TRƯỜNG THCS TAM ĐẢO
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ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TRUÒNG
NĂM HỌC 2025-2026
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 8
Thời gian: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)

I. LISTENING: You will hear a man called Jack giving advice to a friend about surfing holidays
this summer and complete the form with ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER.
ADVICE ON SURFING HOLIDAYS
Jack's advice
• Recommends surfing for 1. ____________ holidays in the summer
• Need to be quite 2. ____________
Irish surfing locations
• County Clare
- Lahinch has some good quality 3. ____________ and surf schools
- There are famous cliffs nearby
• County Mayo
- Good surf school at 4. ____________ beach
- Surf camp lasts for one 5. ____________
- Can also explore the local 6. ____________ by kayak
Weather
• Best month to go: 7. ____________
• Average temperature in summer: approximately 8. ____________ degrees
Costs
• Equipment
- Wetsuit surfboard: 9. ____________ euros per day
- Also advisable to hire 10. ____________ warmth
II. Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from the rest.
11. A. technical
B. chemical
C. chimney
D. chaos
12. A. diphthong
B. although
C. mathematics
D. thoughful
13. A. calculator
B. pollution
C. include
D. stool
III. Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress pattern is
different from the other three of the group.
14. A. behave
B. decide
C. predict
D. forest
15. A. monument
B. excursion
C. apartment
D. decision
IV. Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase
that best completes each of the following sentences.
16. During Tet holiday, women like going to the pagodas to pray ______ good luck happiness.
A. of
B. about
C. for
D. with
17. They plan to ______ in touch with each other by using Emails.
A. take
B. make
C. put
D. keep
18. The new manager's office has _______ new equipment.
A. many
B. a lot of
C. some of
D. a few
19. I don't _______ to change my job because I like it.
A. intend
B. risk
C. persist
D. insist
20. You thought I did wrong but the result _______ my action.
A. agreed
B. approved
C. proved
D. justified
21. Thomas has a garden which is _______ mine.
A. double as large
B. semi-larger than C. twice as large as D. as two-time as large
22. In 1870, _______, John D. Rockefeller and others created the Standard Oil Company.
A. that oil prices fluctuated
B. despite fluctuating oil prices
C. but the oil prices fluctuated
D. oil prices were fluctuating
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23. Careless driving also accounts ______ the increasing number of traffic accidents.
A. for
B. into
C. on
D. with
24. ______ is not clear to researchers.
A. Why dinosaurs having become extinct
B. Why dinosaurs became extinct
C. Did dinosaurs become extinct
D. Dinosaurs became extinct
25. We enjoy the hams and coffee at this _______ restaurant.
A. family-owning
B. family-owned
C. owning-family
D. owned-family
26. She couldn't _____ there crying.
A. stood
B. standing
C. to stand
D. stand
27. ______ where to find the key, the boy could not open the safe.
A. Knowing not
B. Knew not
C. Not knowing
D. Didn't know
28. They received _______ advice from their parents that they became successful.
A. so good
B. such a good
C. so good an
D. such good
29. _ “She's the best pianist in the school.”
_ “__________”
A. You can say that again.
B. Never mind!
C. That's OK!
D. That's that.
30. _ “What do you think of the film we've watched?”
_ “____________”
A. It's a breeze!
B. No kidding!
C. I've seen better. D. You're welcome !
V. Read the text and use the ITALIC WORDS in brackets to form words that fit in the blanks.
For decades, the primary mode of long-distance communication was limited to voice calls and
text-based messages. However, as we stand on the brink of a technological revolution, the landscape of
human interaction is being (31. RADICAL)______ redefined. The rapid advancement of high-speed
networks and artificial intelligence has paved the way for the (32. INTRODUCE) ______ of
holographic projections and brain-computer interfaces, making physical distance almost irrelevant.
Today, the concept of a "global village" is no longer just a metaphor but a tangible reality. In the near
future, we can expect that virtual environments will provide such an (33. IMMERSE) ______
experience that the boundary between our physical and digital lives will become indistinguishable.
These innovations aim to (34. SIMPLE) ______ complex global collaborations, allowing experts from
different continents to work together in a shared virtual workspace as if they were in the same room.
Nevertheless, this shift is not without its challenges. As our conversations move further into the digital
realm, there is a growing debate among sociologists regarding the potential (35. DEPERSON) ______
of human relationships. While technology can bridge the geographical gap, the ultimate test for future
generations will be to ensure that the speed and efficiency of digital tools do not come at the expense
of genuine emotional depth and authentic connection.
VI. Identify 5 mistakes in the following passage and correct them.
Line 1
Natural disasters are becoming more frequent due to climate change, posing a severe
Line 2
threat to global stability. Among these, hurricanes and floods often make massive damage
Line 3
to coastal cities and displace millions. To mitigate these risks, it is essential for authorities
Line 4
to make effective measures before a crisis hits. However, the unpredictability of extreme
Line 5
weather often makes preparation difficult.
Line 6
In many areas, human activities like deforestational exacerbate the situation. For example,
Line 7
when forests are cleared, the soil loses its stability, leading to more frequent landslides.
Line 8
Furthermore, many communities remain vulnerable because of they lack the resources to
Line 9
build resilient infrastructure. In times of crisis, international groups often provide an aid to
Line 10 help victims recover. Ultimately, no nation can tackle these environmental challenges at
Line 11 its own; global cooperation is the only way to ensure a safer future for everyone.
Line
Error
Correction
Line Error
Correction
Eg.
2
make
cause
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
VII. Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits
each of the numbered blanks.
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Air pollution is caused (41)______ ill health in human beings. In a lot of countries, there are (42)
______ limiting the amount of smoke factories can produce although there is not enough (43) ______
on the effects of smoke on the atmosphere. Doctors have (44) ______ that air pollution causes (45)
______ diseases. The gases from the exhausts of cars (46) ______ also increased air pollution in most
cities. The (47) ______ of petrol produces a poisonous gas, which is often collected in busy streets
circled by high buildings. Children (48) ______ in areas where there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere
can not think as (49) ______ as other children, and are clumsy when they (50) ______ their hands.
41. A. from
B. on
C. over
D. of
42. A. laws
B. ideas
C. problems
D. regulations
43. A. news
B. article
C. information
D. newspaper
44. A. agreed
B. pointed
C. disagreed
D. proved
45. A. lung
B. heart
C. liver
D. stomach
46. A. had
B. have
C. has
D. having
47. A. water
B. lead
C. gas
D. exhaust
48. A. lived
B. live
C. to live
D. living
49. A. quick
B. slowly
C. quickly
D. slow
50. A. touch
B. use
C. handle
D. collect
VIII. Read the passage below and fill each numbered blank with ONE suitable word.
Christmas is always held (51)______ December the twenty fifth every year. Every family in England
decorates a Christmas tree and puts (52) ______ in the middle of the living room. And Santa Claus
plays an important (53) ______ in this festival. There is a poem to relate him. In 1823, the patron saint
of children, Saint Nicholas appeared in a poem (54) ______ A Visit Saint Nicholas. The character in
the poem (55) ______ a fat jolly man who wore a (56) ______ suit and gave children (57) ______ on
Christmas Eve. The poem, which was (58) ______ by Clement Clarke Moore, an American professor,
became popular (59) ______ the USA. Santa Claus is based (60) ______ the description of Saint
Nicholas in this poem.
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions.
Although noise, commonly defined as unwanted sound, is a widely recognized form of pollution, it is
very difficult to measure because the discomfort experienced by different individuals is highly
subjective and, therefore, variable. Exposure to lower levels of noise may be slightly irritating,
whereas exposure to higher levels may actually cause hearing loss. Particularly in congested urban
areas, the noise produced as a by-product of our advancing technology causes physical and
psychological harm, and distracts from the quality of life for those who are exposed to it. Unlike the
eyes, which can be covered by eyelids against strong light, the ear has no lid, and is, therefore, always
open and vulnerable; noise penetrates without protection.
Noise causes effects that the hearer cannot control and to which the body never becomes accustomed.
Loud noises instinctively signal danger to any organism with a hearing mechanism, including human
beings. In response, heartbeat and respiration accelerate, blood vessels constrict, the skin pales, and
muscles tense. In fact, there is a general increase in functioning brought about by the flow of
adrenaline released in response to fear, and some of these responses persist even longer than the noise,
occasionally as long as thirty minutes after the sound has ceased.
Because noise is unavoidable in a complex, industrial society, we are constantly responding in a same
way that we would response to danger. Recently, researchers have concluded that noise and our
response may be much more than an annoyance. It may be a serious threat to physical and
psychological health and well-being, causing damage not only to the ear and brain but also to the heart
and stomach. We have long known that hearing loss is America's number one nonfatal health problem,
but now we are learning that some of us with heart disease and ulcers may be victims of health as well.
Fetuses exposed to noise tend to be overactive, they cry easily, and they are more sensitive to
gastrointestinal problems after birth. In addition, the psychic effect of noise is very important.
Nervousness, irritability, tension, and anxiety increase, affecting the quality of rest during sleep, and
the efficiency of activities during walking hours, as well as the way that we interact with each other.
61. Which of the following is the author's main point?
A. Noise may pose a serious threat to our physical and psychological health.
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B. Loud noises signal danger.
C. Hearing loss is America's number one nonfatal health problem.
D. The ear is not like the eye.
62. According to the passage, what is noise?
A. Unwanted sound
B. A by-product of technology
C. Physical and psychological harm
D. Congestion
63. Why is noise difficult to measure?
A. It causes hearing loss
B. All people do not respond to it in the same way
C. It is unwanted
D. People become accustomed to it
64. The word congested in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by
A. hazardous
B. polluted
C. crowded
D. rushed
65. The word “by-product” as used in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. a necessary product
B. a product that is always by your side
C. an unexpected result
D. something that is produced by environmental pollution
66. It can be inferred from the passage that the eye
A. responds to fear
B. enjoys greater protection than the ear
C. increases functions
D. is damaged by noise
67. According to the passage, people respond to loud noise in the same way that they respond to
A. annoyance
B. disease
C. damage
D. danger
68. The word accelerate in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A. decrease
B. alter
C. increase
D. release
69. The word it in the first paragraph refers to
A. the noise
B. the quality of life
C. advancing technology D. a by-product
70. With which of the following statements would the author most probably agree?
A. Noise is sometimes annoying
B. Noise is America's number one problem
C. Noise is an unavoidable problem in an industrial society
D. Noise is a complex problem
X. Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that it has a similar meaning to the original one.
71. It isn't necessary to finish the work today.
 You don't .................................................................................
72. Sally finally managed to get a job.
 Sally finally succeeded ...........................................................
73. If you don't rest your self you really will be ill.
 Unless ...................................................................................
74. “I'm sorry that I broke the glass” said Peter.
 Peter apologized ......................................................................
75. I've warned you not to go near the dog.
 I've warned you about ............................................................
XI. Write a paragraph in about 120-150 English words (NO MORE THAN 200 WORDS) following
the given topic: Do you agree or disagree with the idea that we should replace petrol-powered
vehicles with solar-powered ones?
______ The end ______

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TRƯỜNG THCS TAM ĐẢO

ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM
ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TRƯỜNG
NĂM HỌC 2025-2026
Môn: Tiếng Anh 8
(Ngày thi: 21.4.2026)

I. LISTENING: You will hear a man called Jack giving advice to a friend about surfing holidays this
summer and complete the form with ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
family

fit

hotels

Carrowniske
y

week

bay

Septembe
r

19

30

boots

II. Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from the rest.
11
12
13
C
B
A
III. Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress pattern is
different from the other three of the group.
14
15
D
A
IV. Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase
that best completes each of the following sentences.
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
C
D
B
A
D
C
B
A
B
B
D
C
D
A
C
V. Read the text and use the ITALIC WORDS in brackets to form words that fit in the blanks.
31
32
33
34
35
radically
introduction
immersive
simplify
depersonalization
VI. Identify 5 mistakes in the following passage and correct them.
Line
Error
Correction
Line
Error
Correction
0.
2
make
cause
36.
4 make
take
37.
6
deforestational
deforestation
38.
8 Because of
Because/ so / and
39.
9
an
the/zero article
40.
10 at
on
VII. Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits
each of the numbered blanks.
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
D
A
C
D
A
B
B
D
C
B
VIII. Read the passage below and fill each numbered blank with ONE suitable word.
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
on
it
part/role called
was
red
present written
with
on
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
A
A
B
C
C
B
D
C
A
C
X. Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that it has a similar meaning to the original one.
71. It isn't necessary to finish the work today.
 You don't have to finish the work today.
72. Sally finally managed to get a job.
 Sally finally succeeded in getting a job.
73. If you don't rest your self you really will be ill.
 Unless you rest your self you really will be ill.
74. “I'm sorry that I broke the glass” said Peter.
 Peter apologized for breaking the glass.
75. I've warned you not to go near the dog.
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 I've warned you about going near the dog.
XI. Write a paragraph in about 120-150 English words
Criteria
Requirement
- Paragraph has three parts (topic sentence, supporting sentences,
Organization
concluding sentence)
- The idea is parallel
- Topic sentence: consists of topic and controlling idea.
- Supporting sentences: support directly the main idea stated in the
topic sentence and provide logical, persuasive examples.
Content, coherence - Concluding sentence: summarizes the main supporting ideas/
and cohesion
restates the topic sentence and give personal opinion.
- The communicating intentions are expressed sufficiently and
effectively.
- Appropriate transition signals.
- A variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of
English language for lower -secondary school students.
Language use and
- Good use and control of grammatical structures.
accuracy
- Correct use of punctuation and spelling.
- Legible handwriting.
Chú ý: CÁCH CHO ĐIỂM BÀI THI
Từ câu 1 đến câu 10 (10 câu): Mỗi câu đúng được 0.4 điểm = 4 điểm
Từ câu 11 đến câu 75 (65 câu): Mỗi câu đúng được 0.2 điểm = 13 điểm
Phần viết đoạn văn: Chấm theo các tiêu chí trên bảng = 3 điểm
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