itinerary Section 2: Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences.. try to open Sections 3: Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complet
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PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP HUYỆN
NĂM HỌC 2015 - 2016 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH, LỚP 8
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề)
(Đề bài gồm 04 trang) PART A: LISTENING
Section 1: Questions 1-7 You will hear a telephone conversation between a hotel receptionist and a caller making a reservation Complete the form below Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Silver TuLip Hotel
Type of room: (choose one) (1) Single / Double - twin beds / Double - king-sized bed
Name (2)………
Home address (3) Avenue, Cambridge Postcode (4)………
Transport (5)………
Meals (6)………
Date of arrival (7)………
Questions 8 -10: Listen to the next part of the conversation and choose the correct letter A, B or C 8 The customer's mobile phone number is: A 07976 122577 B 07961 122577 C 07961 121597 9 The customer would also like to: A receive tourist information, B make a restaurant booking, C book tickets for the theatre 10 He leaves a message for: A Mr Alami. B Mr El Fassi C Mr Alaoui Section 2: You will hear a conversation between two friends planning a visit Listen and fill in the information in the blanks from number 1 to 5 You will hear the conversation twice. Sam arrives at: (1)………
On: (2)………
Airline: (3)……….…Airway Flight number: (4)………
His friend will meet him at the: (5)………
PART B: PRONUNCIATION-LEXICO-GRAMMAR
Section 1: Choose the word whose main stress is different from that of the others
2 A decompose B demonstrate C emigrate D separate
4 A education B accommodation C satisfactory D souvenir
5 A canoe B assistant C citizenship D itinerary
Section 2: Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences.
1 Last year, Mary paid a to Huong pagoda
2 Nowadays children like history in a more practical way
A teaching B to teach C to be taught D teach
3 - Mother: “Could you do me a favor?” - Kate: “ .”
A Yes, sure B Yes, that’s kind of you C Yes, thank you D No, thanks I’m fine
4 to understand the lesson better, our teacher explained it once again
A So as B So as for C So as for us to D So as for us
Trang 25 Tay Thien Temple and Binh Son Tower in Vinh Phuc Province have been _ as National place of historic interests
6 Mrs Lan just her car
A have-had - sevice B has – had – to service C has- had - serviced D had- had-
serviced
7 Whenever we meet, we stop
8 We always spend our summer holidays _
A in the sea B in the beach C at the country D at the seaside
9 John: “I had a really good time Thanks for the lovely evening.” - Maria:
“ _.”
A I’m glad you enjoyed it B Yes, it’s really good
10 It is a skirt
A beautiful Japanese cotton flowered B beautiful cotton Japanese flowered
C flowered cotton Japanese beautiful D beautiful flowered Japanese cotton
11 She wants to go shopping, but she has hardly
A money B any money C no money D some money
12 There’s a strange man behind us I think we
A are followed B are being followed C are following D are being following
13 “I think computers are useful.” - “ _.”
A I’m not agree B I disagree too C So do I D So are they
14 Have you had any experience computer
15 I think I hear someone the back window Do you hear it, too?
A trying open B trying to open C try opening D try to open
Sections 3: Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the following sentences.
a The shopkeeper asked the boys (1.not lean) _ their bicycles against his window
b My room (2 not clean) yet
c At this time yesterday, we (3 read) books in the library with some classmates
d When we went out, it (4 not/rain) _
e Why are you looking under the bed? You (5 lose) something?
Sections 4: Supply the correct preposition in each space to complete the following sentences
1 _ the age of 40, he had written three best-selling novels
2 William Shakespeare is known the most famous playwright
3 I wish you'd stop complaining _ your job Try to finish it
4 We both thank you _ the bottom of our hearts
5 There is no point _ asking Sam for help
Sections 5: Supply the appropriate form of the CAPITAL words to complete the passage:
1 She’d rather have a job involving creative work or skills (ART)
2 He received the award in _ of his success over the past year (RECOGNIZE)
3 Nam’s listening skill is and he really needs to improve it (SATISFY)
4 The Scouting Association is the largest _ youth organization in the world
(VOLUNTEER)
5 There’s an international _ between Vietnam and Laos this evening (FRIEND)
6 He made quite a number of _ in his career as a footballer (SUCCEED)
7 Would you like to go with us this Sunday? (PICNIC)
8 The principal always his pupils before the exam (COURAGE)
9 The _ of knowledge for the young is a policy to follow (RICH)
10 No details about the celebration have been given (FAR)
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Section 1: For questions 1-10, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE word for each space There is an example at the beginning.
Do you ever stop and think about how much electricity we use every day? Picture a normal family on a
typical morning Dad is switching (0) on the dishwasher, Mum is 1) in her computer –
she’s working already Big sister Wendy is straightening her curly hair with her 2) _straightener and little brother Bobby is 3) _ up his music as loud as he can –
no one can hear him though because he’s wearing 4) This typical family uses a lot of electricity – and it’s only eight o’clock in the morning! When this typical family come home from their days at school and work, they will use even more electricity – maybe they will 5) on their 3D 6) _ and watch a film If Bobby is late home from school, he will heat his food
in the 7) _ We all like using technology, but we need to stop and think what it is doing
to our planet We can use less energy and help the planet at the same time We can turn 8) _ the heating and we can switch 9) _ lights when we leave a room
We can also open windows on hot days, instead of 10) expensive air conditioning
Section 2: Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question from the four choices (A or B, C, D).
Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to
this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can
be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot
Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or
unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod
signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction
Other forms of non-linguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people
While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings
1 Which of the following best summarizes this passage?
A Non-linguistic language is invaluable to foreigners
B Everybody uses only one form of communication
C Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest
D When language is a barrier; people will find other forms of communication
2 The word “these” refers to .
C thoughts and feelings D the deaf and the mute
3 The word “wink” means most nearly the same as .
A bob the head up and down B close one eye briefly
C shake the head from side to side D close two eyes briefly
4 All of the following statements are true EXCEPT _
A the deaf and mute use an oral form of communication
B ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language
C verbalization is the most common form of communication
D there are many forms of communication in existence today
5 Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people?
A Body language B Picture signs C Braille D Signal flags
6 How many different forms of communication are mentioned here?
7 Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact can be used internationally EXCEPT for
8 People need to communicate in order to
Trang 4A create language barriers B be picturesque and exact
C express thoughts and feelings D keep from reading with their fingertips
9 What is the best title for the passage?
A The Importance of Sign Language B Ways of Expressing Feelings
C Picturesque Symbols of Communication D The Many Forms of Communication
10 Who would be MOST likely to use Morse code?
A A telegrapher B A spy C An airline pilot D A scientist
PART D: WRITING
Section 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given in capital letters at the end Do not change the word given.
1 The village is the same as it was in the 1950s CHANGED
àThe village ………
2 Our cat was sleeping on the sofa all afternoon SPENT
à Our cat………
3 Peter woke up early because he didn’t want to miss his flight THAT
à Peter woke up early ………
4 Our teacher always makes us do our homework before we leave the class ALLOWS
àOur teacher ……… until we’ve done our homework
5 “You’d better not go for a walk” said my father ADVISED
àMy father ………
Section 2: Write an essay of around 200-250 words on the following topic :
English learners have different ways to learn vocabulary As a secondary school student, in what ways you choose to learn and practice vocabulary effectively? Write an essay about 200 to 250 words to support your idea
END OF THE TEST
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NĂM HỌC 2015-2016
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH PART A: LISTENING (20pts)
Section 1: 15 pts – 1,5pt /item 1 Double - king-sized bed 6 breakfast
2 (Edward) Francis 7 Friday 16th April
Section 2: 5pts – 1 pt /item 1 6.50 p.m
2 Wednesday 6th July
3 British(Airway)
4 BA 3025
5 airport
PART B: PRONUNCIATION-LEXICO-GRAMMAR (40 pts)
15B
Section 3: 5 pts – 1 pt /item 1 not to lean 2 has not been cleaned
3 were reading 4 was not raining
5 Have you lost
Sections 4: 5pts – 1 pt /item 1 By 2 as 3 about 4 from 5 in
Section 5: 10 pts – 1 pt /item 1 artistic; 6 successes;
3 unsatisfactory; 8 encourages;
PART C: READING (20 pts)
Section 1: 10 pts – 1 pt /item
Section 2: 10 pts – 1 pt /item
PART D: WRITING (20 pts)
Section 1: (5 pts)
1 The village has not changed since 1950s.
2 Our cat spent the whole afternoon sleeping.
3 Peter woke up early so that he would not miss his flight
4 Our teacher never allows us to leave the class until we’ve done our homework.
5 My father advised me not to go for a walk.
Section 2: (15pts)
Organization
3 2
- topic sentence- supporting sentences (two or more ideas) and concluding sentence; linking words; Lenght: about 220 -250 words
- topic sentence- supporting sentences (one idea) and concluding sentence; linking words; Lenght: about 150 - 180 words
- topic sentence- (one idea) and concluding sentence; linking words; Lenght:
Trang 6about 100 words
Grammar
5 pts
5 4 3 2 1
- Mastery of grammar taught on course (grade 8)– only 1 or 2 minor mistakes; free of spelling mistakes
- A few minor mistakes only (preposition, articles, etc.); clear, logical…
- Only 1 or 2 major mistakes but a few minor ones
- Major mistakes which lead to difficulty in understanding – lack of mastery
of sentence construction
- Numerous serious mistakes – no mastery of sentence construction- almost unintelligible
Vocabulary
and content
5 pts
5 4 3 2 1
- Use of wide range of vocabulary Content: should be clear, logical and creative with explanations…
- Good use of new words acquired – use of appropriate synonyms, circumlocution, etc
- Attempts to use words acquired – fairly appropriate vocabulary on the whole but sometimes restricted
- Restricted vocabulary
- Very restricted vocabulary
The candidate’s essay should include the following points:
5 pts- Organization: Introduction- body- ending- linking words…
5 pts - Content: should be clear, logical and creative with explanations…
5 pts - Language skills: should be free of grammatical and spelling errors…
Tổng điểm toàn bài: 100 điểm- Sau đó quy ra thang điểm 10
Typescript:
Section one:
Receptionist:
Silver Tulip Hotel Good afternoon How can I help you?
Edward:
Ah, yes Good afternoon I’d like tobook a room fo r next Friday
Receptionist:
Certainly, sir How many nights will you be staying?
Edward:
Just one, please
Receptionist:
And would you like a single or double room?
Edward:
A double room, p lease
Receptionist:
A double room And would you like twin beds or a king sized bed?
Edward:
A king sized bed, p lease
Receptionist:
Let me see Yes, we do have a double room available for next Friday Would you like me to book it fo r you?
Trang 7Yes, please
Receptionist:
Could I have your name, please?
Edward
Yes, it’s Edward Francis
Receptionist:
Is th a t F-R-A-N-C-E-S?
Edward:
No It’s F-R-A-N-C-l-S
Receptionist:
F-R-A-N-C-l-S?
Edward
Yes T h a t’s right
Receptionist:
And your home address please, sir
Edward:
Yes, it’s 23 Cypress Avenue, Cambridge
Receptionist:
Is th a t C-Y-P-R-U-S?
Edward:
No C-Y-P-R-E-S-S Like the tree
Receptionist:
Oh, I see And your postcode is?
Edward:
CB3 9NF
Receptionist:
And it ’s fo r ju s t one night?
Edward:
Yes, th a t’s right
Receptionist:
We can reserve a parking space for you Are you coming by car?
Edward:
Actually, I’ll be taking a taxi from the s ta tio n
Receptionist:
T h a t’s fine And one las t question: would you like dinner and breakfast?
Edward:
No dinner, thank you But I’d like breakfast
Receptionist:
Just breakfast So, to confirm You’re arriving on Friday 16th April and leaving on
Saturday 1 7th Th a t’s one night in adouble room with a king sized bed with breakfast
Edward:
T h a t’s right Thank you very much
Receptionist:
And could I have your mobile number?
Edward:
Yes It’s 0 7 9 7 6122577 , Oh no sorry, it ’s been changed! It’s 0 7 9 6 1 1 2 1 5 9 7
Receptionist:
0 7 9 6 1 1 2 1 5 9 7 Thank you Is there anything else I can help you with?
Edward:
Yes, I’m having dinner with a friend Could vou recommend the best restaurant near here?
Receptionist:
That would be the Winston Churchill It’s about a mile from here
Receptionist:
Trang 8Perfect Could you please make a reservation fo r 7 p.m and leave a message with th e d e ta ils
fo r my friend when he arrives?
Receptionist:
Certainly What is th e g e n tlem a n ’s name?
Edward:
Mr Alaoui T h a t’s A L A 0 U I
Receptionist:
No problem We look forward to seeing you next week
Edward:
Thank you
Section two:
Ali: Hello?
Sam: Hello Is th a t Ali?
Ali Yes Who’s calling?
Sam: Hi Ali It's me, Sam!
Ali Hey, Sam How are you? When are you arriving?
Sam: I’m fine Really looking forward to seeing you I’ve booked my flight for Wednesday morning,
arriving at 6 5 0 in the evening
Ali Great! T h a t’s Wednesday 6 th July And w hat airline are you flying on?
Sam: British Airways, flig h t number BA3025
Ali B A1325?
Sam: No Three oh two five 3 0 -25.
Ali Ah OK And it gets in a t 6 1 5 , right?
Sam: No At 6 5 0 Ten to seven.
Ali Right Sorry, th is lin e ’s n o t very good So you’ll be on flig h t B A3025 on Wednesday 6 th
arriving a t 6 5 0 p.m
Sam: T h a t’s right.
Ali Good Well, don’t worry I’ll be there to meet you at the airport We’re going to
have a fa n ta s tic time I can show