Đề thi chọn Học sinh giỏi THCS cấp Tỉnh môn Tiếng Anh - Năm học 2024-2025 - Sở GD&ĐT Sóc Trăng

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1. SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI THCS CẤP TỈNH SÓC TRĂNG Năm học 2024-2025 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Môn: TIẾNG ANH (Thời gian làm bài 150 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Đề thi này có 08 trang - Thí sinh làm bài trên giấy làm bài; không được phép sử dụng tài liệu, kể cả tự điển. - Giám thị không giải thích gì thêm. I. LISTENING (5.0 points) - The listening section is in THREE parts. You will hear each part TWICE. At the beginning of each part, you will hear a sound. - There will be a piece of music at the beginning and at the end of the listening section. You will have TWO minutes to check your answers at the end of the listening section. - All the other instructions are included in the recording. Part 1. For questions 1 – 8, you will hear people talking in eight different situations. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D). You will hear TWICE. 1. You hear a woman talking about a recent adventure. What surprised her? A. that she saw a tiger in the wild B. that the journey was so hot and humid C. that the guides didn’t guarantee seeing a tiger D. that she encountered unexpected wildlife 2. You hear a teenager talking about her application for work experience. How is she feeling? A. happy B. patient C. excited D. upset 3. You hear a man talking about a trip he is on. What is he most worried about? A. staying on budget B. communicating on his journey C. travelling to every European capital city D. finding suitable accommodation 4. You hear a young woman talking about a temporary job. Why did she take the job? A. She wanted to improve her cooking skills. B. She thought it would be easy. C. She thought she’d have more time off. D. She needed the extra money. 5. You hear a man talking about a hotel. How is he feeling? A. relaxed B. sad C. excited D. tired 6. You hear a boy talking about a holiday. Why didn’t he enjoy the trip? A. He wasn’t able to study. B. He had to spend time with his parents. C. There wasn’t any WIFI. D. The weather was terrible. 7. You hear a woman talking about the environment. How does she feel? A. hopeful B. scared C. nervous D. angry 8. You hear a girl talking about going diving. What is she most worried about? A. seeing a shark B. seeing fish and corals C. running out of air D. getting lost underwater Part 2. For questions 9 - 18, you will listen to the recording twice. Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. INFORMATION ABOUT ART CLASSES • Emma has been taking drama course for (9) .. • Emma really is a (10) . for others in class. • The timetable for drama class changed because the (11) . is too big. Trang 1
2. • The new time for the drama class would be a (12) .. • Dance class is (13) . at the moment. • The teacher suggests that Emma take (14) .. • The vocal course starts at (15) .pm every Tuesday. INFORMATION ON MUSIC CLASSES • The class teaches children to play instruments and how to (16) .. • The music class costs (17) .dollars this term. • The teacher for the class is Jamal (18) .. Part 3. For questions 19 - 25, listen to the three topics about memory the students discuss and do the tasks below: - Match the name of the students with the topics provided. Name Topics 19. Liz _____ A. how memory changes over time 20. Julia _____ B. memory loss C. the memory process 21. Toshi _____ D. tips for improving memory E. two types of memories - Write T for true and F for False 22. ______ Important information moves from short-term memory to long-term memory. 23. ______ Memories become weaker when they travel down the same pathways in the brains. 24. ______ Past experiences are examples of implicit memories. 25. ______ Amnesia can cause some permanent memory loss. II. READING (10.0 points) II. 1. LANGUAGE IN USE ( 5.0 points) Part 1. For questions 26 - 33, read the text and choose the correct word (A, B, C or D) for each of the following numbered blanks. Example: (0). A. fascinated Nick D’Aloisio has been ___(0) ___ by computers since he was nine. The British student began programming at 12, when apps ___(26) ___ became available for mobile phones. At 15, he ___(27) ___ up with the idea of Summly, an app for summarizing new stories. The app quickly ___(28) ___the attention of an investor who provided $300,000 to help Nick develop and launch a new ___(29) ___ of the app. Just over a year later, Summly was sold for around $30 million to the internet giant, Yahoo. Nick’s mother claims that he’s still a normal boy and expects him to ___(30) ___ with his success easily. The money he earned from the Yahoo deal is ___(31) ___ by his parents and he still lives ___(32) ___ his monthly allowance. His life is considerably busier though. By day, he’s working full- time at Yahoo’s London office, staying in ___(33) ___ with his team of US-based programmers online. However, by night, he’s catching up on schoolwork. 0. A. fascinated B. absorbed C. interested D. involved 26. A. early B. first C. mainly D. primarily 27. A. came B. thought C. got D. made 28. A. took B. paid C. bought D. caught 29. A. version B. variety C. edition D. issue 30. A. handle B. treat C. cope D.do 31. A. operated B. arranged C. managed D. ordered 32. A. in B. on C. up D. for 33. A. connection B. hold C. meeting D. touch Trang 2
3. Part 2. For questions 34 - 40, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). Example: (0). SURPRISING Staying safe on line One of the most (0)______ (SURPRISE) features of the computer age is the huge amount of time that young people spend communicating with each other. Whereas a generation ago children would go home after a (34)______ (TIRE) day at school and watch TV, nowadays they are likely to do something much more (35)______ (SOCIETY), such as chat online with their friends. Others exchange information on (36)______ (INCREASE) popular social networking sites such as Facebook. What some parents find rather (37)______ (WORRY), however, is how easily they can make online ‘friends’ who they have never actually met, and also the amount of information that their children are so enthusiastically putting onto these websites for everyone to see. Parents are right to be (38)______ (ANXIETY), but with many children spending hours a day online it is simply (39)______ (PRACTICE) for adults constantly to watch over them. All they can do is advise them to be extremely (40)______ (CAUTION) about contact with strangers, and to warm them not to put personal information such as their phone number or home address online. Part 3. The passage below contains FIVE mistakes. For questions 41 - 45, IDENTIFY the mistakes and WRITE THEIR CORRECT FORMS in your answer sheet. The first one has been done as an example. Passage Line Windsor Castle was a history building near London, England. The Castle is 1 famous because it is one of the homes of the British royal family. The castle was original 2 built by William the Conqueror in about 1070 CE. Later kings and queens all added to 3 the castle and, today, there are about 1,000 rooms. In these rooms are collection of 4 priceless drawings and paintings by famous artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and 5 Michelangelo. In November 1992, there was a terrible fire in the castle which resulted 6 in the destruction of more than 100 rooms but, fortunately, firefighters are able to save 7 most of the valuable artwork. Specialist builders worked hard to repair the castle after 8 the fire but now these rooms are open to visitors. 9 Example: (0). Line 1: was → is 41. Line _____ 42. Line _____ 43. Line _____ 44. Line ____ 45. Line _____ Part 4. For questions 46 - 50, choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct options that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Sleep is one of the most important activities for our health. ____(46)____ , our bodies rest and repair, helping us feel fresh and ready for the next day. A good night’s sleep can boost the immune system, which helps our bodies fight off illness. People ____ (47)____ may feel tired, and it can even affect their mood and memory. Many experts suggest that teenagers should sleep for about 8 - 10 hours each night. The amount of sleep allows their bodies to grow and develop properly. However, ____ (48)____, school, and social activities, many young people do not get enough rest. Lack of sleep can lead to drowsiness, which makes it hard to concentrate and learn. ____(49) ____. Going to bed at the same time every night helps the body know when it is time to rest. Additionally, avoiding screens before bed, like phones or computers, can make it easier to fall asleep. Bright lights from screens can keep the brain active and disturb the sleep process. By getting enough rest, people can improve their focus, mood, and energy. ____ (50)_____. If everyone paid more attention to their sleep habits, they would likely feel better and stay healthier. 46. A. While we are awake B. While we stay up late C. When we sleep D. When we work 47. A. who sleep too much B. who get plenty of rest Trang 3
4. C. who wake up early D. who do not get enough sleep 48. A. due to lack of interest B. due to unexpected free time C. because of limited responsibilities D. because of busy schedules 49. A. One way to improve sleep quality is by following a regular bedtime routine B. A method to boost productivity is by working longer hours at night C. A technique for staying alert is by consuming caffeine before going to bed D. One way to increase focus is by reducing sleep time each night 50. A. Sleep only affects our mental functions and has little impact on physical health B. Sleep also supports our physical growth and helps us manage stress C. Sleep interrupts physical growth and has no effect on stress relief D. Sleep disrupts our body’s ability to recover from physical activity II.2. READING COMPREHENSION (5.0 points) Part 1. For questions 51-56, read the passage and fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable word. A very unusual school Imagine if you went to a school with no books. Well, that’s exactly what happens at the West Philadelphia School of the Future, where students do all their work on computers. They learn Maths on an app and the teachers use smart boards. This is all done ___(51)___ purpose, in order to improve students’ technology skills. The school wasn’t very successful ___(52)___ first: some of the students didn’t know enough ___(53)___ technology to use some of the devices. Now, the school is much better. Its students ___(54)___ doing well and getting high scores for their work. Many parents want their children to go there because employers need ___(55)___ find people with the skills which the School of the Future provided them with. It’s expected that students from this school ___(56)____ get jobs easily when they graduate. Part 2. For questions 57-62, read the following passage and decide whether the following statements are true (T), false (F) or not given (NG). INCREDIBLE TORNADOES Nobody really says it any more, but you’ve probably heard the old-fashioned English expression “It’s raining cats and dogs” to describe very heavy rain. The origin of this idiom is obscure, and it has almost certainly never happened in real life. However, many other surprising things have been known to rain down from the clouds. One morning in 1981, the citizens of Naphlion, in Greece, saw small green frogs falling from the sky. They landed in trees, on roofs and on the streets. The species of frog came from North Africa, hundreds of kilometres away! The phenomenon is quite easy to explain: small whirlwinds or tornadoes may form in certain weather conditions, which can pick up small things – creatures or objects – when they pass over water. These can then be carried for many kilometres, and eventually, they will be dropped by the clouds carrying them. There have been reports of fish, tomatoes, and even rocks being dropped from the sky. However, it seems that fish are the most common thing to fall from the clouds (apart from rain). They are the lightest and the most common inhabitants of water, after all. In one town in Honduras, a “Rain of Fish” happens every year. The people of the area even have a festival to celebrate the occasion. These stories tend to make light of the true nature of tornadoes, though. They are a force of nature that can be truly terrifying. There are many types of tornadoes and while most are relatively harmless, like the ones described above, every year parts of the world experience huge tornadoes, which can bring extreme destruction. They have been known to destroy whole towns, and kill thousands of people. And worse, some of them can be made of fire! Known as “fire tornadoes”, they usually occur when a large wildfire is in progress. These fires are so hot that they can create their own wind, which can turn into a spinning whirlwind of flame. Under the right conditions, they can grow to over ten metres wide and 300 metres tall. Although fire Trang 4
5. tornadoes usually move quite slowly, they can cause an incredible amount of destruction. They will set anything in their way on fire and throw burning objects into surrounding areas. Sometimes they can last for more than an hour, and it is impossible to put them out. You just have to wait. Glen Madon is one man who saw a fire tornado close up. He watched it for over half an hour before it finally died. “It was about 500 metres away and it sounded just like a jet plane,” he said. “It was terrifying, but also the most amazing and exciting thing I’ve ever seen. I’m a very lucky man – both to have seen it and to have survived it!” 57. ______ It is not known where the phrase “It’s raining cats and dogs” comes from. 58. ______ In Naphlion, people were surprised to see rocks falling from the sky. 59. ______ Objects are picked up from the water by clouds. 60. ______ People have been killed by rocks falling from the sky. 61. ______ Fire tornadoes are not so dangerous when they move slowly. 62. ______ Glen Mason is glad that he experienced a fire tornado. Part 3. For questions 63-68, read the following text. Six sentences have been removed from it. Choose from sentences A-G the one which fits each gap. There is ONE extra sentence which you do not need to use. BLACK FRIDAY Black Friday, the annual scramble for discount presents for the upcoming holidays, takes place each year in shopping centres around the world towards the end of November. A media favourite because of the outbreaks of chaos that commonly erupt in the shopping aisles as bargain-hunters squabble over flat-screen TVs and step over people to grab a cut-price Xbox, the day unofficially marks the beginning of the festive retail season. Whatever you think of it, Black Friday has become an annual fixture and looks here to stay. ___(63)____ Perhaps the most famous example of this is the Black Friday of 25th November, 1929. following Black Thursday, when the New York Stock Exchange collapsed, bringing about the Great Depression. One explanation for why the modern discount bonanza has been given the same sinister name is that it always takes place the day after the Thursday of Thanksgiving, when workers would frequently call in sick in order to enjoy a four-day weekend, a disaster for the US economy. ___ (64)____. The first recorded use of the term to identify this annual phenomenon appeared in the November 1991 issue of the industrial trade journal Factory Management and Maintenance. ___ (65)___ By November 1975, the phrase was being used by The New York Times to refer to the atrocious traffic congestion seen in Philadelphia as shoppers raced out for bargains in the hope of spreading the cost of Christmas over a longer period. An alternative explanation offered by accountants is that the day is the moment at which stores make so much money they cease operating at a loss and move from the red into the black. ___(66)___ During this period, retailers have become more strategic about their approach to the day, offering major sales promotions and extending their opening hours, often to midnight. Amazon has been credited with beginning this very American event to the UK since it began offering Black Friday deals in 2010. Asda, owned by US giant Walmart, followed suit in 2013 and the craze has snowballed from there. Some UK chains have moved to distance themselves from Black Friday as a result of the particularly unruly scenes that unfolded in 2014. ___(67)___. The day has been criticised in the US for the strain it places on staff at the big stores, the safety risks associated with large-scale crowd management and the occasional dishonest business practices involved. ___(68)___ The madness has nevertheless spread around the world. France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Brazil, Nigeria and South Africa have all embraced the mania in recent years. A. Whichever of these reasons is correct, “Black Friday” has only really caught on as a label within the last twenty years. Trang 5
6. B. These might include stores artificially inflating prices on goods in advance, only to then “slash” the cost back down to its original value, or temporarily selling inferior products just to meet demand. C. In the last few year, there has been a trend towards offering bargains up to a week before Black Friday. D. So Black Friday as we understand it today can be traced back at least that far. E. The impact of this was only reduced if families used their additional leisure time to go to the stores. F. These led to in-store security finding themselves unable to cope and the police having to intervene. G. The phrase “Black Friday” has been used around the world since at least the mid-19th century to refer to days of national disaster. Part 4. For questions 69-75, read the passage and choose the answer A, B, C or D which fits best according to the text. Tech addict: When you just can’t switch off Scientists are only just beginning to study the effects of technology on our health. But when does a passion for electronic devices turn into an addiction with symptoms that include headaches and back pain? Rob Sharp reports on a very modern disease. Have you ever interrupted an important occasion to send a text? Does the mere thought of being cut off from all technology make you panic? Is your ideal six-month break an extended period playing a video game in a windowless bedroom? If so, then close your broadband, leave your SIM card at home and visit Capio Nightingale Hospital, the capital’s first technology- addiction centre. “If teenagers spend a lot of time on their own, they run the risk of being developmentally out of step with others of their age group,” says Capio Nightingale’s senior specialist Dr Richard Graham. “It’s a very young field of research, but there’s some evidence to suggest that teenagers who spend too much time on Facebook miss out on key developmental steps and could feel immature. Extreme cases can end up putting people’s education and employment at risk. Then there are the physical aspects. You can have a poor diet, lose weight, not take care of yourself properly. If teenagers are staying up all night, they might turn to stimulants like coffee to remain awake, and there is evidence that can increase anxiety in the long term.” Teenagers, necessarily, are a high-risk group, as are those who’ve had a separation or been made redundant. But no one is free from its impact. Technology experts tell the story of the young Texan boy who developed repetitive strain disorder from texting, or the couple who were building a “virtual baby” on the Internet but forgot to look after their real-life child. Scientists believe that handling phone calls, emails and other incoming messages all at the same time can change how we think or behave. It reduces our ability to focus. Having Twitter, RSS, Facebook, online chat and email all open makes us rely on our automatic reactions, in the same way we respond to opportunities or threats in the wider world. This stimulation brings about excitement, which can be addictive. It can also have deadly consequences – which is why talking on your mobile phone while driving was banned long ago in many countries. “At the moment researchers are trying to study the effects of high use of technology such as video games during the early parts of people’s lives,” continues Graham. “There are some key points when permanent connections are made inside the brain. For example, if you have a minor eyesight problem and it is not dealt with in the first five years of your life, part of the area of your brain responsible for processing visual information switches off. It’s a “use it or lose it” principle and it might be relevant to teenage technology addiction.” So how can you tell if you’ve got an addiction? Capio Nightingale has an online quiz to test any technology dependence. Questions include: “Do you ignore and avoid other work or activities to spend more time on-screen?” But isn’t that what modern workers have to do? It might not be much more than an excuse for wealthy parents to treat their children’s otherwise normal habits, but let this be a warning to you. Advances in gaming are bringing social media into Trang 6
7. the physical world much more, and it’s only set to become a greater part of our day-to-day existence. Texting at the breakfast table is just the beginning. 69. What does Dr Graham say about technology addiction in the second paragraph? A. There is still no proof that it can be harmful. B. Those who suffer from it know it is a problem. C. It has not actually been studied for very long. D. Nearly all teenagers suffer from it to some extent. 70. The word ‘immature’ in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ______. A. unhealthy B. childish C. lonely D. independent 71. According to Dr Graham, people who stay online for too long ______. A. quickly find that they become extremely stressed. B. are often unable to go to sleep when they want to. C. can become fat owing to lack of physical exercise. D. may eventually be in danger of losing their jobs. 72. The writer gives the example of the “virtual baby” in the third paragraph to show ______ A. how different kinds of people can become addicted to technology. B. what can happen to people when they have recently lost their jobs. C. how too much use of modern technology can make couples split up. D. that even young children are at risk of becoming technology addicts. 73. What is the effect of receiving information from several electronic sources simultaneously? A. You are likely to have a serious accident. B. You find it hard to concentrate on one particular thing. C. You might have a feeling of being threatened. D. You will probably make better decisions. 74. According to Dr Graham, young people who spend a lot of time using electronic devices may find that ______ A. they eventually lose the ability to play computer games well. B. when they are adults they use technology even more often. C. in certain respects their brains do not develop normally. D. they become unable to see properly when they are older. 75. The writer ends the article by saying that in the future, ______ A. the effects of technology will be felt in more and more aspects of our daily lives. B. communicating by sending text messages will become increasingly popular. C. most young people will eventually need treatment for technology addiction. D. only people from rich families will be able to afford the best computer games. III. WRITING (5.0 points) Part 1. For questions 76-79, choose the best arrangement of sentences to make a meaningful text in each of the following questions 76. a. I’ve started taking lessons twice a week, and I’m already learning some simple songs. b. It’s actually harder than I expected, but I’m having a lot of fun with it. c. Hi Mary! I wanted to tell you that I’ve finally decided to learn the guitar. d. I can’t wait to show you what I‘ve learned next time we see each other. e. The teacher is really nice and helps me when I get stuck with the chords. A. c - e - d - b - a B. b- a - e - d - c C. a - b - e - d - c D. c- a- e - b - d 77. a. These activities also help students build important skills like teamwork, time management, and leadership. b. In addition to academic studies, extracurricular activities provide students with valuable life experiences. c. I’d like to discuss the numerous benefits that extracurricular activities offer to students. Trang 7
8. d. Engaging in clubs, sports, and volunteer work allows students to explore their interests beyond the classroom. e. Overall, participating in extracurriculars can greatly enhance a student’s personal and academic development. A. b - d - a - c - e B. c - b - a - d - e C. b - a - d - e - c D. c - b - d - a - e 78. a. To begin with, recycling electronic devices prevents harmful chemicals, such as lead and mercury, from entering the soil and water, protecting human health and the environment. b. Recycling electronics plays a critical role in sustainability, reducing waste and preserving resources. c. For example, when we recycle old phones and computers, valuable materials like metals and plastics can be reused, lowering the need to extract new resources. d. Additionally, keeping e-waste out of landfills not only reduces pollution but also conserves finite natural resources. e. In short, recycling electronics responsibly supports a cleaner planet and a sustainable future for coming generations. A. b - d - a - c - e B. b - a - c - d - e C. b - a - d - e - c D. c - e - b - d - a 79. a. After a few weeks, I can already see some progress, and I feel more energetic, too. b. This month, I’ve been focusing on changing my habits to become stronger and more muscular. c. I’ve also added more protein-rich foods like chicken, eggs, and beans to my meals, which is supposed to help with muscle growth. d. I’ve started going to the gym three times a week, following a workout plan that targets different muscle groups. e. I’m planning to keep these habits going, hoping I’ll see even more results in the next month. A. b - d - c - a - e B. a - d - b - c - e C. a - b - d - c - e D. e - a - d - b - c Part 2. 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. Example: Would you like to go to the movies tonight? (FEEL) => Do you ___________________the movies tonight? Answer: feel like going to 80. Wholegrain rice is better for you than white rice. (SO)  White rice isn’t ___________________ wholegrain rice. 81. At our local hospital there is a heart specialist called Dr. Valentine. (WHOSE)  At our local hospital there is a heart specialist ___________________ Dr. Valentine. 82. The boy refused to collect the rubbish lying on the ground. (WAS)  The boy refused to pick ___________________ lying on the ground. 83. In your situation, Ben, I’d relocate to somewhere warmer. (YOU)  I’d relocate to somewhere warmer ___________________ , Ben. 84. It’s a shame I didn’t see that bargain in the sales. (ONLY)  If ___________________ that bargain in the sales. 85. If you work harder now, you won’t have to do so much later. (THE)  The harder ___________________ you’ll have to do later. Part 3. “ Nowadays, more and more people prefer buying things online to getting them in physical stores”. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? In about 180 words, write a paragraph to give your point of view. ------ Hết ------ Họ tên thí sinh: ......................................................... Số báo danh: ......................... Chữ ký của Giám thị 1: .............................; Chữ ký của Giám thị 2: ............................. Trang 8