10 đề thi thử tiếng anh hk 2 lớp 8

PHÒNG GD – ĐT NINH GIANG
Họ và tên:……………………
Lớp: 8……….SBD:…………
BÀI KIỂM TRA HỌC KÌ II
NĂM HỌC 2012 – 2013
Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 8
Time: 45 minutes
(Học sinh làm ngay vào bài này)
Giám thị 1:……………………………
Giám thị 2:……………………………
QUESTION I: Listen to the conversation then decide if the statements are true (T) or ( F) in
the box (2 pts).
1. Lan's class went to China last month.
2. They stayed in an expensive hotel.
3. They went walking in old streets and ate a lot of food.
4. They didn't have time to visit the Great Wall.
5. They will never go to China.
II./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
III- 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
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)
QUESTION 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 is now a member country of ASEAN
and many other international organizations such as APEC , WTO .
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 .
A. Write T(True) or F (False) 1.5pts:
1. Hoi An is one of the World Heritage Sites
2. Tourists from all over the world don
’
t want to visit Viet Nam
3. There are a lot of tourist attractions in Viet Nam
B. Answer the questions (1pt)
1. What does Viet Nam export ?

2. Why do tourists prefer to visit Viet Nam ?

Question 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…………………………………………………….
2. “ I want my room to look nice at the festival,” Hoa said.
> Hoa said………………………………………………………….
QUESTION 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
PHẦN DÀNH CHO GIÁO VIÊN ĐỌC
BÀI KIỂM TRA HỌC KÌ II NĂM HỌC 2012 – 2013
Môn Tiếng Anh lớp 8
( Giáo viên đọc 3 lần)
Nam: Hi, Lan. Nice to see you again. Where did your class go on holiday last month?
Lan: We went to China.
Nam: Oh, how wonderful! How long did you spend there?
Lan: Only two weeks. We went back a week ago.
Nam: And how did you travel?
Lan: We flew to Beijing, and then we drove round the city.
Nam: Where did you stay?
Lan: We stayed in a cheap hotel because we didn't have much money.
Nam: What did you do there?
Lan: Oh! We did a lot. First, we went walking in old streets in Beijing and ate a lot of food,
and then we went to some great museums. They were very interesting but we didn't have much
time to see everything.
Nam: Did you go to the Great Wall then?
Lan: Oh ! Just half a day, however we took lots of photograph there. It was very beautiful.
Nam: Did you enjoy the holiday?
Lan: Yes, It was fantastic. We hope to come back there for another occasion.
Hết
PHÒNG GD – ĐT NINH GIANG
Họ và tên:……………………
Lớp: 8……….SBD:…………
BÀI KIỂM TRA HỌC KÌ II
NĂM HỌC 2012 – 2013
Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 8

Time: 45 minutes
Giám thị 1:……………………………
Giám thị 2:……………………………
I. Listen and fill in the blank ( 2pts)
The other day, Fred, Mai’s pen pal came to Viet Nam on a working trip. He spent
(1) in Viet Nam, particularly, 3 days in the city of Can Tho. Fred had an
opportunity to see Mai, his 2-year pen pal right in her locality. Before that, he had sent Mai an
email about his trip to Viet Nam. Therefore, Mai was (2) to meet him and
introduced him to her family. Mai’s parents and her brother were delighted to see Fred
because they (3) about him before. The family invited Fred to come to their home
for (4) . Fred enjoyed it very much and he told the family about his experience
during the trip to Viet Nam so far. The family loved Fred because he was very (5)
and particularly. Fred spent the whole day with her family .
II. Phonetic
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
B. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others.(0.3pt)
3 .a. departure b. recognize c. waterfall d. institute
4. a. compost b. reuse c. fabric d. mixture
5. a. gallery b. liberty c. prisoner d. souvenir
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
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.




Tape script (Teachers read twice)
The other day, Fred, Mai’s pen pal came to Viet Nam on a working trip. He spent three weeks
in Viet Nam, particularly, 3 days in the city of Can Tho. Fred had an opportunity to see Mai, his
2 year pen pal right in her locality. Before that, he had sent Mai an email about his trip to Viet
Nam. Therefore, Mai was happy to meet him and introduced him to her family. Mai’s parents
and her brother were delighted to see Fred because they told about him before. The family
invited Fred to come to their home for lunch. Fred enjoyed it very much and he told the family
about his experience during the trip to Viet Nam so far. The family loved Fred because he was
very friendly and particularly. Fred spent the whole day with her family .
Hết
PHÒNG GD – ĐT NINH
GIANG
Họ và tên:……………………
Lớp: 8……….SBD:…………
BÀI KIỂM TRA HỌC KÌ II
NĂM HỌC 2012 – 2013
Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 8
Time: 45 minutes
Giám thị 1:……………………………
Giám thị 2:……………………………
QUESTION 1: Listen to the passage then decide if the statements are true (T) or (F) (2
pts).
1. ……………… Lan and her parents went to Vung Tau last year.
2. ……………… They sunbathed every morning on the beach.
3. ……………… They stayed there for two weeks.

4. ……………… They think a holiday at the beach is healthy and pleasant.
5. ……………… They came back home on Saturday.
QUESTION 2
A/. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
(0.3pt)
1. A. accommodation B. question C. information D. nation
2. A. gallery B. valley C. separate D. statue
3. A. itinerary B. twin C. include D. prison
B/. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others. (0.2pt)
4. A. festival B. religious C. sightseeing D. popular
5. A. difficult B. delicious C. amusing D. computer
QUESTION 3
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
B/ 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
QUESTION 4: 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?
QUESTION 5
A- 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.
 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 ……………………………………………………
B- 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,
Nga
Tape script ( Teachers read twice)
My name is Lan. Now I am going to tell you about my last summer vacation. Last year my
parents and I went to Vung Tau by car. The weather was nice and sunny. In the morning I went
shopping with my mother and sometimes I got up early to see sunrise. In the afternoon my
father and I sunbathed on the beach. We stayed there for three weeks. It is an interesting
vacation because a holiday on the beach is healthy and pleasant. Then we returned home on
Sunday
Hết

PHÒNG GD – ĐT NINH GIANG
Họ và tên:……………………
Lớp: 8……….SBD:…………
BÀI KIỂM TRA HỌC KÌ II
NĂM HỌC 2012 – 2013
Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 8
Time: 45 minutes
(Học sinh làm ngay vào bài này)
Giám thị 1:……………………………
Giám thị 2:……………………………
QUESTION 1 Listening ( 2 pts) Listen to the conversation and answer the questions. You
can write in short answer.
1. How did Peter travel around Asia?
2. Who did he go with?
3. How many countries does he visit?
4. Which country did he love visiting the most?
5. When did he come back.
QUESTION 2
A/. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
(0.2pt)
1. A. invite B. prize C. design D. activity
2. A. plumber B. rub C. bamboo D. unsuitable
B/. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others.(0.3pt)
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
QUESTION 3
A/ Choose the right words or phrases to fill in the blank. (2,0pts)
1. The librarian asked us __________ so much noise
A. don’t make B. not make C. not making D. not to make

2. My brother speaks____________
A. English perfect B. perfect English C. English perfectly D. perfectly
English
3. Tom____________ his hand when he was cooking the dinner
A. burn B. was burning C. has burnt D. burnt
4. Would you mind if I _____________ the phone?
A. use B. will use C. am going t use D. used
5. I watched a film___________ ”The Clockwork Orange”
A. called B. calling C. were called D. be called
6. It is important _____________ attend all the lectures.
A. that B. in order to C. to D. so that
7. The flight ___________ at 6.10 has been delayed.
A. leave B. leaves C. leaving D. left
8. It was kind ________ you to help them.
A. from B. of C. for D. to
9. She seems very___________ today.
A. sleepy B. sleepily C. happily D. seriously
10. The _________ festival was held in the communal house yard.
A. rice-cook B. rice-cooker C. rice-cooking D. rice-cooked
B/ Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in Standard English.(0.5pt)
1. The house was designed by Mike’s father and build by Mike
A B C D
2. James should be tell the news as soon as possible.
A B C D
3. Chris said that the twins couldn’t go to school this day because they were ill.
A B C D
4. She spent her free time visit galleries and museum.
A B C D
5. She showed me where did I left my luggage.
A B C D

C/ Match the questions in column A with the answers in column B.(0.5pt)
A B
1. Could you do me a favor? A. I haven’t made up my mind yet.
2. Can you tell me the way to the post
office, please?
B. Not at all.
3. What about going to the cinema tonight? C. I don’t know.
4. Would you mind opening the door? D. Certainly.
5. Why did you do that? E. Go straight ahead and you will see it on
the right.
QUESTION 4 . Read the passage and answer the questions (2pts)
Ha Long- Bay of the Descending Dragon – is popular with both Vietnamese and
international tourists. One of the attractions of Ha Long is the Bay’s calm water with limestone
mountains.The Bay’s water is clear during the spring and early summer. Upon arriving in Ha
Long city,visitors can go along Chay Beach. From the beach, they can hire a boat and go out to
the Bay. It is hear that the visitors can find some of Southest Asia’s most beautiful sites.Dau Go
Cave is one of the most beautiful caves at Ha Long. It was the cave in which General Tran
Hung Dao hid wooden stakes to beat the Mongols on Bach Dang River in 1288.
Questions.
1.Whom is Ha Long popular with?
2.What is the Bay’s water like ?
3.What can visitor do when they arrive in Ha Long city?
4. Where did General Tran Hung Dao hide wooden stakes to beat the Mongols on Bach Dang
River in 1288?
5.Have you ever been to Ha Long?
.QUESTION 5
A- Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same. (0.5pts)
1. Bell invented the telephone in 1876.
->The telephone……………………………………………………………
2. She said, “I must stay at home tomorrow’’

->She said…………………………………………………………………
B- Write a letter of 80-100 words to a friend about your neighborhood. These questions
may help you.
- Where do you live?
- What does your house look like?
- What can you see from your bedroom window?
- How far is it from your house to school?
- How do you get to school?
- What kind of facilities are there in your neighborhood?
- What things in your neighborhood do you like best? Why?
-> Start:
Dear Hoa,
Lan
PHẦN GIÁO VIÊN ĐỌC TIẾNG ANH 8
Tape script:
Teacher can read twice
Nga : What did you do in the summer?
Lan : I took a trip around Asian by train.
Nga : Did you go on your own or with some friends?
Lan: I went with my classmates
Nga: How many countries did you visit?
Lan : I went to three countries : China, India and Thailand.
Nga : Which one did you love the most?
Lan : China.
Nga : Why?
Lan: Because I could see the Great wall and took a lot of photos there.
Nga: When did you come back home?
Lan : last month
Hết
PHÒNG GD – ĐT NINH GIANG

Họ và tên:……………………
Lớp: 8……….SBD:…………
BÀI KIỂM TRA HỌC KÌ II
NĂM HỌC 2012 – 2013
Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 8
Time: 45 minutes
(Học sinh làm ngay vào bài này)
Giám thị 1:……………………………
Giám thị 2:……………………………
I. listening
Listen and choose the best option to complete the sentences. (1 point)
1. Los Angeles is situated in the……………… of America.
A. South West B. South East C. North West D. North East
2. It was founded in……………………………
A. 1871 B. 1718 C. 1781 D. 1817
3. The population of the city is……………………people.
A. 5,3 million B. 3,5 million C. 3 million D. 5 million
4. It's tourist attractions are……………………………
A. film studios B. beaches C. Disneyland D. warm
5.The weather in Los angeles is usually
A. warm and wet B. warm and dry C. hot and wet D. hot and dry
II. language focus
Question I:(0,5p) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from
that of the other words in each group
1. A. reused B. returned C. mashed D. cleaned
2. A. library B. recycle C. family D. easy
3. A. wait B. away C. wrap D. with
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the others.
4. A. translation B. information C. dictation D. attraction
5. A. festival B. gallery C. heritage D. determine

Question II: Choose the best answers to complete the sentences. (2 points)
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. Millions of Christmas cards every year.
A. were sent B. is sending C. are sent D. send
6. This is the first time Mai the beautiful sights.
A. has seen B. have seen C. see D. saw
7. Would you mind if I your book ?
A. borrow B. to borrow C. borrowing D. borrowed
8. 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
9. I promise I harder next year.
A. work B. am working C. worked D. will work
10. We used in the garden when we were young.
A. play B. to play C. playing D. played
Question III: Choose the words or phrases that are incorrect (0,5p)
1. We understand them as well as they understand we .
A B C D
2. We are having a birthday party in Sunday night. Would you like to come?
A B C D
3.Tuan said he is happy to see you
A B C D
4. Let’s me help you do the housework so that we can have enough time for our homework.
A B C D

5 .She has visited Hanoi for yesterday morning.
A B C D
II/ Read the passage carefully, then answer the questions ( 2,5points)
Sydney Opera House, a major arts center, was built on the harbor of Sydney, Australia. It was
designed by the Danish architect, John Utzon. The building was completed in 1973. Although
called an opera house, it contains a concert hall, one theatre for opera and ballet, and a smaller
theatre for plays, a recording hall and rehearsals rooms and cinemas. It is the home of the
Sydney Symphony Orchestra, the Australian Ballet, and Australian Opera.
Questions:
1. Where was Sydney Opera House built?
2. Who designed the House?
3. When was it completed?
4. Is there a theatre for opera and ballet?
5. How many theatres are there in the Opera House?
IV. writing:
Question 1. Rewrite these sentences, keeping the same meaning. (1 point)
4. “I will go to Hanoi tomorrow” Hung Said
-> Hung said
2. She has finished her homework.
-> Her homework
Question 2. Use the given words to write a letter to talk about the trip to Ha Long (2points)
May 15, 2012
Dear Mai Lan ,
1) I /return / from/trip / Ha Long Bay / recently.
2) It / about /3 hours / car / my house / Ha Long Bay.
3) I / spend / 3 days there / I / not / want / leave
4) sights / breathtaking. When I / be/ there / weather / cool / windy.
5) I / buy/ a lot / souvenirs/ my parents and you.
I am pleasant after the trip. I hope I will have another time to get there again.
Yours truly,

Hoa
* tapescript:
Los Angeles was a big city in the south west of America. It was founded in 1718 with 3,5
million people. It is now the biggest city in California . it is famous for its modern freeways and
its movie stars. It is a city of interesting buildings and beautiful parks . the streets are very
crowed in the summer. The weather is usually warm and dry. Visitors like to go to the film
studios. There are some good beaches near the city and los Angeles is also close to Disneyland.
Hết
PHÒNG GD – ĐT NINH GIANG
Họ và tên:……………………
Lớp: 8……….SBD:…………
BÀI KIỂM TRA HỌC KÌ II
NĂM HỌC 2012 – 2013
Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 8
Time: 45 minutes
Giám thị 1:……………………………
Giám thị 2:……………………………
2
Question I: Listening to the passage and write True (T) or False (F) for the statements.
(2 points)
1. Mr. and Mrs. Jones visited Viet Nam last years .
2. They didn't enjoy their journey very much.
3. They went to visit President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, Literature Temple.
4. They went to Ha Long Bay for 2 days.
5. They stayed in Ho Chi Minh City for 3 days.
Question II
A. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others. (0,2
point)
1. A. invite B. prize C. design D. activity
2. A. plumber B. rub C. bamboo D. unsuitable

B. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others. (0,3point)
1. A. gallery B. include C. facility D. begin
2. A. separate B. religious C. requirement D. connect
3. A. skeptical B. generous C. expensive D. resident
Question III : Vocabulary - Grammar and structure
1) Choose the best answers to complete the sentences. (2 points)
1. I put my hat on ……………… protect my face from the sunlight.
a. for b. in order to c. on order to d. so that
2. We were surprised …………………that news.
a. hearing b. hear c. to hear d. heard
3. John is interested ………………… the history of Vietnam.
a. in b. on c. at d. from
4. Do you mind ……………… these letters for me?
a. send b. to send c. sending d. sent
5. Would you mind if I …………………………your bike?
a. borrow b. borrowed c. to borrow d. borrowing
6. When the mail man came, my family ………………….
a. sleep b. is sleeping c. was sleeping d .slept
7. Did your school hold a …………………contest last week?
a. flower-arranging b. flower-arranged c. flower-arrange d. arranging - flower
8. I haven’t seen John ………………….he got married.
a. since b. before c. by d. for
9. An English speaking contest …………….at Quang Trung school next week.
a. is held b. will be held c. holds d. held
10. I was born _______March 3
nd
,1980.
a. in b. of c. at d. on.
2) Choose the words or phrases that are not correct. (0,5 point)
1. It's hard for doing these exercises. I don't understand them

A B C D
2. Arabic speaks by the people of Syria and Iraq.
A B C D
3. She said that she could come here with her mother
A B C D
4. When we met George and Linda yesterday, we walked through the park.
A B C D
5. Viet Nam is a exporting rice country in South East Asia
A B C D
Question IV: Read the text, then answers the questions. (2,5 points)
Da Lat is a well-known city attracting all the people who have been there once. Da Lat is
known as a city of pine trees, waterfalls and flowers . Da Lat is described as a forest of flowers
with different colors and various species. Flowers can be found anywhere and in any season.
We can see flowers in Da Lat in the parks, in front of the houses, in the gardens. Da Lat has the
widest range of orchid varieties in the country. Da Lat has few rivers and canals but it has many
picturesque waterfalls. The famous Cam Ly Fall is only 3 kilometers from the town center. The
Prenn Falls is 10 kilometers in the south of Da Lat. Da lat people are very proud of it.
1. What is Da Lat known as?
2. Where can we see flowers in Da Lat?
3. Name of 2 famous falls in Da Lat?
4. Does it have many rivers and canals or water falls?
5. Are Da Lat people proud of it?
Question V:
A. Rewrite these sentences, keeping the same meaning. (0,5 point)
1. "Is it a rice cooking festival?" I asked my friend
-> I asked my friend
2. She has finished her homework.
-> Her homework
B- Complete sentences to make up a story. (2ps)
1.Last year Class 8 D / have / terrible experience.

2. One Sunday/ they decide/ go/ picnic/ Con Son mountain.
3. Soon after/ arrive/ Con Son/ start to rain/ cats and dogs.
4. They/ have to/ wait/ 6 hours/ bus/ before/ rain/ stop.
5. They/ get out of/ bus/ lunch/ but they/ not/ find/ anything/ eat.
6. Unfortunately/ it/ begin/ rain/ heavily again.
7. Everyone/ get really wet / when they could/ back/ bus.
8. They decide/ leave/ mountain/ without/ see/ anything.
Tape script (Teachers read twice)
Mr. and Mrs. Jones visited Viet Nam last year . They enjoyed their journey very much, on the
first day of their trip, They went to visit President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, Literature
Temple. In the evening, they enjoyed their tour in Hanoi Old Quarter, they also went to Ha
Long Bay for 3 days then moved to Hue capital. On their last 5 days they stayed in Ho Chi
Minh City. Their trip was wonderful
Hết
PHÒNG GD – ĐT NINH GIANG
Họ và tên:……………………
Lớp: 8……….SBD:…………
BÀI KIỂM TRA HỌC KÌ II
NĂM HỌC 2012 – 2013
Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 8
Time: 45 minutes
Giám thị 1:……………………………
Giám thị 2:……………………………
Question I- Listen and then write true (T) or false (F). (2.pts)
1/ ____ Minh lives with his aunt in Ha Noi.
2/ ____ His parents sometimes write a letter to him.
3/ ____ Last week, He received money from his father
4/ ____ His mother usually worries about his health.
5/ ____ His mother might go to Hanoi to see him.
Question II. Phonetics. (0,5pt)

A. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
others.
1. A. festival B. man C. fat D. grand
2. A. beach B. catch C. church D. Christmas
3. A. bought B. found C. without D. output
B. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others.
4. A. festival B. gallery C. heritage D. determine
5. A. translation B. information C. dictation D. attraction
Question III. Grammar- Vocabulary.
A. Choose the best answers to complete the sentences. (2 pts)
1. Would you mind if I your book ?
A. borrow B. to borrow C. borrowing D. borrowed
2. A contest in which participants have to fetch water from the river is called
A. water – fetching B. fetching – water C. fetch – water D. water – fetch
3. ________is the grounds and buildings of a university or college.
A. Campus B. Highlands C. Valley D. Bay
4 ‘How long ……………………Tom?’ -‘Since we were kids.’
A. have you know B. have you known C. did you know D. do you know
5.Yesterday, Ba to the zoo with his friends.
A. to go B. went C. going D. will go
6. 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
7. I punished badly by my teacher yesterday.
A. was B. am C. will be D. have been
8. Linh said that she working then .
A. is B. were C. will be D. was
9. Millions of Christmas cards every year.
A. were sent B. is sending C. are sent D. send
10. This is the first time Mai the beautiful sights.
A. has seen B. have seen C. see D. saw

B Match the request in colum A with its reply in colum B (0,5p):
A B
1.Do you mind if I turn on the TV ? a. I’m sorry , I can’t
2.Can you lend me your bike ? b. No, I don’t mind. What’s on tonight?
3.Would you mind opening the windows ? c. Not at all.
4.Will you post the letter for me ? d. OK. The post office is on my way.
5.Would you mind if I used your phone ? e. Sure .I’m hot too.
1.______ ; 2.______ ; 3.______ ; 4.______ ; 5.______
Question IV. Reading.(2,5pts)
Dear Mom and Dad ,
Hello from Toronto! After two months of living here, I feel this place is like my house.
Toronto is a big city, but it is very nice . I like to shop downtown in the Eaton center, and I
also like to shop in the Queen street store.
I enjoy taking the subway to work. It is a bit crowded in the morning, but I don’t mind
using the subway because it is so convenient. The trip from my apartment to work takes only
twenty minutes.
Although I like Toronto, my apartment is not very nice. I hate living in this
neighborhood . It is not very pleasant and there are no good restaurant. The worst thing is my
neighbor. I can’t stand him. He is always playing the stereo all night long.
Anyway , I enjoy big city life most of the time. I hope you are both well.
Love,
Mariam.
* Answer the question:
1.How long has Mariam lived in Toronto ?
2.Does she mind taking the subway to work ?
3. How long does it take from her apartment to work ?
4. What is his neighborhood always doing ?
5. Is she interested in big city life ?
V. Writing.(2,5 pts)
A. Rewrite these sentences without changing their meanings.(0,5 pt )

1. Lan invited me to the party.(Use passive voice)
 I
2. Hoa said to Ba : “ Do you know the way to the post office ? ”( Use reported speech)
 Hoa asked Ba
B. Write a thank- you letter using the words given (2pts)
Dear Mai,
1. Thank you/ much/ the flowers/ you/ send/ while/ I/ be/ hospital.
2. They/beautiful/ and/ they/ really/ help/ cheer / me/ up.
3. I/ come out/ hospital/ last Thursday morning.
4. You/ come over/ place/ weekend/ because/ I/ very/ bored/ now?
5. I/ look forward/see/soon.
Love,
Thao
(teachers read twice)
Tape script
I am Minh. I am from Hue. I live with my uncle in Hanoi. My parents sometimes write a letter
to me. Last week, I received a letter from my father. In his letter, my father told me that he and
my mother were all fine and then he asked me about my health and study. He said that my
mother often worries about my health because she always thinks I am now still as weak as
before. He also said that he might go to Hanoi to see me during his next vacation. I am now
looking for my father’s coming
Hết
PHÒNG GD – ĐT NINH GIANG
Họ và tên:
……………………
Lớp: 8……….SBD:…………
BÀI KIỂM TRA HỌC KÌ II
NĂM HỌC 2012 – 2013
Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 8
Time: 45 minutes

Giám thị 1:……………………………
Giám thị 2:……………………………
Question I: Listen to the weather report and fill in the missing words(2pts)
And here is today’s weather forecast . In Hanoi, it will be warm and (1) …For the
temperature, the low will be 15 and the high will be (2)… degrees. In Hue, it will be (3) and
(4) …, with a low of twenty and a high of (5) …. In Da Lat, it will be (6) … and (7) ….The low
will be thirteen and the high will be (8)…. In (9) …, it will be (10) …, with a low of twenty-six
and a high of thirty-two degrees.
Question II:
I. Choose the words with the different pronunciation of the underlined part:(0.3pt)
1. a. recycled b. melted c. refilled d. returned
2. a. wonder b. carol c. compile d. patron
3. a. humid b. jungle c. rub d. buffalo
II. Choose the words with the different stress patterns:(0.2pt)
4. a. windy b. minus c. humid d. award
5. a. separate b. competition c. century d. marigold
Question III: Choose the best option to complete each sentences(2.5pts)
1. I take part ………… most activities of my school.
a. on b. at c. in d. of
2. Millions of Christmas cards ………… every year.
a. was sent b. were sent c. is sent d. are sent
3. I don’t know how ………… the game.
a. to play b. play c. played d. playing
4. She asked me ………… my homework.
a. if I do b. if I did c. whether I do d. whether I doing
5. The Pyramid of Cheops is one of the seven ………… of the world.
a. temples b. pagodas c. heritages d. wonders
6. I was reading ………… my sister was playing a game.
a. when b. while c. which d. what
7. Wait a minute. I want ………… some flowers.

a. buy b. buying c. bought d. to buy
8. The girl was watching TV ………… the phone rang.
a. while b. when c. who d. how
9. It is a ………… festival.
a. rice-cook b. cooking-rice c. rice-cooking d. cook-rice
10. This house ………… two years ago.
a. is built b. have been built c. will be built d. was built.
Question IV: Give the correct form of the words given(0.5p)
1. Angkor Wat was _____________ built to honor a Hindu God.(ORIGIN)
2. The town now becomes the Buddhist _____________ center of the whole country.
(RELIGION)
3. The area _____________ the village used to be flooded.(SURROUND)
4. Ha Long Bay is in _____________ Vietnam.(NORTH)
5. I’m ____________ with doing the same things every day. (BORE)
Question V: Read the passage and answer the questions(2.5pts)
The general opinion abroad is that London has fog or rain or both every day of the
year, but on the day I arrived it was fine and warm, there was a bright sun and a cloudless sky.
The next day it was just as beautiful; there was a slight wind that
gently moved the leaves on the trees, and you could smell the spring in the air.
"Life is grand" I thought as I walked in Kensington gardens. It was a straight road
and I found the way quite easily. When I got my first sight of the gardens the
beauty of it nearby took my breath away. The trees were just bursting into leaf,
fresh and green and lovely, and were beds of spring flowers, red and yellow and
blue., in the beautiful, smooth grass under the trees.
People in light spring clothes were walking about, and to my surprise, they walked
not only along to the paths but also across the grass, and no one said a word to
them about it. I had never seen such a thing before.
Questions:
1.What is the weather like in London according to the general opinion abroad?
2. What was the weather like on the day the writer arrived in London?

3. Was it in summer?
4. How were the trees in the gardens?
5.Did the people walk across the grass?
Question VI:
I. Rewrite these sentences beginning with the words given:(0.5pt)
1. They will build a new house next month.
- A new house …………………………………………………………………….
2. “Does it have the most beautiful cave in Viet Nam?”
- The tourist asked Lan if ………………………………………………………….
II. Imagine you are a tourist on vacation in a place in Viet Nam. Write a postcard to a friend
about your trip. You need to cover the information about : name of the place, people,
weather, sights, and what you did there.(2.0 pts)

Tape Script
( Teachers read twice)
And here is today’s weather forecast . In Hanoi, it will be warm and fine. For the temperature,
the low will be 15 and the high will be 22 degrees. In Hue, it will be warm and windy, with a
low of twenty and a high of 26. In Da Lat, it will be cool and dry. The low will be thirteen and
the high will twenty. In Ho Chi Minh City, it will be hot, with a low of twenty-six and a high of
thirty-two degrees.
Hết
PHÒNG GD – ĐT NINH GIANG
Họ và tên:……………………
Lớp: 8……….SBD:…………
BÀI KIỂM TRA HỌC KÌ II
NĂM HỌC 2012 – 2013
Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 8
Time: 45 minutes
Giám thị 1:……………………………
Giám thị 2:……………………………

A- Listen: - Listen to the passage and write the short answer to the questions.(2pts)
1. When did Nam move to this neighborhood?
2. Did he like the life in the country on the first days?
3. Why does he like his neighborhood now?
4. What can he do in his free time?
5 Does he want not to live in a big city now?
B- PRONUNCIATION
I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
(0.6 point)
1. a. more b. correct c. snorkel d. bore
2. a. god b. professor c. correct d. honor
3. a. enjoyed b. performed c. finished d. urged
II. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others. (0.4 point)
1. a. every b. evening c. potato d. factory
2. a. produce b. money c. improve d. because
C- VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURES
I. Choose a, b, c or d to complete each sentence (2 points)
1. A present _____ to you at the end of the month.
a. will send b. will be sent c. will be send d. will be sending
2. Basil asked me if I was going to visit my aunt __________
a. tomorrow b. the following day
c. the previous day d. the day before
3. Please tell me_____ to get to the bus station
a. what b. which c. why d. how
4. We ______ lots of photos on vacation.
a. had b. took c. did d. made
5. Britain ______oranges from Spain.
a. imports b. exports c. sell d. has
6. Would you mind if I _____ the phone?
a. use b. will use c. am going to use d. used

7. Ann ________ television when the phone rang.
a. watches b. watched c. has watched d. was watching
8. The taxi _____ us to the airport broke down.
a. take b. takes c. taking d. taken
9. In 1876, the telephone ______ first introduced by Bell and Watson.
a. was b. is c. has been d. had been
10. I am delighted_____ you passed your exam.
a. that b. to c. in order to d. so that
II. Choose the word or phase that is not correct in standard English (0.5 point)
1. Do you mind take the book back to the library for me?
A B C D
2. She usually helps old people by their shopping and cleaning.
A B C D
3. At the mid-nineteenth century, the first Christmas card was designed.
A B C D
4. Basil said me that he was going to visit his aunt the next day.
A B C D
5. The house was designed by Ba’s father and build by Ba’s friends
A B C D
D- READING
* Choose the word (a, b, c, or d) that best fits each of the blank spaces. (2 points)
Tet is a national and (1) _____ festival in Vietnam. It is occasion for every Vietnamese to be
reunited to think (2) ____their past activities and hope for good luck (3)____the year to come.
Before Tet all houses are white washed and (4) _____with yellow apricot flowers and colorful
lanterns. Everybody is looking (5)_______to a more favorable life. (6)_____ the New Year’s
Eve, children are smartly dressed. They are hoping to (7) _____ money put in small red
envelopes as they are wishing longevity to their grandparents and parents. Wrong doings (8)
____be absolutely avoided on these days.
1. a. traditional b. modern c. music d. summer
2. a. about b. to c. after d. for

3. a. for b. at c. on d. when
4. a. decorate b. decorates c. decorating d. decorated
5. a. at b. for c. after d. forward
6. a. In b. At c. On d. When
7. a. receive b. buy c. sell d. make
8. a. should b. need c. ought d. have
E- WRITING
I- Complete the second sentence; keep the meaning the same as the first. (0.5 points)
1. “Do you know the way to the bank, Nam?”

Lan asked…………………………………………… …………………… ……………………
2. Could you help me with this exercise?

Do.…. ………………………………………… …………………….……… ………?
3. Mr. Robinson teaches us how to speak English well.

We ……………………………………………… ……………………… ………………………
4. Do they speak French in this country?

Is…………………………….……………………………………………….……………………
5. We haven’t seen her for a month.

We last ……………………………………………………………………………………………
II- Hoa is writing a letter to her friend. She tells her friend about the place she has visited.
Complete the letter from the given words ( 2,0 points)
Dear Lan,
My class/return/trip/ Halong Bay. It/about/100 km/my home. We/get /there/
coach/.It/sunny/windy. On the first day, we/hire/boat/visit/ the Bay. There/many/ beautiful caves
there. The next days, we/go swimming/every afternoon. We/also/visit Tuan Chau island. It/
interesting/see/dolphins/perform/there. We/feel/happy/after the trip.

Love,
Minh
Tape script:
Teacher can read 3 times
Nam moved to this neighborhood last year. Nam and his family lived in a big city before coming
here. On the first days, he didn’t like the life in the country because there was not much to do.
However, after a short time he has changed his mind. He now likes his new neighborhood very much
because the air is fresh and the people are friendly. There are a lot of things he can do in his free time
such as going swimming, going fishing, going boating. He doesn’t want to live in a big city anymore.
Hết
PHÒNG GD & ĐT NINH
GIANG
Họ và tên:……………………
Lớp: 8……….SBD:…………
BÀI KIỂM TRA HỌC KÌ II
NĂM HỌC 2012– 2013
Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 8
Time: 45 minutes

Chữ kí giám thị 2: …………… Chữ kí giám thị 1:……………
Question I. Listen to the passage 2 times and then tick T (true) or F (false). (2 ms)
1. Denise comes from England.
2. She speaks French and German.
3. She has been a secretary since she finished her training.
4. She lives in a flat, at 301 A Salisbury Street
5. She likes going to the cinema, playing the piano, and going to far- away places.
Question II - Phonetics
I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.(0.3
pt)
1. A. leader B. spread C. greeting D. team

2. A. memorial B. snorkel C. wonder D. import
3. A. elevate B. inject C. stretch D. bleed
II. Choose one word that has a different stress position from the other.(0.2 pt)
4.A. neighborhood B. permanent C. relative D. electricity
5.A. printer B. wonder C. award D. culture
Question III – Grammar and vocabulary
I Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences (2.0 points)
1. Last night I_________TV when the phone rang.
A. watched B. was watching C. was watched D. have watched
2. My parents always complain about my …………………… driving.
A. careful B. careless C. carelessly D. carefully
3. The Great Wall of China is one of the of the world
A. buildings B. walls C. strangers D. wonders
4. Eiffel Tower by Alexander Gustavo Eiffel in 1889.
A. has been designed B. was designed C. is designed D. were designed
5. Nhi asked Nga if My son in Quang Nam province
A. is B. are C. were D. was
6. He used a football player. He had to stop because of an injury
A. to be/playing B. being/playing C. to be/to play D. be/playing
7- The bike in Japan is USD 100.
A- maked B- make C- making D- made
8- It's difficult all these things.
A- remembered B- remember C- to remember D- remembering
9- Have you finished your homework ?
A- yet B- already C- since D- for
10- I don't know how the game.
A- playing B- play C- to playing D- to play
II: Match the request in column A with its reply in column B.(0,5)
A
1. Do you mind if I turn on the TV?

2. Would you mind opening the
B
a. No, you may not.
b. No, I don’t mind. What’s on tonight?
windows?
3. Could I read your newspaper?
4. Would you mind if I used your phone?
5. Will you post the letter for me?
c. OK. The post office is on my way.
d. Sure. I’m hot too.
e. No, please do.
f. Certainly. Here you are.
Question IV. Read the passage then choose the correct answers ( 2 points)
The Statue of Liberty, one of America's most familiar images, is on an island in New York
Harbor. It is a symbol of freedom. It was gift to American people from French to show the
friendship between the two nations. This is a statue of a woman who is wearing a loose rope and
a crow on her head. Her right hand holds a burning torch, and her left hand holds a tablet with
the date July 4th, 1776 on it. The statue weighs 205 tons and is 46 meters high. It stands on a
stone base. The base and the pedestal increase the height of the monument to 93 meters. The
statue was completed in 1884 in France, and then transported to America in 1886. Tourists can
visit the statue from 9.30 am to 5 pm daily except Christmas Day.
- friendship: tình hữu nghị - crown: vương miện
- aspiration: khát vọng -base: đế, chân
- guarantee: bảo đảm - tablet: biển (tấm gỗ, sắt trên có chữ viết, hình vẽ)
1. The Statue of Liberty is in
a. the center of New York city b. New York Harbor
c. the suburbs of New York city d. Los Angeles
2. The Statue was made by
a. French people b. American people
c. British people d. New York people

3. The statue was made because
a. French people wanted to show their friendship with American people
b. American wanted to show their friendship with French people.
c. French people wanted to show their aspiration for freedom
d. American people wanted to guarantee liberty.
4. The height of the monument is
a. 46 meters b. 47 meters c. 93 meters d. 139 meters
5. Tourists can visit the Statue of Liberty
a. every day, including Christmas Day b. from Monday to Friday
c. everyday, but not on Christmas Day. d. on Christmas Day
Question- V. Writing.
1. Rewrite these sentences with the same meanings. (1p)
a. France presented the Statue of Liberty to the United States in 1876.
The Statue ……………………………………………………………
b. " Do you know the name of the person standing here? He asked me.
He asked me ………………………………………………………
c. I would like you to help me move this table.
Do you mind ……………………………… ………………………
.
?
d. Traveling around the city in a day is impossible.
It ……………………….…………………………………………….……
II- Imagine you are a tourist on vacation in Nha Trang. Complete the postcard below (2p)
Dear Nga
I / have / wonderful time / Nha Trang now.
The people/ be / friendly / weather / be / cool / sunny.
In Nha Trang, I / meet / friend, Hoa / family. It / be / nice / meet them.
I / buy / lot of souvenirs / take / lot of / photos.
See you soon.
Love,

Ba
Tape script:
Teacher can read twice
Here is some information about our new secretary. Her name is Denise and she comes from
Switzerland, so she speaks French and German. She has been a secretary for the last five years,
since she finished her training, although for 6 months she didn’t have a job and was
unemployed. She lives in a flat, at 103 A Salisbury Street, and she is a singer. But she says she
is going to get engaged soon. Her hobbies are going to the cinema, playing the piano, and going
to far - away places .I
/
m sure you will all like her.
Hết