ĐỀ LUYỆN THI HSG NĂM HỌC 2023-2024
Môn thi :ANH 8
( Thời gian làm bài 90 phút)
PART A: LISTENING
Listen to the tape twice and do the task below.
Questions 1 – 4: Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Dreamtime travel agency
Tour information
Holiday length: 2 days
Types of transportation: (1) _____________________.
Maximum group size: (2) _____________________.
Next tour date: (3) _____________________.
Hotel name: (4) The__________________.
Questions 5 – 10:
+ Questions (5) and (6): Choose TWO letters A – E.
Which TWO things are included in the price of the tour?
A. fishing trip
B. guided bushwalk
C. reptile park entry
D. table tennis
E. tennis
+ Questions 7 – 10: Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.
7. The tour costs of $ _____________________.
8. Bookings must be made no later than _____________________ days in advance.
9. A _____________________ deposit is required.
10. The customer’s reference number is _____________________.
PART B: STRESS-LEXICO-GRAMMAR
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words. Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) on your answer sheet.
1. A. method B. father C. feather D. weather
2. A. chemistry B. children C. schooling D. character
3. A. state B. status C. station D. statue
4. A. bury B. carry C. heavy D. many
5. A. spear B. gear C. fear D. pear
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.
1. A. comprise B. mausoleum C. religion D. compulsory
2. A. intelligent B. population C. opportunity D. economics
3. A. federation B. economic C. environment D. documentary
4. A. unimportant B. incomplete C. disadvantage D. encouragement
5. A. interesting B. astonishing C. amazing D. surprising
III. Choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence below. Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) on your answer sheet.
1. As the drug took………., the patient became quicker.
A. force B. influence C. action D. effect
2. Either you or your friend _______ on charge today.
A. are B. is C. was D. were
3. _______ here, he would help us with these troubles.
A. Were Peter B. If were Peter C. Unless were Peter D. Unless Peter were
4. This is not the right………….. to ask for my help: I am far too busy even to listen !
A. moment B. situation C. opportunity D. circumstances
5. It is……………..knowledge in the village that Mr. and Mrs. Thome quarrel violently several
times a week.
A. common B. important C. popular D. general
6. “My daughter, Mary, tries to …………… to see me at least once a week”, Mrs. Jones told the
social worker.
A. call up B. go up C. come on D. drop in
7. A wedding is a wonderful opportunity for……… off new clothes.
A. wearing B. carrying C. showing D. putting
8. It’s a good idea to see your doctor regularly for…………………….
A. a revision B. a control C. an investigation D. a check – up
9. ……………….…from Bill, all the students said they would go.
A. Except B. only C. Apart D. separate
10. Anne: “Make yourself at home”. – John: “ ____”
A. Yes, can I help you B. Not at all. Don’t mention it
C. Thanks! Same to you D. That’s very kind. Thank you
IV. Give the correct form of the word in CAPITAL. Writing the correct answer on your answer sheet.
1. Humphry Davy helped Faraday much in his later…………………. (DISCOVER)
2. The farmer is trying to……………..….. the pig before killing it for meat. (FAT).
3. This organization is very concerned about the………. of the rain forests. (DESTROY)
4. I was annoyed at his………….…to cooperate. (REFUSE)
5. Two……. from the group ” Friends of the Earth” are talking to the students. (REPRESENT)
6. This knife is ……………………… It can’t cut anything. (USE)
7. This photo has just been ……………………………… (LARGE)
8. She has been …………………………….since her husband died. (POVERTY)
9. Most orphans are bred in ………………………….. (ORPHAN)
10. …………………………covers the sky at night. (DARK)
V. Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the following sentences.
1. You may feel frightened when you are in a forest (surround) ……………… by tall trees.
2. What _____you (do)______ at the time I (phone) ________you last night?
3. Your room (not tidy)______________ for weeks. It is too messy.
4. I remember (take) _____________ to the zoo by my father once a week when I was six.
VI: Supply the correct preposition in each space to complete the following sentences
1. ___________ now on, please remember to come prepared to class with the required books.
2. The boy broke the window _____________ a heavy stone.
3. Our house is similar_______________yours. Perhaps yours is a bit larger
4. My sister was late for her exam because her alarm clock didn’t go ___________
5. Santa Claus is based ________ the description of Saint Nicholas.
PART C: READING
I. 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.
The big tree at my gate was old and beautiful. I was saddened when it blew (1)…… ………… in a winter storm. After the storm I sawed (2) … … the remains of the tree to level (3) …… ……. the ground. Some of the wood was rotten. Pieces came away in my (4) …… …… . But a good part of the wood was alive and strong. I did not dig (5) … ………. the roots of the tree. I (6) …… ….. them in the ground. Three months (7) ……… ……., in spring, the old tree began to grow again. It grew strong and beautiful, straight up (8) …… …….. the side of the sawn-off part. The color and smell of its heart-shaped (9) …… ……. were exactly the same as (10) …… …….. of the old tree. I felt very happy.
II. Choose the most suitable answer from the four options marked A, B, C, or D to complete each of the numbered gaps in the passage below. Write your answer (A, B, C or D) on the answer sheet.
YOUR BEST FRIEND IN DISGUISE?
Do you (1)……. people on what they look like? I think we all (2)……..that we shouldn’t do this although many of us still do. Some people are impressed by clothes from a particular (3)……..; others think that things such as someone’s hairstyle is critical to their (4)……of someone. But, if you sit and chat to people, you can see that, whatever they look (5)………., that person may be really good (6)……and could become a close friend of yours – if only they were given the (7)……… The point is that we should take people as they are and not dismiss them just because they (8)……..differently from us. You may ignore someone who could be your best friend just because they are (9)…….the wrong jeans. We need to look past the clothes, the tattoos and the hairstyles and think about personality, not (10)…….. .
1. A. decide B. rule C. consider D. judge
2. A. notice B. catch C. realize D. aware
3. A. seller B. designer C. cutter D. maker
4. A. view B. sight C. thought D. picture
5. A. alike B. as C. similar D. like
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
III: Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question from the four choices (A or B, C, D).
Carbohydrates, which are sugars, are an essential part of a healthy diet. They provide the main source of energy for the body, and they also function to flavor and sweeten foods. Carbohydrates range from simple sugars like glucose to complex sugars such as amylose and amylopectin. Nutritionists estimate that carbohydrates should make up about one-fourth to 5 one-fifth of a person’s diet. This translates to about 75-100 grams of carbohydrates per day.
A diet that is deficient in carbohydrates can have an adverse effect 10 on a person’s health. When the body lacks a sufficient amount of carbohydrates it must then use its protein supplies for energy, a process called gluconeogenesis. This, however, results in a lack of necessary protein, and further health difficulties may occur. A lack of carbohydrates can also lead to ketosis, a build-up of ketones 15 in the body that causes fatigue, lethargy, and bad breath.
1. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Carbohydrates are needed for good health.
B. Carbohydrates prevent a build-up of proteins.
C. Carbohydrates can lead to ketosis.
D. Carbohydrates are an expendable part of a good diet.
2. The word “function” as used in line 2 refers to which of the following?
A. neglect B. serve C. dissolve D. profess
3. The word “range” as used in line 3 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. probe B. proceed C. hail D. extend
4. In line 4, the word “estimate” could best be replaced by
A. disbelieve B. declare C. calculate D. wonder
5. According to the passage, what do most nutritionists suggest?
A. Sufficient carbohydrates will prevent gluconeogenesis.
B. Carbohydrates are simple sugars called glucose.
C. Carbohydrates should make up about a quarter of a person’s daily diet.
D. Carbohydrates should be eaten in very small quantities.
6. Which of the following do carbohydrates NOT do?
A. prevent ketosis B. cause gluconeogenesis
C. provide energy for the body D. flavor and sweeten food
7. Which of the following words could best replace “deficient” as used in line 6?
A. outstanding B. Abundant C. Insufficient D. unequal
8. What does the word “this” refer to in line 8?
A. using protein supplies for energy B. converting carbohydrates to energy
C. having a deficiency in carbohydrates D. having an insufficient amount of protein
9. According to the passage, which of the following does NOT describe carbohydrates?
A. a protein supply B. a necessity C. a range of sugars D. an energy source
10. The word “lack” in line 8 is most similar to which of the following?
A. plethora B. shortage C. derivation D. commission
PART D: WRITING
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Write your answers on the answer sheet.
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 is …………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. Many others have the same situation as you.
– > Your situation is…………………………………………………………….………………..
X. Write a paragraph (120-150 words)about the following topic:
Water is important for all living things. Do you agree or disagree? Give your reasons.
