Đề kiểm tra Giữa học kỳ I môn Tiếng Anh 8

I. LISTENING (2.5 POINTS)

Part 1. Listen to the recording and decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F). (1.25 points)

Part 2. Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D. (1.25 points)

6. What are the students preparing for?

7. What platform have the students chosen for their class forum?

8. What other kinds of pressure does Minh mention?

9. Why did the students choose Facebook?

10. Which new clubs are mentioned?

II. LANGUAGE FOCUS (2.5 POINTS)

Part 1. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. (0.5 points)

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Part 2. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. (2.0 points)

13. During summer, teenagers in my village love helping their parents ______ cattle on the green pastures.

14. Life in the countryside is much more ______ because there is less traffic noise and pollution than in cities.

15. Teenagers today face a lot of ______ pressure to get good marks and enter prestigious high schools.

16. My brother is fond of ______ origami animals in his leisure time.

17. In modern farming, combine harvesters work much ______ than human workers.

18. You should prepare carefully for the exam; ______, you will not get good results.

19. What does the notice say?

[Biển báo nền đỏ, dòng chữ trắng DO NOT DISTURB ở trên, hình người ngồi học bên bàn, phía dưới là hai dòng chữ đen TEST IN PROGRESS, không có số]

20. What does the sign say?

[Biển báo viền xanh, hình người ngồi trước đĩa bánh và cốc nước có ống hút, phía dưới là dải chữ SELF SERVICE trên hai dòng, không có số]

III. READING (2.5 POINTS)

Part 1. Choose the correct word A, B, C, or D to fill in each blank in the passage. (1.25 points)

Living in the countryside offers many wonderful experiences that people in cities rarely enjoy. Every morning, I am awakened by the sweet singing of birds rather than the loud horn of vehicles. Life here is not as (21)______ as in urban areas, so people feel less stressed. In harvest season, farmers work (22)______ from early morning until late afternoon to gather golden rice crops. Even though farm work is exhausting, everyone works (23)______ and helps one another with bright smiles. In the evening, children gather in the open fields to play traditional games or (24)______ kites in the breezy sky. (25)______, modern technology is gradually entering rural life, allowing young villagers to connect with friends all over the country easily.

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Part 2. Read the passage and answer the following questions. (1.25 points)

Adolescence is an exciting time, but it also brings many challenges for teenagers. One of the most common issues teens face is school-related stress. Heavy workloads, high expectations from parents, and competition among classmates often make teenagers feel overwhelmed. Moreover, social media plays a big role in teen life today. While it helps them stay connected, it can also lead to peer pressure when teens constantly compare their lives with unrealistic images posted online.

To overcome stress, experts suggest that teenagers should balance their schoolwork and leisure activities. Doing sports, engaging in hands-on hobbies like painting or cooking, and getting enough sleep are effective ways to stay healthy both physically and mentally. Most importantly, whenever teenagers feel down or anxious, they should open up and share their feelings with their parents, teachers, or trusted friends instead of keeping everything to themselves.

26. What is one of the most common issues that teenagers face?
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27. Why does social media sometimes cause peer pressure for teens?
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28. What do experts suggest teenagers should balance?
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29. Which hobbies are mentioned as effective ways to stay healthy?
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30. Who should teenagers talk to when they feel down or anxious?
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IV. WRITING (2.5 POINTS)

Part 1. Rearrange the words to make complete sentences. (0.5 points)

31. countryside / than / People / more / in / the / live / city / peacefully / in / people / the / .
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32. joining / My / leisure / in / their / friends / adore / sports / time / clubs / .
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Part 2. Choose the best sentence A, B, C, or D made from the given words. (0.75 points)

33. Nam / fancy / make / crafts / with / his / friends / weekends.

34. A tractor / can / plough / field / much / quickly / a water buffalo.

35. She / study / hard / ; otherwise / , / she / not pass / final exam.

Part 3. Rewrite the following sentences so that the meaning stays the same, using the given words or cues. (1.25 points)

36. Lan prefers hanging out with her close friends to surfing the net.
$\rightarrow$ Lan enjoys ............................................................................................................................

37. A sports car runs faster than a normal family car. (slowly)
$\rightarrow$ A normal family car runs ...................................................................................................

38. Life in the city is more stressful than life in the countryside. (not as... as)
$\rightarrow$ Life in the countryside is ...................................................................................................

39. Ba likes doing origami more than playing computer games. (would rather)
$\rightarrow$ Ba would rather ................................................................................................................

40. Tom worked very hard, but he couldn't finish the project on time. (However)
$\rightarrow$ Tom worked very hard; ....................................................................................................

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

HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM VÀ ĐÁP ÁN CHI TIẾT

ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ I – MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 8

A. HƯỚNG DẪN CHUNG

- Tổng điểm toàn bài: 10,0 điểm.
- Đề thi gồm 40 câu; mỗi câu trả lời đúng được 0,25 điểm.
- Với phần Writing (Part 3), chấp nhận các cách diễn đạt tương đương đúng ngữ pháp và ngữ nghĩa.

B. ĐÁP ÁN VÀ THANG ĐIỂM

C. NỘI DUNG BĂNG NGHE (LISTENING SCRIPTS)

Listening Part 1

Narrator: Listen to Trang and Tom talking about their leisure time. Decide whether the statements are True or False.

Tom: Hi Trang, what are you looking for in this bookshop?
Trang: Hi Tom! I'm looking for a knitting kit. I really adore making woollen scarves and hats by myself. Doing DIY activities in my free time helps me be more patient and creative.
Tom: Wow, that sounds interesting! Do you usually do that with your friends?
Trang: Not really. I prefer spending my leisure time alone in my room when doing crafts. It's quiet and relaxing. What about you, Tom? What do you like doing?
Tom: Well, I'm an outdoor person. I love going cycling around the lake and playing sports in the local park with my classmates. We often play football on Sunday mornings.
Trang: That sounds active and fun!
Tom: Yeah! Are you free this Saturday? Let's go to the cinema. We can meet outside the cinema at 8:30 a.m. The movie starts at 9 a.m.
Trang: That's great! See you then.

Listening Part 2

Narrator: Listen to Minh and his classmate talking about their class preparations and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.

Minh: Hey Mai, everyone in our class seems so busy these days.
Mai: Yes, Minh. We are all studying hard to prepare for our upcoming midterm tests next week. There are so many subjects to review!
Minh: Exactly! Beside exam pressure, many students in our class also face high expectations and pressure from their parents and friends to achieve high marks.
Mai: I agree. That's why our class monitor suggested creating an online forum where we can discuss homework and share our study tips.
Minh: That's an awesome idea! Which platform did our class choose for the forum?
Mai: We have chosen Facebook. Most students in our class already have an account, and it is very user-friendly. We can easily create posts and share revision materials.
Minh: Cool! By the way, I heard our school is launching some new clubs this semester to help students relax.
Mai: Yes, they are opening two new clubs: the arts and crafts club, and the music club. Joining them will definitely help us reduce stress after class!