UBND QUẬN LONG BIÊN BÀI KIỂM TRA CUỐI HỌC KỲ I
TRƯỜNG: THCS NGÔ GIA TỰ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 8
Năm học 2023 – 2024 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
Họ và tên học sinh: ................................................... Ngày: 22 / 12 /2023
Lớp:………. Mã đề : 2A (Đề kiểm tra gồm 02 trang, học sinh làm bài vào đề)
Mark Teacher’s remarks
I. Listening: (20 points).
Listen and circle the letter A, B,C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences.
Question 1: How many students are talking?
A. one B. two C. three D. four
Question 2: What are they discussing?
A. Their class forum. B. Their stress. C. Their community activities D. Their friends
Question 3: Who does Minh have pressure from?
A. His cousin B. His friends C. His parents D. His grandfather
Question 4: What is Ann unhappy about ?
A. her lesson B. her class C. her body D. her clubs
Question 5: Does Mi get on with her sister?
A. No, she doesn’t B. Yes, she does C. Yes, they do D. No, they don’t
Listen and circle the letter A, B,C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences.
Question 6: Minority children usually learn to work at ____.
A. twelve B. ten C. six D. four
Question 7: Girls _____.
A. weave clothing B. do the gardening C. catch fish D. do homework
Question 8: Boys _____.
A. prepare food B. raise livestock C. do housework D. play sport
Question 9: Children learn traditions through _____.
A. work B. music C. stories D. movies
Question 10: The number of minority children going to school is _____
A. going up B. going down C. staying the same D. decreasing
II. Language: (20 points)
Circle the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each
of the following questions.
Question 11: A. remote B. explore C. relax D. diverse
Question 12: A. morning B. thinking C. union D. ornament
Circle the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position stress in each of the
following questions.
Question 13: A. protection B. computer C. difficult D. attention
Question 14: A. cattle B. highland C. offering D. contestant
Mark 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.
Question 15: The young break out our tradition by travelling on Tet holiday.
A. give away B. keep C. present D. send
Circle the letter A, B ,C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 16: Nick: Could you tell me how I can deal with a bully? - Mi: ______.
A. That's very kind of you. Thanks B. Who's he? I don't know him
C. You should talk to your parents about him D. You shouldn't talk to your parents about him
Circle the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 17: If I go shopping, I __________some food.
A. buy B. will buy C. would buy D. would have bought
Question 18: Viet Nam is ______________ multicultural country with 54 ethnic groups.
A. a B. the C. x D. an
Question 19: According to the ______________ in England, we have to use a knife and a fork at dinner
A. table ways B. table manners C. behaviours D. differences
Question 20: My mother enjoys ______________ traditional food for our family at Tet.
A. to cooking B. cook C. cooking D. cooked
III. Reading: ( 20 points)
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Two of the most important holidays in the United States are Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day. The fourth (21) ____
July marks the American declaration of independence from Britain. Most towns, big (22) ____ small, celebrate the fourth of
July with parades and fireworks. Families (23) ____with barbecues or picnics. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in fall, on the
fourth Thursday in November. It is a day (24) ____ people give thanks to the harvest. Most families had a large dinner with roast
turkey. Both Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day are (25) ____ holidays.
Question 21: A. in B. on C. with D. of
Question 22: A. and B. or C. because D. as
Question 23: A. celebrating B. to celebrate C. celebrate D. celebrated
Question 24: A. when B. where C. what D. in which
Question 25: A. nation B. national C. nationally D. nationality
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages
and disadvantages.
There are certainly many advantages of 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 few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that
there are fewer shops and services so it is quite hard to find jobs. As a result, you may have to travel a long way to work, which
can be extremely expensive.
In conclusion, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the
best place for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young or single people who have a career are better
provided for in the city.
Question 26: According to the passage, living in the country has .
A. both good and bad points. B. only bad points C. only good points D. no disadvantages
Question 27: How many advantages does living in the country have?
A. Two B. Four C. Three D. No
Question 28: Living in the country is safer for young children because .
A. there are few shops B. there is less traffic C. there are fewer people D. there are few services
Question 29: Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The country is only suitable for retired people. B. It’s hard to find entertainment in the country.
C. There are fewer shops and services in the country. D. People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city.
Question 30: Having few friends is .
A. one of the good things to life in the country B. the only disadvantage of living in the country
C. one of certain advantages to life outside the city D. one of certain drawbacks to life outside the city
IV. Writing: ( 20 points)
Circle the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 31: John is(A) hard- working; (B)however, he often (C)gets high scores (D)on exams.
Question 32: Do you(A) know a festival (B)will take place (C)in (D)the December?
Rearrange the words to make correct sentences.
Question 33: is / famous / Which / pasta / for / country/ and pizza ?
=>……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Question 34: changing / and / way / working /? / learning / our / Is / technology / of /
=>……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, beginning with the given words.
Question 35: The man was very poor but he lived happily.
=>Though………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 36: Life in the countryside is less convenient than life in the city.
=>Life in the city ……………………………………………………………
Make sentences, using the words and phrases below to help you.
Question 37: My students / be / fond / use / Messenger / discuss/ schoolwork.
=>…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 38: There/be/a/ tradition/her family/that/ they/ visit/ pagoda/ first/day/ Tet.
=>………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 39: If/ it/ / rain/ tomorrow/ we/ stay/ home.
=>…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 40: My brother /speak / French / bad / me.
=> .............................................................................................……………………………
The end.
ANSWER KEY
Mã đề 2A
I. LISTENING (20 pts): Mỗi câu đúng được 0,2 điểm, sai không cho điểm
1. C2. B3. C4. C5. A
6. C7. A8. B9. C10. A
II. LANGUAGE: (20 points): Mỗi câu đúng được 0,2 điểm, sai không cho điểm
11. D12. B13. C14. D15. B
16. C17. B18. A19. B20. C
III. READING: ( 20 points): Mỗi câu đúng được 0,2 điểm, sai không cho điểm
21. D 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. B
26. A 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. D
IV. WRITING: (20pts): Mỗi câu đúng được 0,2 điểm, sai không cho điểm
31. B 32.D
Question 33. Which country is famous for pasta and pizza ?
Question 34. Is teachnology changing our way of learning and working ?
Question 35. Though the man was very poor, he lived happily.
Question 36. Life in the city is more convenient than life in the countryside.
Question 37. My students are fond of using Messenger to discuss their schoolwork.
Question 38. There is a tradition in her family that they visit the pagoda on the first day of Tet.
Question 39. If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home.
Question 40. My brother speaks French worse than me.
Unit 3: Skills 2
Audio script:
Mi: Ms Hoa said we can discuss the stress we have in our lives on the class forum. So, what stress do you have?
Minh: I'm tired of trying to meet my parents expectations. They want me to study well and be good at many things, so they send
me to many classes like maths, English, piano, and karate.
Ann: Why don't you tell them your interests and abilities, Minh? I talked to my parents about this so they no longer send me to
classes I don't like. Now I just focus on my health and try to lose some weight.
Minh: You look fit, Ann. You should feel good about your body.
Ann: Are you kidding, Mi? I still need to lose a few more kilos. How about you, Mi?
Mi: Actually, I don't get on with my sister. She is jealous of anything I have and always starts arguments. So I had to talk to my
mum...
Unit 4: Skills 2
Audio script:
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.
UBND QUẬN LONG BIÊN BÀI KIỂM TRA CUỐI HỌC KỲ I
TRƯỜNG: THCS NGÔ GIA TỰ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 8
Năm học 2023 – 2024 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
Họ và tên học sinh: ................................................... Ngày: 22 / 12 /2023
Lớp:………. Mã đề : 2B (Đề kiểm tra gồm 02 trang, học sinh làm bài vào đề)
Mark Teacher’s remarks
I. Reading: ( 20 points)
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Two of the most important holidays in the United States are Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day. The fourth (1) ____ July
marks the American declaration of independence from Britain. Most towns, big (2) ____ small, celebrate the fourth of July with
parades and fireworks. Families (3) ____with barbecues or picnics. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in fall, on the fourth
Thursday in November. It is a day (4) ____ people give thanks to the harvest. Most families had a large dinner with roast turkey.
Both Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day are (5) ____ holidays.
Question 1: A. in B. on C. with D. of
Question 2: A. and B. or C. because D. as
Question 3: A. celebrating B. to celebrate C. celebrate D. celebrated
Question 4: A. when B. where C. what D. in which
Question 5: A. nation B. national C. nationally D. nationality
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages
and disadvantages.
There are certainly many advantages of 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 few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that
there are fewer shops and services so it is quite hard to find jobs. As a result, you may have to travel a long way to work, which
can be extremely expensive.
In conclusion, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the
best place for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young or single people who have a career are better
provided for in the city.
Question 6: According to the passage, living in the country has .
A. both good and bad points. B. only bad points C. only good points D. no disadvantages
Question 7: How many advantages does living in the country have?
A. Two B. Four C. Three D. No
Question 8: Living in the country is safer for young children because .
A. there are few shops B. there is less traffic C. there are fewer people D. there are few services
Question 9: Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The country is only suitable for retired people. B. It’s hard to find entertainment in the country.
C. There are fewer shops and services in the country. D. People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city.
Question 10: Having few friends is .
A. one of the good things to life in the country B. the only disadvantage of living in the country
C. one of certain advantages to life outside the city D. one of certain drawbacks to life outside the city
II. Language: (20 points)
Circle the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each
of the following questions.
Question 11: A. remote B. explore C. relax D. diverse
Question 12: A. morning B. thinking C. union D. ornament
Circle the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position stress in each of the
following questions.
Question 13: A. protection B. computer C. difficult D. attention
Question 14: A. cattle B. highland C. offering D. contestant
Mark 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.
Question 15: The young break out our tradition by travelling on Tet holiday.
A. give away B. keep C. present D. send
Circle the letter A, B ,C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 16: Nick: Could you tell me how I can deal with a bully? - Mi: ______.
A. That's very kind of you. Thanks B. Who's he? I don't know him
C. You should talk to your parents about him D. You shouldn't talk to your parents about him
Circle the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 17: If I go shopping, I __________some food.
A. buy B. will buy C. would buy D. would have bought
Question 18: Viet Nam is ______________ multicultural country with 54 ethnic groups.
A. a B. the C. x D. an
Question 19: According to the ______________ in England, we have to use a knife and a fork at dinner
A. table ways B. table manners C. behaviours D. differences
Question 20: My mother enjoys ______________ traditional food for our family at Tet.
A. to cooking B. cook C. cooking D. cooked
III. Writing: ( 20 points)
Circle the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 21: John is(A) hard- working; (B)however, he often (C)gets high scores (D)on exams.
Question 22: Do you(A) know a festival (B)will take place (C)in (D)the December?
Rearrange the words to make correct sentences.
Question 23: is / famous / Which / pasta / for / country/ and pizza ?
=>……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Question 24: changing / and / way / working /? / learning / our / Is / technology / of /
=>……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, beginning with the given words.
Question 25: The man was very poor but he lived happily.
=>Though………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 26: Life in the countryside is less convenient than life in the city.
=>Life in the city ……………………………………………………………
Make sentences, using the words and phrases below to help you.
Question 27: My students / be / fond / use / Messenger / discuss/ schoolwork.
=>…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 28: There/be/a/ tradition/her family/that/ they/ visit/ pagoda/ first/day/ Tet.
=>………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 29: If/ it/ / rain/ tomorrow/ we/ stay/ home.
=>…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 30: My brother /speak / French / bad / me.
=> .............................................................................................……………………………
IV. Listening: (20 points).
Listen and circle the letter A, B,C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences.
Question 31: How many students are talking?