Đề kiểm tra Giữa học kỳ I môn Tiếng Anh 8 (Global Success) - Đầy đủ 3 Unit & Barem

PHẦN II. LANGUAGE (3,0 điểm)

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. (0,5 điểm)

Câu 9.

Câu 10.

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. (0,5 điểm)

Câu 11.

Câu 12.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. (1,5 điểm)

Câu 13. In their leisure time, many teenagers are keen on ______ DIY projects and making origami models.

Câu 14. During the harvest season, farmers in my home village have to work ______ than usual.

Câu 15. Some teenagers experience peer pressure, ______ they try to talk to their school counselors for guidance.

Câu 16. Nomadic people often live in circular tents, ______ they move several times a year to look for new pastures.

Câu 17. Participating in youth forums helps students connect with peers and avoid feelings of ______.

Câu 18. During autumn, cattle usually graze freely on the vast ______ stretching along the riverbank.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. (0,5 điểm)

Câu 19. Lan: "Would you like to join our school's photography club this Saturday?"
Hoa: "______"

Câu 20. Minh: "I feel really stressed about the upcoming midterm exams and my parents' expectations."
Phong: "______"

PHẦN III. READING (2,5 điểm)

Part 1. 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 21 to 25. (1,25 điểm)

Teenagers today face various challenges in their daily lives. Schoolwork, exams, and expectations from parents frequently cause emotional stress. To deal with this (21) ______, many students choose to participate in sports and leisure activities. Joining school clubs not only helps teenagers (22) ______ their minds after exhausting lessons but also gives them opportunities to develop communication skills.

In addition, browsing social media and joining online forums are popular leisure habits among modern youth. However, spending excessive hours in front of screens can lead to physical fatigue and mental distraction. Health experts suggest that teens should balance virtual interaction with outdoor activities. Engaging in team sports or doing community work allows them to stay fit (23) ______ build strong connections with friends. Furthermore, parents should give teenagers constructive (24) ______ instead of demanding perfection. When young people learn how to manage their time effectively, they will definitely lead a much more balanced and (25) ______ life.

Câu 21.

Câu 22.

Câu 23.

Câu 24.

Câu 25.

Part 2. 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 26 to 30. (1,25 điểm)

Living in the countryside offers numerous advantages that city life cannot provide. First of all, the natural environment is much fresher and cleaner. Unlike metropolitan areas with dense traffic and industrial emissions, rural areas are surrounded by green trees, vast paddy fields, and clear rivers. Consequently, people living in the countryside generally breathe fresh air and enjoy a closer connection with nature.

Secondly, life in rural villages is typically slower and less stressful. Villagers do not have to endure traffic congestion every morning or work under high pressure in crowded offices. Instead, their daily routine often revolves around agricultural activities such as cultivating crops, raising poultry, and harvesting rice. During the harvest season, everyone works together cheerfully, creating a warm sense of community. Neighbours know each other very well and are always willing to give a helping hand whenever someone is in need.

However, countryside life also has some drawbacks. Modern facilities such as large hospitals, universities, and shopping malls are often situated far away. Transport options are also limited compared to urban areas. Despite these inconveniences, an increasing number of young people nowadays prefer spending their weekends or holidays in rural areas to recharge their energy and escape from the noise of city life.

Câu 26. What is the main idea of the passage?

Câu 27. According to paragraph 1, what makes the environment in rural areas fresher than in cities?

Câu 28. The word "endure" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.

Câu 29. The word "their" in paragraph 2 refers to ______.

Câu 30. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a drawback of countryside life?

PHẦN IV. WRITING (2,5 điểm)

Part 1. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that its meaning stays the same as the original one, or rearrange the words to make a meaningful sentence. (1,5 điểm)

Câu 31. Nam loves building model trains more than playing computer games.
$\rightarrow$ Nam prefers ....................................................................................................

Câu 32. A sports car moves faster than a tractor in the countryside.
$\rightarrow$ A tractor in the countryside moves ................................................................

Câu 33. He studied very hard for the test, but he still felt anxious about his results.
$\rightarrow$ Although ......................................................................................................

Câu 34. Lan felt exhausted after a long journey, so she went to sleep early.
$\rightarrow$ Because .......................................................................................................

Câu 35. Rearrange the words to make a complete sentence:
in / cattle / Nomadic / from / move / to / place / place / their / herding / children /.
$\rightarrow$ ....................................................................................................................

Câu 36. Rearrange the words to make a complete sentence:
teens / School / because / clubs / help / reduce / they / can / stress / connect / with friends /.
$\rightarrow$ ....................................................................................................................

HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM VÀ ĐÁP ÁN CHI TIẾT

A. HƯỚNG DẪN CHUNG

1. Giám khảo chấm đúng theo thang điểm và hướng dẫn chi tiết của từng phần.
2. Với các câu hỏi viết lại câu (Writing Part 1), chấp nhận các cách diễn đạt tương đương đúng ngữ pháp và ngữ nghĩa.
3. Bài viết đoạn văn (Writing Part 2) được chấm theo 4 tiêu chí: Nội dung (Task achievement), Bố cục & liên kết (Coherence & Cohesion), Từ vựng (Vocabulary), Ngữ pháp & chính tả (Grammar & Mechanics).

B. LISTENING TRANSCRIPTS (KỊCH BẢN BÀI NGHE DÀNH CHO GIÁO VIÊN)

Part 1:
Nam: Hi Mai! What do you usually do in your free time?
Mai: I prefer indoor activities. I am really keen on making paper flowers and origami models. It helps me relax after stressful lessons. What about you, Nam?
Nam: Well, I love outdoor sports. I often play football and badminton with my cousins after school. Sitting inside makes me feel bored.
Mai: That sounds wonderful! You must be very energetic. My parents often encourage me to do sports, but I am not very athletic.
Nam: Don't worry! I can teach you if you like. Are you free this Sunday morning? We can play badminton first, and then you can show me how to fold simple origami animals.
Mai: That's a great idea! See you at the sports ground at 8 a.m. this Sunday.

Part 2:
Speaker: Welcome to my home village, Yen Duc. It is a traditional rural village located about 60 kilometres from Hanoi. If you visit our village in autumn, during the harvest time, you will see villagers working diligently in the vast golden fields, collecting ripe rice with bright smiles. The village is surrounded by green bamboo trees and fresh ponds. After school hours, local children usually fly kites on the dike or herd cattle on the green pastures. The atmosphere here is extremely quiet and peaceful, free from traffic smoke and noise. Above all, the local villagers are very hospitable and friendly to visitors from all over the world.

C. ĐÁP ÁN VÀ THANG ĐIỂM

Gợi ý bài viết mẫu cho Writing Part 2:

My favourite leisure activity is playing badminton. I usually play it with my elder brother or my classmates in the schoolyard every Tuesday and Friday afternoon after classes. To play this sport, we only need two rackets and a shuttlecock. Playing badminton brings me a lot of great benefits. First, it helps me improve my physical health, burn calories, and stay fit. Second, running around the court is a wonderful way for me to unwind and reduce stress after demanding study hours. In conclusion, playing badminton makes me energetic and helps me build a closer relationship with my friends.