Đề kiểm tra giữa học kì II môn Tiếng Anh 8 - Mã đề 803

Listen to the recording twice and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer.

Question 1. How is climate change affecting different species?

Question 2. What is happening to the ice caps in the Arctic and Antarctica due to climate change?

Question 3. How is climate change affecting our weather?

Question 4. What can people do to help combat climate change?

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that rewrites the given sentence without changing the original meaning in each of the following questions.

Question 5. I arrive at school. I will show you my products right after.

Question 6. During their dinner time, a flash flood swept through their house.

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 7. I/ interested/ hang out/ chat/ browse/ shopping malls.

Question 8. Train/ London/ leave/ 10 a.m./ tomorrow.

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.

Black Friday – Best shopping day of the year

After Thanksgiving, there is a holiday for shopping, and it is called "Black Friday". Many people think this is the best time to buy gifts because most items are on sale. Many customers want to buy (9) ______ devices such as smartphones, laptops, smartwatches... at cheaper prices.

But there are not enough items for everyone. Some sellers open the store before sunrise, and shoppers patiently wait in long lines to buy the products on their wish lists. Not only smart devices but also clothes and shoes are among the bestsellers on this day.

Black Friday offers big discounts and lasts longer than one day, but (10) ______ can be stressful and tiring. That's why some shoppers want to shop online instead of going to stores. In the next years, more businesses (11) ______ on improving online shops to make shopping easier and faster. However, the (12) ______ of Black Friday comes from buying nice things with cheap price, not in shopping offline or online.

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Read the following announcement and 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.

Earthquake safety measures

Dear students,
There may be an earthquake next Sunday, so we must (13) ______ ready. Here are some suggestions:
- Listen to local news for updates.
- Always keep an (14) ______ kit with food, water, a flashlight, and a first-aid box.
- If outside, stay away from buildings and streetlights because they may fall.
- After the earthquake, check for injuries.
- Avoid (15) ______ elevators and stay away from windows.
- Be careful of tsunamis - huge ocean waves and follow (16) ______.
- Be ready to act quickly.
Stay safe and protect yourself!

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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.

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 19 to 20.

Question 19. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.

Dear Sir/ Madam,
I am writing this email to talk about the smartphone I bought at your store last week. ______.
a. On the first day I used it, the battery ran out very fast, and the phone turned off by itself.
b. The staff didn't answer my question and told me to read the instructions instead.
c. That's why I went back to the store and asked for help from your staff.

Question 20. Choose the sentence that can end the text (in Question 19) most appropriately.

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 21. What does the sign say?

[Biển báo: hình bàn tay giơ lên trong vòng tròn cấm, phía dưới có dòng chữ "No access beyond this point"]

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.

Natural disasters are powerful events that affect many people around the world. They include earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and volcanic eruptions. These events can happen suddenly and cause serious damage to homes, buildings, and the environment. Although scientists work hard to predict some disasters, they cannot always stop them from happening.

Many countries prepare carefully for natural disasters, especially during certain seasons. For example, in areas where storms often occur, people strengthen their houses, store food and water, and listen to weather reports. Families may also practise emergency drills together so they know what to do when danger comes. Preparation helps reduce damage and saves lives.

However, dealing with natural disasters can be very frustrating. Even when people prepare carefully, disasters can still destroy property and interrupt daily life. Roads may be blocked, electricity may stop working, and schools may close for days or weeks. It is especially difficult for families who lose their homes or belongings.

Despite these drawbacks, communities continue to learn better ways to respond to natural disasters. Governments improve warning systems, and scientists develop new technology to predict dangerous events more accurately. Although disasters bring many challenges, people show strength and cooperation when rebuilding their lives.

Question 22. According to the passage, what do families do to prepare for natural disasters?

Question 23. What is the main idea of the passage?

Question 24. According to the passage, which statement is not true?

Question 25. Which word below has a similar meaning to "drawbacks"?

Question 26. Which word below has an opposite meaning to "frustrating"?

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

Question 27. After the storm, ______ usually happens, which big rocks and earth come down the mountains.

Question 28. To improve the environment, we should ______ plastic bottles after using.

Question 29. John: "What do you mean by "single-use products"?" - Andy: "______"

Question 30. Last night, Mount Maui ______ and a large area of land was affected.

Question 31. Local officials posted a flood ______ yesterday, so many are moving to safer areas and using more flood-prevention methods today.

Question 32. The environmental campaign ______ on September 1st.

Question 33. You should ______ clothes before buying to make sure that they fit you.

Question 34. It was reported on TV that there was a big number of ______ in the fire. They are now recovering in the hospital.

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 35 to 38.

Protecting the environment is important for everyone, and there are many simple ways we can help.
Firstly, we can reduce waste by recycling and reusing materials. (35) ______. Another way to protect the environment is to use less energy. We can turn off lights and unplug devices (36) ______. Using energy-efficient appliances also helps save electricity.
Additionally, we can choose to walk, bike, or use public transport instead of driving a car. (37) ______. Planting trees is another great way to help the environment (38) ______. Simple actions like fixing leaks and taking shorter showers can save a lot of water. By making these small changes in our daily lives, we can all contribute to a healthier planet.

Question 35. ______ Question 36. ______ Question 37. ______ Question 38. ______

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.

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