SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO BÌNH DƯƠNG KIỂM TRA CUỐI HỌC KỲ I

NĂM HỌC 2023 -2024

ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Môn: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 8 - ĐẠI TRÀ
I. LISTENING (1.5 points)
Part 1: Listen and decide which statement is True or False. You will listen twice. (0.75p)
Statements True False
Question 1: Lina is interested in the music club and the drama club.
Question 2: Lina prefers the music club to the drama club.
Question 3: The music club and the drama club meet on different days.
Question 4: Max thinks the music club is not beginner-friendly.
Question 5: Ms. Lee has a lot of experience in teaching music.
Part 2: Listen and circle the correct answer. You will listen twice. (0.75p)
Question 6: What are the sources of the author's stress?
A. Only schoolwork B. Only parents C. Only peers D. School, parents, and peers
Question 7: What helps the author avoid feeling exhausted after finishing assignments?
A. Breaking down schoolwork into manageable tasks B. Taking long breaks
C. Ignoring schoolwork D. Delaying schoolwork
Question 8: The author also manages stress by _______.
A. Ignoring schoolwork B. Tuning out their parents' complaints
C. Looking for advice from friends D. All of the above
Question 9: The author also looks for advice from _______.
A. friends who are not successful in school. B. parents who are not supportive
C. friends who are high-achieving students. D. teachers who are not helpful
Question 10: What is the author determined to do?
A. Give up on schoolwork B. Not strive for success
C. Work hard and achieve goals D. Ignore advice from friends
II. LANGUAGE (3 points)
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
Question 11: A. pressure B. ensure C. picture D. leisure
Choose a word with a different stress pattern from the others.
Question 12: A. refuse B. attend C. improve D. harvest
Question 13: He did the test very _____________.
A. clear B. well C. bad D. good
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in the following sentence.
Question 14: She can’t concentrate on the lesson.
A. browse B. communicate C. discuss D. focus
Question 15: _____________ pictures at break time is Lan’s hobby.
A. To draw B. Draw C. Drawing D. Draws
Question 16: Nam adores ________ the drum.
A. plays B. to play C. playing D. play
Question 17: ________ ethnic group has a larger population, the Tay or the Ede?
A. Why B. When C. Which D. Who
Question 18: Alaska is known for dogsled, the unusual method of ________.
A. transport B. experience C. habit D. trade
Question 19: Some teenagers prefer doing leisure ________ with their parents.
A. time B. cakes C. activities D. models
Question 20: Organising the festivals is one way for us to ________ our traditions.
A. maintain B. chase C. catch D. break
Question 21: Please keep silent; ________ the baby will wake up.
A. therefore B. otherwise C. so D. and
Question 22: ________ Smiths went to there by ________ air.
A. The / a B. The / ϕ C. The / the D. The / an
Choose the underlined word that needs correction.
Question 23: If more people travel by bicycle, there is less air pollution.
A. pollution B. travel C. is D. If
Choose the most suitable answer to complete the conversation below.
Question 24: Minh: “Would you like to go for a walk?” Nam: “_______”
A. Yes, I do. B. Yes, please. C. No, I don’t. D. I’d love to. Thanks.
Question 25: Hoa: “What a beautiful dress you have, Nga!” - Nga: “_______”
A. I am. B. I’m glad you like it, Hoa. C. No, thanks. D. You’re welcome.
III. READING (2 points)
Part 1: Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank. (1 point)
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 Vietnam is famous (26) ________its countryside and traditional village life. In a Vietnamese village, people live
closer to (27) _________ and they are more self-sufficient. They grow vegetables and raise animals. There are
also many rice fields where farmers work hard to produce the country’s staple food.
In the village, people are more connected to their (28) __________ . They often help each other with
farming, building homes, and cooking. There are also many festivals throughout the year where people come together
to celebrate and share food.
Despite many (29) __________ of village life, there are also some challenges. Access to healthcare and
education can be limited. Many young people also leave the village to find work in the city, which can lead to a
decline in the population.
Overall, life in a Vietnamese village is simple and traditional but has challenges. However, manypeople
continue to cherish and (30) __________ this way of life.
Question 26: A. for B. to C. of D. in
Question 27: A. naturally B. nature C. naturalness D. natural
Question 28: A. crop B. orchard C. community D. field
Question 29: A. disadvantage B. benefits C. drawback D. advantage
Question 30: A. preserve B. produce C. provide D. practice
Part 2: Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to the questions from 31 to 35. (1p)
Worshipping “Ong Cong, Ong Tao” (Land Genie and Kitchen Gods) is a custom that marks the end of the old year
and the start of a new one. According to the legend, “Ong Cong” controls the land, and “Ong Tao” oversees the
kitchen of a family. They record the family’s activities in a year and report them to the God of Heaven on the 23rd day
of the 12th lunar month using golden carps as their transport. People offer different things to the gods depending on
their region and condition. Usually, they include lamps, incense, votive papers, flowers, fruits, and traditional dishes.
They also give paper clothes and golden carps to the gods. After the ritual, they release tire carps into water or bum
the paper ones. The ceremony is held from noon on the 22nd day to the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month. People
believe that the gods will leave after midday and cannot receive offerings later. People preserve and pass on their
cultural values by worshipping the Land Genie and Kitchen Gods.
Question 31: It is a custom that Vietnamese worship “Ong Cong, Ong Tao” (Land Genie and Kitchen Gods)
A. True B. False
Question 32: Golden carps are the “vehicle” for “Ong Cong, Ong Tao” to return to Heaven.
A. False B. True
Question 33: Rituals and offerings are .
A. the same throughout the country. B. not the same throughout the country.
C. not different throughout the country. D. similar throughout the country.
Question 34: The word “release” in the 7th line is closest in meaning to .
A. capture B. let go C. hold D. imprison
Question 35: Why do Vietnamese worship “Ong Cong, Ong Tao”?
A. to release the carps into water or bum the paper clothes
B. to record the family’s activities and report them to the God of Heaven
C. to give paper clothes and golden carps to the gods
D. to preserve and pass on their cultural values
III. WRITING (2 points)
Part 1: (1 point) Mark the answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
original sentence.
Question 36: Lan is interested in making origami in her free time.
A. Lan fancy making origami in her free time. B. Lan fancies in making origami in her free time.
C. Lan fancies making origami in her free time. D. Lan fancies to make origami in her free time.
Question 37: A snail is slower than a crab.
A. A snail moves more slowly than a crab. B. A snail move more slowly than a crab.
C. A snail moves more slowly a crab. D. A snail moves slowly than a crab.
Question 38: He tried to finish his homework although he felt tired.
A. He felt tired however, he tried to finish his homework. B. He felt tired however he tried to finish his homework.
C. He felt tired. However, he tried to finish his homework. D. He felt tired. However he tried to finish his homework.
Mark the answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is the best question to the sentence below.
Question 39:1 attended the Hoa Ban Festival in Dien Bien last year.
A. What did you attend the Hoa Ban Festival in Dien Bien? B. When did you attend the Hoa Ban Festival in Dien Bien?
C. When do you attend the Hoa Ban Festival in Dien Bien? D. Why do you attend the Hoa Ban Festival in Dien Bien?
Mark the answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines the pair of sentences below.
Question 40: You don’t hurry up. You will be late.
A. Unless you don’t hurry up, you will be late. B. If you doesn’t hurry up, you will be late.
C. If you hurry up, you will be late. D. Unless you hurry up, you will be late.
Part 2: (1 point)
Write a paragraph (80-100 words) about what you like OR dislike about life in the countryside.
THE END.
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 SỞ GD&ĐT BÌNH DƯƠNG HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM – 4 MÃ ĐỀ
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MÔN TIẾNG ANH 8 - ĐẠI TRÀ
(Đáp án có 02 trang)
KIỂM TRA CUỐI KỲ I
NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024

I. LISTENING (1.5 points)

Part 1: 0,15 x 5 = 0.75p

1. T 2. T 3. T 4. F 5. F

Part 2: 0,15 x 5 = 0.75p

6. D 7. A 8. C 9. C 10. C

II. LANGUAGE FOCUS: 0.2 x 15= 3ps

11. B 12. D 13. B 14. D 15. C 16. C 17. C 18. A 19. C 20. A 21. B 22. B
23. C 24. D 25. B

III. READING (2 points)

Part 1: 0,2 x 5 = 1p
26. A 27. B 28. C 29. B 30. A
Part 2: 0,2 x 5= 1p
31. A 32. B 33. B 34. B 35. D
IV. WRITING (2 points)
Part 1: 0,2 x 5 = 1p
36. C 37. A 38. C 39. B 40. D
Part 2: 1 point
Write a paragraph (80-100 words) about what you like OR dislike about life in the countryside.

- Task achievement and content: 0,4p

- Coherence and cohesion: 0.2p
- Variety of lexical and accuracy of grammar: 0.4p
- Every 2 spelling or 2 grammar mistakes: - 0.1p

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