ĐỀ THI học SINH GIỎI lớp 8 năm học 2019

Ề THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP NĂM HỌC 2018 - 2019 MÔN TIẾNG ANH A VOCABULARY-GRAMMAR (4.0/10) I Chose the odd word A myself B bookshelf C ourselves D yourself A building B morning C evening D afternoon A Birthday B Monday C Wednesday D Friday A born B saw C went D played A summer B winter C season D autumn I Chose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest A happy B character C fat D classmate A bought B enough C laugh D cough A honor B hour C character D horse A last B taste C task D fast 10 A thin B thumb C this D birthday II Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress 11 A national B engineer C figure D scientist 12 A provide B combine C service D account 13 A approve B wonder C physical D knowledge 14 A marriage B happiness C faithful D divorce 15 A money B army C afraid D people III Choose the best option to complete each sentence 16 Summer is always hotter than Fall, ……? A is summer B is the summer C is it D does it 17 He is ……… young to get married A so B too C such D very 18 We haven’t seen them……………… last Sunday VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí A since B until C while D for 19 I’m sure I …………… come tomorrow A will be able to B would C may D am going to 20 He is ………… to lift this heavy package of cotton A not strong enough B enough strong C strong not enough D not enough strong 21 She hasn’t bought a new computer ………… A ever B since C yet D already 22 I was listening while my brother …………… computer games A played B was playing C have played D would play 23 Mary sent me some vegetables ……… by his father A to grow B grow C grew D grown 24 John is said …………… the brightest in the class A to be B was C being D he was 25 The new shopping mall is quite……………… the present shopping area A different from B like to C similar D the same IV Underline then correct ONE mistake in each sentence 26 He won two gold medals since the beginning of the SEA GAMES 27 Most boys in my class enjoy to read comic books 28 Mark used to played the guitar when he was a student 29 Marie wanted buy some food, so she went to the supermarket 30 My new coat is the same with my sister’s coat V Use the correct form of the words in CAPITAL to complete the sentences 31 In Vietnam, industrialization has …… the country’s economy DIVERSE 32 …… beauty sports are particular to Ha Long Bay ATTRACT 33 Among the ethnic minorities, the Tay has the …… population LARGE 34 Local people in …… clothing are selling their farming products COLOR 35 The people of Vietnam are diverse but very …… PEACE VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí 36 I can’t more work as I am so …… TIRE 37 Living in the countryside has its own some …… LIMIT 38 “The Young Pioneers” is a famous …… in Vietnam ORGANIZE 39 David’s …… last night was successful PERFORM 40 Life in the city is more …… than in the countryside CONVENIENCE C READING (3.0/10) I Read the following passage then choose the best option to each question Have you ever heard someone use the phrase “once in a blue moon”? People use this expression to describe something that they not very often For example, someone might say that he tries to avoid eating sweets because they are unhealthy, but will eat chocolate “once in a blue moon” Or someone who doesn’t usually like to go to the beach might say “I visit the shore once in a blue moon.” While many people use this phrase, not everyone knows the meaning behind it The first thing to know that the moon itself is never actually blue This is just an expression The phrase “blue moon” actually has to with the shape of the moon, not the color As the moon travels around the Earth, it appears to change shape We associate certain names with certain shapes of the moon For example, when we can see a small part of the moon, it is called a crescent moon A crescent is a shape that looks like a tip of a fingernail When we cannot see the moon at all, it is called a new moon When we can see the entire moon, it is called a full moon Usually, there is only one full moon every month Sometimes, however, there will be two full moons in one month When this happens, the second full moon is called a “blue moon” Over the next 20 years, there will only be 15 blue moons As you can see, a blue moon is a very rare event This fact has led people to use the expression “once in a blue moon” to describe other very rare events in their lives 41 Which would be a good example of someone doing something “once in a blue moon”? A Mary likes to go to the mountains every weekend B Tom rarely remembers to take out the trash C Cindy hates washing the dishes VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí D Mary sometimes forgets to homework 42 When does a blue moon happen in nature? A When there are two full moons in a month B When the moon has blue color C When we can only see a small part of the moon D When we cannot see the moon at all 43 According to the passage, it can be understood that which of the following sentences does not contain the expression? A Thomas has lost his mind B An apple a day keeps the doctor away C I’ll mow the grass after I finish my homework D It’s never bad time to start something new 44 According to the passage, what is another example of something that has crescent shape? A your thumb B a distant star C the letter “C” D the letter “H” 45 The author states that “Over the next 20 years, there will only be 15 blue moons.” This means that over the next 20 year, a blue moon will happen …… A once a year B less than once a year C more than once a year D Not enough information is provided II Read then answer the questions Colds and flu are caused by viruses The infections are contagious, passed on by tiny droplets and hand contact There are hundreds of different types of virus that can cause cold, which explains why children get repeated colds Flu is caused by the influenza virus There are three major types: A (often the cause of flu epidemics), B and C The flu virus is constantly changing its structure, so new strains appear each year We don’t have immunity to the new strains, which is why we can catch flu repeatedly Anyone can catch a cold or flu The peak season for colds is the colder winter months, not only because of the weather but because central heating dries out the normally moist nasal mucosa - an important defense VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí against invading viruses However, you can catch a cold at any time of the year; one particular type of cold virus thrives in the summer Flu rarely occurs outside November to February in the UK A cold causes a stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, cough, mild fever and tiredness, lasting from two to four days Flu is more severe with a high fever (usually 39 o C or above), chills, headache, intense muscle pains, exhaustion, loss of appetites, cough and sometimes a blocked nose and sore throat It may last a week or more and possible complications include pneumonia Most cold don’t last long and need no specific treatment other than painkillers and simple measures such as decongestant rubs or vaporizers Antibiotics are of no benefit Zinc supplements may help to settle a cold more quickly Children with flu can be given similar treatments, with lots of rest, medicine to bring down any fever and plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration Lowering the temperature in the room can also be helpful when someone has a fever Specific antiviral treatments for flu are now available, but generally these are only given to those at high risk of flu complications 46 What are cold and flu caused by? 47 Why children get repeated colds? 48 How many influenza viruses is flu caused by? What are they? 49 Who can catch a cold or flu? 50 Which season people usually get cold the most in the year? 51 What symptoms colds often cause? 52 How many days does a cold last? 53 What symptoms does flu often cause? 54 How long does flu last? 55 When someone gets colds, what measures should be used instead of painkillers? III Match each nation from 56 to 65 to the description from A to J 56 Turkey 57 Germany 58 Italy 59 G 60 Thailand 61 United Kingdom62 Mexico 63 France 64 Spain 65 The United States A The myriad of World Heritage Sites along with the largest urban footprint in Europe and the Middle East, have made Istanbul a major attraction in Turkey along with series of other sites B The exotic range of marine life, ravishing coastline beauty, and quintessential vibrancy of nightlife in the cities have made Thailand one of the roaring countries attracting more tourists with their exclusive tourism promotions C Mexico is one of the latest inclusions in the list of top ten most attractive destinations around the world for tourists Lively nightlife, exotic beaches, lush green forests and the Mayan ruins stand among the top attractions for the tourists who reach 35 million D While the country ranks 7th position among the most tourist attracting countries in the world, it is the number one country as per UNWTO’s ranking list for tourism expenditure Germany is a favorite destination in the summers as well as during the Christmas festival E Though the United Kingdom wins over the sixth position, its difference from Italy’s tourist count is quite a lot The magnificent landscape of Scotland, the beauty of the London Tower, the magic of old wine and coastline is the major attraction of this country which attracts 35.8 million tourists F Starting from historical legacies to the romantic canals of Venice, the exotic sight of the Piazzas to oriental climate, exquisite cuisine to the dramatic coastline, Italy has a lot to offer, and undoubtedly it is one of the most romantic destinations in the world Besides Venice, Rome and Florence are also world’s popular hit destinations for tourism G China has emerged as one of the most prominent economies in the world It’s the largest exporter and the second largest importer Its important role in the trade and business and influential economic role in the global economy has made its global relations better Moreover, after opening its gate for tourism, it quickly received a havoc response H Considered to be the major trade and business hub for its former colony Latin America, Spain already attracts a lot of tourists from Latin America Besides, owing to the country’s unique geographical advantage of boasting both the coastal lime of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, the country attracts millions of tourists VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí I The diversity of tourism scopes which the US accommodates within its 3.79 million square miles right from California in the West to New York in East, has a lot to offer to tourists The US is exceptionally popular among tourists for its extravagant tourism diversities, a large reserve of natural scenic spots to the most vibrant lifestyles in cities, Nature Parks to mountains J Paris is one of the most popular and the fifth most visited location in the world France always had an advantageous edge on the world tourism ranking This country is known to attract almost 83.7 million tourists across the world IV Use the words in the box to fill in the blanks to complete the paragraph in have by criticize exercise eating get example like such A healthy heart is influenced (66)…… various factors For instance, when people (67)…… angry, the heartbeat increases and the chance of clogging the arteries increases as well Medical experts such as heart specialists (68)…… against too much drinking of alcohol (69)…… beer or whisky In this instance, however, not all experts agree To be specific, some doctors say that moderate drinking, such as one or two glasses of beer a day, can be good influence on the heart Daily (70)…… like playing tennis exemplifies one influence that most experts agree is positive or maintaining a healthy heart D WRITING (3.0/10) I Rearrange the words to make sentences 71 to/enough/not/old/ horror/ my sister /films/is/watch 72 meet/I/the/going/headmaster/am/to/tomorrow 73 Sundays/have/on/work/to/doctors 74 train/we/by/used/go/Hanoi/ Ho Chi Minh City/from/to/to 75 smoking/should/up/we/give II Write sentences from the given cues 76 She/warn/stay away/water VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí 11 We can tell you that we often have a friendly _ in our class A atmosphere B air C matter D impression 12 These clothes are fashionable and _ Do you agree with me? A only B merely C unique D uniquely 13 He _ to have a very big fortune and a beautiful wife A rumors B rumored C has rumored D was rumored 14 Did you use to a _ when you were at the university A full-time job B part-time C full-time D part-time job 15 My house is just _ I live in the nearby neighborhood A near here B near to C near by D near from II Complete the passage below using the correct forms of the words in brackets People are becoming more security conscious these days Crimes like burglary and (1.THIEF) _ are definitely on the increase One of the most (2 PAIN) _ experiences a home (3.OWN) _ can have is to arrive home and find that his or her (4 VALUE) _ have disappeared, because a window had (5 ACCIDENT) _been left open What can we to protect ourselves? The most important piece of (6 ADVISORY) _ is to make sure that your (7 INSURE) coverage is up to date Another (8 SENSE) thing to is to go along to your local police station, where they will be more than willing to make (9 SUGGEST) _ on (10 RELY) _ ways of safeguarding your property III Identify the errors in the following sentences and correct them 1/ We won't mind your (A) being late – (B) beside, it's (C) hardly your (D) mistake VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí 2/ (A) The whole report is (B) badly typed (C) Moreover, it's (D) imaccurate 3/ I'm not (A) astonish she (B) shouted at us! (C) How would we like (D) to be pushed into a wall? 4/ Nguyen is (A) everything we'd ever (B) want (C) in a man - brilliant, (D) fun and attractive 5/ They just hope (A) that the money (B) goes to those (C) who are mainly in (D) needs 6/ A doctor (A) with profession, this is his first (B) pleasure trip (C) into writing (D) for the theatre 7/ She (A) views her life (B) like a spiritual (C) voyage towards a superior (D) understanding of her confidence 8/ Trung was a (A) youthful sailor (B) on his first (C) sea (D) excursion 9/ The (A) journey guide (B) pointed out the message (C) that runs round (D) the inside of the sports ground 10/ (A) Supersonic airplanes can (B) go (C) more fast than (D) the speed of sound C READING I Fill ONE suitable word into each of numbered blanks in the passage Australia is a big country, but nearly all Australians live near the sea On hot summer days, you can see thousands of people at the beach Many beaches have waves (1) are very high These large waves are known as surf and the people who ride them are called surfers Surfing is a skill, and it needs learning Don’t (2) to be able to surf properly the (3) time you try However, by practising a few times you will learn (4) to it VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Surfing is not a new sport Perhaps its origins need explaining It started hundreds (5) years ago in Hawaii Men swam (6) to sea to catch fish and found they could come back to land very quickly by riding the waves These first surfers did not (7) a board They were “body surfers” Many people (8) this type of surfing today After a while people started to use boards and rode the waves by lying, kneeling or standing (9) them These first surfboards were made of wood and the water made them rot after a while Today, surfboards are made of plastic or fibreglass (10) II Read the following passage and choose the correct answer The search for alternative sources of energy has led in various directions Many communities are burning garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity Converting waste products to gases or oil is also an efficient way to dispose of waste Experimental work is being done to derive synthetic fuels from coal, oil shale and coal tars But to date, that process has proven expensive Other experiments are underway to harness power with giant windmills Geothermal power, heat from the earth, is also being tested Some experts expect utility companies to revive hydroelectric power derived from streams and rivers Fifty years ago hydroelectric power provided one third of the electricity used in the United States, but today it supplies only four percent The oceans are another potential source of energy Scientists are studying ways to convert the energy of ocean currents, tides, and waves to electricity Experiments are also underway to make use of the temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy Which is the best title of the passage? A Efficient Ways of Disposing of Waste B The Use of Water Productions for Energy VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí C The Search for Alternative Sources of Energy D New Discoveries in Geothermal Power In the second paragraph, the phrase “synthetic fuels” could best be replaced by which of the following? A Biological fuels B Low burning fuels C Fast burning fuels D Artificial made fuels Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an alternative source of energy? A Burning of garbage B Geothermal power C Synthetic fuels D Electricity According to the author, the impracticability of using coal, oil shale and coal tars as sources of energy is due to _ A their being time consuming B their being money consuming C the scarcity of sources D the lack of technology their being money consuming The word “it” in the last paragraph refers to A alternative source B the United States C hydroelectric power D Electricity What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A Hydroelectric power will be the main source of energy B Synthetic fuels will be the principal source of alternative energy C Alternative energy will come from a variety of sources VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí D All alternative production of energy will be delivered from water III Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D that best fits the blank in the passage Speech is one of the most important (1) _ of communicating It consists of far more than just making noises To talk and also to (2) by other people, we have to speak a language, that is, we have to use combinations of (3) that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language Learning a language properly is very( 4) _ The basic( 5) of English is not very large, and only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite (6) _.But the more idea you can (7) the more precise you can be about their exact meaning Words are the (8) thing we use in communicating what we want to say The way we( 9) the words is also very important Our tone of voice can express many emotions and ( 10) whether we are pleased or angry, for instance A reason B tests C ways D rules A be spoken B be examined C be understood D be talked A systems B sounds C languages D talks A easy B important C simple D expensive A grammar B word C vocabulary D structure A fluent B good C well D perfect A need B grow C express D pass A main B certain C full D most A talk B say C pass D send 10 A show B ask C understand D know VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí IV In the following text, six sentences or parts of sentences have been removed Above the extract you will find the six removed sentences PLUS one sentence which doesn't fit Choose from the sentences (A-G) the one which fits each gap (1-6) Remember, there is one extra sentence you not need to use Write the correct letter in the box Choose from the following sentences to fill the spaces in the text There is ONE extra A Using a microwave for cooking a large food mass is difficult due to limited penetration of microwaves B This can be overcome by leaving the food to stand for a few minutes when cooking is completed C It is advised that the water should be poured slowly into another container that already contains the powder D In this way, buying a microwave oven with a turntable ensure the food is cooked throughout E Conversely the microwaves not heat glass, ceramic and plastic containers F If the microwaves are not absorbed inside the oven, the oven can be damaged by electrical arcs and overheating of the microwave source G When water in that state is disturbed, it can suddenly and unexpectedly boil violently MICROWAVING Microwaving is a method of cooking where food is bombarded by microwaves, usually within an appliance called a microwave oven which excite the water, fat and sugar molecules, thereby heating (cooking) both the outside and center of the food at the same time (1)………………… VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí (A common myth is that a microwave oven cooks from the center of the food outward This appears to happen because heat generated at the surface escapes more readily from the surface of the food into the surrounding air.) One advantage of microwaving is that small amounts of food can be heated very quickly, making it useful for reheating leftovers The disadvantage is that food which is microwaved does not undergo some of the chemical reactions, such as browning, which makes the food visually attractive Primitive microwave ovens often not cook evenly, leading to a concern that bacteria easily killed by more traditional cooking methods may survive the quick cooking time in "cold spots", though the food item as a whole is cooked to a safe average temperature (2) …… Some high-end microwave ovens are combined with a convection oven which basically cook the food using microwave and hot air simultaneously to achieve both the fast cooking time and browning effect (3) ………………… However microwave ovens are used in some fast food chains and special microwave bags are available for cooking fowl or large joints of meat Professional chefs generally recommend using microwaves for a limited set of tasks, including: melting fats (such as butter) and chocolate, cooking grains like oatmeal and grits, cooking rice, thawing frozen meats and vegetables before cooking by other methods and quickly reheating already-cooked foods Using a microwave to boil water is potentially dangerous, due to superheating In a microwave, water can be raised quickly to a temperature above the boiling point before major bubbles form, especially if it is purified and in a very clean glass vessel (4) ………………… This effect is rare, even for scientists who try to deliberately recreate it, and any seed whatsoever for boiling is likely to prevent the problem Boiling water with, for instance, a VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí teabag already in it will prevent any dangers by providing a seed, as will using a mug that is not perfectly clean The risk greatly increases when water has already been boiled once in the same container This situation can occur if the user of the oven boiled the water once, forgot about it, then came back later to boil it again The first time the water boils, the seed bubbles (microscopic bubbles of air around which larger steam bubbles grow) are used up and largely eliminated from the water as it cools down When the water is heated again, the lack of seed bubbles causes super heating, and a risk of a steam explosion when the water's surface is disturbed Placing something in the water before heating can mostly alleviate this risk If you are planning to mix something with the water, say tea or hot chocolate, adding it before heating will insure that the water boils Otherwise, placing a wood object, for instance a chopstick, in the water before heating will also work Care should be taken when removing heated water from a microwave Make sure that the hands are protected from possible liquid boil-over, place the container on a level, heat-proof surface and stir liquid with a warm spoon Also, never add powdered substances (such as instant coffee or cocoa mix) to the container taken from the microwave, due to the addition of all those seed bubbles and the potential for violent, spontaneous boiling (5) ………………… Metal objects, such as metal utensils, in a microwave oven can lead to dangerous situations Metals not absorb microwaves effectively Instead, metals reflect microwaves, thereby preventing the latter from reaching the food (6) ………………… Thin metal layers, such as metal foil and mugs with metal trim can melt or burn due to the strong electrical currents that are generated in metal objects However, small solid metal objects, such as spoons, in combination with a large amount of absorbing food or liquid, normally not lead to problems VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí material fromWikipedia article the D WRITING Original I Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning of the printed sentences The phone stopped ringing the moment I got down stairs Hesooner is determined to carry on working when he is 65 ◊No _ Hehas wasnovery sorry that he didn’t see Audrey on her trip to London ◊He H greatly agreed to go out to dinner with him because she assumed he was not ◊ eShe married H Everyone she was surprised that the singer had very little money when he died ◊ ad II singer had today _ are too dependent on computers and electronic entertainment ◊TheChildren It would be better for them to be outside playing sports and taking part in more traditional past times than spending all day indoors Do you agree or disagree with this statement? You should write at least 200 words THE END ĐÁP ÁN Total score: 10 points VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí A LISTENING (1 point) 0.1New point/correct answer York comfort and style interesting to see power and water 35/ thirty five sustainable 100/ a hundred glass floor urban centres 10 electrical goods B GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (4 points) I (1.5 C point;0,1point/correct answer) A B A D D A B B 10 C 11 A 12 C 13 D 14 D 15 A II theft (1.5 point;0,15point/correct answer) painful owner valuables accidentally advice insurance sensible suggestions 10 reliable III.(B) (1.5 beside point;0,1point/correct → answer) besides (D) imaccurate → inaccurate (A) astonish → astonished (D) fun → funny (D) needs → need (A) with profession → by profession (B) like → as (D) excursion → voyage (A) journey guide → tour guide 10 (C) more fast than → faster than C READING (3 points) I (1 point;0,1point/correct answer) that/which expect first how of out use still on 10 instead VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí II C (0.6 point;0,1 point/correct answer) D D B C A III.C(0,8 point/0,08 point/correct answer) C B B C C C A B 10 A IV (0.6 point; 0,1 point/correct answer) E B A G C F D WRITING I (0.5 point;0.1 answer) No sooner hadpoint/correct I got downstairs than the phone stopped ringing He has no intention of giving up working/ retiring when he is 65 He greatly regretted not seeing Audrey on her trip to London Had she known that he was married, she would not have agreed to go out to dinner with him The singer had very little money (left) when he died, which surprised everybody II Write about the following topic: 1.5 pts The impression mark is based on the following scheme: Content (50% pts): a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate Language (25%pts): a variety of vocabulary and structures Presentation(25%pts): coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted secondary students ... careless than) we are 82 My teacher is a good cook VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí ĐỀ THI THỬ HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP CẤP THÀNH PHỐ MÔN TIẾNG ANH NĂM HỌC 20 18 - 2019 A LISTENING... the original ones 81 We are more careful than the students in class 8B The students in class 8B ………………………………… 82 My teacher cooks very well My teacher is ……………………………………………………… 83 It is necessary... 78 My hat is different from your hat 79 No one in the (her/my) class is more intelligent than Daisy 80 Her roses are more beautiful than the roses I bought yesterday 81 The students in class 8B