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ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ I

Môn: Tiếng Anh – Lớp 8

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

PART I. LANGUAGE (3.5 points)

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.

Câu 1 (0,25 điểm).

A. cultivate

B. hunt

C. club

D. full

Câu 2 (0,25 điểm).

A. pastures

B. villages

C. practices

D. horsebacks

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 questions.

Câu 3 (0,25 điểm).

A. harvest

B. collect

C. pasture

D. cattle

Câu 4 (0,25 điểm).

A. leisure

B. bully

C. connect

D. message

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

Câu 5 (0,25 điểm). Mai is fond of ______ origami in her free time because it helps her relax.

A. making

B. make

C. made

D. makes

Câu 6 (0,25 điểm). Farmers in my hometown usually have to work ______ during harvest time than in normal seasons.

A. harder

B. more hard

C. hardly

D. more hardly

Câu 7 (0,25 điểm). The local villagers were exceptionally ______ and warmly welcomed us into their homes.

A. envious

B. hospitable

C. vast

D. stressful

Câu 8 (0,25 điểm). Lan wanted to prepare well for her exams, ______ she spent two hours reviewing lessons every evening.

A. but

B. however

C. so

D. or

Câu 9 (0,25 điểm). Many teenagers suffer from ______ pressure because they want to fit in with their classmates.

A. friend

B. adult

C. peer

D. parent

Câu 10 (0,25 điểm). An ox moves ______ than a horse when plowing a paddy field.

A. more slowly

B. slower

C. slowlier

D. most slowly

Câu 11 (0,25 điểm). You should manage your time wisely; ______, you will feel overwhelmed by your schoolwork.

A. therefore

B. although

C. otherwise

D. because

Câu 12 (0,25 điểm). My brother detests ______ online games; he prefers outdoor sports like football.

A. play

B. playing

C. to playing

D. played

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Câu 13 (0,25 điểm). Although he worked more hardly than his brother, he could not finish the harvesting on time.

A. more hardly

B. could not

C. the harvesting

D. on time

Câu 14 (0,25 điểm). Teens today spend a lot of time to surf the Internet, so they have less face-to-face interaction.

A. spend

B. to surf

C. so

D. less

PART II. READING (3.5 points)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 15 to 20.

Life in the countryside offers many wonderful things that people in modern cities rarely experience. Firstly, the living environment is clean and peaceful because there are fewer vehicles and industrial factories. Residents can admire the vast green paddy fields and breathe the fresh morning (15) ______. Secondly, rural people are often more hospitable and (16) ______ than urban citizens. Neighbors always know each other well and are willing to lend a helping hand whenever someone is in need. During harvest time, villagers happily gather crops and (17) ______ cattle together.

Children in the countryside may not have luxury shopping malls or high-tech entertainment centers; (18) ______, their childhood is full of exciting outdoor activities. They often fly colorful kites on the dike, swim in the clean river, or play traditional games with (19) ______ peers. In conclusion, rural life not only brings about physical health (20) ______ also helps people maintain peace of mind away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Câu 15 (0,25 điểm).

A. air

B. water

C. sky

D. soil

Câu 16 (0,25 điểm).

A. close

B. close-knit

C. closely

D. closeness

Câu 17 (0,25 điểm).

A. hunt

B. feed

C. herd

D. catch

Câu 18 (0,25 điểm).

A. however

B. therefore

C. because

D. so

Câu 19 (0,25 điểm).

A. them

B. their

C. they

D. theirs

Câu 20 (0,25 điểm).

A. and

B. so

C. but

D. yet

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 questions from 21 to 28.

Adolescence is a critical period in every person's life when teenagers face numerous physical and emotional changes. Today's teenagers live in a fast-paced and interconnected world, which brings both great opportunities and considerable challenges.

One of the most common difficulties that teenagers encounter is academic pressure. Parents and teachers often have high expectations, demanding excellent exam results and entry into prestigious high schools. To fulfill these expectations, many students spend all their daytime at school and their evenings attending extra classes. Consequently, they lack sufficient sleep and recreational time, which easily leads to chronic stress and exhaustion.

Another significant issue is peer pressure. Teenagers usually have a strong desire to be accepted by their friend groups. They might feel obliged to dress in certain trendy brands, use expensive electronic gadgets, or even adopt negative habits to avoid being left out. Furthermore, the explosion of social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram intensifies this problem. When teens continuously compare their ordinary everyday lives with the glamorous images posted by others, they often develop feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem.

To overcome these obstacles, teenagers need proper guidance and open communication. Parents should listen empathetically to their children instead of constantly criticizing or imposing unrealistic goals. Schools should also provide psychological counseling and organize more extracurricular sports and arts clubs. Finally, teens themselves need to cultivate effective time management skills and remember that true self-worth comes from within, not from social media likes or external validation.

Câu 21 (0,25 điểm). What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The benefits of using social networks for modern teenagers.

B. Common challenges faced by modern teenagers and potential solutions.

C. Why academic performance is the most crucial goal for high schoolers.

D. How parents can strictly control their teenage children's daily routine.

Câu 22 (0,25 điểm). According to paragraph 2, why do many teenagers suffer from chronic stress and exhaustion?

A. Because they participate in too many sports clubs at school.

B. Because they spend excessive time doing household chores.

C. Because of heavy study schedules and a severe lack of sleep and leisure time.

D. Because their teachers do not assign any homework.

Câu 23 (0,25 điểm). The word "prestigious" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. famous and respected

B. distant and quiet

C. modern and crowded

D. cheap and ordinary

Câu 24 (0,25 điểm). The word "They" in paragraph 3 refers to ______.

A. Parents

B. Teenagers

C. Friend groups

D. Teachers

Câu 25 (0,25 điểm). According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a result of peer pressure?

A. Trying to wear fashionable clothing brands.

B. Purchasing expensive electronic devices.

C. Changing eating habits to become professional chefs.

D. Adopting negative habits to fit in.

Câu 26 (0,25 điểm). The word "inadequacy" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. extreme confidence

B. great happiness

C. feeling not good enough

D. strong independence

Câu 27 (0,25 điểm). What can be inferred about social media from paragraph 3?

A. It only shows realistic and truthful moments of people's lives.

B. It can make teenagers feel worse about themselves through unrealistic comparisons.

C. It always helps improve teenagers' psychological health and academic scores.

D. It replaces the necessity of face-to-face communication completely.

Câu 28 (0,25 điểm). Which of the following solutions is recommended for parents in paragraph 4?

A. Setting higher expectations for their children's exam results.

B. Banning their children from participating in extracurricular clubs.

C. Listening sympathetically to their children rather than imposing goals.

D. Managing their children's social media accounts directly.

PART III. WRITING (3.0 points)

Rewrite the following sentences without changing their original meanings (Questions 29 – 34).

Câu 29 (0,25 điểm). Minh is interested in playing basketball after school.
$\rightarrow$ Minh fancies ___________________________________________________.

Câu 30 (0,25 điểm). Peter drives more carefully than his sister.
$\rightarrow$ Peter's sister drives _____________________________________________.

Câu 31 (0,25 điểm). Study hard, or you will fail the mid-term examination.
$\rightarrow$ If you ________________________________________________________.

Câu 32 (0,25 điểm). My brother likes making paper crafts more than surfing the net.
$\rightarrow$ My brother prefers ____________________________________________.

Câu 33 (0,25 điểm). Mai revised her lessons thoroughly, so she got good marks in the test.
$\rightarrow$ Because ______________________________________________________.

Câu 34 (0,25 điểm). We arrived at the cinema early, but we still couldn't buy tickets for the premiere.
$\rightarrow$ Although _____________________________________________________.

Rearrange the words and phrases to make complete and meaningful sentences (Questions 35 – 40).

Câu 35 (0,25 điểm). keen on / My sister / DIY projects / is / her bedroom. / decorating / for
$\rightarrow$ _______________________________________________________________.

Câu 36 (0,25 điểm). than / usually / City dwellers / live / villagers. / more hurriedly
$\rightarrow$ _______________________________________________________________.

Câu 37 (0,25 điểm). herding / love / The local children / the vast pastures. / buffaloes / on
$\rightarrow$ _______________________________________________________________.

Câu 38 (0,25 điểm). stress, / teens / To reduce / should / balance / their study / recreation. / and
$\rightarrow$ _______________________________________________________________.

Câu 39 (0,25 điểm). joined / to share / a school forum / Nam / his hobby of / collecting stamps.
$\rightarrow$ _______________________________________________________________.

Câu 40 (0,25 điểm). peaceful, / Life / in the countryside / however, / it lacks / modern facilities. / is
$\rightarrow$ _______________________________________________________________.

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HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM VÀ ĐÁP ÁN CHI TIẾT

ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ I - MÔN TIẾNG ANH 8

A. HƯỚNG DẪN CHUNG

- Phần trắc nghiệm khách quan (Câu 1 – Câu 28): Mỗi câu đúng được 0,25 điểm.
- Phần tự luận viết (Câu 29 – Câu 40): Mỗi câu viết đúng ngữ pháp, chính tả, giữ nguyên nghĩa gốc được 0,25 điểm. Chấp nhận các câu viết đúng ngữ pháp và tương đương về nghĩa khác.

B. ĐÁP ÁN VÀ THANG ĐIỂM

Phần	Câu	Nội dung đáp án	Điểm
I. LANGUAGE	1	D (âm /ʊ/, các từ còn lại phát âm là /ʌ/)	0,25
	2	D (âm /s/, các từ còn lại phát âm là /ɪz/)	0,25
	3	B (trọng âm 2, các từ còn lại trọng âm 1)	0,25
	4	C (trọng âm 2, các từ còn lại trọng âm 1)	0,25
	5	A (cấu trúc be fond of + V-ing)	0,25
	6	A (so sánh hơn của trạng từ ngắn hard $\rightarrow$ harder)	0,25
	7	B (hospitable: hiếu khách, mến khách)	0,25
	8	C (liên từ kết quả so: vì vậy)	0,25
	9	C (cụm danh từ peer pressure: áp lực bạn bè đồng trang lứa)	0,25
	10	A (so sánh hơn của trạng từ dài slowly $\rightarrow$ more slowly)	0,25
	11	C (trạng từ liên kết otherwise: nếu không thì)	0,25
	12	B (cấu trúc detest + V-ing: ghét làm gì)	0,25
	13	A (sửa thành harder)	0,25
	14	B (cấu trúc spend time + V-ing, sửa thành surfing)	0,25
II. READING	15	A (cụm từ fresh air: không khí trong lành)	0,25
	16	B (tính từ close-knit: gắn bó, khăng khít)	0,25
	17	C (động từ herd cattle: chăn gia súc)	0,25
	18	A (liên từ chỉ sự tương phản however: tuy nhiên)	0,25
	19	B (tính từ sở hữu their đứng trước danh từ peers)	0,25
	20	C (cấu trúc tương quan not only ... but also ...)	0,25
	21	B (Ý chính: Những khó khăn của thanh thiếu niên và giải pháp)	0,25
	22	C (Chi tiết đoạn 2: Lịch học dày đặc, thiếu ngủ và giải trí)	0,25
	23	A (prestigious = có uy tín, danh giá $\approx$ famous and respected)	0,25
	24	B (They thay thế cho Teenagers ở câu trước)	0,25
	25	C (Đoạn 3 không đề cập việc thay đổi chế độ ăn để thành đầu bếp)	0,25
	26	C (inadequacy = cảm giác yếu kém, không đủ tốt $\approx$ feeling not good enough)	0,25
	27	B (Suy luận từ đoạn 3: So sánh trên mạng gây cảm giác tự ti)	0,25
	28	C (Chi tiết đoạn 4: Cha mẹ nên lắng nghe thấu hiểu thay vì áp đặt mục tiêu)	0,25
III. WRITING	29	Minh fancies playing basketball after school.	0,25
	30	Peter's sister drives more carelessly than him / he does. (hoặc: Peter's sister drives less carefully than Peter/him).	0,25
	31	If you do not / don't study hard, you will fail the mid-term examination.	0,25
	32	My brother prefers making paper crafts to surfing the net.	0,25
	33	Because Mai revised her lessons thoroughly, she got good marks in the test.	0,25
	34	Although we arrived at the cinema early, we still couldn't buy tickets for the premiere.	0,25
	35	My sister is keen on decorating her bedroom for DIY projects. (hoặc: My sister is keen on DIY projects for decorating her bedroom).	0,25
	36	City dwellers usually live more hurriedly than villagers.	0,25
	37	The local children love herding buffaloes on the vast pastures.	0,25
	38	To reduce stress, teens should balance their study and recreation.	0,25
	39	Nam joined a school forum to share his hobby of collecting stamps.	0,25
	40	Life in the countryside is peaceful; however, it lacks modern facilities. (chấp nhận: Life in the countryside is peaceful, however, it lacks modern facilities).	0,25
TỔNG ĐIỂM			10,0