Đề kiểm tra giữa học kì I Tiếng anh Lớp 8 - Năm học 2014-2015 - Phòng GD & ĐT Quận 1

KieåmTra Giöõa Hoïc Kyø – 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
SOÁ THÖÙ TÖÏ
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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 14
1. A lot of villagers live in brick houses now.
1. .
2. They used to transport on foot.
2. 
3. It’s dangerous to cross a stream to get to school in the rainy season.
3. 
II. Listen to the tape and write short answers : (0.75pt). 
1. They have ____________ , which are much brighter.
1. . .
2. Their houses are equipped with electric ____________
2. . 
3. Visitors from the city come to experience their ____________
3. . .
USE OF ENGLISH: I. Write A,B,C, or D which best completes the sentences : (2pts) 
1/ Using computers too much may have harmful effects ____________ your minds and bodies.
1. ..
A. on
B. to
C. with
D. onto
2/ The farmer rides the buffalo -____________ carts loaded full of rice home
2. ..
A. draw
B. drawing
C. drew
D. drawn
3/ You should avoid ____________ at the computer for too long.
3. ..
A. sit
B. sitting
C. sat
D. to sit
4/ Odd one out
4. ..
A. condition
B. attention 
C. question 
D. addiction 
5/ People in the countryside live ___________ than those in the city.
5. ..
A. happier
B. happily
C. happy
D. more happily
6/ I’ve been kind of _____________ to the net.
6. ..
A. addict
B. addictive
C. addicted
D. addicting
7/ We help load the rice __________ carts on the first day of our trip to the countryside.
7. ..
A. in
B. onto
C. by
D. on
8/ Choose the noun which dos not go with the verb “put up”
8. ..
A. a tent
B. your hand
C. a post 
D. an answer 
	II. Supply the correct Tense or Form of the Verbs in parentheses : (1pt)
1. The waterwheel ___________ to get water to the fields. (get)
1/. .. 
2. ____________ you ever ___________ a buffalo ? (ride)
2/. ..
3. The children used to ___________ a long way to school. (go)
3/. ..
4. They hate ___________ their son texting his friends all day. (see)
4/. .. 
C. READING : (3pts)
@. Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False : (1pt)
In my opinion, using the computer as your hobby can be harmful to both your health and your social life. Firstly, sitting all day in front of the computer can cause health problems such as eye-tiredness and obesity. Secondly, you may get irritated easily. Besides, if you use the computer too much, you will not have time for our family and friends. In short, computers should only be used for a limited time.
1. Using the computer too much can make your eyes tired.
1. ...
2. Using the computer too much is not good for you.
2. ...
3. We still can spend a lot of time with our family and friends.
3. ...
4. According to the writer, we can use the computer for a long time.
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)
festivals
celebrate
lunar
best
happy
most
activity
celebrated 
Spring is the time when there are many (1) _______ in our country. Among them, Hoa Ban festival is the (2)_______ beautiful and interesting, and it takes place in Lai Chau. It is typical of the cultural life of the Thai people. In the second (3) _______ month of the year, when it gets warmer and hoa ban – a kind of beautiful flower in the northwest mountainous area - blossoms, Hoa Ban Festival is (4) _______. This is a great time for everyone, especially for boys and girls. 
1. 
2 
3. 
4. 
	@@@. Read the text and choose the correct answer to each question below : (1pt)
	Gong culture in the Central Highlands of Vietnam has been recognized by UNESCOas a Masterpiece of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The Gong festival is held annually in the Central Highlands. In the festival, artists from Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Dak Nong and Lam Dong give gong performances, highlighting the gong culture of their own provinces. For the ethnic groups of the Central Highlands, gongs are musical instruments of special power. It is believed that every gong is the symbol of a god who grows more powerful when the gong gets older. The gog sound is a way to communicate with the gods.
1. How often is the Gong Festival celebrated ?
1. 
A. every month
B.	every year
C. all the year round
D. on special occasions
2. The gongs are 
2. 
A. a kind of art work
B. pieces of folk music
C. cultural heritages
D. musical instruments
3. For people in the Central Highlands, the gong sound is .
3. 
A. a way to entertain
B. a sound of victory
C. a means of communication 
D. a form of festival	
4. The text tells us about 
4. 
A. a world cultural heritage
B. the artists of the Central Highlands
C. life in the Central Highlands
D. musical instruments of ethnic groups.
D. WRITING (2.5pts)
I. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one (1.5 pt)
1. Our gers are now better equipped than in the past. 
F In the past, our gers . . . . . . . .
2. I love listening to music. 
F I’m . . . . . . . . . .
3. We don’t use oil lamps any more. 
F we used . . . . . . . . . .
II. Write full sentences using the suggested words and phrases given (1pt)
1. What / you / enjoy / do / free time / ? 
F . . . . . . . ..
2. Harvest / be / the / busy / time / year / the countryside. 
F . . . . . . . . . .
THE END OF THE TEST !
KieåmTra Giöõa Hoïc Kyø – 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
SOÁ THÖÙ TÖÏ
% 	
ÑIEÅM
ĐÁP ÁN
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 14
1. A lot of villagers live in brick houses now.
1. .False
2. They used to transport on foot.
2. True
3. It’s dangerous to cross a stream to get to school in the rainy season.
3. True
II. Listen to the tape and write short answers : (0.75pt). 
1. They have ____________ , which are much brighter.
1. . .electric lights
2. Their houses are equipped with electric ____________
2. . fans and TVs
3. Visitors from the city come to experience their ____________
3. . .way of life
USE OF ENGLISH: I. Write A,B,C, or D which best completes the sentences : (2pts) 
1/ Using computers too much may have harmful effects ____________ your minds and bodies.
1. ..A
A. on
B. to
C. with
D. onto
2/ The farmer rides the buffalo -____________ carts loaded full of rice home
2. ..D
A. draw
B. drawing
C. drew
D. drawn
3/ You should avoid ____________ at the computer for too long.
3. ..B
A. sit
B. sitting
C. sat
D. to sit
4/ Odd one out
4. ..C
A. condition
B. attention 
C. question 
D. addiction 
5/ People in the countryside live ___________ than those in the city.
5. ..D
A. happier
B. happily
C. happy
D. more happily
6/ I’ve been kind of _____________ to the net.
6. ..C
A. addict
B. addictive
C. addicted
D. addicting
7/ We help load the rice __________ carts on the first day of our trip to the countryside.
7. ..B
A. in
B. onto
C. by
D. on
8/ Choose the noun which dos not go with the verb “put up”
8. ..D
A. a tent
B. your hand
C. a post 
D. an answer 
	II. Supply the correct Tense or Form of the Verbs in parentheses : (1pt)
1. The waterwheel ___________ to get water to the fields. (get)
1/. .. to get
2. ____________ you ever ___________ a buffalo ? (ride)
2/. ..have / ridden
3. The children used to ___________ a long way to school. (go)
3/. ..go
4. They hate ___________ their son texting his friends all day. (see)
4/. .. seeing
C. READING : (3pts)
@. Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False : (1pt)
In my opinion, using the computer as your hobby can be harmful to both your health and your social life. Firstly, sitting all day in front of the computer can cause health problems such as eye-tiredness and obesity. Secondly, you may get irritated easily. Besides, if you use the computer too much, you will not have time for our family and friends. In short, computers should only be used for a limited time.
1. Using the computer too much can make your eyes tired.
1. ...True
2. Using the computer too much is not good for you.
2. ...True
3. We still can spend a lot of time with our family and friends.
3. ...False
4. According to the writer, we can use the computer for a long time.
4. ...False.
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)
festivals
celebrate
lunar
best
happy
most
activity
celebrated 
Spring is the time when there are many (1) _______ in our country. Among them, Hoa Ban festival is the (2)_______ beautiful and interesting, and it takes place in Lai Chau. It is typical of the cultural life of the Thai people. In the second (3) _______ month of the year, when it gets warmer and hoa ban – a kind of beautiful flower in the northwest mountainous area - blossoms, Hoa Ban Festival is (4) _______. This is a great time for everyone, especially for boys and girls. 
1. festivals
2. most
3. lunar
4. celebrated
	@@@. Read the text and choose the correct answer to each question below : (1pt)
Gong culture in the Central Highlands of Vietnam has been recognized by UNESCOas a Masterpiece of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The Gong festival is held annually in the Central Highlands. In the festival, artists from Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Dak Nong and Lam Dong give gong performances, highlighting the gong culture of their own provinces. For the ethnic groups of the Central Highlands, gongs are musical instruments of special power. It is believed that every gong is the symbol of a god who grows more powerful when the gong gets older. The gog sound is a way to communicate with the gods.
1. How often is the Gong Festival celebrated ?
1. B
A. every month
B.	every year
C. all the year round
D. on special occasions
2. The gongs are 
2. D
A. a kind of art work
B. pieces of folk music
C. cultural heritages
D. musical instruments
3. For people in the Central Highlands, the gong sound is .
3. C
A. a way to entertain
B. a sound of victory
C. a means of communication 
D. a form of festival	
4. The text tells us about 
4. A
A. a world cultural heritage
B. the artists of the Central Highlands
C. life in the Central Highlands
D. musical instruments of ethnic groups.
D. WRITING (2.5pts)
I. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one (1.5 pt)
1. Our gers are now better equipped than in the past. In the past, our gers were worse equipped than now.
F In the past, our gers . . . . . . . .
2. I love listening to music. I’m interested in / fond of / hooked on listening to music.
F I’m . . . . . . . . . .
3. We don’t use oil lamps any more. We used to use oil lamps.
F we used . . . . . . . . . .
II. Write full sentences using the suggested words and phrases given (1pt)
1. What / you / enjoy / do / free time / ? What do you enjoy doing in your free time ?
F . . . . . . . ..
2. Harvest / be / the / busy / time / year / the countryside. Harvest is the busiest time of year in the countryside.
F . . . . . . . . . .
THE END OF THE TEST !