Đề kiểm tra Giữa học kì 1 Tiếng Anh 8 (Global Success) - Đề 59 câu có đáp án

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ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ I

NĂM HỌC 2026 – 2027

Môn: Tiếng Anh – Lớp 8

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)

PART I. PHONETICS

Mark 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.

Câu 1.

A. wood

B. moon

C. soon

D. loose

Câu 2.

A. choice

B. noisy

C. coin

D. choir

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Câu 3.

A. notice

B. surface

C. contact

D. effect

Câu 4.

A. stressful

B. success

C. pressure

D. leader

PART II. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Câu 5. Daisy is ______ social media. She spends hours scrolling on Facebook and TikTok every day.

A. tired of

B. bored with

C. addicted to

D. curious about

Câu 6. Our cousins detest ______ indoor games and ______ comic books.

A. playing / read

B. playing / reading

C. to play / to read

D. play / read

Câu 7. I am feeling stressed because I have too much ______ to finish before the exam next week.

A. schoolwork

B. bullying

C. pressure

D. interest

Câu 8. My uncle usually hires extra local workers to help him at harvest ______.

A. time

B. point

C. period

D. season

Câu 9. Many teenage girls worry about their appearance, ______ they often look at themselves in the mirror.

A. but

B. so

C. or

D. for

Câu 10. A lot of young modern families in Viet Nam prefer ______ time doing outdoor activities together.

A. spending

B. spend

C. spent

D. to spending

Câu 11. The small village road is crowded and narrow. Couldn't you drive a bit ______?

A. careful

B. more careful

C. less carefully

D. more carefully

Câu 12. Life in the city seems to move ______ than in the peaceful countryside.

A. faster

B. more fast

C. fastly

D. more faster

Câu 13. How often do you ______ notifications on your school forum? - Once a day.

A. upload

B. browse

C. connect

D. check

Câu 14. From the top of the hill, we could see vast green rice fields ______ to the horizon.

A. running

B. expanding

C. enlarging

D. stretching

Câu 15. I think life in a remote village is quite ______ because people live far away from modern shops and medical centres.

A. unhealthy

B. inconvenient

C. comfortable

D. peaceful

Câu 16. Teenagers need encouragement from parents, ______ not all parents understand and listen to their problems.

A. for

B. and

C. but

D. so

Câu 17. Social media networks help teens connect with peers; ______, they can also make teenagers feel isolated.

A. however

B. therefore

C. otherwise

D. although

Câu 18. In the autumn, he often helps his grandfather pick ripe apples in the ______.

A. field

B. orchard

C. canal

D. pasture

Câu 19. That handmade DIY bracelet looks so ______. Where did you buy the materials?

A. fancy

B. funny

C. crazy

D. noisy

Câu 20. Nam has just showed me how to ______ our group presentation onto Google Drive.

A. download

B. check

C. browse

D. upload

Câu 21. Mai is extremely ______ on doing puzzles and making paper flowers in her spare time.

A. fond

B. keen

C. interested

D. hooked

Câu 22. When he was a little boy, my brother used to ______ fish from the stream behind our house.

A. hold

B. pick

C. catch

D. feed

Câu 23. Students often face high ______ from exams and expectations from their families.

A. pressure

B. hobbies

C. leisure

D. forums

Câu 24. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response:
- David: "Can you tell me more about your school English club?"
- Club Leader: "______"

A. Certainly. It meets on Friday afternoons in room 204.

B. No, I don't know you.

C. When do we meet?

D. Yes, you will join it soon.

PART III. READING

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29.

There are many reasons why it (25) ______ important to have a hobby. Having a hobby will bring you pleasure (26) ______ help you unwind after hard working hours. Many elderly people enjoy gardening. They (27) ______ a lot of flowers and organic vegetables, which can be shared with neighbours or sold for some extra money. In addition, hobbies can help you connect with like-minded people. For example, if you like (28) ______ stamps, you can join a collector club to share your albums and stories. If your hobby is cooking or DIY, you can give your handmade products to your beloved friends (29) ______ meaningful gifts.

Câu 25.

A. have

B. do

C. are

D. is

Câu 26.

A. and

B. but

C. or

D. so

Câu 27.

A. grows

B. to grow

C. growing

D. grow

Câu 28.

A. doing

B. playing

C. selling

D. collecting

Câu 29.

A. as

B. for

C. in

D. with

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34.

Most people watch TV during their leisure time. A television is considered essential in almost every household. It serves as an accessible source of entertainment for all members of the family. There are always diverse programmes suitable for different age groups and preferences, from cartoons and game shows to news. Watching TV together is a great way for family members to bond and relax after a busy day.

Besides pure entertainment, TV shows can also be educational. Viewers can learn practical skills from cooking shows, improve foreign languages, or explore wildlife through informative documentaries. TV is indeed a convenient window to expand your knowledge and discover places you might never visit in person.

However, spending too much time in front of the screen can turn someone into a couch potato—a lazy person who stays inactive for long periods. Watching excessive TV negatively impacts your physical health because it reduces physical activity and exercise. Furthermore, depending too much on passive screen viewing can diminish personal creativity and real-life communication.

Câu 30. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A. The History of Television in Households

B. Entertainment Choices for Teenagers

C. Advantages and Disadvantages of Watching TV

D. How to Become a Creative Viewer

Câu 31. The word essential in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to ______.

A. unnecessary

B. important

C. expensive

D. uninteresting

Câu 32. According to paragraph 1 and 2, which of the following is a benefit of watching TV?

A. Helping family members connect and learn practical knowledge.

B. Teaching people how to plant and harvest crops.

C. Replacing all physical exercises completely.

D. Making people spend more money on trips.

Câu 33. The word lazy in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.

A. active

B. messy

C. sleepy

D. careless

Câu 34. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. Watching TV can provide educational programmes like documentaries.

B. Sitting too long watching TV can harm your physical health.

C. It costs a fortune to purchase and maintain a modern television set.

D. Excessive TV viewing might limit personal creativity.

Read the announcements / notices / signs and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 40.

SCHOOL LEISURE TIME FAIR!

Dear Students,
Our school is organising an exciting Leisure Time Fair to introduce you to various fun activities you can do in your (35) ______ time.
The fair will be held (36) ______ Saturday, October 26th, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the school hall. You will have a chance to explore book clubs, board game clubs, and sports teams!

Câu 35.

A. busy

B. free

C. study

D. work

Câu 36.

A. on

B. in

C. at

D. by

TEENAGE WELL-BEING WORKSHOP

Our school will hold a special workshop focusing on the well-being of students. This workshop helps teens deal with study stress and build confidence. Many practical skills will be shared to help you (37) ______ negative emotions effectively. Certificates will be awarded to all active (38) ______.

Câu 37.

A. manage

B. check

C. cultivate

D. hide

Câu 38.

A. participate

B. participants

C. participation

D. participated

Câu 39. What does the warning sign say?

[Biển báo hình tam giác viền đỏ, nền vàng, bên trong có hình chiếc ô tô đang trượt bánh trên mặt đường gồ ghề trơn trượt]

A. Dangerous dip ahead

B. Slippery road ahead

C. Quayside or riverbank ahead

D. No vehicles allowed

Câu 40. What does the notice say?

[Biển báo công cộng hình chữ nhật có dòng chữ PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR PET! cùng biểu tượng người dắt chó dọn dẹp chất thải]

A. Visitors are not allowed to bring pets here.

B. You must clean up any waste your pet leaves behind.

C. Cleaning up after pets is completely optional.

D. Only small pets need to be looked after.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of sentences to make meaningful texts from 41 to 44.

Câu 41. Choose the TOPIC SENTENCE that best begins the text:
(......). There are many things that teenagers experience during this phase. They face school pressure, yet they also find new hobbies and develop independence.

A. Being a teenager can be a challenging but exciting time.

B. Teenagers only spend their time playing computer games.

C. Most adults prefer living in quiet countryside areas.

D. Eating healthy food is important for growing children.

Câu 42. Put the sentences (a - c) in the most logical order:
a. They might face academic pressure from school or social pressure from friends.
b. However, it is also a period of self-discovery where they try out new hobbies and ideas.
c. Many teenagers are curious and active, always looking for new things to learn.

A. a - b - c

B. b - a - c

C. c - a - b

D. a - c - b

Câu 43. Put the sentences (a - c) in the correct order to describe a family weekend:
Our family often spends our free time doing fun and relaxing activities together.
a. On Sundays, my sister and I enjoy playing board games while our parents tend the garden.
b. In the afternoon, we usually cycle around the lake or enjoy an outdoor picnic.
c. We truly believe that these shared activities strengthen our family bond.

A. a - b - c

B. c - a - b

C. b - a - c

D. a - c - b

Câu 44. Choose the sentence that most appropriately concludes the text in Question 43:

A. We are planning to buy a brand new television for our living room next week.

B. These enjoyable moments help us escape from daily stress and create wonderful memories.

C. Our neighbours also love taking care of their domestic animals.

D. Sometimes I feel bored when staying at home during weekends.

PART IV. WRITING

Combine each pair of sentences using the word given in brackets (from 45 to 49).

Câu 45. We were extremely exhausted after the long hike. We decided to go on walking. (nevertheless)