ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT HỌC SINH GIỎI TIẾNG ANH 7
NĂM HỌC 2022 – 2023
A. LISTENING COMPREHENSION:
(The listening section consists of 2 parts, each part is listened twice)
I. Listen and fill in the blanks:
My tips to learn English well are not (1) ___________ Firstly, I usually read stories and
books in English. Reading them helps me (2) ___________ my vocabulary and understand
the context where words are used. This (3) ___________ I can remember vocabulary longer
and know how to use the words (4) ___________ Secondly, to practise English grammar, I
do lots of exercises from (5) ___________ grammar books. I find Grammar in Use and Active
Grammar useful because they (6) ___________ grammar thoroughly, and provide learners
with various types of exercise. Thirdly, I take every opportunity to speak and write English
because these are my weak points. I've (7) ___________ an international project which
connects students from all over the world. I've made friends with four students from the USA,
Australia, France, and Egypt. We write each other emails and chat on Skype. That way I can
not only (8) ___________ my English skills but also enrich my knowledge of different cultures.
My last tip is to be self-confident. Don't be afraid of making (9) ___________ in the process
of learning. In class, you should take part in the activities (10) ___________ If there are any
things you don't understand, ask your teacher and classmates for help. These tips have helped
me to become a successful English learner.
II. Listen and answer the questions:
11. What kind of clothes do Linda’s parents want her to wear?
A. shiny trousers B. casual clothes C. tight tops D. uniforms
12. What is Tom's opinion about Linda's choice of clothes?
A. He thinks that her parents aren’t right. C. He disagrees with Linda’s parents.
B. He sympathizes with Linda. D. He thinks that her parents are right.
13. What do you think Linda will do after talking to Tom?
A. She may start saving money to buy clothes.
C. She may follow her parents' advice.
B. She may offer her parents some advice.
D. She may offer her parents’ some advices.
14. Why don't Tom’s parents want him to play computer games?
A. They think none of the games are useful.
B. They think some of the games are harmful.
C. They think playing computer games makes him neglect his studies.
D. They don’t think some of the games are useful.
15. What do Tom’s parents want him to do?
A. Play a musical instrument. C. Browse the Internet to find information.
B. Do more indoor activities. D. Do more outdoor activities.
B. PRONUNCIATION:
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others:
16. A. great B. ready C. pleasure D. ahead
17. A. laughed B. weighed C. toughed D. coughed
18. A. special B. musician C. delicious D. circle
19. A. suggest B. supply C. struggle D. unless
20. A. handsome B. grandchild C. student D. handkerchief
II. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others:
21. A. recycle B. polluting C. expensive D. dangerous
22. A. prepare B. costume C. decide D. discuss
23. A. hungry B. danger C. spacious D. disease
24. A. dangerous B. energy C. television D. expensive
25. A. religion B. Japanese C. engineer D. lemonade
C. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY:
I. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences:
26. Windy gains a lot of _________ from doing yoga.
A. benefits B. harm C. tips D. weight
27. I suggest that we_________take a trip to Ho Chi Minh city next Sunday.
A. may B. will C. should D. can
28. If I _________ you, I’d buy that car.
A. am B. were C. is D. are
29. You have never been to America, _________?
A. do you B. don’t you C. have you D. haven’t you
30. Anna _________ for the company since she left university.
A. is working B. has worked C. worked D. works
31. Quoc Hoc Hue used to be a school for children _________ rich and royal families.
A. to B. in C. at D. from
32. Wearing uniforms makes students feel _________ to many ways.
A. equally B. equal C. equality D. equalize
33. When gardening, children learn to be patient and _________responsibility.
A. take on B. take up C. take over D. take care of
34. How much is a _________of watermelon juice?
A. bottles B. can C. kilo D. gram
35. The smaller the room is, the _________ furniture it needs.
A. much B. fewer C. more D. less
36._________Prime Minister will give a speech this afternoon.
A. An B. A C. The D. Φ
37. “How is John’s homework done?” “______________”
A. Quite well B. Do it yourself C. Good D. Thank you.
38. She is accustomed _________ getting up early.
A. with B. by C. to D. for
39. That factory produced _________ cars in 2009 as in the year 2006.
A. twice as many B. as twice as many C. as twice many D. as many as twice
40. The serving bowl or the plates _________ on that shelf.
A. goes B. go C. went D. is going
41. They are going to make _________ excursion next month.
A. three – weeks B. a three – week C. three week’s D. a three – week’s
42. He refused to give up work _________ he had won a million pounds.
A. despite B. however C. in spite of D. although
43. “Can I speak to Mr. Johnson, please?” “ ________ ”
A. Yes, you can. B. No, you can’t. C. I’m Mr. John. D. Hold on please.
44. People love water puppetry, and most tourists _________ to Viet Nam love to see it.
A. came B. coming C. come D. is coming
45. It is no use _________ Peter to help this weekend.
A. ask B. to ask C. asking D. asked
II. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets:
46. What he needs now (be) _____________ books.
47. It’s too dark here. I (switch) _____________ on the lights.
48. I (have) ___________ this bike for four years. My mother gave it to me when I was nine.
49. It is essential that you (be) ________________ at home today.
50. This time next Monday she (study) _______________________ in the school library.
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
51. English helps people communicate when they travel abroad.
A. domestic B. internally C. overseas D. locally
52. Our teacher gave us some suggestions on what could come out for the exam.
A. effects B. symptoms C. appointments D. hints
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
53. Workers need a secure environment so that they can work more effectively.
A. unsafe B. protected C. riskless D. safe
54. In the first two decades of its existence, the cinema developed rapidly.
A. weakly B. slowly C. shortly D. leisurely
V. Find the mistakes and correct them:
55. You’d better to go to the doctor if you want to get better soon.
A. better B. to go C. if D. to get
56. Lan did not received the letter last week.
A. did B. received C. the D. last week
57. What will you do if you won the first prize of the contest?
A. What will B. do C. first D. of
58. I didn’t find the situation funny. I was not amusing.
A. didn’t find B. funny C. was not D. amusing
59. What do you usually do at New Year’s Eve.
A. What B. usually C. do D. at
VI. Give the correct form of the words in brackets:
60. We should use them (economy) ______________ and try to find alternative sources of
power.
61. Energy is used to (product) ______________ a lot of electrical things.
62. I went to a tulip (festive) ______________ two years ago.
63. Sorry about the mistakes, I (understand) ______________ the instructions you gave
me .
64. It is very hard for us to understand his explanation. It is ______________ (logical).
65. Women nowadays have more (free) ______________ to participate in social activities.
D. READING COMPREHENSION:
I. Read the passage and choose the best option to complete it.
Chu Van An was born in 1292 and died in 1370. From his childhood, he was (66) _______
for his intelligence. He did not have the dream of (67) _______ part in exams to become
mandarins (68) _______ other students. Chu Van An stayed at (69) _______ and taught
himself by reading books, and opened schools. His school quickly became famous in the region
and many students from other places went there to (70) _______
Emperor Tran Minh Tong (71) _______ Chu Van An to be the principal of the Imperial
Academy to teach his crown prince and other students to become (72) _______ people for the
country. In 1359, Emperor Tran Minh Tong gave his crown (73) _______ his son, Tran Hien
Tong, who was also a student of Chu Van An. Under the regime of Emperor Tran Hien Tong,
the court and the country were peaceful. (74) _______ , this period lasted only for 12 years.
Then Emperor Tran Hien Tong died, and Tran Du Tong inherited the crown. The social situation
became complicated, the people were very poor and many good people were killed.
Chu Van An bravely submitted a petition which requested the Emperor to behead 7
perfidious mandarins, so it was (75) _______ “Seven Beheaded Petition” (That Tram So).
“Seven Beheaded Petition” became the symbol of the courageous attitude of the real
intellectuals, and of Chu Van An's spirit.
66. A. like B. similar C. such as D. famous
67. A. studying B. enjoying C. taking D. playing
68. A. alike B. as C. such as D. like
69. A. custom B. home C. waiter D. stayed
70. A. tourists B. pilot C. study D. guess
71. A. was invited B. invited C. invitation D. to invite
72. A. constructed B. designed C. talented D. painted
73. A. to B. for C. with D. of
74. A. In spite of B. However C. Although D. Because
75. A. calling B. asked C. told D. called
II. Fill in each blank with the most appropriate word:
There are different ways to keep fit. One of the most important way is (76) ___________
exercising. Exercising must be done regularly. The (77) ___________ of exercise done each
time is dependent on the free time (78) ___________ a person has. Exercises can be done
from twenty minutes to an hour. Sometimes, daily five – minute exercises are just as effective.
Exercising can take place both indoors and outdoors. Those who exercise indoors often
do so in the comfort of gymnasiums. They train on equipment that has been (79) ___________
designed for the different parts of the body. Sometimes, games can also be played indoors. (80)
___________ courts and even some swimming pools are (81) ___________ indoors.
There are many different types of outdoor exercises. These include tennis, cycling and
even rock climbing. Most people enjoy outdoor activities because they like being in the Sun or
are (82) ___________ to its sense of peace and quiet. (83) ___________ there are others
who like the wind blowing against them. Some of these activities are only suitable for people
who love (84) ___________
The type of exercise a person takes up often (85) ___________ on his lifestyle and
personality. It is important that a person finds an exercise that is suitable for him.
E. WRITING:
I. Use the given word to complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning
as the first one. Do not change the form of the given word.
86. My father prefers driving to being driven. (WOULD RATHER)
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………..
87. Mrs Scott is proud of her cooking. (TAKES)
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………..
88. It isn’t necessary to finish your work today. (NEEDN’T)
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………..
89. I was really bored by the film last night. (BORING)
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………..
90. We last visited Ho Chi Minh city 3 years ago. (HAVEN’T)
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………..
II. Rewrite the sentences beginning with the given prompts:
91. People think that Mrs. Hoa teaches English well.
→ Mrs. Hoa is thought ………………………………………
92. Although Sue felt tired, she stayed up late talking to Jill.
→ Despite …………………………………………………………
93. I think that no city in the world is more beautiful than Paris.
→ I think Paris ……………………………………………………
94. He was very sorry that he didn’t see Andrey on her trip to London.
→ He greatly regretted ……………………………………………………
95. I would prefer you to wear something more formal to work.
→ I’d rather you ……………………………………………………
III. Make complete sentences based on the given prompts:
96. No student/ my class/ speak/ English/ fluent/ than/ Phuong.
97. Mrs. Edwards/ owner/ that car.
98. Non-renewable/ being/ sources/ be/ use/ up.
99. Minh/ find/ volunteer activities/ interesting/ can meet/ new people.
100. People/ all time/ enjoy/ , even/ the day/ pho/ late night snack.
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