SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI TỈNH

NAM ĐỊNH NĂM HỌC 2023 – 2024.

Môn: Tiếng Anh – Lớp: 8 THCS
Thời gian làm bài: 120 Phút.
Đề thi gồm: 09 trang.

Chú ý: Thí sinh làm bài vào đề thi này.

PART A. LISTENING (5.0 POINTS)
Hướng dẫn phần thi nghe hiểu:
- Nội dung phần nghe gồm 03 phần, mỗi thí sinh được nghe 2 lần, đĩa CD tự chạy.
- Mở đầu và kết thúc phần nghe có tín hiệu nhạc, hướng dẫn đã có trong bài nghe.
Part 1. (2.0 points)
Listen to the recording twice. Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for
each answer.
COOKERY CLASSES
Cookery Class Focus Other Information
Example * small classes
The Food Studio how to (1) ______________________ * also offers (2) _____________________
and cook with seasonal classes
products * clients who return get a
(3) ______________________ percent discount
Bond’s Cookery * includes recipes to build up
School food that is (4) _________________ your (5) ______________________
* they have a free
(6) ______________________ every Thursday
evening

The (7) _________________ mainly (8) ______________________ * located just by the (9) ____________
Centre food * a special two- hour course in skills
with
a (10) ______________________ is sometimes
available
Part 2 (2.0 points)
Questions 1-5. Complete the notes. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for
each answer.
BASIC DETAILS OF PROJECT
Example involves selecting rooms & (1) __________________________
Pre-phase
Phase 1: involve drawing (2) __________________________
time needed: 3 days
staff involved: Jenna, Marco, & Fred
Phase 2: involve collecting, (3) _________________, analysing, and preparing the final
report
time needed: (4) __________________________
staff involved: Mike, with (5) __________________________ from Leo
Questions 6-10. Circle the correct letter A, B, or C.
Question 6. The main form of data collection will be __________.
A. questionnaires B. Internet polling C. face-to-face interviews
Question 7. To finish in time, the staff will have to ___________.
A. come in early B. work late C. take some work home
Question 8. The final report will contain __________.
A. three appendices B. a supplementary booklet C. material from the company website
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Question 9. The final report will be handed in on the __________.
A. 15th B. 5th C. 25th
Question 10. At the end, there will be __________.
A. an office party B. a restaurant dinner C. presents for all involved
Part 3 (1.0 point)
Questions 1-5. Listen to a morning briefing and write true (T) if the sentence is correct or false (F)
if the sentence is not correct. You will listen TWICE. There is an example at the beginning (0).
STATEMENTS T/F
0. The briefing will be short this morning. T
Question 1. The new head of department is starting this week.
Question 2. The car park will be closed for improvements.
Question 3. If you arrive early in the morning, you should not park in a small car park
on Brown Street.
Question 4. There will be no parking in the church car park after 6 p.m.
Question 5. You can only pay with credit and debit cards in the canteen.
PART B. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (5.0 POINTS)
I. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences.
(2.0 points)
Question 1. She didn’t do it herself. She got some workmen ______ it for her.
A. do B. done C. to do D. did
Question 2. I was so pleased to have the ______ to visit your country.
A. opportunity B. necessity C. possible D. possibility
Question 3. Tim had revised all his lessons. ______, he did very well on the test.
A. However B. In addition C. Therefore D. Moreover
Question 4. Mrs. Linda paid $2 for her meal, ______ she had thought it would cost.
A. not as much B. not so much as C. less as D. not so many as
Question 5. Hoa and her family had ______ to their home village.
A. a two-days trip B. a two-day trips C. a two-day trip D. two-day trip
Question 6. Mrs. Smith together with her sons ______ away for holiday.
A. go B. are C. were D. is
Question 7. You _____ have seen my sister because I have no sister living on the other end of this city.
A. can’t B. mustn’t C. could D. must
Question 8. - Lan: I've had a very enjoyable summer holiday with my family. - Ba: ______
A. I'm jealous of your holiday. B. No, I don't envy you.
C. That's great, thanks. D. I envy you.
Question 9. You will become ill ______ you stop working so hard.
A. unless B. when C. providing that D. if
Question 10. Several methods for preserving food ______ in the nineteenth century.
A. covered B. was covered C. invented D. were invented
II. Give the correct form of the words given. Write your answers in the blanks. (2.0 points)
Question 1. He enjoys __________________ with friends and going out at the weekend. SOCIAL
Question 2. When you grow up, you'll feel you want more __________ and responsibility. DEPEND
Question 3. ______________________, we hold the Spring Festival on the 15th of TRADITION
January in lunar calendar.
Question 4. The scenery of the mountainous regions is peaceful and ________________. PICTURE
Question 5. He pushed against the rock with all his ________________. STRONG
Question 6. Some parents have unrealistic ______________________ of their children. EXPECT
Question 7. Con Dao National Park helps raise the _______________ of local residents AWARE
about the importance of nature.
Question 8. Teens should learn teamwork, and they should also have COMMUNICATE
______________________ skills.
Question 9. I can not find my pen. It has _____________ since I bought it. APPEAR
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Question 10. ______________________ are concerned about the threat CONSERVE
to the Arctic’s unique ecosystems.
III. Complete each sentence with the correct form of ONE of the phrasal verbs below. Write your
answers in the blank. Each verb is used ONLY once. (1.0 point)
break with come across cheer up look back on turn up
1. We were walking through the woods when we ______________________ a trap set by hunters.
2. We arranged to meet at 7.30, but she never ______________________.
3. Lan is from a family of teachers, but she ____ family tradition when she went to a medicine university.
4. Mr. Ha ______________________ when he heard the good news.
5. Whenever I ______________________ my childhood, I realize what a happy time it was.
PART C. READING (5.0 POINTS)
I. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the blanks. (2.0 points)
Man has always depended on plants for food (1) ________ many other useful products. For this
reason, farming is one of the world's most important industries. At first, (2) ________ man did not know
how to plant seeds and raise crops. He (3) ________ wild fruits and vegetables where he found them.
Then man discovered how to grow his own food. He (4) ________ seeds and waited for the crop
to grow. For the first time, he could be reasonably sure of his food supply. He could settle down and set
up shelters in the places (5) _______ he grew food.
As populations began to increase, the (6) _______ for food became greater. Old fashioned tools
and farming methods were insufficient in (7) _______ the demand, so man cultivated more and more
land and invented complicated machines to make his work easier. Tractors replaced horses and other
farm animals. Scientists studied and (8) _______ with plants. They told farmers how to control plant
diseases, and how to grow bigger and better crops. Now one man (9) ________ a wide knowledge of
plants and the help of machines can cultivate (10) _______ acres. He can raise plants which did not
originally grow in the soil or climate of his community.
(Adapted from: Sách tuyển chọn đề thi HSG THCS môn Tiếng Anh – Tác giả: Phạm Thị Thủy Hương-
NXB ĐHSP)
Question 1. A. yet B. so C. and D. but
Question 2. A. early B. initial C. primary D. original
Question 3. A. complicated B. gathered C. assembled D. amassed
Question 4. A. brought up B. raised C. grew D. planted
Question 5. A. which B. where C. that D. when
Question 6. A. demand B. request C. requirement D. necessity
Question 7. A. taking B. getting C. meeting D. achieving
Question 8. A. practiced B. tried on C. tested D. experimented
Question 9. A. on B. in C. at D. with
Question 10. A. hundreds B. thousand of C. hundreds of D. ten of
II. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions. (2.0 points)
An air pollutant is defined as a compound added directly or indirectly by human to the
atmosphere in such quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetation, or materials adversely. Air
pollution requires a very flexible definition that permits continuous change. When the first air pollution
laws were established in England in the fourteenth century, air pollutants were limited to compounds that
could be seen or smelled – a far cry from the extensive list of harmful substances known today. As
technology has developed and knowledge of the health aspects of various chemicals has increased, the
list of air pollutants has lengthened. In the future, even water vapor might be considered an air pollutant
under certain conditions.
Many of the more important air pollutants, such as sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen
oxides, are found in nature. As the Earth developed, the concentration of these pollutants was altered by
various chemical reactions; they became components in biogeochemical cycles. These serve as an air

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purification scheme by allowing the compounds to move from the air to the water or soil. On a global
basic, nature’s output of these compounds dwarfs that resulting from human activities.
However, human production usually occurs in a localized area, such as a city. In such a region,
human output may be dominant and may temporarily overload the natural purification scheme of the
cycles. The result is an increased concentration of noxious chemicals in the air. The concentrations at
which the adverse effects appear will be greater than the concentrations that the pollutants would have
in the absence of human activities. The actual concentration need not be large for a substance to be a
pollutant; in fact, the numerical value tells us little until we know how much of an increase this represents
over the concentration that would occur naturally in the area. For example, sulfur dioxide has detectable
health effects at 0.08 part per million (p.p.m), which is about 400 times its natural level.
(Adapted from: A- Collection of - TOFEFL- Reading - Comprehension- Tests)
Question 1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. What constitutes an air pollutant. B. The economic impact of air pollution
C. How much harm air pollutants can cause. D. The effects of compounds added to the atmosphere.
Question 2. The word “adversely” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. quickly B. negatively C. admittedly D. considerably
Question 3. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that ______.
A. water vapor is an air pollutant in localized areas B. most air pollutants today can be seen or smelled
C. a substance becomes an air pollutant only in cities
D. the definition of air pollution will continue to change
Question 4. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. In nature, we find many of the more important air pollutants.
B. The list of air pollutants has lengthened, due to the development of technology.
C. The Earth is developed by various chemical reactions.
D. England established the first air pollution laws in the 14th century.

Question 5. For which of the following reasons can natural pollutants play an important role in
controlling air pollution?
A. They occur in greater quantities than other pollutants.
B. They function as part of a purification process.
C. They are less harmful to living beings than other pollutants.
D. They have existed since the Earth developed.
Question 6. According to the passage, human-generated air pollution in localized regions ______.
A. can overwhelm the natural system that removes pollutants
B. can be dwarfed by nature’s output of pollutants
C. will damage areas outside of the localized regions
D. will react harmfully with natural pollutants
Question 7. The word “localized” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. circled B. specified C. surrounded D. encircled
Question 8. According to the passage, the numerical value of the concentration level of a substance is
only useful if ______.
A. the other substances in the area are known B. it is in a localized area
C. it can be calculated quickly D. the natural level is also known
Question 9. What is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The air decreased concentration of noxious chemicals.
B. There are no noxious chemicals in the air.
C. Sulfur dioxide has measurable health effects at 0.08 part per million.
D. Biogeochemical cycles can not serve as an air purification scheme.
Question 10. Which of the following is best supported by the passage?
A. To effectively control pollution, local government should regularly review their air pollution laws.
B. One of the most important steps in preserving natural lands is to better enforce air pollution laws
C. Human activities have been effective in reducing air pollution.
D. Scientists should be consulted in order to establish uniform limits for all air pollutants.

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III. Do the following statements agree with the claims of the writer in the reading passage. Write:
True (T) if the statement agrees with the claims of the writer
False (F) if the statement contradicts the claims of the writer
NOT GIVEN (NG) it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this
Write your answers in the box provided. (1.0 point)
Studying the Benefits of Cacao
Used to make chocolate and a range of other cacao products, cacao beans are actually the
seeds of the cacao tree, which grows throughout the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Eating these seeds has long been thought to have positive effects on people's health. Cacao is generally
considered to be a good source of antioxidants including flavonoids, which can stop or prevent cell
damage. One study conducted by Cornell University has discovered that a cup of hot cocoa, a warm
chocolate drink made from cacao, has far more antioxidants than a similar serving of red wine or tea.
Indeed, eating or drinking some chocolate is a good way to get a regular dose of cacao, the positive
effects of which offset the calories if consumed in moderation.
Scientists have also studied the effects of consuming cacao on rates of heart disease, cancer,
and diabetes, with some surprising results. Norman Hollenberg, a professor of radiology at Harvard
Medical School, conducted a study on the Kuna people in Panama, who drink more than five cups of
cacao every day. Hollenberg discovered that four of the five most common fatal diseases - strokes, heart
failure, cancer and diabetes - were much less common among the Kuna than among other Panamanian
people. While Hollenberg’s study is fascinating, the observational nature of his research means his
findings do not indicate scientific proof that cacao would have the same benefits for everyone. The
isolation of the Kuna people from the outside world also makes Hollenberg's research results
questionable. Nevertheless, it is apparent that cacao intake does have some link with reduced rates of
disease. Therefore, although further studies need to be carried out on how exactly cacao affects the
body, more people should consider eating it regularly.
(Adapted from: book "Hackers IELTS reading basic- Author: Lê Kiều Trang – NXB Thế Giới.")
STATEMENTS T/ F/ NG
Question 1. There are a higher number of antioxidants in cocoa than wine.
Question 2. Regularly eating large amounts of chocolate is beneficial.
Question 3. The Kuna people rely on cacao for many essential nutrients.
Question 4. Cancer is the only disease that is less common among the Kuna.
Question 5. The Kuna’s isolation raises questions about the claim that eating cacao is
beneficial to everyone.
PART D. WRITING (5.0 POINTS)
I. Finish each second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
clues at the beginning of each sentence. There’s an example at the beginning (0). (1.6 points)
0. It takes him at least three hours a day to chat on facebook.
 Every day he spends at least three hours chatting on facebook.
Question 1. “If you don’t go out, we’ll phone the police.”, said to the kidnappers.
 The woman threatened ______________________________________________________
Question 2. Our mother used to make us clean the house.
 We were always ___________________________________________________________
Question 3. He speaks too much and people feel bored.
 The more _________________________________________________________________
Question 4. Miss Hoa left the house after saying goodbye to her parents.
 After Miss Hoa ____________________________________________________________
Question 5. I had just arrived when I was told to go back.
 Scarcely _________________________________________________________________
Question 6. I don't have much free time, so I can't visit you more often.
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 If I ______________________________________________________________________
Question 7. It was cold in the morning, so the children went to school in heavy clothes.
 Because of _______________________________________________________________
Question 8. Jane had terrible problems with solving this math problem.
 Jane could ________________________________________________________________
II. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one, using the word
given. Do not change the given words in brackets. You must use NO MORE THAN FOUR WORDS,
including the given word. There is an example at the beginning (0) (1.4 points)
0. Turning down that job was very foolish of you. (FOOL)
 You were a fool to turn down that job.
Question 1. I couldn’t go to work because of the transport strike. (PREVENTED)
 I ___________________________________ to work by the transport strike.
Question 2. We drove away as fast as we could, ready to begin our adventure. (FULL)
 We drove ___________________________________, ready to begin our adventure.
Question 3. That play really affected me. (IMPRESSION)
 That play really __________________________________ me.
Question 4. Given that he has no experience; will Mr. Ba be able to do this job? (AFFECT)
 Will Mr. Ba’s __________________________________ to do this job?
Question 5. It was wrong of you to borrow my book without asking. (HAVE)
 You ___________________________________ for permission before you borrowed my book.
Question 6. Hoa wasn’t able to leave her room because of the terrible rain. (IMPOSSIBLE)
 The terrible rain ___________________________________ Hoa to leave her room.
Question 7. Though the students weren’t listening, Miss Lan didn’t get angry. (ATTENTION)
 Though the students _________________________ what Miss Lan was saying, she didn’t get angry.
III. Paragraph writing. (2.0 points)
Online shopping is a popular way of buying goods and services from the comfort of your
home. However, it also has some disadvantages that you should be aware of.
Write a paragraph of 150-180 words about the advantages and disadvantages of online
shopping.
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