ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI

LỚP 8 THCS NĂM HỌC 2023-2024

Môn: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề

- Đề thi gồm 08 trang, thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào đề thi.
LƯU Ý:
- Thí sinh không được sử dụng bất cứ tài liệu nào kể cả từ điển.
SECTION 1: LISTENING (2 points)
Bài nghe gồm 2 phần, mỗi phần được nghe 2 lần, mở đầu và kết thúc mỗi phần có tín hiệu nhạc. Mọi hướng
dẫn cho thí sinh (bằng tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài nghe.

I. Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each
answer. You will hear the conversation ONCE only. (1 point)

Housing officer name Example: John

Family name Cartier

Give names 1…………………………..

Nationality 2…………………………..

Student number 3…………………………..

Contact number 4…………………………..

Mobile phone None

Share accommodation No

Maximum rent 5…………………………pounds per month

Write your answers here:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

II. You will hear people talking in five different situations. For questions 1-5, choose the best
answer (A, B or C).You will hear the conversations TWICE. (1 point)

1. You overhear a woman recommending a campsite.Why does she recommend it?

A. It's close to tourist attractions.

B. It's in an area of natural beauty.

C. It has a wide range of facilities.

2. You overhear two friends talking about global warming. How does the girl feel about it?
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 A. pessimistic about the future

B. surprised at the effects it's having

C. unconvinced that there's a problem

3. You overhear a young couple talking about moving to the country.Why does the man object to
the idea?

A. He wouldn't be able to work there.

B. He'd miss the facilities of the city.

C. He wouldn't be near to his friends.

4. You hear a part of a radio programme about food.Why should listeners call the programme?

A. to take part in a recipe competition

B. to find out about a cookery course

C. to ask questions about cooking

5. You hear the beginning of a programme about college canteens.What point is being made about
them?

A. The choice of food has improved.

B. Students like the food on offer there.

C. Teachers complain about the quality of the food.

Write your answers here:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
SECTION 2: PHONETICS (1 point)
III. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest. Write your
answers in the space provided. (0,6 point)
1. A. crooked B. sacred C. ploughed D. blessed
2. A. good B. mood C. noon D. pool
3. A. pasture B. mature C. gesture D. creature
Write your answers here:
1. 2. 3.
IV. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others. Write your answers in the
space provided. (0,4 point)
1. A. purpose B. machine C. surface D. greenhouse
2. A. majority B. convenient C. professional D. information
Write your answers here:
1. 2.

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SECTION 3: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (7 points)
V. Choose the best answer to complete each of the sentences. Write your answers in the space provided.
(6 points)
1 . Sportsmen______ their political differences on the sports field.
A. cake up B. put aside C. keep part D. deal with
2 . Although he knew very little about linguistics, he pretended______ an expert in the field.
A. to be B. be C. being D. been
3 . I know you are upset about breaking up with Tom, but there are plenty more _________
A. horses in the stable B. tigers in the jungle C. cows in the shed D. fish in the sea
4 . While they________ the new project, their boss called for a meeting.
A. were discussing B. discuss C. discussed D. are discussing
5 . She complained that her husband never_______ her any compliments any more.
A. stood B. caught C. paid D. asked
6 . They_______ this story by their grandmother when they visited her last week.
A. were told B. are told C. is telling D. had told
7 . She is determined to make the job_______ easier.
A. technological B. technologically C. technology D. technologist
8 . After Tom's boss had assessed his performance, he was offered a written______ of employment.
A. certificate B. licence C. contract D. degree
9.The website’s chatbot is available to answer any questions ______ have about endangered species.
A. explorers B. spectators C. tourists D. visitors
10. “ I’m _______ to listen to your pathetic excuses,”, she said.
A. sick and tired B. in no mood C. having enough D. sick to death
11. Jose had _____ hard time comparing the Iphone to the Samsung phone when he wanted to buy a new
one.
A. a B. the C. an D. 
12. Career advisers have ________ information that help students make wise choices.
A. useable B. useless C. useful D. usage
13. I have a ________ on a classmate who is very near and dear to me.
A. crush B. desire C. flame D. passion
14. The hospital had _______ given her up for dead, but she eventually recovered.
A. virtually B. merely C. totally D. intensively
15. The master chef _______ her apprentices into the art of French cuisine through hands-on training.
A. initiated B. triggered C. launched D. commenced
16. Paul Samuelson was the first American to win the Nobel Prize in _______.
A. economy B. economic C. economics D. economical
17. Pilots who prepare for military careers train on the ground _______ in the air.
A. good as B. well as C. as good as D. as well as
18. There is _______ habitable land than there used to be because of extensive development by humans.
A. fewer B. less C. more D. little
19. Thanks to the invention of labor-saving _______, domestic chores are no longer a burden.
A. devices B. things C. equipments D. furnitures
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20. _______ hard he tries, he never seems able to do the work satisfactorily.
A. Whatever B. Even though C. Although D. No matter how
21. She eats too much and is now suffering from _______.
A. weighty B. underweight C. overweight D. weightlessness
22. People with very _______ skin shouldn’t go sunbathing for long periods.
A. sensitive B. sensible C. senseless D. sensed
23. Anne was taken _______ when the doorbell rang, as she wasn’t expecting anyone.
A. by chance B. by accident C. by mistake D. by surprise
24. ________, he couldn't solve that mathematical puzzle.
A. As intelligent as was he B. Intelligent as he was
C. So intelligent was he D. Although he is intelligent
25. There is a rumour that the National Bank is going to ______ the company I am working for.
A. take on B. take out of C. take off D. take over
26. She started the course two months ago but dropped _______ after only a month.
A. in B. out C. off D. back
27. John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”
Laura: “________.”
A. Yes, it's an absurd idea B. There's no doubt about it
C. Of course not. You bet D. Well, that's very surprising
28. Jenny: “Oh no! I can’t find my credit card!”
Mary: “________.”
A. Thank you for letting me know
B. Don’t worry. It will be back very soon
C. It is a nice surprise. You should be glad about it
D. Chill out. Try to remember when you last used it
Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in the following sentence.
29. Workers in high-risk jobs such as construction are more likely to sustain injury on the job.
A. prevent B. maintain C. suffer D. escape
Choose the words OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words in the following sentence.
30. The letters he would write were full of doom and gloom. I didn’t know what made him so
depressed.
A. pessimism B. aggressiveness C. optimism D. assurance
Write your answers here:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
26. 27. 28. 29. 30.

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VI. Identify the mistake in each sentence. Write your answers in the space provided. (1 point)
1. It is time the government helped the unemployment to find some jobs
A B C D
2. John’s parents are very glad that he has done lots of progress this school year.
A B C D
3. Many people object to use physical punishment in dealing with discipline problem at school
A B C D
4. Dogs that are trained to lead the blind must be loyalty, intelligent and calm.
A B C D
5. Never in the history of humanity has there been more people living on this relatively small planet
A B C D
Write your answers here:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

SECTION 4: READING (6 points)

VII. Read the following passage and write your answer A, B, C or D in the numbered box to indicate
the correct word for each of the blanks from 1 to 10. (2 points)
What does it say about a nation that when a national newspaper recently set out to establish the best
television adverts of all time, as many as 10.000 people responded? The answer (1) ________ in the fact
that the British have (2) ________ an intense admiration for a genre that has developed into an art (3)
________ in its own right. In 1955, when Gibbs SR toothpaste broadcast the first TV commercial, it was
inconceivable that ads would ever end up being (4) ________ as sophisticated and innovative as the
programs surrounding them. Yet by 1978, the author Jonathan Price was able to declare: “Financially,
commercials represent the pinnacle of our popular culture’s artistic expression. More money and thought
per second go into their making and more cash (5) ________ from their impact than in the case for any
movie, opera, stage play, painting or videotape.”
Today with the (6) ________ of channels and websites, there is more onus than ever on the
advertiser to shock, amuse, enthrall, and entertain in its 30 second slot. But are ads really worthy of
cultural appraisal, in the (7) ________ way programs are? And what make an advertisement truly great?
Aesthetically, it’s something that is watchable for 1.000 viewings and still (8) ________ fresh,” says
Robert Opie, the founder of the Museum and Advertising and Packaging. “Often, this is to (9) ________
perfect acting and with every single last detail being correct. There are so many layers that you can watch
it many times, like listening to a(n) (10) ________ of classical music.

1. A. lies B. falls C. stays D. goes

2. A. grew B. developed C. thrived D. rose
3. A. means B. kinds C. form D. type
4. A. thought B. aimed C. considered D. referred
5. A. casts B. drips C. leaks D. flows
6. A. explosion B. advent C. burst D. downcast
7. A. most B. same C. different D. alike
8. A. maintains B. retains C. remains D. beholds

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9. A. get B. have C. make D. do
10. A. item B. piece C. part D. score
Write your answers here:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
VIII. Read the following passage and write your answer A, B, C, or D in the numbered box to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions. (2 points)
This symptoms of hay fever include watery and itchy eyes and a runny, congested nose. People
suffering from hay fever may experience occasional wheezing and repeated bouts of sneezing and may
even lose their sense of smell. Some victims of hay fever may also have stopped-up ears. About 30
percent of those who suffer from hay fever may develop the symptoms associated with periodic asthma or
a sinus infection. The allergen-antibody theory does not fully explain allergic reactions because the
membranes and glands in eyes and ears are controlled by the independent nervous system, which keeps
these organs in balance. But the independent nervous system itself is part of the emotional- response
center and may cause the feelings of anger, fear, resentment, and lack of self-confidence in reaction to
allergy-causing substances.
The most common cause of hay fever is the pollen of ragweed, which blossoms during the
summer and autumn. When airborne pollen particles, as well mold, come into contact with the victim’s
membranes, they can cause allergic reactions that release histamine and result in virtual blockage of air
passages. To prevent hay fever or to decrease the severity of its symptoms, contact with the ragweed
pollen should be reduced. Although some communities have attempted to eliminate the plants that cause
the reactions, elimination programs have not been successful because airborne pollen can travel
considerable distances. Antihistamine can help with short but severe attacks. Over extended periods of
time, however, patients are prescribed a series of injections of the substance to which they are sensitive in
order to increase immunity and thus be relieved of the seasonal allergy.
(Resource: Toefl test strategies by Eli Hinkel, Ph.D)
1. It can be infered from the passage that the phrase “hay fever” refers to _______.
A. fodder for cattle. B. a seasonal discomfort
C. viral bacteria D. a lung disease
2. According to the passage, the symptoms of the allergy are predominantly _______.
A. abdominal B. intestinal C. respiratory D. chronic
3. What can be infered from the first paragraph?
A. Hay fever may cause severe allergic reactions and even death.
B. The cause of allergic reactions has not been determined.
C. The nervous system balances allergic reactions.
D. People should not have an emotional response to allergic reactions.
4. According to the passage, patients suffering from hay fever may also experience
A. hunger pains B. mood swings C. nervous blockages D. sensory perceptions
5. The word “resentment” is closest in meaning to ________.
A. reprieve B. reprisal C. irritationn D. grief
6. According to the passage, the irritants are transported by
A. wind B. food C. travelers D. air passages
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7. The word “blockage” in the passage is closest in meaning to ________.
A. obstruction B. bleeding C. enlargement D. dryness
8. According to the passage, to avoid incidents of hay fever, patients need to _______.
A. avoid interactions with other patients
B. avoid exposure to pollen
C. increase their self-confidence
D. take doses of prescribed medicine.
9. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a cause of allergies?
A. pollen B. mold C. flowers D. injections
10. A paragraph following this passage would most probably discuss
A. how the nervous system alerts patients.
B. how the immune system reacts to allergens.
C. what other diseases can be relieved by vaccines.
D. What flowers are harmless to hay fever patients.
Write your answers here:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
IX. Read the passage below and fill each number blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answers
in the numbered box. (2 points)
Travel Insurance
When going on holiday, it is always a good idea to take out travel insurance. This is just in case
something goes (1) _____ along the way. You could lose your luggage, you could be robbed, or even
become ill and need expensive medical treatment. For millions of holiday makers, travel insurance is just
a precaution (2)_______ will help them have an enjoyable and worry-free holiday. But for (3)_____,
travel insurance is a way of earning money (4) ______ making false claims against insurance companies.
For (5) ______ some people pretend that they have had expensive equipment stolen which in (6) ______
never even existed, and then claim large sums in compensation. Such claims cost insurance company a
total (7)_____ £ 50 million per year. But the cheats’ luck is about to run (8)____ . (9) ______ to a new
computer system, companies will be able to tell at a glance (10) _____ someone has made a claim within
the last three years. Honest travelers will no longer have to pay through the nose for other people’s
dishonesty.
Write your answers here:
1. 2.
3. 4.
5. 6.
7. 8.
9. 10.
SECTION 5: WRITING (4 points)
X. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it. (1point)
1. The engineer wrote the letter as soon as he returned from his work.
→ Hardly ………………………………………………………………………………….…………...
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2. If it hadn’t been for his carelessness, we would have finished the work.
→ But …………………………………………………………………………………...………………
3. That girl is too shy to participate in the beauty contest.
→ That girl is not …………………………………………………………………………..…………..
4. “If Brian doesn’t train harder, I won’t select him for the team,” said the manager.
→ The manager threatened ……………………………………………………………………………
5. The unemployment rate has risen slowly over the last six months.
→ There …………………………………………………………………………………………………
XI. Complete the second sentence in such a way that it has the same meaning as the one before using
the word given in brackets (Write NO MORE THAN 5 WORDS). DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD.
(1 point)
1. The crops were badly affected by the storm. (EFFECT)
→ The storm had ……………………………………………………………………………. the crops.
2. They listened eagerly and attentively to the President’s speech. (EARS)
→ They ……………….………………………………………………………….……….…………. to the President’s speech.
3. We left quietly so that we didn’t disturb the baby (TO)
→ So …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life. (PREVENT)
→ Martin’s poor health ……………………………………………………………………………….. life.
5. The Prime Minister resigned because of his sudden illness. (RESULTED)
→The Prime Minister’s ……..…………………………………………………………..…………………
XII. Paragraph writing. (2 points)
Write a paragraph (about 120 to 150 words) to give your opinion about “ How does Artificial
Intelligence (AI) help the students in learning English?”.
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 ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI
LỚP 8 THCS NĂM HỌC 2023-2024
Môn: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề
( Hướng dẫn chấm này có 02 trang)
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM
MỖI ĐÁP ÁN ĐÚNG ĐƯỢC 0,2 ĐIỂM
TRỪ BÀI VIẾT LUẬN CÓ THANG ĐIỂM RIÊNG
SECTION 1. LISTENING
Part 1: Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A
NUMBER for each answer. You will hear the conversation ONCE only. (0,2 each)
1. Susan Marie 2. Canadian 3. CA 04628 4. 65349087 5. 500

Part 2: You will hear people talking in five different situations. For questions 1-5, choose
the best answer (A, B or C).You will hear the conversations TWICE. (1 point, 0,2 each)
1. B 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. A

SECTION 2. PHONETICS
III. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently. Write your answers in
the space provided. (0.6 points) (0.2 points for each correct answer)
1. C 2. A 3. B
IV. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three of the group. Write
your answers in the space provided. (0.4 points) (0.2 points for each correct answer)
1. B 2. D

SECTION 3. LEXICO - GRAMMAR

V. Choose the correct answer to complete each of the following sentences. Write your answers
in the space provided. (7.0 points) (0.2 points for each correct answer)
1. B 2. A 3. D 4. A 5. C
6. A 7. B 8. C 9. D 10. B
11. A 12. C 13. A 14. A 15. A
16. C 17. D 18. B 19. A 20. D
21. C 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. D
26. B 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. C
VI. There is one mistake in each sentence. Identify the mistake and write your answer in the
space provided. (1.0 point) (0.2 points for each correct answer)
1. C 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. B
SECTION 4. READING
VII. Read the passage and choose the best option to complete the passage. Write your answers
in the space provided. (2.0 points) (0.2 points for each correct answer)
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. D
6. A 7. B 8. C 9. D 10. B
VIII. Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
Write your answers in the space provided. (1.0 points) (0.2 points for each correct answer)
1. B 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. C
6. A 7. A 8. B 9. D 10. B
IX. Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answers in the space
provided. (2.0 points) (0.2 points for each correct answer)

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1. wrong 2. 3. 4. by 5. example/instance
which/that others/some
6. fact 7. of 8. out 9. Thanks 10. whether/if

SECTION 5. WRITING
X. Finish the second sentence in each pair in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence before it. (1.0 point) (0.2 points for each correct answer)
1. Hardly had the engineer returned from his work when he wrote the letter.
2. But for for his carelessness, we would have finished the work.
3. That girl is not confident enough to participate in the beauty contest.
4. The manager threatened not to select Brian for the team if he didn’t train harder.
5. There has been a slow rise in the unemployment rate over the last six months.
XI. Complete the second sentence, using the word given in bold. Do not change the word
given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given. (1.0 point) (0.2
points for each correct answer)
1. The storm had a bad effect on the crops.
2. They were all ears to listen to the President’s speech.
3. So as not to disturb the baby, we left quietly.
4. Martin’s poor health doesn’t prevent him from enjoying life.
5. The Prime Minister’s resignation resulted from his sudden illness.
Or: The Prime Minister’s illness resulted in his resignation.
XII. Write a paragraph (about 120 to 150 words) to give your opinion about “ How does
Artificial Intelligence (AI) help the students in learning English?”.
- Câu đề dẫn chủ đề mạch lạc
1. Bố cục - Bố cục hợp lí, rõ ràng, phù hợp yêu cầu của đề bài 0,5
- Bố cục uyển chuyển từ mở bài đến kết luận
- Phát triển ý có trình tự logic
2. Phát triển ý - Có dẫn chứng, ví dụ, … đủ để bảo vệ ý kiến của 0,3
mình
- Sử dụng ngôn từ phù hợp nội dung
3. Sử dụng ngôn từ - Sử dụng ngôn từ đúng văn phong/ thể loại 0,3
- Sử dụng từ nối các ý cho bài viết uyển chuyển
- Đủ thuyết phục người đọc
- Đủ dẫn chứng, ví dụ, lập luận
4. Nội dung 0,6
- Độ dài: Số lượng từ không nhiều hơn hoặc không ít
hơn so với qui định 5%
- Sử dụng đúng dấu câu
- Chính tả: Viết đúng chính tả (lỗi chính tả gây hiểu
nhầm/sai lệch ý sẽ bị tính một lỗi và bị trừ 1% điểm
5. Ngữ pháp, dấu của bài viết; cùng một lỗi chính tả lặp lại chỉ tính
0,3
câu, và chính tả một lỗi)
- Sử dụng đúng thời, thể, cấu trúc câu đúng ngữ
pháp (lỗi ngữ pháp gây hiểu nhầm/sai lệch ý sẽ bị
tính một lỗi và bị trừ 1% điểm của bài viết)
Tổng 2.0 điểm
Chú ý: Nếu bài viết lạc đề (off topic), không cho điểm.
Nếu học sinh viết tiểu luận (essay), không cho điểm.

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