<span class='text_page_counter'>(1)</span><div class='page_container' data-page=1>

<b>REVISION OF THE SECOND TERM</b>

<b>GRADE 8</b>

<b>I. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentence.</b>
1. I’m delighted ____ you passed your exam.

A. to B. that C. in order to D. so that

2. The pyramid is the only ____ you can still see today.

A. pagoda B. landmark C. wonder D. building

3. They said the Statue of the Liberty ____ to the USA by France.

A. was presented B. presented C. presents D. has presented

4. Santa Claus is based ____ the description of Santa Nicolas in this poem.

A. in B. on C. of D. at

5. Angkor Wat was ____ built for Hindus.

A. originally B. traditionally C. magically D. immediately

6. Would you mind closing the door? – ____.

A. Yes, please B. No, I’m not C. I don’t do D. Not at all

7. A ____ is a religious song that people sing at Christmas.

A. carol B. poem C. Christmas card D. patron saint

8. Sally is quite keen ____ the idea.

A. in B. on C. of D. for

9. Do you mind ____ me a hand with this bag?

A. to give B. giving C. gave D. give

10. The food in the city is ____ than the food in the countryside.

A. expensive C. the most expensive

B. more expensive D. most expensive

11. The man ____ up the stairs is Mr. Brown.

A. walk B. walking C. walked D. is walked

12. Do you mind if I turn down the radio? – ____.

A. Yes, thanks B. No, I don’t C. Please go ahead D. I’ll turn off

13. Hoa helps Mrs. Jones ____ her luggage.

A. with B. of C. from D. for

14. The girl fell ____ her bike and hit her head ____ the road.

A. on / off B. off / on C. off / in D. off / at

15. Viet Nam is a ____ country in South East Asia.

A. rice – export B. rices – exporting C. rice – exporting D. All are Ok

16. I promise I’ll study harder. – ____.

A. Thank you C. Don’t forget

B. Please do me a favor D. What can I do for you?

17. Do you mind if I take a photo? – ____.

A. Please do C. No, of course

B. I’m sorry I can’t D. I hope so

18. People use first – aid ____ ease the victim’s pain and anxiety.

A. so that B. in order to C. so as not to D. in order that

19. Would you mind if I asked you a question? – ____.

A. Not at all C. No, thanks

B. What can you do for me? D. Please do me a favor

20. I’m bored. Let’s play a game. – ____.

A. Don’t forget C. You must pay me now

</div>
<span class='text_page_counter'>(2)</span><div class='page_container' data-page=2>

21. Are you eager ____ part in the games?

A. take B. taking C. took D. to take

22. My father learned how ____ when he was young.

A. to swim B. swimming C. swam D. swims

23. He was born ____ May 6th_{, 2002.}

A. in B. on C. of D. up

24. John likes ____. He spends a lot of hours watching birds.

A. bird – watch B. bird – watching C. watching – bird D. watch – bird

25. Compost is a wonderful natural ____. It helps plants grow.

A. fertilizer B. glass ware C. environment D. village

26. I bought a new sofa and threw ____ the old one.

A. away B. in C. without D. since

27. Angkor Wat now is a famous ____ in Cambodia.

A. jungle B. tourist attraction C. waterfall D. institute

28. Peter claims that he did the work without help.

A. says B. tells C. asks D. promises

29. Cool the burn immediately ____ ease tissue damage.

A. so as that B. in order C. so as to D. in order that

30. Would you mind ___ me about your story?

A. telling B. tell C. told D. to tell

31. Tom’s brother is fond ___ mountain climbing.

A. on B. in C. of D. with

32. Shall I wash the dishes for you, Mom?

A. No, you won’t B. Yes, please C. Yes, you will D. No problem

33. Each consumer has to put a deposit ___ a drink can they buy.

A. for B. with C. on D. in

34. When does the plane arrive ___ Noi Bai airport?

A. to B. on C. at D. of

35. It’s a package tour, so ___ is also included in the ticket.

A. information C. accommodation B. permanently

D. electricity

36. The USA has a big ___ industry.

A. car – made B. car – making C. make – car D. making – car

37. Do you mind helping me carry these bags? – ___.

A. No, of course not C. It would be mind

B. That’s a good idea D. Let’s go

38. Glasses, bottles and vases are ___.

A. compost B. metal C. glassware D. furniture

39. What are you interested ___?

A. at B. about C. on D. in

40. Where is Linda? – She’s ___ vacation in France.

A. in B. on C. at D. for

41. Some people refuse to buy goods that are ___ because they feel that it’s harmful.

A. over heated B. over loaded C. over paid D. over packaged

42. Is Phong Nha ___ in Southern Vietnam?

A. town B. street C. village D. cave

43. Many ___ tourists visit Washington D.C, many Americans also visit their capital.

</div>
<span class='text_page_counter'>(3)</span><div class='page_container' data-page=3>

44. She asked me ___ a book.

A. if I have B. whether I have C. if I had D. whether I has

45. The Pyramid of Cheops is one of the seven ___ of the world.

A. pyramids B. temples C. landmarks D. wonders

46. I have not worked in this company ___.

A. since B. for C. already D. yet

47. Chicago is ___ right on the shore of Lake Michigan.

A. situated B. placed C. put D. laid

48. Oh, dear. He is always ___.

A. works B. worked C. to work D. working

49. Our accommodation is ___ in the ticket.

A. concluded B. stayed C. included D. picked

50. We were having dinner ____ the phone rang.

A. since B. when C. where D. why

51. What can I do for you? – ___.

A. That would be nice C. All right B. I’m glad

D. All are right.

52. She ___ flour, milk, eggs and sugar to make cakes.

A. dips B. soaks C. mixes D. melts

53. It’s cold. ___ close the windows, please?

A. Would you like B. Will you C. What can I D. All are O.K

54. Milk bottles can be ___ after being cleaned.

A. thrown away B. broken C. recycled D. reused

55. ___ needs the anti-tetanus injection.

A. shock B. fainting C. burn D. snakebite

56. I promise I’ll study hard in the next semester. – ____.

A. Yes, please B. Sure C. O.k. D. I hope so

57. ___ helps vegetables and flowers grow well.

A. mixture B. heap C. fertilize D. compost

58. I have to change the car ___. It’s flat.

A. deposit B. pipe C. floor covering D. tire

59. Has Peter been ___? Yes, he has.

A. on B. off C. away D. out

60. Did your school hold a ___ contest last week?

A. flower-arranging B. flower-arranged C. flower-arrange D. arranging-flower

61. After the car accident, he had to use a pair of ____.

A. trousers B. scissors C. jeans D. crutches

62. ____ are convenient to travel in small rivers.

A. Cars B. Ships C. Canoes D. Planes

<b>II. Supply the correct tense of the verb.</b>

1. A new university without a library (already/open) _______________ in the USA.
2. <b>Would you mind if I (use) _________ your phone?</b>

3. This house (build) _________ by my grandfather 40 years old.
4. Finally, he decided (not travel) ____________ to Nha Trang.

5. Mrs. Nga (live) ___________ in Hue for almost 10 years.
6. She is not pleased (do) __________ all the chores.

</div>
<span class='text_page_counter'>(4)</span><div class='page_container' data-page=4>

9. Spring Fairs (hold) __________ in Tao Dan Park every year.
10. This is the first time Hoa (meet) ________________ Tim’s family.
11. It is difficult (do) ___________ this project.

12. The taxi (take) ___________ us to the airport broke down.

13. Yesterday morning, I (have) ______________ breakfast when he came.
14. Ba is always (forget) _______________ his homework.

15. Most of the goods (make) _________ in this factory are exported.
16. The boy (talk) ____________ to Mrs. Lan is my classmate.

17. <b>Mount Rushmore can (see) ___________ from more than 100 km away.</b>
18. Why don’t you practice (speak) ___________ English?

19. Mary (do) _______________ the homework when her younger sister came in.
20. The sea (cover) __________ most of the surface of the earth.

21. I promise. I (learn) ___________ by heart before class.

22. It’s convenient (use) ___________ banana leaves instead of using plastic bags.
23. Her new dress (make) _________ in France is very beautiful.

24. <b>When she came home, her son (play) ______________ in the kitchen.</b>
25. The old man (get) ______________ weaker than he was 5 years ago.

26. The children are looking forward to (see) ________ the beautiful limestone islands.

27. <b>Would you mind (move) __________ your car?</b>

28. Mary met her old friend while she (cross) _______________ the street.
29. Mr. Robinson asked Miss Nga how (make) ___________ spring rolls.

30. <b>Would you mind if you (tell) _________ me about the people in tribal villages?</b>
31. What time should we (leave) ___________ Los Angeles?

32. I don’t know where (go) _________.

33. I asked Minh if Phong Nha Cave (be) ________ in Viet Nam.

34. When he (meet) ___________ you, he’ll give you her message.

35. In the countryside, there is nothing (do) ______________.

36. <b>Have you ever (be) ___________ to America?</b>

37. The principal came in when we (make) ___________ noise.
<b>III. Supply the correct form of the word.</b>

1. As she was leaving, it started to rain (heavy) ___________.
2. Sapa is a (mountain) ____________ resort in Viet Nam.

3. Nobody likes watching this film because it is very (bore) _____________.
4. Country’s (nature) _____________ resources include forest, coal and oil.
5. Mrs. Blake is a (represent) _______________ from Friend of the Earth.
6. The farmer (fertile) ______________ their fields with compost.

7. Last summer, we had an (enjoy) _____________ trip to Sapa.

8. (Fortunate) _______________, his grandfather is getting weaker.
9. She was (interest) _____________ in pop music at the party last night.

10. My sister won an international dancing (compete) ______________ last year.
11. Relax for a few minutes and you will feel more (comfort) ______________.

12. You should wear a safe helmet to (minimum) _______ the dangerous of head injuries.
13. It is (danger) ___________ to drive at over 100 km/h.

14. (Lucky) _____________, he passed the exam.

15. Last night, the TV program was very (friend) _____________.
16. The Great Wall of China is the world’s (wonderful) _____________.

17. I was (surprise) ______________ to meet him at the party last night.

</div>
<span class='text_page_counter'>(5)</span><div class='page_container' data-page=5>

<b>1. Task 1: Angkor Wat should really be known as a (1) ___ because it’s the (2) ___ temple</b>
in the world. The temple was (3) ___ around the year 1100 to honor a Hindu (4) ___, but
over the next three centuries it became a Buddhist (5) ___ center. The area surrounding the

temple, Angkor Thom, used to be the (6) ___ capital city. (7) ___ the early 15th_{century, the}

Khmer rulers moved to Phnom Penh and Angkor was quiet. It is a famous tourist (8) ___.

1. A. wonder B. to wonder C. wonderful D. wondering

2. A. large B. small C. larger D. largest

3. A. to build B. build C. built D. building

4. A. God B. President C. Saint D. Fairy

5. A. church B. religious C. religion D. pagoda

6. A. famous B. heritage C. royal D. tourist

7. A. Over B. At C. On D. In

8. A. description B. attraction C. compilation D. decoration

<b>2. Task 2: Can you find what the people do with the used things? In the USA, many people</b>
wear shoes and sandals (1) ___ from old car tires. In Britain, people clean, refill empty
bottles and they (2) ___ each bottle thirty times. In (3) ___, most glass is recycled. It is
broken up, melted and made into new (4) ___. Drink cans are also recycled. People throw
(5) ___billions of cans every year all over the world. In Oregon, the government made a
new law (6) ___ years ago. They said that there must be a (7) ___ on all drink cans. And it’s
returned when people bring the cans back for (8) ___.

1. A. make B. making C. are making D. made

2. A. reused B. to reuse C. reuse D. reusing

3. A. industry B. science C. education D. commerce

4. A. furniture B. glassware C. fridge D. metal

5. A. into B. at C. away D. up

6. A. one B. a C. several D. the

7. A. deposit B. cover C. glass D. bag

8. A. to recycle B. recycled C. recycling D. recycles

<b>3. Task 3: One (1) ___ the most famous statues in the (2) ___ stands on an island in New</b>
York Harbor. This (3) ___ is, of course, the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty is a
woman who holds a torch up high. Visitors can go inside the statue. The statue weighs 225
tons and 301 feet tall. The Statue of Liberty (4) ___up in 1886. It was a gift (5) ___ the
United States from the people of France. In the years after the statue (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. waterfall

4. A. put B. was putting C. was put D. is put

5. A. in B. at C. for D. to

6. A. is B. was C. is being D. was being

7. A. see B. saw C. have seen D. will see

8. A. to hold B. holds C. held D. holding

</div>
<span class='text_page_counter'>(6)</span><div class='page_container' data-page=6>

materials to make new (6) ___ costs less and requires less energy (7) ___ using new

materials. Recycling can also reduce (8) ___.

1. A. reuse B. reused C. to reuse D. useful

2. A. Materials B. Compost C. Bays D. Lakes

3. A. with B. inC. from D. off

4. A. is B. to be C. be D. are

5. A. general B. generally C. first D. second

6. A. products B. produce C. producers D. to produce

7. A. then B. more C. than D. most

8. A. water B. pollution C. air D. soil

<b>5. Task 5: Nha Trang is a coastal city of South Central Vietnam. Nha Trang beach is one of</b>
the most beautiful (1) ___ in the world. The beach is curved, 7 km (2) ___ and suitable for
(3) ___ along its length. White (4) ___, coconut trees, blue sky and blue sea (5) ___ it
attractive. People are safe to bathe (6) ___ the shore. In the evening, sitting by the coconut
trees (7) ___ out the sea, visitors are completely bewitched by the (8) ___.

1. A. beach B. river C. lake D. aquarium

2. A. long B. tall C. broad D. wide

3. A. playing B. running C. sitting D. bathing

4. A. sand B. water C. stone D. beach

5. A. makes B. make C. making D. made

6. A. from B. far C. near D. next

7. A. to see B. to look C. to watch D. to hear

8. A. magnificence B. importance C. permanence D. recognition

<b>6. Task 6: Thanksgiving Day is a holiday that Americans celebrate the (1) ___ of</b>
everything the country offered to the ancestors, who were (2) ___ the first immigrants to the
U.S. When they first came to America, they saw that there were (3) ___ food and
opportunity for everyone. They were even (4) ___ by the Indians, who taught them how (5)
___ all kinds of new vegetables. On Thanksgiving Day, it’s (6) ___ to eat a big meal
together. They usually (7) __ turkey with sweet potatoes. Indian corn bread and have
pumpkin pie (8) __ dessert.

1. A. honor B. honorable C. wonderful D. beautiful

2. A. between B. by C. among D. about

3. A. too B. so C. very D. enough

4. A. helping B. help C. helps D. helped

5. A. grows B. grew C. to grow D. growing

6. A. tradition B. traditional C. traditionally D. traditions

7. A. eat B. drink C. play D. perform

8. A. at B. for C. on D. in

<b>V. Read the passage carefully and decide the statements are True or False.</b>

<b>1. Task 1: Since Da Lat was found by Dr Alexander Yersin in 1897, it has become one of</b>
Vietnam’s most famous vacation destinations. Da Lat is now the holiday resort for
Vietnamese and foreign tourists. It is famous for its temperate climate, beautiful sights such
as waterfalls and lakes. Many hotels have been built in Da Lat for the past few years, but it
is still difficult to find accommodation at busy times. The name Da Lat comes from the
tribal people in this region. It means the stream of Lat people.

<b>True</b> <b>False</b>

1. Da Lat is a popular tourist destination. _ _

</div>
<span class='text_page_counter'>(7)</span><div class='page_container' data-page=7>

3. It isn’t difficult to find accommodation at busy times. _ _

4. Da Lat means “Stream of the Lat”. _ _

<b>2. Task 2: Yesterday, when I was riding along a busy street, I saw an accident. The woman</b>
was knocked down when she crossed the street at a zebra crossing. Many people stopped to
offer their help. A policeman arrived and asked a young man to telephone for an ambulance,
the policeman and some people tried to stop the bleeding. They used a handkerchief to
cover the wound, then put pressure on it and held it tight. They tried to talk to her in order to
keep her awake. After about ten minutes, the ambulance arrived and the woman was taken
to the hospital.

<b>True</b> <b>False</b>

1. The victim of the accident is the woman. _ _

2. The policeman called for an ambulance. _ _

3. The woman tried to stop the bleeding. _ _

4. The ambulance arrived after ten-minute telephoning. _ _

<b>3. Task 3: Dear Susan, We are having a lovely time here in Ha Long city. The weather is</b>
nice. It’s warm and sunny. We staying in a comfortable hotel near the beach. We have a
spectacular view of the bay from our bedroom. One of the attractions is the bay’s calm
water with limestone mountains. The bay’s water is clear during the spring and early
summer. Upon arriving in Ha Long city, you can go along Chay beach and see wonderful
caves and grottoes in Ha Long Bay. Today we are going on a trip to Cat Ba island. We’ll
call you next week. Best wishes, Tim.

<b>True</b> <b>False</b>

1. This is a letter from Susan to Tim. _ _

2. The weather is fine and the hotel is comfortable. _ _

3. The water of the bay is dirty in the early summer. _ _

4. From their bedroom, they can see a wonderful sight of Ha Long Bay. _ _

<b>4. Task 4: Different cultures have different ways of celebrating the New Year. Most of</b>
these customs are observed to bring good luck. On New Year’s Eve in Mexico, people wait
for the clocks strike midnight. At the first sound of the bells, people begin to eat grapes.

They must eat 12 grapes before the bells ring 12 times. In the South of the United States,
people eat black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day. Some people think you have to eat 365 peas
to have good luck every day of the New Year.

1. __. People from different cultures have different ways to celebrate New Year
2. __. The Mexicans mustn’t eat 12 grapes before the bells ring 12 times.

3. __. Most American think eating 365 peas brings good luck every day of the New Year.
4. __. Black–eyed peas are what people eat on New Year’s Day in the South of the USA.
<b>5. Task 5: Many people who work in London prefer to live outside it, and to go into their</b>
offices, factories or schools every day by train, car or bus, even though this means they have
to get up earlier in the morning and reach home later in the evening. One advantage of
living outside London is that houses are cheaper. Even a small flat in London without a
garden costs quite a lot to rent. With the same money one can get a little house in the
country with a garden of one’s own. Then in the country one can rest from the noise and
hurry of the town, one can sleep well at night, and during weekends and summer evenings,
one can enjoy the fresh, clean air of the country.

<b>True False</b>

1. Some people who work in London prefer to live outside it. _ _

</div>
<span class='text_page_counter'>(8)</span><div class='page_container' data-page=8>

3. The houses in country aren’t more expensive than the ones in London. _ _

4. They can sleep well at night and during weekends in the country. _ _

<b>6. Task 6: </b>

<i><b>Christmas Carols:</b></i> 800 years ago. Christmas songs were performed for people in towns

and villages. These songs were stories put to music and most people enjoyed them. The
leaders of the church, however, did not. They said the songs were unsuitable, but about 180
years ago, the songs became popular again.

<i><b>Santa Claus:</b></i> In 1823, the patron saint of children, Nicolas appeared in a poem called A

Visit From Saint Nicolas. The character in the poem was a fat jolly man who was a red suit
and gave children presents on Christmas Eve. The poem, which was written by Clement
Clarke Moore, an American professor, became popular in the USA; Santa Claus is based on
the description of Saint Nicolas in this poem.

<b>True False</b>

1. Christmas songs were performed for people in towns 800 years ago. _ _

2. The leaders of the church enjoyed Christmas songs. _ _

3. The patron saint of children written by Clement Clarke Moore. _ _

4. Santa Claus is Saint Nicolas himself. _ _

<b>VI. Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning.</b>

1. It is a contest in which participants have to make cakes. (use a compound word)
It’s a ...
2. The students clean the classroom before class.

The classroom ...
3. He climbed the tree because he wanted to get a better view.

In order ...
4. They moved to Ho Chi Minh City in 1990.

They have ...
5. We hurried to school. We didn’t want to be late.

We hurried to school in order ...
6. Sue worked with me three months ago.

Sue has ...
7. Nobody has used this machine for years.

This ...
8. “Are you interested in History of Viet Nam?”, said the teacher.

The teacher asked students ...
9. May I take some photographs?

Would you mind ...?
10. I started learning English seven years ago.

I have ...
11. Can I use your English dictionary?

Would you ...?
12. A robber broke the window of the shop last night.

The window of ...
13. “I must talk to Professor Reed”, Mrs. Young said.

Mrs. Young said that ...
14. I think driving fast is very dangerous.

It is ...
15. Let’s play badminton together after school.

</div>
<span class='text_page_counter'>(9)</span><div class='page_container' data-page=9>

16. He last met John last summer.

He hasn’t ...
17. Can I open the door?

Do you mind if ...?
18. My father bought this house five years ago.

This house ...
19. A boat rescued the Brown family yesterday.

The Brown family ...
20. He said to me: “I forget the ticket at home.”

He told me ...
21. Can you post this letter for me?

Would you mind ...?
22. Mr. Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1878.

The telephone ...
23. “My trip to Vietnam is really exciting”, said he.

He said that ...

24. I get up early. I want to do morning exercises.

I get up early so ...
25. “Is Phong Nha cave in Vietnam, Nhi?”, he asked

He asked Nhi ...
26. “Do you know the way to the station now?”, they asked me.

They asked me ...
27. “Must you go next week?”, she asked me.

She asked me ...
28. “Is Angkor Wat a beautiful and religious temple here?”, the teacher asked me.

The teacher asked me ...
29. Mr. Minh was sad. He heard the sad news from his house. ( Adj + to inf)

Mr. Minh ...
30. I’m learning Chinese. I want to go to China (so as to)

I’m ...
31. They bring milk to my house every morning. (Passive form)

Milk ...
32. Daisy is going on a trip to Africa. Her parents are anxious. (Adj + clause)

Her parents are anxious that ...
33. Mother wanted to be healthy. She did morning exercise regularly. ( in order to)

Mother ...

34. No one in the class is taller than Tam.

Tam is ...
35. “Don’t be lazy, Tam.”, the teacher said to Tam.

The teacher asked ...
36. He climbed the tree because he wanted to get some ripe fruits.

He climbed the tree so as ...
37. I began to learn English three years ago.

I’ve ...
38. Many people on the world can speak English fluently.

English ...
39. Do you want me to wash your clothes?

</div>
<span class='text_page_counter'>(10)</span><div class='page_container' data-page=10>

<b>VII. Identifying mistakes.</b>

1. I’m looking forward to see my uncle.

A B C D

2. An English – speaking contest will hold at Nguyen Hue School next month.

A B C D

3. Last week the held a flowers-arranging contest in their school.

A B C D

4. The flowers wrapping in yellow paper are very expensive.

A B C D

5. Mary didn’t know what do next because she was too nervous.

A B C D

6. Those students said that they have to separate the rice from the husk.

A B C D

7. Do you mind if I turned off the television on the cupboard?

AB C D

8. She tries her best so as to not fail the examination.

A B C D

9. The girl is singing on the stage is my neighbor.

A B C D

10. The shop assistant asked Helen whether the shoes was too small for her.

A B C D

11. We must act now before it is too late doing anything about the problem.

A B C D

12. Can you tell me what you have done at 8 o’clock yesterday evening?

A B C D
13. We are looking forward to seeing you on April.

A B C D

14. I am interesting in the rice - cooking contest you organized yesterday.

A B C D

15. He said he is a plumber and he could fix the faucets.

A B C D

16. I have bought a new house five years ago.

A B C D

17. How long did you done that work?

A B C D

18. Tom asked Jerry if he knows how far it is from his house to super market.

A B C D

19. She was meeting him when she was walking in the park.

AB C D

20. Lan asked his father if he would go to Hue tomorrow.

A B C D

21. My friend said he could to speak English well.

A B C D

22. Mr. Thanh is always complaining about the heavy of my suitcase.

A B C D

23. Zoë said she must take a taxi to get to the airport.

</div>

<!--links-->