PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO ……….

ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ I NĂM HỌC

TRƯỜNG TH&THCS ………………., 2023-2024
…… Môn: Tiếng Anh – Lớp: 8
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; (30 câu trắc nghiệm,15
câu tự luận)
(Đề thi gồm có 02 trang)
PHẦN ĐỀ THI CỦA THÍ SINH
LISTENING (2.5 marks)
Part 1: You will hear Andrea talking to Rob about a trip to the beach. For each
question, choose the correct answer.
1. Who is going to the beach with them?
A. Rob’s brother B. Rob’s sister C. Rob’s cousin
2. What does Rob think is the best transport for their day trip?
A. train B. bus C. car
3. What will Andrea bring?
A. sandwiches B. drinks C. cakes
4. How much will Andrea have to pay for her train ticket?
A. £8 B. £10 C. £12
5. Where will they meet?
A. at Andrea’s house B. at Rob’s house C. at the station
Part 2: You will hear André telling a friend about his tennis lessons. Listen and
complete questions 6-10.You will hear the conversation twice.
André’s tennis lessons
Teacher’s name: Paul
Day: 6 ____________
Cost: 7 £____________ per hour
At tennis courts in: 8 ____________ Street
Starting time: 9 ____________ pm
Wear: 10 ____________ and T-shirt
LANGUAGE (2.0 marks)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
11.Lam is very sensitive, _________you shouldn’t comment on his new shoes.
A. but B. therefore C. however D.so
12.Mr Buong likes showing off his new things; _________, he often posts pictures on social media.
A. because B. therefore C. although D. but
13.Nowadays, many people like to spend their free time ________ the Internet.
A. surfing B. surf C. are surfing D. to surf
14. Ba wanted ________ with his family on a day trip to his home village.
A. to join B. join C. joining D. will join
15. Listening to folk songs ________ me a great pleasure and I feel very stressed.
A. give B. are giving C. gave D. gives
16. His parents were disappointed ________ he didn’t pass the exam.
A. because B. however C. so D. although
17. Don’t be shy when you ________ mistakes because we can learn from our mistakes.
A. take B. make C. do D. get
18. Her parents always ______her to get good marks and become a doctor.
A. hope B. hopes C. hoping D. will hope
19 Tram Anh is feeling a bit ______about her study. She will have an exam next week.
A. stressful B. happy C. sad D. late
20. My mother is a strong person. She stays _____even in the worst situation.
A. calm B. worried C. stressed D. depressed
READING (2.5 marks)
Part 1: Read the passage and decide whether the following sentences are true
(T) or false (F)
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City life has its advantages and disadvantages and so does country life; however, there
seems to be an increased interest in the country, especially among young families. If
you are thinking about moving to the country as well but are not sure if it is a good idea,
it may help to look at the benefits of country life. In the country, you are woken up by
the singing of the birds rather by the noise from the traffic. Homes in the countryside are
surrounded by nature which has a shooting effect on both the mind and the body. Due to
virtual absence of cars and factories, you will not be breathing any potentially toxic
fumes in the country. Clean air is one of the main advantages of country life over city
dwelling. In the country, everyone knows everyone, and people actually say “hello”.
Communities in the country are much smaller but they are more connected and open.
People in the country are really friendlier and are prepared to help without asking
anything in return.
Statements True False
21. More and more young families like living in the
countryside.
22. Communities in the city are much smaller than those in
the countryside.
23. In the countryside, birds’ singing is very noisy.
24. There are not many cars and factories in the countryside.
25. In the countryside, you shouldn’t pay money when being
helped.
Part 2: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the
numbered blanks.
Teenagers today live in a very competitive world. It is (26) .............. important than ever
to succeed at school if you hope to have a chance in the job market afterwards. It's no
wonder that many young people worry (27) ............. letting down their parents, their
peers and themselves. To try to please everyone, they take on too many tasks until it
becomes harder and harder to balance homework assignments, parties, sports activities
and friends. The result is that young people (28) ............... from stress. There are
different ways of dealing with stress. Everyone knows that caffeine, in the form of coffee
or soft drinks, keeps you awake and alert. But caffeine is a drug which (29) ..........
become addictive. In the end, like other drugs, caffeine only leads to more stress. There
are better ways to deal with stress: physical exercise is a good release for stress,
(30) ............ it increases certain chemicals in the brain which calm you down. You have
to get enough sleep to avoid stress and to stay healthy and full of energy
26. A. less B. much C. many D. more
27. A. at B. in C. about D. of
28. A. come B. suffer C. prevent D. get
29. A. can B. should C. will D. must
30. A. so B. because C. or D. however
WRITING (3.0 marks)
Part 1: Choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the word / phrase that needs correction.
31.Mai is keen on doing origami, but she usually folds paper in her free time.
A B C D
32.The life in the urban areas is busy than the life in the countryside.
A B C D
33. She hates use Facebook Messenger to discuss schoolwork.
A B C D
34. The streets in the city are much crowded than those in the countryside.
A B C D
Part 2: Rewrite the following sentences, using the comparative forms of the
given prompts.
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35. I am interested in going camping with my close friends in Yen So park. (fancy)
36. It takes Lan 30 minutes to pick 10 kilograms of apples, but it takes her sister only
20minutes. (fast)
37. Teenagers are interested in surfing Tiktok because they find it very entertaining and
funny. (so)Teenagers find Tiktok very entertaining
38. If you don’t stop spending so much time surfing the net, you will get addicted.(otherwise)You should
39. James is a more skillful football player than David. (skillfully)James
Part 3: Write sentences based on the given words.
40. That / video game / interesting / than / this / board game.
41. My father / drive / car / careful / than / he / use to.
42. The / old / man / the / bus / tell / us / talk / bit / quiet.
43. The / air / urban / areas / polluted / than / that / the rural / areas.
44. I/ only / eat / vegetables / every day, /I / can / lose / any / weight.
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