Bài kiểm tra 40' số 1 Lớp 8

Choose the word whose underline part is pronounced differently from the rest.

Choose the word which has different stress pattern from the rest.

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

Supply the correct tense or form of the verb in parentheses:

Question 16.

There (be) a typhoon in Nam Dinh province last night.

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Question 17.

In Adelaide, South of Australia, the sun (not set) until 9 p.m in summer.

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Question 18.

At the moment I (chat) with my cousin in Sydney on Skype.

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Question 19.

Does Tom fancy (cycle) in the park with his friends?

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Question 20.

You shouldn’t (talk) back when the elders speak.

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Read the following passage and put a word in the box in each of the numbered blanks:

Two of the most important holidays in the United States are Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day. The fourth (21) July marks the American declaration of independence from Britain. Most towns, big (22) small, celebrate the fourth of July with parades and fireworks. Families (23) with barbecues or picnics. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in Fall, on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a day (24) people give thanks to the harvest. Most families had a large dinner with roast turkey. Both Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day are (25) holidays.

Read the following passage and do the tasks below: A. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D:

There is an ethnic group living in Ha Long Bay which is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Quang Ninh province, in the northeast of Viet Nam. It has got over 1,600 islands and islets. Among the many ancient fishing villages in Ha Long Bay, only Cua Van floating village remains. All the houses and buildings in the village float on huge wooden rafts.
The villagers spend their days fishing and looking after the sea life. Then they sail to the mainland to trade their fish for things like food, drinking water or clothes. Most children go to floating schools and then spend the rest of their time learning important skills like swimming and fishing. They also help out their parents as much as they can.Their lifestyle may seem strange to many people, but it’s so wonderful to live among such natural beauty and know you are protecting it. The villagers are able to help preserve their beautiful bay because they live directly on the water.

Question 26. According to the passage, the villagers’ lifestyle may seem ________ to many people.

tiring

boring

dangerous

strange

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Question 27. The villagers not only fish but also _________ the sea life.

pollute

look after

look at

damage

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B. Answer the questions:

Question 28.

How many islands and islets are there in Ha Long bay ? → .

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Question 29.

Do some houses and buildings in the village float on huge wooden rafts? → .

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Question 30.

Why are the villagers able to help preserve their beautiful bay? → .

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Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the sentence before:

Question 31.

My family traditionally cooks banh chung at Tet holiday. → My family follows a tradition .

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Question 32.

I can’t cook as well as my mother. → My mother can cook .

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Question 33.

Mai is the head of the music club, so she knows the members very well. → Because .

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Question 34.

It took Bill one hour to travel to his hometown. → Bill spent .

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Question 35.

Going fishing in the rural areas is really enjoyable. → I really enjoy .

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