ENGLISH 8 MOCK TEST Full name:________________________

SECTION A. LANGUA FOCUS (2 points)

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.
1. A. enjoyed B. laughed C. wrapped D. placed
Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress.
2. A. result B. industry C. interesting D. factory
Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following questions.
3. A lot of people _____ trash into rivers and make the water polluted.
A. throw B. pass C. shoot D. kick
4. People shouldn’t use plastic bags _________ they can reduce land pollution.
A. in order to B. that C. so that D. although
5. We really enjoyed _________ the beach clean-up last Green Sunday.
A. to participate B. participating C. participated D. participate
6. The New Year's Countdown party _____ at the city's square tomorrow.
A. takes off B. takes after C. takes place D. takes care
7. Thanh: Let’s go picnicking this weekend, Peter. - Peter: ______________.
A. You’re welcome B. No, thanks C. I’m fine D. That sounds great
8. _____ damage did the blizzard cause the town where you live?
A. How many B. How long C. How much D. How wide
9. Choose the word(s) that has CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the question.
The dog is starving. It hasn’t got anything to eat for nearly a week.
A. extremely thirsty B. very hungry C. quite happy D. rather full
10. Choose the word(s) that has OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the
question.
What benefits does TV bring about to people's life?
A. advantages B. drawbacks C. discouragement D. information

SECTION B. READING (2 points)

Reading the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5.
WHY DO ANIMALS GO EXTINCT?
Different kinds of animals have appeared and disappeared throughout Earth’s history. Some animals
go extinct (1)______ the climate where they live changes. The climate may become wetter or drier. It
may become warmer or cooler. If the animals cannot change, or adapt, to the new climate, they die.
Some animals go extinct because they cannot (2)______ with other animals for food. Some animals
go extinct because they are killed by enemies. New kinds of animals are always evolving. Evolving
means that the animals are changing (3)______ from generation to generation. Small differences
between parents, children, and grandchildren slowly add up over many, many generations.
Eventually, a different kind of animal evolves. Sometimes many of the animals on Earth go extinct at
the (4)_______ time. Scientists call this a mass extinction. Scientists think there (5)_______ at least
five mass extinctions in Earth’s history. The last mass extinction happened about 65 million years
ago. This mass extinction killed off the dinosaurs.

1: A. although B. because C. but D. so

2: A. compete B. find C. complete D. exist
3: A. suddenly B. quickly C. slowly D. accidentally
4: A. different B. various C. similar D. same
5: A. will be B. are C. have been D. has been
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 1 to 5.
Along with jogging and swimming, cycling is one of the best all-round forms of exercise. It
can help to increase your strength and energy, giving you more efficient muscles and a stronger heart.
But increasing your strength is not the only advantage of cycling. Because you’re not carrying the
weight of your body on your feet, it’s a good form of exercise for people with painful feet or backs.
However, with all forms of exercise it’s important to start slowly and build up gently. Doing too
much too quickly can damage muscles that aren’t used to working. If you have any doubts about
taking up cycling for health reasons, talk to your doctor and ask for his/her advice.
Ideally you should be cycling at least two or three times a week. For the exercise to be doing
you good, you should get a little out of breath. Don’t worry that if you begin to lose your breath, it
could be dangerous and there must be something wrong with your heart. This is simply not true;
shortness of breath shows that the exercise is having the right effect. However, if you find you are in
pain then you should stop and take a rest.
1. People with back problems might go cycling because__________.
A. it enables them to carry the weight of their body on their feet
B. it does not make them carry the weight of their body on their feet
C. it helps to make their backs become stronger
D. it helps them to relieve their backache
2. All forms of exercise must be started__________.
A. gradually B. quickly C. strenuously D. violently
3. According to the writer, it is best to go cycling__________.
A. once a week B. at least two or three times a week
C. at least two or three times a day D. every day
4. You should not worry about the shortness of breath because__________.
A. it shows that there is something wrong with your heart
B. it shows that you should stop and take a rest
C. it is a sign of exercise having the right effect
D. it is a sign of your getting rid of your heart problem
5. Which of the following is NOT included in the advantages of cycling?
A. Giving you a stronger heart B. Increasing your strength and energy
C. Giving you better muscles D. Making you look younger

SECTION C. WRITING (2 points)

I. Identify a mistake in each sentence by circling letter A, B, C or D.
1. Because the noise coming from the engine, the students couldn’t concentrate on their lesson.
A B C D
2. In case it may rain hard this afternoon, you should take a raincoat with you.
A B C D
3. We’d like to announce the village festival will take place on January 21st to February 2nd.
A B C D
II. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning.
1. He stayed at home because he got a cold.
 He came______________________________________________________________
2. My sister is interested in doing farm work.
 My sister takes an interest in doing farm work________________________________
III. Write a paragraph about what people do to prepare for a disaster in your home town
(about 80-100 words)
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 BÀI KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I ANH 8 NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024
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SECTION A. LANGUA FOCUS (2 points)

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.
1. A. enjoyed B. laughed C. wrapped D. placed
Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress.
2. A. result B. industry C. interesting D. factory
Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following questions.
3. A lot of people _____ trash into rivers and make the water polluted.
A. throw B. pass C. shoot D. kick
4. People shouldn’t use plastic bags _________ they can reduce land pollution.
A. in order to B. that C. so that D. although
5. We really enjoyed _________ the beach clean-up last Green Sunday.
A. to participate B. participating C. participated D. participate
6. The New Year's Countdown party _____ at the city's square tomorrow.
A. takes off B. takes after C. takes place D. takes care
7. Thanh: Let’s go picnicking this weekend, Peter. - Peter: ______________.
A. You’re welcome B. No, thanks C. I’m fine D. That sounds great
8. _____ damage did the blizzard cause the town where you live?
A. How many B. How long C. How much D. How wide
9. Choose the word(s) that has CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the question.
The dog is starving. It hasn’t got anything to eat for nearly a week.
A. extremely thirsty B. very hungry C. quite happy D. rather full
10. Choose the word(s) that has OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in thequestion.
What benefits does TV bring about to people's life?
A. advantages B. drawbacks C. discouragement D. information
SECTION B. READING (2 points)
Reading the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5.
WHY DO ANIMALS GO EXTINCT?
Different kinds of animals have appeared and disappeared throughout Earth’s history. Some animals
go extinct (1)______ the climate where they live changes. The climate may become wetter or drier. It
may become warmer or cooler. If the animals cannot change, or adapt, to the new climate, they die.
Some animals go extinct because they cannot (2)______ with other animals for food. Some animals
go extinct because they are killed by enemies. New kinds of animals are always evolving. Evolving
means that the animals are changing (3)______ from generation to generation. Small differences
between parents, children, and grandchildren slowly add up over many, many generations.
Eventually, a different kind of animal evolves. Sometimes many of the animals on Earth go extinct at
the (4)_______ time. Scientists call this a mass extinction. Scientists think there (5)_______ at least
five mass extinctions in Earth’s history. The last mass extinction happened about 65 million years
ago. This mass extinction killed off the dinosaurs.
1: A. although B. because C. but D. so
2: A. compete B. find C. complete D. exist
3: A. suddenly B. quickly C. slowly D. accidentally
4: A. different B. various C. similar D. same
5: A. will be B. are C. have been D. has been
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 1 to 5.
Along with jogging and swimming, cycling is one of the best all-round forms of exercise. It
can help to increase your strength and energy, giving you more efficient muscles and a stronger heart.
But increasing your strength is not the only advantage of cycling. Because you’re not carrying the
weight of your body on your feet, it’s a good form of exercise for people with painful feet or backs.
However, with all forms of exercise it’s important to start slowly and build up gently. Doing too
much too quickly can damage muscles that aren’t used to working. If you have any doubts about
taking up cycling for health reasons, talk to your doctor and ask for his/her advice.
Ideally you should be cycling at least two or three times a week. For the exercise to be doing
you good, you should get a little out of breath. Don’t worry that if you begin to lose your breath, it
could be dangerous and there must be something wrong with your heart. This is simply not true;
shortness of breath shows that the exercise is having the right effect. However, if you find you are in
pain then you should stop and take a rest.
1. People with back problems might go cycling because__________.
A. it enables them to carry the weight of their body on their feet
B. it does not make them carry the weight of their body on their feet
C. it helps to make their backs become stronger
D. it helps them to relieve their backache
2. All forms of exercise must be started__________.
A. gradually B. quickly C. strenuously D. violently
3. According to the writer, it is best to go cycling__________.
A. once a week B. at least two or three times a week
C. at least two or three times a day D. every day
4. You should not worry about the shortness of breath because__________.
A. it shows that there is something wrong with your heart
B. it shows that you should stop and take a rest
C. it is a sign of exercise having the right effect
D. it is a sign of your getting rid of your heart problem
5. Which of the following is NOT included in the advantages of cycling?
A. Giving you a stronger heart B. Increasing your strength and energy
C. Giving you better muscles D. Making you look younger

SECTION C. WRITING (2 points)

I. Identify a mistake in each sentence by circling letter A, B, C or D.
1. Because the noise coming from the engine, the students couldn’t concentrate on their lesson.
A B C D
2. In case it may rain hard this afternoon, you should take a raincoat with you.
A B C D
3. We’d like to announce the village festival will take place on January 21st to February 2nd.
A B C D
II. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning.
1. He stayed at home because he got a cold.
 He came down with a cold so he stayed at home.
2. My sister is interested in doing farm work.
 My sister takes an interest in doing farm work.
III. Write a paragraph about what people do to prepare for a disaster in your home town
(about 80-100 words)
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ANSWER KEYS
LANGUAGE FOCUS (10 questions x 0.2 = 2. pts)
1. Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each
of the following questions.
A. scarf
2. Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress in each of
the following questions.
2. D. cycling
Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following questions.
3. A. throw
4. C. so that
5. B. participating
6. C. takes place
7. D. That sounds great
8. C. How much
9. B. very hungry
10. B. drawbacks
SECTION B. READING (2 points)
Reading the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5.
(5 questions x 0.2 = 1.0 pts)
1. B. because
2. A. compete
3. C. slowly
4. D. same
5. C. have been
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 1 to 5. (5 questions x 0.2 = 1.0 pts)
1. B. it does not make them carry the weight of their body on their feet
2. A. gradually
3. B. at least two or three times a week
4. C. it is a sign of exercise having the right effect
5. D. Making you look younger
SECTION C. WRITING (2 points)
I. Identify a mistake in each sentence by circling letter A, B, C or D. (3 questions x 0.2 = 0.6 pts)
1. A. Because  Because of
2. C. calling  call
3. D. on  from
II. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. (2 questions x 0.2 = 0.4 pts)
1. You will be fit and healthy if you exercise regularly
2. My sister is interested in/ fond of/ keen on watching baseball
III. Write a paragraph about what people do to prepare for a disaster in your home town (about
80-100 words)
(Equal to 5 sentences x 0.2 = 1.0 pts)
- Style and organization: 20% = 0.2 point
- Grammar and vocabulary: 20% = 0.2 point
- Length: 20% = 0.2 point
- Ideas: 40% = 0.4 point