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ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ I
NĂM HỌC 2025 – 2026
Môn: Tiếng Anh – Lớp 8
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)
Mã đề: 801
(Lưu ý: Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào phiếu trả lời trắc nghiệm. Đề thi gồm 40 câu trắc nghiệm).
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.
Question 1.
A. cook
B. book
C. kangaroo
D. foot
Question 2.
A. children
B. harvest
C. moment
D. quiet
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.
Question 3.
A. detest
B. leisure
C. message
D. forum
Question 4.
A. picturesque
B. cultivate
C. concentrate
D. pasture
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. Jimmy: "What a peaceful and picturesque village you live in!"
Hoang: "________"
A. Don't mention it!
B. Thank you! I really love the quiet life here.
C. Sorry, I don't enjoy it at all.
D. Never mind, it is none of your business.
Question 6. Mai wants to meet her parents' expectations; ________, she studies hard every night.
A. however
B. otherwise
C. therefore
D. but
Question 7. Farmers in my village usually have to get up ________ than city dwellers during harvest time.
A. earlier
B. more early
C. early
D. earliest
Question 8. Is life in the countryside ________ than that in big cities?
A. peaceful
B. more peaceful
C. as peaceful
D. more peacefully
Question 9. In her spare time, Lan is keen on ________. With just some colourful paper, she can fold beautiful cranes and frogs.
A. doing DIY
B. doing origami
C. making crafts
D. knitting
Question 10. Nowadays, many teenagers suffer from peer pressure because they want to fit ________ with their friends.
A. in
B. on
C. at
D. up
Question 11. My brother detests ________ computer games all day; he prefers outdoor sports.
A. play
B. playing
C. to playing
D. played
Question 12. Are you fond ________ participating in our school's arts and crafts club?
A. about
B. with
C. of
D. in
Question 13. What does the sign say?
[Biển báo hình tam giác viền đỏ nền vàng, bên trong có hình người lái máy kéo (tractor), bên dưới ghi dòng chữ CAUTION: FARM MACHINERY]
A. Farmers are not permitted to use farm vehicles here.
B. Drivers should watch out because farm vehicles may be on the road.
C. Only farm machinery is allowed to enter this country road.
D. Vehicles must drive as fast as possible to pass the farm area.
Question 14. According to this library notice, who is allowed to enter this room?
[Biển báo hình chữ nhật nền xanh viền trắng ghi: "SILENT STUDY ROOM - STUDENTS WORKING ON INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS ONLY. GROUP DISCUSSIONS ARE NOT ALLOWED."]
A. Students who want to talk and practice their group presentations.
B. Any students who want to study individually without making noise.
C. Only teachers and school librarians.
D. Students eating snacks and chatting together.
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 15 to 18.
COUNTRYSIDE LIFE AWARENESS
1. Remember to keep all your cattle safely (15) ________ their pens before dark.
2. The local farmers always work hard to ensure (16) ________ bumper harvest.
3. During July, villagers often help each other to (17) ________ the ripe paddy fields.
4. If you have some free time this weekend, let's (18) ________ a walk around the village pond to enjoy the fresh air.
Question 15.
A. inside
B. away
C. off
D. around
Question 16.
A. an
B. the
C. a
D. no article
Question 17.
A. feed
B. harvest
C. herd
D. load
Question 18.
A. take
B. make
C. do
D. give
Read the following passage 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 19 to 24.
Leisure Time in Modern Life
People around the world spend their free time in many different ways. In the past, people spent most of their leisure time doing outdoor activities or visiting relatives. Today, technology has changed how people relax. Many teenagers enjoy surfing the net, (19) ________ clips on TikTok, or chatting with friends on social media.
However, many teens still like (20) ________ creative activities in their free time. Some join clubs to learn how to cook, while others prefer making models (21) ________ doing origami. Participating in clubs not only helps teens relax (22) ________ also allows them to make new friends with the same interests.
In addition, sports are also very popular. Playing football, badminton, or swimming helps youngsters stay healthy and reduces stress (23) ________ schoolwork. In general, having a balanced leisure routine helps students live (24) ________ and study better.
Question 19.
A. watching
B. to watch
C. watch
D. watched
Question 20.
A. make
B. doing
C. taking
D. keeping
Question 21.
A. but
B. or
C. so
D. because
Question 22.
A. and
B. so
C. but
D. or
Question 23.
A. from
B. for
C. of
D. with
Question 24.
A. happier
B. more happily
C. most happily
D. happy
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 25 to 30.
Many teenagers' lives today are centered around social media. According to a recent survey, over 90% of teens aged 13 to 17 use social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Social media allows teenagers to stay in touch with friends, share photos, and find communities with similar interests.
However, spending too much time online can lead to negative consequences. Many teens experience "FOMO" (Fear Of Missing Out), which makes them feel anxious when they see posts about exciting things their peers are doing. In addition, social media can cause peer pressure. Teens often compare their appearances, grades, or lifestyles with the perfect images they see online, leading to low self-esteem and stress.
To manage social media wisely, experts advise teenagers to balance their screen time with offline activities. Teens should spend more time doing physical exercise, pursuing creative hobbies, and talking face-to-face with family members. Setting specific time limits for checking notifications can also help students focus better on their schoolwork.
Question 25. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The positive and negative impacts of social media on teenagers and how to use it wisely.
B. Why teenagers should stop using social media completely.
C. The history and development of popular social media platforms.
D. How to become famous on Instagram and TikTok.
Question 26. According to paragraph 1, teenagers use social media to ________.
A. avoid doing their school homework
B. keep in touch with friends and share photos
C. compare themselves with famous actors
D. replace real-life conversations entirely
Question 27. The word "anxious" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. relaxed
B. confident
C. worried
D. excited
Question 28. What can happen when teenagers compare themselves with perfect images online?
A. They get better scores at school.
B. They become more popular with peers.
C. They suffer from low self-esteem and stress.
D. They make friends more easily.
Question 29. The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
A. platforms
B. photos
C. peers
D. teens
Question 30. Which of the following is NOT suggested by experts in paragraph 3?
A. Balancing screen time with offline activities.
B. Talking face-to-face with family members.
C. Quitting school to avoid peer pressure.
D. Setting time limits for checking notifications.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 31. The village is famous for its picturesque scenery with green paddy fields and peaceful rivers.
A. noisy
B. scenic
C. modern
D. polluted
Question 32. Lan really adores hanging out with her close friends at the weekend.
A. hates
B. detests
C. loves
D. avoids
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 33. Living in a crowded city is much more stressful than living in the countryside.
A. relaxing
B. painful
C. tiring
D. difficult
Question 34. Villagers often get up very early in the morning to start their work on the farm.
A. fast
B. slowly
C. late
D. promptly
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.
Question 35. Nam runs faster than any other student in his class.
A. No one in Nam's class runs as fast as him.
B. Nam runs slower than some students in his class.
C. Everyone in Nam's class runs faster than him.
D. Nam runs as slowly as other students in his class.
Question 36. Mai dislikes surfing the net in her free time.
A. Mai enjoys surfing the net in her free time.
B. Mai is interested in surfing the net in her free time.
C. Mai doesn't like surfing the net in her free time.
D. Mai is keen on surfing the net in her free time.
Question 37. Study hard, or you will fail the coming exam.
A. If you study hard, you will fail the coming exam.
B. Unless you study hard, you will fail the coming exam.
C. Because you study hard, you will fail the coming exam.
D. You study hard; therefore, you will fail the coming exam.
Question 38. City people drive more carelessly than countryside people.
A. Countryside people drive as carelessly as city people.
B. Countryside people drive more carefully than city people.
C. City people drive more carefully than countryside people.
D. Countryside people drive less carefully than city people.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 39. Nick loves making paper models. He joined the school origami club.
A. Nick loves making paper models, but he joined the school origami club.
B. Nick loves making paper models; however, he joined the school origami club.
C. Nick loves making paper models, so he joined the school origami club.
D. Nick loves making paper models, or he joined the school origami club.
Question 40. The test was very difficult. All students in my class passed it.
A. The test was very difficult; therefore, all students in my class passed it.
B. The test was very difficult; however, all students in my class passed it.
C. The test was very difficult, so all students in my class passed it.
D. The test was very difficult, or all students in my class passed it.
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Họ và tên thí sinh: ................................................ Số báo danh: ........................
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM VÀ ĐÁP ÁN CHI TIẾT
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 8 – HỌC KỲ I (MÃ ĐỀ 801)
BẢNG ĐÁP ÁN (Mỗi câu đúng đạt 0,25 điểm – Tổng: 10,0 điểm)
Câu | Đ/a | Câu | Đ/a | Câu | Đ/a | Câu | Đ/a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | C | 11 | B | 21 | B | 31 | B |
2 | B | 12 | C | 22 | C | 32 | C |
3 | A | 13 | B | 23 | A | 33 | A |
4 | A | 14 | B | 24 | B | 34 | C |
5 | B | 15 | A | 25 | A | 35 | A |
6 | C | 16 | C | 26 | B | 36 | C |
7 | A | 17 | B | 27 | C | 37 | B |
8 | B | 18 | A | 28 | C | 38 | B |
9 | B | 19 | A | 29 | D | 39 | C |
10 | A | 20 | B | 30 | C | 40 | B |
GIẢI THÍCH CHI TIẾT CÁC CÂU HỎI TRỌNG TÂM
Câu | Lời giải chi tiết |
|---|---|
1 | Phương án C phát âm là /uː/ (kangaroo /ˌkæŋ.ɡərˈuː/), các từ còn lại phát âm là /ʊ/ (cook /kʊk/, book /bʊk/, foot /fʊt/). |
2 | Phương án B phát âm là /ɪ/ (harvest /ˈhɑː.vɪst/), các từ còn lại phát âm là /ə/ (children /ˈtʃɪl.drən/, moment /ˈməʊ.mənt/, quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/). |
3 | Phương án A trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết 2 (de'test), các từ còn lại rơi vào âm tiết 1 ('leisure, 'message, 'forum). |
4 | Phương án A trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết 3 (pic.tu.'resque), các từ còn lại rơi vào âm tiết 1 ('cul.ti.vate, 'con.cen.trate, 'pas.ture). |
5 | Khi được khen cảnh quan làng quê yên bình ("What a peaceful..."), câu đáp lại phù hợp và lịch sự nhất là cảm ơn: "Thank you! I really love the quiet life here." |
6 | Dùng trạng từ liên kết chỉ kết quả: "therefore" (do đó, vì vậy). Sau dấu chấm phẩy và trước dấu phẩy. |
7 | So sánh hơn của trạng từ ngắn "early" là "earlier" (thay y thành i rồi thêm -er). |
8 | So sánh hơn của tính từ dài "peaceful": "more peaceful than...". |
9 | "With just some sheets of paper..." (chỉ với vài tờ giấy) -> hoạt động gấp giấy "doing origami". |
10 | Cụm động từ cố định: "fit in with somebody" (hoà nhập, vừa vặn với tập thể bạn bè). |
11 | Động từ chỉ sự ghét bỏ "detest" đi với danh động từ V-ing: "detests playing". |
12 | Cấu trúc tính từ: "be fond of + V-ing/N" (thích làm gì). |
13 | Biển báo tam giác cảnh báo có máy kéo nông nghiệp (farm machinery) lưu thông -> các tài xế cần giảm tốc độ và chú ý quan sát. |
14 | Thông báo ghi rõ "STUDENTS WORKING ON INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS ONLY" -> Chỉ những học sinh tự học cá nhân, không gây ồn mới được vào. |
15 | Cụm từ: "keep cattle inside their shelters/pens" (giữ gia súc bên trong chuồng). |
16 | Cụm danh từ đếm được số ít bắt đầu bằng phụ âm: "a bumper harvest" (một vụ mùa bội thu). |
17 | "harvest the ripe paddy fields" (thu hoạch lúa chín trên đồng). |
18 | Cụm từ cố định: "take a walk" (đi dạo bộ). |
19 | Cấu trúc song hành với "surfing": "watching clips on TikTok". |
20 | Đi với cụm danh từ "creative activities" dùng động từ "do" -> "doing creative activities". |
21 | Liên từ lựa chọn giữa hai sở thích thủ công: "making models or doing origami". |
22 | Cấu trúc tương liên: "not only ... but also ..." (không những ... mà còn ...). |
23 | Cụm từ: "reduce stress from schoolwork" (giảm bớt căng thẳng từ việc học). |
24 | Bổ nghĩa cho động từ "live" trong so sánh hơn của trạng từ: "more happily". |
25 | Bài đọc nêu cả mặt tích cực của mạng xã hội, các tác động tiêu cực (FOMO, so sánh bản thân, áp lực) và lời khuyên sử dụng cân bằng -> Phương án A đúng nhất. |
27 | "anxious" có nghĩa là lo âu, bồn chồn = "worried". |
28 | Dẫn chứng đoạn 2: "leading to low self-esteem and stress" (dẫn đến tự ti và căng thẳng). |
29 | "makes them feel anxious" -> "them" thay thế cho "many teens" ở mệnh đề trước. |
31 | "picturesque" (đẹp như tranh vẽ, hữu tình) đồng nghĩa với "scenic". |
32 | "adores" (rất yêu thích, say mê) đồng nghĩa với "loves". |
33 | "stressful" (căng thẳng) trái nghĩa với "relaxing" (thư thái, thư giãn). |
34 | "early" (sớm) trái nghĩa với "late" (muộn). |
35 | "Nam chạy nhanh hơn mọi học sinh" = "Không ai trong lớp chạy nhanh bằng Nam" (No one ... runs as fast as him). |
37 | "Study hard, or you will fail..." = "Unless you study hard, you will fail..." (Nếu bạn không học chăm, bạn sẽ thi trượt). |
38 | "Người thành phố lái xe ẩu hơn người thôn quê" = "Người thôn quê lái xe cẩn thận hơn người thành phố" (more carefully than). |
39 | Mối quan hệ nguyên nhân - kết quả: Nick thích gấp giấy, vì vậy cậu ấy tham gia CLB -> dùng liên từ ", so". |
40 | Mối quan hệ tương phản giữa hai mệnh đề: Đề rất khó; tuy nhiên, tất cả học sinh đều thi đỗ -> dùng "; however,". |
