Đề thi giữa HK1 Tiếng Anh 8 - Đề số 5

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Câu 1:
A.
electrical
B.
beehive
C.
disturb
D.
convenient
Câu 2:
A.
buffalo
B.
pasture
C.
much
D.
funny

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

Câu 3:
A.
confidence
B.
supportive
C.
solution
D.
attractive
Câu 4:
A.
forum
B.
connect
C.
friendly
D.
pressure

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Câu 5:

Students who get bullied usually find going to school very _________ because they are scared of violence.

A.
stressful
B.
stressed
C.
pressure
D.
press
Câu 6:

How does cyberbullying affect teenagers _________ and mentally?

A.
heads
B.
body
C.
physically
D.
hands
Câu 7:

Whenever you are bullied, you should _________.

A.
talk to your teachers.
B.
upload pictures on the internet
C.
browse websites
D.
check notifications
Câu 8:

Peter knows it is bad for his health to spend too much time in front of the computer, _________ he always plays computer games all weekend.

A.
and
B.
but
C.
so
D.
or
Câu 9:

Linda wants to be more focused; _________, she participates in the chess club.

A.
therefore
B.
however
C.
otherwise
D.
nevertheless
Câu 10:

_________ you _________ the roller coaster at the amusement park of Vinpearl Land?

A.
Did/ ever try
B.
Have/ ever been trying
C.
Were/ ever trying
D.
Have/ ever tried
Câu 11:

Do you _________ watching a movie together after dinner?

A.
expect
B.
want
C.
fancy
D.
wish
Câu 12:

We haven’t met Megan since she _________ Rome.

A.
leaves
B.
left
C.
has left
D.
leave
Câu 13:

Amy: “Why not try something different like the rice burger?” - Jullia: “_________”

A.
Here it is.
B.
OK. I’ll give it a try
C.
Wait a second.
D.
I think you’ll enjoy it.
Câu 14:

“Banh xeo” is an _________ local specialty in the Mekong Delta.

A.
excellent
B.
excellently
C.
excel
D.
excellence

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Câu 15:

The Thai are experienced farmers. They grow different crops.

A.
bad
B.
better
C.
worse
D.
good
Câu 16:

The northwest region of Viet Nam is famous for breathtaking rice terraced paddy fields.

A.
fabulous
B.
well- known
C.
surprised
D.
interesting

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Câu 17:

Ethnic people often put on their traditional costumes on special occasions.

A.
good
B.
beautiful
C.
different
D.
modern
Câu 18:

Gathering and hunting still play an important role in the economy of the Laha.

A.
traditional
B.
insignificant
C.
major
D.
inconvenient

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the blanks.

Air pollution is a big problem in big cities. Evidence shows that air pollution may cause serious health problems for humans and animals. We (19)________  more health problems if we do not lower the air pollution levels. There are some simple actions we can take to reduce air pollution.

First, get familiar with bus or train routes in your city (20)________  start to replace your motorbike travel with a bus trip at least once a week. The frequent use of public transportation can help reduce emissions that cause air pollution. You can even walk or bike (21)________  short distances.

Second, try to use less packaging. Factories can badly (22)________  air quality when producing plastic, foil and cardboard for packaging. Whatever you are shopping for, (23)________  to choose items with as little packaging as possible. If you have no choice, go for recyclable packaging.

Another good way (24)________  air pollution is to manage your household waste. Reusing, recycling and composting can help reduce a significant (25)________  of garbage. That means that less garbage will end up in landfills which are major sources of air pollution.

Câu 19:
A.
gets
B.
getting
C.
will get
D.
won’t get
Câu 20:
A.
for
B.
yet
C.
and
Câu 21:
A.
in
B.
for
C.
with
D.
at
Câu 22:
A.
drop
B.
grow
C.
affect
D.
keep
Câu 23:
A.
miss
B.
remember
C.
forget
D.
promise
Câu 24:
A.
to reduce
B.
reduce
C.
is reduced
D.
reducing
Câu 25:
A.
number
B.
total
C.
level

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.

The countryside is becoming a more and more appealing place to live in. In recent years, people’s view of the countryside has become more positive. A new survey shows that people are more likely to move to the countryside than ever before. The countryside is an ideal location for young adults, especially young married couple with children. One of the main reasons is the lower cost of living. This makes the countryside perfect for young people who are looking for saving money and starting a family. It is also a good place to raise children. The countryside is less densely populated than the city so there are a lot of spaces for kids to play and be active. Furthermore, pollution and crime problems are not huge issues here. In a couple of years, experts believe that the countryside’s demographics will change dramatically.

Câu 26:

What is the main idea of the passage?

A.
Influence from the countryside.
B.
Reasons to live in the countryside.
C.
People living in the countryside.
D.
Comparison between the countryside and the city.
Câu 27:

Why does the writer mention a new survey?

A.
To prove that people’s thought on the countryside has changed.
B.
To show that people refer the countryside to the city.
C.
To encourage people to move to the countryside.
D.
To collect people’s view of the countryside.
Câu 28:

Why is the countryside a good place for a young couple with children?

A.
Because of low cost of living.
B.
Because of good environment for children.
C.
A and B are correct.
D.
A and B are incorrect.
Câu 29:

According to the writer, how is the living environment in the countryside?

A.
Not too crowded.
B.
Not dangerous much.
C.
Not polluted much.
D.
All of the above.
Câu 30:

Which of the following is FALSE about living in the countryside?

A.
The countryside is suitable for young adults.
B.
More and more people choose to live in the countryside.
C.
Crime problems are hot issues here.
D.
Children have spaces to play.

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words or using suggestions.

Câu 31:

I have never seen such beautiful pictures before.

They are _________________________________.

Câu 32:

Why do some ethnic people build the communal house?

What ___________________________________.

Câu 33:

Playing beach games is very interesting

It is ____________________________________.

Câu 34:

I get a lot of pleasure from reading cookery books.

I enjoy _________________________________.

Write new sentences as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences, using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways.

Câu 35:

The worker is clever. He can make fine things from wood. (ENOUGH)

__________________________________________________

Câu 36:

My father’s explanation about the subject was clearer than my brother’s. (CLEARLY)

__________________________________________________

Câu 37:

I lived on the farm with my grandma ten years ago. (USED)

__________________________________________________

Câu 38:

He uses all of his free time to collect stamps. (SPENDS)

__________________________________________________

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