Đề kiểm tra giữa học kì 2 môn tiếng Anh lớp 8 với đáp án

1. Đề kiểm tra giữa học kì 2 môn tiếng Anh lớp 8 - Đề thi số 1

1. A. places B. cakes C. mates D. plates

2. A. jungle B. luggage C. sunbathe D. sugar

3. A. follow B. powder C. show D. borrow

4. A. wicked B. visited C. laughed D. divided

Select the correct option A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence. 

1. _____ is the habitat of unique creatures such as the kangaroo and koala.

A. England B. America C. Australia D. Singapore

2. If I were in your position, I _____ use earplugs when attending the concert.

A. will wear B. wore C. wears D. would wear

3. Ireland has won the Eurovision Song Contest seven times.

A. win B. has won C. won D. winning

4. The people living on the street are unable to sleep _____ the loud music from the club.

A. due to B. result in C. cause D. as a result

5. Tom: “Most people had relocated to safer areas when the storm hit.”

Linda: “_____”

A. Thanks. B. How awful. C. That’s comforting. D. Oh no! How dreadful

6. Numerous old structures _______ by the storm last night.

A. explode B. were damaged C. exploded D. damaged

Provide the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences below.

1. Noise is considered a form of (environment) ___________ pollution.

2. Big Ben is a prominent landmark in London that (symbol) _______________ the UK.

3. The Glastonbury Festival is a renowned (celebrate) ______________ of music in England.

Complete the passage by filling in the blanks with the correct words from A, B, C, or D.

Hello, Lan. How are things? I’m excited to tell you about some recent developments in my village. There have been several changes (1) _________ your visit last year. Just last week, I returned to my village and was quite astonished. Guess what? The lake is no longer (2) __________. The factory has set up a new filtration system to handle the (3) _________________ waste. I observed numerous small fish and wild ducks enjoying the lake. Additionally, they’ve planted trees around the factory to cut down on air pollution.

Because some locals have a habit of littering, dustbins have been installed at various spots. This has led to a significantly cleaner environment. According to my grandparents, on weekends, the villagers also gather to (4) ___________ rubbish. How about your neighborhood? Fill me in on the details in your next email.

1. A. since B. after C. before D. for

2. A. polluted B. polluting C. pollute D. pollutant

3. A. chemistry B. chemical C. physical D. physics

4. A. pick B. take C. collect D. get

Read the passage below and select the correct option A, B, C, or D to answer each question.

Australia, located in the South Pacific, is both an island and a continent. Canberra is the capital, but Sydney, with its nearly four million residents, is the most populous city. While English is the predominant language, there are numerous immigrants who converse in other languages.

Canada ranks as the second largest country by land area. It spans 3,223 square miles from east to west and extends from the North Pole to the US border. Both English and French serve as official languages, with a significant French-speaking population residing in Quebec, where Montreal is the largest city. Canada experiences cold winters, and many Canadians participate in winter sports like skiing and ice skating.

Switzerland, located in central Europe, is a compact nation bordered by France to the west, Italy to the south, Austria to the east, and Germany to the north. Approximately sixty percent of Switzerland's territory consists of mountains. The country is renowned for its banking sector, tourism, and skiing activities.

1. What is the capital city of Australia?

A. Canberra. B. Sydney. C. Montreal. D. Quebec.

2. Is English the only language spoken in Australia?

A. No, it isn’t. B. Yes, it is. C. No, there isn’t. D. Yes, there is.

3. Which country shares a border with Canada?

A. America. B. Australia. C. France. D. Switzerland.

4. Identify the statement that is NOT CORRECT based on the passages.

A. Canadians speak both English and French.

B. Skiing is a widely enjoyed sport in Switzerland.

C. The city with the largest population in Australia is Canberra.

D. Many Canadians enjoy ice skating during the winter season.

ANSWER KEY

Select the word with the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

1 - A; 2 - D; 3 - B; 4 - C;

Select the most appropriate answer from A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence.

1 - C; 2 - D; 3 - B; 4 - C; 5 - C; 6 - B;

Provide the correct form of the words in parentheses to complete the sentences below.

1. Noise is regarded as (environment) environmental_ pollution.

2. Big Ben is a prominent landmark in London that (symbol) symbolizes___ the UK.

3. The Glastonbury Festival is a renowned (celebrate) celebration__ of music held in England.

Complete the passage by filling in the blanks with the words provided in options A, B, C, or D

1 - B; 2 - D; 3 - A; 4 - C;

Read the passage below and choose the correct answer from A, B, C, or D for each question.

1 - C; 2 - C; 3 - B; 4 - C;

2. Đề kiểm tra giữa học kì 2 môn tiếng Anh lớp 8 - Đề số 2

I. Select the word with a different stress pattern from the rest.

II. Choose the most appropriate answer A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences below.

1. If the factory _________ continues to dump poison into the lake, all the aquatic life will perish.

A. continues
B. continued
C. will continue
D. continue

2. When the police arrived at the scene, the car's driver __________.

A. had left
B. have left
C. leaves
D. was left

3. In New Zealand, the Maori people greet one another by __________ their noses.

A. touching
B. touch
C. to touch
D. touched

4. The air quality in Hanoi __________, so it's advisable to wear a facemask.

A. is polluting
B. polluting
C. pollute
D. is polluted

III. Complete each gap with the appropriate passive voice form of the verb in brackets.

1. Last night’s earthquake ________ hundreds of people. (kill)

2. Was the entire city ________ by the storm? It was devastating! (destroy)

3. Here, three people are ________. We need to assist them immediately. (trap)

4. In the early morning, all the victims were ________ to an evacuation centre. (take)

5. After the flood swept through the town last week, five people were ________ missing. (report)

IV. Read the passage and select the correct answer.

Ha Tinh is a province in central Viet Nam highly susceptible to disasters. Since early 2015, this area has faced three severe floods, resulting in extensive property damage. The floods destroyed thousands of homes and harmed many irrigation systems, roads, schools, and healthcare facilities. Local resident Ms. Nga Tran recounted the most recent flood, “The June flood was typical, but the September one was devastating. The Ngan Pho River overflowed, and the floor was submerged while it continued to rain heavily outside. Soon, the water reached about one meter. I had to retreat to the attic and remain there for two days.” Like many others, Ms. Nga's furniture was covered in mud, with some items ruined from being submerged for too long. Her greatest concern was the loss of her rice crop. Even three months after the flood, many farmers struggled to find sufficient food. Without government aid, the situation in this province will deteriorate further.

1. What does the term disaster-prone refer to?

A. no disasters occurring
B. potential for disasters
C. minimal disasters

2. Which of the following is NOT listed as a result of the floods?

A. casualties
B. damage to property
C. destruction of crops

3. According to Ms. Nga Tran, when did the flood take place?

A. January
B. June
C. September

4. How long did Ms. Nga Tran remain in her attic?

A. the entire week
B. 48 hours
C. a quarter of a year

5. What is Ms. Nga's and other residents' biggest concern?

A. insufficient food
B. shortage of housing
C. lack of assistance

V. Paraphrase the second sentence to convey the same meaning as the first one

1. The extensive use of vehicles results in air pollution.

If ____________________________________________________________

2. He has not had a haircut for two months.

It has been ______________________________________________________

3. Despite being a developed nation, Singapore remains free from industrial pollution.

Despite ________________________________________________________

4. Surrounded by the sea, both New Zealand and Australia are island nations.

Both __________________________________________________________

VI. Select the correct letter A, B, C, or D to complete the passage below

Water pollution occurs __________ (1) when harmful substances are released into water bodies like lakes, rivers, and oceans, either dissolving, remaining suspended, or settling on the bottom. This compromises water quality. Not __________ (2) only does this pose a threat to aquatic life, but the pollutants can also infiltrate groundwater, which may eventually be used in our homes, including for drinking purposes.

Water pollution can be __________ (3) through various means, with city sewage and industrial waste discharge being among the most significant sources. Indirect contributors __________ (4) to water pollution include pollutants entering the water supply from soil, groundwater systems, and atmospheric precipitation. Soils and groundwater often contain __________ (5) residues from agricultural practices and improperly discarded industrial waste.

Pollutants come in different types: organic, inorganic, radioactive, and more. In fact, the range of potential water contaminants is far too extensive to enumerate here.

1: A. what B. when C. why D. while

2: A. both B. only C. well D. either

3: A. cause B. caused C. causing D. causes

4: A. of B. in C. at D. for

5: A. a B. an C. the D. x

Mid-term exam answers for English 8

I. Identify the word with a different stress pattern from the rest.

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

Select the most appropriate answer from A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences

1 - A; 2 - B; 3 - A; 4 - C;

II. Complete each blank with the correct passive form of the verb in parentheses.

1. were killed

2. Was …. destroyed

3. are being trapped/have been caught

4. were captured

5. have been reported/ were reported

III. Read the text and select the correct answer.

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

IV. Rephrase the second sentence to match the meaning of the first sentence

1. The air will be polluted if there is extensive vehicle usage.

2. He last had his hair cut two months ago.

3. Even though Singapore is a developed nation, it is not affected by industrial pollution.

4. The sea completely surrounds both New Zealand and Australia.

V. Select the appropriate letter A, B, C, or D to finish the passage below

1 - B; 2 - B; 3 - B; 4 - A; 5 - C;

3. English Midterm Exam for 8th Grade - Test Number 3

Select the word that has a different pronunciation in the underlined part.

1. A. wanted B. washed C. danced D. helped

2. A. goes B. watches C. misses D. brushes

Transform the verbs in brackets to their correct forms.

1. If we (recycle) ________ more often, we would benefit the Earth.

2. Maria_______ (study) English for two years now.

3. Remember to carry your umbrella when going to London. It tends to_______ (rain) a lot in England.

4. We would (save) ________________ thousands of trees if we avoid wasting paper.

5. If more people used the bus for commuting, there (be) ______________ fewer car emissions.

Complete the passage below by using the words provided in the box.

destructive ; problems ; their ; to ; erupts

When a volcano (1) _______, hot gases and molten rock from deep within the Earth rise (2)________ to the surface. This material might flow slowly through a crack in the ground, or it could burst suddenly into the sky. Volcanic eruptions can be extremely (3) _______. However, they also have the potential to form new landforms. Among the almost 1,900 volcanoes that are currently active or were active in historical times, around ninety percent are situated in the regions of South America, North America, Asia, and Oceania that are close (4) _______ the Pacific Ocean.

KẾT QUẢ

Select the word with a different pronunciation in the underlined part.

1 - A; 2 - A;

Correctly fill in the verbs from the brackets.

1. If we (recycle) ____recycle____ more, we would be contributing to saving the Earth.

2. Maria_____has been studying__ (learn) English for two years.

3. Don’t forget to carry your umbrella to London. It always____rains___ (rain) in England.

4. We (save) _______will save_______ thousands of trees if we avoid wasting paper.

5. If people used buses for commuting, there (be) _______would be_______ fewer car emissions.

Complete the passage below using the words provided in the box.

destructive ; issues ; their ; towards ; erupts

When a volcano (1) ____erupts___, hot gases and molten rock from deep inside the Earth find (2)____their____ way to the surface. This material might seep slowly through a fissure in the ground, or it could burst violently into the sky. Volcanic eruptions can be highly (3) ___destructive____. However, they also have the potential to form new landscapes. Out of nearly 1,900 volcanoes currently active or known to have been active in the past, about ninety percent are located in regions of South America, North America, Asia, and Oceania that are situated (4) ___near____ the Pacific Ocean.