UBND HUYỆN CHÂU THÀNH
TRƯỜNG TRUNG HỌC CƠ
SỞ VĨNH KIM
(Đề có 03 trang)
ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CUÔI HỌC KỲ I
NĂM HỌC: 2024 – 2025
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 8
Ngày kiểm tra: 07/ 01/ 2025
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
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I. LISTENING
Question 1: (1,0 pt) Listen to the recording two times, then choose one best option
(A, B, C or D) to answer each sentence.
1. The talk is generally about …………
A. the effect of technology B. the good points of online learning
C. the impact of modern technology D. the weak points of online learning
2. Both Mai and Chris think that modern technology is……….
A. changing our lifestyle B. changing greatly
C. entertaining us D. causing their headaches
3. Mai wants to go to class because……….
A. She like to get beautiful clothes.
B. online learning doesn’t work for her
C. she likes to get up early.
D. she wants to interact with her teachers and friends.
4. Which of the following is true?
A. Mai and Chris are classmates.
B. Mai thinks online learning has some weak points.
C. Mai and Chris like studying online.
D. Mai and Chris have similar ideas about online learning
Question 2: (1,0 pt) Listen to the recording two times, then fill in the blanks with
the missing information.
5. Many people visit flower villages to take pictures with the……… flowers.
6. I see flowers and………. trees everywhere these days.
7. We, Vietnamese, use plants and flowers for……….. and for offerings.
8. They want to chase ……… bad luck and pray for a lucky new year.
II. USE OF LANGUAGE
Question 3: (0,5 pt) Pick out the word that has the underlined syllable
pronounced differently from the others.
9. A. circle B. culture C. community D. custom
10. A. great B.teamwork C. cheat D. eat
Question 4: (0,5 pt) Pick out the word that has the main stressed syllable
pronounced differently from the others.
11. A. performance B. exhibition C. experiment D. minority
12. A. website B. mature C. forum D. tofu
Question 5: (1,0 pt) Pick out ONE best option to complete each of the following
sentences.
13. A: Would you like to go to the cooking club with me on Sunday?
B:……………………………………………………… .
A. No problem. B. No, I don’t. C. Yes, I like. D. I’d love to.
14. The _________ is still used as means of transport in Alaska today.
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A. native art B. crafts C. tribal dances D. dogsled
15. She wanted to prepare for the exam;..............., she turned off her mobile phone.
A. therefore B. so C. but D. however
16. Unless you are ……….. up, you will be late.
A. hurried B. hurry C. to hurry D. not hurry
III. READING
Question 6: (1,0 pt) Pick out ONE best option (A, B, C, or D) to fill in each of the
numbered blanks, completing the meaning of the passage.
The lion dance is called shishi-mai in Japanese. People (17)…………. it during New
Year celebrations. Shishi-mai groups also perform at other important (18)…………….
such as business openings and weddings. Most forms of shishi-mai have one or more
people performing the dance. The performers are excellent (19)…………. acrobatics.
One person controls the lion’s head and the other moves the (20)……….. body. The
lion dances to the sounds of flutes and drums. The drummers and flute players often
follow the lion around, but they do not dance with it.
The Japanese perform shishi-maito to chase away bad spirits and to bring good luck.
17. A. perform B. sing C. show D. talk
18. A. holidays B. occasions C. days D. ceremony
19. A. in B. on C. at D. of
20. A. dragon’s B. chicken’s C. frog’s D. lion’s
Question 7: (1.0 pt) Read the passage, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for
each question.
If you go to the American state of Alaska, you might find the traditional lifestyle there
interesting. Although Alaska is quite large, with nearly 1.7 million square kilometres,
it has a small population of about 730,000.
The native peoples in Alaska still maintain many of their traditions. They keep their
old ways of making arts and crafts alive. Various native groups have their own special
styles of carving or weaving as well as their unique tribal dances and drumming.
Therefore, visitors to Alaska may experience some of their culture in their villages.
They may see performances of traditional music and native art in galleries and
museums.
Alaska is also known for its unusual method of transport - the dogsled. Today, dog
sledding (= mushing) is more of a sport than a true means of transport. The best-
known race is the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, a 1,510 km race from Anchorage to
Nome. Mushers from all over the world come to Anchorage each March to compete
for cash and prizes.
21. What is the population of Alaska?
A. About 730,000 B. About 370,000
C. About 970,000 D. About 390,000
22. Who have special styles of carving or weaving?
A. Various native people B. Various native language
C. Various native arts D. Various native groups
23. What can we find in the native peoples’ villages in Alaska?
A. custom B. costume C. culture D. tradition
24. The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is ........................ competition.
A. a national B. a local C. an international D.a school
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IV. WRITING
Question 8: (1,0 pt) Rewrite the sentences so that their meaning stays the same,
using the beginning given for each.
25. I attended the Ban Flower Festival in Dien Bien last year. (Yes/No-question)
………………………………………………………………..?
26. We’ll go to the beach unless it rains.
If ..........................................................................
27. I would like to use Facebook in my free time.
I am fond.....................................................................................
28. Nam isn't a member of the chess club, so he can't join chess competition.
Because................................................................................................
Question 9: (1,0 pt) Write sentences, using word cues given.
29. Offerings/ include/ set of flowers/ and fruits/ paper clothes/ three carps.
………………………………………………………………..
30. they/ stay / an igloo/ when/they/ visit/ Alaska?
…………………………………………………………….. .
THE END
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