Đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi Tiếng Anh Lớp 8 - Đề 5 (Có hướng dẫn chấm)

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1. 6. A. pleasure B. laugh C. fun D. sport 7. A. moment B. opportunity C. occasion D. hope 8. A. dress B. wear C. clothe D. look 9. A. fitting B. wearing C. matching D. carrying 10. A. figure B. form C. manner D. appearance II. Read a passage and fill in each blank with ONE word. (2 points) Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday (1)............. Friday. The maximum class size is twelve (2) .............. the average is ten. We use modern methods of (3) ............. and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders. However, you will only be successful in improving (4) ............. English if you work hard and (5) ........ speaking English as much as you can. You will take a short (6) ............. in English as soon as you arrive. In this way, we can put you in a (7) ............. at the most suitable level. There are two classes at the Elementary level; one is for complete beginners and the other is for students who know only a little English. In both classes you will practise simple conversations. In the class (8) ............. the intermediate level you will have a lot of practice in communication in real-life situations because we help you to use the English you have previously (9) ............. in your own country, You will also have chances to improve your (10) .............. of English grammar and to build up your vocabulary... III. Read a passage and choose the best answer/or answer the questions. (2 points) In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth – friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power. Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. In theUSalone, more than 100, 000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily. Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which is produces electricity. Geothermal energy is 50, 000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources. And as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple. A prime example of effective geothermal use inIceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over 80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power. Solar and geothermal energy are just two of promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale. 1. What is the main topic of this passage ? A. The benefits of solar and wind power over conventional energy sources B. How energy resources are tapped from nature C. Two types of alternative energy sources that should be further utilized.
2. D. Examples of the use of energy sources worldwide 2. According to the passage, why should we consider using alternative energy sources ? A. Because fossil fuels are no longer available B. Because global warming has increased the amount of sunlight that reaches the earth C. Because they are free and available worldwide D. Because conventional energy resources are being depleted, and they cause environmental damage 3. Which of the following words could best replace the word “ harnessing” A. Capturing B. Harassing C. Depleting D. Exporting 4. According to the passage, what can be inferred about solar roof tiles? A. They are being used in many undeveloped countries B. They can convert geothermal energy to electricity C. They are more expensive than solar panels D. They contain photovoltaic cells 5. According to the passage, how is solar energy production similar to geothermal energy production ? A. They both require the use of a generator B. They both use heat from the earth’s surface C. They both require fairly simple technology D. They are both conventional and costly 6. Where is the best place in the passage to insert the following sentence “ Although the US is not utilizing geothermal resources to this extent, the Western US has a similar capacity to generate geothermal power” A. after the phrase ” earth-friendly” B. after the phrase “ growing steadily” C. after the phrase “ by geothermal power” D. after the phrase “ global scale” 7. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about solar power ? A. There is very little of it available in Iceland B. It is being used in 100, 000 private homes worldwide C. It is 6,000 times more powerful than energy from fossil fuels D. There is enough of it to far exceed the energy needs of the world 8. What can be inferred about the use of geothermal energy in Iceland? A. It is widely used form of energy for heating homes B. Twenty percent of the geothermal energy created is used to heat businesses. C. It is not effective for use in private homes D. It is 80 times more effective than traditional forms of energy 9. What does the author imply about alternative energy sources ? A. Many different types of alternative energy sources exist B. Most alternative energy sources are too impractical for private use C. Alternative energy is too expensive for developing countries to produce D. Solar and geothermal energy are the effective forms of alternative power 10. What best describes the author’s purpose in writing the passage ? A. To warn people about the hazards of fossil fuel use B. To describe the advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy use
3. C. To convince people of the benefits of developing alternative energy sources D. To outline the problems and solutions connected with global warming D. WRITING (5.0 points) I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. (2.0 point) 1. You must see it to believe it. - > It . . 2. The furniture was so expensive that I couldn’t buy it. - > The furniture was .. .. 3. The garage is going to repair the car for us next week. -> We’re going 4. A child can’t stay too far from home. -> It’s .. 5. Many others have the same situation as you. -> Your situation is .. 6.The match couldn’t start because of the heavy snow. ->The heavy snow . . 7. My mother was a worker in a factory when she was young. -> My mother used 8.You can improve your English by practicing speaking every day. -> If . 9. “ I really must leave now,” Mr. Fatt said. -> Mr Fatt insists 10. It often took my mom half an hour to get to work by underground every morning last month. -> My mom spent .. II. Rewrite sentences, using a word given. (1.0 point) 1. I’m not you, but I think you should recycle these plastic carrier bags. (if) 2. Emma came first because she worked hard. (result) 3. Eating too much sugar can result in health problems. (lead) ... 4. All flights had to be cancelled as a result of the pilots’ sudden strike. (so) . 5. If I could swim, I would go scuba diving with Terry. (because) III. Write a paragraph of about 120-150 words on a topic: (2.0 point) Write a paragraph (120-150 words) about the importance of learning English. E. SPEAKING (2.0 points)
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5. ĐỀ 5 ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ HSG ANH 8 A. PHONETICS (1.0 point) I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in each group. (0.6 point) 1. B 2. D 3. B II. Choose the word A, B, C or D whose main stress is different from the others in the group. (0.4 point) 1. B 2. A B. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR (6.0 points) I. Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence: (2 points) 1. D 2.B 3. A 4. A 5. D 6. C 7. D 8. B 9. C 10. C II. Give the correct form/tenses of the verbs: (2 points) 1. has been cleaned 6. to save 2. Lying 7. have tried 3. shouting 8. will never use 4. took 9. having written 5. jumped 10. goes III. Supply the correct form(s) of the words given: (1 point) 1. fatten 4. enlarged 2. destruction 5. poor 3. refusal IV. Error Identification: (1.0 point) 1.A-> of 2.A-> bỏ 3.D->holiday 4.A->about 5.B->considerable C. READING (6.0 points) I. Read a passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to fit each space. (2 points) 1. D 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. D 6. C 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. D II. Read a passage and fill in each blank with ONE word. (2 points) 1. to 2. and 3. teaching 4. your 5. practise 6. test 7. class 8. at 9. 10. knowledge learnt/studied III. Read a passage and choose the best answer/or answer the questions. (2 points) 1. C 2.D 3. A 4. D 5. C 6. C 7. D 8. A 9. A 10. C D. WRITING (5.0 points)
6. I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. (2.0 point) 1. It must be seen to be believed. 2. The furniture was too expensive for me to buy. The furniture was not cheap enough for us to buy. 3. We’re going to have/get the/our car repaired next week. 4. It is impossible for a child to stay too far from home. It is not possible for a child to stay too far from home. 5. Your situation is the same as many others’. (Lưu ý dấu sở hữu cách) (Your situation is similar to many others’.) 6.The heavy snow prevented / stopped the match from starting. 7. My mother used to work / to be a worker in a factory when she was young. 8.If you practice speaking English every day, you can improve it. 9. Mr . Fatt insists on leaving then. 10. My Mom spent half an hour getting to work by underground early every morning last month. II. Rewrite sentences, using a word given. (1.0 point) 1. If I were/ was you, I would recycle these plastic carrier bags. 2. Emma came first as a result of her hard work. 3. Eating too much sugar can lead to health problems. 4. The pilots suddenly went on strike, so all flights had to be cancelled. 5. Because I can’t swim, I’m not going/ I won’t go scuba diving with Terry. III. Write a paragraph of about 120-150 words on a topic: (2.0 point) - Good organization ( topic sentence, supporting sentences, concluding sentence ): 0,5 point - Ideas and linking words: 1 points - Lexical resource: 0,25 point - Grammatical range: 0,25 point E. SPEAKING (2.0 points) HẾT