Đề thi HK I Tiếng Anh 8 (hệ 10 năm) năm học 2015 - 2016

Phòng GD&ĐT Hòn Đất KIỂM TRA HỌC KÌ I – Năm học: 2015 – 2016
Trường THCS Bình Giang Môn: Tiếng Anh - Khối 8 (Thí điểm)
Lớp 8/… Thời gian: 45 phút (Không kể giao đề)

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I. Listening:
1. Listen to Mai’s presentation and fill in the missing words. (1 point)
Today I’m going to tell you about the xoe dance, a (1)……………………. dance of the Thai ethnic group in Viet Nam. Thai people have followed this spiritual tradition for generations.
The xoe dance expresses people’s working life and wishes for a happy and (2)……………………... life. It is performed in both public and private gatherings such as celebrations, festivals, or family reunions.
The xoe dance has more than 30 (3)………………………… 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 (4)…………………………. hats. paper fans or scarves.
Old people say they shouldn’t (5)……………with this tradition because it reflects Thai culture and lifestyle. As a Thai folk song goes, without the xoe dance, the rice won’t grow and people won’t get married.

2. Listen and decide whether these statements are true or false (1point)


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1. Saint Giong is worshipped for defending the Ming



2. The preparations for the festival begin two month beforehand .



3. The festival is held from the 6th to the 12th of the 4th lunar month.



4. There is a performance of quan ho singing when night falls.



5. This festival shows the love for our motherland and the preservation of our cultural heritage.




II. Pronunciation
1. Put the following words into the appropriate column, then mark the stressed syllable. (1 point)

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2. Draw the intonation for each question. (1 point)
1. What a beautiful day it is!
2. Are you going to the cinema?
3. Did you take part in the festival?
4. Why do you want to come here?
5. When did you return?
III. Vocabulary and Grammar
1. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete each sentence. (1point)
1. While I …………the performance, I met one of my old friends.
A. watched B. was watching C. watch D. am watching
2. You should buy the blue sweater. It suits you ………..than the red one.
A. good B. well C. better D. the best
The ………… of quan ho singing has been recognized as a world heritage.
A. preservation B. procession C. song D. performance
4. Saint Giong was unable to talk, smile, or walk ……… he was three years old.
A. even though B. because C. while D. if
5. It’s a rule, so everyone ……………strictly follow it.
A. doesn’t have to B. shouldn’t C. has to D. should
6. The 54 ethnic peoples of Viet Nam are…………, but they live peacefully.
A. similar B. unlike C. diverse D. like
7. I detest…………….so early in the morning.
A. get up B. getting up C. gets up D. to get up
8. Both my brother and I help ……….. our family’s goats. We feed them on the pastures by the edge of the village.
A. herds B. to herd C. herding D. to herding
9. Lang Lieu couldn’t buy any special food………..he was very poor.
A. although B. when C. while D. because
10. The girl was crying when a fairy……………
appears B. was appearing C. appeared D. is appearing
2. Identify a mistake in each sentence and correct it. (1 point)
1. Viet Nam is an multicultural country with 54 ethnic group.
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2. We speak English fluent now than last year.
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