Rewrite the following sentences beginning with the words given: (1,0pt) 1.. My brother is fixing my car.[r]
(1)TRƯỜNG THCS TẢO DƯƠNG VĂN
-Name: ……… Class : 8…
ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ 2 NĂM HỌC: 2015 - 2016 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 8
Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút
Mark Teacher’s comment
I Choose the correct option to complete the following sentences: (2,0pts) The students……… under that tree are in grade eight
a sit b sitting c sat d to sit
2 I am thirsty Will you pour a glass of water for me.? - ………
a Of course b No, thanks c Yes, I will d I hope to A new machine ………… to the public when it is finished
a shows b will be showed c showed d was showed
4 A(n) ………… contest was held at my school last month
a English-spoken b spoken-English c English-speaking d speaking-English People use first aid ………… ease the victim’s pain and anxiety
a for b in order to c so to d as to
6 The first and longest section of the Great wall of China was ……… between 221 and 204 BC
a designed b presented c completed d constructed
7 Nhi doesn’t know how……… a game called 20 questions
a play b played c to play d playing
8 It’s interesting ………… around Vietnam
a to travel b traveling c traveled d travel
(2)A found B mouse C ground D touch
A fight B nine C wine D firm
Choose the word which has differently stress pattern from the other words (0.5pt)
A coral B button C printer D remove
A ball pen B input C honor D convey
III Use the right tense or correct form of the verbs in the brackets: (1,0pt) The train from Hanoi (not arrive) ……… ……… yet?
2 Would you mind if I (take) ……… some photos?
IV Rewrite the following sentences beginning with the words given: (1,0pt) My brother is fixing my car (passive voice)
……… “What are you reading?” He asked me (reported speech)
………
V Read the following passage and choose the best answers each of the questions (2,0pts)
The Seven Wonders of the World is a widely known list of seven popular sites of classical antiquity The earliest known version of the list was compiled in the 2nd century BC by Antipater of Sidon It only includes works located around the Mediterranean rim where sightseers could typically travel safely Of these wonders, the only one that has survived to the present day is the Great Pyramid of Giza The existence of the Hanging Gardens has not been definitively proven Records show that the other five wonders were destroyed by natural disasters
1 Which of the following could replace the word ‘POPULAR’ in line 1? a famous b wonderful c amazing d interesting 2 What is the passage written about?
a The seven wonders of the world b Antipater of Sidon
c The Great Pyramid of Giza d The existence of the Hanging Gardens 3 Today we can see a all of the seven wonders of the world b only the Great Pyramid of Giza
(3)4 Which of the following is true?
a The seven wonders of the world were destroyed by natural disasters b The Hanging Gardens has survived to the present day
c The Great Pyramid of Giza has not survived to the present day d The Seven Wonders of the World is a famous list
VI Write the thank-you letter, using the words or phrases given below: (1,0pts) Dear Lan,
1 Thank you very much / book / you / give / my birthday
……… It/ be / interesting / / I / like / read / it
……… Now / I / be / sad / / Will you / come over / my house / weekend?
……… I/ phone / you / Friday
……… Your friend,
VII Listen to the tape three times Then fill in the blanks with the missing words (2pts)
Schools in the USA are a little difference from schools in Vietnam Usually, there is no school uniform Classes start at (1) ………… each morning and the school day ends at (2) ……… or (3)………o’clock There are no lessons on Saturday Students have one hour for lunch and two (4)………minute breaks each day (5)………… break is in the morning, the other is in the afternoon Students often go to the school cafeteria and buy snacks and drinks at a break or at lunchtime The most popular after school activities are baseball, football and basketball
(4)ANSWER KEYS Tapescript:
Schools in the USA are a little difference from schools in Vietnam Usually, there is no school uniform Classes start at eight thirty each morning and the school day ends at three thirty or four o’clock There are no lessons on Saturday Students have one hour for lunch and two twenty- minute breaks each day One break is in the morning, the other is in the afternoon Students often go to the school cafeteria and buy snacks and drinks at a break or at lunchtime The most popular after school activities are baseball, football and basketball
(1) – 8.30 (eight thirty)
(2) – 3.30 (three thirty)
(3) – 4.00 ( four)
(4) – 20 (twenty)
(5) – 1.00 (one) I Choose the correct option to complete sentences the following ( ,0 pts )
(Học sinh chọn chỗ 0,25 điểm)
1
B A B C B D C A
II Use the right tense or correct form of the verbs in the brackets: (1,0pt) (Học sinh làm chỗ 0,25 điểm)
1 has not arrived took
3 was writing dressed
III Rewrite the following sentences beginning with the words given: (1,0pt) (Học sinh làm câu 0,20 điểm)
1.This road was widened last year
2 My car is being fixed by my brother./ I have my car fixed by my brother She asked me if / whether I liked music
4 Many bowls have been broken (by the cat) He adked me what you lived
IV Read the following passage and choose the best answers each of the questions (2,0pts) (Học sinh chọn chỗ 0,5 điểm)
(5)A A B D V
Read the passage carefully and choose the right answer for each space (2,0pts ) (Học sinh chọn chỗ 0,25 điểm)
1
C C A D B D C A
VI Write the thank-you letter, using the words or phrases given below: (2,0pts) Thank you very much for the present you gave / me on my birthday
0,25 0,25 It is / was interesting so I like / liked reading it
0,25 0,25
3 Now I am sad Will you come over to my house on the / at weekend?
0,25 0,25
4 I/ phone / you / Friday I (will) phone you on Friday.