Đề thi HSG lớp 7 môn Anh Thành phố Thái Bình năm 2023

8/1/2026 12:00:00 PM

You will hear an interview, in which a businesswoman called Carla Smith is talking about her life and work. Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions.

Why did Carla change the way she worked?

  • She didn't enjoy the work she did.
  • She spent very little time at home.
  • She had health problems.

What does Carla say about running her own business?

  • She continues to work a lot of hours.
  • It allows her to take more holidays.
  • She earns more than she used to.

What changes did Carla make to her exercise routine?

  • She does more exercise than she used to.
  • She does a new kind of exercise now.
  • She exercises at a different time of day.

How does Carla feel about her health and eating habits?

  • guilty about having too many snacks
  • delighted that she has discovered new foods
  • surprised that she now feels so much better

Where does Carla spend time with her sisters?

  • in her own home
  • at the cinema
  • at the local pool

Listen to the conversation between Linda and Matt. Complete the notes below. Write one word or a number for each answer.

Moving to Banford City

Accommodation

Average rent: £ a month

Transport

Linda travels to work by

Limited in city centre

Trains to London every minutes

Poor train service at

Advantages of living in Banford

New opened recently

has excellent reputation

Good on Bridge Street

Meet Linda

Meet Linda on after 5.30 pm

In the opposite the station

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

  • collection
  • comics
  • volunteer
  • concert

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

  • hour
  • honest
  • vehicle
  • health

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

  • ways
  • days
  • plays
  • says

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

  • character
  • children
  • teacher
  • change

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

  • buses
  • washes
  • oranges
  • plates

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

  • perform
  • finish
  • receive
  • machine

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

  • important
  • confident
  • terrific
  • exciting

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

  • invite
  • finish
  • collect
  • arrive

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

  • photography
  • ingredient
  • lemonade
  • equipment

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

  • Japanese
  • engineer
  • celebration
  • participate

The bigger the supermarket is, _____.

  • the choice is wide
  • the wider the choice is
  • the more the choice is
  • the wider the choice it is

_____ the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more.

  • While
  • Despite
  • Meanwhile
  • Although

Could you show me _____ the photocopier?

  • to operate
  • operate
  • how to operate
  • operating

We must hurry. There's _____ time left.

  • a little
  • a few
  • little
  • few

Life in the country is _____ than that in the city.

  • much cheaper
  • more cheaper
  • more cheap
  • less cheaper

- Minh: It's nearly Tet holiday already.

- Hoa: _____

  • How time flies!
  • Thanks a million.
  • Don't make me laugh.
  • No such luck!

Look at the trees over there. I think they need _____.

  • watered
  • be watered
  • to water
  • watering

If we _____ wasting water, there will be a shortage of fresh water in a few decades.

  • go on
  • turn on
  • make up
  • put off

I don't really like reading novels. _____, I enjoy his latest novel.

  • But
  • So
  • However
  • Although

- Mai: Of all the seasons, autumn is the most beautiful.

- Linh: _____

  • You're welcome.
  • You can say that again.
  • It's my pleasure.
  • I hope so.

Her parents were _____ pleased that she passed the exam with flying colors.

  • extremely
  • kindly
  • bitterly
  • warmly

I don't think he can do it, _____?

  • don't I
  • can he
  • can't he
  • do I

We started our journey _____ a warm sunny morning.

  • on
  • in
  • from
  • with

It is said that _____ English are famous for being friendly and helpful.

  • the
  • a
  • an
  • Ø (no article)

When he _____ here tomorrow, he will tell us about the meeting.

  • comes
  • will come
  • come
  • came

We _____ open the lion's cage. It is contrary to Zoo regulations.

  • must
  • mustn't
  • needn't
  • should

_____ delicious food you've cooked! Can I have the recipe?

  • What a
  • How
  • How a
  • What

My cousin is very good at languages. She often watches TV programs _____ English.

  • on
  • in
  • by
  • with

It is _____ that I can't put it down.

  • such interesting book
  • so interesting book
  • too interesting book
  • such an interesting book

We took a ride on a/an _____ bus when we spent a day trip around the city.

  • modern Italian blue
  • Italian modern blue
  • blue modern Italian
  • modern blue Italian

Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.

This is the first time I (do) an experiment on plant breeding.

Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.

Five kilometers (be) enough to jog in the morning.

Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.

The news on TV last night (be) very good.

Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.

You can use my car. I (not need) it now.

Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.

Please stay here and wait. I (come) back in a few minutes.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

One condition of this job is that you must be available to work at weekends.

  • difficult
  • present
  • absent
  • busy

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

We all feel very sad because the time we studied together has come to an end.

  • succeeded
  • begun
  • finished
  • changed

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

They would never admit that they made a mistake during the experiment.

  • refuse
  • argue
  • deny
  • calculate

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

I'm sorry I can't come out this weekend. I'm up to my ears in work.

  • busy
  • bored
  • free
  • scared

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

I’ve been studying French since I have started high school.

  • been studying

  • since

  • have started

  • high school

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

It took them at least two months learning how to pronounce these words.

  • took

  • at least

  • learning

  • to pronounce

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

The soup you cooked was too salty for me to eat it.

  • The

  • cooked

  • for me

  • it

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

Everyone should arrive early so that we can start the meeting at time.

  • should

  • so that

  • can

  • at time

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

They still work hardly in spite of their old age.

  • work

  • hardly

  • in spite of

  • their old age

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

She covered the cake with a of sugar and whites of eggs. (MIX)

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

Her instructions were so that we didn't know what to do. (CONFUSE)

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

Meat and fish are used in Vietnamese cuisine. (COMMON)

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

The film was though they spent millions of dollars making it. (SUCCEED)

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

You should be careful, when you cross the road. (SPECIAL)

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

For information, please contact our head office in Hanoi. (FAR)

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Few people now question the reality of global warming and its effects on the world's climate. Many scientists the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase the world's temperatures and are convinced that, more than ever before, the Earth is at from the force of the wind, rain and sun. to them, global warming is making extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and droughts, even more and causing sea levels all around the world to . Environmental groups are putting on governments to take action to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide which is given by factories and power plants, thus attacking the problem at its source. They are in of more money being spent on research into solar, wind and wave energy devices, which could then replace existing power stations. Some scientists, , believe that even if we stopped releasing carbon dioxide and other gases into the atmosphere tomorrow, we would have to wait several hundred years to notice the results. Global warming, it seems, is here to stay.

Fill in each blank with ONE best word.

It's important for people to eat as much as they need to give them energy. If they eat food, they won't have enough energy. If they eat too , they will need to do more exercise; otherwise they will on weight. When we eat adequate food for the exercise we , we call this the energy balance. Fat is very high calories, so it doesn't help us keep energy balance. Fat has also been linked with heart disease and many experts believe that eating less would help to reduce it. Sugar isn't good for the energy balance, either. only value of sugar is to provide energy, and you can get that from other foods. There's no doubt that too much sugar you become fat and it doesn't do your teeth much good, either. Fibre, on the other hand, is something we often eat too little of. One of the simplest ways of eating more fibre to eat more bread, particularly wholemeal, granary or high fibre bread. It's a good, cheap source fibre and nutrients without too many calories. Potatoes are good, too. Like bread, they are underrated, but they're excellent for filling you up without making you fat, especially if you don't cover them with butter or fry them in fat.

Complete the sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given. Do not change the word given.

Mary visited Van Mieu last Sunday, didn't she? (VISIT)

=> ...............

Complete the sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given. Do not change the word given.

You shouldn't stay up late to watch TV. (HAD BETTER)

=> ...............

Complete the sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given. Do not change the word given.

When will they widen the road to our village? (BE)

=> ...............

Complete the sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given. Do not change the word given.

He became a successful pianist despite his disability. (ALTHOUGH)

=> ...............

Complete the sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given. Do not change the word given.

The firefighters spent two hours putting out the fire. (IT)

=> ...............

Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.

She has taught English in our school for 5 years.

=> She started ...............

Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.

Their parents are making them study hard.

=> They ...............

Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.

They can't afford to buy that villa.

=> That villa is ...............

Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.

Don't waste your time trying to persuade him to change his mind.

=> It's no use ...............

Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.

You are very kind when you help me with my project.

=> It's ...............

Complete the sentences using suggested words or phrases.

We / know / each other / since / we / children.

=> ...............

Complete the sentences using suggested words or phrases.

Children / spend / only / small part /free time / play / computer games.

=> ...............

Complete the sentences using suggested words or phrases.

Travel / train / slower / but / interest / traveling / plane.

=> ...............

Complete the sentences using suggested words or phrases.

We / couldn't help / laugh / whenever / he / appear / on the stage.

=> ...............

Complete the sentences using suggested words or phrases.

The old castle / believe / build / three hundred years ago.

=> ...............