Bài thi môn: TIẾNG ANH LỚP Thời gian làm 120 phút (bao gồm phần nghe) Điểm Bằng số: ……………………….………………… Bằng chữ: ……………………………… ………… Họ tên, chữ ký giám khảo Giám khảo 1: …………………………… ………….………… Giám khảo 2: …………………………… …………… ……… Số phách SECTION A – VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR Question (10 points) Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences When you’re learning to play a musical instrument, it’s important to for an hour or two every day A rehearse B practice C perform D train My son was hit _ a stick while he was working in the field A with B by C without D of Allan: “Do you mind if I use your dictionary?” Nick: “ _.” A I’m afraid not B Without doubt C No, feel free D Straight ahead Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have _ any solutions A thought over B come up with C looked into D got round to It was victory that even Smith's fans couldn't believe it A such a surprising B so surprising C too surprising D surprising Ensure there is at least a 3cm space allow adequate ventilation A so as to B so that C in view of D with a view to Anne: "Make yourself at home" John : " _" A Yes, Can I help you? B Not at all Don't mention it C That's very kind Thank you D Thanks! Same to you The flowers in the red paper have been sold to a young lady B wrapped C are wrapped D are wrapping A wrapping Why don't you ask the man where _ to stay? A he would rather B he feels like C would he like 10 D he would like _, a backpack , a school bag is used for students at school A Like B.As C.Same D.The same Your answers: 10 Question (8 points) There are sentences, three of which are correct For correct sentences, give each a tick (ü ) In each of the other sentences, there is ONE unnecessary word Find and write it in ‘Your answer’ part QUIZ SHOW Last month, I wrote to a few local television station asking if they gave away the free tickets to any shows A weeks later, they sent to me two tickets for a quiz show I went with my best friend Angie last night It was an excellent! The show Your answer Trường THCS Nghĩa Thái - Kỳ thi chọn HSG cấp trường lớp năm học 2018-2019-Vòng Page of is called Know Them or Not? And contestants have to answer questions abouts a lots of different people in their lives like friends, relatives and colleagues There are ten contestants to start with but one of them gets knocked out at the end of each round I’d like to go on a show like that one day but, for now I’m happy just to have been in the audience SECTION B – READING Question (10 points) Read the passage below and choose the best answer Getting good results in your studies comes from developing good study habits The best place to study is a comfortable room with good lighting The best chair for studying should be one which you would be comfortable in, but not so comfortable that you may fall asleep in it after while ! Before you study, look for a quite environment with no distractions If you find your home too noisy for studying , try the library or community centre instead When you study, set realistic targets for yourself to achieve For example not aim to study five chapters of Geography in one sitting when you know that you take more than an hour to read one chapter Furthermore , remember not to push yourself too hard When you have studied for a period of time , reward yourself by taking a short break You could perhaps take a short walk or listen to some music for a while If you begin to feel sleepy when studying , not force yourself to go on as you may lose your power of concentration Instead, you may want to take a short nap to refresh yourself Studying may also be strenuous on the eyes When you study, it may be a good idea to lift your eyes away from your books occasionally Looking at objects at a distance or at greenery can help soothe tired eyes The first thing to be considered in developing good study habits is A your ability to study well B the best chair to sit for studying C environment for studying D your attitude towards good study at home Which of the following does not improve your good study habits ? A A room with enough lighting B An extremely comfortable chair C A proper chair and a right - sized table D A public or college library When studying , you'd better A learn as much as you want in one sitting B Learn either sitting at the table or standing C take a short break after every chapter D set goals that are reachable for you Taking a short nap is necessary when A you feel sleepy and cannot concentrate on studying B your eyes become red after studying C you cannot lift your eyes away from your books Trường THCS Nghĩa Thái - Kỳ thi chọn HSG cấp trường lớp năm học 2018-2019-Vòng Page of D you want to go on after getting your concentration The most appropriate title for the passage may be A How to use your study time efficiently B How to build up good study habits C How to get relaxed when studying D How to avoid sleepiness when studying Your answers: Question (10 points) Read the passage and choose the right word for each space An increasing number of people are now going on holiday to Egypt Last year, for example, about one and a half million (1) visited Egypt The (2) of Egypt is about fifty million and the (3) is El Qahira (Cairo), a busy city of just under nine million people Although the (4) .is hot and dry and most of the country is desert, the average (5) from October to March is not to high The most (6) sights are the pyramids at Giza However, it is also pleasant to (7) Alexandria, Port Said and several other places and as much (8) as possible in the time available A (9) to Luxor is an unforgettable experience, and there are frequent (10) there from Cairo A explorers B voyagers C tourists D passengers A people B citizenship C nation D population A principal B head C state D capital A temperature B climate C condition D position A weather B measurement C climate D temperature A famous B known C visited D requested A search B inspect C examine D visit A viewing B inspecting C sightseeing D looking A picnic B trip C guide D entertainment 10 A flights B travels C journeys D voyages Question : (10points) Put the following phrases into the correct numbered space A and other historical places C the whole four days E but Melissa and I G we felt so cold I the last time you were here B we can practice our French together D doing this month F which I received last Saturday H My uncle works there J I want to work Dear Jane, Thank you for your last letter (1) I am happy that you have decided to start learning French like me If you want, we can go on holiday together next summer to France and then (2) When I come to visit you in London in the spring, we can talk together in French if you want Yesterday, I returned from my short holiday camping in Scotland I went with Melissa, my friend that you met (3) _ Do you remember her? We stayed in her tent in a campsite near Edinburgh but the weather was terrible for (4) we were there It rained every day and everything was so wet and (5) But while I was there I saw a lot of interesting places and we visited a lot of castles (6) _ One day, we hired a boat and went out onto a lake which was near the campsite It rained all day (7) decided to go for a swim in the lake and that was wonderful I am starting my new job tomorrow in the library near my house (8) _ and he helped me to find a job for every Saturday morning I work from nine o'clock in the morning until one o'clock in Trường THCS Nghĩa Thái - Kỳ thi chọn HSG cấp trường lớp năm học 2018-2019-Vòng Page of the afternoon It is very useful for me because (9) in a library when I finish university How is your job at the supermarket? Please tell me what you are (10) _ I am going to my French homework now! Best wishes, Your anwers: 10 SECTION C – WRITING Question (10 points) Using the word in capital letters, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one Do not change the word given Write 2-5 words in total Mr Phong said that he was learning English in an evening class - > Mr Phong said, “………………………………………… … Let's visit the museum this afternoon AM GO -> Why …………………………………… the museum this a fternoon? Valerie found it hard to concentrate on her book because of the noise DIFFICULTY -> Valarie …………………………….…… her book because of the noise They couldn't understand the lecturer because she spoke so fast TOO -> The lecturer spoke ……………………………… understand When he was a child in Australia, Mark went swimming almost every day HIS -> Mark went swimming almost every day ………………………………in Australia Question (10 points) This is a part of a letter your receive from a pen friend You went to a party last week, didn’t you? Did you have a good time there? In your next letter, please tell me about that party Now write a letter in about 100 words, telling your penfriend about the party Dear Mary, Trường THCS Nghĩa Thái - Kỳ thi chọn HSG cấp trường lớp năm học 2018-2019-Vòng Page of Yours, Mai Question (12 points) Write a composition on the following topic ( about 120-150 words) " Are parents the best teachers for children ? " Trường THCS Nghĩa Thái - Kỳ thi chọn HSG cấp trường lớp năm học 2018-2019-Vòng Page of SECTION D LISTENING Question (5 points) You will hear a teacher talking about a camping trip For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space There is an example CAMPING TRIP Coach leaves school at (0) on Monday morning What students should bring: * One bag or suitcase * A (1) _ * Warm clothes * (2) _ things * Pocket money to spend on souvenirs and (3) _ Catch a bus outside the (4) to Southport The campsite is in the (5) _ of the countryside Your Answer: 7.45 Question 10(5 points) You will hear an interview with a teenager called Simon about going to an indoor climbing centre that has a climbing wall For each question, choose the correct answer A, B or C There is an example Simon’s mum decided to take him to the climbing centre because A she had enjoyed going there B her friend had recommended it C Simon had been there with his school Before he went to the centre, Simon was A worried about going climbing there B interested in seeing the climbing wall C disappointed to hear it was all indoors Simon says that at the centre there were A lots of people when it opened B many different types of people C no other people of his age What did Simon think about the climbing wall? A He thought it looked very high B He was afraid he might fall C He found the foot holes helpful Trường THCS Nghĩa Thái - Kỳ thi chọn HSG cấp trường lớp năm học 2018-2019-Vòng Page of Why was Simon unhappy with his first climb? A He was slower than everyone else B He found it hurt his arms C He didn’t get to the top What does Simon feel he learnt from climbing at the centre? A how to improve his fitness B to think before he does something C the best way to work with other people Your Answer: A _ THE END_ Trường THCS Nghĩa Thái - Kỳ thi chọn HSG cấp trường lớp năm học 2018-2019-Vòng Page of ... fitness B to think before he does something C the best way to work with other people Your Answer: A _ THE END_ Trường THCS Nghĩa Thái - Kỳ thi chọn HSG cấp trường lớp năm học 20 18- 2019-Vòng Page... near my house (8) _ and he helped me to find a job for every Saturday morning I work from nine o'clock in the morning until one o'clock in Trường THCS Nghĩa Thái - Kỳ thi chọn HSG cấp trường... telling your penfriend about the party Dear Mary, Trường THCS Nghĩa Thái - Kỳ thi chọn HSG cấp trường lớp năm học 20 18- 2019-Vòng Page of Yours, Mai Question (12 points) Write a composition on the