Đề cương ôn tập học kì I môn Tiếng anh Lớp 8

ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP HK I ANH 8
PRACTICE TESTS
I. LISTENING
1. Listen to the conversation between Trang and Mike. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle T or F. You will listen TWICE.
 1.
Mike thinks Tam Cam is similar to Cinderella.
T
F
2.
Like Tam, Cinderella dropped a shoe.
T
F
3.
Like Tam, Cinderella was killed and reborn many times.
T
F
4.
The last time Tam was reborn, she was a bird.
T
F
5.
Tam Cam reflects Vietnamese people's belief that there is life after death.
T
F
2. Listen to a talk about living in the countryside. Fill each of the gaps with the words below. You will listen TWICE.
Crime beautiful next door living standard outdoor 
1.
When you live in the countryside, you can enjoy the _____________ surroundings.
2.
The city lacks space for _____________ activities.
3.
In the city you may not know your _____________ neighbour's name.
4.
The _____________ is not too high in the countryside.
5.
The low _____________ rate is important for families with small children.
LANGUAGE FOCUS.
1. Choose the best answer. (2pts)
1. The left hand is customarily used for cleaning, _____ Indian people never eat with their left hand.
 a. so	 b. but	 c. however	 d. therefore
2. According to the ____________, we give lucky money to children at Tet.
 a. custom	 b. table manners c. customs	 d. traditions
3. If the teacher were here now, we’d ask him the difference ‘science’ and ‘technology’.
 a. of 	 b. among	 c. for	 d. between
4. In my family, all the traditions of our ancestors are _______ followed.
 a. strict	 b. strictly	 c. stricted	 d. strictness
5. Their ______________ to the God including incense, fruit and cakes.
 a. ceremony	 b. ritual	 c. offerings d. worship
 6.I don’t mind ______________you with this assignment.
 a. help 	 b. to help 	 c. helping 	 d. helped
2. Find and correct mistakes
1. In my opinion, nomadic people live inconveniently than other people. à 
 A B C D
2. In Vietnam, there is a custom for decorating houses on Tet holiday. à 
 A B C D
3. My mother adores to cook meals but my sister doesn’t. à 
 A B C D
4. A Muong in Hoa Binh are well-known for the richness of their folk culture. à 
 A B C D
III. READING
1. Read the passage and answer the questions.
 "Li xi" is an important part in Vietnam’s customs of Tet Festival, especially with children. It is a small amount of money that can bring good fortune to the upcoming year. However, "li xi" is not limited only on the first day, but can even last to the 9th or 10th day of Tet Festival, and given when the adults first met the kids.
Besides the money, the tiny red envelope also has its own meaning. It represents the secrecy and privacy to avoid comparison as adults want children to regard the money as the gift of New Year, instead of being jealous of receiving less than other kids. The red color, the most popular color appearing in Vietnamese festivals, signifies the prosperity and great luck according to Asian’s beliefs.
In the morning of the first day of Lunar New Year, children and parents will visit grandparents’ home, wishing for a happy new year and great health, showing respect and gratitude, and giving gifts. After that, it is grandparents and adults’ turn to give children lucky money to welcome their new age.
1. By whom is the custom loved most?
______________________________________
2. For how long can the custom be applied?
______________________________________
3. Why is a red envelope used?
______________________________________
4. What does the red color signify?
______________________________________
5. Why do adults give "li xi" to children?
______________________________________
2. Complete the following passage using the following words (1pts )
 Delicious(ngon), place(nơi chốn), well, alive(còn sống)
Vu Lan Festival
Vu Lan Festival takes (1)_______on 15 th of the seven lunar month. It is one of the largest festivals of Viet nam. Vietnamese people consider that it is an occasion for family gatherings as (2) ______ as expressing love and gratitude to ancestors and parents. Vu Lan festival is known as Mother’s Day in Viet Nam. First, in the morning of that day, a lavish tray with various (3)________dishes is set on the altar, and the householder will burn incense and invite ancestor to come back home and celebrate with family. Then, at night the Vietnamese hold a ceremony of releasing lighted lanterns on the river, they believe by doing that their wishes for parents will come true. They also go to the pagoda, wearing either a red rose if their mothers are (4) _________ or white rose if their mothers have passed away.
III. WRITING
 I:Rewrite or combine the sentences, using the suggested words..
1. Vinh really loves to hang out with his friends.
=> Vinh really enjoys........................................................................
2. Playing beach games is very interesting.
=> It is.......................................................................................
3. Hung King festival takes place from the 8th to the 11th day of the third lunar month (Make question)
=>....................................................................................................
4. The girl worked hard. Her step mother wasn't happy (use Although)
=>............................................................................................... .....
2. Write an email to talk about festival you like.
Hi Mark,
Love,
PRACTICE TEST 2
Circle A, B, C or D which is the best for the following sentences. (2 pts) 
1. When my father arrived home, we plants in the garden.
A. watered	B. were watering	C. watering	D. was watering
2. You . tip in Vietnam.
A. don’t have to	B. have to	C. must	D. mustn’t
3. Vietnamese people their ancestors.
A. commemorate 	B. offer incense	C. worship	D. preserve
4. . the first footer has very good reputation and success, the families believe that they will receive luck and good fortune throughout the year. 
A. Although 	B. However	C. Therefore	D. If
5. We .our promise to the children.
A. shouldn’t break	B. should follow	C. don’t have to follow D. Both A & B are accepted 
6. Lucky money is put in red envelopes, .the red envelopes symbolize luck and wealth.
A. and 	B. because	C. so 	D. yet
7. This time last week, I . shopping with my mother.
A. was going	B. went	C. go	D. have gone
8. I think An Tiem was very to carve the island’s name and his own name on the water melons and threw them into the sea.
A. cunning	B. mean	C. wise	D. Generous
9. The 54 ethnic peoples of Vietnam are............, but they live peacefully.
A. similar B. unlike C. diverse D. like
10. You should buy the blue sweater. It suits you ...........than the red one.
A. good B. well C. better D. the best
11. The ............ of quan ho singing has been recognized as a world heritage.
A. preservation B. procession C. song D. performance
12 It's a rule, so everyone ...............strictly follow it.
A. doesn't have to B. shouldn't C. has to D. should
13. 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
14.It’s a rule, so everyone __________ strictly follow it.
A.should B.shouldn’t C.doesn’t have to D.has to
15.Lang Lieu couldn't buy any special food ______ he was very poor.
A.although B.when C.while D.because
16__________the other sons were looking for special foods, he was making chung cake and day cake.
A.Although B.Even though C.While D.If
17.He was wearing shorts, __he was not allowed to go into the temple.
A.and B.but C.or D.so
18Her mother told her to go straight to her granny’s house, she forgot.
A.and B.but C.or D.so
19.While I __________ the performance, I met one of my old friends.
A.watchedB.was watchingC.watchD.am watching
20.The girl was crying when a fairy __________.
A.appeared B.was appearing C.appears D.is appearing
PRONUCIATION
1. A. defeated	B. joined 	C. offered	D. performed
2. A. heritage 	B. flakes	C. famous	D. tray 
3. A. loves B. stops c. arrives d. tales
*/Find and correct mistake.
1. When I came, the whole family is having dinner around a big dining table.
2. A lot of Vietnamese people have the custom to buy sugar cane on New Year’s Eve.
3. Because she was old, she tried to climb up Yen Tu Mountain.
4. While she was dancing, the princess was seeing a witch.
5. I don’t like this festival although it’s too noisy.
 READING: (2.0pts)
Question I/ Read the passage and complete it with the words given (1.5 pt)
a - means - according - different - however – particularly - therefore 
The tradition of birthday parties started a long time ago. People thought there was a special danger from evil spirits on birthdays;(1) ___________, friends and family came together to bring good thoughts and wishes and even presents. There are some (2) ___________traditions in different countries around the world.
In Vietnam, on a child’s first birthday, family members put many things on the floor around the child for him or her to choose. (3) ___________ to tradition, the first thing the child picks up will tell us his or her future job. In some countries, (4) ___________ 21st birthday cake is sometimes in a shape of a key. The key (5) ___________ that the young person is now old enough to leave and build up to their own family at any time they want to. For Japanese children, the third, fifth and seventh birthdays are (6) ___________important. There is usually a special party on these birthday
Question I/ Rewrite the sentences using the words in the bracket (1.0 pt)
1/ His car runs fast but a race car runs faster. 	(AS AS)
 à . . . .. 
2/ The girl worked hard. Her step mother wasn’t happy. (	ALTHOUGH)
 à .. . . .. 
3. The tortoise was running. The hare was sleeping. (WHILE)
 à . .. . . 
4. We have learned English for 3 years.
àWe started . 
5. The Tay family live in the north. (Make question)
 .
1. Listen to the conversation between Trang and Mike. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle T or F. You will listen TWICE.
1. T 2. T 3. F 4. F 5. T
Hello. This is Tieng Anh 8. Unit 6. Listening Test.//
Task 1. Listen to the conversation between Trang and Mike.//
Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). //
Circle T or F.//
You will listen TWICE.//
Now listen and circle T or F.//
Mike: What is your favorite fairy tale, Trang?
Trang: It’s a story called Tam Cam.
Mike: What is it about?
Trang: There is a very beautiful and kind girl named Tam. Her mother died early, and her father remarried. Unfortunately, her stepmother and stepsister were very mean to her.
Mike: It sounds like Cinderella to me.
Trang: Yes, Tam Cam is very much like Cinderella. Tam also dropped a shoe when he met the king for the first time, and the king also sent the shoe around the country to find her.
Mike: Are there any other similarities?
Trang: Actually, those are all the similar details. The rest is rather different. Tam was harmed by her stepmother and stepsister many times. Each time she died, she was reborn into a new form. The last time she was reborn, she lived in a fruit!
Mike: That’s interesting. Is this because Vietnamese people believe in afterlife?
Trang: You’re probably right.
(Dừng)
Now listen again. (phát lại bài nghe)
(Dừng)
2. Listen to a talk about living in the countryside. Fill each of the gaps with no more than TWO words. You will listen TWICE.
1. beautiful 2. outdoor 3. next door 4. living standard 5. crime
TASK 2: Listen to a talk about living in the countryside.// Fill each of the gaps with no more than TWO words. //
You will listen TWICE.//
Now listen and fill the gaps.//
Living in the countryside is much better than living in a big city. You can enjoy the beautiful surroundings and spend lots of time outdoors. In the city, there is much less space for outdoor activities. What’s more, people in the countryside are generally nicer. It is common that you know everyone in your village, whereas in the city you may not even know your next door neighbour’s name. This is partly because people in the city are too busy with their work. In the countryside, the living standard is not too high, so there is less pressure to earn much money. Therefore, you will feel more comfortable and relaxed. Social safety is another advantage. Crime rate is normally lower in the country compared to that in big cities. This is particularly important for families with small children. All in all, living in the countryside is the best choice.