Đề kiểm tra giữa học kỳ I môn Tiếng Anh lớp 8 năm học 2026 - 2027

PHẦN A. LANGUAGE & READING (40 câu – 7,0 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.

Câu 1 (0,175 điểm).

Câu 2 (0,175 điểm).

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 (0,175 điểm).

Câu 4 (0,175 điểm).

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 (0,175 điểm). Minh is extremely crazy ______ browsing social media groups for tech tips.

Câu 6 (0,175 điểm). During peak harvest, local villagers often gather to ______ rice from early morning until sunset.

Câu 7 (0,175 điểm). Although doing origami requires great patience, she dislikes ______ intricate paper patterns alone.

Câu 8 (0,175 điểm). In modern agriculture, combine harvesters reap wheat much ______ than traditional manual labor.

Câu 9 (0,175 điểm). City dwellers usually find it difficult to ______ livestock across the vast pastures like local nomads.

Câu 10 (0,175 điểm). Life in rural provinces moves ______ than that in busy industrial zones.

Câu 11 (0,175 điểm). Lan suffered from exam pressure, ______ she decided to join a school yoga club to relax her mind.

Câu 12 (0,175 điểm). - Tom: "You made a very persuasive presentation on nomadic lifestyles, Phong!"
- Phong: "______"

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 from 13 to 16.

YOUTH COMMUNITY CLUB: HEALTHY LIFESTYLE INITIATIVE

- Spend your leisure time on rewarding community projects rather than sedentary habits.
- Over 75% of middle school students (13) ______ between 12 and 15 report feeling overwhelmed by social network notifications.
- Participate in outdoor excursions: nearly 60% of our members confirm that trekking along green trails (14) ______ their mental well-being remarkably.
- Limit personal screen exposure: specialists recommend engaging in digital entertainment for no (15) ______ than two hours each day.
- Learn a traditional handicraft or musical instrument: signing up (16) ______ pottery classes helps cultivate creativity and patience.
- Join us every Saturday at the Municipal Cultural Center!

Câu 13 (0,175 điểm).

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Câu 16 (0,175 điểm).

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 17 to 18.

Câu 17 (0,175 điểm). Put the sentences (a–c) in the correct order to make a logical text about rural tourism.
Rural tourism offers travelers unique cultural experiences and helps boost local economies. ______
a. Furthermore, visitors can enjoy fresh local produce and support home-stay owners directly.
b. They can take part in farm work, such as planting vegetables, milking cows, or feeding poultry.
c. First, living with ethnic families allows tourists to explore folk customs and traditional songs.

Câu 18 (0,175 điểm). Choose the sentence that most appropriately concludes the text in Question 17.

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 19 to 24.

Adolescents today experience a wide variety of social and academic challenges, among which peer pressure is considered one of the most serious. When teens want to gain acceptance from their friend circle, they often feel obliged to change their habits or attitudes. (19) ______, some students spend excessive money on branded outfits, (20) ______ others stay up late playing video games just to avoid feeling left out.

Psychologists emphasize that peer influence is not always negative; (21) ______, supportive classmates can inspire one another to study diligently and participate in social work. However, when the pressure leads to unhealthy competition or anxiety, teenagers may (22) ______ from severe mental fatigue. To deal with this dilemma, young people need to cultivate independent critical thinking and seek (23) ______ from reliable school counselors. Discussing one's worries openly is (24) ______ essential in building confidence and emotional stability.

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Câu 23 (0,175 điểm).

Câu 24 (0,175 điểm).

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.

Câu 25 (0,175 điểm). Peter dances more skillfully than any other member in our hip-hop crew.

Câu 26 (0,175 điểm). My grandparents detest staying in high-rise apartment buildings in noisy metropolises.

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.

Câu 27 (0,175 điểm). Thousands / teenagers / participate / environmental campaign / last Sunday / .

Câu 28 (0,175 điểm). How much / time / week / she / allocate / practicing / the violin / ?

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.

Câu 29 (0,175 điểm). What does this traffic warning sign indicate to drivers?

[Hình vẽ]

Câu 30 (0,175 điểm). What does this notice in the school computer room state?

COMPUTER ROOM REGULATION:
Food and sugary drinks are strictly prohibited near workstations.

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 from 31 to 36.

Teenagers around the world are navigating a rapidly transforming society that demands diverse sets of competences. While academic competence in natural sciences, humanities, and foreign languages remains fundamental for future career paths, experts argue that young individuals must acquire practical competencies to thrive in adult life.

First and foremost, financial literacy has emerged as an indispensable skill. In an age dominated by online banking, digital advertising, and e-commerce, young people need to comprehend the principles of budgeting, distinguishing between essential needs and transient desires, and saving systematically. Without basic money management skills, youth easily fall into debt traps or reckless impulse buying.

Furthermore, emotional management and interpersonal communication are becoming equally critical. High school students encounter considerable tension stemming from competitive exams, familial expectations, and peer dynamics. Schools should equip students with coping mechanisms such as mindfulness, time allocation techniques, and conflict resolution. Learning how to express opinions assertively without hostility fosters harmonious collaboration in teamwork.

Finally, critical evaluation of media content constitutes a modern survival skill. With the prevalence of social networking platforms, adolescents are constantly exposed to exaggerated trends and unverified news. Developing the habit of cross-checking sources, identifying biased propaganda, and questioning sensational headlines shields young minds from manipulation.

Câu 31 (0,175 điểm). Which of the following best serves as the main title for the passage?

Câu 32 (0,175 điểm). According to paragraph 2, why is financial literacy essential for adolescents?

Câu 33 (0,175 điểm). The word "indispensable" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.

Câu 34 (0,175 điểm). According to paragraph 3, which coping mechanism is NOT mentioned to help students deal with stress?

Câu 35 (0,175 điểm). The word "shields" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.

Câu 36 (0,175 điểm). What can be inferred from the final paragraph?

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 fits each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 40 the most.

Eco-parks and rural leisure retreats have increasingly become favored destinations for weekend getaways. City dwellers frequently flock to these green spaces to revitalize their minds and reconnect with pristine nature. (37) ______ Unlike commercial amusement parks, countryside retreats highlight environmental harmony and cultural exploration. Visitors can row traditional wooden boats along canals, handpick ripe fruits in community orchards, or enjoy (38) ______.

Nonetheless, during peak national holidays, popular retreats can suffer from overwhelming visitor influx. (39) ______ Long queues at recreational booths and congested village pathways occasionally generate unexpected inconvenience. Despite such minor drawbacks, families continually opt for rural excursions because (40) ______.

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Câu 40 (0,175 điểm).

PHẦN B. LISTENING (5 câu – 1,5 điểm)

Listen to a talk show about the main reasons the guest has chosen to live in the mountainous area and answer the questions below with NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS.

Câu 41 (0,3 điểm). What outdoor activities are there in the mountain region?
Đáp án: ............................................................................................................

Câu 42 (0,3 điểm). How do outdoor activities affect him?
Đáp án: ............................................................................................................

Câu 43 (0,3 điểm). Does he have any difficulties when living on the mountain?
Đáp án: ............................................................................................................

Câu 44 (0,3 điểm). What makes the rewards of living on the mountain worth it?
Đáp án: ............................................................................................................

Câu 45 (0,3 điểm). What does Mr. Smith's story encourage others to do?
Đáp án: ............................................................................................................

PHẦN C. WRITING (5 câu – 1,5 điểm)

I. Rearrange the given words and phrases to form meaningful and grammatically correct sentences.

Câu 46 (0,3 điểm). spends / leisure hours / into / her / Lan / delving / informative science books / usually / .
-> ..................................................................................................................................................

Câu 47 (0,3 điểm). than / harvests / efficiently / modern machinery / crops / manual labor / much more / .
-> ..................................................................................................................................................

II. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the first one, using the words in brackets or the given cues. Do not change the given words.

Câu 48 (0,3 điểm). David is very keen on uploading his vlog episodes onto social forums. (FANCY)
-> David doesn't ............................................................................................................................

Câu 49 (0,3 điểm). No one in our study club handles complicated math problems more logically than Nam.
-> Nam handles .............................................................................................................................

Câu 50 (0,3 điểm). Although the mountainous village lacks modern medical facilities, the villagers live happily. (BUT)
-> The mountainous village ............................................................................................................

--------- HẾT ---------

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

HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM VÀ THANG ĐIỂM

A. HƯỚNG DẪN CHUNG

- Cán bộ chấm thi chấm đúng theo Hướng dẫn chấm và biểu điểm của tổ chuyên môn.
- Phần trắc nghiệm khách quan: Mỗi câu đúng được 0,175 điểm (tổng 40 câu = 7,0 điểm).
- Phần Nghe (Listening): Mỗi câu trả lời đúng theo giới hạn số từ (không quá 5 từ) và đúng ngữ nghĩa được 0,3 điểm (tổng 5 câu = 1,5 điểm).
- Phần Viết (Writing): Mỗi câu sắp xếp hoặc viết lại đúng ngữ pháp, chuẩn chính tả được 0,3 điểm (tổng 5 câu = 1,5 điểm). Thí sinh có cách diễn đạt khác đúng ngữ pháp, ngữ nghĩa vẫn cho điểm tối đa.

B. ĐÁP ÁN VÀ THANG ĐIỂM

1. ĐÁP ÁN TRẮC NGHIỆM (Câu 1 – 40: 7,0 điểm)

Mỗi câu trắc nghiệm đúng được 0,175 điểm. Điểm tổng Phần A = số câu đúng $\times$ 0,175 (làm tròn đến 1 chữ số thập phân).

2. PHẦN B. LISTENING & PHẦN C. WRITING (3,0 điểm)

C. LỜI GIẢI CHI TIẾT VÀ NỘI DUNG BÀI NGHE (TRANSCRIPT)

Transcript bài nghe (Listening Part 1):

"Host: Welcome back to our morning talk show. Today we are joined by Mr. David Smith, who left a busy corporate life in the city to settle down in a remote mountain community. Mr. Smith, could you share with us what outdoor activities you usually enjoy here?
Mr. Smith: Well, living in the high mountains opens up a whole new world. In the summer and autumn, I often go hiking and mountain biking along rugged trails. When winter arrives, skiing is an absolute joy. Engaging in these energetic outdoor activities truly makes me feel alive and healthy.
Host: It sounds wonderful, but do you encounter any hardships or difficulties?
Mr. Smith: Yes, absolutely. Winters can be harsh with heavy snowfall, and there are far fewer commercial amenities and medical facilities compared to big cities. However, the breathtaking, stunning scenery and the everyday peacefulness make all the rewards worth it.
Host: What a meaningful journey! What message would you like to convey to our listeners?
Mr. Smith: I hope my story inspires people to step out of their comfort zone, explore the simplicity of nature, and find genuine inner peace."

Giải thích chi tiết một số câu hỏi trọng tâm:

- Câu 1: "cool" phát âm là /uː/, ba từ còn lại "book", "foot", "look" phát âm là /ʊ/.
- Câu 2: "mature" có phần gạch chân phát âm là /tjʊə/ hoặc /tʃʊə/ với trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2, trong khi "picture", "structure", "pasture" đều phát âm âm /tʃə/.
- Câu 3: "nomadic" có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết 2 (/nəʊˈmædɪk/), các từ còn lại "volunteer", "picturesque", "understand" đều có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết 3.
- Câu 4: "hospitable" có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết 1 (/hɒˈspɪtəbl/), các từ còn lại rơi vào âm tiết 2.
- Câu 5: Cấu trúc "crazy about sth/doing sth" = rất say mê, cuồng nhiệt điều gì.
- Câu 8: Động từ thường "reap" đi với trạng từ so sánh hơn "more rapidly".
- Câu 17 - 18: Đoạn văn giới thiệu về du lịch nông thôn; trình tự logic: câu c (nêu lợi ích đầu tiên - giao lưu văn hóa) $\to$ câu b (các hoạt động cụ thể ở nông trại) $\to$ câu a (thưởng thức nông sản). Câu kết luận hợp lý nhất là B (tóm tắt lợi ích đôi bên).
- Câu 25: Peter nhảy khéo hơn bất kỳ ai $\to$ Không ai trong đội nhảy khéo léo bằng Peter ("No one ... dances as skillfully as Peter does").
- Câu 49: Dạng so sánh hơn nhất của trạng từ dài: "Nam handles complicated math problems the most logically in our study club".
- Câu 50: Cấu trúc chuyển đổi liên từ: "Although Clause 1, Clause 2" $\to$ "Clause 1, but Clause 2".