Đề kiểm tra học kỳ II môn Tiếng Anh Khối 8 năm học 2015-2016 (Có đáp án)

Name: 	April, ... 2016
Class The second semester Test (8 form)
	Time allow: 45 minutes
A.LISTEN (2PTS)
I. Listen and fill in each blank with one word that you hear. (1pt)
1. We must use only matter, which include tea leaves, egg shells- but wash the shells first- and tissues. Don’t use any .or grain products because this attracts rats.
2. Find a place in your garden that gets a few hours of .each day.
3. Cover the heap with a sheet of strong plastic if the weather is very .
4. Keep adding to the pile and after about .months, your compost will be ready to use as fertilizer. 
II. Listen to the dialogue below and choose the best options for these questions: (1pt)
1. Who goes to the flower market?
a. Mrs. Nga	b. Mrs. Robinson	c. Mr. Robinson	d. Liz	
2. What is Mr. Robinson going to buy?
a. some candy	b. some flowers	c. some oranges	d. some pomegranates
3. What kind of flowers is traditional at Tet? 
a. violets	b. roses	c. peach blossoms	d. marigolds
4. What is Liz going to buy?
a. candy	b. dried watermelon seeds	c. some oranges	d. (a)&(b) are correct
B. PHONETICS: (1PT)
I. Choose the word whose the underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. (1pt)
A. pan 	B. match 	C. lamp 	D. save
A. cover 	B. folder 	C. here 	D. answer
A. injure 	B. knife 	C. kill 	D. sink
A. steamer 	B. reach 	C. breakfast 	D. bead
A. reach 	B. such 	C. chemical 	D. chore
C.VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (2,5PTS)
I. Matching each number in column A with suitable letter in column B: (1 pt)
 A
 B
1. Do you mind if I turn on the TV?
2. Can you land me your motorbike?
3. Would you mind opening the window?
4. What is your home town like?
5. We are in a hurry in order
A. Sure. I’m hot, too.
B. not to be late for school
C. No, I don’t mind. What’s on tonight?
D. Certainly. Here you are.
E. It’s a beautiful small village
II. Choose the correct answer to these sentences. (1,5pts) 
1. .. is a wonderful natural fertilizer. 
 A. Compost 	B. Plastic 	 	C. Envelope. 	 	D. Garbage. 
2. Let’s play tennis instead of  television. 	
 A. watch 	 	B. watching 	 	C. watches 	 	D. to watch
3. I would like.. to Africa. 
A. go 	B. to go 	C. going	 	D. to going	
4. Jack . his homework between 8 pm and 9 pm. 
 A. did 	B. was doing 	C. made 	D. was making
5. Presents in colored paper and put under the Christmas tree.
A. are wrapped 	B. are wrap 	 C. are wraped 	D. are wrapping
6. Billy asked his teacher.he could read the story. 
 A. if 	B. did 	C. do 	 	D. as
D. READING: (2PTS)
I. Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each of the blank spaces. (1pts)
Tet is a national and (1) _____ festival in Vietnam. It is occasion for every Vietnamese to be reunited to think about their past activities and hope for good luck (2)____the year to come.
Before Tet all houses are white washed and (3) _____with yellow apricot flowers and colorful lanterns. Everybody is looking forward to a more favorable life. (4)_____ the New Year’s Eve, children are smartly dressed. They are hoping to (5) _____ money put in small red envelopes as they are wishing longevity to their grandparents and parents. Wrong doings should be absolutely avoided on these days.
1. A. traditional 	B. modern 	C. music 	D. summer
2. A. in 	B. at 	C. on 	D. when
3. A. decorate 	B. decorates 	C. decorating 	D. decorated
4. A. In 	B. At 	C. On 	D. When
5. A. receive 	B. buy 	C. sell 	D. make
II. Read then answer the questions: (1pt)
Sydney, the largest city in Australia and the country’ cultural centre, is well- known for its performing arts centre called the Sydney Opera House, one of the most famous modern buildings in the world. It was designed by Jorn Utzon, a Danish architect.
The construction began in 1956 and was completed in 1973 after many years of controversy and argument. It is located on Sydney Harbor and not very far from the famous Sydney Harbor Bridge. It has an eye- catching and distinctive shape. The whole house looks like a giant ship in full sail heading for the opera sea. It is now known as a masterpiece of modern architecture. World- class performances are regularly given in the Opera House by Australian artists.
1. Is Sydney Opera House located near the Brisbane?
->-............ 
2. Who designed it?
 -> 
3. Is it known as a masterpiece of modern architecture?
-> .
4. How long did it take to finish building the house?
-> .
E. WRITING (2,5PT)
I. Rewrite the sentences, beginning each with the word(s) given: (1,5pt)
1. She arrived early. She wanted to get a good seat.
-> She arrived early in ...
2. They make compost from household and garden waste.
-> Compost 
3. The girl is Lan. She is skipping in the school yard.
.-> The girl 
II. Change these sentences into reported speech: (1pt)
1. Mai said to Hung: “ Is Dam Sen Water Park in Ho Chi Minh City?” 
->..
2. Manh said to me: “I like doing research” 
-> ..
Good luck!
Name: 	April, ... 2016
Class KEY TO The second semester Test (8 form)
	Time allow: 45 minutes
A.LISTEN (2PTS)
I. Listen and fill in each blank with one word that you hear. (1pt)
1. vegetable/ meat. 2. sunlight. 3. wet 4.six 
II. Listen to the dialogue below and choose the best options for these questions: (1pt)
1. C	2.B	3. A	4. D
B. PHONETICS: (1PT)
I. Choose the word whose the underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. (1pt)
1.D. save 2. C. here	 3. knife 	4. C. breakfast 	5. C. chemical 	
C.VOCABULARY AND GRAMAR (2,5PTS)
I. Match the request in column A with its replies in column B: (1pt)
1-C 	 2-D	3- A	4. E	5. B
II. Choose the correct answer to these sentences. (1,5pts) 
1. A. Compost 	 	2. B. watching 	 3. B. to go 	4. B. was doing 	
5. A. are wrapped	6. D. if 
D. READING: (2 PTS)
I. Choose the word (a, b, c, or d) that best fits each of the blank spaces. (1,5pts)
1. A. traditional 	
2. A. in 	
3. D. decorated
4. C. On 	
5. A. receive
II. Read then answer the questions: (1pt)
No, it isn’t
Jorn Utzon, a Danish architect did.
Yes, it is.
 It took 17 years to finish building the house.
E. WRITING (2,5PT)
I. Rewrite the sentences, beginning each with the word(s) given: (1,5pt)
1. She arrived early in order to/ so as to get a good seat.
2. Compost is made from household and garden waste.
3. The girl skipping in the school yard is Lan.
II. Change these sentences into reported speech: (1pt)
1. Mai asked Hung if/ whether Dam Sen Water Park was in Ho Chi Minh City.
2. Manh told me that he liked doing research
Tape transcript
I. Listen and fill in each blank with one word that you hear. (1pt)
1. What type of garbage can you put in the compost/
Today I’m going to explain how to start a compost heap. First of all you must use only vegetable matter, which includes tea leaves, egg shells- but wash the sell first- and tissues. Don’t use any meat or grain products because this attracts rats.
2. Where is the best place for a compost heap?
Find a place your garden that gets a few hours sunlight each day. Use picks or shovels to turn the compost regularly so it gets plenty of air.
3. Should you water the compost?
The compost also needs moisture, but it will get this from condensation. Cover the heap with a sheet of strong plastic if the weather is very wet.
4.How long does it take before you can use the compost?
Keeps adding to the pile and after about six months, your compost will be ready to use as fertilizer.
II. Listen to the dialogue below and choose the best options for these questions: (1pt)
Mrs. Robinson: john, I want you to go to the flower market for me, please.
Mr. Robinson: What do I have to do?
Mrs. Robinson: some peach blossoms and a bunch of flowers.
Mr. Robinson: What sort of flowers?
Mrs. Robinson: Marigolds, because they are traditional at Tet.
Mr. Robinson: Anything else?
Mrs. Robinson: No, but I need Liz to do a few things.
Liz: what is that, Mom?
Mrs. Robinson: Are you busy?
Liz: No. Do I need something?
Mrs. Robinson: Yes. Go to the market and pick up some candies and one packet of dried watermelon seeds, please.
Liz: Okay. What are you going to do?
Mrs. Robinson: I’m going to Mrs. Nga’s. She is going to show me how to make spring rolls.