UBND QUẬN LONG BIÊN
TRƯỜNG THCS BỒ ĐỀ
ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA KÌ I
NĂM HỌC: 2023 – 2024
Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 8
Thờigian: 60 phút
Ngàykiểmtra: 02 / 11/2023
Mãđề: 222
Họ và tên: ...............................................................................................................Lớp: 8A…….
I. LISTENING (1.5pts)
Listen carefully and choose the best answer.
Question 1. When does Mark usually have free time?
A. At weekends. B. On Sundays. C. On Saturdays. D. On weekdays
Question 2. Who does he spend his free time with?
A. His neighbours and friends. B. His family and relatives.
C. His family and friends. D. His family and neighbours.
Question 3.How does he spend time with his family?
A.They do puzzles, play cardgames or go camping.
B.They do puzzles, play board games or go camping.
C.They do riddles, play board games or go camping.
D.They do riddles, play cardgames or go camping.
Question 4.How does he spend time with his friends?
A. He comes to their house.
B. He invites them to his house.
C. He cooks food for his friends.
D. He goes to the cinema with his friends.
Question 5. Why does he like cycling around the city?
A.Because he can see different places in the city.
B.Because he can stop by the park.
C.Because he wants tostay in shape.
D.Because he can take photos with friends.
Question 6. What outdoor activities does Mark often do?
A.go to the park to play volleyball or skateboard and go for a bike ride around the city.
B.go to the park to do exercises.
C.try to stay in shape.
D.go to the park to play basketball and go for a bike ride around the city.
II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (4.5pts)
Choose the word whose underline part is pronounced differently from the others
Question7. A. activity B. pick C. lip D. fish
Question8. A. boy B. toy C. collect D. avoid
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest
Question9. A. collect B. disturb C. detest D. gather
Question10. A. leisure B. diving C. prepare D. movie
Choose A, B, C or D for each gap in the following sentences
Question11. 1. My dad doesn’t mind __________ my mom from work every day.
A. pick up B. picked up C. picking up D. picks up
Question12. Using computers too much may have harmful effects __________ your minds and bodies.
A. on B. to C. withD. onto
Question13. I love the people in my village. They are so _________ and hospitable.
A. friendly B. vast C. slow D.inconvenient
Question 14. My new sofa is __________ than the old one.
A. more comfortable B. comfortably C. more comfortabler D. comfortable
Question 15. My sister dances __________than me.
A. gooder B. weller C. better D. more good
Question 16. Teenagers enjoy __________ to music and __________ out with friends.
A. listen – hang B. to listen – to hang
C. listening – hang D. listening – hanging
Question 17. It is interesting _________________badminton after school.
A. play B. to playing C. played D.to play
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction.
Question18. This house is more spacious as that white house I boughtlast year.
A. is B. as C. bought D. last year
Question19. She dances moregraceful than most of the girls at the party.
A. more B. at C. of D. graceful
Find the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question20. ‘I have two tickets to the concert. Would you like to go?’
- ‘_________ What time?’
A. Sorry, I can’t. B. Not very good. C. Yes, I’d love to. D. Never mind.
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined of the following question
Question 21. He was late, but fortunately his friends waited for him.
A. luckily B. magically C. cruelly D. lately
Question22. Mai enjoys making crafts, especially bracelets.
A. adores B. hates C. detests D. dislikes
Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined of the following question.
Question 23. Mr Thompson works more carefully than Mr Baker.
A. carelessly B. carefully C. carefulness D. uncarefully
Question24. What time did you arrive?
A. leave B.come C. start D. flee
III. READING (2pts)
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to question.
I go on the Internet every day, but I never spentmore than (25) _________houratatime online. I get
laptopand a smartphone, so I can use the Internet anywhere. Today, for instance, I’ve been (26)
_________three times. Mainly I just email my friends. I read online magazines and I look (27)
_________information,too. I also compare prices of things, but I’ve never bought anything online because I
don’t think it’s safe. I’m not an Internet addict, but some of my friends (28) . Onefriendof
minealways looks tiredbecause hespends all night online.Although he’s got a lot of bad marks for the
exams, he hasn’t changed hishabits. In my experience, it’s very useful for people who use the Internet
sensibly.
Question25. A. a B. the C. an D. any
Question26. A. online B. Internet C. computer D. laptop
Question27. A. at B. in C. for D. on
Question28. A. is B. were C. are D. was
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet toindicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, it has both
advantages and disadvantages. There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can
enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less
traffic, so it is safer for young children. However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside
the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have fewer friends. In addition, entertainment
is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services
means that it is hard to find jobs. In short, the country is more suitable for some people than others. Overall,
it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who have
a career are better provided in the city.
Question 29. According to the passage, living in the country has ………………
A. only good points B. only bad points
C. both good and bad points D. no disadvantages
Question 30. How many advantages does living in the country have?
A. Two B. Three C. Four D. No
Question 31. Living in the country is safer for young children because ………………
A. there is less traffic B. there are few shops
C. there are fewer people D. there are few services
Question 32. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city.
B. It’s hard to find entertainment in the country.
C. There are fewer shops and services in the country.
D. The country is only suitable for retired people.
IV. WRITING (2pts)
Re-order the words to make a complete sentence.
Question 33. We/onto/load/help/buffalo-drawncarts/thefarmers/therice/./
→ ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Question 34. teenagers /on /Nowadays / more / past / rely / the / than / technology / in/.
→ ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Question 35. Storm/I / couldn’t //Sa Pa/ because of/ the/travel to /.
→ ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Question 36.more difficult /loading/Herding / the rice/ buffaloes/ is /than/.
→ ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning, using the word given
Question37.According to me, English is easier than Math. (Rewrite, using difficult)
→ According to me, Math ………………………………….………………………………….
Question38. The black dress is more expensive than the white one.(Rewrite, using cheaper)
→ ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Question39. No river in the world is longer than the Nile. (Rewrite, using longest)
→……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Question40.They ended up not making the plan although they had prepared carefully. (Rewrite, using
Despite)
→……………………………………………………………………………………………….
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UBND QUẬN LONG BIÊN
TRƯỜNG THCS BỒ ĐỀ
ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA KÌ I
NĂM HỌC: 2023 – 2024
Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 8
Thờigian: 60 phút
Ngàykiểmtra: 02 / 11/2023
Mãđề: 233
Họvàtên: ...............................................................................................................Lớp: 8A…….
Lưu ý:
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I. LISTENING (1.5pts)
Listen carefully and choose the best answer.
Question 1. When does Mark usually have free time?
A. At weekends. B. On Sundays. C. On Saturdays. D. On weekdays
Question 2. Who does he spend his free time with?
A. His neighbours and friends. B. His family and relatives.
C. His family and friends. D. His family and neighbours.
Question 3. How does he spend time with his family?
A. They do puzzles, play card games or go camping.
B. They do puzzles, play board games or go camping.
C. They do riddles, play board games or go camping.
D. They do riddles, play card games or go camping.
Question 4. How does he spend time with his friends?
A. He comes to their house.
B. He invites them to his house.
C. He cooks food for his friends.
D. He goes to the cinema with his friends.
Question 5. Why does he like cycling around the city?
A. Because he can see different places in the city.
B. Because he can stop by the park.
C. Because he wants to stay in shape.
D. Because he can take photos with friends.
Question 6. What outdoor activities does Mark often do?
A. go to the park to play volleyball or skateboard and go for a bike ride around the city.
B. go to the park to do exercises.
C. try to stay in shape.
D. go to the park to play basketball and go for a bike ride around the city.
II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (4.5pts)
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined of the following question
Question 7. He was late, but fortunately his friends waited for him.
A. luckily B. magically C. cruelly D. lately
Question8. Mai enjoys making crafts, especially bracelets.
A. adores B. hates C. detests D. dislikes
Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined of the following question.
Question9. Mr Thompson works more carefully than Mr Baker.
A. carelessly B. carefully C. carefulness D. uncarefully
Question10. What time did you arrive?
A. leave B. come C. start D. flee
Choose the word whose underline part is pronounced differently from the others
Question11. A. activity B. pick C. lip D. fish
Question12. A. boy B. toy C. collect D. avoid
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest
Question13. A. collect B. disturb C. detest D. gather
Question14. A. leisure B. diving C. prepare D. movie
Choose A, B, C or D for each gap in the following sentences
Question15. 1. My dad doesn’t mind __________ my mom from work every day.
A. pick up B. picked up C. picking up D. picks up
Question16. Using computers too much may have harmful effects __________ your minds and bodies.
A. on B. to C. with D. onto
Question17. I love the people in my village. They are so __________ and hospitable.
A. friendly B. vast C. slow D.inconvenient
Question 18. My new sofa is __________ than the old one.
A. more comfortable B. comfortably C. more comfortabler D. comfortable
Question 19. My sister dances __________than me.
A. gooder B. weller C. better D. more good
Question 20. Teenagers enjoy __________ to music and __________ out with friends.
A. listen – hang B. to listen – to hang
C. listening – hang D. listening – hanging
Question 21. It is interesting _________________badminton after school.
A. play B. to playing C. played D.to play
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction.
Question22. This house is more spacious as that white house I boughtlast year.
A. is B. as C. bought D. last year
Question23. She dances moregraceful than most of the girls at the party.
A. more B. at C. of D. graceful
Find the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question24. ‘I have two tickets to the concert. Would you like to go?’
- ‘_________ What time?’
A. Sorry, I can’t. B. Not very good. C. Yes, I’d love to. D. Never mind.
III. READING (2pts)
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to question.
I go on the Internet every day, but I never spentmore than (25) _________houratatime online. I get laptop
and a smartphone, so I can use the Internet anywhere. Today, for instance, I’ve been (26) _________three
times. Mainly I just email my friends. I read online magazines and I look (27) _________information,too. I
also compare prices of things, but I’ve never bought anything online because I don’t think it’s safe. I’m not
an Internet addict, but some of my friends (28) . Onefriendof minealways looks
tiredbecause hespends all night online.Although he’s got a lot of bad marks for the exams, he hasn’t
changed hishabits. In my experience, it’s very useful for people who use the Internet sensibly.
Question25. A. a B. the C. an D. any
Question26. A. online B. Internet C. computer D. laptop
Question27. A. at B. in C. for D. on
Question28. A. is B. were C. are D. was
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet toindicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, it has both
advantages and disadvantages. There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can
enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less
traffic, so it is safer for young children. However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside
the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have fewer friends. In addition, entertainment
is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services