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Đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi lớp 8
I. Use the correct tense and form of the verb to fit each gap.(2ms)
1. By the time young man (arrive) ____ to make his call the old gentleman (be) ____ generally sound asleep.
2. Today gardening (practise) ____ all over the world
3. Plants use nutrients obtained from soil (build) ____ the cells and tissues (need) ____ for growth.
4. In addition to (lose) ____ all my money, I realized my credit card (steal) ____.
5. The doctor seems (leave) ____ a prescription here for you ages ago.
6. I'd be interested (know) ____ if the Chair in Astrophysics (be) ____ still vacant.
II. Use the words in brackets in their correct forms. (2ms)
Judo is a sport that has achieved great (1. popular) ____ in many parts of the world. It was (2. origin) ____ developed in Japan in the late 19th century based on ancient methods of self-defence. There are two (3. fight) ____. Although they use physical violence against each other, they are respectful to their (4. oppose) ____ and bow to each other before and after each contest.
Judo is an (5. expensive) ____ sport to take up because the only equipment you need is the special loose-fitting suit. It is very suitable for (6. young) ____ if they join a club where the (7. instruct) ____ are properly qualified and pay enough attention to safety. Although Judo is a physically (8. demand) ____ sport which requires a lot of strength practice and skill, there are many people who find it enjoyable as a mean of relaxation in their spare time.
III. Fill in the spaces with correct prepositions.
1. I'm not sure if this shirt will fit me. Can I try it ___?
2. ___times it is difficult to understand him because he speaks too fast.
3.The problem has been brought ___ by the increase in global warming.
4. Despite the high cost of living. I will get ___ on my salary.
5. It's difficult to get ___ to someone who doesn't understand your language.
6. The committee is talking ___ the plans for the homecoming dance and banquet.
7. The judges were asked to pick ___ the essay that showed the most originality.
8. Don't dispose ___ garbage in the street.
9. His illness accounts ___ his absence.
10. When waste are poured ___ the atmosphere, the air becomes contaminated.
IV. Read the following passage and give the complete answers to the questions below. (2ms)
The search for alternative sources of energy has led in various directions. Many communities are burning garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity. Converting waste products to gases or oil is also an efficient way to dispose of waste. Experimental work is being done to derive synthetic fuels from coal, oil shale and coal tars. But to date, that process has proven expensive. Other experiments are under way to harmless power with giant windmills. Geothermal power is also being tested. Some experts expect utility companies to revive hydroelectric derived from streams and rivers. 50 years ago hydroelectric power provided one third of the electricity uses in the US, but today it supplies only 4 per cent. The oceans are another potential sources of energy. Scientists are studying ways to covert the energy of ocean currents, tides, and waves to electricity. Experiments are also under way to make use of temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy.
1. What is the best tittle of the passage?
2. What is the "geothermal power"?
3. Name three alternatives sources of energy mentioned in the passage.
4. According to the author, what is the impracticability of using coal, oil shale and coal tars as sources of energy due to?
V. Choose an appropriate word in the box to fill each gap. (4ms)
antiquity wisdom wonders exactly incredible
prophecy Egyptians astronomers coincied construction
investigation worshipers explorations examinations
The Great Pyramid of Giza, a monument of (1) ... and (2)..., was built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its (3) ..., certain aspects of its (4)... make it one of the truly great (5)... of the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost (6) ... on true north, south, east and west-an (7)... engineering feat. The ancient (8)... were sun (9)... and great (10)... so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations.
VI. Fill in each space with an article if needed. (2ms)
It has been announced that for (1) ___ third consecutive month, there has been (2) ___ rise in (3) ___ number of (4) ___ unemployed, rather than (5) ___ fall that had been predicted.
(6) ___ rise was blamed on (7) ___ continuing uncertainly over (8) ___ government economic policy, and couldn't come at (9) ___ worse time for (10) ___ Prime Minister, who is facing the growing criticism over the way the present crisis is being handled.
VII. Rearrange the following sentences to make a complete passage. (2ms)
a. Some interesting studies have been done in libraries.
b. People use newspapers as a barrier between themselves and other people, and if they do not have one, they stare into the distance, making sure they are not looking into anyone's eyes.
c. Personal Space is the term that refers to the distance we like to keep between ourselves and other people.
d. When someone we do not know well gets too close we usually begin to feel uncomfortable.
e. If a business colleague comes closer than 1.. metres, the most common response is to move away.
f. Most people on crowded trains try not to look at strangers; they avoid skin contact, and apologize if hands touch by mistake.
g. Living in cities has mad people develop new skills for dealing with situations where they are close to strangers.
h. If strangers come to close, many people get up and leave the building, others use different methods such as turning their back on the intruder.
VIII. Rewrite the following sentences, using the beginnings given. (4ms)
1. At present, Taipei 101 is supposed to be the tallest building i n the world.
Many people suppose........................................... ......................................
2. I dislike it when people criticize me unfairly.
I object .................................................. .................................................. ...
3. But for the bad weather, it would have been a superb weekend.
If the weather .................................................. ..........................................
4. He delayed writing the book until he had a lot of research.
Only after .................................................. .................................................
5. She is proud that she is such a good DJ.
She prides herself .................................................. ....................................
6. The teacher said: Let us elect Ha Long Bay to be one of the World Wonders.
The teacher suggested that Ha Long Bay............................................... ....
7. My sister is talking with a woman with short hair.
The woman whom .................................................. ....................................
8. Santa Claus brings children fine gifts on Christmas Day.
It is fine gifts .................................................. ............................................
