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1. Đề thi tiếng Anh lớp 8 giữa học kì 2 (Đề 1)
Phòng Giáo dục và Đào tạo .....
Đề thi giữa học kì 2
Năm học 2023 - 2024
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh lớp 8
Thời gian làm bài: phút
(Đề số 1)
I. Chọn chữ A, B, C hoặc D cho từ có phần gạch chân khác biệt so với các từ còn lại.
II. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to finish the sentences below
1. The last typhoon caused ___________ significant loss of life.
A. in
B. on
C. for
D. of
2. English is the ___________ language used by numerous countries like the US, the UK, and Australia.
A. international
B. common
C. popular
D. official
3. Toxic ___________ from factories can endanger many wildlife species.
A. substances
B. creatures
C. chemicals
D. nations
4. Residents in the flooded zone have ___________ to a safer location.
A. evacuating
B. been evacuated
C. evacuated
D. evacuate
III. Fill in the blanks with the correct verb forms
1. I (visit) ___________ this care home every week.
2. Right now, my mother (cook) ___________ dinner while my father (read) ___________ the newspaper.
3. This is the most captivating movie Clara (see) ___________
4. They (hire) ___________ a car before arriving here.
IV. Read the passage below and respond to the questions that follow
On April 30, 2018, the Pu’u ‘O’o crater on Kilauea volcano in Hawaii suddenly gave way. This event marked the beginning of a prolonged eruption that released enough lava to fill 320,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools, reshaping the landscape and ultimately destroying 700 homes.
A volcanic eruption happens when molten materials from the Earth's interior are expelled from a volcano. Some eruptions involve violent explosions that eject massive amounts of rock and ash, potentially causing many fatalities. Others are quieter, involving the steady flow of hot lava. Volcanologists have identified several more intricate eruption types, often named after notable volcanoes where these eruptions have occurred. Some volcanoes may exhibit only one type of eruption during an active phase, while others may demonstrate a variety of eruption types in sequence.
5. When did the Pu’u ‘O’o crater on Kilauea volcano in Hawaii experience its collapse?
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6. How many homes were destroyed by the volcanic eruption in Hawaii?
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7. What triggers a volcanic eruption?
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8. Do all volcanoes exhibit only a single type of eruption throughout a period of activity?
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V. Read the following paragraph and fill in each blank with a suitable word
Canada is officially a bilingual nation, with two official _________ (1): French and English. French-speaking Canadians make up a much smaller portion of the population, and over _________ (2) 90 percent of them reside in Quebec – the sole province where French is used in everyday life. 3.8 million Quebecers speak only French, _________ (3) another 3.2 million are fluent in both French and English. Together, these groups represent almost the entire provincial population. Canadians who do not speak either English _________ (4) French as their first language are often referred to as Allophones, and most of these individuals are either immigrants or their descendants.
1.
2.
3.
4.
VI. Rephrase the second sentence to convey the same meaning as the first one
1. Air pollution may lead to respiratory issues. Respiratory problems
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2. If you don’t study hard, you will not pass the exam. You won’t pass the exam
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VII. Construct complete sentences using the provided words and phrases
1. If I were you, I would purchase that house.
2. The last time he talked to his father was two months ago.
2. Đề thi tiếng Anh lớp 8 giữa học kì 2 (Đề 2)
Phòng Giáo dục và Đào tạo .....
Đề thi Giữa Học kì 2
Học kỳ 2023 - 2024
Đề thi môn: Tiếng Anh lớp 8
Thời gian làm bài: phút
(Bài thi số 2)
I. Select the word with the primary stress that differs from the others
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II. Select the correct option A, B, C, or D to fill in the blanks in the sentences below
1. After the flood, some people ____________ on their house roof.
A. were trapped
B. have been trapped
C. had been trapped
D. trapping
2. After a month, Jenny became accustomed to ____________ at her new school.
A. studying
B. to study
C. had studied
D. studying
3. Her son missed school ____________ his sickness last Tuesday.
A. due to
B. despite
C. due to
D. in spite of
4. She allocates 1 hour ____________ English each day.
A. to studying
B. studying
C. studying
D. will learn
III. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate verb forms
1. If we use water wisely, more people (will have) ________________ access to fresh water.
2. That room (will be painted) ________________ next week.
3. He wouldn't be sick if he (hadn't smoked) ________________ so much.
4. By the time the police (arrived) ____________, the thief (had left) _____________.
IV. Read the following passage and respond to the questions that follow
Nearly one hundred thousand people lost their lives and about five hundred thousand homes were ruined due to a 1923 earthquake in Tokyo. The quake struck just before noon when the residents of Tokyo were preparing their lunch. As the ground shook, countless stoves toppled over. This led to numerous small fires that rapidly spread throughout the city. Fire trucks were unable to reach the scene because many roads had split open. Additionally, most water pipes had burst, making it impossible to use firefighting tools. Consequently, more than ninety percent of the devastation was caused by fires rather than the collapse of buildings.
1. When did the 1923 Tokyo earthquake occur?
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2. What was the death toll from the earthquake?
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3. What caused the fire engines to be unable to assist?
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4. What proportion of the damage was attributed to the falling of buildings?
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V. Read the passage below and fill in each blank with an appropriate word
Ewan McGregor was born in Scotland in 1971. He knew he wanted to become an actor when he was just nine and landed his first film role in 1992. To date, he has featured (1) _________ a wide range of film genres, such as comedies, musicals, dramas, and the Star Wars series. Throughout his career, Ewan has collaborated with (2) _________ like Cameron Diaz and Nicole Kidman, and his films have received (3) _________ numerous awards. He is passionate about acting and after completing (4) _________ the musical, Moulin Rouge, he remarked, “I have never been happier to do anything in my life”.
VI. Rewrite the second sentence to convey the same meaning as the first one
1. I have never talked to a foreigner before. This is the first time
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2. My father washes the car weekly. The car
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3. Đề thi môn Tiếng Anh lớp 8 giữa học kì 2 (Phiên bản 3)
Phòng Giáo dục và Đào tạo .....
Đề thi Giữa Học Kỳ 2
Năm học 2023 - 2024
Bài thi môn: Tiếng Anh lớp 8
Thời gian làm bài: phút
(Phiên bản thi số 3)
I. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D for the word that has a different underlined part from the rest.
II. Choose the most suitable answer A, B, C, or D to finish the sentences below
1. A powerful tropical ___________ is known as a typhoon.
A. drought
B. rain
C. flood
D. storm
2. Your newly acquired dress appears _____________ in comparison to mine.
A. more attractive
B. attractive
C. most attractive
D. the more attractive
3. If I were in your shoes, I ___________ cease littering in public areas.
A. would
B. did
C. will
D. do
4. The rescue workers ____________ many individuals yesterday.
A. evacuate
B. were evacuated
C. are evacuated
D. will evacuate
5. They ____________ their former school the following day.
A. visit
B. are visit
C. have visited
D. are going to visit
6. Upon the arrival of the policeman, the robber ___________
A. had already departed
B. has already departed
C. departed
D. was departed
7. The ___________ refer to individuals lacking housing.
A. elderly
B. sick
C. people without homes
D. disabled
8. Seven out of ten individuals favor face-to-face ___________ during a date.
A. interaction
B. engagement
C. signals
D. symbols
III. Read the passage below and answer the following questions
Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Cinderella. She was enjoying a happy life with her family until her mother passed away. Her father then married a wicked widow with two daughters of her own. Cinderella’s stepmother and stepsisters treated her poorly. While they wore elegant dresses and had fun, Cinderella had to wear tattered clothes and work tirelessly. A kind fairy godmother came to her aid, transforming Cinderella’s old outfit into a stunning gown. At a royal ball, Cinderella met a charming prince who asked her to dance. He fell deeply in love with her and wanted to discover her identity. In her haste to leave, Cinderella forgot to reveal her name but left behind a glass slipper. The prince used this clue to find her, and they lived happily ever after.
Determine if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
a. Cinderella was content with her life with her family before her mother passed away. ________
b. Her father wed a benevolent woman. ________
c. Cinderella’s stepmother and her two stepsisters treated her with kindness.
d. The prince married the girl who could wear the glass slipper left behind. ____
Respond to the questions.
1. What actions did Cinderella’s father take after his wife’s passing?
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2. In what manner did Cinderella’s stepmother and stepsisters treat her?
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3. Who was responsible for transforming Cinderella’s old garments into a lovely dress?
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4. What item did the prince use to track down Cinderella?
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IV. Rewrite the second sentence so that it conveys a similar meaning to the first one
1. If you do not take a rest, you will become unwell. Unless
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2. How much time has passed since he finished school? When
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4. Đề thi tiếng Anh lớp 8 giữa học kỳ 2 (Đề 4)
Phòng Giáo dục và Đào tạo .....
Đề thi Giữa Học kỳ 2
Năm học 2023 - 2024
Subject: English Grade 8
Duration: minutes
(Test Paper No. 4)
I. Select the letter A, B, C, or D corresponding to the word with the underlined part that differs from the others.
II. Select the most suitable answer A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences below
1. Air __________ is leading to numerous environmental issues in our cities today.
A. pollute
B. pollution
C. polluting
D. contaminated
2. If you are able to speak English, you __________ have the opportunity to go to Canada.
A. will be
B. will
C. were
D. are
3. The street in front of my office frequently __________ during heavy rainfall.
A. to flood
B. flooding
C. flood
D. flooded
4. Singapore is renowned for its __________ and lush greenery.
A. cleanliness
B. cleanly
C. cleaning
D. spotless
5. Once I __________ in the room, she departed.
A. arrived
B. had arrived
C. arrived
D. will arrive
6. This is among the most significant volcanic __________ of this year.
A. eruptions
B. erupt
C. erupting
D. volcanic
7. The building's roof __________ during the recent storm.
A. was ruined
B. got damaged
C. had ruined
D. has suffered damage
8. In various English-speaking nations, turkey is considered a __________ dish during Christmas.
A. classic
B. historical
C. customary
D. feasible
III. Examine the following text and complete the tasks
A. Fill in the blanks with the provided words
Population students official Many began
English is the _________ (1) language of the Philippines. English-medium education _________ (2) in the Philippines in 1901 following the arrival of approximately 540 US teachers. English was also selected for newspapers, magazines, media, and literary works.
Recent survey findings reveal that approximately 65% of the _________ (3) in the Philippines can comprehend both spoken and written English, with 48% indicating they can write in standard English. The economy relies heavily on English, and successful professionals and managers are proficient in it. _________ (4) educational institutions understand that their _________ (5) need to be fluent in English to thrive.
B. Respond to the following questions
1. When did the use of English in education start in the Philippines?
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2. What percentage of the population is proficient in English?
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IV. Paraphrase the second statement to convey the same meaning as the first one
1. Vietnamese students ____________ wear uniforms when attending school. (HAVE)
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2. Using your mobile phone on the plane ____________ allowed. (MUSTN’T)
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