 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 C C A A A B A D 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 Their His/her In At Lonely Alone Badly Bad 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 symbolizes religious ages unknown sleeplessness IV Give the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets (20 points)- 0.2 points for each correct answer hasn’t been cleaned turns cheating made stop/ should stop letting have been told went; don’t leave; will miss SECTION 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 D B A C D A C D 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 B D A 4.B 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 sure rather mind prevent lack however who/ that published certain 10 more SECTION 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 Despite his broken leg/ the fact that his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car The number of people using acupuncture has been reported to be increasing I am going to have my car repaired tomorrow He is a more persuasive SPEAKER/ ORATOR than his brother 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 You not need to/need not book tickets for the show in advance I am not used to going into town by car OR: I don’t get/ become used to going into town by car You will have a free ticket as long as you bring a group with you The guy wore dark glasses to avoid being recognized 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 cấu trúc viết đoạn văn: 0,5 đ - Nội dung viết đầy đủ thông tin: đ - Không có lỗi ngữ pháp tả: 0,5 đ Cách tính lỗi: - 01 lỗi ngữ pháp (cấu trúc, từ vựng…) trừ 0,05 - 01 lỗi tả trừ 0,01 - Viết số từ qui định trừ 0,5đ - Viết nhiều số từ qui định trừ 0,5 đ Tổng điểm: 200 điểm (Quy thang điểm 20 điểm) * Lưu ý: Nếu thí sinh có câu trả lời khác với hướng dẫn chấm giám khảo cho điểm tương ứng với câu THE END PHỊNG 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 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.) There are two customers eating together The two customers order the same starter Both customers order the Thai chicken for their main course The customers order soft drinks 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 A missed B raised C closed D planned A.breathing B throw C there D clothing A form B formal C information D informative II Circle the word whose main stress partern is placed differently from the others A reserved B invent C beneath D wardrobe 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 He was offered the job … …… … his qualifications were poor A although B in spite of C because of D because It’s no use …… …… a language if you don’t try to speak it A learned B to learn C learn D learning He ……… … me to take a lawyer to the court with me A advised B suggested C threatened D insisted I really prefer just about anything ………… watching TV A from B or C than D to 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 There is one television program which is above all _in popularity A another B other C the other D others 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 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 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 This house didn’t use to ( paint ) _ green Air pollution, together with littering, (cause) _ many problems in our large, industrial cities today When I came to the garage yesterday, my car (repair) They (prove) _ the effects of cigarette to be extremely harmful The classroom is still very dirty I don’t think it ( clean) _ To avoid ( attack ) _again , the millionaire hired some guards Everyone reads this novel , let us ( discuss ) it V Write the correct form of the words in block capitals ... Họ tên thí sinh: .SBD: Cán coi thi khơng cần giải thích thêm PHỊNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO NƠNG CỐNG HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI GIAO LƯU HỌC SINH LỚP NĂM HỌC 2020 – 2021 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH SECTION... Bài thi chấm theo thang điểm : 20 Điểm thi = Tổng số câu ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP HUYỆN 06 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH, LỚP Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) ... thí sinh có câu trả lời khác với hướng dẫn chấm giám khảo cho điểm tương ứng với câu THE END PHỊNG GD&ĐT NGA SƠN CỤM TIẾN – LIÊN – THÁI ĐỀ THI GIAO LƯU ĐỀ THI GIAO LƯU HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 6,7 ,8 NĂM