KIỂM TRA CHẤT LƯỢNG HỌC KÌ II NĂM HỌC 2012-2013 MÔN : TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 8 (Thời gian 45 phút ) ĐỀ CHẴN A. PRONUNCIATION: (1 point) Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other. 1. A. arrive B. sight C. island D. prison 2. A. head B. beach C. weather D. heavy 3. A. stopped B. missed C. needed D. looked 4. A. festival B. departure C. separate D. yell B. LANGUAGE FOCUS: Question 1: Use the correct form and tense of the verbs in brackets (1,25 points) 1.This bike ( use) ……………………… ………… for more than six years. 2. I ( not see) ……………………… ………… your uncle recently. 3.The moon (go) ……………………… ………… round the earth in about 27 days. 4. She fell asleep when she (read) ……………………… ………… books. 5. Miss Black asked us if we (go) ……………………… …………to Ha Noi the following day. Question 2: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. (1,75 points) 1. Sally is quite keen …………….…… the idea. A. in B. for C. of D. on 2. My friend suggested …………….…… the garbage after school. A. collecting B. to collect C. collect D. collects 3. Our …………….…… resources are limited so we should recycle all used things. A. nature B. natural C. naturing D. naturally 4. Have you decided where…………….…… for your holiday ? A. going B. to go C. will you go D. you went 5. The old lamp …………….…… in China is five dollars A. make B. makes C. made D. to make 6. The …………….…… festival is an annual event in Do Son. A. bull- fighting B. fighting- bull C. bull- fight D. bull fighting 7. I am …………….…… that you passed your English exam . A. sad B. unhappily C. friendly D. pleased Question 3: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets. (1 point) 1. It's not …………………………… …… today. ( wind) 2. My aunt live in a ……………………… ……area of the country. (mountain) 3. I like living in the countryside because people there are very (friend) ……………………… …… 4. It’s difficult to find……………………………. at busy time. (accommodate) Question 4: There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence. Find and correct it. (1 point) 1. I watched a football match on TV when he came. …………………………… A B C D 2. My friend, Vinh is always forget his homework. …………………………… A B C D 3. They asked me don’t talk during the discussion. …………………………… A B C D 4. Would you mind if I ask you a private question? ……………………………… A B C D C. READING: (2 points) Question 1: Use the words in the box to complete the paragraph celebrated from clothes food houses Viet Nam’s New Year is (1) according to the Lunar calendar. It’s officially known as Tết Nguyên Đán or Tet. It begins between January twenty-first and February nineteenth. The exact date changes (2) year to year. Vietnamese people usually make preparations for the holiday several weeks beforehand. They tidy their (3) , cook special (4) and buy new clothes. On the New Year’ Eve, people sit up to midnight to see the New Year coming up, then they put on new (5) and give one another the greetings of the season. 1. …………………. 2. …………………. 3. …………………. 4. …………………. 5. …………………. Question 2: Answer the questions: 1. What is Vietnam’s New Year known as? ……………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………. 1. When does the Lunar New Year begin ? ……………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………. 3. What do Vietnamese people usually do to prepare for Tet ? ……………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………. D. WRITING (2 points) Question 1: Rewrite the following sentences. 1.They will build a new school in my neighborhood. àA new school …………. 2.“Is Eiffel Tower in France ?” Nga asked me. àNga asked me 3. Shall I sit here ? àDo you mind if I …………………………………………………………………. Question 2: Write a postcard using the following sets of words and phrases. You can make all necessary changes and additions. Dear Mom and Dad, 1. I / have / wonderful / time / Ha Long Bay/ now. 2. The people/ be/ friendly / and / weather / be / sunny . 3. Yesterday / I / go shopping / Hon Gai Town. 4. I / be / going / visit / Dau Go Cave / tomorrow. 5. I / be / going / take / lots / photographs / there. See you soon. Love, Linda HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CHẤT LƯỢNG HỌC KÌ II NĂM HỌC 2012-2013 MÔN : TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 8 (Thời gian 45 phút ) ĐỀ CHẴN A. PRONUNCIATION: (1 point) Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other. 1. D 2.B 3.C 4. B B. LANGUAGE FOCUS: Question 1: Use the correct form and tense of the verbs in brackets (1,25 points) 1- has been used ; 2- haven’t seen 3- goes 4- was reading 5- would go Question 2: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. (1,75 points) 1- D 2- A 3- B 4- B 5- C 6- A 7- D Question 3: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets.(1 point) 1- windy 2- mountainous 3- friendly 4- accommodation Question 4: There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence. Find and correct it. (1 point) 1. A à was watching 2. C à forgetting 3. C à not to talk 4. B àasked C. READING: Question 1: Use the words in the box to complete the paragraph (1,25 points) 1. celebrated 2. from 3. houses 4. food 5. clothes Question 2: Answer the questions (0,75 point) 1. It is known as Tet Nguyen Dan. 2. It begins between January twenty-first and February nineteenth. 3. They tidy their houses, cook special food and buy new clothes. D. WRITING Question 1: Rewrite the following sentences. (0,75 point) 1. A new school will be built in my neighborhood. 2. Nga asked me if Eiffel Tower was in France. 3. Do you mind if I sit here ? Question 2: Write a postcard using the following sets of words and phrases. You can make all necessary changes and additions. (1,25 points) 1. I am having a wonderful time in Ha Long Bay now. 2. The people are friendly and the weather has been sunny. 3. Yesterday I went shopping in Hon Gai Town. 4. I am going to visit Dau Go Cave tomorrow. 5. I am going to take lots of photographs there. KIỂM TRA CHẤT LƯỢNG HỌC KÌ II NĂM HỌC 2012-2013 MÔN : TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 8 (Thời gian 45 phút ) ĐỀ LẺ A. PRONUNCIATION: (1 point) Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other. 1. A. looked B. watched C. carried D. stopped 2. A. emergency B. resident C. deposit D. prefer 3. A. prison B. limestone C. kind D. tribe 4. A. which B. who C. when D. where B. LANGUAGE FOCUS: Question 1: Use the correct form and tense of the verbs in brackets (1,25 points) 1. We already ( finish) ……………….……….the fist semester exams. 2. The telephone ( introduce) ……………….……….by Alexander in 1876. 3. I (write) ……………….……….my report at 8 o’clock last night. 4. The moon (go) ……………….……….round the earth in about 27 days. 5. She told me (give) ……………….………. you this dictionary. Question 2: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. (1,75 points) 1. Are you interested playing badminton after class? A. in B. with C. on D. for 2. I can see a boy……………………. a water buffalo. A. ride B. riding C. to ride D. rides 3. We are all………………. that you passed your English exam. A. delighted B. sad C. afraid D. friendly 4. Our ………… resources are limited so we should recycle all used things. A. nature B. natural C. naturing D. naturally 5. Could you show me where ……………… souvenirs ? A. buy B. buying C. will buy D. to buy 6. My friend suggested ……………… by bus. A. going B. to go C. go D. goes 7.An ………………… contest will be held at my school next week. A. English – speak B. English – spoken C. English – speaking D. English – spoke Question 3: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets. (1 point) 1. It's not .………………….… today. ( sun) 2. My aunt live in a .………………….… area of the country. (mountain) 3. Life is more .……………………………….… . now. (comfort) 4. It’s difficult to find……………………………. at busy time. (accommodate) Question 4: There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence. Find and correct it. (1 point) 1. My friend, Vinh is always forget his homework. …………………………… A B C D 2. Do you mind if I borrowed your bike for a day ? …………………………… A B C D 3. When he came I watched a football match on TV. …………………………… A B C D 4. Our teacher told us spend more time speaking English. ……………………….…… A B C D C. READING: (2 points) Question 1: Use the words in the box to complete the paragraph make begins special put according Viet Nam’s New Year is celebrated (1) ……………to the Lunar calendar. It’s officially known as Tết Nguyên Đán or Tet. It (2) …………… between January twenty-first and February nineteenth. The exact date changes from year to year. Vietnamese people usually (3) …………… preparations for the holiday several weeks beforehand. They tidy their houses cook (4) …………… food and buy new clothes. On the New Year’ Eve, people sit up to midnight to see the New Year coming up, then they (5) …………… on new clothes and give one another the greetings of the season. 1. …………………. 2. …………………. 3. …………………. 4. …………………. 5. …………………. Question 2: Answer the questions: 1. What is Vietnam’s New Year known as? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2. Does Tet start between January twenty-first and February nineteenth ? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3. What do Vietnamese people do on the New Year’ Eve? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. D. WRITING (2 points) Question 1: Rewrite the following sentences. 1. People play football all over the world. à Football…………………………………………………………………………. 2. “Are you from Australia?” I said to Mr. Tim : à I asked Mr. Tim 3. May I turn on the television ? àWould you mind ……………………………………………………………… ? Question 2: Write a letter using the following sets of words and phrases. You can make all necessary changes and additions. Dear Mary, 1. Thank you / much / flowers / sent / while/ I/ was/hospital. 2. I/ came out/ hospital / yesterday/ but/ doctor /told /that/ I would/ have/ stay / bed in a week . 3. I/ have/ nothing/ do/ now, so / I / really/ bored. 4. Will/you / come over/ my place/ weekend. 5. I / love / see / you. See you soon. Love, Linda HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM (ĐỀ LẺ) ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CHẤT LƯỢNG HỌC KÌ II NĂM HỌC 2012-2013 MÔN : TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 8 (Thời gian 45 phút ) A. PRONUNCIATION: Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other. (1 point) 1. C 2.B 3.A 4.B B. LANGUAGE FOCUS: Question 1: Use the correct form and tense of the verbs in brackets (1,25 points) 1. have already finished; 2. was introduced 3. was writing ; 4. goes ; 5. to give Question 2: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.(1,75 points) 1. A 2- B 3- A 4- B 5- D 6.A 7- C Question 3: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets.(1 point) 1- sunny ; 2- mountainous 3- comfortable ; 4- accommodation Question 4: There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence. Find and correct it. (1 point) 1. C à forgetting ; 2. B à borrow 3.B à was watching ; 4. B à to spend C. READING: Question 1: Use the words in the box to complete the paragraph (1,25 points) 1. according 2. begins 3. make 4. special 5. put Question 2: Answer the questions (0,75 point) 1. It is known as Tet Nguyen Dan. 2. Yes, it does. 3. On the New Year’ Eve, people sit up to midnight to see the New Year coming up, then they put on new clothes and give one another the greetings of the season. D. WRITING Question 1: Rewrite the following sentences. (0,75 point) 1. Football is played all over the world. 2. I asked Mr. Tim if / whether he was from Australia. 3. Would you mind if I turned on the television ? Question 2: Write a letter using the following sets of words and phrases. You can make all necessary changes and additions. (1,25 points) Dear Mary, 1. Thank you very much for the flowers you sent me while I was in the hospital. 2. I came out of hospital yesterday, but the doctor told me that I would have to stay in bed in a week . 3. I have nothing to do now, so I’m really bored. 4. Will you come over to my place at the weekend / this weekend?. 5. I’d love to see you. See you soon. Love, Linda . there. See you soon. Love, Linda HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CHẤT LƯỢNG HỌC KÌ II NĂM HỌC 2012-2013 MÔN : TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 8 (Thời gian 45 phút ) ĐỀ CHẴN A. PRONUNCIATION: (1 point) Choose one word. 3. I/ have/ nothing/ do/ now, so / I / really/ bored. 4. Will/you / come over/ my place/ weekend. 5. I / love / see / you. See you soon. Love, Linda HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM (ĐỀ LẺ) ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CHẤT. to take lots of photographs there. KIỂM TRA CHẤT LƯỢNG HỌC KÌ II NĂM HỌC 2012-2013 MÔN : TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 8 (Thời gian 45 phút ) ĐỀ LẺ A. PRONUNCIATION: (1 point) Choose one word whose underlined