6 TEST ON E8 KH2 HOT

ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP KIỂM TRA HK2 – NĂM HỌC 2012-2013
MÔN TIẾNG ANH – LỚP 8
(2012-2013)
TEST 1
I . Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
1. a. city b. carve c. carol d. corn
2. a. seat b. seaside c. break d. meat .
3. a. looked b. watched c. washed d. wanted
4. a. closed b. finished c. asked d. needed
5. a. degree b. decorate c. engineer d. invent
6. a. carve b. candy c. cartire d. far
7. a. teacher b. peach c. tea d. overhead
8. a. corn b. crop c. pour d. import
9. a. emergency b. valley c. gallery d. fly
10. a. struggle b. buffalo c. include d. husk
II.Chooe the best answer by making a circle with the a,b,c,d letters.
1. Angkor Wat is the largest ___________ in the world
a. temples b. sights c. wonders d. pagodas
2. Viet Nam is a company which exports a lot of rice. It is a __________ company.
a. rice - import b. import- rice c.importing- rice d. rice - importing
3. The English - speaking contest ___________in our school one year ago .
a. will hold b. will be held c. was held d. hold
4.He is fond __________history of Viet Nam .
a. of b. on c. in d.with
5.The Christmas songs ___________ for people every year .
a. are performed b. were performed c. will be performed d. perform
6.I don’t know ___________ English. I am bad at English.
a. What to study b. what to do c. how to study d. how to do
7.He ____________ a bowl while he was washing the dishes.
a. was breaking b. broke c. broken d. breaking
8.The Pyramid is in ____________ .

a. India b. Greece c. Egypt d. Cambodia
9. We wear shoes and sandals are made from old__________
a. papers b. glass c. car tires d. cloth bags
10. People use first- aid so as ___________the victim’s pain and anxiety.
a. ease b. eases c. to ease d. easing
11.The government made a law to prevent people__________throwing drink cans away.
a. of b. for c. about d. from
12.The empty plastic bottles___________ to reuse.
a. clean b. cleaned c. are cleaned d. is cleaned
13.Sa pa is a wonderful____________ resort in Viet Nam.
a. mountain b. mountainous c. seaside d. sea
14. You should cool the burns immedialy in order ___________tissue damage.
a. minimize b. minimizes c. to minimize d. minimized
15. It is wonderful to ___________ a picnic on the weekend
a. have b. having c. to have d. had
16.People collect household and garden waste to make ______________
a. glass b. plastic c. compost d. car tires
17.Peter is interested in the history of Viet Nam. He wants to visit___________
a. Da Lat b. Nha trang c. Hue Citadel d. Sa Pa
18. You must study hard pass your exam.
a. so to b. so as to c. so that d so
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19. is it from your house to Phong Nha Cave?  One thousand kilometers
a. How far b. How long c. How many d. How often
20. Pyramid of Cheops is one of the seven of the world .
a. temples b. sights c. pagodas d. wonders
III Choose the word that needs correcting .
1. While I watching a movie on TV last night ,my uncle in the USA phoned .
A B C D
2.He moved to the front row so as hear the speaker better .

A B C D
3 These toys making in this factory are exported .
A . B C D
4. I asked Hoa whether she finish her homework.
A B C D
5. The Christmas tree was decorate in the early 1500s.
A B C D
6. He had a computer a year ago, but he has never know how to use it up to now.
A B C D
B. COMPREHENSION:
I. Supply the correct forms of the words in the brackets
1. Last night, the TV program was very (interest )
2. There are many villages in Sa Pa (tribe)
3. It is cold and wet in season (rain)
4. They want to buy some marigolds because they are at Tet (tradition)
5. I think driving a car is ( challenge )
6. Nhi said that she would leave the day. ( follow )
7. Ha Long Bay is in Viet Nam. ( north)
8. Phong Nha cave in Viet Nam is as a World Heritage Site. ( know
9.He ………… badly with his mom this morning ( Behavior )
10.2.It’s ………….to buy a new computer . ( necessity )
II. Read the passage then answer the questions. (2ms)
The rice – cooking festival was held in the communal house yard about one kilometer away from
the river. There were three competitions: water –fetching, fire – making and rice- cooking .The
festival took one day.
Six people from each team took part in the rice-cooking contest. They had to separate the rice
from the husk and then cook the rice
After the three contests, all the points were added and the Thon Trieu group won the grand prize.
The festival was wonderful.
1. Where was the rice –cooking festival held?

2. How long did the festival last?

3. What did people do in the rice-cooking contest?

4. Who won the grand prize?

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* . Read the passage then answer the questions .(2.5ms )
(Đọc đoạn văn rồi trả lời câu hỏi )
In Canada and the United States one of the most popular days in the year is Halloween . Halloween
occurs on October 31st .It’s a day when some people wear in strange or unusual costumes . For
example ,they may dress to look like an animal ,a person from a book or movie or a famous person
from history. After dark , many young children put on their costumes and visit their neighbors. They
knock on the door and shout “Trick or treat. ”Then the neighbors give them some candy , and the
children go on to the next house .Adults also enjoy dressing up for Halloween . There are usually
Halloween parties in the evening and usually there is a prize for the best or most unusual costume.
New word : occur : xảy ra costume : trang phục
1. Is Halloween one of the most popular days in Canada and the USA?

2. When does Halloween happen ?

3. What do young children do after dark ?

4.Who also enjoy dressing up for Halloween ?

5. What are children given when they knock on their neighbors ’ door ?

III. Rewrite the sentences so that it has the similar meaning to the first
1. Could you look after my house when I am away .

->Would you mind
2. Traveling around Viet Nam is very exciting.
-> It
3. “Do you like this place?” Hoa asked Tim.
-> Hoa asked Tim
4. They decorated the Christmas trees with many colorful lights.
-> The Christmas trees
5. May I ask you some questions?
->Would youmind
6. Could you tell me the way to Ben Thanh market?
> Would you mind
7. “ I want to be a police”, Minh said
> Minh said (that)
8. They water the flowers everyday.
> The flowers
9. The girl is standing under the tree. She is my sister.
> The girl
10.Nga said :” I’m only fifteen years old “
- Nga said …………………………………
11.He will write a report for his class next week .
- A report ………………………………
12.The window has been repaired. It was broken .
- The window………………………………
13.Ask Hoa to wait here for me .
-Do you mind …………………………….?
IV. Complete the sentences, using the words given: ( 2ms)
1. I / be / very / happy / receive / your / letter.
>
2. My family / just / return / a trip to Da Lat.
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4 The man/ walk/ up the stair/ Mr. Quang
>
5. I / use / a computer / three years.
………………………………………………………………………
6. Santa Claus / based / the description of Saint Nicholas
……………………………………………………………………………….
TEST 2
I/Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others (2ms)
1. hour honor how honest
2. design describe island description
3. memorial snorkel wonder import
4. husk upset urge rub
II/ Choose the best word or phrase to fill in the blank (2ms)
1. My family when the mailman came.A. was sleeping B. is sleeping C. has slept
D. slept
2. He asked me I liked coffee.
A. whether B. weather C. where D. which
3. Some people are taking part in contest.
a. a cooking- rice B. a rice- cooking C. a cooked- rice D. a rice- cooked
4. Mai showed Lan where ticket.
A.got B. to get C.get D.getting
5. Hoa to the market at 7.00yesterday evening.
A. is going B. were going C. was going D. went
6. Minh his homework.
A. always is forgetting B. forget C. is always forgetting D. forgot
7. Angkor Wat is one of the largest in the world.
A. churches B. wonders C. pagoda D. temples
8. Lien decided to Ho Chi Minh city yesterday
A. going B. went C. go D. to go

III/ Rewrite the following sentences (2ms)
1, They built this house in 1987 > This house
2, His mother asked him, “ Do you go to school ?”-> His mother asked
him
3, Hung said, “ I can fix this fan” > Hung said
4. I cook the meal for an hour > The meal
IV/ Read the following passage and choose the best answer.(2ms)
New York City is located in the southeastern part of New York States just east of New Jersey.
The city was founded by the Dutch in 1624. At first it was called Fort Amsterdam, and then New
Amsterdam. In 1664, the English took over the city and renamed it New York. With the population of
more than 7 million in the city and 19 million in the metropolitan region, New York is the largest city
in the United States. It is divided into five parts, which are Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens,
and Staten Island. The total area of these parts is 964 square kilometers. Visitors to New York are all
attracted by places such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Times Square, Wall Street,
and Broadway theatre district. New York is also the place where tourists can visit some world famous
art galleries and museums.
1. When was New York City founded ?
A. in the USA B. in 1624 C. in 1664 D. by the Dutch
2. What is the population of New York?
A. more than 5 million B. more than 7 million
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C. more than 19 million D. more than 26 million
3. Which of the followings is NOT a tourist attraction of New York ?
A. Empire State Building B. Golden Gate Bridge
C. Statue of Liberty D. Broadway theatre district
4. Which of the followings is NOT TRUE about New York City ?
A. New York has a lot of tourist attractions.
B. New York belonged to the Dutch when it was founded.
C. The area of New York City is 964 square kilometers.
D. The city was named New York by the Dutch.

V/ write a latter to a friend about your trip to a place in Vietnam .You need to cover the information
about (2ms)
Dear ………… ,
1.I / having / wonderful time / Nhatrang .
2.weather / warm / sunny / people / friendly / hospitable .
3.Nhatrang / I / visit / old friends / relatives .
4.I / buy / lot / souvenirs / family .
See you soon .
Love,………………….
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TEST 3
I/Find the word which has underlined part pronounced different from the others: : (2ms)
1.answer golden delicious wonder …………………
2. hour honor how honest …………………
3.include prison trip minus …………………
4.leader spread greeting team …………………
II. A/Choose the correct word(s): ( 2ms)
1. The pyramid is the only ……….we can still see today .( landmark/ picture / wonder / temple )
2. What……you………… at eight o’clock last night ?
a. are/doing b. did/do c. were/doing d. do/do
3.Angkor Wat is the largest ______ in the world.( temple / city / pagoda / statue )
4.At eight o
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clock yesterday we on the beach .(are lying / have lain / lay / were lying )
3.Ann television when the phone rang .( watches / watched / has watched / was watching )
4.Sally is keen the idea . (on /in / of / for )
5.I thanked my classmate helping me with my homework ( for / about / of / on )
6.The festival was held in the communal huose yard.( rice-cook /rice- cooker /rice-cooking
/rice-cooed)
7.Angkor Wat was originally built Hindus ( of / for / to / in order for )
8.Jim told us where it .(to find / finding / for finding / finds )
III/ Rewrite the following sentences (2ms)
1. Hien said: “I am living in Binh Duong province no
 Hien said ………………………………………
2. We often buy new clothes for our children
 New clothes for our children ………………………………………………………………………
3We held a contest in which students arranged flowers
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 We held a
4. Her mother asked her, “ Do you go to school ?”
-> Her mother asked her
IV/Read the passage:(2ms)
The ancient town of Hoi An lies on the river Thu Bon, more than 30 kilometres to the south of Da
Nang. Occupied by early western traders, Hoi An was one of the major old-time commercial ports of
south Asia in the 16
th
century.
Hoi An is famous for old temples, pagodas, tiled-roof houses and narrow streets. Tourists can visit
the relics of Sa Huynh and Cham civilization. They can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of the river
Thu Bon, Cua Dai beach, etc. In recent years, Hoi An has be come a very popular tourist destination in
Viet Nam. Importantly, the committee of the world. Heritages of UNESCO officially certified Hoi An
as a world heritage site in 1999.
Answer True or false

1/ Hoi An is the ancient town in Quang Nam. …………………
2/ It is famous for high building. …………………
3/ Tourists can visit old temples, pagodas and tiled-roof house in Hoi An. ………………….
4/ Hoi An was recognized as a world Heritage site in 1999. …………………
V/ write a latter to a friend about your trip to a place in Vietnam .You need to cover the information
about (2ms)
Dear ………… ,
1.I / having / wonderful time / Nhatrang .
2.weather / warm / sunny / people / friendly / hospitable .
3.Nhatrang / I / visit / old friends / relatives .
4.I / buy / lot / souvenirs / family .
See you soon .
Love,
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UNIT 4
I./Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others.( 0,5pt)
1. A. problem B. healthy C. useful D. machine
2. A. difficult B. delicious C. amusing D. computer
3. A. festival B. religious C. sightseeing D. popular
4. A. heritage B. waterfall C. departure D. separate
5. A. remember B. government C. natural D. chemicals
II Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.( 2,0 pts)

1. Would you mind ………… off television?
A. turning B. turn C. reduce D. reducing
2. When I home, the sun
A. left/shining B. left/shined C. was leaving/shined D. left/was shining
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3. He has not finished the report …………
A. ever B. just C. never D. yet
4. My sister was cooking …………I was doing my homework.
A. while B. in case C. if D. because
5. This book yesterday by me.
A. was bought B. to buy C. is bought D. buying
6. People learned how …………. paper many centuries ago.
A. was made B. is making C. to make D. making
7. Phong Nha Cave in Viet Nam is known ……………. a World Heritage Site.
A. as B. on C. to D. at
8. Liz is very ……………in the water-fetching contest.
A. interest B. interested C. interesting D. interests
9. Many years ago, Christmas songs ………… for people in towns and villages.
A. performed B. have performed C. were performing D. were performed
10. He told me that he …………………………
A. had already seen the film B. the film had already seen
C. had seen the film already D. had seen already the film
2) Give the correct form of the word given (0.5 pts)
1. On Christmas Day, I often send my close friends _____________cards, (GREET)
2. Paris is _____________ for the Eiffel Tower, (FAME)
3. He has been an active _____________in the contest, (PARTICIPATE)
4. Last night, the TV program was very_____________ (INTEREST)
5. Most tourists like visiting __________villages. (TRIBE)
IV: Read the passage and do exercises below (2.5pts)
Viet Nam is a country in the South East Asia . It has an area of 329,566 sq km .It is divided into three

regions. Ha Noi is the capital city and Ho Chi Minh is one of the biggest cities of Viet Nam. The
population of Viet Nam is over 80 million. It has an age- old culture and a long tradition of fighting
against foreign invaders
Viet Nam exports rice, coffee and many other farm products. Viet Nam has lots of tourist attractions
and World Heritage Sites such as Ha Long Bay, Phong Nha cave, Hoi An ancient town. And it is now
known as a safe and attractive destination for tourists from all over the world . Moreover, they prefer
to visit Viet Nam because Vietnamese people are very friendly and hospitable. They are very proud of
their country. They have been trying hard to build it into a powerful and prosperous one .
1. Which city is the biggest in Vietnam?
………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. What does Viet Nam export ?

3. Why do tourists prefer to visit Viet Nam ?

4. Are there a lot of tourist attractions in Viet Nam?
V: Rewrite the sentences as the same meanings using the following suggestions (0,5pts)
1. They have just given the children some gifts.
> The children…………………………………………………….
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2. “ I want my room to look nice at the festival,” Hoa said.
> Hoa said………………………………………………………….
VI: Write a letter using the following sets of words and phrases (2.0pts)
Dear Nhung,
1. Thank you / much / / flowers / you / send/ while / I / be/ hospital.

2. They/ beautiful / and / they / really help / cheer / up.

3. I / coming out / hospital / Thursday morning.

4. You / come over / place / weekend / because / I / very bored / now.

5. I / look / forward / see / soon.

Your friend,
Nguyet
TEST 5
A. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.(0.2pt)
1. a. sociable b. ocean c. receive d. special
2. a. first b. victim c. facility d. notice
3. A. accommodation B. question C. informationD. nation
4. A. gallery B. valley C. separate D. statue
5. A. itinerary B. twin C. include D. prison
III . Choose best word or phrase to complete each sentence (2 pts.)
1. Would you mind if I you some advice on your study habits?
a. asked b. gave c. took d. suggest
2. Minh advised Ba how from My Son to Hoi An.
a. to go b. going c. go d. goes
3. The flowers in yellow paper is one dollar.
a. wrapped b. wrapping c. are wrapping d. are wrapped
4. The boy broke the window when they football.
a. played b. are playing c. were playing d. play
5. Nam is talking on the phone. He on the phone.
a. always talk b. always is talking c. always talks d. is always talking
6. Foreign tourists are interested pottery.
a. of b. in c. on d. for
7. My sister got up early this morning…… go to class on time.
a. in order to b. because c. and d. but
8. is a building or a room where people can go to look at painting.
a. University b. Library c. Gallery d. Gym
9. Vietnam is a ………………. country .

a. rice- exported b. rice- export c. rice - exporting d. export-rice
10. An…………. is used to check one’s eyesight.
a. eyeglass b. eye- shade c. eyepiece d. eye chart
IV. Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in Standard English.(0,5pt)
1. She asked me if I felt better here.
A B C D
2. It is danger for people to do their shopping in the city center.
A B C D
3. I promise I will gave up smoking
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A B C D
4. She showed me where did I left my suitcase
A B C D
5. The government wants everyone to recycle 25% of their house hold wasting.
A B C D
V. Read the following passage and choose the item (a, b, c, or d) that best answers each of the
questions about it.(2,0pts)
Last December our Geography teacher, Mrs. Taylor, took us to Yorkshire on a school trip. We left
Liverpool at 8.00 a.m on Saturday morning and finally arrived in York at 11.00 p.m. Then it started to
rain. We woke up early on Sunday morning and looked outside. There was water everywhere. We
went downstairs for breakfast, but the kitchen in the hostel was flooded. Sunday afternoon was terrible
too. Two girls hired bikes and rode into the center of the city. But what did they do? They stole some
sweets from a shop. So then the police came! Mrs. Taylor was angry ! We returned to Liverpool on
Sunday evening. We were cold, wet and tired. Never again!
1. How long did the journey take?
2. What was the weather like ?
3. What does the writer do?
4. How long did they stay in Yorkshire for ?
5. Was their trip exciting ?
VI. Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.(1.0pt)

1. Pịke’s father designed the house in 1980
=> The house
2. “ What is your name ?” Lan asked a boy .
=> Lan
3. I passed all the exams . I am happy.
=>I am happy…………………………………………………………………………… .
4. Shall I sit here ?
=>Do you mind if I ………………………………………………………………………… ? .
5. “ Do many tourists visit Viet Nam every year, Hanh?” Susan asked .
=>Susan asked ………………………………………………………………………………… .
VII. Imagine you are a tourist on vacation in Hanoi. Write a postcard to a friend about your
trip. Using the cue : (2pts)
I/have/ wonderful/ time/ Hanoi. People/ friendly/ hospitable. Weather/ sunny/ windy. First, I/ visit/
West Lake/ The Temple of Literature. / While/ visit/ Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum/ met relative- Lan /
her classmates .It/ be/ happy/ see/ them. I / take/photos/ and buy/lot/ souvenirs/ family/ you. See you
soon.
Love,

Dear ,
I'm having a wonderful time in HaNoi.




TEST 6
I/. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently (0.3pt)
1. A. reach B. each C. ready D. beach
2 A. different B. weekend C. special D. attend
3. A. provide B. combine C. invite D. credit
4. A. withdraw B. tall C. small D. company

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5. A. future B. refuse C. luggage D. use
II/ Choose the best answer
1. I to Ho Chi Minh city since 2000.
A. go B. went C. have gone D. has gone
2.Yesterday, Nam to the zoo with his friends.
A. to go B. went C. going D. will go
3. Mary’s mother is sick, so she has to stay home to her.
A.in / look for B. on / take care of C. at / take care of D. at / bring out
4. I punished badly by my teacher yesterday.
A. was B. am C. will be D. have been
5. Linh said that she working then .
A. is B. were C. will be D. was
6. Tree leaves to wrap things.
A. using B. are used C. is used D. used
7. Millions of Christmas cards every year.
A. were sent B. is sending C. are sent D. send
8. This is the first time Mai the beautiful sights.
A. has seen B. have seen C. see D. saw
9. Would you mind if I your book ?
A. borrow B. to borrow C. borrowing D. borrowed
10. A contest in which participants have to fetch water from the river is called
A. water – fetch B. fetching – water C. fetch – water D. water – fetching
III/ Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in Standard English. (0.5pt)
1. Jack asked his boss whether could he have a day off.
A B C D
2. I am not very fond of get up early.
A B C D
3. He has someone cuts his hair every six weeks.
A B C D

4. The guide pointed out all the places for interest to us on the way.
A B C D
5. The flight from Los Angeles has not arrived already.
A B C D
IV: Read the following passage and answer the answers (2pts)
The festival was held in the communal house yard about one kilometer away from the river.
There were three competitions: water-fetching, fire-making and rice-cooking. In the water-fetching
contest, one person from each team had to run to the river to get the water. In the fire-making contest,
two team members had to make a fire in the traditional way. Six people from each team took part in
the rice-cooking contest. They had to separate the rice from the husk and then cook the rice.
1) Where was the rice-cooking festival held?
2) How many competitions were there in the festival?
3) How was the fire made?
4) How many people from each team took part in the water-fetching contest?
5) Have you ever taken part in the rice cooking festival?
V. Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same. (1pt)
1. Can you tell me something about Christmas history?
 Would you mind…………………………………………………….?
2. “How long will the festival last” Liz asked?
 Liz asked………………………………………………………………
3. I study English because I want to read books in English.
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 I study English so as to ………………………………………………
4. My father bought a car yesterday.
 A car …………………. ……………………………………………
5. " Are you a doctor?". Nam asked me.
 Nam asked me if ……………………………………………………
VI. Use the thank-you note using the provided words. (2pts)
Dear Hoa,
Thank/ you/ much/ for/ postcards/ you/ send/me/ yesterday.

………………………………………………………………………….
I/ surprised/ find/ out/ that/ they/ send/ from/ Sa Pa.
………………………………………………………………………….
The rice paddies/ and/ the jungle streams/ look/ beautiful.
………………………………………………………………………….
I/ never/ be/ to/ Sa Pa/ before.
………………………………………………………………………….
I/ excited/ hear/ more/ about/ your/ trip.
………………………………………………………………………….
Your friend,

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