Bài kiểm tra giữa kì môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 8 (Friends Plus)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. sensation	B. important	C. restaurent	D. delicious
A. hearing	B. visual	C. person	D. prefer
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. Apples	B. Cats	C. Tables	D. Chairs
A. Scent	B. Scare	C. Scarf	D. Scold
Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence.
I have lived in this city ___________ five years.
	A. for 	B. since	C. in	D. on
She carefully selected her ___________ for the formal event, ensuring it matched her elegant style.
	A. outfit	B. collar	C. decade	D. craze
She wore a stylish outfit with ___________ trousers that made a fashion statement.
	A. vintage	B. flared	C. praised	D. massive
Her ___________ did not deter her from pursuing her passion for music.
	A. deafness	C. sensation	C. blindness	D. vision 
What do you fancy ___________?
	A. eat	B. eating	C. to eat	D. eats
While I ___________ last night, the power went out.
	A. studied	B. have studied	C. was studying	D. studies
My grandfather always tells me about how he __________five miles to school every day when he was a kid.
	A. walks 	B. used to walk 	C. walk 	D. walking
Do you have a favorite clothing brand?
	A. My favorite store is nice. I visit it all the time.
	B. I have a few clothing brands that I really like, but I wouldn't say I have a favorite.
	C. I really like my clothing brand.
	D. I hope they will open new branches soon.
Fidget spinners and TikTok dances are some of the recent crazes _______________ youngsters.
	A. about 	B. for 	C. from 	D. at
This shirt is so nice. I will try it _______________.
	A. with 	B. for 	C. on 	D. at
Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.
She is excited about traveling to a new country next week.
=> She is looking ______________________________________________________________
She likes volleyball best.
=> Her______________________________________________________________
How about going for a walk in the park this afternoon?
=> Why not______________________________________________________________
It can take students weeks to prepare for their final exams.
=> Students spend______________________________________________________________
Read the passage and decide if the statements are True or false. Choose the correct answers for the last 2 questions.
	Spring, which lasts from February to May, is the most suitable time to visit Sapa. Coming to Sapa this time, you will have a chance to admire blossom flowers at every corner of Sapa, from hillsides, valleys, mountain slopes to the road in the town. You can catch up with the peach blossom, azalea, pure, delicate white plum blossom, colorful climbing roses, etc.
	Besides, you can join many unique festivals of ethnic minorities in Sapa at this time. They include the Hmong people’s “Gau Tao” festival, the Giay people’s Roong Pooc festival, etc. Each of the festivals represents a unique cultural activity of the Sapa people. Also, the early spring markets like Sapa market, Can Cau Simacai market, Bac Ha market, Coc Ly market will definitely bring you memorable experiences. 
The most appropriate time to pay a visit to Sapa is from June to January. 	____________
You are not able to see any flowers in Sapa in Spring.	____________
Hmong people are ethnic minorities.	____________
You will have unforgettable experiences in Sring markets.	____________
You can see blossom flowers at every corner of Sapa EXCEPT:
	A. hillslides	B. valleys	C. mountain slopes 	D. cliffs 
What does the phrase “catch up with” mean:
	A. see	B. buy	C. sell	D. pick up 
Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
	Sapa’s summer is from June to August. At this time, Sapa is filled [25]______________ the green color of the forest and the [26]______________ rice terraces. Under the mild weather, it is perfect to trek through the villages and appreciate majestic limestone mountains, the wild and pristine beauty of the forest, and winding streams along the villages. 
	Not only in spring, [27] ______________ you can also visit Sapa’s local markets in summer. Bac Ha Market, Muong Hum Market, Coc Ly Market are some of them. Coming to these markets, you can buy [28]______________ products, such as brocade, poultry, cattle, etc.
Coming to Sapa in summer, you will also have a [29]______________ to enjoy delicious fresh fruits such as peach, red plum, purple plum, Chinese bayberry, etc. Trying fruits right in the garden will be one of the [30]______________ experiences in Sapa.
 A. of	B. in	C. with	D. on
 A. growing	B. picking	C. collecting 	D. getting
A. however	B. and	C. or	D. but
A. much	B. many	C. little	D. any
A. chance	B. celebration 	C. obviousness	D. amazement
A. forgettable 	B. unforgettable	C. forgetting	D. unforgetting
Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences.
young/ we are / when/ the playground/ Crazes/ start in/ generally/./
=> Crazes _____________________________________________________________________________________
to join them/ We see someone/ we want/ doing something/ obviously/ fun and/./
=> We see someone __________________________________________________________________________
Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
The _____________ delivered a passionate speech at the rally, urging for environmental conservation. [ACT]
His _______________________ did not deter him from pursuing a successful career in music. [BLIND]
The sunset over the Grand Canyon was an _______________________ sight, painting the sky with breathtaking colors. [ORDINARY]
Please help me _______________________ the key components of this complex machinery. [IDENTIFICATION]
Her impeccable presentation skills left a lasting _______________________ on the audience. [IMPRESS]
The talented _______________________ performed a mesmerizing piece at the concert last night. [PIANO]
Look at the sign/picture. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each sign.
	A. Lost locker keys can be replaced for a charge of 6€.
	B. You cannot collect your locker key until you have paid a 6€ deposit.
	C. We cannot return your 6€ deposit if you lose your locker key.
	A. Hannah has got a purple 'Fast Boys' T-shirt and wants one in another colour.
	B. Hannah would rather have a purple 'Fast Boys' T-shirt if possible.
	C. Hannah only wants a 'Fast Boys' T-shirt if it's a purple one.