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TUYỂN CHỌN ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 8 ĐỀ SỐ 08 (Trích đề thi học sinh giỏi TP. Thanh Hoá - Vòng 1 năm học 2023 - 2024) Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút SECTION A: LISTENING (15 points) I. You will hear a telephone conversation between a passenger and an officer at the London Heathrow airport Listen to the conversation TWICE and complete the booking form below. Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer. AIRPORT SHUTTLE BOOKING FORM To: Milton Date: (1) _______________ No. of passengers: One Bus time: (2) _______________ p.m. Type of ticket: (3) _______________ Name: Janet Thompson Flight No: AC936 From: London Heathrow Address in Milton: Vacation Motel, (4) _______________ Street Fare: $ 35 Credit card No: (Visa) (5) ___________________ II. You will hear people talking about different situations. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B or C. 1. What does the woman say about learning Chinese? A. It's more difficult to speak than write. B. She finds the pronunciation easy to learn. C. The grammar is not so difficult. 2. What does the woman say about her current job? A. She is able to focus on her work. B. She finds her colleagues very chatty. C. She likes the atmosphere in the office. 3. What does the man say about travelling alone? A. There is always someone to talk to. B. It can be a problem if you are ill. C. Decisions are easier to make. 4. What does the man plan to do after his voluntary work?
TUYỂN CHỌN ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 8 A. Find a job in a zoo. B. Do a journalism course. C. Work in Borneo. 5. Why is the woman calling? A. To explain changes in arrangements. B. Because she's run out of money. C. To avoid being late for an interview. SECTION B: PHONETICS (5 point) Question I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line. (3 pts) 1. A. cholera B. character C. mechanic D. charity 2. A. learned B. beloved C. naked D. played 3. A. meteor B. faucet C. decline D. basket Question II. Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question. (2 pts) 1. A. mature B. upload C. harvest D. midterm 2. A. resident B. nomadic C. poisonous D. herbiside SECTION C: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (30 points) Question I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence. (10 pts) 1. The police say they have some important clues __________ the murder. A. on B. about C. to D. in 2. On our trip to Spain, we crossed __________ Atlantic Ocean. A. the B. a C. an D. ∅ 3. You are now wet. You __________. A. should bring B. should have bought C. must bring D. have to bring 4. They set the money won in the lottery __________ for their old age. A. up B. along C. aside D. in 5. __________, he remained optimistic. A. Though badly wounded he was B. Badly wounded as he was C. As badly wounded was he D. Badly wounded though was he 6. I object to __________ like this. A. be treated B. treating C. being treated D. have been treated
TUYỂN CHỌN ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 8 7. After a terrible argument with her boss, she handed in her __________. A. application B. reputation C. resignation D. reservation 8. She fell in love with a boy and ran away from home to marry him. A. young silly French B. silly young French C. silly French young D. French young silly 9. We’re both tired. Let’s __________. We can finish this work tomorrow. A. call it a rest B. say it’s a day C. call it a day D. say it a rest 10. Tim: “Will you come for a walk with me?” - Mary: “__________.” A. No, I won’t, thanks B. No, I shan’t, thanks C. No, I’d prefer not, thanks D. No, I’d prefer not to, thanks Question II. Write the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets. (8 pts) 11. I don’t know why you always (talk) __________________ in class, boys. 12. They had their house (break) __________________ into last week. 13. It is strongly recommended that the machines (check) __________________ every year. 14. In a few minutes’ time, when the clock strikes six, I (wait) __________________ for you here. 15. Minh (not/steal) __________________ your money yesterday because we went out together all yesterday. 16. Supposing the lights went out, what (we / do) __________________? 17. She (sleep) __________________ for 10 hours! You must wake her up. 18. Hardly the captain (appoint) __________________ of the team when he had to face the problems. Question III. Supply the correct form of the words in bold. (7 pts) 19. It was very __________________ of you to send the flowers. (THINK) 20. He has a positive __________________ on life even after going through so many hardships. (LOOK) 21. The state of Colorado is known for its spectacular scenery and __________________ view. (BREATH) 22. You'll be punished for all your __________________. (DO) 23. We have a bed ready in the spare room in case visitors arrive __________________. (EXPECT) 24. He didn’t feel happy because he worked __________________. (SUCCESS) 25. The environmental damage from industry has made vast areas __________________,
TUYỂN CHỌN ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 8 leading communities to move to safer places. (HABITAT) Question IV. The passage below contains 5 mistakes (only ONE word for ONE mistake from 26 to 30. Find out the mistakes and correct them. (5 pts) Example: Line 1: is  are 1 Almost children with healthy appetites is ready to eat most anything that is 2 offering to them and a child rarely dislikes food unless it is badly cooked. 3 The way a meal is cooked and served is the most important and an attractive 4 served meal will often improve a child’s appetite. Never ask a child whether 5 he likes or dislikes a food or never discuss likes or dislikes in front of him or 6 never allow nobody else to do so. If the father says he hates fat meat or the 7 mother refuses vegetables within the child’s hearing, he is likely to copy this 8 procedure. Take it with granted that he likes everything and he probably 9 will. Nothing healthful should be omitted from the meal because the 10 supposed dislike. At meal times, it is a good idea to give a child a small 11 portion and let him come back for a second helping. Question Line Mistakes Correction 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. SECTION D. READING COMPREHENSION (30 points) Question I. Read the following passage and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. (10 pts) Every comer of the globe boasts unique customs and traditions that define the cultural (1) ___________ of a place. These practices, passed (2) ___________ through generations, offer a glimpse into a community's history, beliefs, and values. From vibrant festivals to everyday rituals, traditions foster a strong (3) ___________ of belonging and connection among people. One prominent (4) ___________ is the celebration of religious holidays. Christmas, for instance, (5) ___________ gift giving and family gatherings, reflecting themes of generosity and togetherness. Similarly, Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a Hindu tradition (6) ___________ symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and the