ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP CUỐI HỌC KỲ 2 - NĂM HỌC 2024 - 2025
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 8
Các phần Nghe, Đọc, Viết, Kiến thức ngôn ngữ: 8.0 điểm
Phần Nói: 2 điểm
LANGUAGE FOCUS
I. Choose the words whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in
each group.
1. A. bright B. chip C. triangular D. wildfire
2. A. tablet B. charge C. Mars D. harm
3. A. embroidery B. emergency C. expect D. rescue
4. A. inform B. hover C. storage D. corn
5. A. navigate B. lift C. tiny D. similar
6. A. recognize B. celebrity C. ethnic D. helicopter
7. A. powerful B. population C. pottery D. product
II. Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the other in
each group.
1. A. population B. temperature C. helicopter D. ceremony
2. A. oxygen B. circular C. musician D. journalist
3. A. rescue B. inform C. hover D. damage
4. A. product B. pottery C. basket D. dessert
5. A. alien B. dentist C. apron D. typhoon
6. A. feature B. appear C. speaker D. vlogger
III. Choose the best option (a, b, c or d) to complete each of the following questions.
1.She bought a new phone with a large ________ and plenty of space to store photos and apps.
A. tablet B. weight C. screen D. storage
2.After getting lost in the forest, the hikers had to rely on their map and compass to _______ their
way back to safety.
A. complete B. rescue C. navigate D. recognize
3.The teacher instructed us to walk _____ in the library to avoid disturbing others.
A. carefully B. quietly C. safely D. recently
4.When picking out a new phone, it's important to think about how long the _____________ lasts
before needing to be charged, and how heavy the phone is to carry around all day.
A. battery life B. screen size C. weight D. price
5.He practiced basketball every day to improve his skills. ____, he still struggled during the game.
A. and B. so C. but D. however
6.The traffic on the highway was _______ than we expected.
A. worse B. worst C. more bad D. more badly
7.Mary has _______ free time this week than she did last week.
A. littler B. little C. less D. least
8.______ pages did you read in the book yesterday?
A. How long B. How many C. How much D. How far
9.Without __________, objects wouldn't stay on the ground.
A. oxygen B. gravity C. temperature D. planet
10. Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
A. Earth B. Mars C. Venus D. Space station
11. Many scientists want to work on a __________ because it has a great view of the stars.
A. ground B. temperature C. gravity D. space station
12. Yesterday, while I ___________ TV, the power suddenly _________ out.
A. watch/ go B. watching/ went C. was watching/ went D. watched/ went
13. Sarah ___________ dinner when the phone________________.
A. was cooking/ rang B. cook/ ring C. will cook/ rang D. cooked/ rang
14. They believe technology ___________ the world in the future.
A. changed B. changes C. will change D. change
15. We ___________ football when it ______________raining heavily.
A. play/ started B. played/ started C. will play/ started D. were playing/ started
16. Some people claim to have seen unidentified objects in the sky, often referred to as ______.
A. flying saucers B. planet C. space D. alien
17. When the loud noise suddenly echoed through the forest, the campers were __________.
A. disk-shaped B. terrified C. tiny D. strange
18. Whose shoes are these? They're __________.
A. their B. them C. theirs D. themselves
19. She loves to write stories for the newspaper, so she decided to become a ________.
A. dentist B. journalist C. flight attendant D. director
20. She enjoys creating and sharing videos about her daily life and experiences online, so she
aspires to be a ______.
A. engineer B. musician C. game designer D. vlogger
21. Sarah loves animals and wants to help them, so she decides to become a ________.
A. painter B. veterinarian C. doctor D. florist
22. After making his fortune, he treated himself to a lavish ________ to sail the seas in style.
A. yacht B. sports car C. helicopter D. spaceship
23. My dream is to be a professional flight attendant. What’s ________?
A. yours B. mine C. your D. my
24. Mary said that she __________ tired.
A. am B. is C. was D. were
25. Sarah told me that she __________ to the beach with me.
A. can go B. could go C. goes D. going
26. They said they __________ to the party the next day.
A. will go B. went C. goes D. would go
27. Lisa asked me if I __________ to school on Monday.
A. went B. goes C. go D. has gone
28. Amanda __________ her report when the fire alarm ________________off.
A. writes/ goes B. wrote/ went C. was writing/ went D. has written
29. Mary said that she ______________ her brother’s car.
A. doesn’t like B. didn’t like C. likes D. don’t like
30. Ann: "Can I borrow your dictionary?" – Mary: “____”
A. I'm afraid I can't B. Here you are! C. I think so. D. It doesn't matter.
31. Tom: "Can you make it at 3 p.m on Friday for our meeting?" - Tony: “____”
A. OK, that's fine. B. That's not true. I met him three days ago.
C. Very well, thanks. D. You have a point there, but I don't think so.
32. Chau: "Hi! Phuong. How have you been?” Phuong: “____________”|
A. I've been to Beijing recently. B. Badly. And how are you?
C. Oh, I've done a lot of things D. Oh, pretty good. And you?
33. Jenny: "Wow! What a nice coat you are wearing!" Peter: “ ”
A. Thanks. My mother bought it for me. B. Certainly. Do you like it, too?
C. I like you to say that. D. Yes, of course. It's expensive.
34. Mike: "Can I feed the gorilla, Mrs. Smith?"
Mrs. Smith: “____. The sign says 'No feeding the animals'.”
A. Of course you can B. I don't think it works.
C. I'm sure about that. D. I'm afraid not
READING
I. Read the passage and choose the correct answer for each question.
Robots are like special machines that can do tasks without needing human help all the time.
They are made by people and are programmed to do specific jobs. Some robots are like helpers at
home because they can vacuum the floor or even mow the lawn. Others are used in factories to
help make things like cars or phones faster and more accurately. There are also robots that help
doctors with surgery, making procedures safer and more precise. With the help of robots, humans
can do tasks that are too dangerous or boring for us. However, robots are not just about work.
Some are designed to be fun, like robot toys or even pets that can respond to commands. But
while robots can be really helpful, some people worry that they might take over jobs that people
used to do, which is something we need to think about as we keep inventing new technology.
Overall, robots are amazing inventions that can make our lives easier as long as we use them
wisely.
1.What are robots?
A. Animals B. Special machines programmed to do tasks
C. Trees D. Rocks
2. What is one example of a task robots can do at home?
A. Cook dinner B. Vacuum the floor C. Drive a car D. Paint a picture
3. Where are robots used in factories?
A. To play games B. To make things faster and more accurately
C. To watch movies D. To take naps
4. How do robots help doctors?
A. By making appointments B. By cleaning the hospital
C. By helping with surgery D. By delivering mail
5. What is one concern some people have about robots?
A. That they are too expensive B. That they are not helpful
C. That they might take over jobs D. That they are too noisy
II. Read the passage and choose the correct answer for each question.
The Ba Na people live in Vietnam's Central Highlands. They have their own special
culture. This includes their celebrations, like festivals, where they dance and wear colorful
clothes. These festivals happen when important things like harvesting crops or getting married.
The Ba Na people love nature and often do things connected to the land. They pass down their
traditions from parents to children. Even though the world changes, they keep their customs alive.
They believe it's important to keep their heritage strong. The Ban Na people are proud of who
they are and where they come from. They show this by holding on to their traditions and sharing
them with others.
1. Where do the Bana people live?
A. Coastal areas B. Mountains C. Cities D. Central Highlands
2. What do the Bana people celebrate with festivals?
A. Going to school B. Harvesting crops C. Watching TV D. Playing video games
3. What do the Bana people wear during festivals?
A. Jeans and T-shirts B. Pajamas C. Colorful clothes D. Jackets and hats
4. What do the Bana people have a strong connection to?
A. Cars B. Nature C. Computers D. Skyscrapers
5. How do the Bana people pass down their traditions?
A. By forgetting them B. By not talking about them
C. By writing them down in books D. From parents to children
III. Read the passage and choose the correct answer to complete each gap.
An astronaut living in space begins a day in much the same way as he would on Earth. The
astronaut is able to brush his teeth and use the toilet in space. It is, however, rather challenging as
the water droplets will (1) _________ around. The astronaut will also have to make to do with
sponge baths.
There is a special plan for the astronaut on board (2) a _________which includes beverages
and food items. The astronaut is allowed to have a maximum of three main meals a day. The meal
varies each day until the sixth day. On that day, the menu is (3) _______ and the astronaut eats the
meals he had on the first day. The food that is brought on a shuttle mission can be dehydrated, in
natural (4) _________ for fresh. Sometimes, they are kept in thermostabilized cans or sealed
pouches. It takes only thirty minutes to cook a delicious meal for a crew of up to seven people on
a space mission. However, astronauts have to eat slowly and (5)_____or the food will float away.
Question 1: A. dive B. fall C. float D. fly
Question 2: A. spaceship B. yatch C. helicopter D. mansion
Question 3: A. renewed B. transformed C. exchanged D. repeated
Question 4: A. mode B. form C. appearance D. shape
Question 5: A. carefully B. careful C. more careful D. care
IV. Read the passage and choose the correct answer for each question.
What do teenagers need? Perhaps the most important thing is enough sleep. Between the
ages of 13 and 19, our brains and bodies change a lot. Sleep helps those changes to happen, so
teenagers need more sleep than 12-year-olds. Teens sometimes sleep for 11 or 12 hours on the
weekend, but scientists say about nine hours is the correct amount, up from about eight hours at a
younger age.
Unfortunately, teenagers cannot normally go to sleep before 11 p.m. because of the
changes in their bodies. In most countries, they then have to get up most of the year at 6.00 or
7.00 to be in time for school. It would be better if high schools in countries around the world
started at 11.00 or 12.00, but they do not, so parents must find other ways to make sure their
teenagers get enough sleep.
Firstly, teenagers could sleep for half an hour as soon as they get home or after dinner. This
is better than letting them sleep late on the weekend. If a teenager wakes up at a later time on two
days a week, it will be much harder to go back to the earlier time on school days.
Secondly, teenagers should not use laptops or cell phones late in the evening for games or
social media. The light from these devices makes it harder for the body to feel tired.
1. What is the right amount of sleep for a 14-year-old?
A. 8 hours B. 9 hours C. 11 hours D. 12 hours
2. According to the article, how much sleep does the average teenager get during the week?
A. 6 hours B. 7 hours C. 8 hours D. 7 or 8 hours
3. In the second paragraph, they means ______________.
A. all schools B. high schools C. teenagers D. countries
4. What does this mean in the third paragraph?
A. Sleeping for half an hour B. Half an hour C. Home D. Sleeping after dinner
5. What happens to teenagers if they use an electronic device late in the evening?
A. They spend too long on social media. B. They play games late into the night
C. They don’t want to turn the device off. D. The screen light stops the body getting ready for sleep.
WRITING
I. Choose the word or phrase that needs correction.
1. He said that (A) he love (B) going (C) rock climbing in (D) his free time.
2. The (A) Khmer people mainly live (B) in (C) the (D) Cambodia.
3. Mary told me that (A) sometimes she lives (B) on (C) her (D) yacht.
4. It has a lot (A) of storage, however (B) it can store lots (C) of music and (D) photos.
5. Robots can safe (A) travel in (B) dangerous places that (C) human can’t (D).
6. Many (A) new models of laptops and (B) tablets have (C) a very light weigh (D).
7. Hers (A) dream is (B) to become (C) a business person because she wants to be (D) rich.
8. I asked (A) her (B) what (C) food she likes (D) best?
9. She asked them (A) whether (B) were (C) they hungry (D).
10. Mike was watching (A) television when (B) he hearing (C) a strange noise (D).
II. Choose the sentence that has the same meaning with the first one.
1. My mom told me, “You must finish your homework before playing games.”
A. My mom told me that she had to finish my homework before playing games.
B. My mom told me that I had to finish your homework before playing games.
C. My mom told me that I had to finish my homework before playing games.
D. My mom told to me that she had to finish my homework before playing games.
2. James said to me, “I will fly around the world in my jet next year.”
A. James told me James told me that he would fly around the world in his jet next year.
B. James told me that he will fly around the world in his jet the following year.
C. James told me James told me that I would fly around the world in his jet the following year.
D. James told me James told me that he would fly around the world in his jet the following year.
3. Participating in a dancing class is a good idea for teenagers if they want to reduce stress.
A. It’s a good idea for teenagers to participate in a dancing class if they want to reduce stress.
B. It’s a good idea for teenagers participating in a dancing class if they want to reduce stress.
C. It’s a good idea for teenagers to participating in a dancing class if they want to reduce stress.
D. It’s a good idea for teenagers to participate in a dancing class if they wanted to reduce stress.
4. I will always remember the day the first man set foot on the moon.
A. I will never forget the day the first man set foot on the moon.
B. I will never forgets the day the first man set foot on the moon.
C. I will never forget the day the first man set foot on the moon.
D. I will never forget the day the first man sets foot on the moon.
5. Venus and Earth are almost the same size.
A. Venus is bigger than the Earth. B. Venus is as bigger as the Earth.
C. Venus is bigger as the Earth. D. Venus is as big as the Earth.
6. An alien appeared during the time people were searching for the spacecraft.
A. When people were searching for the spacecraft, an alien appeared.
B. When people was searching for the spacecraft, an alien appeared.
C. When people searched for the spacecraft, an alien was appearing.
D. When people searched for the spacecraft, an alien appeared.
7. “Where is the next bus station?” said the man.
A. The man asked me where was the next bus station?
B. The man asked me where the next bus station was.
C. The man asked me where the next bus station is
D. The man asked me where is the next bus station?
8. Jack’s arrival interrupted my thinking line about the weekend plan.
A. When Jack arrived, I was thinking about the weekend plan.
B. When Jack was arriving, I was thinking about the weekend plan.
C. When Jack arrived, I thought about the weekend plan.
D. When Jack was arriving, I thought about the weekend plan.
III. Use the given words to make the correct sentences
9. He / tell me / his dream / be / be / famous soccer player / .
A. He told me his dream was to be a famous soccer player
B. He told me his dream is to be a famous soccer player
C. He told to me his dream is to be a famous soccer player
D. He told me his dream were to be a famous soccer player
10. in / Vietnam / ethnic / groups / are / 54 / there.
A. There are 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam.
B. There 54 ethnic groups in are Vietnam.
C. Vietnam in there are 54 ethnic groups.
C. 54 ethnic groups are there in Vietnam.
V. Write a letter/ an email/ a paragraph/ a passage (GHI VÀO VỞ)
1. Write a story about seeing strange visitors/objects from another planet (about 80 to 100
words.)
(What’s the story about?/ Who is in the story?/ What were you doing?/ What did you
see/hear/do?/ What do you think about it?)
2. Write a problem and solution passage (80 to 100 words.) about the problem that teenagers
are having.
(What is the problem? What are the causes of this problem? / What are the effects?/ What are the
solutions to this problem?)
