Đề thi học sinh olympic môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 8 - Năm học 2014-2015 - Phòng GD & ĐT Thanh Oai

PHÒNG GD & DDT THANH OAI
ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH OLYMPIC 
NĂM HỌC 2014-2015
Môn: Tiếng Anh 8
Thời gian: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
Điểm bài thi
Giám khảo
Số phách
(Do CTHĐ chấm thi ghi)
 BẰNG SỐ
BẰNG CHỮ
1. ..............................................
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2. ..............................................
Lưu ý: - Học sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào đề thi
PART I: LISTENING (2 pts) 
I. Listen and choose the best option to complete the sentences (1 pt)
1. What does the man want to rent?
A. a book
B. a movie
 C. a car
D. a story 
2. The woman doesn’t like action movies because they are too___________
A. long
B. short
 C. violent
D. tragic 
3. The women also doesn’t like___________
A. documentaries
B. horror movies
 C. fiction movies
D. cartoons 
4. The woman thinks that love stories are often___________to watch.
A. boring
B. terrible
 C. long
D. fun 
5. The man will go to ___________
A. the video store
B. book store
 C. toy store
D. clothing store 
II. You will hear a man operator (tổng đài viên) who is giving a festival ticket information. Listen carefully and do the tasks that follow (1 pt)
6. How much does an adult have to pay for full - festival passes?
A. 75 dollars
B. 86 dollars
C. 50 dollars
D. 100 dollars
7. Where people can buy tickets for the festival?
A. Online at www. cityfest.com
B. By telephone at 555-6200
C. At the ticket booths
D. All of the three places above
8. What is the telephone number that people can call for buying ticket?
A. 555-6200
B. 545-6200
C. 565-6200
D. 566-6200
9. How can people buy concert ticket?
A. By pushing a button on the telephone
B. By checking the newspaper
C. By visiting the website
D. All of the three places above
10. What is the main information that the operator provides about festival?
A. Festival hours
B. Music concert
C. Prices of ticket
D. a story 
PART II: PHONETIC(1,6)
III. Circle the word that has the underlined parts pronounced differently from the others (1,6 pts)
11.
A. dear
B. bear
C. hear
D. near 
12.
A. missed
B. forced
C. helped
D. cleaned 
13.
A. pour
B. four
C. flour
D. resource 
14
A. think
B. though 
C. mother
D. these 
15
A. basic
B. physics
C. sailor
D. subject 
16
A. cook
B. food
C. too
D. pool 
17
A. when
B. where
C. whole
D. while 
18
A. equipment
B. improvement
C. comment
D. development 
PART III: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (5,8 points)
I. Choose the best answer by circling its corresponding letter A, B, C or D (1,6 pts)
19. Stop now! You've done _________ work for one day. 
A. too many of
B. much too of
 C. plenty of
D. much more 
20. My sister regretted _________ Mai’s glasses yesterday. 
A. to break
B. broken
C. breaking
D. break
21. The toys _________ by the famous artist are priceless. 
A. to design
B. designing
C. designs
D. designed 
22. Would you mind _________ this essay for me? 
A. type 
B. will type 
C. typing 
D. typed.
23. Jane _________ just a few minutes ago. 
A. left
B. has left
C. leaved
D. was leaving
24. She locked the door _________. 
A. so that to go to bed
B. in order to be disturbed
C. to enter the house
D. in order not to be disturbed 
25. Someone _________ tickets were free. 
A. said me
B. said me that
C. told me
D. told to me
26. Don’t shout, dear. I can’t _________ the shout! 
A. stand
B. afford
C. listen
D. hear
II. Choose one option A, B, C or D corresponding to the sentence which has the same meaning as the original one (1 pt)
27. “Please don’t leave until I come back,” Sarah said.
A. Sarah told us do not leave until she comes back. 
B. Sarah asked us do not leave until she came back.
C. Sarah told us not to leave until she came back. 
D. Sarah said us not to leave until she comes back.
28. Nam drives more carelessly than his sister does. 
A. Nam doesn’t drive as carefully as his sister does. 
B. Nam drives more carefully than his sister does.
C. Nam’s sister drives more careful than he does.
D. Nam’s sister drives as carelessly as he does.
29. Tom has the ability to be a professional musician, but he's too lazy to practice.
A. He is able to practice music lessons professionally though he is lazy. 
B.  As a professional musician he is not lazy to practice music lessons.
C. He is talented but he'll never be a professional musician as he doesn't practice.
D. Though practicing lazily, he is a professional musician.
30. “I’ve never eaten this kind of food before”.
A. It’s the most tasty food I’ve ever eaten.	 
B. It’s the first time I’ve ever eaten this kind of food.
C. I’ve never eaten such a good food before. 
D. The food is so good that I’ve never eaten before.
31. People say that some Americans are superficial friendly.
A. Some Americans are said as being superficial friendly.
B. Some Americans were said that they are superficial friendly.
C. People are said that some Americans are superficial friendly.
D. Some Americans are said to be superficial friendly.
III. Give the correct forms of words in the brackets (1,6 pts)
32. She is always worried about her children’s ________________ 
SAFE
33. During his ___________________ the family used to live in the country side. 
CHILD
34. A fairy appeared and ___________________ changed miss tam’s rags into beautiful clothes. 
MAGIC
35. ________________have warned the local people of the disaster. 
SCIENCE
36. No ________________ details about celebration have been given. 
FAR
37. On a ____________ day, we receive about ten letters from the customers. 
TYPE
38. Taxi drivers should have a very good __________________ on the street names. 	
KNOW
39. He is a ____________________ man who is loved by all friends. 
CONSIDER
IV. Fill in the blank with a proper preposition (1,6 pts)
40. Could I help you ___________ your bag?
41. Na got up late this morning because her alarm clock didn’t go ___________
42. I’m looking forward ___________ seeing you in June.
43. I’m fond ___________ learning English.
44. Ha Long Bay is recognized ___________ UNESCO as a World Heritage Site
45. They have a meeting ___________ 6.30 and 9.30.
46. My mother often picks me ___________ from the school.
47. I’m going to invite my friends to come over ___________ dinner tonight.
YOUR ANSWERS:
40. ___________
41. ___________
42. ___________
43. __________
44. ___________
45. ___________
46. ___________
47. __________
PART IV: READING COMPREHENSION (5,6 pts)
I. Read the passage and choose the best answer in the blanket (2,0 pts) 
	For many people, traveling by plane is an exciting experience. Others, however, find the whole idea quite terrifying, (48) _________ flying is no more dangerous (49) _________ any other form of travel and some experts say it is considerably safer. It is known, however, that most accident occurs (50) _________ taking off and landing when (51) _________ decisions are vitally important.
	The people (52) _________ job it is to look (53) _________ the passengers, the stewards and stewardesses play an important part in helping passengers to (54) _________ safe and comfortable. Indeed for many passengers being (55) _________ such care of is all part of the total experience. (56) _________ other form of travel involves waiting for people in quite the same (57) _________ with food, drink, newspapers, magazines, music, and even video films.
48.
A. although
B. too
C. and
D. because
49.
A. than
B. as
C. then
D. with
50.
A. while
B. during	
C. for
D. through
51.
A. leader’s
B. chief’s
C. driver’s
D. pilot’s
52.
A. whose
B. which
C. their
D. that
53.
A. for	
B. up	
C. after	
D. round
54.
A. feel
B. rest
C. experience
D. lie
55.
A. given
B. kept
C. shown
D. taken
56.
A. Any
B. No
C. All
D. Not
57.
A. sort	
B. kind	
C. way	
D. part 
II. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word (1,6 pts) 
	Most British people go abroad on holiday, to visit family, or (58) ___________ short business trips. People are advised to find out (59) ___________ to get urgent treatment before (60) ___________ the UK. They have to get a form which explains what they (61) ___________ do if they fall ill or have an accident, and what arrangements exist in each country (62) ___________ medical treatment. The regulations are fairly simple but (63) ___________ people do not have this information, they may find that private medical care is extremely expensive. It (64) ___________ not usually for people to discover that they do not have enough money with (65) ___________ to pay the total costs and in such circumstances an already difficult situation becomes even more complicated.
YOUR ANSWERS:
58. _____________
59. _____________
60. _____________
61. ____________
62. _____________
63. _____________
64. _____________
65. ____________
III. Read the passage and decide which is the best answer. Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to the questions (1pt)
	After inventing dynamite, Swedish- born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man. However, he foresaw its universally destructive powers too late. Nobel, preferred not to be remembered as the inventor of the dynamite, so in 1895, just two weeks before his death, he created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to people who had made world while contribution to mankind. Originally there were five awards: literature, physics, chemistry, medicine and peace. Economics was added in 1968, just sixty- seven years after the first awards ceremony.
	Nobel’s original legacy of nine million dollars was invested and the interest in this sum is used for the awards which vary from $ 30,000 to $ 125,000.
	Every year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel’s death, the awards are presented to the winners. Some politics plays an important role in the judge’s decision. Americans have won numerous science awards but relatively few literature prizes.
	No awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War II. Some people have won two prizes, but this is rare, others have shared their prizes.
66. The word “foresaw” in line 2 is nearest in meaning to___________.
A. prevailed 
B. postponed 
C. prevented 
D. predicted.
67. All of the following statements are true except ___________.
A. awards vary in monetary value. 
B. ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel’s invention
C. politics plays an important role in selecting the winners.
D. A few individuals have won two awards.
68. The passage implies that Nobel’s profession was in___________.
A. economics 	
B. medicine 
C. literature 	
D. science
69. The word “world while” is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. valuable
B. prestigious 
C. trivial 
D. economic
70. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Alfred Nobel became very rich when he invented dynamite.
B. Alfred Nobel created awards in six categories for contributions to humanity.
C. Alfred Nobel made lasting contribution to humanity.
D. Alfred Nobel left all his money to science.
IV. Read the passage and choose the best option A, B, C or D to answer the question (1 pt) 
	One of the most urgent environmental problems in the world today is the shortage of clean water. Having clean drinking water is a basic human right. But acid rain, industrial pollution and garbage have made many sources of water undrinkable. Lakes, reservoirs and even entire seas have become vast pools of poison. Lake Baikal in Russia is one of the largest lakes in the world. It contains a rich variety of animals and plants, including 1,300 rare species that do not exist anywhere else in the world. But they are being destroyed by the massive volumes of industrial wastes which pour into the lake every day. Even where law existed, the government did not have the power to enforce them. Most industries simply ignores the regulations. The Mediterranean Sea occupies 1% of the world’s water surface. But it is the dumping ground for 50% of all marine pollution. Almost 16 countries regularly throw industrial wastes a few miles off shore.
	Water is free to everyone. A few years ago people thought that the supply of clean water in the world was limitless. Today, many water supplies have been ruined by pollution and sewage. Clean water is now scarce, and we are at last beginning to respect this precious source. We should do something now.
71. One environmental problem in the world today is ___________.	
A. acid rain     
B. safe water shortage   
C. industrial pollution            
D. population explosion
72.   Which of the following is NOT the reason that makes water undrinkable?
A. acid rain   
B. garbage     
C. industrial pollution 
D. high cost
73. What is a serious problem of Lake Baikal in Russia?
A. It contains a rich variety of animals and plants.
B. It is polluted by massive volumes of industrial wastes discharged into it.
C. It has 1,300 rare species that do not exist anywhere else in the world.
D. The government did not have the power to enforce laws and regulations.
74. How many countries throw industrial wastes into the Mediterranean Sea regularly?
A. exactly 16 
B. exactly 15  
C. nearly 16    
D. less than 15
75. What is the message to the readers?
A. We should take action to protect our water resources.  
B. We should take all water resources into account.
C. We should limit the use of water resources. 
D. We should encourage people to use safe water.
PART V: WRITING (5,0 pts) 
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (1,2 pts)
76. Keeping the environment clean is very important. 
=> It’s............................................................................................................................................................................... 
77. How long is it since you used the pen? 
=>When..
78. I’m so sad that I wasn’t accepted in that group. 
=> I’m so sad not ...
79. I regret not buying some tickets for the concerts yesterday. 
=> I wish........................................................................................................................................................................
80. Mr. Binh couldn’t enjoy the meal because of his stomachache.
=> Mr. Binh’s stomachache prevented.......................................................................................................
81. Arthur said he was sorry he had hurt her feeling. 	
=> Arthur apologized...........................................................................................................................................
II. Each line in the text has an error, underline the error and write the correct form in the blank on the right (1,8 pts) (O) is done for you as an example.
0
Language is considered a significant means for communication in international relations. People in modern
-> ........ of ...........
82.
world have not longer been bound to their own countries.
->.............
83.
Moreover, in order to keep informed about speedly scientific developments nowadays,
->.............
84.
they must widen them cooperative relations with those highly
->.............
85.
developing nations in other parts of the world. Due to the fact that no one is able to
->.............
86.
communicate with any natives in the world, that is necessary for
->.............
87.
people to choose to learn a foreign language like a worldwide
->.............
88.
common means of communication. That is why English has being
->.............
89.
chosen by almost people to be a foreign language to master. More and
->.............
90.
more people use English and the number of those who learns English
->.............
.
III. Write a passage of about 150-180 words on the following topic: MY HOMETOWN (2 ms)
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HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM THI 
KỲ THI OLYMPIC LỚP 8 
NĂM HỌC 2014-2015
Môn: Tiếng Anh 
 (Hướng dẫn chấm có 02 trang)
I. Listen and choose the best option to complete the sentences 
Man: Hey, Kathy. I’m thinking about renting a movie for tonight’s party, and I want to know what kind of movie you like.
Woman: Okey. What kind of movie do you have in your mind?
Man: Well, what about action movie?
Woman: Ah, I don’t really like action movies. Too much violence.
Man: Okey, do you like comedies?
Woman: Now, I do enjoy comedies.
Man: Fine. Well, what do you think of horror movies or love stories?
Woman: Uh... I’m not really crazy about horror movies, but love stories are often fun to watch. Oh, and I really like foreign films, too.
Man: Okey. I’ll go to the video store and see what I can find. Thanks.
II. You will hear a man operator (tổng đài viên) who is giving a festival ticket information. Listen carefully and do the tasks that follow
Hello. You have reached the festival information line. This year's festival begins on Friday, June 10th, and runs through Sunday, June 19th. Hours are 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Admission is $10 a day for adults, and $5 a day for children age 5 to 12. Children under 5 are free. Family passes are available for $25 a day. Full-festival passes cost $75 for adults, $50 for children, and $100 for families. Passes may be purchased online at www.cityfest.com, by telephone at 555-6200, or daily at the ticket booths located
next to each festival entrance gate. While most festival events are free, please note that there is an additional charge to enter the beer garden, and also for the music concerts on Friday and Saturday nights. 
For more information on purchasing concert tickets, press one now. For information on other festival events, please visit our website: www.cityfest.com. 	
Thank you, and enjoy the festival!
* Lưu ý: Đối với các câu viết, đáp án phải đúng hoàn toàn mới được cho điểm.
Câu
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Đáp án
B
C
B
D
A
A
D
A
A
C
B
D
C
A
B
Câu
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Đáp án
A
C
C
C
C
D
C
A
D
C
A
C
A
C
B
Câu
Đáp án
Câu
Đáp án
Câu
Đáp án
Câu
Đáp án
31
D
42
to
53
C
64
is
32
safety
43
of
54
A
65
them
33
childhood
44
by
55
D
66
D
34
magically
45
between
56
B
67
B
35
scientists
46
up
57
C
68
D
36
further
47
for
58
on
69
A
37
typical
48
A
59
how
70
C
38
knowledge
49
A
60
leaving
71
B
39
considerate
50
B
61
should/will
72
D
40
with
51
D
62
for
73
B
41
off
52
A
63
if
74
C
75
A
Câu
76. It’s very important to keep the environment clean.
Câu
77. When did you last use the pen?
Câu
78. I’m so sad not to be accepted in that group.
Câu
79. I wish I had bought some tickets for the concerts yesterday.
Câu
80. Mr. Binh’s stomachache prevented him from enjoying the meal.
Câu
81. Arthur apologized for hurting her feeling/ having hurt her feeling.
 Arthur apologized to her for having hurt her feeling.
Câu
82
83
84
85
86
Đáp án
not Ò no
about Ò with
them 
Ò their
developing
Ò developed
that Ò it
Câu
87
88
89
90
Đáp án
like 
Ò as
being Òbeen
almost 
Ò most
learns Ò learn
Write a passage of about 150-180 words on the following topic: MY HOMETOWN (2 ms)
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