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ĐỀ CƯƠNG TIẾNG ANH LỚP 8
BÀI SỐ 2 – HỌC KÌ II
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Reading
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I. LISTEN
A. Listen and fill in the blanks.
City Weather
Temperature
Low High
1. Ha Noi humid, ………… …… 17
2. Hue , warm 16 ………
3. Da Lat cool, …………… ………. 18
4. Ho Chi Minh ………… , humid 24 ………
B. Listen and fill in the blanks .
City Weather
Temperature

Low High
1. Paris ……………., cold ……… 15
2. Bangkok warm, …………… 24 ………
3. Tokyo ……………., clouldy ……… 16
4. Sydney dry, …………… 17 ………
II . VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR :
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentences
1. At 9 o’clock yesterday, we______________ on the beach.
a. are lying b. have lain c. lay d. were lying
2. Millions of Christmas cards_____________every year.
a. were sent b. are sent c. send d. is sending
3. I must go now. I promised________________late
a. not to be b. not being c. to not be d. not be
4. The baby_____________ his food onto the floor and making his mother angry.
a. is always throwing b. always threw
c. has always thrown d. always throws
5. I take part____________most youth activities of my school
a. of b. on c. to d. in
6, Tom_______________his hand when he was cooking the dinner.
a. has burnt b. was burning c. burnt d. burn
7. I would like_____to Africa.
a. to go b. go c. going d. to going
8 . It was kind ______ you to help them.
a. for b. from c. of d. to
9. Jane saw her old friend while she_______________the street.
a. was crossing b. is crossing c. crossed d. crosses
10. She asked me___________________a driving license.
a. if I have b. whether I have c. if I had d. whether I has had
11. I don't know how__________________the game.
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a. to play b. playing c. played d. can I play
12. While my father was reading newspapers, my mother__________meal at 5pm.
yesterday.
a. cooked b. cooks c. has cooked d. was cooking
13. Could you please tell me how_____________a sticky rice cake?
a. to make b. is making c. make d. to be made
14. The Pyramid of Cheops is one of the seven__________of the world.
a. wonders b. temples c. landmarks d. Pyramids
15 . Why don’t you come _____ for dinner?
a. about b. over c. up d. upon
16. I saw him__________________the flowers in the garden.
a. be watering b. watered c. be watered d. watering
17. He used__________a football player. He had to stop__________because of an injury.
a. to be/ playing b. being/ playing c. to be/ to play d. be /playing
18 . When the teacher comes in, the class stops __________and stands up.
a. to talk b. talking c. talk d. talks
19. Paul is said________________the brightest student in the class.
a. he was b. was c. being d. to be
20. A contest in which participants have to fetch water from the river is called________.
a. water-fetching contest b. fetching-water contest
c. water-fetch contest c. fetch-water contest
21. While the choir _____ Christmas carols, we were making them some cocoa.
a. are singing b. were singing c. sang d. have sung
22. My mother showed me how ____________clothes.
a. make b. making c. make d. to make
23. My computer hasn't ____________since last week.
a. work b. worked c. working d. works
24. These houses ___________ 100 years ago.
a. are built b. built c. were built d. build
25. In order to keep fit, we should do exercises____________

a. regularly b. regular c. regulating d. regulation
26 . Would you like _____ for a drink?
a. go b.to go c. going d. went
27. The fresh air in the countryside is _____________.
a. healthful b. health c. healthy d. healthily
28. My friend told me what __________when I visited Hoi An.
a. do b. doing c.to do d. done
29. When I was a child, I _______ my ball through the window.
a. was always kicking b. always was kicking
c. was kicking always d. kicked always
30. Ann ________ television when the phone rang.
a. watches b. watched c. has watched d. was watching
III. PRONUNCIATION:
. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others
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1. a. abroad b. state c. lava d. husband
2. a. gallery b. over c. empire d. liberty
3. a. age b. heritage c. ranger d. game
4. a. arrange b. age c. name d. canyon
5. a. include b. prison c. trip d. minus
6. a. base b. ancient c. decorate d. final
7. a. saint b. tailor c. explain d. said
8. a. ancient b. century c. center d. rice
9. a. plumber b. rub c. bamboo d. unsuitable
10. a. head b. beach c. weather d. heavy
11. a. beach b. catch c. church d. Christmas
12. a. teammate b. spread c. leader d. please
13. a. temperature b. exciting c. right d. tour
14. a. answer b. golden c. delicious d. wonder
15. a. seven b. level c. next d. ruler

16. a. god b. professor c. correct d. honor
17. a. upset b. custom c. return d. unsuitable
18. a. invite b. prize c. design d. activity
19. a. festival b. man c. fat d. grand
20. a. out b. sound c. southern d. surrounding
21. a. pottery b. professor c. position d. tailor
22. a. carol b. export c. patron d. custom
23. a. enjoyed b. performed c. finished d. urged
24. a. more b. correct c. snorkel d. bore
25. a. century b. crystal c. stone d. might
IV. VERBS FORM:
Complete the sentences, use the correct form or tense of the verbs in the brackets.
1. When I’m tired, I enjoy (watch)____________ TV.
2. A new bike ( buy) _________________ for me by my mother yesterday.
3. While I was cooking the dinner, my sister ( clean) ______________________ the floor
at 5 p.m yesterday.
4. It started ( rain) _____________________ when they left home.
5. He said he (be) _________________ a teacher.
6. When she (come) _________________ , I was having lunch at 12 yesterday.
7. Would you mind ( close) ____________ the door?
8. The exercise ( do) ___________________ by me tonight.
9. The kitchen loor ( clean) ___________ by her everyday.
10. It was late, so we decided (take) ______________ a taxi home.
V. GAP- FILLINGS
1. Choose the word (a, b, c, or d) that best fits each of the blank spaces.
One (1)_____the most famous statues in the (2)_____stands on an island in New York
Harbor. This (3)____is, of course, the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty is a
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woman who holds a torch up high. Visitors can go inside the statue. The statue weighs
225 tons and is 301 feet (4)_____.

The Statue of Liberty was put up (5)______1886. It was a gift to the United States
from the people of France.
In the years after thestatue (6)______ put up, many immigrants came to the United
States through New York. As they entered New York Harbor, they (7)____the Statue of
Liberty (8)______ up her torch. She symbolized a welcome to a land of freedom.
1.a.of b.from c.between d. in
2.a.cities b.world c.earth d.countries
3.a.statue b.island c.harbor d.statues
4.a.width b.height c. tall d.length
5.a.since b.at c.on d.in
6.a.is b.was c.is being d.be
7.a.see b.saw c.have seen d.will see
8.a.hold b.holds c.held d.holding
2. Choose the word (a, b, c, or d) that best fits each of the blank spaces.
Tet is a national and (1) _____ festival in Vietnam. It is occasion for every Vietnamese
to be reunited to think (2)____their past activities and hope for good luck (3)____the,
year to come.
Before Tet all houses are white washed and (4) _____with yellow apricot flowers and
colorful lanterns. Everybody is looking (5)_______to a more favorable life. (6)_____ the
New Year’s Eve, children are smartly dressed. They are hoping to (7) _____ money put
in small red envelopes as they are wishing longevity to their grandparents and parents.
Wrong doings (8)____be absolutely avoided on these days.
1. a. traditional b. modern c. music d. summer
2. a. for b. to c. after d. about
3. a. in b. at c. on d. when
4. a. decorate b. decorated c. decorating d. decorates
5. a: at b. for c. after d. forward
6. a. In b. At c. On d. When
7. a. buy b. receive c. sell d. make
8. a. should b. need c. ought d. have

3. Choose the word (a, b, c, or d) that best fits each of the blank spaces.
Hi. I’m back in the U.S. I was with Matilda on her concert tour of Africa. The best part
was Eritrea. The Eritrean people were very friendly and (1) _____ The streets weren’t (2)
____, but the markets often were. The restaurants were great, but the service was often
(3) _____. Some (4) _____ were modern and some weren’t, but even (5) _____ hotels
weren’t air- conditioned. The (6) _____was very hot and (7) ____, but Matilda’s concerts
were great, and my whole trip to Eritrea was a lot of (8)_____ .
1. a. kind b.lucky c.reserved d.quiet
2. a. crowd b.crowds c.crowded d.overcrowding
3. a. slow b.slowly c.quick d.quickly
4. a. houses b.buildings c.flats d.hotels
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5. a. modern b.old c.ancient d.remote
6. a. day b.weather c.night d.temperature
7. a. cold b.cool c.humid d.wet
8. a. fun b. joke c.humor d.humorous
VI. READING
1. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions.
New York City is located in the southeastern part of New York State just east of New
Jersey. The city was found by the Dutch in 1624. At first is called Fort Amsterdam,
and then New Amsterdam. In 1664, the English took over the city and renamed it
New York. With the population of more than 7 millions in the city and 19 million in
the metropolitan region, New York is the largest city in the United States. It is divided
into five parts, which are Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island.
The total area of these parts is 946 square kilometers. Visitors to New York are all
attracted by places such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Wall
Street, and Broadway theater district. New York is also where tourists can visit some
world famous art galleries and museums.
1. Where is New York City?
………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. When was it found?

3. How many parts are there in the city?
………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. What are visitors to New York attracted by?
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
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2 Read the passage carefully and answer the questions.
Vietnam’s New Year is celebrated according to the Lunar calendar. It is officially
known as Tet Nguyen Dan, or Tet. It begins between January twenty-first and February
nineteen. The exact date changes from year to year. Vietnamese people usually make
preparations for the holiday several weeks beforehand. They tidy their houses, cook
special food, clean and made offerings on the family altars. On the New Year’s Eve,
people sit up to midnight to see the New Year in, then they put on new clothes and give
one another the greetings of the season. Tet lasts ten days. The first three days are the
most important. Vietnamese people believe that how people act during those days will
influence the whole year. As a result, they make every effort to avoid arguments and
smile as much as possible.
Questions
1. What is Vietnam’s New Year known as?
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. What do Vietnamese people usually do to prepare for Tet?
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Does Tet last three days?
……………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Why are the first three days the most important?
……………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions.
Let's visit Tokyo
Tokyo, which is the capital of Japan, is one of the three largest cities in the world. In

the twelfth century, Japan's capital was an inland city named Kyoto. Six hundred years
later, many people from Kyoto had moved to a city called Eyed. They had renamed it
Tokyo and had made this city the capital of all Japan.
Today, Tokyo is a busy place. It is a center for business and education. It is also a
center for religion. In addition, Tokyo University, the beautiful grounds of the Imperial
Place, the famous Imperial Hotel, built in 1920 by an American, Frank Lloyd Wright,
and many fine shops, stores, theaters and eating places can be found in this capital.
In downtown Tokyo, many large, new buildings made of concrete and steel may be
seen. Some of these were built after the earthquake of 1923. Others were built after
World War II.
* Answer the questions.
1. Which city used to be the capital of Japan in the 12th century ?
………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. What did Tokyo use to be called?
………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Who designed the Imperial Hotel ?
……………………………………………………………………………………………
4.What were large, modern buildings in Tokyo made of ?

VII. WRITING
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Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
1. Charles said, “I’m living in London now.”
 Charles said……………………………………………………………………………
2. Clement Clarke Moore wrote the poem “A visit from Saint Nicholas.”
 The poem“A visit from Saint Nicholas.” …………………………………………….
3. He asked me “How do you get there? ”
 He asked ……………………………………………………………………………
4. Nien asked Hoa, “Do you have many new friends?”
 Nien asked Hoa………………………………………………………………………

5. Johnny said to me, “I don’t know what Fred is doing.”
 Johnny said to me that………………………………………………………………….
6. My father decorated the Christmas tree with colored lights.
 The Chrismas tree with colored lights ………………………………………………
7. She said, “I will answer the phone.”
 She said ………………………………………………………………………………
8. Santa Claus gave children presents on Christmas Eve.
 Children ………………………………………………………………………………
9. He said to his friends, “I must go home now.”
 He said ……………………………………………………………………………….
10.I asked Nam, “Are you free tonight?”
 I asked Nam …………………………………………………………………………
11.She asked the tourists, “Do you know the way to the station?”
 She asked ………………………………………………………………………….
12.John said, “Is Phong Nha Cave in southern Vietnam, Nhi?”
 John asked Nhi ……………………………………………………………………
13.Thanh said to her teacher, “Will I finish my exercise at home?”.
 Thanh asked ………………………………………………………………
14.Hoa said, “I can’t go out after 8 pm.”
 Hoa …………………………………………………………………………
15.She said to me, “I will come and see you as soon as I can.”
 She said ……………………………………………………………………
16.Susan said, “My sister is coming to see me next week.”
 Susan ……………………………………………………………………….
ĐÁP ÁN
A. Listen and fill in the blanks
And here is today’s weather forecast for traveler in Vietnam
1. Let’s start with Ha Noi. Ha Noi is going to have a humid day. It’s will be very cold with a low of ten and a high
of seventeen.
2. Hue will be sunny and warm, with a low of sixteen degrees centigrade and a high of twenty-four.

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3. In Da Lat, it will be cool and dry today. The low will be thirteen degrees and the high will be eighteen
4.Today in Ho Chi Minh city. It will be hot and humid, with a low of twenty-two and a high of thirty-three
City Weather
Temperature
Low High
1. Ha Noi humid, cold 10 17
2. Hue sunny, warm 16 24.
3. Da Lat cool, dry 13 18
4. Ho Chi Minh hot , humid 24 33
B. Listen and fill in the blanks
And here is today’s weather forecast for internatonal traveler
1. Let’s start with Paris. Paris is going to have a humid day. It’s will be very cold with a low of two and a high of
fifteen.
2. Bangkok will be warm and dry, with a low of twenty-four degrees centigrade and a high of thirty-one.
3. Tokyo is going to have a windy day. It’s will be cloudy with a low of seven and a high of sixteen.
4. Sydney will be dry and hot, with a low of seventeen and a high of twenty-four.
City Weather
Temperature
Low High
1. Paris humid, cold 2 15
2. Bangkok warm, dry 24 31
3. Tokyo windy, cloudy 7 16
4. Sydney dry, hot 17 24
II . VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR :
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentences
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
d b a a d c a c a c a d a a b
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
d a b d a b d d c a b a c a d

III. PRONUNCIATION:
. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
b c b d d d d a a b d b a c d
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
a c d a c a b c b a
IV. VERBS FORM:
Complete the sentences, use the correct form or tense of the verbs in the brackets
1. watching 2. was bought 3. was cleaning 4. to rain 5. was
6. came 7. closing 8. will be done 9. is cleaned 10. to take
V. GAP- FILLINGS
1. Choose the word (a, b, c, or d) that best fits each of the blank spaces
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
a b a c d b b d
2. Choose the word (a, b, c, or d) that best fits each of the blank spaces
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
a d a b d c b a
3. Choose the word (a, b, c, or d) that best fits each of the blank spaces
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
a c a d a b c a
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VI. READING
1. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions
1. It is located in the southeastern part of New York State just east of New Jersey.
2. It was found by the Dutch in 1624.
3.There are five.
4. They are all attracted by places such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Wall Street, and
Broadway theater district. famous art galleries and museums.
2. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions
1. It is officially known as Tet Nguyen Dan, or Tet.

2. Vietnamese people usually make preparations for the holiday several weeks beforehand. They tidy their
houses, cook special food, clean and made offerings on the family altars.
3. No, it doesn’t.
4.Because Vietnamese people believe that how people act during those days will influence the whole year.
3. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions
1. It is Kyoto.
2. It used to be called Kyoto.
3. AnAmerican, Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Imperial Hotel.
4. They are made of concrete and steel.
VII. WRITING
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
1. Charles said he was living in Lon Don then.
2. “A visit from Saint Nicholas.” was written by Clement Clarke Moore.
3. He asked me hoe to get there.
4. Nien asked Hoa if/ whether she had many new friends.
5. Johnny said to me that he didin’t know what Fred was doing.
6. The Chrismas tree with colored lights were decorated by my father.
7. She said she would answer the phone.
8. Children were given presents by Santa Claus on Christmas Eva
9. She said to his friends that she had to go home then.
10. I asked Nam if/ whether he was free that night.
11. She asked the tourists if / whether they knew the way to the station.
12. John asked Nhi if / whether Phong Nha Cave was in southern Vietnam.
13. Thanh asked his friends if /whether she would finish her exercise at home.
14. Hoa said she couldn’t go out after 8 pm.
15. She said to me she would come and see me as soon as she can.
Susan said her sister was coming to see her the folow
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