Name: ………………

Class:………………………..
THE FIRST-TERM TEST REVISION GRADE 8 ( 2024 – 2025)
FRIENDS PLUS 8
I. PRONUNCIATION
A. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
Câu 1. A. crystal B. island C. waste D. insect
Câu 2. A. teenage B. beach C. leave D. ocean
Câu 3. A. insect B. save C. use D. waste
Câu 4. A. hungry B. pollute C. function D. coconut
Câu 5. A. ocean B. Facific C. cycle D. surface
Câu 6. A. dive B. climb C. idea D. distance
Câu 7. A. nation B. feature C. nature D. adventure
Câu 8. A. cave B. valley C. wave D. volcano
Câu 9. A functiσn B. future C. question D. nature
Câu 10. A. stopped B. reduced C. underlined D. stressed
Câu 11. A. wave B. danger C. label D. yacht
Câu 12. A. bite B. club C. climb D. label
Câu 13. A dived B. decided C. wanted D. needed
Câu 14.A. climbed B. saved C. cycled D. pronounced
B. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
Câu 1. A. pesticide B. coconut C. plantation D. skydiving
Câu 2. A. inspiration B. automatic C. evaporation D. ecological
Câu 3. A. damage B. reduce C. convince D. afford
Câu 4. A. ingredient B. aluminum C. disadvantage D. European
Câu 5. A. volcano B. quantity C. continue D. adventure
Câu 6. A. technique B. mountain C. teenager D. desert
Câu 7. A. extreme B. forest C. journey D. crystal
Câu 8: A. evaporate B. Antarctica C. variety D. inspiration
Câu 9. A. protein B. insect C. minute D. resource
Câu 10. A. premium B. condition C. develop D. banana
Câu 11. A. typical B. newspaper C. canyon D. underground
Câu 12. A. caterpillar B. spectacular C. participate D. Australia

IL. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each question.
Câu 1. Have you ever dreamt…………….. travelling to all kinds of exotic locations around the world?
A. on B. with C. for D. of
Câu 2. In 2018, Gary Hunt, an elite sports diver, dived………………………..a27-metre-high cliff into Lake
Lucerne, Switzerland.
A. over B. through C. off D. around
Câu 3. As a travel blogger, Liz makes a lot of great travel videos as she…………….. her journey around the
world.
A. ways with B. carries on C. leaves behind D. slope off
Câu 4. You can see how water vapour………….. into small drops if you look at your glass of water on a hot
day.
A. liquefies B. condenses C. solidifies D. evaporates
5. Tourists can discover the underwater world by going……………………..
A. scuba-diving B. mountain climbing C. skydiving D. bungee jumping
Câu 6. In 2005, Jack set off on an……………… journey which lasted for around 15 years. He travelled to
many fascinating places around the world.
A. epic B. exotic C. extreme D. enormous
Câu 7. That's the shop…………….. I bought my ski equipment.
A. what B. when C. which D. where
Câu 8. My parents ………………..the house all day, so they are feeling tired now.
A. cleaned B. will be cleaning C. have cleaned D. have been cleaning
Câu 9. Would you rather………………. Cát Tiên National Park or a rainforest?
A. explore B. to explore C. exploring D. explored
Câu 10. Lisa: " ……………..”
Nick: "I've just got back from an adventure holiday in Zambia."
A. Good luck with upcoming exams! B. It was good to see you again.
C. Have you ever been here? D. What have you been up to?
Câu 11. Phong Nha Cave is a natural cave……………… a volume of 85,754m.
A. in B. for C. with D. into
Câu 12. Although Nam had an interesting solo trip around Viet Nam, he found it hard to………. his friends
and family.
A. stay with B. leave behind C. stop off D. carry on
Câu 13. A desert is a large area covered with sand or rocks, and with very little………………
A. evaporation B. solidification C. precipitation D. liquefication
Câu 14. "Can you think of an …………… destination to visit next summer vacation?"
"The Maldives?"
A. extreme B. exotic C. excited D. exhausting
Câu 15. ………………on Bella's blog have been paying for her trip to the Galapagos Islands.
A. Advances B. Additions C. Adjectives D. Adverts
Câu 16. Running 250 kilometres through the dunes of the Gobi Desert is part of a……….. desert challenge
in the Gobi March.
A. four-race B. four-races C. four-raced D. four-racing
Câu 17. The team are celebrating their victory because they have……….. won the tournament.
A. yet B. just C. still D. not
Câu 18. We………………… Argentina a couple of times.
A. visited B. was visiting C. have visited D. have been visiting
Câu 19. Johnny…………………… a lot over the last few weeks.
A. did B. does C. has done D. has been doing
Câu 20. Daisy: "I have got exams all weeks." - Dean: " ……………”
A. Wasn't it good? B. What about you? C. That sounds great. D. Good luck with that.
Câu 21. The table shows the……… of waste production in 6 different countries over a 20-year period.
A. majority B. number C. amount D. quality
Câu 22. …………….. average, an American resident produces about 4.5 pounds per day and most of it is
comprised of recyclable items.
A. In B. On C. At D. With
Câu 23. Most of South Africans are skipping meals because they simply cannot……….. to buy food.
A. save B. help C. spend D. afford
Câu 24. I have just……………… a small bite out of the slice of pizza. It's quite savoury.
A. taken B. gotten C. driven D. written
Câu 25. Plastic bags do not biodegrade so they can…………………. the environment.
A. damage B. kill C. waste D. save
Câu 26. Could I have………………….. of butter, please?
A. a few B. a bit C. a more D. a lots
Câu 27. We didn't spend………………. money on Christmas presents.
A. few B. little C. many D. much
Câu 28. I am OK,……………?
A. am not I B. am I C. aren't I D. are I
Câu 29. People are not protecting Mother Earth,……………..?
A. are they B. aren't they C. is it D. isn't it
Câu 30. Scott: "What do you think of these pearl earrings?" Nina: "………………. .”
A. They are rings B. It’s real gold C. Get these ones then D. Nice, they are mom’s style
Câu 31. This is a(n)…………… kettle that switches itself off when it boils.
A. automatic B. secondhand C. multifunctional D. homemade
Câu 32. I'm afraid there aren't……………… for everyone.
A. enough desserts B. desserts enough C. too much desserts D. much desserts
Câu 33. Do you know how much energy a…………….. panel produces?
A. sun B. sunny C. solar D. non - solar
Câu 34. …………..rubbish does your restaurant throw away every day?
A. How many B. How much C. How little D. How often
Câu 35. There are……….. of children in the world who don't have food and warm clothes.
A. a million B. one million C. million D. millions
Câu 35. This isn't a good idea for recycling,………………?
A. is this B. isn't this C. is it D. isn't it
Câu 37. You shouldn't buy things you don't need,…………….?
A. do you B. don't you C. should you D. shouldn't you
Câu 38. Ian has had……………….. headaches already because of the stress.
A. a few B. few C. a little D. little
Câu 39. The story is short…………….. for us to read in one hour.
A. so B. enough C. such D. too
Câu 40. Julia: " …………………………"-Alex: "I'll get you one for your birthday."
A . I want a bad made with recycled packets. B. I can buy the bag online.
C. Those aren't sweet packets. D. Don't worry. I won't forget.
Câu 41. What's the longest time you've been……………. from home?
A. on B. into C. away D. out of
Câu 42. Coconut oil for hair is a really…………….. item for ladies.
A. should-have B. can-have C. must-have D. may-have
Câu 43. We ……………in Egypt to visit Abu Simbel temples.
A. carried on B. stopped off C. sailed around D. hiking across
Câu 44. The next talk show will be about how to inspire others to……………. their dreams.
A. take B. run C. see D. live
Câu 45. The permanent ……….to environmental pollution lies in purification of human conscience.
A. news B. advantage C. ecology D. solution
Câu 46. The idea of eating insects is not new. In fact, Asian and African people…………….. do.
A. already B. just C. yet D. still
Câu 47. Have you been speaking……………….. Japanese recently?
A. a lot B. a lot of C. lot of D. lots
Câu 48. How……….. equipment do we need for underwater hockey?
A. much B. many C. little D. few
B . never did
Câu 49. Barbara………. a parachute jump because she is scared that she'll be unable to open the parachute.
A. has never done B. never did C. has never been doing D. never do
Câu 50. Jason: "Have we got any peaches?"- Bean: "………………”
A. I want to make a cake. B. There are three in the bowl.
C. How about eggs? D. What do you think?
Câu 51. This chapter deals mainly……………….. food security and agricultural development in sub-
Saharan Africa.
A. to B. for C. with D. about
Câu 52. Rachel Ridley enjoys her own…………. when she is travelling, but she is still looking for partners
to join her journey around the world.
A. company B. factory C. pharmacy D. bakery
Câu 53. You'd better have a shower………………… a bath to reduce the amount of water you waste.
A. in case of B. because of C. in spite of D. instead of
Câu 54. ……………….form when wind blows sand into a sheltered area behind an obstacle.
A. Valleys B. Dunes C. Caves D. Falls
Câu 55. One of the main advantages of underground…………… is that less space is required to achieve the
same level of productivity.
A. farm B. farms C. farmer D. farming
Câu 56. Jennifer …………………the bedroom. It looks lovely.
A. has been redecorating B. has redecorated C. is going to redecorate D. is redecorating
Câu 57. You are interested in protecting the environment,…………………?
A. aren't you B. are you C. do you D. don't you
Câu 58. Don't forget to check the fridge,……………………. ?
A. shall we B. do you C. is it D. will you
Câu 59. Phoenix: " ……………."-Mandy: "Let's get that one, then."
A. It's only $30. B. I've been busy. C. I love it, too. D. How much is it?

III. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage.
1-Since its introduction in the late 19th century, football has become increasingly (23)……….. in Viet
Nam and it is being played by thousands of Vietnamese people on a daily basis. It is a ball game which
involves (24) ………… the ball into the opponent's goal with any part of the body (25) …………..the hands
and arms. In recent years, the country has enjoyed a significant amount of success, with the national
football team (26) ………the final of the regional championships.
Children also love playing football in their free time. It's a great sport for kids (27)…………. just want to
participate in a team sport, but who may not already have a high (28)……………….of fitness and skills..
Câu 23. A. famous B. well-known C. popular D. fascinated
Câu 24. A. pass B. to pass C. passing D. not to pass
Câu 25. A. other B. apart C. despite D. except
Câu 26. A. going B. reaching C. arriving D. taking
Câu 27. A. who B. which C. where D. what
Câu 28. A. stage B. level C. phase D. point

2-As a sensation-seeker, I had (23)…………… of exploring the world's largest cave, Sơn Đoòng Cave.
It was on a six- not until last year that my dream came true. After the graduation ceremony, I decided to set
(24)……………. day adventure tour to the cave.
Upon my arrival in Đồng Hới City, I was picked up by a travel agent and then taken to a bungalow in
Phong Nha. Together with other guests (25)…………. joined the expedition, I attended a safety briefing
session so that we could understand the nature of the adventure. The journey really started on the second
day. After entering the cave, I was (26) by its spectacular views with enormous cave formations slowly
appearing in front of my eyes.
The highlight of the journey was the visit to the Garden of Edam at Doline 2. I could have a bird's-eye (27)
…………of the entire forest with a variety of flora and fauna found nowhere else on Earth.
It is not much to say that the journey to Sơn Đoòng Cave was the adventure of a (28)………. I had a lot of
fun admiring the breathtaking scenery and learned how to protect the environment by strictly observing
the regulations.
Câu 23. A. drawn B. dropped C. driven D. dreamt
Câu 24. A. in B. on C. up D. off
Câu 25. A. which B. whom C. who D. when
Câu 26. A. excited B. stunned C. frightened D. interested
Câu 27. A. view B. sight C. glimpse D. gaze
Câu 28. A. lifespan B. lifetime C. lifelong D. long life
3- Wind-up radio: I bought it last week. As a green consumer, I love this idea because there is (23)……….
need for batteries. All you need is wind this radio up for one minute and you will listen for twenty
minutes. Also, I find it easy to tune to the station I want to hear. However, the biggest (24)……….. is that its
rubber cover easily wears (25) ……………. . The company should deal with it soon or customers will
choose a better brand.
Water-powered clock: If you like durable goods, this clock is a must-have item. I bought it eight years ago,
but it still works. It just stopped (26)……………… last week. I emptied it, filled it with some tap water and
shook it around a little. Then, it worked just like a new one. What impresses me is that the clock is made
(27)……………………. recycled materials, so it's a bit more expensive than a normal one. In my
(28)……………… , the price is acceptable and it's a great gift for your best friends!
Câu 23. A. no B. not C. any D. none
Câu 24. A. destruction B. advantage C. solution D. disadvantage
Câu 25. A. on B. off C. out D. away
Câu 26. A. doing B. taking C. working D. bringing
Câu 27. A. of B. into C. from D. up
Câu 28. A. thought B. view C. thinking D. vision

4- Over the last few years, "green" consumers (23)…………… widely used biodegradable plastic bags
instead of traditional ones in (24)………… to deal (25)…………… the problem of white pollution. Does this
craze really cause (26)…………… harm to the environment? Unfortunately, this is not always the case. It is
because these bags, although made from (27) …………….. plastics, can easily be degraded only when
temperature, humidity and soil quality reach certain levels. (28) ……………, this condition can be
controlled just in the laboratory, not always in reality.
Câu 23. A. do B. did C. have D. had
Câu 24. A. aim B. goal C. purpose D. order
Câu 25. A. at B. to C. for D. with
Câu 26. A. bad B. strong C. little D. serious
Câu 27. A. high-tech B. recycled C. automatic D. genetic
Câu 28. A. However B. Therefore C. Moreover D. Contrast

5-Technology has become an (23)…………… part of our lives and has given us significant advantages.
Social media is typical of a high-tech product. It (24)………… a platform for businesses to build their
brands and engage with customers. Through social networking sites (25)……….. Facebook and TikTok,
many companies find it easy to promote their products and convince their users to make a (26)…………….
Moreover, online platforms allow them to get valuable feedback so (27)………….. they can improve their
products and services. Lastly, using social media helps companies stay competitive in the current market
by reaching a wider (28)………………
Câu 23. A. useful B. integral C. irrelevant D. impossible
Câu 24. A. offers B. supplies C. provides D. affords
Câu 25. A. with B. for C. as D. like
Câu 26. A. bargain B. discount C. coupon D. purchase
Câu 27. A. that B. as to C. long D. if
Câu 28. A. spectator B. reviewer C. audience D. publicity
6-With the hope of replacing animal skins and saving natural (23) ………that are running out, Alberto
Volcan, an Italian inventor, (24)………. up with the idea of creating an eco-friendly material, that is, apple
leather. Unlike synthetic material made from (25)………… fuels, apple leather is a bio-based material
coated onto a cotton and polyester canvas. The resultant fabric is durable but soft, (26) ………….is perfect
for hardwearing small accessories.
What makes apple leather special is that it is made from the apple waste. In most cases, the apple pomace
and peel in the fruit juice and confectionery industry ends (27)………….. in landfills. Recycling the waste
(28)……………. The CO2 impact significantly compared to artificial leather.
Câu 23. A. colours B. measures C. resources D. ingredients
Câu 24. A. put B. came C. threw D. went
Câu 25. A. fossil B. nature C. solar D. gasoline
Câu 26. A. that B. which C. what D. why
Câu 27. A. up B. by C. off D. with
Câu 28. A. reuses B. resumes C. renews D. reduces

IV. Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences.
Câu 1. through the dunes/competitors have/ of the desert. / In the challenge, / to run 250 kilometres

Câu 2. done? / What's/journey/you've ever/the longest

Câu 3. in Viet Nam./ gradually become popular / an individual sport/Running a marathon is / which has

Câu 4. waves in the Atlantic ocean/off the beaches / some of the world's biggest / of Ireland and Portugal. /
Surfers can ride

Câu 5. made from recycled material. / ideal platforms/home-made products / Social media provides / to sell

Câu 6. The production of/won't pollute/will it?/the air, /high-tech devices

Câu 7. are now living/One-fifth of/in Africa/in hunger. / the population

Câu 8. a great source of protein / as much space / and they don't need / Insects are / or water as farm
animals.

Câu 9. minimize the effects / that measures / of global warming. / It's important / be taken to

Câu 10. an exploratory expedition/It's/up the Amazon./my dream / to go on

V. Rewrite
A. Question Tags – Câu hỏi đuôi
Câu 1. Does air pollution make you worried?
→ Air pollution…………………………………….
Câu 2. Do good marks make him happy?
→ Good marks makes…………………………………….
Câu 3. Does she have lunch with you?
→ She has…………………………………….
Câu 4. Can you play chess?
→ You can…………………………………….
Câu 5. Should we protect our environment ?
→ We should…………………………………….
Câu 6. Will Minh go mountain climbing this summer?
→ Minh will…………………………………….
Câu 7. Is that your book?
That's…………………………………….

B. Use relative clause – Mệnh đề quan hệ

Câu 8. Rugby is a ball game. It is popular in New Zealand.
→Rugby is…………………………………….
Câu 9. The man is her father. You met him last week.
The man…………………………………….
Câu 10. Zoe likes the blue T-shirt. My sister is wearing it.
Zoe likes…………………………………….
Câu 11.Show me the new hats. You bought them last night. S
Show me…………………………………….
Câu 12. That is a company. It produces rings.
That is…………………………………….
Câu 13. The children were attracted by the show. It was performed so many.
The children…………………………………….
Câu 14. My best friend can compose songs. Ly sings folk songs very well.
→…………………………………….
Câu 15. Tet is a festival. Tet often happens in late January or early February.
→ Tet is…………………………………….

C....in order to + V1.../... so that + S + can, can't, could, couldn't + V1...

Câu 16. I'm studying hard. I want to keep pace with my classmates.
I'm…………………………………….
Câu 17. Alice prepares her lessons carefully. She wants to get high marks in class.
Alice prepares…………………………………….
Câu 18. She studied hard. She wanted to enter a good university.
She studied…………………………………….
Câu 19. We put rubbish the right places. We want to keep the environment clean.
We put…………………………………….

D. Rewrite: Using present continuous

Câu 20. I have learnt English for 5 years.
I have been …………………………………….
Câu 21. We have played chess since 8 a.m
We have been…………………………………….
Câu 22. The students have done their homework for 3 hours.
The students have been…………………………………….
Câu 23. Lan has written the essay since 3 p.m.
Lan has been…………………………………….
Câu 24. People have destroyed the environment recently.
People have been…………………………………….
Câu 25.She has waited for you all day.
She has been…………………………………….
Câu 26. They have travelled since last October.
They have been…………………………………….
Câu 27. I've decorated the house this summer.
I've been…………………………………….

Word form
Câu 1. The ………………….of natural habitats is a major concern for environmentalists. (destroy)
Câu 2. The………………… effects of pollution on the environment are a major concern. (destroy)
Câu 3. The storm………………… damaged many homes and buildings. (destruction)
Câu 4. The salesperson spoke………………… and convinced me to buy the product. (persuade)
Câu 5. He tried to……….. his friend to join him on the hike, but she wasn't interested. (persuasive)
Câu 6. Advertising is a powerful tool for……………..(persuade)
Câu 7. The speaker was very ………………and convinced many people to support the cause. (persuade)
Câu 8. Wearing sunscreen is a ………………. measure against skin damage from the sun. (protect)
Câu 9. We must take steps to ……………….. endangered species and their habitats. (protection)
Câu 10. The ………….of wildlife and natural habitats is crucial for the survival of many species. (protect)
Câu 11. The mother held her child……………. to keep her safe from harm. (protective)
Câu 12. It is important to properly dispose of hazardous waste to prevent it from…………………..the
environment. (pollution)
Câu 13. Air and water…………. are major problems in many cities. (pollute)
Câu 14. The river was heavily………….. with industrial waste. (pollution)
Câu 15. The city has plans to…………… a new park for the community to enjoy. (development)
Câu 16. Economic……………… is important for the growth of a country. (developer)
Câu 17. …………………concerns are becoming increasingly important in today's world. (environment)
Câu 18. We must take care of our …………….to ensure a sustainable future. (environmental)
Câu 19. We must act……………….. to reduce our impact on the planet. (environment)
Câu 20. It is …………………. to achieve your goals with hard work (possibility)
Câu 21. We must act……………… and take responsibility for our actions. (responsible)
Câu 22. The………………. of new technology has led to many advancements. (create)
Câu 23. Art and music are…………………. outlets for self-expression. (create)
Câu 24. She loves to………………… art and express herself through painting and drawing. (creative)
Câu 25. She solved the problem ………………by coming up with a unique and innovative solution. (create)
Câu 26. It was a pleasant …………………… to see so many people at the beach cleanup event. (surprised)
Câu 27. The news was so…………. that I couldn't believe it at first! / I was so ……………..when I heard the
news! (surprise)
Câu 28. The news was so……………………. that it left everyone speechless! (surprising)
Câu 29. Finding a……………… to environmental problems is crucial for our future. (solve)
Câu 30. Scientists are working hard to………………. the problem of climate change and find solutions for a
sustainable future. (solution)
Câu 31. The company strives to……………… excellent customer service to its clients. (provision)
Câu 32. The view from the top of the…………………….. was breathtaking. (mountainous)
Câu 33. Sapa is a………………. area. (mountain)
Câu 34. The landscape was………………….. and beautiful. (mountain)
Câu 35. The……………………. of the new land was exciting. (explore)
Câu 36. The………………………..mission discovered new species. (explore)
Câu 37. Let's ……………………..the city and see what it has to offer. (exploration)
Câu 38. She helped to ……………………the event and make it a success. (organization)
Câu 39. The …………………….(organize) of the event was impressive.
Câu 40. The event was well-(organize)………………………. and ran smoothly.
Câu 41. The game was……………………., but everyone played fair. (compete)
Câu 42. The teams will……………… against each other in the tournament. (competitor)
Câu 43. Let's………………….. your birthday with a party. (celebrate)
Câu 44. The……………….. was full of music and dancing. (celebrate)
Câu 45. The game was………………… difficult, but we won. (challenge)
Câu 46. The puzzle was ……………………, but we solved it. (challenge)
Câu 47. I want to …………………myself to run a marathon. (challenging)
Câu 48. The …………………..was difficult, but I completed it. (challenging)
Câu 49. The story was told …………………and kept my attention. (interest)
Câu 50. The book was ………………………and I couldn't put it down. (interested)
Câu 51. The hike was……………………….. and full of surprises. (adventure)
Câu 52. I want to go on an………………… to a new place. (adventurous)
Câu 53. I want to……………………. new cultures and traditions. (experienced)
Câu 54. She is an………………. hiker and knows the trails well. (experience)
Câu 55. There is a ……………………..that it might rain tomorrow. (possible)
Câu 56. It is …………………..to achieve your goals with hard work. (possibility)
Câu 57. We must act………………………. and take responsibility for our actions. (responsible)
Câu 58. It is important to be a………………. member of society and contribute to the common good.
(responsibility)
Câu 59. We all have a ……………….to keep our school clean. (responsible)
Câu 60. The good…………………. of my parents'wedding aniversary makes it successful. (organize)
Câu 61. The……………. was full of drinks and foods. (celebrate)
Câu 62. The hike was…………………. and full of surprises. (adventure)
Câu 63. Jonhson wanted to …………………himself to go jogging (challenging)
Câu 64. The oceans have become heavily ……………………because of industrial waste. (pollute)
Câu 65. The story was reported…………………… (interest)