PART 1.

LISTENING (1,25 points)

I. Professor Linn is talking to a class of grade 11 students about global warming. Listen
to the talk and choose the best answers. (0,625 point)
[Link] of the following is NOT mentioned in the talk?
A. What global warming is. B. What causes global warming.
C. The effects of global warming. D. How to reduce global warming.
[Link] is the main purpose of Prof. Linn's talk?
A. To make the students understand global warming.
B. To make the students understand that it is their duty to reduce global warming.
C. To make the students understand what greenhouse gases are.
[Link] make the students understand that global warming leads to catastrophic weather patterns.
[Link] many sources of greenhouse gas emissions does Prof. Linn mention?
A. one B. two C. three D. four
4. How many people may have to suffer from the effects of global warming?
A. A million people. B. Hundreds of people.
C. Hundreds of millions of people. D. 20–30% of the world's population.
[Link] to the talk, what is the first step to take to help to reduce global warming?
A. To have a lot of information about the topic. B. To change your lifestyle.
C. To inform others about the topic. D. To inspire others to change.
Your answers:
1. __________ 2. __________ 3. ___________ 4. __________5. _________
[Link] to the recording twice. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each of the
following questions. (0,625 point)
1. Floods can be one of natures most ________ forces.
A. harmless B. harmful C. useless D. destructive
2. Heavy rains in St - Vianney, Quebec., happened in ________.
A. May 1917 B. May 1791 C. May 1971 D. March 1971
3. In addition to their destructive physical force, floods bring with them ________.
A. a more menaced chemical threat B. a more menacing chemical threat
C. a more menacing physical threat D. a more useful chemical threat
4. Flood victims must be extremely cautious about ________.
A. the food they eat B. how they bathe themselves
C. the water they drink D. A, B and C
5. This passage is about ________.
A. destruction of environment B. harmlessness of floods
C. destruction of floods D. causes of floodss
Your answers:
1. __________ 2. __________ 3. ___________ 4. __________5. _________

PART 2. PHONETICS: (1,25 points).

I. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others
(0,625 point)

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1. A. expressed B. promised C. comprised D. increased
2. A. soon B. school C. afternoon D. good
3. A. muscle B. scissors [Link] D. scandal
4. A. famine B. miner C. determine D. examine
5. A. breathe B. cloth C. bathe D. without
Your answers:
1. __________ 2. __________ 3. ___________ 4. __________5. _________
II. Choose the word which has a different stress position from the others in each group.
(0,625 pt)
1. A. adult B. igloo C. limit D. cement
2. A. career B. determine C. continue D. entertain
3. A. advertise B. lemonade C. statuesque D. introduce
4. A. diverse B. downtown C. addict D. refer
5. A. concentrate B. geometry C. employee [Link]
Your answers:
1. __________ 2. __________ 3. ___________ 4. __________5. _________

PART 3. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (25 points)

I. Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences. Write your
answers in the spaces given follow (2,5 points).
1. When I met her, she _________ two lovely yellow plastic bags.
[Link] B. wore C. was wearing D. is wearing
2. The two cars for sales ________ in poor condition, so I didn’t buy either of them.
[Link] [Link] been [Link] D. were
3. John cannot make a _______ to get married to Mary or stay single until he can afford a
house and a car.
A. decide B. decision C. decisive D. decisively
4. We are a very close-nit family and very _______ of one another.
A. supporting B. support C. supportive D. supporter
5. I pass the test,_______, my parents took me to the cinema.
A. therefore B. however C. because D. nevertheless
6. I wanted to buy a set of Lego_______. I started to save my money.
[Link] B. so [Link] D. or
7. There's a list of repairs as long as ________
A. your arm B. a pole C. your arms D. a mile
8. They've _____ a new tower where that old building used to be.
A. put up B. put down C. pushed up D. pushed down
9. We had to _______ their invitation to lunch as we had a previous engagement.
A. turn over B. turn out C. turn up D. turn down
10. Many rare species of animals are now ________ the verge of extinction.
A. on B. in C. by D. with
11. They often quarrel _________ each other _________ little things.
A. to/ about B. over/about C. by/ about D. to/ with
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

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12. He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.
A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange
13. The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.
A. effects B. symptoms C. hints D. demonstrations
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
14. Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.
A. failed to pay B. paid in full C. had a bad personality D. was paid much money
15. His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning .
A. elicited B. irregular C. secret D. legal
16. An: I've had a very enjoyable summer holiday with my family.
Mai: _______.
A. I'm jealous of your holiday. B. No, I don't envy you.
C. That's great, thanks. D. I envy you.
17. Tom: "When are we leaving for the concert?" - Kyle:" ____________.”
A. No problem B. Certainly [Link]’s right [Link] away
Circle A, B, C or D to identify one underlined part in each of the sentences below that is
not correct.
18. Each year people around the world spend billion of dollars buying goods on the Internet.
A B C D
19. 4. The driver of the big car was serious injured.
A B C D
20. I've never enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they're not really my cup of cake.
A B C D
Your answers:
1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ____________ 4. ___________ 5. ____________
6. ___________ 7. ___________ 8. ___________ 9. ___________ 10. ___________
11.___________12.___________13.___________ 14. __________ 15. ___________
16. __________17. ___________18. ___________ 19. ___________20. ___________

PART 4. READING (3,125 points):

I. Read the passage and choose the correct word A, B, C, or D for each blank.
(1,25 points)
(1)_______ the teenage years, many young people are at times difficult to talk to. They
often seem to dislike being questioned. They may seem unwilling to talk about their
(2)_______ in school. This is a normal development at this (3)_______, though it can be very
hard for parents to understand. It is part of becoming independent, of teenagers (4)_______ to
be adult while they are still growing up. Young people are usually more willing to talk if they
believe that questions are asked out of real interest and not because people are trying to
(5)_______up on them.
Parents should do their (6)_______ to talk to their son or daughter about school, work
and future (7)_______ but should not push them to talk if they don’t want to. Parents should
also watch for the danger signs: some young people in trying to be adult may experiment (8)
_______ sex, drugs, alcohol or smoking. Parents need to watch for any signs of unusual
(9)_______ which may be concerned with these and get help if (10)_______.

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1. A. During B. At C. On D. Over
2. A. thing B. job C. work D. service
3. A. course B. connection C. year D. age
4. A. testing B. trying C. working D. fighting
5. A. set B. step C. fix D. check
6. A. first B. best C. highest D. most
7. A. plans B. attention C. process D. advance
8. A. to B. over C. with D. by
9. A. turn B. behavior C. movement D. pass
10. A. necessary B. have to C. must D. need to
Your answers:
1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ____________ 4. ___________ 5. ____________
6. ___________ 7. ___________ 8. ___________ 9. ___________ 10. ___________
II. Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C, or D for each question.
(0,625 points)
Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about.
However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages.
There are certainly many advantages of living in the country. First, you can enjoy
peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there
is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.
However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First,
because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition,entertainment is
difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops
and services so it is quite hard to find jobs. As a result, you may have to travel a long way to
work, which can be extremely expensive.
In conclusion, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than
others. On the whole, it is often the best place for those who are retired or who have young
children. In contrast, young or single people who have a career are better provided for in the
city.
1. According to the passage, living in the country has _______ .
A. both good and bad points B. only bad points
C. only good points D. no disadvantages
2. How many advantages does living in the country have?
A. Two B. Four C. Three D. No
3. Living in the country is safer for young children because_______ .
A. there are few shops B. there is less traffic
C. there are fewer people D. there arefew services
4. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The country is only suitable for retired people.
B. It’s hard to find entertainment in the country.
C. There are fewer shops and services in the country.
D. People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city.
5. Having few friends is _______ .
A. one of drawbacks to life in the country
B. the only disadvantage of living in the country

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C. one of certain advantages to life outside the city
D. one of certain drawbacks to life outside the city
Your answers:
1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ____________ 4. ___________ 5. ____________
III. Read the following passage and choose the correct answers. (1,25 points)
A pioneering study by Donald Appleyard made the astounding discovery that a
sudden increase in the volume of traffic through an area affects people in the way that a
sudden increase in crime does. Appleyard observed this by finding three blocks of houses in
San Francisco that looked much alike and had the same kind of middle-class and working-
class residents, with approximately the same ethnic mix. The difference was that only 2,000
cars a day ran down Octavia Street (LIGHT street, in Appleyard’s terminology) while Gough
Street (MEDIUM street) was used by 8,000 cars daily, and Franklin Street (HEAVY street)
had around 16,000 cars a day. Franklin Street often had as many cars in an hour as Octavia
had in a day.
Heavy traffic brought with it danger, noise, fumes and soot, directly, and trash
secondarily. That is, the cars didn’t bring in much trash, but when trash accumulated, residents
seldom picked it up. The cars, Appleyard determined, reduced the amount of territory
residents felt responsible for. Noise was a constant intrusion into their homes. Many Franklin
Street residents covered their doors and windows and spent most of their time in the rear of
their houses. Most families with children had already left.
Conditions on Octavia Street were much different. Residents picked up trash. They sat
on their front steps and chatted with neighbors. They had three times as many friends and
twice as many acquaintances as the people on Franklin.
On Gough Street, residents said that the old feeling of community was disappearing as traffic
increased. People were becoming more and more preoccupied with their own lives.
A number of families had recently moved and more were considering. Those who were
staying expressed deep regret at the destruction of their community.
1. The word “astounding” in line 1 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. startling B. disappointing C. dubious D. alternative
2. The three streets mentioned in this passage are different in that __________.
[Link] are they are in different cities .
B. The residents are of different ethnic backgrounds.
C. They have varying amounts of traffic.
D. the income levels of the residents vary considerably.
3. Approximately how many cars used Franklin Street daily?
A. 2,000 B. 8,000 C. 16,000 D. 20,000
4. All of the following are direct results of heavy traffic EXCEPT __________.
A. increased amount of trash [Link] danger to residents
C. more pollution D. more vibrations
5. The author’s main purpose in the second paragraph is to __________.
A. discuss the problem of trash disposal
B. point out the disadvantage of heavy traffics
C. propose an alternate system of transportation
D. suggest ways to cope with traffic problems
6. On which street was there the most social interaction?

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 A. Octavia Street B. Gough Street C. Franklin Street
D. There was no significance social interaction on any of the three streets
7. The word “chatted” in line 14 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. joked B. talked C. argued D. walked
8. Which of the following is NOT a statement you would expect from a resident of Gough
Street?
A. People on this street are unhappy because the neighborhood is deteriorating.
B. People on this street think mostly of themselves.
C. People on this street have more and more space for which they feel responsible.
D. A number of people are preparing to leave this street.
9. In what order does the author present detailed discussions of the three streets?
A. LIGHT, MEDIUM, HEAVY B. HEAVY, MEDIUM, LIGHT
C. HEAVY, LIGHT, MEDIUM D. LIGHT, HEAVY, MEDIUM
10. What is the writer’s attitude toward heavy traffic when he mentions the Appleyard’s
study?
A. neutral B. favorable C. critical D. doubtful
Your answers:
1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ____________ 4. ___________ 5. ____________
6. ___________ 7. ___________ 8. ___________ 9. ___________ 10. ___________

PART 5. WRITING (1,875 points):

I. Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the first one.(0,625 point)
1. "Are you interested in this Language Center, Hoa?" asked Mary.
A. Mary asked you whether you were interested in that Language Center.
B. Mary asked Hoa whether she was interested in that Language Center.
C. Mary asked Hoa whether she is interested in that Language Center.
D. Mary asked Hoa whether she was interested in this Language Center.
2. “We can’t connect to the Internet to work online here,” said Tom.
A. Tom said they couldn’t connect to the Internet to work online there.
B. Tom said he couldn’t connect to the Internet to work online there.
C. Tom said they couldn’t connect to the Internet to work online here.
D. Tom said they can’t connect to the Internet to work online there.
3. This film is much more entertaining than the last one.
A. The last film was not very interesting as this exhibition.
B. The last film was as interesting as this exhibition.
C. The last film was very interesting as this exhibition.
D. The last film was not as interesting as this exhibition.
4. “Do you like the novel I gave you, Mary?” Tim asked.
A. Tim asked Mary if she liked the novel he gave her.
B. Tim ask Mary if she liked the novel he had given her.
C. Tim asked Mary if she liked the novel he had given her.
D. Tim asked Mary she liked the novel he had given her.
5. You can use my car as long as you promise to drive carefully.
A. Unless you promise to drive carefully, you can’t use my car.
B. If you don’t promise to drive carefully, you can use my car.

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C. If you promise to drive carefully, you can’t use my car.
D. Unless you promise to drive carefully, you can use my car.
Your answers:
1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ____________ 4. ___________ 5. ____________
6. ___________ 7. ___________ 8. ___________ 9. ___________ 10. ___________
[Link] the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the best combination of these sentences .
(0,625pt).
1. It is raining hard. They still want to go to school.
A. They still want to go to school although it is raining hard.
B. They still want to go to school but it is raining hard.
C. Though it is raining hard, they do not want to go to school.
D. Although it is raining hardly, they still want to go to school.
2. John works really hard. He can’t live on his earnings.
A. John works really hard, so he can’t live on his earnings.
B. When John works really hard, he can’t live on his earnings.
C. Though John works really hard, he can’t live on his earnings.
D. Because John works really hard, he can’t live on his earnings.
3. My sister forgot to bring money. She couldn’t buy the career guidebook.
A. Because my sister forgot to bring money, she couldn’t buy the career guidebook.
B. My sister forgot to bring money because she couldn’t buy the career guidebook.
C. Despite my sister forgot to bring money, she couldn’t buy the career guidebook.
D. My sister forgot to bring money, or she couldn’t buy the career guidebook.
4. She couldn’t go to the office on time. There was a traffic jam.
A. Because she couldn’t go to the office on time, there was a traffic jam.
B. There was a traffic jam since she couldn’t go to the office on time.
C. There was a traffic jam, but she couldn’t go to the office on time.
D. Because there was a traffic jam, she couldn’t go to the office on time.
5. She went to the cinema early. She couldn’t buy the ticket.
A. She went to the cinema early, so she couldn’t buy the ticket.
B. She went to the cinema early, but she couldn’t buy the ticket.
C. She went to the cinema early, because she couldn’t buy the ticket.
D. Because she went to the cinema early, she couldn’t buy the ticket.
Your answers:
1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ____________ 4. ___________ 5. ____________
6. ___________ 7. ___________ 8. ___________ 9. ___________ 10. ___________

III. Make the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the
words/phrases given.(0,625 point)
1. I/ wish/ my/ school/ have/ playground /equipment/ or/ extra /activities.
A. I wish my school had playground equipment or extra activities.
B. I wish my school can have playground equipment or extra activities.
C. I wish my school will have playground equipment or extra activities.
D. I wish my school had had playground equipment or extra activities.
2. The old man /his bicycle/ I/ borrow/ yesterday/ working / this factory.
A. The old man is working in this factory which I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.

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 B. The old man whom is working in this factory I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
C. The old man whose bicycle I borrowed yesterday is working in this factory.
D. The old man whom I borrowed his bicycle yesterday is working in this factory.
3. No-one / kind-hearted / than / my mom.
A. No-one is as kind-hearted than my mom.
B. No-one is more kind-hearted than my mom.
C. No-one isn’t more kind-hearted than my mom.
D. No-one isn’t as kind-hearted than my mom
4. She / frightened / she/ lose control /car.
A. She was such frightened that she lost control of her car.
B. She was too frightened that she lost control of her car.
C. She was frightened enough that she lost control of her car.
D. She was so frightened that she lost control of her car.
5. Living / country / be / not/ so /hard / living/ in /city
A. Living in the country is not so hard as living in the city
B. Living in the country is less harder than living in the city.
C. Living in the city is so much harder than living in the country.
D. Living in the city is hardest than living in the country.
Your answers:
1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ____________ 4. ___________ 5. ____________
6. ___________ 7. ___________ 8. ___________ 9. ___________ 10. ___________

_________________THE END___________________

UBND QUẬN DƯƠNG KINH ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI GIAO LƯU HSG CẤP QUẬN
PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO NĂM HỌC 2024-2025
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 8
Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút
(Đề thi gồm 8 trang)
Mã đề: TA01

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 Total 80 sentence - 10 points: 0,125 pt for each correct answer.
PART 1. LISTENING (1,25 points)
I. Professor Linn is talking to a class of grade 11 students about global warming.
Listen to the talk and choose the best answers. (0,625 point)
1.D 2.B 3.B 4.C 5.A
Tapescript 1
Professor Linn is talking to a class of grade 11 students about global warming Listen to the
talk and choose the best answers.
Hi, everybody. In my talk today, I'll discuss global warming, and its causes and effects on
our lives. I hope you can all understand that it’s everyone's duty to help reduce global
warming right [Link] all know that global warming is the rise in the average
temperature of the earth due to the increase of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide, methane, and water [Link] scientists now believe that humans
are mainly responsible for [Link] burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas
and the cutting down of large areas of forests have contributed to the emission of a large
amount of harmful gases into the atmosphere in recent [Link] thick layer of these gases
traps more heat from the sun, which leads to the increase in the earth's temperature.
Global warming results in climate change and catastrophic weather patterns such as heat
waves, floods, droughts and storms, which can affect human [Link] of millions of
people may suffer from famine, water shortages, and extreme weather conditions if we do
not reduce the rate of global [Link] could also result in a 20-30% loss of animal
and plant [Link] well-informed about the effects of global warming is the first
important step towards solving this [Link]'ll be more willing to change your
lifestyle if you understand the impact of global warming. Moreover, you'll be able to
inform others and inspire change.
II. Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct answer A, B, or C for each of the
following questions (0,625 point).
1.D 2.C 3.B 4.D 5.C
Tapescrip 2:
II. Listen to two volunteers, Karen and Martin twice then choose A, B or C to best
answer the questions.
FLOODING
Floods can be one of natures most destructive forces. The damage caused by waters
“wetness” is secondary to the crushing pressures of its currents. If water from rain, melting
snow or flooding doesn’t drain quickly enough, rock and soil can become saturated with
water.
Mudslides possess enough force and speed to destroy homes, even entire
neighborhoods. In May 1971, heavy rains in St Jean Vianney, Quebec., caused the earth to
collapse into a sinkhole. The mudslide that resulted killed 31 people and swept away 35
homes, a bus and several cars.
In addition to their destructive physical force, floods bring with them a more menacing
chemical threat. If water levels are high enough, water seeps into homes and buildings,

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washing through laundry rooms, tool sheds, garages, chemical storage closets, septic tanks
and garbage receptacles. Runoff carries chemicals, toxins and waste products that can filter
through the water table for long periods of time. Flood victims must be extremely cautious
about the water they drink, the food they eat, and how they bathe themselves.

PART 2. PHONETICS: (1,25 points).

I. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
(0,625 points)
1.C 2.D 3.D 4.B 5.B
II. Choose the word which has a different stress position diferrent from the others.
(0,625 point)
1.C 2.D 3.A 4.B 5.A

PART 3. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (2,5 points)

I. Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences. Write your
answers in the spaces given follow. (2,5 points).
1.C 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.A 6.B 7.A 8.A 9.D 10.A
11.B 12.C 13.C 14.B 15.D 16.D 17.D 18.B 19.C 20.D

PART 4. READING (3,125 points):

I. Read the following passage and choose the correct answers A, B, C or D. Write
your answers in the spaces that follow. (1,25 points)
1.A 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.D
6.B 7.A 8.C 9.B 10.A
II. Read the passage and choose the correct word for each blank. Write your answers
(A, B, C, or D) in the spaces given follow. (0,625 point)
1.A 2.C 3.B 4.A 5.D
III. Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C, or D for each question.
(1,25 points)
1.A 2.C 3.C 4.D 5.B
6.A 7.B 8.C 9.A 10.C

PART 5. WRITING (1,875 points):

I. Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the first one.(0,625 point)
1.B 2.A 3.D 4.C 5.A
[Link] the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the best combination of these sentences .
(0,625pt).
1.A 2.C 3.A 4.D 5.B
III. Make the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the
words/phrases given.(0,625 point)
1.A 2.C 3.B 4.D 5.A

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