ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KÌ I TIẾNG ANH 8
I. LISTENING: 1 PT
Task 1. You will hear Ben and Jane making plans, decide and tick if the statements are
True or False. You will hear twice.
True False
1. Ben has soccer practice until 11 a.m.
2. Ben likes table tennis.
3. Dance club starts at 2:00 p.m.
4. Jane doesn’t like cycling
5. There’s a video games club from 6 to 7 p.m.
II. LANGUAGE : 4 PTS
Task 2. Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Write the answers on your answer
sheet.
6. We (have) ________ English class on Friday at 8 a.m.
7. Ann (start) ________ her hobby when she was ten years old.
8. There (be) _________ too many cars on the roads in the city.
9. What do kids in your village like (do) __________?
10. (Play) _______ spinning tops is very exciting.
Task 3. Supply the correct form of the words in capital. Write the answers on your answer
sheet.
11. Ms. Mai keeps her rings and necklaces in a _________ box.
(JEWEL)
12. You can enjoy many music _______ from famous Vietnamese singers.
(PERFORM)
13. We have enough time to prepare everything and clean up the _____ kitchen (MESS)
14. There are too much _______ in my neighborhood.
(NOISY)
15. Let’s enjoy different types of traditional Tet food like banh chung or ____ fruit. (CANDY)
Task 4: Choose the word or phrase that best fits the gap in each of the following sentences.
Write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
16. Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

A. maps
B. bags
C. trucks
D. roofs
17. Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
A. chair
B. such
C. stomach
D. choice
18. Circle the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of
the following questions.
A. nature
B. people
C. hometown
D. relax
19. Circle the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of
the following questions.
A. degree
B. tennis
C. guitar
D. career
20. ______ is a martial art from Japan.
A. knitting
B. karate
C. cycling
D. anime
21._________ is a game that two people hold a rope and one or more people jump over it.
A. spinning tops
B. tug of war
C. herd buffalo

D. jump rope
22. Peter : “ Do you feel like hanging out this evening?”


Mary: “……………………………”
A. I don’t agree. I’m afraid
B. You’re welcome
C. That would be great
D. I feel very bored
23. I am writing about the Vinh Loc Festival which ________ last week.
A. took off
B. took on
C. took place
D. took care
24. There weren't ________ chairs in the room, so some of us had to stand.
A. much
B. too much
C. enough
D. lots
25. There are more public _______ such as sports centers, parks and hospitals so I prefer to live
in the city.
A. spaces
B. facilities
C. buildings
C. services
III. READING: 3PTS
I. Read the following passage and circle the most suitable word from the ones given in the
box to fill in each gap. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
as
Others

and
spending
have
Teenagers often have a lot of free time, and they use it in various ways. Some teens enjoy
(31)_____ time with their friends, chatting and laughing together. They might go to the movies,
play sports, or simply hang out at the park. (32)_______ like to read books or listen to music,
and some are into playing video games until once they complete a challenging level. Many
teenagers also enjoy trying new hobbies, such (33)______ painting, cooking, or playing a
musical instrument. Until once they become skilled, these hobbies can be a great source of joy
and accomplishment. Additionally, some teenagers help with chores around the house, which can
be both responsible (34)_____ helpful. Overall, teenagers have a wide range of activities to
choose from during their free time, allowing them to explore their interests and (35) _____ fun.
II. Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D to fill in each gap.
Write the answers on your answer sheet.
In my hometown, kids have ____ unique way of spending their time. They often have
lots of open space to run and play, so you'll often find them _______. Many kids enjoy activities
like playing spinning tops, hide-and-seek, and climbing trees. They might also help their families
with chores like feeding animals or tending to the garden. During the warm months, swimming
in nearby rivers or ponds is a favorite _____. In the evenings, they gather with friends and family
to tell stories around a campfire or gaze at the stars. Sports like soccer or basketball are also
popular, and kids ____ organize friendly matches with neighbors. Life in the rural area ______
children to connect with nature and build strong bonds with their community, making their
childhoods memorable and full of adventure.
36. A. a
B. an
C. the
D. Ø
37. A. outdoors
B. indoor
C. outdoor

D. indoors
38. A. game
B. free time
C. pastime
D. work
39. A. never
B. rarely
C. hardly
D. often
40. A. makes
B. allows
C. asks
D. need
III. Read the following passages and answer the questions by choosing the best answer A,
B, C or D. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
Lily’s favorite hobby was baking cakes. She lived in a small town with her family. Every
weekend, she stayed in the cozy kitchen with her mom and dad to bake delicious cakes. Lily's
favorite part was mixing the ingredients. She loved how the flour, sugar, and eggs came together


to form dough. Her dad helped her shape cookies, while her mom taught her to frost cupcakes
with colorful icing. They were very happy.
One sunny day, Lily decided to surprise her best friend, Sarah, with freshly baked
chocolate chip cookies. She carefully followed her mom's recipe, and soon the house was filled
with a mouthwatering aroma. When Sarah arrived, she was overjoyed by the warm, delicious
cookies.
From that day on, Lily and Sarah started baking together too, creating sweet memories
and sharing their love for baking with everyone they knew.
36. Which of the following can be the best title for the passages?
A. Baking Bonds of Friendship

B. Baking cakes is fun
C. Lily’s cake recipes
D. How to bake a cake
37. The word “They" in the first paragraph refers to _______.
A. Lily’s mother
B. Lily’s father
C. Lily
D. Lily’s family
38. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as details of the mixing the ingredients part?
A. sugar
B. salt
C. eggs
D. flour
39. The word "aroma" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. feel
B. color
C. taste
D. smell
40. According to the passages, Lily and Sarah share their love for baking with _____________.
A. their acquaintances
B. their friends
C. their family members
D. their
neighbors
IV. WRITING: 2PTS
I. Write full sentences using prompts.
41. Jake/ not enjoy/ chat online/ with his friends.
_________________________________________.
42. I/ hate/ play chess/ because/it/ boring.
_________________________________________.

43. There/ lots/ peace and quiet/ my hometown.
_________________________________________.
44. There/ not/ many/ things/ do/ my village.
_________________________________________.
45. What/ kids/ like/ play/ the country?
_________________________________________.
II. Rewrite each of the following sentences using the given wards so that it keeps the same
meaning. Do not change the forms of the words given.
46. My hometown has too much air pollution
(FRESH)
My hometown doesn’t ______________________air.
47. My English class finishes at 4.30 p.m. tomorrow.
(UNTIL)
I have_______________________________________.
48. People will hold Mid-Autumn Festival on September 29th.
(PLACE)
Mid-Autumn Festival will _________________ .
49. What is the price of the event ticket?
(COST)
How much does __________________________?
50. I don’t like playing online games.
(TEA)
Playing ___________________________ .
ĐỀ 2


A. LISTENING
I. Listen and Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer. Track 05
1. The five-coloured sticky rice is made by ethnic minorities in the ___________ mountainous
regions.

A. eastern

B. western

C. southern

D. northern

2. There isn’t blue colour in the dish.
A. True

B. False

3. The ___________ color symbolizes metal.
A. yellow

B. white

C. purple

D. red

4. They believe that the elements create harmony between ___________.
A. children and Earth

B. people and Earth

C. heaven and Earth

D. mother and Earth


II. Listen to a conversation about Canada. Fill each of the gaps with no more than TWO
words. You will listen TWICE. Now listen and fill the gaps. Track 06
CANADA
 Number of provinces: (5) ___________
 Capital city: (6) ___________
 Canada has (7) ___________ president
 Population: (8) ___________ more than
 Canada Day: (9) ___________
B. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
10. A. culture

B. costume

C. custom

D. buffalo

11. A. stops

B. eats

C. hopes

D. rains

II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

12. A. melody

B. benefit

C. cultural

D. volunteer

13. A. complicated

B. community

C. ethnology

D. convenient

III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct option.
14. We ___________ clean our house before Tet to bring good luck in.


A. have to

B. should

C. must

D. shouldn’t

15. The Thai language belongs ___________ the Tay - Thai group.
A. in


B. of

C. to

D. with

16. It’s not always true that rich people donate ___________ than poor people.
A. generously

B. more generously

C. most generously

D. more generous

17. ___________ times have you seen this film? - I have seen it twice.
A. How much

B. How often

C. How many

D. How long

18. Farmers often have to work harder at harvest time, ___________?
A. have they

B. haven’t they


C. do they

D. don’t they

19. My grandfather owns a valuable ___________ of stamps.
A. collect

B. collects

C. collection

D. collector

20. ___________ ethnic Khmer live in ___________ Mekong Delta of Vietnam.
A. The / x

B. The I the

C. A / the

D. The /a

21. Sue enjoys ___________ origami with her friends at recess.
A. making

B. make

C. to make

D. makes


C. in

D. to

22. Hoa is hooked ___________ K-pop.
A. at

B. on

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following conversations.
23. Hoa: “Is it true that there are 54 ethnic groups in our country?” - Minh: “___________”
A. Really?

B. How beautiful!

C. Come on!

D. Exactly.

24. May: “Look at this dish, Nick. It has five colors.” - Nick: “___________”
A. How nice!

B. What a shame!

C. Sounds bad.

D. Okay.


V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined words in each of the following questions.
25. This article is difficult to read. There are many new words.
A. easy

B. hard

C. slow

D. fast

26. Using computers too much may have harmful effects on your minds and bodies.
A. good

B. positive

C. bad

D. worse

VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.


27. My dad started playing with the Rubik’s Cube in the 1980s.
A. began

B. continued

C. postponed


D. finished

28. Ancestor worshipping plays a significant role in Vietnamese culture.
A. important

B. unimportant

C. minor

D. active

VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
29. Having leisure activities are truly important to the elderly.
A. Having

B. are

C. to

D. elderly

30. The bee can easy sting anyone coming close to their beehives.
A. easy

B. anyone

C. close to


D. beehives

C. READING
I. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Gong culture in the Central Highlands of Viet Nam has been recognized by UNESCO as
a Masterpiece of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The Gong culture covers five provinces of
the Central Highlands: Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Dak Nong, and Lam Dong. The masters of
the Gong culture are the ethnic groups of Bahnar, Sedang, Mnong, Coho, Ede, Giarai ... The
Gong Festival is held annually in the Central Highlands. At the festival, artists from these
provinces give Gong performances, highlighting the Gong culture of their own provinces.
For the ethnic groups of the Central Highlands, Gongs are musical instruments of special
power. It is believed that every Gong is the symbol of a God who grows more powerful as the
Gong gets older. Therefore, Gongs are associated with special occasions in people’s lives, such
as the building of new houses, funerals, crop praying and harvesting ceremonies, victory
celebrations, etc. The Gong sound is a way to communicate with the Gods.
31. The text tells us about ___________.
A. a world cultural heritage

B. the artists of the Central Highlands

C. life in the Central Highlands

D. musical instruments of ethnic groups

32. The Gong culture is not available in the province of ___________.
A. Kon Turn

B. Dak Nong

C. Binh Thuan


D. Gia Lai

33. How often is the Gong Festival celebrated?
A. every month

B. every year

34. The Gongs are ___________.

C. all the year round D. on special occasions


A. a kind of artwork

B. musical instruments

C. pieces of folk music

D. cultural heritages

35. The ethnic peoples in the Central Highlands believe that ___________.
A. special powers like their Gong

B. Gongs are associated with new houses

C. their Gongs are the symbols of Gods

D. the Gong is older than themselves


II. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
KHAU VAI LOVE MARKET FESTIVAL - BEAUTY OF LOVE
Khau Vai Commune, in Meo Vac District, is home to ethnic minority groups of Giay,
Nung and Muong. The love market festival is held (36) ___________ Lunar March 26 th and 27th
with the participation of a large number of local people. The festival features local foods and
drinks, song performances, and folk games. Ethnic (37) ___________, jewelries, ethnic musical
instruments, cultural and art publications are on display at the market, reflecting the activities of
the local people.
The story concerns two temples in the area of Khau Vai Market. Once upon a time, there
was a boy and a girl born from two different places in Dong Van Plateau. Being forbidden to get
married (38) ___________ the two families, they decided to leave home and settle down in Khau
Vai, a prosperous land with green plants.
Since then, on every Lunar March 27"’, Khau Vai has attracted (39) ___________ of
different ages, including those who seek partners for the first time. (40) ___________, most of
them are those who love each other very much but cannot marry for different reasons.
36. A. in

B. at

C. on

D. during

37. A. cloth

B. materials

C. costume


D. costumes

38. A. by

B. between

C. because of

D. on

39. A. couple

B. couples

C. pair

D. pairs

40. A. Moreover

B. Beside

C. Because

D. Although

D. WRITING
I. Choose the letter among A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that has the same meaning
as the given one.
41. They are interested in reading books.

A. They are keen on reading books.

B. They hates reading books.


C. They detest reading books.

D. They prefer reading books.

42. He hates playing board games.
A. He doesn’t want playing board games.

B. He doesn’t detest playing board games.

C. He doesn’t dislike playing board games. D. He doesn’t like playing board games.
43. My close friend gave me a wonderful present on my birthday.
A. I gave my friend a wonderful present on my birthday.
B. A wonderful present was given me on my birthday.
C. I was given a wonderful present on my birthday.
D. My birthday gave me a wonderful present.
44. I’ll ask the shopkeeper how much the shawl is.
A. I’ll ask the shopkeeper how many the shawl is there.
B. I’ll ask the shopkeeper what the shawl is.
C. I’ll ask the shopkeeper what the price of the shawl is.
D. I’ll ask the shopkeeper how much is the shawl.
45. I last visited my grandfather two weeks ago.
A. I haven’t visited my grandfather for two weeks.
B. My grandfather wasn’t visited by me two weeks ago.
C. I have visited my grandfather for two weeks.
D. I haven’t visited my grandfather for two weeks ago.

II. Make questions for the underlined words/phrases.
46. Tom and Jenny went to Nha Trang twice a month last year.
______________________________________________________________________________
____
47. The house was chosen for the background of the film in 2006.
______________________________________________________________________________
____
48. It takes people in his village half a day to travel from their house to the market.
______________________________________________________________________________
____
III. Use the given words to complete the second sentences so that they have the same
meaning.


49. He uses all his free time to look after his virtual garden. (spends)
______________________________________________________________________________
50. She is the happiest person in the village. (as)
_____________________________________________________

PHỊNG GD&ĐT

ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KÌ I

TRƯỜNG THCS

NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024
MÔN: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 8
Thời gian làm bài: 60’(Khơng kể thời gian giao đề)

ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC


(Đề bài gồm 04 trang)
I. Part 1. Listen to 5 short conversations TWICE and choose the corect answers. (1.0 pt)
(Nghe 5 đoạn hội thoại ngắn HAI LẦN rồi chọn câu trả lời đúng)
1. Which girl is May’s sister?
A. The girl with a blue coat
B. The girl with black hair
C. The girl with blue eyes
2. Where did Kim play?
A. On the beach

B. Behind the house

C. Next to the river

3. Which animals did Sam like best at the zoo?
A. The lions

B. The pandas

C. The bears

4. What did Jill buy at the shop?
A. a CD

B. new skates

C. a video

5. What’s Ben’s mom cooking for supper?

A. Chicken

B. French fries

C. Pasta

II. Part 2. Listen to a conversation between a teacher and his students TWICE and decide
whether the statements are true or false (T/F) (1.0 pt)


(Nghe đoạn hội thoại giữa giáo viên và học sinh HAI LẦN rồi xác định các câu sau đúng hay sai
(T/F))
Statements

True or False (T/
F)

1. Students have to do physics homework.
2. Students have to write a poem.
3. Students have to write two pages.
4. The teacher wants the students to write about a film.
5. Students should try to read the book named The Lost World.

B. VOCABULARY + GRAMMAR + LANGUAGE FUNCTION + PHONICS
I. Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
(0.4 pt)
(Chọn từ có phần gạch chân được phát âm khác với các từ còn lại)
1. A. begin

B. women


C. garden

2. A. tour

B. join

C. choice

II. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. (2.6 pts)
(Chọn phương án đúng nhất để hoàn thành các câu sau)
1. Mary: “Would you like to go to the cinema with me?”

- Jane: “_______________”

A. Yes. I watch films every day.
B. I’d love to. Thanks.
C. You’re welcome.
2. We enjoy ___________ board games.
A. playing

B. play

3. Tom: “What a nice shirt! Where did you get it?”
- Peter: “___________.”
A. Don’t mention it!
B. Thank you! I got it at a shop in Kim Dong Street.
C. No, it doesn’t look great at all.
4. Are you keen _________ gardening or cooking?


C. to play


A. in

B. at

C. on

5. While I was ________some websites, I saw an advertisement about a resort.
A. creating

B. browsing

C. uploading

6. People in my village are ________ and hospitable.
A. unfriendliness

B. friendship

C. friendly

7. Jane: “Do you like the film?” - Anna: “_________”
A. No, it’s too frightening for me.
B. Sure. What film shall we see?
C. Who stars in it?
8. Today it is raining __________ than it was yesterday.
A. heavier


B. heavily

C. more heavily

9. We helped the farmers herd _________.
A. poultry

B. cattle

C. fish

10. Tuan tries to focus more on his studies; __________, he won’t pass the exam.
A. therefore

B. however

C. otherwise

11. We often post many questions to discuss on a/an __________ after school.
A. forum

B. club

C. market

12. My sister is a strong person. She stays _________ even in the worst situation.
A. stressed

B. worried


C. calm

13. Parents should give teens some freedom, __________they should also set limits.
A. so

B. but

C. for

C. READING
I. Choose the item among A, B or C that best answer the question about passage (1.0 pt).
I live in a small village called Northville. There are about 2,000 people here. I love the
village (1) ___________ it is very quiet, and life is slow and easy. The village is always clean;
people look (2) _________it with great care. The air is always clean, too. People are (3)
_________ friendlier here than in a city because everyone knows the others, and if someone has
a problem, there are always people who can help.
The only thing I don’t like about Northvilla is that we have not got many things to do in
the evening; we haven’t got (4) _______ cinemas or theaters. But I still (5) _______ village life
to life in a big city.


1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

A. but
A. for
A. more

A. any
A. prefer

B. because
B. up
B. much
B. a
B. like

C. so
C. after
C. less
C. some
C. enjoy

II. Read the passage. Circle A, B or C to answer each question (1.0 point).
More than 80% of American high school students work at part-time jobs in the evenings,
on weekends or in summer. These part-time jobs bring teenagers great advantages.
One of the benefits of the work is the students can learn the skills that will be useful for
the rest of their lives. When they work, they have to manage both the job and schoolwork. To be
able to do so, they must be very organized and able to keep a sensible schedule. They also learn
to cope with the job stress apart from the stress of the schoolwork. Some of the most stressful
jobs include teaching, nursing, and police work. These skills help prepare teenagers for their later
careers. High school students who work are more likely to succeed as adults than people who
enter the job market at a later age with no work experience.
Teenagers want a lot of expensive things: clothes, mp3 players, trips with their friends,
etc. Not all parents can afford them. And even if they can, the teens might not really appreciate
that money because they did not earn it. When teenagers make money for themselves, they know
its true and are less likely to spend it foolishly.


1. Which of the following is a good title for the passage?
A. Why teenagers should work
B. Advantages and disadvantages of part-time jobs
C. Part-time jobs cause stress
2. According to the passage, what is NOT an effect of part-time jobs?
A. Teenagers become organized.
B. Teenagers become stressed.
C. Teenagers are more likely to have successful careers.
3. The word “cope with” in the passage is closest in meaning to ______.
A. fight against
B. deal with
C. suffer from
4. According to the passage, when teenagers have jobs, they are more likely to _______.


A. spend foolishly
B. want expensive things
C. appreciate money
5. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. Only some US students do part-time jobs.
B. US students suffer part-time job stress.
C. Part-time jobs are somehow good for teenagers.

D. WRITING
I. Find out the mistake in each following sentence. (1.0 point)
1. My friends are fond in building websites.
A

B


C

2. Although he has a smartphone, but he never logs on to his account on Facebook.
A

B

C

3. My father drives more careful than my brother.
A

B

C

4. Many people like to live in the city because city life is intertested.
A

B

C

5. To meet her parents’ expect, she spends five hours practising the piano every day.
A

B

C


II. Rewrite the sentences so that they have the same meanings as the original ones. Use the
words given in brackets. (1.0 pt)

(Hoàn thành mỗi câu sau đây sao cho nghĩa của nó giống với nghĩa của câu cho trước. Sử dụng từ
trong ngoặc để viết lại câu)
1. Though the acting in the film was good, I didn’t like its story. (however)
=> _____________________________________________________________.


2. Tuan often gets up later than his mother. (early)
=> _____________________________________________________________.
3. Nam loves to chat with his friends in his free time. (into)
=> ______________________________________________________________.
4. What leisure activity do you like the best? (favourite)
=> _____________________________________________________________.
5. Lan is better at swimming than I am. (badly)
=> ______________________________________________________________.
III. Think about your best friend and his/ her leisure activities. Then write a short
paragraph of about 80 words about his/ her favourite leisure activity. (1.0 pt)

(Viết một đoạn văn khoảng 80 từ về hoạt động giải trí yêu thích của người bạn thân của em. Em có
thể sử dụng các gợi ý sau)
Use the following questions as cues:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.


What leisure activity does he/ she like doing the most?
How often does she/ he do it?
Who does he/ she do the activity with?
When does he/ she usually do it?
Why does he/ she like it?

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