PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
THỊ XÃ DUY TIÊN
Đề gồm 011 trang
ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG HSG CẤP THỊ XÃ
NĂM HỌC: 2025 – 2026
Môn: Tiếng Anh 8
(Thời gian làm bài:120phút)
ĐỀ MINH HOẠ
Điểm của bài thi
Bằng số:
Họ tên, chữ ký giám khảo
Cán bộ chấm thi số 1:
Bằng chữ:
Cán bộ chấm thi số 2:
SỐ PHÁCH
SECTION A: LISTENING (3,0 POINTS)
Part 1 (1,0 point).
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. You will hear the conversation twice.
Buckworth Conversation Group
Regular activities
Beach
- making sure the beach does not have (1) ___________ on it.
- no (2) ____________
Nature reserve
- maintaining paths
- nesting boxes for birds installed
- next task is taking action to attract (3) ___________ to the place
- identifying types of (4) _____________
- building a new (5) _______________
Forthcoming events
Saturday
- meet at Dunsmore Beach car park
- walk across the sands and reach the (6) ____________
- take a picnic
- wear appropriate (7) __________
Woodwork session
- suitable for (8) _________ to participate in
- making (9) ___________ out of wood
- 17th, from 10 a.m to 3 p.m
- cost of session (no camping): (10) £ _____________
Your answer:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
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Part 2.
a. Listen to Elisa talking about her family. For questions 1 to 10, choose true or false. (1,0 point).
Tick the box True(✓) or False (✓). You will hear the conversation twice.
Sentences
0. Paul is Elisa’s older brother.
True (✓)
False (✓)
✓
1. Elisa and Paul used to have serious arguments.
2. Elisa’s father has built a house and is now building a boat
3. Her father doesn't try to achieve his dreams.
4. Elisa’s mother has just retired after working for over 20 years.
5. Elisa’s mother is not very good at entertaining herself.
b. Listen to a girl asking for information about a coach trip to Edinburgh. You will hear the
conversation twice (1,0 point)
0. The girl wants to go to Edinburgh
A. this morning.
B. this afternoon
C. tomorrow morning.
1. The girl will pay
A. £5.
B. £7.
C. £9.
2. The girl will get on the coach
A. outside the library.
B. in front of the Grand Hotel
C. in Bridge Street.
3. The coach will be at the girl’s stop at
A. 8.45 am.
B. 8.55 am.
C. 9.05 am.
4. In Edinburgh, the girl will visit
A. the castle and shops.
B. the cathedral and museums.
C. the castle and cathedral.
5. The whole trip takes
A. 2 hours.
B. 2 ¼ hours.
C. 4 ¼ hours.
B. PHONETIC (1,0 POINT)
Part I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
(0. 5 point)
1. A. fable
B. brave
C. dragon
D. tale
2. A. community
B. computer
C. museum
D. customs
3. A. blessed
B. learned
C. dogged
D. lived
4. A. folk
B. mother
C. photo
D. neighbor
5. A. fair
B. straight
C. awake
D. moderate
Your answers:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Part II. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in the group. (0.5 point)
1. A. compulsory
2. A. climate
3. A. economic
4. A. energy
5. A. invitation
Your answer:
B. technology
B. attractive
B. considerate
B. window
B. computation
1.
2.
C. academic
C. graduate
C. continental
C. energetic
C. industry
3.
4.
D. eliminate
D. company
D. territorial
D. exercise
D. understand
5.
SECTION C. LEXICO AND GRAMMAR (6.0 points)
Part I. Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence. (2.0 points)
1. Nowadays you still see the _______ men wear kits (skirts) to wedding or other formal occasions.
A. Scot
B. Scotland
C. Scots
D. Scottish.
2. I believe that our new manager has the _________ to work well in this business environment.
A. inflexible
B. flexibly
C. flexibility
D. flexible
3. ‘What is the ________ of the USA ?’ – ‘The dollars.’
A. current
B. population
C. territory
D. currency
4. I usually buy my clothes _________. It’s cheaper than going to the dress maker.
A. on the house
B.in public
C. off the peg
D. on the shelf
5. The ________ items in the cake are flour, sugar and shortening.
A. alternative
B. enviable
C. commercial
D. essential
6. You should pay ________ to what the instructor is saying.
A. attention
B. invention
C. convention
D. attendance
7. Older people rarely approve ________ habits of the younger generation.
A. for
B. of
C. to
D. with
8. Stop now, you’ve done __________ work for one day.
A. too many
B. plenty
C. quite more
D.quite enough
9. If you can win his attention ___________ for you.
A. the so much better
B. the better so much
C. so the much better
D. so much the better
10. Last year, there was a big typhoon in my area. It caused extensive damage to our _________.
A. wealth
B. furniture
C. property
D. savings
11. Nothing could stop her from reaching her goal. She was __________.
A. thoughtful
B. effective
C. determined
D. interested
12. “Is it far to Stamford?” - “It’s only __________ from here.”
A. short cut
B. stone’s cut
C. bird’s eye view
D. step in the right direction
13. Yesterday I went to the garage near my house to __________.
A. have my car serviced
B. have my car service
C. get my car to service
D. get my car service
14. Her father supports her finances; __________, she couldn’t conduct these experiments.
A. so
B. therefore
C. otherwise
D. nevertheless
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15. Millions of people have __________ with virus SARS COVID 2 in over six months.
A. gone up
B. gone down
C. passed away
D. suffered
16. He bought a __________ hand bag for his mother on her last birthday.
A. nice brown leather
B. brown nice leather C. leather nice brown
D. brown leather nice
17. Teenagers spend most of their time playing computer games; ______, they lose their daily interests.
A. moreover
B. so
C. however
D. as a result
18. None of the students _________ the contest ______ on the stage then.
A. to attend - was
B. attending - was
C. attend - were
D. attended – were
19. Mary has shown Laura a photo of her house.
- Laura: “What a lovely house you have!”
- Mary: “_______________.”
A. Of course not, It’s not costly.
B. I think so
C. Thank you. Hope you will drop in.
D. No problem
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
te underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
20. Her courage not only inspired her followers but also moved her rivals as well.
A. depressed
B. motivated
C. overlooked
D. rejected
Your answer:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
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20.
Part II. Give the correct tense of verbs in brackets to complete the following sentences. (1.0 point)
a. It is nice to see you again. We (1. not see)__________ each other for a long time.
b. When Jane arrived at the theatre, the film (2. already start)_______________.
c. By the end of this year, he (3. work)_________ for this company for 5 years.
d. When they (4. come) _______ tomorrow, we (5. swim)_______ in the sea.
e. Doctors advise (6. use) _________ smartphone too much, so let’s go out and relax!
f. No sooner we (7. leave) _________ the building than it (8. destroy) _______ by the UFO’s missile.
g. At this time last night, my father (9. watch) ________ TV.
h. We will send a report as soon as we (10. finish) _________ our work.
Your answer:
1.
6.
2.
7.
3.
8.
4.
9.
5.
10.
Part III. Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences. (1.0 point)
1. This button is for (ADJUST)_________ the volume.
2. In the profession, women (NUMBER) ________ men by two to one.
3. Nowadays, (CONSERVE) ____________ are expressing concern about future extinctions.
4. Many rural areas in Viet Nam have been (URBAN) _______ in the last few years.
5. A (GEOLOGY)_____ is a scientist who studies the solid and liquid matter hat constitutes the Earth.
6. Not all natural disasters are easily (PREDICT)___________.
7. The twins seemed to be able to communicate (TELEPATHY) __________.
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8. (NATIONAL)_________ can be dangerously close to racism.
9. Every weekend, she (USUAL) _______ goes to the market in order to find something.
10. My mother goes shopping everyday. Is she a (SHOP)____________.
Your answer:
1.
6.
2.
7.
3.
8.
4.
9.
5.
10.
Part IV. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting and
correct them (2,0 pts)
1. The children are very boring and they don’t know what to do .
A
B
C
D
2. The number of migrants in the US have been increasing considerably.
A
B
C
D
3. There are very large rooms with beautiful decorated walls in her new house.
A
B
C
D
4. I would rather she is staying at home at the moment.
A
B
C
D
5. Vietnamese farmers have the capability of growing plants and flower very quick.
A
B
C
D
6. People certainly find your behavior annoyed and embarrassing.
A
B
C
D
7. Learners shouldn’t rely in translation machines excessively instead of using dictionaries.
A
B
C
D
8. The Moon is one of the symbols most frequently personifying by poets in Vietnamese literature.
A
B
C
D
9. Employees which work according to UPS standards should feel less tired at the end of the day.
A
B
C
D
10. Do you remember to meet them at the hotel when we were going out that night?
A
B
C
D
Your answers:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
SECTION D. READING COMPREHENSION (5.0 points)
Part I. Fill in each gap with ONE suitable word to complete the following passage. (2.0 point)
Nothing on earth is more majestic (1)_______ a tall, spreading tree. Trees are our friends in our
fight for a healthier planet. This is how they help us. First, trees are the Earth's (2)_________. They
remove pollutants (3)________ the air and significantly improve air quality. Research shows
(4)_________ with billions of trees, we could remove two-thirds of all the carbon dioxide
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created (5)_________ human activities. (6)________, trees reduce the runoff of rainwater, so they can
reduce flooding. Moreover, if you (7)_________sitting in the shade of a tree in the summer, you know
that trees can also lower air temperatures, too. Trees growing beside a home (8)________ cool the roof
and the air around the house. Therefore, it reduces air conditioning costs. And don't forget that trees
create habitats for many species of plants and (9)_________. If you want to plant trees to help save the
planet, there are simple ways to (10)________ started. Plant trees around your house. If enough people
did that, it would make a big difference.
Your answer:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Part II. Read the following passage and select the best answer to each of the questions(2.0 points)
Today we take electricity for granted and perhaps we do not realize just how useful this discovery
has been. Steam was the first invention that replaced wind power. It was used to drive engines and was
passed through pipes and radiators to warm rooms. Petrol mixed with air was the next invention that
provided power. Exploded in a cylinder, it drove a motor engine. Beyond these simple and direct uses,
those forms have not much adaptability.
On the other hand, we make use of electricity in thousands of ways. From the powerful voltages that
drive our electric trains to the tiny current needed to work a simple calculator, and from the huge
electric magnet in steel works that can lift 10 tons to the tiny electric magnet in a doorbell, all are
powered by electricity. An electric current can be made with equal ease to heat a huge mass of molten
metal in a furnace, or to boil a jug for a cup of coffee.
Other than atomic energy, which has not as yet been harnessed to the full, electricity is the greatest
power in the world. It is flexible, and so adaptable for any task for which it is wanted. It travels so
easily and with incredible speed along wires and conductors that it can be supplied instantly over vast
distances.
To generate electricity, huge turbines or generators must be turned. In Australia they use coal or
water to drive this machinery. When dams are built, falling water is used to drive the turbines without
polluting the atmosphere with smoke from coal.
Atomic power is used in several countries but there is always the fear of an accident. A tragedy once
occurred at Chernobyl, in Ukraine, at an atomic power plant used to make electricity. The reactor
leaked, which caused many deaths through radiation.
Now scientists are examining new ways of creating electricity without harmful effects to the
environment. They may harness the tides as they flow in and out of bays. Most importantly, they hope
to trap sunlight more efficiently. We do not use solar heaters for swimming pools but as yet
improvement in the capacity of the solar cells to create more current is necessary. When this happens,
electric cars will be viable and the world will rid itself of the toxic gases given off by trucks and cars
that burn fossil fuels.
1. What could be the best title for this passage?
A. Types of Power Plants
C. How to Produce Electricity
B. Electricity: Harmful Effects on Our Life
D. Why Electricity is So Remarkable
2. The author mentions the sources of energy such as wind, steam, petrol in the first paragraph
to________.
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A. suggest that electricity should be alternated with safer sources of energy
B. emphasize the usefulness and adaptability of electricity
C. imply that electricity is not the only useful source of energy
D. discuss which source of energy can be a suitable alternative to electricity
3. The word “generate” in the passage is CLOSEST in meaning to________.
A. invent
B. use
C. create
D. discover
4. What does the author mean by saying that electricity is flexible?
A. It is cheap and easy to use
B. It is used to drive motor engines
C. It can be adapted to various uses
D. It can be made with ease
5. What do we call machines that make electricity?
A. Voltages
B. Electric magnets
C. Generators or Turbines D. Pipes and radiators
6. The main forms of power used to generate electricity in Australia are________.
A. atomic power and water B. water and coal
C. sunlight and wind power
D. wind and gas
7. The word “they” in the last paragraph refers to________.
A. harmful effects
B. the tides
C. scientists
D. new ways
8. According to the passage, electric magnets are used in steel works to________.
A. lift heavy weights up to ten tons
B. test the steel for strength
C. heat the molten steel
D. boil a jug of water
9. The advantage of harnessing the power of the tides and of sunlight to generate electricity is that
they________.
A. do not pollute the environment
C. are more adaptable
B. are more reliable
D. do not require attention
10. According to the passage, the following power sources cause no pollution to the environment
EXCEPT________.
A. Sunlight
B. Petrol
C. Water
D. Wind
Your answers:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Part III. Look at these signs and notices, choose A,B,C or D for the correct answers.
1.
A. You can use this door anytime you want to enter.
B. This door is only for use in emergencies when you need to leave quickly.
C. Everyone should use this door to enter the building.
D. This door is locked and cannot be opened at all.
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2.
A. You can walk on the grass and play games there.
B. The grass should be kept clean and free of trash.
C. You should not walk on the grass to help keep it healthy.
D. The grass is for sitting and relaxing only.
3.
A. You can smoke anywhere, including in this area.
B. Smoking is only allowed in specific areas that are marked for it.
C. Smoking is not allowed at all in this area to keep it clean and safe.
D. Smoking is encouraged and welcome in this area.
4.
A. Dogs are allowed to walk on the escalator.
B. Dogs should be carried when using the escalator.
C. Dogs are not allowed to use the escalator at all.
D. Dogs can ride the escalator without any restrictions.
5.
A. Anyone is allowed to enter without restrictions.
B. Only authorized personnel are permitted to enter.
C. No one is allowed to enter the area.
D. You should keep your dog on a leash while in the area.
Your answers:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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SECTION E. WRITING (5.0 points)
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it. (2.0 points)
1. Complaining about the matter is useless now.
 It is useless _____________________________________________________________________.
2. “If I were you, I would have an apology to make to him.”
 She advised _____________________________________________________________________.
3. I have always regretted not having studied harder at school.
 I have always wished _____________________________________________________________.
4. No one has opened that box for the past hundred years.
 That box _______________________________________________________________________.
5. I strongly disapproved of your behavior. However, I will help you this time.
 Despite my______________________________________________________________________.
6. They managed to get our attention only by shouting and waving their arms.
 Only by _______________________________________________________________________.
7. If it hadn’t been for Henry, I might not have met you.
 Had __________________________________________________________________________.
8. If you spend time on preparing for the test, you may get the high scores.
 The more ______________________________________________________________________.
9. It’s impossible for me not to laugh when he starts singing.
 I can’t help _____________________________________________________________________.
10. One runner was too exhausted to complete the last lap of the race.
 One runner was so________________________________________________________________.
Part II. Use the given word to write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as
possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do not change the form of the given word (1,0 point)
1. The service at the restaurant wasn’t as good as I expected. (COME)
 The service at the restaurant _________________________________________________________.
2. We have joined in our English club at my school so far. (TAKE)
 We _____________________________________________________________________________.
3. She and her family contributed to the orphanage in the past. (MAKE)
 She and her family ________________________________________________________________.
4. I’m boring with waiting for her to telephone. (FED)
 I am ____________________________________________________________________________.
5. Hoa cannot get a good job because she does not have any qualifications. (IF)
________________________________________________________________________________.
Part III. Write a paragraph (120–150 words) about a smart device that has changed your daily
life in the future. (2,0 points)
In your writing, you should say:
- What is it?
- What are its advantages/ disadvantages?
- How will people feel?
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