Đề thi học kì 1 môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 8 - Mã A01

Họ và tên: ...................................................................... Lớp 8............Mã A01
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SECTION 1 LISTENING
Part 1: Listen to the recording (a monologue) about.. and choose the correct answer A, B or C.
1. What time will the train leave?
 A B C
2. What does the man want to buy?
 A B C
3. What will they buy for their friend?
 A B C
4. Where is the post office?
 A B C
II.Listen to the recording (a dialogue) about.. and fill in gap with NO MORE THAN TWO WORD/AND OR NUMBER 
0. Expensive	Free for school children
1. Where is it?	Next to the 1..factory
2. Open which day?	From2..to Tuesday
3. Club name	The 3 . Sports Club
4. Club phone number	4.
SECTION 2: USE OF LANGUAGE:
PART 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
Part II. 
PART IV. 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
9. While I ............the performance, I met one of my old friends.
A. watched             B. was watching                 C. watch               D. am watching
10. You should buy the blue sweater. It suits you ...........than the red one.
A. good                  B. well                              C. better                 D. the best
11. The ............ of quan ho singing has been recognized as a world heritage.
A. preservation       B. procession                    C. song                  D. performance
12. Saint Giong was unable to talk, smile, or walk ......... he was three years old.
A. even though       B. because                       C. while                  D. if
13. It's a rule, so everyone ...............strictly follow it.
A. doesn't have to   B. shouldn't                      C. has to                 D. should
14. The 54 ethnic peoples of Vietnam are............, but they live peacefully.
A. similar               B. unlike                           C. diverse               D. like
SECTION 3-READING 
Part I. Hoi An
The ancient (1)________ of Hoi An lies on Thu Bon River, more than 30 kilometers to the south of Da Nang. Occupied by early western traders, Hoi An was one of the major (2)_______ commercial ports of South Asia in the 16th century. Hoi An is famous (3)________ old temples, pagodas, tiled-roof houses and narrow streets. Tourists can visit the relics of Sa Huynh and Cham Civilizations. They can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Thu Bon River, Cua Dai Beach, etc. In (4)______ years, Hoi An has become a very (5)_______ tourist destination in Viet Nam. Importantly, the committee of the World Heritages of UNESCO officially certified Hoi An a World Heritage Site in 1999.
1. A. village                  B. city             C. town         D. capital
2. A. recent-time          B. modem-time       C. new-time        D. old-time
3. A. for                        B. in                        C. with               D. of
4. A. near                  B. new                     C. recent             D. most
5. A. popular               B. disliked              C. known             D. Liked
Part 2: Read the passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete each question.
KEEPING OUR TEETH HEALTHY
 It is very important to have healthy teeth. Good teeth helps us to chew our food. They also help us to look nice.
 How does a tooth go bad? The decay begins in a little crack in the enamel covering of the toot. This happens after germs and bits of food have collected there. Then the decay slowly spreads inside to tooth. Eventually, poison goes into the blood, and we may feel quite ill.
 How can we keep out teeth healthy? First, we ought to visit our dentist twice a year. He can fill the small holes in our teeth before they destroy the teeth. He can examine our teeth to check that they are growing in the right way. Unfortunately, many peole wait until they have toothache before they see a dentist.
 Secondly, we should brush our teeth with a toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day – once after breakfast and once before we go to bed. We can also use wooden toothpicks to clean between our teeth after a meal.
 Thirdly, we should eat food that is good for our teeth and our body: milk, cheese, fish, brown bread, potatoes, red rice, raw vegetables, and fresh fruit. Chocolate, sweets, biscuits and cakes are bad, especially when we eat them between meals. They are harmful because they stick to our teeth and cause decay.
0. Good teeth help us to ............
A. be nice B. have good eyesight PC. chew our food D. be important
1. When food and germs collect in a small crack, our teeth 	
A. become hard B. begin to decay
C. send poison into the blood D. make us feel quite ill
2. A lot of people visit a dentist only when	
A. their teeth grow properly B. they have holes in their teeth
C. they have toothache D. they have brushed their teeth
3. We ought to try to clean our teeth	
A. once a day B. at least twice a day
C. between meals D. before breakfast
4. We shouldn’t eat a lot of 
A. read rice B. fresh fruit C. fish D. chocolate
5. Sweets are harmful because they make our teeth 	
A. black B. ache C. bad D. cracked
SECTION 4
PART II. 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.
...
 Part 2: Rewrite or combine the sentences, using the suggested words..
Example: 0. I haven’t seen this kind of hat before.
@ Thisis	
You write: This is the first time I have ever seen this kind of hat.
1. Vinh really loves to hang out with his friends.
=> Vinh really enjoys........................................................................
2. Playing beach games is very interesting.
=> It is.......................................................................................
3. Most ethnic peoples in Vietnam speak their own languagues (Make question)
=>....................................................................................................
4. The girl worked hard. Her step mother wasn't happy (use Although)
=>............................................................................................... .....
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KEYS
SECTION1 :LISTENING: (2MS)
Part 1. Listen and correct answer. 
 1/A 2/B 3/B 4/B 
Part 2. 1. Where is it?	Next to the .. Chocolate..factory
 2. Open which day?	FromFriday..to Tuesday
 3. Club name	The Hurley. Sports Club
 4 Club phone number	 400319
SECTION 2: USE OF LANGUAGE
Part 1. Choose the word that the underline parts pronounced differently from the others (0.5 pt)
1. A. defeated	2. A. heritage 	
Part 2. Circle A, B, C or D which is the best for the following sentences. (2 pts) 
1. B. 2. A.	3. C.	4. D. 5. D. 6. B.	7. A.	8. C.	9. B	14 C
10. C	11. D	12. A	13. C	
 SECTION 3-READING 
Part 1: Read the passage and choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each gap.
1-C                  2-D             3-A                   4-C           5-A 
Part 2: Read the passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete each question.
 1B 2C 3B4B 5 D
    SECTION 4 WRITING
 Part 1:Reorder the following words to make meaningful sentences. 
1. They were watching a football match on TV at 7.00 last night.
2. I love hanging out with my friends.
3. Herding buffaloes is exciting
4. According to our tradition, we should greet older people respectfully before them.
Part 2: Rewrite the following sentences beginning with the cues given.
Example: 0. I haven’t seen this kind of hat before.
@ Thisis	
You write: This is the first time I have ever seen this kind of hat.
1. Vinh really enjoys hanging out with his friends.
2. It is very interesting to play beach gamaes.
3. What do most ethnic people in Viet Nam speak?
4. Although the girl work hard, her stepmothr wasn't happy.
Họ và tên: ...................................................................... Lớp 8............Mã A02
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 LISTENING
 I. Which activities does each person enjoy doing now? Listen and correct answer. ( 1,5pt)
1. Zachary
A. Playing the guitar
B. Playing in a band
C. Playing the piano
2. Erica
A. Collecting baseball cards
B. Collecting comic books
C. Gardening
3. Bradley
A. Watching videos
B. Hiking
C. Playing video games
4. Evan
A. Collecting stamps
B. Collecting paintings
C. Collecting baseball cards
5. Danielle
A. Painting
B. Writing children’s books
C. Reading
6. Marcus
A. Reading the newspaper
B. Playing golf
C. Reading books
 II. Listen again and answer the following questions. (0.5pt)
1. Did Zachary use to play the piano a lot when he was younger?
2. How does Danielle feel when she enjoys her hobby?
I. Choose the word that the underline parts pronounced differently from the others (0.5 pt)
1. A. heritage 	B. flakes	C. famous	D. tray
2. A. defeated	B. joined 	C. offered	D. performed
II. Choose the word which has a different stress patter from the others (0.5 pt)
1. A. magician	B. physician	C. disappear	D. attention
2. A. preservation 	B. competition	C. vegetarian	D. characterise
III. Provide the correct form of the words in CAPITAL LETTERS (1 pt)
1. People in rural areas are often live. . (OPTIMISTIC)
2. What a . step-mother she was. (CRUELTY)
3. In spite of the ., peoples in Vietnam live peacefully. (DIVERSE)
4. You’re ., I don’t believe in that. (KID)
IV. Circle A, B, C or D which is the best for the following sentences. (2 pts) 
1. . 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
 2. This time last week, I . shopping with my mother.
A. was going	B. went	C. go	D. have gone
3. 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 
4. Lucky money is put in red envelopes, .the red envelopes symbolize luck and wealth.
A. and 	B. because	C. so 	D. yet
5. Vietnamese people  their ancestors.
A. commemorate 	B. offer incense	C. worship	 	D. preserve
6. When my father arrived home, we  plants in the garden.
A. watered	B. were watering	C. watering	D. was watering
 7. You . tip in Vietnam.
A. don’t have to	B. have to	C. must	D. mustn’t
8. 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 
V. Find and correct the mistake: (1 pt)
1. In my opinion, nomadic people live inconveniently than other people. à
 A B C D
2. In Vietnam, there is a custom for decorating houses on Tet holiday. à
 A B C D
3. My mother adores to cook meals but my sister doesn’t. à
 A B C D
4. A Muong in Hoa Binh are well-known for the richness of their folk culture. à 
 A B C D
VI. Read the passage , then answer the following questions (1.0 pts)	
 	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?
..
VII. Use the suggested words and phrases to write completed sentences (1 pt).
1. I/ love/ hang/ out/ with/ friend.
.............
2. According/ tradition/ we/ should/ greet/ older/ people/ respectfully/ before them.
...................
3. Herd/ buffaloes/ to be/ excite.
.............
4. They/ watch/ a football match/ TV/ 7.00 last night.
.................VIII. Answer about yourself (0.5 pt).
1. What’s your favourite folk tale/ fable/ fairy tale/ legend?
..
2. Who are the main characters in it?
..
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KEYS TO TEST A8-01
 LISTENING: (2,5)
 I. Listen and correct answer. 6 X 0,25= 1,5
 1/B 2/C 3/B 4/A 5/A 6/C 
II. Listen to the recording and answer the questions. 2 X 0,25= 0,5 
 1. Yes, he did. 2. She feel so happy
I. Choose the word that the underline parts pronounced differently from the others (0.5 pt)
1. A. defeated	2. A. heritage 	
II. Choose the word which has a different stress patter from the others (0.5 pt)
1.D. characterise	2.C. disappear	
III. Provide the correct form of the words in CAPITAL LETTERS (1 pt)
1. KIDDING	2. DIVERSITY	3. MORE OPTIMISTICALLY 	4.CRUEL
IV. Circle A, B, C or D which is the best for the following sentences. (2 pts) 
1. B. were watering	2. A. don’t have to	3. C. worship	4. D. If
5. D. Both A & B are accepted 6. B. because	7. A. was going	8. C. wise	 	
V. Find and correct the mistake: (1 pt)
1. (B) to cook. àcooking 	2. (C) inconveniently à more inconveniently
3. A Muong à The Muong 	4. ( C) for à of
VI. Read the passage , then answer the questions (1.0 pt)	
 1. He decided to organize a food competition. () 
2. Banh Chung symbolized the earth, Banh Day symbolized the sky. Banh Chung and Banh Day symbolized the parents, too.
3. Tiet Lieu was given the crown because the King thought Banh Chung and Banh Day were the most delicious..
4. Vietnamese people make Banh Chung and Banh Day on the Tet holiday and on some other special occasions.
VII. Use the suggested words and phrases to write completed sentences (1.0 pt).
1. They were watching a football match on TV at 7.00 last night.
2. I love hanging out with my friends.
3. Herding buffaloes is exciting
4. According to our tradition, we should greet older people respectfully before them.
VIII. Answer about yourself (0.5 pt).
Students’s answers
1. What’s your favourite folk tale/ fable/ fairy tale/ legend?
2. Who are the main characters in it?
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MãA8-02
. LISTENING: (2,5)
 I. Listen and correct answer. 6 X 0,25= 1,5
 1/B 2/C 3/B 4/A 5/A 6/C 
II. Listen to the recording and answer the questions. 2 X 0,25= 0,5 
 1. Yes, he did. 2. She feel so happy
I. Choose the word that the underline parts pronounced differently from the others (0.5 pt)
1. A. heritage 	2. A. defeated	 	
II. Choose the word which has a different stress patter from the others (0.5 pt)
1..C. disappear	2. D. characterise	 	
III. Provide the correct form of the words in CAPITAL LETTERS (1 pt)
1. . MORE OPTIMISTICALLY 	2.CRUEL 	3. DIVERSITY	4. KIDDING 
IV. Circle A, B, C or D which is the best for the following sentences. (2 pts) 
1. D. If 2 . A. was going	3. C. wise	4. B. because	5. C. worship	
6. B. were watering	7. D. Both A & B are accepted 
V. Find and correct the mistake: (1 pt)
1. (C) inconveniently à more inconveniently 	2. ( C) for à of
 3. (B) to cook. àcooking 	4. A Muong à The Muong 	
VI. Read the passage , then answer the following questions (1.0 pt)	
 1. He decided to organize a food competition. () 
2. Banh Chung symbolized the earth, Banh Day symbolized the sky. Banh Chung and Banh Day symbolized the parents, too.
3. Tiet Lieu was given the crown because the King thought Banh Chung and Banh Day were the most delicious..
4. Vietnamese people make Banh Chung and Banh Day on the Tet holiday and on some other special occasions.
VII. Use the suggested words and phrases to write completed sentences (1.0 pt).
1. I love hanging out with my friends.
2. According to our tradition, we should greet older people respectfully before them.
3. Herding buffaloes is exciting
4. They were watching a football match on TV at 7.00 last night.
VIII. Answer about yourself (0.5 pt).
Students’s answers
1. What’s your favourite folk tale/ fable/ fairy tale/ legend?
2. Who are the main characters in it?
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