English 8: Tran Hung Dao Secondary School

PEOPLE’S COMMITTEE OF HAI CHAU DISTRICT THE SECOND SEMESTER TEST MARK
TRAN HUNG DAO SECONDARY SCHOOL 2020-2021

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Subject: English 8
Name:__________________________Class:8/__
Time: 45 minutes
A. PHONETICS - LEXICAL - GRAMMAR. (3.0pts)

I. Choose the correct answer. (2.0pts)
1. Choose the word that has the different stress from the others.
A. technology B. geography C. biology D. bibliography
2. After the earth struck the city, rescuers searched for _________
A. survived B. survivals C. surviving D. survivors
3. Many people are wearing masks _________ the exhaust smoke from all means of transportation.
A. since B. because C. because of D. due of
4. Using telepathy is the way _________ communicate instantly ________ thought
A. in - of B. on - of C. to -by D. for - on
5. Much of the town was rebuilt after the massive ___________of the tornado
A. peace B. destruction C. humour D. safety
6. We’re decided _________________ in Ho Chi Minh City for three more days.
A. stay B. to stay C.to staying D.to be staying
7. The storm caused ________________ damage to property
A. extensive B. extensively C. extension D. extend
8. His mother is so worried now. The only thing he ________ with is his smart phone
A. speaks B. interacts C. send D. uses
II. Supply the correct form of words in brackets. (0.5 pt)
1. There is no ________ reason why Japan will not be able to make progress in robotics. (technology)
2. With telepathy, the information will be sent ___________________. (immediate)
III. Supply the correct form of verbs in brackets. (0.5 pt)
1. We (not use) ___________________________ landline phone in ten years’time.
2. If you (speak) ____________louder, your classmates would understand you.
B. READING. (3pts)
I. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (1pt)
Environmental pollution is a term that refers to all the ways by which man pollutes his
surroundings. Man dirties the air with (1) ______ gases and smoke, (2) _____ the water with chemicals
and other substances, and damages the soil with too many fertilizers and pesticides. Man also pollutes
his surroundings in various other ways. For example, people ruin natural beauty by (3) _____ junk and
litter on the land and in the water.
Environmental pollution is one of the most serious problems facing mankind today. Air, water and
soil are necessary to the survival of all living things. Badly polluted air can cause illness, and even
death. Polluted water kills fish and other (4) _____ life. Pollution of soil reduces the amount of land
that is available for growing food. Environmental pollution also brings ugliness to man’s naturally
beautiful world.
1.A. thick B. natural C. dirty D. exhaust
2.A.refers B. pumps C. poisons D. sprays
3.A.dissipating B. scattering C. leaving D. spoiling
4.A.marine B. animal C. human D. creature
II. Read the passage carefully then answer the questions. (2pts)
Vietnam is a country in the South – East Asia. It has an area of 329,566sq.km. Hanoi is the
capital and Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city. The population of Vietnam is about 80 million. It has
age-old culture and long tradition of fighting against foreign invaders. Vietnam is now a member
country of ASEAN and many other international originations such as APEC, WTO...
Vietnam exports rice, coffee and many other farm products. Vietnam has lots of tourist attractions and
World Heritage Sites such as Ha Long Bay, Phong Nha Cave, Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son
Sanctuary, etc. Vietnamese people are proud of their country. They have been trying hard to build into
a power and prosperous one.
1. Where is Vietnam located?
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. What is the area of Vietnam?
_________________________________________________________________________________
3. What does Vietnam export?
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. Name some World Heritage Sites in Vietnam.
_________________________________________________________________________________
C. WRITING. (2pts)
I. Rewrite the sentences (1pt)
1. We should plant more trees to prevent some natural disasters.
More trees________________________________________________________________________
2. Due to the heavy rain, the road in front of my house was flooded.
Because__________________________________________________________________________
3. By the time we started our work, she had explained everything clearly.
 After____________________________________________________________________________
4. Hung said “I didn’t say anything at the meeting yesterday”
Hung said _________________________________________________________________
II. Write a short paragraph to answer the question: “Do you agree with the idea that robots will
only bring benefits to people in the future?” (1pt)
(Học sinh khuyết tật không làm phần này)
-Introduction: I agree /disagree with the idea that ……..
-Explaining your opinion:
-Firstly, secondly…..
-Conclusion : In short / For these reasons.
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PEOPLE’S COMMITTEE OF HAI CHAU DISTRICT THE SECOND SEMESTER TEST MARK

TRAN HUNG DAO SECONDARY SCHOOL 2020-2021

A. PHONETICS - LEXICAL - GRAMMAR. (3.0pts)

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