Đề kiểm tra giữa học kỳ I Tiếng Anh 8 – Năm học 2026–2027

PART I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (6,0 points)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.

Câu 1.

Câu 2.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress.

Câu 3.

Câu 4.

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

Câu 5. During the rice harvest, neighbours often help one another. This makes their community very ______.

Câu 6. After picking the apples, the farmers put them into baskets and ______ them onto a truck.

Câu 7. Before joining the website, Minh had to create an ______ with a username and password.

Câu 8. At weekends, my brother enjoys ______ model planes from recycled materials.

Câu 9. The path through the woods is ______ than the road, so we can reach the lake sooner.

Câu 10. Nam practised the song every day; ______, he performed it confidently at the school festival.

Câu 11. Lan would rather ______ a board game with her cousins than watch videos alone.

Câu 12. My grandfather is interested ______ learning how to use a smartphone.

Câu 13. After several lessons, Hoa can ride her bicycle ______ than before.

Câu 14. The museum was closed, ______ we visited the craft village instead.

Câu 15. The online instructions seemed simple; ______, making the paper lantern took us two hours.

Câu 16. Save your work regularly; ______, you could lose it if the computer stops working.

Câu 17. Seeing unkind comments online made Linh feel ______, so she talked to her teacher about them.

Câu 18. You can ______ the sound on your phone during the performance so it will not disturb anyone.

Câu 19. In autumn, the farmers are busy bringing the ripe rice in from the fields. It is ______ time.

Câu 20. Every morning, Mrs Brown collects fresh ______ from the hens in her garden.

Câu 21. If a stranger online asks for your home address, you should not ______ it with them.

Câu 22. My friends and I have made a plan to ______ litter along the river this Sunday.

Câu 23. Tom: “Would you like to join our photography club?”
Anna: “______”

Câu 24. An: “______ did you learn to make that kite?”
Binh: “From my uncle. He showed me every step.”

Câu 25. Instead of scrolling through social media, Trang spends half an hour ______ her plants each evening.

Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer for each blank.

Last summer, Linh spent two weeks at her grandparents' village. Every morning, she rode her bicycle along a small river and watched farmers work in the fields. In the afternoon, she helped her grandmother pick vegetables in the garden. At first, she (26) ______ the busy streets and shopping centres in her city. After a few days, however, she began to enjoy the quiet life. She also made friends with local children. They taught her how (27) ______ a kite, and she taught them some English songs. The trip helped her (28) ______ useful skills and appreciate the countryside more. Linh thinks village life is (29) ______ than city life, although it can sometimes be less convenient. She hopes (30) ______ her grandparents again next summer.

Câu 26.

Câu 27.

Câu 28.

Câu 29.

Câu 30.

Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Many teenagers use social media to keep in touch with friends and share their interests. It can also help them learn new things. For example, some students watch short videos about science or join groups where members practise English. However, spending too much time online may leave less time for homework, sleep and face-to-face conversations. To use social media safely, teenagers should keep personal information private and think carefully before posting. It is also a good idea to set a daily time limit and take regular breaks from screens.

Câu 31. Why do many teenagers use social media?

Câu 32. What can students learn from some online groups mentioned in the passage?

Câu 33. Spending too much time online may reduce the time teenagers have for ______.

Câu 34. What should teenagers keep private?

Câu 35. Which of the following is suggested in the passage?

PART II. ERROR CORRECTION (1,5 points)

Each sentence contains one mistake. Find and correct it.

Câu 1. My brother enjoys to play badminton after school.

Câu 2. The air in the countryside is fresh than the air in the city.

Câu 3. You should not sharing your password with anyone.

PART III. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (2,5 points)

Rewrite each sentence using the given beginning or word so that its meaning stays the same. Do not change the given word.

Câu 1. Lan likes making paper flowers in her free time.
Lan enjoys ___________________________________________.

Câu 2. Minh is a faster runner than Nam.
Minh runs ____________________________________________.

Câu 3. The city is noisier than the village.
The village is ______________________________________________.

Câu 4. Let's go cycling in the park this afternoon.
How about __________________________________________________?

Câu 5. I like reading books more than watching television.
I prefer ____________________________________________.

Câu 6. Hoa studied hard, so she passed the test. (BECAUSE)
____________________________________________________________ ______.

Câu 7. It is important for teenagers to protect their personal information.
Teenagers should ____________________________________________________________.

Câu 8. My sister doesn't like getting up early on Sundays.
My sister dislikes __________________________________________________.

--------- HẾT ---------

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

HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM VÀ THANG ĐIỂM

A. HƯỚNG DẪN CHUNG

- Tổng điểm toàn bài: 10,0 điểm.
- Chấp nhận các câu trả lời khác đúng ngữ pháp và giữ nguyên nghĩa của câu gốc.

B. ĐÁP ÁN VÀ THANG ĐIỂM

PART I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: 6,0 điểm

Mỗi câu đúng được tính cùng một tỉ lệ. Điểm phần I bằng số câu đúng nhân với 6 rồi chia cho 35; không làm tròn điểm từng câu, chỉ làm tròn điểm toàn bài theo quy định hiện hành.

PART II. ERROR CORRECTION: 1,5 điểm

Mỗi câu tìm và sửa đúng được 0,5 điểm. Chỉ tìm đúng lỗi mà chưa sửa đúng: 0,25 điểm.

PART III. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION: 2,5 điểm

Mỗi câu viết lại đúng được 0,25 điểm.

Chấp nhận các câu trả lời đúng ngữ pháp khác và không làm thay đổi nghĩa của câu gốc.

PART I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (6,0 points)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.

Câu 1.

Câu 2.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress.

Câu 3.

Câu 4.

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

Câu 5. My cousin is keen ______ taking photographs of birds in the park.

Câu 6. The children helped their uncle ______ the cows back to the farm before dark.

Câu 7. I often ______ with my classmates online when we work on a group project.

Câu 8. My parents don't mind ______ me to the sports centre on Saturdays.

Câu 9. A tractor can usually move farm products ______ than a person carrying them by hand.

Câu 10. The road was flooded, ______ we took a different route to school.

Câu 11. Would you prefer ______ at home or go to the book fair with us?

Câu 12. Mai checks the source of an article before she ______ it online.

Câu 13. The village market is ______ on Sunday mornings than on weekdays.

Câu 14. We wanted to play outdoors; ______, it began to rain heavily.

Câu 15. Please put your phone away; ______, you may not hear the teacher's instructions.

Câu 16. We visited a local ______ where people make baskets from bamboo.

Câu 17. The children were ______ about the camping trip and talked about it all week.

Câu 18. Remember to ______ your account after using a shared computer.

Câu 19. My aunt grows tomatoes and beans in her vegetable ______.

Câu 20. The students worked together to ______ a small tent near the lake.

Câu 21. Phong plays the guitar ______ than he did last year because he practises regularly.

Câu 22. I received a message from someone I didn't know, so I didn't ______ the link in it.

Câu 23. Nam: “How about joining the school chess club?”
Linh: “______”

Câu 24. Hoa: “______ do you usually visit your grandparents?”
Minh: “Twice a month.”

Câu 25. My sister spends an hour ______ handmade cards for her friends every weekend.

Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer for each blank.

Last month, our school started a gardening club. At the first meeting, the teacher showed us how to prepare the soil and (26) ______ seeds. Each group received a small part of the school garden. We take turns watering the plants, and we record their growth in a notebook. I joined the club because I wanted to spend (27) ______ time outdoors. At first, I knew very little about gardening, (28) ______ my friends were happy to help me. Now our vegetables are growing well. We hope (29) ______ some of them for the school cooking class next month. Working in the garden is enjoyable, and it also teaches us to be (30) ______.

Câu 26.

Câu 27.

Câu 28.

Câu 29.

Câu 30.

Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Last autumn, the students at Green Valley School organised a technology-free afternoon. They put their phones in their bags and chose activities around the school. Some students played traditional games in the playground, while others learned to make simple toys from paper. A group of parents also taught the students how to prepare a healthy snack. At first, a few teenagers worried that they would miss messages from their friends. By the end of the afternoon, however, many of them said they enjoyed talking face to face. The school plans to hold the event again because it gave students a chance to relax and discover new interests.

Câu 31. What did the students do with their phones during the event?

Câu 32. Where did some students play traditional games?

Câu 33. Who taught the students to prepare a healthy snack?

Câu 34. What did a few teenagers worry about at first?

Câu 35. Why does the school plan to hold the event again?

PART II. ERROR CORRECTION (1,5 points)

Each sentence contains one mistake. Find and correct it.

Câu 1. My friends are interested in collect old postcards.

Câu 2. This exercise is more easy than the one we did yesterday.

Câu 3. You mustn't to post another person's photo without permission.

PART III. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (2,5 points)

Rewrite each sentence using the given beginning or word so that its meaning stays the same. Do not change the given word.

Câu 1. My brother likes building models in his spare time.
My brother enjoys ___________________________________________.

Câu 2. An cycles more carefully than Binh.
Binh cycles ________________________________________________.

Câu 3. The river is wider than the stream.
The stream is ______________________________________________.

Câu 4. Let's visit the local museum this weekend.
How about _________________________________________________?

Câu 5. I like playing badminton more than playing volleyball.
I prefer ___________________________________________________.

Câu 6. The weather was cold, so we stayed inside. (BECAUSE)
____________________________________________________________.

Câu 7. It is a good idea for you to take a break from the screen.
You should _________________________________________________.

Câu 8. My father doesn't like driving in heavy traffic.
My father dislikes __________________________________________.

--------- HẾT ---------

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

HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM VÀ THANG ĐIỂM

A. HƯỚNG DẪN CHUNG

- Tổng điểm toàn bài: 10,0 điểm.
- Chấp nhận các câu trả lời khác đúng ngữ pháp và giữ nguyên nghĩa của câu gốc.

B. ĐÁP ÁN VÀ THANG ĐIỂM

PART I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: 6,0 điểm

Câu 1–30: mỗi câu đúng được 0,17 điểm. Câu 31–35: mỗi câu đúng được 0,18 điểm.

PART II. ERROR CORRECTION: 1,5 điểm

PART III. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION: 2,5 điểm