Đề thi cuối kì 2 môn Tiếng Anh 8 Global Success - số 4

8/3/2023 8:48:04 AM

Listen to the conversation between Bob and Alice and choose the best answer.

What does Alice think about the planets in our solar system?

  • They are mysterious.
  • They are dull.
  • They are fascinating.

How does the weight of Earth compare to that of Neptune?

  • 17 times smaller
  • 17 times bigger
  • 7 times bigger

What is the wind speed on Neptune?

  • It can reach up to 150 miles per hour.
  • It can reach up to 1,500 miles per hour.
  • It can reach up to 500 miles per hour.

How is the weather on Neptune?

  • It is hot.
  • It is cold.
  • It is warm.

How long does it take Neptune to complete an orbit around the sun?

  • 155 Earth years
  • 160 Earth years
  • 165 Earth years

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

  • neighbor

  • favorite

  • method

  • lottery

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

  • resort
  • season
  • excursion
  • reasonable

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

  • enter
  • allow
  • receive
  • behave

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

  • disappear
  • congratulate
  • disastrous
  • appliance

Liam said he _____ for Stephan at the entrance of the swimming club the following day.

  • will wait
  • waited
  • would wait
  • was waiting

That brother of _____ drives me crazy! He always plays loud music late at night.

  • me
  • my
  • myself
  • mine

It was a very long voyage. We were at sea _____ over four weeks.

  • until
  • for
  • since
  • before

My house is _____ the bookstore and the toy store.

  • both
  • between
  • next
  • with

The singer received international _____ for her beautiful voice and unique style.

  • recognition
  • admission
  • profession
  • introduction
Vietnamese people are always proud _______ Vietnam’s traditions and customs.
  • in
  • of
  • on
  • at

A: She's only _____ minutes late. Let's wait for her.

B: She's always late!

  • a few
  • a little
  • many
  • much

We need to put some _____ into how to solve this problem.

  • accuracy
  • science
  • recognition
  • thought

Modern technology has allowed us to _____ the mysteries of the deep ocean.

  • discover
  • destroy
  • divide
  • define

There's a strong _____ of rain later in the day, so you might want to bring an umbrella.

  • function
  • possibility
  • circumstance
  • platform

_____ plastic bags are harmful to the environment because they take hundreds of years to decompose.

  • Well-trained
  • One-way
  • Single-use
  • Ready-made

Give the correct form of the verbs in the brackets.

Union members said that they (be) unhappy with the proposal.

Give the correct form of the verbs in the brackets.

When it began to rain, the children (play) in the yard.

Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.

The last bus (leave) at 11 p.m so you can attend the ending of the festival. 

Give the correct form of the verbs in the brackets.

Some local factories still continue (dump) toxic waste into lakes and rivers.

Give the correct form of the verbs in the brackets.

We had better (go) to the airport now to avoid missing our flight.

Give the correct form of the verbs in the brackets.

She's really into (paint) these days; she spends hours creating beautiful artworks.

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each question.

NASA, short for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is a United States government agency responsible for space exploration and research. Founded in 1958, NASA has played a crucial role in advancing our understanding of space and our universe.

One of NASA's most famous achievements was the Apollo program, which landed astronauts on the moon in 1969. This historic event marked a significant milestone in human history. Since then, NASA has continued to explore space through various missions, including the Mars rover missions. These missions aim to understand the Red Planet better. NASA also operates the International Space Station (ISS), a space laboratory where astronauts from around the world conduct experiments and research. The ISS orbits Earth and provides valuable insights into life in space. Moreover, NASA contributes to studying Earth's climate change, severe weather, and natural disasters. Their satellites monitor changes in our planet, helping us address environmental challenges. NASA continues to plan for future missions, including the Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the moon and eventually send astronauts to Mars.

When was NASA established?

  • In 1985
  • In 1858
  • In 1958
  • In 1969

What was the significant achievement of the Apollo program?

  • The first human mission to Mars
  • The landing of the astronauts on the moon
  • The study of Mars through rover missions
  • The launch of the International Space Station

Where does the International Space Station primarily orbit?

  • Around Mars
  • Around Earth
  • Around Jupiter
  • Around the moon

What aspect of Earth is NOT mentioned as a NASA research area in the passage?

  • Severe weather
  • Natural catastrophe
  • Climate change
  • Ocean currents

The word "address" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _____.

  • wonder
  • separate
  • solve
  • divide

Read the passage and choose the correct word for each of the blanks.

Attendance tracking in schools and workplaces has come a long way from taking manual roll calls. Thanks advancements in science and technology, new methods make this process more and correct. One new idea uses biometrics, especially pictures of faces, to see who comes in. The machines take photos of people and match them with registered students or pictures in its memory. It's a quick and sure way to keep a record of who is there.

There are many good points. It the time spent on attendance-taking, makes fewer mistakes, and enhances security. everyone's face looks different, it's hard to pretend to be someone else. This technology makes certain the right people are on the list, and keeps a digital notebook for later. While some worry about privacy, modern systems protect information well and follow the rules. They use secret codes to keep face photos safe and only use them for checking attendance.

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)

Complete the second sentence, using the word given so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do NOT change the word given in brackets in any way.

Everybody stopped talking because they wanted to hear her sing. (ORDER)

=> Everybody stopped talking .

Complete the second sentence, using the word given so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do NOT change the word given in brackets in any way.

Although the weather was bad, it did not delay the traffic. (SPITE)

=> weather, it did not delay the traffic.

Complete the second sentence, using the word given so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do NOT change the word given in brackets in any way.

"What does your brother do?” she asked me. (JOB)

=> She asked me what .

Complete the second sentence, using the word given so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do NOT change the word given in brackets in any way.

Jane cooks better than her sister. (WORSE)

=> Jane’s sister does.

Complete the second sentence, using the word given so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do NOT change the word given in brackets in any way.

It is a three-hour drive from Hanoi to Nam Dinh. (TO)

=> It takes drivers from Hanoi to Nam Dinh.