I. Đề thi tiếng Anh lớp 8 giữa học kì 1 - Đáp án số 1
Câu 1: Chọn đáp án đúng nhất a, b, c hoặc d để hoàn thành câu.
1. Tôi đã có chuyến đi về nông thôn và lần đầu tiên trải nghiệm _______ công việc nông trại.
a. upon
b. along
c. to
d. in
2. Chúng tôi thường xuyên dành kỳ nghỉ của mình ở ngôi làng _______ ông bà chúng tôi sinh sống.
a. what
b. in which
c. that
d. the time
3. I find life in the countryside rather dull and _______ since you’re far from shops and amenities.
a. unwholesome
b. troublesome
c. cozy
d. serene
4. At the farm, uncle Duong demonstrated how to _______ cucumbers.
a. till
b. yield
c. harvest
d. set up
5. Children in Mongolia begin learning _______ before they are able to walk.
a. equestrianism
b. horseback riding
c. riding horses
d. ridden horses
Câu 2: Chọn từ hoặc cụm từ trong A, B, C hoặc D sao cho phù hợp nhất với chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau.
Nowadays, recreational activities have changed significantly from the past. Many people no longer take pleasure in (1)__________outdoor activities after school. Instead, they (2)__________playing computer games or browsing the web during their leisure time. Some individuals depend excessively on computers and the Internet. For instance, they prefer (3)______ messages rather than engaging in face-to-face chats with friends. Even when people (4)__________with friends, they seldom converse but instead use their phones to browse the internet. However, numerous people find the Internet and the (5)__________world unappealing. They dislike spending time on computers and prefer other activities like reading, shopping, or sports.
1.A. participating B. to participate C. participate D. participates
2.A. enjoy B. tolerate C. detest D. loathe
3.A. sending B. to send C. send D. sends
4.A. hang B. gather C. meet D. visit
5.A. digital B. authentic C. counterfeit D. novel
Câu 3: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences.
1. Be…………………..in your tasks! (care)
2. He is not ………………..enough to lift the vase on his own. (strength)
3. The kitchen is a …………………place. (danger)
4. There’s a very ………………. movie on TV tonight. (interest)
Câu 4: Paraphrase the sentence to convey the same meaning as the original.
1. I took care of the chickens this morning.
The chickens _____________________________
2. The question is so challenging that no student is able to answer it.
It is so _____________________________
3. Five years have passed since Tom and Mary were married.
Tom and Mary _____________________________
4. The movie was so dull that I ended up falling asleep.
Because _____________________________
5. Despite the adverse weather, the traffic was not affected.
In spite of _____________________________
ANSWERS
Question 1: Select the most appropriate answer a, b, c, or d to complete the sentence.
1 - d; 2 - b; 3 - b; 4 - c; 5 - a;
Question 2: Select the most suitable word or phrase from A, B, C, or D to fill the gap in the following text.
1 - C; 2 - A; 3 - B; 4 - D; 5 - A;
Question 3: Use the correct form of the words provided in brackets to complete each sentence.
1 - careful; 2 - strong; 3 - dangerous; 4 - interesting;
Question 4: Rewrite the sentence so that it conveys the same meaning as the original.
1. I took care of feeding the chickens this morning.
The chickens _______were fed this morning by me._________
2. The question is so challenging that none of the students can solve it.
It is such _____a challenging question that none of the students can solve_________
3. Tom and Mary have been married for 5 years now.
Tom and Mary ___have been married for 5 years.______
4. The movie was so dull that I ended up falling asleep.
Because _____the movie was dull, I ended up falling asleep.______
5. Even though the weather was poor, it did not affect the traffic.
In spite of _______the poor weather, the traffic remained unaffected. _______
II. Midterm Test for 8th Grade English with Answer Key No. 2
Question 1: Select the most suitable option A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences.
1. Why don’t we………………assist our parents with some DIY tasks?.- I believe it’s beneficial
A. do B. make C. help D. give
2. It is characteristic of the cultural life of………….Thai people.
A. some B. a C. the D. none
3. The Vietnamese people have numerous………………..customs and traditions.
A. tradition B. traditional C. culture D. customary
4. The boys in my class run ………………faster than those in class 8B.
A. quicker B. more quickly C. quicklier D. more quick
5. The ……………exhibits at Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture are highly intriguing.
A. items B. goods C. products D. shows
Câu 2: Select the word (A, B, or C) that best completes each blank space
Here are some details about household accidents. Each year, thousands of individuals suffer from fatal or (1)_________ injuries due to accidents at home. A recent report titled “Safety (2)_________ the home” indicates that approximately 60% of these accidents occur (3)_________ errors made by individuals. About 30% arise from neglected or poorly maintained equipment. About 10% of incidents result from poorly designed or organized buildings.
Various factors contribute to accidents. For instance, an angry person might overlook a (4)_________ step. Or, a young child might touch a hot saucepan in a (5)_________. Who is at greatest risk? The elderly and very young (6)_________ are the most vulnerable.
1. A. injured B. injure C. to injure D. injures
2. A. for B. of C. with D.in
3. A. and B. but C. because D. when
4. A. danger B. dangerous C. safe D. safety
5. A. kitchen B. garden C. bedroom D. bathroom
6. A. am B. is C. are D. be
Câu 3: Fill in the second sentence using the words provided in the box.
1. Mai’s performance isn’t as stunning as Lan’s.
> Lan performs ___________________________ more beautifully than Mai. (beautifully)
2. We are not fond of doing crafts during our free time.
> We _____________________detest crafts during our free time. (hate)
3. The red dress costs more than the white dress.
> The white dress is ____________________ less expensive than the red dress. (cheap)
4. He heads to the beach in the morning. (Formulate a question for the underlined word)
> _________________________________________________does he go to the beach?
Câu 4. Select the appropriate word for each blank in the following text.
Spring is a season filled with numerous festivals across our nation. Among these, the Hoa Ban Festival stands out as the most captivating and vibrant, taking place in Lai Chau. It embodies the (1) _________ way of life for the Thai community. During the second lunar month of the year, as it (2) _________ warmer and the hoa ban flower - a striking bloom from the northwest highlands - comes into bloom, the Hoa Ban Festival is (3) _________. This period is delightful for all, (4) _________ for both young men and women. The young man selects the finest flower to present to his beloved. This occasion is not only about romance but also a time for the Thai people to (5) _________ for bountiful harvests, joy, and to offer their heartfelt gratitude to the Gods and Ancestors. The festival is always brimming with melodies and invocations.
1. A. minor B. cultural C. custom D. festival
2. A. gets B. goes C. comes D. runs
3. A. seen B. arranged C. observed D. celebrated
4. A. mainly B. particularly C. usually D. characteristically
5. A. request B. examine C. beseech D. summon
ANSWER KEY
Câu 1: Select the most appropriate option A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences.
1 - C; 2 - D; 3 - B; 4 - B; 5 - A;
Câu 2: Select the word (A, B, or C) that best completes each blank in the sentences
1 - A; 2 - A; 3 - D; 4 - B; 5 - A; 6 - C;
Câu 3: Fill in the second sentence using the provided words from the box.
1. Mai’s performance is not as stunning as Lan’s.
> Lan performs __________more exquisitely_________ than Mai does. (beautifully)
2. We don’t enjoy engaging in crafts during our free time.
> We ________dislike making_____ crafts in our spare time. (hate)
3. The red dress costs more than the white one.
> The white dress is ______less expensive than_____ the red dress. (cheap)
4. He visits the beach in the morning. (Formulate a question based on the highlighted word)
> ________When does he visit______ the beach?
Câu 4: Select the appropriate word for each gap in the passage below.
1 - B; 2 - A; 3 - D; 4 - B; 5 - C;
Tạm dịch:
Mùa xuân là khoảng thời gian có rất nhiều lễ hội ở đất nước chúng ta. Trong số đó, lễ hội Hoa Bản, diễn ra tại Lai Châu, nổi bật và thú vị nhất. Đây là đại diện cho (1) _________ đời sống của người dân Thái. Vào tháng 2 âm lịch, khi thời tiết (2) _________ trở nên ấm áp hơn và hoa ban - một loại hoa tuyệt đẹp ở vùng núi Tây Bắc - nở rộ, Lễ hội Hoa Ban được (3) _________. Đây là dịp lý tưởng cho tất cả mọi người, (4) _________ cho các chàng trai và cô gái. Chàng trai sẽ chọn bông hoa đẹp nhất và tặng cho bạn gái của mình. Đây không chỉ là thời điểm của tình yêu mà còn là lúc để người Thái cầu nguyện cho mùa màng bội thu, hạnh phúc, và bày tỏ lòng biết ơn sâu sắc tới các vị thần và tổ tiên. Lễ hội luôn tràn ngập những bài hát và lời cầu nguyện.
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