KIEM TRA 1 TIET LAN 1

…………………... SECONDARY SCHOOL
Name: …………………………………….
Class: …………………………………….

THE FIRST WRITTEN TEST
Subject: English 8
Time: 45 minutes
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A-LISTENING:
Question I. Listen to Mai’s presentation and tick True (T) or False (F) : (1.0 point)
T
F
1.The xoe dance is a spiritual tradition of Thai ethnic people
2.There are 16 ancient forms of Xoe
3.Only young people perform the circle dance
4.Dances with conical hats, paper fans or scarves are some form of Xoe
5.The importance of Xoe is expressed in an old Thai song
Question II. Listen again and complete the Mai’s presentation. (1.0 point)
Today I’m going to tell you about the (1)……………………………..…….... dance, a
traditional dance of the Thai ethnic group in Viet Nam. Thai people have followed this
spiritual tradition for(2) ……………….....The Xoe dance expresses people’s working life and
wishes for a happy and wealthy life. It is (3) ……………… in both public and private
gathering such as celebrations, festivals or family reunions. The Xoe dance has more than (4)
……………….…forms based on the first six ancient forms. The most popular form is the Xoe
vong or ‘ circle dance’ because it expresses social unity. People, young or old alike, join
hands to make a circle around the fire and dance to the music. Besides the circle dance, there
are dances with conical hats, paper fans or scarves.Old people say they shouldn’t break with

this tradition because it reflects Thai (5)…………………… and lifestyle. As a Thai folk song
goes, without the Xoe dance, the rice won’t grow and people won’t get married

B- USE OF LANGUAGE:

Question III. Find the word which has different sound in the part underlined. ( 1.0
point)
1. A. wanted
B. washed
C. danced
D. stopped
2. A. beds
B. dogs
C. porters
D. books
3. A. pictures
B. watches
C. buses
D. brushes
4. A. homework B. mother
C. open
D. judo
Question IV. Choose the best answer. ( 1.5 points )
1. My dad doesn’t mind…………… my mom from work every day.
A. pick up
B. picked up
C. picking up
D. picks up

2. Using computers too much may have harmful effects …….. your minds and bodies.
A. on
B. to
C. with
D. onto
3. I love the people in my village. They are so………………… and hospitable.
A. friendly
B. vast
C. slow
D. inconvenient
4. Among the ………………, the Tay people have the largest population.
A. groups
B. majorities
C. ethnic minorities
D. ethnic cultures.
5. People in the countryside live ……………… than those in the city.
A. happy
B. more happily
C. happily
D. less happy
6. Viet Nam is …………. Multicultural country with 54 ethnic groups.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. A and C
Question V. Give the correct form of the following verbs: ( 1.0 point)
1. Mai enjoy ____________ crafts , especially bracelets
(make)
2. ____________ you ever ___________ a buffalo ?
(ride)

3. The children used to ___________ a long way to school.
(go)
4. They hate ___________ their son texting his friends all day. (see)

C-READING:
Question VI. Read and complete the passage with words in the box. ( 1.5 points)

In addition

In my opinion

Also

Besides

As I have noted

I think

My favorite leisure activity is listening to music.(1)_____________, listening to
music not only helps me relax but also provides me with musical knowledge. I (2)________
like the time that I can lie lazily in bed, put on the small earphone with my iPod and enjoy any
favorite songs of many kinds of music: pop, hip-hop, rock or jazz. I like pop music very much
because I think it is gentle and suitable for teenagers. I listen to rock music when I am sad and
after that I feel cheerful and happy. (3)________________ music from other countries is also
good for teenagers to understand other cultures. (4)________ that, the lyrics are easy to
understand and interesting. (5)________, it can improve my English and listening skills.
(6)___________, music is an important part of my life and it helps me love my life more.
Question VII.Choose the correct word for each blank in the following passage. ( 1.5
points)

Spring is a time when there are many festivals in our country. Among them, Hoa Ban
Festival is the most beautiful and interesting and it takes place in Lai Chau. It is typical of the
(1)………life of the Thai people. In the second lunar month of the year, when it (2)
……..warmer and hoa ban - a kind of beautiful flower in the northwest mountainous area blossoms, Hoa Ban Festival is (3)………... This is a great time for everyone, (4) ……………
for boys and girls. The boy picks the most beautiful flower and gives it to his girlfriend. This
is not only a time for love but also for the Thai people to (5)………..for good crops, for
happiness, and express their special thanks to the Gods and (6) …………... The festival is
always full of songs and prayers.
1. A .minor
B. cultural
C. custom
D. festival
2. A. gets
B. goes
C. comes
D. runs


3. A. seen
4. A. largely
5. A. ask
6. A. fathers

D-WRITING:

B. arranged
B. especially
B. look
B. relatives

C. observed
C. generally
C. pray
C. families

D. celebrated
D. typically
D. call
D. ancestors

Question VIII. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
one (0.5 point)
1. I love listening to music.
F I like …………….……….……….……….……….……….…………………….….……….
2. The black dress is more expensive than the white one.
F The white dress ….……….……….……….……….……….……………………….……….
Question IX. Write a short paragraph (70-80 words) giving your opinion about life in the
countryside: ( 1.0 point)
You can use these clue questions:
What is your opinion about the life in the countryside?
How are the people, landscape, weather or air?
How is the life there?
How is the food..?
What activities can you do there?
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