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1 PHÒNG GD&ĐT TRƯỜNG TH &THCS ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 05 trang) ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA KỲ 2 - NĂM HỌC: 2024- 2025 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 8 Thời gian: 60 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề) I. LISTENING: Listen to the conversation and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. (You will hear the recording TWICE.) (1.0 point) Question 1. Sarah's boss wants a new ………………… A. manager B. shop assistant C. worker D. secretary Question 2. ……………… usually starts work at 9.00 A. Jane B. Tom C. Sarah D. John Question 3. Sarah has lunch ………………………….. A. in a café B. in a park C. at home D. in a hotel Question 4. In the new job, Jane can have …………… A. 2 weeks’ holiday B. 3 weeks’ holiday C. 4 weeks’ holiday D. 5 weeks’ holiday Listen to the conversation and state whether the statements below are true (T) or false (F). (You will hear the recording TWICE.) (1.0 point) STATEMENTS T F Question 1. Ask questions clearly and concisely. Question 2. Don’t talk about your personal problems. Question 3. Enthusiasm is not so important as your appearance . Question 4. Treat well a respect all the staff you meet. II. PRONUNCIATION Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. (0.5 point) Question 1. A. bargain B. market C. large D. range Question 2. A. risk B. wildlife C. title D.time Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions. (0.5 point) Question 1. A. comfortable B. domestic C. religious D. historic Question 2. A. relation B. obesity C. conference D. decision III. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. (1.75 points) Question 1. I have to go now. My art lesson__________ at one o’clock. A.starts B. start C. started D. to start Question 2. ______the environment must be the job of every one in the community. A. Caring B. Keeping C. Protecting D. Making
2 Question 3.We should__________ the consumption of single-use products like plastic bottles and bags. A.rise B.reduce C.encourage D. throw Question 4. _________you playing football at 5 o’clock yesteday afternoon? A.Did B.Are C.Were D. Do Question 5.As soon as it __________raining,we will leave. A.stops B.stop C. stopped D.had stopped Question 6. We can not prevent natural disasters, but we can______some of them A.destroy B. predict C. damage D. warn Question 7. Anna is______. She spends too much money shopping . A.online B. browsing C. bargain D. shopaholic Read the following English Learning Center Advertisement and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 3. (0.75 point) **English Learning Center Advertisement:** Improve your English with us! At Pacific Lanaguage Center, we offer fun and interactive (1) ________ for all ages taught by experienced teachers in a friendly environment. Whether you're a beginner (2) ______ advanced learner, our programs cater to your needs and help you achieve your goals quickly and effectively. Join us today and start speaking English (3) ______! Question 1. A. classes B. classrooms C. schools D. centers Question 2. A. and B. or C. but D. so Question 3. A. A. confident B. confidence C. confidently D. unconfident IV. READING: Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5. (1.25 points) Most British people go abroad on holiday, to visit family or on short business trips. People are (1) _____ to find how to get urgent treatment before leaving the UK. They have to get a form which explains what they will do if they fall ill or (2 ) _____ an accident, and what arrangements exist in this country for medical treatment. The regulations are fairly simple but (3) _____ people don’t have this information; they may find that private medical care extremely expensive. It is not unusual for people to discover that they do not have (4) _____ money with them to (5) _____ the total costs and in such circumstances an already difficult situation becomes even more complicated. Question 1. A. advised B. suggested C. said D. thought Question 2 A. take B. happen C. have D. make Question 3 A. so B. whether C. as D. because Question 4 A. enough B. little C. few D. too Question 5 A. give B. pay C. spend D. get Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 1 to 5. (1.25 points) Two of the most dangerous storms which affect America are hurricanes and tornadoes. They are very much feared by anyone who may live in the path of their destruction. Every year homes are destroyed by their fury and often lives are lost. Most people who live near the coast are forced to evacuate their homes and to move to safer areas until the storm passes. Floods are caused along the coasts by both the heavy rain and a storm tide that is considerably above
3 normal water level. The high winds, coastal flooding and heavy rains associated with a hurricane cause enormous damage. Hurricanes usually develop between July and October. Once they hit the land, they carry tremendous power with driving rain and wind. Tornadoes are violent low-pressured storms. These storms occur most often during the summer months and are noticeable by their strong wind and lack of rain. The sky turns black as dust is sucked up into the air. Tornadoes are capable of lifting quite heavy objects from the ground. They can pick up trees and cars right into the air and even uplift heavier objects such as homes and railway cars. Both hurricanes and tornadoes cause millions of dollars worth of damage to life and property every year. Today they can be predicted more easily than in the past, but they cannot be stopped or ignored. Question 1. What are two of the most dangerous storms which affect America?  A. Thunderstorms and hurricanes.                  B. Typhoons and thunderstorms.  C. Hurricanes and tornadoes.                  D. Hurricanes and typhoons. Question 2. At which part of the year do hurricanes usually develop?  A. July and August only.                          B. Between July and October.  C. From the seventh to the ninth month.          D. All the year round. Question 3. What is the major similarity of both a hurricane and a tornado?  A. They cover only a small area.                  B. They have either wind or speed.  C. They are not accompanied by rain.          D. They can cause great damage. Question 4. Which of the following is true of tornadoes and hurricanes?  A. They cannot be predicted with accuracy.  B. They are easier to control today than in the past.  C. Tornadoes are more dangerous than hurricanes.  D. They can be predicted today with greater accuracy. Question 5. Which of the following was not mentioned in the article?  A. The damage caused by hurricanes and tornadoes.  B. The tremendous power of these storms.  C. The number of people killed each year by these storms.  D. The time of year when they are most likely to strike. V. WRTING Choose the letter A, B, or C on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions. (0.5 point) Question 1: She does not sleep late on weekend days. A. She sleeps late on weekends. B. She never sleeps late on weekends. C. She usually sleeps very late on weekends. D. She only sleeps late on weekends. Question 2: She ran away as soon as she received a call from her mother. A. After receiving a call from her mother, she ran away. B. After receive a call from her mother, she ran away. C. After she ran away, she received a call from her mother. D. After running away, she received a call from her mother.
4 Write a paragraph (about 80-100 words) about natural disaster that often happen in Viet nam, use suggested ideas: (1.5 pt) + What is the natural disaster? + How often does it happen? + When does it often happen? + What should we do before and after it happens? -------- THE END -------