Đề kiểm tra 45 phút môn Tiếng Anh 8

Fullname: ..........................................................
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST
Class: ..............................................................
Time: 45 minutes
SEMESTER 2 - 45-MINUTE TEST
I. LISTENING
1.
Listen to the conversation about living in the countryside in Japan. Circle A, B or C to answer each question. You will listen TWICE.
1.
Where is Sam living now?
A. in England
B. in Japan
C. in Europe
2.
What does he like about the village?
A. the mountains
B. the ocean
C. the pollution
3.
How does he feel about the people in the village?
A. difficult
B. friendly
C. easy
4.
Which among these is true about Sam's attitude towards the weather in the village?
A. He likes it very much.
B. He thinks it is comfortable.
C. He hates it.
5.
What is the most unusual about the village in Sam's opinion?
A. There are many snakes.
B. All snakes are green.
C. Snakes like to stay in his office. 
2.
Listen to the conversation between David and Son about David's trip to Sa Pa. Decide whether the sentences are true (T) or false (F). Circle T or F. You will listen TWICE.
1.
David likes Sa Pa very much.
T
F
2.
Ham Rong Mountain has a charming landscape.
T
F
3.
Son hasn’t come to Cat Cat village.
T
F
4.
Cat Cat villagers make great handicrafts.
T
F
5.
David regretted trekking in the valleys.
T
F
II. READING
1.
Read the passages and decide whether the sentences are true (T) or false (F). Circle T or F.
John, 13
On weekdays I usually hang out with my friends after school. Every Thursday afternoon, I attend Teens’ Cookery Club. I fancy cooking, and 
I can make lots of delicious cookies. My ambition is to become an internationally recognized cook.
Thomas, 14 
As soon as the school finishes I often go home immediately. My cousin, who studies in the same school, usually comes over on Wednesday evening and we play chess with each other. Unlike me, he is very good at this game. I have learnt a lot from him. I think playing chess improves my intelligence and critical thinking. It is a very useful sport.
Mango, 14 
I love painting. That’s why I attend the art club at my school every Tuesday and Friday. We have a teacher, and she often encourages us to paint our way. We are not charged for joining the club, but we pay $10 per month to buy necessary stuff. That’s pretty cheap. I would like to become an artist to inspire people’s creativity.
1.
All the above teenagers attend a club after school.
T
F
2.
John wants to become a famous cook in the world.
T
F
3.
Thomas is very good at playing chess.
T
F
4.
Mango has to pay $10 to join her school art club.
T
F
5.
Mango's teacher doesn't make her students paint like her.
T
F
2.
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?
 ______________________________________
III. WRITING
1. 
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets. You can’t change the word.
Here is an example.
0.
The bookshop is opposite the library.
_________________________ a bookshop opposite the library. (THERE)
Answer: 0. There is 
1. 
I was watching Da Nang Fireworks Festival on TV, and at that time the power went out. (WHILE)
The power ___________________________________________________________________.
2. 
It is raining, so we won’t have practice today. (SINCE)
We won’t ___________________________________________________________________.
3. 
I failed the quiz in math; therefore, I have to stay for tutoring. (BECAUSE)
I have to ___________________________________________________________________.
4. 
The sun rises in the morning after a rooster crows very early. (BEFORE)
A rooster ___________________________________________________________________.
5. 
You need to study a lot of new words to do well on the quiz. (SO THAT)
You need ___________________________________________________________________.
2.
Write a paragraph about a fairy tale you have read. Write 80-100 words.
You should write about:
- What the story is about
- Who the main characters in the story are
- What happened in the story
- What the meaning of the story is
IV. SPEAKING
1.
Now I’m going to ask you FOUR questions about ethnic groups in Viet Nam. Are you ready?
1. How many ethnic groups are there in Viet Nam?
2. Which one has the largest population?
3. How do you call the groups with smaller populations? 
4. How do you think the groups are different?
2.
Each of you will now receive a card. On the card there is a picture and clues for five questions. You should use the words to make questions and ask your friend. Your friend will answer the questions based on the picture he/she has.
CARD A
Use the words given below to make questions. Ask your friend about his/her picture and listen to the answers.
1.
What/see/picture?
2.
Where/they?
3.
What/they/do?
4.
What/festival?
5.
Do/you/like? Why/Why/not?
Now, your friend will ask you questions about your picture. Answer his/her questions.
CARD B
Use the words given below to make questions. Ask your friend about his/her picture and listen to the answers.
1.
What/see/picture?
2.
Where/they?
3.
What/they/do?
4.
What/festival?
5.
Do/you/like? Why/Why not?
Now, your friend will ask you questions about your picture. Answer his/her questions.