Đề thi HSG lớp 8 môn Anh Xã Việt Yên năm 2025

8/1/2026 9:00:00 AM

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You will hear an interview with a young singer-songwriter called Marcus Bushel. Choose the correct answer for each question.

Marcus says that as a young child _____.

he preferred playing the piano to singing
he had lots of friends who shared his interests
he didn't like the idea of performing in public

Marcus thinks he won the school talent competition because _____.

he was an experienced songwriter
he thought about what he was singing
he was able to play his own instrument

What does Marcus say about his training as a singer?

He missed lessons in other subjects to do it.
He learnt how to make the most of his natural ability.
He was shown the mistakes that he was making.

Marcus prefers not to sing in a band because _____.

he thinks it doesn't suit his character
he isn't keen on working with other people
he dislikes the type of music they play

Marcus would advise talented young musicians _____.

to put their general education first
to make every effort to make it their career
to accept that they're unlikely to be successful

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

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Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.

When Cristina Sanchez told her parents that she wanted to become a bullfighter instead of a hairdresser, they weren't too pleased. But when she was eighteen, her parents realised that she was serious and sent her to a bullfighting school in Madrid, where she trained with professionals.

Since last July, Sanchez has been the most successful novice in Spain and is very popular with the crowds. After brilliant performances in Latin America and Spain earlier this year, Sanchez has decided that she is ready to take the test to become a matador de toros. Out of the ring, Sanchez does not look like a matador. She is casually elegant, very feminine and wears her long blond hair loose. She seems to move much more like a dancer than an athlete, but in the ring she is all power.

When she was fourteen, Sanchez's father warned her that the world of bullfighting was hard enough for a man and even harder for a woman. It seems he is right. "It really is a tough world for a woman," says Sanchez. "You start with the door shut in your face. A man has to prove himself only once whereas I have had to do it ten times just to get my foot in the door,"

In perhaps the world's most masculine profession, it would seem strange if Sanchez had not met problems. But even though Spanish women won the legal right to fight bulls on equal terms with men in 1974, there are still matadors like Jesulin de Ubrique who refuse to fight in the same ring as her.

Sanchez lives with her family in Parla, south of Madrid. Her family is everything to her and is the main support in her life. "My sisters don't like bullfighting, they don't even watch it on TV, and my mother would be the happiest person in the world if I gave it up. But we get on well. Mum's like my best friend."

When Sanchez is not fighting, she has a tough fitness routine - running, working out in the gym and practising with her father in the afternoon. By nine she is home for supper, and by eleven she is in bed. She doesn't drink, smoke or socialize. "You have to give up a lot," says Sanchez. "It's difficult to meet people, but it doesn't worry me - love does not arrive because you look for it."

Sanchez spends most of the year travelling: in summer to Spanish and French bullfights, and in winter to Latin America. Her mother dislikes watching Sanchez fight, but goes to the ring when she can. If not, she waits at home next to the telephone. Her husband has had to ring three times to say that their daughter had been injured, twice lightly in the leg and once seriously in the stomach. After she has been wounded, the only thing Sanchez thinks about is how quickly she can get back to the ring. "It damages your confidence," she says, "but it also makes you mature. It's just unprofessional to be injured. You cannot let it happen." Sanchez is managed by Simon Casas, who says, "At the moment, there is no limit to where she can go. She has a champion's mentality, as well as courage and technique."

Which of the following best summarises the passage?

The strong and ongoing opposition that female athletes face in Spain's bullfighting culture.
The fascinating and rich history of bullfighting and its transformation over the years.
The close and supportive relationship between Cristina Sanchez and her family throughout her career.
The struggles and achievements of a female bullfighter in a male-dominated profession.

Sanchez doesn't socialise often because _____.

her work takes up most of her time
she doesn't like cigarettes and alcohol
it's too difficult to look for friends
she is worried about meeting people

When Sanchez told her parents that she wanted to be a bullfighter, they _____.

thought she was too young
were initially opposed to the idea
thought she had a good sense of humour
felt a little pleased

Sanchez thinks that _____.

bullfighting is a difficult career for women
living in today's world is difficult for a woman
women have to demonstrate their skills as much as male bullfighters do
it is almost impossible to succeed as a female bullfighter

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

Sanchez's parents supported her career choice from the beginning.
Sanchez's success has inspired more women to pursue bullfighting.
The majority of male matadors respect and accept female bullfighters.
Gender discrimination still affects women in the bullfighting industry.

_____ student has struggled with time management during final exams.

Many a
Most
Much
Several

Although the study presents valuable insights, some critics argue that it fails to _____ the complexity of human behavior in real-world situations.

acknowledge
acquire
assume
appreciate

Studies have shown that the elderly who are pet owners have lower blood pressure than _____ who live without pets.

for the elderly to do
elderly
the elderly
to the elderly

The new shopping mall attracted _____ the visitors that the old one did.

three times as more as
three times as many as
three times as much as
three times more than

_____ astonishes scientists the most is the ocean's vast unexplored regions, which may hold undiscovered species and secrets about Earth's past climate changes.

That
Why
What
Which

Emily _____ that checking the weather before the hike was important; now, she was stuck in the rain without a jacket.

must have known
should have known
may have known
would have known

_____ by exhaustion and stress, she still managed to meet the deadline, demonstrating remarkable perseverance and dedication to her work.

Overwhelmed
She was overwhelmed
Unless she was overwhelmed
Because she was overwhelmed

Despite numerous warnings, he still _____ his business partner's false promises and ended up losing a significant amount of money in a fraudulent investment scheme.

fell through
fell apart
fell for
fell out

The government's decision to invest in public transportation was driven by a need to enhance the overall _____ of life in urban areas, reducing pollution and traffic congestion.

clarification
quantity
qualification
quality

_____ about the traffic jam earlier, she would have taken a different route to avoid being late for the interview.

Were she to know
If she knew
Had she known
Should she know

The project was well-planned, but its execution was hindered by a lack of _____ communication between different departments, leading to delays and misunderstandings.

clarify
clarified
clarifies
clarity

He didn't seem interested in the conversation and made no attempt to respond. _____ he abruptly turned on his heel and left the room without a word.

Instead
Therefore
However
Otherwise

The manager spoke _____ during the meeting, addressing every concern raised by the team with great detail and consideration.

loudly
diplomatically
abruptly
vaguely

Despite the criticism she faced, she remained in _____ support of the controversial policy, arguing that it was necessary for long-term economic stability.

heavy
large
powerful
strong

After years of reckless spending, he suddenly found himself in serious debt and had no choice but to _____ to make ends meet.

bite the bullet
burn the midnight oil
tighten his belt
face the music

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

For centuries, humans have dreamed of exploring the stars, but only in recent decades has space travel become a real possibility for ordinary people. With rapid (ADVANCED) 27.1 in technology, the idea of commercial space travel is closer than ever. Major aerospace companies are competing to build the first (FULL) 27.2 operational space hotel, where guests can experience zero gravity, breathtaking views of Earth, and (EXCEPTION) 27.3 luxury beyond anything available on the planet. Some companies have even begun test (FLY) 27.4 bringing the dream of space tourism closer to reality.

However, this vision is not without challenges. The cost of such journeys remains (PROHIBIT) 27.5 high, making it accessible only to the (WEALTH) 27.6 individuals. Scientists are also concerned about the long-term (EFFECTIVE) 27.7 of microgravity on human health and the (SUSTAIN) 27.8 of space tourism, especially regarding environmental impact and space debris. Additionally, ensuring passenger safety in such an extreme environment remains a major obstacle. Despite these challenges, the space tourism industry is (EXPECTATION) 27.9 to grow rapidly, with some experts (PREDICTION) 27.10 that interplanetary travel could become possible within our lifetime. Perhaps, in the near future, booking a trip to Mars will be as simple as booking a flight to another country!