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PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 8
XUÂN TRƯỜNG NĂM HỌC 2024-2025
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 8 THCS
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
(Đề thi có 09 trang)

PART A. LISTENING (5.0 PTS)

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 chi tiết đã có trong bài nghe.
I. Listen to Susan talking to her friend, Jim, about the new sports centre. For questions 1 – 5, tick (√) A, B or
C. You will hear the conversation twice. (1.0 point)
Example: The new sport centre is __________.
A. cheap B. big C. dark
Question 1. Which bus goes to the sports centre?
A. 15 B. 18 C. 25
Question 2. From Monday to Saturday, the sports centre is open from __________.
A. 6 a.m. B. 7 a.m. C. 9 a.m.
Question 3. If Sue goes swimming, she must take __________.
A. soap B. a swimming hat C. a towel
Question 4. At the sport centre, you can buy __________.
A. sandwiches B. fruit C. drinks
Question 5. Jim and Sue are going to the sports centre next __________.
A. Wednesday B. Thursday C. Saturday
II. Listen to the exciting story of survival at sea, against all the odds. Then choose true/false for each question.
(2.0 pts)
Question 1. Jane was sailing from Panama and had completed about a thousand miles.
Question 2. Jane’s boat hit a surface obstruction.
Question 3. Jane could have used the GPS to call for help.
Question 4. Jane wasn’t concerned about her food rations.
Question 5. Jane didn’t panic because she didn’t consider herself in danger.
Question 6. Jane’s first intention was to head further north.
Question 7. Jane had more water than food.
Question 8. She saw a Panamanian tanker in the first couple of days but it never stopped.
Question 9. It took more than a week before Jane began to really panic about her situation.
Question 10. If Angelo hadn’t seen Jane when he did, she would probably have died.
III. Question 1 – 10 (2.0 pts)
Question 1 – 6 Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.
COMMUNITY CENTRE EVENING CLASSES
Class Where When What to bring Cost
Painting with Example at (1) __________ water jar and set of
£45 – four classes
watercolors in the hall pm on Tuesdays (2) __________
the small room at the
starts in (4)
Maori language (3) __________ of small recorder £40 – five classes
__________
the building

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Digital 6 p.m. Wednesday the (5) __________ (6) £ __________ -

room 9
photography evenings for the camera eight classes
Questions 7– 10 Complete the sentences below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Lifestyle questionnaire
Question 7. The watercolors class suits people who are __________.
Question 8. To find out about the Maori language class, contact Jason __________.
Question 9. For the photography class, check the __________ for the camera.
Question 10. There is a trip to a local __________ in the final week of the photography class.

PART B. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (5.0 PTS)

I. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences. (2.0 pts)
Question 1. No one phoned me while I was out, __________?
A. did they B. didn’t he C. didn’t they D. did he
Question 2. Minh loves playing chess __________ his sister enjoys skipping in their free time.
A. when B. because C. while D. during
Question 3. Her English accent is so good that she is thought of as a __________ speaker.
A. natural B. official C. non-native D. native
Question 4. Addiction to computer games __________ many negative effects on teenagers.
A. results in B. because of C. due to D. owing to
Question 5. Peter, together with his family members, __________ Opera House this year.
A. visit B. is visiting C. are visiting D. have visited
Question 6. The villagers have had the use of this washing machine __________ by an engineer.
A. explain B. to explain C. explained D. explains
Question 7. The grass is wet. It must __________ last night.
A. be rained B. rain C. be raining D. have rained
Question 8. These snakes will not cause you any serious harm even if they bite you. They are __________.
A. poisonous B. cruel C. harmless D. harmful
Question 9. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best arrangement of sentences to make a meaningful
dialogue.
a. Boy: Hi, Anna. Tell me, is your brother Ben still playing the drums? We want someone tonight because Ray’s
ill.
b. Girl: Can I? Ben says the guitar’s a better choice because all bands have guitar players.
c. Boy: Great. Perhaps you can play in our band one day then!
d. Girl: Is he? Ben still plays, but he’s away this week. I’m learning the piano you know.
A. a-d-c-b B. d-a-c-b C. a-b-d-c D. d-a-b-c
Question 10. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best arrangement of sentences to make a meaningful
text.
a. We find that bright children are rarely held back by mixed-ability teaching.
b. On the contrary, both their knowledge and experience are enriched.
c. It does not take into account the fact that children develop at different rates.
d. We feel that there are many disadvantages in streaming pupils.
A. d-a-c-b B. a-b-d-c C. a-d-c-b D. a-b-d-c
II. Give the correct form of the words given. Write your answers in the blanks. (2.0 pt)
Question 1. If thermal pollution continues for a long time, it can __________ cause huge bacteria. POSSIBLE
Question 2. Ethnic __________ make up about 15 percent of Vietnam’s population. MINOR
Question 3. They had to take __________ of noise levels inside the building. MEASURE

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Question 4. If you have a chance to visit Moc Chau, you should try some __________ of the locals sold at the
market. SPECIAL
Question 5. In the past people thought that Chung cake was square and __________ the earth. SYMBOL
Question 6. All of the tangible and intangible heritages that were passed down by our ancestors were
__________. VALUE
Question 7. Whenever I listen to this song, I feel so __________. EXCITE
Question 8. Each ethnic minority people has its own __________ features. TYPE
Question 9. An out-going and friendly person often like to __________ and make friends. SOCIAL
Question 10. My trip to Da Nang with my family was __________. There were a lot of interesting things to enjoy
and we had a lot of fun together. FORGET
III. Complete each sentence with the correct form of ONE of the phrasal verbs below.There is one extra
phrasal verb which you do not need to use. (1.0 pt)
go through turn down see off get through make up get on well with
Question 1. They have a happy family. Every member of the family always __________ one another.
Question 2. I had to __________ her request for a loan. Her credit was just not good enough.
Question 3. I know what you’re __________ and I feel really sorry for you.
Question 4. It is very important for a firm or a company to __________ the changes in the market.
Question 5. I have seen a lot of people burst into tears when they __________ their friends and family __________.

PART C. READING (5.0 PTS)

I. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions. (1.0 pt)
Aging is the process of growing old. It occurs eventually in every living thing provided, of course, that an
illness or an accident does not kill it prematurely. The most familiar outward signs of aging may be seen in old
people, such as the graying of the hair and the wrinkling of the skin. Signs of aging in a pet dog or cat include
loss of playfulness and energy, a decline in hearing and eyesight, or even a slight graying of the coat. Plants age
too, but the signs are much harder to detect.
Most body parts grow bigger and stronger, and function more efficiently during childhood. They reach their
peak at the time of maturity, or early adulthood. After that, they begin to decline. Bones, for example, gradually
become lighter and more brittle. In the aged, the joints between the bones also become rigid and more inflexible.
All the major organs of the body show signs of aging. The brain, for example, works less efficiently, and even
gets smaller in size. Thinking processes of all sorts are slowed down. Old people often have trouble in
remembering recent events.
Aging is not a uniform process. Different parts of the body wear out at different rates. There are great
differences among people in their rate of aging. Gerontologists - scientists who study the process of aging-believe
this wearing out of the body is controlled by a built-in biological time-clock. They are trying to discover how this
clock works so that they can slow down the process. This could give man a longer life and a great number of
productive years.
Question 1. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. Signs of aging are easier to detect in animals than in plants.
B. Not all signs of aging are visible.
C. Aging happens in every living thing after it has reached maturity.
D. The outward signs of aging may be seen in old people.
Question 2. When does the human body begin to lose vigor and the ability to function efficiently?
A. Soon after reaching adulthood B. During childhood
C. Early adulthood D. In old age
Question 3. What happens to memorization when the brain begins to age?
A. It works less. B. There is a decline in memorization.
C. It becomes forgetful. D. It slows down.

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Question 4. The word brittle in paragraph 2 means __________.

A. hard but easily broken B. hard and endurable
C. soft and easily bent D. soft and inflexible
Question 5. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. Gerontologists have controlled the process of aging.
B. Gerontologists are now able to slow down the process of aging.
C. Gerontologists are trying to give people an eternal life.
D. Gerontologists are working hard to help people lead a longer and healthier life.
II. 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 pts)
In the western customs shaking hands is the customary form of greeting, but in China a nod of the head or (1)
__________ bow is sufficient. Hugging and kissing when greeting are (2) __________. Business cards are often
(3) __________ and yours should be printed in your own language and in Chinese. Also, it is more respectful to
present your card or a gift or any other article using (4) __________ hands. The Chinese are (5) __________
applauders. You may be greeted with group clapping, even by small children. When a person is applauded in this
practice it is the custom for that person to return the applause or a “thank you.” When walking in public places,
direct eye (6) __________ and staring is uncommon in the larger cities, especially in those areas accustomed to
foreign visitors. (7) __________, in smaller communities, visitors may be the subject of much curiosity and
therefore you may notice some stares. (8) __________ speaking, the Chinese are not a touch-oriented society,
especially true for visitors. So, avoid touching or any (9) __________ form of body contact. Public displays of
affection are very rare. On the other hand, you may note people of the same sex walking hand-in-hand, which is
simply a gesture of friendship. Do not worry about a bit of pushing and shoving in stores or when groups board
public buses or trains. In this case, (10) __________ are neither offered nor expected. The Chinese will stand
much closer than Westerners.
Question 1. A. small B. bit C. slight D. few
Question 2. A. uncommon B. usual C. regular D. rarely
Question 3. A. changed B. exchanged C. transferred D. converted
Question 4. A. pair B. couple C. double D. both
Question 5. A. enthusiast B. enthusiasm C. enthusiastic D. enthusiastically
Question 6. A. look B. contact C. stare D. watch
Question 7. A. However B. Furthermore C. Moreover D. Whatever
Question 8. A. Generally B. Successfully C. Fortunately D. Expectedly
Question 9. A. shorten B. lengthen C. short D. prolonged
Question 10. A. contacts B. apologies C. gestures D. saying goodbye
III. Read the passage and decide whether the statements are True (T), False ( F) or Not Given (NG) (2.0 pts)
Companies these days spend thousands of dollars on their computer security. They buy the best firewalls and
computer programs. However, Kevin Mitnick thinks the biggest danger these days is not a weakness in
technology. In the 1990s, Kevin Mitnick was an infamous hacker. He hacked into government and corporate
computer systems. After being sent to prison, Mitnick decided to use his skills in a different way. He started his
own computer security firm. He now advises people on how to keep their computers safe.
According to Mitnick, the biggest danger to security is people. However, by this he doesn’t mean hackers. In
fact, he means the people using the programs. “If an attacker can get one trusting person to give his or her
information, the attacker gets in. All that money spent is basically wasted.” A hacker can get around everything
with just one person within the company.
Unfortunately, people are still too trusting. In a recent test of the US tax office (the IRS), security experts
called 100 managers. They posed as IRS computer technicians. The experts were able to fool 35 of the managers.
They gave both their passwords and IDs. In the hands of real hackers, this would have been a disaster!
(Adapted from Reading Challenge 1)
Question 1. Companies spend a lot of money on computer security programs.
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Question 2. Kevin Mitnick believes that hackers are the biggest threat to computer security.
Question 3. Mitnick used to hack into computer systems in the 1990s but has since stopped his activities.
Question 4. Mitnick now works for the government to help improve national security.
Question 5. Kevin Mitnick started a computer security firm after he was released from prison.
Question 6. According to Mitnick, technology is the biggest danger to computer security.
Question 7. The most significant danger to security, according to Mitnick, is the people using computer programs.
Question 8. In the IRS test, all the managers gave their passwords to the security experts.
Question 9. 35 of the managers were fooled by experts posing as IRS technicians.
Question 10. In the IRS test, none of the managers gave away their passwords.

PART D. WRITING (5.0 PTS)

I. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the first sentence,
using the cues at the beginning of each sentence. Write your answers in the spaces provided. (1.4 pts)
Question 1. The book was so complicated that we couldn’t understand it.
→ The book was too _________________________________________________________________________
Question 2. “Where can I find the tourist office?” said Anne.
→ Anne __________________________________________________________________________________
Question 3. He was punished by the teacher because he didn’t do his homework.
→ Had ___________________________________________________________________________________
Question 4. People believe that he drove through the town at 90 km per hour.
→ He is ___________________________________________________________________________________
Question 5. Though Tim’s father was very busy, he still spent time playing with him.
→ No matter how ___________________________________________________________________________
Question 6. “Shall I clean the windows for you, Mai?” said Nam.
→ Nam offered _____________________________________________________________________________
Question 7. My sister regrets buying a second-hand car.
→ My sister wishes _________________________________________________________________________
II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.
Do not change the given word. You must use BETWEEN TWO AND FOUR words, including the word given.
Write your answers in the spaces provided. (1.6 pts)
Question 1. It is difficult for my friends to understand Australian accent. (DIFFICULTY)
→ My friends ______________________________ Australian accent.
Question 2. The concert was very popular, so they’re going to put on a repeat performance. (SUCH)
→ It was ______________________________ that they’re going to put on a repeat performance.
Question 3. Do you think that people’s personalities are strongly affected by climate? (INFLUENCE)
→ Do you think that climate has ______________________________ people’s personalities?
Question 4. I was not a bit surprised to hear that they had broken up. (SURPRISE)
→ It ______________________________ to me to hear that they had broken up.
Question 5. It was Samantha’s responsibility to bring all the members of the team. (RESPONSIBLE)
→ Samantha was ______________________________ the members of the team.
Question 6. Don’t complain about it to me because it won’t make any difference. (GOOD)
→ It’s ______________________________ about it to me because it won’t make any difference.
Question 7. He did not get married until he was 40 years old. (UNTIL)
→ It was ______________________________ 40 years old that he got married.
Question 8. I really think you ought to take part in that club. (TIME)
→ It’s high ______________________________ in that club.
III. Paragraph writing (2.0 pts)
Write a paragraph of 150-180 words on the topic: The benefits of using social networks such as Facebook, Zalo
or Instagram.

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