ĐỀ THI HỌC KÌ 1 – ĐỀ SỐ 4

MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 8 GLOBAL SUCCESS

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Exercise 1. Listen and choose the correct picture.

1. What’s the weather like this morning?

A B C
2. Where are Nick’s shoes now?

A B C
3. Who’s going to the shops with Daisy?

A B C
4. What’s inside the cage?

A B C
5. How old is Sally’s grandmother?

A B C
Exercise 2. Listen and write.
 Please look for: sports bag
Name of child: Daisy (6) ………………………..….
Colour of bag: (7) ……………………………..…….
The bag was: next to (8) ……………………………
Inside the bag was: a (9) …………………………………..
Child’s address: (10) ………………………. Top Street
Exercise 3. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
11. A. wood B. moon C. cool D. soon
12. A. girl B. game C. village D. garden
Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C or D that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress.
13. A. understand B. experience C. interact D. afternoon
14. A. staple B. impact C. revive D. tribal
Exercise 5. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
15. In his free time, he is _______ about messaging friends.
A. fond B. keen C. crazy D. interested
16. It’s ______ time, so the villagers are busy cutting and gathering their crops.
A. festival B. harvest C. growing D. planting
17. Going out for breakfast has become a common _________ in this city.
A. tradition B. lifestyle C. hobby D. practice
18. _____ clothes do minority people wear to Bac Ha Sunday Fair?
A. When B. What C. How D. Where
19. It takes me more than ________ hour to drive from my house to the city centre.
A. a B. an C. the D. x
20. If we eat more vegetables and fruit every day, we _______ healthy.
A. will be B. are C. be D. will
21. Nhi: “What do you think about traditional games?” - Minh: “___________”
A. Yes, I don’t like it. B. I think I can.
C. I think it’s very interesting. D. I don’t think so.
22. Lam: “Do you fancy going out for a drink?” - Phong: “____________”
A. I usually drink tea. B. Sure, thanks
C. Why are you asking? D. No, I prefer coffee.
23. Unless you ______ all of my questions, I can’t do anything to help you.
A. answered B. answer C. would answer D. are answering
24. The tribal women know how to __________ these threads into nice hats.
A. weave B. practice C. celebrate D. leisurely
25. Mr Nam _________ to the countryside next month.
A. go B. has gone C. went D. will go
Exercise 6. Choose the correct word for each of the gaps to complete the text.
Each country has its own special traditions and customs just as individuals have their own (26) _____ and
daily routines. Many people find it difficult to get used to the customs of another country (27) ____ they go
abroad. For example, in some Asian countries, people do not usually finish everything on their plates, because
it is a (28) _____ that they have not had enough to eat. Visitors from the West find it difficult to (29) ______
used to this, because they usually eat everything up to show that they liked it. When an Asian host sees their
(30) _____ plates, he usually assumes that they want more.
26. A. habits B. fashions C. styles D. practices
27. A. where B. after C. when D. why
28. A. symbol B. icon C. warning D. sign
29. A. make B. get C. maintain D. look
30. A. clear B. empty C. vacant D. blank
Exercise 7. Read the text carefully and choose the best answer.
In Viet Nam, a market is a trading place, but many markets are not only about buying and selling things. They
reflect the life of the community. A traditional market is a social gathering point for people of all ages and it
is a new and exciting experience for children, a trading place for local craftsmen, and a chance for young
people to meet. People go to the traditional market not only to buy and sell things but also to eat, drink, play
games, and socialize. For example, if you go to Sa Pa Market, which is the highlands in the north of Viet Nam,
you can see people wearing their nicest clothes and spending all day long at the market. They buy things, play
the flute, dance, and sing. This is also a time to meet, make friends or look for lovers. That is why this kind of
gathering is also called "Love Market”. Some other countryside markets in the Mekong Delta are held on
boats. Most of the goods are sold at a floating market. The most exciting time is in the early morning when
boats arrive loaded up with agricultural products.
31. In Viet Nam, all markets are ______________.
A. only trading places B. only about buying things
C. only about selling things D. not only about buying and selling things
32. A traditional market is a social gathering point for ______________.
A. young people B. people of all ages
C. local craftsmen D. children
33. What can people do at the traditional market?
A. Sell and buy things only.
B. Buy and sell things, eat, drink and play games.
C. Buy things and eat.
D. Buy and sell things, eat, drink, play games and socialize.
34. What do the ethnic people who go to Sa Pa Market do?
A. They wear their nicest clothes, buy things, play the flute, dance and sing.
B. They ride on a horse and sing.
C. They drink a lot of wine and dance.
D. They buy the nicest clothes at the market and look for lovers.
35. Some of the markets in the Mekong Delta are held ___are called floating markets.
A. along the roads B. on the paddy fields
C. on boats D. in the morning
Exercise 8. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning.
36. My younger brother enjoys doing puzzles.
=> My younger brother is ___________________________________________.
37. Mr Smith is a more careful driver than his wife.
=> Mr Smith drives ________________________________________________.
38. Unless we leave now, we will miss the first bus.
=> If we don’t ____________________________________________________.
39. He wanted to prepare for the exam. He turned off his mobile phone.
=> He wanted ___________________________________________________. (therefore)
40. I like playing sports better than surfing the net.
=> I prefer ______________________________________________________.

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 ĐỀ THI HỌC KÌ 1 – ĐỀ SỐ 5
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 8 GLOBAL SUCCESS

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Exercise 1. Listen to five short conversations and choose the correct answer.
1. What did the doctor tell Richard to do?

2. What’s the matter with Richard now?

3. What does Richard ask his mother for?

4. What homework has Richard got to do?

A. History/ Maths B. Maths/ English C. English/ History
5. When is Richard going to go back to school?

Exercise 2. Listen and complete the following questions.

GUITAR LESSONS
Name of music school: The Stage Music School
Where: (6) next to the _____________
Address: (7) ____________ London Street
Day of lesson: (8) _______________________
Name of teacher: (9) Mr. ___________________
 Teacher’s telephone number: (10) _______________________
Exercise 3. 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.
11. A. keep B. know C. kitchen D. keen
12. A. return B. future C. picture D. culture
Exercise 4. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the other three in each question.
13. A. accept B. costume C. follow D. mention
14. A. diversity B. intelligent C. generation D. apparently
Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
15. She worked hard, _______she passed the exam easily.
A. so B. because C. if D. although
16. We often post many questions to discuss on a/an _______after school.
A. forum B. market C. club D. office
17. If you ________ the letter today, It'll arrive tomorrow.
A. send B. to send C. sending D. sends
18. The xoe dance is a ______ dance of the Thai in Viet Nam.
A. folk B. national C. special D. international
19. Mr. Buong is old customer and honest man.
A. an – the B. the – an C. an – an D. the – the
20.______, we hold the winter festival on the 15 of December in lunar calendar.
A. Custom B. Traditionally C. In the past D. In the future
21. “We‘re going on a trip to Ha Long Bay next week.” “ Really? _______!”
A. Good luck B. Have a nice time C. It’s your pleasure D. Take your time
22. “How about fixing the dripping faucet.” - “__________”
A. We will. B. Good idea! C. Yes, please. D. I’m afraid not.
Exercise 6. Read the passage and mark A, B, C, or D indicate the correct word or phrasal that best fits
blanks.
Each country has its own special traditions and customs just as individual have their own (23)
______________ and daily routines. Many people find it difficult to get used to the customs of another country
(24) ______________ they go abroad. For example, in some Asian countries, people do not usually finish
everything or their plates, because it is a (25) ______________ that they have not had enough to eat. Visitors
from the West find it difficult to (26) ______________ used to this, because they usually eat everything up to
show that they liked it. When an Asian host sees their (27) ______________ plates, he usually assumes that
they want more.
23. A. habits B. fashions C. styles D. practices
24. A. where B. after C. when D. why
25. A. symbol B. icon C. warning D. sign
26. A. make B. get C. maintain D. look
27. A. clear B. empty C. vacant D. blank
Exercise 7. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
There is an ethnic group living in Ha Long Bay which is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Quang Ninh
province, in the northeast of Viet Nam. It has got over 1,600 islands and islets. Among the many ancient
fishing villages in Ha Long Bay, only Cua Van floating village remains. All the houses and buildings in the
village float on huge wooden rafts.
The villagers spend their days fishing and looking after the sea life. Then they sail to the mainland to trade
their fish for things like food, drinking water or clothes. Most children go to floating schools and then spend
the rest of then time learning important skills like swimming and fishing. They also help out their parents as
much as they can. Then lifestyle may seem strange to many people, but it’s so wonderful to live among such
natural beauty and know you are protecting it. The villagers are able to help preserve their beautiful bay
because they live directly on the water.
28. The passage is mainly about___________
A. How Ha Long Bay became a UNESCO World Heritage.
B. The beauty of nature in Ha Long Bay.
C. The life of people in Cua Van ancient village.
D. The geographical features of Ha Long Bay.
29. The word “they” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to____________.
A. the houses B. the villagers C. the builders D. the schools
30. According to the passage, the villagers’ lifestyle may seem ___________ to many people.
A. strange B. dangerous C. tiring D. boring
31. The villagers not only fish but also _________ the sea life.
A. damage B. pollute C. look at D. look after
32. According to the passage, which statements is NOT true?
A. Ha Long Bay has above 1,600 islands and islets.
B. Because of floating life, children in Cua Van floating village don’t go to school.
C. The children try to help their parents.
D. The villagers have preserved their beautiful bay.
Exercise 8. Find out the mistake in each following sentence.
33. Lan often goes to school by bus, but today she goes on foot.
A B C D
34. His family was very poor, because he had to work for a company.
 A B C D
Exercise 9. Rewrite the following sentences as directed (using the suggested words) so that the meanings
stay the same.
35. Jack has a new laptop; however, he never logs on his account on the Facebook.
Although __________________________________.
36. The white car is cheaper than the black car
The black car is _____________________________.
37. Plant more trees and we will have fresh air.
If we _____________________________________.
38. Mono is fond of admiring the flowers in my garden.
Mono likes__________________________________.
39. They want to chase away bad luck and pray for a lucky new year.
They enjoy __________________________________.
40. The Vietnamese decorate their houses with plants and trees.
The Vietnamese use plants and __________________.
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37. Lily/ in/ explosion/ was/ when/ the/ reading/ happened./ library/ the
=> ______________________________________
Rewrite the sentences without changing their meanings.
38. If we don't stop illegal pet trade, many animals will be endangered.
=> Unless_______________________________________.
39. My parents don't like living in the city because there's too much traffic.
=> My parents hate_______________________________.
40. Don't use your car too much, or you'll make the air more polluted.
=> If you ______________________________________.

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