Đề kiểm tra giữa học kì II Tiếng anh Khối 8 - Năm học 2020-2021

Full name: ...............................................
Class: 8
SECOND MID TERM TEST
2020-2021
Time: 45 minutes
I. LANGUAGE
II. READING
1. Choose the correct words that parts are undrlined have different sounds from others. (1.2 ps)
2. A.thermal	B.thankful	C.there	D.through
3. A.pollution	B.earplug	C.dump	D.dust
4. A.untreated	B.measure	C.pleasure	D.bread
2. Choose the best answer A,B,C or D to complete the sentences below. (3.2 ps)
1.In the United States, there are 50 __________ and six different time zones across the country.
A.states	B.nations	C.towns	D.countries
2.I once tried to __________ apple pie when I was in London. It was really delicious.
A.do	B.cook	C.make	D.show
3.Nowadays you still see the __________ men wear kilts (skirts) to wedding or other formal occasions.
A. Scotland	B. Scottish	C.Scots	D.Scot
4._____________ water is one of the factors that have driven many species to the verge of extinction.
A.Contaminating	B.Contaminate	C.Contamination	D.Contaminated
5.In many poor nations, there are frequent outbreaks of cholera and other diseases because people _____________ untreated water.
A.drink	B.to drink	C.drinking	D.drank
6.In some English speaking countries, turkey and pudding are __________ food at Christmas.
A.national	B. traditional	C. historical	D.possible
7.People __________the flooded villages when rescue works arrived
A.leave	B.left	C.had left	D.leaving
8.The road in front of my office is always __________ when it rains heavily.
A.to flood	B.flooding	C.flood	D.flooded
3. Put the correct form of the words. (0.8 ps)
1. Austalia is famous for the _________of its mountains and forests. (beautiful)
2. Most people had left before there was an __________of volcano. (erupt)
4. Cercle A,B,C or D to indicate the underlines parts that need correction in each following sentences. (0.8 ps)
1. The Statue of Liberty in New York is a monument which symbolise freedom
 A B C D
2. They spent the night in the flooded area before help arrived
 A B C D
II. READING
Miguel moved to the United States from Brazil three years ago. He lives with his mother and his sister in a small house that they rent in Minneapolis. His father, Alfredo, stays behind in Brazil because he owns a small business. He'll rejoin the family sometime next year.
Miguel's family had to wait almost ten years to immigrate to the United States. They applied for a visa when Miguel was two years old. They didn't realize it would take so long to obtain permission to enter the United States. They're happy about their new lives, but they get homesick from time to time, and they miss Alfredo.
Miguel is gradually adjusting to his new life in Minneapolis. He still struggles a little with his English, but his new American friends are helping him learn about the language and the culture. He's in his second year in high school, which means he's a sophomore. He has two more years to go before he graduates. His grades are good and he's very active in sports. He plays American-style football in the fall and soccer in the spring.
1.Read the passage and answer each question. Circle A, B, or C. (0.8 ps)
1. Miguel is in USA now with__________.
A. his friend	B. his father	C. his mother and sister	D. his uncle	
2. Miguel’s dad is a__________
A. a businessman	B. a doctor	C. a farmer	D. a teacher
2. Answwer the following questions. (1.2 ps)
1. What are his new American friends helping him?
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2. How many years does he have to go before he graduates?
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 3. Which sport does he play in the spring?
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III. WRITING
1. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets. You may need to change the word.(1,2 ps)
 Here is an example.
0. The bookshop is opposite the library.
 _________________________ a bookshop opposite the library. (THERE)
Answer: There is
1. The English speaking countries exhibition finishes at 8p m. (END)
_________________________________________________________
2. How long is the presentation? (LAST) _________________________________________________________
3. The photo session takes place in the library. (HOST) _________________________________________________________
2. Complete each of the following sentences using the cues given. You can use other words in addition to the cues to complete the sentences. (0,8pt)
Ex: 0. debating Competition /take place/ Main Hall/ January 1st
0. The debating Competition takes place in Main Hall on January 1st.
1. If/ we/ recycle/ more/ we/ help/ Earth.
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3. I/ do/ homework/ before/ I/ watch/ TV.
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