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DO THI VIET HUNG SECONDARY SCHOOL THE FIRST TERM TEST - GRADE 8SCHOOL YEAR: 2020-2021 Time: 60 minutes

Full name: .Class: 8A

A LISTENING:

Listen to the description about Hung King festival and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 1: Hung king festival celebrates the legendary birth of Vietnam’s kings.

A first B third C second D sixth

Question 2: The Hung Temple is located in Phu Tho province, about miles from Hanoi.

A 15 B 45 C 50 D 55

Question 3: Festival participants light incense, _, and beat bronze drums at the temple A make cakes B make offerings C make candies D make stick-rice Question 4: This holiday is traditionally celebrated on the tenth day of _.

A the second lunar month B the first lunar month C the third lunar month D the tenth lunar month Question 5: The Vietnamese government declared this to be a _holiday.

A international B nationwide C local D urban

B PHONETICS:

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 6: A humourous B important C attraction D unselfish Question 7: A musician B congratulation C confusion D historian

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 8: A generation B reflect C cutlery D compliment Question 9: A gather B ethnic C theatre D tooth

C VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR:

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 10: I love the people in my village They are so and hospitable

A slow B vast C friendly D inconvenient

Question 11: Everyone wear a helmet when riding a motorbike It's mandatory according to traffic law

A isn't allowed to B must C can D shouldn't Question 12: He a long family tradition of serving the military.

A agreed B obliged C reflected D followed

Question 13: The children sang during the trip

A happily B happiness C unhappy D happy

Question 14: Helen and I _ together when the accident happened.

A talked B have talked C was talking D were talking

Question 15: While Tam _ her hair, Cam poured all fish from Tam’s basket into hers. CODE:8A02

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A was washing B washes C is washing D will wash Question 16: I finished my project _ than he finished his one.

A faster B more fast C fastly D more fastly

Question 17: I’ve got no sense of rhythm, so I’m a terrible _.

A dancer B parade C crowd D procession

Question 18: She walked home by herself, _ she knew that it was dangerous.

A otherwise B however C although D because

Question 19: She working with children.

A would like B adores C would love D wants

Question 20: People in rural areas live than those in cities.

A simplier B more simply C more simple D simpler

Question 21: There’ll always be a conflict between _ old and _ young.

A the – the B an – a C an – the D the – a

Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 22: The majority of people in Vietnam belong to the Kinh people

A tradition B costume C minority D festival

Question 23: Solar energy doesn't cause pollution, but it is not cheap.

A expensive B effective C commercial D possible

Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 24: In my opinion, a custom is something that has become an accepted way of doing things. A started B agreed C mentioned D passed

Question 25: The Internet is available only in cities and towns, so we cannot easily get access to it in the countryside

A visiting B existing C safe D helpful

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to the following exchange. Question 26: Minh: “I am wondering if you'd like to go to Da Lat Flower Festival” Nam: “ When does it take place?”

A Not bad! B Are you sure? C For what? D Sure, I'd love to! Question 27: A: ‘I’ll pick you up at eight o’clock on my way to the office.’ – B: ‘ ’

A For pleasure B I have a phone C Would be D Great I’ll see you then Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 28: When is Jeanny? – She is practicing the piano in the music room. A B C D

Question 29: When we arrive home last night, the children were doing their homework. A B C D

D READING:

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Tet is a national and (30) festival in Vietnam It is an occasion for every Vietnamese to be reunited to think about their past activities and hope for good luck when the year to come

Before Tet all houses are white washed and (31) with yellow apricot flowers and colorful lanterns Everybody is looking (32) to a more favorable life In the New Year’s Eve, children are smartly dressed They are hoping to (33) money put in small red envelopes as they are wishing longevity to their grandparents and parents Wrong doings should be absolutely avoided on these days

Question 30: A music B modern C traditional D summer Question 31: A decorated B decorates C decorating D decorate

Question 33: A buy B receive C sell D make

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions

Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages

There are certainly many advantages to living in the country First, you can enjoy peace and quietness Moreover, people tend to be friendlier A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children

However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs

In short, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city

Question 34: According to the passage, living in the country has . A only good points B both good and bad points

C only bad points D no disadvantages

Question 35: How many advantages does living in the country have?

A Two B Three C Four D No

Question 36: Living in the country is safer for young children because _. A there is less traffic B there are few shops

C there are fewer people D there are few services

Question 37: Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city

B It’s hard to find entertainment in the country C The country is only suitable for retired people D There are fewer shops and services in the country E WRITING:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions

Question 38: My teacher has taught in the countryside since I was a child. A My teacher starts teaching in the countryside when I was a child B My teacher started teaching in the countryside when I was a child C My teacher started teaching in the countryside since I was a child D My teacher starts teaching in the countryside since I was a child Question 39:My brother jumped farther than my sister does

A My sister didn’t jump as far as my brother (does) B My sister didn’t jump as farly as my brother (does) C My sister doesn’t jump as far as my brother (does) D My sister jumped as farly as my brother (does) Question 40: It's good for us to keep our traditional customs

A We shouldn’tkeep our traditional customs B We shouldkeeping our traditional customs C We shouldkeep our traditional customs D We should to keep our traditional customs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets

=> ……… Question 42: He was walking down the road when he heard a loud noise (While)

=> ……… Question 43: She enjoys making crafts so she has a collection of handmade items (fond)

=> ……… Question 44: It took Sandy hours to travel to Ha Noi by train (travelling)

=> ……… Question 45: This book is 500 pages thick (What)

=> ……… Good luck to you!

ANSWER KEY THE FIRST TERM TEST - GRADE 8

A.LISTENING: (5 x 0.175pt = 0.875 pt)

Listen to the description about Hung King festival and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 1: Hung king festival celebrates the legendary birth of Vietnam’s kings A.first B third C.second D sixth

Question 2: The Hung Temple is located in Phu Tho province, about miles from Hanoi

A 15 B 45 C 50 D 55

Question 3: Festival participants light incense, _, and beat bronze drums at the temple

A make cakes B.make offerings C make candies D.make stick-rice

Question 4: This holiday is traditionally celebrated on the tenth day of _ A the second lunar month B the first lunar month

C the third lunar month D the tenth lunar month Question 5: The Vietnamese government declared this to be a _holiday

A international B nationwide C local D urban

B PHONETICS: (4 x 0.175pt = 0.7 pt)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 6: A humourous B important C attraction D unselfish Question 7: A musician B congratulation C confusion D historian

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 8: A generation B reflect C cutlery D compliment Question 9: A.gather B ethnic C theatre D tooth

C.VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: (20 x 0.175pt = 3.5 pts)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 10: I love the people in my village They are so and hospitable

B slow B vast C friendly D inconvenient

Question 11: Everyone wear a helmet when riding a motorbike It's mandatory according to traffic law

A isn't allowed to B must C can D shouldn't

Question 12: He a long family tradition of serving the military.

A agreed B obliged C reflected D followed

Question 13: The children sang during the trip

A happily B happiness C unhappy D happy Question 14: Helen and I _ together when the accident happened.

A talked B have talked C was talking D were talking Question 15: While Tam _ her hair, Cam poured all fish from Tam’s basket into hers.

A was washing B washes C is washing D will wash Question 16: I finished my project _ than he finished his one.

A faster B more fast C fastly D more fastly Question 17: I’ve got no sense of rhythm, so I’m a terrible _.

A dancer B parade C crowd D procession Question 18: She walked home by herself, _ she knew that it was dangerous.

A otherwise B however C although D because

Question 19: She working with children.

A would like B adores C would love D wants

Question 20: People in rural areas live than those in cities.

Question 21: There’ll always be a conflict between _ old and _ young. A the – the B an – a C an – the D the – a

Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 22: The majority of people in Vietnam belong to the Kinh people

A tradition B costume C minority D festival

Question 23: Solar energy doesn't cause pollution, but it is not cheap.

A expensive B effective C commercial D possible Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 24: In my opinion, a custom is something that has become an accepted way of doing things. A started B agreed C mentioned D passed

Question 25: The Internet is available only in cities and towns, so we cannot easily get access to it in the countryside

A visiting B existing C safe D helpful

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to the following exchange. Question 26: Minh: “I am wondering if you'd like to go to Da Lat Flower Festival”

Nam: “ When does it take place?”

A Not bad! B Are you sure? C For what? D Sure, I'd love to! Question 27: A: ‘I’ll pick you up at eight o’clock on my way to the office.’ – B: ‘ ’

A For pleasure B I have a phone C Would be D Great I’ll see you then

Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 28: When is Jeanny? – She is practicing the piano in the music room. A B C D

Question 29: When we arrive home last night, the children were doing their homework. A B C D

D.READING: (8 x 0.175pt = 1.4 pts)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Tet is a national and (30) festival in Vietnam It is an occasion for every Vietnamese to be reunited to think about their past activities and hope for good luck when the year to come

Before Tet all houses are white washed and (31) with yellow apricot flowers and colorful lanterns Everybody is looking (32) to a more favorable life In the New Year’s Eve, children are smartly dressed They are hoping to (33) money put in small red envelopes as they are wishing longevity to their grandparents and parents Wrong doings should be absolutely avoided on these days

Question 30: A music B modern C traditional D summer Question 31: A decorated B decorates C decorating D.decorate

Question 32: A for B at C after D forward

Question 33: A buy B receive C sell D make

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions

Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages

However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs

In short, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city

Question 34: According to the passage, living in the country has . A only good points B both good and bad points

C only bad points D no disadvantages

Question 35: How many advantages does living in the country have?

A Two B Three C Four D No

Question 36: Living in the country is safer for young children because _. A there is less traffic B there are few shops

C there are fewer people D there are few services

Question 37: Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city

B It’s hard to find entertainment in the country C The country is only suitable for retired people. D There are fewer shops and services in the country E WRITING: (1.525pts)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions (3 x 0.175pt = 0.525 pt)

Question 38: My teacher has taught in the countryside since I was a child. A My teacher starts teaching in the countryside when I was a child B My teacher started teaching in the countryside when I was a child. C My teacher started teaching in the countryside since I was a child D My teacher starts teaching in the countryside since I was a child Question 39:My brother jumped farther than my sister does

A My sister didn’t jump as far as my brother(does). B My sister didn’t jump as farly as my brother (does) C My sister doesn’t jump as far as my brother (does) D My sister jumped as farly as my brother (does) Question 40: It's good for us to keep our traditional customs

A We shouldn’tkeep our traditional customs B We shouldkeeping our traditional customs C We shouldkeep our traditional customs. D We should to keep our traditional customs

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets (2 x 0.2pt = 1pt)

Question 41: He didn’t leave school even though his family was poor (Despite) => Despite his poor family, he didn’t leave school

Question 42: He was walking down the road when he heard a loud noise (While) => While he was walking down the road, he heard a loud noise.

Question 43: She enjoys making crafts so she has a collection of handmade items (fond) => She is fond of making crafts so she has a collection of handmade items Question 44: It took Sandy hours to travel to Ha Noi by train (travelling)

=> Sandy spent hours travelling to Ha Noi by train. Question 45: This book is 500 pages thick (What)

Audio script:

HUNG KINK FESTIVAL

This festival celebrates the legendary birth of Vietnam’s first kings, the Hung Vuong Details of their origin remain sketchy, but the story has become rather embellished over the years: born from the union of a mountain princess and a sea dragon, the Hung Vuong came from a hundred sons hatched from a hundred eggs laid by said princess Half the sons went back to the sea with their father, while the rest stayed behind with their mother and learned to rule

To remember the valiant sons of this lineage, people gather at the Hung Temple, located near Viet Tri City in Phu Tho province, about 50 miles from Hanoi

Festival goers light incense, make offerings, and beat bronze drums at the temple, then join a temple fair, which includes entertainments like traditional Vietnamese operas and sword dances This holiday is traditionally celebrated on the tenth day of the third lunar month; as of 2007, the Vietnamese government declared this to be a nationwide holiday

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