Đề kiểm tra giữa học kì I môn Tiếng anh Lớp 8 - Năm học 2014-2015

KieåmTra Giöõa Hoïc Kyø 1 – Naêm hoïc 2014 - 2015 - Phoøng Giaùo Duïc Quaän I 
Moân : Tieáng Anh - Lôùp 8 chương trình thí điểm 
Hoï vaø Teân : Soá Baùo Danh : Lôùp : .
SOÁ MAÄT MAÕ
1
SOÁ THÖÙ TÖÏ
% 	
ÑIEÅM
LÔØI PHEÂ
GIAÙM KHAÛO
SOÁ MAÄT MAÕ 
SOÁ THÖÙ TÖÏ
( Thôøi gian laøm baøi 45 phuùt )
	A. LISTENING : (1.5 pts)
I. Listen to the tape and write True or False : (0.75pt) 
1. The xoe dance is performed only in public.
1. . 
2. The most popular form of xoe dance is the ‘xoe vong’ or ‘circle dance’.
2. 
3. The Thai people only have the circle dance.
3. 
II. Listen to the tape and write short answers : (0.75pt). 
1. How long have the Thai people followed this tradition ?
1. . . 
2. How many forms does the xoe dance have ?
2. . 
3. What does the ‘xoe vong’ or ‘circle dance’ express ?
3. . .
USE OF ENGLISH: I. Write A,B,C, or D which best completes the sentences : (2pts) 
1/ We shouldn’t ____________ against any ethnic groups.
1. ..
A. display
B. discriminate
C. dismiss
D. dispose
2/ In the UK, there are a lot of customs ____________ table manners.
2. ..
A. about
B. of
C. for
D. with
3/ What is the ____________ between a custom and a tradition ?
3. ..
A. similar
B. different
C. similarity
D. differences
4/ Odd one out
4. ..
A. sticky rice
B. thin soup 
C. pizza 
D. pho 
5/ Vietnam is a ___________ country with 54 ethnic groups.
5. ..
A. culture
B. cultural
C. multicultural
D. bi-cultural
6/ The Yao are _____________ for their elaborate costumes.
6. ..
A. famous
B. unique
C. called
D. significant
7/ The Viet have the largest number of people, accounting __________ 86% of the population.
7. ..
A. up to
B. to
C. over
D. for
8/ Odd one out
8. ..
A. heritage
B. custom
C. tradition 
D. culture 
	II. Supply the correct Tense or Form of the Verbs in parentheses : (1pt)
1. We ___________ this tradition for 3 generations. (follow )
1/. .. 
2. Everyone ___________ to be at the dining table on time. (have)
2/. .. 
3. The communal house is the place where public activities ___________ (hold)
3/. .. 
4. The Thai cloth are well-known for ___________ unique, colorful and strong. (be)
4/. .. 
C. READING : (3pts)
@. Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False : (1pt)
	Most of the ethnic minority peoples in the Central Highlands live in stilt houses. These houses are built on columns and beams. They have two or four roofs, and some have decorations on the peaks and the sides. The entrance is on the side. The communal house is usually the largest, tallest and the most elaborate building in the village. It is used for village meetings, receiving guests, or a place of worship, and village festivities. Single men can sleep in this house.
1. Stilt houses can be found in the south of Vietnam..
1. ...
2. The ethnic peoples only decorate their stilt houses on the sides. 
2. ...
3. No houses in the village are taller than the communal house.
3. ...
4. Ethnic people can hold a meeting or cultural event in the communal house. 
4. ... 
THÍ SINH KHOÂNG ÑÖÔÏC VIEÁT VAØO CHOÃ NAØY
VÌ ÑAÂY LAØ PHAÙCH SEÕ ROÏC ÑI MAÁT
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	@@. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage : (1pt)
not
spend
nearby
sometimes
usually
near
don’t
spending
We have the custom of (1) _______ Saturday together. You may ask why (2)_______ Sundays. It’s simply because my mum works on Sundays. On Saturdays, we always go out. (3) _______ we visit our grandparents in Vung Tau. We also go on a picnic in a park or a (4) _______ beauty spot.
1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 
	@@@. Read the text and choose the correct answer to each question below : (1pt)
	According to recent survey by Country Life magazine, about 80% of Britain’s population dream of living in the countryside. In fact, the countryside of Britain today shows the wealth of landowners and those who can afford to escape the busy and noisy city life. English village communities are often small and close. They are warm and usually welcoming. Village life is wonderful and safe for kids. There is a great sense of community and more relaxing because you can’t tell who has money and who doesn’t. People in the English countryside use private transport more, and the environment hasn’t been spoilt much.
1. What percentage of Britain’s population dream of living in the city or town ?
1. 
A. 18%
B.	80%
C. 20%
D. 12%
2. People in English village communities are mostly 
2. 
A. small
B. poor
C. rich
D. unfriendly
3. Which is village life good for ?
3. 
A. Children
B. Youngster
C. People who have money	
D. Old people
4. The environment of English villages is 
4. 
A. spoilt
B. not safe
C. polluted
D. 	not spoilt much
D. WRITING (2.5pts)
I. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence (1.5 pt)
1. According to tradition, you should not sweep the floor on the first day of Tet. 
F There’s . . . . . . . .
2. Children in our country have the custom of respecting old people. 
F It’s the . . . . . . . . . .
3. It’s not necessary for her to wear a company uniform today
F . . . . . . . . . .
II. Write full sentences using the suggested words and phrases given (1pt)
1. She / go / market / twice / week / food / family. 
F . . . . . . . ..
2. The waterwheel / use / get / water / fields. 
F . . . . . . . . . .
THE END OF THE TEST !
KieåmTra Giöõa Hoïc Kyø 1 – Naêm hoïc 2014 - 2015 - Phoøng Giaùo Duïc Quaän I 
Moân : Tieáng Anh - Lôùp 8 chương trình thí điểm
Hoï vaø Teân : Soá Baùo Danh : Lôùp : .
SOÁ MAÄT MAÕ
1
SOÁ THÖÙ TÖÏ
% 	
ÑIEÅM
ANSWER KEY 
LÔØI PHEÂ
GIAÙM KHAÛO
SOÁ MAÄT MAÕ 
SOÁ THÖÙ TÖÏ
	A. LISTENING : (1.5 pts)
I. Listen to the tape and write True or False : (0.75pt) Track 30
1. The xoe dance is performed only in public.
1. . False
2. The most popular form of xoe dance is the ‘xoe vong’ or ‘circle dance’.
2. True
3. The Thai people only have the circle dance.
3. False
II. Listen to the tape and write short answers : (0.75pt). 
1. How long have the Thai people followed this tradition ?
1. . . for generations
2. How many forms does the xoe dance have ?
2. . More than 30
3. What does the ‘xoe vong’ or ‘circle dance’ express ?
3. . . social unity
USE OF ENGLISH: I. Write A,B,C, or D which best completes the sentences : (2pts) 
1/ We shouldn’t ____________ against any ethnic groups.
1. ..B
A. display
B. discriminate
C. dismiss
D. dispose
2/ In the UK, there are a lot of customs ____________ table manners.
2. ..C
A. about
B. of
C. for
D. with
3/ What is the ____________ between a custom and a tradition ?
3. ..C
A. similar
B. different
C. similarity
D. differences
4/ Odd one out
4. ..B
A. sticky rice
B. thin soup 
C. pizza 
D. pho 
5/ Vietnam is a ___________ country with 54 ethnic groups.
5. ..C
A. culture
B. cultural
C. multicultural
D. bi-cultural
6/ The Yao are _____________ for their elaborate costumes.
6. ..A
A. famous
B. unique
C. called
D. significant
7/ The Viet have the largest number of people, accounting __________ 86% of the population.
7. ..D
A. up to
B. to
C. over
D. for
8/ Odd one out
8. ..A
A. heritage
B. custom
C. tradition 
D. culture 
	II. Supply the correct Tense or Form of the Verbs in parentheses : (1pt)
1. We ___________ this tradition for 3 generations. (follow )
1/. .. have followed
2. Everyone ___________ to be at the dining table on time. (have)
2/. .. has
3. The communal house is the place where public activities ___________ (hold)
3/. .. are held
4. The Thai cloth are well-known for ___________ unique, colorful and strong. (be)
4/. .. being
C. READING : (3pts)
@. Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False : (1pt)
	Most of the ethnic minority peoples in the Central Highlands live in stilt houses. These houses are built on columns and beams. They have two or four roofs, and some have decorations on the peaks and the sides. The entrance is on the side. The communal house is usually the largest, tallest and the most elaborate building in the village. It is used for village meetings, receiving guests, or a place of worship, and village festivities. Single men can sleep in this house.
1. Stilt houses can be found in the south of Vietnam..
1. ...False
2. The ethnic peoples only decorate their stilt houses on the sides. 
2. ...False
3. No houses in the village are taller than the communal house.
3. ...True
4. Ethnic people can hold a meeting or cultural event in the communal house. 
4. ... True
% 	
	@@. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage : (1pt)
not
spend
nearby
sometimes
usually
near
don’t
spending
We have the custom of (1) _______ Saturday together. You may ask why (2)_______ Sundays. It’s simply because my mum works on Sundays. On Saturdays, we always go out. (3) _______ we visit our grandparents in Vung Tau. We also go on a picnic in a park or a (4) _______ beauty spot.
1. spending
2. not
3. sometimes
4. nearby
	@@@. Read the text and choose the correct answer to each question below : (1pt)
	According to recent survey by Country Life magazine, about 80% of Britain’s population dream of living in the countryside. In fact, the countryside of Britain today shows the wealth of landowners and those who can afford to escape the busy and noisy city life. English village communities are often small and close. They are warm and usually welcoming. Village life is wonderful and safe for kids. There is a great sense of community and more relaxing because you can’t tell who has money and who doesn’t. People in the English countryside use private transport more, and the environment hasn’t been spoilt much.
1. What percentage of Britain’s population dream of living in the city or town ?
1. C
A. 18%
B.	80%
C. 20%
D. 12%
2. People in English village communities are mostly 
2. C
A. small
B. poor
C. rich
D. unfriendly
3. Which is village life good for ?
3. A
A. Children
B. Youngster
C. People who have money	
D. Old people
4. The environment of English villages is 
4. D
A. spoilt
B. not safe
C. polluted
D. 	not spoilt much
D. WRITING (2.5pts)
I. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence (1.5 pt)
1. According to tradition, you should not sweep the floor on the first day of Tet. There’s a tradition that you should not sweep the floor on the first day of Tet.
F There’s . . . . . . . .
2. Children in our country have the custom of respecting old people. It’s the custom for children in our country to respect old people.
F It’s the . . . . . . . . . .
3. It’s not necessary for her to wear a company uniform today. She doesn’t have to wear a company uniform today.
F . . . . . . . . . .
II. Write full sentences using the suggested words and phrases given (1pt)
1. She / go / market / twice / week / food / family. She goes to the market twice a week to buy food for the family.
F . . . . . . . ..
2. The waterwheel / use / get / water / fields. The waterwheel is used to get water to the fields.
F . . . . . . . . . .
THE END OF THE TEST !
KieåmTra Giöõa Hoïc Kyø 1 – Naêm hoïc 2014 - 2015 - Phoøng Giaùo Duïc Quaän I 
Moân : Tieáng Anh - Lôùp 8 chương trình thí điểm
Hoï vaø Teân : Soá Baùo Danh : Lôùp : .
SOÁ MAÄT MAÕ
2
SOÁ THÖÙ TÖÏ
% 	
ÑIEÅM
LÔØI PHEÂ
GIAÙM KHAÛO
SOÁ MAÄT MAÕ 
SOÁ THÖÙ TÖÏ
( Thôøi gian laøm baøi 45 phuùt )
	A. LISTENING : (1.5 pts)
I. Listen to the tape and write True or False : (0.75pt) Track 30
1. The xoe dance is performed in private gatherings.
1. . 
2. The Thai people have followed this tradition for many years.
2. 
3. The importance of xoe is expressed in an old Thai song.
3. 
II. Listen to the tape and fill in the blanks : (0.75pt). 
1. The xoe dance is a ____________ of Thai ethnic people.
1. . . 
2. The xoe dance expresses people’s ____________ and wishes.
2. . 
3. There are also dances with conical hats, ____________ or scarves.
3. . . 
USE OF ENGLISH: I. Write A,B,C, or D which best completes the sentences : (2pts) 
1/ Vietnam is a ___________ country with 54 ethnic groups.
1. ..
A. culture
B. cultural
C. multicultural
D. bi-cultural
2/ The Viet have the largest number of people, accounting __________ 86% of the population
2. ..
A. up to
B. to
C. over
D. for
3/ What is the ____________ between a custom and a tradition ?
3. ..
A. similar
B. different
C. similarity
D. differences
4/ Odd one out
4. ..
A. ethnic
B. minority 
C. religious 
D. festive 
5/ We shouldn’t ____________ against any ethnic groups.
5. ..
A. display
B. discriminate
C. dismiss
D. dispose
6/ The Yao are _____________ for their elaborate costumes.
6. ..
A. famous
B. unique
C. called
D. significant
7/ . In the UK, there are a lot of customs ____________ table manners.
7. ..
A. about
B. of
C. for
D. with
8/ Odd one out
8. ..
A. costume
B. skirt
C. blouse 
D. shawl 
	II. Supply the correct Tense or Form of the Verbs in parentheses : (1pt)
1. We ___________ mini presentations next week . (do )
1/. .. 
2. Everyone has to ___________ at the dining table on time. (be)
2/. .. 
3. The handle of your knife should ___________ in the palm.(hold)
3/. .. 
4. The Thai cloth are well-known for ___________ unique, colorful and strong. (be)
4/. .. 
C. READING : (3pts)
@. Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False : (1pt)
	Most of the ethnic minority peoples in the Central Highlands live in stilt houses. These houses are built on columns and beams. They have two or four roofs, and some have decorations on the peaks and the sides. The entrance is on the side. The communal house is usually the largest, tallest and the most elaborate building in the village. It is used for village meetings, receiving guests, or a place of worship, and village festivities. Single men can sleep in this house.
1. Stilt houses can be found in the south of Vietnam..
1. ...
2. The ethnic peoples only decorate their stilt houses on the sides. 
2. ...
3. No houses in the village are taller than the communal house.
3. ...
4. Ethnic people can hold a meeting or cultural event in the communal house. 
4. ... 
THÍ SINH KHOÂNG ÑÖÔÏC VIEÁT VAØO CHOÃ NAØY
VÌ ÑAÂY LAØ PHAÙCH SEÕ ROÏC ÑI MAÁT
% 	
	@@. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage : (1pt)
not
spend
nearby
sometimes
usually
near
don’t
spending
We have the custom of (1) _______ Saturday together. You may ask why (2)_______ Sundays. It’s simply because my mum works on Sundays. On Saturdays, we always go out. (3) _______ we visit our grandparents in Vung Tau. We also go on a picnic in a park or a (4) _______ beauty spot.
1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 
	@@@. Read the text and choose the correct answer to each question below : (1pt)
	According to recent survey by Country Life magazine, about 80% of Britain’s population dream of living in the countryside. In fact, the countryside of Britain today shows the wealth of landowners and those who can afford to escape the busy and noisy city life. English village communities are often small and close. They are warm and usually welcoming. Village life is wonderful and safe for kids. There is a great sense of community and more relaxing because you can’t tell who has money and who doesn’t. People in the English countryside use private transport more, and the environment hasn’t been spoilt much.
1. What percentage of Britain’s population dream of living in the city or town ?
1. 
A. 18%
B.	80%
C. 20%
D. 12%
2. People in English village communities are mostly 
2. 
A. small
B. poor
C. rich
D. unfriendly
3. Which is village life good for ?
3. 
A. Children
B. Youngster
C. People who have money	
D. Old people
4. The environment of English villages is 
4. 
A. spoilt
B. not safe
C. polluted
D. 	not spoilt much
D. WRITING (2.5pts)
I. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence (1.5 pt)
1. You are not allowed to park in this area. 
F You . . . . . . . .
2. There is a custom for children in our country of taking things from adults with both hands. 
F It’s the . . . . . . . . . .
3. According to tradition, you shouldn’t sit down before the eldest person does. 
F There’s . . . . . . . . . .
II. Write full sentences using the suggested words and phrases given (1pt)
1. If / you / not want / buy / anything/, /can / enjoy / look / the goods / here. 
F . . . . . . . ..
2. The Thai / have / population / 1,500,000 people / live / the provinces / Lai Chau , Son La and so on.
F . . . . . . . . . .
THE END OF THE TEST !
KieåmTra Giöõa Hoïc Kyø 1 – Naêm hoïc 2014 - 2015 - Phoøng Giaùo Duïc Quaän I 
Moân : Tieáng Anh - Lôùp 8 chương trình thí điểm
Hoï vaø Teân : Soá Baùo Danh : Lôùp : .
SOÁ MAÄT MAÕ
2
SOÁ THÖÙ TÖÏ
% 	
ÑIEÅM
ANSWER KEY 
LÔØI PHEÂ
GIAÙM KHAÛO
SOÁ MAÄT MAÕ 
SOÁ THÖÙ TÖÏ
( Thôøi gian laøm baøi 45 phuùt )
	A. LISTENING : (1.5 pts)
I. Listen to the tape and write True or False : (0.75pt) Track 30
1. The xoe dance is performed in private gatherings.
1. . False
2. The Thai people have followed this tradition for many years.
2. True
3. The importance of xoe is expressed in an old Thai song.
3. True
II. Listen to the tape and fill in the blanks : (0.75pt). 
1. The xoe dance is a ____________ of Thai ethnic people.
1. . . spiritual tradition
2. The xoe dance expresses people’s ____________ and wishes.
2. . working life
3. There are also dances with conical hats, ____________ or scarves.
3. . . paper fans
USE OF ENGLISH: I. Write A,B,C, or D which best completes the sentences : (2pts) 
1/ Vietnam is a ___________ country with 54 ethnic groups.
1. ..C
A. culture
B. cultural
C. multicultural
D. bi-cultural
2/ The Viet have the largest number of people, accounting __________ 86% of the population
2. ..D
A. up to
B. to
C. over
D. for
3/ What is the ____________ between a custom and a tradition ?
3. ..C
A. similar
B. different
C. similarity
D. differences
4/ Odd one out
4. ..B
A. ethnic
B. minority 
C. religious 
D. festive 
5/ We shouldn’t ____________ against any ethnic groups.
5. ..B
A. display
B. discriminate
C. dismiss
D. dispose
6/ The Yao are _____________ for their elaborate costumes.
6. ..A
A. famous
B. unique
C. called
D. significant
7/ . In the UK, there are a lot of customs ____________ table manners.
7. ..C
A. about
B. of
C. for
D. with
8/ Odd one out
8. ..A
A. costume
B. skirt
C. blouse 
D. shawl 
	II. Supply the correct Tense or Form of the Verbs in parentheses : (1pt)
1. We ___________ mini presentations next week . (do )
1/. .. will do / are doing
2. Everyone has to___________ to be at the dining table on time. (be)
2/. .. be
3. The handle of your knife should ___________ in the palm.(hold)
3/. .. be held
4. The Thai cloth are well-known for ___________ unique, colorful and strong. (be)
4/. .. being
C. READING : (3pts)
@. Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False : (1pt)
	Most of the ethnic minority peoples in the Central Highlands live in stilt houses. These houses are built on columns and beams. They have two or four roofs, and some have decorations on the peaks and the sides. The entrance is on the side. The communal house is usually the largest, tallest and the most elaborate building in the village. It is used for village meetings, receiving guests, or a place of worship, and village festivities. Single men can sleep in this house.
1. Stilt houses can be found in the south of Vietnam..
1. ...False
2. The ethnic peoples only decorate their stilt houses on the sides. 
2. ...False
3. No houses in the village are taller than the communal house.
3. ...True
4. Ethnic people can hold a meeting or cultural event in the communal house. 
4. ... True
THÍ SINH KHOÂNG ÑÖÔÏC VIEÁT VAØO CHOÃ NAØY
VÌ ÑAÂY LAØ PHAÙCH SEÕ ROÏC ÑI MAÁT
% 	
	@@. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage : (1pt)
not
spend
nearby
sometimes
usually
near
don’t
spending
We have the custom of (1) _______ Saturday together. You may ask why (2)_______ Sundays. It’s simply because my mum works on Sundays. On Saturdays, we always go out. (3) _______ we visit our grandparents in Vung Tau. We also go on a picnic in a park or a (4) _______ beauty spot.
1. spending
2. not
3. sometimes
4. nearby
	@@@. Read the text and choose the correct answer to each question below : (1pt)
	According to recent survey by Country Life magazine, about 80% of Britain’s population dream of living in the countryside. In fact, the countryside of Britain today shows the wealth of landowners and those who can afford to escape the busy and noisy city life. English village communities are often small and close. They are warm and usually welcoming. Village life is wonderful and safe for kids. There is a great sense of community and more relaxing because you can’t tell who has money and who doesn’t. People in the English countryside use private transport more, and the environment hasn’t been spoilt much.
1. What percentage of Britain’s population dream of living in the city or town ?
1. C
A. 18%
B.	80%
C. 20%
D. 12%
2. People in English village communities are mostly 
2. C
A. small
B. poor
C. rich
D. unfriendly
3. Which is village life good for ?
3. A
A. Children
B. Youngster
C. People who have money	
D. Old people
4. The environment of English villages is 
4. D
A. spoilt
B. not safe
C. polluted
D. 	not spoilt much
D. WRITING (2.5pts)
I. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence (1.5 pt)
1. You are not allowed to park in this area. You mustn’t park in this area.
F You . . . . . . . .
2. There is a custom for children in our country of taking things from adults with both hands. It’s the custom for children in our country to take things from adults with both hands.
F It’s the . . . . . . . . . .
3. According to tradition, you shouldn’t sit down before the eldest person does. There’s a tradition that you shouldn’t sit down before the eldest person does.
F There’s . . . . . . . . . .
II. Write full sentences using the suggested words and phrases given (1pt)
1. If / you / not want / buy / anything/, /can / enjoy / look / the goods / here. If you don’t want to buy anything, you can enjoy looking at the goods here..
F . . . . . . . ..
2. The Thai / have / population / 1,500,000 people / live / the provinces / Lai Chau , Son La and so on
 . The Thai have a population of about 1,500,000 people living in the provinces of Lai Chau, Son La and so on
F . . . . . . . . . .
THE END OF THE TEST !