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ÔN THI GIỮA HK 2 G8

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. We should use cloth bags instead …………. Plastic bags.

A. up B. of C. for D. off
2. Friends of the Earth shows how to protect the environment and save …………. .
A. resources nature B. nature resources C. natural resource D. natural resources
3. …………. is made from garbage and all vegetable matter.
A. fertilizer B. fertilize C. chemical D. recycling
4. The present …………. very carefully.
A. wraps B. is wraps C. is wrapped D. is wraped
5. It’s ………….. to swim in this river.
A. broken B. important C. dangerous D. industrial
6. English is spoken in many countries ………….. Asia.
A. by B. under C. in D. over
7. Farmers use animal dung for ………….. their fields.
A. making B. developing C. fertilizing D. improving
8. In Britain, the milkman brings milk bottles to houses and collects ………….. ones.
A. empty B. full C. crowded D. deserted
9. Compost is made from ………….. and garden waste.
A. family B. home C. house D. household
10. The ticket price …………… accommodation and meals.
A. contains B. meets C. pours D. includes
11. I’ll …………… you up at the hotel at 7.30, OK?
A. pick B. get C. wake D. stand
12. It rained all day yesterday. It was a …………… day.
A. sunny B. fine C. cloudy D. wet
13. We can find …………… most in a wine-growing area.
A. apples B. lemons C. grapes D. oranges
14. Chicago is …………… right on the shore of Lake Michigan.
A. situated B. sitting C. standing D. found
15. The lava was …………… down the villagers nearby.
A. pour B. to pour C. poured D. pouring
16. …………… is an area of land between hills or mountains.
A. Valley B. Beach C. Bay D. Island
WORD FORM

1. Reduce means not buying products which are ________________ . (overpackage)

2. Contact an ________________ with Friends of the earth for information. (organize)
3. Friends of the earth shows people how to ____________ the environment. (protection)
4. Glass is ________________ up, melted and made into new glassware. (break)
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5. Linda is one of the ________________ from Friends of the earth. (represent)

6. The country’s ________________ resources include forests, coal and oil. (nature)
7. We can look for ________________ on recycling things. (inform)
8. Waste paper can be ________________ after being recycling. (using)
9. It’s ________________ to cross the avenue. (danger)
10. Compost is a wonderful ________________. It helps plant grow. (fertilizer)
11. Share your ________________ story with our readers! (recycle)
12. We are delighted that you are interested in protecting the ________________. (environmental)
13. Air is a ________________ of glass. (mix)
14. Attractive ________________ can help to sell products. (package)
15. These products are ________________ friendly. (environment)
16. The teacher ________________ me Physics is very nice. (teach)
17. I’ve just visited an ________________ institute in this city. (ocean)
18. Nam made ________________ about what time to start the meeting. (suggest)
19. Who is the girl ________________ in the next room? (sing)
20. He is sitting on the chair ________________ of wood. (make)
21. Your plan sounds ________________. (interest)
22. What is Hoi An ________________ for? (fame)
23. It was wet and ________________ for most of the week. (wind)
24. Last night’s match on VTV3 was a really ________________ one. (excite)
25. It’s difficult to find ________________ at busy times in this town. (accommodation)
26. We are having a ________________ time in Ha Noi. (wonder)
27. Most tourists like visiting ________________ villages. (tribe)
28. My aunt lives in a ________________ area of the country. (mountain)
29. Vietnamese people are very ________________ . (friend)
30. Life in Ha Noi is very ________________. (excite)
31. Phong usually tells us ________________ stories. (amuse)
32. I went to the party last night, but I felt ________________. (bore)
33. The journey took all day and night. We found it vey ________________. (tire)
34. She was very ________________ at the exam result. (surprise)
35. The soccer fans at the stadium were very ________________. (excite)
36. ________________ , dark clouds appeared and it began to rain. (fortunate)
37. Ha Long Bay was ________________ by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. (recognition)
38. Every week, there are two ________________ from Ha Noi to Lao Cai. (fly)
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39. Tim and Shannon want to visit an ________________ institute in Viet Nam. (ocean)
40. I’d like to hear your ________________ for ways of raising money. (suggest)
41. Sapa is a wonderful ________________ resort in Vietnam. (mountain)
42. Compost is a natural ________________. (fertilize)
43. L know all the boys who live in my ________________. (neighbor)
44. Some active ________________ may erupt at any time. (volcanic)
45. He is always ________________ about the homework. (complain)
46. The nurse is giving Lan some first-aid ________________ . (instruct)
47. Miss Blake is one of the ________________ from Friends of the earth. (represent)
48. Compost is a wonderful ________________ . It helps plants grow.
(fertilizer)
49. We will listen to the talk of a ________________ from Friends of the earth. (represent)
50. The cut on her head is bleeding quite ________________. (bad)
51. She was ________________ for days after the accident. (conscious)
52. Make sure that the needless are ________________ . (sterilize)
53. Reduce means not buying products are ________________ . (overpackage)
54. ________________, dark clouds soon appeared and it began to rain. (fortunate)
55. Compost is a wonderful natural ________________. (fertilize)
56. His parents are ________________ that he passed his English exam. (delight)
57. Linda is one of the ________________ from Friends of the earth. (represent)
58. ________________, I lost my shoes on the way home. (fortunate)
59. Compost is a ________________ natural fertilizer. (wonderful)
60. She banged her head and lost ________________ so we called the ambulance. (conscious)
61. Share your ________________ story with our readers. (recycle)
62. Reduce means not buying products which are ________________. (overpackage)
63. Compost is a wonderful ________________. It helps plants grow. (fertilize)
64. My grandfather lives in a ________________ area. (mountain)
65. The nurse is giving Lan some first-aid ________________. (instruct)
66. Linda is the __________________ from Friends of the earth. (represent)
67. Every week, there are two ________________ from Ha Noi to Nha Trang. (fly)
68. It’s ________________ in England to eat Turkey on Christmas day. (tradition)
69. Donna is a ________________ who has a flower shop in Los Angeles. (flower)
70. We followed the football match with great ________________. (excite)
71. Last night, the TV program was very ________________. (interest)
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72. The ________________ of water caused the dam to burst. (press)

73. Cover the burned area with a thick sterile ________________. (dress)
74. One ton of ________________ paper saves approximately eight trees. (recycle)
75. This is a nice booklet. It gives ________________ information. (use)
76. There are flights ________________ from HCM City to Nha Trang. (day)
77. The heart pumps ________________ around the body. (bleed)
78. Ha Long bay is recognized as the World ________________ Heritage. (culture)
79. It’s not easy to find cheap ________________ at busy times. (accommodate)
80. She arranged flowers the most ________________ in the contest. (attract)
81. We are happy and ________________ about watching the important match. (excite)
82. Compost is one of the most wonderful ________________. (fertilize)
83. London is ________________ for its historic buildings and churches. (fame)
84. The fans shouted ________________ when seeing an unbelievable goal. (excite)
85. I like living in ________________ areas like Dalat or Sapa. (mountain)
86. The new ________________ for cancer rescue many people’s lives. (treat)

VERB FORM

1. It’s easy for him ________________ the exercise. (understand)

2. I’d like ________________ with my sister and brother. (sit)
3. I always keep the window open in order ________________ fresh air in. (let)
4. Ann enjoys ________________ on sand beaches. (sunbathe)
5. Remember ________________ off the light before going out. (turn)
6. You mustn’t ________________ things like that. (say)
7. They ought to ________________. (apologize)
8. Let me ________________ to remember. (try)
9. I congratulate Susan on ________________ her exam. (pass)
10. She needs ________________ her writing. (improve)
11. Do you enjoy ________________ English? (learn)
12. He is always interested in ________________ questions. (ask)
13. My sister spent hours ________________ a new dress for her doll. (make)
14. You don’t like English food. What about ________________ Chinese food? (eat)
15. She asked me ________________ near the window. (not, sit)
16. It’s easy for him ____________________ the exercise. (understand)
17. I’d like ____________________ with my sister and brother. (sit)
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18. I always keep the window open in order ____________________ fresh air in. (let)
19. Ann enjoys ____________________ on sand beaches. (sunbathe)
20. Remember ____________________ off the light before going out. (turn)
21. You mustn’t ________________ things like that. (say)
22. They ought to ________________. (apologize)
23. Let me ________________ to remember. (try)
24. I congratulate Susan on ________________ her exam. (pass)
25. She needs ________________ her writing. (improve)
26. Do you enjoy ________________ English? (learn)
27. He is always interested in ________________ questions. (ask)
28. My sister spent hours ________________ a new dress for her doll. (make)
29. You don’t like English food. What about ________________ Chinese food? (eat)
30. She asked me ________________ near the window. (not, sit)
31. My friends practice ________________ English every day. (speak)
32. I finished ________________ the book and went to bed. (read)
33. Would you like ________________ something to eat? (have)
34. We decided ________________ a new computer. (buy)
35. We are looking forward to ________________ from you. (hear)

READING: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space:

Nowadays, most of the countries in the world are interested ________ (1) protecting the environment. In
the USA, old cars ________ (2) always aren’t thrown away. They can be recycled to make pikes and floor
coverings. In Britain, bottles of milk are brought to houses and collected the empty ones by the ________ (3).
The empty bottles are then cleaned and ________ (4). People can reuse these bottles thirty times. In Oregon,
the government said that there must be a ________ (5) on all drink cars. The deposit is returned when people
bring the can back ________ (6) recycling.

1. A. on B. to C. in D. at
2. A. tires B. garbage C. composts D. glassware
3. A. florist B. people C. representative D. milkman
4. A. refilled B. recycled C. reused D. reduced
5. A. matter B. metal C. deposit D. grain
6. A. to B. from C. with D. for
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In the USA, millions of old car tires ________ (1) away every year. But tires can be recycled to make
________ (2) and floor coverings. Nowadays, many people wear shoes and sandals made ________ (3) old
car tires. In Britain, the milkman brings bottles of milk to houses and collects the empty ones. The empty
bottles are cleaned and ________ (4). Every milk ________ (5) can be reused thirty times. In industry, most
glass is recycled. The glass is collected and sent to the factories. There it is broken up, melted ________ (6)
made into new glassware.

1. A. thrown B. is thrown C. are thrown D. throw

2. A. metal B. pipes C. fruit D. fabric
3. A. in B. into C. at D. from
4. refilled B. reduced C. refill D. reduce
5. bottle B. glass C. tires D. compost
6. A. but B. however C. and D. when

We went swimming at Waikiki Beach as soon as we arrived on the Hawaiian (1) ______ of Oahu. We took a
small plane to Kilauea Volcano this afternoon. The (2) ______ was pouring out when we flew overhead. It
was very exciting.

Today we went on an eight-hour tour which (3) ______ Fisherman’s Wharf, the Napa Valley wine-growing
area, and the famous prison on the island of Alcatraz in the (4) ______ of San Francisco Bay.

1. A. mountain B. river C. island D. hill

2. A. lava B. coal C. fire D. river
3. A. consisted B. had C. belonged D. included
4. A. middle B. top C. bottom D. right

PREPOSITION

1. Contact an organization ___________ Friends of the earth for information.

2. We can look for information ___________ recycling things in the local library.
3. These shoes are made ___________ old car tires.
4. ‘Vegetable matter’ is made ___________ compost.
5. Are you interested ___________ protecting the environment.
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6. We should use cloth bags instead ___________ plastic bags.

7. What did the government do to prevent people ___________ throwing drink cans away?
8. If you want to share your recycling story ___________ our reader, call or fax us at 5 265 456.
9. Glass is broken up, melted and made ___________ new glassware.
10. You can look ___________ information on recycling things in the library.
11. This project will be carried ___________ next month.
12. It’s dangerous ___________ swim in this river.
13. English is spoken in many countries ___________ Asia.
14. The Oregon government made a new law to prevent people ___________ throwing drink cans away.
15. You’ll get back your deposit when you bring the cans back ___________ recycling.
16. Friends of the earth shows people how ___________ protect the environment.
17. They also collect household and garden waste ___________ make compost.
18. We are looking forward ___________ seeing you in June.
19. Recycle means don’t throw things ___________ . Try and find another use for them.
20. These shoes are made ___________ China.

SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION

1. Vinh keeps forgetting his homework.

 Vinh is always ……………………………………………………………………………………
2. I would like you to help me to put the chair away.
 Do you mind ……………………………………………………………………………………
3. Can you take me a photograph?
 Do you mind ……………………………………………………………………………………
4. Could I borrow your newspaper?
 Would you mind if ………………………………………………………………………………
5. He climbed the tree because he wanted to get a better view.
 In order to ……………………………………………………………………………………….
6. His uncle goes to the family doctor very often because he wants to check his health.
 His uncle goes to the family doctor very often in order …………………………………………
7. Do you mind if I ask you to do such kind of job in bad condition?
 Would you ……………………………………………………………………………………….
8. Does your country buy oil from the Mid East?
 Is oil …………………………………………….……………………………………………….
9. The pets which are running along the pavement are mine.
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 The pets …………………………………………………………………………………………

10. Keep quiet, please?
 Will you …………………………………………………………………………………………
11. You can send this package by post.
 This package ………………………………………………………………………………….…
12. Would you mind coming a little early in the morning?
 Do you mind …………………………………………………………………………………….
13. She catches a bus because she wants to go to the meeting on time.
 She catches a bus in order ………………………………………………………………………..
14. My mother keeps complaining about her naughty son.
 My mother is ……………………………………………………………………………………
15. When he came, I was watching a football match.
 While …………………………………………………………………………………………….
16. Do you mind if I borrow your dictionary?
 Would you ……………………………………………………………………………………
17. She wanted to get a good seat, so she arrived early.
 She arrived ……………………………………………………………………………………
18. The ticket price includes our accommodation.
 Our accommodation …………………………………………………………………………..
19. I heard that you were sick. I was very sorry.
 I was …………………………………………………………………………………………...
20. A new primary school will be built here next year.
 They will ………………………………………………………………………………………
21. Let’s go to the concert tonight.
 Would you ……………………………………………………………………………………..
22. I find it difficult to speak English well.
 It is ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
23. “Shut the door but don’t lock it”, she said to him.
 She told …………………………………………………………………………………………
24. The bus broke down. It took us to the seaside.
 The bus …………………………………………………………………………………………
25. He said nothing because he didn’t want to make his mother angry.
 In order …………………………………………………………………………………………
26. Mai wrote a note on the board.
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 A note …………………………………………………………………………………………
27. They will recycle the waste paper in the local factory.
 The waste paper ……………………………………………………………………………….
28. Mr. Ba grows vegetables in his small garden.
 Vegetables ……………………………………………………………………………………..
29. My brother has just repaired the bicycle.
 The bicycle …………………………………………………………………………………….
30. The artists are painting a big picture in front of the Town Hall.
 A big picture …………………………………………………………………………………..
31. My father painted that room last week.
 That room ……………………………………………………………………………………..
32. Hoa wrote a long letter yesterday.
 A long letter ……………………………………………………………………………………
33. Minh will collect these old clothes next week.
 These old clothes ………………………………………………………………………………
34. He has bought a new bike.
 A new bike …………………………………………………………………………………….
35. You must do your exercises carefully.
 Your exercises …………………………………………………………………………………
36. My father paints the house every year.
 The house ………………………………………………………………………………………
37. They bought that car last week.
 That car …………………………………………………………………………………………
38. He will plant this tree in the garden tomorrow.
 This tree ………………………………………………………………………………………..
39. His sister has just found the keys.
 The keys ………………………………………………………………………………………..
40. Nam can answer this question easily.
 This question ……………………………………………………………………………………
41. They passed all the exams. They are lucky.
 They are ………………………………………………………………………………………..
42. Mr. Green got up early this morning because he wanted to get to the meeting.
 Mr. Green got up early this morning so as……………………………………………………...
43. John got Anna’s letter yesterday. He was very surprised.
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 John was ………………………………………………………………………………………..

44. She can’t come. I’m afraid.
 I’m ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
45. Answering these questions is not easy.
 It is …………………………………………………………………………………………….
46. To pass this test is very difficult.
 It is …………………………………………………………………………………………….
47. We heard about your father’s illness. We were sorry.
 We were ………………………………………………………………………………………..
48. I have nothing better to offer you. I’m ashamed.
 I’m ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
49. Susan received a lot of birthday presents. She was happy.
 Susan was ………………………………………………………………………………………
50. You wouldn’t come back. I was worried.
 I was ……………………………………………………………………………………………
51. You are interested in protecting the environment. We are delighted.
 We are …………………………………………………………………………………………..
52. Jane had decided to leave the company. I’m sorry.
 I’m sorry ………………………………………………………………………………………..
53. He jumped into the river to save the child. It was brave of him.
 It was ……………………………………………………………………………………………
54. Somebody has taken some of my books away.
 Some of my books ………………………………………………………………………………
55. They will hold the meeting before May Day.
 The meeting ……………………………………………………………………………………..
56. We find it difficult to understand this question.
 This question …………………………………………………………………………………….
57. People spend a lot of money on advertising every day.
 A lot of money …………………………………………………………………………………
58. She’s very pleased to see her grandparents soon.
 She’s looking ……………………………………………………………………………………..
59. They have provided the victims with food and clothing.
60.  The victims ……………………………………………………………………………………….
61. People speak English in almost every corner of the world.
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 English ……………………………………………………………………………………………
62. They paid me a lot of money to do the job.
 I …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
63. He got up early this morning. He wanted to get to the meeting on time.
 He got up early this morning in order ……………………………………………………………
64. Somebody has taken some of my books away.
 Some of my books ………………………………………………………………………………..
65. They will hold the meeting before May Day.
 The meeting …………………………………………………………………………………….
66. People spend a lot of money on advertising every day.
 A lot of money …………………………………………………………………………………..
67. My mother buys a lot of things at this market.
 A lot of things ……………………………………………………………………………………
68. They will build a new station here.
 A new station …………………………………………………………………………………….
69. Mai wrote a note on the board.
 A note ……………………………………………………………………………………………
70. Blair invented a color television in 1928.
 A color television ……………………………………………………………………………..
71. He started to learn English three years ago.
 He has ……………………………………………………………………………………………
72. They started teaching in this school in 2004.
 They have ……………………………………………………………………………………….
73. They have bought this house for then years.
 This house ……………………………………………………………………………………….
74. Columbus discovered America in the 15th century.
 America …………………………………………………………………………………………
75. The last time she went out with him was two years ago.
 She hasn’t ……………………………………………………………………………………….
76. They repaired this road in 2002.
This road …………………………………………………………………………………………
77. The last time I played tennis was in 1990.
 I haven’t …………………………………………………………………………………………
78. We last read that novel three years ago.
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 We haven’t ………………………………………………………………………………………
79. I last saw her three years ago.
 I haven’t …………………………………………………………………………………………
80. She started to give up smoking last year.
 She has ………………………………………………………………………………………….
81. They teach English in every school.
 English ………………………………………………………………………………………….
82. Ba invited Liz to the rice-cooking festival.
 Liz ………………………………………………………………………………………………
83. The last time I played tennis was in 1990.
 I haven’t ………………………………………………………………………………………...
84. He started to learn English three years ago.
 He has …………………………………………………………………………………………...
85. They have bought this house for ten years.
 This house …………………………………………………………………………………….
86. They started teaching in this school in 2004.
 They have ……………………………………………………………………………………….
87. Ba invited Liz to the rice-cooking festival.
 Liz ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
88. They have bought this bike for two years.
 This bike …………………………………………………………………………………………
89. Columbus discovered America in the 15thcentury.
 America ………………………………………………………………………………………….
90. He climbed the tree because he wanted to get a better view.
 He climbed the tree so as ………………………………………………………………………...
91. Would you mind filling in this form?
 Could you ………………………………………………………………………………………...
92. Traveling around Viet Nam is very interesting.
 It is ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
93. He got up early this morning. He wanted to get to the meeting on time.
 He got up early this morning in order ……………………………………………………………
94. He can finish this work on time.
 This work ………………………………………………………………………………………
95. We do a lot of homework every night.
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 A lot of homework ……………………………………………………………………………..

96. People throw away billions of cans every year.
 Billions of cans ……………………………………………………………………………..
97. Shall I carry your luggage?
 Would you mind ……………………………………………………………………………..
98. She hasn’t written a letter to her family since August.
 The last time ……………………………………………………………………………..
99. Lucy bought that house in 2006.
 Lucy has ……………………………………………………………………………..
100. Shall I wait for you outside your room?
 Would you mind ……………………………………………………………………………..
101. It’s difficult to follow your directions.
 Following ……………………………………………………………………………..
102. The last time I wrote to my friend was in May.
 I haven’t ……………………………………………………………………………..
103. Mai has just bought many pens in the bookstore.
 Many ……………………………………………………………………………..
104. May I turn on the television?
 Would you mind ……………………………………………………………………………..
105. Tom began to collect stamps in 2004.
 Tom has …………………………………………………………………………..……………..
106. The fans are very eager to welcome the players home from China.
 The fans are looking ……………………………………………………………………………..
107. They completed Sydney Opera House in 1973.
 Sydney Opera House ……………………………………………………………………………..
108. In Finland, I saw a race in which the men had to carry their wives when racing.
 In Finland, I saw a ……………………………………………………………………………..
109. That international school often holds contests in which students sing English songs.
 That international school often holds …………………………………………………………..

REARRANGE

1. make them / into paper / recycle old clothes and / We can / or shopping bags / . /
 We can ……………………………………………………………………………..
2. food for / use dung for / fertilizing their fields / their animals and they / Farmers grow / . /
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 Farmers grow ……………………………………………………………………………..

3. to run as fast / Uyen tried / her classroom on time / as she could / to get to /. /
 Uyen tried ……………………………………………………………………………..
4. so she wants / to see as much of / the country as possible / Mary loves Vietnam / to travel by train / . /
 Mary loves Vietnam ……………………………………………………………………………..
5. the class / it into new glassware / before they make / they melt / In the factory, /. /
 In the factory, ……………………………………………………………………………..
6. you to / Minh, I’d like / and my brothers / Jack and Tim / meet my parents / . /
 Minh, I’d like ……………………………………………………………………………..