PRACTICE TEST – MIDTERM I – GRADE 8

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined
part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. venture B. future C. mature D. culture
Question 2. A. truth B. June C. cushion D. conclusion

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from
the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following question.
Question 3. A. adore B. enjoy C. prefer D. listen
Question 4. A. opportunity B. inconvenient C. facility D. optimistic

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions.
Question 5. The sky is __________ here in the countryside because there are no buildings to
block the view.
A. tidy B. close C. dense D. vast
Question 6. Viet plays the guitar __________ than Phong does.
A. more goodly B. more well C. better D. gooder
Question 7. Spend too much time __________ computer can cause obesity.
A. use B. using C. to use D. used
Question 8. She can sing well; ______ she can’t dance.
A. and B. however C. but D. therefore
Question 9. Mai: “Can you introduce a social medium that helps me upload my project
video?” – Minh: “__________”
A. I would choose TikTok. B. TikTok isn’t my cup of tea.
C. Using TikTok is easy. D. Why use TikTok.
Question 10. Quang’s parents are thinking of banning him __________ using computers.
A. for B. on C. from D. of
Question 11. It is very easy for children to get __________ on the Ipads, Iphones and other
technological stuff.
A. familiar B. close C. hooked D. addicted
Question 12. I can’t live without coffee. I’m so __________ to it.
A. addict B. addictive C. addicted D. add

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct option the best fits each of the numbered blanks from 13 to 16.

STAYING HEALTHY WHILE TRAVELING

1. Stay (13) __________ your hotel room if you feel unwell.
2. Always drink (14) __________ bottled water to avoid getting sick.
3. (15) __________ to your body’s needs, and get enough rest during your trip.
4. If you require medical assistance, (16) __________ a doctor immediately.

Question 13. A. into B. over C. in D. within

Question 14. A. x (no article) B. a C. an D. the
Question 15. A. Look B. Watch C. Refer D. Listen

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Question 16. A. contacted B. contacting C. contact D. contacts

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions from 17 to 18.
Question 17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a
logical text.
Leisure activities are very important to people. There are a lot of activities they can do
in their free time. In many parts of the world, watching television is the number one leisure
activity. __________.
a. People usually feel happy and relaxed when doing their leisure activities.
b. Leisure brings different rewards to different people.
c. Other popular choices include talking with friends, eating out, playing sports, travelling,
and playing electronic games.
A. a – c – b B. c – b – a C. a – b – c D. b – a – c
Question 18. Choose the sentence that can end the text (in Question 17) most
appropriately.
A. They can also feel a sense of adventure and pride in their hobbies.
B. They are excited about their new hobbies.
C. Hobbies makes people uninterested.
D. Every one has one hobby during their lives.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best
fits each of the numbered blanks from 19 to 24.
There are a lot of pastimes that young people like, and one of (19) __________ is
mountain climbing. It is an active leisure activity that people can do either indoors or
outdoors. If you go climbing outdoors, it is a great way to (20) __________ your strength and
enjoy the nature at the same time. You can even set up your own climbing wall in your
backyard or (21) __________ your home. This way you don't have to go out and still can (22)
__________ fit and enjoy the activity.
So how can you start mountain climbing? Many people take a class to learn how to
climb and use their equipment (23) __________ Others join climbing clubs to make new
friends with the same interest and go climbing together. If you are an active person and like
outdoor activities, (24) __________ don't you try this activity?
Question 19. A. them B. they C. theirs D. their
Question 20. A. decrease B. reduce C. increase D. raise
Question 21. A. indoor B. inside C. within D. among
Question 22. A. keep B. stay C. go D. give
Question 23. A. effective B. effect C. effectively D. effectiveness
Question 24. A. what B. why C. how D. when

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest
in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 25. School exams cause a lot of pressure on students, so we should limit the number
of exams.
A. Because school exams cause a lot of pressure on students, so we should limit the number
of exams.

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B. Although school exams cause a lot of pressure on students, we should limit the number of
exams.
C. School exams cause a lot of pressure on students; therefore, we should limit the number of
exams.
D. We should limit the number of exams because of school exams cause a lot of pressure on
students
Question 26. My grandmother used to do the farm work better than she does now.
A. Now my grandmother doesn’t do the farm work as well as she used to.
B. Now my grandmother does the farm work more worse than she used to.
C. Now my grandmother doesn’t do the farm work as good as she used to.
D. Now my grandmother do the farm work worse than she used to.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made
from the given cues in each of the following questions.
Question 27. Mary/ crazy/ do puzzles/ because/ she/ think/ it/ good/ her brain.
A. Mary crazies about doing puzzles because she thinks it is good for her brain.
B. Mary is crazy about doing puzzles because she thinks it is good at her brain.
C. Mary is crazy about doing puzzles because she thinks it is good for her brain.
D. Mary is crazy of doing puzzles because she thinks it is good at her brain.
Question 28. she/ sing/ beautiful/ than/ any bird/ the forest.
A. She sang more beautiful than any bird in the forest.
B. She sang more beautifully than any bird in the forest.
C. She sang as beautifully than any bird in the forest.
D. She sang the most beautifully than any bird in the forest.

Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 29. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer for the question.
A. You cannot use glasses in the car.
B. You should stop driving if you want to drink water.
C. You are not allowed to drink alcohol before and while driving.
D. You mustn’t drink anything while you are driving.

Question 30. Which of the following statements is true?

A. The English course is for advanced learners.
B. The English course does not provide a certificate.
C. The English course is taught by experienced teachers.
D. The English course starts on 1st September.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 36.
Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about.
However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages.

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 There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace
and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less
traffic, so it is safer for young children.
However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First,
because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment
is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops
and services means that it is hard to find jobs.
In short, it can be seen the country is more suitable for some people than others. On
the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast,
young people who have a career are better provided in the city.
Question 31. According to the passage, living in the country has __________.
A. only good points B. only bad points
C. both good and bad points D. no disadvantages
Question 32. How many advantages does living in the country have?
A. two B. three C. four D. no
Question 33. Living in the country is safer for young children because __________.
A. there is less traffic B. there are few shops
C. there are fewer people D. there are few services
Question 34. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city.
B. It's hard to find entertainment in the country.
C. There are fewer shops and services in the country.
D. The country is only suitable for retired people.
Question 35. Having few friends is __________.
A. one of drawbacks to life in the country
B. the only disadvantage to living in the countryside
C. one of drawbacks to life outside the city
D. one of advantages to life outside the city
Question 36. The word quiteness in the second paragraph is OPPOSITE meaning to
__________.
A. tiredness B. noise C. business D. noisy

Four phrases/ sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark
the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each
of the numbered blanks from 37 to 40.
City life has (37) __________ and so does country life; however, there seems to be an
increased interest in the country, especially among young families. If you are thinking about
moving to the country as well but are not sure if it is a good idea, it may help to look at the
benefits of country life. In the country, you are woken up by the singing of the birds rather by
the noise from the traffic. Homes in the countryside are surrounded (38) __________. Due to
virtual absence of cars and factories, you will not be breathing any potentially toxic fumes in
the country. Clean air is (39) __________. In the country, everyone knows everyone and
people actually say ‘hello’. Communities in the country are much smaller but (40)
__________. People in the country are really friendlier and are prepared to help without
asking anything in return.
A. they are more connected and open
B. its advantages and disadvantages

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C. one of the main advantages of country life over city dwelling
D. by nature which has a shooting effect on both the mind and the body
Question 37: _____ Question 38: _____ Question 39: _____ Question 40: _____