Đề ôn thi hsg anh 8 số 9: 90 minutes. Question I: Choose the word which is pronounced differently from the others. 1- A- thank B- than C- month D- youth 2- A- advantage B- adventure C- advertise D- addtion 3- A- main B- complain C- curtain D- entertain 4- A- good B- noon C- soon D- food 5- A- sing B- morning C- long D- angry Question II: Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets: 1- When we (see) them last night, they (sing); they (say) they (sing) since six o’clock. 2- We (wait) for you when you (get)back tomorrow. 3- They (not come) home until they (see) everything. 4- What do you think the children (do) when we get home ? 5- I’m sure the letter won’t arrive in time unless it (send) by air. 6- He (work) hard all the week, but today he (have) a good time at home. 7-There (be) a lot of changes since computers (invent). 8- The house where the dead man (find) is being guarded by the police to prevent it from being entered. 9- This is only one of his poems that (be) worth reading. 10- When I came to school, everybody (be) there. Question III: Preposition 1- We’re all very obliged …………… you 2- He’s quite careless ……………… danger. 3- She’s very nervous …………… the new boss. 4- I’m faithful …………… my principle. 5- I’ve been so anxious …………… you. 6- This service is free …………… charge. 7- They went ahead contrary ……………… my advice. 8- He was married …………… Sue for a day. 9- the devil and the deep blue sea. 10- Have a card your sleeve. Question IV: Read this passage carefully then answer the questions below. Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is a city of contrasts. It is an exciting, crowded, modern city and at the same time, a city that is full of history. The streets of Bangkok are usually noisy and crowded with people. Some are selling food, other selling clothing, cassette tapes, flowers, or souvenirs. Visitors love the river markets, the beautiful temples and architecture, and the nightlife. They also enjoy the food, the shopping, and the friendly Thai people. Everyone seems to smile there. Most of the year, Bangkok is hotter than any other capital city in Asia, but from December to February, the weather is cooler and much more comfortable. Actually, it is an interesting city to visit at any time of the year. The shopping is excellent, and the price is cheaper than in many other large cities in south-east Asia. There is always plenty to do in Bangkok any time of the day or night from watching Thai dancing or boxing to taking a boat trip on the river or trying some of the delicious and spicy food. And if you get tired of the city and the traffic, there are beautiful beaches only two hours away by bus. 1- Where is Bangkok? …………………………………………………………………………. 2- How are the streets of Bangkok? …………………………………………………………. 3- What is the weather like in Bangkok in January? …………………………………………. 4- Can visitors come to visit Bangkok all the year round? ……………………………………. 5- How long does it take visitors from Bangkok to the beaches by bus? ………………… …. Question V: Rewriting the following sentences: 1- Diana finds it easy to make friends. Diana has no 2- My car broke down, so I missed the beginning of the film. The reason why 3- Is this the only way to reach the city center? Isn’t there ? 4- Is it essential to meet your aunt at the station? Does your aunt ? 5- I’d like to visit India more than any other country in the world. India is 6- How long is it since they bought the house? When 7- Our house is going to be painted by a local firm. We are going 8- Walking among the green trees gave Liz pleasure. Liz 9- Sally finally managed to get a job. Sally finally succeeded …………………. 10- That’s the last time I go to that restaurant. I certainly ………………………………. 11- I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university. After …………………………………………………………………… 12- Whenever she went to Paris she bought a new dress. She never ……………………………………………. Question X. Complete the letter using the suggested words (10p): Dear Mom and Dad, 1- Life/ Ho Chi Minh City/ be/ exciting -> ………………………………………………… 2- It/ be/ large city/ it/ also/ interesting. -> ………………………………………………… 3- Yesterday/ We/ see/ a street musician/ hotel. -> ………………………………………… 4- He/ play/ guitar/ beautifully/ Everything/ seem/ strange/ here / us/ -> ………………………………………………… 5- You/ surprised/ see/ us/, aren’t you ? -> ………………………………………………… 6- We/ walk/ happily/ busy street/the noise/ not bother(lµm phiÒn)/ us/ at all/. -> ……………………………………………………………………….……… 7- I/ send/ photo of our hotel/ . It/ look/ nice,doesn’t it ? -> …………………………………………………….………. 8- It/ so quiet/ that we/ can hardly/ believe/ it/ Ho Chi minh City/ -> ……………………………………………………… …………… 9- Every one/here/ very nice/ they/ always/ smile/ happily/ -> ………………………………………………………… ………… 10- We/ hope/ you/ both well/. Please/ give/ love/ to everyone/and write/ soon.// -> …………………………………………………………………… ………… . Đề ôn thi hsg anh 8 số 9: 90 minutes. Question I: Choose the word which is pronounced differently from the others. 1-. lot of changes since computers (invent). 8- The house where the dead man (find) is being guarded by the police to prevent it from being entered. 9- This is only one of his poems that (be) worth. I’ve been so anxious …………… you. 6- This service is free …………… charge. 7- They went ahead contrary ……………… my advice. 8- He was married …………… Sue for a day. 9- the devil and the deep blue sea. 10-