ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ I
NĂM HỌC 2024-2025
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH 8
Thời gian: 60 phút

I. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM
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.
6. The village is not as ________________ as the city where I used to live in England.
A. pollute
B. polluted
C. unpolluted
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that
of the rest in each of the following questions.
6. A. destroyed
B. collapsed
C. buried
D. damaged
7. A. leisure
B. culture
C. nature
D. sure
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
position of the main stress of the following questions.
8. A. collect
B. donate
C. provide
D. cultivate
9. A. balance
B. message
C. police
D. pressure
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
10. My friends and I usually go to the gym in order to stay in__________.
A. shape
B. bed
C. fit
D. health
11. My mother enjoys __________ novels when she has nothing to do.
A. to read
B. reading
C. reads
D. read
12. Minh helps his parents___________ the rice onto the ox-drawn cart.
A. load
B. collect
C. drive
D. ride
13. She is __________ than other students in my class.
A. most hard-working
B. more hard-working
C. the most hard-working
D. as hard-working
14. A: “Would you like to go to the art club with me this Sunday?” B: _____.
A. Yes, please
B. I'd love to. Thanks.
C. Sure
D. That's a good
idea.
15. Peter has to study harder; __________, he may fail the exam.
A. and
B. for
C. but
D. otherwise
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 16: What does the sign say?
A. You shouldn't drive under the influence of using handphone.
B. You mustn't using the phones while driving the car.
C. You should drive under the influence of using handphone.
D. You must use the phones while driving the car.

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Question 17: What does the sign say?
A. Check you have all you bags before you go
B. You cannot let your dog run free here
C. People who saw a car drive into another car should call this number.
D. You can let your dog walk here.

Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Teenagers today live in a very competitive world. It is (18) ..............  important than ever to succeed at school if
you hope to have a chance in the job market afterwards. It's no wonder that many young people
worry (19) ............. letting down their parents, their peers and themselves. To try to please everyone, they take
on too many tasks until it becomes harder and harder to balance homework assignments, parties, sports
activities and friends. The result is that young people (20) ...............  from stress
There are different ways of dealing with stress. Everyone knows that caffeine, in the form of coffee or soft
drinks, keeps you awake and alert. But caffeine is a drug which (21) .......... become addictive. In the end, like
other drugs, caffeine only leads to more stress. There are better ways to deal with stress: physical exercise is a
good release for stress, (22) ............ it increases certain chemicals in the brain which calm you down. You have
to get enough sleep to avoid stress and to stay healthy and full of energy
18. A. less
B. much
C. many
D. more
19. A. at
B. in
C. about
D. of
20. A. come
B. suffer
C. prevent
D. get
21. A. can
B. should
C. will
D. must
22. A. so
B. because
C. or
D. however
Read the following passages and circle the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions.
Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has
both advantages and disadvantages.
There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness.
Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young
children.
However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer
people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the
evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs.
In short, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is
often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who have a
career are better provided in the city.
23. According to the passage, living in the country has ____________.
A. only good points                                 B. only bad points
C. both good and bad points                    D. no disadvantages
24. What is the OPPOSITE meaning of “drawbacks” in the context of the passage?
A. benefit
B. disadvantage
C. advantages
D. disadvantages
25. How many advantages does living in the country have?
A. Two                 
B. Three               C. Four                 
D. No
26. Living in the country is safer for young children because ____________.
A. there is less traffic                               B. there are few shops
C. there are fewer people                         D. there are few services
27. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city.
B. It's hard to find entertainment in the country.
C. There are fewer shops and services in the country.
D. The country is only suitable for retired people.
28. What is the CLOSEST meaning of “In contrast” in the context of the passage?
A. However
B. In coclusion
C. Furthermore
D. As a result
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Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A, B,
C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks
from 29 to 36.
England's traditions have been around for hundreds, even thousands of years. English cuisine is (29) _______
that English people are proud to keep alive.
Typical English cuisine has developed over many centuries, and people say that fish and chips is the most
English dish of all. It is believed that fish and chips appeared in England in the 19th century. (30) _______.
Since then, people have considered fish and chips to be England's national dish, and it is now a common
takeaway in the United Kingdom.
The basic ingredients of the dish are fried fish served with chips. (31) _______. Fish and chips is served hot as
the main dish in England. Although there is oil and carbohydrates in fish and chips, it is healthier than other
takeaway dishes.
Now there are fish and chip shops in many countries, and it is (32) _______ in other countries, too. Preserving
and promoting fish and chips is the way English people keep themselves associated with the past.
A. Becoming more and more popular
B. B. among the deep-rooted traditions
C. C. The earliest fish and chip shop opened in London during the 1860s
D. D. People in different places may add peas, vinegar, lemon, or ketchup.
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 33 to 36.
LIFE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE
- It's important to keep your animals (33) _______ in their shelters at night.
- Don't forget to (34) _______ your crops regularly to have a good harvest.
- Many villagers still get up early to (35) _______ rice from the fields.
- When the weather is fine, you can take a walk across the countryside and enjoy the
(36)________ view.
33.
34.
35.
36.

A. off
A. feed
A. collect
A. peaceful

B. away
B. water
B. buy
B. peace

C. inside
C. plant
C. protect
C. peacefully

D. around
D. sell
D. watch
D. unpeaceful

II. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN
Use the words / phrases given to make meaningful and correct sentences. You can add some more words or
make some changes.
37. Life/ countryside/ be/ peaceful/ than/ that/ in the city.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
38. I/ like/ go/ beach, / I/ can't/ swim.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Rewrite the following sentences, using the given words and beginnings.
39. Linh speaks English fluently, I speak English badly. (more)
→ Linh speaks ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
40. I like to hang out with friends on Saturday evening. (enjoy)
→ I …………………………………………………………………………………………….
_____The end_____

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