Đề kiểm tra giữa kì 1 môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 8 Sách Global Success - Trường THCS An Dương

 1ST MID TERM TEST -GADE 8 – AN DUONG
Question 1: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in the following question.
No one in my group isthe most intelligent than Long.
A. my	B. is	C. No one	D.the most
Question 2: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the
following question.
From the hilltop, we can see row after row of orange trees _____________ to the horizon.
A stretching	B. expanding	C. enlarging	D. running
Question 3: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.
For most of the year, we are surrounded by vast pastures, rivers and mountains.
A. sky	B grasslands	C. cattle	D. paddy fields
Question 4: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is
almost in meaning as the sentence given.
If you don't stop spending so much time playing video games; you will get addicteD.
A.You should stop spending so much time playing video games; otherwise, you will get addicteD.
B. Although you should stop spending so much time playing video games, you will get addicteD.
C. You should stop spending so much time playing video games; however, you will get addicteD.
D. Stop spending so much time playing video games, so you will get addicteD.
Question 5: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the
following question.
Teenagers enjoy _______ to music and ________with friends.
A. listening - chatC. to listen/ to hang 
B. listen/ hangD.listening/ chatting
Question 6: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in the following question.
The traditional Vietnamese wedding is one of the most important ceremony in Vietnamese culture.
A. culture	B. traditional	C. wedding	D.ceremony
Question 7: 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 the following question.
A. connected	B. designed	C.preferred	D. lived
Question 8: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is
almost in meaning as the sentence given.
Sue likes to make crafts better than to help her parents with DIY projects.
A. Sue prefers making crafts to help her parents with DIY projects.
B. Sue prefers to make crafts than to help her parents with DIY projects.
C.Sue prefers to making crafts than helping her parents with DIY projects.
D. Sue prefers making crafts to helping her parents with DIY projects.
Question 9: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the
following question.
Using computers too much may have harmful effects ____________ your minds and bodies.
A. onto	B. on	C. with	D. to
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions
The latest addiction to trap thousands of people is the internet, which has been blamed for brokenrelationships, job losses, financial ruin, and even suicide. Psychologists now recognize Internet
Addiction Syndrome (IAS) as a new illness that could cause serious problems and ruin many lives.
IAS is similar to other problems like gambling, smoking and drinking: addicts have dreams
about the Internet; they need to use it first thing in the morning; they lie to their parents and partners
about how much time they spent online; they wish they could cut down, but are unable to do so. A
recent study found that many users spend up to 40 hours a week on the internet. Some of the addicts
are teenagers who are already hooked on computer games and who find it very difficult to resist the
game on the internet.
Question 10: The word "it" in paragraph 2 refers to _____________ .
A. IAS	B. dream	C. the Internet	D. computer
Question 11: According to the writer, internet addiction____________ .
A is not the same as gambling	B. is not an illness
C. can lead to financial problems	D. helps people kill time
Question 12: Internet addicts find it hard _____________.
A. to use the internet in the morning
B. to spend less time on the internet
C. to spend more time on the internet
D. to lie about the time they spent online
Question 13: Which of the followings is NOT true?
A. IAS is recognised as a new illness.
B. Internet addiction can cause suicide behaviours.
C. Many internet addicts spend more than 40 hours a week online.
D. Teenagers who are hooked on computer games can suffer from IAS.
Question 14: What is the best title of the passage?
A Hooked on the Net	B. The advantage of the internet
C. Impact of internet on teens	D. A guide to the Internet
Question 15: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is
made from the given cues.
In/countryside /, / children / learn / herd / cattle/they/small.
A. In the countryside, children learn to herd the cattle when they are small.
B. In the countryside, children learn to herd the cattle if they are small.
C. In the countryside, children learn herding the cattle when they are small.
D. In the countryside, children learn to herd the cattle because they are small.
Question 16: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is
made from the given cues.
Phong/ not/mind/ do/ a lot of/ homework/ in the evenings.
A. Phong doesn't mind to do a lot of homework in the evenings
B. Phong didn't mind doing a lot of homework in the evenings.
C.Phong doesn't mind doing a lot of homework in the evenings.
D. Phong didn't mind to do a lot of homework in the evenings.
Question 17: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST
in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.
Unluckily, our flight was cancelled, and we had to spend one night at the airport.
A. Fortunately	B. Dangerously	C. Seriously	D. Unfortunately
Question 18: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
the following question.
Nguyen never joins the boys in _________ the buffaloes.
A herding	B. loading	C. collecting	D. drying
Question 19: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is
almost in meaning as the sentence given.
Traditional handicrafts are beautiful, so foreign tourists often buy them.
A. Because of traditional handicrafts are beautiful, so foreign tourists often buy them.
B.Because traditional handicrafts are beautiful, so foreign tourists often buy them.
C.Because traditional handicrafts are beautiful, foreign tourists often buy them.
D. Although traditional handicrafts are beautiful, foreign tourists often buy them.
Question 20: 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 the following question.
A. design	B. adore	C. collect	D. harvest
Question 21: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in the following question.
He learns much more well than anyone else in my class.
A. much	B. anyone else	C. than	D. more well
Question 22: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is
almost in meaning as the sentence given.
They like to visit art galleries when they have leisure time.
A. They are interested to visit art galleries when they have leisure time.
B. They are keen on to visit art galleries when they have leisure time.
C. They interested in visiting art galleries when they have leisure time.
D. They are interested in visiting art galleries when they have leisure time.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The country and the city have advantages and (23) ______________ .People in the country have
beautiful surroundings. They enjoy peace and quietness, and can do their work at their own pace
because no one is (24) ___________ a hurry. They live in larger, more comfortable houses, and their
neighbors are more friendly, and really willing to help them when they need. Their life, however, can
be boring and they may be isolated, which is a serious problem (25) ____________ they are ill or
want to take children to school.
The city has all the services that the country doesn't, but it also has a lot of disadvantages. Cities
are often polluted. They not (26) _____________ have polluted air but also have noisy streets.
Everyone is always in a hurry and this (27) _____________ that people have no time to get to know
each and make friends.
Question 23: A. enjoyment	B. happiness	C. disadvantage	D. joy
Question 24: A. at	B. in	C. on	D. of
Question 25: A. if	B. unless	C. although	D. because
Question 26: A. ever	B. never	C. hardly	D. only
Question 27: A. aims	B. means	C. said	D. asks
Question 28: 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 the following question.
Life in the city seems to be more complicated than life in the country.
A. more difficult	B.more simple	C. basic	D. harder
Question 29: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
the following question.
Many girls worry about their appearance, ___________ they often look at themselves in a mirror.
A. or	B. so	C. for	D. harder
Question 30: 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 the following question.
A. costume	B. leisure	C. unique	D. hometown
Question 31: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
the following question.
It rained heavily. __________, my children went fishing with their friends.
A. Because	B. Therefore	C.However	D. So
Question 32: 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 the following question.
Lunar January is the time for important festivals in Vietnam, especially in the north.
A. major	B. insignificant	C. optimistic	D. satisfied
Question 33: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is
made from the given cues.
Teenagers / of/ chat/ with strangers / use / social networks.
A. Teenagers fancy chatting with strangers by means of using social networks.
B. Teenagers are hooked on of chatting with strangers from using social networks.
C.Teenagers are very fond of chatting with strangers by using social networks.
D. Teenagers are keen of chatting with strangers to use social networks.
Question 34: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable
response to complete the following exchange.
A: "I think I'm addicted to the internet. I can sit in front of the computer for hours"
B: - "______________________”
A. It's okay.	B. It's enough.
C. So have I!	D. That's not healthy!
Question 35: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
the following question.
My sister adores ___________ crafts, especially bracelets.
A.making	B. makes
C. make	D. to make
Question 36: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
the following question.
I disagree that some parents should ban their children _________ out with their friends.
A. on hanging	B. hanging	C from hanging	D. to hang
Question 37: 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 the following question.
A. camel	B. cattle	C. paddy	D. buffalo
Question 38: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is
made from the given cues.
Professional/ athlete/ run/ fast /you.
A. The professional athlete can run more faster than you.
B. professional athlete can run much faster than you.
C.An professional athlete can run much faster than you.
D. A professional athlete can run more fastly than you.
Question 39: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
the following question.
People in rural areas live __________ than those in cities.
A. happily	B. happier	C. happy	D. more happily
Question 40: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable
response to complete the following exchange.
Ha: "Would you like to go to the supermarket with us this Saturday?"
Hoa: “_________________”
A.I'd love to. Thanks.	B. How terrible!
C. Well done!	D. It's my fault.
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