LỚP 8 CHUYÊN – KIỂM TRA TIẾN ĐỘ LẦN 1

TỪ VỰNG – NGỮ PHÁP

Part 1. Phonetic
I. For questions I - 3, choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
Write your answers (A, B, C, or D) in the corresponding numbered boxes on the answer sheet.
Question 1: A. reserve B. preserve C. artisan D. conserve
Question 2: A. intimate B. evaluate C. marinate D. collaborate
Question 3: A. dominant B. admire C. biologist D. bilingual

II. For questions 4 - 5, choose the word whose primary stress is placed differently from that of the others.
Write your answers (A, B, C, or D) in the corresponding numbered boxes on the answer sheet.
Question 4: A. enterprise B. ecstatic C. hazardous D. intricate
Question 5: A. sufficient B. picturesque C. commerical D. distinctive

Part 2: Underline the correct item.

Ex: The mountain with two peaks is a famous local monument/landmark/landscape/ruin.

6. The guide took us on a long walk through the lush/barren/arid/sparse forest.

7. While at summer camp in France, Dave had to sleep in a(n) resort/inn/hostel/dormitory with seven other
boys.
8. When you are in a foreign country, you should respect the religion and habits/customs/behaviour/manners
of the people.
9. Jenny is just going to wonder/wander/drift/ sail around the city today.
10. You'll need someone who knows the area to guide/direct/escort/drive you through the forest, as it is easy
to lose your way
11. Not leaving the tap running while you are cleaning your teeth is one way to preserve/
conserve/compost/reserve water.
12. Police say the rise in crime is a direct result of the scarcity/excess/reduction/abundance of food caused by
the drought.
13. Many scientists contain/maintain/pertain/ retain that there will be a global water shortage in the future.
14. Several buildings had to be eroded/ dissolved/extinguished/demolished after the earthquake as they were
so badly damaged
15. Don't drive in hazardous/endangered/ intricate/desperate weather conditions

Part 3: Fill in: seaside, steep, elaborately, soft, self-catering, tight.

Example: The weather was perfect for hiking; the sun was shining, but there was a(n) soft breeze blowing so we
didn't feel too hot.

16. Tourists flocked to see the ____________decorated statues inside the temple.
17. We stayed in a hostel because it was cheaper than a hotel and we were on a(n) ____________ budget.
18. Ben always spends his summer holidays at a(n) ____________resort because he likes to be near the beach.

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19. The Robinsons would rather cook their own food so they are going to rent a(n) ____________apartment.
20. We saw a beautiful sandy beach while we were out walking, but we couldn't find a way down the
____________ cliffs to reach it.

Part 4: Choose the correct item

Ex. Mike ______ travelling to places where he doesn't speak the language
A. was not being used to
B. isn't used to
C. didn't used to
D. hadn't been used to

21. The sun ______ by the time we arrived at the hotel.

A. set
B. had been setting
C. had set
D. would set
22. Last Monday, I _____ on a beach in Portugal.
A. was sunbathing
B. had been sunbathing
C. used to sunbathe
D. sunbathed
23. Beth will soon______ living in a big city
A. use to
B. have been used to
C. got used to
D. get used to
24. When we were children, we ______ skiing during the we Christmas holidays.
A. had gone
B. would go
C. go
D. had been going
25. When we arrived at the hotel, we grabbed our towels and____ straight for the pool.
A. were heading
B. had been heading
C. had headed
D. headed

Part 5. Choose the correct item.

26. “I think this letter is for you.”
“Yes, it's about time _______.”
A. that it arrive B. to arrive C. it arrived D. it arrives
27. “Did you order your wife some flowers?"
"Yes, they_______ tomorrow morning.”
A. will deliver
B. were to be delivered
C. are delivered
D. are being delivered
28. Electricity prices_______ by at least 10%.
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A. are expected to rise
B. expect to rise
C. are expected that they will rise
D. expect to be risen
29. Environmentalists________ alarmed by the recent increase in water pollution.
A. become
B. have become
C. had became
D. were becoming
30. Rachel has been absent from work for two weeks _______ illness
A. since that
B. in light of
C. because
D. due to

Part 6: Fill in the gaps, using the appropriate tense of the verb when given.
Ex. Many people across the world are suffering (suffer) as a result: of poverty and malnutrition.
31. There was______ much rain last winter that the main street of the town_____ (flood).
32. This time next week, Beth______ (fly) to Africa to help build_______ treatment centre in Sudan.
33. By the________ the warning siren sounded, the tornado_______ (already/pass) through the area.
34. I promise I ________ (donate) some money to the famine relief fund as________ as I get paid.
35. We ________ (stay) at my grandparent house ________ the avalanche happened last week.
36. You can go out as_________ as you wear a coat; it_________ (be) bitterly cold later this evening.
37. They__________ (recently/ introduce) a new anti-bullying policy at ________ local school.
Part 7: Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an
example in the beginning (0).
SALZBURG
City breaks have long been a popular holiday 0) C for people who want to get away from their daily 38).... for a
few days. With so many bargain flights to 39)..., from in Europe, there has never been a better time to travel. If
music, cosy cafés and fine scenery are for you, then why not head off to the magical city of Salzburg in Austria?
The city is 40)… into two parts on both sides of the Salzach River: the Old Town, with its antique shops, and
the New Town, which offers a 41)... of fashionable shops to choose from. In fact, when you 42)… over the river
to the Old Town, you almost feel as though you're stepping back in time, into a forgotten world! Salzburg has
something for everyone. The whole city is 43)… by the impressive Hohensalzburg castle which stands on top of
the Festungsberg Hill and offers panoramic views over the city. However, if you're more 44)… in an activity
holiday, look no further! The Salzburg region has some of the best hiking trails and ski slopes in the world. You
can be in the heart of the Alps in less than an hour by train and the scenery is breathtaking So, whatever you
enjoy doing, make Salzburg your next 45)… and enjoy the charm and beauty of Europe at its finest.
Ex. A. decision B. opportunity C. option D. selection

38. A. schedule B. routine C. habit D. custom

39. A. decide B. elect C. select D. choose
40. A. distributed B. allocated C. divided D. shared
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 41. A. diversity B. change C. section D. range
42. A. pass B. cross C. move D. navigate
43. A. dominated B. controlled C. ruled D. led
44. A. engrossed B. absorbed C. interested D. attracted
45. A. destination B. target C. aim D. endpoint

Part 8. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence. Use the word in bold.
Use two to five words.
46. The steel bars on the windows meant that burglars could not enter the building. PREVENTED
Burglars_____________________________ the building by the steel bars on the windows.
47. We didn't know anything about Jenny's health problems. UNAWARE
We_______________________ Jenny's health problems.
48. To my mind, that neighbourhood was the best one we could have chosen. MADE
To my mind, we couldn't_____________________________ choice of neighbourhood.
49. How good is your relationship with your new classmates? ON
How well_____________________________ your new classmates?
50. I can look after myself now that my injuries have healed, Kelly Sue said. TAKE
Sue told Kelly that she_____________________________ now that her injuries had healed.
51. Hurry up, we don't have much time left. RUNNING
Hurry up, we _____________________________ time.
52. The lecturer spoke too softly for those at the back to hear him. LOUDLY
The lecturer_____________________________ for those at the back to hear him

Part 9. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap. There is an example at the
beginning (0).
A COUNTRY OF EXTREMES

Brazil, a country of huge 0) environmental significance, is also a country of two ENVIRONMENT

extremes, a society divided between the 53)______ and the poor its poverty is WEALTH
perhaps most usually represented by the large number of favela
slums which are found in districts suffering from low levels of economic
54)_________ DEVELOP
Districts such as São Sebastião in the country's capital Brasilia, are considered
55)_________ poor and gang violence and other types of criminality are very EXTREME
common. This is made worse by Brazil's low levels of social 56)_______ EQUAL
The country's rich and poor 57)_________ live next to each other, yet they are LITERAL
worlds apart in terms of lifestyle and access to 58)____________ and health EDUCATE
care.
The Brazilan government has 59)_________ introduced a scheme to help tackle RECENT
the country's divided society. Part of this includes the Bolsa Familia project, a
major anti-poverty programme that gives money 60)______ to poor families to DIRECT
help them keep their children in school.

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