KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KÌ II NĂM HỌC 2024-2025
TRƯỜNG THCS NGUYỄN HUỆ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 8
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
(Học sinh làm bài vào đề)
Họ tên HS: …………...................................
Lớp: 8……
CHỮ KÍ GIÁM THỊ ĐIỂM
I- Listening: (2.0 PTS)
Part 1. Listen to 5 short conversations TWICE then choose the correct answers for the questions.
1. Where did the children go yesterday?
A. the park B. the zoo C. a farm
2. What is Jim’s favorite food?
A. salad B. sausages and chips C. pasta
3. Which is Daisy’s dog?
A. big black dog B. small white dog C. small back dog
4. What did Ben’s parents buy him?
A. a coat B. a jacket C. a T-shirt
5. What was the weather like yesterday?
A. sunny B. cloudy C. windy
Part 2. You will hear about a photo competition. Listen and complete questions 6 -10.
COMPETITION
Full name: Jenny Murray
Age: (6) twelve /12
Address: (7) 12 ____________ Road
Phone number: (8) ____________
Would like to be in: (9) the ____________ competition
How many photos: (10) ____________
II- Multiple choice: (2.5PTS)
1. Choose the letter A, B, C or D that has the underlined part different from others.
A. clean B. blue C. click D. clock
2. We usually go out _____ Saturday evenings.
A. at B. on C. to D. at
3. She’s a _______. She spends too much time and money shopping
A. worker B. seller C. shopaholic D. singer
4. I _______ buy things online, just once or twice a year. I prefer to shop at the shopping mall.
A. usually B. often C. rarely D. always
5. They ______________ on the lake when it started to rain, so they went home.
A. fishing B. were fishing C. are fishing D. fished
6. Our flight to Paris_______ at 4p.m next week.
A. depart B. departs C. departed D. departing
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7. I will wait here_______ you come back.
A. until B. before C. after D. while
8. Look! These sports shoes are _________. They are 30% off.
A. on sale B. online C. offline D. expensive
9. - A: The earthquake yesterday destroyed their house.
- B: ________
A. Yes, I know it B. Yes, I don’t like it. C. That’s awful D. They should stay inside
10. Choose the letter that has the underlined part needs correcting.
I were doing Math homework at 7 o’clock last night.
A B C D
III- Do as directed in brackets. (3.0 PTS)
1. I always check my emails. I start my workday. (Combine each pair of sentences using a conjunction: “before”
→ I ______________________________________________________
2. I get home. I will call my mother. (Combine each pair of sentences using a conjunction: as soon as)
→ _____________________________________________________________________?
3. Mary was doing her homework when the lights went out. (Complete the sentences using “while”)
→ While Mary_________________________________________________________
4. My mother goes to the shopping centre on the weekends. (Put adverb “usually” into the correct place)
→ _____________________________________________
5. Write a paragraph (about 80-100 words) about advantages or disadvantages of a type of shopping online.
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………IV- Reading comprehension. (2.5 PTS)
A. Choose the best answers to complete the passage below.
We are all slowly destroying the earth. The seas and rivers (1) __________ too dirty to swim in. There is so much
smoke (2) ___________ the air that it is unhealthy to live in many of the world’s cities. In one well-known city, for
example, poisonous gases from cars pollute the air so much that traffic policemen have to wear oxygen masks. We have
cut down (3) __________ trees that there are now vast areas of wasteland all over the world. As a result, farmers in
parts of Africa cannot grow enough to eat. In certain countries in Asia, there is too little rice. Moreover, we (4)
_________ take care of the countryside.
Wild animals are quickly disappearing. For instance, tigers are rare in India now because we have killed too many of
them. However, it isn’t enough simply to talk about the problem. We must (5) _________ now before it is too late to do
anything about it. Join us now. Save the Earth!
1. A. am B. is C. are D. be
2. A. to B. on C. in D. at
3. A. so much B. so many C. so little D. so few
4. A. don’t B. doesn’t C. isn’t D. wasn’t
5. A. act B. acting C. to act D. acted
B. Read the following passage, and answer the questions that follow
Two of the most dangerous storms which affect America are hurricanes and tornadoes. They are very much feared by
anyone who may live in the path of their destruction. Every year homes are destroyed by their fury and often lives are
lost. Most people who live near the coast are forced to evacuate their homes and to move to safer areas until the storm
passes. Floods are caused along the coasts by both the heavy rain and a storm tide that is considerably above normal
water level. The high winds, coastal flooding and heavy rains associated with a hurricane cause enormous damage.
Hurricanes usually develop between July and October. Once they hit land they carry tremendous power with driving
rain and wind. Tornadoes are violent low-pressured storms. These storms occur most often during the summer months
and are noticeable by their strong wind and lack of rain. The sky turns black as dust is sucked up into the air. Tornadoes
are capable of lifting quite heavy objects from the ground. They can pick up trees and cars right into the air and even
uplift heavier objects such as homes and railway cars. Both hurricanes and tornadoes cause millions of dollars worth of
damage to life and property every year. Today they can be predicted more easily than in the past, but they cannot be
stopped or ignored.
1. What are two of the most dangerous storms which affect America?
A. Thunderstorms and hurricanes B. Typhoons and thunderstorms
C. Hurricanes and tornadoes D. Hurricanes and typhoons
2. At which part of the year do hurricanes usually develop?
A. July and August only B. Between July and October
C. From the seventh to the ninth month D. All the year round.
3. The word "they" in the second paragraph means
A. Objects B. Tornadoes C. Floods D. Storms
4. Which of the following is true about tornadoes and hurricanes?
A. They cannot be predicted with accuracy. B. They are easier to control today than in the past.
C. Tornadoes are more dangerous than hurricanes. D. They can be predicted today with greater accuracy
5. Can tornadoes uplift homes or railway cars?
A. Yes, they can B. No, they can’t C. Yes, it can D. No, it can’t
KEYS
I- Listening: (2.0 PTS)
Part 1. Listen to 5 short conversations TWICE then choose the correct answers for the questions.
1. Where did the children go yesterday?
A. the park B. the zoo C. a farm
2. What is Jim’s favorite food?
A. salad B. sausages and chips C. pasta
3. Which is Daisy’s dog?
A. big black dog B. small white dog C. small back dog
4. What did Ben’s parents buy him?
A. a coat B. a jacket C. a T-shirt
5. What was the weather like yesterday?
A. sunny B. cloudy C. windy
Part 2. You will hear about a photo competition. Listen and complete questions 6 -10.
COMPETITION
Full name: Jenny Murray
Age: (6) ____twelve________
Address: (7) 12 _____CRESCENT_______ Road
Phone number: (8) ______833051______
Would like to be in: (9) the ___animal_________ competition
How many photos: (10) ____2__
II- Multiple choice: (2.5PTS)
1. Choose the letter A, B, C or D that has the underlined part different from others.
A. clean B. blue C. click D. clock
2. We usually go out _____ Saturday evenings.
A. at B. on C. to D. at
3. She’s a _______. She spends too much time and money shopping
A. worker B. seller C. shopaholic D. singer
4. I _______ buy things online, just once or twice a year. I prefer to shop at the shopping mall.
A. usually B. often C. rarely D. always
5. They ______________ on the lake when it started to rain, so they went home.
A. fishing B. were fishing C. are fishing D. fished
6. Our flight to Paris_______ at 4p.m next week.
A. depart B. departs C. departed D. departing
7. I will wait here_______ you come back.
A. until B. before C. after D. while
8. Look! These sports shoes are _________. They are 30% off.
A. on sale B. online C. offline D. expensive
9. -A: The earthquake yesterday destroyed their house.
- B: ________
A. Yes, I know it B. Yes, I don’t like it. C. That’s awful D. They should stay inside
10. Choose the letter that has the underlined part needs correcting.
I were doing Math homework at 7 o’clock last night.
A B C D
III- Do as directed in brackets. (3.0 PTS)
1. I always check my emails. I start my workday. (Combine each pair of sentences using a conjunction: “before”
→ I always check my emails before I start my workday
2. I get home. I will call my mother. (Combine each pair of sentences using a conjunction: as soon as)
→ I will call my mother as soon as I get home.
3. Mary was doing her homework when the lights went out. (Complete the sentences using “while”)
→ While Mary was doing her homework, the lights went out.
4. My mother goes to the shopping centre every week. (Put adverb “usually” into the correct place)
→ My mother usually goes to the shopping centre on the weekend
5. Write a paragraph (about 80-100 words) about advantages or disadvantages of a type of shopping online.
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……………IV- Reading comprehension. (2.5 PTS)
A. Choose the best answers to complete the passage below.
We are all slowly destroying the earth. The seas and rivers (1) _____ too dirty to swim in. There is so much smoke (2)
_____the air that it is unhealthy to live in many of the world’s cities. In one well-known city, for example, poisonous
gases from cars pollute the air so much that traffic policemen have to wear oxygen masks. We have cut down (3)
_____ trees that there are now vast areas of wasteland all over the world. As a result, farmers in parts of Africa cannot
grow enough to eat. In certain countries in Asia, there is too little rice. Moreover, we (4) ______ take care of the
countryside.
Wild animals are quickly disappearing. For instance, tigers are rare in India now because we have killed too many of
them. However, it isn’t enough simply to talk about the problem. We must (5) ______ now before it is too late to do
anything about it. Join us now. Save the Earth!
1. A. am B. is C. are D. be
2. A. to B. on C. in D. from
3. A. so much B. so many C. so little D. so few
4. A. don’t B. doesn’t C. isn’t D. wasn’t
5. A. act B. acting C. to act D. acted
B. Read the following passage, and answer the questions that follow
Two of the most dangerous storms which affect America are hurricanes and tornadoes. They are very much feared by
anyone who may live in the path of their destruction. Every year homes are destroyed by their fury and often lives are
lost. Most people who live near the coast are forced to evacuate their homes and to move to safer areas until the storm
passes. Floods are caused along the coasts by both the heavy rain and a storm tide that is considerably above normal
water level. The high winds, coastal flooding and heavy rains associated with a hurricane cause enormous damage.
Hurricanes usually develop between July and October. Once they hit land they carry tremendous power with driving
rain and wind. Tornadoes are violent low-pressured storms. These storms occur most often during the summer months
and are noticeable by their strong wind and lack of rain. The sky turns black as dust is sucked up into the air. Tornadoes
are capable of lifting quite heavy objects from the ground. They can pick up trees and cars right into the air and even
uplift heavier objects such as homes and railway cars. Both hurricanes and tornadoes cause millions of dollars worth of
damage to life and property every year. Today they can be predicted more easily than in the past, but they cannot be
stopped or ignored.
1. What are two of the most dangerous storms which affect America?
A. Thunderstorms and hurricanes B. Typhoons and thunderstorms
C. Hurricanes and tornadoes D. Hurricanes and typhoons
2. At which part of the year do hurricanes usually develop?
A. July and August only B. Between July and October
C. From the seventh to the ninth month D. All the year round.
3. The word "they" in the second paragraph means
A. Objects B. Tornadoes C. Floods D. Storms
4. Which of the following is true about tornadoes and hurricanes?
A. They cannot be predicted with accuracy. B. They are easier to control today than in the past.
C. Tornadoes are more dangerous than hurricanes. D. They can be predicted today with greater accuracy
5. Can tornadoes uplift homes or railway cars?
A. Yes, they can B. No, they can’t C. Yes, it can D. No, it can’t