Bài thi môn: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 8

Thời gian làm bài 120 phút (bao gồm cả phần nghe)
Điểm Họ tên, chữ ký giám khảo Số phách
Bằng số: ………………………… Giám khảo 1: ………………………..
Bằng chữ: ………………………. Giám khảo 2: ………………………..

SECTION A: VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR

Question 1 : Choose the correct answer from A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences.
Write it in ‘Your answers’ part. (10 points)
1. There is _________ food left but not enough for everyone.
A. little B. a little C. few D. a few
2. He worked hard __________he could pass the final exam.
A. so that B. in order to C. so as to D. as result
3. Let‟s paint the house __________ . It will be much cheaper.
A. themselves B. ourselves C. myself D. yourself
4.Choose a correct reply of the following expression: “Do you want this one or that one?”
A- I‟ll say it again for you. B- Yes? Can I help you?
C- Never mind. It doesn‟t matter. D- I don‟t mind. You choose.
5. She gave me a __________ belt for my birthday.
A. wonderful blue leather B. leather blue wonderful
C. blue leather wonderful D. leather wonderful blue
6. David can speak English _________because he practices speaking it every day
A. very good B. very hard C. very well D. very badly
7. When I lived in the city, I often went to work late because of..............in rush hours.
A. noise B. pollution C. traffic jam D. people
8. After a terrible row, they __________ completely.
A. went out B. fell out C. got out D. looked for
9. He gave me brief ______of his plans.
A. border B. surface C. outline D. frame
10. _________,Jane is the more fashionable and modern
A. in two people B. of two people C. of the two people D. of all people
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Question 2 : There are 10 mistakes in this passage. Find and correct it. (20 points)
In 1783, two French brothers built the first balloon to take people into the air. One
hundred and twenty years lately, in 1903, the Wright brothers built the first plane with an
engine and flied in it . This was in the United States. Then, in 1918, the US Post Office begun
the first airmail service. Aeroplanes changed a lot in the next thirty year. Then, in the 1950s,
aeroplanes became many faster because they had jet engines. In 1976, Concorde was building
in the UK and France. It is the faster passenger plane in the world and it can flying at 2500
kilometers an hour, so the journey in London to New York is only four hours. Today millions
of people travel on aeroplanes, and it is difficult to think of a world without them.
Your answer:
Mistake Correction Mistake Correction
1 6
2 7
3 8
4 9
5 10

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 SECTION B: READING
Question 1 . Read the passage and circle the best option to complete each sentence below.
(10 points)
Television presenter Helen Skelton has completed various dangerous challenges for charity,
including a desert marathon run and a journey down the Amazon river in a tiny boat. For her latest
challenge, Helen walked on a high wire, a long thin piece of metal, 66 metres above the ground,
between the two towers of an empty power station. There was no safety net, only a belt around her
waist attached to another wire above. To help her keep her balance and not to fall, she carried a long
stick, weighing eight kilograms.
Helen took her lessons from an expert high-wire waker. Although she already had a few circus
skills, she quickly discovered that high-wire walking was completely different. „ The training was a
shock, said Helen. „I didn‟t realise how strong I‟d need to be. Every day started at 8 am with a run up a
steep hill; then came an hour of exercises, with another hour of them after my day practising on the
wire. I also had to learn how to fall onto the wire so that if I slipped I could carry on. Every time I fell
on the wire it hurt badly. But it was essential to keep a possitive attitude: if I was nervous and started
shaking, so wold the wire!‟
The day of the actual challenge was windy and Helen controlled herself by taking deep breaths
as she moved step by step along the wire. The 150-metre walk took 15 minutes. „ That was the scariest
thi I‟ve done,‟ she admitted afterwards. „I‟m glad it‟s over!‟
The experience has not prevented Helen, however, from planning her next charity project: to
reach the South Pole by ski, kite and bike.
1. What is the writer doing in this text?
A. introducing a new television presenter C. describing a woman‟s achievement
B. getting support for a charity project D. recommending a television programme
2. Helen knew she would be safe if she fell because
A. she had a net that could catch her. C. she was wearing a special equipment.
B. she had a stick to support herself with. D. she was quite close to the ground.
3. During her training, Helen was surprised to find that
A. staying on the wire was so difficult C. it was so important to be confident.
B. she had to work so hard at her fitness. D. her circus skills were so useful
4. When Helen performed her work on the high wire
A. she was sorry to get to the end. C. it took less time than expected
B. the weather conditions were perfect. D. she managed to keep herself calm.
5. What might Helen say about the walk?
A. The view from the high wire was fantastic B. I must admit I was a little bit frightened, but it
– I loved every minute of it. I can‟t wait to wasn‟t nearly as bad as going down the Amazon on
have another go. my own.
C. That was the longest quarter of an hour of D. The training could be painful at times but at least
my life. I couldn‟t breathe at all when I first I‟m in really good condition now, ready for my next
stepped onto the wire. challenge.
Your Answers:
1. 2 3 4 5

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Question 2. Fill in each numbered space with a suitable word. (20 points)
During the teenage years, many young people can at (1)…………be difficult to talk to. They
often seem to dislike (2)…………questioned. They may seem unwilling to talk about their work at
school. This is a normal development at this (3)……….. Though it can be very hard for parents to
(4)…….., it is part of becoming independent of teenagers trying to be adults while they are
(5)……..growing up. Young people are usually unwilling to talk if they believe that questions are
trying to check up on them.
Parents should do their (6)………to talk to their son and daughter (7)……school, work and
future plans but should not push them to talk if they don‟t (8)……..to. Parents should also watch for
danger signs. Some young people in trying to be (9)……….may experience with sex, drugs, alcohol or
smoking. Parents need to watch for any signs of unusual behavior which may be connected
(10)………these and help if necessary.

Your Answers:
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10

Question 3: Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. Each question,
mark the correct letter A, B. C or D on your answer (20 points)
Life in the city is (1)................. of activities. Early in the morning, hundreds of people rush
out of their homes in the manner ants do when their nest is broken. Soon, the streets are full of
(2).................. Shops (3).....................offices open, students flock to their schools and the day‟s
work (4)............................ The city is now full of noise. Hundreds (5)........................... sight-
seers and tourists visit many places of (6)........................in the city while businessmen from
various parts of the world arrive to transact business.
With the coming (7)............................night, another kind of activity begins. The streets are
now full of colorful (8)......................... The air is cooler and life becomes more
(9)........................ People now seek entertainment. Many go to the cinemas, parks and clubs.
Some visit friends and relatives and some (10)..................................their time reading books or
watching TV.

1. A. lot B. much C. full D. many

2. A. traffic B. bikes C. students D. police
3. A. so B. and C. because D. but
4. A. begin B. begins C. end D. ends
5. A.  B. for C. of D. to
6. A. interest B. interests C. interesting D. interested
7. A. about B. to C. at D. of
8. A. traffic B. lights C. pictures D. shows
9. A. leisurely B. leisure C. busy D. busily
10. A. spend B. take C. give D. have

Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

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Question 4: The people below want to book a hotel in a European city. Read the descriptions of
six hotels in the city and decide which hotel would be the most suitable for the following people.
(20 points)
1. Peter and Mary want to celebrate their anniversary in a stylish hotel with good service. They plan
to eat out, see a show and go sightseeing, without using public transport.
2. David wants to do some exercise at his hotel before attending a conference in the city centre.
Afterwards he plans to walk back, have a meal in his room and relax for the evening.
3. Alex and Sarah want a room in a traditional hotel with suitable facilities for their two children.
They want to eat well before going sightseeing and want help with ideas for what to do.
4. Steve wants to stay overnight in a central hotel where he can experience the typical atmosphere of
the city. He would like a light breakfast before leaving by public transport for his early morning flight.
5. Holly and Lucia are travelling round Europe and want to stay somewhere cheap and with nightlife
nearby. They hope to make friends with other young travellers like themselves.

A. Royal B. Mars
It‟s easy to miss this central hotel hidden away Hotel Mars is located on one of the main
in a side street. Full of character, it is popular streets, a short walk from tourist attractions,
with families and business travellers but don‟t theatres and restaurants. The luxury rooms are
expect luxury service. Unlimited coffee, but beautifully decorated and furnished with
nothing more, is available in the morning, but antiques. An excellent breakfast is served by
there are food stores a short walk away. waiters in the top-floor restaurant, which also
offers spectacular evening views over the city.

C. Haussman D. Windmill
The wonderful city museum is right next door This medium-priced hotel surrounded by
to this friendly 19th century hotel. The old- artists‟ studios, lively bars and interesting food
fashioned furniture and attractive iron balconies shops is right in the middle of the city. The
all add to the homely atmosphere. The hotel underground station outside will take you
games room will keep all ages entertained, and anywhere, including the airport within minutes.
there‟s plenty on offer at the self-service Help yourself to breakfast from 8 am
breakfast. Staff are always happy to supply downstairs, or coffee and rolls can be brought
information about what‟s on. to your room before that.

E. Hi-Tech F. Archway
All costs are kept low here. Guests book on the This 19th century hotel is in a busy area with
internet, then check in and buy everything they plenty of restaurants. It was modernised two
need from machines. Breakfast comes in years ago and now has a fitness centre. Rooms
airline-style boxes. You sleep in a tiny cabin for are very comfortable with widescreen TV.
one and roll up your bed during the day. A fun There is no restaurant, but you can order decent
choice for backpackers, who get together in the hot food via reception from the takeaway next
lively club next door. door.
Your Answers:
1. 2 3 4 5
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 SECTION C: WRITING
Question 1 ( 10 points): Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one,
using the given word. Do not change the given word.
1. “What is the height of the building”? I asked him. HIGH
 I asked him______________________________________________________________
2. We didn‟t enjoy our picnic because of the heavy rain. PREVENTED
 The heavy rain ___________________________________________________________
3. Keeping the environment clean is very important. KEEP
 It _____________________________________________________________________
4. It‟s three years since I last saw her. FOR
 I ______________________________________________________________________
5. She studied biology because she wanted to be a nurse. VIEW
 She studied biology_______________________________________________________
Question 2 ( 20 points): : Imagine you are Nam and You are going to the cinema this afternoon,
and you’d like to invite your Canadian friend- Dary. Write a letter (80- 100 words )to leave for Dary.
In your letter you should:

• invite Dary to the cinema

• tell Dary about the film you plan to see
• suggest a time to meet.

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Question 3: (20 points) Choose ONE of the following options:
Option 1: Your English teacher has asked you to write a story (200-250 words) for your school
story writing competition. Your story can either BEGIN with the following sentence:
As my friend and I arrived at school yesterday morning, we saw something incredible!

Option 2: Many teachers assign homework to students everyday. Do you think daily homework is
necessary for students?
In about 250 words, write an essay to express your opinion. Use specific reasons and details to support
your opinion.

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