GIA THUY SECONDARY SCHOOL THE FIRST TERM TEST – NO.

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SCHOOL-YEAR: 2020-2021 ENGLISH 8
Full name: .............………………… Time: 60 minutes
Class: 8A…........................................
Mark:..................................................
A. Listening: Listen and choose the best answer. (11.2pts)

B. Phonetics: (8pts)
I. Choose the word having the underlined part pronounced differently in each line.
6. A. basic . B. social C. leisure D. host
7. A. ethnic . B. weather C. thoughtful D. thankful
8. A. planted . B. washed C. danced D. watched
9. A. careful . B. plane C. late D. name
II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
10. A. attention B. recognition C. contribution D. animation
11. A. magician B. historian C. musician D. vegetarian
C. Vocabulary and Grammar.
I. Choose the best answer
12. People in the countryside drive motorbikes…………..than in the city.
A. careful B. more careful C. more carefully D. carefully
13. The 54 ethnic peoples of Vietnam are………….., but they live peacefully.
A. similar B. unlike C. diverse D. like
14. I was cooking ……she was watching TV.
A. While B. If C. So D. When
15. The Co Loa Festival is held…….. from the 6th to the 16th on the 1st lunar month.
A. annually B. usually C. rare D. rarely
16. Mai An Tiem was planting ……….. on the island.
A. lemon B. watermelon C. broccoli D. onion
17. Always take your shoes off before you enter a temple in India, ……….. you will be considered impolite.
A. otherwise B. therefore C. however D. moreover
18. She detests………….
A. walks B. jog C. jogged D. walking
19. The….. was sleeping under the tree while the …….. was walking slowly to the finish line.
A. hare-tortoise B. fox-hare C. lion-ogre D. tortoise - hare
20. Saint Giong is a………
A. comedy B. legend C. fable D. fairy tale
21. The unique Ao Dai performance is considered one of the most ………….shows.
A. attention B. attraction C. attractively D. attractive
22. The Giong festival is held _______ the 9th day of the 4th lunar month.
A. at B. in C. on D. from
23. Last year, my family _______ tradition and travelled abroad during Tet holiday.
A. broke with B. passed down C. kept on D. handed up
24. The Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as Moon Festival _______ Harvest Moon Festival.
A. but B. or C. so D. and
25. We _______ eat squid, duck, or shrimp during Tet because they are seen as bad symbols.
A. have to B. should C. don’t have to D. shouldn’t
26. A _______ is a traditional story, usually about animals, that teaches a moral lesson.
A. legend B. fable C. folktale D. fairy tale
27. _______ bad luck he had!
A. How B. How a C. What D. What a
28. He tried to remain cheerful _______ he had failed the test.
A. even though B. because C. even if D. despite
29. While Mary _______ the tale, her friends were talking about another story.
A. narrated B. was narrated C. was narrating D. has narrated
II. Find out the mistakes
30. A tradition is something we do that is special and passes down through the generations.
A B C D
31. When 2010, Ha Noi commemorated its 1000th anniversary.
A B C D
32. The young Co Ho women play the active role in marriage.
A B C D
33. Ann speaks French more good than James does.
A B C D
D. Reading: Read the passage and choose the best answer.
The country and the city have advantages and disadvantages. People in the country live in more
beautiful surroundings. They enjoy (34)__________ and quietness, and can do their work at their
(35)____________ pace because no one is in a (36)______________. They live in larger, more comfortable
houses, and their neighbors are more friendly, and ready to help them (37)_____________ they need it.
Their life, however, can be (38)____________ and they may be isolated, which is serious problem
(39)____________ they are ill or want to take children to school.
The city has all the services that the country lacks, but it (40)___________ has a lot of disadvantages. Cities
are often polluted. They not only have polluted air but also have noisy streets. Everyone is always in hurry
and this means that people have no time to get to know each other and make friends.
 E.
34. A. quiet B. quietly C. peace D. peaceful
35. A. less B. own C. just D. only
36. A. hurry B. hurried C. hurriedly D. hurrying
37. A. when B. which C. what D. that
38. A. bore B. bored C. boring D. bores
39. A. unless B. because C. although D. if
40. A. also B. yet C. already D. so
Writing
I. Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning; use the word in the brackets
41. Cats cannot swim as well as dogs. (Dogs)
 …………………………………………………………………………………..
42. He has never gone to Nha Trang although he lives near Nha Trang. (despite)
 …………………………………………………………………………………..
43. Because he completed all the tasks in the exam well, he got a good mark. (therefore)
 …………………………………………………………………………………..
44. The girl worked hard. Her step mother wasn't happy. (however)
 …………………………………………………………………………………..
45. Bethoven composed a lot of songs. (Rewrite the sentence using Passive voice)
 …………………………………………………………………………………..
II. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the brackets.
46. When I was a small child, I adored (fly)… ……………….. kites in the field.
47. This pagoda _______ (build) by local people nearly one thousand years ago.
48. Giong quickly pulled scores of bamboo trees (replace)……………broken iron rod; otherwise, he
couldn’t beat the enemies.
49. This festival (hold)… …………… anually to commemorate Saint Giong.
50. Nancy (wash) ……………… vegetables while her mother was cooking soup.
51. When I ………… (wake up) this morning, it was snowing.
52. What ……………………. (you / do) at 9 o’clock last night?
53. You should …………. (take) the baby to the doctor’s.
54. This is the best computer I …….. ever ………. (use).
III. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the adjectives/adverbs in brackets.
55. Some people think that health is _____________ than money. (important)
56. The pollution in our city is much _____________ than it used to be. (bad)
57. My new teacher explained the lessons _____________ than my old teacher. (clear)
58. He doesn’t play volleyball as _____________ as his brother. (good)
59. My mother always gets up _____________ than everybody else in the house. (early)
60. Get rid of the sorrow! You will do it _____________ next time. (good)

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GIA THUY SECONDARY SCHOOL ANSWER KEY
SCHOOL-YEAR: 2020-2021 FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST – NO.1
ENGLISH 8
Time: 60 minutes
A. Listening: Listen and choose the best answer. (11.2pts)
1. The Giong Festival is celebrated …………. in Phu Linh Commune, Soc Son District, Ha Noi.
A. generally B. usually C. normally D. annually
2. This festival ............................ the hero, Saint Giong.
A. commemorates B. concentrates C. communicates D. evaluates
3. What did he do for the country?
A. defended the country from the invaders B. developed the country
C. protected the country D. Both A and C are correct
4. When is the festival held?
A. in the middle of the 6th lunar month B. from the 6th to 12th day of the 4th lunar month
C. in the middle of the 12th lunar month D. from the 6th to 12th day of the 1st lunar month
5. When do people prepare for the festival?
A. one month beforehand B. before the festival two months
C. Both A & B are correct D. from one to two months beforehand
6. What is performed in the evening?
A. a religious ceremony B. a cheo play
C. the desire for preserving the cultural heritage D. a worshipping ceremony
7. What does the festival show?
A. a thanksgiving procession B. a cheo play
C. the desire for preserving the cultural heritage D. a worshipping ceremony
B. Phonetics: (8pts)
I. Choose the word having the underlined part pronounced differently in each line. (3.2pts)
8. A. planted B. washed C. danced D. watched
9. A. careful B. plane C. late D. name
II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. (3.2pts)
10. A. attention B. recognition C. contribution D. animation
11. A. magician B. historian C. musician D. vegetarian
C. Vocabulary and Grammar. (35.2pts)
I. Choose the best answer (28.8pts)
12. People in the countryside drive motorbikes…………..than in the city.
A. careful B. more careful C. more carefully D. carefully
13. The 54 ethnic peoples of Vietnam are………….., but they live peacefully.
A. similar B. unlike C. diverse D. like
14. I was cooking ……she was watching TV.
A. While B. If C. So D. When
15. The Co Loa Festival is held……..from the 6 to the 16 on the 1st lunar month.
th th

A. annually B. usually C. rare D. rarely

16. Mai An Tiem was planting ………..on the island.
A. lemon B. watermelon C. broccoli D. onion
17. Always take your shoes off before you enter a temple in India, ………..you will be considered impolite.
A. otherwise B. therefore C. however D. moreover
18. She detests………….
A. walks B. jog C. jogged D. walking
19. The…..was sleeping under the tree while the ……..was walking slowly to the finish line.
A. hare-tortoise B. fox-hare C. lion-ogre D. tortoise - hare
20. Saint Giong is a………
A. comedy B. legend C. fable D. fairy tale
21. The unique Ao Dai performance is considered one of the most ………….shows.
A. attention B. attraction C. attractively D. attractive
22. The Giong festival is held _______ the 9th day of the 4th lunar month.
A. at B. in C. on D. from
23. Last year, my family _______ tradition and travelled abroad during Tet holiday.
A. broke with B. passed down C. kept on D. handed up
24. The Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as Moon Festival _______ Harvest Moon Festival.
A. but B. or C. so D. and
25. We _______ eat squid, duck, or shrimp during Tet because they are seen as bad symbols.
A. have to B. should C. don’t have to D. shouldn’t
26. A _______ is a traditional story, usually about animals, that teaches a moral lesson.
A. legend B. fable C. folktale D. fairy tale
27. _______ bad luck he had!
A. How B. How a C. What D. What a
28. He tried to remain cheerful _______ he had failed the test.
A. even though B. because C. even if D. despite
29. While Mary _______ the tale, her friends were talking about another story.
A. narrated B. was narrated C. was narrating D. has narrated
II. Find out the mistakes (6.4pts)
30. A tradition is something we do that is special and passes down through the generations.
A B C D
31. When 2010, Ha Noi commemorated its 1000 anniversary.
th

A B C D
32. The young Co Ho women play the active role in marriage.
A B C D
33. Ann speaks French more fluent than James.
A B C D
D. Reading: Read the passage and choose the best answer. (11.2pts)
The country and the city have advantages and disadvantages. People in the country live in more
beautiful surroundings. They enjoy (34)__________ and quietness, and can do their work at their
(35)____________ pace because no one is in a (36)______________. They live in larger, more comfortable
houses, and their neighbors are more friendly, and ready to help them (37)_____________ they need it.
Their life, however, can be (38)____________ and they may be isolated, which is serious problem
(39)____________ they are ill or want to take children to school.
The city has all the services that the country lacks, but it (40)___________ has a lot of disadvantages. Cities
are often polluted. They not only have polluted air but also have noisy streets. Everyone is always in hurry
and this means that people have no time to get to know each other and make friends.
 E.
34. A. quiet B. quietly C. peace D. peaceful
35. A. less B. own C. just D. only
36. A. hurry B. hurried C. hurriedly D. hurrying
37. A. when B. which C. what D. that
38. A. bore B. bored C. boring D. bores
39. A. unless B. because C. although D. if
40. A. also B. yet C. already D. so
Writing: (16pts) (2pts for each)
I. Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning; use the word in the brackets (8pts)
41. Cats cannot swim as well as dogs. (Dogs)
 Dogs can swim better than cats.
42. He has never gone to Nha Trang although he lives near Nha Trang. (despite)
 Despite the fact that/ Despite living near Nha Trang, he has never gone to Nha Trang carnival
festival.
43. Because he completed all the tasks in the exam well, he got a good mark. (therefore)
 He completed all the tasks in the exam well; therefore, he got a good mark.
44. The girl worked hard. Her step mother wasn't happy. (however)
 The girl worked hard. However, her step mother wasn't happy.
45. Bethoven composed a lot of songs. (passive voice)
 A lot of songs were composed by Bethoven.
II. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the brackets. (8pts)
46. When I was a small child I adored (fly)…flying….. kites in the field.
47. In my family, children have to get permission before they (leave) ......leave..the dining table.
48. Giong quickly pulled scores of bamboo trees (replace)…to replace… broken iron rod; otherwise, he
couldn’t beat the enemies.
49. This festival (hold)…is held…… to commemorate Saint Giong.
50. Nancy (wash) …was washing… vegetables while her mother was cooking soup.
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