UBND HUYỆN THANH SƠN ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH NĂNG KHIẾU CẤP HUYỆN

PHÒNG GD & ĐT NĂM HỌC 2015 - 2016

Moon: Ting An 8
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thai gain lame bay 120 put (thong co this gain ciao đề)
Đề thi có 06 trang

Điểm Họ tên, chữ ký giám khảo Số phách

Bằng số: 1.

Bằng chữ: 2.

SECTION 1: LISTENING.
Phần nghe có 02 bài, mỗi bài được nghe 02 lần (giám thị chỉ mở 01 lần đĩa tự động phát 02
lần). Trước phần nghe có một phút để thí sinh đọc đề bài.

I. Listen to a conversation between a girl and a boy talking about the people they met at a
party. Then match the names with the right characteristics (1. 0 point).
(Number zero is given as an example)
Names Characteristics
Your answer
0 Jenny
0. A) blond
A. blond
1 John B. famous
1. …………….……………….
C. friendly
2 Mary D. interesting
2. ……………….…………….
E. quiet
3 Bob 3. ………………….…………. F. short
G. tall
4 David 4. ………………….………….
H. young
5 Sally 5. ………………….………….

II. Listen and fill in the blanks with the information you hear (Write no more than three
words). (1.0 point)

1. New phone number: ……………………………………………….

2. New address: ………………………………………………………
3. Opposite: …………………………………………………………..
4. Opens on: ………………………………………………………….
5. And get a free: ………………………………………………………

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SECTION 2: PHONETICS
III. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
others by circling the corresponding letter A or B, C, D (1.0 point).
1. A. both B. cloth C. only D. alone
2. A. early B. heard C. earth D. nearly
3. A. scholar B. chute C. chef D. Chicago
4. A. essential B. statute C. century D. departure
5. A. message B. age C. college D. collage
IV. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other others by circling A, B,
C or D: (1.0 point)
1. A. character B. commercial C. remember D. experiment
2. A. representative B. pomegranate C. satisfactory D. decompose
3. A. electrical B. interesting C. contestant D. memorial
4. A. celebrate B. consider C. expression D. departure
5. A. partner B. religious C. marine D. compile

SECTION 3: LEXICO-GRAMMAR.
V. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence by circling its
corresponding letter A, B, C or D. (4.0 points)
1. We'll leave Ha Noi ________Hue_______half an hour.
A. in/ for B. for/in C. to/ for D. for/ to
2. The price of Chinese goods is sometimes____________cheap.
A. surprised B. surprisingly C. surprising D. surprisedly
3. - Mother: “Could you do me a favor?” - Kate: “______.”
A. No, thanks. I’m fine B. Yes, that’s kind of you
C. Yes, sure D. Yes, thank you
4. The doctor is asking about the _____ of the injured person to know exactly how to cure her.
A. statement B. condition C. health D. injure
5. _________is a type of bed used for carrying the sick or injured people.
A. Stretcher B. Ambulance C. Bandage D. Crutch
6. China has huge ________and onshore oil reserves.
A. seaside B. remote C. outside D. offshore
7. The baby________his food onto the floor and making his mother angry.
A. always throw B. is always throwing
C. has always thrown D. always throws
8. Are you going abroad this summer?
A. going overseas B. going on holiday
C. going to another country D. A&C
9. I brought back this cowboy hat as a ________of America.
A. gift B. present C. award D. souvenir
10. Miss. Brown________us during last week while our teacher was ill.
A. teaches B. is teaching C. was teaching D. taught
11. I picked up a copy of their summer travel________.
A. paper B. magazine C. book D. brochure
12. While the choir ________Christmas carols, we were making them some cocoa.
A. was singing B. were singing C. sang D. have sung
13. Greg________me that he liked rock music.
A. said to B. told to C. asked D. explained
14. Sally is quite absorbed ________the game of chess.
A. in B. on C. of D. for
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15. Galileo said that the earth________round.
A. is B. were C. has been D. was
16. They have recently returned _____________a visit to Paris.
A. to B. for C. towards D. from
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17. Halloween is the night of 31 October, when people once believed that ghosts________.
A. can see B. can be seen C. could see D. could be seen
18. Go to the market and buy me a ______ bananas and some flowers, Nam.
A. pair B. bunch C. hand D. dozen of
19. She_________tight to the handrail.
A. held B. caught C. kept D. touched
20. In some countries now, more and more young people have to _________false teeth.
A. have B. wear C. carry D. put up
VI. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets to complete the following sentences.
(1.0 point)
1. They told me (not tell)_____________ their children about that.
2. Air pollution, together with littering, (cause)_____________ many problems in our large,
industrial cities today.
3. When I came to the garage yesterday, my car (repair)______________.
4. They (prove)___________ the effects of cigarette to be extremely harmful.
5. Our teacher told that the sun always (rise)____________ in the east.
Write your answers here:
1. ………….........................................................................
2. ………………………………….………………….…...
3. ……………………………………….……………..…...
4. ……………………………………………………….....
5. ………………………………………………….……...

VII. Supply the correct form of the words in capital. (1.0 point)
1. _________________, he has just had an accident. (Luck)
2. They plant many trees along the roads to make shade and to____________ (beauty)
the city.
3. Sorry about the mistakes, I ______________the instructions you gave me . (understand)
4. Since this is the first time you own a computer, do you mind if I give you
some _____________? (advise)
5. The number of ______________increases every week. (participate)
Write your answers here:

1. ……………..... 2. ……...……... 3. …………..…... 4. …...………... 5. …...………...

VIII. Choose the underlined part that needs correction and then correct it. (1.0 point)
1. Christmas tree is usually decorated by colored lights and shiny balls. ……………………
2. Da Lat is known like a city of pines, waterfalls and flowers. ……………………
3. There are notices showing arrivals and departs of trains. ……………………
4. We went on a 10-day tour to Central Africa last summer. ……………………
5. Could you talk quieter, please? – I am having a headache. ……………………

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SECTION 4: READING
IX. Read the following passage and choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of
the questions about it. (2.0 points)
An entertainment is any (1)_________which provides a diversion or permits people to
amuse themselves in their (2)_________time.
Entertainment is typically passive- as in watching opera or a (3)_________. Activities
which involve participating in (4)_________or sports are more often considered to be
recreation. Activities such as personal reading or pracrising a musical (5)___________are
considered as hobbies.
The industry that provides entertainment is (6)_________the entertainment industry. There
are many (7)________of entertainment, which cater for particular tastes. For example, there is
cinema, theatre, sports, games, social dance which cater for different groups of people.
These may also be grouped on the age of person’s interested, such as child entertainment or
(8)________entertainment. For example, puppets, clowns, pantomimes and (9)_______tent to
appeal to children, though adults may also find them (10)_________.
1. A. action B. activities C. activity D. acting
2. A. free B. spare C. leisure D. All are correct
3. A. movie B. playwright C. song D. poem
4. A. things B. games C. shows D. activities
5. A. tools B. instruction C. instrument D. guitar
6. A. said B. told C. talked D. called
7. A. forms B. kind C. pieces D. type
8. A. girl B. man C. adult D. boy
9. A. actions B. cartoons C. films D. plays
10. A. enjoy B. enjoyable C. enjoying D. enjoyably
X. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. (2.0 points)
Dear Jean,
I’m sorry I haven’t written to you lately, but I have been working hard. When I
(1)_______ your last letter, I was acting in a play at school, and when I finished that I went on
a (2)__________ with some friends. I intended to (3)__________ you a postcard, but I forgot
to take your address with me. (4)_________ are you getting on at college? You didn’t tell
much about this in your (5)________. I hope you still like it and don’t work all the time! I’m
starting work in London after I (6)________ school in July, and I want to see you then. Do you
still want to come and stay wit me (7)________ a few days? I know you are busy, but by the
time your term finishes, I’ll have started my job. I’ve done so (8)_______ things lately! I’ve
just (9)________to drive and my parents sometimes lend me their car, so I often go out
(10)________ friends. Maybe I’ll drive to Burmingham and see you one day.
Write your answers here:

1. …………….... 2. ……...……... 3. ………..……... 4. …………... 5. …..………...

6. ……………..... 7. …...………... 8. ……..………... 9. ……..……... 10. …..……….

XI. Read the passage and decide which word or phrase (A or B,C,D) best fits each space. .
(1.0 point)
The principle of first aid is immediate actions, but it is important that quick action does
not cause panic. Any action taken needs to be careful and the first aider must remain calm at all
times. It is equally important to understand the situation quickly, to appreciate the limitations
of your own actions and to seek expert assistance such as calling for ambulance, fire brigade,
or police as soon as possible. The first priority is to yourself and to others - protect the scene
after understanding risk, and think before you act (there may be gas - risk of explosion;
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electricity- the pool of water round the faulty washing machine may be live; fire - opening a
hot door may be the last thing you do; assault - the assailant with knife or gun may be behind
the door awaiting their next victim or a hostage; blood- avoid unnecessary contact with fluids
by wearing gloves).
1. What is the principle of first aid?
A. immediate needs B. quick action C. panic D. any action
2. What do first aider need to be?
A. in a hurry B. equal C. important D. calm
3. What do you think the word “expert” means?
A. medical B. quick C. professional D. important
4. The first - aider should be careful with the pool of water round the faulty washing machine
because__________.
A. they could sleep if they step on. B. they could damage the washing machine.
C. they could be electricfied D. they could be living.
5. What should firs-t aiders do when they help a bleeding victim?
A. Call the police B. Open a hot door
C. Wait for the next victim D. Avoid to touch the victim’s blood.

SECTION 5. WRITING.
XII. Rewrite the following sentences so that they have the same meaning as the root ones.
(2.0 points)
1. You shouldn’t make noise in hospital.
You ought to ………………..………………………………………………………………
2. She doesn’t play badminton well and I don’t, either.
Neither she…………………………………………………………………………………
3. Please do not interrupt me when I am making a report to the manager.
Would you mind…………………………………………………..………….………….?
2. How long have you bought this car?
When was ………..………………………………………………………………………
3. He said to me, “ Do this test again, please.”
He requested me……………………………………………….….………………………
4. They asked him, “ Shall we go to the stadium tomorrow?”
They invited him…………………………………………...……….……………..………
5. Old car tires are recycled to make shoes and sandals.
People…………………………………..…………………………………………………
6. I’ve never eaten this kind of cake before.
It’s ……………………………………………….………………………………………..
7. There aren’t any buses after this one. (last)
This ………………………………………………………………………………………
8. They saw nobody in the room. (see)
They didn’t ………………………………………………………………………………..
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9. English people like tea more than coffee. ( would prefer)
English………………………………………………………………………………………
10. The road finishes here. (end of)
This is………………………………………………………………………………………
XIII. Complete the letter by using the words or phrases below, adding more words if
necessary. (2.0 points)
Dear Mary,
1. Thank/ much / see / me / off / Tan Son Nat airport / last night //
........................................................................................................................................................
2. Mother/I / have / very / pleasant/ flight //
........................................................................................................................................................
3. But / I / tired / we / land / 5 o’clock / this morning /because/ I/ airsick//
.......................................................................................................................................................
4. father / meet / me / airport /take/ us/ home//
........................................................................................................................................................
5. We / spend /short/ time / look round / before / return / Can Tho //
........................................................................................................................................................
6. I / pick up / lot / English / my stay / you //
........................................................................................................................................................
7. I / have / work / soon / my summer exams //
........................................................................................................................................................
8. But / I / quite / confident / my English //
........................................................................................................................................................
9. I / hope / you / be able / come / visit / next summer //
........................................................................................................................................................
10. Thank / again // kindness/ hospitality //
.......................................................................................................................................................
All the best,
______THE END_______

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UBND HUYỆN THANH SƠN HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM THI SINH NĂNG KHIẾU CẤP HUYỆN
PHÒNG GD&ĐT NĂM HỌC 2015 - 2016
Môn: Tiếng Anh 8

SECTION 1: LISTENING.
I. Listen to a conversation between a girl and a boy talking about the people they met at a
party. Then match the names with the right characteristics (1. 0 point).
1. E. quiet 2. C. friendly 3. H. young 4. G. tall 5. D. interesting

II. Listen and fill in the blanks with the information you hear (Write no more than three
words). (1.0 point)
1. 8472296 2. 98 Warnock (Road) 3. (the) bank 4. 21st of May/ 5. travel bag
May 21st

SECTION 2: PHONETICS
III. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
others by circling the corresponding letter A or B, C, D (1.0 point).
1. B. cloth 2. D. nearly 3. A. scholar A. essential 5. D. collage

IV. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other others by circling
A, B, C or D: (1.0 point)
1. A. character 2. B. pomegranate 3. B. interesting 4. A. celebrate 5. A. partner

SECTION 3: LEXICO-GRAMMAR.
V. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence by circling its
corresponding letter A, B, C or D. (4.0 points)
1. 1. B. for/in 2. B. surprisingly 3. C. Yes, sure 4. B. condition 5. A. Stretcher
6. D. offshore 7. B. is always throwing 8. A&C 9. D. souvenir 10. C. was
teaching
11. D. brochure 12. B. were singing 13. A. said to 14. A. in 15. A. is
16. D. from 17. D. could be seen 18. C. hand 19. A. held 20. B. wear

VI. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets to complete the following sentences.
(1.0 pt)
1. not to tell 2. is causing 3. was being repaired 4. have proved 5. rises

VII. Supply the correct form of the words in capital. (1.0 point)
1. Unluckily 2. beautify 3. misunderstood 4. advice 5. participants

VIII. Choose the underlined part that needs correction and then correct it. (1.0 point)
1. Christmas tree is usually decorated by colored lights and shiny balls. => with
2. Da Lat is known like a city of pines, waterfalls and flowers. => as
3. There are notices showing arrivals and departs of trains. => depatures
4. We went on a 10-day tour to Central Africa last summer. => of
5. Could you talk quieter, please? – I a having a headache. => more quetly
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SECTION 4: READING
IX. Read the following passage and choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of
the questions about it. (1.0 point)
1. C. activity 2. D. All are correct 3. A. movie 4. B. games 5. C. instrument
6. D. called 7. A. forms 8. C. adult 9. B. cartoons 10. B. enjoyable

X. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. (2.0 points)
1. received 2. holiday 3. send 4. How 5. letter
6. leave 7. for 8. many 9. learned 10. with

XI. Read the passage and decide which word or phrase (A or B,C,D) best fits each
space. . (1.0 point)
1. B 2. D 3. C 4. C 5. D

SECTION 5. WRITING.
XII. Rewrite the following sentences so that they have the same meaning as the root ones.
(2.0 points)
1. You ought to be / keep quiet/ silent in te hospital.
2. Neither she nor I play badinton well
3. Would you mind not interrupting me when I am making a report to the manager?
2. When was this car bought (by you)?
3. He requested me to do that test again
4. They invited him to go to the stadium the next/ following day
5. People recycle old car tires to make shoes and sandals.
6. I t’s the first time I’ve ever eaten this kind of cake
7. This bus is the last one/ is the last bus
8. They didn’t see anybody/ anyone in the room.
9. English would prefer to dink tea rather than drink coffee
10. This is the end of the road.

XIII. Complete the letter by using the words or phrases below, adding more words if
necessary. (2.0 points)
Dear Mary,
1. Thank you very much for seeing me off Tan Son Nhat airport last night.
2. My mother and I had a very pleasant flight.
3. But I was tired when we landed at 5 o’clock this morning because I was airsick.
4. My father met me at the airport to take us home.
5. We spent a short time looking round before we returned/ returning to Can Tho.
6. I picked up a lot of English during my stay with you.
7. I have to work soon for my summer exams.
8. But I am quite confident of my English.
9. I hope you will be able to come and visit me/ us next summer.
10. Thank you again for your kindness and hospitality
All the best,

THE END

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