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PEOPLE COMMITTEE OF LONG BIEN DISTRICT THE FIRST TERM TEST- GRADE 8 CU KHOI SECONDARY SCHOOL SCHOOL YEAR 2023- 2024 Full name: ………………………………….. PERIOD 48 - Time allowed: 60 minutes Class: 8A…. Date: 22/12/2023 CODE: 801 A. Listening (16 pts) I. Listen and choose the best answer for each question. (8 pts) 1. When do minority children usually learn to work? A. twelve B. ten C. six D. seven 2. What do girls usually do? A. weave clothing B. do the gardening C. catch fish D. care older people 3. What do boys do? A. prepare food B. raise livestock C. do housework D. look after the house 4. What do children learn traditions through? A. work B. music C. stories D. paintings II. Listen and choose the correct answer to complete the passage below. (8 pts) The Ok Om Bok Festival ...Let's go to the Mekong Delta and join the Ok Om Bok Festival of the Khmer people. It is also called the Moon Worshipping Festival. Traditionally, the Khmers use the festival to thank the Moon God for giving them a good harvest. It also marks the (5) ______ of the year of the Khmer calendar. Ok Om Bok occurs in mid-October according to the lunar calendar. When the moon is at its highest position, the monks and the elders offer (6) ______ and fruits to the Moon God. Then, they take some young rice to feed children and ask them about their wishes. People sing and dance in the moonlight. Visitors can participate in games, watch traditional (7) ______ and see flying lantern contests. The next day, villagers organise the Ngo Boat (8) ______. This is a boat race that attracts many tourists. Here is some advice to tourists at the Ok Om Bok Festival. They should not wear shorts or sleeveless shirts when attending the religious ceremony. And don't litter the temple grounds. And now let's… 5. A. end B. ended C. ends D. to end 6. A. five-colored sticky rice B. young rices C. young rice D. sticky rice 7. A. fashion show B. fashion shows C. shows D. fashion 8. A. Race B. Rate C. Raise D. Rise B. Pronunciation (4 pts) I. Choose the words having the underlined part pronounced differently in each line. (2 pts) 9. A. good B. cool C. foot D. cook II. Choose the words which the stress pattern pronounced differently from others. (2 pts) 10. A. promise B. pronounce C. maintain D. behave C. Vocabulary and Grammar (20 pts) I. Choose the best answer. (14 pts) 11. There are different types of street food among regions and ________ around the world. A. cultures B. traditions C. customs D. habits 12. If you eat too quickly, you ________ pay attention to whether your hunger is satisfied. A. will not B. didn’t C. don’t D. couldn’t 13. Life in Ho Chi Minh City is much ________ than we thought at first. A. the busier B. the more busier C. more busy D. busier 14. Mrs. Hoa’s sister is very fond of ________. She likes to knit hats after school. A. collecting B. weaving C. gardening D. riding 15. Facebook was built on the ________ of earlier network sites like Myspace and Bebo. A. success B. succeed C. successful D. successfully 16. ________ youngest boy has just started going to ________ school. A. A – Ø B. The – the C. The – a D. The – Ø 17. Teenagers need encouragement from their parents, _____ not all parents are willing to
encourage their children. A. for B. and C. but D. so II. Choose the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. (2 pts) 18. When I came to Da Nang, I ate many local foods which are very delicious. A. national B. regional C. international D. provincial III. Choose the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. (2 pts) 19. Vietnamese people usually gather on New Year’s Eve. A. meet B. disperse C. join D. collect IV. Choose the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. (2 pts) 20. Tom: "Congratulations! You've passed the exam." - John: "_________ " A. No, I don't think so B. Many thanks C. Sorry, I don't D. Not at all D. Reading (20 pts) I. Read the following passage and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space (10 pts) We all want to have a healthy life and do a lot of things to stay healthy. Healthy living has a different meaning (21) _______ different people, but some of these habits are pretty simple and should be followed by everyone in order to have a happy and healthy life. Many people try to keep fit by getting some (22) _______ a few times a week, perhaps by going for a swim, by jogging in a park, or by playing active games like football or tennis. Dancing classes are also popular. Moreover, (23) _______ a balanced diet and having enough sleep are essential too. Getting fresh air is also very important for your health and taking few moments to get out of your chair to (24) _______ a breath of fresh air can improve your mood. To sum up, a relaxed lifestyle, a balanced diet and plenty of (25) _______ air and exercise - these things are all important. 21. A. with B. for C. about D. at 22. A. direction B. roads C. exercise D. distances 23. A. eating B. drinking C. playing D. cooking 24. A. smoke B. take C. drink D. break 25. A. breath B. noisy C. dirty D. fresh II. Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. (10 pts) There is an ethnic group living in Ha Long Bay which is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Quang Ninh province, in the northeast of Viet Nam. It has got over 1,600 islands and islets. Among the many ancient fishing villages in Ha Long Bay, only Cua Van floating village remains. All the houses and buildings in the village float on huge wooden rafts. The villagers spend their days fishing and looking after the sea life. Then they sail to the mainland to trade their fish for things like food, drinking water or clothes. Most children go to floating schools and then spend the rest of the time learning important skills like swimming and fishing. They also help out their parents as much as they can. Then, lifestyle may seem strange to many people, but it’s so wonderful to live among such natural beauty and know you are protecting it. The villagers are able to help preserve their beautiful bay because they live directly on the water. 26. The passage is mainly about A. How Ha Long Bay became a UNESCO World Heritage. B. The beauty of nature in Ha Long Bay. C. The life of people in Cua Van ancient village. D. The geographical features of Ha Long Bay. 27. The word “they” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to A. the houses B. the villagers C. the builders D. the schools 28. According to the passage, the villagers’ lifestyle may seem ________ to many people.
A. strange B. dangerous C. tiring D. boring 29. The villagers are able to help preserve their beautiful bay because they ________ A. live on the land C. don’t live on the water B. live far from the sea D. live directly on the water 30. According to the passage, which statements is NOT true? A. Ha Long Bay has above1,600 islands and islets. B. Because of floating life, children in Cua Van floating village don’t go to school. C. The children try to help their parents. D. The villagers have preserved their beautiful bay. E. Writing (20 pts) I. Circle one mistake (A, B, C or D) in each of the following sentences (4 pts) 31. We broke with tradition by make sponge cakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival instead of moon cakes. A. broke with B. make C. by D. instead of 32. How many sandwich have you bought recently? A. many B. sandwich C. bought D. recently II. Rearrange the words to make correct sentences. (4 pts) 33. here/ seems/ much/ to/ Life/ more/ slowly,/ and/ people/ move/ here/ are/ friendlier. A. Life here are more mover more slowly, and people here seems to much friendlier. B. Life here seems to move more slowly, and people here are much friendlier. C. Life here seems to move slowly, and people here are much friendlier. D. Life here seems move slowly, and to people here are much friendlier. 34. isn’t/ milk/ my/ There/ in/ any/ enough/ coffee. A. There isn’t any milk enough in my coffee. B. There isn’t enough any milk in my coffee. C. There isn’t any enough milk in my coffee. D. There aren’t any enough milk in my coffee. III. Choose the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is correct or closest in meaning to the previous one. (4 pts) 35. We would prefer to make crafts rather than play tennis. A. We would rather to make crafts than play tennis. B. We would rather make crafts rather than play tennis. C. We would rather make crafts than play tennis. D. We would rather making crafts rather than play tennis. 36. Unless we don’t save electricity, there will be power cuts. A. If we don’t save electricity, there will be power cuts. B. If we cut electricity, there will be don’t save power. C. There don’t be save electricity if we cuts electricity power. D. If we don’t be electricity power, there will save cuts. V. Make sentences using the words and phrases given. (8 pts) 37. Nowadays/ teenagers/ rely / technology / than / past. => __________________________________________________________________________ 38. We / stay / a hotel / underground / if we travel / Coober Pedy, Australia. => __________________________________________________________________________ 39. you / attend / the Khmer's Moon Worship Festival / last year /? => __________________________________________________________________________ 40. people/ live/ healthily/ rural areas/ in/ cities? => __________________________________________________________________________ ***** The end *****
PEOPLE COMMITTEE OF LONG BIEN DISTRICT THE FIRST TERM TEST- GRADE 8 CU KHOI SECONDARY SCHOOL SCHOOL YEAR 2023- 2024 Full name: ………………………………….. PERIOD 48 - Time allowed: 60 minutes Class: 8A…. Date: 22/12/2023 CODE: 802 A. Listening (16 pts) I. Listen and choose the best answer for each question. (8 pts) 1. When do minority children usually learn to work? A. ten B. six C. twelve D. seven 2. What do girls usually do? A. care older people B. do the gardening C. catch fish D. weave clothing 3. What do boys do? A. raise livestock B. prepare food C. do housework D. look after the house 4. What do children learn traditions through? A. stories B. music C. work D. paintings Tapescript 1- Unit 4 (Skills 2 - listening) Ethnic minority children might live the life different from that of most Kinh children. They spend some of their time helping their parents inside and outside the house. They learn to work from an early age, usually at six. Girls help look after the house, care for smaller children, weave clothing, and prepare food. Boys learn to do what their fathers do. They grow crops, raise the family's livestock, and catch fish. In the evening, the family often gathers round the open fire. Children listen to stories or legends of heroes from their grandparents. They also listen to adults talk about their work. This is how the elders pass on traditions and knowledge to their children. Nowadays, more and more minority children are going to school. There, they meet children from other ethnic groups. They play new games and learn new things. II. Listen and choose the correct answer to complete the passage below. (8 pts) The Ok Om Bok Festival ...Let's go to the Mekong Delta and join the Ok Om Bok Festival of the Khmer people. It is also called the Moon Worshipping Festival. Traditionally, the Khmers use the festival to thank the Moon God for giving them a good harvest. It also marks the (5) ______ of the year of the Khmer calendar. Ok Om Bok occurs in mid-October according to the lunar calendar. When the moon is at its highest position, the monks and the elders offer (6) ______ and fruits to the Moon God. Then, they take some young rice to feed children and ask them about their wishes. People sing and dance in the moonlight. Visitors can participate in games, watch traditional (7) ______ and see flying lantern contests. The next day, villagers organise the Ngo Boat (8) ______. This is a boat race that attracts many tourists. Here is some advice to tourists at the Ok Om Bok Festival. They should not wear shorts or sleeveless shirts when attending the religious ceremony. And don't litter the temple grounds. And now let's… 5. A. to end B. ended C. ends D. end 6. A. five-colored sticky rice B. young rices C. sticky rice D. young rice 7. A. fashion show B. shows C. fashion shows D. fashion 8. A. Rate B. Race C. Raise D. Rise Tapescript 2- Unit 5 (Skills 2 - listening) The Ok Om Bok Festival ...Let's go to the Mekong Delta and join the Ok Om Bok Festival of the Khmer people. It is also called the Moon Worshipping Festival. Traditionally, the Khmers use the festival to thank the Moon God for giving them a good harvest. It also marks the end of the year of the Khmer calendar. Ok Om Bok occurs in mid- October according to the lunar calendar. When the moon is at its highest position, the monks and the elders offer young rice and fruits to the Moon God. Then, they take some young rice to feed children and ask them about their wishes. People sing and dance in the moonlight. Visitors can participate in games, watch traditional fashion shows and see flying lantern contests. The next day, villagers organise the Ngo Boat Race. This is a boat race that attracts many tourists. Here is some advice to tourists at the Ok Om Bok Festival. They should not wear shorts or sleeveless shirts when attending the religious ceremony. And don't litter the temple grounds. And now let's…
B. Pronunciation (4 pts) I. Choose the words which the stress pattern pronounced differently from others. (2 pts) 9. A. maintain B. pronounce C. promise D. behave II. Choose the words having the underlined part pronounced differently in each line. (2 pts) 10. A. foot B. cool C. good D. cook C. Vocabulary and Grammar (20 pts) I. Choose the best answer. (14 pts) 11. Facebook was built on the ________ of earlier network sites like Myspace and Bebo. A. success B. succeed C. successful D. successfully 12. ________ youngest boy has just started going to ________ school. A. A – Ø B. The – the C. The – a D. The – Ø 13. Life in Ho Chi Minh City is much ________ than we thought at first. A. the busier B. the more busier C. more busy D. busier 14. Mrs. Hoa’s sister is very fond of ________. She likes to knit hats after school. A. collecting B. weaving C. gardening D. riding 15. There are different types of street food among regions and ________ around the world. A. cultures B. traditions C. customs D. habits 16. If you eat too quickly, you ________ pay attention to whether your hunger is satisfied. A. will not B. didn’t C. don’t D. couldn’t 17. Teenagers need encouragement from their parents, _____ not all parents are willing to encourage their children. A. for B. and C. but D. so II. Choose the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. (2 pts) 18. When I came to Da Nang, I ate many local foods which are very delicious. A. national B. provincial C. international D. regional III. Choose the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. (2 pts) 19. Vietnamese people usually gather on New Year’s Eve. A. disperse B. meet C. join D. collect IV. Choose the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. (2 pts) 20. Tom: "Congratulations! You've passed the exam." - John: "_________ " A. No, I don't think so B. Sorry, I don't C. Many thanks D. Not at all D. Reading (20 pts) I. Read the following passage and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space (10 pts) We all want to have a healthy life and do a lot of things to stay healthy. Healthy living has a different meaning (21) _______ different people, but some of these habits are pretty simple and should be followed by everyone in order to have a happy and healthy life. Many people try to keep fit by getting some (22) _______ a few times a week, perhaps by going for a swim, by jogging in a park, or by playing active games like football or tennis. Dancing classes are also popular. Moreover, (23) _______ a balanced diet and having enough sleep are essential too. Getting fresh air is also very important for your health and taking few moments to get out of your chair to (24) _______ a breath of fresh air can improve your mood. To sum up, a relaxed lifestyle, a balanced diet and plenty of (25) _______ air and exercise - these things are all important. 21. A. for B. with C. about D. at 22. A. direction B. roads C. distances D. exercise 23. A. playing B. drinking C. eating D. cooking 24. A. smoke B. break C. drink D. take 25. A. breath B. fresh C. dirty D. noisy
II. Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. (10 pts) There is an ethnic group living in Ha Long Bay which is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Quang Ninh province, in the northeast of Viet Nam. It has got over 1,600 islands and islets. Among the many ancient fishing villages in Ha Long Bay, only Cua Van floating village remains. All the houses and buildings in the village float on huge wooden rafts. The villagers spend their days fishing and looking after the sea life. Then they sail to the mainland to trade their fish for things like food, drinking water or clothes. Most children go to floating schools and then spend the rest of the time learning important skills like swimming and fishing. They also help out their parents as much as they can. Then, lifestyle may seem strange to many people, but it’s so wonderful to live among such natural beauty and know you are protecting it. The villagers are able to help preserve their beautiful bay because they live directly on the water. 26. The passage is mainly about A. How Ha Long Bay became a UNESCO World Heritage. B. The life of people in Cua Van ancient village. C. The beauty of nature in Ha Long Bay. D. The geographical features of Ha Long Bay. 27. The word “they” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to A. the villagers B. the houses C. the builders D. the schools 28. According to the passage, the villagers’ lifestyle may seem ________ to many people. A. tiring B. dangerous C. strange D. boring 29. The villagers are able to help preserve their beautiful bay because they ________ A. live on the land C. don’t live on the water B. live directly on the water D. live far from the sea 30. According to the passage, which statements is NOT true? A. Ha Long Bay has above1,600 islands and islets. B. The children try to help their parents. C. Because of floating life, children in Cua Van floating village don’t go to school. D. The villagers have preserved their beautiful bay. E. Writing (20 pts) I. Circle one mistake (A, B, C or D) in each of the following sentences (4 pts) 31. We broke with tradition by make sponge cakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival instead of moon cakes. A. by B. make C. broke with D. instead of 32. How many sandwich have you bought recently? A. many B. recently C. bought D. sandwich II. Rearrange the words to make correct sentences. (4 pts) 33. here/ seems/ much/ to/ Life/ more/ slowly,/ and/ people/ move/ here/ are/ friendlier. A. Life here seems to move more slowly, and people here are much friendlier. B. Life here are more mover more slowly, and people here seems to much friendlier. C. Life here seems to move slowly, and people here are much friendlier. D. Life here seems move slowly, and to people here are much friendlier. 34. isn’t/ milk/ my/ There/ in/ any/ enough/ coffee. A. There isn’t any enough milk in my coffee. B. There isn’t enough any milk in my coffee. C. There isn’t any milk enough in my coffee. D. There aren’t any enough milk in my coffee. III. Choose the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is correct or closest in meaning to the previous one. (4 pts) 35. We would prefer to make crafts rather than play tennis.
A. We would rather make crafts than play tennis. B. We would rather make crafts rather than play tennis. C. We would rather to make crafts than play tennis. D. We would rather making crafts rather than play tennis. 36. Unless we don’t save electricity, there will be power cuts. A. There don’t be save electricity if we cuts electricity power. B. If we cut electricity, there will be don’t save power. C. If we don’t save electricity, there will be power cuts. D. If we don’t be electricity power, there will save cuts. V. Make sentences using the words and phrases given. (8 pts) 37. you / attend / the Khmer's Moon Worship Festival / last year /? => __________________________________________________________________________ 38. We / stay / a hotel / underground / if we travel / Coober Pedy, Australia. => __________________________________________________________________________ 39. Nowadays/ teenagers/ rely / technology / than / past. => __________________________________________________________________________ 40. people/ live/ healthily/ rural areas/ in/ cities? => __________________________________________________________________________ ***** The end *****
PEOPLE COMMITTEE OF LONG BIEN DISTRICT THE FIRST TERM TEST- GRADE 8 CU KHOI SECONDARY SCHOOL SCHOOL YEAR 2023- 2024 Full name: ………………………………….. PERIOD 48 - Time allowed: 60 minutes Class: 8A…. Date: 22/12/2023 CODE: 803 A. Listening (16 pts) I. Listen and choose the best answer for each question. (8 pts) 1. When do minority children usually learn to work? A. twelve B. six C. ten D. seven 2. What do girls usually do? A. care older people B. do the gardening C. catch fish D. weave clothing 3. What do boys do? A. raise livestock B. prepare food C. look after the house D. do housework 4. What do children learn traditions through? A. work B. music C. paintings D. stories Tapescript 1- Unit 4 (Skills 2 - listening) Ethnic minority children might live the life different from that of most Kinh children. They spend some of their time helping their parents inside and outside the house. They learn to work from an early age, usually at six. Girls help look after the house, care for smaller children, weave clothing, and prepare food. Boys learn to do what their fathers do. They grow crops, raise the family's livestock, and catch fish. In the evening, the family often gathers round the open fire. Children listen to stories or legends of heroes from their grandparents. They also listen to adults talk about their work. This is how the elders pass on traditions and knowledge to their children. Nowadays, more and more minority children are going to school. There, they meet children from other ethnic groups. They play new games and learn new things. II. Listen and choose the correct answer to complete the passage below. (8 pts) The Ok Om Bok Festival ...Let's go to the Mekong Delta and join the Ok Om Bok Festival of the Khmer people. It is also called the Moon Worshipping Festival. Traditionally, the Khmers use the festival to thank the Moon God for giving them a good harvest. It also marks the (5) ______ of the year of the Khmer calendar. Ok Om Bok occurs in mid-October according to the lunar calendar. When the moon is at its highest position, the monks and the elders offer (6) ______ and fruits to the Moon God. Then, they take some young rice to feed children and ask them about their wishes. People sing and dance in the moonlight. Visitors can participate in games, watch traditional (7) ______ and see flying lantern contests. The next day, villagers organise the Ngo Boat (8) ______. This is a boat race that attracts many tourists. Here is some advice to tourists at the Ok Om Bok Festival. They should not wear shorts or sleeveless shirts when attending the religious ceremony. And don't litter the temple grounds. And now let's… 5. A. ended B. end C. ends D. to end 6. A. five-colored sticky rice B. young rices C. sticky rice D. young rice 7. A. fashion shows B. fashion show C. shows D. fashion 8. A. Raise B. Rate C. Race D. Rise Tapescript 2- Unit 5 (Skills 2 - listening) The Ok Om Bok Festival ...Let's go to the Mekong Delta and join the Ok Om Bok Festival of the Khmer people. It is also called the Moon Worshipping Festival. Traditionally, the Khmers use the festival to thank the Moon God for giving them a good harvest. It also marks the end of the year of the Khmer calendar. Ok Om Bok occurs in mid- October according to the lunar calendar. When the moon is at its highest position, the monks and the elders offer young rice and fruits to the Moon God. Then, they take some young rice to feed children and ask them about their wishes. People sing and dance in the moonlight. Visitors can participate in games, watch traditional fashion shows and see flying lantern contests. The next day, villagers organise the Ngo Boat Race. This is a boat race that attracts many tourists. Here is some advice to tourists at the Ok Om Bok Festival. They should not wear shorts or sleeveless shirts when attending the religious ceremony. And don't litter the temple grounds. And now let's…
B. Pronunciation (4 pts) I. Choose the words having the underlined part pronounced differently in each line. (2 pts) 9. A. good B. foot C. cool D. cook II. Choose the words which the stress pattern pronounced differently from others. (2 pts) 10. A. behave B. pronounce C. maintain D. promise C. Vocabulary and Grammar (20 pts) I. Choose the best answer. (14 pts) 11. There are different types of street food among regions and ________ around the world. A. traditions B. cultures C. customs D. habits 12. If you eat too quickly, you ________ pay attention to whether your hunger is satisfied. A. don’t B. didn’t C. will not D. couldn’t 13. Life in Ho Chi Minh City is much ________ than we thought at first. A. the busier B. busier C. more busy D. the more busier 14. Mrs. Hoa’s sister is very fond of ________. She likes to knit hats after school. A. collecting B. gardening C. weaving D. riding 15. Facebook was built on the ________ of earlier network sites like Myspace and Bebo. A. succeed B. success C. successful D. successfully 16. ________ youngest boy has just started going to ________ school. A. A – Ø B. The – Ø C. The – a D. The – the 17. Teenagers need encouragement from their parents, _____ not all parents are willing to encourage their children. A. for B. but C. and D. so II. Choose the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. (2 pts) 18. Vietnamese people usually gather on New Year’s Eve. A. meet B. join C. disperse D. collect III. Choose the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. (2 pts) 19. When I came to Da Nang, I ate many local foods which are very delicious. A. national B. international C. regional D. provincial IV. Choose the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. (2 pts) 20. Tom: "Congratulations! You've passed the exam." - John: "_________ " A. Many thanks B. No, I don't think so C. Sorry, I don't D. Not at all D. Reading (20 pts) I. Read the following passage and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space (10 pts) We all want to have a healthy life and do a lot of things to stay healthy. Healthy living has a different meaning (21) _______ different people, but some of these habits are pretty simple and should be followed by everyone in order to have a happy and healthy life. Many people try to keep fit by getting some (22) _______ a few times a week, perhaps by going for a swim, by jogging in a park, or by playing active games like football or tennis. Dancing classes are also popular. Moreover, (23) _______ a balanced diet and having enough sleep are essential too. Getting fresh air is also very important for your health and taking few moments to get out of your chair to (24) _______ a breath of fresh air can improve your mood. To sum up, a relaxed lifestyle, a balanced diet and plenty of (25) _______ air and exercise - these things are all important. 21. A. with B. about C. for D. at 22. A. exercise B. roads C. direction D. distances 23. A. cooking B. drinking C. playing D. eating 24. A. smoke B. drink C. take D. break 25. A. breath B. fresh C. dirty D. noisy
II. Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. (10 pts) There is an ethnic group living in Ha Long Bay which is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Quang Ninh province, in the northeast of Viet Nam. It has got over 1,600 islands and islets. Among the many ancient fishing villages in Ha Long Bay, only Cua Van floating village remains. All the houses and buildings in the village float on huge wooden rafts. The villagers spend their days fishing and looking after the sea life. Then they sail to the mainland to trade their fish for things like food, drinking water or clothes. Most children go to floating schools and then spend the rest of the time learning important skills like swimming and fishing. They also help out their parents as much as they can. Then, lifestyle may seem strange to many people, but it’s so wonderful to live among such natural beauty and know you are protecting it. The villagers are able to help preserve their beautiful bay because they live directly on the water. 26. The passage is mainly about A. The life of people in Cua Van ancient village. B. The beauty of nature in Ha Long Bay. C. How Ha Long Bay became a UNESCO World Heritage. D. The geographical features of Ha Long Bay. 27. The word “they” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to A. the houses B. the schools C. the builders D. the villagers 28. According to the passage, the villagers’ lifestyle may seem ________ to many people. A. dangerous B. strange C. tiring D. boring 29. The villagers are able to help preserve their beautiful bay because they ________ A. live on the land C. live directly on the water B. live far from the sea D. don’t live on the water 30. According to the passage, which statements is NOT true? A. Ha Long Bay has above1,600 islands and islets. B. The villagers have preserved their beautiful bay. C. Because of floating life, children in Cua Van floating village don’t go to school. D. The children try to help their parents. E. Writing (20 pts) I. Circle one mistake (A, B, C or D) in each of the following sentences (4 pts) 31. We broke with tradition by make sponge cakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival instead of moon cakes. A. broke with B. instead of C. by D. make 32. How many sandwich have you bought recently? A. sandwich B. bought C. many D. recently II. Rearrange the words to make correct sentences. (4 pts) 33. here/ seems/ much/ to/ Life/ more/ slowly,/ and/ people/ move/ here/ are/ friendlier. A. Life here seems to move more slowly, and people here are much friendlier. B. Life here are more mover more slowly, and people here seems to much friendlier. C. Life here seems move slowly, and to people here are much friendlier. D. Life here seems to move slowly, and people here are much friendlier. 34. isn’t/ milk/ my/ There/ in/ any/ enough/ coffee. A. There isn’t any enough milk in my coffee. B. There isn’t any milk enough in my coffee. C. There isn’t enough any milk in my coffee. D. There aren’t any enough milk in my coffee. III. Choose the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is correct or closest in meaning to the previous one. (4 pts) 35. We would prefer to make crafts rather than play tennis.
A. We would rather make crafts than play tennis. B. We would rather make crafts rather than play tennis. C. We would rather to make crafts than play tennis. D. We would rather making crafts rather than play tennis. 36. Unless we don’t save electricity, there will be power cuts. A. There don’t be save electricity if we cuts electricity power. B. If we cut electricity, there will be don’t save power. C. If we don’t save electricity, there will be power cuts. D. If we don’t be electricity power, there will save cuts. V. Make sentences using the words and phrases given. (8 pts) 37. you / attend / the Khmer's Moon Worship Festival / last year /? => __________________________________________________________________________ 38. people/ live/ healthily/ rural areas/ in/ cities? => __________________________________________________________________________ 39. Nowadays/ teenagers/ rely / technology / than / past. => __________________________________________________________________________ 40. We / stay / a hotel / underground / if we travel / Coober Pedy, Australia. => __________________________________________________________________________ ***** The end *****
PEOPLE COMMITTEE OF LONG BIEN DISTRICT THE FIRST TERM TEST- GRADE 8 CU KHOI SECONDARY SCHOOL SCHOOL YEAR 2023- 2024 Full name: ………………………………….. PERIOD 48 - Time allowed: 60 minutes Class: 8A…. Date: 22/12/2023 CODE: 804 A. Pronunciation (4 pts) I. Choose the words having the underlined part pronounced differently in each line. (2 pts) 1. A. good B. foot C. cool D. cook II. Choose the words which the stress pattern pronounced differently from others. (2 pts) 2. A. behave B. pronounce C. maintain D. promise B. Vocabulary and Grammar (20 pts) I. Choose the best answer. (14 pts) 3. There are different types of street food among regions and ________ around the world. A. traditions B. cultures C. customs D. habits 4. If you eat too quickly, you ________ pay attention to whether your hunger is satisfied. A. don’t B. didn’t C. will not D. couldn’t 5. Life in Ho Chi Minh City is much ________ than we thought at first. A. the busier B. busier C. more busy D. the more busier 6. Mrs. Hoa’s sister is very fond of ________. She likes to knit hats after school. A. collecting B. gardening C. weaving D. riding 7. Facebook was built on the ________ of earlier network sites like Myspace and Bebo. A. succeed B. success C. successful D. successfully 8. ________ youngest boy has just started going to ________ school. A. A – Ø B. The – Ø C. The – a D. The – the 9. Teenagers need encouragement from their parents, _____ not all parents are willing to encourage their children. A. for B. but C. and D. so II. Choose the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. (2 pts) 10. Vietnamese people usually gather on New Year’s Eve. A. meet B. join C. disperse D. collect III. Choose the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. (2 pts) 11. When I came to Da Nang, I ate many local foods which are very delicious. A. national B. international C. regional D. provincial IV. Choose the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. (2 pts) 12. Tom: "Congratulations! You've passed the exam." - John: "_________ " A. Many thanks B. No, I don't think so C. Sorry, I don't D. Not at all C. Reading (20 pts) I. Read the following passage and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space (10 pts) We all want to have a healthy life and do a lot of things to stay healthy. Healthy living has a different meaning (13) _______ different people, but some of these habits are pretty simple and should be followed by everyone in order to have a happy and healthy life. Many people try to keep fit by getting some (14) _______ a few times a week, perhaps by going for a swim, by jogging in a park, or by playing active games like football or tennis. Dancing classes are also popular. Moreover, (15) _______ a balanced diet and having enough sleep are essential too. Getting fresh air is also very important for your health and taking few moments to get out of your chair to (16) _______ a breath of fresh air can improve your mood. To sum up, a relaxed lifestyle, a balanced diet and plenty of (17) _______ air and exercise - these things are all important.
13. A. with B. about C. for D. at 14. A. exercise B. roads C. direction D. distances 15. A. cooking B. drinking C. playing D. eating 16. A. smoke B. drink C. take D. break 17. A. breath B. fresh C. dirty D. noisy II. Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. (10 pts) There is an ethnic group living in Ha Long Bay which is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Quang Ninh province, in the northeast of Viet Nam. It has got over 1,600 islands and islets. Among the many ancient fishing villages in Ha Long Bay, only Cua Van floating village remains. All the houses and buildings in the village float on huge wooden rafts. The villagers spend their days fishing and looking after the sea life. Then they sail to the mainland to trade their fish for things like food, drinking water or clothes. Most children go to floating schools and then spend the rest of the time learning important skills like swimming and fishing. They also help out their parents as much as they can. Then, lifestyle may seem strange to many people, but it’s so wonderful to live among such natural beauty and know you are protecting it. The villagers are able to help preserve their beautiful bay because they live directly on the water. 18. The passage is mainly about A. The life of people in Cua Van ancient village. B. The beauty of nature in Ha Long Bay. C. How Ha Long Bay became a UNESCO World Heritage. D. The geographical features of Ha Long Bay. 19. The word “they” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to A. the houses B. the schools C. the builders D. the villagers 20. According to the passage, the villagers’ lifestyle may seem ________ to many people. A. dangerous B. strange C. tiring D. boring 21. The villagers are able to help preserve their beautiful bay because they ________ A. live on the land C. live directly on the water B. live far from the sea D. don’t live on the water 22. According to the passage, which statements is NOT true? A. Ha Long Bay has above1,600 islands and islets. B. The villagers have preserved their beautiful bay. C. Because of floating life, children in Cua Van floating village don’t go to school. D. The children try to help their parents. D. Writing (20 pts) I. Circle one mistake (A, B, C or D) in each of the following sentences (4 pts) 23. We broke with tradition by make sponge cakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival instead of moon cakes. A. broke with B. instead of C. by D. make 24. How many sandwich have you bought recently? A. sandwich B. bought C. many D. recently II. Rearrange the words to make correct sentences. (4 pts) 25. here/ seems/ much/ to/ Life/ more/ slowly,/ and/ people/ move/ here/ are/ friendlier. A. Life here seems to move more slowly, and people here are much friendlier. B. Life here are more mover more slowly, and people here seems to much friendlier. C. Life here seems move slowly, and to people here are much friendlier. D. Life here seems to move slowly, and people here are much friendlier. 26. isn’t/ milk/ my/ There/ in/ any/ enough/ coffee. A. There isn’t any enough milk in my coffee. B. There isn’t any milk enough in my coffee. C. There isn’t enough any milk in my coffee.
D. There aren’t any enough milk in my coffee. III. Choose the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is correct or closest in meaning to the previous one. (4 pts) 27. We would prefer to make crafts rather than play tennis. A. We would rather make crafts than play tennis. B. We would rather make crafts rather than play tennis. C. We would rather to make crafts than play tennis. D. We would rather making crafts rather than play tennis. 28. Unless we don’t save electricity, there will be power cuts. A. There don’t be save electricity if we cuts electricity power. B. If we cut electricity, there will be don’t save power. C. If we don’t save electricity, there will be power cuts. D. If we don’t be electricity power, there will save cuts. V. Make sentences using the words and phrases given. (8 pts) 29. you / attend / the Khmer's Moon Worship Festival / last year /? => Did you attend the Khmer's Moon Worship Festival last year? 30. people/ live/ healthily/ rural areas/ in/ cities? => Do people live more healthily in rural areas than in cities? 32. Nowadays/ teenagers/ rely / technology / than / past. => Nowadays teenagers rely on technology more than in the past. 32. We / stay / a hotel / underground / if we travel / Coober Pedy, Australia. => We will stay in a hotel underground if we travel to Coober Pedy, Australia. E. Listening (16 pts) I. Listen and choose the best answer for each question. (8 pts) 33. When do minority children usually learn to work? A. twelve B. six C. ten D. seven 34. What do girls usually do? A. care older people B. do the gardening C. catch fish D. weave clothing 35. What do boys do? A. raise livestock B. prepare food C. look after the house D. do housework 36. What do children learn traditions through? A. work B. music C. paintings D. stories II. Listen and choose the correct answer to complete the passage below. (8 pts) The Ok Om Bok Festival ...Let's go to the Mekong Delta and join the Ok Om Bok Festival of the Khmer people. It is also called the Moon Worshipping Festival. Traditionally, the Khmers use the festival to thank the Moon God for giving them a good harvest. It also marks the (37) ______ of the year of the Khmer calendar. Ok Om Bok occurs in mid-October according to the lunar calendar. When the moon is at its highest position, the monks and the elders offer (38) ______ and fruits to the Moon God. Then, they take some young rice to feed children and ask them about their wishes. People sing and dance in the moonlight. Visitors can participate in games, watch traditional (39) ______ and see flying lantern contests. The next day, villagers organise the Ngo Boat (40) ______. This is a boat race that attracts many tourists. Here is some advice to tourists at the Ok Om Bok Festival. They should not wear shorts or sleeveless shirts when attending the religious ceremony. And don't litter the temple grounds. And now let's… 37. A. ended B. end C. ends D. to end 38. A. five-colored sticky rice B. young rices C. sticky rice D. young rice 39. A. fashion shows B. fashion show C. shows D. fashion 40. A. Raise B. Rate C. Race D. Rise