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Giám khảo 1:

Giám khảo 2:

PART 1: PRONUNCIATION
I. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the rest.
1. A. both B. cloth C. only D. alone
2. A. answer B. always C. wrong D. write
3. A. measure B. treasure C. creature D. pleasure
4. A. warm B. wardrobe C. water D. carve
5. A. heritage B. giant C. garden D. village
* Write your answers here:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5

PART 2: VOCABULARY &

GRAMMAR
I. Choose the best option from A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences.
1. It's an excellent holiday.
A. package B. party C. group D. team
2. Nobody likes to pay prices.
A. high B. tall C. big D. expensive
3. How are you feeling today? better, thank you.
A. More B. Much C. Very D. Many
4. She bought jacket when she was in Paris last year.
A. a brown leather expensive B. a leather brown expensive
C. an expensive brown leather D. an expensive leather brown
5. He hates to do something by others.
A. to ask B. asking C. to be asked D. being asked
6. - Mother: “Could you do me a favor?” - Kate: “ .”

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 A. No, thanks. I’m fine B. Yes, that’s kind of you
C. Yes, sure D. Yes, thank you
7. The new restaurant is at the corner of a busy street.
A. put B. located C. stood D. placed
8. There is no in going to school if you're not willing to learn.
A. reason B. aim C. point D. purpose
9. He said he was afraid this article was....................date.
A. over B. on C. behind D. out of
10. That was a...........ceremony.
A. prepared-well B. prepare-well C. well-prepared D. well-prepare
Write your answers here:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

II. There are 10 mistakes in each line in the following passage. Find and correct.
Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the hottest young film star around at the moment. His face has
been on the covers of all the top movies and young magazines over the last few months and he has
been the subject of countless articles, rumours or showbiz gossip.
Leonardo DiCaprio was born in Los Angeles on 11 November, 1974. His mother is
Germany and his father is Italian-American. His parents separated before he was born, so his
mother moved to the poor neighborhood of Hollywood there Leonardo grew up. At school he was
very good at imitating people, especially Michael Jackson. This made him very popularly. His
childhood hero was Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea. After appearance in TV commercials and
episodes of Roseanne, he played the cast of Roseanne, the TV sitcom starring Kirk Cameron.
Leonard played the part of Luke, a homeless boy. Lately, he played the part of Jim Carroll in
The Basketball Diaries. But he has really become famous as he acted in the film Titanic.
Write your answers here:
Line Mistake Correction Line Mistake Correction
1 6
2 7
3 8
4 9
5 10

III. Read the text below. Use the word given in capital letters at the end of each line to form a
word that fits in the space in the same line. Number (0) has been done for you. Write it in
‘Your answers’ part.
Moving home can be a (0) stressful time, but you can rely on us for (1)and STRESS
advice on all the (2)problems
with. Becoming the (3)of a new house means that you need a (4)mortgage company
ASSIST who know what they
insurance policy that will eliminate your (8)about the future. This policy hasFINANCE
become (9)popular recently.
OWN
RELY
ADVISE
SOLVE
COMBINE
SECURE
INCREASE

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any further (10), phone us or call in at any of our offices. 10. ENQUIRE

Write your answers here:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

PART 3. READING
I. Use the words in the box to complete this text about environment. Write one word in each
space. Write it in ‘Your answers’ part.

breathe destroying dusty fuels inhabitants minerals

poverty prevent rescue rubbish spoil urgent

STOP DAMAGING THE EARTH!

We have spent the last one hundred years (1)..................our environment. In cities, factories and
cars polutte the air we (2).................., and everything we touch is (3)................. and dirty. We
(4).................. the countryside by throwing away our (5)..............there, and ruin areas of natural
beauty by digging up (6).......... such as iron and gold, and (7)....... such as coal and oil. While
some people get rich, others suffer from (8)............., hunger and disease. we must (9)................this
situation from getting worse. Finding a way to (10)............ our planet is extremely
(11)...............problem for all the (12).............of the world.
Write your answers here:
1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

II. Read the passage, then choose the one best answer A, B, C or D. Write it in ‘Your answers’
part.
THE GORILLA
The gorilla is a shy creature and seldom violent. In (1)..............., it is quite different from
the dangerous animal we sometimes see in films and comic books. It only stands on two legs and
beats its chest if it wants to (2).......................an enemy away.
Gorillas are the largest and the (3).................powerful of all apes. Adult males reach an average
height of 150-170 cm and (4)…………. from 135 to 230 kg. Females are much smaller. (5)………
males and females are extremely strong and can tear down big branches and pull up small trees.
They (6).......................their days looking for food or resting in the warm sun. They pass time
quietly in a leisurely (7)..............for food or resting in the warm sun.
But there are only a few of these animals (8)................in the wild. This is because people
are cutting down the forests in (9)… …… gorillas live. If we want to save gorillas, we (10)
…………. take action right now.
1. A. fact B. case C. place D. turn
2. A. throw B. go C. frighten D. run
3. A. very B. much C. more D. most

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4. A. count B. weigh C. add D. measure
5. A. Every B. Either C. Each D. Both
6. A. spend B. use C. do D. make
7. A. Inquiry B. search C. study D. examination
8. A. remained B. stay C. left D. continuted
9. A. what B. which C. that D. where
10. A. must B. ought C. may D. have
Write your answers here:

III. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE
word in each space.
People have always dreamed of living forever, and although we all know this will (1)
............... happen, we still want to live as long as possible. Naturally, there are advantages and
disadvantages to a long (2) ....................
In the first place, people (3) .............. live longer can spend more time with their family and
friends. Secondly, people who have busy working lives look forward to a long, relaxing time when
they can do the things they have never had time for.
(4) ..................... the other hand, there are some serious disadvantages. Firstly, many people
become ill and consequently have to (5) ................ time in hospital or become (6) ................
on their children and friends. Many of them (7) ...................... this dependence annoying or
embarrassing. In addition to this, the (8)........................people get, the fewer friends they seem to
have because old friends die or become ill and it's often (9).......................to make new friends.
To sum up, it seems that living to a very old age is worthwhile for people who stay healthy
(10)..................................to remain independent and enjoy life.
Write your answers here:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

IV. Read the text about Christmas then fits each gap (1-5) with the most suitable sentence
( A-G) in the box. Write it in ‘Your answers’ part.

A.but live where it is warm

B. This is what is meant by a “White Christmas”
C.Hundreds of singers and musicians have recorded it
D. Another tradition is snow
E. Colorful lights shine brightly in windows
F. We wish the happiest holiday
G.Songwriter Irving Berlin was Jewish
Christmas is almost here. Holiday music fills the air. (0)…E..............The stores are crowed
with people buying lats- minute gifts. All these are Christmas traditions. (1)....................Christmas

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 in the northern part of the world comes a few days after the start of winter. So, in many places, a
blanket of clean white snow covers the ground on Christmas Day. (2) Of
course, many places do not get snow in December. In fact, they may be very warm at that time of
the year. People who like snow- (3)………………-dream of having a white Christmas. American
songwriter Irving Berlin captured these feelings in his song ”White Christmas”. “White Christmas”
is one of the most popular songs of all times. (4)............................................................Perhaps the
most famous version was sung by Bing Crosby. (5)………………… He did not celebrate
Christmas as a religious holiday. But in his Christmas song, he shares a message of peace and
happiness which all people can joy.
So from all of us-to all of you-we wish the happiest and most joyful holiday.
Write your answers here:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

PART 4. WRITING
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one.
1. I don’t go to church every Sunday any longer.
-> I used to …………………………………………………
2. I last saw him when I was a student.
-> I haven’t …………………………………………………
3. Somebody repaired her car yesterday
-> She ....................................................................................
4. I’m sorry I was rude to you yesterday
-> I apologized ........................................................................
5. “Do you know where Tony is?” I asked my brother.
-> I asked ....................................................................................
6. She will have to finish the project by Monday.
-> The project will ……………………………………………..
7. I'd rather not go out this afternoon.
-> I do not feel ………………………………………………….
8. It was difficult for her to connect the new printer.
-> She found ………………………………………………………….
9. You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out.
-> No matter ………………………………………………………….
10. Customs officers are stopping more travelers than usual this week.
-> An increased …………………………………………………………

II. Using the words in brackets or given, complete the second sentence so that it has a
similar meaning to the first one. Do not change the word given.

1. English people like tea more than coffee.

(would prefer)
-> English………………………………………………………
2. The road finishes here. (end of)
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3. It was foolish of you to ride your bike so fast. (should)
-> You ……………………………………………..
4. The climbers continued to go up the mountain even though it was snowing. (carried)
-> The climber ………………………………...
5. I’ve decided that in the future I’m not going to eat chocolate. (give)
->I’ve decided that I’m not going to …………………………..
6. I wanted to finish my homework, so I stayed up late last night. (as)
-> I stayed ………………………………………………………..
7. Carole is the only person I know who enjoys homework (apart)
-> I don’t know..............................................
8. Could you take me to Ha Long Bay to see magnificent caves? (mind)
-> Do you………………………………………………………………………
III. Some students prefer to study alone. Others prefer to study with a group of students.
Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answers (about
200-220 words)
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PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ ANH

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KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH NĂM HỌC 2020 - 2021
GIỎI HUYỆN LỚP 8 THCS Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút

HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM

Tống số điểm toàn bài: 20 điểm
Làm đúng mỗi câu, cho 0,2 điểm. Bài luận cho tối đa 2 điểm.

PART 1: PHONETICS
I. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the rest.

1.B 2.B 3.C 4.D 5.C

PART 2: VOCABULARY &

GRAMMAR
I. Choose the best option from A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences.
1.A 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. D
6. C 7. B 8. C 9. D 10. C
II. There are 10 mistakes in each line in the following passage. Find and correct.
Line Mistake Correction Line Mistake Correction
1 star stars 6 there where
2 young youth 7 popularly popular
3 or and 8 appearance appearing
4 Germany German 9 Lately Later
5 the a 10 as since

III. Read the text below. Use the word given in capital letters at the end of each line to form
a word that fits in the space in the same line.

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1. assistance 2. financial 3. owner 4. reliable 5. advisors
7.
8. insecurity/
6. solution(s) combination/ 9. increasingly 10. enquiries
insecurities
combined

PART 3. READING

I. Use the words in the box to complete this text about environment. Write one word in each
space. Write it in ‘Your answers’ part.

1. destroying 7. fuels
2. breathe 8. poverty
3. dusty 9. prevent
4. spoil 10. rescue
5. rubbish 11. urgent
6. minerals 12. inhabitants

II. Read the passage, then choose the one best answer A, B, C or D.

1.A 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. D
6. A 7. B 8. C 9. B 10. A
III. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE
word in each space.

1. not/ never 2. life 3. who/that 4. On 5. spend

6. dependent 7. find 8. older 9. hard/difficult 10. enough
IV. Read the text about Christmas then fits each gap (1-5) with the most suitable sentence
( A-G) in the box.

1.D 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.G

PART 4. WRITING
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one.
1. I used to go to church every Sunday.
2. I haven’t seen him since I was a student.
3. She had her car repaired yesterday.
4. I apologized for being/ having been rude to you yesterday. for
my rudeness to you yesterday
5. I asked my brother if/ whether he knew where Toni was.
6. The project will have to be finished (by her) by Monday.
7. I do not feel like going out this afternoon.
8. She found it difficult to connect the new printer/ connecting the new printer
difficult.
9. No matter how long you use it, it won't wear out
10. An increased number of travelers are being stopped by customs officials this week.

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II. Using the words in brackets or given, complete the second sentence so that it has a
similar meaning to the first one. Do not change the word given.
1. English would prefer to drink tea rather than drink coffee
2. This is the end of the road.
3 .You should not have ridden your bike so fast.
4. The climber carried on going up the mountain even though it was snowing.
5. I’ve decided that I’m going to give up eating chocolate
6. I stayed up late last night so as to finish my homework.
7. I don’t know anyone/ anybody apart from Carole who enjoys homework
8. Do you mind taking me to Ha Long Bay to see magnificent caves?
III. Some students prefer to study alone. Others prefer to study with a group of students.
Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answers (about
200-220 words)
- Nội dung, ý tưởng (0,5 điểm): Nêu được ý tưởng, lý do một cách rõ ràng, có sức thuyết phục.
- Ngữ pháp (0,5 điểm): Sử dụng đúng cấu trúc, có sử dụng cấu trúc nâng cao, câu phức.
- Từ vựng (0,5 điểm): Không sai lỗi chính tả, sử dụng đúng ngữ cảnh, sử dụng từ nâng cao.
- Tính mạch lạc, liên kết (0,5 điểm): Bố cục rõ ràng, hành văn mạch lạc, có câu chủ đề, câu giải
thích, sử dụng từ nối, từ chuyển.