ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI MÔN TIẾNG ANH LỚP 7

SECTION ONE: PHONETICS (10 points)

Part 1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. (5,0 points)

Câu 1.

Câu 2.

Câu 3.

Câu 4.

Câu 5.

Part 2. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. (5,0 points)

Câu 6.

Câu 7.

Câu 8.

Câu 9.

Câu 10.

SECTION TWO: LEXICO-GRAMMAR (35 points)

Part 1. Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete each of the following sentences. (15,0 points)

Câu 11. Be quiet! The doctor ______ an emergency health check for an elderly patient in the next room.

Câu 12. My sister is really ______ collecting pressed autumn leaves and arranging them into photo albums.

Câu 13. The volunteers dedicated their whole summer vacation to providing warm clothes and books ______ street children.

Câu 14. You ______ wash these fresh vegetables thoroughly before cooking; otherwise, they may cause food poisoning.

Câu 15. The newly painted mural on the school wall was ______ high for the primary students to reach without a ladder.

Câu 16. It was ______ delicious soup that all the homeless people asked for a second bowl.

Câu 17. While my mother was tending the organic vegetable garden, my father ______ birdhouses out of scrap timber.

Câu 18. If you sit too close to the computer screen for hours, you are likely to ______ eye strain and severe headaches.

Câu 19. Many young people are keen on community activities because they want to lend a ______ hand to disadvantaged individuals.

Câu 20. Our youth club ______ hundreds of trees along the riverbanks since the green project ______ last March.

Câu 21. Eating an abundance of green vegetables and staying hydrated will help you keep ______ and maintain clear skin.

Câu 22. Lan prefers doing community service on weekends ______ playing computer games alone at home.

Câu 23. Don't worry about the stray cat you rescued yesterday; our family will ______ good care of it until it recovers.

Câu 24.
- Mark: "Shall we organize a book swap fair to raise funds for disabled children next Saturday?"
- Nick: "______"

Câu 25. Unless the local authorities plant more trees along the streets, the air quality in our neighbourhood ______ considerably worse.

Part 2. Supply the correct form of each word given in brackets to complete each sentence. (5,0 points)

Câu 26. Participating in volunteer work can cultivate a strong sense of ______ among teenagers. (CITIZEN)

Câu 27. Fast food contains a large amount of artificial additives and is extremely ______ to health. (HARM)

Câu 28. Regular physical exercise helps to ______ our muscles and enhance cardiovascular endurance. (STRONG)

Câu 29. The elderly woman thanked the young volunteers ______ for repairing her broken wooden fence. (HEART)

Câu 30. Making paper cranes requires remarkable ______ and artistic creativity. (PATIENT)

Part 3. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense or form. (5,0 points)

Câu 31. Look at those dark clouds! It (pour) ______ with rain in just a few minutes.

Câu 32. Up to now, the charity organization (distribute) ______ over five thousand warm blankets to poor villagers in remote areas.

Câu 33. The community clean-up campaign (commence) ______ at 7:00 a.m. this coming Sunday according to the official schedule.

Câu 34. My parents avoid (eat) ______ processed food because it is high in unhealthy saturated fats and refined sugar.

Câu 35. At this time yesterday morning, we (plant) ______ young saplings in the communal park while the local seniors were sweeping the pathways.

Part 4. Each of the following sentences contains ONE error. Identify the error and correct it. (10,0 points)

Câu 36. Taking regular exercise and eat a balanced diet are essential habits for a long and healthy life.

Câu 37. The project was so complicated for the junior volunteers to complete without proper guidance from their teachers.

Câu 38. Neither of the two clinics in this mountainous district have enough medical supplies to treat the outbreak of flu.

Câu 39. Although suffering from a bad cold, but Tom still took part in the volunteer campaign to clean up the neighbourhood.

Câu 40. He spent two hours to make a delicate wooden model of an ancient sailing ship yesterday afternoon.

SECTION THREE: READING COMPREHENSION (30 points)

Part 1. Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word to complete the following passage. (10,0 points)

In modern society, adopting a wholesome hobby plays a vital role in balancing work and personal life. Engaging in creative pastimes such as painting, gardening, (41)______ crafting not only stimulates cognitive development but also provides an effective escape (42)______ daily stress. When people immerse themselves in an enjoyable activity, their brains release dopamine, a chemical that fosters feelings of contentment and happiness.

(43)______, physical hobbies like cycling, swimming, and martial arts directly enhance bodily well-being. Regular physical exertion keeps the heart healthy, prevents chronic diseases, and improves sleep quality. Unfortunately, an increasing number (44)______ teenagers are currently spending countless hours glued to digital screens, (45)______ often results in sedentary lifestyles and visual fatigue. Health practitioners strongly recommend that adolescents (46)______ limit their screen time and spend more hours outdoors. Joining a sports team or a voluntary club allows teenagers to interact with peers (47)______ share similar passions. In addition to personal health, community-oriented hobbies can bring tangible benefits to society. For instance, participating in local clean-up initiatives or cooking for charity kitchens helps young individuals develop empathy (48)______ civic responsibility. In conclusion, whether an activity is pursued indoors (49)______ outdoors, cultivating positive hobbies remains (50)______ indispensable component of a fulfilling life.

Part 2. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 51 to 60. (10,0 points)

In many major cities across the globe, rapid urbanization and hectic lifestyles have inadvertently created a barrier between humans and the natural environment. To counter this disconnection and promote community well-being, urban gardening projects have emerged as a transformative movement. These green initiatives convert abandoned rooftops, vacant residential plots, and neglected schoolyards into thriving communal gardens where residents of all generations cultivate organic fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants together.

The foremost benefit of urban agriculture lies in the enhancement of public health. By growing their own produce, urban dwellers gain direct access to pesticide-free, nutrient-rich vegetables, which substantially lowers the risk of lifestyle-related ailments like obesity and hypertension. Furthermore, the physical tasks associated with gardening—digging soil, lifting compost bags, and weeding—provide moderate physical exercise equivalent to gym workouts. Working under natural sunlight also stimulates the synthesis of vitamin D, which is pivotal for maintaining sturdy bones and a resilient immune system.

Beyond individual health, collective gardens serve as powerful catalysts for social cohesion. In high-rise apartment complexes where residents rarely know their immediate neighbours, community gardens provide a welcoming, neutral ground for meaningful interaction. Senior citizens willingly impart their traditional farming wisdom to energetic youths, bridging the generation gap and alleviating feelings of loneliness among the elderly. For younger children, participating in sowing seeds and observing plant growth instill patience, environmental stewardship, and a profound appreciation for food production.

From an environmental standpoint, communal gardens act as vital green lungs in concrete-dominated metropolises. Green spaces absorb excessive carbon dioxide, mitigate the urban heat island effect, and offer safe sanctuaries for beneficial insects and songbirds. Rainwater collection systems installed in these gardens also help manage urban storm runoff efficiently. However, maintaining an urban garden is not without obstacles. Gardeners frequently encounter significant challenges, including contaminated soil from past industrial use, restricted access to reliable water supplies, and unstable tenure of land due to commercial property development. Despite these hurdles, the collective dedication of passionate citizens ensures that urban gardening continues to flourish, creating greener, healthier, and more compassionate communities.

Câu 51. What is the primary purpose of the passage?

Câu 52. According to paragraph 1, urban community gardens are established in ______.

Câu 53. The word sturdy in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.

Câu 54. According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a health benefit of urban gardening?

Câu 55. What does the word their in paragraph 3 refer to?

Câu 56. The word cohesion in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.

Câu 57. How do community gardens help bridge the generational divide according to paragraph 3?

Câu 58. The phrase mitigate the urban heat island effect in paragraph 4 most probably means ______.

Câu 59. Which of the following is mentioned in paragraph 4 as an environmental benefit of communal gardens?

Câu 60. Which of the following is mentioned as a major challenge of running urban gardens?

Part 3. Complete the summary below. Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer. (10,0 points)

Urban community gardens transform empty plots and neglected rooftops into productive green spaces, offering multiple advantages to city residents. Firstly, they supply healthy, pesticide-free vegetables and encourage physical activity, which effectively decreases the danger of (61)______ like hypertension and obesity. Secondly, these spaces nurture social harmony by connecting neighbours and relieving (62)______ among senior citizens. From an ecological perspective, communal gardens function as (63)______ by purifying the atmosphere, reducing heat, and handling (64)______ successfully. Nevertheless, urban gardeners still have to cope with severe problems such as polluted ground, limited water, and the (65)______ of land tenure due to property expansion.

SECTION FOUR: WRITING (25 points)

Part 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10,0 points)

Câu 66. My grandfather is always extremely patient when he teaches us how to carve wooden statues.
- My grandfather always shows great ______

Câu 67. The weather was so stormy that the volunteer group could not deliver relief supplies to the flooded village.
- It was such ______

Câu 68. Many adolescents would rather engage in outdoor community activities than stay glued to computer screens.
- Many adolescents prefer ______

Câu 69. The local charity club has collected more than one thousand warm coats for poor children in mountainous areas.
- More than one thousand warm coats ______

Câu 70. If we do not reduce the consumption of fast food, we will suffer from various cardiovascular problems.
- Unless we ______

Câu 71. The box containing donated storybooks is too heavy for the young girl to lift onto the shelf.
- The box containing donated storybooks is not ______

Câu 72. My brother spent three weeks making a miniature bamboo house for his school science exhibition.
- It took ______

Câu 73. The last time our school organized a blood donation drive was eight months ago.
- Our school hasn't ______

Câu 74. You are strictly prohibited from picking rare flowers or trampling on the lawn in the botanical garden.
- You must ______

Câu 75. Because the flood was extraordinarily severe, the rescue team could not reach the isolated hamlet immediately.
- Because of ______

Part 2. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given in brackets. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. You must use between TWO AND FIVE words, including the word given. (5,0 points)

Câu 76. Minh is particularly interested in learning the art of traditional ceramic pottery. (FOND)
- Minh is ______ the art of traditional ceramic pottery.

Câu 77. The community meeting room was not spacious enough to accommodate all fifty volunteers. (TOO)
- The community meeting room was ______ accommodate all fifty volunteers.

Câu 78. The rain was so torrential that the cyclists were unable to continue their journey. (SUCH)
- It was ______ the cyclists were unable to continue their journey.

Câu 79. It is not necessary for you to bring your own gardening tools to the volunteer event tomorrow. (HAVE)
- You ______ bring your own gardening tools to the volunteer event tomorrow.

Câu 80. When did you begin taking up oil painting as a regular hobby? (SINCE)
- How long is ______ taking up oil painting as a regular hobby?

Part 3. Paragraph Writing (10,0 points)

Write a well-organized paragraph (about 120 words) on the following topic:

Why should teenagers participate in community service, and what benefits can they gain from this experience?

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Họ và tên thí sinh: ................................................ Số báo danh: ........................

HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM VÀ THANG ĐIỂM

A. HƯỚNG DẪN CHUNG

- Cán bộ chấm thi chấm đúng theo Hướng dẫn chấm của Ban ra đề.
- Tổng điểm toàn bài thi: 100 điểm. Điểm bài thi được giữ nguyên thang điểm 100 hoặc quy về thang điểm 10 hay 20 tuỳ theo quy định của Hội đồng chấm.
- Thí sinh làm bài theo cách khác nếu đúng ngữ pháp, ngữ nghĩa và hợp lý vẫn cho điểm tối đa theo quy định của từng phần.

B. ĐÁP ÁN VÀ THANG ĐIỂM

SECTION ONE: PHONETICS (10 points)

Mỗi câu chọn đúng được 1,0 điểm.

Giải thích chi tiết:
- Câu 1: D phát âm là /t/ (/kʊkt/); các từ còn lại đuôi -ed phát âm là /ɪd/ (/dəʊˈneɪtɪd/, /prəˈvaɪdɪd/, /ˈneɪkɪd/ - trường hợp tính từ đặc biệt).
- Câu 2: B phát âm là /s/ (/krɑːfts/); các từ còn lại đuôi -s phát âm là /z/ (/ˌvɒlənˈtɪəz/, /ˈmɒdlz/, /ˈɔːfnz/).
- Câu 3: A phát âm là /ɪ/ hoặc /ʌ/ (/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/); các từ còn lại âm "ou" phát âm là /aʊ/ (/ˈθaʊznd/, /əˈmaʊnt/, /raʊnd/).
- Câu 4: D phát âm là /ə/ (/ˈtɔːtəs/); các từ còn lại âm "oi" phát âm là /ɔɪ/ (/ˈtɔɪlət/, /ˈpɔɪzənəs/, /əˈpɔɪnt/).
- Câu 5: B phát âm là /tʃ/ (/ˈtʃærəti/); các từ còn lại âm "ch" phát âm là /k/ (/ˈkærəktə/, /ˈkemɪst/, /skuːl/).
- Câu 6: A trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2 (/dəʊˈneɪt/); các từ còn lại trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 1 (/ˈbæləns/, /ˈsʌnbɜːn/, /ˈhɒbi/).
- Câu 7: C trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 1 (/ˈsʌfə/); các từ còn lại trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2 (/prəˈtekt/, /rɪˈdjuːs/, /pəˈfɔːm/).
- Câu 8: A trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 3 (/ˌvɒlənˈtɪə/); các từ còn lại trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 1 (/ˈeksəsaɪz/, /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/, /ˈeldəli/).
- Câu 9: D trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 3 (/ˌvedʒəˈteəriən/); các từ còn lại trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2 (/kəˈmjuːnəti/, /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/, /fəˈtɒɡrəfi/).
- Câu 10: C trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 3 (/ˌbenɪˈfɪʃl/); các từ còn lại trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2 (/njuːˈtrɪʃəs/, /trəˈdɪʃənl/, /ɪˈsenʃl/).

SECTION TWO: LEXICO-GRAMMAR (35 points)

Part 1 (15 câu × 1,0 điểm = 15,0 điểm)

Giải thích chi tiết:
- Câu 11: B (Dấu hiệu "Be quiet!" chỉ hành động đang diễn ra tại thời điểm nói -> thì Hiện tại tiếp diễn).
- Câu 12: A (Cấu trúc "keen on + V-ing": yêu thích, say mê).
- Câu 13: C (Cấu trúc "provide something for somebody": cung cấp cái gì cho ai).
- Câu 14: B (must mang tính bắt buộc/cần thiết cao vì nếu không làm sẽ bị ngộ độc thực phẩm).
- Câu 15: D (Cấu trúc "too + adj + for sb to V": quá đến mức không thể).
- Câu 16: C (Cấu trúc "such + a/an + adj + N (đếm được số ít) + that...").
- Câu 17: C (Hai hành động diễn ra song song trong quá khứ với "while": Quá khứ tiếp diễn).
- Câu 18: C (Collocation: "develop eye strain / symptoms / illnesses": mắc phải, phát triển triệu chứng).
- Câu 19: A (Idiom: "lend/give sb a helping hand": giúp đỡ ai một tay).
- Câu 20: B (Mệnh đề chính dùng Hiện tại hoàn thành với "since", mệnh đề sau "since" dùng Quá khứ đơn).
- Câu 21: A (Collocation: "keep fit": giữ dáng, duy trì thể trạng khỏe mạnh).
- Câu 22: C (Cấu trúc "prefer V-ing to V-ing": thích làm việc gì hơn việc gì).
- Câu 23: A (Collocation: "take good care of": chăm sóc chu đáo).
- Câu 24: B (Đáp lại một lời gợi ý làm việc thiện nguyện một cách nhiệt tình).
- Câu 25: B (Câu điều kiện loại 1 với "Unless" = "If... not", mệnh đề chính chia tương lai đơn "will become").

Part 2. Word Formation (5 câu × 1,0 điểm = 5,0 điểm)

Part 3. Verb Tenses and Forms (5 câu × 1,0 điểm = 5,0 điểm)

Part 4. Error Identification and Correction (5 câu × 2,0 điểm = 10,0 điểm)
Mỗi câu: Tìm đúng lỗi được 1,0 điểm; sửa đúng lỗi được 1,0 điểm.

SECTION THREE: READING COMPREHENSION (30 points)

Part 1. Open Cloze Test (10 câu × 1,0 điểm = 10,0 điểm)

Part 2. Reading Comprehension (10 câu × 1,0 điểm = 10,0 điểm)

Giải thích chi tiết:
- Câu 51: B (Bài đọc trình bày các lợi ích về sức khoẻ, xã hội, môi trường và thách thức của vườn cộng đồng đô thị).
- Câu 52: C (Thông tin ở đoạn 1: "...convert abandoned rooftops, vacant residential plots, and neglected schoolyards...").
- Câu 53: B (Từ "sturdy" = strong: bền vững, chắc khoẻ; "sturdy bones": xương chắc khoẻ).
- Câu 54: C (Bài viết chỉ nêu "lowers the risk of lifestyle-related ailments", không đề cập việc chữa khỏi vĩnh viễn mọi bệnh mãn tính).
- Câu 55: D ("their traditional farming wisdom" -> "their" thay thế cho "Senior citizens").
- Câu 56: B ("cohesion" = unity: sự gắn kết, đoàn kết cộng đồng).
- Câu 57: B (Thông tin đoạn 3: "Senior citizens willingly impart their traditional farming wisdom to energetic youths...").
- Câu 58: A ("mitigate" = làm dịu, giảm bớt nhiệt độ gay gắt của hiệu ứng đảo nhiệt đô thị).
- Câu 59: B (Thông tin đoạn 4: "...and offer safe sanctuaries for beneficial insects and songbirds").
- Câu 60: B (Thông tin đoạn 4: "...and unstable tenure of land due to commercial property development").

Part 3. Summary Completion (5 câu × 2,0 điểm = 10,0 điểm)

SECTION FOUR: WRITING (25 points)

Part 1. Sentence Transformation (10 câu × 1,0 điểm = 10,0 điểm)

Part 2. Sentence Completion with Given Words (5 câu × 1,0 điểm = 5,0 điểm)

Part 3. Paragraph Writing (10,0 điểm)

Bảng tiêu chí chấm đoạn văn:

Bài viết tham khảo (125 words):

Participating in community service offers numerous profound benefits that contribute significantly to a teenager's personal growth. First and foremost, engaging in voluntary activities such as cleaning public parks or tutoring disadvantaged children helps adolescents develop a deep sense of empathy and civic responsibility. By actively interacting with underprivileged individuals, teenagers learn to appreciate their own lives and become more compassionate citizens. Furthermore, community work serves as a practical environment where young people can hone vital interpersonal skills, including teamwork, problem-solving, and communication. These hands-on experiences not only boost their self-confidence but also enrich their curriculum vitae for future academic pursuits. In conclusion, doing community service is truly an invaluable experience that shapes teenagers into mature, well-rounded, and responsible members of society.

Lưu ý chấm phần Writing:
- Nếu bài viết ngắn hơn 80 từ hoặc dài hơn 160 từ: trừ 1,0 điểm về tiêu chí bố cục.
- Chấp nhận các câu viết lại đúng ngữ pháp, diễn đạt tương đương nhưng hợp lý.