KHẢO SÁT ĐỘI TUYỂN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 8 LẦN II
NĂM HỌC 2025 - 2026

Môn: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian 150 phút(không kể thời gian giao đề)
(Đề gồm 06 trang)

SECTION A. LISTENING(20 pts)
Question I.Part I.For questions 16-20, decide whether the following statements are True
(T) or False (F). (5pts)
1. Some animals use the same shelter every winter.
2. Only cold-blooded animals hibernate.
3. Hibernating animals breathe very slowly.
4. Warm winters can be dangerous for hibernating animals.
5. Aestivation happens in hot and dry weather.
Question II.Part II.You will hear Dr. Angela Keats talking about the influence of birth
order. complete the sentences with a word or short phrase(10pts)
-Middle children develop __________(6)
- Many find careers as __________(11)
- Middle children succeed in __________(7)
- Only children share traits with __________(12)
- Youngest children are __________(8)
- Only children tend to be __________(13)
- Youngest children want __________(9)
- Only children are more likely to be
___________(14)______________
- Youngest children have __________ - Only children can have difficulty making
(10)minds
______________(15)____________
Question PART III. Listen and choose the correct answer A, B or C. (5 pts)
16. Students entering the design competition have to __________.
A. produce an energy-efficient design
B. adapt an existing energy-saving appliance
C. develop a new user for current technology
D.gain some information in technology
17. John chose a dishwasher because he wanted to make dishwashers __________.
A. more appealing
B. more common
C. more economical
D.more useful
18. The stone in John's "Rockpool" design is used __________.
A. for decoration
B. to switch it on
C. to stop water escaping
D. to build houses
19. In the holding chamber, the carbon dioxide __________.
A. changes back to a gas
B. dries the dishes
C. is allowed to cool
D.turns into oxygien
20. At the end of the cleaning process, the carbon dioxide __________.
A. is released into the air
B. is disposed of with the waste
C. is collected ready to be re-used
D.is appeared in the air
SECTION B: PHONETICS (5 points)
Question I. Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that
of the others by circling A, B, C, or D: (3points)
21. A. chair
B. chemistry
C. mechanic
D. architect
22. A. seat-belt
B. disease
C. increase
D. healthcare
23. A. stopped
B. watched
C. cleaned
D. looked
Question II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by
circling A, B, C, or D: (2points)
24. A. geography
B. fancy
C. chemistry
D. dictionary
25. A. protect
B. reduce
C. happen
D.suggest

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SECTION C: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (25 points)
Question I. Choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C, or D to
complete each sentence below. Write A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet. (10 points)
26. I don't think he will join us to, ________ ?
A. don't I
B. won't he
C. will he
D. do I
27. I had two copies of it originally, but I can't find __________ one now.
A. another
B. the other
C. the others
D. other
28. She is wearing a __________.
A. short nice nylon skirt
B. nice short nylon skirt
C. nylon short nice skirt
D. nylon nice short skirt
29. Will you __________ making models in the future?
A. take in
B. take after
C. take up
D. take off
30. Lan spends most of her free time listening to Black Pink's songs. She is hooked ________ Kpop.
A. in
B. after
C. up
D. on
31. Many students nowadays use ______ intelligence tools to help with their homework
A. artificial
B. natural
C. traditional
D. manual
32. This is __________ the most difficult job I have ever had to do.
A. by heart
B. by chance
C. by far
D. by myself
33. My friend, Tom is __________ in Vietnamese history.
A. interested
B. excited
C. interesting
D. exciting
34. He always does the same things in the morning, as regular as __________.
A. calendar
B. book
C. everyday 
D. clockwork
35. Peter: "________________?"
Laura: "That would be great, but I have a prior engagement."
A. Shall we eat out tonight ?                   
B. Can you buy me some apples ?
C. Why are we going out for dinner ?    
D. May I borrow your pen ?
Question II. Supply the correct form of the word in capital letter. (5 points)
36. Nowadays, many young people are using __________ media such as
SOCIETY
Facebook, Twitter, Intergram.
37. Teenagers should use the Internet ______.
RESPONSIBLE
38. Many scientists are working on ______ energy sources.

RENEW

39. The Internet has changed the way we ______ with each other.

COMMUNICATION

40. Sitting all day in front of the computer can cause health problems
OBESE
such as eye-tiredness and __________.
Question III. Put each verb in brackets into a correct form. (5 points)
41. I (know) ___________ her phone number, I would invite her for dinner.
42. David, together with his classmates, (join) ___________ in the voluntary programs recently.
43. I don't know why you (always make) ___________ noise in class, Tom.
44. Many people (invite) ___________ to the party couldn't come because it rained heavily.
45. The zoo keeper ordered the visitors (not feed) ___________ the animals.
Question IV. The passage below contains 5 mistakes (only ONE word for ONE mistake
from 46 to 50). Find out the mistakes and correct them. Write the correct answers on your
answer sheet. (5 points)
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The Problem of Bullying in Schools
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There is new concern about school violence, and the police have taken greater
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responsibility for helping school officials ensuring students' safety. As pressure
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increases to put on officers in schools, the police agencies must decide how to contribute

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to students' safety effective. Will the police presence on campuses enhance safety? If the
police cannot be on every campus, can they make other contributions to students' safety?
What are good approaches and practices?
Perhaps more than any other school safety problem, bullying affects students' sense of
security. The more effective ways to prevent or lessen bullying require school
administrators' commitment and intensive efforts. The police who are interest in
increasing school safety can use their influence to encourage schools to solve the problem.
This guide provides the police of information about bullying in schools, its extent and
causes, and enables the police to steer schools away from common remedies that have
been considered ineffective elsewhere, and to develop ones that will work.

SECTION D: READING COMPREHENSION (30 points)
Question I. Fill in each gap with ONE suitable word to complete the following
paragraph. Write the answer on your answer sheet. (10 points)
AI In Education
AI is helpful for everyone (51) __________in education. Still, the focus of any educational
institution is its students. There's no denying that AI is a powerful tool that has the ability to make
everyone's lives easier, but it's particularly suited (52) __________ students.
With AI programs (53) __________ apps, students can choose to learn anywhere and at any
time by logging in at their convenience. Furthermore, with apps (54) __________ provide
immediate feedback or function like a virtual teacher, students don't need to wait long periods of
time between learning sessions.
These virtual teachers can't replace a (55) __________ human teaching, but it can help
students track their progress more instantly, encouraging them to be (56) __________ active in their
own education.
Additionally, due(57) __________the nature of AI and its ability to adapt and personalize
content according to each user, students are able to practise more self-directed learning and work on
subjects or topics that they struggle with. For (58) __________, if a student uses an AI-powered app
to (59) __________ for an exam and they often make the same mistake on a single topic, the app
will consistently provide more exercises until the student gets a better understanding of their mistake
and (60) __________ to correct it.
Question II. Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to complete each of the gaps in the
passage below. Write A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet. (10 points)
Climate Change and Young People
Climate change has become one of the most serious global problems today. Scientists warn
that rising temperatures may cause severe environmental (61) ______ such as floods, droughts, and
heatwaves.Human activities are the main cause of climate change. Burning fossil fuels and cutting
down forests release large amounts of greenhouse gases (62) ______ the atmosphere.In recent years,
young people around the world have become more active in environmental protection. Many
students organize campaigns to raise public (63) ______ about climate change.Schools are also
encouraging students to take action. For example, they may plant trees, reduce plastic use, or save
electricity (64) ______ school activities.Although governments are working to reduce carbon
emissions, experts believe that individuals must also play an important (65) ______ in solving the
problem.Small actions such as recycling, using public transport, and saving energy can make a big
(66) ______ in protecting the planet.Young people have the power to influence the future. If they
continue to speak out and take action, they can help create a more sustainable (67) ______ for the
next generations.Education also plays a vital role in preparing students to understand environmental
challenges. By learning about climate science, students can develop the knowledge and skills needed
(68) ______ global problems.Furthermore, international cooperation is necessary. Countries must
work together to find effective (69) ______ to climate change.Only through collective efforts (70)
______ humanity protect the Earth and ensure a safe future for future generations.

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61. A. disasters
B. benefits
C. solutions
D. advantages
62. A. on
B. into
C. onto
D. for
63. A. education
B. interest
C. attention
D. awareness
64. A. through
B. among
C. during
D. across
65. A. role
B. task
C. work
D. duty
66. A. change
B. difference
C. improvement
D. effect
67. A. environment
B. world
C. future
D. society
68. A. solve
B. solving
C. solved
D. to solve
69. A. problems
B. answers
C. solutions
D. decisions
70. A. can
B. will
C. must
D. ought to
Question III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) for
each question. Write A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet. (10 points)
Students read for a variety of reasons, but probably the most important reason students read is
to gain academic knowledge. Their goal is to learn and comprehend what they read. To be
successful, they must develop certain reading skills. However, some students meet difficulty in
comprehending and processing information taught by their teachers. This may be for a variety of
reasons. Often it is that they have never developed the proper learning strategies necessary for
comprehension. Therefore, their ability to read, learn, memorize and recall information is impaired.
Students then become discouraged from learning. There are, however, a number of effective
measures for those with reading comprehension difficulties.
Visual
Students respond well when oral or written information is presented to them in a visual way.
For example, when a skill or topic is both described and demonstrated at the same time, it provides
students with the means to associate the demonstration with the description. When students are
provided with a combination of visual, written and oral instruction, they can better comprehend and
process the information.
Participation
Passive listening and reading often result in the inability to process information because
students are not engaged or stimulated. One of the best remedies for this is for students to participate
in the topics they read about. Teachers can ask students to demonstrate what they have learned, and
give them feedback and praise.
Thinking Aloud
Students are encouraged in reading comprehension skills when they "think aloud." The thinkaloud strategy helps them to vocally express the material they are reading or the subject they are
learning about. It helps if students go through each step or take the subject one step at a time.
Talking while they think helps them to verbalize and better process the information. Students can
move from thinking aloud to whispering softly, and eventually they will no longer require thinking
aloud to comprehend. This is a gradual process that equips students with the ability to think and
process silently through a series of gradual techniques.
Practice
Practice will help students give meaning to what they have been hearing or reading. Once the
teacher has provided them with the information, students can demonstrate what they have learned
through homework and in-class assignments. It is up to the teacher to assess the difficulty of these
assignments for students. Start off with easy assignments to complete so students are encouraged,
then gradually increase the complexity and difficulty over time. Encourage students to read over
their work and process what they have read to ensure they are grasping all the pertinent information.
71. Which of the following is true of readers who are reading to gain academic knowledge?
A. Reading increases their alertness.
B. Their goal is to learn and understand the materials they are reading.
C. They physically learn what they are reading.

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D. They read for a variety of reasons.
72. The phrase 'a variety of reasons' in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.
A. some reasons
B. few reasons
C. many reasons
D. no reasons
73. The word “goal” in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.
A. score
B. desire
C. guide
D. choice
74. Many students have difficulty in reading comprehension because ______________.
A. they do not have enough time to read
B. they haven't practiced reading enough
C. they do not have the appropriate approaches to reading
D. they do not have the right attitudes
75. In helping students better comprehend the reading, visual reading _________________.
A. combines the oral, visual and written information
B. associates the meanings with the descriptions
C. processes the information for students
D. provides a description of the learning process
76. One possible reason why students do not read well is that ___________________.
A. they cannot visualize the information
B. they listen and read passively
C. they cannot demonstrate what they have read
D. they do not receive praise and feedback from teachers
77. Thinking aloud is a ________________.
A. quick and noisy process of comprehension
B. step by step process towards reading
C. conversational method of reading comprehension
D. process in which students express their thoughts in spoken words
78. One advantage of thinking aloud is ______________.
A. students do not have to write down their thoughts
B. students' ability to think and process information silently is developed
C. students can whisper softly in this technique
D. students can talk while studying in class
79. In order to demonstrate students' comprehension, ________________.
A. homework and in-class assignments should be given
B. students must hear and read the information well beforehand
C. the tasks' level of difficulty must be maintained consistently
D. all the related information must be provided
80. It can be inferred that in order to improve students' ability in reading _____________.
A. only one technique is enough
B. the teachers have to work very hard
C. the students have to read a lot
D. one technique is not enough, a combination is recommended
SECTION E: WRITING (20 points)
Question I. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the
same as the sentence printed above it. (5 points)
81. The flight to Ho Chi Minh City lasted one hour and a half.
 It took us _________________________________________________________
82. Although Peter studied hard, he didn't pass his final exam.
 No matter ________________________________________________________
83. The only way you can pass the exam is learning hard.
 Only by__________________________________________________________
84. When he stops smoking, he'll feel better.
 The sooner _______________________________________________________

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85 People say that the bus driver was listening to his walkman at the time of the crash.
 The bus driver is __________________________________________________
Question II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and
five words, including the word given. (5 points)
86. I find driving on the left in England very strange.
(USED)
 I am ___________________________________________________________
87. “Well done, Tony! You've passed the exam” said Joe
(CONGRATULATED)
 Joe___________________________________________________________
88. She delayed writing the book until she had done a lot of research. (BEGIN)
 Only after ______________________________________________________
89. The children ignored what the teacher had told them.
(NOTICE)
The children ______________________________________________________
90. Don't tell my mother anything about it.
(BREATHE)
 Don't __________________________________________________________
Question III. Write a paragraph within 120 to 150 words about the following topic.
“Learning online brings a lot of benefits to secondary students”. (10 points)
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