ĐỀ THI HSG LỚP 8- DỊCH CORONA 4-2-2020

PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO   ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC

ĐỀ THI KSCL HỌC SINH GIỎI  NĂM HỌC 2018-2019 Môn: Tiếng Anh 8 Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút( không kể thời gian giao đề)

PART A: LISTENING      

Listen to the tape twice and do the task below.

Questions 1 - 4: Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.
 

Questions 5 - 10: 

+ Questions (5) and (6): Choose TWO letters A – E.

                                    Which TWO things are included in the price of the tour?

A. fishing trip

                        B. guided bushwalk

                        C. reptile park entry

                        D. table tennis

                        E. tennis

+ Questions 7 – 10: Complete the sentences below.
                        Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.

7. The tour costs of $ _____________________.

8. Bookings must be made no later than _____________________ days in advance.

9. A _____________________ deposit is required.

10. The customer’s reference number is _____________________.

PART B: STRESS-LEXICO-GRAMMAR

I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words. Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) on your answer sheet.

1. A. method                         B. father                     C. feather                   D. weather

2. A. chemistry                     B. children                 C. schooling              D. character

3. A. state                               B. status                     C. station                   D. statue

4. A. bury                               B. carry                      C. heavy                     D. many

5. A. spear                             B. gear                        C. fear                                    D. pear

II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.

1.   A. comprise                     B. mausoleum           C. religion                  D. compulsory

2.   A. intelligent                   B. population                        C. opportunity          D. economics

3.   A. federation                   B. economic              C. environment         D. documentary

4.   A. unimportant               B. incomplete            C. disadvantage        D. encouragement

5.   A. interesting                  B. astonishing           C. amazing                 D. surprising

III. Choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence below. Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) on your answer sheet.

1. As the drug took………., the patient became quicker.

            A. force                      B. influence               C. action                    D. effect

2. Either you or your friend _______ on charge today.            

            A. are                         B. is                            C. was                         D. were

3. _______ here, he would help us with these troubles.

            A. Were Peter            B. If were Peter         C. Unless were Peter    D. Unless Peter were

4. This is not the right.............. to ask for my help: I am far too busy even to listen !

            A. moment     B. situation    C. opportunity          D. circumstances

5. It is.................knowledge in the village that Mr. and Mrs. Thome quarrel violently several

    times a week.

            A. common                B. important              C. popular                  D. general

6. "My daughter, Mary, tries to ............... to see me at least once a week", Mrs. Jones told the

     social worker.

            A. call up                   B. go up                      C. come on                D. drop in

7. A wedding is a wonderful opportunity for……… off new clothes.

            A. wearing                 B. carrying                 C. showing                 D. putting

8. It’s a good idea to see your doctor regularly for…………………....

            A. a revision              B. a control                C. an investigation   D. a check - up

9. ……………….…from Bill, all the students said they would go.

            A. Except                   B. only                       C. Apart                     D. separate

10. Anne: “Make yourself at home”.   -    John: “ ____”

A. Yes, can I help you                                 B. Not at all. Don’t mention it

            C. Thanks! Same to you                              D. That’s very kind. Thank you

IV. Give the correct form of the word in CAPITAL.  Writing the correct answer on your answer sheet.

1. Humphry Davy helped Faraday much in his later......................                        (DISCOVER)

2. The farmer is trying to……………..….. the pig before killing it for meat.     (FAT).

3. This organization is very concerned about the………. of the rain forests.                 (DESTROY)

4. I was annoyed at his………….…to cooperate.                                                    (REFUSE)

5. Two……. from the group " Friends of the Earth" are talking to the students.  (REPRESENT)

6. This knife is ……………………… It can't cut anything.                                 (USE)

 7. This photo has just been ………………………………                                   (LARGE)

8. She has been …………………………….since her husband died.                      (POVERTY)

9. Most orphans are bred in …………………………..                                           (ORPHAN) 

10.  …………………………covers the sky at night.                                              (DARK)

V.  Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the following sentences.

1. You may feel frightened when you are in a forest (surround) ……………… by tall trees.

2. What _____you (do)______ at the time I (phone) ________you last night?

3. Your room (not tidy)______________ for weeks. It is too messy.

4. I remember (take) _____________ to the zoo by my father once a week when I was six.

VI: Supply the correct preposition in each space to complete the following sentences

1. ___________ now on, please remember to come prepared to class with the required books.

2. The boy broke the window _____________ a heavy stone.

3. Our house is similar_______________yours. Perhaps yours is a bit larger

4. My sister was late for her exam because her alarm clock didn’t go ___________

5. Santa Claus is based ________ the description of Saint Nicholas.

PART C: READING

I.  For questions 1-10, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space.

    Use only ONE word for each space.

    The big tree at my gate was old and beautiful. I was saddened when it blew  ⁽¹⁾_{…… …………} in a winter storm. After the storm I sawed ⁽²⁾ … … the remains of the tree to level ⁽³⁾ …… ……. the ground. Some of the wood was rotten. Pieces came away in my ⁽⁴⁾ …… …… . But a good part of the wood was alive and strong. I did not dig ⁽⁵⁾ … ………. the roots of the tree. I ⁽⁶⁾ …… ….. them in the ground. Three months ⁽⁷⁾ ……… ……., in spring, the old tree began to grow again. It grew strong and beautiful, straight up ⁽⁸⁾  …… …….. the side of the sawn-off part. The color and smell of its heart-shaped ⁽⁹⁾ …… ……. were exactly the same as ⁽¹⁰⁾ …… …….. of the old tree. I felt very happy.

II. Choose the most suitable answer from the four options marked A, B, C, or D to complete each of the numbered gaps in the passage below. Write your answer (A, B, C or D) on the answer sheet.

YOUR BEST FRIEND IN DISGUISE?

            Do you (1)……. people on what they look like? I think we all (2)……..that we shouldn’t do this although many of us still do. Some people are impressed by clothes from a particular (3)……..; others think that things such as someone’s hairstyle is critical to their (4)……of someone. But, if you sit and chat to people, you can see that, whatever they look (5)………., that person may be really good (6)……and could become a close friend of yours – if only they were given the (7)……... The point is that we should take people as they are and not dismiss them just because they (8)……..differently from us. You may ignore someone who could be your best friend just because they are (9)…….the wrong jeans. We need to look past the clothes, the tattoos and the hairstyles and think about personality, not (10)…….. .

   1. A. decide                        B. rule                                    C. consider                D. judge

   2. A. notice                         B. catch                      C. realize                   D. aware

   3. A. seller                          B. designer                C. cutter                     D. maker

   4. A. view                           B. sight                       C. thought                  D. picture

   5. A. alike                           B. as                            C. similar                   D. like

   6. A. pleasure                     B. laugh                      C. fun                         D. sport

   7. A. moment                      B. opportunity          C. occasion                D. hope

   8. A. dress                           B. wear                       C. clothe                    D. look

   9. A. fitting                         B. wearing                 C. matching               D. carrying

   10. A. figure                       B. form                       C. manner                  D. appearance

III: Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question from the four choices (A or B, C, D).

     Carbohydrates, which are sugars, are an essential part of a healthy diet. They provide the main source of energy for the body, and they also function to flavor and sweeten foods. Carbohydrates range from simple sugars like glucose to complex sugars such as amylose and amylopectin. Nutritionists estimate that carbohydrates should make up about one-fourth to 5 one-fifth of a person’s diet. This translates to about 75-100 grams of carbohydrates per day.

     A diet that is deficient in carbohydrates can have an adverse effect 10 on a person’s health. When the body lacks a sufficient amount of carbohydrates it must then use its protein supplies for energy, a process called gluconeogenesis. This, however, results in a lack of necessary protein, and further health difficulties may occur. A lack of carbohydrates can also lead to ketosis, a build-up of ketones 15 in the body that causes fatigue, lethargy, and bad breath.

1. What is the main idea of this passage?

   A. Carbohydrates are needed for good health.

   B. Carbohydrates prevent a build-up of proteins.

   C. Carbohydrates can lead to ketosis.

   D. Carbohydrates are an expendable part of a good diet.

2. The word “function” as used in line 2 refers to which of the following?

   A. neglect               B. serve                      C. dissolve                 D. profess

3. The word “range” as used in line 3 is closest in meaning to which of the following?

   A. probe                  B. proceed                 C. hail                         D. extend

4. In line 4, the word “estimate” could best be replaced by

   A. disbelieve                      B. declare                  C. calculate               D. wonder

5. According to the passage, what do most nutritionists suggest? 

   A. Sufficient carbohydrates will prevent gluconeogenesis.

   B. Carbohydrates are simple sugars called glucose.

   C. Carbohydrates should make up about a quarter of a person’s daily diet.

   D. Carbohydrates should be eaten in very small quantities.

6. Which of the following do carbohydrates NOT do?

   A. prevent ketosis                                     B. cause gluconeogenesis

   C. provide energy for the body               D. flavor and sweeten food

7. Which of the following words could best replace “deficient” as used in line 6?

   A. outstanding       B. Abundant              C. Insufficient           D. unequal

8. What does the word “this” refer to in line 8?

   A. using protein supplies for energy                  B. converting carbohydrates to energy

   C. having a deficiency in carbohydrates           D. having an insufficient amount of protein

9. According to the passage, which of the following does NOT describe carbohydrates?

   A. a protein supply           B. a necessity                       C. a range of sugars              D. an energy source

10. The word “lack” in line 8 is most similar to which of the following?

   A. plethora             B. shortage                C. derivation             D. commission

PART D: WRITING

I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Write your answers on the answer sheet.

1. You must see it to believe it.

 - > It……………………………………………………….……………….

2. The furniture was so expensive that I couldn’t buy it.

 - >  The furniture was …………………………………………..………………..

3. The garage is going to repair the car for us next week.

 - > We’re going……………………………………………………………………….………….

4. A child can’t stay too far from home.

 - >  It is …………………………………………………………………………………………..

5. Many others have the same situation as you.

 - > Your situation is…………………………………………………………….………………..

X. Write a paragraph (120-150 words)about the following topic:

  Water is important for all living things. Do you agree or disagree? Give your reasons.

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PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO

ĐÁP ÁN+ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI KSCL HSG CẤP HUYỆN NĂM HỌC 2018- 2019 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 8

PART A: LISTENING:        (10 pts: 1 pt / item)

1. minibus      2. 15 people  3. April 8^th     4. Pallisades 5. B    

6. D                 7. 280             8. 14               9. 20%                       10. 39745 (T).

PART B: PRONUNCIATION-LEXICO-GRAMMAR (40 pts)

I. 5 pts – 1 pt /item

1. A	2. B	3. D	4. B	5. D

II.  5 pts – 1 pt /item

      1. B           2. A                 3. C                 4. D                 5. A

III. 10 pts – 1 pt /item

1. D

2. B

3. A

4. A

5. A

6. D.

7. C

8. D

9. C

10. D

IV. 10 pts – 1 pt /item                     

1. discovery/discoveries	6. useless
2. fatten	7. enlarged
3. destruction	8. poor
4. refusal	9. orphanages
5. representatives	10. Darkness

V: 5 pts – 1 pt /item            

1. surrounded                        2. were you doing;    phoned

3. has not been tidied          4. being taken

                       

VI: 5pts – 1 pt /item            

1. From           2. with                        3. to    4. off               5. On

PART C: READING (30 pts)

I. 10 pts – 1 pt /item

    1. down      2. off/ away/ down                3. with                 4. hand-s                  5. up/ out

    6.  left         7. later/ ago/ afterwards     8. from/ out of    9. leaves/ flowers    10. Those

II. 10 pts – 1 pt /item

1. D                 2. C                 3. B                 4. A                 5. D    

6. C                 7. B                 8. A                 9. B                 10. D

III. 10 pts – 1 pt /item

1. A   2.B   3.D   4.C   5.D   6. B   7. C   8. A   9. A  10. B

PART D: WRITING (20 pts)

I. 5 pts – 1 pt /item

1. It must be seen to be believed.

2. The furniture was too expensive for me to buy.

      The furniture was not cheap enough for us to buy.

3. We’re going to have/get the/our car repaired next week.

4. It is impossible for a child to stay too far from home.

      It is not possible for a child to stay too far from home.

5. Your situation is the same as many others’. (Lưu ý dấu sở hữu cách)

       (Your situation is similar to many others’.)

II:  (15pts)                The candidate’s paragraph should include the following points:

Organization 5pts	5 3 2	topic sentence- supporting sentences (two or more ideas) and concluding sentence; linking words; Lenght: about 150 -170 words topic sentence- supporting sentences (one idea) and concluding sentence; linking words; Lenght: about 100 - 110 words topic sentence- (one idea) and concluding sentence; linking words; Lenght: under 100 words
Grammar 5 pts	5 4 3 2 1	Mastery of grammar taught on course (grade 8)– only 1 or 2 minor mistakes; free of spelling mistakes A few minor mistakes only (preposition, articles, etc.); clear, logical… Only 1 or 2 major mistakes but a few minor ones. Major mistakes which lead to difficulty in understanding – lack of mastery of sentence construction. Numerous serious mistakes – no mastery of sentence construction- almost unintelligible.
Vocabulary and content 5 pts	5 4 3 2 1	Use of wide range of vocabulary. Content: should be clear, logical and creative with explanations… Good use of new words acquired – use of appropriate synonyms, circumlocution, etc. Attempts to use words acquired – fairly appropriate vocabulary on the whole but sometimes restricted Restricted vocabulary Very restricted vocabulary

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                              Tổng điểm toàn bài: 100 điểm- Sau đó quy ra thang điểm 10

HSG LỚP 7 - Ngày 14-1-2020

ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG HỌC SINH GIỎI

Môn:  TIẾNG ANH LỚP 7

(Thời gian làm bài 120 phút  không kể thời gian giao đề)

SECTION A. LISTENING (3.0P)

Part 1. Listen to invitations left on Nick’s voicemail. What phrase completes each statement? Write the correct letter. (1,0p) (Điền chữ cái viết thường vào ô trống)

1. Denise is inviting Nick to	1. _________	a. dinner.
2. Ray is inviting Nick to come over and	2. _________	b. the beach.
3. Nick’s mother is inviting him for	3. _________	c. listen to a band.
4. Lauren is inviting Nick to	4. _________	d. watch the game on TV.
5. Steve is inviting Nick to	5. _________	e. a movie.

 

Part 2. You are going to listen to a conversation with a woman who wants to join an international social club. Listen and complete the form.(1,0p)

 

International Social Club Application form Name: Jenny   Foo   Age:  21 Nationality:     (1) …………………… Address:      (2) ………………………..…, Road  Bondy Mobile phone:     (3)………….......……………… Occupation:    (4)…………………………………. Free time interests: (5)………………………

 

Part 3: You are going to listen to a supervisor talking to a group of new nurses at a large hospital. Listen and choose the best option (A, B, or C) to answer each of the following questions.(1,0p)

1. According to Debbie, why do some people fail to eat a balanced diet?

A. They don’t know how to cook.                         B .They  don’t have enough time to cook.

C. They don’t feel hungry enough to cook.

2. Debbie recommends that staff should keep fit by

A. Using a gym.                  B. Taking up a new sport.            C. Changing some daily activities.

3. Which benefit of exercise does Debbie think is most important?

      A. It helps you sleep.               B. It  keeps your heart healthy.              C. It improves mental skills.

4. What advice does Debbie give the nurses about health and safety?

      A. To avoid drinking coffee.                   B. To use the canteen at night.    C. To take regular breaks.

5. When she talks about hygiene, Debbie asks the nurses to

A. Wash their hands regularly.               B. Keep away from germs.          C. Help with the cleaning.

 

SECTION B.  PHONETICS – LEXCICO  GRAMMAR (9,0P)

 

 I.  Phonetics ( 1.0 point)

A. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others in each group. (0,5p)

1. A. express                         B. exciting                               C. expensive                         D. excellent

2. A. delighted                       B. naked                                 C. decided                             D. booked    

3. A. look                               B. scooter                               C. moon                                 D. food

4. A. honor                             B. honest                                C. overhead                           D. exhausted

 5. A. straight                          B. pain                                    C. said                                    D. afraid

 

B. Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose main stress is different from the others. ( 0,5p)

6. A. receive                            B. copy                                   C. differ                                 D. listen

7. A .dangerous                       B. energy                               C. television                          D. expensive

8. A. exist                                B. avoid                                  C. support                              D. notice

9. A. happy                              B. easily                                 C. Vietnamese                       D. plentiful

10. A. recycle                           B. description                         C. contribute                           D. atmosphere

II. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.(2,0p)

1.Hurry up, …… you will miss  the last bus.  

A. if                              B. when                                  C. unless                              D. or

2 The scene was …….. frightening that I closed my eyes.

A very                         B. such                                   C. so                                       D. too

3 They found his ……….. annoying

     A.    behave                 B. be had                                C. behaving                           D. behavior

4.  Wind , hydro and solar are called ……………...

A. source of energy                                      B. solar energy       

C. renewable energy sources                      D. non- renewable

5 Will the Segway be …………friendly?

A. environment                                             B. environmental    

C. environmentally                                       D. environmentalist

6 They seldom meet the old teacher , ……….?

A. do they                  B. don’t they                         C. are they                             D. aren’t they

7 He will never pass his driving test ……..he takes more lessons.

A. if                            B. Unless                               C. because                             D. when

8.  -  “……………….tell me the way to the post office?”

     - I am sorry. I am new comer here, too.

 A. Excuse me! Can you                              B. Sorry, but could you

 C. Excuse me! Should  you                        D. Hi. Do you think you can

9. - “ Does that red bike belong to your mother?”

              -  “No, …………..is black.”

 A. she                       B. her                                   C. hers                                    D. mine

10. - “I have just received a scholarship.” -“ ................!”

A. Really?                B. Thank you.                        C. Well.                                  D. Congratulations!

11.  She is ……………. beautiful but also intelligent

A. and                      B. both                                  C. not only                             D. between

12 . Wear your hat. It will .......................your head.

 A. protect                  B. defend                               C. secure                            D. guarantee.

13.The news on TV last night...........................very good.                           

A. was                       B. has                                     C. were                                D. be   

  14. You should pay more …………….in class.

A. part                        B. care                                    C. notice                             D. attention

15."Some sugar?" "_____"

 A. No, no me!            B. No, I don't.                        C. Thanks, I'd like.                D. Yes, please

16. Couldn't you go a little faster? I'm _____ a hurry.

A. of                           B. in                                        C. at                                   D. on  

17. The new film has good audience figures ……..poor review in the press

A. despite                  B. in spite                              C. though                               D. Nevertheless

18. An air craft without a human pilot abroad is called ………… air craft

A. pilotless                  B. single pilot                        C. double- piloted                 D. three – piloted

19.  The city has to find ………..to homeless people  immediately

A. systems                 B. traffic Jams                       C. solutions                           D. money

20. Careless driving …… accidents on the road

 A. cause                     B. will cause                          C. have caused                   D. caused

 

 III.  Supply the correct form of verbs in the brackets to complete the sentences below. (2,0p)

1.  Take these pills and you (feel) ..........................   better then, Ha .

2.  Nothing (do) ..........................   since we (move) ..........................   here.

3.  How long it (be) .................................   since he last met you?

4. It is too difficult for me (solve) ..........................   this problems.

5. Can’t you see that I’m busy (write) ..........................   ?

6. This time next month, they (lie) ..........................   on the beach.

7. I will send him the message as soon as he (return) ..........................   .

8. You (be) ..........................   angry if he refuses to help you?

9. We are made (finish) ..........................   our homework  by the teacher.

 

 IV.  Use the correct form of the words in the brackets to complete sentences. (2,0p)

            1. Hung King’s temple is a ….......................... place in Viet Nam (culture)

            2. Our ….......................... are seriously polluted ()

            3. After the ….......................... stopped playing , everyone stood and clapped their hands (music)

            4. There is a serious ….......................... of playgrounds for children in the big cities (short)

            5. Tet holiday is the most important ….......................... for Viet Nam people (celebrate)

            6. This lovely apartment has two bedrooms and it is …..........................  (furnish)

            7. Some of the children ….......................... boys, play marbles when there is a break. (main)

            8.  ….......................... is still a major problem in most big cities (poor)

            9. Catching the common cold is ….......................... for everybody. (please)

            10. I don’t like stories which have ….......................... ending  ( happy)

 

  V. Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting.(2,0p)

            1. Meat must keep in a refrigerator or it will spoil.
                                   A     B                       C       D

            2. There is a cat sit   in the middle  of the road.

                    A                  B   C                    D

 3. She spends her free time to visit galleries and museums.
                           A             B                C                    D

            4. I found it wonderfully to travel abroad.

                     A     B         C                       D

            5. Nobody liked  English here  , didn’t they?

                                A                    B         C       D

            6.The public library in my city has thousand of good books.

                         A                     B          C           D

            7.  People are living longer, so there are more and many old people.

                               A              B        C                                   D

            8. The teacher told us don’t be afraid of failure if I try all my best.

                                      A                 B            C                           D

            9. There is a ten-floors building in front of my house.

                           A           B           C               D

            10. In spite of her young old , she performs excellently

                  A                         B                        C              D       

 

 

 

 

 

SECTION C. READING (4,0P).

I. Match each of the headline (A-E) with the most suitable paragraph (1-5) below. (1,0p)

 

A. How I began B. The worst aspect of my hobby C. My hopes for the future D. Why I like my hobby E. When and where I do it

 

______ 1. For me, every weekday begins the same: I get up at 7:00, I have breakfast, I catch the bus to school, I go to lessons,... . I don't hate this daily routine, but it isn't very thrilling. In the evenings, however, I drive Formula 1 cars, build enormous cities and defend my planet against aliens. In short, I play computer games. It's like entering a different world. That's why I love playing them so much.

______ 2. I first became interested in computer games about 4 years ago. I was staying with my cousin for the weekend. He had some games and he taught me how to play them. I became hooked immediately! When I got home, I decided to save all by money for buying games. Now I've got about 20 different games.

______ 3. Some of my friends from school are interested in computer games too. We normally meet at my house in the evenings and play for a few hours. We sometimes play at weekends, but if the weather's good, I prefer to go cycling or play basketball instead.

______ 4. Computer games are interesting because they often contain stories and characters. The games are getting better all the time, but they're also getting more expensive. The only thing I don't like about my hobby is the cost! New games are often around $50.

______ 5. My interest in computer games has taught me a lot about computer graphics. I want to study computing at college, and learn how to design and program games. Eventually, I'd like to start my own software company, creating and testing new games. That way, I could spend all day doing what I love most.

 

 II. Find a suitable word and fill in the blanket. (2,0p)

         Ho Chi Minh was born in 1890 in Nghe An (1) …................................. , in the village of Kim Lien. When he (2) …...................  21 years old, he (3) …................... Viet Nam and travelled to Africa, England and America. After this, he worked in a hotel in London in the early 1900s then moved to Paris in 1917. He (4) …................... six years in Paris, one (5) …................... in Moscow and then moved to Guangzhou. He founded (6) …................... Indochinese Communist Party when he lived in Guangzhou.  (7) …................... the 1930s Ho Chi Minh continued to travel and after his return to Viet Nam he formed the Viet Minh in 1941. Fours years (8) …..................., he became (9) …................... of the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam after Viet Nam declared its independence. Ho Chi Minh died in Ha Noi in 1969, but he will always be (10) …................... by the Vietnamese people.

 

 III. Read the passage and choose the best answer.(1,0p)

            An important part of world history is the story of communication. In prehistoric times, for example, people did not have books. They did not know much about geography. People were limited. They knew only about themselves and their environment (the land around their homes). Their knowledge of geographical things like mountains and rivers was limited. They did not travel very far. Sometimes they knew about nearby people and communicated with them. They sent messages in simple ways. Early signals for communication included smoke from fires and the sounds of drums.

            Then people formed towns, and then cities, as safe places to live. Soon they began to develop other ways to communicate, to spread information. People began to buy and sell things to one another. Because of their business, they developed writing systems to keep records and to send messages. Life was changing for many people. Business caused changes, and so did the invention of the printing press. Many more people learned to read then.

            Suddenly communication and knowledge improved greatly. People sent letters and news by horse and carriage. Later the mail went by train and then by airplane. World communication was now a possibility.

1.    Prehistory was ......................

A. 200 years ago, when we had history books.

B. many years ago, before history books were written.

C. after the development of the printing press.

D. Since 1945

2.    People live in their .........................

A. horse carriage              B. own environments               C. businesses                D. their flats

3.    Mountains and rivers are geographical things. So is ................. .

A. smoke                            B. a drum                                 C. the ocean                 D. hills

4.    Many more people learned to read ............the invention of the printing press.

A. during                            B. before                                  C. after                         D. all are correct

5.    The main idea of the reading text.

A. An important part of world history is the story of communication.

B. In prehistoric times, for example, people did not have books.

    C. Then people formed towns, and then cities, as safe places to live.

         D.  World communication was now a possibility.

SECTION D. WRITING (4,0P)

I.  Rewrite the following sentences. (2,0p)

         1.  Why don’t  you ask her for the help?

-> You had......................................................................................................................

         2. He speaks too quickly for us to understand.

-> He doesn’t speak .......................................................................................................

         3. They will have to change the date of the meeting soon.

-> The ..............................................................................................................................

         4.  Do you find it easy to make friends ?

-> Are you good...................................................................................................?

         5. Your phone is just like the one I used to own.

-> I used     ............................................................. .................................................(similar)

         6. Does overpopulation cause a lot of social problems in this area? ( causes)

-> Overpopulation ………………………………...........................…….…………….?

        7. It is a long time since they last  saw us.

-> They haven’t..............................................................................................................

        8. If he doesn’t help them some money, they will  meet some troubles.

-> Unless ……………………………………....................................................................

        9. They enjoy watching TV after dinner.

-> They are....................................................................................................................

       10. The failure of the team caused us great disappointment.

-> We were…………………………………………..........................................................

II. Complete the following sentences. (2,0p)

        1. I / think/ stay / home /all day/ bored .

->..............................................................................................................................

        2. Nga / used/ wear Jeans/ when / she/ young girl.

->..............................................................................................................................

        3. How / money / needed/ good meal / Tokyo?

->..............................................................................................................................

        4. Though / Mr An / not speak/ English well /, he / still decides/ live/ England.

->..............................................................................................................................

        5. Weather / too/ bad / the children/ swim today.

->..............................................................................................................................

        6. Because / climate/  people/  Britain / have / spend /  lot / money / heating.

->…………………………………………….......................................………………….

        7. English / speak / widely / the world.

->……………………………………........................................…………………………

        8. long / it / take /you / go / Ha Noi / Con Dao / air?

->…………………………………............................................................……………

        9. People / should /  more solar energy  / it /  cheap, clean /  unlimited.

->……………………………....................................…………………………………

        10.  Easter / be / important / religious / holoday  / lot / countries / world.

-> .........................................................................................................................