Đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi cấp huyện Tiếng anh lớp 8 - Năm học 2015-2016 - Phòng GD & ĐT Bình Xuyên

UBND HUYỆN BÌNH XUYÊN
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
Number of nights
Example: 1
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. 
1. 	A. behavior	B. oceanic	C. increase	D. realize
2. 	A. decompose 	B. demonstrate 	C. emigrate 	D. separate 
3. 	A. fertilizer 	B. language 	C. ability	D. magically
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.
	A. attendance	B. intention	C. visit 	D. attention 
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
5. Tay Thien Temple and Binh Son Tower in Vinh Phuc Province have been _____________ as National place of historic interests. 
A. recognized	B. collected	C. signed	D. realized
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________________
	A. talking 	B. to talk	C. to talking 	D. talk
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
	C. Oh, that’s right	 	D. No, it’s very kind of you
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.
A. on	B. with	C. in	D. about
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
_______________ the age of 40, he had written three best-selling novels.
William Shakespeare is known ________________ the most famous playwright.
I wish you'd stop complaining _______________ your job. Try to finish it.
We both thank you _______________ the bottom of our hearts.
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)
PART C: READING
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__________.
 A. tourists	B. sign language motions	
 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?
 A. 11	B. 9	C. 7	D. 5 
7. Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact can be used internationally EXCEPT for____. 
 A. ideas	B. spelling	C. whole words	D. expressions
8. People need to communicate in order to__________.
 A. 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.
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UBND HUYỆN BÌNH XUYÊN
PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM 
ĐỀ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 8 CẤP HUYỆN
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
	3. 23 Cypress 	8. C 
	4. CB39NF 	9. B
	5. taxi 	10. C
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)
Section 1: 5 pts – 1 pt /item	1D	2A	3C	4B	5C
Section 2: 15 pts – 1 pt /item	1C	2C	3A	4D	5A	6C	7B	8D	9A	10A	11B	12B	13C	14C	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;
	2. recognition;	7. picnicking;
	3. unsatisfactory;	8. encourages;
	4. voluntary; 	9. richness;
	5. friendship; 	10. further. 	
PART C: READING (20 pts)
Section 1: 	10 pts – 1 pt /item	
1. plugging	2. hair	3. turning	4. headphone	5. turn
6. TV	7. microware	8. down/off	9. off	10. Using
Section 2: 	10 pts – 1 pt /item	
 	1D	2B	3B	4A	5C	6B	7B	8C	9D	10A
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
5pts
5
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: about 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 
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 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? 
Edward:
	Yes, 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:
	Perfect. 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