ĐỀ LUYỆN HSG ANH 8 SỐ 2 SECTION I PHONETICS I Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently from the others in each group (5 points) 1 A oranges B figures C classes[.]
ĐỀ LUYỆN HSG ANH SỐ SECTION I: PHONETICS I Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently from the others in each group (5 points) A oranges B figures C classes D watches A garbage B garage C sewage D carriage A now B flow C row D know A missed A fat B closed B any C called C gas D planned D hat II Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others (2 points) A scissors B object C wardrobe A answer B begin C refuse D transmit D complain SECTION II: VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES I Choose the word or phrase that best complete each sentence.(22 points) These flowers A smell good B smells good C smell well D smells well She ……… getting up early now A didn’t use to B is used to C is using to D used to he is rich and famous, he lives in a modest house in the village A Because B However C Therefore D Although Bill Gates is probably the best known and most successful in computer software A pioneer B volunteer C generator D inventor If you are a student, you can get 20 percent _ in this shop A discount B effect C selection D resident One hundred dollars an big amount of money for her A is B are C were D is being Would you mind putting out your cigarette? ~ _ A No, thanks B No, of course not C No, I wouldn’t D No, I don’t Bob hasn’t ……… his mind yet A made B gone C used to Everyone has to follow this way to get into the fair, ………? A they B don’t they C doesn’t she We spent half a year _ this hotel A to build B built C with building She is bored _ getting up early A with B in C of D found D doesn’t he D building D to Would you like me to get you something to drink? - A That would be nice B No, I’m sorry C That’s too bad D My pleasure English is the _ language on one- fifth of the land area of the world A office B official C officer D officially It's an hour since he , so he must be at the office now A has left B left C was leaving D is leaving 14 I usually go to work by bus, but and then I use my motorbike A again B Once C now D ever Of my parents, my father is _ A the stricter B the strictest C stricter D strict 10 "What can I get for you?" A All right B I'm afraid not C I hope so D Yes, please 11 There were ……………… flowers that I couldn’t dicide what to buy A so many B so few C so little D so much 12 Don’t shout, dear I can’t ………….the shout ! A stand B sit C listen D hear 13 Why don’t you …………… with your university study ? A go in B go on C go by D go at 14 Don’t be silly! That possibly be Rivaldo! A mustn’t B shouldn’t C won’t D can’t 15 No sooner had we started the game, it began to rain A than B then C that D and 16 I be interested in playing badminton as a child A could B ought to C might D used to 17 Smith writes very quickly He’s finished his essay A already B been C for D yet 18 Let’s go camping in the mountain, ? a we B can we C will we D shall we 19 I told him ………… so much candy A not to eat B don’t eat C to not eat D to eat not 20 Nam dosen’t watch T.V often as his brother A so B like C such D too 21 The show last night was so that we saw it through A fascinating B fascinated C boring D excited 22 Either I or Tom ………….beef A doesn’t like B don’t like C like D likes II Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets (10 points) I (read) the book you lent me, so you can have it back now My room (not clean) yet Neither my husband nor my children (meet) my uncle yet On the left (be) three paintings by Picasso Henry (do) his homework when I came ? I will never forget,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, (see) the King People always (blame) their circumstances for what they are "Where is Jane?" "Down stairs sir" "She (greet) the guests." Two miles (be) enough for her to go jogging every morning 10 Fred would like .(admit) to the college III Complete the following sentences with the new word formed from the ones in CAPITAL at the end of each sentence (8 points) Vietnam declared its on September 2nd, 1945 DEPEND He cycled _ and had an accident CARE) It is a good book because it is very _ INFORM In my city, there is always a serious of water in summer SHORT Mr Huy is a very strict _ My friend is very He is the most person in my family My brother often does experiments about electricity for…………… EXAM HELP SUCCESS PLEASE IV a) Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition(5 points) 1- The ambulance will be there a bout minutes 2- Bobby started school the age of five 3- I am very keen music 4- Peter was very familiar planting potatoes 5- They treated me a heard problem SECTION III: READING I: Read these passages and match the each passage to its title There is ONE title you needn’t use(5 points) A How I began D My most frightening experience B The worst aspect of my hobby E Why I like my hobby C My hopes for the future F When and where I it For me, every weekday begins the same: I get up at 7.00 I have breakfast, I take the bus to school, I go to lessons I don’t hate this daily routine, but it isn’t very thrilling In the evenings, however, I drive Formula cars, build enormous cities and defend my planet against aliens In short, I play computer games It’s like entering a different world That’s why I love playing them so much My interest in computer games has taught me a lot about computer graphics I want to study computing at college, and learn how to design and program games Eventually, I’d like to start my own software company, creating and testing new games That way, I could spend all day doing what I love most Computer games are interesting because they often contain stories and characters The games are getting better all the time, but they are also getting more expensive The only thing I don’t like about my hobby is the cost! New games are often about $50 Some of my friends from school are interested in computer games too We normally meet at my house in the evenings and play for a few hours We sometimes play at weekends, but if the weather’s good I prefer to go cycling or play basketball instead I first became interested in computer games about four years ago I was staying with my cousin for the weekend He had some games and he taught me how to play them I became hooked immediately! When I got home, I decided to save all my money for buying games Now I’ve got about twenty different games II: Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in each gap.(10 pts) Have you ever followed instructions for knitting something or have you read a piece of music? If you have, you have behaved in a similar way(1) a computer A computer obeys a program to carry out a particular task Just (2) a knitting pattern is expressed in numbers and piece of music in lines and dots, so a computer program is (3) in the form of programming language Like the English language (or any other language), there are (4) of grammar, and a program must be correct in every way There are hundreds of programming language, but only (5) are well-known and widely used The most popular language which is used in offices(6) Cobol This language is used for printing payrolls and keeping records of goods Engineers and scientists use Fortran (7) carry out calculations (8) neither of these two programs is very popular with people working on home computers Basis is the most popular language for home computers, chiefly (9) it is easy to learn and use (10) these languages are useful for many purposes, it is time that a new simple program was devised Such a program ought to be not only easy to use but also completely reliable A to B as C so D from A like B by C too D as A expensive B expresses C expressed D expressing A rules B laws C regulations D principles A a little B a few C much D a lot of A called B calling C is called D is calling A so as for B in order that C so as that D in order to A In addition B Therefore C Consequently D However A because B if C because of D unless 10 A Even B Despite C Although D In spite III Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word (8pts) Thank You, Mom I love my mom She took (1) of me when I was very young She took care of me (2) I was sick She taught me how to read She taught me (3) to get dressed She taught me how to button my shirt She taught me how to(4) my shoes She taught me how to brush my teeth She taught me to be kind to (5) She taught me to tell the truth She taught me to be polite She took me to school on my (6) day of school She held my hand She helped me with my homework She was nice to (7) my friends She always cheered me up Next year I will graduate from secondary school I will go to high school I will well in (8) school I will well after high school My mom has taught me well SECTION IV: WRITING I There is one mistake in each sentence Find and correct it (5points) 1- She failed her examination like her friend did 2- He has learnt Chinese enough to study in China 3- Nobody have used this house for a long time 4- We haven't talked to your sister since a long time 5- There are much than eighty stores in the mall II Use given words to rewrite the second sentence that has the meaning unchanged(5 points) How long is it since you saw Mary? When……………………………………………………………………………………… ? A man I know told me about it I was………………………….…………………………………………………………… “You shouldn’t spend your weekend in the city” She advised me…………………………………………………………………………… “Can you give me a ride to school” He asked his friend……………………………………………………………………… We can’t sit on the grass because it is too wet The grass isn’t…………………………………………………………………………… III Use the words 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 words(5points) We went to Hai Phong two months ago (been) We………………………………………………………………………… Whose book is this? (belong) Who……………………………………………………………………… My aunt ran a small company in the city but she doesn’t any more (used) My aunt………………………………………………………………………… English eight has sixteen units (are) There…………………………………………………………………………… “You should not lend him your car”, Nam said to me (advised) Nam ……………………………………………………………………………… IV Write a letter ( about 120 - 150 words) to your friend telling him/her about a place you have visited recently It may begin as the following (8 points) June 25, 2013 Dear Mile, I am writing this letter to tell you that I have just returned from a trip to Nha Trang( or other places) with my family Họ tên thÝ sinh: Sè b¸o danh: Giám thị không giải thích thêm THI S Môn: tiếng anh PHN 1: đáp ¸n SECTION I: PHONETICS I Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently from the others in each group (5 points) D 2.C 3.D 4.A 5.A II Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others (2 points) B 2.D SECTION II: VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES I Choose the word or phrase that best complete each sentence.(20 points) A A B 13 B 17 B D D 10 A 14 C 18.B C B 11 A 15 C 19.B B C 12 A 16 A 20.B II.(10 points) Supply the correct should be built is wearing was doing have studied OR have been studying will live form of the verb in brackets haven’t made getting returns knew 10 haven’t seen III.( points)Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete sentences education scientists developing entertainment electricity homeless invention ability IV.Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition(5 points) 1.about 2.into 3.on 4.to with SECTION III: READING I Read the following passage and choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.( points) 1.A 2.C 3.C 4.B 5.D II: Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in each gap.(10 pts) C B D D A A D B C 10 D III.Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word(10 points) more in 2.for the 3.there 4.so 5.can has 9.be SECTION IV: WRITING 10 church I In each of the following sentences, the words or phrases are marked A, B, C or D Identify the one underlined expression that is not correct and correct it (5 pts) A: has > have D: be existed > exist C: with not > without A: more careful > carefully D: wasn’t > didn’t II Use given words to rewrite the second sentence that has the meaning unchanged(5 points) ðThe teacher told me that she/he was really happy about my improvement in English ðTom invited Mary (to have / to drink) some coffee ðThey were lazy so they had bad marks ðShe has lived in that house since 1973 ðThe date of the meeting will have to be changed ðLama's illness prevented/ stopped him from going to the beach with his friends ðI wish I could speak Japanese well ðThis is the first time I have seen this film ðThe train does not take as long as the bus (does) 10 ðNever in my life have I seen such a mess! III It is said that Engish is a useful language Do you think so? Write a passage about 130-150 words about your idea (10 points) Bµi viÕt tÝnh 10 points - Bài viết phải đảm bảo bố cục cho: points gm cú: M bi, Thõn bi v kt lun - Viết đảm bảo ngữ pháp: points ( Mỗi lỗi sai trừ ®i 0,5 point) - Sư dơng tõ vùng chn x¸c, phong phú: points ( Viết sai từ trừ 0,5 point) Giáo viên cần viết thùc tÕ ®Ĩ cho ®iĨm PHẦN Híng dÉn chÊm: - Thang ®iĨm 20 - Tỉng sè : 100 points Số câu làm đúng, phần làm đúng, t in ỳng Điểm thi =