Bài kiểm tra 45 phút viết lần đầu Tiếng Anh 8

THE FIRST WRITTEN 45-MINUTE TEST
ENGLISH 8:( PILOT PROGRAM)
Name:.
Class:
I. Choose the word that the underline parts pronounced differently from the others (0.5 pt)
1. A. defeated	B. joined 	C. offered	D. performed
2. A. heritage 	B. flakes	C. famous	D. tray
 Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others (0.5 pt)
3. A. preservation 	B. competition	C. vegetarian	D. characterise
4. A. magician	B. physician	C. disappear	D. attention
II. Provide the correct form of the words in CAPITAL LETTERS (1.5 pts)
1. You’re ., I don’t believe in that. 	(KID)	
2. In spite of the ., peoples in Vietnam live peacefully. (DIVERSE)
3. People in rural areas are often live. . 	(OPTIMISTIC)
4. What a . step-mother she was. 	(CRUELTY)
5. Their children have quite________ characters. 	(DIFFERENCE)
6. Some guests arrived ________ and caused trouble to the hostess. 	(EXPECT)
III. Circle A, B, C or D which is the best for the following sentences. (2 pts) 
1. When my father arrived home, we  plants in the garden.
A. watered	B. were watering	C. watering	D. was watering
2. You . tip in Vietnam.
A. don’t have to	B. have to	C. must	D. mustn’t
3. Vietnamese people  their ancestors.
A. commemorate 	B. offer incense	C. worship	 	D. preserve
4. . the first footer has very good reputation and success, the families believe that they will receive luck and good fortune throughout the year. 
A. Although 	B. However	C. Therefore	 	D. If
5. We .our promise to the children.
A. shouldn’t break	B. should follow	C. don’t have to follow D. Both A & B are accepted 
6. Lucky money is put in red envelopes, .the red envelopes symbolize luck and wealth.
A. and 	B. because	C. so 	D. yet
7. This time last week, I . shopping with my mother.
A. was going	B. went	C. go	D. have gone
8. I think An Tiem was veryto carve the island’s name and his own name on the water melons and threw them into the sea.
A. cunning	B. mean	C. wise	 	D. generous
IV. Find and correct the mistake: (1 pt)
1. My mother adores to cook meals but my sister doesn’t. à
 A B C D
2. In my opinion, nomadic people live inconveniently than other people. à
 A B C D
3. A Muong in Hoa Binh are well-known for the richness of their folk culture. à 
 A B C D
4. In Vietnam, there is a custom for decorating houses on Tet holiday. à
 A B C D
V. Read the passage , then answer the questions (1 pt)	
 	Once upon a time, in the 6th Hung Vuong dynasty, the King wanted to give the crown to one of his sons. He decided that he would organize a food competition, and he would give the crown to whoever could find the most delicious and special food.
Each prince searched for an amazing food with the hope that they would become King. Tiet Lieu, the 18th prince, was very kind person. One day he dreamed that a God told him how to make some special food to symbolize the earth, the sky and the parents. Tiet Lieu woke up and made Banh Chung and Banh Day. Banh Chung was square and symbolized the earth. Banh Day was round and symbolized the sky. Banh Chung and Banh Day symbolized the parents, too.
The King had seen and tasted all special food, but he thought Banh Chung and Banh Day were the most delicious. He asked Tiet Lieu about the meaning of them, and then he decided to give the crown to Tiet Lieu. From that day on, Vietnamese people make Banh Chung and Banh Day on the Tet holiday and on some other special occasions.
1. In oder to give the crown to one of his sons, what did the 6th Hung Vuong King decide to do?
2. What did Banh Chung anh Banh Day symbolise? 
3. Who was given the crown? Why was he given the crown? 
4. When do Vietnamese make Banh Chung and Banh Day?
..
VI. Read and choose a sentence in column A which its suitable picture/ sign in column B (1,5pts) 
A
B
1. If you need a job, try telephoning this number.
2. You should pay with cash here.
3. Sometimes you don’t have to book here.
4. If you find what this person is looking for, you will get some money.
VISIT CRYSTAL’S
Our watches are the cheapest in town
5. This shop has lower prices than the other shops near to it.
E
JANE MUIR HAIRDRESSERS
Appointments are not always needed
A
 B 
 C
D
1 2 3 4 5
VII. Use the suggested words and phrases to write completed sentences (1 pt).
1. They/ watch/ a football match/ TV/ 7.00 last night.
...
2. I/ love/ hang/ out/ with/ friend.
...
3. Herd/ buffaloes/ to be/ excite.
...
4. According/ tradition/ we/ should/ greet/ older/ people/ respectfully/ before them.
...
VIII. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it.(1pt)
 1. My father’s parents gave my father his first boat. 
à My father 
2. Some people like working outdoors more than working inside.
à Some people prefer..
3. John suggested taking a taxi to the hotel.
à John said, “If I were.”
4. I don’t really like her, even though I admire her achievement. 
à I admire........................................................................................................................
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