Đề kiểm tra giữa học kì I môn Tiếng Anh 8 - Global Success (kèm Ma trận & Hướng dẫn chấm)

A. LISTENING (2,0 points)

Part 1. Listen to a talk about Mark's leisure activities and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F). You will listen TWICE. (1,0 point)

Câu 1 (0,2 điểm). Mark usually has free time at weekends.

Câu 2 (0,2 điểm). He only spends his free time with his classmates and neighbours.

Câu 3 (0,2 điểm). He prefers cooking at home and watching a video to going to the cinema.

Câu 4 (0,2 điểm). He usually plays volleyball or skateboards in the school yard.

Câu 5 (0,2 điểm). He sometimes goes for a bike ride around his city with his friends.

Part 2. Listen to a conversation at Redbridge Sports Centre and complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each blank. You will listen TWICE. (1,0 point)

REDBRIDGE SPORTS CENTRE

- Student's name: Lucy Flynn
- Câu 6 (0,2 điểm). Class joined: _______________
- Câu 7 (0,2 điểm). Time of class: on _______________
- Câu 8 (0,2 điểm). Name of teacher: Mr _______________
- Câu 9 (0,2 điểm). Transport to the Centre: by _______________
- Câu 10 (0,2 điểm). Favourite sport: _______________

B. READING (2,0 points)

Part 1. Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete each blank (Questions 11–13), then answer questions about signs and notices (Questions 14–15). (1,0 point)

The Internet is very useful. Online, you can pay your bills, buy clothes, and read the news. There (11) ______ many good reasons to spend time online. However, people with an Internet addiction are online too much. They don’t spend time with their friends and family. Instead, they spend their time (12) ______ with their Internet friends, people they have never met in real life. Some also play online games all day or night. People who have this problem often go online because they want (13) ______ from the stress and problems in their lives. Many internet addicts stop caring about their real lives, and focus only on their virtual world.

Câu 11 (0,2 điểm).

Câu 12 (0,2 điểm).

Câu 13 (0,2 điểm).

Câu 14 (0,2 điểm). Look at the sign. What does it say?

Câu 15 (0,2 điểm). Look at the school notice. What does it mean?

SILENCE, PLEASE! EXAM IN PROGRESS

Part 2. Read the passage about the countryside in Britain and choose the best answer A, B, C or D to each question. (1,0 point)

Besides its beauty, the countryside of Britain is well known for many contrasts: its bare mountains and moorland, its lakes, rivers and woods, and its long, often wild coastline. National parks which are protected from development by the government have the most beautiful and picturesque scenery. British people often associate the countryside with farmland, open spaces like fields of wheat and barley, green fields enclosed by hedges or stone walls in which cows or sheep are raised. Most farmland is now owned by individual people or independent companies. However, the government has built a network of public footpaths across the farmland.

Many British people enjoy the peace and relaxation of life in the countryside where they can spend their free time walking, cycling, or going for a picnic or a pub lunch. In summer they can pick strawberries and other fruit in fruit farms. Nowadays, few rural people work on farms. Many of them commute to work in towns. Many others wish to live in the countryside so that they would have a better and healthier lifestyle.

Câu 16 (0,2 điểm). The countryside of Britain is NOT famous for its ______.

Câu 17 (0,2 điểm). Who owns most of the farmland in Britain?

Câu 18 (0,2 điểm). Many British people associate the countryside with ______.

Câu 19 (0,2 điểm). The word "commute" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.

Câu 20 (0,2 điểm). The word "they" in the last sentence refers to ______.

C. LANGUAGE (2,0 points)

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

Câu 21 (0,2 điểm). Are you keen ______ gardening or doing DIY projects in your spare time?

Câu 22 (0,2 điểm). It's ______ time, so the villagers are busy cutting and gathering their crops.

Câu 23 (0,2 điểm). In the afternoon, the village boys often help their parents ______ the buffaloes.

Câu 24 (0,2 điểm). From the hilltop, we can see vast golden rice fields ______ to the horizon.

Câu 25 (0,2 điểm). Many teenagers are scared of the peer pressure as they navigate secondary school. (Closest meaning)

Câu 26 (0,2 điểm). My sister doesn't mind ______ my mom with the household chores on Sundays.

Câu 27 (0,2 điểm). People in rural areas often seem to live ______ than those in crowded cities.

Câu 28 (0,2 điểm). After his accident last month, he has learned to drive ______ than before.

Câu 29 (0,2 điểm). Students shouldn't cheat on exams, ______ it is an unfair and dishonest thing to do.

Câu 30 (0,2 điểm).
– Tom: "What a picturesque view of the village!"
– Nick: "______"

D. WRITING (2,0 points)

Task 1. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct order of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph. (0,2 point)

Câu 31 (0,2 điểm).
a. Besides, villagers are friendly, and fresh organic food is always available at low prices.
b. There are several reasons why many people prefer living in the countryside.
c. First of all, the countryside offers a quiet environment with fresh air and green open spaces.
d. In conclusion, life in the countryside brings people peace, health, and relaxation.

Task 2. Reorder the words/phrases to make meaningful sentences. (0,4 point)

Câu 32 (0,2 điểm).
browsed / of / school / activities. / and / found / I / the / pictures / school / website /
$\rightarrow$ ....................................................................................................................................................

Câu 33 (0,2 điểm).
a / noisy / She / and / girl. / curious / is /
$\rightarrow$ ....................................................................................................................................................

Task 3. Rewrite each sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Use the word in brackets if given. (0,4 point)

Câu 34 (0,2 điểm). I cannot cook as well as my mother. (better)
$\rightarrow$ My mother can .................................................................................................................

Câu 35 (0,2 điểm). Jane is a more graceful dancer than Huy.
$\rightarrow$ Jane dances ....................................................................................................................

Task 4. Paragraph writing (1,0 point)

Câu 36 (1,0 điểm). Write a short paragraph (80 – 100 words) about the advantages of living in the countryside.
You may use the following suggestions:
- Fresh air, peaceful atmosphere, close to nature.
- Friendly and hospitable neighbours.
- Fresh and cheap food (vegetables, fruit, fish...).

--------- HẾT ---------

Họ và tên thí sinh: ............................................................... Số báo danh: ........................

HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM VÀ THANG ĐIỂM

A. HƯỚNG DẪN CHUNG

- Phần trắc nghiệm khách quan: Chấm theo thang điểm chuẩn, mỗi câu đúng đạt 0,2 điểm.
- Phần tự luận viết lại câu / sắp xếp câu: Thí sinh viết đúng ngữ pháp, chính tả, dấu câu mới cho điểm tối đa; đúng ý cơ bản nhưng sai 1 lỗi chính tả/ngữ pháp nhỏ trừ 0,1 điểm/câu.
- Chấp nhận các câu trả lời đúng ngữ pháp và ngữ nghĩa khác với đáp án gợi ý.
- Phần viết đoạn văn: Chấm theo khung tiêu chí đánh giá chuẩn 4 mặt (Nội dung, Bố cục, Ngôn ngữ, Trình bày).

B. AUDIO SCRIPTS (NỘI DUNG BÀI NGHE)

Listening Part 1:
Interviewer: Hello Mark. Could you tell us about your leisure time?
Mark: Well, I'm usually very busy with school during the week, so I usually have free time at weekends.
Interviewer: Who do you usually spend your free time with?
Mark: I spend most of my time with my family and my close friends. We love hanging out together.
Interviewer: What do you like doing together?
Mark: Sometimes we invite friends over to my house. We cook our favourite dishes and watch a video together. It’s really fun and much better than going to the cinema.
Interviewer: Do you do any outdoor sports?
Mark: Yes, of course. My friends and I often go to the park to play volleyball or skateboard. It helps us stay in shape. And sometimes, when the weather is fine, we go for a bike ride around our city.

Listening Part 2:
Receptionist: Good morning, Redbridge Sports Centre. Can I help you?
Lucy: Yes, please. I'd like to join a sports class. My name is Lucy Flynn.
Receptionist: Welcome, Lucy. Which class would you like to join?
Lucy: I'm interested in the swimming class.
Receptionist: Great. That class is on Saturday afternoon from two to four.
Lucy: Saturday afternoon is perfect. Who will be my coach?
Lucy: The teacher is Mr Hart. That's H-A-R-T.
Receptionist: How will you get to the Centre?
Lucy: My dad usually drives me there by car. By the way, my absolute favourite sport is tennis, but I really want to learn swimming this autumn.
Receptionist: Excellent. You are all set!

C. ĐÁP ÁN VÀ THANG ĐIỂM

1. Phần Trắc nghiệm (A. Listening, B. Reading, C. Language, D. Task 1):
Mỗi câu trả lời đúng được 0,2 điểm.

Ghi chú cho phần nghe điền từ (Câu 6 – 10):
- Câu 6: swimming (hoặc: Swimming)
- Câu 7: Saturday afternoon (hoặc: on Saturday afternoon)
- Câu 8: Hart (hoặc: Mr Hart / Mr. Hart)
- Câu 9: car (hoặc: by car)
- Câu 10: tennis

2. Phần Tự luận Viết (D. Task 2, Task 3):

3. Tiêu chí chấm đoạn văn (D. Task 4 - Câu 36: 1,0 điểm):

Đoạn văn tham khảo (Sample writing - 94 words):
Living in the countryside brings a lot of great benefits. First of all, the rural area offers a peaceful atmosphere with fresh air and green open spaces, which is very good for people's health. Unlike the crowded city, there are no traffic jams or noise pollution here. Furthermore, local people are exceptionally warm, hospitable, and always willing to give each other a helping hand. Finally, you can easily enjoy fresh fruits and organic vegetables at very reasonable prices. In conclusion, countryside life is ideal for those who love nature and want a relaxing lifestyle.