PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO DIỄN CHÂU

TRƯỜNG THCS CAO XUÂN HUY

ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TRƯỜNG NĂM HỌC 2021-2022
Môn: TIẾNG ANH Lớp: 8
(Thời gian làm bài 120 phút)

Họ và tên thí sinh: ……………… …….………………………………………..

Ngày sinh: ………………………………………….………………..
Học sinh trường: …………………………………….………......................
Số báo danh: …………………………………….………..……………
Phòng thi: …………………………………….……..………………
Họ tên, chữ ký giám thị số 1: SỐ PHÁCH
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Họ tên, chữ ký giám thị số 2:

CHỈ DẪN:
1. Bài thi gồm 10 tờ. Thí sinh đọc kỹ yêu cầu làm bài.
2. Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp lên đề thi.
3. Thí sinh giữ gìn cẩn thận bài thi.
4. Thí sinh chỉ được dùng một màu mực, xanh hoặc đen để làm bài.
5. Khi viết sai, dùng thước gạch. Không dùng bút tẩy trắng.
6. Thí sinh không được sử dụng bất kỳ tài liệu nào, kể cả từ điển.
7. Thí sinh làm trái với chỉ dẫn, quy chế thi, bài thi sẽ bị loại.

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PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO DIỄN CHÂU
TRƯỜNG THCS CAO XUÂN HUY

ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TRƯỜNG NĂM HỌC 2021-2022
Môn: TIẾNG ANH Lớp: 8
(Thời gian làm bài 120 phút)
Điểm Họ tên, chữ ký giám khảo Số phách

Bằng số: Giám khảo 1:

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Bằng chữ: Giám khảo 2:
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SECTION A: LISTENING (27 points)

Part 1: (7 points) There are seven questions in this part. For each question there are three pictures and
a short recording. Choose the correct picture and put a tick (√) in the box below it

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PART 2: (5 points)You will hear a man telling a group of students about a trip to the theater. Listen
and check () whether the statement is True (T) or False (F)
Statements T F
1. The coach will pick everyone up at the front gate
2. The students should read the play in advance.
3. The cost for the play is £3.50
4. The students won’t have time for a meal.
5. All students will get off at school.
PART 3
Question 1-5: Listen and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each
answer (5 points)
The Dinosaur Museum
* The museum closes at (1)_______________________________ p.m. on Mondays.
* The museum is not open on (2)________________________________________.
* School groups are met by tour guides in the (3)____________________________.
* The whole visit takes 90 minutes, including (4)______________________ minutes
for the guided tour.
*There are (5)________________ outside, at the back of the museum where students can
have lunch.
Questions 6-8: Circle three letters among A-G: Which THREE things can students have with them in
the museum?(3 points)
A. food B. water C. cameras D. books
E. bags F. pens G. worksheets
PART 4: (10 points) Complete the notes. Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
VIDEO LIBRARY APPLICATION FORM
EXAMPLE ANSWER
Surname: Jones
First names: Louise Cynthia
Address: Apartment 1 (1)………………………., Highbridge
Post code: (2) …………………………………
Telephone: 98356712 (home)
(3) …………………………………….. (work)
Driver's license number: (4) ……………………………………
Date of birth: (5) …………………………Year: 1977
Questions 6—8
Circle THREE letters A-F. What types of films does Louise like?
A. Action B. Comedies C. Musicals D. Romance
E. Westerns F. Wildlife G. Documentary H. Detective
6. …………………… 7. …………………., 8. ……………………..
Questions 9 and 10
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

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9. How much does it cost to join the library?
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10. When will Louise's card be ready?
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SECTIONB. LEXICO AND GRAMMAR (20 points)

Part 1. (10 points) Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence.
1. Which one is _____________milk or orange juice?
A. better B. the best C. good D. well
2. They haven’t found the old paintings _____________from the museum up to now.
A. was stolen B. stole C. stolen D. have been stolen
3. The smaller the room is, the _____________furniture it needs.
A. fewer B. smaller C. more D. less
4. Henry, _____________work have been famous in the world, was an American writer.
A. whom B. that C. who D. whose
5. It took him ages to get used _____________ in the new town.
A. to live B. to living C. lived D. living
6. The house was _____________building.
A. a nice old stone B. a nice stone old C. a stone old nice D. an old nice stone
7. She applied for the receptionist of the hotel but she was_____________
A. turned down B. turned out C. turned off D. turned up.
8.- Peter: “Do you mind if I take a seat here?” - Mary: “______________”
A. Yes, I don’t mind B. No, do as you please
C. No, I mind so much D. Yes, do as you please
Mark the letter A, B, C,or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
9: She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students.
A. strict B. outspoken C. tactful D. firm
10. Choose the best option A, B, C or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
part in the following sentence.
I think we ought to give him a free hand and let him carry out the scheme as he thinks best without any
interference from us.
A. permit B. support C. control D. forbid
Answer:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part 2 (10 points). There are 10 mistakes in the following passage. Identify the mistakes and write the
corrections in the corresponding numbered boxes.

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1 When I left university I went traveling all over the world. I was so fascinating by New
2 Zealand that I decided to spend a year there. In order that do so I had to find a job.
3 However, I had enough money getting by for a few of months, so needless to say, I took the
4 opportunity to travel around and see the country. Everywhere I went, the people was
5 friendlier than anywhere else I had ever been, that is important when traveling. The
6 landscape was wonderful as well, with the richest variety of plant life I had ever saw.
7 I was also fascinated by the tradition of Maori natives and made every opportunity to talk
8 to them. My journey was extreme enjoyable and I wanted more than ever to say, but that
9 was dependent of finding a job. I had been looking for more than a few days when
10 I found a job like a waiter. Everyone at work was great and I really enjoyed my time there.

Line Mistakes Corrections Line Mistakes Corrections

1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.
SECTION C. READING (32 points)
Part 1 (10 points). Fill ONE suitable word into each numbered blank.
I have returned to my hometown of Wilson Creek (1)_______ an absence of 10 years.
So many things have changed around here. When I (2)__________Wilson Creek, there was a small pond
on the right as you left town. They have filled in (3) this pond and they have built a large shopping mall (3)
__________. A new post office has also been built just across from my old school.
There is a baseball stadium on the outskirts of Wilson Creek (4)______has been changed completely. They
have (5)______added a new stand where probably a few thousand people could sit. It looks really great.
The biggest changes have (6)_________place in the downtown area. They have pedestrianized the center
and you can't drive there anymore. A European-style fountain has been built and some benches have also
been added (7)_________with a grassy area and a new street cafe.
My street looks just the same as it always has but a public library has been built in the next street along.
(8)___________used to be a great park there but they have cut down all the trees which is a pity. The
library now has a large green area in front of it (9)__________it's not the same as when the park was there.
Another improvement is the number of new restaurants that have opened in Wilson Creek. A Chinese and
an Italian restaurant have opened in the town center and a Mexican (10)_________has opened near my
home. Which is where I am going tonight!
Answer:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part 2 (7 points). Read the passage below and choose the correct answer for each question.
Most people think that lions only come from Africa. This is understandable because in fact most
lions do come from there but this has not always been the case. If we went back ten thousand years. we

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would find that there were lions roaming vast sections of the globe. However no, unfortunately only a very
small section of the lion’s former habitat remains.
Asiatic lions are sub-species of African lions. It is almost a hundred thousand years since the
Asiatic lions split off and developed as a sub-species. At one time the Asiatic lion was living as far west as
Greece and they were found from there, but in a band that spreads east through various countries of the
Middle East, all the way to India. In museums now, you can see Greek coins that have clear images of the
Asiatic lion on them. Most of them are dated at around 500 B.C. However, Europe saw its last Asiatic lions
roaming free to thousand years ago. Over the next nineteen hundred years the numbers of Asiatic lions in
the other areas declined steadily, but it was only in the nineteenth century that they disappeared from
everywhere but in India.
The Gir Wildlife Sanctuary in India was established especially to protect the Asiatic lion. There are
now around three hundred Asiatic lions in India and almost all of them are in this sanctuary. However,
despite living in a sanctuary, which makes them safe from hunters, they still face a number of problems
that threaten their survival. One of these is the ever-present danger of disease. This is what killed more than
a third of Africa’s Serengeti lions in 1994, and people are fearful that something similar could happen in
the Gir Sanctuary and kill off many of the Asiatic lions there.
India’s lions are particular vulnerable because they have a limited gene pool. The reason for this is
interesting – it is because all of them are descended from a few dozen lions that were saved by a prince
who took a particular interest in them. He was very healthy, and he managed to protect them otherwise they
would probably have died out completely.
When you see the Asiatic lion in India, what you sense is enormous vitality. They are very
impressive animals and you would never guess that they this vulnerability when you look at them.
1: According to the passage, ten thousand years ago,____________.
A. lions did not live in small forests B. lions came mainly from Africa
C. lions roamed much more than nowadays D. there were much more lion habitats than nowadays
2: The phrase “split off” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to____________.
A. spotted animals B. divided
C. developed into different species D. changed the original species
3: The word “vulnerable” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to____________.
A. weak B. careless C. cautious D. easily protected
4: The Asiatic lion____________.
A. was looking for food mainly in the Middle East
B. was searching for food in a wide range of countries
C. was searching for food mainly in India and Africa
D. was looking for food mainly in India
5: According to the author, the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary____________.
A. protects the Asiatic lion from hunters and diseases
B. cannot reduce the Asiatic lion’s risk of catching diseases
C. can make the Asiatic lion become weak
D. is among many places where the Asiatic lion is well protected
6: The author refers to all of the following as characteristics of the Asiatic lion EXCEPT that _________.
A. vital B. vulnerable C. strong D. impressive

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7: The passage is written to____________.
A. persuade readers to protect the Asiatic lions
B. explain why the Gir Sanctuary is the best habitat for the Asiatic lions
C. describe the developmental history of the Gir Sanctuary
D. provide an overview of the existence of the Asiatic lions
Answer:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Part 3 (5 points). The following people all want to go on holiday. Read five advertisements for
holidays and decide which holiday would be best for each person.
A. Explore Africa B. Seagull Holidays

Do you like adventure? Are you looking for a
holiday you will never forget? Travel
through Africa for five weeks with a small
group. Groups fly to Nairobi every Saturday,
starting May 24th. If you are aged 25-45 send
now for a brochure to Box 342.
Suitable for all ages. Learn to sail in three
weeks. Teaching from qualified staff, no
experience necessary. Accommodation is
provided in holiday flats in a beautiful quiet
fishing village. Breakfast, dinner and a
packed lunch included in the price of the
holiday.

C. Bell Island Hotel D. History Tours

Short stays (3-7 days) available. Famous for its
excellent cooking, the hotel provide
opportunities to relax and enjoy the heated
swimming pool, the disco and top class bar and
restaurants with entertainment every night. All
rooms have sea views. Special reduced prices
in winter months (November-March)
Tour Egypt with guides. The tour includes
lectures about the history of Egypt and visits
to museums. Travel by coach or river boat.
Accommodation in top hotels. Tours last 14 -
21 days.

E. Working Holidays

For a low-priced (but healthy!) holiday. Pick fruit

in the heart of the country. Accommodation
provided in farmhouse or camp in tents. All meals
included. Free transport to place of work from
railway station. If you are over sixteen, why not
write for further details?
Answer:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1. ____. John and Samantha are university students. They want to have a holiday in the summer, but
they have very little money.
2. ____. Peter Brown is a businessman. He is tired and needs a rest but he does not have very much
free time for a holiday. He wants to get away from the city and stay somewhere near the beach.
3. ____. The Robinson family, Mr. and Mr. Robinson and their twins, aged 11, like outdoor holidays.

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4. ____. Susan has three weeks to spend on holiday. She doesn’t like sports, and she doesn’t like
relaxing on a beach, either. She enjoys sightseeing and learning about foreign countries.
5. ____. Bill is in his thirties. He wants an active, exciting holiday. He likes hot weather but he doesn’t
like the sea.
Part 4 (10 points). You are going to read an article in which four people describe their best teacher. For
questions 1-15, choose from the people (A – D). The people may be chosen more than once.
Which person had a teacher who…
taught more than one member of the same family? 1.______
might have wished their pupils to choose a different career? 2.______
was popular with all the pupils? 3. ______
had to overcome a disadvantage when teaching? 4. ______
made contact after their pupils left school? 5. ______
taught in an unusual physical position? 6. ______
changed their pupils’ behavior? 7. ______
became their teacher as a result of a personal contact? 8. ______
developed their pupils’ physical and mental skills? 9. ______
pointed their pupils in the direction of a successful career? 10. ______
MY BEST TEACHER
A
Sandy Ross
Brian Earle, my English teacher was a very intense man with thick glasses, and the fact that he taught a lot
of his classes standing on his head was also seen as extremely peculiar. He taught me for just one year and
it was probably one of the most creative years of my life. He didn’t believe in giving marks for grammar
or punctuation; he implied that the mechanics of writing were not important if you had something to say.
When I wrote a short story for him called ‘Army’, he simply wrote across the bottom: 'You’ve just got to
keep on writing.’ Those few words of support had a fantastic effect on me in terms of wanting to write and
be involved in writing. Brian Earle had a love for teaching and his subject.
B
Rajah Ishtiak
My mother was an editor of Pakistan’s largest newspaper and she knew and liked its librarian, Atif
Burkhi. Atif was well-educated and when I was about 12, my mother decided I should learn more about
the region’s history and she chose Atif as my tutor. It turned out to be an inspiring move. He would come
to our house once a week to teach me, from the end of school until supper. He took me through a lot of
history, but after a few lessons I got bored. ‘I know you’re being paid by my parents to teach me this
stuff,’ I said, ‘but there are other things in the world.’ He burst out laughing as he so often did and asked:
‘What do you want to talk about then?’ And so we would discuss global issues and world literature.
C
Jennifer Pitt
Everyone loved Miss Young. She taught me between the ages of 13 and 17 and was instrumental in my
becoming an actress. She knew I was interested in acting, but it just wasn’t an option in my world. My
father was a driving examiner and I wasn’t exposed to acting as a career. It was Miss Young who told me

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 about the National Youth Theatre, which was an organization I was unaware of. She suggested I look into
it and think about going there. About ten years after I left school, when I was with the Royal Shakespeare
Company and playing fairly high-profile parts, I got a letter from Miss Young saying she was following
my career with interest, but as far as I know, she never came to see me perform. She certainly never came
to see me backstage.
D
Sarah Parker
Tae Kwon Do is a martial art which has become popular as a sporting activity in recent years. I started
learning it in the Ivory Coast in Africa when I was about 13, and later became the country’s first black
belt. My teacher, Park Min Ho, had been sent by the Tae Kwon Do federation in Korea to open a club. It
was very successful. When he arrived he didn’t know a word of French, so he used to demonstrate rather
than explain. At the time my brother and I started learning Tae Kwon Do, we were fighting like mad. But
we quickly understood we had to stop fighting because we realized that fighting was about self-defense,
not aggression. Tae Kwon Do teaches you to control your anger and control your body. It is very good for
your memory, co-ordination and self-discipline. And you are acquiring a philosophy. Later on, Park
opened a restaurant and then moved back to Korea. We had a very friendly relationship, but somehow I
feel like I was a disappointment to him. He thought I had a future in the sport. But when I was 17, I
decided it was not what I wanted to do.
Answer:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
SECTION D – WRITING (21 points)
Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
1. Sally finally managed to get a job.
 Sally finally succeeded _________________________________________________________________________
2. I can’t understand him because he speaks so quickly.
 If he _________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. It was such an awful meal that we complained to the waiter.
The meal ___________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Not as much coffee is drunk by young people as soda.
Young people _________________________________________________________________________________________
Part 2: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given.
1. “I think you should complain about your horrible meal”, John said to Mai ADVISED
 John _____________________________________ horrible meal.
2. Vinh impressed his new boss by settling down to work. GOOD
 Vinh _____________________________________ his new boss by settling down to work.
3. The boy looks nothing like his father. TAKE
→ The boy doesn’t _____________________________father.
4. They could not warn people by electronic mail because that might spread the computer virus. FEAR
→ They could not _______________________________________ the computer virus.

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Part 3. This is part of a letter you receive from an English-speaking friend, Tim, who is coming on
holiday to your country.

We will be spending a day in your town during our coach tour. Do you think we must meet? If so, what
should we do? As this will be my first visit to your area, I want to give your parents a present, can you give
me a suggestion?

Write your letter (about 80-100 words), suggesting how you will both spend the day together. DO NOT
write any addresses.

Dear Tim,
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Best wishes,
Nam

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