Đề kiểm tra ôn tập Giữa học kỳ I - Tiếng Anh 8 (Global Success Unit 1-3)

PHẦN A. LANGUAGE & READING (40 câu - 6,0 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.

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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.

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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. Is your father ______ of collecting stamps and coins? - Yes, he is.

Câu 6. My uncle hired extra workers to help at harvest ______.

Câu 7. My dad doesn't mind ______ my mom from work every day.

Câu 8. He did the test ______ I did.

Câu 9. Quang helps his parents ______ the rice onto the ox-drawn cart.

Câu 10. Life in a small town is ______ than that in a big city.

Câu 11. Mike felt stressed, ______ he watched a comedy on YouTube.

Câu 12. "What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!" - "______"

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.

Make the Most of Your Leisure Time: Tips for Young Adults

- Spend your leisure (13) ______ wisely.
- 87% of young adults (14) ______ 13 to 19 use the Internet daily.
- Go out with friends! 42% say going to the cinema is their favorite evening activity.
- Watch TV, but limit your screen time - 82% watch for (15) ______ than 10 hours weekly.
- Listen to music or, better yet, learn (16) ______ an instrument - 30% can play one.
- Stay active! Only 32% play sports - football, swimming, and cycling are great choices.

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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. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
Board games are a great way to have fun with friends and family. Here's what you should know about them ______
a. Many board games require strategy and teamwork, making them enjoyable for people of all ages.
b. They come in different types, such as quiz games, strategy games, and word games.
c. Playing board games can help improve communication skills and provide screen-free entertainment.

Câu 18. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends 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.

We know that nowadays students (19) ______ from test stress, and there are a few of the biggest causes. First, it is important to do your best and study hard, but you may push yourself too much to get a high grade, and (20) ______ can be hard to deal with. Second, many schools want to show their students' high test grades to prove that they are doing a good job of educating them; (21) ______, they have high expectations for the teachers, who then have high expectations for the students. In addition, most parents want to see great school reports, and they can start pushing their children when test time comes around. Moreover, if you had a bad time with a test in the past, or if you have (22) ______ poorly on one or more tests, you could feel anxious about the next one. Finally, sometimes other students can spread rumors about a test, (23) ______ you might hear things from older friends or siblings. Rumors like "That teacher's tests are (24) ______ impossible to pass!" can make you a lot more nervous.

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Câu 24.

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. Nam is a more attractive storyteller than Mai.

Câu 26. All of the children of the Smiths really like playing rackets.

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. millions / people / watch / popular TV programme / every week

Câu 28. How much / time / day / you / spend / playing games?

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. What does the sign mean?

Câu 30. What does this notice say?

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.

What should teenagers learn at high school?

A modern high school should teach teens important subjects and useful skills for today's world. For subjects, schools should teach teens maths and science. These help with understanding the world and solving problems. Teens also need to improve their reading skills. Teens should know some history and geography - both of their own country and the world in general. Schools should also teach about computers, because computers are part of almost every activity now for both work and leisure.

Teens should learn about money - how to use it, save it and not spend too much. They should also know how to cook and how to fix things at home. These skills for life are as important as subjects.

Teens need to become good citizens of their own country. This means knowing about how their own country works, problems which it has and how to help their local community.

In addition, teens should learn how to stay healthy. This means exercising, eating good food and understanding their bodies. Also, they need to know how to deal with strong feelings and stress.

Teens need to know not to believe everything they see or read. This is very important, particularly when someone is on social media or watching television.

Lastly, schools should make time for teens to be creative and enjoy art and music. This is good for expressing themselves and coming up with new ideas.

Câu 31. What should modern high schools teach teens according to the passage?

Câu 32. What should teens learn about money?

Câu 33. What is one way that teens can stay healthy mentioned in the passage?

Câu 34. Which of these areas of knowledge is NOT mentioned in the text?

Câu 35. What do you think the writer is saying about this list of things for teens to learn?

Câu 36. What is the OPPOSITE meaning of "creative" in the context of the passage?

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.

Amusement parks are exciting places where people can have fun and enjoy different rides and games. Families often visit these parks during holidays or weekends. (37) ______ They have roller coasters, water slides, and other attractions for both kids and adults. People love the thrill of these rides and the variety of entertainment options available. People enjoy (38) ______ However, amusement parks can be crowded, especially during the summer. Visitors need to be prepared to wait in long lines. (39) ______ Some parks offer fast passes to skip the lines, but they cost extra. Despite these challenges, many people still visit because (40) ______.

Câu 37. Điền vào chỗ trống (37):

Câu 38. Điền vào chỗ trống (38):

Câu 39. Điền vào chỗ trống (39):

Câu 40. Điền vào chỗ trống (40):

PHẦN B. WRITING (10 câu - 2,0 điểm)

I. Rearrange the given words or phrases to make meaningful sentences.

Câu 41. teenagers / Nowadays, / spend / their / a lot of / surfing / on / time / the Net / .
-> .........................................................................................................................

Câu 42. Life / in / the countryside / is / peaceful, / more / so / people / feel / relaxed / .
-> .........................................................................................................................

Câu 43. My brother / enjoys / models / making / in / his / free time / .
-> .........................................................................................................................

Câu 44. Farmers / usually / have to / harder / work / during / harvest time / .
-> .........................................................................................................................

Câu 45. Teens / need / balance / to / their / study / and / leisure activities / .
-> .........................................................................................................................

II. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the first one, using the words in brackets or given cues.

Câu 46. Peter loves hanging out with his friends at the weekend. (fond)
-> Peter is ................................................................................................................

Câu 47. Nam drives more carefully than his brother. (carelessly)
-> Nam's brother ......................................................................................................

Câu 48. Mai detests doing DIY in her leisure time. (fancy)
-> Mai doesn't ...........................................................................................................

Câu 49. Although the village is far from the city centre, the villagers are very hospitable. (but)
-> The village is ........................................................................................................

Câu 50. It took Minh two hours to upload his video onto TikTok yesterday. (spent)
-> Minh spent ...........................................................................................................

PHẦN C. LISTENING (10 câu - 2,0 điểm)

Part 1. 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 51. What outdoor activities are there in the mountain region?
-> .........................................................................................................................

Câu 52. How do outdoor activities affect him?
-> .........................................................................................................................

Câu 53. Does he have any difficulties when living on the mountain?
-> .........................................................................................................................

Câu 54. What makes the rewards of living on the mountain worth it?
-> .........................................................................................................................

Câu 55. What does Mr. Smith's story encourage others to do?
-> .........................................................................................................................

Part 2. Listen to a speaker talking about his hobbies and choose the correct answers.

Câu 56. When did the speaker first try sailing in Ha Long Bay?

Câu 57. Who did he stay with when he came to Ha Long?

Câu 58. He felt happy when talking with ______ at the sailing club.

Câu 59. He found taking charge of his own boat by himself ______.

Câu 60. He's fond of sailing because it's ______.

--------- HẾT ---------

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

HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM VÀ THANG ĐIỂM

A. HƯỚNG DẪN CHUNG

- Phần trắc nghiệm khách quan (Language, Reading và Listening Part 2): Chấm theo đáp án chuẩn.
- Phần tự luận Writing: Chấm theo đáp án gợi ý. Học sinh có cách diễn đạt khác đúng ngữ pháp, bảo toàn nghĩa gốc vẫn cho điểm tối đa.
- Sai lỗi chính tả hoặc dấu câu không làm thay đổi ngữ nghĩa cơ bản trừ 0,1 điểm cho mỗi câu.
- Thang điểm toàn bài: 10,0 điểm (tổng cộng 60 câu).

B. ĐÁP ÁN VÀ THANG ĐIỂM

1. Phần trắc nghiệm Language & Reading (Câu 1 - 40: 0,15 điểm/câu = 6,0 điểm)

2. Phần tự luận Writing (Câu 41 - 50: 0,2 điểm/câu = 2,0 điểm)

3. Phần Listening (Câu 51 - 60: 0,2 điểm/câu = 2,0 điểm)

C. GIẢI THÍCH CHI TIẾT VÀ NỘI DUNG BÀI NGHE

Giải thích Language & Reading:

- Câu 1: D. "wood" phát âm là /ʊ/, ba từ còn lại phát âm là /uː/.
- Câu 2: B. "sure" phát âm là /ʃ/, ba từ còn lại có chữ cái "t" phát âm là /tʃ/.
- Câu 3: A. "entertain" nhấn âm 3, các từ còn lại nhấn âm 1.
- Câu 4: C. "facility" nhấn âm 2, các từ còn lại nhấn âm 3.
- Câu 5: C. Cụm từ "to be fond of" mang nghĩa thích thú (keen đi với "on", into đi với "be into", fancy + V-ing).
- Câu 6: C. Cụm từ cố định: "harvest time" (mùa thu hoạch).
- Câu 7: C. Cấu trúc "don't mind + V-ing" (không phiền làm gì).
- Câu 8: D. So sánh hơn của trạng từ "badly" là "worse than".
- Câu 9: A. Cụm từ "load the rice onto the ox-drawn cart" (chất lúa lên xe bò kéo).
- Câu 10: D. "peaceful" là tính từ 2 âm tiết, so sánh hơn có nhấn mạnh là "much more peaceful".
- Câu 11: B. Liên từ "so" diễn tả kết quả: Mike cảm thấy căng thẳng, vì vậy cậu ấy xem hài kịch trên YouTube.
- Câu 12: C. Đáp lại lời khen chân thành: "Thank you for your compliment." (Cảm ơn vì lời khen của bạn).
- Câu 13: B. "leisure time" (thời gian rảnh rỗi).
- Câu 14: A. Mệnh đề quan hệ rút gọn: "young adults aged 13 to 19" (thanh thiếu niên ở độ tuổi từ 13 đến 19).
- Câu 15: D. Cụm từ so sánh "more than 10 hours" (hơn 10 giờ).
- Câu 16: C. Cấu trúc "learn to do sth" (học làm cái gì đó).
- Câu 17: A. Trình tự logic: giới thiệu các loại board game (b) -> yêu cầu chiến thuật và tính hấp dẫn (a) -> lợi ích về kỹ năng giao tiếp (c).
- Câu 18: B. Câu kết phù hợp với lời khuyên thực tế mua board game ở đâu để trải nghiệm.
- Câu 19: B. Cụm từ "suffer from test stress" (chịu đựng áp lực thi cử).
- Câu 20: D. "pressure" (áp lực học tập).
- Câu 21: A. "therefore" (do đó/vì thế), nối quan hệ nguyên nhân - kết quả giữa hai mệnh đề.
- Câu 22: D. Cụm từ "do poorly on tests" (làm bài kiểm tra kém).
- Câu 23: A. "or" (hoặc là).
- Câu 24: A. Trạng từ "totally" bổ nghĩa cho tính từ "impossible".
- Câu 25: D. "Nam kể chuyện hấp dẫn hơn Mai" tương đương với "Mai kể chuyện kém hấp dẫn hơn Nam".
- Câu 26: D. "really like" = "are really keen on".
- Câu 27: C. "Millions of people watch this popular TV programme every week." (chủ ngữ số nhiều, hiện tại đơn).
- Câu 28: A. Cấu trúc "spend + time + on + V-ing" (hoặc spend time doing sth).
- Câu 29: D. Biển báo tam giác viền đỏ có nhịp cầu mở cảnh báo "Opening bridge ahead" (Cầu cất phía trước).
- Câu 30: C. Thông báo ghi rõ "All lost car park tickets will result in a £20 fee" nghĩa là làm mất vé phải trả 20 bảng.
- Câu 31: B. Dẫn chứng đoạn 1: "For subjects, schools should teach teens maths and science."
- Câu 32: B. Dẫn chứng đoạn 2: "how to use it, save it and not spend too much."
- Câu 33: D. Dẫn chứng đoạn 4: "stay healthy. This means exercising, eating good food..."
- Câu 34: B. Kỹ năng quản lý thời gian ("How to manage time") không được nhắc tới trong bài.
- Câu 35: C. Tác giả nhấn mạnh cả kiến thức môn học và kỹ năng sống đều quan trọng như nhau trong thế giới hiện đại.
- Câu 36: A. "creative" (sáng tạo) trái nghĩa với "unimaginative" (thiếu trí tưởng tượng).
- Câu 37 - 40: Ghép các ý hoàn chỉnh mạch văn về công viên giải trí.

Audio Script tham khảo cho giáo viên (Listening):

Part 1: Interview with Mr. Smith
> Host: Welcome to our talk show, Mr. Smith! Many people are curious about why you chose to leave the busy city and live up here in the mountains. Could you share some reasons with us?
> Mr. Smith: Hello everyone! Well, living in the mountain region offers fantastic outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and mountain climbing. These activities not only keep me physically active, but they also bring me closer to nature.
> Host: Does it ever get tough living in such a remote area?
> Mr. Smith: Yes, of course. Harsh winter weather and limited services are real challenges. However, the stunning views and peaceful surroundings make all these hardships completely worth it.
> Host: That sounds truly inspiring! Thank you, Mr. Smith. Your inspiring story encourages others to embrace nature and consider alternative lifestyles.

Part 2: A speaker talking about his hobby
> Last summer, I had an unforgettable holiday when I visited Ha Long Bay. It was the first time I had ever tried sailing! During my stay, I lived with my uncle, who is an experienced sailor. He took me to the local sailing club where I met many peers of my age. I felt really happy and confident chatting with them. Controlling and taking charge of my own boat was very satisfying and gave me a sense of independence. I'm extremely fond of sailing now because it's both challenging and sociable.