Đề thi giữa kì 1 môn Tiếng Anh 8 Global Success - số 2

7/20/2023 10:57:48 AM

Listen to the conversation between Mark and Sarah and decide if the statements below are True or False. Write T or F.

1. People in Sarah's area primarily grow rice in the field.

2. Mark lives near his school so he never experiences traffic jams.

3. Mark feels jealous of the peacefulness of where Sarah lives.

4. Sarah's family always buys fresh products to cook from the local market.

5. Mark will visit Sarah's house in the future to have a chance to connect with nature.

Listen to a talk about a study on leisure activities in Vietnam and write ONE WORD or A NUMBER to fill in the blanks.

1. The participants of the survey on leisure activities in Vietnam were from to 14 years old.

2. About % of participants like spending their leisure time on outdoor activities.

3. Playing and cycling with friends are also favorite activities among the participants. 

4. Popular indoor activities in leisure time are reading and .

5. In terms of , leisure activities help to relax, learn, stay healthy, and connect with others.

Read the story and choose the best answer.

Emma was a typical teenager who loved her smartphone. She used it for everything, from chatting with friends to watching funny videos. She becomes addicted to the smartphone and does not want to have face-to-face chattings or have outdoor activities.

One weekend, Emma's family planned a camping trip. They wanted to spend quality time together in nature. Emma was worried about being away from her phone for so long. As the trip began, Emma's phone stayed in her backpack. She felt a bit lost without it at first. But after that, she started to enjoy the fresh air, the sounds of birds, and the laughter of her family members. They hiked in the woods, cooked marshmallows over a campfire, and even stargazed. Emma realized she missed out on so much by always looking at her phone.

When they returned home, Emma decided to make a change. She still loved her smartphone, but she also loved spending time with her family and enjoying the outdoors. She found a balance between her digital world and the real world, and it made her life richer and more meaningful.

What is the main idea of the story?

  • The camping trip of Emma's family recently
  • Reasons why Emma is addicted to using smartphone
  • Emma's knowledge about using smartphone
  • The change in Emma's cognition about using smartphone

Why did Emma's family decide to have the camping trip?

  • Because Emma wanted to escape her addiction to her phone.
  • Because Emma wanted to take photos in the nature area.
  • Because Emma's family wanted to have valuable moments together.
  • Because Emma's parents wanted her leaving her smartphone in a day.

The word "it" in the second paragraph refers to _____.

  • backpack
  • phone
  • campfire
  • trip

What does Emma NOT do during her camping trip?

  • Searching for different kinds of birds and insects
  • Toasting marshmallows over a campfire
  • Going hiking with her family members in the forest
  • Looking up at the stars in the sky

How did the camping trip affect Emma's life?

  • She became even more addicted to her smartphone.
  • She realized how essential it is to share time with family.
  • She stopped using her smartphone altogether.
  • She decided to go camping with her family every weekend.

Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word.

Do you enjoy puzzles? Imagine holding a picture broken into tiny pieces and your mission is to them all together. That's what jigsaw puzzles are about. They come in various themes from landscapes to famous artworks.

Whether it's a jigsaw puzzle, a crossword, or a Sudoku, puzzles are not fun but also good for your brain! Puzzles help improve your problem-solving skills. When you work on a puzzle, you need to think logically and solutions. It's like a mental workout for your brain. Additionally, puzzles can boost your memory. Remembering where a puzzle piece fits or the answer to a crossword clue exercises your memory muscles. puzzles is also a relaxing activity. It can help reduce stress and anxiety. When you're focused a puzzle, you forget your worries for a while. It is a great way to have fun with family and friends. You can solve puzzles together, which strengthens your bonds.

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

  • bamboo

  • pool

  • tool

  • wood

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

  • bullet

  • rule

  • cushion

  • sugar

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

  • receive

  • receipt

  • media

  • deserve

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

  • climate
  • exchange
  • education
  • station

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

  • mature

  • craft

  • orchard

  • affect

I try to stay in _____ by taking the stairs instead of the elevator whenever I can.

  • body
  • shape
  • look
  • appearance

Social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram have made it easier to keep _____ touch with old friends.

  • by
  • on
  • at
  • in

Germany played _____ all the other soccer teams in the 2014 World Cup.

  • gooder than
  • better as
  • better than
  • weller than

The Canadian jumped _____ the other long jumpers in the Olympics, so he won the gold medal. 

  • farrer
  • farrer than
  • farther than
  • more farther

I really loved _____ to the MP3s you sent me. 

  • to listening
  • listened
  • listen
  • listening

My brother dislikes _____ in the rain because it makes the trail muddy and slippery.

  • hiking
  • to hike
  • to hiking
  • hike

The summer is coming, _____ we plan to go to Vung Tau.

  • therefore
  • but
  • so
  • though

Jack has a bike, _____ he always walks to school.

  • but
  • so
  • because
  • despite

Despite the language barrier, the locals were _____ and eager to help us during our trip.

  • picturesque
  • cruel
  • stressful
  • hospitable

Peer _____ can sometimes lead young people to make choices they later regret.

  • violence
  • peace
  • pressure
  • power

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

They have lived next door to us for years; therefore, we hardly ever see them.

  • have lived
  • next door to
  • therefore
  • see them

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

He works much more hard for his exam than he does for his normal school work.

  • works
  • more hard
  • does
  • normal

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

I prefer to watch a live concert to listening to music on the radio.

  • to watch
  • live
  • to music
  • the

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

I'd be very interested in know more about the services your firm offers.

  • interested
  • know
  • services
  • offers

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

He wondered how telling this disappointing news to his parents.

  • wondered
  • telling
  • disappointing
  • his

Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence (kéo từng từ/cụm từ về vị trí đúng để tạo thành câu hoàn chỉnh).

Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence (kéo từng từ/cụm từ về vị trí đúng để tạo thành câu hoàn chỉnh).

Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence (kéo từng từ/cụm từ về vị trí đúng để tạo thành câu hoàn chỉnh).

Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence (kéo từng từ/cụm từ về vị trí đúng để tạo thành câu hoàn chỉnh).

Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence (kéo từng từ/cụm từ về vị trí đúng để tạo thành câu hoàn chỉnh).

Write a paragraph (80-100 words) about the cause of teen stress.