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Đề thi Học kì 1

Năm học 2024 - 2025

Bài thi môn: Tiếng Anh lớp 8

Thời gian làm bài: phút

(Đề thi số 1)

A. PHONETICS AND USE OF ENGLISH

I. Choose the word with a different stress pattern from the others

II. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined

III. Choose the best answer (A, B, C, D) to complete the following sentences.

1. Vietnam is ________ multi-cultural country with 54 ethnic groups.

      A. a

      B. the

      C. X

      D. an

2. Among the ________, the Tay people have the largest population.

      A. Groups

      B. ethnic minorities

      C. ethnic culture

      D. majorities

3. My mother enjoys ________traditional food for our family at Tet

      A. To cook

      B. cook

      C. cooking

      D. both A and C are correct

4. ______can make you relaxed. You can enjoy them in your free time.

      A. Doing sports

      B. Leisure activities

      C. Riding horse

      D. Cycling

5. A tent can be pulled down and transported _________.

      A. More easily

      B. easily

      C. easier

      D. as easily

6. A lot of Vietnamese people have the _______of buying a sugar cane on New year Eve.

      A. Hobby

      B. habbit

      C. tradition

      D. custom

IV. Complete the sentences with the suitable tense of the verbs in brackets

1. We (not have) ______________ to go to school yesterday because it rained heavily.

2. So far those students (study) ______________ in our school for two years.

V. Give the correct form of the words given to complete the sentences.

1. The hills are ________ in spring, when the wind flowers bloom. (colour)

2. It is ___________ to send a letter from my village. The nearest post office is miles away. (difficulty)

B. READING

I. Complete the passage with the words in the box

Occasion       celebrated       beautiful       relatives       together

Tet is (1) _________ on the first day of the Lunar New Year. Some weeks before the New Year, the Vietnamese clean their houses and paint the walls. New clothes are bought for the (2) _________. One or two days before the festival, people make Chung Cake, which is the traditional cake. On the New Year’s Eve, the whole family gets (3) _______ for a dinner. On the New Year morning, all the members of family show their respect to the elders by (4) _______words. In return, they receive lucky money wrapped in red tiny envelopes. Then people go to visit their neighbor, friends and (5) _______.

II. Read the text and answer the questions

The Youth and Young Pioneers Organization (the Y & Y) was founded in Vietnam on March 26th, 1931.

The Y & Y has many plans to help the community. It encourages all members to take part in different programs. The recycling program can help people save natural resources. The “Rosy Smile” program helps raise fund for the poor children. The “Green Sunday” program makes the city more beautiful with clean streets, plenty of trees and flowers. It gives more green color to the city and it is done on Sunday, so it has the name “Green Sunday”.

There are some more helpful programs such as “helping the elderly and street children”, “supporting cultural-sport”, “young scientists”, etc.

1. When as the Y & Y founded?

___________________________________________________________________

2. What does it encourages all members to do?

___________________________________________________________________

3. Is the program “Green Sunday” done on weekdays?

___________________________________________________________________

4. What does the recycling program help?

___________________________________________________________________

C. WRITING

I. Make questions for the underlined parts.

1. The last syllable is stressed in the word “engineer”.

___________________________________________________________________

2. The Yao people are famous for their elaborate costume.

___________________________________________________________________

II. Finish each sentences so that it means the same as the sentences before it

1. If we don’t hurry up, we cannot catch the train.

Unless …………………………………………………………………

2. An sports car goes faster than an ordinary car.

An ordinary car doesn’t ……………………………………………….

Đáp án

A. PHONETICS AND USE OF ENGLISH

I. Choose the word with a different stress pattern from the others

1. Đáp án D

Giải thích: Đáp án D trọng âm thứ 2, các đáp án khác trọng âm thứ 1.

2. Đáp án B

Giải thích: Đáp án B trọng âm thứ 2, các đáp án khác trọng âm thứ 3.

II. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined

1. Đáp án D

Giải thích: đáp án D phát âm là /s/, các đáp án khác phát âm là /z/

2. Đáp án A

Giải thích: đáp án A phát âm là /ai/, các đáp án khác phát âm là /i/

III. Choose the best answer (A, B, C, D) to complete the following sentences.

IV. Complete the sentences with the suitable tense of the verbs in brackets

1. didn’t have (câu chia thời quá khứ đơn vì có trạng từ “yesterday”)

2. have studied (câu chia thời hiện tại hoàn thành vì có trạng từ “for”)

V. Give the correct form of the words given to complete the sentences.

1. colourful

2. difficult

B. READING

I. Complete the passage with the words in the box

1. celebrated

2. occasion

3. together

4. beautiful

5. relatives

II. Read the text and answer the questions

1. It was founded in Vietnam on March 26th, 1931.

2. It encourages all members to take part in different programs.

3. No, it isn’t.

4. The recycling program can help people save natural resources.

C. WRITING

I. Make questions for the underlined parts.

1. Which syllable is stressed in the word “engineer”?

2. What are the Yao people famous for?

II. Finish each sentences so that it means the same as the sentences before it

1. Unless we hurry up, we cannot catch the train.

2. An ordinary car doesn’t go as fast as a sports car.

…………………………………….

 

I. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

1. In 2010, Hanoi __________ its 1,000th anniversary.

      A.celebrated

      B.commemorated

      C.worshipped

      D.remembered

2. The __________ of quan ho singing has been recognised as a world heritage.

      A.preservation

      B.procession

      C.performance

      D.song

3.Tet is an occasion for family __________ in Viet Nam.

      A.visitings

      B.meetings

      C.reunions

      D.seeings

4. People burn incense to show respect to their __________ during Tet.

      A.relatives

      B.ancestors

      C.friends

      D.neighbours

5. City drivers have to drive___________than country ones.

      A. more careful

      B. more careless

      C. more carefully

      D. more carelessly

6. Most ethnic minorities live in____________areas.

      A. mountainous

      B. rural

      C. urban

      D. modern

7.___________the weather is bad, farmers still work on their fields.

      A. In spite of

      B. Although

      C. Because of

      D. However

8.The workers _________the windows for several hours.

      A. has clean

      B. have cleaned

      C. cleaned

      D. bored

II. Supply the correct tense or form of the verb in parentheses:

1. My mother enjoys (make) ________________ ham and spring rolls at Tet.

2. The students (run) _____________ around the school yard at eight o’clock yesterday.

3. My house (repaint) ________________next month.

4. We should (respect) _____________________ to the old people.

III. Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each gap to complete the following passage:

Mid-Autumn Festival

There are hundreds of festivals in Vietnam each year. (1) _____ Tet holiday, the Mid-Autumn festival is one of the most famous festivals and it is a traditional celebration for Vietnamese (2) _______.

The Mid-Autumn festival is (3) ________on the 15th day on the 8th lunar month (often in late September or early October) in the middle of (4) _______ and it is celebrated for a whole day. On this day, the adults and the parents prepare a special cake called moon cake along with many candies, jellies, grapefruit, bananas, apples, etc. The Mid-autumn celebration is an opportunity for (5) ________ members to reunite. Young people express their gratitude to the elderly.

IV. Read the following passage and answer the questions

Tet holiday is celebrated on the first day of the Lunar New Year in Viet Nam. Some weeks before the New Year, the Vietnamese clean their houses and paint the walls. New clothes are bought for the occasion. One or two days before the festival, people make Banh Chung, which is the traditional cake, and kinds of jam. On the new Year’s Eve, the whole family get together for a reunion dinner. Every member of the family should be present during the dinner in which many different kinds of dishes are served. On the New Year morning, the young members of the family pay their respects to the elders. And the children receive lucky money wrapped in red tiny envelops. Then people go to visit their neighbors, friends and relatives.

1. Is Tet holiday celebrated on the second day of the Lunar New Year?

……………………………………………………………………….…………

2. What do the Vietnamese often do some weeks before the New Year?

……………………………………………………………………..……………

3. What do children receive on Tet?

……………………………………………………………………….…………

4. Who do people often visit on Tet holiday?

……………………………………………………………………….…………

V. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the sentence before

1. No one in my family can speak English more fluently than my father.

My father can ………………………………………………………………

2. He is interested in getting up early on cold days.

He enjoys ……………………………………………………………………

3. We moved to Hanoi five years ago.

We have………………………………………………………………………

4. I usually went fishing when I lived in the countryside.

I used ……….……….……….…………….……….……….……….……….

Đáp án

I. Choose the best answer A, B, C, D to complete the sentences:

1. A       2. C       3. C       4. B       5. C

6. A       7. B       8. B       9. D       10. B

II. Put the correct form of the verbs.

1. making

2. were running

3. will be repainted

4. respect

III. Choose the correct word A, B, C, or D for each gap to complete the following passage:

1.C       2. A       3. A       4. B       5. D

IV. Read the passage and answer the questions:

1. No./ No, it isn’t.

2. Some weeks before the New Year, the Vietnamese clean their houses and paint the walls. New clothes are bought for the occasion. /They clean their houses, paint the walls and buy new clothes.

3. The children receive lucky money wrapped in red tiny envelops.

4. They/ People go to visit their neighbors, friends and relatives.

V. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the sentence before

1. My father can speak English the most fluently in my family.

2. He enjoys getting up early on cold days.

3. We have lived in Hanoi for 5 years.

4. I used to go fishing when I lived in the countryside.

…………………………………….

I. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

1. In some areas, when you meet old people, you………… take off your hat to greet them and show your respect.

      A. should

      B. shouldn’t

      C. don’t have to

      D. have to

2. Lang Lieu couldn’t buy any special food ________ he was very poor.

      A. although

      B. when

      C. while

      D. because

3. Mary adores ________ with her best friend, Susan during the weekend.

      A. to hang out

      B. hang out

      C. hanging out

      D. to hanging out

4. Tet is an occasion for family ________ in Viet Nam.

      A. visiting

      B. meeting

      C. seeing

      D. reunions

5. People in the countryside live ________than those in the city.

      A. happy

      B. happily

      C. more happily

      D. less happy

6. Lac Long Quan missed his life in the sea; ________, he took 50 sons back there.

      A. therefore

      B. however

      C. moreover

      D. otherwise

7. While I……… the performance, I met one of old friends.

      A. watched

      B. was watching

      C. watch

      D. am watching

8. She is ________ singer I’ve ever met.

      A. bad

      B. badly

      C. worse

      D. the worst

II. Supply the correct tense or form of the verb in parentheses:

1.My mother often (make) _____________ important decisions in my family.

2.My house (repair) _____________ in 2009.

3.I am looking forward to (see) _____________ my parents.

4.While Mary (play) _____________ basketball in the park, she fell over.

III. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word from the box to complete the passage.

worship       celebrate       However       preparation       traditional

Tet is the biggest festival in Viet Nam. It takes place in the first lunar month of the year; it’s a time for family reunion. To (1) _____________ Tet, Vietnamese people make many tasty (2)______________ foods. The most important food includes Chung cakes, sausages, boiled chicken, spring rolls, and sticky rice. Chung cake is made of sticky rice, pork, green beans and other spices, wrapped in the green leaves; therefore, this cake needs a lot of (3) _____________. This cake can be kept for a long time, even though the weather is often humid during Tet. Other significant food that can’t be missed to (4) ______________ the ancestors are sausages, spring rolls and sticky rice. Because sausages are difficult to make, people often buy them from famous suppliers. (5) _____________, sticky rice and spring rolls are easier to prepare and must be served immediately after they are cooked, so they are often made at home.

IV. Read the following passage and answer the questions.

Once upon a time there was a young girl called Cinderella. Cinderella was living happily with her family when her mother died. Her father married an evil widow with two daughters. Cinderella’s stepmother and two stepsisters mistreated her. She had to wear old clothes and work hard while the sisters wore fancy clothes and had fun. A good witch helped Cinderella. She turned Cinderella’s old dress into a beautiful gown. Cinderella went to a party and a handsome prince politely invited her to dance with him. He fell in love with her and wanted to find out who she was. Cinderella left the party in a hurry and didn’t tell the prince her name. but she left a glass slipper, and the prince used that to find her. They got married and lived happily ever after.

1. What did Cinderella’s father do when his wife died?

………………………………………………………………………………………

2. How did Cinderella’s stepmother and two stepsisters treat her?

………………………………………………………………………………………

3. Did a good witch help Cinderella?

……………………………………………………………….………………………

4. What happened in the end?

……………………………………………………………….………………………

V. Complete each sentence so it means the same as the sentence above.

1. Minh really loves to hang out with friends.

→ Minh really enjoys................................................................................

3. Playing beach games is very interesting.

→ It is........................................................................................................

4. He uses all his free time to look after his garden.

→ He spends..............................................................................................

5. The red car is more expensive than the black one.

→ The black car ….……….……….……….……….……….………………

Đáp án

I. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

1. A       2. D       3. C       4. D       5. C

6. A       7. B       8. D       9. C       10. A

II. Supply the correct tense or form of the verb in parentheses:

1.makes       2. was repaired       3. seeing       4. was playing

III. Read the following passage and put a word in the box in each of the numbered blanks

1. celebrate       2.traditional       3.preparation       4. worship       5. However

IV. Read the passage and answer the questions

1. He married an evil widow. (with two daughters.)

2. They treated her badly. Or They mistreated her.

3. Yes, she did.

4. Cinderella and the prince got married and lived happily ever after.

V. Complete each sentence so it means the same as the sentence above.

1. Minh really enjoys hanging out with friends.

2. It is very interesting to play beach games.

3. He spends all his free time looking after his garden.

4. The black car is cheaper than the red one.

or The black car isn’t as expensive as the red one.

…………………………………….

I. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.

1. While I ____________the performance, I met one of my old friends.

      A. watched

      B. was watching

      C. watch

      D. am watching

2. You should buy the blue sweater. It suits you ___________than the red one.

      A. good

      B. well

      C. better

      D. the best

3. The ____________ of quan ho singing has been recognized as a world heritage.

      A. preservation

      B. procession

      C. song

      D. performance

4. It’s a rule, so everyone ____________strictly follow it.

      A. doesn’t have to

      B. shouldn’t

      C. has to

      D. should

5. The girl was crying when a fairy____________

      A. appears

      B. was appearing

      C. appeared

      D.is appearing

6. The 54 ethnic peoples of Vietnam are___________, but they live peacefully.

      A. similar

      B. unlike

      C. diverse

      D. like

7. I detest ___________ so early in the morning.

      A. get up

      B. getting up

      C. gets up

      D. to get up

8. Both my brother and I help ____________ our family’s goats. We feed them on the pastures by the edge of the village.

      A. herds

      B. to herd

      C. herding

      D. to herding

II. Supply the correct tense or form of the verb in parentheses

1. When I came, the whole family _________ dinner around a big dining table. (have)

2. Children should_____________ things from adults with both hands. (take)

3. My father and I __________ up at 5 o’clock every morning. (get)

4. We ____________________ to Hung King Festival since last Sunday. (go)

III. Choose the correct word for each blank in the following passage.

Spring is a time when there are many festivals in our country. Among them, Hoa Ban Festival is the most beautiful and interesting and it takes place in Lai Chau. It is typical of the (1)………life of the Thai people. In the second lunar month of the year, when it (2) ……..warmer and hoa ban - a kind of beautiful flower in the northwest mountainous area - blossoms, Hoa Ban Festival is (3)………... This is a great time for everyone, (4) …………… for boys and girls. The boy (4)………… the most beautiful flower and gives it to his girlfriend. This is not only a time for love but also for the Thai people to (5)………..for good crops, for happiness, and express their special thanks to the Gods and ancestors. The festival is always full of songs and prayers.

IV. Read the following passage about Hoi An and do the task blow:

The ancient town of Hoi An lies on the Thu Bon River, more than 30 kilometers to the south of Da Nang. Occupied by early western trades, Hoi An was one of the major old-time commercial ports of South Asia in the 16th century. Hoi An is famous for 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 recent years, Hoi An has become a very popular tourist destination in Viet Nam. Importantly, the committee of the World Heritages of UNESCO officially certified Hoi An a World Heritage Site in 1999.

A.True (T) or False (F)

B. Answer the questions below:

1.Is the ancient town of Hoi An located on the Thu Bon River in the south of Da Nang?

……………………………………………………………………………………………

2.What is Hoi An famous for?

……………………………………………………………………………………………

3. What can tourists visit in Hoi An?

……………………………………………………………………………………………

V. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the sentence before:

1.Nam doesn’t live with his parents any more.

→Nam used ……………………………………………….

2. It’s a good idea to wear a warm coat.

→You should……………………………………………….

3. No one in my group is more intelligent than Mary.

→Mary…………………………………………………..…..

4. They will build a new building near here.

→A new building…………………………………………….

Đáp án

I. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences

1B       2C       3D       4A       5 C

6C       7B       8B       9D       10 C

II. Put the correct form of the verbs

1. was having

2. take

3. get

4. have gone

II. Choose the correct word for each blank in the following passage.

1.B       2.A       3.D       4.B       5.C

III. Read the passage and do the tasks bellow.

A.True (T) or false (F):

1. T       2. F

B. Answer the questions:

1. Yes./ Yes, it is./ Yes. It is located on the Thu Bon River, more than 30 kilometers to the south of Da Nang.

2. (It / Hoi An is famous for) old temples, pagodas, tiled- roof houses and narrow streets.

3. (They/Tourists can visit) the relics of Sa Huynh and Cham Civilizations.

V. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the sentence before:

1. Nam used to live with his parents.

2. You should wear a warm coat.

3. Mary is the most intelligent in my group.

4. A new building will be built near here.

…………………………………….

I. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

1. I adore___________with my friends at the weekend.

      A. to hang out

      B. hang out

      C. hanging out

      D. to hanging out

2. Lang Lieu couldn’t buy any special food___________he was very poor.

      A. although

      B. when

      C. while

      D. because

3. A tent can be___________pulled down and transported than a ger.

      A. easier

      B. more easily

      C. most easily

      D. easily

4. I think some one__________talk to the boss. We can’t work extra hours on Saturday.

      A. have to

      B. should

      C. don’t have to

      D. shouldn’t

5. We reached the house after__________for almost an hour.

      A. cycled

      B. to cycle

      C. cycling

      D. cycle

6. The Chirstian Festival of Easten celebrates the return of Christ from the dead,______.

festival is actually named after the goddest of the Sun.

      A. if

      B.but

      C. however

      D. moreover

7. We don’t have many carnivals in Viet Nam; ___________ ,we have many special traditional festivals.

      A. moreover

      B. while

      C. nevertheless

      D. although

8. you study harder, you won’t be able to pass the examination.

      A. Unless

      B. Because

      C. If

      D. How

9. It’s snowing now. Would you like to__________ on Sunday?

      A. skiing

      B. go to ski

      C. go skiing

      D. go ski

10. Saint Giong was unable to talk, smile, or walk__________he was three years old.

      A. if

      B. because

      C. while

      D. even though

II. Supply the correct tense or form of the verb in parentheses:

1. Ngoc adores ___________ (sit) in front of the computer.

2. They ____________(not see) the film Titanic yet.

3. One Pillar pagoda in Ha Noi ___________(complete) in 1049.

4. I would rather ____________(make) models than listen to music.

5. According to tradition, you shouldn’t ___________(sweep) the floor on the first day of Tet.

III. Read the following passage and do the tasks below:

Yoko, a Japanese girl, has been an exchange student in the USA for two months. She’s now living with the Paul family on a farm 80 kilometers to the north of Las Vegas.

The Pauls are kind and friendly. There are four people in their family. Mr and Mrs Paul are hard-working people. They get up early every day and go to work on the farm right after breakfast. Their two children, Jane and Mike often help them after school. Since Yoko arrived, she has been learning a lot about life on a farm. In the afternoon, after learning, she helps the Pauls with farm work. She often feeds the animals and waters the vegetables. Sometimes she pumps water into the field.

In the evening, after dinner, the Pauls and Yoko often watch TV in the living room, drinking tea and chatting about their work, their plans for the next crops. Yoko feels as if she was in her family in Tokyo.

A. True (T) or False (F)

B. Answer the questions

1. Where does Yoko live?

=>_________________________________

2. Do the Pauls work hard?

=>_________________________________

3. What does Yoko do after learning?

=>_________________________________

IV. Rearrange the words and phrases given to make meaningful sentences.

1. I enjoy/ tennis/ my/ playing/ with/ friends/ weekend/ every.

=>________________________________________

2. Vu Lan/ day/ on/ the/ lunar/ takes/ seventh/ month/ 15th / place/ of/ the.

=>________________________________________

V. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the sentence before

1. Tuan drives more carefully than his brother.

=> Tuan’s brother drives __________________

2. They usually visit museums when they have leisure time.

=> They enjoy______________________________

VI. Make sentences using the words and phrases given

1. Sometimes/ brother/ and/ I/ go/ fishing/ in/ river/ near/ our/ farm.

=>_______________________________________

2. We/ have/ dinner/ when/ phone/ ring.

=>_______________________________________

Đáp án

I. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

1. C       2. D       3. B       4. B       5. C

6. B       7. C       8. A       9. C       10. D

II. Supply the correct tense or form of the verb in parentheses:

1. sitting (adore + Ving: yêu thích làm gì)

2. haven’t seen (câu chia thời HTHT vì có “yet”)

3. was completed (câu bị động thời quá khứ đơn)

4. make (cấu trúc would rather V than V)

5. sweep (shouldn’t + V: không nên làm gì)

III. Read the following passage and do the tasks below:

A. True (T) or False (F)

1. T       2. F

B. Answer the questions

1. She lives on a farm 80 kilometers to the north of Las Vegas.

On a farm 80 kilometers to the north of Las Vegas.

2. Yes./ Yes, they do.

3. She helps the Pauls with farm work: She often feeds the animals and waters the vegetables; sometimes she pumps water into the field.

I. Rearrange the words and phrases given to make meaningful sentences.

1. I enjoy playing tennis with my friends every weekend.

2. Vu Lan takes place on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month.

II. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.

1. Tuan’s brother drives less carefully than him (Tuan).

Tuan’ s brother drives more carelessly than him(Tuan).

2. They enjoy visiting museums when they have leisure time.

III. Make up sentences, using the words and phrases given.

1. Sometimes my brother and I go fishing in the (a) river near our farm.

2. We were having dinner when the telephone rang.

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